{"id":53524,"date":"2023-03-17T16:17:32","date_gmt":"2023-03-17T10:47:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=53524"},"modified":"2024-05-02T14:06:22","modified_gmt":"2024-05-02T08:36:22","slug":"procedure-for-surrendering-prior-environment-clearance-accorded-by-moef-and-cc-seiaa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/procedure-for-surrendering-prior-environment-clearance-accorded-by-moef-and-cc-seiaa\/","title":{"rendered":"Procedure for Surrendering Prior Environment Clearance Accorded By MOEF&#038;CC\/SEIAA"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The purpose of obtaining an environmental clearance (EC) is to ensure that the proposed project does not cause significant harm to the environment and that all necessary measures are taken to mitigate any adverse impacts. The clearance process involves a detailed assessment of the proposed project&#8217;s potential environmental impacts and formulating an Environmental Management Plan (EMP) to mitigate these impacts. Surrendering prior Environment Clearance granted by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change <strong>(MoEFCC)<\/strong><sup><a class=\"text-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/moef.gov.in\/en\/\"><strong>[1]<\/strong><\/a><\/sup> or State Environment Impact Assessment Authorities (SEIAA) can be done under certain circumstances, such as if the project is no longer viable, has been abandoned or has undergone significant changes that affect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/procedure-for-surrendering-prior-environment-clearance-accorded-by-moef-and-cc-seiaa\/#Procedure_for_Surrendering_Prior_Environment_Clearance\" >Procedure for Surrendering Prior Environment Clearance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/procedure-for-surrendering-prior-environment-clearance-accorded-by-moef-and-cc-seiaa\/#Circumstances_Involved_In_Surrendering_Prior_Environment_Clearance\" >Circumstances Involved In Surrendering Prior\nEnvironment Clearance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/procedure-for-surrendering-prior-environment-clearance-accorded-by-moef-and-cc-seiaa\/#Regulations_Involving_the_Surrendering_Prior_Environment_Clearance_Accorded_By_MoEFSEIAA\" >Regulations Involving the Surrendering Prior\nEnvironment Clearance Accorded By MoEF\/SEIAA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/procedure-for-surrendering-prior-environment-clearance-accorded-by-moef-and-cc-seiaa\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Procedure_for_Surrendering_Prior_Environment_Clearance\"><\/span>Procedure for <strong>Surrendering Prior Environment Clearance<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The procedure for the\nsurrender of prior environmental clearance is as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stage 1:<\/strong> The project proponent must\nsubmit a written request to surrender the environmental clearance to the\nconcerned SEIAA or MoEFCC. The request must include a detailed explanation of\nthe reasons for surrender and any relevant supporting documentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stage 2:<\/strong> The concerned authority will\nexamine the request and may seek additional information or clarification from\nthe project proponent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stage 3:<\/strong> If the request for surrender\nis found to be in order, the authority may issue a notice to the project\nproponent specifying the terms and conditions for the surrender of EC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stage 4:<\/strong> The project proponent must\ncomply with all the conditions specified by the authority and submit a compliance\nreport within the stipulated period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stage 5:<\/strong> The concerned authority may\nthen cancel the environmental clearance and update its records accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> It is important to note that\nsurrender of environmental clearance does not absolve the project proponent of\nany liability for any environmental damage caused by the project during its\noperation. The project proponent must still take all necessary measures to\nmitigate adverse impacts and comply with other applicable environmental\nregulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Circumstances_Involved_In_Surrendering_Prior_Environment_Clearance\"><\/span>Circumstances Involved In Surrendering Prior\nEnvironment Clearance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The surrender of prior\nenvironmental clearance granted by the Ministry of Environment Forest &amp; CC\nor State Environment Impact Assessment Authorities (SEIAA) can be done under the\nfollowing circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>If The Project is No Longer Viable<\/strong>: If it has become financially unfeasible or other factors make it impossible to implement the project, the proponent may opt to surrender the environmental clearance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>If The Project Has Been Abandoned<\/strong>: If the project has been abandoned for any reason, including financial, technical or legal issues, the proponent may surrender the environmental clearance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>If The Project Has Undergone Significant Changes<\/strong>: If the project has undergone significant changes that affect the environment, such as changes in the location, scope, design or technology, the project proponent chooses the option of surrendering prior Environment Clearance and seeking a fresh clearance based on the revised project proposal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>If The Project Is Causing Significant Environmental Damage<\/strong>: If the project is causing significant environmental damage or is likely to cause such damage in the future, the project proponent may opt to surrender the environmental clearance as a reliable measure to prevent further harm.