COMPENDIUM OF

GOVERNMENT ORDERS,
BOARD PROCEEDINGS
&
CIRCULARS RELATING TO
ENVIRONMENT AND
POLLUTION CONTROL

Volume - I
(G.Os)

TAMILNADU POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD

JUNE 2023
 COMPENDIUM OF
GOVERNMENT ORDERS, BOARD PROCEEDINGS &
CIRCULARS

RELATING TO
ENVIRONMENT AND POLLUTION CONTROL
VOLUME- I (G.Os)

TAMIL NADU POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD

JUNE 2023
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VOLUME – I Government Orders
S. G.O. Date Dept. Description Page
No. No. No.
I. Water Pollution Control
1 324 14.11.2007 E&F Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board – 1
Reconstitution of the Tamil Nadu Pollution
Control Board under Section 4(2) of the Water
(Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1974 –
Notification Issued.
2 152 26.12.2016 E&F Environment Control - The Water (Prevention 4
and Control of Pollution) Act 1974 - The Air
(Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1981 -
Constitution of a Committee to examine the
proposal of revision of Consent Fee - Orders –
Issued.
3 22 26.05.2017 E&F Environment -10 dyeing member units of CETP 6
company of M/s Kasipalayam Common Effluent
Treatment Plant Pvt Ltd-, S-F- No- 249 (part),
250 (part), 250/1, Agrahara Periyapalayam
village, Uthukuli Taluk, Tiruppur District for their
individual detailed Project Report quantity
allotted by the CETP company for considering
consent to operate to these dyeing member
units by the Board – Orders – Issued.
4 315 28.12.2017 E&F Environment Control – Tamil Nadu Pollution 11
Control Board – Reconstitution of the Tamil
Nadu Pollution Control Board under section 4(2)
of the Water (Prevention and Control of
Pollution) Act, 1974 – Notification – Issued.
5 23 01.03.2018 E&F Environment - Environment Control - District Co- 15
ordination Committee to ensure Co-ordinated
and continued action to arrest discharge to
water bodies / land and to take stringent action
against defaulting units - Constituted - Orders -
Issued.
6 40 09.04.2018 E&F Environment - The Water (Prevention and 19
Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 (Central Act, 6 of
1974) - Rates of Consent Fees - Enhanced -
Amendment to the Tamil Nadu Water
(Prevention and Control of Pollution) Rules,
1983 - Orders - Issued.
7 68 17.05.2018 E&F Environment - Water (Prevention and Control of 23
Pollution) Act, 1974 (Central Act 6 of 1974) -
Amendment to Rule 14 of Tamil Nadu Water
(Prevention and Control of Pollution) Rules,
1983 - to replace the Terms and Conditions of
service of members of the Board - Orders -
Issued.

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No. No. No.
8 21 24.02.2020 E&F Environment – Environment (Protection) Act, 26
1986 - Cauvery Delta Region – Prohibition of
certain new industrial activities – Notification –
Issued.
9 5 21.09.2020 E&F Environment Control – M/s-Vijayalakshmi 29
Dyeing S-F- No- 247/1C2, Pallipalayam Village,
Kumarapalayam Taluk, Namakkal District –
Permission for expansion activity – Accorded –
Orders – Issued.
10 82 13.10.2021 E&F Environment Control - Issue of Consent to 35
Establish (CTE) to Existing sugar and distillery
units for the purpose of Ethanol Blended Petrol
Programme - Permission accorded - Orders -
Issued.
II. Air Pollution Control
11 41 09.04.2018 E&F Environment – The Air (Prevention and Control 38
of Pollution) Act, 1981 (Central ct 14 of 1981) –
Rates of consent fees – Enhanced –
Amendment to the Tamil Nadu Air (Prevention
and Control of Pollution) Rules, 1983 – Orders –
Issued
12 20 10.01.2019 E&F Environment - Constitution of Air Quality 42
Monitoring Committee (AQMC) for preparation
and implementation of action plan for improving
the ambient air quality in non-attained city
(Thoothukudi) as per the orders of Hon'ble
National Green Tribunal in O.A.No. 681/2018,
dated 08.10.2018 - Orders - Issued.
13 66 05.07.2019 E&F Environment – National Clean Air Programme – 44
Constitution of Steering Committee Monitoring
Committee and Implementation Committee for
implementation of National Clean Air
Programme in Non-attainment City
(Thoothukudi) – Orders – Issued.
14 49 03.12.2019 E&F Massive Tree Planting programme – 48
Implementing the scheme by planting 7 Lakh
seedlings in degraded forests of Tamil Nadu
over a period of two years from 2019-2020 to
2020-2021 in commemoration of the Hon’ble
Former Chief Minister’s 71st Birthday – Release
of a sum of Rs- 6-7 crore from Tamil Nadu
Pollution Control Board’s fund as first installment
– Orders – Issued.
15 30 14.02.2000 E&F Environment and Forests Department – 51
Implementation of the Scheme viz - “Green Belt
for Abatement of Pollution and Environment
Improvement” in Five Cities/ Towns during 1999-
2000- Approval and sanction of the Government
of India – sanction and Release of funds –

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No. No. No.
Orders – Issued.
16 86 02.05.2022 ECC&F Environment, Climate Change and Forest 56
Department – Budget Speech 2021-22 “Setting
up of Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
Stations (CAAQMS)” in 8 places - Phase II –
Orders – Issued.
17 116 04.07.2022 ECC&F Environment, Climate Change - National Clean 59
Air Programme – Constitution of State Level
Steering Committee and Monitoring Committee
for implementation of National Clean Air
Programme in Tamil Nadu and also constitution
of District Level Implementation Committee for
monitoring of the Nation Clean Air Programme in
the Non-attainment cities / Million plus cities in
Chennai, Madurai and Trichy – Orders – Issued.
18 543 21.07.2022 ECC&F Environment, Climate Change and Forest 65
Department – Tamil Nadu Pollution Control
Board - Constitution of a Technical Committee to
examine complaints of pungent odour in Manali
Industrial Area – Orders – Issued.
III. Bio-medical Waste Management

19 72 06.04.2000 E&F Environment – Bio Medical Waste Management 67

– Bio Medical Waste (Management & Handling)
Rules 1998 – Implementation of Constitution of
a State Level Advisory Committee – Orders –
Issued.
20 77 28.10.2020 E&F Environment - Levying environmental 70
compensation against the Health Care Facilities
and Common Bio-Medical Waste Treatment and
Disposal Facilities for non-compliance of Bio-
medical Waste Management Rules, 2016 in
compliance with the orders of Hon’ble National
Green Tribunal, New Delhi dated 12-03-2019
and 15-07-2019 in O-A- No- 710-713-/2017 –
Orders – Issued.
21 597 16.08.2022 Environment, Climate Change - Compliance of 79
the orders of Hon'ble National Green Tribunal
(NGT) - Constitution of State Level and District
Level Committees for proper monitoring of
Health care facilities and Common Bio-Medical
Waste Treatment and Disposal Facilities
(CBMWTFs) -Orders - Issued.
IV. Solid Waste Management
22 47 26.03.2015 RD&PR Solid Waste Management – Amendment to para 83
6 and 7 of G-O- (Ms) No- 131, Rural
Development and Panchayat Raj (CGS-1)
Department, dated 25-09-2014 - Guidelines for
Planning and Implementation of Solid Waste

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No. No. No.
Management Systems in Rural Areas –
Approved – Orders – Issued.
23 10 20.01.2016 RD&PR Announcement made by Hon’ble Chief Minister 100
under Rule 110 - Extension of Solid Waste
Management Scheme in Village Panchayat
located adjacent to Corporation Special Grade
Municipalities, District Headquarters and Village
having larger population at a Cost of Rs- 300
Crore –Implementation – Orders – Issued.
24 69 16.06.2016 RD&PR Solid Waste Management - Guidelines for the 117
continuous implementation of Solid Waste
Management activities in all identified 9,000
Village Panchayat during the year 2016-17 -
Approved - Orders – Issued.
25 64 03.10.2020 E&F Environment – Constitution of Environment 131
Monitoring Cell based on the orders of Hon’ble
National Green Tribunal dated 28-02-2020 and
02-07-2020 in O-A- No- 606 of 2018 - Orders –
Issued.
26 397 21.09.2022 MA&WS National Green Tribunal (Principal Bench), New 137
Delhi - O.A.No.606 of 2018- State Level
Monitoring Committee to oversee the
implementation of Solid Waste Management
Rules, 2016 - Discontinued - Orders - Issued.
27 46 11.11.2022 MA&WS Waste Management - Implementation of Solid 139
Waste Management Rules, 2016 and
Management of other waste - Orders of Hon’ble
National Green Tribunal (Southern Zone) -
Monitoring of and providing technical and
financial assistance - A single Committee
constituted – Orders - Issued.
V. Plastic Waste Management
28 92 10.08.2011 E&F Environment control constitution of “Expert 141
Committee to check the health and
Environmental hazards in the use of plastics” –
Orders - Issued
29 82 15.06.2018 E&F Environment - 110 Announcement of the 145
Hon'ble Chief Minister on the floor of the
Assembly on 05.06.2018 regarding ban on one-
time use and throwaway plastics irrespective of
thickness with effect from 01.01.2019 under the
provisions of Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
- Appointment of three Regional Coordinators -
Orders - Issued.
30 84 25.06.2018 E&F Environment - 110 Announcement of the 147
Hon'ble Chief Minister on the floor of the
Assembly on 05.06.2018 regarding ban on one-
time use and throwaway plastics irrespective of
thickness with effect from 01.01.2019 under

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No. No. No.
Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 - Notification
- Orders - Issued.
31 30 05.07.2018 E&F Environment - Sanction of Rs. 54.00 lakhs for 151
holding regional workshops in all the Districts of
Tamil Nadu towards achieving the goal of
"Plastic Free Tamil Nadu" - Sanctioned - Orders
- Issued.
32 92 05.07.2018 E&F Environment - Constitution of Steering 154
Committee under the Chairmanship of Chief
Secretary to Government for monitoring the
implementation of ban on one-time use and
throwaway plastics irrespective of thickness with
effect from 01.01.2019 - Orders - Issued.
33 319 10.11.2018 E&F Environment - Ban on one-time use and 156
throwaway plastics irrespective of thickness with
effect from 01.01.2019 - Revising the nominated
Senior Officials from Tamil Nadu Pollution
Control Board for co-ordination with the
Regional Co-ordinators for effective
implementation - Orders - Issued.
34 37 05.06.2020 E&F Environment – Ban on one time use and 159
throwaway plastics – Notification issued –
Deleting the item no- 1(b) (b) plastic bags which
constitute or form an integral part of packaging
in which goods are sealed prior to use at
manufacturing / Processing units – Amendment
– Notification – Orders – Issued
VI. E-Waste Management
35 2 09.01.2020 E&F Environment Permitting the Tamil Nadu 163
Pollution Control Board for award of work order
to the National Productivity Council to carryout
E-Waste inventorization in Tamil Nadu
Exception from Tamil Nadu Transparency in
Tenders Act 1998 - Orders – Issued
VII. Common Effluent Treatment Plant
36 135 10.12.2020 HHT&K Common Effluent Treatment Plants at Tiruppur - 166
Appointing of Chief Executive Officer, Tamil
Nadu Water Investment Company Limited,
Chennai as the Single Operator for all the 18
Common Effluent Treatment Plants in the
Tiruppur Cluster under the "One City-One-
Operator" concept as a pre-condition until
repayment of the interest Free Loan - Orders -
Issued.
VIII. Ground Water Regulation
37 161 23.10.2019 PWD Ground Water- Dynamic Ground Water 170
Resources Assessment for Tamil Nadu as on

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No. No. No.
March, 2017 - Categorization of Firkas as Over
Exploited, Critical, Semi Critical, Safe and Saline
/ Poor Quality based on the Assessment in
TamilNadu - Approved - Orders - Issued.
IX. Mining of Minerals
38 13 22.01.2002 Industries Mines and Quarries –Minor Minerals – Fixation 200
of minimum distance between the quarries in the
adjoining inhabited sites – orders – Issued
39 135 13.11.2009 Industries Industries - Mines and Minerals - Reconstitution 204
of District Level Task Forces of prevention of
illegal mining / transportation of minerals based
on the orders of the Hon'ble High Court, Madras
dated 05-11-2009 in W-P- No- 9860/2008 filed
by Thiru- Elephant G. Rajendran - Orders -
Issued
40 79 30.06.2014 Industries Industries Department – Mines & Minerals – 207
Coal Bed Methane – Exploration and Production
– Petroleum Exploration License granted to Tvl -
Great Eastern Energy Corporation Limited –
Public objections against the project – Detailed
study and report – Expert Technical Committee
– Constituted – Orders issued
41 27 17.02.2015 Industries Industries –Mines and Minerals – Compliance 213
relating to illegal mining – Disposal of complaints
– Appellate Forum – Constituted – Orders –
Issued.
42 186 08.10.2015 Industries Industries - Coal Bed Methane (CBM) 216
Exploration of Great Eastern Energy Corporation
Limited - Expert Technical Committee
constituted to look into the environmental stand
point and the risk of sea water intrusion,
livelihood and food security issues of the project
- Recommendations of the Committee -
Accepted - Orders - Issued
43 38 29.03.2018 E&F Environment Control - Proposal of the 220
Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board
to constitute a High Level Multi Displinary
Committee to study on the ONGC wells in
Cauvery Basin and furnish a detailed report -
Committee constituted - Orders - Issued.
44 152 09.08.2019 Industries Industries Department - Mines and Minerals - 223
Hydrocarbon - Exploration and production -
Petroleum Exploration License - Public
objections against Hydrocarbon projects -
Detailed study on the impact of Exploration and
Mining of Hydrocarbons - Constitution of High
Level Expert Technical Committee - Orders –
Issued.
45 187 08.11.2019 Industries Industries - Petroleum Pipeline Projects- Ennore 228

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No. No. No.
to Tuticorin Pipeline Project of Indian Oil
Corporation Limited and Vijayawada to
Dharmapuri Pipeline project of Hindustan
Petroleum Corporation Limited - Constitution of
a High Power Committee to sort out all issues in
obtaining various permissions to Pipeline
projects, a Committee for Private Negotiation in
each district to procure the private land directly
by negotiating with the private land owners and
a Co-ordination committee in Each district to
speed up the projects - Orders - Issued.
46 57 17.02.2020 Industries Industries Department – Mines and Minerals – 231
Hydrocarbon – Exploration and production –
Public objections against Hydrocarbon projects
– Detailed study on the impact of exploration
and mining of Hydrocarbons – Constitution of
High Level Expert Technical Committee –
Extension of further six months time for
submission of report on the Hydrocarbon
Exploration and Mining issue by the High Level
Expert Technical Committee – Orders – Issued
47 233 07.11.2020 Industries Industries Department – Mines and Minerals – 234
Hydrocarbon – Exploration and Production –
Public objections against Hydrocarbon projects
– Detailed study on the impact of exploration
and mining of Hydrocarbons –Constitution of
High Level Expert Technical Committee –
Extension of further six months time for
submission of report on the Hydrocarbon
Exploration and Mining issues by the High Level
Expert Technical Committee – Orders – Issued.
48 195 09.08.2021 Industries Industries Department – Mines and Minerals – 237
Hydrocarbon – Exploration and Production – Re-
Constitution of High Level Expert Technical
Committee – To study the impact of
Hydrocarbon Exploration and Mining in areas
other than the Protected Agricultural Zone –
Orders – Issued.
49 295 03.11.2021 Industries Industries Department - Mines and Minerals - 241
Minor Minerals - Amendment to the Tamil Nadu
Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 1959 -
Notification - Orders - Issued.
50 16 07.01.2022 Public Secretariat – Separation of the subject relating 245
to “Mines and Minerals” from the Industries
Department and formation of new department
called Natural Resources Department – Orders
– Issued.
51 19 14.02.2022 Industries Industries Department - Mines and Minerals - 246
Controlling of illicit mining and transportation of
minerals - Fixing of monthly targets to district

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officials including the District Collectors for
surprise inspection of mines and quarries -
Orders - Issued.
52 243 14.12.2022 IIP&C Industries, Investment Promotion and 252
Commerce Department – Mines and Minerals –
Minor Minerals – Amendment to the Tamil Nadu
Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 1959 –
Notification – Orders – Issued.
X. Appellate Authority
53 263 11.09.2014 E&F Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board – Appellate 255
Authority of Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board
– Enhancement of sitting fees and providing
Transport facility to the Members of the
Appellate Authority – Orders – Issued.
54 23 20.02.2019 E&F Environment - Adjudication of disputes relating 258
to Environment and Pollution - Appointment of
Chairman to the Appellate Authority of Tamil
Nadu Pollution Control Board - Orders - Issued.
55 42 04.07.2020 E&F Environment – Appointment of Two Experts / 260
Scientists member to the Appellate Authority of
Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board for
Adjudication of disputes relating to Environment
and Pollution – Orders issued
56 95 23.05.2022 ECCF Environment – Adjudication of disputes relating 263
to Environment and Pollution – Appointment of
Chairman to the Appellate Authority of Tamil
Nadu Pollution Control Board – Orders – Issued.
XI. Stone Crushers
57 540 21.12.2020 E&F Environment – Tamil Nadu Pollution Control 265
Board – Study on “Assessment of dust
emissions from Stone Crushing Industries and
Distance criteria in the State of Tamil Nadu” –
Proposal received from the National
Environmental Engineering Research Institute
(NEERI), Chennai at a cost of Rs- 40 lakhs with
corresponding service tax – Committee
constituted under Section 16 (bb) of Tamil Nadu
Transparency in Tenders Act, 1998 - Orders –
Issued.
58 115 30.07.2021 ECC&F Environment, Climate Change – Permitting the 269
Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board to award the
work to National Environment Engineering
Research Institute (NEERI), Chennai for “
Assessment of Dust Emissions from Stone
Crushing Industries and Distance criteria in the
State of Tamil Nadu” at a total cost of Rs-
40,00,000/- (Rupees Forty Lakhs only) with 18%
GST under section 16(bb) of Tamil Nadu

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No. No. No.
Transparency in Tenders Act, 1998 – Orders –
Issued.
XII. State Environmental Impact Assessment Authority
59 260 15.11.2012 E&F Environment – State Level Environment Impact 273
Assessment Authority (SEIAA) and State Level
Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC) – Creation
and filling up of certain posts and certain
modifications in Secretarial procedure – Orders
– Issued.
60 131 23.10.2017 E&F Environment Control - Constitution of State 278
Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority
(SEIAA) and State Level Expert Appraisal
Committee (SEAC) - Enhancement of sitting
fees for Chairman and Members of State Level
Expert Appraisal Committee - Orders - Issued.
61 148 30.12.2019 E&F Environment Control - Constitution of State 281
Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority
(SEIAA) and State Level Expert Appraisal
Committee (SEAC) Enhancement of sitting fees
for Chairman and Members of State Level
Environment Impact Assessment Authority and
State Level Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC)
- Orders – Issued.
62 29 21.03.2020 E&F Environment Control - Empowering the Tamil 284
Nadu Pollution Control Board to monitor the
compliance of the Environmental Clearance
conditions and issuance of the compliance
certificate relating to category "B" issued by the
State Level Environment Impact Assessment
Authority - Orders - Issued.
63 47 14.08.2020 E&F Environment Control – Constitution of a State 289
Level Committee to look into all aspects of
merits and demerits on the Draft Environment
Impact Assessment Notification, 2020 issued by
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate
Change, Government of India and to give its
recommendation to Government – Committee
constituted – Orders – Issued.
XIII. Eco-Restoration of Water Bodies

64 134 21.11.2016 E&F Environment Control - Eco-restoration of 291

Periakulam Eri in Vadamugam Vellodu Village of
Perundurai Taluk and Muthampalayam Eri in
Erode Corporation - Sanction of Rs- 7-65 crores
- Orders - Issued
65 30 02.03.2017 E&F Environment Control –Eco-restoration of 296
Paruthipattu Lake in Avadi near Greater
Chennai – Administrative Sanction of Rs- 28-16
crores – Release of funds of Rs- 7-16 crores

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during 2016-17 – Orders – Issued
66 372 26.12.2018 E&F Environment – National Green Tribunal – 300
Rejuvenation / Restoration of Water Quality of
Polluted River Stretches in the country –
preparation of Action plan –River Rejuvenation
Committee (RRC) constitute – Orders – Issued
67 107 20.08.2019 MA&WS Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and 302
Sewerage Board – Proposal for plugging of
sewage outfalls in Adyar, Buckingham canal and
Cooum river basin in Chennai City – In-principle
approval accorded for a total project cost of Rs-
2371 Crore – Administrative sanction accorded
for projects for Rs- 1001 Crore under Phase – I-
Orders – Issued
68 242 28.08.2019 E&F Forests-Wetland - Scheme for "Improved 307
Resilience of Urban Eco-system to Climate
Change through restoration of Pallikaranai
Marsh Land" under Green Climate Fund (GCF) -
Administrative Sanction for the payment of
Rs.70.80 lakh as consultancy fee to M/s.
NABCONS, Chennai for entrusting the task of
preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPR) -
Orders -Issued.
69 28 26.09.2019 E&F Environment Control - M/s. SNP Dairy Milk, 310
S.F.No. 334 (P), 335 (P), 92, 121 & 329/4,
Thanichiyam Village, Vadipatti Taluk, Madurai
District - Permission for expansion activity -
Accorded - Orders - Issued.
70 294 04.11.2019 E&F Environment – Announcement – Eco- 313
Restoration of “Odathurai Eri” in Erode District at
a cost of Rs- 320-00 Lakhs from the Tamil Nadu
Pollution Control Board for the year 2019-2020
through the Environment Management Agency
of Tamil Nadu (EMAT) – Orders – Issued
71 124 05.11.2019 E&F Environment - Constitution of a "Monitoring 316
Committee" to review the progress on the
implementation of action plans for the
restoration of water bodies in the State of Tamil
Nadu - Orders - Issued.
72 11 20.01.2020 E&F Environment – Amendment to G-O- (D)-372 320
Environment and Forests (EC-1) Department,
dated: 26-12-2018 – Orders – Issued.
73 279 07.08.2020 E&F Environment – Water quality Management 322
Division formed at Tamil Nadu Pollution Control
Board – To monitor the progress on the
implementation of action plan to rejuvenate /
restore the six polluted river stretches in Tamil
Nadu – Appointment of Dr- C- Muthukani, Joint
Chief Environmental Engineer (Retired), Tamil
Nadu Pollution Control Board – To work in the

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Water Quality Management Division – Orders –
Issued.
74 115 03.09.2020 E&F Environment – Announcement under Rule 110 – 326
Eco-restoration and improvement of Senguttai
Eri in Indira Nagar, Modachur Panchayat and
Vannankuttai Eri in Kullampalayam Panchayat,
Gobichettipalayam Union, Erode District at a
total cost of Rs- 5,84,66,688/- from the Tamil
Nadu Pollution Control Board fund to Rural
Development and Panchayat Raj Department
through Environment Management Agency of
Tamil Nadu for the year 2020-2021 – Orders-
Issued.
75 116 03.09.2020 E&F Environment - Announcement under Rule 110 - 329
Eco-Restoration activities and improvement of
the Suryakulam (tank) located in Arani
Municipality of Tiruvannamalai District at a cost
of Rs- 646-67 lakhs - Orders - Issued.
76 290 23.11.2020 PWD Water Resources Department – Short Term 331
Plans for Restoration of the Korattur Tank at an
estimated cost of Rs- 2-82 Crore –Sanction
accorded – Orders – Issued.
77 22 18.02.2021 E&F Environment – Polluted River Stretches – To 336
furnish performance guarantee of Rs- 10-00
Crores (Rupees Ten Crores only) for 6 Polluted
River Stretches in Tamil Nadu and to remit the
compensation/penalty of Rs- 4-00 Crores
(Rupees Four Crores only) as directed by
Central Pollution Control Board based on the
Hon’ble National Green Tribunal (Principal
Bench) order dated: 19-12-2018 and 08-04-2019
in O-A- No- 673/2018 by utilizing Tamil Nadu
Pollution Control Board’s fund – Orders –
Issued.
78 79 26.02.2021 E&F Environment - Release of Rs. 31.36 crores from 341
the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board fund to
the Municipal Administration and Water Supply
Department for the proposal of Chengalpattu
Under Ground Sewage Scheme in Chengalpattu
Municipality - Orders - Issued.
79 170 26.07.2022 ECCF Environment and Climate Change - Hon’ble 344
National Green Tribunal (SZ) order dated
06.07.2022 in O.A No. 51/2015 - Abatement of
pollution of river Thirumanimutharu - Committee
constituted – Orders - Issued.
XIV. Legal Matters
80 59 21.01.2015 Home Law Officers - Tamil Nadu Government 348
Advocate on Record, Supreme Court of India,
New Delhi - Revision in the rates of fees for the

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No. No. No.
various types of work done by Advocates-on-
Record - Orders – Issued.
81 25 25.02.2016 E&F Environment Control – Tamil Nadu Pollution 355
Control Board – Thiru- P- Azhagamperumal,
Advocate appointed as Law Officer of Tamil
Nadu Pollution Control Board to represent in
Hon’ble National Green Tribunal, Southern
Zone, Chennai on behalf of the Tamil Nadu
Pollution Control Board – Orders – Issued.
82 356 24.04.2017 Public Law Officers – High Court of Madras and Its 357
Bench at Madurai Revision of Retainer fee and
other fees to Law Officers – Orders – Issued
83 129 27.09.2018 E&F Environment - Tamil Nadu Pollution Control 364
Board - Appointment of Standing Counsels in
Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board to represent
in the Hon'ble High Court of Madras, Chennai,
Hon'ble High Court of Madras, Madurai Bench,
Hon'ble National Green Tribunal (Southern
Zone), Chennai and Hon'ble Appellate Authority
on behalf of the Board - Orders – Issued.
84 657 16.10.2018 E&F Environment Control - National Green Tribunal 367
(Principal Bench) - Appeal No. 87 of 2018 - Filed
by Vedanta Limited - Orders of Hon'ble National
Green Tribunal (Principal Bench), New Delhi -
Constitution of Committee - Sanction accorded
for a sum of Rs.10,00,000/- as remuneration to
Chairman of the Committee and for Rs.50,000/-
towards miscellaneous expenses - Orders -
Issued.
85 459 13.11.2018 MA&WS Constitutional of Regional Monitoring Committee 370
– Hon’ble Justice P- Jyothimani, Chairman,
Regional Monitoring Committee (Southern
Region) – Remuneration of Rs. 2.25 lakhs per
month – Sanction – Orders – Issued.
86 141 19.09.2019 PWD Ground Water - Enactment of Legislation for Act 373
and Rules for Tamil Nadu Ground Water
Management and Development - Constitution of
a High Level Committee and a Technical
Committee for framing Act and Rules - Orders -
Issued - Regarding.
87 56 23.05.2020 MA&WS National Green Tribunal Principal Bench, New 376
Delhi – O-A- No- 606 of 2018 – State Level
Committee for Solid Waste Management under
the Chairmanship of Justice Mr. P- Jyothimani,
former Judge, Madras High Court, former
Judicial Member, National Green Tribunal,
Southern Bench, Chennai – continuation of term
for further period of six months from 17-04-2020
to 16-10-2020 - Orders – Issued.

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No. No. No.
88 40 23.06.2020 E&F Environment Control – Tamil Nadu Pollution 378
Control Board – Terminate the services of old
panel of Board’s Standing Counsels viz-, Tmt.
Rita Chandrasekaran, Thiru- A- Elango, Tmt.
Yasmin Ali and Thiru. S. Azhagamperumal –
Orders – Issued.
89 43 06.07.2020 E&F Environment Control – Tamil Nadu Pollution 381
Control Board – Removal of Thiru- Abdul
Saleem and Thiru V- Vasanthakumar from the
post of Board’s Standing Counsel and
appointment of additional Board’s Standing
Counsel to represent at Hon’ble High Court of
Madras, Hon’ble National Green Tribunal,
Chennai and Hon’ble Appellate Authority for the
Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board – Orders –
Issued.
90 409 20.10.2020 Home LAW OFFICER – Fixation of fees to Additional 383
Advocate Generals of Tamil Nadu, Supreme
Court of India as was fixed to the Additional
Advocate Generals of Tamil Nadu in the High
Court of Madras and its Madurai Bench – Orders
– Issued.
91 2 04.01.2021 Industries Industries – Entrusting the specific task of 388
minimizing regulatory compliance burden to
State Law Commission and formation of
Steering Committee to monitor the compliance
work – Orders – Issued
92 15 25.01.2021 Industries Industries – Entrusting the specific task of 399
minimizing regulatory compliance burden to
State Law Commission and formation of
Steering Committee to monitor the compliance
work – Orders – Issued
93 216 31.05.2021 Home Courts – Supreme Court of India, New Delhi – 410
Appointment of Tvl. Dr. S. Joseph Aristotle and
D- Kumanan, Advocates, Supreme Court of
India, New Delhi as Tamil Nadu Government
Advocates on Record, Supreme Court of India,
New Delhi – Orders – Issued
94 228 16.06.2021 Home Courts – Supreme Court of India, New Delhi – 413
Allocation of Departments and subjects among
the Tamil Nadu Government Advocates on
Records, Supreme Court of India, New Delhi –
Orders – Issued
95 37 25.06.2021 ECC&F Environment, Climate Change and Forest 417
Department Dr- D- Shanmuganathan, Advocate
Hon’ble High Court of Madras – Appointed as
Standing Counsel for Government of Tamil
Nadu exclusively for the National Green
Tribunal, Southern Bench at Chennai – Orders
Issued.

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No. No. No.
96 61 31.08.2021 ECC&F Environment, Climate Change – Tamil Nadu 419
Pollution Control Board – Removal of Tvl- C-
Kasirajan, N. Manoharan, Naveenkumar Murthy
and N- Ponraj from the post of Board’s Standing
Counsel and appointment of Board’s Standing
Counsel to represent the Tamil Nadu Pollution
Control Board at Hon’ble National Green
Tribunal, Southern Bench, Chennai, Hon’ble
High Court of Madras, Chennai & Hon’ble
Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai –
Orders – Issued.
97 64 21.03.2022 ECCF Environment - S.L.P(C) No.10159-10168 of 422
2020 filed by M/s.Vedanta Limited, Thoothukudi
before Hon’ble Supreme Court of India –
Appearance of Thiru. C.S. Vaidyanathan, Senior
Advocate before the Hone’ble Supreme Court of
India – Sanction – Accorded – Orders – Issued.
98 434 17.06.2022 Public LAW OFFICERS - Hon'ble High Court of Madras 424
(Law and its Bench at Madurai - Engagement of the
Officers) services of Senior Counsels to defend the cases
on behalf of the Government of Tamil Nadu
before the Hon'ble High Court of Madras and its
Bench at Madurai - Panel of Senior Counsels -
Approved - Orders - Issued.
XV. Personnel & Administration
99 98 02.07.2013 E&F Environment – Sanction of 4 additional posts of 426
Assistant Engineers for the State Level
Environment Impact Assessment Authority –
Orders – Issued.
100 102 21.08.2017 E&F Environment Control – Tamil Nadu Pollution 428
Control Board – Formation of new Zonal Office
at Tirunelveli under the head of Joint Chief
Environmental Engineer (JCEE) with supporting
staff – orders – Issued.
101 112 15.09.2017 E&F Environment Control – Tamil Nadu Pollution 434
Control Board – Formation of two district officers
at Kumarapalayam in Namakkal District and
Gummudipoondi in Tiruvallur District under the
head of District Environmental Engineer (DEE)
with supporting staff – Orders – Issued.
102 1 04.01.2018 RD&PR Revenue Administration – Jurisdiction – 441
Expansion of Chennai Revenue District –
Adding Revenue villages from Kancheepuram
and Thiruvallur Districts with Jurisdiction that is
co-terminus with that of Greater Chennai
Corporation – Orders – issued.
103 45 13.05.2019 E&F Rules – Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board – 450
Framing of the rules for the post of Chairman
and Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu Pollution

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No. No. No.
Control Board – Orders – Issued.
104 96 26.09.2019 E&F Environment – Constitution of Search 454
Committee for the selection of Member
Secretary, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board –
Orders – Issued.
105 9 29.01.2020 E&F Environment – Rules – Tamil Nadu Pollution 456
Control Board – Amendment to the Appointment
of Chairman and Member Secretary of the Tamil
Nadu Pollution Control Board Rules, 201-
Orders – Issued.
106 12 04.02.2020 E&F Environment – Tamil Nadu Pollution Control 458
Board – in clause (1) of regulation 7 of the Tamil
Nadu Pollution Control Board Revised Service
Regulation, 2010 – Fixing of upper age limit for
direct recruitment to the posts of Assistant
Engineers, Environmental Scientist, Assistant
and Typist – Amendments to Regulation Orders
– Issued.
107 175 24.03.2020 E&F Environment Control - Tamil Nadu Pollution 461
Control Board - Appointment of Dr.T.Sekar, IFS,
(Retired), as "Consulting Engineer" for the
purpose of Assisting Tamil Nadu Pollution
Control Board in revision of ETI Training
Modules etc., of Tamil Nadu Pollution Control
Board at the consolidated pay of Rs.50,000/- per
month - Ratification - Orders - Issued.
108 239 15.05.2020 R&DM Public Services - COVID-19- Functioning of 463
Government offices with six day week - Ensuring
Social distancing with half the work force at any
given point of time - Orders - Issued.
109 248 20.05.2020 Finance Economy in Expenditure – CORONA (COVID- 466
19) Ban on creation of new posts in Government
Departments – Orders – Issued.
110 249 21.05.2020 Finance COVID 19 – Economy in expenditure during 468
2020-2021 – Introduction of certain measures to
control expenditure – Orders – Issued.
111 55 07.06.2021 P&AR Tamil Nadu Government Business Rules, 1978 - 472
Change of Nomenclature of certain Departments
of Secretariat – Amendment to the Tamil Nadu
Government Business Rules, 1978 and the
Secretariat Instructions – Orders – Issued.
112 81 04.08.2022 HRM Disciplinary cases - Review of suspension 476
pending enquiry into grave charges- Time limit
for finalization of disciplinary proceedings -
Compendium of instructions – Issued.
113 31 10.02.2023 ECC&F Environment and Climate Change - Tamil Nadu 484
Pollution Control Board - Approval for creation of
Zonal Office at Chengalpattu by bifurcating the
exiting Zonal Office at Chennai and staff pattern
for the newly created Zonal Office at

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No. No. No.
Chengalpattu – Accorded - Orders - Issued
114 86 17.03.2023 Health Tamil Nadu Health System Reform Program - 487
Supported by World Bank - Creation of 4 posts
of District Environmental Engineers to monitor
and supervise the Quality relates Environmental
activities in Healthcare facilities - Sanctioned -
Orders - Issued.

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Copy of:-
GOVERNMENT OF TAMILNADU

ABSTRACT
Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board – Reconstitution of the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control
Board under Section 4(2) of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1974 –
Notification issued.
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ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (EC2) DEPARTMENT

G.O. (D) No. 324 Dated: 14.11.2007

Read:

1. G.O.Ms.No.255 Environment and Forest Department dated 27.8.2004.

2. From the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board letter No. Tamil Nadu Pollution Control
Board/BMS-1/40446/2007, dated: 25.6.2007 and 19.09.2007

ORDER:

The Government after careful consideration of the proposal of the Tamil Nadu
Pollution Control Board have reconstituted the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board with the
following officials as official members, Non-official members, Representatives of
Government Corporations and Special invitees for a period of three years from 27.8.2007.
Official Members:
1. Secretary to Government, Environment and Forest Department, Chennai – 9.
2. Deputy Director, Finance (BPF) Department, Chennai – 9.
3. Chief Inspector of Factories, Chennai – 5.
4. Commissioner, Town and Country Planning, Chennai – 5.
5. Director of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Chennai – 6.
Non Official Members:
1. Thiru. R.Shaick Jalaluddin, Joint Director of Fisheries.
2. Thiru. Gummidipoondi P.Venu – Agriculturist
3. Regional Chairman, Leather Promotion Council (South Region) Chennai
Representatives of Government corporations:
1. Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board, Chennai.
2. Member (Generation) Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Chennai – 2.
Special Invitees
1. General Manager (P&D), SIPCOT, Chennai
2. Director of Industries & Commerce, Chennai – 5.
3. Director of Environment Department, Chennai – 15.
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The notification appended to this order shall be published in the next issue of the
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette.
(By Order of the Governor)
R.RAJAGOPAL
SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT

To
The Works Manager,
Government Central Press, Chennai – 79
(for publication of the notification and to send 10 copies of the Gazettee Government).
The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board Chennai – 32.
The Secretary to Government, Environment and Forest Department, Chennai – 9.
The Deputy Director, Finance Department, Chennai – 9.
The Chief Inspector of Factories, Chennai – 5
The Special Commissioner, Town and Country Planning, Chennai – 5.
The Director of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Chennai – 6.
The Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai – 32.
The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board, Chennai – 5.
The Member (Generation) Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Chennai – 2.
Thiru Gummidipoondi P.Venu, Panpakkam, Kavarapettai Post,
Gummidipoondi Circle, Thiruvallur District.
The Regional Chairman, Leather Promotion Council (South Region) Chennai.
The General Manager, Planning & Development, SIPCOT Chennai
The Director of Industries and Commerce, Chennai – 5.
The Director of Environment, Chennai – 5.
Copy to:
SF/SC
//Forwarded by order//

Sd/-
Section Officer
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APPENDIX

NOTIFICATION
Under clause (6) of Sub-section (2) of Section 4 of the Water (Prevention and
Control) Act 1974 (Central Act 6 of 1974) the Governor of Tamil Nadu hereby nominates the
following officials as Official members, Non-official members. Representatives of
Government Corporations and Special invitees of the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board for
a period of three years from 27.8.2007.
Official Members:
1. Secretary to Government, Environment and Forest Department, Chennai – 9.
2. Deputy Director, Finance (BPF) Department, Chennai – 9.
3. Chief Inspector of Factories, Chennai – 5.
4. Commissioner, Town and Country Planning, Chennai – 5.
5. Director of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Chennai – 6.
Non Official Members:
1. Thiru.R.Shaick Jalaluddin, Joint Director of Fisheries.
2. Thiru.Gummidipoondi P.Venu – Agriculturist
3. Regional Chairman, Leather Promotion Council (South Region) Chennai
Representatives of Government Corporations:
1. Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board, Chennai.
2. Member (Generation) Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Chennai – 2.
Special Invitees
1. General Manager (P&D), SIPCOT, Chennai
2. Director of Industries & Commerce, Chennai – 5.
3. Director of Environment Department, Chennai – 15.
R.RAJAGOPAL
SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
/True copy/

Sd/-
Section Officer
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Copy of:-

GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT
Environment Control – The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1974 – The Air
(Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1981 – Constitution of a Committee to examine the
proposal of revision of Consent Fee – Orders – Issued.
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Environment and Forests (EC.1) Department

திருவள்ளுவர் ஆண்டு – 2047

துர்முகி மார்கழி / 11
G.O. (Ms). No. 152 Dated : 26.12.2016

Read:

1. G.O.(Ms) No.71, Environment and Forests (EC.1) Department,dated:26.05.2010.

2. G.O.(Ms) No.72, Environment and Forests (EC.1) Department,dated:26.05.2010.
3. From the Chairman (FAC), Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board letter No.
TNPCB/P&D/F. 12776/2007, dated: 08.11.2016.

ORDER:

In the Government Order 1st& 2nd read above, Government have issued revised
rates of consent fees payable by the Industries with effect from 01.04.2010 under Water
(Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and the Air (Prevention and Control of
Pollution) Act 1981 respectively. In the above Government Order, the Tamil Nadu Pollution
control Board was also directed to take up the proposal for revision to be effected from 2014-
15 well in advance.

2. The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board in his letter 3rd read above has
stated that the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board is in the process of revision of consent
fee payable by the industries for getting consent of the Board under the Water (Prevention
and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution)
Act, 1981. The procedure involves that the proposal shall be approved by the Board and
recommended to the Government in Environment and Forests Department for issuing of
Order. Accordingly a proposal was prepared and placed in the Board meeting held on
30.11.2015. The Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board has resolved that the details on
percentage of collection of consent fee from small, medium and large scale units for last
year shall be included in the proposal. The Board also decided to form a Committee
consisting of the following members to examine the proposal and recommend to the Board:-
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1. Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board,

2. Joint Director(BPE), Finance Department,
3. Representative from CII, Southern Region.
Hence the Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board has requested the
Government to issue necessary orders by constituting the committee with the above
members. Further the Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board has also requested the
Government to mention the validity period of the committee.

3. The Government after careful consideration accept the request of Tamil Nadu
Pollution Control Board and constitute a committee, consisting of the following members to
examine the proposal of revision of consent fee with a direction to give report within a
month:-

(i) Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board.

(ii) Joint Director(BPE), Finance Department, Secretariat.
(iii) Representative from Confederation of Indian Industry, Southern Region.
(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

ATULYA MISRA
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
To

The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai-32.

The Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai -32.
The Joint Director(BPE), Finance Department, Chennai-9.
The Confederation of Indian Industry, Southern Region, 98/1, Velachery Main Road,
Guindy. Chennai-32.
The Principal Accountant General, Chennai-18
The Pay and Accounts Officer, Chennai-35.
The Secretary to Government of India, Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change,
New Delhi.
Copy to
The Senior Personal Assistant to Hon'ble Minister (Environment), Chennai-9.
The Finance (AHD&F) Department, Chennai-9.
SF/SC.
/FORWARDED BY ORDER/
Sd/-
SECTION OFFICER
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Copy of:-

GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Environment - 10 dyeing member units of CETP company of M/s.Kasipalyam Common

Effluent Treatment Plant Pvt. Ltd., S.F.No.249(part), 250(part), 250/1, Agrahara
Periyapalayam Village, Uthukuli Taluk Tiruppur District for their individual Detailed Project
Report quantity allotted by the CETP company for considering consent to operate to these
dyeing member units by the Board - Orders - Issued.
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ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (EC.3) DEPARTMENT

G.O. (3D) No. 22 Dated : 26.05.2017

ஹேவிளம்பி, வவகாசி - 12
திருவள்ளுவர் ஆண்டு – 2048

Read:
From the Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board letter No:T1/TNPCB/F.11338/CETP
Member Units/TPR(N)/2017, dated 25.5.2017.
--------
ORDER:-

In the circumstances reported by the Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board
in the letter read above, the Government after careful examination accept the proposal of the
Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board as resolved by the Board vide its resolution
Item No. 267-1-18 dated 24.5.2017 and to accord permission to the Tamil Nadu Pollution
Control Board to consider Consent to Operate to the 10 dyeing member units of CETP
Company as detailed In Annexure-I of M/s.Kasipalyam. Common Effluent Treatment Plant
Pvt. Ltd., S.F.No.249(part), 250(part), 250/1, Agrahara Periyapalayam Village, Uthukuli
Taluk Tiruppur District for their individual Detailed Project-Report quantity allotted by the
CETP company in view of G.O.(Ms).No. 213, Environment and Forests (EC.3)
Department, dated. 30.3.1989 and

G.O.(Ms);No.127, Environment and Forests (EC.3) Department, dated 8.5.1998, so

as to regularize the said 10 dyeing. member units of CETP, subject to the conditions
stipulated to Annexure-II to the Government.
(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

Md. NASIMUDDIN
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
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To

The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai – 32.

M/s.Kasipalyam Common Effluent Treatment Plant Pvt. Ltd.,
S.F.No.249(part), 250(part), 250/1, Agrahara Periyapalayam Village,
Uthukuli Taluk, Tiruppur District, Pin code - 641607.

Copy to:-

The Special Personal Assistant to Hon'ble Minister (Environment), Chennai -9

SF/SC,
//FORWARDED BY ORDER//

Sd/-
SECTION OFFICER
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Environment and Forests (EC.3) Dept.,

Annexure – I to G.O. (3D) No.22, Environment and Forests(EC.3) Department, dated,
26.05.2017
Sl.No. Sl. No in the Name and address of the unit Product DPR Revised
report of the quantity DPR
District Collector, as per quantity
Coimbatore in CTO (KLD)
W.P.Nos.39368& KLD
29791/2003
submitted to the
High Court
1. 397 M/s.Dhanasree Bleachers & Dyeing SF Dyed Hosiery 400 435
No.111/1, 111/5, Nallur Village, Tiruppur Fabric 179.3
South Taluk, Tiruppur District T/M
2. 404 M/s.High Power Process Dyed Hosiery 550 600
SF No.249 & 250, Agrahara Fabric 247.5
Periyapalayam, Uthukkuli, Tiruppur T/M
3. 407 M/s.Friends Colours (Raviraj Process) Dyed Hosiery 235 255
S.F.No.14/6, 15 Vadugan Thottam, Fabric 105.18
Kasipalayam, Tiruppur – 641 606. T/M
4. 399 M/s.Saratha Dyeing, S.F.No.121, 122/2, Dyed Hosiery 150 190
123 Nallur Tiruppur South, Tiruppur Fabric/Yarn
78.3 T/M
5. 400 M/s.Sri Abinaya Dyers (Sofy Impex Dyed Hosiery 385 445
Processors) S.F.No.4/2, Kasipalayam, Fabric
Vijayapuram, (P.O), Tiruppur – 641 606. 183.5T/M
6. 401 M/s.Spencer Processing Mills(Spencer Dyed Hosiery 400 435
Dyers)253/1,253/2 & 253/3 Agrahara Fabric 179.3
Periyapalayam, Uthukkuli Tiruppur T/M
7. 395 Ms/.Texwel ProcessS.F.No.12/2, 14/3, Dyed Hosiery 330 385
Kasipalayam, Vijayapuram (P.O) Fabric 158.88
Tiruppur – 641 606 T/M
8. 405 M/s.Thangamman Process S.F.No.15, Dyed Hosiery 555 610
16/1, 16/2,19/2A Vadugan Thottam, Fabric 251.6
Kasipalayam, Tiruppur – 641 606. T/M
9. 398 M/s.Vikraam Processors S.F.No.5/2, Dyed Hosiery 175 200
Kasipalayam, Vijayapuram(P.O) Fabric 82.5
Tiruppur – 641 606. T/M
10. 406 M/s.Viswam Process (Art and Dyed Hosiery 550 600
Dyeing)S.F.No.15, Vadugam Thottam, Fabric 247.5
Kasipalayam, Tiruppur – 641 606 T/M
Md. NASIMUDDIN
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
//True copy//
Sd/- Section Officer
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E&F (EC.3) Dept.,

Annexure-II to G.O.(3D) No.22, Environment and Forests (EC.3) Department, dated.

26.05.2017

Under Water Act:

1. The member unit shall treat and dispose the sewage through septic tank and soak pit
arrangements.

2. The member unit shall comply with the conditions issued to their Common Effluent
Treatment Plant Pvt. Ltd., from time to time for their production capacity, effluent
generation and treatment in the ZLD system at all times, *

3. The member unit shall ensure that the total capacity of machineries in operation and
effluent generation is within the permitted capacity ie;40% of DPR Quantity.

4. The member unit shall ensure that entire quantity of effluent generated from the process
is discharged' to the CETP conveyance system for treatment, through Zero Liquid
Discharge (ZLD) system.

5. The member unit shall ensure that the RO permeate and MEE condensate received
from the CETP is effectively reused In the process.

6. The member unit shall ensure that under no circumstances, the raw effluent Is
discharged inside/outside the premises of the unit,

7. The member unit shall maintain log book for quantity of' effluent pumped to the CETP,
permeate water received from CETP and reused in the process.

8. The member unit shall use only Sodium Chloride salt In the process as reported.

9. The member unit shall utilise only low salt dyes in the process so as to minimise the
TDS level at the source itself, Also usage of banned chemicals/dyes shall be strictly
prohibited.

10. The member unit shall adopt chlorine free bleaching only at all times

11. The member unit shall co-operate with the CETP management for the O&M of the
CETP and to ensure ZLD of effluent by the CETP.

12. The member unit shall stop the production in case of any break down in the ZLD system
provided In the CETP.
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13. The member unit shall develop adequate green belt in 25%'of total area with trees
having thick canopy cover,

14. The member unit shall comply with the direction of the Hon'ble High Court of Madras
issued from time to time In W.P.No,29791/2003, 39368/2003 and Contempt Petition
Nos.1013, 1068 of 2010 and interim and sub applications therein.

15. The member unit shall furnish SITRA Report with respect to capacity of the machines
installed with liquor ratio.

16. In case of revision of consent fee by the Government, the member unit shall remit the
difference in amount within, one month from the date of notification. Failing to remit the
consent fee, this consent order will be withdrawn without any notice and further action
will be initiated against the unit as per law

Under Air Act:

17. The member unit shall Operate & Maintain the Air Pollution Control measures efficiently
and continuously so as to achieve Ambient Air Quality/emission/ANL standards
prescribed by the Board.

18. The member unit shall dispose the boiler ash then and there for further beneficial use
without accumulating the same in the premises.

Md. NASIMUDDIN
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT

//True copy//
Sd/-
Section Officer
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Copy of:-

GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Environment Control - Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board - Reconstitution of the Tamil
Nadu Pollution Control Board under section 4(2) of the Water (Prevention and Control of
Pollution) Act, 1974 - Notification - Issued.
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Environment and Forests (EC-2) Department

G.O. (D) No. 315 Dated : 28.12.2017

ஹேவிளம்பி, மார்கழி - 13
திருவள்ளுவர் ஆண்டு – 2048
Read:
1. G.O.Ms.No.324 Environment and Forest (EC.2) Department dated 14.11.2007.

2. From the Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai Letter No. TNPCB
/BMS/F.40446/2017, dated: 05.12.2017.
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ORDER:
The Government after careful consideration of the proposal of the Tamil Nadu
Pollution Control Board have reconstituted the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board with the
following Official members, Non-official members and Representatives of Government
Corporations for a period of three years from the date of issue of this order:-

Official Members:

1. Principal Secretary to Government, Environment and Forests Department, Chennai -9.

2. The Secretary to Government (Expenditure), Finance Department, Chennai-9.
3. Director of Industrial Safety and Health, Chennai.
4. Commissioner, Town and Country Planning, Chennai-2.
5. Director of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Chennai-6.

Non Official Members:

1. Thiru K.Dakshinamoorthy,
S/o. Kaliappa Gounder, 1/23, Chinnapuliyar, Ezhavamalai Post,
Bhavani Taluk, Erode District-638 316.
(Representing Agriculture Sector)
2. Thiru A.Alagarasan, B.Sc, S/o .M. Arthanari, 78, Sabapathi Street,
Kalarampatti, Erumapalayam Post, Salem-636 015.
(Representing Industrial Sector)
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Representatives of Government Corporations :

1. The Executive Vice' Chairperson,
Tamil Nadu Industrial Guidance and Export Promotion Bureau,
No. 19-A, Rukmani Lakshmipathy Salai, Egmore, Chennai-8.
2. The General Manager,
SIPCOT, No.l9-A, Rukmani Lakshmipathy Salai, Egmore, Chennai-8,

2.The representatives from local authorities will be nominated separately as and

when the seats in the local authorities are filled up by Election.

3. The notification appended to this order shall be published in the next issue of the
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette.

(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

Md. NASIMUDDIN
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT

To
The Works Manager,
Government Central Press, Chennai-79.
(for publication of the notification and to send
10 copies of the Gazette to Government)

The Chairman,
Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai-32.

The Member Secretary,

Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai-32.

The Principal Secretary to Government,

Environment and Forests Department, Chennai-9.

The Secretary to Government (Expenditure),

Finance Department, Chennai-9.

The Director of Industrial Safety and Health, Chennai.

The Commissioner, Town and Country Planning, Chennai-2.

The Director of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Chennai-6.

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Thiru K.Dakshinamoorthy,
S/o. Kaliappa Gounder,l/23, Chinnapuliyar,
Ezhavamalai Post, Bhavani Taluk, Erode District-638 316.

Thiru A.Alagarasan, B.Sc,

S/o.M.Arthanari, 78, Sabapathi Street,
Kalarampatti, Erumapalayam Post, Salem-636 015.

The Executive Vice Chairperson,

Tamil Nadu Industrial Guidance and Export Promotion Bureau,
No.19-A, Rukmani Lakshmipathy Salai, Egmore, Chennai-8.

The General Manager,

SIPCOT, No.19-A, Rukmani Lakshmipathy Salai,
Egmore, Chennai-8.

Copy to:-
The Secretary to Hon‘ble Chief Minister, Chennai-9.
The Senior Personal Assistant to Hon‘ble Minister (Environment), Chennai-9.
Finance (BPE) Department, Chennai-9.
Law Department, Chennai-9.
SF/SC.
// FORWARDED BY ORDER / /
Sd/-
SECTION OFFICER
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APPENDIX

NOTIFICATION

Under sub-section (2) of Section 4 of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act,
1974 (Central Act 6 of 1974), the Governor of Tamilnadu hereby nominates the following
officials as Official members, Non-official Members and Representatives of Government
Corporations of the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board for a period of three years from the
date of issue of this order:-

Official Members:

1. Principal Secretary to Government, Environment and Forests Department, Chennai –

9.
2. The Secretary to Government (Expenditure), Finance Department, Chennai-9.
3. Director of Industrial Safety and Health, Chennai.
4. Commissioner, Town and Country Planning, Chennai-2.
5. Director of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Chennai-6.
Non Official Members:

1. Thiru K.Dakshinamoorthy, S/o. Kaliappa Gounder,

1/23, Chinnapuliyar, Ezhavamalai Post, Bhavani Taluk,
Erode District-638 316. (Representing Agriculture Sector)
2. Thiru A.Alagarasan, B.Sc, S/o .M. Arthanari, 78, Sabapathi Street,
Kalarampatti, Erumapalayam Post, Salem-636 015.
(Representing Industrial Sector)

Representatives of Government Corporations:

1. The Executive Vice' Chairperson,

Tamil Nadu Industrial Guidance and Export Promotion Bureau,
No. 19-A, Rukmani Lakshmipathy Salai, Egmore, Chennai-8.

2. The General Manager,

SIPCOT, No.19-A, Rukmani Lakshmipathy Salai, Egmore, Chennai-8,

Md. NASIMUDDIN
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT

//True copy//

Sd/-
SECTION OFFICER
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Copy of:-

GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Environment - Environment Control - District Co-ordination Committee to ensure Co-

ordinated and continued action to arrest discharge to water bodies I land and to take
stringent action against defaulting units - Constituted - Orders - Issued.
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Environment and Forests/EC1 ) Department

G.O. (Ms) No. 23 திருவள்ளுவர் ஆண்டு – 2048

ஹேவிளம்பி, மாசி - 17
Dated : 01.03.2018
Read:
1. G.O.(Ms) No.213, Environment and Forests (EC.1) Department, dated : 30.03.1989

2. G.O.(Ms) No.127, Environment and Forests (EC.1) Department, dated : 08.05.1998

3. G.O.(Ms) No.223, Environment and Forests (EC.1) Department, dated : 02.09.1998

4. From the Principal Secretary to Government / Chairman (FAC),Tamil Nadu

Pollution Control Board, Letter NO.P&D/F.012260/2015, dated 25.10.2017 and
17.01.2018.

ORDER:

The Principal Secretary to Government / Chairman(FAC), Tamil Nadu Pollution

Control Board has informed that as per section 1 7 of the Water Act, one of the functions of
the State Pollution Control Board is 'to advise the State Government on any matter
concerning the prevention, control or abatement of water pollution'. As per section 24 of the
Water Act, the State Government may issue notification on the recommendations of the
State Pollution Control Board for protection of water bodies.

2. On the above lines and based on the recommendations of Tamil Nadu Pollution
Control Board, in the Government Order 1 s t read above the Government of Tamil Nadu
imposed a total ban on setting-up of the 1 4 types of highly polluting industries within one
kilometer from the embankments of the specified Rivers, Tanks and Reservoirs and Canals.
Further in the Government Order 2nd and 3rd read above the ban was extended to 5
kilometer from the banks of River Cauvery and its tributaries, Penniaaru, Palar, Vaigai and
Thamirabarani Rivers.
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Several complaints were received regarding discharge of untreated waste into River
Cauvery. In this regard, writ petition was also filed in the Hon'ble High Court by the People
Health and Development Council, Erode against the pollution of river Cauvery. The Hon'ble
High Court of Madras in the W.P.Nos.5494/98 and 30153/03 on 04.07.2007 and
subsequently on 09.08.2007 has passed the various directions inter-alia that

"Para 18 (ix) The District Collector is directed to set up a Committee for coordinated
action headed by the District Collector or his representative and comprising of the District
Environmental Engineer, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, S.E, TNEB and the District
Superintendent of Police or his nominee, to ensure coordinated and continued action to
arrest discharge to water bodies /land and to take stringent action against defaulting units,
including criminal prosecution wherever warranted."

Based on the High Court order the District Collector, Erode and Namakkal have
constituted a District Co-ordination Committee.

3. The Principal Secretary to Government / Chairman (FAC), Tamil Nadu Pollution

Control Board in his letter 4th read above has stated that considering the above model, the
Board vide B.P. Ms. No. 1 2 Dated 21.04.2015 issued orders to all the District Collectors to
constitute District Co-ordination Committee (DCC) in their respective districts to restrain the
operation of illegal units discharging the untreated effluent on land or into water bodies.
Accordingly, the Committees have been constituted in certain districts.

However, during all Joint Chief Environmental Engineers (Monitoring) review meeting
held on 06.10.2017, it was mentioned by the JCEEs(M) that the District Coordination
Committees are unable to function with full spirit, since there is no legal powers vested or
back-up for the committee. In the meeting it was requested to give additional powers to the
JCEE(M) to handle illegal discharges without procedural delays. It was thereby suggested
that Government may be addressed to issue Orders for constituting the District Co-
ordination Committee in all the Districts with suitable terms of reference for the committee.

4. Based on the above, and considering the importance of protecting the precious water
bodies in the State of Tamil Nadu, the Principal Secretary to Government / Chairman(FAC),
Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board has requested the Government to issue necessary order
constituting District Co-Ordination Committee in all the Districts with the following members:-

The District Co-ordination Committee shall be constituted with the following officials.

1. District Collector Chairman

2. District Environmental Engineer, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board Convener
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3. Environmental Engineer(Flying Squad) Tamil Nadu Pollution Member

Control Board (if available)
4. District Superintendent of Police Member
5. Superintending Engineer, TANGEDCO Member
6. Executive Engineer, Public Works Department (WRO Division) Member
7. Revenue Divisional Officer Member

5. The Government after careful consideration, accept the proposal of the Principal
Secretary to Government / Chairman (FAC), Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board and
constitute a District Coordination Committee in all the districts with the following members
and the following guidelines:-

1. District 'Collector Chairman

2. District Environmental Engineer, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board Convener
3. Environmental Engineer(Flying Squad) Tamil Nadu Pollution Member
Control Board (if available)
4. District Superintendent of Police Member
5. Superintending Engineer, TANGEDCO Member
6. Executive Engineer, Public Works Department (WRO Division) Member
7. Revenue Divisional Officer Member

Guidelines of the DCC:-

(i) The Committee shall take action against any unauthorized unit including Textile
processing units and tannery units.

