Prior EC granted for 127.6-acre industrial park in Punjab, no forest land nearby

The project involves the development of an industrial park with commercial and amenity facilities on a land area of approximately 51.6 hectares.

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.

Conditions and facts

• Clearance Status: Prior Environmental Clearance (Fresh EC) granted under Category B1 of the EIA Notification 2006.
• Area: Total land area of 5,16,413.3 sqm (approx. 127.6 acres) with a built-up area of 4,38,190.839 sqm.
• Cost: Project cost is estimated at Rs. 273.24 Crores.
• Condition: Only 'orange' and 'green' category industries as defined by CPCB are permitted; no Category A or B industries from the EIA schedule are allowed.
• Condition: A Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) of 2000 KLD capacity using SBR and UF technology must be installed in phases.
• Condition: An area of at least 2000 sqyd must be earmarked for a Material Recovery Facility (MRF) for solid waste management.
• Condition: 82 rainwater recharging pits are proposed, with 10 to be constructed by the proponent and 72 by plot owners.

Also in the document

• The document states that there is no forest land or wildlife sanctuary in the vicinity and the site is not covered under the Forest Conservation Act, 1980 or Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
• The SEAC unanimously recommended the clearance, which was accepted by SEIAA in its 353rd meeting held on 22.07.2026.