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>If The Project Is Violating Environmental Regulations<\/strong>: If the project is found to be violating any environmental regulations or conditions of the environmental clearance, the project proponent may surrender the clearance as a corrective measure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important to note that\nsurrender of environmental clearance should be considered a last resort after\nexploring all other options. The project proponent should seek expert advice\nand carefully evaluate all relevant factors before surrendering the clearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Regulations_Involving_the_Surrendering_Prior_Environment_Clearance_Accorded_By_MoEFSEIAA\"><\/span>Regulations Involving the Surrendering Prior\nEnvironment Clearance Accorded By MoEF\/SEIAA<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Environmental clearance is\nobtaining clearance or permission from MoEFCC or SEIAA for certain types of\ndevelopmental projects that may impact the environment. The clearance process\nis mandatory for projects falling under certain categories, as defined by the\nEnvironmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification of 2006, such as mining,\nthermal power plants, highways, airports, and specific industries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The process of surrendering prior Environment Clearance granted by MoEFCC or SEIAA is governed by the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification of 2006, as amended from time to time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important to note that\nsurrender of environmental clearance is serious and should be considered only\nas a last resort after all options have been exhausted. The project proponent\nshould ensure that all relevant factors have been considered before deciding to\nsurrender the clearance and should seek expert advice if necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The surrendering prior <strong><a class=\"text-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/environmental-clearance\">Environment Clearance<\/a><\/strong> granted by the MoEFCC or State Environment Impact Assessment Authorities (SEIAA) is a process governed by regulations and procedures set out in the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification of 2006. The surrender can be done under certain circumstances, such as if the project is no longer viable, has been abandoned, has undergone significant changes that affect the environment, is causing significant environmental damage or is violating environmental regulations. The project proponent must follow the procedures and timelines specified by the concerned authority, provide a detailed explanation of the reasons for surrender, comply with any terms and conditions specified by the authority, and submit a compliance report demonstrating that all conditions have been met. The proponent must still take all necessary measures to mitigate any adverse impacts and comply with any other applicable environmental regulations. Surrendering prior Environment Clearance should be considered only as a last resort after exploring all other options and seeking expert advice. It is recommended that a person looking to surrender Environmental clearance and approval should seek expert advice or consultation to get a hassle-free experience in the extensive process.\u202f<\/p>\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/surrendering-EC.pdf\" class=\"pdfemb-viewer\" style=\"\" data-width=\"max\" data-height=\"max\"  data-toolbar=\"bottom\" data-toolbar-fixed=\"off\">surrendering-EC<br\/><\/a>\n<p class=\"wp-block-pdfemb-pdf-embedder-viewer\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read<\/strong>: <br><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-to-do-an-assessment-of-environmental-impacts-of-a-project\/\">How To Do An Assessment Of The Environmental Impacts Of A Project?<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The purpose of obtaining an environmental clearance (EC) is to ensure that the proposed project does not cause significant harm to the environment and that all necessary measures are taken to mitigate any adverse impacts. The clearance process involves a detailed assessment of the proposed project&#8217;s potential environmental impacts and formulating an Environmental Management Plan [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":52,"featured_media":53525,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[3185],"tags":[3252],"acf":{"service_id":"571"},"authorName":"Suchandra Mukherjee","authorImageUrl":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/MicrosoftTeams-image-52-1.jpg","authorDescription":"Suchandra is a 5th Year Law Student, pursuing Law from University of Mumbai. She has published 100+ Articles and Blogs on Legal Portals and International Multidisciplinary peer-reviewed journals. She is adept at legal research and can write fast SEO-friendly creative articles and blog posts on legal topics. 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