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Kerala recorded the highest number of incidents at eight, followed by Maharashtra with seven and Bihar with

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22 Killed In Failures Across 48 National Highway Projects Since 2021: Centre

Kerala recorded the highest number of incidents at eight, followed by Maharashtra with seven and Bihar with five.

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SC Quashes 2021 OM Granting Centre, Others Power to Grant Retrospective Green Nod to Projects

The Supreme Court has quashed the 2021 Office Memorandum permitting the Centre and other authorities to grant retrospective environmental clearances to projects that had commenced without obtaining the green nod. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi, in its unanimous verdict, held that the Centre's power to grant retrospective clearances was unconstitutional. The court's decision is expected to impact several ongoing projects.

Highland Post

SC Quashes 2021 Order Granting Power for Retroactive ECs

In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court has quashed an October 2021 order that granted the Central Government and other entities power to issue retroactive environmental clearance (EC) approvals. The decision was based on concerns about potential violations of environmental laws and the need for transparency in granting such clearances. This reversal means that only existing legal processes can be used to grant ECs, not retroactively issued ones from 2021 onwards.

Business StandardDeccan Chronicle

SC quashes 2021 order on ex post facto environmental clearances

The Supreme Court has quashed a 2021 order on ex post facto environmental clearances, but upheld the Centre's power to provide 'amnesty schemes'. The court has restrained the Centre from passing administrative orders to grant ex post facto clearances in the future. The court's decision is seen as a significant setback for the Centre, which had been trying to provide ex post facto clearances to projects that had already been completed. The court has also upheld the Centre's power to provide 'amnesty schemes', which are seen as a way to provide relief to projects that have been delayed or stalled. The court's decision is seen as a significant setback for the Centre, which had been trying to provide ex post facto clearances to projects that had already been completed. The court has also upheld the Centre's power to provide 'amnesty schemes', which are seen as a way to provide relief to projects that have been delayed or stalled. The court's decision is seen as a significant setback for the Centre, which had been trying to provide ex post facto clearances to projects that had already been completed. The court has also upheld the Centre's power to provide 'amnesty schemes', which are seen as a way to provide relief to projects that have been delayed or stalled.

The Hindu

Supreme Court Allows Centre to Grant Post-Facto Environmental Clearances

The Supreme Court has allowed the Centre to grant post-facto environmental clearances through statutory notifications. This decision was made in response to a 2021 office order that was quashed by the court. The Centre can now grant environmental clearances after the fact, as long as it is done through a statutory notification. This decision has significant implications for environmental regulations in India.

Live LawFirstpostDeccan HeraldThe Assam Tribune

Supreme Court Strikes Down Centre's 2021 Order Allowing Retrospective Environmental Clearances

The Supreme Court has struck down the Centre's 2021 order allowing retrospective environmental clearances. The court ruled that the Centre cannot grant retrospective environmental clearances through an office memorandum, and a valid notification is required. The court's decision was based on the Centre's failure to follow the proper procedure for granting environmental clearances. The Centre had issued an office memorandum in 2021 allowing retrospective environmental clearances, but the court ruled that this was not in line with the law. The court's decision is a significant setback for the Centre's efforts to promote industrial development in the country.

Bar and BenchLawBeatThe New Indian ExpressDaily Excelsior

Supreme Court Quashes 2021 Office Memorandum on Environmental Clearance

The Supreme Court has quashed a 2021 office memorandum that allowed post-facto environmental clearance for projects. The court held that the prior environmental clearance regime is mandatory and does not accommodate post-facto clearances without formal statutory amendments. The court's decision is a significant development in the field of environmental law, as it clarifies the requirements for environmental clearance. The court's ruling is also a setback for the government, which had been relying on the 2021 office memorandum to grant environmental clearance for projects. The court's decision is expected to have a significant impact on the environmental clearance process in India.

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