Which observatory’s environment clearance has NGT suspended?

a. Neutrino observatory, Theni

b. Radio Observatory, Thrissur

c. Neutrino Observatory, Thrissur

d. Radio Observatory, Theni

ANSWER: Neutrino observatory, Theni

Explanation:

Southern Bench of the National Green Tribunal on 20th March 2017 suspended the environmental clearance granted to the India based Neutrino Observatory to come up in Theni and asked a fresh application for the project proponent.

Madhikettan Shola National Park in Idukki, Kerala is just 4.9 lm from the proposed site.

The TN-Kerala border was just a km away,making this, a category A project.

MoEF had called it a Category B project for which EIA is not necessary, but the department processed it as an additional measure.

Any project falling 5 km from the interstate boundary or within a notified national park or sanctuary to be considered a Category A project.

This requires numerous processes before EC is granted.

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