Preparing for an Environmental Clearance (EC) application starts with understanding the project and the rules that apply to it. The exact forms and supporting studies depend on the project category, scale, location and current regulatory requirements. The checklist below is a planning aid, not a universal list of mandatory documents.
1. Basic project information
- Project name and legal name of the project proponent.
- Nature of the proposed activity and products or services.
- Project capacity, built-up area or production details, as relevant.
- Project stage: new proposal, expansion, modernisation or product-mix change.
- Contact details of the authorised representative.
2. Site and land information
- Site address and location coordinates where available.
- Land area, land-use details and site layout plan.
- Ownership, lease or other land documentation relevant to the proposal.
- Nearby settlements, water bodies, protected areas or other sensitive features, where applicable.
- Maps and site plans prepared to the format requested by the competent authority.
3. Technical and resource details
- Process flow diagram and description of proposed operations.
- Raw materials, fuel, water and energy requirements.
- Expected wastewater, air emissions, solid waste and hazardous waste streams, if any.
- Proposed pollution prevention, treatment and monitoring measures.
- Construction and operational-phase resource requirements.
4. Regulatory screening
Check whether the activity appears in the Schedule to the EIA Notification, 2006, as amended. Confirm the applicable category, thresholds, location-related conditions and the authority responsible for appraisal. Also identify whether separate consents or permissions may be needed, such as KSPCB consents, building permissions, groundwater permissions or forest, wildlife or coastal approvals, where applicable.
5. Environmental studies and public consultation
Some proposals may require Terms of Reference (ToR), an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report, an Environmental Management Plan (EMP), public consultation or other studies. These requirements depend on the applicable category and exceptions in the current rules. Do not commission or omit a study solely because another project followed a particular route.
6. Before submitting the application
- Confirm that project details are consistent across all forms and attachments.
- Check that maps, capacities and site information use the required format and units.
- Review the latest official forms and instructions.
- Ensure the authorised applicant has access to the relevant online portal.
- Keep a record of the application number, submissions, clarifications and deadlines.
- Plan how approval conditions will be tracked after a decision is issued.
Official resources
Use the PARIVESH EC regulations page and the official EC forms page to check the forms applicable to your proposal.
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If you are planning a project in Karnataka, Eco Approval Consultants can help you organise the initial project information and identify questions to resolve before proceeding. Visit environmentalclearances.in/ to make an enquiry.
Disclaimer: This checklist is for general planning only. The competent authority’s current requirements and project-specific conditions take precedence.