BENGALURU DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY vs MR. SUDHAKAR HEGDE

The Supreme Court upheld the National Green Tribunal's decision to quash the Environmental Clearance granted for the Peripheral Ring Road project, citing non-compliance with the EIA Notification 2006, specifically regarding the outdated primary data used in the Environmental Impact Assessment. The Court emphasized the necessity of adhering to procedural requirements under the EIA Notification, reinforcing the importance of timely and relevant data in environmental assessments. Consequently, the Court directed the appellant to conduct a fresh rapid EIA before proceeding with the project.