Some environmental matters do not fit neatly into one category. A stone crusher may involve mining, air pollution and siting rules all at once. A coastal resort may need CRZ clearance, consent and wildlife approval. These are the cases where specialised experience matters most.
We handle the more technical corners of environmental law, for businesses operating in these sectors and for people affected by them.
हिंदी में सारांश
कुछ पर्यावरण मामले कई क़ानूनों से जुड़े होते हैं, जैसे खनन, तटीय क्षेत्र (CRZ), ईंट भट्ठे, स्टोन क्रशर, औद्योगिक दुर्घटनाएँ और नदी प्रदूषण। ऐसे मामलों में विशेष अनुभव ज़रूरी है। हम इन क्षेत्रों के उद्योगों और प्रभावित लोगों दोनों की मदद करते हैं।
Is this your situation?
- You run or plan a mine, quarry, stone crusher or brick kiln
- Your project is near the coast and may fall in a CRZ
- There has been a fire, gas leak or spill at an industrial site
- A unit near you is causing strong odour or dust
- Your business has received sector-specific directions, such as fuel or technology rules
- You face an issue involving rivers, floodplains or sand mining
Specialised areas
Mining and quarrying
EC, consent, mining plans and closure obligations.
Coastal zones
CRZ classification and approvals.
Kilns and crushers
Siting rules, technology requirements and consent.
Industrial accidents
Response, liability and compensation after an incident.
Odour and nuisance
Complaints and enforcement where standards are not clear-cut.
Rivers
Pollution, floodplains and court-monitored clean-up.
Mining, quarrying and sand
Most mining needs environmental clearance under the EIA Notification, 2006, as well as consent and mining approvals under the mining laws. Minor mineral mining, including sand, is governed by state rules, with central guidelines on sustainable sand mining and enforcement. Disputes often involve mining beyond the lease, mining in riverbeds without approval, and damage to roads, wells and farms nearby.
Coastal Regulation Zones
The CRZ Notification, 2019 classifies coastal areas into zones and decides what can be built in each. Approvals come from the coastal zone management authority of the state and, for some projects, the environment ministry. Construction without CRZ approval has led to demolition orders, so checking the classification of the site is essential.
After an industrial accident
The first days after an accident matter. The unit must inform the authorities, contain the damage and cooperate with inquiries. Affected people may claim immediate relief under the Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991 and compensation before the NGT, where liability can apply even without proof of negligence.
| Issue | Key law or rule |
|---|---|
| Mining | EIA Notification, 2006 and mining laws |
| Coastal construction | CRZ Notification, 2019 |
| Brick kilns | Emission standards and siting rules for kilns |
| Industrial accidents | Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991; NGT Act, Section 17 |
| Odour and dust | Water and Air Acts, consent conditions |
How we work
Understand the sector
Specific rules and standards that apply.
Collect technical records
Permits, monitoring data and site plans.
Engage the regulator
Applications, replies or complaints.
Litigate where needed
NGT or High Court.
How we work
We are a litigation and advisory practice led by Advocate BK Singh, with offices in Dwarka (New Delhi) and Vaishali (Ghaziabad), working on environmental matters across India.
- Deadline first: we tell you the time limit before anything else.
- Regulator and tribunal: we handle the board stage and the NGT, so nothing is lost between them.
- Plain advice: what we think will happen, including when a case is not worth filing.
- Written fee terms: agreed stage by stage, never linked to the outcome.
Related services
CRZ clearance · Environmental clearance · DG sets and boilers · Compensation for damage · Natural resources
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a small quarry need environmental clearance?
Most mining, including minor minerals, needs EC under the EIA Notification, though the authority and process depend on the area. Check the current rules for your state.
Can I build a house in a CRZ area?
Depending on the zone, some local construction may be allowed with approval. Check the CRZ classification first.
Are brick kilns allowed near villages?
They are subject to siting rules and emission standards, which vary by state. Many have had to change technology under recent rules.
What should a unit do right after an accident?
Inform the authorities, contain the damage, preserve records and take legal advice before giving detailed statements.
Is odour a pollution issue?
Yes. Strong odour often signals a breach of consent conditions or waste rules, and can be raised with the board.
Can the NGT order clean-up of a river?
Yes. The NGT has monitored the clean-up of many polluted river stretches and imposed compensation on defaulting bodies.
Specialised matter?
Send us the details. We will tell you which rules apply and how we can help.
This page gives general information about environmental law as it stood when it was last reviewed. It is not legal advice on your case and does not promise any result. Laws, rules and time limits change, so check the current position for your matter before acting.
Need help with Specialised Environmental Matters?
Send us the notice, the order or a few photos. We'll tell you where you stand, which authority or NGT bench deals with it and when the next step is due, in plain words.
