(1) If an environmental study report prepared in the context of the implementation of any proposal pursuant to Section 3 is received, the concerned body shall make necessary inquiry into the report.
(2) The concerned body may form a committee comprising a representative of that body, representatives of the relevant bodies concerned with the proposal and subject expert as required, to inquire into the environmental study report received pursuant to sub-section (1) and furnish advice and suggestions.
(3) If, in inquiring into the environmental study report received pursuant to sub-section (1), it appears that further environmental study has to be made in relation to such a proposal, the concerned body shall give order to the proponent to make, or cause to be made, the initial environmental examination in the case of the brief environmental study or the environmental impact assessment in the case of the brief environmental study.
(4) The proponent shall make further study in pursuance of the order given pursuant to sub-section (3) and submit a report thereof to the concerned body.
(5) If, in making inquiry pursuant to this Section, it does not appear that the implementation of such a proposal causes significant adverse impacts on the environment, the concerned body shall approve such environmental study report, upon specifying the terms and conditions to be observed by the proponent, as required.
(6) Other provisions relating to the approval of the environmental study report shall be as prescribed.