<p>The Ministry held that the construction is "unauthorised" involving "environmental degradation" and hence status quo should be maintained on construction on the Rs 3,000 crore hill project in accordance with the Ministry's November 25, 2010 order prohibiting any work at the site.<br /><br /> At the same time, the Ministry, in an order, said it is "prepared to consider the project on merits with the imposition of various terms and conditions".</p>
<p>The Ministry held that the construction is "unauthorised" involving "environmental degradation" and hence status quo should be maintained on construction on the Rs 3,000 crore hill project in accordance with the Ministry's November 25, 2010 order prohibiting any work at the site.<br /><br /> At the same time, the Ministry, in an order, said it is "prepared to consider the project on merits with the imposition of various terms and conditions".</p>