Birla Arika

Ms. Nikita Mittal, Planning Executive and Ms. Asha, Chartered Accountant briefed about the facts of the project. Sh. Sandeep Patwa (Regional Head) and Sh. Aman Sharma (AR) are present on behalf of the promoter. The Authorized Representative of the promoter states that as per the Office Memorandum dated 10.09.2025 issued by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC;), a revised Environmental Clearance (EC) is not required particularly in terms of Clause 3 and 5 of the said Office Memorandum which stipulates for changes in the planning, design, or configuration of a project, provided there is no increase in the built-up area, excavation quantity, building height, water consumption, sewage/waste generation, or any other parameter requiring modification of the  approved EIA/EMP. The promoter further submits that the proposed revisions fall within these parameters and, therefore, a revised/expansion of EC is not required in the said project.In view of the foregoing, the Authority directs the promoter to submit a detailed clarification with regard to the claim of the promoter on affidavit sworn by MD of the Promoter Company along with supporting documents with respect to its claim that revised/expansion of EC is not required in the present case. In case of failure to submit the aforesaid affidavit, the promoter shall submit the Demand Draft or Bank Guarantee for an amount of Rs. 25,00,000/- (Rupees Twenty-Five Lakhs only), prior to issuance of the addendum to the Registration Certificate, which shall remain valid for a period of 6 months and in the event of non-submission of the revised/expansion of EC within the said time frame, the said security amount(s) shall stand forfeited by the Authority. Approved as proposed subject to rectification of the deficiencies mentioned at S. No. 37. The Addendum Certificate shall be issued upon submission of the remaining compliances specified at Sr. No. 37, including corrections in Form A-H, Online DPI, submission of aforesaid affidavit accompanied with the relevant documents regarding the non-requirement of revised Environmental Clearance or a Demand draft/Bank Guarantee for an amount of Rs. 25,00,000/- (Rupees Twenty-Five Lakhs only), which shall remain valid for the aforesaid period regarding submission of the revised Environmental Clearance.