Industry Practice · Delhi NCR
Environmental Law Firm in India
Environmental non-compliance doesn't just cost fines — it can stop projects entirely.
2006
EIA Notification
2010
NGT Act
1986
Environment Protection Act
The Industry Landscape
Environmental regulation in India has grown significantly more stringent — the Environment Protection Act, Air and Water Pollution Acts, Hazardous Waste Rules, and the National Green Tribunal Act create a multi-layered compliance obligation for industrial, infrastructure, and real estate projects. The NGT has demonstrated willingness to impose project closures and significant penalties. For businesses, the risks are both operational (project delays from missing approvals) and financial (NGT orders, compensation liability). Corpus Juris Legal advises clients on environmental regulatory compliance, environmental due diligence for transactions, and representation before the NGT.
- Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process advisory
- Pollution control board consents — water, air, hazardous waste
- Environmental clearance applications and ministry approvals
- NGT (National Green Tribunal) proceedings — Delhi Principal Bench
- Environmental due diligence for M&A and real estate transactions
- Green energy regulatory framework — solar, wind, power purchase agreements
Frequently Asked Questions
When is an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) mandatory in India?+
EIA is required for projects listed in Schedule I of the EIA Notification 2006 — including mining, thermal power plants, large infrastructure projects, airports, highways, townships above specified thresholds, and large industries. The process involves screening, scoping, public consultation, and Environment Ministry appraisal. Projects cannot commence without EC.
What is the jurisdiction of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) in Delhi?+
The NGT Principal Bench in Delhi hears cases relating to enforcement of environmental laws in the states of Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and several others. It has jurisdiction over civil cases where substantial environmental questions are involved, appeals against environment ministry orders, and compensation claims for environmental damage.
What environmental approvals are required before a manufacturing plant can commence operations?+
A manufacturing plant typically needs: Environmental Clearance (if EIA-listed), Consent to Establish and Consent to Operate from the State Pollution Control Board (under Air and Water Acts), authorization for hazardous waste handling if applicable, and fire NOC. The sequence of approvals must be planned carefully as some are prerequisites for others.
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