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EC Violations by Industries and How to Avoid them_

Environmental clearance (EC) is a crucial requirement for any project in India that may have an impact on the environment. It is a process of obtaining permission from the regulatory authorities to start a new project or expand an existing one.<br><br>The EC process is designed to ensure that projects are planned and implemented in an environmentally sustainable manner, with minimal impact on the environment.<br><br>However, violations of EC conditions can occur, and when they do, it is important to address them and deal with it on top-most priority.

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EC Violations by Industries and How to Avoid them_

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  1. EC Violations by Industries and How to Avoid them? Environmental clearance (EC) is a crucial requirement for any project in India that may have an impact on the environment. It is a process of obtaining permission from the regulatory authorities to start a new project or expand an existing one.

  2. The EC process is designed to ensure that projects are planned and implemented in an environmentally sustainable manner, with minimal impact on the environment. However, violations of EC conditions can occur, and when they do, it is important to address them and deal with it on top-most priority. What is considered an EC Violation? The following are considered as EC Violation: 1. Starting the construction of the plant without obtaining prior Environmental Clearance (EC) 2. Operating the plant with a production capacity greater than the limit mentioned in the EC 3. Starting the construction of the plant after the validity of EC has expired.

  3. Recently, the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to address environmental violations was released by the Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change (MoEFCC). Projects that violate norms, but are “permissible”, will be assessed for the damage caused and a remediation plan developed. But projects which are in complete violation of environmental norms and were never eligible for grant of environmental clearance shall be demolished or closed. Voluntary Declaration of EC Violation: If your plant is currently in violation, we urge you to take action and voluntarily apply for an EC under the Violation category as soon as possible to avoid even higher penalties. It’s also a hurdle when you’re planning for expansion of existing plant, in which case, the violation would be discovered anyway.

  4. Steps to apply for EC under Violation Category: ● Prepare Ecological Remediation Plan, Community Welfare Augmentation plan, Natural Resource Augmentation plan ● Submit bank guarantee for the amount equivalent to ecological, community and natural resource augmentation, to CPCB for the budget to be approved by the Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC). ● Determine and pay penalty to SPCB ● In cases where operations have commenced without the required environmental clearance, 1% of the total project cost and in addition 0.25 % of the total turnover during the period of violation will be levied. ● In violation cases, where operations have not commenced, 1% of the total project cost incurred up to the date of filing of the application (for instance a fine of 1 lakh for a project worth 1 crore) will be levied. ● Complete the whole EC process, including public hearing to obtain the EC.

  5. EC violations can have a significant impact on the environment and must be addressed promptly and effectively. Failing to do so puts your plant at risk of closure upon inspection, not to mention the heavy penalties that your company will bear. It’s much better to self-declare the violation and complete the necessary process, reducing the penalty and keeping your operations running smoothly. Don’t take any chances when it comes to environmental compliance. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you protect your business from environmental violations, penalties, and closure. Our experienced team of environmental consultants can help you complete the EC process under Violation category. It is crucial that you pick an experienced and top-rated EIA consultant in India, such as Pioneer Enviro for the best service. Contact us on +91–9000380040 to schedule an appointment with our experts.

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