No forest or wildlife area near Punjab industrial park, EC granted

The project involves residential plots, group housing, commercial sites, and amenities on a land area of approximately 3.69 lakh square meters.

Who it concerns: The project proponent is M/s Janta Land Promoters Pvt. Ltd. The clearance was granted by the State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA), Punjab, following recommendations from the State Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC).

Conditions and facts

• Clearance Status: Prior Environmental Clearance (Fresh EC) granted under Category B1 of the EIA Notification 2006.
• Project Size: Total land area of 3,69,324.53 sqm; Built-up area of 7,34,184.164 sqm; Green area of 22,257.73 sqm.
• Cost: Estimated project cost of Rs. 214.99 Crores.
• Population: Estimated total population of 19,947 persons (including residents, commercial users, and visitors).
• Water & Waste: Installation of a 2,500 KLD Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) using SBR and UF technology in three phases; management of 8,895 kg/day of solid waste including composting and recycling.
• Conditions: Compliance with Solid Waste Management Rules 2026, Hazardous Waste Rules 2016, and E-Waste Rules 2022; provision of rainwater harvesting pits and stormwater drainage systems.
• Land Use: Change of land use approved from 'Industry & Warehouse' to the proposed mixed-use development as per the Master Plan of SAS Nagar.

Also in the document

• The document explicitly states that there is no forest land or wildlife sanctuary in the vicinity of the project site.
• The project is not covered under the Forest Conservation Act, 1980, or the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
• No litigation is pending regarding the land on which the project is to be developed.