Hanuman Laxman Aroskar vs. Union of India (Mopa Airport Case)
Overview
The study aimed to understand the economic impact of the stoppage of Mopa airport construction in Goa, if any, on its project cost and timeline, including first-order impact on key stakeholders. The delay in the construction of the Mopa airport and suspension of EC was avoidable had the GoG made all relevant and necessary disclosures in Form-1 as provided in EIA Notification, 2006. Thus, it is imperative to fix the accountability of agencies/officials involved in the EIA process. An accountable, transparent and effective governance structure would reduce such avoidable litigations.