The Andhra Pradesh Government through notification dated, February 26, 2021, has revised the consent fee for operation and establishment in oil and gas sector, mining projects etc. The fixed fee for oil and gas exploration and development activities shall be 25 lakhs for each facility irrespective of project cost. Fixed fee for oil and gas production & processing activities shall be Rs. 1 per standard Cubic meter of natural gas and crude oil.
Government Proposes Stronger Scrutiny for GMO Approvals
In a recent landmark judgment, the Supreme Court directed the government to strengthen conflict-of-interest regulations for experts involved in GMO approvals. Therefore, the Ministry of