(ii) The Committee shall take action against units which discharge untreated trade
effluent into the water bodies/on land/outside the premises. Action may include
disconnection of power supply, disconnection of water supply, seizure of the
materials, sealing of units.' premises/ machinery and eviction etc.

(iii) Criminal cases may be filed against the unit owners and land owner who allow
running of unauthorized units.

(iv) The Committee shall also examine and take action against the illegal/unauthorized
effluent discharges based on the inspection reports furnished by the District
Environmental Engineer, TNPCB/ Environmental Engineer (Flying Squad).

(v) The DCC shall take up periodical / surprise inspections (including night times and
holidays) along the water bodies including Rivers, Canals, Lakes, and odais etc., so
as to prevent indiscriminate discharge of effluent from any source.
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(vi) Necessary Police Protection shall be given to officials during inspection and acting on
behalf of the DCC to carry out the above activities.

(vii) The expenses incurred for eviction, demolition etc., shall be collected from the polluter
on the basis of 'Polluter Pays Principle".

(viii) In case of any illegal movement and dumping of hazardous wastes, biomedical
wastes or other wastes in any private/porambokku land, near water bodies/open land
which may cause environmental pollution, the District Co-ordination Committee would
take immediate action including criminal action.

(ix) The DCC shall take action against illegal movement of fabrics/yarn for the purpose of
dyeing outside and also to prevent movement of sludge arising from the treatment
system so as to prevent illegal dumping of sludge.

(x) To prevent un-authorised movement of Hazardous wastes and illegal transportation of

sewage /process effluent, criminal action to be initiated against violators with the help
of RTO.

(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

Md. NASIMUDDIN
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
To

The Principal Secretary to Government / Chairman(FAC)

Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai-32.
The Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Home Department, Chennai-9
The Principal Secretary II to Hon'ble Chief Minister, Chennai-9.
The Principal Secretary to Government. Public Works Department,Chennai-9
The Principal Secretary to Government, Energy Department, Chennai-9.
The Secretary to' Government, Revenue and Disaster Management Department,
Chennai-9
All District Collectors

Copy to:-
The PS to Principal Secretary to Government, Environment and Forests Department,
SF/SC.

/FORWARDED BY ORDER/

Sd/-
Section officer
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Copy of:-

GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Environment - The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 (Central Act 6 of
1974) - Rates of Consent Fees - Enhanced - Amendment to the Tamil Nadu Water
(Prevention and Control of Pollution) Rules, 1983 -Orders - Issued.
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Environment and Forests (EC1) Department

G.O. (Ms) No. 40 Dated : 09.04.2018

திருவள்ளுவர் ஆண்டு – 2049
ஹேவிளம்பி, பங்குனி – 26
Read:

1. G.O.(Ms).No.97 Environment & Forests (EC.1) Department, dated: 17.08.2009.

2. G.O.(Ms).No. 71 Environment & Forests (EC.1) Department, dated: 26.05.2010.

3. From the Principal Secretary to Government & Chairman (FAC), Tamil .Nadu
Pollution Control Board, Chennai Letter No. TNPCB/P&D/F. 12776/2007, Dated:
05.12.2017
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ORDER:

The Notification appended to this order will be published in the next issue of the
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette.
2. The rate of consent fee payable by the Industries will come in to force from
01.04.2018.
(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

Md.NASIMUDDIN
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
To

The Works Manager, Government Central Press, Chennai-79.

(for publication in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette)
The Chairman, Tamil Nadu pollution Control Board, Chennai-32.
The Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai-32.
The Principal Accountant General, Chennai -18.
The Pay and Accounts Officer, Chennai-9.
The Pay and accounts officer (East), Chennai-35.
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All Departments of Secretariat, Chennai-9.

The Chairman, Central Pollution Control Board,
Parivesh Bhawan, East Arjun Nagar, Delhi- 110 032.
The Secretary to Government of India,
Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New
Delhi 110 003.
All District Collectors.
The Director of Town and Country Planning, Chennai.
The Director of Information and Public Relations, Chennai-9.

Copy to:
The Secretary - II to Hon'ble Chief Minister, Chennai-9.
The Sr.P.A.to Hon'ble Deputy Chief Minister, Chennai-9.
The Sr.PA.to Hon'ble Minister (Environment), Chennai-9.
The Finance (BPE) Department, Chennai-9.
The Law Department, Chennai-9.
SF/SC
/FORWARDED BY ORDER/
Sd/-
SECTION OFFICER
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APPENDIX

NOTIFICATION

In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (k) of sub-section (2) of section 64 of

the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 (Central Act 6 of 1974), the
Governor of Tamil Nadu, after consultation with the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board,
hereby makes the following amendment to the Tamil Nadu Water (Prevention and Control of
Pollution) Rules, 1983:-

AMENDMENT

In the said Rules, for the Table under Rule 26-A, the following Table shall be
substituted, namely:-

THE TABLE

Amount of Consent Fee (Rupees)

Gross Fixed Assets (2)
S.No. (3)
(1) Red Orange Green
Category Category Category
1 upto Rs. 1 lakh 400 300 200
2 Above Rs. 1 lakh and upto Rs. 2 lakhs 700 600 400
3 Above Rs. 2 lakhs and upto Rs. 3 lakhs 900 700 600
4 Above Rs. 3 lakhs and upto Rs. 4 lakhs 1100 1000 800
5 Above Rs. 4 lakhs and upto Rs. 5 lakhs 1300 1100 1000
6 Above Rs. 5 lakhs and upto Rs. 6 lakhs 1700 1500 1200
7 Above Rs. 6 lakhs and upto Rs. 7 lakhs 2000 1700 1400
8 Above Rs. 7 lakhs and upto Rs. 8 lakhs 2200 2000 1600
9 Above Rs. 8 lakhs and upto Rs. 9 lakhs 2400 2100 1800
10 Above Rs. 9 lakhs and upto Rs. 10 lakhs 2600 2400 2000
11 Above Rs. 10 lakhs and upto Rs. 15 lakhs 3700 3100 2500
12 Above Rs. 15 lakhs and upto Rs. 20 lakhs 4400 3600 3000
13 Above Rs. 20 lakhs and upto Rs. 25 lakhs 5000 4200 3500
14 Above Rs. 25 lakhs and upto Rs. 35 lakhs 6000 4900 4100
15 Above Rs. 35 lakhs and upto Rs. 45 lakhs 7400 5600 5100
16 Above Rs. 45 lakhs and upto Rs. 55 lakhs 8900 7400 6100
17 Above Rs. 55 lakhs and upto Rs. 65 lakhs 10400 8400 7100
18 Above Rs. 65 lakhs and upto Rs. 75 lakhs 13100 10500 8100
19 Above Rs. 75 lakhs and upto Rs. 1 crore 16300 12600 10100
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20 Above Rs. 1 crore and upto Rs.5 crores 21800 17900 14200
21 Above Rs. 5 crores and upto Rs.10 crores 105/ per 65/- per lakh 42/- per lakh
lakh
22 Above Rs. 10 crores and upto Rs.50 crores 105000/-+ 65000/-+ 30/- 42000/- + 12/-
40/-per per lakh per lakh
lakh
23 Above Rs. 50 crores and upto Rs-100 crores 265000/-+ 185000/-+ 90000/-+ 12/-
23/- per 15/- per lakh per lakh
lakh
24 Above Rs. 100 crores and upto Rs.1000 380000/-+ 260000/- + 4- 150000/- + 3/-
crores 5/- per lakh /- per lakh per lakh
25 Above 1000 crores 830000/- 620000/- + 2/- 420000/-+ 1 / -
+ 3/-per per lakh (Maxi per lakh (Max 8
lakh 23 lakh) lakh)
(Max 31
lakh)

Md. NASIMUDDIN
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT

//True copy//

Sd/-
SECTION OFFICER
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Copy of:-

GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Environment - Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 (Central Act 6 of 1974)
– Amendment to Rule 14 of Tamil Nadu Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Rules,
1983 – to replace the Terms and Conditions of service of members of the Board - Orders -
Issued.
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Environment and Forests (EC.2) Department

G.O. (Ms) No. 68 Dated : 17.05.2018

விளம்பி, வவகாசி – 3
திருவள்ளுவர் ஆண்டு – 2049
Read:

From the Principal Secretary/ Chairman (FAC), Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai
Letter No. TNPCB/BMS/3437/2018, dated:22.3.18

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ORDER:
The Notification appended to this order will be published in the next issue of the
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette.

(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

Md.NASIMUDDIN
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
To

The Works Manager, Government Central Press, Chennai-79.

(for publication in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette)
The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai-600032.
The Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai-600032.
The Accountant General II, Chennai -600018.
The Accountant General, Chennai-600009.
The Pay and Accounts Officer (East), Chennai-600005.
The Pay and accounts officer (South), Chennai-35
All Departments of Secretariat, Chennai-600009.
The Chairman, Central Board of Prevention and Control of Water Pollution,
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Syylark Building, Nehru Place, New Delhi – 110 019

The Secretary to Government of India,
Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New
Delhi 110 003.
All District Collectors.
The Director of Town and Country Planning, Chennai – 600002.
The Director of Information and Public Relations, Chennai-600009.
The Law Department, Chennai-600009.
The Finance Department, Chennai-600009.
SF/SC
//FORWARDED BY ORDER//

Sd/-
SECTION OFFICER
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APPENDIX

NOTIFICATION

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 64 of the Water (Prevention and

Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 (Central Act 6 of'1974), the Governor of Tamil Nadu after
consultation with the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board hereby makes the following
amendment to the Tamil Nadu Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Rules, 1983.

AMENDMENT

In the said Rules, (under) Chapter III, for rule 14, the following rule shall be
substituted namely: -
14 Terms and Conditions of Service of Members of the Board:-

(1) Non-official members of the Board residing in Chennai shall be paid an allowance of
Rs.3000 (Rupees Three thousand only) per day for each day of the meetings actually
attended by them.
(2) Non-official members of the Board not residing in Chennai shall be paid an allowance
of Rs.3000 (Rupees Three thousand only) per day for each day of the meetings
actually attended by them. They are also eligible for travelling and daily allowance at
such rates as are admissible to Grade I (a) officers of a State Public Sector
Undertaking in accordance with the rules or orders issued by the Government from
time to time.
(3) Provided that in the case of a member of the Tamil Nadu Legislature who is also a
member of the Board, the daily and travelling allowance will be admissible to him
only when the Legislature is not in session or on production of a certificate by such
member that he has not drawn any such allowance for the same journey and halts
from any Government source.
(4) The official members of the Board whether residing in Chennai or not shall be paid
travelling and daily allowance admissible to them in accordance with the travelling
allowance rules of the Government".
Md. NASIMUDDIN
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
//True copy//
Sd/-
SECTION OFFICER
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Copy of:-

GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Environment – Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 – Cauvery Delta Region – Prohibition of

certain new Industrial activities – Notification - issued
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ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (EC.3) DEPARTMENT

G.O. (Ms) No. 21 Dated : 24.02.2020

திருவள்ளுவர் ஆண்டு – 2051

ORDER: விகாரி, மாசி - 12

In order to protect the agriculture lands in the Cauvery Delta Region, the Tamil Nadu
Protected Agriculture Zone Development Act, 2020 has been enacted in the State of Tamil
Nadu.

2. Now, the Government have decided to exercise the powers under section 5 of the
Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 delegated to it by the Central Government under section
23 of the said Act, so as to prohibit certain new industrial activities in the Cauvery Delta
Region. Accordingly, the following Notification will be published in the Tamil Nadu
Government Gazette, Extraordinary, dated the 24.02.2020.

NOTIFICATION

WHEREAS, Article 48-A of the Constitution inter alia, envisages that the State shall
endeavour to protect and improve the environment;

AND WHEREAS, the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (Central Act 29 of 1986)
provides for the protection and improvement of environment;

AND WHEREAS, section 5 of the said Central Act enables the Central Government,
in the exercise of its powers and performance of its functions under that Act, issue
directions, among others, for the closure prohibition or regulation of any industry, operation
or process, in writing to any person, officer or any authority and such person, officer or
authority shall be bound to comply with such directions;

AND WHEREAS, the Central Government in exercise of the powers conferred

under section 23 of the said Act have delegated the powers vested in it under the
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said section 5, among other States, to the State of Tamil Nadu vide Notification
No.S.O.152(E), dated 10th February, 1988;

AND WHEREAS, the Cauvery delta region considered as the rice bowl of the State is
as an ecologically fragile agricultural zone;

AND WHEREAS certain industrial projects and activities in the Cauvery delta region
adversely affect the environment including depletion of ground water, sanctuaries, wet
lands/bio-diversity/eco-sensitive areas of that region, which are highly vulnerable to climatic
change apart from causing threat to sustainable agricultural developments, livelihood and
security of the farmers and well being of the region;

AND WHEREAS, to protect the agricultural lands in the Cauvery delta region of the
State, the State Government have very recently enacted the Tamil Nadu Protected
Agricultural Zone Development Act, 2020 (Tamil Nadu Act 11 of 2020). The said Act
prohibits certain new industrial projects or new activities in the protected agricultural zone;

NOW THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers conferred under section 5 of the

Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (Central Act 29 of 1986) read with Notification
No.S.O.152 (E), dated 10th February, 1988 issued by the Ministry of Environment and
Forests, Government of India, the Governor of Tamil Nadu hereby prohibits new projects or
new activities specified in TABLE II hereunder in the areas specified in TABLE I hereunder:

Provided that such prohibition shall not affect the activities or projects in operation in
the said areas on the date of publication of this notification in the Tamil Nadu Government
Gazette.

TABLE I

AREAS
1. Thanjavur district.
2. Tiruvarur district.
3. Nagapattinam district.
4. Kattumannarkoil, Melbhuvanagiri, Keerapalayam, Parangipettai and Kumaratchi
blocks of Cuddalore district,
5. Aranthangi, Avudaiyarkoil, Manamelkudi, Tiruvarangulam and Karambakudi blocks
of Pudukkottai district.

TABLE II

PROJECTS

1. Zinc smelter.
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2. Iron.ore, process plant, integrated steel plant and sponge iron plant.

3. Copper smelter.

4. Aluminium smelter.

5. Bone meal, processing of animal horn, hoofs and other body parts.

6. Tannery.

7. Exploration, drilling and extraction of oil and natural gas including coal-bed
methane, shale gas and other similar hydrocarbons.

8. Ship breaking Industry.

(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

SHAMBHU KALLOLIKAR
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
To
The Works Manager, Government Central Press, Chennai-79.
(for Publication of the notification in the Extra-ordinary Gazette and to send 50 copies to
Government)
The Chief Secretary to Government, Chennai - 9.
All Additional Chief Secretaries/Principal Secretaries / Secretaries to Government,
Secretariat, Chennai - 9,
All District Collectors / All District Judges / All Chief Judicial Magistrates.
All Departments of Secretariat, Chennai-9
The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai- 32.
The Director of Environment, Chennai-15.

Copy to:-

The Hon'ble Chief Minister Office, Chcnnai-9.

The Special PA to Hon'ble Minister (Environment), Chennai-9.
The Private Secretary to the Principal Secretary to Government, Environment and Forests
Department, Chennai-9.
The Private Secretary to the Secretary to Government, Law Department, Chennai-9.
The Private Secretary to the Principal Secretary to Government, Agriculture Department,
Chennai-9,
Stock File / Spare Copy,
//Forwarded By Order//

Sd/-
Section Officer
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Copy of:-

GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Environment Control – M/s.Vijayalakshmi Dyeing, S.F.No.247/1C2, Pallipalayam Village,

Kumarapalayam Taluk, Namakkal District – Permission for expansion activity – Accorded –
Orders – Issued.
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Environment and Forests (EC.3) Department

G.O. (3D) No. 5 Dated : 21.09.2020

திருவள்ளுவர் ஆண்டு – 2051
சர்வாரி, புரட்டாசி- 5

Read:
From the Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board Letter No.T5/ TNPCB/
F.0259/KMP/2020, Dated: 14.08.2020 and 10.09.2020.

ORDER:
In the circumstances reported by the Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board
in the letter read above, the Government, after careful examination accept the proposal of
the Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board as resolved by the Board vide it's
resolution Item No. 281-2-1, dated 30.07.2020and permit Tamil Nadu Pollution Control
Board to accord consent for expansion of the unit of M/s.Vijayalakshmi Dyeing,
S.F.No.247/1C2, Pallipalayam Village, Kumarapalayam Taluk, Namakkal District under
Section 25 of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 as amended and
under section 21 of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 as amended for
its following expansion activity in relaxation of G.O.(Ms.)No,213, Environment and Forests
Department, dated 30.03.1989 and G.O.(Ms.)No. 127, Environment and Forests
Department, dated 08.05.1998, after ensuring adequacy and correctness of the documents
submitted by the unit and subject to the conditions stipulated in the annexure to the
Government order.
Existing Activity for which RCO issued vide Expansion Activity
Proc. dated 23/05/2019
A. Product: A. Product:
Bleaching and Dyeing of Cotton Yarn - 9.375 1. Bleaching and dyeing of cotton Yarn -64.974
T/month T/M.
2.Bleaching and dyeing of knitted fabric- 86.58
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T/M.
B. Trade Effluent: B. Trade Effluent:
Sewage - 0.4 KLD Sewage - 4.8 KLD
On industry‘s Own land - On industry‘s Own land
Trade - 29.1 KLD Trade - 398.3 KLD
Effluent I - Recycling to process Effluent I Recycling to process
Trade Trade
Effluent II - 0.9 KLD Effluent II (MEE
Solar Evaporation Pans Reject to ATFD) - 1.7 KLD Disposed Through
ATFD
C. Emission : C. Emission :
1.Stack of height of 21 attached to Boiler 2.0 1. Dust collectors with Stack of height 20 m
T/hr attached to Boiler –2 T/hr
2.Stack of height 3.05 m attached to D.G.SET 250 2. Dust collectors with Stack of height 20 m
KVA attached to Boiler –5 T/hr
3. Acoustic enclosures with Stack of height
4m attached to the D.G.Set - 125 KVA
4. Acoustic enclosures with Stack of height
4m attached to the D.G.Set - 250 KVA
5. Acoustic enclosures with Stack of height
4m attached to the D.G.Set - 250 KVA

(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

SANDEEP SAXENA
ADDITIONAL CHIEF SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
To

The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai - 32.

M/s.Vijayalakshmi Dyeing, S.F.No.247/lC2, Pallipalayam Village, Kumarapalayam Taluk,

Namakkal District (Through the Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai-32)

Copy to:-

The Special Personal Assistant to Hon'ble Minister (Environment), Chennai-9.

The Private Secretary to the Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Environment and
Forests Department, Chennai-9

SF/SC.

//Forwarded By Order//

Sd/-
Section Officer
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Annexure to G.O.(3D)No.5, Environment and Forests (EC.3)

Department, dated 21.09.2020

CONDITIONS

Under Water Act:-

1. The unit shall provide septic tank followed by Dispersion Trench for the treatment and
disposal of sewage as proposed before commissioning,
2. The unit shall install treatment components pertaining to the Effluent Treatment Plant
and Zero Liquid Discharge System (ZLDS) comprising of Primary 86 secondary
treatment system, Four stage Reverse Osmosis (RO) system, Nano-filtration system,
Multiple Effect Evaporator and Agitated Thin Film Drier to treat 400 KLD of trade
effluent so as to achieve Zero Liquid Discharge.
3. The unit shall recycle the RO Permeate and MEE Condensate completely in the
process and ensure that there shall not be any discharge of trade effluent
inside/outside the premises.
4. The unit shall ensure that the trade effluent generation to a maximum of1.7 KLD of
MEE rejects and let into ATFD for disposal as proposed.
5. The unit shall provide Mechanical Evaporator followed by Agitated Thin Film Dryer
(ATFD) for disposal of Final rejects as proposed.
6. The unit shall draw water only to the capacity of 49.7 KLD as make up quantity.
7. The unit shall provide EMFM at the following locations linked with computer recording
system before commissioning.
i, Outlet of the equalization tank
ii. Inlet to RO I Stage
iii, Inlet to RO II Stage
iv. Inlet to RO III Stage
v. Inlet to RO IV Stage
vi. Permeate of RO I Stage
vii. Permeate of RO II Stage
viii. Permeate of RO III Stage
ix. Permeate of RO IV Stage
X. Reject of RO I Stage
xi. Reject of RO II Stage
xii. Reject of RO III Stage-
xiii. Reject of RO IV Stage
Xiv. Inlet to Nano -Filtration System
Xv. Permeate of Nano-Filtration System
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xvi, Reject of Nano Filtration System

xvii, Inlet of MEE
xvii. Condensate of MEE
xix. Concentrate of MEE/ Inlet of ATFD
xx. Reuse of Permeate
Xxi. Reuse of Brine solution for Dyeing
xxii. Makeup water

8) The unit shall install the following machineries for the revised CTE expansion.

i. Bleaching and dyeing of cotton Yarn - 64.974 T/M.

Cheese Machine - 700 Kg 1 No

Cheese Machine - 400 Kg 1 No
Cheese Machine - 250 Kg 1 No
Cheese Machine - 150 Kg 1 No
Cheese Machine- 100 Kg 1 No
Cheese Machine - 50 Kg 1 No
Cheese Machine - 16 Kg 1 No
Total 7 No

ii. Bleaching and dyeing of knitted fabric – 86.58 T/M

Soft flow Machine - 600 Kg - 1 No.

Soft flow Machine - 450 Kg - 1 No.
Soft flow Machine - 300 Kg - 1 No.
Soft flow Machine - 150 Kg - 1 No.
Soft flow Machine - 100 Kg - 1 No.
Soft flow Machine - 50 Kg - 1 No.
Soft flow Machine - 15 Kg - 1 No.
Total 7 Nos.
9) The unit shall provide Energy meter at the following locations.
(a) ETP Energy Meter
(b) RO Energy Meter
(c) MEE & ATFD Energy Meter.
10) The unit shall provide and maintain the online connectivity for all the EMFMs and
other monitoring equipment‘s to the Water Quality Watch Centre, Tamil Nadu
Pollution Control Board, Chennai.

11) The unit shall maintain log books for the EMFM provided for the ZLD at various
locations and furnish the fortnightly reports to Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board.
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12) The unit shall ensure that the surveillance camera with CCTV provided in and around
the ZLDs plant area connected to internet shall have past recording for a minimum
period of three months so as to verify the operation or any events happened in the
ZLDs plant area.

13) The unit shall maintain production log book with details of all the process machineries
and their capacities of liquor ratios, actual production, lot number / job card number,
loading time, unloading time, effluent generated etc. used in each batch/lot of
production on daily basis and furnish the same to inspecting officials.

14) The unit shall provide adequate Nos of piezometers around the ZLD area so as to
monitor the ground water quality and to furnish a report to the Tamil Nadu Pollution
Control Board, Kumarapalayam.

15) The unit shall apply and obtain the Hazardous Waste Authorization under the
provisions of Hazardous & Other Wastes (Management & Transboundary Movement)
Rules 2016 for its expansion activity & dispose the accumulated hazardous waste
regularly without accumulating more than 90 days.

16) The unit should ensure that its piping is over ground level as far as possible.

17) The unit shall ensure that the production is within the consented quantity of
production/generation of trade effluent.

18) The unit shall maintain the production log book with reference to consented capacity
on daily basis and furnish the fortnightly report to the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control
Board.

19) The unit shall provide and submit authenticated plan showing all the pipelines duly
signed by the occupier and to furnish undertaken letter that there shall not any piping
other than that as shown in the said plan and if detected, it is liable to have this order
revoked and closure of the unit.

20) The unit shall adhere strictly and comply with all the directions of the Hon'ble High
Court of Madras in W.P. 5494/98 and W.P. 30153 of 2003 issued from time to time.

21) The unit shall comply with the E-Waste Management Rules, 2016, E-Waste as listed
in Schedule-I, generated by them shall be channelized through Collection Centre or
dealer of authorized producer or dismantler or recycler or through the designated tack
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back service provider of the producer to authorized dismantler or recycler. The unit
shall maintain records of E-waste generated by them in Form-2 and make such
records available for scrutiny by the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board. The unit
shall file annual returns in Form-3, to the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board on or
before the 30th day of June following the financial year.

22) The unit shall not use "use and throwaway plastics" such plastic sheets used for food
wrapping, spreading on dining table etc', plastic plates, plastic coated tea cups, plastic
tumbler, water pouches and packets, plastic straw, plastic carry bag and plastic flags
irrespective-of thickness, within the industry premises. Instead the unit Shall
encourage use of eco-friendly alternative such as banana leaf, areca nut palm plate,
stainless steel, glass, porcelain plates/cups, cloth bag, jute bag, etc.

Under Air Act

1) The unit shall provide the Air Pollution Control measures such a Dust collectors with
Stack of height 20 m attached to Boiler - 2 T/hr, Dust collectors with Stack of height 20
m attached to Boiler - 5 T/hr, Acoustic enclosures with Stack of height 4m attached to
the D.G. Set - 125 KVA, Acoustic enclosures with Stack of height 4 m attached to the
D.G, Set - 250 KVA and Acoustic enclosures with Stack of height 4 m attached to the
D.G. Set - 250 KVA so as to satisfy the Ambient Air Quality / Stack Emission
standards prescribed by the Board.

2) The unit shall adhere to the Ambient Noise Level standards prescribed by the Board
from time to time.

General:

1) Consent should be updated periodically.

2) Any other condition to be specified by the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, in the
interest of Pollution Prevention and Environment Protection and control from time to
time,

SANDEEP SAXENA
ADDITIONAL CHIEF SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT

/True Copy/
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Copy of:-

GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Environment Control - Issue of Consent to Establish (CTE) to Existing sugar and distillery
units for the purpose of Ethanol Blended Petrol Programme – Permission accorded – Orders
– Issued.
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ENVIRONMENT, CLIMATE CHANGE AND FOREST (EC.3) DEPARTMENT

G.O. (Ms) No. 82

Dated : 13.10.2021
திருவள்ளுவர் ஆண்டு – 2052
பிலவ வருடம், புரட்டாசி- 27
Read:

1. G.O.(Ms.)No.213, Environment and Forests (EC.3) Department, dated 30.3.1989.

2. G.O.(Ms.)No.127, Environment . and Forests (EC,3) Department, dated 8.5.1998.
3. Letter (Ms). No, 46/EC.3/2009, Environment and Forests (EC.3) Department Dated
8.3.2010.
4. D.O. letter received from the Hon'ble Minister for Petroleum & Natural Gas and Steel,
Government of India No. P.13032(17) / 3/2020-CC/ E. 34708/ 152828, dated
03.06.2021.
5. From the Member Secretary (i/c), Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board letter
No.T3/TNPCB/ F.010984/Ethanol/ 2021, dated 13.08.2021.

ORDER:

The Hon'ble Minister for Petroleum & Natural Gas, Steel, Government of India in the
D.O. letter fourth read above addressed to the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu has
highlighted the importance of Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) programme. It has been
mentioned that Ethanol Blended Petrol Programme is being undertaken by the Government
of India with the vision of associated environmental benefits, reduction in oil imports, thereby
leading to savings in foreign exchange and most importantly giving a boost to domestic
agriculture sector. Accordingly, Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) are blending 10% Ethanol
in petrol; as per its availability and have been further directed to get ready for phased roll out
of enhanced blending levels of 20% starting April, 2023.

2. The Hon'ble Minister, Government of India has requested the Government of Tamil
Nadu to facilitate setting up of Ethanol manufacturing plants in the State by expediting
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various required clearances and ensuring the availability of land and water. He has also
requested the Government to give a direction to Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board for
grant of Consent to Establish (CTE) to upcoming Ethanol projects within 15 days and
Consent to Operate (CTO) within 2 clays of the application by project proponents Tins would
help in expeditious setting up of new Ethanol plants in the State.

3. The Ethanol blending programme of the Government of India is being promoted

keeping in view of the overall environment, social and economic benefits in production of
ethanol from distilleries including reduction in Green House Gas emissions in comparison to
conventional fossil-fuel usage, less water and air pollution, potential boost to agricultural
economy and reduced dependence on imported fossil fuel.

4. The current level of average Ethanol blending in the country is 5% (Ethanol Supply
Year 2019-20). Due to several interventions in the supply side of Ethanol, the Ministry of
Petroleum aims to achieve 10% ethanol blending levels in the Ethanol Supply Year (ESY) -
2021-22 i.e. April, 2022. This step along with achieving E20 targets will require emission
norms for nationwide standardization and adoption. It lays down safety requirements for type
approval of pure Ethanol. flex fuel and ethanol-gasoline blended vehicles in India.

5. Ethanol is high in oxygen content, which therefore allows an engine to efficiently

combust fuel. It can be mixed with fuel in different quantities and thus reduces vehicular
emissions. As Ethanol is plant-based and a renewable fuel, the blending of Ethanol with
petrol will help in reducing green house gas emissions.

6. As per the categorization of Industries by Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board vide
B.P.Ms.No.6 dated 2.8.2016, the activity of Ethanol production fails under a separate
category, viz. 1.060-Distillery (molasses / grain / yeast based). Separate consent has to be
obtained under this category. As per the Government Letter (Ms).No.46/ EC.3/2009, dated
08.03.2010, only existing industries in banned areas seeking expansion of existing
capacities shall be considered and recommended for the relaxation of the G.Os.

7. The Government, after careful examination, has taken a decision to exempt existing
Sugar Mills / distillery units from the G.O.(Ms.)No.213, Environment and Forests
Department, dated 30,03.1989 and G.O.(Ms.)No. 127, Environment and Forests
Department, dated 08.05.1998 and direct as follows: -
―Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board shall give Consent to Establish to all those
applicants who are intending to set up new ethanol production unit within the existing Sugar
Mills / distillery units located within 1km/5km from the water bodies in relaxation of the
G.O.(Ms.)No.213, Environment and Forests Department, dated 30.03.1989 and
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G.O.(Ms.)No.l27, Environment and Forests Department, dated 08.05.1998. The above

permission shall be issued with the condition that the unit shall achieve Zero Liquid
Discharge with Reject management system and other conditions imposed by the Tamil Nadu
Pollution Control Board‖.
(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

SUPRIYA SAHU
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT

To

The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai-32.

Copy to:

The Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai - 32.

The Public Works Department, Secretariat, Chennai- 9.

The Energy Department, Secretariat, Chennai - 9.

The Industries Department, Secretariat, Chennai 9.

The Office of Hon'ble Chief Minister, Chennai-9

The Senior P.A. to Hon'ble Minister (Environment, Climate change), Chennai -9.

The Private Secretary to the Principal Secretary to Government, Environment, Climate

Change and Forest Department, Chennai-9. SF/SC.

/Forwarded by Order/

Sd/-
SECTION OFFICER
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Copy of:-

GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Environment - The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 (Central Act 14 of
1981) - Rates of consent Fees - Enhanced - Amendment to the Tamil Nadu Air (Prevention
and Control of Pollution) Rules, 1983 - Orders - Issued.
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Environment and Forests (EC.1)Department

G.O. (Ms) No. 41 Dated : 09.04.2018

திருவள்ளுவர் ஆண்டு – 2049
ஹேவிளம்பி, பங்குனி - 26
Read:

1. G.O.(Ms).No.98 Environment & Forests (EC.l) Department, dated: 17.08.2009.

2. G.O.(Ms).No. 72 Environment & Forests (EC.l) Department, dated: 26.05.2010.
3. From the Principal Secretary to Government and Chairman (FAC), Tamil Nadu Pollution
Control Board, Chennai Letter No. TNPCB/P&D/F. 12776/2007, dated: 05.12.2017.
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ORDER:
The Notification appended to this order will be published in the next issue of the
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette.
2. The rate of consent fee payable by the Industries will come in to force from
01.04.2018.

(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

Md. NASIMUDDIN
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT

To
The Works Manager, Government Central Press, Chennai-79.
(for publication in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette)
The Chairman, Tamil Nadu pollution Control Board, Chennai-32.
The Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai-32.
The Principal Accountant General, Chennai-18.
The Pay and Accounts Officer, Chennai-9.
The Pay and accounts officer (East), Chennai-35.
All Departments of Secretariat, Chennai-9.
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The Chairman, Central Pollution Control Board,

Parivesh Bhawan, East Arjun Nagar, Delhi- 110 032.
The Secretary to Government of India,
Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, CGO Complex,
Lodhi Road, New Delhi 110 003.
All District Collectors.
The Director of Town and Country Planning, Chennai.
The Director of Information and Public Relations, Chennai-9.
Copy to :
The Secretary - II to Hon'ble Chief Minister, Chennai-9.
The Sr.P.A.to Hon'ble Deputy Chief Minister, Chennai-9.
The Sr.P.A.to Hon'ble Minister (Environment). Chennai-9.
The Finance (BPE) Department. Chennai-9.
The Law Department, Chennai-9.
SF/SC
/FORWARDED BY ORDER/

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Section officer
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APPENDIX

NOTIFICATION

In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (1) of sub-section (2) of section 54 of

the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 (Central Act 14 of 1981), the
Governor of Tamil Nadu, after consultation with the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board,
hereby makes the following amendment to the Tamil Nadu Air (Prevention and Control of
Pollution) Rules, 1983:-

AMENDMENT

In the said Rules, for the Table under Rule 8, the following Table shall be substituted,
namely:-
THE TABLE
S. No. Amount of Consent Fee (Rupees)
(1) (3)
Gross Fixed Assets (2)
Red Orange Green
Category Category Category

1 upto Rs. 1 lakh 400 300 200

2 Above Rs. 1 lakh and upto Rs. 2 lakhs 700 600 400
3 Above Rs. 2 lakhs and upto Rs. 3 lakhs 900 700 600
4 Above Rs. 3 lakhs and upto Rs. 4 lakhs 1100 1000 800
5 Above Rs. 4 lakhs and upto Rs. 5 lakhs 1300 1100 1000
6 Above Rs. 5 lakhs and upto Rs. 6 lakhs 1700 1500 1200
7 Above Rs. 6 lakhs and upto Rs. 7 lakhs 2000 1700 1400
8 Above Rs. 7 lakhs and upto Rs. 8 lakhs 2200 2000 1600
9 Above Rs. 8 lakhs and upto Rs. 9 lakhs 2400 2100 1800
10 Above Rs. 9 lakhs and upto Rs. 10 lakhs 2600 2400 2000
11 Above Rs. 10 lakhs and upto Rs. 15 lakhs 3700 3100 2500
12 Above Rs. 15 lakhs and upto Rs. 20 lakhs 4400 3600 3000
13 Above Rs. 20 lakhs and upto Rs. 25 lakhs 5000 4200 3500
14 Above Rs. 25 lakhs and upto Rs. 35 lakhs 6000 4900 4100
15 Above Rs. 35 lakhs and upto Rs. 45 lakhs 7400 5600 5100
16 Above Rs. 45 lakhs and upto Rs. 55 lakhs 8900 7400 6100
17 Above Rs. 55 lakhs and upto Rs. 65 lakhs 10400 8400 7100
18 Above Rs. 65 lakhs and upto Rs. 75 lakhs 13100 10500 8100
19 Above Rs. 75 lakhs and upto Rs. 1 crore 16300 12600 10100
20 Above Rs. 1 crore and upto Rs.5 crores 21800 17900 14200
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21 Above Rs. 5 crores and upto Rs.10 crores 105/- per lakh 65/- per lakh 42/- per lakh
22 Above Rs. 10 crores and upto Rs.50 crores 105000/-+ 65000/-+ 42000/- + 12/-
40/-per lakh 30/-per lakh per lakh
23 Above Rs. 50 crores and upto Rs-100 crores 265000/-+ 185000/-+ 90000/-+ 12/-
23/- per lakh 15/- per lakh per lakh
24 Above Rs. 100 crores and upto Rs.1000 crores 380000/-+ 5/- 260000/- + 150000/- + 3/-
per lakh 4-/- per lakh per lakh
25 Above 1000 crores 830000/- 620000/- + 420000/-+ 1 / -
+ 3/-per lakh 2/- per lakh per lakh (Max 8
(Max 31 lakh) (Maxi 23 lakh)
lakh)

Md. NASIMUDDIN
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT

//True copy//
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Section Officer
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Copy of:-

GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Environment - Constitution of Air Quality Monitoring Committee (AQMC) for preparation and
implementation of action plan for improving the ambient air quality in non-attained city
(Thoothukudi) as per the orders of Hon'ble National Green Tribunal in O.A.No.681/2018,
dated 08.10.2018 - Orders - Issued.
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Environment and Forests (EC.2) Department

G.O. (Ms) No. 20 Dated : 10.01.2019

விளம்பி, மார்கழி – 26
திருவள்ளுவர் ஆண்டு – 2049

Read:

Orders of Hon'ble National Green Tribunal, Principal Bench, New Delhi, in

O.A.No.681/2018, dated: 08.10.2018.

ORDER
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in association with the State Pollution
Control Boards is executing Nationwide programme of Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
Programme (NAMP). The objectives of the NAMP are to determine the status and trends of
ambient air quality to ascertain whether the prescribed ambient air quality standards are
violated; to identify non-attainment cities' to obtain knowledge and understanding necessary
for developing, preventive and corrective measures. In Tamil Nadu, Thoothukudi has been
identified as Non-attainment City based on the parameter PM10 which exceeds the National
Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) namely 100 mg/m3 for 24 hours based on the five
years (2011-2015) data.
2. Action plans for the non attainment city (Thoothukudi) are to be prepared for bringing
the air quality within the prescribed norms within six months from date of finalization of the
action plans.

3. Based on the above, the Government after careful examination have decided to
Constitute the Air Quality Monitoring Committee (AQMC) under the chairmanship of the
Principal Secretary to Government, Environment and Forests Department with the following
members for preparation and implementation of action plan for improving the ambient air
quality in Thoothukudi:-
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1. Principal Secretary to Government, Environment and Forests Chairman

Department

2. The Director of Environment, Department of Environment Member

3. Commissioner, Transport Department Member

4. Commissioner / Director Industries and Commerce Member

5. Commissioner Member
Municipal Administration Department

6. Director, Agriculture Department Member

7. The Member Secretary Member /

Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board Convener

(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

SHAMBHU KALLOLIKAR
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT

To

The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Guindy, Chennai-32.

The Director of Environment, Department of Environment, Saidapet, Chennai -15.
The Commissioner, Transport Department, Chepauk, Chennai-5.
The Commissioner / Director, Department of Industries and Commerce, Guindy, Chennai -
32
The Commissioner of Municipal Administration, Chepauk, Chennai-5
The Director, Agriculture Department, Chennai -5
The Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Guindy, Chennai 32.

Copy to:
The Additional Chief Secretary to Govt, Industries Department, Secretariat, Chennai-9
The Principal Secretary to Government, Transport Department, Secretariat, Chennai-9
The Principal Secretary to Govt, Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department,
Secretariat, Chennai-9
The Principal Secretary to Govt, Agriculture Department, Secretariat, Chennai - 9.
The District Collector, Thoothukudi District
The Special Personal Assistant to Hon'ble Minister (Environment), Secretariat, Chennai-9.
The PS to Principal Secretary to Govt, Environment and Forests Dept, Chennai- 9
SF/SC.
/ / Forwarded by Order / /

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Section Officer
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Copy of:-

GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Environment - National Clean Air Programme - Constitution of Steering Committee,

Monitoring Committee and Implementation Committee for implementation of National Clean
Air Programme in Non-attainment City (Thoothukudi) - Orders - Issued.
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Environment and Forests (EC.2) Department

G.O. (Ms) No. 66 Dated : 05.07.2019

விகாரி, ஆனி - 20
திருவள்ளுவர் ஆண்டு – 2050
Read:

1. From the Joint Secretary, Government of India, Ministry of Environment, Forests and
Climate Change, New Delhi D.O.No.Q-16017/12/2019-CPA, dated 24.04.2019.

2. From the Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai-32
Letter No.TNPCB/P&D/F,8252/2018, dated 28.05.2019.

ORDER

In the letter first read above, the Joint Secretary, Government of India, Ministry of
Environment, Forest and Climate Change among other things has informed that the Ministry
of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), Government of India has finalised
and launched the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) on I0lh January 2019 as a time
bound national level strategy for pan India implementation to tackle the air pollution problem
across the country in a comprehensive manner. 102 non-attainment cities have been
identified under National Clean Air Programme. In Tamil Nadu Tuticorin has been identified
as Non-attainment City. The National Clean Air Programme is envisaged as a collaborative,
cross-sectoral and multi-stakeholder approach involving relevant Central Ministries, State
Governments, local bodies and other stakeholders with focus on all sources of air pollution.
He has further informed that the Ministry has constituted the Steering Committee, Monitoring
Committee for implementation of the National Clean Air Programme and requested the State
Government to constitute three Committees, viz., the Steering Committee, Monitoring
Committee and the Implementation Committee at the State level to ensure effective
implementation of National Clean Air Programme.
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2. In this connection, in the letter second read above, the Member Secretary, Tamil
Nadu Pollution Control Board has requested to constitute the above said three committees
with the following members: -

STEERING COMMITTEE :-
1 Chief Secretary to Government of Tamil Nadu Chairman

2 Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Finance Department Member

3 The Principal Secretary to Government, Environment and Forest Member

Department

4 The Principal Secretary lo Government, Municipal Administration Member

and Water Supply Department

5 The Principal Secretary to Government, Industries Department Member

6 The Principal Secretary to Government, Home Member

( Transport) Department

7 The Principal Secretary to Government, Agriculture Department Member

8 Principal Secretary to Government Highways & Minor Ports Member

Department

9 The Member Secretary. Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board Member &
Convener

 The Steering Committee will provide overall guidance for the National Clean Air
programme in respect of Tuticorin and review the same on quarterly basis.

MONITORING COMMITTEE :-
1. The Principal Secretary to Government, Environment and Forest Chairman
Department

2. Commissioner / Director Industries and Commerce Member

3. Commissioner, Municipal Administration Department Member

4. Commissioner, Transport Department Member

5. Director, Agriculture Department Member

6. The Director of Environment Member

7. The Member Secretary, Member

Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board Convener

 The Monitoring Committee may monitor the National Clean Air Programme closely in
respect of Tuticorin and meet on monthly basis.
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IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEE:

1 District Collector Thoothukudi Chairman

2 Superintendent of Police Thoothukudi Member
3 Joint Chief Environmental Engineer (Monitoring), Tamil Nadu Member and
Pollution Control Board Convener
4 District Environmental Engineer Thoothukudi Member
5 Regional Transport Officer Thoothukudi Member
6 Superintendent Engineer, State Highways Department Member
Thoothukudi
7 Municipal Corporation Commissioner Thoothukudi Member
8 Oil Companies representative from HPCL, BPCL and IOC Member
9 National Highways Authority of India Member
10 V.O.Chidambaranar Port Trust Thoothukudi Member
11 Executive Engineer, Agriculture Department, Thoothukudi Member
12 Hotel Owners Association Member
13 Local Planning Authority Member
14 Deputy Director (Labs)/ Chief Scientific Officer, Thoothukudi. Member

 The Implementation Committee will be responsible for the day-to-day monitoring of

the National Clean Air Programme and its implementation in the District.

[BY ORDER OP THE GOVERNOR)

SHAMBHU KALLOLIKAR
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT

To
The Chief Secretary to Government, Chennai-9.

The Principal Secretary to Government, Finance Department, Secretariat, Chennai -9 .

The Principal Secretary to Government, Municipal Administration and Water Supply

Department, Secretariat, Chennai - 9.

The Principal Secretary to Government, Industries Department, Secretariat, Chennai 9.

The Principal Secretary to Govt., Home (Transport) Department, Secretariat, Chennai - 9.

The Principal Secretary to Government, Agriculture Department, Secretariat, Chennai - 9.

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The Principal Secretary to Government, Highways and Minor Ports Department,

Secretariat, Chennai - 9.

The Member Secretary , Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Guindy, Chennai -32.

The Commissioner/ Director, Dept. of Industries and Commerce, Guindy, Chennai -32.

The Commissioner, Transport Department,Chepauk-5.

The Director, Agriculture Department, Chennai -5.

The Director of Environment, Department of Environment, Panagal Building, Saidapet,

Chennai -15.

The District Collector, Thoothukudi District,

The Joint Chief Environmental Engineer ( Monitoring )Tamil Nadu

(With a request to communicate the Government Order to the Implementation Committee

Members)

Copy to:-

The Joint Secretary to Government of India, Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate
Change, Indira Paryavaran Bhawan, Jor Bagh Road, New Delhi - 110 003.

The Special/Senior Personal Assistant to the Hon'ble Minister (Environment), Secretariat,

Chennai -9.

The Senior Private Secretary to the Chief Secretary to Govt, Secretariat, Chennai - 9.

The Private Secretary to the Principal Secretary to Government, Environment and Forests
Department, Secretariat, Chennai - 9.

Stock File / Spare Copy.

//FORWARDED BY ORDER//

Sd/-
SECTION OFFICER
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Copy of:-
GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Massive Tree Planting programme - Implementing the scheme by planting 7 lakhs seedlings
in degraded forests of Tamil Nadu over a period of two years from 2019-2020to 2020-2021
in commemoration of the Hon'ble Former Chief Minister's 71st Birthday - Release of a sum of
Rs.6.7 crore from Nadu Pollution Control Board's Fund as first installment – Orders – Issued.
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Environment and Forests (FR.6) Department

G.O. (2D) No. 49 Dated: 03.12.2019

யிகாரி, கார்த்திகக 17
திருயள்ளுயர் ஆண்டு – 2050.
Read:
From the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Head of Department), Chennai-15, Letter
No.J2/3680/2019, Dated: 13.04.2019 and 14.08.2019.

ORDER:

In commemoration of the Hon'ble Former Chief Minister's 713t Birthday, the scheme of
"Massive Tree Planting Programme - 71 lakh Seedlings Plantation" throughout the State of
Tamil Nadu, was inaugurated by the Hon'ble Chief Minister. Subsequently, a meeting was
held under the chairmanship of Hon'ble Minister (Forests) on 28.02.2019 to discuss about
the implementation of the scheme jointly by Forest Department and Rural Development and
Panchayat Raj Department wherein, the following decision have been taken :-

i. Under the scheme of Massive Tree Planting Programme, out of the total target of 71
lakh seedlings 10% of the total target, that is, 7 lakh seedlings will be planted by the Forests
Department and 90% of the target that is 64 lakh seedlings will be planted by, the Rural
Development and Panchayat Raj Department.

ii. As far as Forest Department is concerned, the scheme will be implemented under
State fund or the fund provided by Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board following Forest
Schedule of Rates and the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department will
implement the scheme as per Rural Schedule of Rates.

2.Accordingly, the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Head of Department) in his letter
read above has sent a proposal for planting 7 lakh seedlings in degraded forest areas of
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Tamil Nadu, at a total cost of Rs.2227.31 lakh over the period 2019-2020 to 2020-2021. He
has furnished the total cost of the project as detailed below:-

Year-wise Target for planting 7,00,000 seedling

SI. No. Activity Target No. Rate / Amount (Rs. in lakhs) TOTAL
of seedling
seedlings (Rs.)
2019-2020 2020-2021

1. Preparatory works for 770000 7.507 57.80 0 57.80

Raising Nursery
2. Raising Nursery - 16 x 30 770000 15.07 116.04 0 116.04
cm bags
3. Planting (16 x 30 cm) 700000 192.04 1344.28 0 1344.28
seedlings in degraded
forest areas
st
4. 1 year maintenance 700000 99.73 0 698.11 698.11
5. Preparation of Project 7.59 3.49 11.08
report, Monitoring and
documentation @ 0.5% of
the total project cost
TOTAL 1525.71 701.6 2227.31

The Principal Chief Conservator of Forests has therefore requested the Government to
accord administrative sanction for a sum of Rs.2227.31 lakh to implement the Massive Tree
Planting Programme - 71 lakh seedlings, by planting 7 lakh seedlings in degraded forest
areas of Tamil Nadu over a period of two years from 2019-2020 to 2020-2021 and also to
accord financial sanction for a sum of Rs. 1525.71 lakh during the year 2019-2020 under the
scheme. He has also requested that the fund shall be made available either under State
Fund or from Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, as this is an Environment amelioration
work.

3. The Government have carefully examined the above proposal of the Principal Chief
Conservator of Forests in detail and accord sanction for implementing the Massive Tree
Planting Programme by planting 7 lakh seedlings in degraded forest areas of Tamil
Nadu by availing a sum of Rs.13.40 crore (Rupees Thirteen crore and forty lakh only) from
the funds of Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board in two installments during the year 2019-
2020 and release 50% of funds i.e. Rs.6.7 crore (Rupees Six crore and seventy lakh only) as
first installment from Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Boards' fund. The Government further
inform that the next installment i.e. Rs.6.7 crore shall be made only after the receipt of
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justification for the low survival of Massive Tree Planting Programme scheme from the
Principal Chief Conservator of Forests(Head of Department).

4. The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, is directed to release a sum of
Rs.6.7 crore (Rupees Six crore and seventy lakh only) as first installment for the above said
scheme during the year 2019-2020.

5. This order issues with the concurrence of the Finance Department vide its U.O.No.49377/
AHD&F/2019, dated 09.10.2019.
(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

SHAMBU KALLOLIKAR
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT

To
The Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Head of Department), Chennai - 15.
The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Guindy, Chennai-32.
Copy to
The Office of the Hon'ble Chief Minister, Chennai-9.
The Senior Private Secretary to Principal Secretary to Government,
Environment and Forests Department, Chennai -9.
The Finance (AHD&F) Department, Chennai-9.
The Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, Chennai-9
Stock File / Spare Copy.
// FORWARDED BY ORDER //
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SECTION OFFICER
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Copy of:-

GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Environment and Forests Department - Implementation of the Scheme viz. "Green Belt for
Abatement of Pollution and Environment Improvement" in Five Cities / Towns during 1999-
2000 — Approval and sanction of the Government of India – Sanction and Release of Funds
– orders – issued.
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ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (FR.6) DEPARTMENT

G.O.MS.No. 30 Dated: 14.02.2000

1. From the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests Lr.No.P.84406/99,

dt.10.12.99.
2. The State Government‘s D.O.Lr.No.31883/FR.6/99 dt. 27.12.99
3. From the Government of India, Ministry of Environment and Forests
Lr.No.O17015/29/99 – CPW, dt.31.12.99.
4. From the Chairman, Central Pollution Control Board Ministry of Environment and
Forests, New Delhi Lr.No.B.12015/91/99 AS, dt. 06.01.2000 & 14.1.2000.
Read again:
5. G.O.Ms.No.24, Environment and Forests Department, dt. 7.2.2000.

ORDER:

The Principal Chief Conservator of Forests sent project proposals for seeking
financial assistance towards implementing tree planting programmes for greening the cities
and towns with an avowed objective of enhancing the living conditions of the people and to
improve ambient air and water quality in those areas. The proposal was forwarded to the
Government of India requesting full Central assistance for implementation of the scheme in
Cities and Towns of this State including the towns covered under National River
Conservation Programme.

2. The Government of India in their letter third read above have sanctioned the scheme at a
total cost of Rs.4.557 Crores and conveyed their sanction for release of an amount of
Rs.4.00Crores to the Central Pollution control Board for implementation of the project
proposal viz. "Green Belt for Abatement of Pollution and Environmental Improvement" in five
Cities / Towns of Tamil Nadu viz. Greater Chennai, Madurai, Coimbatore, Salem and
Tirunelveli, out of Central share of water cess (upto 20%) during 1999-2000 subject to
certain conditions stipulated there in.
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3. In its letter fourth read above, the Central Pollution control Board has informed that
the Competent Authority in Board has approved the release of Rs.4.00 Crores for the project
proposal sanctioned by the Government of India Ministry of Environment and forests and
has accordingly sent a Demand Draft bearing No.015835, dated 14.1.2000 for Rs.4.00
Crores, in favour of Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board payable at Chennai. The balance
amount of Rs.55.70 Lakhs will be borne by the Government of Tamil Nadu Environment and
Forests Department.

4. The Government of India have also approved this State Government's proposal
regarding the number of saplings to be planted, financial outlay etc. for each city. A uniform
unit cost of Rs.155/- per sapling has been approved by the Government of India with the
following breakup details:-

Cost of sapling in nursery Rs.55.00

Cost of Planting Rs.80.00

Cost of Supervisory charges including organizing awareness Programme Rs.20.00

Total Rs.155.00

The programmes of the projects are to be implemented as per the "tentative

schedule of operations" annexed for a period of one year from January 2000.

5. The State Government after careful consideration of the terms and conditions
stipulated in the Government of India's letter third read above have decided to accept them
for implementation of the programmes of the project in five Cities / Towns for a period of one
year commencing from January 2000 at a total cost of Rs.4.557 Crores (Rs.4.00 Crores
Government of India's share and Rs.55.7 Lakhs from State Funds) as detailed in paras 2
and 3 above. The Government accordingly permit the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board
and Forest Department to take up implementation of the project viz. "Green Belt for
Abatement of Pollution control and Environment Improvement" in five cities / towns, for a
period of one year as per the schedule of operation s annexed by utilising the central share
of funds released amounting to Rs.4 Crores (Rupees four Crores) and State share of
Rs.55.70 Lakhs as detailed below:-

Sl.No. Place No.of Saplings Unit cost Financial outlay

(in Rs.) (Rs.in Lakhs)
1 2 3 4 5
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1 Greater Chennai 1,30,000 155 201.50

2 Madurai 50,000 155 77.50
3 Coimbatore 50,000 155 77.50
4 Salem 32,000 155 49.60
5 Tirunelveli 32,000 155 49.60
Total 2,94,000 455.70

6. The Member-Secretary, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board is authorised to release

the funds to the user department, as per the expenditure approved by the State Level
Steering Committee constituted by the Government in the G.O. fifth read above. The
implementation shall be as per the tentative schedule of operations annexed to this order
and as per the terms and conditions laid down below:-

I. The Sanctioned amount shall be utilised for the above project only
in the five cities/towns viz. Chennai, Salem, Madurai, Coimbatore and
Tirunelveli and the amount released is for the specific purpose and should be
exclusively spent for the purpose for which it has been sanctioned within the
stipulated period of time. Utilisation of unspent amount from one financial year to
next financial year would require specific approval of the Government of India,
Ministry of Environment and Forests.

II. The Member-Secretary, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board shall

furnish to the Chairman, Central Pollution Control Board quarterly progress reports
and utilization Certificates within Sixty days from the close of financial year ie. by
31st May of each year for the amount released during the previous financial year.
Audited statement of Accounts shall also be furnished when the accounts are
finalized.

III. The Steering Committee constituted by the State Government will serve as a
decision support system and advisory body for implementation and monitoring the
project.

IV. The 'tentative schedule of operations' annexed for implementation of the project
shall be subject to some modifications as decided by the State Government. All
possible efforts shall be made to complete the project within one year.

V. It shall be ensured that the assets created under the project shall be
handed over to the appropriate authorities/bodies responsible for the area on whose
lands the plantation would have been raised and the Government of India, Ministry
of Environment and Forests and Central Pollution Control Board are informed.
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7. The Principal Chief Conservator of Forests/ Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu Pollution
Control Board is requested to send necessary proposals for inclusion of the expenditure
of Rs.55.70 Lakhs in the Budget Estimate 2000 - 2001 which is earmarked as state's
share.

8. The Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board shall ensure that
maintenance of accounts, collection of utilization certificates, and quarterly progress reports
are obtained promptly from the user departments and forwarded to the Central Pollution
Control Board, New Delhi which will furnish them to the ministry of Environment and Forests.

9. This order issues with the concurrence of Finance Department by its

U.O.NO.123/FS/P/2000, dt. 14.02.2000

(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

S.RAJARETHINAM
SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
To
The Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Chennai — 15.

The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai - 32.

The Secretary to Government of India, Ministry of Environment and Forests, New Delhi.

The Accountant General, Chennai –600 035

The Pay and Accounts Officer (North)(South), Chennai All District Collectors

The Commissioner of Municipal Administration, Chennai - 5

(Concerned Commissioner of Corporation)

The Director of Town Panchayat, Chennai - 108

The Director of Rural Development, Chennai - 15

Copy to:
The Municipal Administration and Water Supply/Finance Department Chennai -9
(AH&F/BG.I&II)
The Planning and Development Department, Chennai -9
The Special Secretary to Hon'ble Chief Minister, Chennai - 9
The Special Secretary to Hon'ble Minister (Public Works & Forest) Chennai - 9
The Private Secretary to Secretary to Government, Environment and Forests Department,
Chennai-9
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ANNEXURE
F.NO.O-17015/29/99 - CPW
Dated: 31st December, 1999

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF OPERATIONS FOR THE PROJECT

'GREEN BELT FOR ABATEMENT OF POLLUTION AND ENVIRONMENT IMPROVEMENT
IN THE FIVE CITIES/TOWNS OF TAMIL NADU‘.
Sl.No. Month/Year Activities / Events Agency
1 January - Constitution of Steering Committee Environment and Forest Department
February Publicity/Communication Dissemination Government of Tamil Nadu.
2000 of information Inauguration of scheme Tamil Nadu Pollution control Board.
Commencement of necessary District Collectors.
operation. Corporation Commissioner
Forest Department Government of
Tamil Nadu.
2 March-May Site inspection, selection of species Collectors/Commissioner/NGOs
2000 Formation of appropriate local Forest Department
committees Tamil Nadu Pollution control Board
Identifying the interested individuals
and institutions in collecting the ground
details like number and length of roads,
overhead electric lines etc. and
documentation.
3 June - August Commencement of planting operation Forest Department
2000 Government of Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board
Local Bodies
4 September - Anti-transpirants, growth hormones and Forest Department / Local Committee
October 2000 browsing repellent chemicals stem,
foliar sprays, Ensuring plant protection.
November - Monitoring Forest Department Government of
5 December Tamil Nadu Local Committees
2000 Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board
Steering Committee
6 January - Handing over the plantation to the Forest Department Government of
March 2001 Local bodies Tamil Nadu Local Bodies and other
agencies / Tamil Nadu Pollution
control Board.

S. RAJARETHINAM
SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
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Copy of:-

GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Environment, Climate Change and Forest Department – Budget Speech 2021-22 “Setting
up of Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations (CAAQMS)” in 8 places -
Phase II – Orders – issued.

