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India’s 2 influential real estate lobby groups took contrasting positions about #EIADraft2020 in recent letters to the MoEF. The Builders& #39; Association of India opposed it entirely, the CREDAI welcomed it. https://bit.ly/3fMuu3e ">https://bit.ly/3fMuu3e&q...
The BAI criticised specific provisions of the #EIA2020 and sought its withdrawal as well as postponement of ongoing public consultation due to #coronavirus; the CREDAI welcomed #EIA2020draft calling it “transparent”; “promotes sustainable development”. https://bit.ly/3fMuu3e ">https://bit.ly/3fMuu3e&q...
The CREDAI& #39;s support for the #EIADraft2020 is not surprising for, among other reasons, the draft law proposes to make the changes it sought (see this report 4 details). It is the complete opposition by the Builders& #39; Association of India that& #39;s unexpected. https://bit.ly/2CbWAqK ">https://bit.ly/2CbWAqK&q...
The BAI, which claims over 15,000 members in 148 centres across India, criticised 8 specific provisions of the #EIADraft2020 that dilute the requirement of conducting public hearing, especially in cases of hazardous projects and activities. https://bit.ly/3fMuu3e ">https://bit.ly/3fMuu3e&q...
When asked what it makes of the CREDAI& #39;s support for the #EIADraft2020 , a BAI office bearer said, “If they are supporting the draft, it is wrong.” When I asked CREDAI VP Shantilal Kataria what he makes of the BAI& #39;s criticism, he refused to comment. https://bit.ly/3fMuu3e ">https://bit.ly/3fMuu3e&q...
To be sure, the BAI& #39;s letter didn& #39;t refer to any provision directly benefiting the real estate sector in its list of 8 provisions & #39;against public interest& #39;. But it criticised the provision to grant post-facto EC that may benefit some real estate projects. https://bit.ly/3fMuu3e ">https://bit.ly/3fMuu3e&q...
A BAI office bearer said, “We are also citizens of India & this letter has been written in larger public interest as we believe some of the provisions are wrong & need wider public consultation which is presently not possible due to #coronavirus pandemic.” https://bit.ly/3fMuu3e ">https://bit.ly/3fMuu3e&q...
On his part, the CREDAI VP didn& #39;t leave any doubt about the group& #39;s position: & #39;This notification has come after thorough thought by the central government, particularly the environment department. Easing business is important and we welcome this.& #39; https://bit.ly/3fMuu3e ">https://bit.ly/3fMuu3e&q...
