Stringent terms set for Lavasa project review

19 Jan 2011 Evaluate

The ministry of environment & forests agreed to consider clearance to the company’s hill-side project near Pune, subject to stringent conditions, which include a hefty fine on the company and a large environment restoration fund it will have to set up. This fund will be managed by an independent body under the ministry’s supervision. For now, there can be no construction at the site.

The amounts of the fine and the fund will be decided after the company submits the detailed project report, details of future planning, and audited statements of amounts spent directly or indirectly on the project since inception. The ministry will impose stringent terms and conditions to ensure that no further environmental degradation takes place and that the degradation already done will be rectified on a time-bound schedule. The ministry would like the company to draw up a comprehensive environmental impact assessment report and management for the project.

Lavasa, the dream venture of Ajit Gulabchand-managed Hindustan Construction Company (HCC), has been stalled since the ministry asked the company on November 25 to stop work at the site, citing violation of environment regulations. Lavasa, for its part, challenged the order in the Bombay High Court.

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