ORAL JUDGMENT

1 Rule returnable forthwith. Learned advocates appearing for the respective respondents waives service of notice of rule.

2 On 05.05.2022, the Co-ordinate Bench of this Court, passed the following order:

1. Heard Ms. Ayushri M. Thakkar, learned counsel appearing for the writ-applicant, Mr. Ishan Joshi, learned Assistant Government Pleader appearing for the respondent Nos. 1 to 3 - State authorities. Mr. Maulik Nanavati, learned counsel, who usually appears for State Environment Impact Assessment Authority – respondent no.4 is directed to appear on advance copy by the Court. Mr. Nanavati, learned counsel has accordingly appeared on behalf of the respondent no.4.

2. Ms. Ayushri M. Thakkar, learned counsel appearing for the writ-applicant submitted that Letter of Intent has been issued in favour of the writ-applicant, and that the writapplicant has complied with almost all the conditions mentioned in the Letter of Intent. Ms. Thakkar, learned counsel further submitted that the writ-applicant has applied for grant of Environment Clearance by making an appropriate application to the State En