ENVIRONMENT, CLIMATE CHANGE AND FOREST (EC.2) DEPARTMENT

G.O.(Ms). No.86 Dated: 02.05.2022

சுபகிருது, சித்திரை - 19
திருவள்ளுவர் ஆண்டு - 2053

Read:

1 G.O (Ms) No.115, Environment, Climate Change and Forest (EC.2) Department,
dated 27.11.2021.
2 From the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board Letter No.TNPCB/Labs/ CAC/
018901/2021/01, Dated 23.12.2021

ORDER:

During the Budget Speech 2021-2022, the Hon‘ble Minister for Finance & Human
Resources Management among other things has made the following in respect of this
Department:-
―The Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board will establish Continuous Ambient Air Quality
Monitoring Stations (CAAQMS) in all district headquarters and in towns with a population of
more than one lakh. India‘s first integrated Environment Monitoring Studio will be
established for forecast of air quality on a real time basis with an early warning system‖.
2. In Government Order first read above, the Government accorded sanction for
Rs.64.00 Crore for establishment of a State of the Art Integrated Environmental Monitoring
Studio by Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board and 28 Nos. of Continuous Ambient Air
Quality Monitoring Stations (CAAQMS) from the Board fund.
3. Accordingly, orders issued for setting up of the 17 Continuous Ambient Air Quality
Monitoring Stations (CAAQMS) in Phase-I by Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board.
4. In the letter second read above, the Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board
has sent a proposal for sanction of additional eight number of Continuous Ambient Air
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Quality Monitoring Stations (CAAQMS) are required to be established at the following left out
locations i.e., three district headquarters and five towns with population more than one lakh
and he has therefore requested the Government to include the establishment of 8
Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations (CAAQMS).
5. In continuation to the Government Order 1st read above, the Government accord
sanction for the establishment of eight Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations
(CAAQMS) in Phase-II in three district headquarters and five towns with population more
than one lakh as annexed with this order.
6. This order issues with the concurrence of Finance Department vide its
U.O.No.8926/Fin(ECC&F)/2022, Dated 05.04.2022.
(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

SUPRIYA SAHU
ADDITIONAL CHIEF SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT

To
The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai – 600 032.

The Director, Department of Environment & Climate Change, Chennai – 600 015.

Copy to:
The Private Secretary to Secretary-IV to Hon‘ble Chief Minister, Secretariat, Chennai –600
009.
The Special Personal Assistant to Chief Minister, Hon‘ble Chief Minister‘s Office,
Secretariat, Chennai – 600 009.
The Special/Senior Personal Assistant to the Hon‘ble Minister for Environment, Climate
Change and Youth Welfare and Sports Development, Chennai – 600 009.
The Private Secretary to Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Finance Department,
Chennai - 600 009.
The Private Secretary to Additional Chief Secretary to government,
Environment, Climate Change and Forest Department, Chennai –600 009.
The Private Secretary to Special Chief Secretary to Government, (Environment, Climate
Change) and Forest Department, Chennai – 600 009.
Finance (E, CC&F) Department, Chennai – 600 009.
Environment, Climate Change and Forest (ER.7 and EC.1) Department,
Secretariat, Chennai – 600 009.
Stock file / Spare copy.
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ANNEXURE

to G.O.(Ms) No.86, Environment, Climate Change and Forest (EC.2)

Department, Dated 02.05.2022.
A. Three District Head Quarters in which CAAQM stations as given below:-

SI.No. Name of the District head Population Sources of Number of

District Quarters (Census 2011) Pollution stations
Proposed
1. Chengalpattu Chengalpattu 25,56,244 Vehicular & 1
industrial
2. Thiruvallur Thiruvallur 37,28,104 Vehicular & 1
industrial
3. Krishnagiri Krishnagiri 18,83,731 Vehicular & 1
industrial
Total 3

B. Five towns with population more than 1 lakh as follows:-

SI.No. Name of the Name of the Population Sources of Number of

District Town (Census 2011) Pollution stations
Proposed
1. Tirupattur Ambur 1,13,856 Vehicular & 1
industrial
2. Cuddalore Neyveli 1,05,687 Vehicular & 1
industrial
3. Chengalpattu Pallavaram 4,78,134 Vehicular & 1
industrial
4. Sivagangai Karaikudi 1,06,793 Vehicular & 1
industrial
5. Virudhunagar Rajapalayam 1,30,119 Vehicular & 1
industrial
Total 5

SUPRIYA SAHU
ADDITIONAL CHIEF SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT

// True Copy //

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Copy of:-

GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Environment, Climate Change - National Clean Air Programme – Constitution of State Level
Steering Committee and Monitoring Committee for implementation of National Clean Air
Programme in Tamil Nadu and also constitution of District Level Implementation Committee
for monitoring of the Nation Clean Air Programme in the Non-attainment cities / Million plus
cities in Chennai, Madurai and Trichy – Orders – Issued.
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ENVIRONMENT, CLIMATE CHANGE AND FOREST (EC.2) DEPARTMENT

G.O. (Ms.).No. 116 Dated: 04.07.2022

சு஧கிருது, ஆ஦ி – 20,

திருயள்ளுயர் ஆண்டு – 2053

Read:

1. G.O. (Ms).No. 66, Environment and Forests (EC.2) Department, Dated 05.07.2019.

2. From the Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai – 32 Letter D.O.
No. TNPCB/ DD(L)/ 3064/2019, Dated: 11.01.2022, 28.04.2022 and 01.06.2022.

ORDER:

In the Government Order first read above, Steering Committee, Monitoring

Committee and Implementation Committee has been constituted for implementation of
National Clean Air Programme in non-attainment city (Thoothukudi) in Tamil Nadu.

2. In the letters second read above, the Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control
Board has sent the proposal to Government and requested to constitute the Steering
Committee, Monitoring Committee and Implementation Committee for the non-attainment
cities of Chennai, Madurai and Trichy as done in the Government Order first read above with
the following members and also requested to include the name of Thiru. Rajkumar, Nodal
Officer, National Clean Air Programme, Central Pollution Control Board as a member in the
District Level Implementation Committee.

3. The Government after careful examination, accept the proposal of the Chairman,
Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board and hereby constitute the State Level Steering
Committee and Monitoring Committee for implementation of National Clean Air Programme
in Tamil Nadu and also constitute the District Level Implementation Committee for
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monitoring of the National Clean Air Programme in the Non-attainment Cities / Million plus
cities in Chennai, Madurai and Trichy:-

STEERING COMMITTEE

1. The Chief Secretary to Government, Tamil Nadu Chairman

2. The Additional Chief Secretary / Principal Secretary / Secretary to Member
Government, Finance Department
3. The Additional Chief Secretary / Principal Secretary / Secretary to Member
Government, Environment, Climate Change and Forest Department
4. The Additional Chief Secretary / Principal Secretary / Secretary to Member
Government, Municipal Administration and Water Supply
Department
5. The Additional Chief Secretary / Principal Secretary / Secretary to Member
Government, Industries, Investment Promotion & Commerce
Department
6. The Additional Chief Secretary / Principal Secretary / Secretary to Member
Government, Home (Transport) Department
7. The Additional Chief Secretary / Principal Secretary / Secretary to Member
Government, Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department
8. The Additional Chief Secretary / Principal Secretary / Secretary to Member
Government, Highways & Minor Ports Department
9. The Member Secretary, Member &
Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai Convener

The above Steering Committee will provide overall guidance for the National Clean Air
Programme in the non attainment cities and million plus cities in Tamil Nadu and the said
committee will review it on quarterly basis.

MONITORING COMMITTEE

1. The Additional Chief Secretary / Principal Secretary / Secretary to Chairman

Government, Environment, Climate Change and Forest Department
2. The Commissioner / Director, Industries and Commerce Department Member

3. The Commissioner / Director, Municipal Administration Department Member

4. The Transport Commissioner, Transport Department Member

5. The Director, Agriculture Department Member

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6. The Director, Department of Environment and Climate Change Member

7. The Member Secretary, Member &

Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai Convener

The above Monitoring Committee will monitor the National Clean Air Programme in respect
of Programme in the non-attainment cities and million plus cities in Tamil Nadu and the said
committee will meet on monthly basis.

IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEE

S. Non-Attainment cities / Million Plus Cities

No
Chennai Urban Madurai Urban Trichy Urban
Agglomeration (U.A) Agglomeration Agglomeration
(U.A) (U.A)
1. District Collector, Chennai District Collector, District Collector, Chairman
Madurai Trichy
2. Commissioner or his Commissioner or Commissioner or Member
Representative, Greater his his
Chennai Corporation Representative, Representative,
Madurai Trichy Corporation
Corporation
3. Joint Chief Environmental Joint Chief Joint Chief Member &
Engineer (Monitoring) Environmental Environmental Convener
Tamil Nadu Pollution Engineer Engineer
Control Board, Chennai (Monitoring), (Monitoring), Tamil
Tamil Nadu Nadu Pollution
Pollution Control Control Board,
Board, Madurai Trichy
4. Commissioner of Police / Commissioner of Commissioner of Member
Superintendent of Police, Police / Police /
Chennai or his Superintendent Superintendent of
Representative of Police, Police, Trichy or
Madurai or his his Representative
Representative
5. Joint Transport Joint Transport Joint / Deputy Member
Commissioner Transport Commissioner Transport
Department, (covering the Transport Commissioner
jurisdiction of Chennai Department, Transport
(covering the Department,
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City) jurisdiction of (covering the

Madurai City) jurisdiction of
Trichy City)
6. District Environmental District District Member
Engineer [covering Environmental Environmental
jurisdiction of Chennai city Engineer, Engineer [covering
(U.A)] Tamil Nadu Pollution [covering jurisdiction of
Control Board jurisdiction of Trichy city (U.A)]
Madurai city Tamil Nadu
(U.A)] Tamil Pollution Control
Nadu Pollution Board
Control Board
7. Superintending Engineer Superintending Superintending Member
(H) State highways Engineer (H) Engineer (H) State
Department, Chennai State highways highways
Department, Department, Trichy
Madurai
8. General Manager (P&M), General Manager General Manager Member
State Level Coordinators of (P&M), State (P&M), State Level
Oil Companies (in the Level Coordinators of Oil
jurisdiction of Chennai) Coordinators of Companies (in the
Oil Companies jurisdiction of
(in the jurisdiction Trichy)
of Madurai)
9. Regional Officer, National Regional Officer, Regional Officer, Member
highway Authority of India National highway National highway
(in the jurisdiction of Authority of India Authority of India
Chennai) (in the jurisdiction (in the jurisdiction
of Madurai) of Trichy)
10. Deputy Director, Chennai Deputy Director, Deputy Director, Member
Agriculture Department Madurai Trichy Agriculture
Agriculture Department
Department
11. Hotel Owners Association, Hotel Owners Hotel Owners Member
Chennai Association, Association, Trichy
Madurai
12. Deputy Director/Assistant Deputy Deputy Member
Director, Local Planning Director/Assistant Director/Assistant
Authority, Chennai Director, Local Director, Local
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Planning Planning Authority,

Authority, Trichy
Madurai
13. Deputy Director Deputy Director Deputy Director Member
Labs/Assistant Director Labs/Assistant Labs/Assistant
Labs-TNPCB, Chennai Director Labs- Director Labs-
TNPCB, Madurai TNPCB, Trichy
14. Scientist-D & NCAP Nodal Scientist-D & Scientist-D & Member
Officer, Regional NCAP Nodal NCAP Nodal
Directorate, CPCB, Officer, Regional Officer, Regional
Chennai Directorate, Directorate, CPCB,
CPCB, Chennai Chennai

The above implementation Committee of non-attainment cities / Million plus cities concerned
will be responsible for the day-to-day monitoring of the National Clean Air Programme and
its implementation.

(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

SUPRIYA SAHU
ADDITIONAL CHIEF SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
To

The Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Finance Department, Secretariat, Chennai-9.

The Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Municipal Administration and Water Supply
Department, Secretariat, Chennai-9.
The Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Industries, Investment Promotion and
Commerce Department, Secretariat, Chennai-9.
The Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Home (Transport) Department, Secretariat,
Chennai-9.
The Principal Secretary to Government, Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department,
Secretariat, Chennai-9.
The Principal Secretary to Government, Highways and Minor Ports Department,
Secretariat, Chennai-9.
The Chairperson, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Guindy, Chennai- 32.
The Transport Commissioner, Transport Department, Chepauk-5.
The Director, Agriculture Department, Chennai-5.
The Director, Department of Environment and Climate Change, Panagal Building, Saidapet,
Chennai- 15.
The District Collector, Chennai/ Madurai/ Trichy District
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All Members of the Implementation Committee (Through the Member Secretary,

Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Guindy, Chennai-32)

Copy to:-

The Joint Secretary to Government of India, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate
Change, Indira Paryavaran Bhawan, Jor Bagh Road, New Delhi- 110 003
The Member Secretary, Central Pollution Control Board,
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Parivesh Bhawan, East Arjun Nagar,
Delhi – 110 032
The Special/ Senior Personal Assistant to the Hon‘ble Minister (Environment, Climate
Change and Youth Welfare Sports Development), Secretariat, Chennai- 9.
The Senior Private Secretary to the Chief Secretary to Government, Secretariat, Chennai-9
The Private Secretary to the Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Environment,
Climate Change and Forest Department, Chennai- 9.
The Private Secretary to the Special Secretary (Environment, Climate Change),
Environment, Climate Change and Forest Department, Chennai- 9.
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Copy of:-
GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Environment, Climate Change and Forest Department – Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board
- Constitution of a Technical Committee to examine complaints of pungent odour in Manali
Industrial Area – Orders – Issued.
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ENVIROMENT, CLIMATE CHANGE AND FOREST (EC-2) DEPARTMENT

G.O.(Rt).No. 543 Dated: 21.07.2022

சு஧கிருது, ஆடி- 5

திருயள்ளுயர் ஆண்டு – 2053

Read:
From the Chairperson, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai-32, Letter No.T6/
TNPCB/F017991/2022, Dated: 20.07.2022.

ORDER

There are several reports in News papers as well as in the elections media about
intolerable pungent odour similar to that of LPG gas in Tiruvottiyur and Manali area. Tamil
Nadu Pollution Control Board officials have taken several rounds of field visit in the area to
check the source of the odour. The Joint Chief Environmental Engineer, Tamil Nadu
Pollution Control Board, Chennai has inspected the area on 20.07.2022, pursuant to which
Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board has issued detailed instructions to
M/s. Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited, Manali.

2. In order to safeguard the health of people in that area, it is felt essential to get a
detailed technical examination done immediately. Towards this Government orders to
constitute a Technical Committee with following experts to identify the source of problem and
submit a detailed report:-

i Dr. Gokul,
Scientist, Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)
Mail Id – [email protected]
ii Dr. Sivathanu Pillai,
Scientist, Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)
Mail Id – [email protected]
iii Dr. H.D.Varalaxmi, Scientist-E,
Regional Director,
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Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai

Mail Id – [email protected]
iv Dr. S.M. Shiva Nagendra,
Professor, Environmental and Water Resources Engineering, Department of Civil
Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, Chennai-36.
v Dr. N.Balasubramanian,
Professor, Chemical Engineering Department, Alagappa University, Chennai-25.

The above said Committee shall inspect the area and submit their report to Government by
23.07.2022.

3. Further, the Government directs that the following Tamil Nadu Pollution Control
Board Officials to render necessary logistic support to the above Committee:-

i Er. M. Malaiyandi,
Joint Chief Environmental Engineer, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai.
ii Thiru. R. Dhanasekaran,
Deputy Director, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai.
iii Tmt. Kavitha Leonard,
Deputy Chief Scientific Officer, District Environmental Lab,
Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai.

(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

SUPRIYA SAHU
ADDITIONAL CHIEF SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
To
The Chairperson, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai-32.
The all Members of the Technical Committee (through Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu
Pollution Control Board).
Copy to :-
The PS to Principal Secretary to Chief Minister/ Private Secretary to Secretary-IV to Chief
Minister, Chennai-9.
The Special/Senior Personal Assistant to the Hon‘ble Minister (Environment, Climate
Change & Youth Welfare Sports Development), Secretariat, Chennai-9.
The PS to the Additional Chief Secretary to Govt, ECC&F Dept, Chennai-9.
The PS to the Special Secretary (Environment, Climate Change), ECC&F Dept, Chennai-9.
Stock File/Spare Copy.
//FORWARDED BY ORDER//
Sd/-
SECTION OFFICER
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Copy of:-

GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Environment-Bio-medical Waste Management - Bio-medical Waste (Management &

Handling) Rules, 1998 - Implementation of Constitution of a State Level Advisory Committee
- Orders - Issued.
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ENVIRONMENT & FORESTS (EC-II) DEPARTMENT

G.O.Ms.No. 72 Dated 06.04.2000

Read:

1). G.O.Ms.No.41, Environment and Forests Department dated 15.2.99.

Read also:

From Member-Secretary, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai-32 Letter No.
BWM/TNPC Board/14601/99 dated 15.8.99.

ORDER

The Government of India, Ministry of Environment and Forests under Environment

(Protection) Act 1986 have notified the Bio-medical Waste (Management & Handling) Rules
1998 which was republished in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, dated 1.7.99.

2. In the Government Order read above the Government have appointed the
Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board as the prescribed Authority for granting
authorisation and implementing the Bio-medical Waste (Management & Handling) Rules,
1998.

3. As per Rule 9 of the Bio-medical Waste (Management & Handling) Rules, 1998
the Government of every State/Union Territory shall constitute an Advisory Committee
consisting of experts from Medical and Health, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences,
Environmental Management, Municipal Administration, any other related department or
Organisation including Non-governmental Organisations and Pollution Control Board so as
to advise the Government or prescribed Authority about matters related to the
implementation of these rules as and when required. The Member-Secretary, Tamil Nadu
Pollution Control Board has now sent a proposal to Government for the constitution of State
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Level Advisory Committee for implementation of Bio-medical Waste (Management &

Handling) Rules, 1998.

4. The Government, after careful examination of the proposals of the Tamil Nadu
Pollution Control Board, have decided to constitute the State Level Advisory Committee for
the implementation of the Bio-medical Waste (Management & Handling) Rules, 1998 with
the following members:-

1 Secretary to Government Health & Family Welfare Department Chairman

2 Director Department of Environment Member

(Convener)

3 Secretary to Government, Member

Municipal Administration & Water Supply Department

4 Additional Secretary to Government Environment and Forests Member

Department

5 Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board Member

6 Director of Medical Education Member

7 Director of Medical & Rural Health Services Member

8 Director of Public Health & Preventive Medicine Member

9 Director of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Sciences Member

10 Project Director & Member-Secretary Member

Tamil Nadu Aids Control Society, Chennai

11 Commissioner Municipal Administration, Chennai Member

12 Commissioner, Corporation of Chennai Member

13 Dean, Dr.MGR. Medical University, Chennai Member

14 The Honorary Director, Member

C.P.R. Environmental Education Centre, Chennai (NGO)

15 General Secretary, Indian Medical Association Member

Tamil Nadu (Branch)

16 The President, Tamilnadu Medical Council Member

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5. The above said Committee shall be treated as a first class Committee.

6. This order does not require the concurrence of Finance Department vide its
G.O.Ms.No.519, Finance (Salaries) Department dated 29.9.97.

(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

S. RAJARETHINAM
SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT

To
The Secretary to Government, Health & Family Welfare Department, Chennai-9
The Director of Environment, Chennai-83
The Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai-32
All Members through Director of Environment
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Copy of:-

GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Environment - Levying Environmental Compensation against the Health Care Facilities and
Common bio-medical waste treatment and disposal facilities for non-compliance of Bio-
medical waste Management Rules, 2016 in compliance with the orders of Hon'ble National
Green Tribunal, New Delhi dated 12.03.2019 and 15.07.2019 in O.A.No.710-713 /2017 -
orders - issued.
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Environment and Forests (EC.2) Department

G.O. (Ms) No.77 Dated : 28.10.2020

சார்வரி, ஐப்பசி – 12,
திருவள்ளுவர் ஆண்டு – 2051
Read:

1. Orders of Hon'ble National Green Tribunal in Original Application No.710 - 713 of

2017, dated 12.03.2019 and 15.07.2019.
2. From the Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai-32. Letter
No.T4/TNPCB/F. 17509/CPCB/NGT 710 of 2017/2019, dated 19.08.2019 and
10.09.2020.

ORDER:

The Hon'ble National Green Tribunal, Principal Bench in its order in O.A.No.710-713
of 2017 dated 12.03.2019 first read above among other things has directed that the Central
Pollution Control Board to undertake study and prepare a scale of compensation to be
recovered from the violators of Biomedical Waste Management Rules, 2016. Based on the
directions of the National Green Tribunal, the Central Pollution Control Board had developed
a methodology for assessing environmental compensation for the Health Care Facilities and
Common Biomedical Waste Treatment and Disposal Facilities. The Central Pollution Control
Board has been further directed that this will not debar the State Pollution Control Boards
from performing their duty of recovery of compensation from the polluters or laying down
their own scale which should not less than the scale fixed by the Central Pollution Control
Board. The scale must be deterrent rendering violation of the Biomedical Waste
Management Rules to be non-profitable and which should be adequate to remedy the
situation. Further, the Hon'ble National Green Tribunal in its order dated 15.07.2019 has
directed that the compensation regime suggested by the Central Pollution Control Board has
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to be adopted and it will be open to the State Pollution Control Boards to adopt a higher
scale of compensation having regard to the problems faced in the respective States.

2. Based on the Central Pollution Control Board developed methodology for assessing
environmental compensation, the Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board has sent a
proposal for levying environmental compensation against the Health Care Facilities and
Common Biomedical Waste Treatment and Disposal Facilities for non-compliance of
Biomedical Waste Management Rules.

3. The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board has stated that the subject matter
of implementation of environmental compensation for the Health Care Facilities and
Common Biomedical Waste Treatment Facilities in the State of Tamil Nadu as evolved by
Central Pollution Control Board and the following action plan for utilization of Environmental
Compensation Fund was placed before the Board meeting held on 22.07.2019 and it was
resolved to recommend to approve the proposal for levying of Environmental Compensation
against the Health Care Facilities and Common Biomedical Waste Treatment Facilities
based on the methodology and formula given by Central Pollution Control Board and
recommended to Government ;-

a) Inspection of Common Biomedical Waste Treatment Facilities/ Health Care Facilities

for compliance verification.

b) Strengthening of Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board Laboratories.

c) Inventorisation of Biomedical Waste

d) Investigations of environmental damages, preparation of Detailed Project Reports.

e) Infrastructure augmentation and capacity building of Tamil Nadu Pollution Control

Board.

f) The above proposed list may include other schemes, also, depending upon the
requirement.

4. The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board has therefore requested to issue
necessary orders for levying of environmental compensation against the Health Care
Facilities and Common Biomedical Waste Treatment Facilities based on the methodology
and formula given by Central Pollution Control Board.

5. The Government, after careful examination have decided to accept the proposal of
the Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control for levying environmental compensation against
the Health Care Facilities and Common Biomedical Waste Treatment Facilities in the State
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for non-compliance of the Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules, based on the annexed
methodology and formula which is given by Central Pollution Control Board.

6. This order issues with the concurrence of Health and Family Welfare Department
vide its U.O.Note No.31/Health & Family Welfare/2020, dated 03.10.2020.

(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

SANDEEP SAXENA
ADDITIONAL CHIEF SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
To
The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Guindy, Chennai - 600 032.
The Principal Secretary to Government, Health and Family Welfare Department, Secretariat,
Chennai - 600 009.
The Principal Secretary to Government, Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries
Department, Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009.

Copy to:
The Member Secretary, Central Pollution Control Board, 'Parivesh Bhawan', East Arjun
Nagar, Shahdara, New Delhi - 110 032.
The Director of Medical Education, Chennai-600 010.
The Director of Medical and Rural Health Services, Chennai - 600 006.
The Director of Medical and Rural Health Services (Employees State Insurance), Chennai -
600 006.
The Director of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Chennai - 600 006,
The Director of Indian Medicine and Homeopathy, Chennai - 600 106.
All Secretaries to Government, Secretariat, Chennai- 600 009.
All District Collectors.
Hon'ble Chief Minister's Office.
The Special/Senior Personal Assistant to Hon'ble Minister (Environment), Secretariat,
Chennai-600 009. The Private Secretary to the Additional Chief Secretary to Government,
Environment and Forests Department, Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009.
The Environment and Forests (EC. 1/EC.3)Department, Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009.
Stock File / Spare Copy.

// FORWARDED: BY ORDER //
Sd/-
SECTION OFFICER
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ANNEXURE
(G.O.Ms.No.77, Environment and Forests (EC.2) Department,
Dated 28.10.2020)

Levying environmental compensation against the Health Care Facilities and Common Bio-
Medical Waste Treatment and Disposal Facilities for non-compliance of the Bio-medical
Waste Management Rules, based on the methodology and formula given by the Central
Pollution Control Board in compliance with the orders of Hon'ble National Green Tribunal,
New Delhi dated 12.03.2019 and 15.07.2019 in O.A.No.710-713 /2017

Environmental Compensation for Health Care Facilities (HCFs):

The following cases have been considered for levying Environmental Compensation:

 No Authorization under Bio Medical Waste Management Rules, 2016

 No arrangement with Common Biomedical Waste Treatment Facilities for disposal of

biomedical waste

 Improper Segregation of generated biomedical waste as per color coded system

prescribed under Bio Medical Waste Management Rules, 2016

 No facility for pre-treatment of yellow (h) category waste (microbiology, biotechnology

and other clinical laboratory waste)

 Storage facility not provided for segregated biomedical waste (applicable for bedded
hospitals)

 Not provided Effluent Treatment Plant for treatment of wastewater, in case when city
sewerage network is not connected to terminal Sewage Treatment Plant and

 Non-compliance to other responsibilities as stipulated for Healthcare Facilities under

Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules, 2016.
Environmental Compensation for Health Care Facilities = HR xTxSxRxN

Where,

HR - Health Risk factor

T - Type of Health care Facility
S - Size of Health Care Facility
R - Environmental Compensation factor
N - Number of days of Violation
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 Health Risk (HR) is a number from 0 to 100 and increasing HR value denotes the
increasing degree of health risk due to improper handling of Bio-Medical Wastes in
health care facility.
No Not Improper No pre- On-site No ETP Score for
arrangement applied segregation treatment storage not despite each of
for disposal for provided or requirement other
of BMW with Authori- not violation of
GBMWTF zation adequate BMW Rules,
2016

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7)

Health 30 10 20 10 10 15 5
Risk Score

(Note: Score of 5 to be added for each of other violations at column (7), with sum of HR
limited to 100 )

Health Risk is sum of (1) + (2) + (3) + (4) + (5) + (6) + (7) [restricted to 100]

 T is a factor for type of health care facility, as given below:

Type of Health Care facility T Factor

Bedded Hospitals 1.0

Bedded Ayush Hospitals 0.5

Non-bedded (Veterinary hospital, pathological laboratory, blood bank) 1.0

Non-bedded (Clinic, dispensary and clinical establishment) 0.5

Animal Test Houses 1.0

 S is a factor for size of Health Care Facility - based on number of beds of the
Health Care Facility, as given below:

Size of Health Care Facility S factor

Non-bedded (Clinic, dispensary and clinical establishment) 0.15

Non-bedded(Veterinary hospital, pathological laboratory, blood bank) 0.2

1 to 10 bedded HCFs 0.20

10 to 50 bedded HCFs 0.30

50 to 100 bedded HCFs 0.50

100 to 500 bedded HCFs 1.00

500 or more bedded HCFs 1.50

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Animal Test House 1.00

 N is the Number of days for which violation took place is the period between the
day of violation observed/due date of implementation as per Bio-Medical Waste
Management Rules, 2016/ due date of compliance of directions and the day of
compliance verified by Central Pollution Control Board/Tamil Nadu Pollution Control
Board.
 R is a factor in Rupees, taken as 250

Further, in any case minimum Environmental Compensation in respect to Health Care

Facility shall not be less than Rs.1200/- per day.

Deterrent Factor for Healthcare Facilities

In order to make scale of environmental compensation deterrent in rendering

violation of Rules to be non-profitable, a deterrent factor has been introduced in case of
recurrent violations. Environmental Compensation Charges may increase by multiple times
when;
 Health Care facility fails to comply with action points within stipulated time as
directed by Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board; or
 Fails to comply during re-inspections
Incremental effect on Environmental compensation charges are given below:

Scenario Applicable Environmental

Compensation Charges
(ECC)

Upto 15 days from target date Original ECC

Between 15 to 30 days beyond target date Two times

Fails to comply in 2nd inspections new violations if any Two times

Between 30 to 45 days beyond target date Four times

Fails to comply in 3rd inspections including new violations Four times

if any

Beyond 60 days from target date Closure of HCF

Fails to comply in 4th consecutive inspection Closure of HCF.

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Environmental Compensation for Common Biomedical Waste Treatment Facility

(CBWTF)

The following cases have been considered for levying Environmental Compensation
for Common Biomedical Waste Treatment Facilities:-
a) Incinerator emissions not complying with standards notified under Biomedical Waste
Management Rules, 2016
b) Treated waste water not complying with standards prescribed under Biomedical
Waste Management Rules, 2016
c) Not complying with standards of autoclave/microwave prescribed under Biomedical
Waste Management Rules, 2016
d) Not collecting the biomedical waste from all the member Health Care Facilities timely;
and
e) Other violations to the conditions stipulated under Biomedical Waste Management
Rules, 2016/ Central Pollution Control Board guidelines
Environmental Compensation for Common Biomedical Waste Treatment Facilities =
PI x S x R x N
Where;
PI- Pollution Index
S - Size of Operation
R - Environmental Compensation factor
N - Number of days of Violation
 Pollution Index (PI) is a number from 0 to 100 and increasing value of PI denotes
the increasing degree of pollution hazard from CBWTF
Incineratoremissionsnotcom

Treatedwastewaternotcomp

Cases
plyingwithstandardsnotified

lyingwithstandardsnotifiedu

Each of Other violations to

BMWM Rules,2016/CPCB
collected and disposed off
underBMWMRules,2016

nderBMWMRules,2016

notified under BMWM

Biomedical waste not

autoclave/microwave
Not complying with

within 48 hours
standards of

Rules, 2016

Guidelines

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)

Pollution Index 20 15 15 10 10

(Note: Score of 10 can be added at column (5) for each of other violations, provided sum of
PI is limited to 100)
Pollution Index = (1) + (2) + (3) + (4) [Restricted to 100]
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 S Scale of operation for Common Biomedical Waste Treatment Facilities will be

taken from following Table:
Authorized Treatment Capacity (Based on Incinerator size) Scale Factor

Upto 100 Kg/hr 0.25

100 to 250 Kg/hr 0.50

250 to 500 Kg/hr 1.00

> 500 Kg/hr 1.50

 R is a factor in Rupees, which is taken as 250

 N is the Number of days for which violation took place is the period between the
day of violation observed/due date of implementation as per Biomedical Waste
Management Rules, 2016/due date of compliance of directions and the day of
compliance verified by Central Pollution Control Board/Tamil Nadu Pollution Control
Board.
Further, in any case minimum Environmental Compensation in respect to Common
Biomedical Waste Treatment Facility shall not be less than Rs. 3,000/- per day.
For Health Care facilities having their own treatment and disposal facility, the
environmental compensation shall be calculated as in the case of Common Bio-Medical
Waste Treatment Facilities.
Deterrent Factor for Common Biomedical Waste Treatment Facilities

In order to make scale of environmental compensation deterrent for Common Bio-

Medical Waste Treatment Facilities(CBWTFs) to make non-compliance as not profitable, a
deterrent factor has been introduced for repeated violations. Environmental Compensation
Charges may increase by multiple times when:
f) Common Bio-Medical Waste Treatment Facility(CBWTF) fails to comply with action
points within stipulated time as directed by Central Pollution Control Board/Tamil Nadu
Pollution Control Board.
g) Fails to comply during re-inspections

Incremental effect on Environmental compensation charges are given below

Scenario Applicable Environmental

Compensation Charges
Upto 30 days from target date Original ECC
Between 30 to 60 days beyond target date Two times
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Fails to comply in 2nd inspections new violations if Two times

any
Between 60 to 90 days beyond target date Four times
Beyond 90 days Closure of CBWTF
Fails to comply in 3rd consecutive inspection Closure of CBWTF

SANDEEP SAXENA
ADDITIONAL CHIEF SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT

//True Copy//

Sd/-
SECTION OFFICER
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Copy of:-

GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Environment, Climate Change - Compliance of the orders of Hon'ble National Green

Tribunal (NGT) - Constitution of State Level and District Level Committees for proper
monitoring of Health care facilities and Common Bio-Medical Waste Treatment and Disposal
Facilities (CBMWTFs) -Orders - Issued.
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ENVIRONMENT, CLIMATE CHANGE AND FOREST (EC.2) DEPARTMENT

G.O.(Rt).No. 597 Dated: 16.08.2022

சுபகிருது, ஆடி – 31,
திருவள்ளுவர் ஆண்டு - 2053
Read:
1. Orders of the Hon'ble National Green Tribunal (NGT), Dated 07.01.2022 in
O.A.No.180 of 2021.
2. From the Director & Head, Waste Management-I Division, Central Pollution Control
Board, Letter F.No.B-31011/BMW (2096/42.77)2022/WMD-I, Dated 31.01.2022.
3. The Additional Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change,
Letter D.O.No.11/ 3/ 2022-HSMD, Dated 03.02.2022.
4. From the Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board Letter No.T1/TNPCB /LAW/
LA-III/NGT(PB)/F.02495/ BMW/ 2022, Dated 18.02.2022.
5. From the Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board Letter
No.T1/TNPCB/ LAW/ LA-III / NGT(PB) / F.013748/ BMW/2022, Dated 06.06.2022
and 22.06.2022.

ORDER:

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) (Principle Bench), New Delhi in its order first
read above has directed for the State Pollution Control Boards/PCCs as follows:-

"For proper monitoring, the Hon'ble National Green Tribunal (NGT) constitutes the following
committees at State and District levels who may work in tandem with Committee already
constituted, if any:
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State Level:

1. Secretary, Health – Chairman

2. Nominee of Secretary Urban Development/ Local Bodies – Member
3. Nominee of State Disaster Management Authority – Member
4. Member Secretary, State Pollution Control Board - Member
5. Director, Environment – Member
The Member Secretary, State Pollution Control Board will act as nodal agency for
coordination and compliance.
District Level:
1. District Magistrate – Chairman
2. CMO - Member
3. Regional Officer, State Pollution Control Board – Member
4. Nominee of SSP/ DCP- Member
5. Principal, Government Medical College or other reputed Medical College in the area.
The Regional Officer, State Pollution Control Board will act as nodal agency for coordination
and compliance.

 The said committees may also meet within two weeks in the first instance and
thereafter the State Committee may once in a month and the District Committee once
in a fortnight initially till the situation improves and at longer interval thereafter as may
be found necessary.

 The Central Monitoring Committee (constituted by Ministry of Environment, Forest

and Climate Change under BMWM Rules, 2016 vide order dated: 22.11.2021) may
compile a national report as on 30.04.2022, based on reports received from the State
Level Committees who may give their reports after compiling reports from the
Districts which may be uploaded on its website."

2. The Director & Head, Waste Management-1 Division, Central Pollution Control
Board in his letter second read above has requested the Board to coordinate with concerned
departments for constitution of aforementioned Committees and to ensure compliance to the
aforesaid Hon'ble National Green Tribunal (NGT) order and to furnish the action taken report
to the Central Pollution Control Board and the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate
Change for review through Central Monitoring Committee (CMC) of Ministry of Environment,
Forest and Climate Change. The Additional Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forest and
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Climate Change, in his letter third read above, has requested to furnish the information
related to constitution of committees (at State and District level) and compliance monitoring
of Heath care facilities and Common Bio-Medical Waste Treatment and Disposal Facilities
(CBMWTFs), so as to convene a meeting with State level Committees and to file status
report to the Hon'ble National Green Tribunal (NGT).

3. The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board has therefore requested the
Government to issue necessary orders for the formation of State Level & District Level
committees as constituted by the Hon'ble National Green Tribunal (NGT) order Dated
07.01.2022 in O.A.No.180 of 2021,

4. After careful examination, the Government have accepted the proposal of the
Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board and hereby constituted the State Level and
District Level Committees on compliance monitoring of Health care facilities and Common
Bio-medical Waste Treatment and Disposal Facilities (CBMWTFs) as per the Directions of
the Hon'ble National Green Tribunal (NGT) (Principle Bench), New Delhi in its order dated
07.01.2022 in O.A.No.180 of 2021, with regard to Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules -
2016. The composition of the Committees are as follows :-

State Level Committee on compliance monitoring of Health care facilities and

Common Bio-Medical Waste Treatment and Disposal Facilities (CBMWTFs):

1 The Principle Secretary to Government, Health 86 Family Welfare Chairman

Department
2 The Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Member
Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department or his
representative
3 The State Relief Commissioner / Commissioner of Revenue Member
Administration or his representative
4 Director, Department of Environment & Climate Change Member
Member &
5 Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board
Convener

District Level Committee on compliance monitoring of Health care facilities and

Common Bio-Medical Waste Treatment and Disposal Facilities (CBMWTFs):

1 District Collector Chairman

2 Chief Medical Officer Member
3 Senior Superintendent of Police / Deputy Commissioner of Police Member
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4 The Principal, Government Medical College or other reputed Medical Member

College (As nominated by
District Collector)
5 District Environmental Engineer Member &
Convener
6 Regional Director of Municipal Administration OR Commissioner of Member
Municipal Corporation OR Municipal Commissioner of District (As nominated by
Headquarter Municipality District Collector)

5. The above said committees shall meet within two weeks in the first instance and
thereafter the State Committee once in a month and the District Committee once in a
fortnight initially till the situation improves and at longer interval thereafter as may be found
necessary.

(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

SUPRIYA SAHU
ADDITIONAL CHIEF SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
To
The Chairperson, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai-32.

The Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Municipal Administration and Water Supply
Department, Chennai-9.

The Principal Secretary to Government, Health and Family Welfare Department , Chennai-9.

The Principal Secretary to Government, Revenue and Disaster Management Department,

Chennai-9.

All Committee Members (through the Chairperson, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board,
Chennai-32).

Copy to :-

The Private Secretary to Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Environment, Climate

Change and Forest Department, Chennai-9.

The Private Secretary to Special Secretary (Environment, Climate Change), Chennai-9.

SF/SC.

/ /FORWARDED BY ORDER/ /
Sd/-
SECTION OFFICER
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Copy of:-
GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Solid Waste Management - Amendment to para 6 and 7 of G.O.(Ms) No. 131, Rural
Development and Panchayat Raj (CGS.1) Department, dated 25.9.2014 - Guidelines for
Planning and Implementation of Solid Waste Management Systems in Rural Areas -
Approved - Orders - Issued.
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Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (CGS.1) Department
G.O. (Ms) No. 47 Dated: 26.03.2015

Read:
1. G.O.(Ms) No.116, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (CGS.1) Department, dated
4.9.2013.
2. G.O.(Ms) No. 131, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (CGS.1)
Department, dated 25.9.2014.
3. Letter (D) No.50, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (CGS.1) Department, dated
27.1.2015.
4. From the Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Letter Rc.No.
15803/2014/NBA-3, dated 5.3.2015.

ORDER:

As per the announcement made by the Hon'ble Chief Minister, the Government in
G.O.(Ms).No. 131, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (CGS-1) Department, dated
25.9.2014 have accorded sanction for a sum of Rs.200 Crore out of which, Rs. 44.10 Crore
is allocated for the purchase of 17,638 tricycles for the clearance of garbage in 12,524
Village Panchayats and a sum of Rs. 155.90 Crore is allocated for the implementation of
Solid and Liquid Waste Management (SLWM) on a project mode in the year 2014-15.

2. The Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj has stated that there is a
need of a sustainable solid waste management system in all the villages expeditiously, in a
phased manner. Implementation of Solid and Liquid Waste Management on a Project mode
is a time consuming process as it involves preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPR)
through technical experts, scrutiny of its sustainability and sanction at State level and
creation of necessary infrastructure as per the Project requirements. Hence, the Director of
Rural Development and Panchayat Raj has suggested that in order to expedite the process
of covering more number of villages, initially Solid Waste Management System with recycling
and waste disposal facilities can be established in 2,000 Village Panchayats. This can be
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implemented simultaneously and in addition to the Solid and Liquid Waste Management
Projects that are being proposed by the districts as per the guidelines issued G.O.(Ms)
No.116, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (CGS-1) Department, dated 4.9.2013, which
needs to be implemented on a Project mode. Solid Waste Management (SWM) activities in
the identified Village Panchayats will include collection, removal and safe disposal of waste
with the participation of every member of the Village Community. The above mentioned
2,000 Village Panchayats which fulfill any one or more of the following criteria have been
selected for implementation under these guidelines on a Pilot basis:

 Village Panchayats with more than 10,000 Population;

 Village Panchayats in Peri-Urban areas (Adjacent to Corporation / Municipality / Town

Panchayats);

 Village Panchayats of Tourism and Pilgrimage importance;

 Village Panchayats with major Bus stands and Railway stations handling floating
population;

 Village Panchayats with larger Industrial / Commercial establishments / Educational

institutions;

 Village Panchayats along 4 way lane roads, OMR, ECR and National highways;

 Village Panchayats with Big Shandies; or

 Village Panchayats functioning as Block & Taluk head quarters.

3. The District wise number of Village Panchayats identified as per above norms is
given in Annexure II to this order. The Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj has
sent a detailed draft guidelines for the implementation of Solid Waste Management in Rural
Areas. He has stated that as per the guideline requirements, the following financial provision
is required:

1. Purchase of tricycles from Solid Waste Management funds: One Tricycle for
every 300 households at the rate of Rs.20,000 each. The total number of Tricycles
required to be arrived at after taking into account the Tricycles already sanctioned in the
G.O (Ms) No. 131, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (CGS.1) Department, dated
25.9.2014.

2. Purchase of Shredding and Cleaning Machines from Solid Waste Management

funds: One Shredding and one Cleaning Machine at a cost of Rs.3,00,000 is to be
provided for each district.
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3. Implements requirement for cleaning from Solid Waste Management funds: Rs.
25,000 can be provided as one time grant for each identified Village Panchayat for
purchase of implements for Solid Waste Management activities.

4. Involving Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme

workers in Collection and Segregation: One worker per 150 households can be
permitted. Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme fund for first
100 days can be used. Solid Waste Management (SWM) funds can be provided for the
remaining period of the days worked, only for the first year of implementation for which the
workers are engaged.

5. Jacket, gloves, cap, etc., for the workers from Solid Waste Management funds: One
jacket, One cap, a pair of gloves will be provided per worker.
6. Contingency expenditure: Rs. 10,000 can be provided as contingency expenditure
for each Village Panchayat as one time grant.
7. Excavation of Dumping pits from Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment
Guarantee Scheme fund: These works can be executed under Mahatma Gandhi National
Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme.
The Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj has further suggested that in
respect of the Village Panchayats where Solid and Liquid Waste Management are
implemented on a Project mode as per G.O.Ms. No. 116, Rural Development and Panchayat
Raj (CGS-1) Department, dated 4.9.2013, the fund allocation under the proposed guidelines
can be restricted to allocation for Manpower requirement only. These Village Panchayats
can be permitted to involve Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee
Scheme workers for Solid Waste Management activities since separate funds for O&M are
not provided under the above guidelines issued for Project mode implementation.
4. As per the above norms for each identified Village Panchayat an average amount of
Rs.5.50 lakh is required and the total amount for 2,000 Village Panchayats is estimated to be
Rs.110 Crore as given below:
Component wise Fund requirement for 2,000 Village Panchayats
SI. No. Details Amount (Rs. in
crore)
1. Wages for Solid Waste Management workers (for 200 days for the first 80.00
year of implementation)
2 Tricycles (One Tricycle per 300 Households) . 17.00
3. Jacket and other items 5.00
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4 Implements required for Solid Waste Management 5.00

5. Shredding & Cleaning Machines (one per District) 1.00
6. Other contingencies 2.00
Total 110.00

5. Solid and Liquid Waste Management Proposals are already being taken up under
Project mode as per the guidelines already issued vide G.O (Ms) No. 116, Rural
Development and Panchayat Raj (CGS.1) Department, dated 4.9.2013. As implementation
of Solid Waste Management requires technical expertise and close monitoring on case by
case basis, the further scaling up of the projects can be taken up based on the success of
pilot projects.

6. The Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj has therefore requested the
Government to issue amendment to para 6 & 7 of G.O.(Ms).No. 131, Rural Development
and Panchayat Raj (CGS-1) Department, dated 25.9.2014 for the implementation of Solid
Waste Management in identified 2,000 Village Panchayats in rural areas, by utilizing
approximately Rs.110 Crore out of Rs. 155.90 Crore earmarked for the implementation of
Solid and Liquid Waste Management projects for the year 2014-15 and approve the draft
guidelines.

7. The Government, after careful examination of the proposal of the Director of Rural
Development and Panchayat Raj issue amendment to para 6 and 7 of G.O.(Ms).No. 131,
Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (CGS-1) Department, dated 25.9.2014 for the
implementation of Solid Waste Management System in 2000 Village Panchayats under
Stream-ll instead of implementation under project mode and also by utilizing approximately a
sum of Rs.110 Crore out of Rs. 155.90 Crore earmarked for the implementation of Solid and
Liquid Waste Management projects for the year 2014-15. The Government approve the
guidelines for Planning and Implementation of Solid Waste Management Systems in Rural
Areas as in the Annexure I to this order.
(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

GAGANDEEP SINGH BEDI

SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
To
The Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Chennai - 15.
All District Collectors (Except Chennai)(Through Director of Rural Development and
Panchayat Raj, Chennai - 15)
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All Project Directors, District Rural Development Agency, (Through Director of Rural
Development and Panchayat Raj Chennai - 15)
The Secretary, Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, Krishi Bhavan, New
Delhi - 110 001.
The Secretary, Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Government of India, Paryawaran
Bhavan, Lodhi Road, New Delhi.
The Accountant General, Chennai - 18.
Copy to:
The Senior Personal Assistant to Hon'ble Minister(Municipal Administration, Rural
Development, Law, Courts and Prisons), Chennai - 9.
The Senior Private Secretary to Secretary to Government, Rural Development and
Panchayat Raj Department, Chennai - 9.
Finance (RD) Department, Chennai - 9.
Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (OP.2) Department, Chennai - 9
National Informatics Centre, Chennai - 9.

//Forwarded by order//
Sd/-
Section Officer
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Annexure I

Guidelines for Planning and Implementation of Solid Waste Management Systems in

Rural Areas

1. Introduction:

1.1 Establishment of a sustainable solid waste management system in all our villages in
a phased manner is an essential need. Initially, a proper solid waste management system
with recycling and waste disposal facilities will be established in 2,000 select Village
Panchayats.

1.2 Solid Waste Management (SWM) activities in the Village Panchayats will include
collection, removal and safe disposal of wastes with the participation of every member of the
Village Community.

2. Strategy:

2.1 Village Panchayats that have the potential of generating maximum waste such as
those with population more than 10,000, Peri-urban Panchayats, Village Panchayats having
Tourist/Pilgrim/Industrial Centers, Village Panchayats abutting National Highways, etc., will
be covered on a priority basis. Other Panchayats will be covered in a phased manner.

2.2 Developing Habitation/Cluster based action plan with the involvement of local
community.

2.3 The Gram Sabha should resolve to take up Solid Waste Management with the
support of local people.

3. Identification of villages: Though it has been proposed to have Solid Waste

Management systems in all the Village Panchayats, initially about 2,000 Village Panchayats
fulfilling any one or more of the following criteria have been selected for implementation of
the scheme on pilot basis.
i. Village Panchayats with more than 10,000 Population;
ii. Village Panchayats in Peri-Urban areas (Adjacent to Corporation / Municipality /
Town Panchayats);
iii. Village Panchayats of Tourism and Pilgrimage importance;
iv. Village Panchayats with major Bus stands and Railway stations handling floating
population;
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v. Village Panchayats with larger Industrial / Commercial establishments /

Educational institutions;
vi Village Panchayats along 4 way lane roads, OMR, ECR and National highways;
vii Village Panchayats with Big Shandies; or
viii. Village Panchayats functioning as Block & Taluk head quarters.
3.1 The district wise number of Village Panchayats identified for implementation of Solid
Waste Management systems based on the above criteria is given in Annexure II.

4. Planning at Habitation / Cluster level:

4.1 For planning purpose, Village Panchayat will be the unit for implementation,
wherever there is only one habitation.

4.2 In the case of Village Panchayats that consist more than one habitation, instead of
considering the Village Panchayat as a single unit, it is proposed to plan for each
habitation.

4.3 In some cases habitations will be too small to handle with. In such cases cluster
approach similar to Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme
pattern may be adopted. However, suitable modifications of clusters could be done,
wherever necessary, depending upon the quantum of waste generated, no. of
habitations, no. of households, etc.

4.4 It is also important to involve the Village Poverty Reduction Committees (VPRCs)
which are active Community Based Organizations in each Village Panchayat (or in the case
of Village Poverty Reduction Committee being dormant, the Panchayat Level Federations) to
be involved in the following activities to assist the Village Panchayat:-

(a) Motivating and supervising the workers involved in carrying out the works
(b) Paying the workers for the work done out of funds received from Village
Panchayat.
5. Identification of sites for Segregation cum Storage spots and dumping
pits:
5.1 Final disposal of solid waste should be done without contaminating groundwater,
surface water and ambient air quality.

5.2 Therefore, solid waste should be segregated into organic (biodegradable) , inorganic,
recyclables and hazardous waste before disposal.
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5.3 Ideally, segregation at source should be done so that processing and disposal of
waste is easier. It will save time, space and reduce cost of handling. However, Solid Waste
Management systems should ensure that waste is segregated before final disposal. This
requires space for storage of collected waste, segregation and also space for storage of
segregated waste till finally disposed. Hence, segregation cum storage spots should
be identified and earmarked at habitation level. Any unused Government building in the
proposed area may also be used as Segregation cum storage spot.

5.4 Similarly, sites should be identified for dumping the segregated wastes. Normally it
requires three pits. Two pits for composting the Bio-degradable waste and one for
dumping the residual solid waste (sanitary landfill) with suitable protective measures
against pollution. All the 3 pits should be dug up under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural
Employment Guarantee Scheme.

5.5 As far as possible, the waste generated in a habitation should be disposed off in the
same habitation itself. Wherever it is not feasible to do so due to scarcity of land or in the
case of proximity to neighbouring habitations which makes it advantageous to create
common facility, disposal could be planned at cluster level.

6. Construction of pits for dumping & Sanitary landfill:

6.1 As discussed above, segregation of waste before disposal is utmost important. The
main purpose is to segregate the waste into biodegradable and non-biodegradable.

1. Biodegradable Waste:
 Waste that are completely decomposed by biological processes by micro-organisms
either in presence or in absence of air are called biodegradable, e.g. kitchen waste,
animal dung, agricultural waste, etc. This type of waste should go to the compost
pit.
2. Non-biodegradable:
 Waste which cannot be decomposed by biological processes is called non-
biodegradable waste. Recyclable Waste such as plastic, paper, old cloth etc., have
economic value and hence can be recovered. This can be sold as Scrap. Non-
recyclable Waste which do not have economic value of recovery i.e., tetra packs,
carbon paper, thermocoal, etc., should go to the sanitary landfill sites.
6.2 Excavation of Compost pits: Pit dimensions may vary depending upon the
quantum of waste generated and land availability. Compost pits of various dimensions will
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be communicated by Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj. However, the

Technical persons concerned are permitted to alter the dimensions of the pits while
preparing estimates based on the local requirement.

6.3 The traditional method of composting i.e., depositing a layer of biodegradable waste
topped with local soil / sand mixed with cow-dung and repeating the process till the pit
becomes full may be adopted. Wherever possible, Vermi-Composting can also be taken up.

6.4 One compost pit can be used for 3 to 6 months based on the quantum of deposit of
waste. A minimum of 2 compost pits shall be excavated in a habitation/cluster. The size of
the pit should be such that it is sufficient to hold the waste generated for atleast 3 months,
and after the first pit becomes full, another 3 months composting time should be given.
During the 3 month composting period, bio-degradable waste will be dumped into the
second pit. By the time the second pit gets filled, the bio-degradable waste in the first pit
would have turned into compost manure. The cycle should be repeated.

6.5 Pits for Sanitary Landfill for disposing non-recyclable wastes: The non-
recyclable inorganic solid wastes like glass, broken tiles, building waste materials, etc., that
is not suitable for any further processing is transported and disposed by secured land filling
operation. For this purpose, a sanitary landfill sites like low yield lands, No risk of ground
water pollution etc, has to be identified and developed.

7. Manpower Requirements: Thooimai Kaavalar (தூய்மை காவலர்)

7.1 Involving Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme

workers in Solid Waste Management activities: In every habitation Mahatma Gandhi
National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme workers may be selected and involved in
Solid Waste Management activities depending upon the need. In any case the total number
of workers should not exceed the ratio of one worker per 150 households.

7.2 These workers should be involved in the entire process of Solid Waste Management
activities such as door to door collection of waste, segregation, transporting to dumping site,
etc.
7.3 Thooimai Kaavalar (தூய்ம஫ காவலர்) will be provided with a jacket, a cap and

a pair of gloves every year as per guidelines to be given by the Director of Rural
Development and Panchayat Raj.
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7.4 A simple training may be given to the workers on various aspects of Solid Waste
Management activities.
7.5 Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme workers may be
rotated to different habitation/cluster based on need, but within the same Village Panchayat.
7.6 Each worker should be paid wage rate as notified from time to time under Mahatma
Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme.

8. Village Poverty Reduction Committee / Panchayat Level Federations to act as a

Nodal agency to supervise the Thooimai Kaavalars:-
8.1 The Village Panchayat with the assistance of Village Poverty Reduction
Committee/Panchayat Level Federations should form the Solid Waste Management Workers
Group comprising of these workers.

8.2 Wages for each household engaged under Solid Waste Management activity will be
met out from Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme funds for the
first 100 days. For beyond 100 days, wages will be paid from Solid Waste Management
funds.

8.3 The Village Panchayat should transfer funds from its Solid Waste Management
Account to Village Poverty Reduction Committee / Panchayat Level Federations for
monitoring and disbursement of wages to workers. (The President is also the ex-officio
Chairman of Village Poverty Reduction Committee). Mahatma Gandhi National Rural
Employment Guarantee Scheme wage rate shall be adopted for payment during this period
also.

8.4 The involvement of Village Poverty Reduction Committee / Panchayat Level

Federations will ensure participation of women Self Help Groups and this will also ensure a
convergence of Panchayat Raj system with Community Based Organisations.

9. Collection and transporting the waste: For proper implementation,

the following facilities have to be ensured in each of the identified Village
Panchayat:
 One tricycle for every 300 households, taking into consideration the vehicles
already available.
 To have proper implements and equipments required for cleaning & collection of
garbage.
 To have fixed days and timings for streets & habitations for garbage collection.
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 Details of the above timing have to be displayed in respective streets & Habitations
for proper follow up.
10. Provision of Shredding Machine and Cleaning Machine: One Shredding Machine
and Cleaning Machine per District based on the requirement can be provided under this
Scheme. This Machine can be given to the biggest Panchayat in the Block in which Solid
Waste Management system is implemented. This Panchayat shall maintain and use this
machine for processing waste plastic so that they get higher scrap value. Anyone including
other Village Panchayats can sell plastic waste to the Panchayat which is operating
shredding machine.
11. Regular Cleaning activities: The Sanitary workers/Sweepers already working in the
Village Panchayat and Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme
workers engaged for Solid Waste Management activities, shall be allotted specific
roads/streets/lanes for the regular activities like sweeping, Drain cleaning, street cleaning,
etc. These workers should keep the allotted roads/streets/lanes clean and tidy with no
stagnant water.

12. Information Education and Communication activities:

12.1 To implement the scheme effectively, suitable training and awareness programmes
shall be organized at the District, Block and Village Panchayat level for officials, Panchayat
Raj Institution functionaries & other stake holders.

12.2 Intensive Information Education and Communication activities should be carried out
in the Village Panchayat selected for Solid Waste Management activities atleast for 15 days
prior to commencement of actual implementation of the Programme.

12.3 Special Grama Sabha shall be conducted during this preparatory period to explain
the modalities of implementation of Solid Waste Management activities in the Panchayat.
Gram Sabha should also resolve to take up Solid Waste Management with the support of
local people.

12.4 The funds required for this may be met out from the Information Education and
Communication fund of Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin).
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13. Solid Waste Management Plan and Budget requirement:

13.1 The following items of expenditure shall be permissible under Solid Waste
Management Scheme funds as per these guidelines and under Mahatma Gandhi National
Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme.

(i) Purchase of tricycles: One Tricycle for every 300 households will be provided from
Solid Waste Management Scheme funds at the rate of Rs. 20,000 per Tricycle. The total
number of tricycles required will be arrived at after taking into account the tricycles already
sanctioned.

(ii) Purchase of Shredding and Cleaning Machines: One Shredding Machine and
Cleaning Machine will be provided for each district at the rate of Rs.3 lakh each from Solid
Waste Management Scheme funds.

(iii) Implements requirement for cleaning: Rs. 25,000 will be provided as one time
grant for each identified Village Panchayat for purchase of implements for Solid Waste
Management activities from Solid Waste Management scheme funds.

(iv) Cost of Manpower: Wages for the first 100 days will be provided from Mahatma
Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme funds. In respect of the actual
number of days worked over and the above 100 days during the remaining period of the first
year of implementation, wages can be paid from Solid Waste Management Scheme funds.
This provision for wages from Solid Waste Management scheme fund will be provided only
for the first year of implementation for which the workers are engaged. In subsequent years,
the Village Panchayat may use its own revenue generated from Solid Waste Management
activities and shortfall can be met out from General Funds / O&M component of Swachh
Bharat Mission(G).

(v) Jacket, gloves, cap, etc., for the workers: A jacket, a cap and a pair of gloves will
atleast be provided from Solid Waste Management Scheme funds.

(vi) Contingency expenditure: Rs.10,000 will be provided as contingency expenditure

for each Village Panchayat as one time grant from Solid Waste Management Scheme funds.

7. Excavation of Dumping pits from Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment

Guarantee Scheme fund: These works to be executed under Mahatma Gandhi National
Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme-
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As per the above, it is estimated that on an average each identified Village

Panchayat may require Rs.5.50 lakh and the total amount required for 2,000 Village
Panchayats is estimated to be Rs.110 crore as given below:

Component wise Fund requirement for 2,000 Village Panchayats

SI. No. Details Amount (Rs. in

crore)
1. Wages for Solid Waste Management workers (for 200 days for the first 80.00
year of implementation)
2. Tricycle (One Tricycle per 300 Households) 17.00
3. Jacket and other items 5.00
4. Implements required for Solid Waste Management 5.00
5. Shredding & Cleaning Machines (one per District) 1.00
6. Other contingencies 2.00
Total 110.00

However, Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj is permitted to make

necessary changes in the component wise allocation based on the contingencies and within
the above overall budget requirement.

13.2 In respect of the Village Panchayats where Solid and Liquid Waste Management is
implemented in Project mode as per G.O.Ms. No. 116, Rural Development and Panchayat
Raj (CGS-1) Department, dated 4.9.2013, the fund allocation under these guidelines will be
restricted to allocation for Manpower requirement only. These Village Panchayats will be
permitted to involve Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme
workers as provided under para 13.1. (iv) since separate funds for O&M is not provided
under the above guidelines.

In case of major Panchayats that require treatment of waste through installation of

Bio-gas plants, Bio-methanation plants, etc., for producing and using energy, manure,
etc., such works can be taken up under any other ongoing schemes as per the respective
scheme guidelines.

14. Funds: The Government have allocated Rs. 200 crore during 2014-15 for
implementation of Solid Waste Management in rural areas. The Government have already
sanctioned Rs.44.10 crore for purchase of 17,638 Tricycles in 12,524 Village Panchayats.
Out of the balance amount of Rs. 155.90 crore, approximately, Rs. 110 crore will be required
for implementation of Solid Waste Management Systems in the identified 2000 Village
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Panchayats. Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj shall release funds to the
District Collectors concerned based on the proposals received from the districts.

