This appeal is filed challenging the Environmental Clearance (for short EC) granted to Gare – IV/6 Coal Mining Project (4 MTPA) and a Pithead Coal Washery (4 MTPA) of M/s Jindal Steel & Power Limited located at Raigarh District of Chhattisgarh State, by the Ministry of Environment & Forests (for short MoEF), the First Respondent herein, in its File No. J-11015/110/2007-IA. II (M) dated 18th May, 2009.