Delhi High Court Ruling on Environmental Clearance for Mining Leases
The Delhi High Court last week ruled that if a mining leaseholder already has a valid and subsisting environmental clearance, they should not be asked for another when seeking renewal of the lease. The Federation of Indian Mineral Industries challenged the notification from April last year, where authorities demanded a fresh environmental clearance.
Background on Environmental Clearance Notifications
The Environment Ministry issued a notification in 2006 regarding new projects, activities, expansion, or modernization of existing projects listed in the schedule. Last year, the notification was amended on several points. The High Court, in response to the federation's petition, stated that mining lessees should not be required to renew their leases according to the new notification.
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1446The Delhi High Court last week ruled that if a mining leaseholder already has a valid and subsisting environmental clearance, they should not be asked for another when seeking renewal of the lease. The Federation of Indian Mineral Industries challenged the notification from April last year, where authorities demanded a fresh environmental clearance.
Background on Environmental Clearance Notifications
The Environment Ministry issued a notification in 2006 regarding new projects, activities, expansion, or modernization of existing projects listed in the schedule. Last year, the notification was amended on several points. The High Court, in response to the federation's petition, stated that mining lessees should not be required to renew their leases according to the new notification.
From India, Malappuram
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