Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Society for Environmental Protection, Amaravati V/s Union of India & Ors. dated 10/03/2014 regarding establishment of a thermal based power plant in the MIDC area and its exemption from the process of Public Hearing. The Tribunal has noted that "the affidavit of MoEF, communicate that if the project is within MIDC area, then Public Hearing/Consultation, is not required, because the State
Authority gives permission for establishment of such industry/plant".

Original Source: http://www.greentribunal.gov.in/orderinpdf/157(THC)-2013(OA)_10Mar2014.pdf