Environmental clearance for building construction projects
EIA is a procedure used to examine the environmental consequences or impacts, both beneficial and adverse,
of a proposed development project and to ensure that these effects are taken into account in project design. The
housing projects fall under category – 8 (a) of EIA Notification, 2006 (as amended). The built up area for the purpose
of this Notification is defined as “the built up or covered area on all the floors put together including basement(s) and
other service 8(b) of EIA notification deals with townships and area development projects.