The Kerala State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) on February 07, 2024, notified regarding the validity of Environmental Clearance (EC) of quarries obtained from DEIAA.
The following has been stated namely: -
• It states that the ECs granted by DEIAAs for quarries shall remain valid for one year from April 28, 2023, unless expired earlier or invalidated by SEIAA after reappraisal.
• It further states that the applicants shall submit a ₹200 stamped undertaking on the EC's reappraisal status with consent applications for processing.
[Notification no. - KSPCB/98/2024-SEE-1]