| 09-Jun-2026 |
DISPOSED |
Ar. Neeraj Gautam (Associate
Architectural Executive) briefed the facts of the case.
Sh. Naveen Vashisht appeared on
behalf of the promoter and requested to condone the delay and refund the
security amount deposited on account of the timely submission of environmental
clearance.
Order Pronounced.
From the facts submitted by the
promoter, it is evident that the Respondent-Promoter had initiated the process
for obtaining Environmental Clearance on 03.08.2023, which was prior to the
application as well as grant of project registration by this Authority. Further,
the proposal for Environmental Clearance was under continuous consideration
before the concerned authorities and the Respondent-Promoter had duly complied
with the queries raised by SEAC and had actively followed up the matter with
the competent authorities.
It is also observed that the delay in
grant of Environmental Clearance occurred due to circumstances not attributable
to the Promoter, inter alia including absence of the Chairman of SEIAA, Haryana
leading to transfer of the proposal to the Ministry, and the imposition of the
Code of Conduct during the General Elections, 2024 which resulted in
limitations on issuance of approvals.
In view of the above circumstances,
the Authority is of the considered opinion that the Promoter had acted with due
diligence and bona fide intention in pursuing the grant of Environmental
Clearance and the delay in obtaining the same cannot be attributed to any
deliberate lapse or negligence on the part of the Promoter.
Accordingly, taking a lenient view in
the matter and considering the bona fide conduct of the Promoter, the Authority
directs that the security amount of Rs. 25,00,000/- (Rupees Twenty-Five Lakhs
only) deposited by the Promoter towards ensuring timely submission of the
Environmental Clearance is liable to be released/refunded to the Promoter.
The concerned branch of the Authority
is directed to process and release the aforesaid amount to the Promoter in
accordance with the applicable rules and procedures.
The matter stands disposed of
accordingly. Detailed order shall follow. |
ARUN KUMAR |
View Order |
12-Jun-2026 |