A cloud of uncertainty hangs over the future of Gurugram’s massive Global City project. The State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) of Haryana has ordered a thorough investigation into the environmental clearance granted for the development. This move comes after a complaint alleged that misleading information might have been presented during the clearance process.
The Gurugram Deputy Commissioner will spearhead the probe, tasked with scrutinizing the entire process that led to the project receiving environmental approval from the Central government. Concerns have been raised about the potential environmental impact of the 1,000-acre development, prompting SEIAA to take this decisive action.
This investigation could significantly delay the project’s timeline. The Global City project, envisioned as a mixed-use development with residential zones, industrial clusters, and commercial spaces, has been touted as a major driver of economic growth for Gurugram. However, environmental considerations might now take precedence, potentially putting the project’s viability at risk.
