Third Schedule, Environment Protection Agency Act, 2008

(Section 26) Contents of environmental impact assessment (EIA) An EIA shall contain a true statement and description of– (a) the location of the project and its surroundings; (b) the principle, concept and purpose of the project; (c) the direct or indirect effects that the project is likely to have on the environment; (d) the social, economic and cultural effect that the project is likely to have on people and society; (e) the communities, interested parties and Government ministries consulted; (f) any actions or measures which may avoid, prevent, change, mitigate or remedy the likely effect on people and society; (g) any alternatives to the proposed project; (h) natural resources in the locality to be used in the project; (i) the plans for decommissioning of the project; (j) such other information as may be necessary for a proper review of the potential environmental impact of the project.