The VMC taking its stand that the project has not yet been finalized and it was only at conceptual stage. The project was to beautify and rejuvenate the river for the benefit of the general public.
The Supreme Court today stayed the Delhi High Court’s contempt of court proceedings initiated against the Ministry of Environment and Forest (MOEF) for failing to publish the draft EIA notification in multiple regional languages.
The Delhi High Court on Friday has asked for the Centre’s clarification as to what would be the last date for giving objections and suggestions with regard to the Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) notification which has proposed post facto approvals for projects.