15. Implementing Agency: Village Panchayat will be the implementing agency for
creation of facilities like Compost pits and dumping pits (under Mahatma Gandhi National
Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme), procurement of Tri-cycles, implements for cleaning,
Jacket, etc., for workers and Operation & Maintenance of Solid Waste Management
activities. Existing Financial code procedures should be duly followed by the implementing
agency in the procurement of above items.

16. Maintenance of Accounts:

16.1 The Village Panchayat shall maintain funds in a separate Savings Bank account in
order to monitor the fund flow under Solid Waste Management activities and to ensure the
sustainability of the scheme. The operation of this account will be similar to the operation of
Scheme fund Account No.3 of Village Panchayat. The District Collectors shall release the
funds to the newly opened Solid Waste Management Scheme Fund Account of the Village
Panchayats concerned.

16.2 In respect of the Village Panchayats where Solid and Liquid Waste Management is
implemented in Project mode as per G.O.Ms. No. 116, Rural Development and Panchayat
Raj (CGS-1) Department, dated 4.9.2013, the fund allocation under these guidelines will be
restricted to allocation for Manpower requirement only.

17. Solid Waste Management Committee at the Panchayat level: In order to monitor
the day to day activities, Solid Waste Management Committee shall be constituted in the
Village Panchayat concerned with the following members:

1) President
2) Vice-President
3) Ward Member concerned
4) One Local Village Poverty Reduction Committee/Panchayat Level Federations
representative for every Habitation and
5) Sanitation Mate/Worksite Supervisor engaged under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural
Employment Guarantee Scheme.
The Ward Member and the Village Poverty Reduction Committee/Panchayat Level
Federations representative of the Habitation concerned will monitor the Solid Waste
Management activities in their respective areas.
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18. Social Audit: Grama Sabha shall conduct the Social Audit of Solid Waste
Management activities in the respective Village Panchayat. The entire operations with
budget and expenditure should be placed in all the Grama Sabha meetings to ensure
transparency and also for suggestions and improvements.

19. Monitoring

The implementation of Solid Waste Management Projects shall be periodically

monitored during inspections undertaken by State level, District level senior officials and by
Block level officials. Performance of the Solid Waste Management systems shall be regularly
monitored by the Solid Waste Management Committee in the Village Panchayat and
Grama Sabha.

The Secretary to Government, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department is

empowered to modify any of the above guidelines in consultation with the Director of Rural
Development and Panchayat Raj based on the exigencies that may arise from time to time in
the implementation of the Scheme.

GAGANDEEP SINGH BEDI

SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT

//True copy//

Sd/-
Section Officer
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ANNEXURE II
NO. OF VILLAGE PANCHAYATS PROPOSED FOR ESTABLISHMENTOF SOLID
WASTEMANAGEMENT SYSTEM (SWMS)

SL.NO DISTRICT NAME NO. OF NO. OF VILLAGE NO. OF VILLAGE

BLOCKS PANCHAYATS PANCHAYATS
PROPOSED

1 KANCHEEPURAM 13 633 198

2 TIRUVALLUR 14 526 130

3 CUDDALORE 13 683 64

4 VILLUPURAM 22 1099 120

5 VELLORE 20 743 140

6 TIRUVANNAMALAI 18 860 86

7 SALEM 20 385 58

8 NAMAKKAL 15 322 74

9 DHARMAPURI 8 251 44

10 KRISHNAGIRI 10 333 30

11 ERODE 14 225 68

12 TIRUPPUR 13 265 90

13 COIMBATORE 12 228 100

14 THE NILGRIS 4 35 11

15 THANJAVUR 14 589 80

16 NAGAPATTINAM 11 434 56

17 TIRUVARUR 10 430 40

18 TIRUCHIRAPPALLI 14 404 88

19 KARUR 8 157 22

20 ARIYALUR 6 201 25

21 PERAMBALUR 4 121 20

22 PUDUKKOTTAI 13 497 74

23 MADURAI 13 420 56

24 THENI 8 130 20

25 DINDIGUL 14 306 60

26 RAMANATHAPURAM 11 429 44
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27 VIRUDHUNAGAR 11 450 60

28 SIVAGANGAI 12 445 38

29 TIRUNELVELI 19 425 42

30 THOOTHUKKUDI 12 403 50

31 KANNIYAKUMARI 9 95 12

Total 385 12524 2000

GAGANDEEP SINGH BEDI

SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
//True Copy//
Sd/-
Section Officer
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Copy of:-

GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Announcement made by Hon'ble Chief Minister under Rule 110 - Extension of Solid Waste
Management Scheme in Village Panchayats located adjacent to Corporation, Special Grade
Municipalities, District Headquarters and Village Panchayats having larger population at a
cost of Rs.300 Crore - Implementation - Orders - Issued.

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Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (CGS.1) Department

G.O.(Ms) No. 10 Dated: 20.01.2016

Read:

1. GO.Ms.No. 116, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (CGS-1) Department,

dated. 4.9.2013.
2. G.O.Ms.No. 131, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (CGS-1) Department,
dated. 25.9.2014.
3. G.O.Ms.No. 47, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (CGS-1) Department,
dated. 26.3.2015.
4. Announcement made by the Hon'ble Chief Minister on the floor of the Legislative
Assembly under Rule 110 on 3.9.2015.
5. Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, Letter Rc. No.
15803/2014/NBA-3, dated 23.12.2015.

ORDER:

Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu has made the following announcement under
Rule 110 on 3.9.2015 on the Floor of Legislative Assembly:

"The Collection, Segregation and Disposal of waste generated in the Village

Panchayats adjoining Urban areas still remains a major challenge. My Government has
consistently been according high priority for the maintenance of Villages clean and tidy. The
Scheme of Solid Waste Management in Village Panchayats for Collection of Waste,
Segregation of these waste into biodegradable and non-biodegradable and their safe
disposal has already been introduced by my Government with State Government's fund
allocation. Initially, the scheme is being implemented in 2,000 Village Panchayats by
engaging Thooimai Kaavalars'. I am glad to announce that this Scheme will be extended to
those Village Panchayats, which are adjacent to Corporation, Special Grade Municipalities,
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District Headquarters and also to those Village Panchayats, which have larger population, at
a cost of Rs.300 Crore".

2. The Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj in the letter fifth read above,
has stated that the Government have provided Rs. 200 Crore in Budget Estimate 2015-16
for the implementation of Solid Waste Management activities in rural areas. The
Government, in G.O.Ms.No. 47, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (CGS-1)
Department, dated 25 3.2015, have issued detailed guidelines for establishment of Solid
Waste Management Systems with recycling and waste disposal facilities. Initially. 2,000
Village Panchayats that had fulfilled any one or more of the specified criteria, such as Village
Panchayats with more than 10,000 Population, Village Panchayats in Peri-Urban areas,
Village Panchayats of Tourism and Pilgrim importance, Village Panchayats with larger
Industrial / Commercial establishments / Educational institutions, etc., have been identified
for implementation of the scheme on pilot basis. MGNREGS workers are engaged for Solid
Waste Management activities as "Thooimai kaavalars" at the rate of one worker per 150
households. They are engaged in door to door collection of waste, segregation, transporting
to disposal pits, etc.

3. The Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj has further stated that
originally, the Government, in the G.O. first read above have sanctioned Rs. 150 Crore and
issued guidelines for Planning and implementation of sustainable Solid and Liquid Waste
Management (SLWM) Projects in rural areas during 2013-14. Based on the sanction
accorded therein, a sum of Rs. 150 Crore has been drawn and available for taking up of the
Solid and liquid Waste Management (SLWM) on Project mode, In the G.O. third read above
the Government have ordered that the implementation of SLWM proposals under Project
mode as per the guidelines already issued in the G.O. first read above requires technical
expertise and close monitoring on case by case basis, the further scaling up of the projects
could be taken up based on the success of Pilot Projects and hence approved separate
guidelines for establishment of SWM activities initially in 2,000 Village Panchayats.

4. The Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj has also stated that as per
the announcement of the Hon'ble Chief Minister and successful implementation of Solid
Waste Management activities that have initially been established in 2,000 Village
Panchayats by engaging 'Thooimai Kaavalars' based on guidelines issued in G.O. third read
above, it is now proposed to extend Solid Waste Management activities to those Village
Panchayats, which are adjacent to Corporation, Special Grade Municipalities, District
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Headquarters and also to those Village Panchayats, which a larger population, at a cost of
Rs.300 Crore.

5. The Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj has further stated that during
the year 2014-15, the Government have provided Rs. 200 Crore in BE 2014-15 for Solid
Waste Management activities and sanctioned a sum of Rs.44.10 Crore vide G.O. second
read above for the purchase of 17,638 Tricycle for clearance of Garbage in 12,524 Village
Panchayats and also accorded sanction for a sum of Rs. 155.90 Crore for the
implementation of Solid and Liquid Waste Management in a Project mode in the year 2014-
15. Based on the above order of Government, out of Rs.200 Crore, a sum of Rs. 150.00
Crore was drawn In the Government head of account for release of funds for the
procurement of Tricycles as well as for Solid Waste Management activities. The Government
in G O. third read above have issued amendment to G.O.Ms.No.131, Rural Development
and Panchayat Raj (CGS-1) Department, dated 25.9.2014 for the implementation of Solid
Waste Management activities in the select 2,000 Village Panchayats by utilizing a sum of
Rs.110 Crore out of funds already earmarked for the implementation of SLWM Projects for
the year 2014-15.

6. The Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj has therefore stated that the
Solid Waste Management activities may be extended to Village Panchayats which are
adjacent to Corporation, Special Grade Municipalities, District Headquarters and also to
those Village Panchayats, which have more than 300 households in the second phase. It is
expected that 7,000 Village Panchayats could be covered as per the above criteria. Further,
infrastructure facilities may also be strengthened in the 2,000 Village Panchayats that have
already been taken up in the first phase.
The Average tentative requirement per Village Panchayat is given below:

Table - 1

SI.No. Component Amount (in

Rupees)
1. One Segregation cum storage shed 2,00,000
2. Implements (Rs. 12,000 per Cluster - estimated that on an 36,000
average there will be 3 clusters per Panchayat).
3 Tricycle/Pushcart @Rs.20,000 (On an average 5 per Panchayat). 1,00,000
4. Kit for Thooimai Kavalars 5,000
5 One Time Grant for Cleaning and Contingencies 10,000
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Total 3,51,000
Rounded off 3,50,000

The overall requirement of funds for the implementation of SWM activities in select 7,000
Village Panchayats in II Phase and strengthening of I Phase 2,000 Village Panchayats is
given below:

Table - 2

Amount (Rs. in
SI. No. Details
crore)
1. Infrastructure requirements for Phase II Village Panchayats 245.00
(7,000xRs.3.50 lakh)
2 Segregation cum Storage Sheds in Phase 1 Village Panchayats 40.00
(2000xRs.2.00 lakh)
3. Corpus fund for Special Projects for Hilly Village Panchayats 14.00
4. Capacity Building, Quality Monitoring and administering Awards 1.00
and Rewards
Total 300.00

Source of funds under SWM activities for Establishment of SWM Activities in 7,000 Village
Panchayats in II Phase and strengthening of I Phase 2,000 Village panchayats as per Table
-2 are as follows:

Table - 3
(Rs. In Crore)
I 2013-14 Amount available based on funds drawn as per Rs.150.00
G.O.Ms.116 RD&PR (CGS-1) Department dated
4.9.2013)
II 2014-15 A. Amount sanctioned as per (G.O.Ms.131 150.00
RD&PR (CGS-1) Department dated
4.9.2013) and drawn.
B. Amount being utilized for procurement of 145.28
Tri-cycle and for implementation of SWM
activities in 2,000 Village Panchayats. (Rs.
35.28 crore out of Rs.44.10 crore and
Rs.110 crore).
Balance (A - B) 4.72 4.72
III 2015-16 Amount provided in BE 2015-16 200.00
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Amount sanctioned of School toilets 57.63

maintenance in Rural areas vide G.O.Ms.No.
151, RD & PR (CGS-1) Dept. dated 30.11.2015.
Balance amount available in Budget Estimate 142.37 142.37
2015-16
IV Interest and Savings 2.91
Grand Total 300.00

7. The Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj has sent detailed draft
guidelines for the implementation of SWM activities in select 7,000 Village Panchayats in II
Phase for approval of Government and stated that these guidelines are issued in
supersession of the guidelines issued for taking up Solid and Liquid Waste Management in
Project mode as per G.O.Ms.116, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (CGS-1)
Department, dated 4.9.2013 and utilization of funds of Rs.300 Crore as given in Table - 3
above.

8. The Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj has therefore requested the
Government to approve the draft guidelines for the implementation of Solid Waste
Management activities in select 7,000 Village Panchayats in II Phase and sanction a sum of
Rs. 142.37 Crore available in BE 2015 -16 and authorize the Director of Rural Development
and Panchayat Raj to draw the amount from the following head of account and disburse the
same to Districts for the implementation of Solid Waste Management activities in rural areas
during the year 2015-16 as per guidelines.

2515-00- Other Rural Development Programme - 800 Other Expenditure - I Non Plan
- AO. Grants for Clean Village Campaign Scheme - 09 Grants-in-Aid-03 Grants for
Specific Scheme. (DPC2515-00-800-AO-0939)

9. The Government, after careful examination of the proposal of the Director of Rural
Development and Panchayat Raj issue the following order:

a. Permission is accorded for the implementation of Solid Waste Management

activities in select 7,000 Village panchayats in II phase and strengthening of I
Phase 2,000 Village Panchayats at a cost of Rs.300 Crore.

b. Guidelines as annexed to this order is issued for the implementation of Solid

Waste Management activities in select 7,000 Village Panchayats in
supersession of guidelines issued for taking up Solid and Liquid Waste
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Management in project mode in G.O.Ms.No.116, Rural Development and

Panchayat Raj(CGS-l) Department, dated 04.09 2013.

c. Sanction is accorded for a sum of Rs.142.37 Crore available in B.E.2015-16.

d. Permission is accorded to utilize the unspent amount of Rs.150 Crore

sanctioned in G.O,Ms.No.116, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj(CGS-l)
Department, dated 04.09.2013.

e. Permission is accorded to utilize the savings amount of Rs.4.72 Crore available

under Solid Waste Management Schemes.

f. The Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj is directed to workout the
actual interest accrued on the unspent amount under Solid Waste Management
Scheme kept outside the State consolidated Fund and remit back the same to
the Government account immediately and obtain separate sanction for the
amount short for Rs.300.00 Crore.

10. The expenditure sanctioned in para 9 (c) is debitable under the following head of
account:

"2515-00- Other Rural Development Programme - 800 Other Expenditure - I Non

Plan - A.O Grants for Clean Village Campaign Scheme - 09 Grants-in-Aid-03 Grants
for Specific Schemes". (DPC 2515-00-800-AO-0939)

The Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj is authorized to draw and
disburse the amount sanctioned in para 9 (a) above.

11. This order issues with the concurrence of Finance Department vide it's U.O.No.
3320/Fin(RD)/2016, dated 18.01.2016.

(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

GAGANDEEP SINGH BEDI

SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT

To

The Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, Chennai-15

All Collectors (Except Chennai) (Thro' the Director of Rural Development and Panchayat
Raj, Chennai-15)

All Protect Directors, District Rural Development Agencies (Thro' the Director of Rural
Development and Panchayat Raj, Chennai-15
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The Accountant General, Chennai-6/18/35.

Copy to:

Hon'ble Chief Minister's Office, Chennai-9

The Senior PA., to Hon'ble Minister (MA, RD, Law, Courts & Prisons), Chennai-9

Finance (RD) Department, Chennai-9

The Principal Private Secretary to the Secretary to Government, Chennal-9

Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (OP.II) Department, Chennai-9

National informatics Centre, Chennai-9

//Forwarded by order//

Sd/-
Section officer
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GUIDELINES FOR PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF SOLID WASTE

MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS IN RURAL AREAS: PHASE – II

1. Introduction:

The Government have consistently been according high priority to the cleanliness
and sanitation of Village Panchayats. The Scheme of Solid Waste Management in Village
Panchayats involving the Collection of Waste, Segregation of waste into biodegradable and
non-biodegradable components and their safe disposal has already been introduced initially
in 2,000 Village Panchayats by engaging Thooimai Kaavalars'. This Scheme will now be
extended to those Village Panchayats which are adjacent to Corporations, Special Grade
Municipalities, District Headquarters and also to those Village Panchayats which have more
than 300 household. Further, infrastructure facilities will be further strengthened in the 2,000
Village Panchayats that have already been taken up in the first phase.

2. Strategy:

2.1 Village Panchayats that have the potential of generating substantial waste such as
Peri-urban Panchayats, Village Panchayats with more than 300 households, Village
Panchayats having Tourist/Pilgrim/Industrial Centres, Village Panchayats abutting National
Highways, etc., will be covered on a priority basis in this second phase.

2.2 Developing Village Panchayat / Cluster based action plan with the involvement of
local community are to be encouraged.

2.3 The Gram Sabha should resolve to take up Solid Waste Management with the
support of the local people.

3. Identification of Phase-ll Village Panchayats;

In the Second Phase, Village Panchayats fulfilling any one or more of the following
criteria will be eligible for implementation of the Scheme:

i. Village Panchayats with more than 300 Households;

ii. Village Panchayats adjacent to Corporation / Special Grade Municipality / District

Headquarters;

iii. Village Panchayats of Tourism and Pilgrim importance;

iv. Village Panchayats with major Bus stands and Railway stations handling floating
population;
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v. Village Panchayats with larger Industrial / Commercial establishments / Educational

institutions;

vi. Village Panchayats along 4 way lane roads, Old Mahabalipuram Road (OMR), East
Coast Road (ECR) and National Highways;

vii. Village Panchayats with Big Shandies;

viii. Village Panchayats with considerable number of Marriage halls and community halls;

ix. Village Panchayats where Government hospitals and Primary Health Centres are
situated;

x. Village Panchayats functioning as District, Block & Taluk head quarters;

xi. Village Panchayats with above 50% SC/ST population; or

xii. Village Panchayats which have had the history of epidemic outbreaks in the last 3
years.

4. Planning at Village Panchayat / Cluster level:

4.1 For planning purpose, Village Panchayat will be the unit for implementation,
wherever there is only one habitation.

4.2 In the case of Village Panchayats that consist more than one habitation, instead of
considering the Village Panchayat as a single unit, it is proposed to plan for each
habitation or cluster of habitations taking into account the quantum of waste generated,
number of households, etc.

4.3 Cluster of Habitations should be formed based on the parameters such as

geographical contiguity, proximity, homogeneity, etc.

4.4 The unit for Planning and implementation, formed as per 4.1to 4.3 above shall be
called as "Clusters" for easy identification of geographical area and for convenience
purpose. (Irrespective of whether it is a single habitation or cluster of habitations).

4.5 Depending upon the quantum of waste generated, number of habitations, number of
households, etc., the Cluster should be grouped into "Densely Populated" and "Sparsely
Populated" as provided in G.O.(Ms). No. 87, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj
(CGS.1) department, dated 8.6.2015.

4.6 It is also important to involve the Village Poverty Reduction Committees(VPRCs)

which are active Community Based Organizations in each Village Panchayat (or in the case
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of VPRC being dormant, the PLF) to be involved for motivating and supervising the
"Thooimai Kaavalars" involved in carrying out the works.

5. The following infrastructure and manpower will be provided in the identified

Village Panchayats:

5.1 Minimum assured Infrastructure arrangements and Manpower:

i. Two Compost Pits per Cluster/Panchayat - under MGNREGS

ii. One Dumping Pit per Cluster/Panchayat - under MGNREGS

iii. One Thooimai Kaavalar per 150 households- under MGNREGS

iv. One Tricycle/Pushcart for every 300 households - under Solid Waste Management
(SWM) funds.

v. One or more Segregation cum Storage shed per Panchayat at a total approximate
cost of upto Rs.2.00 lakh- under SWM funds.

vi. Implements like Broom stick (both small and long handle), Aluminium basket,
Spade, Long handle Steel For, Scrapper, Pick Axe, Shovel, Crowbar, Sieve, First Aid
Kit, Spring Type Weighing Machine, Protective layer for dumping pit, etc. - Provision
of upto Rs.12,000 per Cluster- under SWM funds.

vii. Kit for Thooimai Kaavalars: Jacket, Cap, Gloves, etc., will be provided to Thooimai
Kavalars - On an average of upto Rs.5,000 will be provided per Village Panchayat
under SWM funds.

viii. Provision of one time grant of Rs. 10,000 per Panchayat (Rs.5,000 for mass cleaning
prior to commencement and Rs.5,000 for other contingencies)-under SWM funds.

5.2 Infrastructure facilities in 2,000 Village Panchayats where SWM is already being
implemented in Phase-I:

 Similar to above, one or more Segregation cum storage sheds per Panchayat, but
restricted to at an approximate total cost of upto Rs.2.00 lakh will be provided for
2,000 Village Panchayats where SWM is already being implemented and wherever it
is required.

5.3 Special Projects for Hilly area Panchayats

 In view of special requirements of Hilly Village Panchayats a corpus fund of Rs.14

crore is earmarked which will be considered for approval by the State Level Scheme
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Review and Sanctioning Committee for examining, sanctioning and recommending

Sanitation Projects based on the Project proposals received in this regard.

5.4 Determination of No. of Households in the Village Panchayat:

For the purpose of determining the number of households in a Village Panchayat,

any one of the following data can be adopted in respect of the entire Village Panchayat.

1. NBA Baseline Survey Data 2013

2. SECC Data

3. House Tax Demand Register, if verified and certified as correct jointly by BDO (VP)
and AD (Panchayats).

6. Identification of sites and installation of Segregation cum Storage sheds

6.1 Final disposal of solid waste should be done without contaminating groundwater,
surface water and ambient air quality.

6.2 Therefore, solid waste should be segregated into organic (biodegradable), inorganic,
recyclables and hazardous waste before disposal.

6.3 This requires working space for segregating the collected waste, and also space for
storage of recyclable segregated waste. Hence, necessary space for segregation cum
storage shed should be identified and these sheds should be put at Cluster level or near
the disposal points.

6.4 Weighing Machine, preferably spring type should be installed in this shed for
weighing the waste collected by the Thooimai Kaavalars. The weighing of the waste
collected should be done by the Worksite Supervisor every day as prescribed in
G.O.(Ms).No. 87, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (CGS.1) department, dated
8.6.2015.

6.5 Implements should be safely stored after daily use and First Aid Box should also be
kept in these Sheds.

7. Identification of sites and construction of Compost Pits and Dumping Pit

7.1 Similarly, sites should be identified for dumping the segregated wastes. Normally it
requires three pits. Two pits for composting the Bio-degradable waste and one for
dumping the residual solid waste (sanitary landfill) with suitable protective measures
against pollution.
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7.2 As far as possible, the waste generated in a Cluster should be disposed off in the
same Cluster itself. Wherever it is not feasible to do so due to scarcity of land or in the
case of proximity to neighbouring habitations which makes it advantageous to create
common facility, disposal could be planned at Panchayat level also.

7.3 Excavation of Compost Pits and Dumping Pit / Sanitary Landfill: All the 3 pits should
be dug up under MGNREGS as per the existing instructions already issued in respect of pits
excavated in the already selected 2,000 Village Panchayats.

7.4 A Protective layer of sheet should be given in dumping pit so that the non-
recyclable waste dumped in it does not pollute the subsoil.

8. Manpower Requirements: Thooimai Kaavalar

8.1 Involving MGNREGS workers in SWM activities: In every Cluster of habitations,

MGNREGS workers should be selected and involved in SWM activities depending upon the
need. In any case the total number of workers should not exceed the ratio of one worker
per 150 households.

8.2 These workers should be involved in the entire process of Solid Waste Management
activities such as door to door collection of waste, segregation, transporting to dumping site,
etc.

8.3 Worksite Supervisor should also be engaged to supervise the work performed by
Thooimai Kaavalar as per the existing norms of MGNREGS.

8.4 Thooimai Kaavalar (தூய்வம காவலர்) will be provided with Jacket, Cap and Gloves
as per the design issued by the Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj.

8.5 A simple training shall be given to the workers on various aspects of SWM activities.

8.6 MGNREGS workers may be rotated to different Clusters based on need, but within
the same Village Panchayat.

8.7 Each worker should be paid wage rate as notified from time to time under Mahatma
Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme and as per the quantum of work
done.

9. VPRC / PLF to act as a Nodal agency to supervise the Thooimai

Kaavalars:-
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9.1 The Village Panchayat with the assistance of VPRC/PLF should form the Solid
Waste Management Workers Group comprising of these workers.

9.2 VPRC/PLF will monitor and guide the work of the Thooimai Kaavalar in SWM
activities.

9.3 The involvement of VPRC / PLF will ensure participation of women Self Help Groups
and this will also ensure a convergence of Panchayat Raj system with Community Based
Organisations.

10. Collection and transporting the waste: For proper implementation, the
following facilities have to be ensured in each of the identified Village
Panchayat:

10.1 One Tricycle/Pushcart for every 300 households

10.2 To have proper implements and equipments required for cleaning & collection of
garbage.

10.3 To have fixed days and timings for streets & habitations for garbage collection.

10.4 Details of the above timing have to be displayed in respective streets & Habitations
for proper follow up.

10.5 Thooimai Kaavalar should get signature of atleast 10 households everyday for
having cleaned / collected waste in the allotted area in the format issued by Director
of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj. This will be reckoned for weekly payment.

11. Provision of Cleaning, Sieving and Shredding Machines: In those Village

Panchayats, where the quantum of plastic waste (above 40 microns) collected is very huge,
Cleaning, Sieving and Shredding Machines should be provided based on the necessity
under General Funds or by dovetailing any other ongoing Scheme funds after getting due
orders from the District Collector. Alternatively, this should be proposed even at Block level
based on requirement. Preferably, this should be handled by PLF/VPRC as an Economic
Activity.

12. Regular Cleaning activities: The Sanitary workers/Sweepers already working In the
Village Panchayat and Thooimai Kaavalars engaged for SWM activities, shall be allotted
specific roads/streets/lanes for the regular activities like sweeping, drain cleaning, street
cleaning, etc. These workers should keep the allotted roads/streets/lanes clean and tidy with
no stagnant water.
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13. Duties and Responsibilities of Thooimai Kaavalar, Worksite Supervisor and

Role of VPRC/PLF:

13.1 Duties and Responsibilities of Thooimai Kaavalar, Worksite Supervisors and the Role
of VPRC/PLF will be issued by the DRD & PR.

13.2 If no compost is generated in 3 month period, the Worksite Supervisor should be

made responsible for poor monitoring and to be replaced and not re-employed again at any
cost.

13.3 Innovations in composting, including Vermi-composting in segregation sheds is to be

encouraged to enable Pahchayats generate income out of garbage.

14. Training Programmes and IEC activities:

14.1 To implement the scheme effectively, suitable training and awareness programmes
shall be organized at the District, Block and Village Panchayat level for officials, Panchayat
Raj Institution functionaries & other stake holders.

14.2 Intensive IEC activities should be carried out in the Village Panchayat selected for
SWM activities atleast for 15 days prior to commencement of actual implementation of the
Programme.

14.3 Special Grama Sabha shall be conducted during this preparatory period to explain
the modalities of implementation of SWM activities in the Panchayat. Gram Sabha should
also resolve to take up Solid Waste Management with the support of local people.

15. Approval of the identified Village Panchayats for implementation of SWM

activities under the Scheme:

15.1 Once the District Collectors identify the Village Panchayats for implementation of
SWM activities as provided in para 3 of these guidelines, a proposal should be submitted to
Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj in the prescribed format for approval.

15.2 After scrutinizing the proposal, DRD & PR will approve the budget in respect of the
identified Village Panchayats.

16. Implementing Agency:

Village Panchayat will be the implementing agency for creation of Infrastructure

facilities like Compost pits and dumping pits (under MGNREGS), Segregation cum Storage
Sheds, procurement of Tri-cycles/Push carts, implements for cleaning, Jacket, etc., for
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workers Existing Financial code procedures should be strictly followed by the implementing
agencies in the procurement of above items.

17. Maintenance of Accounts:

17.1 The Village Panchayat shall maintain funds in a separate SB account in order to
monitor the fund flow under SWM activities and to ensure the sustainability of the scheme.
The operation of this account will be similar to the operation of Scheme fund Account No.3 of
Village Panchayat.

17.2 The District Collectors shall release the funds to the newly opened SWM Scheme
Fund Account of the Village Panchayats concerned.

17.3 Model Attendance Sheet and Registers to be maintained at Village Panchayat level
will be prescribed by DRD & PR.

18. Solid Waste Management Committee at the Panchayat level:

In order to monitor the day to day activities, Solid Waste Management Committee
shall be constituted in the Village Panchayat concerned with the following members:

1. President

2. Vice-President

3. Ward Member concerned

4. One Local VPRC/PLF representative for every Habitation and

5. Worksite Supervisor engaged under MGNREGS

The Ward Member and the VPRC/PLF representative of the Habitation concerned
will monitor the Solid Waste Management activities in their respective areas.

19. Capacity Building, Quality Monitoring, Awards and Rewards:

19.1 Tamil Nadu Sanitation and Waste Management Society (TANSWAMS) will be utilised
for capacity building of important stakeholders at State level and district level through
SIRD/RIRDs by engaging experts in the field.

19.2 TANSWAMS will also engage State Quality Monitors to ensure quality and
sustainability in SWM Village Panchayats.

19.3 TANSWAMS will also explore the market and guide SWM Village Panchayats in
marketing the compost manure and other recyclable waste.
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19.4 TANSWAMS will also devise Awards and Rewards for the best performing
Panchayat Presidents, Thooimai Kaavalars, Worksite Supervisors, Block Officials and
District Officials who have shown exemplary involvement and showcased successful
innovations.

19.5 A corpus amount of Rs. One crore will be provided to TANSWAMS for the above
purpose.

20. Budget: It is expected that as per para 3 of these guidelines, around 7,000 Village
Panchayats will be covered in Phase-ll.

20.1 The Average requirement per Village Panchayat is estimated as follows:

SI. No Component Amount

(in Rupees)
1 One Segregation cum storage shed 2,00,000
2 Implements (Rs. 12,000 per Cluster – estimated that on an average 36,000
there will be 3 clusters per Panchayat)
3 Tricycle/Pushcart @Rs. 20,000 (on an average 5 per Panchayat) 1,00,000
4 Kit for Thooimai Kavalars 5,000
5 One Time Grant for Cleaning and Contingencies 10,000
Total 3,51,000
Rounded off 3,50,000

20.2 Wages for Thooimai Kaavalars and Worksite Supervisors: In view of limited
number of days in the current year, i.e., 2015-16, wages for Thooimai Kaavalars and
Worksite Supervisors can be met out from MGNREGS.

20.3 The overall requirement of funds is given below:

SI. No. Details Amount

(Rs. in crore)
1. Infrastructure requirements for Phase II Village Panchayats 245.00
(7,000xRs.3.50 lakh)
2. Segregation cum Storage Sheds in Phase I Village Panchayats 40.00
(2000xRs.2.00 lakh)
3 Corpus fund for Special Projects for Hilly Village Panchayats 14.00
4. Capacity Building, Quality Monitoring and administering Awards and 1.00
Rewards
Total 300.00
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20.4 However, the DRD & PR is permitted to make necessary changes in the component
wise allocation based on the contingencies and within the above overall budget requirement.

21. Suggested works that can additionally be taken up with General Funds/SFC
Grant of Village Panchayats, where it is found necessary:

a. Brick lining to prevent soil erosion and surface runoff rainwater into the Compost
Pits and Dumping Pits.

b. Barbed wire fencing of Compost yards

c. Secondary Collection sheds

d. Cleaning, Sieving and Shredding Machines at Panchayat/Block level.

e. Vermi-Compost Tanks, etc.

22. Social Audit: Grama Sabha shall conduct the Social Audit of Solid Waste
Management activities in the respective Village Panchayat. The entire operations
with budget and expenditure should be placed in all the Grama Sabha meetings to
ensure transparency and also for suggestions and improvements.

23. Monitoring:

The implementation of Solid Waste Management Projects shall be periodically

monitored during inspections undertaken by State level, District level senior officials and by
Block level officials. Performance of the Solid Waste Management systems shall be regularly
monitored by the Solid Waste Management Committee in the Village Panchayat and
Grama Sabha.

The Secretary to Government, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department is

empowered to modify any of the above guidelines in consultation with the Director of Rural
Development and Panchayat Raj based on the exigencies that may arise from time to time in
the implementation of the Scheme.

GAGANDEEP SINGH BEDI,

Secretary to Government.
//True Copy//

Sd/-
SECTION OFFICER.
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Copy of:-

GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Solid Waste Management - Guidelines for the continuous implementation of Solid Waste
Management activities in all identified 9,000 Village Panchayats during the year 2016-17 -
Approved - Orders - Issued.
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Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (CGS.1) Department

G.O (Ms) No. 69 Dated 16.06.2016

Read:

1. G.O.(Ms).No.47, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj(CGS-1) Department, dated

25.3.2015.

2. G.O.(Ms).No.10, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj(CGS-1) Department, dated

20.1.2016

3. G.O.(Ms).No.22, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj(CGS-1) Department, dated

9.2.2016

4. From the Director of Rural Development and Panchayat RajvRc.No.15803/ 2014/

SBM(G)-3, dated 09.05.2016

ORDER:

In G.O first read above, the Government have issued detailed guidelines for the
establishment of Solid Waste Management (SWM) Systems with recycling and waste
disposal facilities in the selected 2,000 Village Panchayats, initially in the first Phase, that
had fulfilled one or more of the specified criteria by utilizing a sum of Rs.110 Crore out of
funds already earmarked for the implementation of SLWM Projects for the year 2014-15.
Accordingly, Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme workers are
engaged for Solid Waste Management activities as "Thooimai Kaavalars" at the rate of one
worker per 150 households for the door to door collection of waste, segregation, transporting
to disposal pits, etc.

2. In G.O. second read above, the Government have issued guidelines for extending
the Solid Waste Management activities in the selected 7,000 Village Panchayats, which are
adjacent to Corporation, Special Grade Municipalities, District Headquarters and also to
those Village Panchayats, which have more than 300 households in the Second Phase and
also strengthening of infrastructure facilities in the 2,000 Village Panchayats that have
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already been taken up in the first phase at a cost of Rs.300.00 Crore. Mahatma Gandhi
National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme workers are also engaged for SWM
activities as "Thooimai Kaavalars" as per the guidelines issued in G.O.(Ms).No.47, Rural
Development and Panchayat Raj (CGS-1) Department dated 25.3.2015.

3. In the G.O. third read above, the Government have issued some amendment to the
guidelines issued in G.O.(Ms).No.10, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (CGS-1)
Department dated 20.1.2016.

4. The Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj in the letter fourth read above
has stated that the Government in G.O.(Ms).No.10, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj
(CGS-1) Department, dated 20.1.2016 have accorded sanction for a sum of Rs.142.37 Crore
available in Budget Estimate 2015-16 and the utilization of unspent amount of Rs.150 Crore
and savings amount of Rs.4.72 Crore totalling Rs.297.09 Crore and directed to work out the
actual interest accrued on the unspent amount under Solid Waste Management Scheme
kept outside the State Consolidated Fund and to remit back the same to the Government
and to obtain separate sanction for the amount short for Rs.300.00 Crore.

5. The Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj also stated that as per the
direction of the Government, interest accrued amount of Rs. 13.03 Crore has been remitted
into the Government receipt head of account (0049-04-110. Interest Realized on Investment
of Cash Balance - AA Other Receipts) on 5.5.2016. Balance amount required for the
implementation of Solid Waste Management activities in identified 7,000 Village Panchayats
will be arrived at on the completion of all the activities as per the orders of Government in
G.O.(Ms).No. 10, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (CGS-1) Department, dated
20.1.2016.

6. The Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj has also stated that as per
the above orders of Government, the Solid Waste Management activities have been taken
up in all the 9,000 Village Panchayats that have already been taken up in the first and
second phases and so far a sum of Rs.319.56 Crore (Rs.79.56 Crore + Rs.240 Crore) has
been released to the District Collectors for the Phase I and Phase II SWM Village
Panchayats and remaining amount will be released to the District Collectors based on their
requirements. Since implementation of SWM activities is a continuous process, it needs to
be implemented in all the above mentioned 9,000 Village Panchayats during the year 2016-
17 also.
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7. The Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj has further stated that since
only 100 days of employment is given for Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment
Guarantee Scheme Workers in a year, new set of MGNREGS Workers as Thooimai
Kaavalars should be engaged in the place those, who have completed 100 days in the
particular financial year. Similarly, Worksite Supervisors shall also be changed after every
100 days in order to ensure that fresh persons get experience in the supervision process.
The District Collectors shall be requested to organize training to the every fresh batch of
MGNREGS workers engaged as Thooimai Kaavalars and Worksite Supervisors on various
aspects of SWM activities. The cost of conduct of training can be met out from the Capacity
Building Component of Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin). The District Collectors concerned
may also be requested to ensure the smooth implementation of SWM activities in the
identified Village Panchayats with the infrastructure facilities such as Tricycles/Push-Carts,
Implements, Segregation cum Storage Sheds, Street Garbage Collection Bins, Shredding
Machines, etc., that have already been provided by the Government.

8. The Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj has further stated that there is
no additional fund requirement now since Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment
Guarantee Scheme Workers are to be engaged as Thooimai Kaavalars and Worksite
Supervisors for the entire year and no additional infrastructure is suggested at present.

9. The Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj has therefore requested the
Government to approve the draft guidelines for the continuous implementation of SWM
activities in all the identified 9,000 Village Panchayats during the year 2016-17.

10. The Government, after careful examination of the proposal of the Director of Rural
Development and Panchayat Raj, approve the guidelines for the implementation of Solid
Waste Management activities in all the identified 9,000 Village Panchayats in Rural Areas
during the year 2016-17 annexed to this order.

(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

HANS RAJ VERMA
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
To
The Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, Chennai -15.
All District Collectors (Except Chennai)(Through DRD & PR, Chennai - 15)
All Project Directors, District Rural Development Agencies (Thro‘ DRD & PR, Chennai - 15)
The Secretary, Ministry of Rural Development, Govt. of India, Krishi Bhavan, New Delhi -
110 001.
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The Secretary, Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Government of India, Paryawaran
Bhavan, Lodhi Road, New Delhi.
The Accountant General, Chennai - 18.
Copy to:
The Senior Personal to Hon'ble Minister (Municipal Administration & Rural Development,
Implementation of Special Programme), Chennai - 9.
The Principal Private Secretary to Principal Secretary to Government, Rural Development
and Panchayat Raj Department, Chennai - 9.
Finance (RD) Department, Chennai - 9.
Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (OP.2) Department, Chennai - 9
National Informatics Centre, Chennai - 9.
//Forwarded by order//

Sd/-
SECTION OFFICER
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Annexure to G.O.(Ms) No.69, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (CGS.1)

Department Dated 16.6.2016

Guidelines for Implementation of Solid Waste Management Systems in Rural Areas

during 2016-17

1. Introduction:

The Scheme of Solid Waste Management in Rural Areas for Collection of Waste,
Segregation of these waste into biodegradable and non-biodegradable and their safe
disposal engaging ―Thooimai Kaavalars‖ was initially introduced in 2,000 Village Panchayats
in Phase I and extended to another 7,000 Village Panchayats in Phase II which have been
identified as per certain specified criteria during 2015-16. Further, fund provision for creation
of infrastructure facilities in all the 9,000 Village Panchayats have been made.

2. Objectives:

2.1 Creation of awareness among all the stakeholders regarding the necessity of Solid
Waste Management in rural areas and its importance in health and environment protection.

2.2 The Grama Sabha should resolve to take up Solid Waste Management with the
support of local people.

2.3 Involvement of Village Panchayats in the entire process of implementation and

monitoring the Solid Waste Management in a sustainable manner.

2.4 Maintaining the villages clean and tidy.

3. Implementation at Village Panchayat / Cluster level:

3.1 Village Panchayat will be the unit for implementation, wherever there is only one
habitation.

3.2 In the case of Village Panchayats that consist more than one habitation, instead of
considering the Village Panchayat as a single unit, each habitation or cluster of habitations
shall be the unit of implementation taking into account the quantum of waste generated,
number of households, etc.

3.3 Cluster of Habitations shall be formed based on the parameters such as

geographical contiguity, proximity, homogeneity, etc.
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3.4 The unit for implementation, formed as per 3.1 to 3.3 above shall be called as
"Clusters" for easy identification of geographical area and for convenience purpose.
(Irrespective of whether it is a single habitation or cluster of habitations).

3.5 Depending upon the quantum of waste generated, number of habitations, number of
households, etc., the Cluster should be grouped into "Densely Populated" and "Sparsely
Populated" as provided in G.O.(Ms). No. 87, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (CGS
1) Department dated 8.6.2015.

3.6 It is also important to involve the Village Poverty Reduction Committees (VPRCs)
which are active Community Based Organizations in each Village Panchayat (or in the case
of VPRC being dormant, the PLF) to be involved for motivating and supervising the
"Thooimai Kaavalars" involved in carrying out the works.

4. Minimum Infrastructure arrangements and Manpower already provided in the

identified 9,000 Village Panchayats during 2015-16:

a. Two Compost Pits per Cluster/Panchayat - under MGNREGS

b. One Dumping Pit per Cluster/Panchayat - under MGNREGS
c. One Thooimai Kaavalar per 150 households- under MGNREGS
d. One Tricycle/Pushcart for every 300 households - under SWM funds.
e. One Segregation cum Storage shed per Panchayat - under SWM funds.
f. Street Garbage Collection Bins- under SWM funds.
g. Implements like Broom stick (both small and long handle), Aluminium basket,
Spade, Long handle Steel Fork, Scrapper, Pick Axe, Shovel, Crowbar, Sieve,
First Aid Kit, Spring Type Weighing Machine, Protective layer for dumping pit,
etc. - under SWM funds.
h. Kit for Thooimai Kavalais: Jacket, Cap, Gloves, etc., under SWM funds.

4.1 The District Collectors concerned should ensure the smooth Implementation of SWM
activities in the identified Village Panchayats with the above infrastructure facilities.

4.2 Suggested works that can additionally be taken up with General Funds/SFC Grant
of Village Panchayats, where it is found necessary:

a. Brick lining to prevent soil erosion and surface runoff rainwater into the Compost
Pits and Dumping Pits.
b. Barbed wire fencing of Compost yards
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c. Biodegradable waste crusher/shredder machines to hasten composting process,

with the approval of S.E. (RD)
d. Secondary Collection sheds.
e. Cleaning, Sieving and Shredding Machines at Panchayat/Block level.
f. Vermi-Compost Tanks, etc.

4.3 Manpower Requirements: Thooimai Kaavalar (தூய் மை காவலர்) and

Worksite Supervisor:

a. MGNREGS workers in the ratio of one worker per 150 households have been
involved in SWM activities on need basis. In any case the total number of
workers should not exceed the above ratio.
b. These workers should be involved in the entire process of Solid Waste
Management activities such as door to door collection of waste, segregation,
transporting to dumping site, etc.
c. Worksite Supervisor should also be engaged to supervise the work performed
by Thooimai Kaavalar as per the existing norms of MGNREGS.

d. Thooimai Kaavalar (தூய்வம காவலர்) should be provided with Jacket, Cap and
Gloves as per the design issued by the Director of Rural Development and
Panchayat Raj. The cost of the same shall be met out from the funds available in
the Village Panchayat SWM Account through resources generated from SWM
activities.
e. MGNREGS workers shall be rotated to different Clusters based on need, but
within the same Village Panchayat.
f. Each worker should be paid wage rate as notified from time to time under
MGNREGS. The Wage Payment will be made as per the rural schedule of rate
issued in this regard.
g. Since only 100 days of employment is given for MGNREGS Workers in a year,
new set of MGNREGS Workers as Thooimai Kaavalars should be engaged in
the place those who have completed 100 days in the particular financial year.
h. Similarly, Worksite Supervisors should also be changed after every 100 days in
order to ensure that fresh persons get experience in the Supervision process.
i. However, if no revenue is generated through sale of Recyclable
Waste, Compost, etc, during a period exceeding 60 days, the
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Worksite Supervisor in-charge of the area should be immediately

removed and debarred from being engaged as Worksite
Supervisor for atleast a period of one year from the date of such
removal.
1.4 Determination of No. of Households in the Village Panchayat: For the purpose of
determining number of households in a Village Panchayat, any one of the following data
can be adopted in respect of the entire Village Panchayat.
a. NBA Baseline Survey Data 2013

b. SECC Data

c. House Tax Demand Register, if verified and certified as correct jointly by BDO
(VP) and AD (Panchayats).

5. Special Projects for Hilly area Panchayats

To meet out any special requirements of Hilly Village Panchayats and Peri-Urban
Village Panchayats, a corpus fund of Rs.14 crore already earmarked vide G.O. (Ms) No.22,
RD&PR (CGS-1) department, dated 9.2.2016 has been drawn and available with the
Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj. Any Special Projects received under this
category will be considered for approval by the State Level Scheme Review and Sanctioning
Committee for examining, sanctioning and recommending Sanitation Projects based from
this Corpus Fund.

6. The process of Collection of waste, Modalities of Segregation and Disposal of

Segregated Waste in Compost Pit and Dumping Pit:

a. Door to Door Collection of solid waste should be done by the Thooimai

Kaavalar in their respective allotted area using the Push Carts/Tricycles already
provided to them.

b. After collection, the quantum of waste collected by each Thooimai Kaavalar

should be weighed In the Weighing Machine installed in the Segregation cum
storage shed. The weighing should be done by the Worksite Supervisor every
day as prescribed in G.O.(Ms). No. 87, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj
(CGS.1) Department dated 8.6.2015.

c. There should be fixed days and timings for waste collection and cleaning of
streets & habitations.
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d. One day in a month should be earmarked for clearing plastic waste in the
Village by using picking sticks.

e. Details of the above timing have to be displayed in respective streets &

Habitations for proper follow up.

f. Thooimai Kaavalar should use the implements and equipment‘s already

provided for cleaning & collection of garbage.

g. Thooimai Kaavalar should get signature of atleast 10 households everyday for

having cleaned/ collected waste in the allotted area in the format Issued by the
Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj. This will be reckoned for
weekly payment.

h. Instructions have already been given for provision of Two pits for composting
the Bio-degradable waste and one for dumping the residual solid waste
(sanitary landfill) with suitable protective measures against pollution under
MGNREGS. A Protective layer of sheet should be given in dumping pit so
that the non-recyclable waste dumped in it does not pollute the subsoil.

i. Final disposal of solid waste in the Compost Pit and Dumping Pit
should be done without contaminating groundwater, surface
water and ambient air quality.

j. Therefore, necessary awareness should be created to segregate the waste into

bio-degradable and non bio-degradable at Household level and Thooimai
Kaavalar should be sensitised to collect the segregated solid waste.

k. However, Thooimai Kaavalar should ensure that the waste collected has been
properly segregated. If it has not been done properly, the waste should be
segregated into organic (biodegradable), inorganic, recyclables and hazardous
waste before disposal.

l. This activity should be meticulously done at the working space available in the
Segregation cum storage shed installed at Cluster level or near the disposal
points.

m. The recyclable waste should be safely stored before selling to the scrap
merchants on accumulation of reasonable quantity.

n. Implements already provided should be safely stored after daily use.

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o. First Aid Box should be kept in all the Segregation cum storage sheds.

7. Regular Cleaning activities:

The Sanitary workers/Sweepers already working in the Village Panchayat and

Thooimai Kaavalars engaged for SWM activities, shall be allotted specific
roads/streets/lanes for the regular activities like sweeping, Drain cleaning, street cleaning,
etc. These workers should keep the allotted roads/streets/lanes clean and tidy with no
stagnant water.

8. Vermi-Composting:

Separate Guidelines will be issued for taking up vermi-composting in the SWM

Phase I Village Panchayats at the rate of one per Block. However, wherever there is a
feasibility of taking up Vermi-Composting for revenue generation, the Village Panchayat can
take it up with the approval of District Collector concerned.

9. Provision of Cleaning, Sieving and Shredding Machines:

In those Village Panchayats, where the quantum of plastic waste (above 40 microns)
collected is very huge, Cleaning, Sieving and Shedding Machines shall be provided based
on the necessity under General Funds or by dovetailing any other ongoing Scheme funds.
Alternatively, this shall be proposed even at Block level based on requirement. Preferably,
this shall be handled by Panchayat Level Federations /Village Poverty Reduction
Committee as an Economic Activity.

10. VPRC / PLF to act as a Nodal agency to supervise the Thooimai Kaavalars:-

10.1 The Village Panchayat with the assistance of VPRC/PLF should form the Solid
Waste Management Workers Group comprising of these workers.

10.2 VPRC/PLF will monitor and guide the work of the Thooimai Kaavalar in SWM
activities.

10.3 The involvement of VPRC / PLF will ensure participation of women Self Help Groups
and this will also ensure a convergence of Panchayat Raj system with Community Based
Organisations.

11. Duties and Responsibilities of Thooimai Kaavalar, Worksite Supervisor and Role
of VPRC/PLF:
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Duties and Responsibilities of Thooimai Kaavalar, Worksite Supervisors and the Role
of VPRC/PLF will be issued by the Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj from
time to time

12. Training Programmes:

12.1 To implement the scheme effectively, suitable training and awareness programmes
shall be organized at the District, Block and Village Panchayat level for officials, Panchayat
Raj Institution functionaries & other stake holders.

12.2 Training should be organized to the every fresh batch of MGNREGS workers
engaged as Thooimai Kaavalars and Worksite Supervisors on various aspects of SWM
activities.

12.3 The cost of conduct of training can be met out from the Capacity Building component
of SBM(G) within the permissible limits.

13. Implementing Agency:

Village Panchayat will be the implementing agency for creation of Infrastructure

facilities required for SWM activities. Existing Financial code procedures should be duly
followed by the implementing agencies in this regard.

14. Maintenance of Accounts:

14.1 The Village Panchayat shall maintain in a separate Savings Bank account in order to
monitor the fund flow under SWM activities and to ensure the sustainability of the scheme.
The operation of this account will be similar to the operation of Scheme fund Account No.3 of
Village Panchayat.

14.2 The Revenue generated by the Panchayat through sale of Compost, Vermi-Compost,
Recyclable waste, etc. should be deposited in this Village Panchayat SWM Account only.

14.3 Model Attendance Sheet and Registers shall be maintained at Village Panchayat
level will be prescribed by the Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj.

15. Solid Waste Management Committee at the Panchayat level:

In order to monitor the day to day activities, Solid Waste Management Committee
shall be constituted in the Village Panchayat concerned with the following members:

1. President
2. Vice-President
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3. Ward Member concerned

4. One Local VPRC/PLF representative for every Habitation and
5. Worksite Supervisor engaged under MGNREGS

The Ward Member and the VPRC/PLF representative of the Habitation concerned
will monitor the Solid Waste Management activities in their respective areas.

16. Capacity Building, Quality Monitoring, Awards and Rewards:

16.1 Tamil Nadu Sanitation and Waste Management Society (TANSWAMS) will be utilised
for capacity building of important stakeholders at State level and district level through
SIRD/RIRDs by engaging experts in the field.

16.2 TANSWAMS will also engage State Quality Monitors to ensure quality and
sustainability in SWM Village Panchayats.

16.3 TANSWAMS will also explore the market and guide SWM Village Panchayats in
marketing the compost manure and other recyclable waste.

16.4. TANSWAMS will also devise Awards and Rewards for the best performing
Panchayat Presidents, Thooimai Kaavalars, Worksite Supervisors, Block Officials and
District Officials who have shown exemplary involvement and showcased successful
innovations.

16.5 TANSWAMS shall engage suitable manpower for taking up the above activities.

16.6 A corpus amount of Rs. One crore sanctioned already under G.O.(Ms).No.10, Rural
Development and Panchayat Raj (CGS-1), Department dated 10.1.2016 for TANSWAMS
can be used for the above purpose.

17. Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016:

The District Collector should ensure that the implementation of SWM activities under
these guidelines is in tune with the provisions of Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 and
the State SWM Policy and Strategy formulated by the Government of Tamil Nadu in this
regard.

18. Social Audit:

Grama Sabha shall conduct the Social Audit of Solid Waste Management activities in
the respective Village Panchayat. The entire operations with budget and expenditure should
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be placed in all the Grama Sabha meetings to ensure transparency and also for suggestions
and improvements.

19. Monitoring:

The implementation of Solid Waste Management Projects shall be periodically

monitored during inspections undertaken by State level, District Level Senior Officials and by
Block level officials. Performance of the SWM systems shall be regularly monitored by the
Solid Waste Management Committee in the Village Panchayat and Grama Sabha.

The Specific Role and Responsibilities of District Level officials In the implementation
of SWM is given below:

19.1. Role of Assistant Project Officer (Housing & Sanitation)

 Assistant Project Officer (Housing & Sanitation) should monitor the daily attendance
of Thooimai Kaavalars and Solid Waste Management activities in identified Village
Panchayats.

 He/She should ensure online reporting of daily attendance and Solid Waste
Management activities in the TNRD website.

 He/She should collect and send the periodical reports to the Director of Rural
Development and Panchayat Raj regarding quantum of waste collected, compost
generated and sold by the Village Panchayats, sale of recyclable waste etc., in the
prescribed format from time to time,

 He/She should ensure that the sold amounts are properly deposited in the Village
Panchayat SWM account maintained separately and maintenance of records at the
Village/Block and District level.

 He/She should render necessary assistance to the Project Director, District Rural
Development Agency and the District Collector for monitoring and review of SWM
activities in the SWM Village Panchayats.

19.2. Role of Assistant Project Officer (Wage Employment)

 He/She should ensure identification of Thooimai Kaavalars and Worksite Supervisors

from among the MGNREGS workers for engaging in SWM activities.

 He/She should ensure replacement of Thooimai Kaavalars and Worksite Supervisors

on completion of 100 days.
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 He/She should monitor the timely disbursement of wages to Thooimai Kaavalars and
Worksite Supervisors.

 He/She should ensure MIS online entries in MGNREGS website.

19.3. Role of Project Director, District Rural Development Agency

 The Project Director, District Rural Development Agency shall be responsible for the
overall implementation of SWM activities in the identified Village Panchayats in the
District.

 He/She should monitor the discharge of duties and responsibilities of Village / Block /
District level functionaries / officials in SWM activities.

 He/She should ensure that SWM activities are carried out on daily basis without any
interruption.

 He/She should inspect atleast 20% of the SWM Village Panchayats every month and
ensure similar inspections by the District level Zonal Officers.

 He/She should take necessary steps utilise the shredded waste plastic for laying of
bitumen roads.

 He/She should assist the District Collector in the review of SWM activities in their
district.

 He/She should render necessary assistance to the District Collector for monitoring
and review of SWM activities in the SWM Village Panchayats.

The Secretary to Government, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department Is

empowered to modify any of the above guidelines in consultation with the Director of Rural
Development and Panchayat Raj based on the exigencies that may arise from time to time in
the implementation of the Scheme.

HANS RAJ VERMA

PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT

//True Copy//

Sd/-
SECTION OFFICER
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Copy of:-

GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Environment - Constitution of Environment Monitoring Cell based on the orders of Hon'ble

National Green Tribunal dated 28.02.2020 and 02.07.2020 in O.A.No.606 of 2018 - Orders -
Issued.
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Environment and Forests (EC.2) Department

G.O. (Ms) No. 64 Dated: 03.10.2020

சார்வரி, புரட்டாசி – 17
திருவள்ளுவர் ஆண்டு - 2051
Read:

1. Orders of Hon'ble National Green Tribunal, Principal Bench, New Delhi in

O.A.No.606 of 2018 dated 28.02.2020 and 02.07.2020.
2. Orders of Hon'ble National Green Tribunal, Principal Bench, New Delhi in O.A.No.
673 of 2018 dated 06.12.2019.
3. From the Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai-32 Letter
No.TNPCB/ P&D/F.2078/2020, dated 05.08.2020.
ORDER

The Hon'ble National Green Tribunal, Principal Bench, New Delhi in its order first
read above among other things has directed the following:-

―An Environment Monitoring Cell may be set-up in the office of the Chief Secretaries
of all the States/UTs within one month from today, if not already done for coordination and
compliance of the above directions which will be the responsibility of the Chief Secretaries of
the States/UTs‖.

2. In this regard, in the letter third read above, the Chairman, Tamil Nadu Control Board
has sent a proposal to constitute an 'Environment Monitoring Cell', wherein he has stated
that:-

 The thematic areas for monitoring of integrated waste management are dealt in the
following Original Applications :-
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Sl.No. Thematic Areas Hon'ble National Green Tribunal

Original Application Nos.

1 Compliance to Solid Waste Rules including Legacy O.A.No.606 of 2018

Waste

2 Compliance to Bio Medical Waste Rules O.A.No.710-713 of 2017

3 Compliance to Construction & Demolition O.A.No.606 of 2018

Waste

4 Compliance to Hazardous Waste Rules O.A.No.606 of 2018

5 Compliance to E-Waste Rules O.A.No.512 of 2018

6 351 Polluted River Stretches in the country O.A.No.673 of 2018

7 122 Non attainment Cities O.A.No.681 of 2018

8 100 Industrial Clusters O.A.No.1038 of 2017

9 Status of Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) and re-use O.A.No.606 of 2018

of treated water

10 Status of Common Effluent Treatment Plants O.A.No.593 of 2017

(CETP)/Effluent Treatment Plants (ETP) including
performance

11 Ground water extraction/ contamination and recharge O.A.No.606 of 2018

12 Air Pollution including Noise pollution O.A.No.681 of 2018

13 Illegal Sand Mining O.A.No.606 of 2018

14 Rejuvenation of water bodies O.A.No.325 of 2018

 The thematic areas covered in Original Application No.673 of 2018, regarding the
polluted river stretches are as follows :-

Sl.No. Thematic Areas

I. Compliance to Solid Waste Rules including Legacy Waste

2. Compliance to Bio Medical Waste Rules

3. Compliance to Construction & Demolition Waste

4. Compliance to Hazardous Waste Rules

5. Compliance to E-Waste Rules

6. 351 Polluted River Stretches in the country

7. Status of STPs and re-use of treated water

8, Status of CETPs/ETPs including performance

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9. Ground water extraction/ contamination and re-charge

10. Illegal Sand Mining

3. Further, the Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board has informed that the
Hon'ble National Green Tribunal, Principal Bench, New Delhi in its order in second read
above has directed the following :-

“V. The Chief Secretaries may set up appropriate monitoring mechanism at State
level specifying accountability of Nodal authorities not below the Secretary level and
ensuring appropriate adverse entries in the ACRs of erring officers. Monitoring at State level
must take place on fortnightly basis and record of progress maintained. The Chief
Secretaries may have an accountable person attached in his office for this purpose.”

4. The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board has therefore requested to
constitute Environment Monitoring Cell and also suggested members from various
departments who are connected with the implementation of the above directions.

