Citizen Administrative Review:
Citizen Judicial Review Detail:
"A person who is not satisfied with the decision or order made by the prescribed authority may appeal to the concerned Appellate Court within thirty five days from the date of the decision or order." EM Act, sec. 19
Project Monitoring Detail:
"The concerned body shall monitor and evaluate the impact of the implementation of the proposal on the environment. (2) In case where it is found in the course of carrying out monitoring and evaluation under Sub-Rule (1) that the actual impact is higher than the one specified in the conditions prescribed at the time of approving the proposal, the concerned body shall issue necessary directives to the proponent to adopt measures to reduce or control such impact and it shall be the duty of the concerned proponent to comply with such directives." EP Rules, sec. 13(1), (2). The Ministry must "carry out an environmental examination of the environmental impact of the implementation of the proposal and measures adopted for reducing such impact. . . and maintain updated records thereof." EP Rules, sec. 14
Enforceability of EIA Detail:
A cause of action may be available. According to the Environment Protection Rules, the proponent "shall mandatorily comply with the matters mentioned in the [EIA] report, as well as the conditions prescribed by the concerned body of the Ministry, while implementing the proposal." EP Rules, sec. 12. Citizens may be able to enforce this requirement through public interest litigation to protect their right to a healthy environment.
Enforceability of Permit:
Enforceability of Permit Detail:
A cause of action may be available. According to the Environment Protection Rules, the proponent "shall mandatorily comply with the matters mentioned in the [EIA] report, as well as the conditions prescribed by the concerned body of the Ministry, while implementing the proposal." EP Rules, sec. 12. Citizens may be able to enforce this requirement through public interest litigation to protect their right to a healthy environment.