Latest Answer: As per the new norms, environmental clearance is required even for mining in less than five hectares of land. But brick kiln owners want to be exempted from obtaining permission from the ministry of environment for earth excavation work. The ministry of environment and forests has been requested for simplification of norms for brick kilns. And it is likely that the authorities may decide that clearance will be required for realty projects having greater than 50 hectares and for projects less than 50 hectares, the SEIAA shall be empowered to give clearances.