5. The Government after careful examination, have decided to constitute "Environment

Monitoring Cell", as per the orders of Hon'ble National Green Tribunal in first and second
read above with the following officials as its members and its functions ;-

S.No. Designation and Department Remarks

1. Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Chief Nodal Officer (Monitoring)
Environment and Forests Department,
Secretariat, Chennai-9.
2. Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Nodal Officer
Municipal Administration and Water Supply • In view of the prime importance
Department, Secretariat, Chennai-9. given to Solid Waste, Sewage
Treatment, Plastic Waste
Management, Construction and
Demolition Waste, and E-Waste.
• With regard to Solid Waste, Sewage
Treatment, Plastic Waste
Management, Construction and
Demolition Waste and E-Waste in
Corporation and Municipalities.
• With regard to Solid Waste, Sewage
Treatment, Plastic Waste
Management, Construction and
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Demolition Waste and E-Waste in

the metropolitan city.
3. Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Nodal Officer
Rural Development and Panchayat Raj  With regard to Solid Waste,
Department, Secretariat, Chennai-9, Sewage Treatment, Plastic Waste
Management, Construction and
Demolition Waste and E-Waste in
Rural and Panchayats.
 With regard to Solid Waste,
Sewage Treatment, Plastic Waste
Management, Construction and
Demolition Waste and E-Waste in
Town Panchayats.
4. Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Nodal Officer
Revenue and Disaster Management  Removal of Encroachment and
Department, restoration of path ways for the
Secretariat,Chennai-9 water bodies

5. Principal Secretary to Government, Industries Nodal Officer

Department, Secretariat, Chennai-9.  For compliance of Rules under
Solid Waste, E-Waste, Hazardous
Waste, etc., in SIPCOT Industrial
Estates and other Industrial
Estates.
6. Principal Secretary to Government, Nodal Officer
Health and Family Welfare Department,  For compliance of Bio Medical
Secretariat, Chennai-9. Waste Management in the
Government Hospitals, Health Care
Facilities and Animal Husbandry.
7. Principal Secretary to Government, Nodal Officer
Public Works Department, Secretariat, Chennai-  Mainly concerned with the
9. rejuvenation of water bodies,
prevention of illegal sand mining,
prevention of excessive ground
water extraction and contamination.
8. Special Secretary (Forests) to Government, Nodal Officer
Environment and Forests Department,  Plantation and bio-diversity parks
Secretariat, Chennai-9. along the river stretches,
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demarcation of forest area etc.,

9. The Director of Environment, Nodal Officer
Department of Environment,  Monitoring of District Environmental
Panagal Maaligai, Saidapet, Chennai-15. Plan & State Environmental Plan
along with Coastal Zone Monitoring
and financing through Environment
Management Agency of Tamil
Nadu.
10. The Chairman, Nodal Officer
Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board  Non-attainment Cities Thoothukudi
76, Mount Road, Guindy, Chennai-32 & Trichy, industrial clusters, air
pollution including noise pollution,
hazardous waste, CETPs/ETPs
11. Dr.K.Baskaran, IAS, Member Secretary (FAC), Coordinator/ Convener
Chennai River Restoration Trust (CRRT),  For integrated O.A. 606 of 2018
Dr.DGS Dhinakaran Salai, R.A.Puram, being presented before Hon'ble
Chennai-28. National Green Tribunal (Principal
Bench), New Delhi

The functions of the Environment Monitoring Cell are as follows: -

i. Conduct review meetings by the nodal officers within their respective departments
and update the particulars for submission of reports to Hon'ble National Green
Tribunal, Central Pollution Control Board and Ministry of Jal sakthi.
ii. Update & submission of details for the monthly review meetings to the Additional
Chief Secretary to Government, Environment and Forests Department with regard to
Hon'ble National Green Tribunal in O.A.No.673/2018. (Ministry of Jal sakthi).
iii. Submission of quarterly report to the Hon'ble National Green Tribunal (Principal
Bench), New Delhi by the coordinator.
iv. Submission of fortnight report to Chief Secretary to Government by the Chief Nodal
Officer.
v. Compliance of various order passed by the Hon'ble National Green Tribunal in
respect of integrated O.A. 606 of 2018.

(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

SANDEEP SAXENA
ADDITIONAL CHIEF SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
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To
The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Guindy, Chennai - 600 032
The Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj
Department, Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009.
The Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Municipal Administration and Water Supply
Department, Secretariat, Chennai- 600 009.
The Additional Chief Secretary to Government ,Revenue and Disaster Management
Department, Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009.
The Principal Secretary to Government, Industries Dept, Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009.
The Principal Secretary to Govt, Health and Family Welfare Dept, Secretariat, Chennai - 600
009.
The Principal Secretary to Government, Public Works Department, Secretariat, Chennai –
600009.
The Special Secretary (Forests) to Government, Environment and Forests Department,
Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009.
The Member Secretary, Chennai River Restoration Trust, Dr DGS Dhinakaran Salai, R.A.
Puram, Chennai - 600 028.
The Director of Environment, Department of Environment, Saidapet, Chennai - 600 001.

Copy to:-

The Member Secretary, Central Pollution Control Board, 'Parivesh Bhawan', East Arjun
Nagar, Shahdara, New Delhi - 110 032.
All Departments of Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009.
All District Collectors,
The Commissioner of Greater Chennai Corporation, Ripon Building, Chennai - 600 003.
The Principal Chief Conservator of Forests(Head of Department), Saidapet, Chennai - 600
015.
Hon'ble Chief Minister's Office, Chennai - 600 009.
The Special/Senior Personal Assistant to Hon'ble Minister (Environment), Secretariat,
Chennai - 600 009.
The PS to Chief Secretary to Government, Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009.
The PS to the Addl Chief Secretary to Government, E&F Dept, Secretariat, Chennai -600
009.
The Environment and Forests (EC.l & EC.3) Department, Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009.
Stock File/Spare Copy
// FORWARDED: BY ORDER //

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Copy of:-

GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

National Green Tribunal (Principal Bench), New Delhi - O.A.No.606 of 2018- State Level
Monitoring Committee to oversee the implementation of Solid Waste Management Rules,
2016 - Discontinued - Orders - Issued.
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Municipal Administration and Water Supply (MA.IV) Department

G.O.(D) No. 397 Dated: 21.09.2022

திருயள்ளுயர் ஆண்டு - 2053
சு஧கிருது யருடம், ஐப்஧சி 14
Read:
1 Orders of National Green Tribunal, Principal Bench, New Delhi, dated: 20.08.2018,
16.01.2019, 25.04.2019, 26.04.2019 and 12.07.2019 in O.A. No.606 of 2018.
2 G.O.(D) No.459, Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department, dated
13.11.2018.
3 G.O. (D) No.345, Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department, dated
29.08.2019.
4 G.O. (D) No.475, Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department, dated
04.12.2019.
5 G.O. (MS) No.56, Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department, dated
23.05.2020.
6 G.O. (MS) No.108, Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department, dated
01.10.2020.
7 G.O. (MS) No.101, Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department, dated
16.11.2021.
8 G.O. (D) No.151, Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department, dated
16.05.2022.

ORDER

The National Green Tribunal (Principal Bench), New Delhi, in its order dated
16.01.2019 on O.A. No.606/2018, has directed to modify the Regional Monitoring Committee
as State Level Monitoring Committee. Accordingly, in the Government order third read
above, Justice Mr.P.Jyothimani, Former Judge, High Court of Madras/Former Judicial
Member, National Green Tribunal (Southern Zone),Chennai, who has appointed as
Chairman of Regional Monitoring Committee by National Green Tribunal was allowed to
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continue to chair State Level Monitoring Committee to oversee the implementation of Solid
Waste Management Rules, 2016. The National Green Tribunal (Principal Bench) has also
directed that after expiry of the six months term of the said Committee, the Chief Secretary
may take a decision whether such committee is required to continue further.

2. The Government has extended the tenure of the State Level Monitoring
Committee from 17.10.2019 to 16.10.2022 in the orders fourth to eighth read above.

3. The Government have established mechanism to monitor the implementation of

Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 as well as implementation of various orders of the
Hon‘ble National Green Tribunal by setting up of committees and also monitored by Chief
Secretary to Government on the environmental issues regularly.

4. The Government have decided to discontinue the State Level Monitoring

Committee of National Green Tribunal for Solid Management Rules, 2016, with effect from
17.10.2022, as the necessarily ceases.

(By Order of the Governor)

SHIV DAS MEENA
ADDITIONAL CHIEF SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
To

Justice Mr.P.Jyothimani,
Former Judge, Madras High Court / former Judicial Member, National Green Tribunal
(Southern Zone), Chennai - 600 010.
The Chairman, State Level Committee for Solid Waste Management, Taylors Road,
Chennai - 600 010.
The Addl Chief Secretary to Government, ECC&F Department, Chennai - 600 009.
The Chairperson/ Chairman, TNPCB, Guindy, Chennai - 600 032.
Copy to
The Hon‘ble Chief Minister‘s Office, Chennai - 600 009. (C.No.18583/MA.IV/2018)
The Senior Personal Assistant to Hon‘ble Minister (MA), Chennai - 600 009.
The Private Secretary to Chief Secretary to Government, Chennai - 600 009.
The PS to Addl Chief Secretary to Govt, MAWS Dept, Chennai - 600 009.
The Director of Municipal Administration, Chennai - 600 028.
The Commissioner of Town Panchayats, Chennai - 600 028.
Stock File / Spare copies.
// FORWARDED BY ORDER//
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Copy of:
GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Waste Management - Implementation of Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 and

Management of other waste - Orders of Hon‘ble National Green Tribunal (Southern Zone) -
Monitoring of and providing technical and financial assistance - A single Committee
constituted – Orders - Issued.
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Municipal Administration & Water Supply (MA.IV) Department

G.O.(2D).No. 46 Dated: 11.11.2022

சு஧கிருது யருடம், ஐப்஧சி - 25
திருயள்ளுயர் ஆண்டு - 2053

Read:
Ref: 1. Orders of National Green Tribunal (Southern Zone), Chennai dated :02.08.2022
in O.A. No.64 of 2020
2. Orders of National Green Tribunal (Southern Zone), Chennai dated: 01.07.2022
in O.A. No.268 of 2016.

Order:

In order to comply with the orders of Hon‘ble National Green Tribunal (Southern
Zone) read above, the Government hereby constitutes a single committee with the following
officials for the purpose of monitoring the implementation of Solid Waste Management
Rules,2016 and other waste management in the State and to provide necessary assistance,
both technical and financial, to the Urban Local Bodies to continue their works relating to
Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 and other environmental issues without any
hindrance:

1 Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Municipal Administration and Water Chairman

Supply Department
2 Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Water Resources Department Member
3 Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Environment, Climate Change & Member
Forest Department
4 Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Finance Department or his nominee Member
5 Principal Secretary to Government, Revenue and Disaster Management Member
Department
6 Principal Secretary to Government, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Member
Department
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7 Principal Secretary to Government, Housing and Urban Development Member

Department
8 The Chairperson / Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board Member
9 i) Principal Secretary / Commissioner, Greater Chennai Corporation (or) Member
ii) Commissioner of Town Panchayat; (or)
iii) Commissioner of Rural Development; (or)
iv) Director of Municipal Administration (as the case may be)
10 Concerned District Collector Member

(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

SHIV DAS MEENA
ADDITIONAL CHIEF SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
To

The Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Water Resources Department,

Chennai - 600 009.
The Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Environment, Climate Change & Forest
Department, Chennai – 600 009.
The Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Finance Department, Chennai - 600 009.
The Principal Secretary to Government, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department,
Chennai - 600 009.
The Principal Secretary to Government, Revenue and Disaster Management Department,
Chennai - 600 009.
The Principal Secretary to Government, Housing and Urban Development Department,
Chennai - 600 009.
The Chairperson/Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai - 600 032.
The Principal Secretary / Commissioner, Greater Chennai Corporation, Chennai - 600 003.
The Commissioner of Town Panchayats, Chennai - 600 028.
The Director of Municipal Administration, Chennai - 600 028.
All District Collectors

Copy to
The Senior Personal Assistant to Hon‘ble Minister (MA), Chennai - 600 009.
The Private Secretary to Chief Secretary to Government, Chennai - 600 009.
The PS to Additional Chief Secretary to Government, MAWS Dept, Chennai - 600 009.
All Officers Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department, Chennai - 600 009.
Stock File / Spare copies
// FORWARDED BY ORDER//
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Copy of:-

GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Environment Control constitution of "Expert Committee to check the health and

environmental hazards in the use of plastics"- Orders – issued.
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Environment and Forests (EC-2) Department

G.O. Ms. No. 92 Dated: 10.08.2011

Read:

Orders of Hon'ble High Court of Madras (Madurai Bench) in W.P. (MD) No.11753 of 2010
dated 10.11.2010

ORDER

The Hon'ble Madurai Bench of Madras High Court while dealing with the issue of
dumping of broken plastics, used types, waste papers etc., in its Judgment on W.P (MD)
No.11753 of 2010 dated 10.11.2010 read and above, have given several direction/
suggestions to the Government of Tamil Nadu

2. Among other things, the Hon'ble Madurai Bench of Madras High Court has
suggested that the Government of Tamil Nadu may constitute an Expert Committee to check
the health and environmental hazards in the use of the plastic bags and plastic packaging
materials in Tamil Nadu and also to evolve various measures in checking the health and
environmental hazards arising out of the use of plastic bags and to find out the ways and
means to intensify plastic awareness camps.

3. The Government after careful examination of the orders of the Hon‘ble Madurai
Bench of Madras High Court, have decided to constitute an ―Expert Committee to check the
health and environmental hazards in the use of plastics" for the implementation of directions
issued by the Hon'ble Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Accordingly, the Government
constitute an Expert Committee as follows:

a. Scope

The Expert Committee shall look into issues relating to checking the health and
environmental hazards in the use of the plastic bags and plastic packaging materials in
Tamil Nadu and also evolve various measures in checking the health and environmental
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hazards arising out of the use of plastic bags and arrive at the modalities to intensify Plastic
Awareness Camps.

b.The composition of the Expert Committee consists of the following members:

Sl.No. Name & Designation Status
1. Dr. T. Sekar, I.F.S., Chairman
Chief Conservator of Forests and former Director of Environment, Tamil
Nadu Forest Department, Saidapet, Chennai-600 015
2. Industries Commissioner and Director, Chepauk, Chennai-600 005 Member
3. Commissioner of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, Member
Panagal Building, Saidapet, Chennai-600 015
4. Additional Director of Public Health and Member
Preventive Medicine, 358, Anna Salai, Chennai-600 006
5. Director Member
Directorate of Teacher Education Research and Training, College Road,
Chennai-600 006
6. Director of Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and Technology Member
(CIPET) Industrial Estate, Guindy, Chennai
7. Director of Centre for Environmental Studies Member
Anna University, Chennai-600 025
8. Ms. Shweta Narayan Member
H 16/19, Seevakan Street, Kalakshetra Colony, Besent Nagar, Chennai-
600 090
9. Director of Environment Government of Tamil Nadu Saidapet, Chennai - Member
600 015 Secretary and
Convener

c. Terms of Reference for the Expert Committee

i). Evaluate the magnitude of use of plastic including throw away plastics.
ii). Environmental problems including health effects on use of plastics and disposal of
throw away plastic wastes.
iii). Plan of action to tackle the problems of use and disposal of plastics.
iv). Alternatives to plastics including throw away plastics.
v). Creation of Environmental awareness among public on the harmful effects of use
of plastics.
vi). Action Plan for manufacturers, traders, recyclers, local bodies and users on
minimizing the use of plastics.
vii). Advising competent authorities in enacting the rules and regulation/guidelines on
the production, use and disposal of throw away plastics and plastic products.
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viii). Mobilizing action against environmental unfriendly practices such as dumping of

plastics, unauthorized, unhygienic use of plastics and unscientific disposal of
plastics etc, in public places.
ix). To study the various solid, liquid and gaseous emissions generated during the
manufacturing of plastic bags, plastic packaging materials and the pollution
caused to water, air, soil, health and environmental hazards caused to the society
due to use and disposal of plastics and evolve necessary measures to control
degradation of environment and the health hazard based on the finding of the
study,
d. Periodicity of meetings

The Expert Committee shall meet at least once in three months to propose/review
and monitor action to take/taken in pursuance of the objectives mentioned above.

e. Constitution of Sub Committees

The Expert Committee may constitute such sub -Committees as deemed fit
study/purpose/evaluate/recommend/monitor action to fulfill its role.
f. Status of the committee
The Expert Committee and the Sub-Committees, if any formed by the Expert
Committee, will be treated as First Class committees for the purpose of Travelling
Allowances, Dearness Allowance etc, in respect of non-official members and the said non-
official members will be eligible to draw travelling allowance, dearness allowance as per the
rules in force. The travelling Allowance / Dearness Allowance for the official members to be
met from their department budget allocations.
g. Financial / Logistics support

The Expenditures towards conducting the meetings, travelling expenditures,

Dearness Allowances to the non-official members, secretarial assistance, financial
assistances to the activities, programmes etc., to achieve the objectives referred above and
other logistics support will be met by the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board.
4. This order issues with the concurrence of Finance (BPE)/Law Departments vide its
U.O. No,10248/Finance (BPE)/2011 dated 24.02.2011 and Law U.O.No.8147/11 dated
14.03.2011.
(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

C.V. SANKAR
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
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To

The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai-32

The Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai-32

The Director of Environment, Chennai-15

The Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Chennai-15

The Registrar (Judicial), Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai-625 023

Copy to:

The Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department, Chennai-09

The Revenue Department, Chennai-09 The Industries Department, Chennai-09

The Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, Chennai-09

The Health and Family Welfare Department, Chennai-09

The School Education Department, Chennai-09

All the Members

//Forwarded By Order//
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Section Officer
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Copy of:-

GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Environment – 110 Announcement of the Hon'ble Chief Minister on the floor of the Assembly
on 05.06.2018 regarding ban on one-time use and throwaway plastics irrespective of
thickness with effect from 01.01.2019 under, the provisions of Environment (Protection) Act,
1986 – Appointment of three Regional Coordinators - Orders - Issued.
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Environment and Forests (EC.2) Department

G.O. (Ms) No. 82 Dated: 15.06.2018

விளம்பி, ஆனி – 1
திருவள்ளுவர் ஆண்டு - 2049
ORDER:

The Hon'ble Chief Minister has made an announcement on the floor of the Assembly
on 05.06.2018: that towards achieving the goal of "Plastic Free Tamil Nadu" certain items of
plastic products will be banned in the State with effect from. 01.01.2019.

2. The success in implementation of the ban on one-time use-and throwaway plastics

would require a great deal of coordination with various Departments and other stakeholders
like the industry, Non-Governmental Organisations etc.,

3. The Government have therefore decided to appoint the following three Regional
Coordinators for effective implementation of the ban on one-time use and throwaway plastics
irrespective of thickness with effect from 01.01.2019.

Tmt. P.Amudha, IAS., Chennai Region: Chennai, Tiruvallur, Tiruvannamalai,

Kanchipuram, Villupuram and Cuddalore
Salem Region: Salem, Namakkal, Dharmapuri,
Krishnagiri and Vellore
Dr. Santosh Babu, IAS., Coimbatore Region: Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Karur,
Erode and Nilgiris
Trichy Region: Trichy, Perambalur, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur,
Ariyalur and Nagapattinam:
Thiru. Rajendra Ratnoo, IAS., Tirunelveli Region:
Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, Kanniyakumari, Virudhunagar
and Ramanathapuram
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Madurai Region:
Madurai, Sivagangai, Theni, Dindigul and Pudukottai

4. The Regional Coordinators are requested to work in close co-ordination with, the
District Collectors and Municipal Commissioners as well as the Chairman, Tamil Nadu
Pollution Control Board.

(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

Md. NASIMUDDIN
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT

To
All Secretaries, Secretariat,Chennai-'9.
All District Collectors,
Tmt. P.Amudha, IAS., Principal Secretary/ Commissioner of Food Safety, 359, Anna Salai,
DMS, Chennai – 6.
Dr. Santosh Babu, IAS., Chairman / Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Handicraft Development
Corporation, 759, Anna Salai, Chennai – 22.
Thiru. Rajendra Ratnoo, IAS., Commissioner, Disaster Management, Chepauk, Chennai – 5.
The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai-32.
The Director of Environment, Chennai- 15.
Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Chennai - 15.
Copy to
Hon‘ble Chief Minister‘s Office, Chennai – 9.
The Senior P.A. to Hon‘ble Minister (Environment), Chennai – 9.
The Private Secretary to Principal Secretary, Environment and Forests Department, Chennai
– 600 009.
Stock File / Spare Copy.
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Copy of:-

GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Environment - 110 Announcement of the Hon'ble Chief Minister on the floor of the Assembly
on 05.06.2018 regarding ban on one-time use and throwaway plastics irrespective of
thickness with effect from 01.01.2019 under Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 - Notification
- Orders – issued.
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Environment and Forests (EC.2) Department

G.O. (Ms) No. 84 Dated:25.06.2018

விளம்பி, ஆனி – 11
திருவள்ளுவர் ஆண்டு - 2049
ORDER:

The Hon'ble Chief Minister on 05.06.2018, on the floor of the Legislative Assembly,
with a view to make Tamil Nadu Plastic Free, has announced, ban on 'one time use and
throwaway plastics', irrespective of thickness, with effect from 1 st January, 2019 under the
provisions of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.

2. Accordingly, the following Notification will be published in the Tamil Nadu

Government Gazette:-

NOTIFICATION

WHEREAS, plastic carry bags and other plastic items used in daily life cause short term and
long term environmental damage and health hazard;

AND WHEREAS, Article 48-A of the Constitution of India, inter alia, envisages that the State
shall endeavour to protect and improve the environment;

AND WHEREAS, it has come to the knowledge of the Government that, the use of 'use and
throwaway plastics' such as plastic carry bags, plastic sheets used for food wrapping,
spreading on dining table etc., plastic plates, plastic coated tea cups and plastic tumbler,
water pouches and packets, plastic straw and plastic flags are causing serious
environmental hazards and health problems amongst human beings as well as plants and
animals;

AND WHEREAS, it is observed that the plastic wastes are also causing blockage of sewers
and drains apart from resulting in pollution of water bodies;
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AND WHEREAS, with a view to prevent the recurrence of such problems, the State
Government have decided to issue the following directions imposing ban on manufacture,
storage, supply, sale and use of 'use and throwaway plastics', such as, plastic sheets used
for food wrapping, spreading on dining table etc., plastic plates, plastic coated tea cups and
plastic tumbler, water pouches and packets, plastic straw, plastic carry bag and plastic flags
irrespective of thickness.

NOW, THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers conferred under section 5 of the

Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (Central Act 29 of 1986) read with Government of India,
Ministry of Environment and Forests Notification No.S.O.152(E), dated: 10th February, 1988,
the Governor of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following directions :-

2. This Notification will come into force on the 1st January, 2019:

THE DIRECTIONS

1. (a) No industry or person shall manufacture, store, supply, transport, sale or

distribute ―use and throwaway plastics.‖
(b) No person including shopkeeper, vendor, wholesaler, retailer, trader, hawker
or salesmen shall use, ―use and throwaway plastics.‖
Provided that the plastic used for the following purposes are exempted :-
a. The plastic carry bags manufactured exclusively for export purpose against any
export order in a plastic industry located in Special Economic Zone (SEZ) and
Export Oriented units (EOU).
b. The plastic bags which constitute or form an integral part of packaging in which
goods are sealed prior to use at manufacturing / processing units.

c. The plastic bags and sheets used in Forestry and Horticulture nurseries against
the orders from the Government Departments.
d. The plastic used for packing of milk and milk products (dairy products), oil,
medicine and medical equipments.
e. Carry bags made from compostable plastics bearing a label ―compostable‖ and
conforming to the Indian Standard: IS or ISQ 17088 : 2008 titled as Specifications
for ―Compostable Plastics.‖
2(a) The Commissioners, in respect of the Municipal Corporations and the District
Collectors, in respect of the local areas other than Municipal Corporations shall ensure
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prevention of storage, supply, transport, sale, distribution and use of the above said plastic
items;
(b) District Environment Engineers shall ensure prevention of manufacturing of the
above said plastic items.
Explanation - 1: “Plastic” means material which contains as an essential ingredient a high
polymer such as polyethylene terephthalate, high density polyethylene, Vinyl, low density
polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene resins, multi – materials like acrylonitrile butadiene
styrene, polyphenylene oxide, polycarbonate, Polybutylene terephthalate.
Explanation – 2: ―use and throwaway plastic” means items such as plastic carry bags or
plastic flags, plastic sheets used for food wrapping, spreading on dining table etc, plastic
plates, plastic coated tea cups and plastic tumbler, water pouches and packets, plastic straw
irrespective of thickness.
Explanation – 3: ‗plastic sheet’ means sheet made of plastic.
Explanation – 4: “Carry bag” – means bag made from plastic materials, used for the
purpose of carrying or dispensing commodities which have a self carrying feature but do not
include bag that constitute or form an integral part of the packaging in which goods are
sealed prior to use.
Explanation – 5: The word ―compostable plastic” means plastic that undergoes
degradation by biological processes during compositing to yield carbon di-oxide, water,
inorganic compounds and biomass at a rate consistent with other known compostable
materials, excluding conventional petro-based plastics, and does not leave visible,
distinguishable or toxic residue.
(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)
Md. NASIMUDDIN
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
To
The Works Manager, Government Central Press, Chennai – 79.
(for publication of the notification in the Extra-ordinary Gazette on 27th June 2018 and to
send 50 copies to Government).
All Additional Chief Secretaries / Principal Secretaries / Secretaries to Government,
Secretariat, Chennai – 9.
All District Collectors / All District Judges / All Chief Judicial Magistrates.
All Departments of Secretariat, Chennai – 9.
The Director of Environment, Chennai – 15.
The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai - 32.
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Copy to :
The Hon‘ble Chief Minister Office, Chennai – 600 009.
The Private Secretary to the Principal Secretary to Government, Environment and Forests
Department, Chennai – 600 009.
The Private Secretary to the Principal Secretary to Government, Law Department, Chennai –
600 009.
The Personal Assistant to Hon‘ble Minister (Environment), Chennai – 600 009.
Stock File / Spare Copy.
// FORWARDED BY ORDER //

Sd/-
Section Officer
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Copy of:-

GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Environment - Sanction of Rs.54.00 lakhs for holding regional workshops in all the Districts
of Tamil Nadu towards achieving the goal of "Plastic Free Tamil Nadu" - Sanctioned - Orders
- Issued.
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Environment and Forests (EC.2) Department

G.O. (2D) No. 30 Dated: 05.07.2018

விளம்பி, ஆனி – 1
திருவள்ளுவர் ஆண்டு - 2049
ORDER:
The Hon'ble Chief Minister has made an announcement on the floor of the Assembly
on 05.06.2018 that towards achieving the goal of "Plastic Free Tamil Nadu" certain items of
plastic products are to be banned in the State with effect from 01.01.2019.

2. In order to take plastic free movement forward in a successful manner, a

multipronged approach is required with special focus on creating awareness amongst all the
stakeholders and finding substitute for the plastic items being banned.

3. It has been proposed to hold six Regional Workshops in the months to come
involving various Government Departments, Industries, Business Associations and Non-
Governmental Organisations (NGOs) to take plastic free movement forward. The momentum
built by the regional workshops has to be sustained by way of wide publicity by the District/
Municipal Administration.

4. It is also proposed to provide funds to the tune of Rs.1.5 lakhs to bigger and more
sensitive Districts like Chennai, Coimbatore, Dindigul, Erode, Madurai, Salem, Thanjavur,
Thoothukudi, Tiruchirappalli, Tirunelveli, Tiruppur, Vellore, Nilgiris and Kanniyakumari
districts and Rs.1.00 lakh to the rest of the districts towards achieving the goal of Plastic
Free Tamil Nadu,

5. The Government after careful examination, accord sanction for a sum of Rs.54.00
lakhs (Rupees Fifty four lakhs only) towards holding regional workshops in all the Districts of
Tamil Nadu towards achieving the goal of "Plastic Free Tamil Nadu" as follows:-

SI.No. Funds allotted for holding workshops Amount

(Total No. of Districts in Tamil Nadu -32)
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1 Rs.2.50 lakh allotted for holding 6 Regional workshops (Chennai, Salem, 15.00 lakhs
Coimbatore, Trichy, Tirunelveli and Madurai) (i.e.Rs.2.50 lakh x 6)
2 Rs. 1.50 lakh allotted for 14 bigger and sensitive districts (Chennai, 21.00 lakhs
Coimbatore, Dindigul, Erode, Madurai, Salem, Thanjavur, Thoothukudi,
Tiruchirappalli, Tirunelveli, Tiruppur, Vellore, Nilgirils and Kanniyakumari
districts) (i.e. Rs. 1.50 lakh x 14)
3 Rs. 1.00 lakh allotted for 18 remaining districts (i.e. Rs. 1.00 lakhs x 18) 18.00 lakhs
Total 54.00 lakhs

6. The expenditure sanctioned in para 5 above shall be debited to the following head of
account: "3435 ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT -03 Environmental Research and
Ecological‖ Regeneration - 001 Direction and Administration -State's Expenditure - AA
Environment Department - 08 Advertising and Publicity - 09 Others(DPC: 3435-03-001-AA-
0899).

7. Necessary funds will be provided in Revised Estimates/Final Modified Appropriation

2018-2019 to meet the expenditure sanctioned in para 5 above. Pending provision of such
funds, the Director of Environment is authorized to incur the expenditure. However, the
above expenditure shall be brought to the notice of the Legislature by a Specific Inclusion in
the Supplementary Estimates for the year 2018-2019. The Director of Environment is also
directed to include the expenditure sanctioned above while sending the budget proposals for
RE/FMA 2018-2019 and also send draft explanatory notes for inclusion of this expenditure in
Supplementary Estimates 2018-2019 to Finance (AHD&F/B.G.I) Department at an
appropriate time without fail.

8. This order issues with the concurrence of Finance Department vide its U.O.
NO.35046/AHD&F, dated 05.07.2018 and ASL No.638 (Six hundred and thirty eight).

(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

Md. NASIMUDDIN
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT

To
The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai-32.
All the District Collectors.
The Director of Environment, Chennai-15.
Tmt. P.Amudha, IAS., Principal Secretary/Commissioner of Food Safety, 359, Anna Salai,
DMS, Chennai-6.
Dr. Santosh Babu, IAS., Chairman/Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Handicraft Development
Corporation, 759, Anna Salai,Chennai-02.
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Thiru. Rajendra Ratnoo, IAS., Commissioner, Disaster Management, Chepauk, Chennai-5.

The Accountant General, Chennai-18.
The Pay and Accounts Officer, Chennai-9/35.
The Resident Audit Officer, Office of the Principal Accountant General (G&SSA), Chennai-9.
Copy to: -
Hon‘ble Chief Minister's Office, Chennai-9.
The Special Personal Assistant to Hon'ble Minister (Environment), Chennai-9.
The Finance (BG.I/II/AH,D&F) Department, Chennai-9.
The Private Secretary to Principal Secretary, E&F Dept., Chennai-9.
SF/SC.

//FORWARDED: BY ORDER//
Sd/-
Section Officer
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Copy of:-

GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Environment - Constitution of Steering Committee under the Chairmanship of Chief

Secretary to Government for monitoring the implementation of ban on one-time use and
throwaway plastics irrespective of thickness with effect from 01.01.2019 - Orders - Issued.
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Environment and Forests (EC.2) Department

G.O. (Ms) No. 92 Dated: 05.07.2018

விளம்பி, ஆனி – 1
திருவள்ளுவர் ஆண்டு - 2049
Read:

G.O. (Ms)No.84, Environment and Forests (EC.2) Department, Dated. 25.6.2018.

ORDER:

Hon'ble Chief Minister has made an announcement under Rule 110 of Tamil Nadu
Legislative Assembly Rules, on the floor of the Assembly on 05.06.2018 regarding ban on
manufacture, sales, storage and usage of disposable plastic across State under
Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 with effect from 01.01.2019.

2. In the Government order read above, a notification has been issued for imposing ban
on manufacture, storage, supply, sale and use of 'use and throwaway plastics' such as
plastic sheets used for food wrapping, spreading on dining table etc., plastic plates, plastic
coated tea cups / plastic tumbler, water pouches/ packets, plastic straw, plastic carry bag
and plastic flags irrespective of thickness with effect from 01.01.2019.

3. The Government after careful examination have decided to constitute a Steering

Committee under the Chairmanship of Chief Secretary to Government with the following
composition for monitoring the overall implementation of ban on one-time use and
throwaway plastics irrespective of thickness with effect from 01.01.2019:-

1) Chief Secretary to Government of Tamil Nadu Chairman

2) Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Finance Department, Chennai- Member
600 009.
3) Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Rural Development and Member
Panchayat Raj Department, Chennai-600 009.
4} Principal Secretary to Government, Environment and Forests Department, Member
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Chennai-600 009.
5) Principal Secretary to Government, Municipal Administration and Water Member
Supply Department, Chennai-600 009.
6) Principal Secretary to Government, Health and Family Welfare Department, Member
Chennai-600 009.
7) Principal Secretary to Government, Co-operation, Food and Consumer Member
Protection Department, Chennai-600 009. .
8) Principal Secretary to Government, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Member
Department, Chennai-600 009.
9) Principal Secretary, School Education Department, Chennai-600 009. Member
10) Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai-600 032. Member &
Convener

 The Steering Committee will monitor the overall implementation of ban on one-time use
and throwaway plastics irrespective of thickness.

 The Committee will meet once in 2 months.

(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

Md NASIMUDDIN
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT

To
The Chief Secretary to Government, Chennai-9.
The Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Finance Department, Chennai 9.
The Additional Chief Secretary to Government, RD & PR Dept, Chennai 9.
The Principal Secretary to Government, MAWS Department, Chennai 9.
The Principal Secretary to Government, Health and Family Welfare Department, Chennai 9.
The Principal Secretary to Govt, Co-op, Food and Consumer Protection Dept, Chennai 9.
The Principal Secretary to Govt, Micro , Small and Medium Enterprises Dept., Chennai 9.
The Principal Secretary, School Education Department, Chennai 9.
The Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai-32.

Copy to
Hon'ble Chief Minister‘s Office, Chennai-9.
The Special Personal Assistant to Hon'ble Minister (Environment), Chennai-9.
The Private Secretary to Principal Secretary, Environment and Forests Dept, Chennai 9.
SF/SC.
// FORWARDED: BY ORDER //
Sd/-
Section Officer
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Copy of:-

GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Environment - Ban on one-time use and throwaway plastics irrespective of thickness with
effect from. 01.01.2019- Revising the nominated Senior Officials from Tamil Nadu Pollution
Control Board for co-ordination with the Regional Co-ordinators for effective implementation
- Orders- issued.
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ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (EC-2) DEPARTMENT

G.O. (D) No. 319 Dated: 10.11.2018

விளம்பி, ஐப்பசி -24
திருவள்ளுவர் ஆண்டு – 2049
Read:

1. G.O.(Ms),No.82, Environment and Forests (EC.2) Department, dated: 15.06.2018

2. G.O.(D) No.276, Environment and Forests (EC.2) Department, dated : 28.09.2018

3. From the Principal Secretary / Chairman (FAG), Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board
in Letter NO. TNPCB/CS/MISC/2018, dated: 07.11.2018.

ORDER:

In the Government order first read above, three Regional Coordinators have, been
appointed for effective implementation of the ban on one-time use and throwaway plastics
irrespective of thickness with effect from 01.01.2019. The Regional Coordinators are
requested to work in close co-ordination with the District Collectors and respective local
bodies as well as the Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board.

2. In. the Government Order second read above, the following three
Senior Officials from Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board have been appointed to assist the
Regional Coordinators in connection with implementation of ban on one time use and
throwaway plastics:-

1. Thiru K. Gokuldas Headquarters Chennai Region

Joint Chief Environmental Engineer Chennai Chennai, Tiruvallur,
Tiruvannamalai,
Kanchipurarm
Villupuram and Cuddalore
Salem Region
Salem, Namakkal,
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Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri and

Vellore.
2. Dr.S.Selvan Trichy Coimbatore Region
Additional Chief Environmental Engineer Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Karur, Erode
and Nilgiris
Trichy Region
Trichy, Perambalur, Thanjavur,
Tiruvarur, Ariyalur and
Nagapattinam
3. Thiru.A.Thangapandiyan Madurai Tirunelveli Region
Joint Chief Environmental Engineer Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi,
Kanniyakumari, Virudhunagar and
Ramanathanpuram
Madurai Region
Madurai, Sivagangai, Theni,
Dindigul and Pudukottai.

3. The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board in his letter third read above has
stated that during the meeting conducted by the Hon‘ble Minister for Environment on
01.11.2018, it has been decided to revise the nomination of Senior Officials of Tamil Nadu
Pollution Control Board for more effective implementation of ban on one – time use and
throwaway plastics.

4. Accordingly, the Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board has revised and
nominated the Senior Officials from TNPCB in order to enable the Regional Coordinators to
work in close coordination with the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board:-

1. Dr.A.Samuel Rajkumar, Chennai Region

Environmental Engineer Chennai, Tiruvallur and Kanchipuram
2. Thiru.S.Palanisamy, Vellore Region
District Environmental Engineer Tiruvannamalai, Villupuram and Cuddalore.
3. Thiru.K.Kumar, Trichy Region
Joint Chief Trichy, Perambalur, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur,
Environmental Engineer Ariyalur and Nagapattinam
4. Thiru.R.Vijayabaskaran, Joint Chief Madurai Region
Environmental Engineer Madurai, Sivagangai, Theni, Dindigul and
Pudukottai.
5. Thiru.Alwin J Anand, Tirunelveli Region
Assistant Environmental Engineer Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, Kanniyakumari,
Virudhunagar and Ramanathapuram
6. Thiru.P.Manimaran, Coimbatore Region
District Environmental Engineer Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Karur, Erode and Nilgiris
7. Thiru.P.Sivarudrappa, Salem Region
District Environmental Engineer Salem, Namakkal, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri and
Vellore
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5. The Government after careful examination accept the proposal of Chairman, Tamil
Nadu Pollution Control Board mentioned at para 4 above to assist the Regional Coordinators
to work in close coordination with the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board for effective
implementation of the ban on one – time use and throwaway plastics.

6. The said senior officers will coordinate and carry out the following works :-
i. They shall work in co-ordination with Regional Coordinators, District Collectors,
District Environmental Engineers, and respective local bodies.
ii. They shall also have a coordinators effort with all the stake holders involving
Manufacturers, Industries, Institutions, Traders and the public to achieve the mission
of Plastic Pollution Free Tamil Nadu.
iii. They shall get the assistance from the Assistant Environmental Engineers and
Assistant Engineers working in the Zonal Offices of Tamil Nadu Pollution Control
Board.
iv. They shall furnish progress report every month to the Member Secretary / Chairman,
TNPCB regarding the progress of work done.

//BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR//

SHAMBHU KALLOLIKAR
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
To
The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai – 32.
The Officer Concerned. (Through the Chairman, TNPCB, Chennai – 32).
All District Collectors.
Dr.Santosh Babu, IAS., Secretary to Govt, Information Technology Dept, Chennai- 600 009.
Tmt.P.Amudha, IAS., Principal Secretary / Commissioner of Food Safety, 359, Anna Salai,
DMS, Chennai – 600 006.
Thiru.Rajendra Ratnoo, IAS., Commissioner, Disaster Management Chepauk, Chennai – 5.

Copy to :
The Special Personal Assistant to Minister (Environment), Chennai – 09.
The Private Secretary to Chief Secretary, Chennai – 9.
The Private Secretary to Principal Secretary to Government
Environment and Forests Department, Chennai – 9.
SF / SC.
// FORWARDED BY ORDER //
Sd/-
Section Officer
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Copy of:-
GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Environment - Ban on 'one time use and throwaway plastics' - Notification issued - Deleting
the item no. 1(b) (b) 'plastic bags which constitute or form an integral part of packaging in
which goods are sealed prior to use at manufacturing / processing units' - Amendment -
Notification - Orders -Issued.
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ENVIRONMENT AND FOREST (EC.2) DEPARTMENT

G.O.(Ms).No. 37 Dated 05.06.2020

விளம்பி, வவகாசி – 23
திருவள்ளுவர் ஆண்டு - 2051
Read:

1. G.O.(Ms) No.84, Environment and Forest (EC.2) Department, dated 25.6.2018

2. Orders of Hon'ble High Court of Madras in Writ Petition No. 34065 of 2018 and
W.M.P.Nos.39573 and 39574 of 2018, dated 27.12.2018.
3. Orders of the Hon'ble High Court of Madras dated 11.07.2019 in W.P. No 33453 and
batch cases.
4. From the Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai-32, Letter
No.T1/TNPCB/F.015528/Plastic Ban/ 2018 Dated 28.01.2020

ORDER:

In pursuance of announcement made by Hon'ble Chief Minister on the floor of the

Legislative Assembly on 05.06.2018. in the Government Order first read above, the
Government in exercise of the powers conferred under Section 5 of the Environment
(Protection) Act, 1986, (Central Act 29 of 1986) read with Government of India, Ministry of
Environment and Forests Notification No. S.0.152(E), dated 10th February, 1988 issued
directions imposing ban on manufacture, storage, supply, transport, sale or distribution and
use of certain 'use and throwaway plastics' such as plastic sheets, plastic plates, plastic
coated tea/water cups, water pouches/packets, plastic straw, plastic carry bag and plastic
flags, irrespective of thickness with effect from 01.01.2019.
2. In the Government Order first read above, the Government have exempted the
plastic used for the following purposes vide proviso to direction 1 (b) of the said order:
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a. The plastic carry bags manufactured exclusively for export purpose against any
export orders in a plastic industry located in Special Economic Zone (SEZ) and
Export Oriented Units (EOU).
b. The plastic bags which constitute or form an integral part of packaging in which
goods are sealed prior to use at manufacturing/ processing units.
c. The plastic bags and sheets used in Forestry and Horticulture nurseries against the
orders from the Government Departments.
d. The plastic used for packing of milk and milk products (dairy products), oil, medicine
and medical equipment.
e. Carry bags made from compostable plastics shall bearing a label "compostable" and
shall conforming to the Indian Standard: IS or ISO 17088:2008 titled as
Specifications for "Compostable Plastics".
3. In the Hon'ble High Court of Madras order second read above, the Hon'ble Court has
dismissed the writ petition filed challenging G.O.(Ms) No.84, Environment and Forests
(EC.2) Department, and ordered that 'the Government shall consider phasing out of plastic
of any kind in the market including the plastic that have been referred to in proviso to
Directions 1(b) of the aforesaid Government order before the end of 2019.' The Hon'ble High
Court of Madras in its order third read above has reiterated its aforesaid order.
4. The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, in his letter 4th read above
among other things, has stated that the exemption for the plastic packing of goods, which
are sealed prior to use has not helped the State in achieving the goal of "Plastic Pollution
Free Tamil Nadu", despite the implementation of the ban.
5. The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board has therefore requested the
Government to consider the following:-
• to remove the item 1(b) from the exempted items (viz., The plastic bags which
constitute or form an integral part of packaging in which goods are sealed prior to use
at manufacturing/processing units) notified in G.O.Ms.No.84, Environment and Forests
(EC.2)Department Dated 25.6.2018,
• in order to promote alternatives, the alternatives to the use and throwaway plastics
other than compostable plastics shall be examined and tested by the Central Institute
of Plastic Engineering and Technology (CIPET) and necessary approval/ consent shall
be obtained from the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board.
6. The Government, after careful consideration, accept the proposal of the Chairman,
Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board and issue the following notification :-
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NOTIFICATION

WHEREAS, an Extraordinary Gazette Notification dated 27.06.2018 in No. II (l)

/EF/13(f)/2018 has been published imposing ban on manufacture, storage, supply, sale and
use of 'use and throwaway plastics, such as plastic sheets used for food wrapping,
spreading on dining table etc., plastic plates, plastic coated tea cups and plastic tumbler,
water pouches and packets, plastic straw, plastic carry bag and plastic flags irrespective of
thickness with effect from 01.01.2019.
AND WHEREAS, Hon'ble High Court of Madras in its order dated 27.12.2018 in Writ Petition
No. 34065 of 2018 has ordered that the Government shall consider phasing out of plastic of
any kind in the market including the plastic that have been referred to in proviso to Directions
1(b) of the aforesaid Government order before the end of 2019.
NOW, THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers conferred under section 5 of the
Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (Central Act 29 of 1986) read with Government of India,
Ministry of Environment and Forests Notification No.S.0.152(E), dated 10th February, 1988,
the Governor of Tamil Nadu hereby makes the following amendments to the directions
issued in the Environment. and Forests Department's Notification No.II(l)/EF/13(f)/2018,
published at pages 1 and 2 of the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette Extraordinary, dated the
27th June 2018,
2. These amendments shall come into force on the 5thJune,2020.
AMENDMENTS

In the said Directions, -

(1) in the proviso under direction 1, item (b) shall be omitted;
(2) after direction 2 and before Explanation 1, the following direction shall be inserted,
namely :-
―3. Alternatives to the use and throwaway plastics other than compostable plastics shall be
examined and tested by the Central institute of Plastic Engineering and Technology (CIPET)
and necessary approval or consent shall be obtained from the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control
Board".
(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

SHAMBHU KALLOLIKAR
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
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To
The Works Manager, Government Central Press, Chennai - 79. (for publication of the
Notification in the Gazette and send 50 copies to Government),
All Additional Chief Secretaries / Principal Secretaries / Secretaries to Government,
Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009.
All District Collectors / All District Judges / All Chief Judicial Magistrates.
All Departments of Secretariat, Chennai. - 9
The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai - 32.
The Director of Environment, Chennai - 15

Copy to:-
The Hon'ble Chief Minister Office, Chennai - 600 009
The Private Secretary to the Principal Secretary to Government, Environment and Forests
Department, Chennai - 600 0009
The Private Secretary to the Secretary to Government, Law Department, Chennai - 600 009
The Personal Assistant to Hon'ble Minister (Environment), Chennai - 600 009.
All Sections in Environment and Forests Department, Chennai - 600 009.
Stock File / Spare

// FORWARDED: BY ORDER //
Sd/-
SECTION OFFICER
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Copy of:-

GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Environment – Permitting the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board for award of work order to
the National Productivity Council to carryout E-waste inventorization in Tamil Nadu
Exception from Tamil Nadu Transparency in Tenders Act, 1998 - Orders-Issued.
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ENVIRONMENT AND FOREST (EC.2) DEPARTMENT

G.O.(Ms).No. 02 Dated 09.01.2020

விளம்பி, மார்கழி – 24
திருவள்ளுவர் ஆண்டு - 2050
Read:
From the Principal Secretary/Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board. Chennai-32
Letter No. TNPCB/T5/ F.29232 / 2018 and 11.08.2019 and 11.10.2019.

ORDER:

The Principal Secretary/Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board in his letter
dated 11.08.2019 read above has stated that, the Ministry of Environment, Forests &
Climate Change. Government of India, New Delhi has notified the E-Waste management
Rules. 2016 and the Rules prescribed the authorities and their duties in implementation of
the E-Waste management Rules and one of the duties of the State Pollution Control Board is
inventorization of e-waste in the State. In order to carryout E-waste inventorization in Tamil
Nadu, an open tender was called for by the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board at a tentative
cost of Rs.25 lakhs by hiring a Technical Consultancy Firm. However no institutions were
participated in the bids. Considering the importance and urgency, Tamil Nadu Pollution
Control Board has decided to expedite the E-waste inventorization and addressed to certain
Expert Institutions to furnish the proposal along with budget estimate within a week. The
National Productivity Council has sent its proposal at a cost of Rs.47,08,200/ No other
institution have sent the proposal. The proposal has been placed in Tamil Nadu Pollution
Control Board's Board meeting held on 22.07.2019 and the Board has resolved to
recommend the proposal for award of work order to the National Productivity Council to carry
out E-waste inventorization in Tamil Nadu at a cost not exceeding Rs. 47,08,200/- (Rupees
Forty Seven Lakhs Eight Thousand and Two Hundred Only) by invoking Section 16(bb) of
Tamil Nadu Transparency in Tender Act, 1998.
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2. He has further stated that in order to entrust the E-Waste Inventorization work, a
Committee has been constituted as per the Section 16(bb) of the Tamil Nadu Transparency
in Tenders Act, 1998 to examine the proposal for award of work order to the National
Productivity Council. The said committee has approved the proposal for award of work order
to National Productivity Council and authorized the Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control
Board to release the payment as per the terms of reference mentioned in their proposal.

3. The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board has therefore requested to issue
necessary notification under Section 16(bb) of Tamil Nadu Transparency in Tenders Act,
1998 for award of work to National Productivity Council at a Cost of Rs. 47,08,200/- and
authorize the Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board to release the payment as per
the terms of reference.

4. The Government after careful examination have decided to accept the proposal of
the Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board for award of E- Waste Inventorization
work to National Productivity Council at a cost of Rs.47,08,200/-under Section 16(bb) of
Tamil Nadu Transparency in Tenders Act, 1998.

5. Necessary notification required under Section 16(bb) of Tamil Nadu Transparency in

Tenders Act, 1998 will be issued separately by Finance (Salaries) Department.

6. This order issued with the concurrence of Finance Department vide its U.O.
No.79/Finance (Salaries) / 2019, dated 07.01.2020.

(BY ORDER GF THE GOVERNOR)

SHAMBHU KALLOLIKAR
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
To

The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board. Chennai-32.

The Director of Environment, Chennai - 3.

The Principal Accountant General (A & E), Chennai- 18

The Pay and Accounts Officer, Chennai -9/35.

The Resident and Audit Officer.

Office of the Accountant General, (G&SSA), Chennai-9.

Copy to:-

Hon'ble Chief Minister's Office, Secretariat, Chennai - 9.

The Special/ Senior Personal Assistant to Hon'ble Minister (Environment), Chennai-9.

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The Private Secretary to Principal Secretary to Government, Environment and Forests

Department, Chennai - 9.

The Private Secretary to the Principal Secretary to Government, Finance Department,

Chennai - 09

The Finance (AHD&F/Salaries) Department, Chennai-9.

Stock File/Spare Copy.

/ / FORWARDED BY ORDER / /

Sd/-
SECTION OFFICER
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Copy of:-

GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Common Effluent Treatment Plants at Tiruppur - Appointing of Chief Executive Officer, Tamil
Nadu Water Investment Company Limited, Chennai as the Single Operator for all the 18
Common Effluent Treatment Plants in the Tiurppur Cluster under the "One City-One-
Operator" concept as a pre-condition until repayment of the interest Free Loan - Orders -
Issued.
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HANDLOOMS, HANDICRAFTS, TEXTILES AND KHADI (C2) DEPARTMENT

G.O. (Ms) No. 135 Dated: 10.12.2020

சார்வரி, கார்த்திவக – 25
திருவள்ளுவர் ஆண்டு - 2051
Read:

1. G.O.(Ms)No.116, Handlooms, Handicrafts, Textiles and Khadi (C2) Department,

dated 24.10.2011

2. G.O. (Ms) No.142, Handlooms, Handicrafts, Textiles and Khadi (C2) Department,
dated 12.11.2011

3. G.O. (Ms) No. 11, Handlooms, Handicrafts, Textiles and Khadi (C2) Department,
dated 31.01.2012

4. G.O. (Ms) No. 161, Handlooms, Handicrafts, Textiles and Khadi (C2) Department,
dated 12.07.2013

5. From the Chief Executive Officer, Tamil Nadu Water Investment Company Limited,
Chennai letter Dated: 05.10.2020 (addressed to the Additional Chief Secretary to
Government, MA&WS Department)

ORDER:

In the Government orders 1st to 4th read above, Government have sanctioned Interest
Free Loan to the Common Effluent Treatment Plants at Tiruppur to achieve Zero Liquid
Discharge (ZLD) and Tamil Nadu Water Investment Company Limited will continue to be the
Operation and Maintenance (O&M) agency for the Common Effluent Treatment Plants which
already had contractual work arrangements with Tamil Nadu Water Investment Company
Limited.
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2. In the letter 5th read above, the Chief Executive Officer, Tamil Nadu Water
Investment Company Limited has requested the following to Government for consideration:-

i) Operation & Maintenance (O&M) has been the back bone of Tamil Nadu Water
Investment Company Limited and unlike Consultancy business. O&M ensures a
regular monthly collection, which has been helping the company in managing, timely
payment of staff salaries, statutory and other payments and also enabling repayment
of the interest & loan installments to Government of Tamil Nadu.

ii) Tamil Nadu Water Investment Company Limited had developed about 10 out of the
18 Common Effluent Treatment Plants in Tiruppur and had played a major role in
revival of the Tiruppur clusters and rescued the Industry, when it was ordered to be
closed during 2011-2012 by the Hon'ble High Court.

iii) Presently, Tamil Nadu Water Investment Company Limited is the O&M Agency for 8
out of 18 Common Effluent Treatment Plants and apart from rendering quality
performance, have also helped the Common Effluent Treatment Plants in securing
grant/ interest free loans from the State and Central Government for a total value of
about Rs.703.29 Crore for clearing their Bank loans that had become NPA and for
completing the up-gradation works.

iv) Recognizing the role & efforts, Government of Tamil Nadu in the reference 1 st to 4th
read above have issued orders sanctioning of Interest Free Loan, had specified that
Tamil Nadu Water Investment Company Limited will continue to be the O&M Agency
for the Common Effluent Treatment Plants which already had contractual
arrangements with Tamil Nadu Water Investment Company Limited,

v) However, having received the entire funds from the Government, the Common
Effluent Treatment Plants have now been opting to change the O&M Agencies in
order to evade the contractual dues payable to Tamil Nadu Water Investment
Company Limited. Based on the approvals given by the Director of Handlooms and
Textiles, two Common Effluent Treatment Plants (S.Periyapalayam and
Kasipalayam) have terminated Tamil Nadu Water Investment Company Limited and
have been operating the Common Effluent Treatment Plants by engaging another
agency and Tamil Nadu Water-Investment Company Limited have been forced to
take the legal route to recover the dues. Arulpuram Common Effluent Treatment
Plant, too has approached to the Handlooms and Textiles Department with a similar
request. It is also pertinent to mention that the permission orders are being used by
the Common Effluent Treatment Plants for negotiating hefty discounts.
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vi) The above actions by the Common Effluent Treatment Plants creates ambiguity on
the existing dues of around Rs.14 Crore and loss of major revenue for the company
and its commitment to Government of Tamil Nadu in repaying Government debts by
Tamil Nadu Water Investment Company Limited. It also has puts on risk, the future of
over 330 skilled employees operating the Tiruppur Common Effluent Treatment
Plants.

vii) As per the interest Free Loan agreements signed by the Common Effluent Treatment
Plants with Government of Tamil Nadu, the Common Effluent Treatment Plants were
required to start repaying the loan from the fourth year onwards (i.e. from 2016),
which has not been done by them.

3. The Chief Executive Officer, Tamil Nadu Water Investment Company Limited,
Chennai has requested the Government to consider for appointing Tamil Nadu Water
Investment Company Limited as the Single Operator for all the 18 Common Effluent
Treatment Plants in the Tiurppur cluster under the "One City-One-Operator" concept as a
pre-condition until repayment of the interest Free Loan exercising its rights under the Interest
Free Loan agreement and also taking into consideration, the terms of the Government
orders 1st to 4th read above, the exemption already given to Tamil Nadu Water Investment
Company Limited, under clause (j) of Section 16 of the Tamil Nadu Transparency in Tender
Act, 1998.

4. The Government after careful examination of the request of the Chief Executive
Officer, Tamil Nadu Water Investment Company Limited, Chennai and is hereby appoint the
Chief Executive Officer, Tamil Nadu Water Investment Company Limited, Chennai as the
Single Operator for all the 18 Common Effluent Treatment Plants in the Tiruppur Cluster
under the "One City-One-Operator" concept with a pre-condition until repayment of the
interest Free Loan, exercising its rights under the Interest Free Loan agreement. The Tamil
Nadu Water Investment Company Limited has already been exempted under clause (j) of
Section 16 of the Tamil Nadu Transparency in Tender Act, 1998 for its services.

(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

SHAMBHU KALLOLIKAR
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
To
The Chief Executive Officer, Tamil Nadu Water Investment Company Limited, Chennai-600
032
The Director of Handlooms and Textiles, Chennai-600 108.
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Copy to:
The Private Secretary to Additional Chief Secretary to Government, MA&WS Department,
Secretariat, Chennai-600 009.
The Finance Department (Industries/Salaries), Secretariat,Chennai-600 009.
The Private Secretary to Principal Secretary to Government, Handlooms, Handicrafts,
Textiles and Khadi Department, Chennai-600 009.
All Common Effluent Treatment Plants, Tiruppur (Through Director of Handlooms and
Textiles).
//FORWARDED // BY ORDER//
Sd/-
SECTION OFFICER
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Copy of:-

GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

GROUND WATER - Dynamic Ground Water Resources Assessment for Tamil Nadu as on
March, 2017 - Categorization of Firkas as Over Exploited, Critical, Semi-Critical, Safe and
Saline / Poor Quality based on the Assessment in Tamil Nadu - Approved - Orders - Issued.
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Public Works (R2) Department

G.O. (Ms) No. 161 Dated 23.10.2019

விகாரி, புரட்டாசி 6

திருவள்ளுவர் ஆண்டு 2050

Read:

1. G.O.(Ms).No.326, Public Works Department, Dated 23.11.1993.

2. G.O.(Ms).No.51, Public Works Department, Dated 11.02.2004.
3. G.O.(Ms).No,52, Public Works Department, Dated 02.03.2012
4. G.O.(Ms).No.142, Public Works Department, Dated 23.07.2014
5. G.O.(Ms).No.113, Public Works Department, Dated 09.06.2016
6. G.O.(Ms).No.257, Public Works Department, Dated 01.10.2018
7. From the Chief Engineer, State Ground and Surface Water Resources Data Centre,
Letter No. DD(G)/8474/ Assessment/ 2017, Dated 22.8.2019.

ORDER:

Based on the development of the ground water resources, the Panchayat Union
Blocks in Tamil Nadu were categorized as Dark and Grey areas as on January 1992 and
January 1997 (Projected development at year 5) in the Government Order 1st read above.
The Blocks with ground water development between 85% to 100% were categorized as
"Dark Blocks" and the Blocks with ground water development between 65% to 85% were
categorized as ―Grey Blocks‖. The Government directed that no Scheme should be
formulated in the Dark Blocks and that in the Grey Blocks, Schemes should be formulated in
consultation with the Ground Water Wing of the Public Works Department only. The above
categorisation was done in accordance with the then prevailing Ground Water Estimation
Committee - 1984 (GEC-1984) Norms. Thereafter, the Committee constituted by the Ministry
of Water Resources, Government of India, has recommended to adopt the GEC-1997
Norms for estimation of the ground water resources in all the States.
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2. In the Government Order second read above, the Government

approved the categorization of the Panchayat Union Blocks in Tamil Nadu as
Over-Exploited, Critical, Semi-Critical and Safe Blocks for ground water development as on
January, 2003. The Government directed that no Schemes should be formulated in the Over
Exploited and Critical Blocks and in the Semi-Critical and Safe Blocks, all the Schemes
should be formulated in consultation with the State Ground and Surface Water Resources
Data Centre of the Water Resources Organization in the Public Works Department. It was
also ordered therein that the term "Scheme" excludes energisation of agricultural pump sets
by the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board. The Government further directed that appropriate rain
water harvesting and artificial recharge schemes be carried out in all the categories of
Blocks and while carrying out the above Schemes, priority should be given to the Over
Exploited and Critical Blocks so as to avoid further deterioration.

