proposed integrated complex for delhi judicial academy

Rapid Environmental Impact Assessment (REIA) Study for Proposed Integrated Complex for Delhi Judicial Academy,
National Law School, and National Institute for Mediation & Conciliation at Dwarka, New Delhi
As per the EIA notification, 1994 and subsequent amendments, new or expansion or modernisation
of any activity falling in the 32 categories of activities shall not be undertaken in any part of India
unless it has been accorded environmental clearance by the Central Government in accordance with
the procedures specified in the notification.
Until January 1994, obtaining environmental clearance from the MoEF was only an administrative
requirement intended for mega projects undertaken by the government or public sector
undertakings.
Relevance to the Construction Projects (Housing and Office Complex):
• Certain type of urban housing projects needs environmental clearance from the
MoEF. These include those (i) that are worth Rs. 500 million or above, (ii) intended
for 1,000 persons or more, and (iii) would discharge 50,000 litres or more of
sewage. If there are single housing construction projects that would exceed the
above cost, then the environmental clearance should be obtained prior to
implementation. Contractors should adhere to the conditions prescribed in the
clearance.
• In all their plant operations, the contractors need to meet the requirements /
standards prescribed in the various Environmental Protection Rules and other
environmental regulations.
Whenever a project is given environmental clearance, a set of recommendations and conditions are
stipulated by the Appraisal Committee that has to be complied with by the proponent once the
project is commissioned. Project authorities are required to submit periodical compliance reports to
the MoEF to enable the Ministry to monitor the implementation of the recommendations and
conditions of environmental clearance. Cases of noncompliance of recommendations and
conditions of environmental clearance are brought to the notice of the concerned SPCB for action.
2.2.3 THE AIR (PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF POLLUTION) ACT, 1981
This Act was enacted to implement measures devised for its effective prevention, control or
abatement of air pollution. The Act prohibits the construction and operation of any specified
activity without the consent of SPCBs. For the prevention and control of air pollution, the State
Government, in consultation with the SPCB has the powers to set standards for emissions from
automobiles, impose restrictions on use of certain activities and prohibit emissions of air pollutants
in excess of the standards laid down by the SPCB. It can also make an application to the court for
restraining persons from causing air pollution. In addition, it also has the power of entry and
inspection, power to obtain information and power to take samples of air emissions and conduct the
appropriate follow up. The CPCB, as well as the SPCBs are eligible for contributions from the
Central as well as the State Government, respectively, to perform their functions appropriately. The
Act also allows for appropriate penalties and procedures for non-compliance.
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