Question : VIOLATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE NORMS



(a) the number of cases of violation of the terms and conditions of environmental clearances granted by the Central and State Governments in respect of projects developed/ implemented by private developers and Government agencies that have come to the notice of the Government; and

(b) the action taken against the violators?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT & FORESTS(SHRI NAMO NARAIN MEENA)

(a) & (b) 86 cases of violation of environmental conditions with regard to various developmental projects have been noticed during the last three years. Show Cause Notices were issued to the defaulters. In few cases, legal action has also been initiated to implement the stipulated environmental conditions.