3. In the Government Order third read above, the Government approved the
categorization of the Panchayat Union Blocks as Over-Exploited, Critical, Semi-Critical and
Safe Blocks based on the assessment of the State Ground Water Resources as on March
2009. All the Over Exploited and Critical Blocks were notified as A Category Blocks (where
the stage of ground water extraction is 90% and above) and all the Semi Critical and Safe
Blocks were notified as B Category Blocks(where the stage of ground water extraction is
below 89%). The Government directed that no Schemes should be formulated in Over
Exploited and Critical blocks "Notified as A Category Blocks" In Semi-Critical and Safe
Blocks "Notified as B Category Blocks", all the Schemes should be formulated through the
State Ground and Surface Water Resources Data Centre of the Water Resources
Department and the Chief Engineer, State Ground and Surface Water Resources Data
Centre, would issue "No Objection Certificate" for ground water clearance. The Government
further directed to exclude the ground water drawal for domestic purpose by individual
household; domestic Infrastructure Project (Housing); Government's Drinking Water Supply
Schemes and Non Water based Industries (i.e., the industries which do not require and use
water, either as raw material or for other processing). The Chief Engineer, State Ground and
Surface Water Resources Data Centre, would permit domestic use of water by these Non
Water based Industries by issuing "No Objection Certificate" based on the hydro-geological
conditions. The Government further directed that appropriate Rain Water Harvesting and
Artificial Recharge Schemes should be carried out in the categories viz, Overexploited,
Critical, Semi Critical and Safe Blocks of Tamil Nadu and while carrying out the above
Schemes, priority should be given to marginal quality and bad quality areas so as to avoid
further deterioration. The Government further directed that all the Schemes and Proposals
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based on ground water would have to adhere to the Government Orders and Conditions
detailed in the Annexure-II to the above mentioned Government Order. This Government
Order had been upheld by the Hon'ble Bench of Madras High Court, in its Common
Judgment dated 18.09.2013, in WA Nos. 923 to 926 of 2009, WP Nos 23116 of 2006, 23896
to 23900 of 2016, 4711 of 2004 and 12375 of 2008. The Hon'ble High Court had made it
clear that even with the repealing of the Tamil Nadu Ground Water (Development and
Management) Act, 2003, this G.O. would govern the interest of the parties and the State in
the matter of regulating the business of the Writ Appellants.

4. In furtherance of the Orders and Instructions issued in the Government Order third
read above, the Regulations for management of ground water and issue of No Objection
Certificate / License for extraction of groundwater in the State were approved in the
Government Order fourth read above.

5. Subsequently, in the Government Order fifth read above, the Dynamic Groundwater
resources in the State were estimated taking a Revenue Firka as an unit of assessment by
the State Level Technical Coordination Committee as on March 2011 and accordingly the
Government had approved categorization of the Over-Exploited, Critical, Semi-Critical, Safe
and Saline Firkas based on the above assessment. Thereafter, the Government, in the G.O
sixth read above, have approved the categorisation of the Firkas in the State as Over-
Exploited, Critical, Semi-Critical, Safe and Saline / Poor Quality Firkas based on the Ground
Water Resources Assessment as on March 2013.

6. In the letter seventh read above, the Chief Engineer (State Ground and Surface
Water Resources Data Centre) has sent a proposal to the Government for approval of
Estimation of the Dynamic Groundwater Resources in Tamil Nadu as on March 2017 and
Categorisation of Firkas and requested for approval of the Ground Water Assessment 2017
and notification of the Categorization of the Firkas of Tamil Nadu based on the above
assessment.

7. The Government have decided to approve the categorization of the Revenue Firkas
in the State based on the Estimation of the Dynamic Ground Water Resources as on March,
2017. Accordingly, the Government approve the categorisation of the Revenue Firkas in the
State as Over-Exploited, Critical, Semi-Critical, Safe and Saline/Poor Quality as detailed in
the Annexure of this Order, based on the Dynamic Ground Water Resources Assessment as
on March, 2017 which shall be notified in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette.

8. The Chief Engineer(State Ground and Surface Water Resources Data Centre),Water
Resources Department is further directed that appropriate rain water harvesting and Artificial
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recharge schemes shall be carried out in the categories viz, Over exploited, Critical, Semi
Critical, Safe and saline/Poor quality Firkas of Tamil Nadu. While carrying out the above
Schemes, priority shall be given to marginal quality and bad quality areas so as to avoid
further deterioration

(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

K. MANIVASAN
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
To
The Works Manager, Government Central Press, Chennai-79.
The Chief Engineer, State Ground and Surface Water Resources Data Centre, Water
Resources Department, Taramani, Chennai -113.
The Engineer-in-Chief, Water Resources Department and Chief Engineer (General), Public
Works Department, Chennai-5.
All the Regional and Functional Chief Engineers, Water Resources Department.
The Additional Chief Secretary and Commissioner of Land Administration, Chennai-5.
All District Collectors.
The Director of Rural Development, Chennai-15.
The General Manager, National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development, Chennai - 34.
The Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Chennai.
The Chief Engineer (Agricultural Engineering), Chennai - 35.
The Director of Agriculture, Chennai 5,
The Director of Horticulture, Chennai-5.
The Commissioner / Managing Director, Sugar Corporation, Chennai - 35.
The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board, Chennai - 5.
The Engineering Director, Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board, Chennai - 5.
The Managing Director, CMWSSB, Chennai - 2.
The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Chennai-2.
The Regional Director, Central Ground Water Board, Rajaji Bhavan, Chennai-90.

Copy to

The Agriculture Department, Chennai-9

The Revenue & Disaster Management Department, Chennai-9.
The Environment and Forest Department, Chennai-9.
The Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department, Chennai-9.
The Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, Chennai-9.
The Energy Department, Chennai-9.
The Industries Department, Chennai-9.
Stock File / Spare Copy.
// Forwarded by Order //
Sd/-
Section Officer
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ABSTRACT to G.O (Ms) No. 161, Public Works (R2) Department, dated 23.10.2019 Groundwater
Resources Assessment as on 2017

SI.No. District Total No.of Over Critical Semi Safe Saline / Poor
Firkas Exploited Critical Quality

1 Ariyalur 15 1 14

2 Chennai 20 20

3 Coimbatore 38 26 5 6 1

4 Cuddalore 32 7 1 5 18 1

5 Dharmapuri 23 15 4 2 2

6 Dindigul 40 25 3 4 8

7 Erode 34 16 5 6 7

8 Kancheepuram 68 10 3 18 37

9 Kanyakumari 18 1 17

10 Karur 20 14 3 3

11 Krishnagiri 29 14 3 6 6

12 Madurai 51 11 3 7 30

13 Nagappattinam 31 13 1 17

14 Namakkal 30 22 1 4 3

15 Nilgiris 15 15

16 Perambalur 11 7 1 3

17 Pudhukottai 45 1 11 30 3

18 Ramanadhapuram 38 29 9

19 Salem 44 35 2 7

20 Sivagangai 39 1 38

21 Thanjavur 50 30 8 7 5

22 Theni 17 2 2 7 6

23 Thiruvallur 54 16 5 12 20 1

24 Thoothukudi 41 3 1 1 36

25 Thirunelveli 60 19 3 9 29
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26 Tiruppur 33 26 3 3 1

27 Thiruvarur 27 10 1 3 9 4

28 Thiruvannamalai 52 37 7 8

29 Trichy 43 18 3 6 16

30 Vellore 52 33 5 10 4

31 Villupuram 57 25 6 13 13

32 Viruthunagar 39 8 6 6 19

Total 1166 462 79 163 427 35

K. MANIVASAN
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT

/// True Copy ///

Sd/-
Section Officer
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Copy of:-
GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT
Mines and Quarries - Miner minerals - Fixation of minimum distance between the quarries of
the adjoining inhabited sites - orders - issued.
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INDUSTRIES (MMC.I) DEPARTMENT

G.O. (Ms). No. 13 Dated: 22.01.2002

Read:

1 G.O.Ms.No.206, Industries (MMC.I) Department, Dated 01.04.1995.

2 G.O.Ms.No.206, Industries (MMC.I) Department, Dated 23.11.2000.
3 From the Director of Geology and Mining, Letter No.7776/DC/1995, Dated 30.01.2001
and 15.06.2001.
4 Supreme Court of India order dated 25.09.2001 in CA.No.6742/2001, (SLP No.
13564/98)

ORDER:
In the reference first read above, in adherence to the Supreme Court order in
CA.No.14732/95, the Government issued amendment to Rule 36(1) of Tamil Nadu Minor
Mineral Concession Rules, 1959 to the effect that no quarrying shall be done within a radial
distance at 500 meters from inhabited site. The position was also informed to Supreme
Court of India in connection with SLP No. 13564/98.

2. When the case come up for hearing on 08.08.2000, the Supreme Court of India
observe among others, that the decision of the Supreme Court of India in Kenndey Valley‘s
case was based on the facts of that case, namely, where there was an Expert Commercial
Report dated 3rd July, 1991 which had recommended a distance of 500 meters from the
residential area. Notwithstanding said Report, NEERI was required by the State Pollution
Control Board to examine the matter and give a report. This report having been given, the
State should have the option to choose what parameters should be laid down
unencumbered by the decision of the Court in Kennedy Valley‘s case. When the State
Government has two expert Committee‘s Reports before it, it is for the Government to
consider what would be the appropriate rule to frame. As such, the Tamil Nadu
Government Advocate on Record had informed the Government that it would be part of the
State Government to re-examine the matter and fix an appropriate distance taking into
consideration the Expert Committee reports such as NEERI report.
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3. In pursuance of the orders of Supreme Court of India dated 08.08.2000, the

Government constituted an Expert Committee in consultation with Director of Geology and
Mining, to re-examine the question of fixation of minimum distance between the quarries of
the adjoining inhabited sites in the G.O. second read above. The Expert Committee had
submitted its recommendations and the Director of Geology and Mining had accepted the
recommendations and forwarded them to Government for passing necessary orders. The
Expert Committee‘s report and the NEERI Report were examined. In its studies NEERI
had found that depending on the number of crushers operating, the pollution level varied
form 50 meters to 300 meters. Considering the fact that noise and dust pollution are
detected even for smaller number of crushers operating, the Government felt that a uniform
distance of 300 meters may be fixed between the inhabitation and quarries and crushers.

4. Accordingly, the Government have decided that:

a) No lease shall be granted within 300 metres (Three hundred metres) from any
inhabited site.
b) In respect of blasting operations, the lessees should strictly comply with the
provisions laid down in Rule 164 of Metalliferous Mines Regulations, 1961.
The lessees whose quarry lie within a radius of 100 metres and 300 metres
from the inhabited site shall undertake blasting operations only after getting
permission from Director of Mines Safety, Oorgaum as required under Rule
164 of Metalliferous Mines Regulation, 1961 read with the Mines Act, 1952
(Central Act 35 of 1952).
c) No new layout, building plans falling within 300 metres from any quarry should
be given approval by any agency unless until clearance of Director of Geology
and Mining is obtained.
d) The dust emissions are from the quarrying operations by drilling, blasting and
fugitive emissions from hauling of trucks. Hence, the following methodology
has to be adopted in respect of the particulate emission sources and typical
control measures from rock quarrying operations.

OPERATION SOURCES METHODOLOGY TO BE ADOPTED FOR

CONTROLING THE DUST

1. Drilling Liquid injection (water with a wetting agent)

of capturing and venting emission to a
control device.
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2. Blasting Adoption of good blasting practices

3. Loading (at Mines) Water wetting

4. Transport Watering treatment with surface agents,

soil stabilization on paving

The Government have also taken the following stand on the clarifications sought by the
Hon‘ble Supreme Court of India.

Clarifications sought for by Supreme Court Views of the Government

1. Whether decision being made by the State The decision taken by the Government will
Government would be prospective in its be applicable from the date of order with a
nature and whether it will apply to existing saving clause to protect the existing
quarries end crushers and if so, to what quarries till the expiry of lease period.
extent? However, Pollution Control measures (i.e
Dust control measures) will apply to both
new as well as existing units.

2. Whether licenses granted for crusher units The licenses already granted for the
or Iease granted for quarry would be quarries will not be cancelled as the new
cancelled, if they are within the prohibited policy will be given effect from the date of
distance as per policy that may be made order. It will be enforced from the date of
or whether they would apply to only fresh the expiry of the existing lease period. It
licences/leases. will apply to all licences from the date of
order.

3. Whether licenses earlier granted and not The licenses earlier granted and not within
within the prohibited distance as per new the prohibited distance as per new policy
policy that may be made would be that may be made would necessarily be
required to comply with other conditions in required to comply with conditions in
regard to pollution control measures, etc. regard to Pollution Control measures.

4. What is the normal duration of license for The quarry lease in respect of virgin stone
quarrying / crusher quarries is ten years, whereas the normal
period of other stone quarries is five years.

5. The policy that may be brought into effect As there is no provision of renewal of
based on a decision on the stone quarry leases, the question of
recommendations of the Expert considering the renewal on the basis of
Committee would in any event be relevant rules existing at the time of original grant
and would be taken into consideration and does not arise.
applied while the question of renewal of an
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existing license comes up for

consideration and renewal cannot be on
the basis of rules existing at the time of
original grant.

5. The above decisions of the Government were informed to the Supreme Court of
India. In the order fourth read above, the Supreme Court of India accepted the views and
decisions taken by the Government of Tamil Nadu.

6. The Government accordingly direct that necessary amendment to Rule 36(1) of

Tamil Nadu Miner Mineral Concession Rules, 1959, be issued in accordance with the
decisions taken by the Government and also accepted by the Supreme Court of India as
mentioned in para 4 and 5 above.

7. The Director of Geology and Mining is requested to send necessary proposals

with draft amendment notification in this regard to Government immediately.

(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

M. A. GOWRISHANKAR,
SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
To
The Director of Geology and Mining, Guindy, Chennai - 600 032.
All District Collectors.
The Director of Mines Safety, Oorgaum.
The Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai 600 032.

Copy to:
The O/o. Minister (Industries), Chennai - 600 009.
The Chief Minister‘s Office, Chennai - 600 009.
Housing & Urban Development Department, Chennai - 600 009.
Municipal Administration & Water Supply Department, Chennai - 600 009.
Environment & Forest (EC 1) Department, Chennai - 600 009.
The Industries (MMC) Department, Chennai - 600 009 (for necessary follow-up action for
issue of amendment to Tamil Nadu Miner Mineral Concession Rules 1959).
The Industries (OP-II) Department, Chennai - 600 009.
Sf/Sc.
//FORWARDED BY ORDER//

Sd/-
SECTION OFFICER
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Copy of:-
GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT
Industries'-Mines and Minerals - Reconstitution of District Level Task Forces and constitution
of Taluk Level Task Forces for prevention of illegal mining / transportation of minerals based
on the orders of the Hon'ble High Court, Madras dated 5.11.2009 in W.P. No. 9860/2008
filed by Thiru. Elephant G. Rajendran -Orders - Issued.
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Industries (MMA.1) Department

G.O. MS. No. 135 Dated: 13.11.2009

Read:

1. Government Letter No. 20008/MMA1/2004, Industries Department / dated 19.9.2005.

2. Orders of the Hon'ble High Court, Madras, dated 5.11.2009 in W.P. No. 9860/2008.
3. From the District Collector, Nilgiris, Letter Rc.No. B3/22655/2007 dated 6.11.2009.

ORDER:

The District Collector, Nilgiris has stated that the Hon'ble High Court, Madras in its
order dated 5.11.2009 in WP.No.9860/2008 filed by Thiru. Elephant G. Rajendran regarding
illegal quarrying in Nilgiris has directed the State Government to issue circular to prevent
illegal quarry in the State and to form a special cell at District level to review the matter on
monthly basis. The Court has also asked to fix the responsibility on various lower level
functionaries of the Government viz. Revenue (i.e VAO), Police (Sub Inspector of Police) and
Forces (Ranger) Department officials.

2. As the District Level Task Forces have already been constituted to prevent illegal
mining / transportation, the District Collector, Nilgiris has requested the Government to form
committees to check illegal quarrying at District Level and Taluk Level with a composition of
various categories of officials for prevention of mining / transportation effectively.

3. In Letter No.20008/MMA1/2004, dated 19.9.2005, the Government have directed all

the District Collectors to constitute District Level Task Force consisting of the following
officials

1. District Collector - Chairman

2. Superintendent of Police
3. Deputy Collector looking after Revenue and Mining.
4. District Mining Officer or District Level official of the Department of Geology and
Mining, Member Secretary/Convenor
5. District Forest Officer.
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6.State Pollution Control Board official

7.District Transport official.
Accordingly, the District Collectors have constituted the District Level Task Forces
and they are conducting monthly review meetings.

4. However it is felt that the composition of officials in the existing District Level Task
Force is inadequate to curtail the menace of illicit mining / quarrying when compared with the
proposal of the District Collector, Nilgiris regarding constitution of District Level Committee.
Hence, for effective monitoring at root level / curtailing of illicit quarrying / mining/
transportation of minerals and to-minimize loss of Revenue to the State exchequer, the
Government direct the Collectors of all Districts to reconstitute the existing District Level
Task Forces with composition of following officials.

1. District Collector – Chairman

2. Superintendent of Police
3. District Forest Officer.
4. District Revenue Officer
5. Regional Transport Officer
6. Revenue Divisional Officers
7. Deputy Superintendent of Police
8. Assistant Director (Panchayat)
9. Assistant Director (Town Panchayat)
10. Commissioners of Municipalities.
11. District Level official from Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board.
12. Deputy Director (Mines) / Assistant Director (Mines) – Member Secretary / Convener
13. The EE (PWD – WRO)

5. The functions of the District Level Task Forces shall be as follows :-

a. To collect / review the information / cases / issues to the illegal mining / quarrying
within their jurisdictions.
b. To monitor the functions of the Taluk Level Task Forces.
The District Level Task Force shall meet once in a month without fail to discuss the
illegal quarrying / mining / transportation / damage caused to the environment and to send
report to State Level Task Force.

6. The Government also direct all the District Collectors to constitute Taluk Level Task
Forces with the composition of following officials.
1. Tahsildar – Convener
2. Inspector
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3. Forest Officer (Forest Range Officer)

4. A Representative of Department of Geology, and Mining in the concerned district.
5. A Representative of Regional Transport Officer
6. Village Administrative Officers
7. Sub Inspector of Police
8. AE (PWD – WRO)

7. The Taluk Level Task Force shall make frequent surprise checks in the mining /
quarrying field and on vehicles transporting minerals so as to arrest illicit quarrying / mining /
transportation of mineral by forming flying squads and submit its report to District Level Task
Force and it shall meet fortnightly.

8. In the event of illegal mining, the village Administrative Officer, Tahsildar, Officer in-
Charge of Department of Geology and Mining at District Level and the Police officer in-
Charge of the area shall be held responsible for not taking proper action against the
offenders and the concerned District Collector is requested to take Departmental action
against them and send a report to Government.

9. The Collectors of all Districts are requested to take immediate action and send report
to Government.
(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)
M.F. FAROOQUI,
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
To
All District Collectors(except Chennai)
The Commissioner of Geology and Mining, Guindy, Chennai - 600 032.
Copy to:
The Secretary, Government of India, Ministry of Mines, New Delhi - 110 001.
The Regional Controller of Mines, Indian Bureau of Mines, Rajaji Bhavan, Besant Nagar,
Chennai - 600 090.
Industries (MMB, MMC, MMD, MME) Department, Chennai - 600 009.
CNo.15265/MMA1/2009.
SF/SC
// Forwarded / By Order //
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Section Officer
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Copy of:-
GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Industries Department - Mines & Minerals - Coal Bed Methane - Exploration and production -
Petroleum Exploration Licence granted to Tvl. Great Eastern Energy Corporation Limited -
Public objections against the project - Detailed study and report- Expert Technical
Committee - Constituted - Orders issued.
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INDUSTRIES (MMA1) DEPARTMENT

G.O. (Ms) No. 79 Date: 30.06.2014

ஐய – ஆ஦ி 16,

திருயள்ளுயர் ஆண்டு 2045

Read:

1. From the Secretary to Government of India, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas,
New Delhi D.O. letter No. O-12012/29/2010-ONG-III, dated 13.08.2010.
2. G.O. (3D) No.01, Industries (MMA1) Department dated 01.01.2011.
3. Government of India, Ministry of Environment and Forest (I.A. Division), New Delhi
letter F.No. J-11011/615/2010-IA.II (I), dated 12.09.2012.
4. From the District Collector, Tiruvarur letter Pdl 376/2013/ C2, dated 24.06.2013.
5. From the District Collector, Thanjavur letter Rc.767/(Mines)/ 2010 dated 30.06.2013.
6. From Tvl. Great Eastern Energy Corporation Limited letter No.GEECL/GTN/14 dated
14.05.2013.
ORDER:
In the reference first read above, the Government of India, Ministry of Petroleum and
Natural Gas has informed that the Government of India has awarded Methane Block in Tamil
Nadu (No.MG-CBM -2008/IV) to Tvl. Great Eastern Energy Corporation Limited (GEECL) for
exploration and production of Coal Bed Methane in the IV round of Coal Bed Methane policy
(CBM-IV) over an area of 691 sq.km (effective area of 667 sq.km.) in Tiruvarur and
Thanjavur Districts. The Government of India have also conveyed the approval under Rule 5
(1) (11) of Petroleum and Natural Gas Rules, 1959 for issue of Petroleum Exploration
Licence to the Great Eastern Energy Corporation Limited and also requested the State
Government for grant of Petroleum Exploration Licence to the above company to enable to
commence exploration and production activities in the Block.
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2. Accordingly, in Government order second read above, the State Government

has issued Petroleum Exploration Licence (PEL) to Tvl. Great Eastern Energy Corporation
Limited for exploration and production of Coal Bed Methane in Mannargudi Block No.MG-
CBM -2008/(IV) over an area of 691 Sq.Kms (effective area for operation is 667 Sq.Kms.)
(392.944 sq.kms. in Thiruvarur District and 274.056sq.kms. in Thanjavur District) for a period
of 4 years subject to the following conditions :-

1) During the exploration activities, the licensee should not disturb the Vadavur Bird
Sanctuary and also previous approval should be obtained from the Forest
Department before the execution of Petroleum Exploration License.

2) Safety measures should be provided as per the guide lines stipulated under
Petroleum and Natural Gas Rules, 1959.

3. The Government of Tamil Nadu and Tvl. Great Eastern Energy Corporation
Limited have executed a MoU on 04.01.2011 for implementation of the Project. The
Government of India, Ministry of Environment and Forest has also accorded Environment
Clearance to Tvl. Great Eastern Energy Corporation Limited in their letter third read above
subject to certain conditions.

4. Subsequently, Tvl. Great Eastern Energy Corporation Limited has applied to

Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board through the District Environmental Engineers of
Thiruvarur and Thanjavur Districts for grant of Consent to Establish (CTE) under Water
(Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution)
Act, 1981. The Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board has not yet given its clearance for
Consent to Establish to Tvl. Great Eastern Energy Corporation Limited. Tvl. Great Eastern
Energy Corporation Limited have proposed to drill 46 Core holes and 30 test wells in phase
- I and phase - II and for each Core hole / test well, the company require about 1.5 to 2
acres of land. Therefore, Tvl. GEECL may require about 160 acres of land for siting the
Core holes and test wells and the land has to be privately purchased or leased from the
land owners by the company itself.

5. In this regard, the representatives of farmers, functionaries of the Tamil Nadu

Science Forum, political activists, Tamil Nadu Vivasayigal Sangam, environmentalists and
stakeholders have expressed their concern about the possible adverse impact of the project
on the environment, ground water depletion and on the livelihood of the farmers. They have
represented that the drilling of bore-wells and production wells for Coal Bed Methane would
result in the depletion of ground water and thereby adversely affect the irrigation sources
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and ultimately agricultural lands would be affected or ruined in Thanjavur and Tiruvarur
Districts.

6. The District Collector of Tiruvarur in his letter fourth read above has
reported that the public had gone on hunger strikes and staged various agitations
and demonstrations against this project at various places in Tiruvarur District. Similarly, the
District Collector of Thanjavur in his letter fifth read above has reported that agitations and
demonstrations were staged against this project in various parts of Thanjavur District.

7. In the circumstances, considering the importance and sensitivity of the issue

and growing public unrest in the local area towards the proposed project and in
consideration of the welfare of the people of Tamil Nadu, first and foremost especially of
the farmers of the State, Hon'ble Chief Minister has announced that,

(a) An Expert Technical Committee (ETC) will be constituted consisting of eminent

experts drawn from Anna University, IIT (Madras), Tamil Nadu Agricultural
University, M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF) and also officers
from the PWD, Agricultural Department, TNPCB and TIDCO to go into matter de
novo from all angles, including, the environmental stand point and the risk of sea
water intrusion, livelihood and food security issues, as well as the need to develop
clean energy resources. The Committee will be directed to submit a report within
three months.

(b) not to proceed further on the project until the Expert Committee submits its report.

8. Accordingly, the Government accord sanction for constitution of an Expert

Technical Committee comprising of the following persons:

1 The Chairman,
Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board Member Secretary / Convenor
MEMBERS
2 Anna University Dr.P.Kannan, Professor and Head of the
Department of Chemistry.
3 Indian Institute of Technology Thiru.P.S.T.Sal, Professor,
(Madras) Department of Chemical Engineering.
4 Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Thiru.P.Doraisamy, Professor, Department of
. Environmental Sciences
5 M.S. Swaminathan Research Dr.V. Selvam, Senior Director, (Coastal Systems
Foundation Research)
6 Public works Department Thiru.L. Muniappan, B.E. Superintendent Engineer,
PWD, Project Formulation Circle, Trichy.
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7 Agriculture Department Thiru.P.S.Karunakaran, M.Sc., (Agri),

Deputy Director, Department of Agriculture.
8 Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Thiru.R.Karthikeyan, Development Manager, TIDCO
Corporation Limited (TIDCO)

9. The Expert Technical Committee is requested to go into the matter de / novo

for all angles, including environmental stand point and the risk of sea water intrusion,
livelihood and food security issues as well as the need to develop clean energy resources.
The Committee is directed to submit a report to Government through the Member Secretary /
Convenor within three months.

10. The concerned authorities viz. the District Collectors Tiruvarur and Thanjavur,
Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Additional Chief Secretary/Commissioner of Revenue
Administration, Additional Chief Secretary/Commissioner of Land Administration,
Commissioner of Town and Country Planning and other concerned authorities are instructed
not to proceed further on the Coal Bed Methane exploration and production proposal of Tvl.
Great Eastern Energy Corporation Limited In Coal Bed Methane areas of Tiruvarur and
Thanjavur Districts until the Expert Technical Committee submit their report and a decision is
taken by the Government based on the report of the Expert Technical Committee.

(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

C.V.SANKAR

PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT

To
The Chairman,
Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board,
76, Anna Salai, Guindy, Chennai - 600 032.

Dr. P. Kannan,
Professor and Head of the Department of Chemistry,
Anna University,
Sardar Patel Road, Chennai - 600 025.

Thiru P.S.T.Sai,
Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Madras,
Chennai - 600 036.

Thiru P. Doraisamy,
Professor, Department of Environmental Science,
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University,
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Lawley Road, Pappanaicken Pudur,

Coimbatore - 641 003.

Dr. V. Selvam, Senior Director, (Coastal Research Systems),

M.S.Swaminathan Research Foundation,
3rd Cross Street, Institutional Area,
Taramani, Chennai 600 113.

Thiru L. Muniappan, B.E.,

Superintendent Engineer,
Project Formulation Circle,
Trichy-620 020.

Thiru P.S. Karunakaran, M.Sc, (Agri),

Deputy Director of Agriculture,
Agriculture Department,
Chepauk, Chennai -600 005.

Thiru R. Karthikeyan,
Development Manager,
Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation Limited,
Rukmani Lakshmipathy Road,
Egmore, Chennai - 600 008.

The Commissioner of Geology and Mining,

Guindy, Chennai-32.

The District Collector,

Thanjavur - 613 001.

The District Collector,

Tiruvarur - 610 001

The Additional Chief Secretary/

Commissioner of Revenue Administration,
Chepauk, Chennai-600 005.

The Additional Chief Secretary/

Commissioner of Land Administration,
Chepauk, Chennal-600 005.
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The Commissioner,
Town and Country Planning,
807, Anna Salai, Chennai-600 002.

Copy to:
Advisor to Government of Tamil Nadu, Chennai - 600 009
Office of the Hon'ble Chief Minister, Secretariat, Chennai 600 009.
Office of the Hon'ble Minister (Industries), Secretariat, Chennai-600 009,
Industries(OP-II) Department, Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009.
SF/SC's. // Forwarded by Order //
Sd/-
SENIOR OFFICER
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Copy of:-
GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Industries - Mines &. Minerals –Complaints relating to illegal mining – Disposal of complaints
– Appellate Forum – Constituted – Orders – Issued.
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Industries (MMC.2) Department

G.O. (Ms) No. 27 Date: 17.02.2015

திருயள்ளுயர் ஆண்டு 2045,

ஐய யருடம், நாசி திங்கள் 5

Read:
1. G.O. (Ms.) 140, Industries (MMC1) Department, dated 11.07.2008
2. G.O. (MS) No.135, Industries (MMA1) Department dated 13.11.2009

ORDER:

Of late, It Is noticed that a number of Public Interest Litigations and Writ Petitions are
filed in the Hon'ble High Court, Madras and the High Court Bench at Madurai with a prayer
to curb illicit mining activities in Tamil Nadu. The case numbers are increasing enormously
day by day.

2. At present, certain official level Committees are in existence to curb illegal

mining activities in Tamil Nadu. In the reference first read above, the Government
constituted a High Level Monitoring Committee to monitor the quarrying and sale of
sand by Public Works Department under the Chairmanship of Secretary to Government,
Industries Department.

3. In the reference second read above, the Government constituted a District

Level Task Force Committee under the Chairmanship of District Collector to collect / review
the information / cases relating to the illegal mining / quarrying within their jurisdictions and
review the work of Taluk Level Task Forces.

4. Further, in the reference second read above, Government also constituted a

Taluk Level Task Force with Taluk Tahsildar as its convener to make frequent surprise
checks in the mining I quarrying field and on vehicles transporting minerals so as to arrest
illicit quarrying / mining / transportation of mineral by forming flying squads and to submit its
report to the District Level Task Forces.
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5. While hearing a Public Interest Litigation on 13.01.2015 in W.P. No. 772 of

2015 filed by Thiru. A. Elangovan, relating to complaints of illegal gravel and sand mining,
the Hon‘ble First Division Bench dismissed the case and directed the Learned Advocate
General to consult the Government and appraise the court to constitute Committee
Consisting of Government officials which can receive complaints relating to illegal sand
mining. The First Bench also suggested that the Government could constitute an Appellate
Forum consisting of a senior IAS officer (in service), the Commissioner of Geology and
Mining and an outsider for hearing appeals against the decisions taken by the Committee on
those complaints. The Court also expressed its view that it would be better to constitute an
Appellate Forum on the terms suggested by them, so that such complaints would not
straightaway be entertained by the Madras High Court.

6. The District Level Task Force and Taluk Level Task Forces comprising of
officials from various Departments have been constituted by the Government at District
Level and Taluk Level respectively vide G.O. 2nd read above for effective monitoring at the
local level / curtailing of Illicit quarrying/mining/transportation of minerals and to minimize
loss of Revenue to the State exchequer. The District Level Task Force meeting is conducted
once in a month and Taluk Level Task Force meetings are conducted fortnightly.

7 In the light of the above, Government have decided that formation of another
District Level Committee for the purpose of receiving petitions regarding illegal mining
activities is not necessary. However, if any petitions regarding illicit mining of any minerals
are received, the District Level Task Force Is directed to dispose and pass orders on the
petitions within a stipulated period of two months from the date of receipt of the petition. The
persons, if aggrieved by the orders of the District Level Task Force or if orders are not
passed on the complaint petitions within the stipulated time i.e. two months, an appeal may
be preferred before the Appellate Forum within a period of 30 days.

8. After careful examination, the Government have decided to constitute an

Appellate Forum for hearing appeals filed against the orders and decisions taken by the
existing Committees i.e. District Level Task Force and on the cases referred to by the
Government and the Courts. Accordingly, an Appellate Forum is constituted with the
following Officials:-

1. The Secretary to Government Industries Department

2. the Secretary to Government Public Works Department

3. The Secretary to Government Revenue Department

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4. The Secretary to Government Environment and Forests Department

5. Commissioner of Geology and Mining

6. Professor Dr. Ambujam Director, Centre for Water Resources, Anna

University

The Committee shall review the functioning of the District Level Committees, call for
records and do all such activities that are necessary for curbing illicit mining of all types of
minerals and also suo-motu enquire into any complaint referred to it by any of the courts /
other agencies. The Forum shall meet at least once in every two months and may devise its
further procedure for investigating the complaints for follow up.

9. The Forum may decide on the further modalities to be adopted for disposal of such
appeals after the first meeting of the above constituted Forum. The Commissioner of
Geology and Mining will be the Convener of the meeting.

(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

C.V. SANKAR
ADDITIONAL CHIEF SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
To
The Principal Secretary to Government, Public Works Department.
The Principal Secretary to Government, Revenue Department.
The Principal Secretary to Government, Environment and Forests Department.
Commissioner of Geology and Mining, Chennai-600 032.
Professor Dr. Ambujam, Director, Centre for Water Resources, Anna University, Chennai-
600 025.
The Registrar, High Court, Chennai-104 and Madurai Bench of Madras High Court.

Copy to;
All District Collectors.
SF/SCs.
// Forwarded / By order //

Sd/-
SECTION OFFICER
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Copy of:-
GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Industries - Coal Bed Methane (CBM) Exploration project of Great Eastern Energy
Corporation Limited - Expert Technical Committee constituted to look into the environmental
stand point and the risk of sea water intrusion, livelihood and food security issues of the
project - Recommendations of the Committee -Accepted - Orders Issued.
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INDUSTRIES (MMA.1) DEPARTMENT

G.O. (D) No. 186 Date: 08.10.2015

திருயள்ளுயர் ஆண்டு 2046,

நன்நத யருடம், புபட்டாசி திங்கள் 21

Read:
1. From the Secretary to Government of India, Ministry of Petroleum and natural Gas,
New Delhi D.O. Letter No. O-12012/29/2010 -ONG-III, dated: 13.8.2010
2. G.O.(D) No.1, Industries (MMA.l) Department, dated: 1.1.2011
3. G.O.(Ms) No:79, Industries (MMA.1) Department, dated: 30.6.2014
4. From the Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Letter No.T6/TNPCB/
F.23633/2014 Dated: 28.7.2015.
ORDER:

In the Government order 3rd read above, an Expert Technical Committee headed by
the Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) was constituted to look into the
matter of exploration and production of Coal Bed Methane proposed by M/s. Great Eastern
Energy Corporation Limited (GEECL) in the Mannargudi Coal Bed Methane Block in
Thiruvarur and Thanjavur districts over an extent of 691 sq kms de novo from all angles,
including environmental stand point and the risk of sea water intrusion, livelihood and food
security issues as well as the need to develop clean energy resources and the Committee
was directed to submit a report to Government within three months.

2. Accordingly, the Expert Technical Committee submitted its report to

Government vide reference 4th cited with the following recommendations:

(i) The Environmental Impact Assessment study lacks of a number of vital information
on the hydro geological history of the block, trace element data and isotopic
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composition of groundwater, trace element data of lignite beds, possible leakage of

Methane gas in the aquifers etc. Hence a detailed EIA study is required covering all
the missing data.

(ii) The Company has not produced the approval of Central Ground Water Authority
/State Public Works Department which is the competent authority to report on such
a large scale pumping of ground water and its impact on the basin.

(iii) United Nations Development Programme had investigated the area and suggested
that the extraction will lead to land subsidence. This in turn will make geotectonic
movement.

(iv) People residing in the Cauvery Delta are depending more and more on the ground
water resource only for agriculture and livelihood requirement. Continuous pumping
of water in large scale would quickly deplete the water table to deeper levels.

(v) The bore Well jungle interconnected with a maze of criss-crossing network of gas
and waste water pipelines and fire spewing gas pipe vents amidst the beautiful and
evergreen agricultural land traversed by streams, rivers and water bodies will
change the natural conditions now existing.

(vi) There are chances for emission of methane and air pollutants from CBM well sites
and pressurizing plants. Toxic emission and atmospheric thermal inversion will take
place thereby causing reduction in rainfall.

(vii) Vadavur Bird Sanctuary located within the southwest part of Mannargudi CBM
Block may be affected by noise pollution due to drilling activities and atmospheric
heat and the toxicity may force the birds to abandon the sanctuary.

(viii) Thousands of gas wells drilled can never be removed or recycled once their gas
production capacity ceases.

(ix) There is always a lurking danger of possible gas fire and explosion of gas pipelines
inflicting severe damage to life, property and ecology.

(x) The CBM block falls within the fertile agricultural belt of Cauvery Delta.

(xi) Over 25 years of production life, the quantity of gas proposed to be extracted from
all the CBM Blocks may be about 2 million cubic meters per day. This may fire
about a 450 MW per plant for 25 years. This is not a substantial quantity of energy
considering the other adverse impacts.
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(xii) The rice production in 4266 acres of land will feed 2.77 lakh people lifelong. About
1800 daily wage unskilled labourers will get direct employment in agricultural
activity for the entire period of the year whereas in CBM production phase, about
1000 skilled/semi skilled workers will only be employed by the company.

(xiii) In order to arrive at the cost benefit analysis of the project, gas value as well as
complete data on existing consumers, proposed growth of vehicle population, cost
of alternate fuel, damage caused to the environment, socio economic impacts etc.,
are needed. GEECL has not done this survey.

(xiv) The license granted to GEECL for a period of 4 years expired on 31.12.2014.

(xv) The Coal Bed Methane project proposed in the Mannargudi CBM Block of Tiruvarur
and Thanjavur may either be rejected or reviewed considering the implications as
mentioned in the report.

3. The Government, after careful examination, has decided to accept the

recommendations of the Expert Technical Committee and direct that no clearance shall be
issued from the Government of Tamil Nadu for the project and orders accordingly. Further,
the Government shall urge the Government of India to drop further action on the exploration
and other activities related to Coal Bed Methane Gas Exploration and production in the
entire Cauvery Delta area and also to consult Government of Tamil Nadu before initiating
any such activities in the State in future. The District Collectors concerned are directed to
give wide publicity to this order in their respective jurisdiction.

(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

C.V. SANKAR
ADDITIONAL CHIEF SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT

To
The Secretary to Govt., Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, New Delhi -110 001.
The Principal Secretary to Government, Environment and Forests Dept., Chennai-600 009.
The Principal Secretary to Government, Energy Department, Chennai - 600 009.
The Secretary to Government, Revenue Department, Chennai - 600 009.
The Commissioner of Revenue Administration, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005.
The Commissioner of Land Administration, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005.
The Commissioner of Geology and Mining, Guindy, Chennai-600 032.
The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, 76 Anna Salai, Guindy, Chennai-600
032.
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The Members of the Expert Technical Committee (through the Chairman, Tamil Nadu
Pollution Control Board)
The District Collector, Thiruvarur.
The District Collector, Thanjavur.
The District Collector, Nagapattinum.
M/s. Great Eastern Energy Corporation Limited, Signature Towers-A, 14th Floor, South City,
NH-8, Gurgaon -122 001, Haryana.
Copy to
The Chief Minister‘s Office, Chennai-600 009.
Industries (OP-II) Department, Chennai-600 009.
SF/SCs
//Forwarded / By order //
Sd/-
Section Officer
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Copy of:-
GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Environment Control - Proposal of the Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board to
constitute a High Level Multi Disciplinary Committee to study on the ONGC wells in Cauvery
Delta Basin and furnish a detailed report - Committee constituted - Orders – Issued.
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ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (EC.3) DEPARTMENT

G.O. (Ms) No. 38 Date: 29.03.2018

ஹேயி஭ம்஧ி / ஧ங்கு஦ி -15
திருயள்ளுயர் ஆண்டு 2049
Read:
From the Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai Letter No: TS4/ TNPCB/
F.No.26732/ONGC/2018, dated: 27.3.2018.
*****
ORDER:

In the letter read above, the Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, has sent
proposal to constitute a High Level Multi Disciplinary committee to study and furnish a
detailed report to the Government on wells being operated by M/s. Oil & Natural Gas
Corporation Limited in Cauvery Asset spread in Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam,
Pudukottai, Cuddalore, Ramanathapuram and Ariyalur districts, along with necessary
recommendations.

2. The Government after careful examination accept the proposal of the Chairman,
Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board and constitute a High Level Multi Disciplinary committee
as follows:-

1 Joint Chief Environmental Engineer/Head Office, Convener

Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board.
2 Mr. Narayan Bhat, Member
Technical Expert (Geo Physics), PWD,SG&SWRDC, Chennai-600 113.
3 Prof. P. Doraisamy, Member
Emeritus Scientist, Department of Environmental Science,
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Lawley Road, Pappanaicken Pudur,
Coimbatore – 641 003.
4 Ms. K. Deepa, Member
Deputy Director, Department of Geology and Mining,
Thiru.vi.ka. Industrial Estate, Alandur Road, Guindy, Chennai – 600 032.
5 Dr. S. Kanmani, Member
Professor & Director, Centre for Environmental Studies, Department of Civil
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Engineering, Anna University, Chennai – 600 025.

6 Thiru P.S.T. Sai, Member
Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering,
Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, Chennai-600 036.
7 Thiru T. Palanikumar, Member
Joint Director, Disaster Management, Disaster Management and Mitigation
Department, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai 600 005.

3. The Committee will have the following Terms Of Reference.

(i) The Multi Disciplinary Committee shall go into the matter de-novo from all angles,
including the environmental stand point and the risk of sea water intrusion, livelihood
and food security issues, as well as the need to develop the clean energy resources.

(ii) The Multi Disciplinary Committee shall inspect and assess the impacts on land and
surface/ ground water pollution due to drilling of exploration/ development wells by
M/s. Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Limited in Cauvery Asset spread in Thanjavur,
Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Pudukottai, Cuddalore, Ramanathapuram and Ariyalur
Districts and submit a detailed report to the Government with necessary
recommendations and improvement measures to be carried out in the existing site,
etc.

(iii) The Multi Disciplinary Committee shall inspect the complaint prone sites and
submit a detailed report on Environmental Site Assessment and Risk Assessment of
the sites and the extent of damage with necessary recommendations and remedial
measures to be carried out by the drilling activities for the reclamation of the said
sites and to improve the quality of surface water and Ground water nearby along with
Health and Safety Plan.

(iv) The Committee will submit it‘s report within 3 months.

(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

Md.NASIMUDDIN
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
To
The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai-32.
All the members of the High Level Multi Disciplinary committee (Thro' the Chairman, Tamil
Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai-32.)
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Copy to:
Hon'ble Chief Minister's Office, Chennai-9
The Special Personal Assistant to Hon'ble Minister (Environment), Chennai - 9.
The Private Secretary to Chief Secretary to Government, Environment and Forest Dept,
Chennai-9.
The Private Secretary to Principal Secretary to Government, Environment and Forests
Department, Chennai-9.
The Director of Environment, Chennai-15.
The Member Secretary, State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority, Chennai-15.
SF/SCs.
// FORWARDED BY ORDER //
Sd/-
SECTION OFFICER
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Copy of:-
GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Industries Department - Mines and Minerals - Hydrocarbon - Exploration and production -

Petroleum Exploration License - Public objections against Hydrocarbon projects - Detailed
study on the Impact of Exploration and Mining of Hydrocarbons - Constitution of High Level
Expert Technical Committee - Orders – issued.
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Industries (MMA.1) Department

G.O. (Ms) No. 152 Date: 09.08.2019

யிகாரி யருடம் ஆடி-24,

திருயள்ளுயர் ஆண்டு 2050

Read:
1. G.O.(3D) No.01 Industries (MMA.1) Department, dated 01.01.2011.
2. G.O.(Ms) No.79, Industries (MMA.1) Department, dated 30.06.2014.
3. G.O.(D) No.186, Industries (MMA.1) Department, dated 08.10.2015.
4. From the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (Exploration Division),
Government of India, New Delhi, No.O-12017(11)/25/2018-ONG-II, dated
04.12.2018.
5. From the DGM, Rc.No.3244/MM8/2019, dated 18.06.2019 and 20.6.2019.
ORDER:
In the reference fourth read above, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas,
Government of India has conveyed its approval for issue of Petroleum Exploration Licence
(PEL) to the awardees of the Petroleum Exploration blocks (3 blocks - 1 for Oil and Natural
Gas Corporation Limited and 2 for Vedanta Limited in Cuddalore, Villupuram and
Nagapattinam Districts) on the onshore and offshore areas under the Open Acreage
Licensing Policy (OALP) Bid Round-1.

2. Based on the approval of Government of India, Tvl.Oil and Natural Gas

Corporation Limited has filed an application dated 23.10.2018 to District Collector Cuddalore
and the District Collector in his letter dated 7.5.2019 has forwarded the Application to the
Director of Geology and Mining for granting PEL to take up exploration activity over an
extent of 545.20 sq.kms out of 579 sq. kms on the onshore areas in Cuddalore District.
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3. M/s. Vedanta has submitted their application dated 24.10.2018 to the District
Collector, Nagapattinam. As far as Villupuram District is concerned, M/s. Vedanta has sent a
copy of application dated 24.10.2018 to the Secretary, Industries Department addressed to
the District Collector, Villupuram. Recently, from the Website of Ministry of Petroleum &
Natural Gas it is noticed that the Ministry has further awarded a block (CY-ONHP-2018/1) to
the Indian Oil Corporation Limited under OALP Bid Round-II, and 2 blocks (CY-ONHP-
2018/2,3) to the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited under Open Acreage Licensing
Policy Bid Round -III in the Cauvery Delta Region.

4. In this regard, Farmers/ Farmers Associations, Social/ Political Activists and

other stakeholders have raised concern resorting to agitation against the exploration of
Hydrocarbons apprehending possible adverse impact of such projects on the environment
and livelihood of farmers of the region.

5. The Director of Geology and Mining in his proposal fifth read above has stated
that in a similar case the State Government in the order 1st read above had issued PEL to
Tvl. Great Eastern Energy Corporation Limited (GEECL) for exploration and production of
Coal Bed Methane over an area of 691 Sq.Kms in Tiruvarur and Thanjavur Districts for a
period of 4 years. As per the announcement made by then Hon'ble Chief Minister, in the
G.O. second read above, an Expert Technical Committee had been constituted to go into the
matter de novo from all angles, including the environmental stand point and the risk of sea
water intrusion, livelihood and food security issues, as well as the need to develop clean
energy resources.

6. Based on the report of the above committee, in the Government Order third
read above, the Government have ordered that no clearance shall be issued from the
Government of Tamil Nadu for the project and the Government shall urge the Government of
India to drop further action on the exploration and other activities related to Coal Bed
Methane Gas Exploration and Production in the entire Cauvery Delta area and also to
consult Government of Tamil Nadu before initiating any such activities in the State in future.

7. The Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu in his letter dated 27.2.2017 has
also requested the Hon'ble Prime Minister to instruct the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural
Gas to take any further action in the issue of extraction of Hydrocarbons from Neduvasal
Village in Pudukkottai District only after adequate consultation with stakeholders and
ensuring that the interests of the farmers are fully safeguarded.

8. The Director of Geology and Mining has stated that Open Acreage Licensing
Policy as a part of the Hydrocarbon Exploration and Licensing Policy (HELP), provides a
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single license for exploration and production of conventional as well as non- conventional
hydrocarbon resources which includes Coal Bed Methane, Shale Gas/Oil, Tight Gas, Gas
Hydrates, etc. In the present situation, under OALP, those companies who have been
awarded blocks for exploration of hydrocarbons by the Government of India can explore any
hydrocarbon by any method. In a similar case mentioned in para five above, the Expert
Technical Committee had categorically mentioned about the adverse ecological impacts due
to Coal Bed Methane/ Shale Gas Extraction. Hence, the damages that are likely to be
caused to the environment and livelihoods due to such hydrocarbon extraction projects
awarded under OALP and use of technologies like hydro fracturing has to be studied by a
High Level Technical Committee. Therefore, the Director of Geology and Mining has
recommended to constitute a High Level Expert Technical Committee to study the impact of
the upcoming Hydro Carbon exploration and mining projects in Tamil Nadu.

9. The Government after careful examination, considering the importance and

sensitivity of the issue has decided to accept the recommendations of the Director of
Geology and Mining and hereby accord sanction for constitution of a High Level Expert
Technical Committee consisting of the following experts and officials to study the impact of
the six upcoming Hydrocarbon project proposals in Cauvery delta region and about
Hydrocarbon exploration and mining projects in general :-

1. The Chairman, Member Secretary / Convener

Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board

Members
2. Dr.P. Kannan Former Professor and Head,
UGC – BSR – Faculty Fellow,
Department of Chemistry, Anna University.

3. Thiru.P.S.T.Sai Former Professor,

Department of Chemical Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology (Chennai).

4. Thiru Valliappan Professor and Head,

Department of Environmental Sciences,
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University.

5. Dr. V.Selvam Former Senior Director,

(Coastal Systems Research)
M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation.

6. Thiru.S.Ramamoorthy Chief Engineer, WRD

Trichy Region, Public Works Department.

7. Thiru.T.Karthikeyan Joint Director (State Schemes)

Department of Agriculture.
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8. Thiru R. Karthikeyan General Manager,

Tamil Nadu Industrial Development
Corporation Limited (TIDCO).
10. The terms of reference of the committee are as follows:-
(i) To assess the impact on the quality of surface water, Flowing water, ground water
due to usage of chemicals; soil and fertility of the land, irrigation sources, cultivation
of crops, air quality, sea water intrusion and flora & fauna on the land area coming
within the allotted blocks and its vicinity as a result of Hydro Carbon exploration.
(ii) To assess the quantity of groundwater required to be drawn out for carrying out
exploration of Coal Bed Methane, Shale Gas, Petroleum and Natural Gas. Whether
such large scale pumping of Groundwater will lead to depiction of groundwater?
(iii) To assess the impact of drilling technologies like hydro fracturing used in exploration
and extraction of hydrocarbons on ground water and the environment.
(iv) Whether the drilling for exploration of Coal Bed Methane, Shale Gas, Petroleum and
Natural Gas will lead to any subsidence of land and de-stabilize the tectonic plates
below the area of exploration and its impact and any other related aspects which
would have adverse impact on the environment.
(v) To assess the impact of such projects on the livelihoods of the people and food
security of the region.
(vi) To recommend to the Government on the advisability of permitting such projects in
future within the State of Tamil Nadu particularly the Cauvery Delta Region on the
basis of Socio-economic and environmental cost-benefit analysis.

11. The Committee is requested to go into the matter de novo from all angles
including environmental stand point, livelihood security and food security as well as need to
develop clean energy resources and is directed to submit a report to Government through
the Member Secretary / convenor within 6 months. The operational expenditure of the
committee would be borne by Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation Limited.
12. The concerned authorities viz Additional Chief Secretary/ Commissioner of
Revenue Administration, Additional Chief Secretary/ Commissioner of Land Administration,
Commissioner of Town and Country Planning, Director of Geology and Mining, Tamil Nadu
Pollution Control Board, District Collectors, and other concerned authorities are instructed
not to proceed further on the six Hydro carbon Exploration and Production proposals until
the High Level Expert Technical Committee submits its report and a decision is taken by the
Government based on the report.
(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

N.MURUGANANDAM
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
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To
The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, No.76, Anna Salai, Guindy, Chennai -
600 032.

Dr. P. Kannan, Former Professor and Head, UGC - BSR – Faculty Fellow, Department of
Chemistry, Anna University, Sardar Patel Road, Chennai - 600 025.

Thiru P.S.T.Sai, Former Prof, Dept of Chemical Engg, C16, Third Loop Road, IIT Campus,
Chennai - 600 036.

Thiru Valliappan, Professor and Head, Department of Environmental Science, Tamil Nadu
Agricultural University, Lawley Road, Papanaickan Pudur, Coimbatore – 641 003.

Dr. V, Selvam, Former Senior Director, (Coastal Systems Research), M.S.Swaminathan

Research Foundation, No.23, Thillai Nadarajar Road, Kanaga Sabai Nagar, Chidambaram,
Cuddalore District- 608 001.

Thiru S.Ramamoorthy, Chief Engineer, WRD, Trichy Region ,PWD, Trichy-1.

Thiru T. Karthikeyan , Joint Director (State Schemes) Dept of Agriculture, Chepauk,

Chennai - 600 005.

Thiru R. Karthikeyan, General Manager, Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation

Limited, Rukumani Lakshmipathy Road, Egmore, Chennai - 600 008.

The Director of Geology and Mining, Guindy, Chennai - 600 032.

The Addl Chief Secretary/ Commissioner of Revenue Administration, Chepauk, Chennai -

600 005.

The Additional Chief Secretary/ Commissioner of Land Administration, Chepauk, Chennai -

600 005.

The Commissioner Town and Country Planning, 807, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

All the District Collectors, Concerned Districts.

Copy to:

Office of the Hon'ble Chief Minister/ Industries Minister, Chennai - 600 009

Industries (OP.II) Department, Chennai - 600 009. Stoke File /Spare Copy.

/ / FORWARDED / BY ORDER / /
Sd/-
SECTION OFFICER
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Copy of:-

GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Industries - Petroleum Pipeline projects - Ennore to Tuticorin Pipeline Project of Indian Oil
Corporation Limited and Vijayawada to Dharmapuri Pipeline project of Hindustan Petroleum
Corporation Limited - Constitution of a High Power Committee to sort out all issues in
obtaining various permissions to Pipeline projects, a Committee for Private Negotiation in
each district to procure the private land directly by negotiating with the private land owners
and a Co-ordination committee in Each district to speed up the projects -Orders - Issued.
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Industries (MIA.1) Department

G.O. (Ms) No. 187 Date: 08.11.2019

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ORDER:-

In pursuance of the decisions taken in the meeting co-chaired by the Chief Secretary
and the Secretary, Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India for review of ongoing
Petroleum and Natural Gas Pipeline projects of Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) &
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) in Tamil Nadu held on 13.8.2019, the
Government of Tamil Nadu has decided to constitute three committees as follows:

(i) High power Committee

The High Power Committee will consist of the following officials to sort out all issues
in obtaining various permissions for Ennore - Tuticorin Petroleum and Natural Gas pipeline
project of IOCL and Vijayawada -Dharmapuri Petroleum product pipeline project of HPCL.

SI. No Name of the post Designation

1. Chief Secretary to Government. Chairman

2. Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Revenue and Member

Disaster Management Department.

3. Principal Secretary to Government, Industries Department. Member

4. Principal Secretary to Government, Public Works Department. Member

5. Principal Secretary to Government, Highways and Minor Member

Ports Department.
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6. Principal Secretary to Government, Environment and Forest Member

Department.

7. Commissioner of Hindu Religious and Charitable Member

Endowments.

8. Representative of Petroleum Company. Member

(ii) Private Negotiation Committee

The Private Negotiation Committee will be formed in concerned Districts covered by

Ennore - Tuticorin Petroleum and Natural Gas Pipeline project of IOCL and Vijayawada -
Dharmapuri Petroleum product pipeline project of HPCL with the following members to
procure the private land directly by negotiating with the private land owners and to fix market
value for the procured land. This will not cover acquisitions for RoU (Right of User)

SI.No. Name of the post Designation

1. District Revenue Officer Member

2. Nominee of Industries Department Member

3. Representative of Petroleum Company Member

(ii) Co-ordination Committee

The Co-ordination Committee will be formed in concerned Districts covered by

Ennore - Tuticorin Petroleum and Natural Gas Pipeline project of IOCL and Vijayawada -
Dharmapuri Petroleum product pipeline project of HPCL with the following officials to speed
up the Projects.

SI.No. Name of the post Designation

1. District Collector Chairman

2. Nominee of Public Works Department. Member

3. Nominee of Highways and Minor Ports Department. Member

4. Nominee of Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board. Member

5. Nominee of Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Member

Department.

6. Representative of Petroleum Company. Member

(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

N.MURUGANANDAM
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
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To
The Chairman and Managing Director, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd, 17, Jamshedji
Tata Road, Mumbai – 400 020.

The Chief General Manager, Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Chennai Divisional Office,
No.500, Anna Salai, Tenampet, Chennai - 600 018.

The Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi -
110001.

The Additional Chief Secretary /Commissioner of land Administration, 2nd Floor, Ezhilagam,
Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005.

The Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Revenue and Disaster Management

Department, Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009.

The Principal Secretary to Government, Environment and Forest Department, Secretariat,

Chennai - 600 009.

The Principal Secretary to Government, Public Works Department, Secretariat, Chennai -

600 009.

The Principal Secretary to Government, Highways and Minor Ports Department, Secretariat,
Chennai - 600 009.

The Chairman/Principal Secretary to Government, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, 76,
Mount Road, Guindy, Chennai - 600 032.

The Principal Secretary / Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments, 119,
Uthamar Gandhi Road, Chennai 600 034.

Concerned District Collectors,

Copy to:
Special Personal Assistant to the Hon'ble Minister for Industries. Secretariat, Chennai -
600009.
Industries(OP. II) Department.
SF/SC
// FORWARDED / BY ORDER //
Sd/-
SECTION OFFICER
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Copy of:-
GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Industries Department - Mines and Minerals – Hydrocarbon - Exploration and production -

Public objections against Hydrocarbon projects -Detailed study on the impact of exploration
and mining of Hydrocarbons -Constitution of High Level Expert Technical Committee -
Extension of further six months time for submission of report on the Hydrocarbon Exploration
and Mining issue by the High Level Expert Technical Committee - Orders - Issued.
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Industries (MMA.1) Department

G.O. (Ms) No. 57 Date: 17.02.2020

யிகாரி யருடம் நாசி - 5,

திருயள்ளுயர் ஆண்டு 2051

Read:
1. G.O.(Ms) No.152, Industries (MMA.l) Department, dated 09.08.2019.
2. From General Manager, TIDCO Letter No.D/ TNPCB/00/2020, dated
03.02.2020.
ORDER:

In the Government order first read above, a High Level Expert Technical Committee
has been constituted consisting of the experts and officials with Chairman, TNPCB as
Member Secretary/Convener of the Committee to study the impact of the six upcoming
Hydrocarbon project proposals in Cauvery delta region and about Hydrocarbon exploration
and mining projects in general.

