Document Profile
Environmental Clearance Certificate
Planning & Design
Must Sight
Pre-Signing
Renewal Required
What It Proves
Project has been assessed for environmental impact and clearance granted under ECR 1997 classification.
What to Verify
Project category (Green/Orange/Red), conditions of clearance, validity period, renewal status.
Used By Approvals
As Output
Legal Basis
Environment Conservation Act 1995 (amended 2010) UNVERIFIED
Section Section 12 — Environmental Clearance
Building360 interpretation — not legal advice: Section 12 of the Environment Conservation Act 1995 establishes the requirement for environmental clearance before undertaking certain industrial and development activities. The exact text requires verification.
Document Details
Category
Planning & Design
Trust Level
Must Sight
Original document must be physically sighted and checked.
Disqualification Power
Medium
Who Issues
Department of Environment (DoE)
Typical Format
DoE certificate with conditions
Lifecycle Phase
Pre-Signing
Renewal
Yes — periodic renewal required
Document requirements may vary. Always confirm with the issuing authority.