An EIA study is the scientific backbone of your Environmental Clearance: one season of baseline data, impact prediction and an Environment Management Plan, prepared under Terms of Reference issued by the MoEFCC or SEIAA. We scope the study, run the monitoring through NABL-accredited laboratories and coordinate the NABET/QCI-accredited consultant so the report survives scrutiny at the Expert Appraisal Committee.
Legal basis: EIA Notification, 2006 (S.O. 1533(E)) and amendments, issued under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 and Rule 5 of the EP Rules, 1986
Who needs it
- Projects listed in the Schedule to the EIA Notification, 2006 — mining, thermal power, cement, metallurgy, chemicals, pharma bulk drugs, refineries and distilleries
- Category A projects appraised by the MoEFCC Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) and Category B1 projects appraised by the State Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC)
- Building and construction projects above 20,000 sq m built-up area, and township or area development projects above 50 ha
- Expansion or modernisation of an existing unit that crosses a Schedule threshold or materially changes the pollution load
- Industrial estates, SEZs, ports, airports and highway projects that need a full or regional EIA
- Promoters whose earlier EC was quashed or returned for want of adequate baseline data
Common in:Manufacturing & Industrial UnitsPharma & ChemicalsReal Estate & Infrastructure
Documents required
- 1Pre-feasibility report (PFR) and project layout on a 1:4000 or better scale map
- 2Form 1 (and Form 1A for building projects) as per EIA Notification, 2006
- 3Approved Terms of Reference (ToR) letter from MoEFCC / SEIAA
- 4Land documents, Khasra details and land-use certificate from the competent authority
- 5Toposheet showing the 10 km study area with eco-sensitive features marked
- 6Water source commitment letter and groundwater NOC (where applicable)
- 7Raw material, product and process details with mass balance
- 8Baseline monitoring data for air, water, noise, soil and biodiversity for one full season
- 9CER / EMP budget estimates and proposed green belt plan
- 10Risk assessment and Disaster Management Plan inputs (for hazardous processes)
Missing something? We help you obtain or regularise supporting documents before filing.
How we get it done
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Screening and scoping
Week 1–3We classify the project under the Schedule (A / B1 / B2), identify the applicable general conditions such as proximity to protected areas or inter-state boundaries, and draft the Form 1 and PFR.
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Terms of Reference on PARIVESH
Week 3–12The ToR application is filed on the PARIVESH portal and presented to the EAC / SEAC. We respond to the committee's queries and secure the ToR letter that defines the study.
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Baseline monitoring
Month 3–6One full non-monsoon season (typically 3 months) of ambient air, surface and groundwater, noise, soil and ecological data is collected through NABL-accredited labs across the 10 km study area.
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Impact prediction and EMP
Month 6–8Dispersion modelling, water balance, traffic and socio-economic assessments feed the Environment Management Plan with a costed budget for mitigation and monitoring.
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Draft EIA and public hearing
Month 8–10The draft EIA and executive summary (in English and the local language) are submitted to the SPCB for a public hearing. We prepare the project team, record the proceedings and address every issue raised in the final report.
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Final EIA and appraisal
Month 10–12The final EIA incorporating public hearing outcomes is uploaded on PARIVESH and presented to the EAC / SEAC for appraisal.
If you don’t comply
Starting construction without a valid EC based on a proper EIA is a violation of the EIA Notification and attracts prosecution under Section 15 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (imprisonment up to 5 years and/or fine up to ₹1 lakh, with additional daily fines for continuing offences). The NGT and High Courts have ordered stoppage of work, demolition and environmental compensation for projects that proceeded without clearance.
Why MYDA Group
Specialists, not generalists
Environmental compliance is our only practice, so your file is handled by people who do this every day.
Fixed fee, written scope
You know the professional fee and the statutory fees before we start. No surprise add-ons.
Inspection and audit-ready
We prepare your site and team for the board visit or certification audit and attend it with you.
Lifetime reminders
Every condition, return and renewal goes into your compliance calendar with alerts.
Frequently asked questions
Does MYDA Group prepare the EIA report itself?
EIA reports must be prepared by a consultant accredited by NABET under QCI for the relevant sector. We act as your project manager: we scope the study, engage and coordinate the accredited consultant and NABL laboratories, review every chapter for defensibility, and represent the proposal before the committee.
How long does baseline data take and can we skip the season?
The ToR normally requires one full season of baseline data, excluding the monsoon, which means a minimum of three months of continuous monitoring. The season cannot be skipped, but we can start monitoring in parallel with the ToR process when the scope is predictable, which often saves two to three months overall.
What is the difference between Category A and Category B projects?
Category A projects are appraised centrally by the MoEFCC's Expert Appraisal Committee and always need an EIA. Category B projects go to the State Environment Impact Assessment Authority; the SEAC decides whether a project is B1 (full EIA and public hearing required) or B2 (appraised on the basis of Form 1 and project documents without a full EIA).
Is a public hearing mandatory for every EIA?
A public hearing is required for all Category A and B1 projects, with specific exemptions listed in the Notification such as units within notified industrial estates that have themselves been through the clearance process, and certain expansion or modernisation cases. We confirm the applicability during scoping so there are no surprises later.
How old can the baseline data be?
Committees generally expect primary baseline data that is not more than three years old at the time of appraisal. If the project is delayed, we advise on whether a fresh season of monitoring or supplementary data will be needed before submission.