2. The terms of reference of the committee are as follows:-

I. To assess the impact on the quality of surface water, flowing water, ground water
due to usage of chemicals; soil and fertility of the land, irrigation sources, cultivation
of crops, air quality, sea water intrusion and flora & fauna on the land area coming
within the allotted blocks and its vicinity as a result of Hydro Carbon exploration.

II. To assess the quantity of groundwater required to be drawn out for carrying out
exploration of Coal Bed Methane, Shale Gas, Petroleum and Natural Gas. Whether
such large scale pumping of groundwater will lead to depletion of groundwater?

III. To assess the impact of drilling technologies like hydro fracturing used in exploration
and extraction of hydro carbons on ground water and the environment.
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IV. Whether the drilling for exploration of Coal Bed Methane, Shale Gas, Petroleum and
Natural Gas will lead to any subsidence of land and de-stabilize the tectonic plates
below the area of exploration and its impact and any other related aspects which
would have adverse impact on the environment.

V. To assess the impact of such projects on the livelihoods of the people and food
security of the region.

VI. To recommend to the Government on the advisability of permitting such projects in

future within the State of Tamil Nadu particularly the Cauvery Delta Region on the
basis of Socio-economic and environmental cost - benefit analysis.

3. The G.O stipulates that the committee to go into the matter de novo from all angles
including environmental stand point, livelihood security and food security as well as need to
develop clean energy resources and directed to submit a report to the Government through
the Member Secretary/Convener within six months. It has also been ordered therein that the
operational expenditure of the committee would be borne by the TIDCO.

4. The General Manager, TIDCO, one of the members of the committee, in his letter 2 nd
read above has informed that first meeting of the expert committee has been convened by
the Chairman, TNPCB (Member Secretary/Convener) on 6.11.2019 and the stakeholders
made presentation on the issue. He has further informed that the committee members
discussed the Terms of Reference (TOR) stipulated in the G.O for the preparation of report
to be submitted to Government of Tamil Nadu and the committee members have taken note
that the Terms of Reference (TOR) prescribed involves an extensive study in the Cauvery
delta basin to assess the impact on the quality of surface water, flowing water, ground water,
surrounding agriculture activities etc., which is equivalent to conducting an Environmental
Impact Assessment study and utilizing the existing available data of ONGC Ltd, IOCL etc.,
are site specific and could not be taken into consideration in general for the entire Cauvery
delta basin. Hence, the committee decided to call for expression of interest from NEERI,
MECON, IIT, Anna University, mentioning the Terms of reference in Government Order with
time and cost involved. It was suggested that few committee members shall be involved
during assessment and study by the third party.

5. Further, as the GO constituting High Level Expert Technical Committee has been
issued on 09.08.2019 and the time period of six months for submission of the report by the
committee through the Member Secretary/Convener is over by08.02.2020, the committee
has decided that to call for an expression of interest mentioning the Terms of Reference in
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the Government order, prepare an extensive study to go in to the matter from all angles and
submit a report to the Government, requires more time.

6. The General Manager, TIDCO has therefore requested the Government to extend
the time period for submission of report by the Committee for another six months so as to
enable the Committee to go into the matter as directed by the Government and submit the
report to the Government.

7. The Government after careful examination, and considering the importance and
sensitivity of the issue, have decided to accept the request of the General Manager, TIDCO
for extension of another six months time for submission of report by the High Level Expert
Technical Committee constituted in the G.O. first read above.

(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

N. MURUGANANDAM
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
To
The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, No.76, Anna Salai, Guindy, Chennai -
600 032.
(Members through Chairman)
Thiru R. Karthikeyan, General Manager, Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation
Limited, Rukumani Lakshmipathy Road, Egmore, Chennai - 600 008.
The Director of Geology and Mining, Guindy, Chennai - 600 032.
The Additional Chief Secretary/ Commissioner of Revenue Administration, Chepauk,
Chennai - 600 005.
The Additional Chief Secretary/ Commissioner of Land Administration, Chepauk, Chennai -
600 005.
The Commissioner Town and Country Planning, 807, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002.
All the District Collectors, Concerned Districts.
Copy to:
Office of the Hon'ble Chief Minister/Minister(Law Courts & Prisons), Chennai – 600 009.
Industries (OP.II) Department, Chennai - 600 009.
Stoke File/Spare Copy.
/ / FORWARDED / BY ORDER / /
Sd/-
SECTION OFFICER
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Copy of:-
GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Industries Department - Mines and Minerals - Hydrocarbon - Exploration and Production -

Public objections against Hydrocarbon projects - Detailed study on the impact of exploration
and mining of Hydrocarbons - Constitution of High Level Expert Technical Committee -
Extension of further six months time for submission of report on the Hydrocarbon Exploration
and Mining issues by the High Level Expert Technical Committee - Orders - Issued.
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Industries (MMA.1) Department

G.O. (Ms) No. 233 Date: 17.11.2020

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Read:
1. G.O.(Ms) No.152, Industries (MMA.1) Department, dated 09.08.2019.
2. G.O.(Ms) No.57, Industries (MMA.1) Department, dated 17.02.2020.
3. From General Manager, TIDCO Letter No.D/TNPCB/00/2020, dated 26.09.2020.

ORDER:

In the Government order first read above, a High Level Expert Technical Committee
has been constituted consisting of the experts and officials with Chairman, TNPCB as
Member Secretary/Convener of the Committee to study the impact of the six upcoming
Hydrocarbon project proposals in Cauvery delta region and about Hydrocarbon exploration
and mining projects in general.

2. The terms of reference of the committee are as follows:-

I. To assess the impact on the quality of surface water, flowing water, ground water
due to usage of chemicals, soil and fertility of the land, irrigation sources, cultivation
of crops, air quality, sea water intrusion and flora & fauna on the land area coming
within the allotted blocks and its vicinity as a result of Hydro Carbon exploration.

II. To assess the quantity of groundwater required to be drawn out for carrying out
exploration of Coal Bed Methane, Shale Gas, Petroleum and Natural Gas. Whether
such large scale pumping of groundwater will lead to depletion of groundwater.
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III. To assess the impact of drilling technologies like hydro fracturing used in
exploration and extraction of hydro carbons on ground water and the environment.

IV. Whether the drilling for exploration of Coal Bed Methane, Shale Gas, Petroleum
and Natural Gas will lead to any subsidence of land and de-stabilize the tectonic
plates below the area of exploration and its impact and any other related aspects
which would have adverse impact on the environment.

V. To assess the impact of such projects on the livelihoods of the people and food
security of the region.

VI. To recommend to the Government on the advisability of permitting such projects in

future within the State of Tamil Nadu particularly the Cauvery Delta Region on the
basis of Socio-economic and environmental cost - benefit analysis.

It has also been ordered that the committee to go into the matter de novo from all
angles including environmental stand point, livelihood security and food security as well as
need to develop clean energy resources and to submit a report to the Government through
the Member Secretary/Convener within six months. It has further been ordered that the
operational expenditure of the committee would be borne by the TIDCO.

3. Since the Terms of Reference (TOR) prescribed involves an extensive study in the
Cauvery delta basin to assess the impact on the quality of surface water, flowing water,
ground water, surrounding agriculture activities etc., which is equivalent to conducting an
Environmental Impact Assessment study and utilizing the existing available data of ONGC
Ltd, IOCL etc., are site specific and cannot be taken into consideration in general for the
entire Cauvery delta basin, the committee decided to call for expression of interest from
NEERI, MECON, IIT, Anna University with time and cost involved.

4. Accordingly, in the G.O 3rdread above, the Government have issued orders extending
the time period for another six months for submission of report by the High Level Expert
Technical Committee to the Government. The above said period of six months has lapsed
on 16.08.2020.

5. Meanwhile the Government have promulgated the Tamil Nadu Protected Agricultural
Zone Development Act, 2020 which came into force on 21.02.2020, which prohibited
undertaking any new project or new activity specified in the Second Schedule in the
Protected Agricultural Zone which includes Exploration, drilling and extraction of Oil and
Natural Gas including Coal-Bed Methane, shale gas and other similar hydrocarbons among
others.
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6. The General Manager, TIDCO in his letter 3rd read above has stated that due to the
prevailing COVID-19 Pandemic situation, the High Level Expert Technical Committee did not
meet so far after the extension of time given by the Government in the G.O 2 nd read above
and the time period for submission of report by the committee also expired on 16.08.2020.
The General Manager, TIDCO has, therefore, requested to extend the time period by
another six months for submission of report by the High Level Expert Technical Committee
to the Government.

7. The Government have examined the request of the Managing Director, TIDCO
carefully. Considering the importance and sensitivity of the issue, the Government have
decided to accept the request of the General Manager, TIDCO and hereby grant extension
of another six months time for submission of report by the High Level Expert Technical
Committee constituted in the G.O. first read above and extended in the G.O 2nd read above,
to study the impact of the six proposed Hydrocarbon exploration and mining projects in the
Cauvery delta region, and about Hydrocarbon exploration and mining projects in general,
and orders accordingly.

( B Y ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

N. MURUGANANDAM
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
To
The Chairman, TNPCB, No.76, Anna Salai, Guindy, Chennai - 600 032.
(Members through Chairman)
Thiru R. Karthikeyan, General Manager, Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation,
R.L.pathy, Road, Egmore, Chennai - 600 008.
The Director of Geology and Mining, Guindy, Chennai - 600 032.
The Additional Chief Secretary/Commissioner of Revenue Admin, Chepauk, Chennai - 5.
The Additional Chief Secretary/Commissioner of Land Administration, Chepauk, Chennai -
600 005.
The Commissioner, Town and Country Planning, 807, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002.
All the District Collectors, Concerned Districts.

Copy to:
O/o the Hon'ble CM/Minister (Law Courts and Prisons), Chennai - 600 009.
Industries (OP.II) Department.
SF/SC.
/ / FORWARDED / B Y ORDER / /
Sd/-
SECTION OFFICER
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Copy of:-
GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Industries Department - Mines and Minerals - Hydrocarbon - Exploration and Production -

Re-Constitution of High Level Expert Technical Committee - To study the impact of
Hydrocarbon Exploration and Mining in areas other than the Protected Agricultural Zone -
Orders - Issued.
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Industries (MMA.1) Department

G.O. (Ms) No. 195 Date: 09.08.2021

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Read:
1. G.O.(Ms) No. 152, Industries (MMA.l) Department, dated 09.08.2019.
2. G.O,(Ms) No.57, Industries (MMA.l) Department, dated 17.02.2020.
3. G.O.(Ms) No.233, Industries (MMA.l) Department, dated 07.11.2020,
4. From General Manager, TIDCO Letter No.D/TNPCB/00/ 2021, dated 15.02.2021.

ORDER:

In the Government order first read above, a High Level Expert Technical Committee
was constituted to study the impact of the six upcoming Hydrocarbon project proposals in
Cauvery delta region and about Hydrocarbon exploration and mining projects in general and
to submit a report to Government within 6 months. In the Government Orders second and
third read above, the Government issued orders extending the time period for submission of
report by the High Level Expert Technical Committee to the Government

2. Meanwhile, the Government have promulgated the Tamil Nadu Protected Agricultural
Zone Development Act, 2020 which came into force on 21.02.2020. As per section 4(1) of
the Act, no person shall undertake any new project or new activity specified in the Second
Schedule in the Protected Agricultural Zone which includes Exploration, drilling and
extraction of Oil and Natural Gas including Coal-Bed Methane, shale gas and other similar
hydrocarbons. The Government have also notified in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette
dated 24.02.2020 the above activities as prohibited among others under the Environment:
(Protection) Act, .1986, (Central Act, 29 of 1986).

3. In the letter fourth read above, the General Manager, TIDCO has stated that selection
of institution for preparing the study report is under process by Tamil Nadu Pollution Control
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Board. Therefore, he has requested the Government to extend the time period for
submission of study report, to the Government by the High level Expert Technical
Committee.

4. The Government has carefully examined the request of the General Manager, TIDCO
and the need of the study on the impact of exploration and mining of Hydrocarbons in the
Protected Agricultural Zone in view of the promulgation of Tamil Nadu Protective Agricultural
Zone Development Act, 2020. After carefully considering the importance and sensitivity of
the issue, the Government has decided to revise the composition of the High Level Expert
Technical Committee and also to revise the terms of reference for the study on exploration
and extraction of Hydrocarbon projects so that the study can be taken up in the areas other
than the Protected Agricultural Zone.

5. Accordingly, the High Level Expert Technical Committee for the study on exploration
and extraction of Hydrocarbon projects is hereby reconstituted as follows:

1. Dr. Sultan Ahmed Ismail Part Time Member, State Development Policy Council, Chairman
Government of Tamil Nadu.

2. Dr. Indumathi M Nambi Professor, Environmental and Water Resources Member

Division, Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Madras.

3. Dr, M.Maheswari Professor and Head, Department of Environmental Member

Science, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University.

4. Dr. V.Selvam Former Senior Director (Coastal System Research) Member

M.S.Swaminathan Research Foundation, Chennai.

5. Thiru. S.Ramamoorthy Chief Engineer, WRD, Trichy Region, PWD. Member

6. Thiru. S.Raja Executive Engineer, Ground Water Resources, PWD. Member

7. Thiru. R.Karthikeyan General Manager, TIDCO. Member-

Convener

6. The terms of reference for the study on exploration and extraction of Hydrocarbon
Projects in the areas other than the Cauvery Delta Region are as follows:

(i). To assess the impact of drilling technologies like hydro fracturing used in exploration
and extraction of Hydrocarbons on ground water and the environment.

(ii). To assess the impact on the quality of surface water, flowing water, ground water,
soil and fertility of the land, irrigation sources, cultivation of crops, air quality, sea
water intrusion and flora and fauna due to the usage of chemicals on the on-shore
areas away from the protected agricultural zone.
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(iii). To assess the quantity of groundwater required to be drawn out for carrying out
exploration of Coal Bed Methane, Shale Gas, Petroleum and Natural Gas. Whether
such large scale pumping of Groundwater will lead to depletion of groundwater?

(iv). Whether the drilling for exploration of Coal Bed Methane, Shale Gas, Petroleum and
Natural Gas will lead to any subsidence of land and de-stabilize the tectonic plates
below the area of exploration and its impact and any other related aspects which
would have adverse impact on the environment.

(v). To assess the impact of such projects on the livelihoods of the people and food
security of the region.

7. The Committee is hereby directed to submit its report regarding the. study on
exploration and extraction of Hydrocarbon projects to the Government within four months
from the date of issue of this order. The General Manager, TIDCO is instructed to render
necessary assistance for the study on exploration and extraction of Hydrocarbon Projects by
the High Level Expert Technical Committee and for convening the meetings of the
Committee, travel and any other studies if required.

(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

N.MURUGANANDAM
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
To
Dr. Sultan Ahmed Ismail, Part time Member, State Development Policy Council, Chennai -
600 005.

Dr. Indumathi M. Nambi, Professor, Department of Civil Engineering-Environmental and

Water Resources, IIT-Madras, Guindy, Chennai - 600 036.

Dr. M, Maheswari, Professor and Head, Environmental Science Tamil Nadu Agricultural
University, Lawley Road, Coimbatore - 641 003.

Dr. V. Selvam, Executive Director, MSSRF, Taramani, Chennai – 600 113.

Thiru.S. Ramamoorthy, Chief Engineer-WRD, Trichy Region- PWD, Pudukottai Road,

Subramaniapuram, Tiruchirapalli - 620 020.

Thiru. S. Raja, Executive Engineer, State Ground and Surface Water Resources Data
Centre-WRD/PWD, Taramani, Chennai - 600 113.

Thiru R. Karthikeyan, General Manager, TIDCO, Rukmani Lakshmipathy Road, Egmore,

Chennai - 600 008.

The Director of Geology and Mining, Guindy, Chennai - 600 032.

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Copy to:
The Chief Minister's Office, Chennai - 600 009.

The Senior Personal Assistant to Minister (Water Resources) Chennai - 600 009.

The Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, No.76, Anna Salai, Guindy,
Chennai - 600 032.

The Commissioner, Town and Country Planning, 807, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

All the District Collectors

Industries (OP.II) Department.

SF/SCs.

//Forwarded by Order//
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Copy of:-

GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Industries Department - Mines and Minerals - Minor Minerals - Amendment to the Tamil
Nadu Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 1959 - Notification - Orders - Issued.
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Industries (MMC.1) Department
G.O(Ms). No. 295 Dated: 03.11.2021
஧ி஬ய யருடம், ஐப்஧சி 17
திருவள்ளுவர் ஆண்டு 2052
Read:
From the Director of Geology and Mining, Letter No.5864/MM2/n2021-1 dated 28.09.2021.

ORDER:

While moving the Demand for Industries Department for the year 2021-22, the
Hon‘ble Minister (Water resources) has made the following announcement among others:-

அ஫ியிப்பு எண். 3

“குயாரிப்஧ணிக஭ில் இருந்து யப஬ாற்று சின்஦ங்கள், ஧மந்தநிமர்

கல்வயட்டுகள், சநணப்஧டுகக நற்றும் வதால்வ஧ாருள் த஭ங்கள்

஧ாதுகாக்கப்஧டும்”

In order to implement the above announcement, the Director of Geology and Mining has
sent proposal to Government in the letter read above for amending the Tamil Nadu Minor
Mineral Concession Rules, 1959.

2. The Government have examined the proposal of the Director of Geology and
Mining carefully and have decided to accept the same. Accordingly, the Notification
appended to this Order will be published in the Extra-ordinary issue of Tamil Nadu
Government Gazette. The Works Manager, Government Central Press, Chennai - 600 001
is requested to supply 50 copies of the Notification each to this Department, the Director of
Geology and Mining, Chennai - 600 032 and to all District Collectors.

3. The Director, Tamil Development and Information (Translation) Department is

requested to send the Tamil Translation of the Notification appended to this Order to the
Works Manager, Government Central Press, Chennai - 600 001 for publishing in the Tamil
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Nadu Government Gazette and to the Collectors of all Districts for publishing it in the District
Gazettes immediately.

(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

N. MURUGANANDAM
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
To

The Works Manager, Government Central Press, Chennai - 600 001.

The Director, Tamil Development & Information (Translation) Department, Chennai - 600
009.

The Director of Geology and Mining, Guindy, Chennai - 600 032.

All District Collectors. (Through DGM)

All the Assistant Directors/Deputy Directors of Geology and Mining (through DGM)

The Accountant General, Chennai - 600 018.

Copy to:

The Industries (MMA/MMB/MMD/MME/E/OP.II/GIM) Department, Chennai - 600 009.

The Law Department, Chennai - 600 009.

O/o. Hon‘ble Minister (Water Resources), Chennai - 600 009.

O/o. Hon‘ble Chief Minister, Chennai - 600 009.

//FORWARDED BY ORDER//

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APPENDIX

NOTIFICATION
In exercise of the powers conferred under sub-sections (1) and (1-A) of section 15 of
the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 (Central Act 67 of 1957),
The Governor of Tamil Nadu hereby makes the following amendments to the Tamil Nadu
Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 1959, namely:-
AMENDMENTS
In the said Rules:-

(1) in rule 2, after clause (2), the following clause shall be inserted, namely:-

―(2-A) ―Archaeological Site or Remains and Ancient Monument‖ means any area
specified or declared to be an Archaeological Site or Remains and Ancient
Monument under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains
Act, 1958 (Central Act 24 of 1958) and the Tamil Nadu Ancient and Historical
Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1966 (Tamil Nadu Act 25 of
1966) or any area identified as an archaeologically important site by the
Commissioner of Archeology, Government of Tamil Nadu or any area identified as
having archeologically or historically important remnants, from time to time.‖;

(2) in rule 19-A, to sub-rule (18), the following proviso shall be added, namely:-

―Provided that no renewal of lease shall be granted unless the lessee satisfies the
conditions prescribed in rule 36‖.

(3) in rule 20, in sub-rule (2), to clause (b), the following proviso shall be added, namely:-

―Provided that the lease shall be extended for quarrying stone, subject to the general
restriction in respect of quarrying operations prescribed in rule 36.‖;

(4) in rule 36, in sub-rule (1-A),-

(i) After clause (c), the following clauses shall be added, namely:-

―(d) Notwithstanding anything contained in any law for the time being in force, no
lease or licence shall be granted for quarrying of any mineral within 500 meters radial
distance from the boundaries of an archaeological site or remains and ancient
Monument;

(e) Notwithstanding anything contained in any law for the time being in force, no
quarrying or mining or crushing activities shall be carried out within one kilometre
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radial distance or the protective distance as notified by the ministry of Environment,

Forest and Climate Change, Government of India from time to time, whichever is
more, from the boundaries of ecologically sensitive areas, environmentally and
ecologically protected areas such as the National Parks, Wild Life Sanctuaries, Tiger
Reserves, Elephant Corridors and Reserve Forests.

N. MURUGANANDAM
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT

/True Copy/
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Copy of:

GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

Abstract

Secretariat – Separation of the subject relating to ―Mines and Minerals‖ from the Industries
Department and formation of new department called Natural Resources Department –
Orders – Issued.
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PUBLIC (SPECIAL A) DEPARTMENT

G.O.Ms. No. 16 Dated: 07.01.2022

Pilava, Margazhi – 23
Thiruvalluvar Aandu – 2052.

Read:
U.O. Note No. 2102/2021 – 1, Public (Special B ) Dept., dated: 28.12.2021.

ORDER:

The Government have decided to separate the subjects relating to ―Mines and
Minerals‖ from the Industries Department and to create a new department called ―Natural
Resources Department‖ in the Secretariat. The related Heads of Departments i.e.,
Directorate of Geology and Mining, Tamil Nadu Minerals Ltd and Tamil Nadu Magnesite Ltd.
be brought under the control of the newly formed department.
2. Necessary amendments to the Business Rules and Secretariat Instructions will be
issued separately from the Human Resources Management Department.
3. This order issues with the concurrence of the Human Resources Management
Department Vide its U.O. No. 392/A2/2022, dated: 7.1.2022.
(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

V. IRAI ANBU
CHIEF SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
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Copy of:-
GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Industries Department - Mines and Minerals - Controlling of illicit mining and transportation of
minerals - Fixing of monthly targets to district officials including the District Collectors for
surprise inspection of mines and quarries - Orders - Issued.
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INDUSTRIES (MMC.2) DEPARTMENT

G.O.(Ms). No. 19 Dated: 14.02.2022

஧ி஬ய யருடம், நாசி 2
திருவள்ளுவர் ஆண்டு 2053
Read:

1. Minutes of the Review Meeting conducted by the Hon‘ble Chief Minister held on
24.07.2021.
2. From the Director of Geology and Mining, Chennai Letter Rc.No.5426/MM4/2021, dated
01.11.2021.

ORDER:
The Government is taking several steps at different point of time for prevention of
illegal mining and quarrying, by way of conferring powers to District Collectors for levying
penalty, inspecting mines and quarries in their jurisdiction; constituting District Level/Taluk
Level Task Forces; inclusion of sand offenders under the Tamil Nadu Prevention of
Dangerous Activities of Bootleggers, Drug Offenders, Forest Offenders, Goondas, Immoral
Traffic Offenders, Slum-grabbers and Video Pirates (Amendment) Act, 2006 which
contemplates immediate imprisonment of the offender for 1 year; empowering the Police
personnel not below the rank of Inspector of Police to exercise of the provisions of section
21(4) of Mines and Minerals (Development & Regulation) Act, 1957 for seizure of vehicles
involved in illicit activities; and banning the transport of sand outside the state, by
introducing a Rule 38-B in Tamil Nadu Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 1959, etc.

2. However, in recent times, the Hon‘ble Court has observed and directed the State
Government to take stringent action to curtail illegal mining and to file criminal case against
the offenders. Further, the Hon‘ble Court / National Green Tribunal on the various Public
Interest Litigation cases filed against illegal quarrying has issued adverse remarks on the
part of officials for not taking stringent action against the illegal quarrying and also directed
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the Government to constitute team of officials to ascertain the status of the alleged area
and to submit status report to the Hon‘ble Court.

3. During the Geology and Mining Department‘s Review Meeting held under the
chairmanship of the Hon‘ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on 24.07.2021, it was directed to
fix a monthly target for surprise inspection of quarries and mines by the District Collectors
and their subordinates in their respective jurisdiction to curtail illegal quarrying and
transportation of minerals. Accordingly, in the letter 2nd read above the Director of Geology
and Mining has sent his proposal to Government for fixation of monthly targets to district
officials.

4. The Government after careful examination of the recommendations of the Director

of Geology and Mining have decided to accept the same and fix the monthly target for
surprise inspection of quarries and mines by the District Collector and their sub ordinates in
their respective jurisdiction as follows and order accordingly:-

SI.No Designation Target of Inspection

Minor Mineral Quarries Major Mineral Mines
1 District Collector 3 numbers or 5% of the 1 number or 1% of the existing
existing quarries whichever is mines whichever is less
less.
2 District Revenue Officer 5 numbers or 10% of the 2 numbers or 5% of the existing
existing quarries whichever is mines whichever is less
less.
3 Revenue Divisional 10 numbers or 25% of the 5 numbers or 25% of the
Officer existing quarries whichever is existing mines whichever is less
less in their respective in their respective jurisdiction
jurisdiction
4 Tahsildar 50% of the existing quarries in 50% of the existing mines in
their respective jurisdiction their respective jurisdiction
5 Revenue Inspector 75% of the existing quarries in 75% of the existing mines in
their respective jurisdiction their respective jurisdiction
6 Village Administrative 100% of the existing quarries 100% of the exiting Mines.
Officer

5. This District Collectors are further directed to review the performance of the
subordinate officials with regard to the inspection of quarries/mines during the District Level
Task Force Committee meeting every month and to send consolidated report along with their
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performance report to the Government before 10th of every month in the prescribed Formats
I & II annexed to this order.

(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

V. IRAI ANBU
CHIEF SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT

To
The Director of Geology and Mining,
Guindy, Chennai - 600 032.

All the District Collectors,

(through Director of Geology and Mining)

Copy to:
Office of the Hon‘ble Chief Minister,
Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009.

Office of the Hon‘ble Minister (Water Resources),

Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009.

Office of the Chief Secretary,

Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009.

Industries (OP.II) Department,

Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009.
SF/SCs.
//FORWARDED BY ORDER//

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FORMAT - I

INSPECTION REPORT
DATE OF INSPECTION:
1. Name and address of the lessee:
2. Major / Minor Mineral:
Lease granted details: G.O./Proceeding.
3. Location of the quarry
i) Taluk:
ii) Village:
iii) S.F.Nos/Classification:
iv) Extent:
4. Name of the Mineral:
5. Lease period:
6. Name of the Mineral:
Specific remarks of the inspecting officer:
SI.No Subject Specific Remarks

1. Whether boundary stones are properly maintained Yes/No

2. Whether the lessee has confined the quarry Yes/No
operation within the lease hold areas
3. Whether the lessee has maintained the pit mouth Yes/No
register [the officer should verify the stocks of the
minerals in consonance with the pit mouth register
and authenticate properly]
4(a) Whether the lessee has properly issued the dispatch Yes/No (with specific
slips to the vehicles for the quantity of the mineral remarks)
loaded in the vehicles.
4(b) Details of the vehicles verified during inspection Findings
5 Whether quarrying / mining operation is done as per
the approved mining plan or not
6 Ascertain whether the safety distances are properly
maintained or not
i. 7.5 meters safety distance for the patta lands
ii. 10 meters safety distance for Poramboke
lands, cart track, etc.
iii. 50 meters for water bodies and Permanent
structures, EB lines, etc.
iv. 300 meters for the habitations, etc.,
v. Specific conditions, if any
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7 Please specify whether the quarry operation is

endangering the quarry / mine workers or any
unsafely condition is prevailing in the quarry/Mine
site
8 Whether the quarry/mine wastes are properly
segregated and dumped in the yard as specified in
the mining plan
9 How many mine workers/quarry laborers are Male Female
employed

10 How many mine workers are enrolled in the

insurance scheme and quarry laborers are
registered in the labour welfare board (Should
specify as per the authenticated documents for
minor minerals)
11 Any child labour is engaged in the subject
quarry/mine.
12 Whether the lessee has provided the basic
amenities to the labourers, such as drinking water,
shelter, toilets, safety kits, crèche, etc.,
13 Any complaints registered from the public regarding
this quarry / mine operation, if yes specify the action
taken on the complaint
14 Whether DGPS survey has been carried out and If yes, Coordinates.
boundaries are fixed. N
S
E
W

V. IRAI ANBU
CHIEF SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT

//True Copy//
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FORMAT - II

FORMAT FOR MONTHLY INSPECTION REPORT ON MINES AND QUARRIES TO BE

SUBMITTED BY THE DISTRICT COLLECTORS TO THE GOVERNMENT

SI.No. Officers who inspected No.of quarries / No.of quarries / Details of

the quarries / mines mines inspected mines in which action taken
violations
noticed

1 District Collector

2 District Revenue Officer

3 Revenue Divisional
Officers

4 Tahsildars

5 Revenue Inspectors

6 Village Administrative
Officers

V. IRAI ANBU
CHIEF SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT

//True Copy//
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Copy of:-
GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT
Industries, Investment Promotion and Commerce Department – Mines and Minerals – Minor
Minerals – Amendment to the Tamil Nadu Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 1959 –
Notification – Orders – Issued.
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Industries, Investment Promotion and Commerce (MMC.1) Department

G.O.(Ms). No. 243 Dated: 14.12.2022

சு஧கிருது யருடம் – கார்த்திகக 28

திருயள்ளுயர் ஆண்டு 2053

Read:
1) G.O.(Ms).No.295, Industries (MMC-1) Department, dated 03.11.2021.
2) From the Commissioner of Geology and Mining, Letter No. 5864/MM2/2021, dated
23.06.2022.

ORDER

Consequent to the amendment issue in the Government Order first read above
relating to prohibition of mining, quarrying and crushing activities within one kilometer radial
distance from the boundaries of Reserve Forests, instances have come to the notice of the
Government that many quarries within the 1km radial distance of reserve forests could not
be operated. Further, in the letter 2nd read above, the Commissioner of Geology and Mining
has reported that during the District Officers review meeting held on 16.06.2022, most of the
District officials represented about the need for amendment and the Hon‘ble Minister (Water
Resources) has instructed to send proposals for rescinding the prohibition of
quarrying/mining activity within 1 Kilometer radius of Reserve Forests so as to protect the
interest of the quarry / mine lessees and to augment the revenue to the Government.

2. The Commissioner of Geology and Mining has sent proposal to rescind the
prohibition of quarrying/mining activity within 1 Kilometer radius of Reserve Forests by
making necessary amendments in the Rue 36(1-A)(e) of the Tamil Nadu Minor Mineral
Concession Rules, 1959.

3. The Government have examined the proposal of the Commissioner of Geology

and Mining carefully and have decided to accept the same. Accordingly, Notification
appended to this order will be published in the Extra-ordinary issue to Tamil Nadu
Government Gazette. The Works Manager, Government Central Press, Chennai-600 001 is
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requested to supply 50 copies of the Notification each to this Department, Commissioner of

Geology and Mining, Chennai – 600 032 and to all District Collectors.

4. The Director, Tamil Development and Information (Translation) Department is

requested to send the Tamil Translation of the Notification appended to this Order to the
Works Manager, Government Central Press, Chennai – 600 001 for publishing in the Tamil
Nadu Government Gazette and to the Collectors of all Districts for publishing it in the District
Gazettes immediately.

(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

S.KRISHNAN
ADDITIONAL CHIEF SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT

To
The Works Manager, Government Central Press, Chennai- 600 001
The Director, Tamil Development and Information (Translation) Department, Chennai- 600
009
The Commissioner of Geology and Mining, Guindy, Chennai-600 032
All Districts Collectors (Through Commissioner of Geology and Mining)
All the Assistant Director / Deputy Directors, (through Commissioner of Geology and Mining).
The Accountant General, Chennai-18

Copy to:
O/o. the Hon‘ble Minister (Water Resources), Chennai- 600 009.
The Industries, Investment Promotion and Commerce(MMA/MMB/MMD/MME/E/OP.II/GIM)
Department, Chennai – 600 009.
The Law Department, Chennai – 600 009
SF/SC‘s
//Forwarded by Order//
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APPENDIX
NOTIFICATION

In exercise of the powers conferred under sub-sections (1) and (1A) of section 15 of
Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 (Central Act 67 of 1957) the
Governor of Tamil Nadu hereby makes the following amendment to the Tamil Nadu Minor
Mineral Concession Rules, 1959 namely:-

AMENDMENT

In the said Rules, in rule 36. in sub-rule (1-A), in clause(e) for the expression ―the
National Parks, Wild Life Sanctuaries, Tiger Reserves, Elephant Corridors and Reserve
Forests‖, the expression ―the National Parks, Wild Life Sanctuaries, Tiger Reserves and
Elephant Corridors‖ shall be substituted.

S. KRISHNAN
ADDITIONAL CHIEF SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT

//True Copy//

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Copy of:-
GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board - Appellate Authority of Tamil Nadu Pollution Control
Board - Enhancement of sitting fees and Providing Transport facility to the Members of the
Appellate Authority - Orders - Issued.
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ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (EC.1) DEPARTMENT

G.O (D) No. 263 Thiruvalluvar Aandu - 2045

Jaya, Aavani- 26
Dated: 11.09.2014
Read:
1 From The Chairman, Appellate Authority, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board,
Chennai Letter No. 0014/AA/TNPC/2013, dated 16.08.2013.
2 From the Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board Letter No. TNPCB/
LAW/LA-ll/032167/2013, dated 30.01.2014.
3 From the Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board Letter No
TNPCB/LAW/LAII/ 032167 /2013/Daled.19 2 2014.

ORDER:

In the reference first cited, the Chairman, Appellate Authority of Tamil Nadu Pollution
Control Board has forwarded the representation received from Thiru
G Rengasamy and Dr.K Thanasekaran, Members, Appellate Authority of Tamil Nadu
Pollution Control for favour of consideration. In their representation the members of
Appellate Authority of Tamil Nadu Pollution Control have stated that the State Environment
Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) a Statutory Authority was notified by the Government.
In G.O (D) No. 57 Environment and Forests (EC.3) Department, dated 10.02.2009 the
Government have sanctioned payment of remuneration as sitting fees equal into the Grade
pay less than Basic (original) pension drawn to the Chairman and Members, State
Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA). In addition, other perquisites like a car
(A/c) were also sanctioned for the Chairman and Member with retrospective effect.

2. Hence both the members of the Appellate Authority of Tamil Nadu Pollution Control
Board have requested to grant remuneration equivalent to Grade pay less the basic pension
and also requested to provide a Car (A/c) with a driver to attend the official works of the
Members with effect from 09.05.2013.
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3. In this regard the Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board has stated
that the present sitting fees of Rs.2.000/- being paid to the Members of their Appellate
Authority may be enhanced to Rs 5,000/ (Rupees Five Thousand only) per sitting and Car
(A/c) with driver will be provided for pickup and drop for the Members of the Appellate
Authority during the days of the meeting only.

4. The Government after careful consideration of the request of the Members of the
Appellate Authority of Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board and the remarks of Member
Secretary, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board orders as follows.

(i). The present sitting fees of Rs.2,000/- being paid to the Members of the
Appellate Authority of Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board is enhanced to
Rs 5,000/- (Rupees Five Thousand only) per sitting with effect from the date of
issue of this order.

(ii). A Car (A/c) with driver for pickup and drop will be provided by Tamil Nadu
Pollution Control Board to the Members of the Appellate Authority during the
days of the meeting only.

5. The Government also direct the Chairman. Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board to
consider giving last pay minus pension based remuneration to the members of the Appellate
Authority of Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board on par with State Environment Impact
Assessment Authority (SEIAA).

(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

HANS RAJ VERMA
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT

To
The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Guindy, Chennai-32

The Chairman, Appellate Authority Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Krishna Vilas" No
51.Gangadeeswarar Koil Street, Purasaiwakkam.Chennai-84.

Thiru G Rangasamy, Member - Appellate Authority, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board,
"Krishna Vilas" No. 51. Gangadeeswarar Koil Street, Purasiwakkam,Chennai-84.

Dr.K. Thanasekaran, Member Appellate Authority. Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board,
"Krishna' Vilas" No 51, Gangadeeswarar Koil Street, Purasaiwakkam,Chennai-84.
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Copy to:
The Finance Department, Chennai -9.
The Accountant General, Chennai - 16
The Pay and Accounts Officer (South). Chennai - 35
The Resident Audit Officer. O/o the Principal Accountant General (G&SSA), Chennai-9.
SF/SC
/ Forwarded by order/
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Copy of:-
GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Environment - Adjudication of disputes relating to Environment and Pollution - Appointment

of Chairman of the Appellate Authority of Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board - Orders -
Issued.
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Environment and Forests (EC-1) Department

G.O.(Ms).No. 23 Date : 20.02.2019

v¸ÁÒÐÁº Bsk 2050
ÂÍ®¤, ©õ] – 8.
Read:
1. G.O.Ms.No.208, Environment and Forests (EC.1) Department, dated 15.9.2000.
2. G.O.Ms..No.23, Environment and Forests (EC.1) Department, dated 29.01.2012.
3. G.O.Ms..No.66, Environment and Forests (EC 1) Department, dated 07.05.2013.
4. G O.Ms.No.47, Environment and Forests (EC.1) Department, dated 28.03.2015.
5. G.O (Ms) No.20, Environment and Forests (EC.1) Department ,dated 17.02.2016.
6. G.O. (ms) No.41, Environment and Forests (EC.1) Department, dated 27.03.2017.
7. G.O (Ms) No.36, Environment and Forests (EC.1) Department, dated 26.03.2018.

ORDER:

Section 28 of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and Section
31 of Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 provides that the State Government
may constitute a State Appellate Authority consisting of one or three persons as it may think
fit, to be appointed to help in the adjudication of disputes relating to Environment and
Pollution.

2. In pursuance of the orders of the Supreme Court in its Judgment dated: 27.01 1999
in Civil Appeal No.368-371 of 1999 of SLP (Civil) No 10317-10320/98 and Civil Appeal
Nos.372, 373/99 in SLP (Civil) No.10380 and 13380/98, the Authority has been constituted
under a retired Judge of High Court as Chairman and Experts / Scientists in the field of
Pollution Control as Members. Accordingly the Appellate Authority of Tamil Nadu Pollution
Control Board was constituted vide Government order first cited.

3. In Government Order fourth read above, Hon'ble Justice T. Sudanthiram, retired

Judge of Madras High Court was appointed as the Chairman, Appellate Authority of Tamil
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Nadu Pollution Control Board with effect from 28.03.2015 for a period of three years.
Further, in Government Order seventh read above, Government have extended the tenure of
Justice T.Sudanthiram Chairman, Appellate Authority of Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board
till 18.02.2019 coterminous with the terms of Appellate Authority of Tamil Nadu Pollution
Control Board.

4. The Government after careful examination appoint Hon'ble Justice, K.B.K.Vasuki

retired Judge of Madras High Court as Chairman, Appellate Authority of Tamil Nadu
Pollution Control Board for adjudication of disputes relating to Environment and Pollution
Control for the period of three years from19.02.2019.

5. The terms and conditions of the above appointment shall be applicable as per the
terms and conditions issued in G.O (Ms) No.116 Environment and Forest (EC 1) Department
dated:25.10.2007.
(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)
SHAMBHU KALLOLIKAR
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
To
Hon'ble Justice K.B.K Vasuki, Retired Judge of Madras High Court, No.12A(NCB),
Greenways Road, Chennai-500028.
The Works Manager, Government Central Press, Chennai-79. (with a request to publish the
Government Order in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette)
The Secretary to Government of India, Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate
Change, Paryavaran Bhavan, CG.O Complex, Lodhi road, New Delhi-3.
The Registrar, National Environment Appellate Authority, Gate No. 31, J.N. Stadium, 1sl
Floor, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-3.
The Chairman, Central Pollution Control Board, Parivesh Bhavan, East Arjun Nagar,
Shadra, New Delhi 032.
The Chairman. Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board , Chennai-32.
All Departments of Secretariat.Chennai-9.
The Principal Secretary-ll to Hon'ble Chief Minister, Chennai-9.
The Senior Personal Assistant to Hon'ble Minister, (Environment), Chennai-9.
The Personal Assistant to Hon'ble Minister (Law, Courts and Prisons) Chennai-9.
Senior Private Secretary to Principal Secretary to Government, Environment and Forests
Department, Chennai-9.
SF/SC.
/FORWARDED BY ORDER/
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Copy of:-
GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Environment - Appointment of Two Experts / Scientists member to the Appellate Authority of

Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board for Adjudication of disputes relating to Environment and
Pollution - Orders issued.
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Environment and Forests (EC-1) Department

G.O.(Ms).No. 42 Date : 04.07.2020

திருயள்ளுயர் ஆண்டு 2051

சார்யரி, ஆ஦ி – 20.

Read:
1. G.O.(Ms) No.66, Environment and Forests (EC.l)Department, dated 7.5.2013.
2. G.O.(D) No.263, Environment and Forests (EC.l)Department,dated11.9.2014.
3. G.O.(D) No.41, Environment and Forests (EC.l) Department, dated 27.03.2017.
4. From the Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board Letter No.TNPCB/
Law/ LAI/32167/2019, Dated14.02.2020 and 18.05.2020

ORDER:

Section 28 of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and Section
31 of Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 provides that the State Government
may constitute a State Appellate Authority consisting of one or three persons as it may think
fit, to be appointed to help in the adjudication of disputes relating to Environment and
Pollution.

2. In pursuance of the orders of the Supreme Court in its Judgment in Civil Appeal
No.368-371 of 1999 of SLP (Civil) No. 10317-10320/98 and Civil Appeal Nos.372, 373/99 in
SLP (Civil) No. 10380 & 13380/98 the Authority has been composed of a retired Judge of
High Court as Chairman and Experts / Scientists in the field of Pollution Control as
Members. Accordingly, the Appellate Authority for Tamil Nadu was constituted vide G.O.
(Ms) No. 208, Environment and Forests (EC.I) Department, dated 15.09.2000.

3. Accordingly, the Appellate Authority of Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board was
reconstituted vide G.O. (Ms) No. 24, Environment and Forests (EC.1) Department, dated
08.02.2007 and in G.O. (Ms) No. 66, Environment and Forests (EC.1) Department, dated
07.05.2013 orders have been issued extending the tenure of the Appellate Authority for a
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further period of three years from 19.02.2013 to 18.2.2016 and the Government also
appoints Thiru. G.Rangasamy and Dr.K.Thanasekaran as the two experts/Scientists
Members for the Appellate Authority of Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board.

4. Further, in G.O.(Ms).No.20, Environment and Forests (EC.I) Department, dated:

17.02.2016 the tenure of the Appellate Authority of Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board was
extended for a further period of three years from 19.02.2016 to 18.02.2019. The tenure of
the members of Appellate Authority of Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board were expired on
26.03.2020.

5. The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board has sent a proposal to
Government and requested to appoint the two experts/Scientists Members for the Appellate
Authority of Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board.

6. The Government after careful consideration it is hereby appoint the following two
Experts / Scientists member for the Appellate Authority of Tamil Nadu Pollution Control
Board for the period of three years from the date of issue of this order.
i) Thiru. Jayakumar T.C.Ethiraju, B.Tech, (Chemical), M.E., (Environmental
Engineering), Additional Chief Environmental Engineer (Retired), Tamil Nadu
Pollution Control Board, Chennai – 32.
ii) Dr.Jayaraman, M.Sc., Ph.D., (Chemical), Former Under Secretary (Retired), Loss of
Ecology (P&PC) Authority – Scientific Service Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board,
Chennai – 32.

7. The terms and conditions of appointment of the member of Appellate Authority of

Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board shall be as per Government Order second read above.

(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

SANDEEP SAXENA
ADDITIONAL CHIEF SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
To
Thiru. Jayakumar T.C.Ethiraju, B.Tech (Chemical), M.E., (Environmental Engineering),
Additional Chief Environmental Engineer (Retired), (through the Member Secretary,
TNPCB)
Dr.Jayaraman, M.Sc.,Ph.D., (Chemical), Former Under Secretary (Retired),Loss of Ecology
(P&PC) Authority – Scientific Service. (through the Member Secretary, TNPCB)
The Works Manager, Government Central Press, Chennai-79. (with a request to
publish the Government Order in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette)
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The Secretary to Government of India, Ministry of Environment Forests and Climate Change,
Paryavaraii Bhavan. CGO Complex, Lodhi road, New Delhi-3.
The Registrar, National Environment Appellate Authority, Gate No. 31, J.N. Stadium, 1st
Floor, Lodhi road, New Delhi-3.
The Director, Central Pollution Control Board, Parivesh Bhavan, East Arjun Nagar, Shadra,
New Delhi- 110 032.
The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai-32.
The Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai-32.
Copy to:-
All Departments of Secretariat, Chennai-9.
The Principal Secretary II to Hon‘ble Chief Minister, Chennai-9.
The Senior Personal Assistant to Hon'ble Minister (Environment), Chennai-9.
The Personal Assistant to Hon'ble Minister (Law, Courts and Prisons), Chennai-9.
Senior Private Secretary to Additional Chief Secretary to Government,
Environment and Forests Department, Chennai-9.
All Sections in Environment and Forests Department, Chennai-9.
SF/SC.
//FORWARDED BY ORDER//
Sd/-
SECTION OFFICER
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Copy of:-

GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Environment – Adjudication of disputes relating to Environment and Pollution – Appointment

of Chairman to the Appellate Authority of Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board – Orders –
Issued.
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Environment, Climate Change and Forest (EC-1) Department

G.O.(Ms). No. 95 Dated: 23.05.2022

திருவள்ளுவர் ஆண்டு-2053
சுபகிருது வருடம், ரவகாசி-9
Read:
1 G.O.(Ms)No.208, Environment and Forests (EC.1) Department, Dated 15.09.2000
2 G.O.(Ms)No.116, Environment and Forests (EC.1) Department, Dated 25.10.2007
3 G.O.(Ms)No.46, Environment and Forests (EC.1) Department, Dated 01.03.2016
4 G.O.(Ms)No.23, Environment and Forests (EC.1) Department, Dated 20.02.2019

ORDER:

Section 28 of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and Section
31 of Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 provides that the State Government
may constitute a State Appellate Authority consisting of one or three persons as it may think
fit, to be appointed to help in the adjudication of disputes relating to Environment and
Pollution

2. In pursuance of the orders of the Supreme Court in its Judgment dated:

27.01.1999 in Civil Appeal No.368-371 of 1999 of SLP (Civil) No. 10317- 10320/98 and Civil
Appeal Nos.372, 373/99 in SLP (Civil) No.10380 and 13380/98, the Authority has been
constituted under a retired Judge of High Court as Chairman and Experts / Scientists in the
field of Pollution Control as Members. Accordingly, the Appellate Authority for Tamil Nadu
Pollution Control Board was constituted vide Government order first read above.

3. In Government Order 2nd read above, Hon'ble Justice K.B.K Vasuki retired Judge
of Madras High Court was appointed as Chairman, Appellate Authority of Tamil Nadu
Pollution Control Board for adjudication of disputes relating to Environment and Pollution
Control for the period of three years from 19.02.2019. Her tenure was expired on 18.2.2022.
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4. The Government after careful examination appoint Hon'ble Thiru Justice M.Govindaraj
retired Judge of Madras High Court as Chairman, Appellate Authority of Tamil Nadu
Pollution Control Board for adjudication of disputes relating to Environment and Pollution
Control for the period of three years from the issue of the order.

5. The terms and conditions of the above appointment shall be applicable as per the
terms and conditions issued in G.O.s 2nd and 3rd read above.

(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

SUPRIYA SAHU
ADDITIONAL CHIEF SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT

To
Hon'ble Justice M.Govindaraj, retired Judge of Madras High Court, Aranthangi, Pudukkottai
District.
The Works Manager, Government Central Press, Chennai-79.
(with a request to publish the Government Order in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette)
The Secretary to Government of India,
Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change,
Paryavaran Bhavan, CGO Complex, Lodhi road. New Delhi-3.
The Registrar, National Environment Appellate Authority, Gate No. 31, J.N. Stadium, 1st
Floor, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-3.
The Chairman, Central Pollution Control Board, Parivesh Bhavan, East Arjun Nagar, Shadra,
New Delhi- 110 032.
The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai-32.
All Departments of Secretariat, Chennai-9.
The Principal Secretary-IV to Hon'ble Chief Minister, Chennai-9.
The Senior Personal Assistant to Hon'ble Minister (Environment, Climate Change, and
Youth Welfare and Sports Development), Chennai-9.
The Personal Assistant to Hon'ble Minister (Law, Courts and Prisons) Chennai-9.
The Private Secretary to Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Environment and
Forests Department, Chennai-9.
Stock File/Spare Copy.

//FORWARDED BY ORDER//

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SECTION OFFICER
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Copy of:-
GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Environment - Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board - Study on "Assessment of dust

emissions from Stone Crushing Industries and Distance criteria in the State of Tamil Nadu" -
Proposal received from the National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI),
Chennai at a cost of Rs.40 lakhs with corresponding service tax - Committee constituted
under Section 16(bb), of Tamil Nadu Transparency in Tenders Act, 1998 - Orders - Issued.
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Environment and Forests (EC.2) Department

G.O. (Rt). No. 540 Date : 21.12.2020

சார்யரி, நார்கமி – 06.

திருயள்ளுயர் ஆண்டு 2051

Read:
1. From the Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai-32, Letter
No.TS/TNPCB/O&G/ F.4792/2020,dated 18.08.2020 and 05.09.2020.
2. From the Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai -32 Letter No.
TS/TNPCB/F.4792/ 2020, dated 24.11.2020.

ORDER:
In the letters first and second read above, the Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution
Control Board has stated that:-

 Stone crushing units in the State are small industrial operations falling under Orange
Category. There are 2831 stone crushing units in the State and in which 597 units are
located as clusters and the remaining are isolated units. The Board has issued
guidelines for the stone crushing units along with pollution control measures to be
provided by them, as per the National Environmental Engineering Research Institute
(NEERI) and National Productivity Council recommendations based on their field
studies.

 As per the existing guidelines issued in Board Proceedings Ms.No.4, dated

02.07.2004, no new/proposed stone crushers should be located within 500 meters
from any National Highways or State Highways or inhabited site or places of public
and religious importance. The minimum distance between new/ proposed stone
crushers should be 1 Km to avoid dust pollution influence of one over the other.

 In order to protect the rivers and water bodies from sand mining and also to ensure
supply of sand for the construction industries, the Government has permitted to use
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M-sand in construction. M-sand is manufactured from the blue metals jelly produced
in stone crushing units. M-sand units are installed as integral part of stone crushing or
as a separate unit.

 In this regard, a technical Committee with members from National Environmental

Engineering Research Institute, National Productivity Council, Tamil Nadu Pollution
Control Board Engineers was constituted to examine the distance criteria, air pollution
control measures etc, and the Committee report was placed before the Board in the
meeting held on 24.04.2019, and the Board vide resolution No.277-1-7 has observed
that dispensing of the minimum distance of 1 Km between New/Proposed stone
crushers may lead to mushrooming of crushers which will have dust pollution
influence of one over the other and may have impact on the surrounding environment
. At the same time, the supply of blue metal is also to be ensured for the development
of construction industry. Hence the Board has instructed to conduct a further detailed
study to identify the notified areas and furnish a report so as to examine the relaxing
of distance criteria of 1 Km from crusher to crusher of those notified areas only.

 The Hon'ble High Court of Madras in its order dated 18.08.2020 in W.P.No.26876 of
2019 among other things has directed that "...fixing any distance Rule by ourselves as
that would involve the exercise which the expert body based upon the data is
expected to do so. However, we make it clear the State Government and the Tamil
Nadu Pollution Control Board can undertake the said exercise."

 Therefore, the Board has called for proposal from National Environmental Engineering
Research Institute (NEERI), Chennai to carry out the detailed scientific study to review
the distance criteria for the existing and new stone crushers. The study can be taken
at two locations (i.e) one location in the coastal region (Chennai region) and another
location in the landward side (interior Tamil Nadu) preferable nearer to National
Highways/State Highways and inhabited site. The final out-come of the study should
give recommendations on :-

 Review the distance criteria between new/proposed/ existing stone crushers

so as to avoid dust pollution influence of one over the other

 Review the minimum distance to be maintained from any National Highways

or State Highways or inhabited site or places of public and religious
importance
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 Identify the notified areas in Tamil Nadu and furnish a report so as to examine
the relaxing of distance criteria of 1 Km from crusher to crusher of those
notified areas only, where the stone crushers can be permitted as clusters
with adequate pollution control measures.

 Dust control measures, Green belt development, etc., to be provided by the

crushers.

 Recommendation shall include the pollution control measures for the single
crusher as well as cluster of crushers.

 Further National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI),

Chennai was requested to furnish the project cost and time duration required
to complete the study.

2. In the letter first read above, the Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board has
further stated that the Tamil Nadu Pollution! Control Board obtained a proposal from the
National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI), Chennai on 30.06.2020
titled as "Assessment of Dust Emissions from Stone Crushing Industries and Distance
Criteria in the State of Tamil Nadu" at a total project cost of Rs.40 Lakhs (Rupees Forty
Lakhs only) + corresponding Service Tax as applicable and duration of the project is six
months.

3. The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board has therefore requested to
constitute a Committee under Section 16(bb) of Tamil Nadu Transparency in Tenders Act,
1998 for selecting the National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI),
Chennai for the "Assessment of Dust Emissions from Stone Crushing Industries and
Distance Criteria in the State of Tamil Nadu" at a total cost of not exceeding Rs.40.00 Lakhs
(Rupees Forty Lakhs only) + corresponding Service Tax as applicable and suggested the
members for the Committee and the above proposal was considered during the Board
meeting held on 30.07.2020.

4. The Government after careful examination, have accepted the proposal of the
Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board and to constitute a Committee under Section
16(bb) of Tamil Nadu Transparency in Tenders Act, 1998 to examine the proposal to select
the National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI), Chennai for the
"Assessment of Dust Emissions from Stone Crushing Industries and Distance Criteria in the
State of Tamil Nadu" with the following members
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S.No Committee Nominee Name and Designation of the Committee Nominee

1. Secretary of the Dr. Sandeep Saxena, IAS., Additional Chief Secretary
Department concerned of to Government, Environment and Forests Department,
the Government Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009.
2. Secretary of the Finance Tmt. Reeta Harish Thakkar, IAS,
Department or his Special Secretary to Government,
representative Finance Department, Secretariat, Chennai – 600 009.
3. Chief Executive Officer or Thiru. A.V.Venkatachalam, IFS, (Retd)
Head of the Procuring Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board,
entity. 76, Mount Salai, Guindy, Chennai – 600 032.
4. One Technical Thiru G. Gopalakrishnan,
representative of the Joint Chief Environmental Engineer, Tamilnadu
procuring entity Pollution Control Board, 76, Mount Salai, Guindy,
Chennai – 600 032.
5. One representative from the Dr. S.Kanmani,
reputed academic or Non- Director, Centre for Environmental Studies,
commercial Institution Anna University, Chennai – 600 025.
having expertise in such
line.

5. This order is issued with the concurrence of Finance (BPE) Department vide its
U.O.No.31279/Finance(BPE)/2020, dated 14.10.2020.
(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)
SANDEEP SAXENA
ADDITIONAL CHIEF SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
To
The Committee members concerned (Through the Chairman, TNPCB, Chennai-32.)
The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Guindy, Chennai -600 032.

Copy to:-
The Special/ Senior Personal Assistant to Hon'ble Minister (Environment), Chennai-600009.
The PS to Additional Chief Secretary to Govt, ECC&F Department, Chennai-600009.
The PS to Special Secretary to Government, Finance Department, Chennai 600009.
The Finance (BPE/Salaries) Department.Chennai-600009.
Stock File / Spare Copy.
// FORWARDED: BY ORDER //
Sd/-
SECTION OFFICER
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Copy of:-
GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Environment, Climate Change - Permitting the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board to award
the work to National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI), Chennai for
"Assessment of Dust Emissions from Stone Crushing Industries and Distance criteria in the
State of Tamil Nadu" at a total cost of Rs.40,00,000/- (Rupees Forty Lakhs only) with 18%
GST under section 16(bb) of Tamil Nadu Transparency in Tenders Act, 1998 - Orders -
Issued.
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Environment, Climate Change and Forest (EC.2)Department

G.O.(D)No. 115 Date : 30.07.2021

¤»Á, Bi – 14.
v¸ÁÒÐÁº Bsk 2052
Read:
1. From the Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Guindy, Chennai-32
Letter NO.T2/TNPCB/O&G/F.4792/2020, dated: 18.08.2020 and 05.09.2020.
2. G.O.Rt.No.540, Environment and Forests (EC.2) Department, dated: 21.12.2020.
3. From the Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board,Guindy,Chennai-32, Letter
No.Tl/TNPCB/F.4792/2021, dated: 09.02.2021.

ORDER

The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board in his letters first read above has
stated that:-

 Stone crushing units in the State are small industrial operations falling under Orange
Category. As per May 2020 report, there are 2831 stone crushing units in the State.
Out of which 597 units are located as clusters and the remaining are isolated units
and the Board has issued guidelines for the stone crushing units along with pollution
control measures to be provided by them, as per the National Environmental
Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) and National Productivity Council
recommendations.

 The existing guidelines issued in Board Proceedings Ms.No.4, dated 02.7.2004, no

new/proposed stone crushers should be located within 500 meters from any National
Highways or State Highways or inhabited site or places of public and religious
 270

importance. The minimum distance between new/ proposed stone crushers should
be 1 Km to avoid dust pollution influence of one over the other.

 In order to protect the rivers and water bodies from sand mining and also to ensure
supply of sand for the construction industries, the Government has permitted to use
M-sand in construction. M-sand is manufactured from the blue metals jelly produced
in stone crushing units. The M-sand units are installed as integral part of stone
crushing or as a separate unit and necessary guidelines have been issued for the M-
sand units.

 A technical Committee with members from National Environmental Engineering

Research Institute, National Productivity Council, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board
engineers was constituted to examine the distance criteria, air pollution control
measures etc., and the report received from the Committee was placed before the
Board of Directors meeting held on 24.04.2019, and the Board vide its resolution
No.277-1-7 has stated that "The Board has gone through the Committee report and
had a detailed discussion. The Board has observed that dispensing of the minimum
distance of 1 Km between New/Proposed stone crushers may lead to mushrooming
of crushers which will have dust pollution influence of one over the other and may
have impact on the surrounding environment. At the same time, the supply of blue
metal is also to be ensured for the development of construction industry. Hence the
Board has instructed to conduct a further detailed study to identify the notified areas
and furnish a report to examine the relaxing of distance criteria of 1 Km from crusher
to crusher of those notified areas only.

 Accordingly, proposal was called for from the National Environmental Engineering
Research Institute (NEERI), Chennai to carryout the detailed scientific study to
review the distance criteria for the existing and new stone crushers. The study can
be taken at two locations (i.e) one location in the coastal region (Chennai region) and
another location in the landward side (interior Tamil Nadu) preferable nearer to
National Highways/State Highways and inhabited site. The final out-come of the
study should give recommendations on.

 Review the distance criteria between new/proposed/ existing stone crushers so as to

avoid dust pollution influence of one over the other.

