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Wildlife / NBWL clearance — documents, timeline & process
R2 · Land & environment · ~270 days (indicative)
Extra clearance if your site or route is inside a protected area, a notified eco-sensitive zone, or within 10 km of a national park or sanctuary where no ESZ is notified.
PARIVESH application → CWLW comments → SBWL → state recommendation → SC-NBWL; site inspection for sensitive cases.
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Statutory basis & authority
| Statutory basis | Wild Life (Protection) Act 1972 + SC orders; 2019 MoEFCC OM (10 km rule where ESZ not notified) |
|---|---|
| Authority | Standing Committee, National Board for Wildlife; state chain CWLW → SBWL → State Govt |
| Department | NBWL / MoEFCC |
| Indicative timeline | ~270 days (verify with the authority) |
| Fees | No fixed fee; mitigation levies case-wise ⚑ |
Documents required
- Layout vs protected-area boundary map
- Mitigation plan
- CWLW report
When is this required?
- Protected area / wildlife proximity: Inside or near a protected area / wildlife sanctuary
Solarian expert note
GIB corridors (Rajasthan/Gujarat): SC-mandated undergrounding in priority areas — a GIB undertaking is required in Section 68/164 checklists. Verify current committee position per project. ⚑
Frequently asked questions
What is Wildlife / NBWL clearance?
Extra clearance if your site or route is inside a protected area, a notified eco-sensitive zone, or within 10 km of a national park or sanctuary where no ESZ is notified.
How long does Wildlife / NBWL clearance take?
Around 270 days as an indicative planning figure. Actual timelines vary by authority workload and application quality — verify with the concerned authority.
Which authority grants Wildlife / NBWL clearance?
Standing Committee, National Board for Wildlife; state chain CWLW → SBWL → State Govt. Department: NBWL / MoEFCC.
What documents are required for Wildlife / NBWL clearance?
Layout vs protected-area boundary map; Mitigation plan; CWLW report.
When is Wildlife / NBWL clearance required?
Inside or near a protected area / wildlife sanctuary.
Related approvals in this phase
- Land title, lease & government land allotment
- Land-use / NA (non-agricultural) conversion
- Forest clearance (forest-land diversion)
- Forest & wildlife clearance — line route
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Indicative guidance from the RegNav knowledge base, expert-verified by Solarian. Not legal advice — always verify with the concerned authority.