Date: 2014-03-04Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
The Central Govt. hereby delegates the powers vested in it under section 5 of the said Act to all the State and Union Territory Environment Impact Assessment Authorities (Hereinafter referred to as the said Authorities) constituted by the Central Government.
Executive Summary:
This document contains two notifications from the Ministry of Environment and Forests. The first notification delegates powers to State and Union Territory Environment Impact Assessment Authorities to address violations of environmental clearances. The second notification authorizes specific authorities and officers with defined jurisdictions under the Environment Protection Act, 1986. Both notifications are effective from February 28, 2014.
Key Points / Main Content:
Delegation of Powers Regarding Environmental Clearances:
* The Central Government delegates power under Section 5 of the Environment Protection Act, 1986 to State and Union Territory Environment Impact Assessment Authorities.
* These authorities can issue show cause notices to project proponents for violations of environmental clearance conditions.
* They can direct project proponents to keep environmental clearances in abeyance or withdraw them for violations.
* The Central Government retains the right to revoke these delegated powers or invoke Section 5 of the Act directly if deemed necessary in the public interest.
Authorization of Authorities/Officers:
* The Central Government authorizes specific authorities or officers under Section 19 of the Environment Protection Act, 1986.
* State or Union Territory level Environment Impact Assessment Authorities have jurisdiction over the Whole of State or Union Territory.
* Directors, Conservators of Forests, or Additional Principal Chief Conservators of Forests in Regional Offices of the Ministry of Environment and Forests, have jurisdiction of the Regional Office.
Impact Analysis:
State and Union Territory Environment Impact Assessment Authorities:
* Impact: Given authority to enforce environmental clearance conditions and address violations, increasing their responsibility and workload.
* Action Required: Establish procedures for monitoring compliance with environmental clearances, issuing show cause notices, and directing corrective actions.
Project Proponents:
* Impact: Subject to increased scrutiny and potential penalties for violating environmental clearance conditions, which may impact project timelines and costs.
* Action Required: Ensure strict compliance with all environmental clearance conditions and promptly address any identified violations to avoid penalties or project delays.
Ministry of Environment and Forests:
* Impact: Retains oversight and the ability to intervene in cases of significant environmental violations or public interest concerns.
* Action Required: Monitor the effectiveness of the delegated powers and be prepared to exercise its authority if necessary.
Key Entities Referenced
Environment Protection Act, 1986: An act of the Parliament of India. The central government exercises its power conferred by the sections of this act.
Ministry of Environment and Forests: The Indian government ministry responsible for environment and forest protection. Also referred to as MoEF.
Central Government: The Union Government of India. Plays a key role in delegating powers and making decisions.
State Environment Impact Assessment Authority: Authority constituted by the Central Government under subsection 3 of section 3 of the Environment Protection Act, 1986. Also referred to as SEIAA.
Union Territory Environment Impact Assessment Authority: Authority constituted by the Central Government under subsection 3 of section 3 of the Environment Protection Act, 1986.
New Delhi: National capital of India, where the notification was issued.
Ajay Tyagi: Joint Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Forests. Signatory of the notification.
Regional Office of the Ministry of Environment and Forests: A regional office of the Ministry of Environment and Forests, where a Director, Conservator of Forests or Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests are posted.
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MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 28th February, 2014
S.O. 637(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by section 23 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (29 of
1986), the Central Government hereby delegates the powers vested in it under section 5 of the said Act to all the State and
Union Territory Environment Impact Assessment Authorities (Hereinafter referred to as the said Authorities) constituted
by the Central Government under sub-section (3) of section 3 of Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, to issue show cause
notice to project proponents in case of violation of the conditions of the envioronment clearances issued by the said
Authorities to projects or activities within their jurisdiction and to issue directions to the said project proponents for
keeping such environment clearances in abeyance or withdrawing them, if required, for violations, subject to the condition
that the Central Government may revoke such delegations of powers or may itself invoke the provisions of section 5 of the
said Act, if in the opinion of the Central Government such a Course of action is necessary in the public interest.
[No. J-11013/2/2013-IA. (I)]
AJAY TYAGI, Jt. Secy.
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NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 28th February, 2014
S.O. 638(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (a) of section 19 of the Environment (Protection)
Act, 1986 (29 of 1986), the Central Government hereby authorises the Authority or officer mentioned in column (2) of the
Table hereto for the purpose of the said section with the jurisdiction mentioned against each of them in column (3) of that
Table:
TABLE
S. No. Authority/Officer Jurisdiction
(1) (2) (3)
1. State or Union Territory level Environment Impact Whole of State or Union Territory
Assessment Authority (SEIAA) constituted by the
Central Government under sub-section (3) of section
3 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
2. Any Director, Conservator of Forests or Additional Jurisdiction of the Regional Office as
Principal Chief Conservator of Forests Posted in decided by the Ministry of
any of the Regional Offices of the Ministry of Environment and Forests
Environment and Forests (MoEF).
[No. J-11013/2/2013-IA. (I)]
AJAY TYAGI, Jt. Secy.
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