What happened
A newly issued Centre order contains a clarification that the order does not disturb existing clearances. The order also creates an avenue for people or entities seeking an exemption or reconsideration, rather than cancelling clearances in a blanket way.
Background and earlier position
Before the Centre order, clearances granted under existing regulatory processes remained in force for those approvals. Applicants who wanted a departure from standard conditions generally needed either a formal exemption mechanism or a reconsideration route within the regulatory framework.
What changed now
The Centre order introduces two operational ideas: (1) existing clearances continue without interruption, and (2) the new order allows a channel for exemption or reconsideration requests. The order frames the impact as prospective and conditional, signalling limits on how far the new direction can affect previously granted approvals.