Section 5A(2) in The Forest (Conservation) Rules, 2003
(2)The meetings of the Regional Empowered Committee shall be held at the headquarters of the Regional Office:Provided that where the Chairperson of the Regional Empowered Committee is satisfied that inspection of site or sites of forest land proposed to be used for non-forest purposes shall be necessary or expedient in connection with the consideration of the proposals referred to the Regional Empowered Committee, he may direct that the meetings of the Regional Empowered Committee be held at a place other than headquarters of the Regional Office for such inspection of site or sites.
