As per the new environment impact assessment notification, starting the development of any township or group housing project covering an area of 124 acres or more has to seek environmental clearance.
Aerocity:
Three months after concluding the draw of lots for plots in Aerocity, the Union Ministry of Environment has directed the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) to conduct an environment impact assessment study of the much-hyped urban estate, indicating that nod to start development work at the site will come by June. GMADA has applied for clearance for Aerocity,but clearance is awaited.The work at the Aerocity site will start by June.
Mullanpur:
GMADA has applied for clearance Mullanpur Urban estate,but clearance is awaited.The ministry has also okayed terms of reference for conducting an environment impact assessment study for the Mullanpur urban estate.Work at Mullanpur will start ministry’s nod.
Notice under Section 9:
While the Aerocity project is free from legal encumbrances as far as land acquisition is involved, certain landowners at Mullanpur have gone to court against acquisition. The notice under Section 9 of the Land Acquisition Act has been issued before the landowners’ action.
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