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In India, which act governs the environmental clearance process for development projects?
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The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
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The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 is the primary legislation in India that governs the environmental clearance process for development projects. It establishes the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process, which is a mandatory requirement for certain categories of projects.