In July 2026, what was the Supreme Court's general rule on the timing of environmental clearance in Vanashakti?
Question and options
In July 2026, what was the Supreme Court's general rule on the timing of environmental clearance in Vanashakti?
- Clearance is normally issued only after operations begin
- Clearance is issued automatically when a penalty is paid
- Clearance is required only if the state files an objection
- Clearance must ordinarily precede the activity
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D - Clearance must ordinarily precede the activity
The judgment was delivered on 29 July 2026. It treated prior clearance as mandatory and confined retrospective clearance to exceptional circumstances under a valid notification.
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