Public Participation In Environment Impact Assessment (Environmental Decision Making)
- IJLLR Journal
- Aug 31, 2025
- 1 min read
M. Mohanapriya, Chennai Dr Ambedkar Government Law College, Pudupakkam
P. Elavarasan, Government Law College, Villupuram
CHAPTER I - INTRODUCTION
“By destroying nature, environment, man is committing matricide, having in a way killed Mother Earth. Technological excellence, growth of industries, economical gains has led to depletion of natural resources irreversibly. Indifference to the grave consequences, lack of concern and foresight has contributed in large measures to the alarming position.”
Introduction:
Enacted with the intention of safeguarding and enhancing the environment, the Environment Protection Act, 1986 (EPA) specifically seeks to guarantee public participation in environmental decision-making. The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) procedure, which mandates that some development projects be examined for possible environmental effects and include provisions for public engagement, is the main tool used to operationalize this obligation. However, despite these provisions, questions remain regarding the actual effectiveness and the various challenges associated with public engagement in these processes in India.