 Review the minimum distance to be maintained from any National Highways or State
Highways or inhabited site or places of public and religious importance.
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 Identify the notified areas in Tamil Nadu and furnish a report so as to examine the
relaxing of distance criteria of 1 Km from crusher to crusher of those notified areas
only, where the stone crushers can be permitted as clusters with adequate pollution
control measures.

 Dust control measures, Green belt development, etc., to be provided by the crushers.

 The Recommendations shall include the pollution control measures for the
single crusher as well as cluster of crushers.

Accordingly, a proposal from the National Environmental Engineering Research

Institute (NEERI), Chennai was obtained on 30.06.2020 titled as "Assessment of Dust
Emissions from Stone Crushing Industries and Distance Criteria in the State of Tamil Nadu".
The total project cost is Rs.40,00,000/-(Rupees Forty Lakhs only) + corresponding Service
Tax as applicable and the duration of the project is six months. In the Board of Directors
meeting held on 30.7.2020, among other things the proposal was considered for issue of
work order to National Environmental Engineering Research Institute, Chennai, under clause
(bb) of section 16 of Tamil Nadu Transparency in Tenders Act, 1998.

2. In the Government Order second read above, a Committee under clause (bb) of
section 16 of Tamil Nadu Transparency in Tenders Act, 1998 has been constituted to
examine and select the National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI),
Chennai for 'Assessment of Dust Emissions from Stone Crushing Industries and Distance
Criteria in the State of Tamil Nadu' and the Committee has approved the proposal and
suggested to meet the entire expenditure of Rs.40,00,000/-( Rupees Forty Lakhs only) with
18 % GST as applicable by Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board.

3. The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board in his letter third read above, has
therefore requested to issue orders to award the work to National Environmental
Engineering Research Institute (NEERI), Chennai for "Assessment of Dust Emissions from
Stone Crushing Industries and Distance criteria in the State of Tamil Nadu" under clause
(bb) of section 16 of Tamil Nadu Transparency in Tenders Act at a total cost of
Rs.40,00,000/-( Rupees Forty Lakhs only) with 18% GST and to authorize the Chairman,
Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board to release payment to National Environmental
Engineering Research Institute, Chennai.

4. The Government after careful examination have decided to accept the proposal of
the Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board and permit him to award the work to
National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI), Chennai for "Assessment
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of Dust Emissions from Stone Crushing Industries and Distance criteria in the State of Tamil
Nadu" at a total cost of Rs.40,00,000/- (Rupees Forty Lakhs only) with 18% GST under
clause (bb) of section 16 of the Tamil Nadu Transparency in Tenders Act, 1998 and
authorize the Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board to release payment to National
Environmental Engineering Research Institute, Chennai.

5. Necessary notification required under clause (bb) of Section 16 of Tamil Nadu

Transparency in Tenders Act, 1998 will be issued separately by Finance (Salaries)
Department.

6. This order issues with the concurrence of Finance Department vide its
U.O.No.28539/Finance(Salaries)Department/2021, dated 28.07.2021.

(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

SUPRIYA SAHU
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT

To
The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Guindy, Chennai-32.
The Principal Accountant General (A&E), Chennai-18.
The Pay and Accounts Officer, Chennai-9/35.
The Resident and Audit Officer, Office of the Accountant General, (G&SSA), Chennai-9.

Copy to:-
Hon'ble Chief Minister's Office, Secretariat, Chennai-9.
The Special Personal Assistant to Hon'ble Minister (Environment -Climate Change and
Youth Welfare and Sports Development), Secretariat, Chennai-9.
The Private Secretary to Chief Secretary to Government, Secretariat, Chennai-9.
The Private Secretary to Principal Secretary to Government, Environment, Climate Change
and Forest Department, Chennai-9.
The PS to the Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Finance Department, Chennai-9.
The Finance (AHD&F/Salaries) Department, Chennai-9.
Environment, Climate Change and Forest (EC.1/EC.3) Department, Secretariat, Chennai -9.
Stock File
Spare Copy.
// FORWARDED: BY ORDER //

Sd/-
SECTION OFFICER
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Copy of:-
GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Environment - State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) and State
Level Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC) - Creation and filling up of certain posts and
certain modifications in Secretarial procedure - Orders - Issued.
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ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (EC.3)DEPARTMENT

G.O. (Ms) No. 260 Dated: 15.11.2012

Read:
1. G.O.(Ms)No.57, Environment and Forests Department, Dated 10.02.2009.
2. G.O.(Ms)No.267, Environment and Forests Department, Dated 10.09.2009.
3. G.O.(Ms)No.110, Environment and Forests Department, Dated 03.09.2009.
4. G.O.(Ms)No.112, Environment and Forests Department, Dated 11.04.2012.
5. From the Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Letter No. TNPCB/
Per/Pl/ 20305/2012, Dated 21.08.2012.
6. From the Chairman, .State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority D.O.
Letter No.SEIAA/TN/F.No. 020/2012, Dated. 08.08.2012 and 17.08.2012.
7. From the Director of Environment Letter No. P1/1956/2012, Dated 16.08.2012.

ORDER:

In the G.O. first read above, the Government sanctioned the following personal staff
to the Chairman and Members of the State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority
and State Level Expert Appraisal Committee.
(1) Personal Assistant -3
(2) Staff car Driver -2
(3) Office Assistant -7
2. In the G.O. second read above, one more post of staff car Driver was also
sanctioned to the Chairman, State Level Expert Appraisal Committee.

3. The sanction of the above staff was accorded with a condition that the expenditure
on account of staff be met from the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board funds and that there
shall not be any financial commitment to the Government.

4. Based on the notification issued by the Government of. India in No. 731, Dated
04.04.2012 reconstituting the State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority and
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State Level Expert Appraisal Committee in the fourth read above orders were issued that the
Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board would act as Agency and Secretariat for the State Level
Environment Impact Assessment Authority and State Level Expert Appraisal Committee,
notified by the Government of India, in order to provide all financial and logistic support
including accommodation, transportation and such other facilities in respect of all the
statutory functions of the Authority.

5. The Chairman, State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority has now
informed that the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board has provided some skeleton staff on
deputation from its strength and the expenditure of the Authority including the salary and
allowances of the staff is met from the fund accumulated by way of collection of processing
fee which was fixed at Rs. 1 lakh per application as per G.O.(Ms)No.11O,Environment and
Forests (EC.3) Department, dated 03.09.2009. He has further stated that a large number of
proposals have to be considered and finalized by the Authority and Committee within the
time limits specified under the Environment Impact Assessment Notification. At present, 225
old proposals are pending clearance and 40 new proposals have been received in the past
four months. Each proposal has to be placed before the Expert Appraisal Committee first
and placed before the Authority within definite time limits. Apart from this, litigations arising
out of the proposals which have been cleared / not cleared by the Authority need to be
defended in an effective manner. The Hon'ble High Court has recently ordered in a Public
Interest Litigation that the Environmental Clearance by the Authority is necessary to operate
sand quarries. Further, the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India has directed in their order dated
27.02.2012 that Environmental Clearances are required for all- mining activities in less than
5 Ha. areas also. This is likely to increase the work load manifold. All these factors have
increased the work load of State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority / State
Level Expert Appraisal Committee immensely and the present staff strength is inadequate to
meet the huge work load.

6. The Chairman, State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority has therefore
sent the following proposals for consideration:-

(a) The personal staff to the Chairman, State Level Environment Impact Assessment
Authority, Member, State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority and
Chairman, State Level Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC) as specified in para 2
and 3 above may be continued and appointed on a regular basis.

(b) Considering the time limits stipulated by the Ministry of Environment and Forests,
Government of India, under the EIA Notification 2006, directions of the Hon'ble
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Supreme Court and High Court, the huge pendency of project proposals to be
finalized by the Authority and the anticipated heavy influx of fresh proposals, the
following posts may be sanctioned to State Level Environment Impact Assessment
Authority / State Level Expert Appraisal Committee and filled up urgently :

1. Junior Engineer / Assistant Engineer/ - 3 Nos.

Assistant Executive Engineer
2. Superintendents in the cadre of Section - 3 Nos.
Officer /Tahsildar / Block Development
Officer / Accounts Officer
3. Assistants / Assistant Section officers/ - 2 Nos.
Junior Assistant
4. Steno Typist / Typist - 2 Nos.
5. Data Entry Operators - 2 Nos.

There will be a recurring expenditure of Rs.53,18,664/-(approximately) per annum on

account of the additional staff above which would be met from the processing fees collected
from the project proponents.
(c) Since retired Data Entry Operators may not be available, on deputation or from
retired officials, the Authority may be permitted to fill up the same from open market
or through manpower agencies.
(d) The Directorate of Environment which is the office of the Member Secretary, State
Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority may be permitted to act as the
Secretariat for the authority as well as the Committee instead of the Tamil Nadu
Pollution Control Board, since their offices are in the same premises (Panagal
Buildings) and this would also provide continuity even during the period when the
Authority is not constituted by the Government for various reasons. However, the
Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board who is the Secretary for the
State Level Expert Appraisal Committee will continue in the same capacity as per
the instructions of the Ministry of Environment and Forests.
(e) The Director of' Environment may be permitted to collect the processing charges
from the project proponents instead of Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board from the
date of issue of the order, and he may be permitted to open a separate account to
operate this fund. The accounts of the Authority will be audited statutorily.
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7. The Government after careful consideration of the proposal of the Chairman, State
Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority in his letter fifth read above approve
following proposals :-
(a) The following posts be created in the State Level Environment Impact Assessment
Authority / State Level Expert Appraisal Committee :-

SI.No. Name of Post No. of Posts

1. Junior Engineer / Assistant Engineer /Assistant Executive Engineer 3 Nos.

2. Superintendents in the cadre of Section Officer / Tahsildar / Block 3 Nos.
Development Officer / Accounts Officer

3. Assistants / Assistant Section officers/Junior Assistant 2 Nos.

4. Steno Typist / Typist 2 Nos.
5. Data Entry Operators 2 Nos.

The above posts shall be filled up through Deputation from Government Departments
/ Other Boards / Undertakings including Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board as the first
option and if no suitable candidates are available, retired staff can be appointed on contract
basis. Till such time the staff / officers are available on deputation, the. Director of
Environment / Member Secretary - State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority
may appoint suitable retired staff on contract basis. This will include the category of posts
mentioned in Para 6 (a) above and 7 (b) below.
(b) The Chairman, State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority is permitted
to continue the appointment of personal staff sanctioned in the G.O's. first and
second read above on a regular basis, based on need.
(c) The Directorate of Environment is nominated to function as the Secretariat for the
State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority and State Level Expert
Appraisal Committee from; the date of issue of the order instead of the Tamil Nadu
Pollution Control Board, in partial modification of the orders issued in the G.O. fourth
read above.
(d) The Director of Environment is permitted to collect the processing fees ordered in
G.O.(Ms)No. 110, Environment and Forests (EC.3) Department, Dated 03.09.2009
instead of Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board.
(e) The Director of Environment is permitted to open a separate bank account to
operate the State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority funds.
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8. The State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority is informed that the
expenditure on account of the staff should be met from the processing fees collected and
that the Government will not grant any funds for this purpose.
9. The State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority is requested to get the
annual accounts of the Authority statutorily audited by a competent agency.
10. The Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board is directed to transfer the surplus funds in
the account of State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority to the Director of
Environment after adjusting all the expenditure incurred by the Board for State Level
Environment Impact Assessment Authority / State Level Expert Appraisal Committee.
11. This order issues with the concurrence of Finance Department vide its U.O. No.
3143/FS/P/2012, Dated : 31.08.2012.
[BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)
C.V. SANKAR
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
To
The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai - 32.
The Chairman, State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority, Chennai-15.
The Director of Environment, Chennai– 15.
The Accountant General, Chennai-18.
The Accountant General (Audit), Chennai - 18,
The Pay Accounts Officer, Chennai-35.
Copy to:-
The Hon'ble Chief Minister's Office, Chennai - 9.
The Special Personal Assistant to Hon'ble Minister (Environment), Chennai-9.
The Special Personal Assistant to Hon'ble Minister (Finance), Chennai-9.
The Private Secretary to Principal Secretary to Government, Environment and Forests
Department, Chennai-9.
The Finance Department, Chennai - 9.
SF/SC.
/ Forwarded by order /
Sd/-
Section Officer
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Copy of:-

GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Environment Control - Constitution of State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority

(SEIAA) and State Level Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC) - Enhancement of Sitting Fees
for Chairman and Members of State Level Expert Appraisal Committee - Orders - Issued.
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ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (EC.3) DEPARTMENT

G.O. (Ms) No. 131 Date : 23.10.2017

ஹேயி஭ம்஧ி, ஐப்஧சி – 6.
திருயள்ளுயர் ஆண்டு 2048

Read:

1. S.O.1533 (E), Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India, New

Delhi Notification dated 14.09.2006.
2. S.O.417 (E), Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India, New Delhi
Notification dated 3.3.2008.
3. G.O.(Ms).No.348,Finance(BPE) Department, dated 16.12.2011.
4. S.O.2199 (E), Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Government of
India, New Delhi Notification dated 12.8.2015.
5. From the Chairman and Members of State Level Expert Appraisal Committee, Tamil
Nadu letter dated 8.5.2017.
6. Letter from the Chairman State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority,
Tamil Nadu letter No: SEIAA -TN/ C.No.001/2017, dated 9.5,2017, 25.5.2017 and
16.6.2017.

ORDER
The Government of India, Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India,
New Delhi in its Notification 1st read above has issued Environment Impact Assessment
Notification, 2006 for imposing certain restrictions and prohibitions on new projects or
activities, or on the expansion or modernization of existing projects or activities based on
their potential environmental impacts.

2. In the Notification 2ncl read above, the Ministry of Environment and Forests,
Government of India, New Delhi has constituted State Level Environment Impact
Assessment Authority which shall exercise such powers and follow such procedures as
enumerated in the notification 1st read above.
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Further in the said notification 2nd read above, to assist the State Level Environment
Impact Assessment Authority, the Government of India in consultation with the State
Government of Tamil Nadu constituted the State Level Expert Appraisal Committee with the
term of three years from the date of publication of the notification in the official Gazette which
shall be reconstituted after every three years, Further with regard to the sitting fee, etc., to
the Chairman and Members of the State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority
and State Level Expert Appraisal Committee, it has been mentioned that they shall be paid
in accordance with the concerned rules of the Government of Tamil Nadu.

3. The sitting fees to the Chairman and Member of State Level Expert Appraisal
Committee is being given at Rs.2000/- per day on their attendance in the Appraisal
Committee meeting based on the Government Order 3rd read above.

4. The Government of India, Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India,

New Delhi in its notification 4th read above has constituted the present State Level
Environment Impact Assessment Authority and State Level Expert Appraisal Committee.

5. In the letter 5th read above, the Chairman and Members of State Level Expert
Appraisal Committee has requested the Government to enhance the sitting fee of Rs.6000/-
per day for the following reasons among others:-

i) The present State Level Expert Appraisal Committee started functioning from
9.9.2015 and the latest meeting was held on 21.4.2017 and 22.4.2017. So for the
State Level Expert Appraisal Committee had 21 meetings, lasting one or two or
three days (39 days in total);

ii) The present State Level Expert Appraisal Committee, Tamil Nadu has so far
appraised 2579 Mining projects, 147 construction projects and 54 Industrial
Projects. The construction and Industry projects alone account for 201 projects
(done in 20 days - half of 39 days total spent) - that means 10 construction &
Industry projects in one day sitting;

iii) The Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change has mandated that the
State Level Expert Appraisal Committee must scrutinize the application and other
documents like final Environment Impact Assessment reports, outcome of public
consultation including public hearing proceedings submitted by the applicant to the
regulatory Authority concerned for grant of Environmental Clearance.

iv) As per the mandate of Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, the
project reports are scrutinized prior to the meeting. In order to facilitate this, the
project proponent submits the reports to the State Level Expert Appraisal Committee
Experts well in advance before the meeting. The scrutiny of the reports (of atleast 10
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construction and industry projects besides mining projects (around 20) is time
consuming and in addition demands application of expertise and this is a crucial
exercise for the appraisal. The sitting fee currently in use (Rs.2000/- per day) may
not cover the actual man- days spent the Experts in the scrutiny work.

6. In the letter 6th read above, the Chairman, State Level Environment Impact
Assessment Authority has recommended for enhancing the sitting fees of State Level Expert
Appraisal Committee to an amount of Rs.6000/- per day.

7. The Government after careful consideration have decided to enhance the sitting fee
of the Chairman and Members of State Level Expert Appraisal Committee from Rs.2,000/- to
Rs.4000/- per sitting.

8. This order issued with the concurrence of Finance Department vide its U.O.
No.3541/ACS(F)/P/17 dated 16.8.2017.

Md. NASIMUDDIN
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT

To
The Chairman, State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority, Chennai 15.
The Chairman and Members of State Level Expert Appraisal Committee.
(Through the Chairman, SEIAA, Chennai - 15)
The Accountant General, Chennai -18/18 (By Name).

Copy to:
The Finance (AH&F) Department, Chennai - 9.
The Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai - 32.
The Principal Secretary III to Hon'ble Chief Minister, Chennai - 9.
The Spl PA to Hon'ble Minister (Fisheries, Finance & Personnel and Administrative
Reforms), Chennai - 9.
The Special Personal Assistant to Hon'ble Minister (Environment),Chennai - 9.
The Government of India, Ministry of Environment and Forests, New Delhi - 3.
The PS to Principal Secretary to Government, E&F Department, Chennai-9.
SF/SCs.

//FORWARDED BY ORDER/ /
Sd/-
SECTION OFFICER
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Copy of:-

GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Environment control - Constitution of State Level Environmental Impact Assessment

Authority (SEIAA) and State Level Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC) - Enhancement of
sitting fees for Chairman and Members of State Level Environment Impact Assessment
Authority (SEIAA) and State Level Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC) - orders – issued.

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Environment and Forests (EC-3) Department

G.O. (Ms) No. 148 Date: 30.12.2019

யிகாரி, நார்கமி – 14.
திருயள்ளுயர் ஆண்டு 2050

Read:

1. G.O.(Ms) No. 57, Environment and Forests (EC.3) Department dated 04.05.2017.

2. G.O.(Ms) No. 131, Environment and Forests (EC.3) Department dated 23.10.2017.

3. S.O.No. 5651, (E) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change,

Government of India, New Delhi notification dated 5.11.2018.

4. From the Member Secretary, State Level Environment Impact Assessment

Authority-Tamil Nadu, letter No SEIAATN/01185/2019, Dated: 27.11.2019.

ORDER:

In the Government order first read above, the Government have fixed sitting fees at
the rate of Rs, 5000/- as a special case to Chairman and Member of the State Level
Environment Impact Assessment Authority on the day of the sitting of the Authority,

2. In the G.O. second read above, the Government have enhanced the sitting fees of
the Chairman and Members of State Level Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC) from
Ra.2000/- to Rs. 4000/- per sitting.

3. The Government of India, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, New
Delhi in its Notification dated 5.11.2018 third cited constituted the State Level Environmental
Impact Assessment Authority Tamil Nadu (SEIAA TN) and the State Level Expert Appraisal
Committee (SEAC) have been constituted for the period of three years from the date of
notification.
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4. The Member Secretary, State Level Environmental Impact Assessment Authority,

Tamil Nadu in her letter fourth read above, has stated that during the National Review
meeting for State Level Expert Appraisal Committee / State Level Environmental Impact
Assessment Authority held at New Delhi on ……….under the Chairmanship of the Hon‘ble
Minister for Environment and Climate Change, Government of India opined that the
collection of process fee for granting Environmental Clearance may be allowed to the State
Environmental Impact Assessment Authority / State Level Appraisal Committee and uniform
sitting fee for the Experts of the Committee may be considered.

5. The Member Secretary, State Level Environmental Impact Assessment Authority of

Tamil Nadu has therefore requested the Government to enhance the sitting for the Chairman
and Members of the State Level Environment Assessment Authority / State Level Expert
Appraisal Committee as follows:

Sl.No Authority Existing Proposed

1. State Level Environment Impact Rs.5000/- Rs.10,000/- per
Assessment Authority Vide G.O.(Ms) No.57, sitting
Chairman / Member Environment and Forests (Ec.3)
Department, dated 4.5.2017.
2. State Level Expert Appraisal Committee Rs.10,000/-
Chairman Per sitting
Member Rs.4000/- Rs.7,000/-
Rs.4000/- Per sitting.
Vide G.O. (Ms) No.131,
Environment and Forests (EC.3)
Department dated 23.10.2017

6. The Government after careful examination have accepted the proposal of the
Member Secretary, State Level Environmental Impact Assessment Authority Tamilnadu and
enhance the sitting fees for the Chairman and Members of the State level Environment
Impact Authority and State Level Expert Appraisal Committee as follows.

01. The Chairman and the Member of State level Environment Impact : Rs. 10,000/-
Assessment Authority. per sitting
02 The Chairman, State Level Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC) : Rs.10,000/-
per sitting
03. Members of State Level Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC) : Rs.7,000/-
per sitting
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This order issued with the concurrence of Finance Department vide its U.Note No.
1328/F8/P/19, dated 4.12.2019.

(BY OEDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

SHAMBHU KALLOLIKAR
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT

To

The Chairman, State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority, Chennai -15.

The Member Secretary, State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority / Director of
Environment, Chennai – 15.

The Member, State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority

The Chairman and the Members of State Level Expert Appraisal Committee (Through the
Chairman, State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority, Chennai – 15).

The Accountant General, Chennai – 18 / 18 (By Name).

Copy to

The Finance (AHD&F) Department, Chennai – 9.

The Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai – 32.
The Principal Secretary, Hon‘ble Chief Minister, Chennai – 9.
The Special Personal Assistant to Hon‘ble Deputy Chief Minister, Chennai – 9.
The Special Personal Assistant to Hon‘ble Minister (Environment), Chennai – 9.
Government of India, The Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, New Delhi
The Private Secretary to Principal Secretary to Government,
Environment and Forests Department, Chennai – 9.
SF/SCs.

//FORWARDED BY ORDER/ /

Sd/-
SECTION OFFICER
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Copy of:-

GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Environment Control - Empowering the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board to monitor the
compliance of the Environmental Clearance conditions and issuance of the compliance
certificate relating to category "B" issued by the State Level Environment Impact
Assessment Authority - Orders - Issued.
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ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (EC.3) DEPARTMENT

G.O. (Ms) No. 29 Dated: 21.03.2020

திருயள்ளுயர் ஆண்டு 2051
யிகாரி, ஧ங்கு஦ி – 8.

Read:

1. From the Deputy Director General of Forests (Central) (I/C), Ministry of Environment,
Forest and Climate Change, Government of India, Regional Office (South Eastern
Zone), Chennai letter No.DP/12.1/2016-17/ROSEZ/Mon.SEIAA & DEIAA/1593,
dated: 25.09.2019.

2. From the Member Secretary, State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority
letter No.SEIAA-TN/F.No.011850/2018, dated 21.10.2019.

3. From the Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board letter No. TNPCB/
P&D/F.25015/2019, dated 20.12.2019.

ORDER:

In the letter first read above, the Deputy Director General of Forests (Central) (I/C),
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India, Regional Office
(South Eastern Zone), Chennai has stated that the Government of Tamil Nadu to examine
the necessary enabling orders as done in Andra Pradesh, Telangana and Meghalaya,
enabling the State Pollution Control Board or any other Competent agency to assist State
Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority in monitoring the Environmental Clearance
issued by State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority and requested that orders
may be issued to Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board to atleast take over the work of issuing
Certified Compliance reports to project proponents who have obtained Environmental
Clearance for category - B projects from Stale Level Environment Impact Assessment
Authority, Tamil Nadu as an interim measure to reduce to the workload and increase the
efficiency in this Regional Office and to ensure speedy and timely disposal of requests from
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project proponents in Tamil Nadu for Certified Compliance reports with respect to
Environmental Clearances issued by State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority-
Tamil Nadu.

2. In the letter second read above, the Member Secretary, State Level Environment
Impact Assessment Authority has stated in the Circular received from Ministry of
Environment, Forests and Climate Change vide letter .No: J-11013/6/2010-lA/II(Part), dated:
07.09.2017, it has been directed as follows:-

i. This is in continuation to this Ministry's CircularNo.J-11011/618/2010-1 A/II(1), dated:

30.05.2012, wherein, it was directed that for consideration of Environmental
Clearance (EC) to all expansion projects activities under the Environment Impact
Assessment Notification, 2006, the project proponent shall submit the certified
compliance report on the conditions stipulated in the ECs to the existing
projects/activities, through the Regional Offices of the Ministry of Environment, Forest
and Climate Change.

ii. Now, it has been decided that in order to get the certified compliance report on time,
the Member Secretary of the sectoral Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) shall make a
request to the concerned Regional Office of the Ministry at the time of issue of Terms
of Reference (ToR) for the said project.

iii. Regional Offices of the Ministry are requested to submit certified compliance report
within one month of receipt of such requests from the Member Secretary of the
sectoral EAC. In case the inspection is not carried out within one month, the certified
compliance report from the concerned Regional Offices of Central Pollution Control
Board (CPCB) or the Member Secretaries of the respective State Pollution Control
Boards shall also be accepted for deliberations by the sectoral EAC.

iv. This issues with approval of the Competent Authority."

3. The Member Secretary, State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority has
also stated that as requested by the Regional office, Chennai Ministry of Environment,
Forests and Climate Change, Government of India that Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board
may take over the work of issuing Certified Compliance report and monitoring of the
Environment Clearance Terms and Conditions issued to project proponent, who have
obtained Environment Clearance for category-B projects from State Level Environment
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Impact Assessment Authority-Tamil Nadu and to ensure speedy and timely disposal of
requests from the project proponents in Tamil Nadu for certified compliance report with
respect to Environmental Clearances issued by State Level Environment Impact
Assessment Authority, Tamil Nadu and for the effective monitoring and implementation of
the Environment Clearance conditions in the State of Tamil Nadu.

4. In the letter third read above, the Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board has
stated that the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India
has specified the authorities such as State Pollution Control Board (SPCB), Central Pollution
Control Board (CPCB), State Level Environment impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA),
District Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority (DEIAA) & Ministry of Environment,
Forest & Climate Change (MOEF & CC) to monitor the Environmental Clearance compliance
falls under the B2 category, vide it's notification, dated 15.01.2016 with reference to mining
of minor minerals. In continuation to the above notification, the Ministry of Environment,
Forest and Climate Change, Regional Office, Chennai in its letter dated 25.9.2019 has
requested the Principal Secretary to Government, Environment and Forest Department to
issue G.O/Order authorizing the State Pollution Control Board to monitor and to issue
Compliance report on the conditions of Environmental Clearance granted by the State Level
Environment Impact Assessment Authority.

5. The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board has also stated that the Hon'ble
National Green Tribunal in its order, dated 30.11.2018 in O.A. No.837/2018 has directed that
the compliance of conditions of Environmental Clearances must be monitored on periodical
basis, atleast once in a quarter and further observed that in the absence of an appropriate
monitoring mechanism the conditions issued in the Environmental Clearances are flouted
with impunity and rendered futile. Accordingly, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and
Climate Change (MoEF & CC) was directed to evolve an appropriate mechanism to that
effect and to furnish a report.

6. The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board has further stated that the
Hon'ble National Green Tribunal in its order dated 23.07.2019 in O.A. No. 837/2018, passed
various orders in connection with effective monitoring mechanism for compliance of
Environmental Clearance conditions interalia that;

"Para (5)During interaction, the Tribunal has conveyed to the Joint Secretary that with regard
to category 'A' projects, the data validation has to be the primary concern of the Ministry of
Environment, Forest and Climate Change and ought not be outsourced. For category 'B'
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projects, such data validation may be done through State Level Environment Impact
Assessment Authority. It is necessary to have an action plan providing for revamping the
existing mechanism by providing for 100% monitoring of category 'A' projects through the
mechanism of regional offices of Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and
Central Pollution Control Board. The Monitoring of category 'B' projects may be done
through instrumentalities of the State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority and
the State Boards in the same manner. Accordingly, both the regional offices of Ministry of
Environment, Forest and Climate Change and the Central Pollution Control Board for
category A' projects and State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority and State
Boards/PCCs for category 'B' projects need to be strengthened by way of gap analysis and
providing of adequate man force /human resources / scientific / technical personnel as and
when needed. The action plan in this regard may be prepared within one month which may
be implemented in two phases of three months each".

7. The Chairman has also stated that considering the above, suitable proposal was
placed before the Board meeting held on 18.11.2019. The Board vide it's resolution No.279-
3-9, dated 18.11.2019, stated that the Board has gone through the proposal and directed to
bring the subject again before the Board, with the legal provisions to the proposed
monitoring cell to verify the compliance of the conditions stipulated in Environmental
Clearance issued by the State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority under the
provision of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.

8. The Chairman has further stated that it was decided to obtain opinion from the Board
Standing Counsel in terms of the S.O.394 (E) dated 29.03.89, so as to confirm the legal
provision available to the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board to monitor the Compliances of
the Environmental clearance conditions and further issuance of the compliance certificate
accordingly.

"The Board standing Counsel has opined that, "In my considered opinion and
aforesaid unambiguous legal position, the State Government may notify by way of a
Government Order delegating powers to the Board to assist State Level Environment Impact
Assessment Authority to monitor the compliance of conditions or Environmental Clearances
issued by the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change and State Level
Environment Impact Assessment Authority."

9. The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board has therefore requested the
Government to examine the said issue and pass necessary orders empowering the Tamil
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Nadu Pollution Control Board such a way to monitor the Compliances of the Environmental
clearance conditions and further issuance of the compliance certificate relating to Category
B projects issued by the State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority.

10. The Government, after careful examination, accept the proposal of the Chairman,
Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board and empower the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board to
monitor the Compliances of the Environmental Clearance conditions and further issuance of
the Compliance Certificate relating to Category "B" projects issued by the State Level
Environment Impact Assessment Authority.

(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

SHAMBHU KALLOLIKAR
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT

To
The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai-32.
The Director of Environment, Chennai-15.
The Member Secretary, State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority, Chennai-15.

Copy to:
The Hon'ble Chief Minister's Office, Chennai-9.
The Special Personal Assistant to Hon'ble Deputy Chief Minister, Chennai-9.
The Special Personal Assistant to Hon'ble Minister (Environment), Chennai-9.
The Special Personal Assistant to Hon'ble Minister (Industries), Chennai-9.
The Private Secretary to the Chief Secretary Lo Government, Chennai-9.
The Private Secretary to the All Additional Chief Secretary/ Principal Secretary/Secretary,
Chennai-9.
All District Collectors,
The Private Secretary to the Principal Secretary to Government, Environment and Forests
Department, Chennai-9.
The Private Secretary to the Principal Secretary to Government, Housing and Urban
Development Department, Chennai-9.
The PS to the Principal Secretary to Government, Industries Department, Chennai-9.
SF/SCs
//Forwarded By Order//
Sd/-
SECTION OFFICER
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Copy of:-

GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Environment: Control - Constitution of a State Level Committee to look into all aspects of
merits and demerits on the Draft Environment Impact Assessment Notification, 2020 issued
by Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India and to give its
recommendation to Government - Committee constituted - Orders - Issued.

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ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (EC.3) DEPARTMENT

G.O. (Ms) No. 47 Dated: 14.08.2020

திருயள்ளுயர் ஆண்டு 2051

சார்யரி, ஆடி – 30.

ORDER:

Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) is a process of evaluating the likely

environmental impacts of a proposed project or development taking into account inter-
related, socio-economic, cultural and human-health impacts.

2. The Government of India has proposed the draft Environment Impact Assessment
Notification, 2020 which shall replace the Environment Impact Assessment Notification,
2006. The draft Environment Impact Assessment Notification, 2020 was put up in the public
domain on 12th March 2020 for obtaining comments from all stakeholders within a period of
60 days. Thereafter, on 30th June 2020, the Hon'ble Delhi High Court in W.P.(C) No,
3747/2020 has directed the Central Government to publish a draft Environment Impact
Assessment Notification, 2020 in all 22 official languages for the comments of the State
Governments/other stakeholders by 11th August 2020. The said order of the Hon'ble Delhi
High Court was issued based on the petition filed by Environmentalist, Thiru Vikrant Tongad.

3. The Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, during his visit to the Tirunelveli District on
07.08.2020, has announced to Constitute a Committee to look into the merits and demerits
of Draft Environment Impact Assessment Notification, 2020 issued by Ministry of
Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India.

4. In pursuance of the announcement made by the Hon‘ble Chief Minister, the

Government hereby constitute a State Level Committee to look into all aspects of the
proposed Draft Environment Impact Assessment Notification, 2020 to analyze its merits and
demerits on the provisions proposed in Draft Environment Impact Assessment Notification,
2020 to give its recommendation to Government as follows:
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1 Additional Chief Secretary to Government Environment & Forests Chairperson

Department
2 Chairman, Member
Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board
3 Member Secretary, Member
Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority, Chennai.
4 Commissioner of Municipal Administration Member
5 Chief Engineer, Public Works Department Member
6 Director of Geology and Mining Member
7 Thiru S. Chandramohan, Chairman, CII, Tamil Nadu Member
8 Dr. Jayashree Venkatesan, (N GO) Care Earth Member
9 Dr.Ramesh, National Centre of Sustainable Coastal Management Member
10 Dr.T.Sekar, IFS(Retd) Former Member Secretary, Member
Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board and Former Director of Environment
11 Thiru Thangavelu, Former Chairman, State Level Environment Impact, Member
Assessment Authority – Tamilnadu.
12 The Member Secretary, State Level Environment Impact Assessment Member
Authority – Tamil Nadu. Secretary

(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

SANDEEP SAXENA
ADDITIONAL CHIEF SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT

To
The Additional Chief Secretary to Govt, Environment and Forests Department, Chennai-9.
The Member Secretary, SEIAA -Tamil Nadu, Chennai-15.
All Members (Through the Member Secretary, SEIAA -Tamil Nadu, Chennai-15.

Cop y to:-
The Hon'ble Chief Minister's Office, Chennai-9.
The Special Personal Assistant to Hon'ble Minister (Environment), Chennai-9,
The Private Secretary to the Chief Secretary to Government,Chennai-9
The Private Secretary to the Additional Chief Secretary to Government,
Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department, Chennai-9
The Private Secretary to the Additional Chief Secy to Govt, E&F Dept, Chennai-9.
The Private Secretary to the Principal Secretary to Govt, Industries Department, Chennai - 9.
The Private Secretary to the Principal Secretary to Govt, PWD, Department, Chennai - 9.
Stock File / Spare Copy.
//Forwarded By Order//

Sd/-
SECTION OFFICER
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Copy of:-
GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Environment Control - Eco-restoration of Periakulam Eri in Vadamugam vellodu village of

Perundurai Taluk and Muthampalayam Eri in Erode Corporation - Sanction of Rs.7.65 crores
- Orders - Issued.

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Environment and Forests (EC.1) Department

G.O. (Ms) No. 134 Dated: 21.11.2016

திருயள்ளுயர் ஆண்டு –2047

துன்முகி கார்த்திகக – 6.

Read:
From the Director of Environment Letter No. 1519/EMAT/2016, Dated.09.09.2016.

ORDER:
The Hon'ble Chief Minister, has made the following Announcement under Rule, 110
on the floor of the Assembly on 30.08.2016 :-

ஈஹபாடு நாயட்டம், வ஧ருந்துக஫ யட்டம், யடமுகம் வயள்ஹ஭ாடு கிபாநத்தில் உள்஭

வ஧ரினகு஭ம் ஏரி, வயள்ஹ஭ாடு ஧஫கயகள் சபணா஬னம் எ஦ அ஫ியிக்கப்஧ட்டுள்஭து. இந்த

சபணா஬னத்திற்கு சுநார் 146 யககனா஦ உள்ளூர் நற்றும் வய஭ி஥ாட்டுப் ஧஫கயகள்

யருகக புரிகின்஫஦. கடந்த ஧ிப்பயரி நாதம் ஧஫கயகள் கணக்வகடுப்பு வசய்னப்஧ட்டதில் 37

யககனா஦ ஥ீ ர் யாழ் ஧஫கயகள், 57 யககனா஦ ஥ி஬ யாழ் ஧஫கயகள் எ஦ வநாத்தம்

24,427 ஧஫கயகள் இருப்஧து வதரின யந்தது. வயள்ஹ஭ாடு ஧஫கயகள் சபணா஬னம்

அகநந்துள்஭ வ஧ரின ஏரி பு஦பகநக்கப்஧டும். இத஦ால் ஏரினின் உள்஧குதினில்

஧஫கயகளுக்கு ஹதகயனா஦ ஥ீ ர்ப்஧ிடிப்புப் ஧குதி கூடுத஬ாகும். ஏரி தூர்யாபப்஧ட்டு

அமகு஧டுத்தப்஧டுயஹதாடு, ககபகனச் சுற்஫ி ஥கட஧ாகத அகநக்கப்஧டும். ஹநலும்,

நண்திட்டு அகநத்து நபங்கள் ஥டப்஧ட்டு ஧஫கயகள் தங்குயதற்கு யசதிகள் வசய்னப்஧டும்.

இந்தப் ஧ணிகள் 4 ஹகாடிஹன 90 ஬ட்சம் ரூ஧ாய் வச஬யில் ஹநற்வகாள்஭ப்஧டும்.

ஈஹபாடு நா஥கபாட்சினில் அகநந்துள்஭ முத்தம்஧ாக஭னம் ஏரி தூர்யாரும் ஧ணி,

஥ீர்யபத்து யாய்க்கால் ஹநம்஧டுத்தும் ஧ணி ஹ஧ான்஫ ஧ணிகள் 2 ஹகாடிஹன 75 ஬ட்சம் ரூ஧ாய்

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வச஬யில் ஹநற்வகாள்஭ப்஧டும். இதன் மூ஬ம் ஑ரு சுகாதாபநா஦ சூமல் ஏற்஧டுயதுடன், ஥ீர்

ஆதாபமும் வ஧ருகும் என்஧கத வதரியித்துக் வகாள்கிஹ஫ன்.

2. In the letter read above, the Director of Environment has sent the proposal at a total cost
of Rs.7.65 crores as mentioned below:

SI.No Name of Work Amount (Rupees in

Lakh)
1 Eco restoration of Periyakulam Eri in Vadamugam vellodu 490.00
Village in Perundurai Taluk of Erode District.
2 Eco restoration of Muthampalayam Eri in Erode 275.00
Corporation of Erode District
Total 765.00
The Director of Environment has further stated that to carry out the above works
under rejuvenation of Periakulam Eri in Vadamugam vellodu village in Perundurai Taluk and
Muthampalayam Eri in Erode Corporation, proposal has been received from the District
Collector, Erode and the scheme is proposed to be executed through the District Collector,
Erode and Erode Corporation. Hence the Director of Environment has requested to sanction
a sum of Rs.7.65 crores to implement the above project.

3. The Director of Environment has also requested to issue orders authorizing the Director
of Environment to release the fund to the District Collector, Erode to carry out the Eco-
restoration and other works in Periakulam Eri in Vadamugam vellodu village in Perundurai
Taluk and Muthampalayam Eri in Erode Corporation through the District Collector, Erode.

4. The Government after careful examination accept the proposal of the Director of
Environment and accordingly direct the Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board to
release a sum of Rs.7.65 crore (Rupees Seven crore and Sixty five lakh only) from The fund
of Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board to Director of Environment for the implementation of
Eco-restoration or Periyakulam Eri in Vadamugam vellodu village of Perundurai Taluk, Erode
District at a cost of Rs. 4.90 crore and Muthampalayam Eri in Erode Corporation at a cost of
Rs.2.75 crore as per the details annexed to this order to the implementing agencies through
Director of Environment during the year 2016-2017.

5. The Director of Environment is also requested to ensure that the implementing agencies
should follow the codal procedure as per the Tender's Act.

6. Further, the Director of Environment is authorized to release the fund to the District
Collector, Erode to carry out the Eco-restoration and other works in Periakulam Eri in
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Vadamugam vellodu village in Perundurai Taluk and Muthampalayam Eri in Erode

Corporation through the concerned Implementing agencies.

7. This order issued with the concurrence of Finance (AHD&F) Department vide its
U.O.No.60706/JS/Per/Fin(AHD&F)/dated 18.11.2016.

(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

ATULYA MISRA
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT

To
The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai-32
The Director of Environment, Chennai-15
The District Collector, Erode.
The Commissioner, Corporation of Erode, Erode.
The Principal Accountant General, Chennai-18
The Pay and Accounts Officer, Chennai-35.
The Additional Chief Secretary / Secretary II to
Hon'ble Chief Minister, Chennai-9. The Senior Personal Assistant to Hon'ble Minister
(Environment), Chennai-9
The Senior Personal Secretary to Principal Secretary to Government,
Environment and Forests Department, Chennai - 9
Copy to
The Finance (AHD&F) Department, Chennai-9.
SF/SC.
/FORWARDED BY ORDER/
Sd/-
SECTION OFFICER
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ANNEXURE-2
Eco-restoration activities to be implemented in Muthampalayam Eri,
Erode Corporation of Erode District

S.No. Item of work Cost

(Rs.in Lakh)

1. Deepening the existing baby pond and high level portion 15.00
cutting with one additional baby pond.

2. Rain Water Harvesting Structure 5.00

3. Rough stone pitching with toe wall for pond inner 30.00

4. Providing inner RCC steps-2 places 5.00

5. Foot path arrangements 21.00

6. RCC retaining wall to outer side of the pond & Weir repair 136.00

7. Lighting arrangements (solar and LED) 6.00

8. RCC benches and tree plantation 4.00

9. Providing approach Road formation and other 45.10

improvements.

10. Contingences and other unforeseen items 7.90

Total 275.00

ATULYA MISRA
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
//True copy//
Sd/-
Section Officer
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Copy of:-
GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Environment Control - Eco-restoration of Paruthipattu Lake in Avadi near Greater Chennai -

Administrative Sanction of Rs.28.16 crores - Release of funds of Rs. 7.16 crores during
2016-17 - Orders - Issued.
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Environment and Forests (EC.1) Department

G.O. (Ms) No. 30 v¸ÁÒÐÁº Bsk –2048

xº¬Q, ©õ]– 18.
Date: 02.03.2017
Read:
From the Director of Environment Letter No. 1519/AEE/EMAT/2016, dated 09.09.2016 and
4.11.2016.
ORDER:

The Hon'ble Chief Minister has made the following Announcement under Rule, 110 on the
floor of the Assembly on 30.08.2016:-

C¯ØøP GÈ÷»õk Ti¯ H¶PÒ Si}º ÷uøÁø¯ §ºzv ö\´Áxhß |»zui }º

£õxPõUPÄ® £¯ß£kQßÓÚ. GÚ÷Á, H¶PøÍ £õxPõUPÄ® ¦Úµø©UPÄ® ÷uøÁ¯õÚ
{hÁiUøPøÍ GÚx uø»ø©°»õÚ Aµ_ Gkzx Á¸QÓx.

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HØ£kzu¨£k®.

2. In the letter read above, the Director of Environment has sent the proposal for the
Eco-restoration of Paruthipattu Lake in Avadi near Greater Chennai Corporation, carrying
out the works such as Improvements of Existing Bund, Formation of Foreshore Bund,
Improvements of Sluices & Field Channels, Construction of New Surplus Weir, Desilting of
Tank, Bird Nesting Island, Boating Deck at a total cost of Rs.28.16 crores. The Director of
Environment has further informed that the proposal for Rs.28.16 crores for taking up Eco-
restoration of Paruthipattu Lake in Avadi near Greater Chennai received from the Executive
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Engineer/Public Works Department /WRD/Thiruvallur by stating that, the Paruthipattu Lake

in Avadi is under the control of Public Works Department and all the hydraulic parameters
are vested with them and hence the Eco-Restoration of Paruthipattu lake may be entrusted
to Executive Engineer/Public Works Department / WRD/ Kosasthalaiyar basin
division/Thiruvallur. He has also informed that the Public Works Department has requested
financial allocation of Rs.7.16 crores for the year 2016 -17 and Rs.21.00 crores for the year
2017-18 to execute the work.

3. The Director of Environment has requested administrative sanction for Rs.28.16 crores for
the above project and also requested to release Rs.7.16 crores to execute the work for the
year 2016 -17. Further he has requested to issue orders authorizing the Director of
Environment to release an amount of Rs.7.16 crores during the year 2016-17 to Executive
Engineer/Public Works Department / WRD / Kosasthalaiyar Basin Division / Thiruvallur to
carry out the Eco-restoration and other works in Paruthipattu Lake.

4. The Government after careful examination accept the proposal of the Director of
Environment and accord administrative sanction for implementation of
Eco-restoration of Paruthipattu Lake in Avadi near Greater Chennai during the year
2016-17 and 2017-18 at a total cost of Rs.28.16 crores (Rupees Twenty eight crore
and sixteen lakhs only) by availing the funds of Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board.
Accordingly, the Government direct the Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board to
release a sum of Rs.7.16 crores (Rupees Seven crore and sixteen lakhs only) during the
year 2016-17 to the Director of Environment from the funds of Tamil Nadu Pollution Control
Board for implementation of the above work as per the details annexed to this order.

5. The Director of Environment is also requested to ensure that the implementing agency
should follow the codal procedure as per the Tender's Act.

6. Further, the Director of Environment is authorized to release the fund to the Executive
Engineer /Public Works Department / WRD / Kosasthalaiyar Basin Division/Thiruvallur.

7. This order issued with the concurrence of Finance (AHD&F) Department vide its
U.O.No.10965/Deputy Secretary(LMP)/2017, dated 02.03.2017.

(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

ATULYA MISRA
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
To
The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai-32
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The Director of Environment, Chennai-15

The Public Works Department, Secretariat, Chennai-9

The Executive Engineer/PWD / WRD, Kosasthalaiyar Basin Division, Thiruvallur.

The Principal Accountant General, Chennai-18

The Pay and Accounts Officer, Chennai-35.

The Principal Secretary / Secretary II to Hon'ble Chief Minister, Chennai-9.

The Senior Personal Assistant to Hon'ble Minister (Environment), Chennai-9

The Sr PS to Principal Secretary to Govt, Environment and Forests Dept, Chennai - 9.

Copy to

The Finance (AHD&F) Department, Secretariat, Chennai-9.

SF/SC.
/FORWARDED BY ORDER/
Sd/-
Section Officer
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ANNEXURE
(G.O.(Ms) No.30, Environment and Forests (EC.1) Department, dated 02.03.2017)
Eco restoration activities to be implemented In Paruthipattu Lake in Avadi near Greater
Chennai

SI. Item of works Estimate cost (Rs.

No. in Lakhs)

1. Improvements of Existing Bund 115.00

2. Formation of Foreshore Bund 263.00

3. Improvements of Sluices & Field Channels 66.00

4. Construction of New Surplus Weir 18.00

5. Desilting of Tank 163.00

6. Bird Nesting Island 45.00

7. Boating Deck 46.00

Total 716.00

ATULYA MISRA
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT

//True copy//
Sd/-
Section Officer.
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Copy of:-
GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Environment - National Green Tribunal - Rejuvenation / Restoration of Water Quality of

Polluted River Stretches in the Country - Preparation of Action Plan -River Rejuvenation
Committee (RRC) constituted - Orders - Issued.
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Environment and Forests(EC. l)Department

G.O. (D) No. 372 Date: 26.12.2018

v¸ÁÒÐÁº Bsk –2049
ÂÍ®¤, ©õºPÈ– 11.
Read:
From the Principal Secretary/Chairman(FAC), Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board Letter
No.TNPCB/ DD(Labs)/ F.No.6849/2016, Dated: 26.11.2018.

ORDER:

The Central Pollution Control Board has identified totally 351 polluted river stretches in the
country, out of which the following 6 polluted river stretches are present in Tamil Nadu:-

1. Sarabanga River - Thathayampatti to T. Konagapadi Stretchy 15Kms)

2. Thirumanimutharu - Salem to Papparapatti Stretch- (15Kms)

3. Vasista River - Manivilundhan to Thiyaganur Stretch-(10Kms)

4. Cauvery River - Mettur to Mayiladuthurai Stretch-(200Kms)

5. Bhavani River - Sirumugai to Kalingarayan Stretch-(60Kms)

6. Tamiraparani River - Pappankulam to Arumuganeri Stretch- (80 Kms)

2. The Hon'ble National Green Tribunal issued certain directions vide its order dated:
20.09.2018 in Original Application No.673 of 2018 as follows:-

"All states and Union Territories are directed to prepare action plans within two
months for brining all the polluted river stretches to be fit at least for bathing purposes (i.e.,
BOD<3 mg/L and FC< 500 MPN/100 ml) within six months from date of finalization of the
action plan. The action plans may be prepared by Four Member Committee comprising,
Director, Environment, Director, Urban Development, Director, Industries and Member
Secretary, State Pollution Control Board of concerned state as suggested by National Green
Tribunal. This Committee also will be the Monitoring Committee for execution of the action
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plan. The committee may be called "River Rejuvenation Committee" (RRC). The RRC will
function under the overall supervision and coordination of Principal Secretary, Environment
of the concerned state".

3. The Principal Secretary/Chairman(FAC), Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board has

informed that as ordered by Hon'ble National Green Tribunal a four member "River
Rejuvenation Committee" (RRC) for the State of Tamil Nadu may be constituted and
requested to issue necessary orders for the formation of River Rejuvenation Committee
(RRC) to execute and to review the action plan for Rejuvenation/Restoration of water quality
along the Polluted River Stretches in Tamil Nadu.

4. The Government after careful consideration, accept the-proposal of the Principal

Secretary/Chairman(FAC), Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board and constituted the River
Rejuvenation Committee (RRC) with the following members to execute and to review the
action plan for Rejuvenation/Restoration of water along the polluted River Stretches in Tamil
Nadu as ordered by the Hon'ble National Green Tribunal:-

1. Industries Commissioner.
2. Commissioner, Municipal Administration.
3. The Director of Environment.
4. The Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board.

The RRC will function under the overall supervision and coordination of Principal Secretary,
Environment and Forests Department, Government of Tamil Nadu.
(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)
SHAMBHU KALLOLIKAR

PRINCIPAL SECRETARYTO GOVERNMENT

To:
The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai-32.
The Principal Secretary to Government, MAWS Department, Chennai-9.
The Secretary, Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises Department, Chennai-9.
The Commissioner of industries, Chennai-5.
The Commissioner, Municipal Administration, Chennai.
The Director of Environment, Chennai-15.
The Chairman, Central Pollution Control Board, New Delhi.
SF/SC
//FORWARDED BY ORDER//
Sd/-
Section Officer
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Copy of:-
GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board - Proposal for plugging of sewage
outfalls In Adyar, Buckingham canal and Cooum river basin in Chennai City -In-principle
approval accorded for a total project cost of Rs.2371 Crore - Administrative sanction
accorded for projects for Rs.1001 Crore under Phase-I - Orders - Issued.
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MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION AND WATER SUPPLY (MW1) DEPARTMENT

G.O. (D) No. 107 Date: 20.08.2019

ÂPõ¶, BÁo– 3.
v¸ÁÒÐÁº Bsk –2050
Read:
1. From the Managing Director, Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage
Board, Letter No.CMWSSB/O&Ml/ Outfalls/001, dated 30.04.2019 and
08.05.2019
2. From the Managing Director, Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage
Board, Letter No.CMWSSB/CE(P)I/SE(P)II/CRRT/Chennai Waterways/2019,
dated:04.06.2019, 22.06.2019 & 09.07.2019.
ORDER:
The Hon'ble Chief Minister on the floor of the Assembly have made the 110
announcement that a project for the mitigation of sewage outfalls in Adyar, Buckingham
Canal and Cooum river basin in Chennai City will be taken up and implemented by the
Chennai Rivers Restoration Trust (CRRT)/Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and
Sewerage Board (CMWSSB) at a cost of Rs.2371 crore.

2. The Managing Director, Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board
in the letter second read above, has stated that as the restoration of Chennai Waterways
has been at the top of the agenda for the Government of Tamil Nadu, an eco-restoration
plan for Cooum and Adyar rivers has been prepared to rejuvenate the river's eco system.
The major implementation of restoring the rivers has been taken up by the line Departments
such as Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board, Greater Chennai
Corporation, Public Works Department, Commissionerate of Municipal Administration,
Directorate of Town Panchayats, Tamil Nadu Slum Clearance Board and Department of
Rural Development in the project area where Chennai Rivers Restoration Trust is entrusted
in coordinating and monitoring the projects. Now the Government has taken up the
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proposals for Plugging of sewage outfalls into the Buckingham canal and its drains and the
drains of Adyar and Cooum river basin In Chennai Metropolitan Area.

3. The Managing Director, Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board
has further, stated that after discussion of the proposals prepared by CRRT/CMWSSB on
"Plugging of sewage outfalls in Adyar, Buckingham canal and Cooum river basin in Chennai
City‖, the following works were short listed to be taken up for the mitigation of sewage in
waterways.

Sl.No. Name of work Amount

(in Crore)

A CPRS prepared / under preparation by CMWSSB

1. Enlargement of Sewage Pumping main 656.17

2. Enlargement of existing Gravity sewer main 826.35

3. Construction of new lift station / STPs and improvement to the 135.10

existing pumping station

4. Monitoring discharge quality standards continuously in 4 STPs 25.00

B. DPRs prepared by the consultants

1. Plugging of outfalls in Cooum Drains 31.46

2. Plugging of outfalls in Adyar Drains 89.27

3. Plugging of outfalls in Buckingham Canal and its associated 608.23

drains

Total 2,371.58

The funding pattern for taking up the above is as detailed below:

Sl. Source of 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 Amount

No Funding (core) (crore) (crore) (crore) (Rs.Crore)

1. CMCDM 0 100 100 100 300

2. TNPCB 100 100 100 100 300

3. Finance 0 300 500 871.58 1671.58

Department /
Budgetary support

Total 100 500 700 1071.58 2371.58

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4. Managing Director, Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board has
further stated DPRs are ready for Rs. 1001. crore and these works are proposed to be taken
In Phase-I as given In detail below:

a). Phase I Works

i) The interception and diversion proposals of 46 Nos. proposed by the Consultants also
including Construction of modular Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) and amounting to
Rs.413.39 Crore

ii) Infrastructure Strengthening works of 39 Nos. proposed by CMWSSB involves

enlargement of the collection system, rehabilitation of Sewage Pumping Station,
Strengthening rehabilitation of Pumping mains and Improvement works to STPs and
amount to Rs.587.61 Crore.

iii) The abstract of the works proposed under Phase-I are as follows:-

SI. No. Name of the Drain I&D Works Infrastructure strengthening Estimated
works cost in
Crores
No. of Estimated Cost No. of Estimated Cost
works in Crores works in Crores

1. North 'B' Canal 13 169.29 17 359.03 528.32

2. South ‗B' Canal 10 85.24 6 129.56 214.80

3. Central ‗B' Canal 1 20.13 5 21.74 41.87

4. Drains of Adyar 15 89.27 4 11.05 100.32

5. Drains of Cooum 6 31.46 4 14.67 46.13

6. Others 1 18.00 3 51.56 69.56

Total | 46 413.39 39 587.61 1001.00

(iv) All the above works are scheduled to be completed by December 2022.

b) Phase II works

In Phase-II, long term works are proposed to be taken up wherein the inadequacies in the
sewerage infrastructure will be addressed In a comprehensive manner. By taking up these
works, the sewer network shall be strengthened from collection system to the final point of
treatment. This will ensure that the entire sewage generated shall be collected and conveyed
to STPs for treatment and safe disposal. The details of works to be taken up by CMWSSB
for Rs,1370,00 Crore are detailed below:-
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SI. No. Total Length/unit of Outline

Description length/ proposed works Proposal
Units cost (Rs. in
crore)
1. Enlargement of Sewage Pumping mains 220 km 80 km 300.00
2. Improvement to the Existing Collection System 3309 km 600 km 1010.00
3. Construction of Road side pumping station & 266 nos. 226 nos. 60.00
Improvement to Existing Pumping Stations

Total 1370.00

5. The Managing Director, Chennai Metropolitan water Supply and Sewerage Board
has also stated that DPRs for Phase II proposal are under preparation and therefore
requested the Government to accord Administrative Sanction at a cost of Rs.2371.00 Crore.

6. The Government after careful examination of the proposal of the Managing

Director, Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board have decided to accord
in-principle approval for a total cost of Rs.2371 Crore for the works to taken up by the
CRRT/CMWSSB for the mitigation of sewage outfalls in Adyar, Buckingham canal and
Cooum river basin in Chennai City and accord administrative sanction for Rs.1001 Crore
for the works in Phase-I of the above project as indicated in para 4(a).

7. This order issues with the concurrence of Finance Department vide its
U.O.No.40447/Finance(MAWS) Department/ 2019, dated: 19.8.2019.
//By order of the Governor//
HARMANDER SINGH
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
To
The Managing Director,
Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board, Chennai-2.
The Commissioner of Treasuries and Accounts, Saidapet, Chennal-35.
The Pay and Accounts Officer (South), Chennai-5.
The Accountant General(A&E), Chennai-18
The Accountant General(A&E), Chennai-18 (By name)
The Accountant General (Audit-I),Cheranai-35
The Accountant General (Audit-I),Chennai-35 (By name)
The Resident Audit Officer (North),Singaravelar Mallgai, III-Floor, Rajajl Salai,Chennai-1.
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The Accountant General (C.A.B.),Chennai-9.

The Finance Director, Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board, Chennai-2

Copy to:

The office of the Hon'ble Chief Minister, Chennai-9.

The office of the Hon'ble Minister for Municipal Administration, Rural Development and
Implementation of Special Programme, Secretariat, Chennai-9.

The Finance (W&M/ MAWS /BG-I/BG-II/L&A cell) Department, Chennai-9.

The Municipal Administration and Water Supply (OPII) Dept., Chennai-9

Stock File / Spare Copy.

// Forwarded by order //
Sd/-
Section Officer
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Copy of:-
GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Forests - Wetland - Scheme for 'Improved Resilience of Urban Eco-system to Climate

Change through restoration of Pailikaranai Marsh Land" under Green Climate Fund (GCF) -
Administrative Sanction for the payment of P.s.70 80 lakh as consultancy fee to M/s.
NABCONS, Chennai for entrusting the task of preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPR) -
Orders issued.
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ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (FR 5) DEPARTMENT

G.O.(D) No. 242 Dated: 28.08.2019

ÂPõ¶, BÁo– 11.
v¸ÁÒÐÁº Bsk –2050
Read:
1. G.O.(D) No.139, Environment and -crests (FR.5) Department, dated 03.06.2019
2. From the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and Chief Wildlife Warden Letter
No.WL6/34426/2018-2, dated 26.12.2018.

ORDER

In the Government Order first read above the Government have accorded approval
for notification under Section 18(bb) of Tamil Nadu Transparency in Tenders Act, 1998 to
M/s. NABCONS, Chennai for entrusting the task for preparation of Detailed Project Report in
respect of the scheme "'Improved Resilience of Urban Eco-system to Climate Change
through restoration of Pailikaranai Marsh Land" under Green Climate Fund (GCF) through
Government of India.

2. The Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and Chief Wildlife Warden in his letter
second read above has requested the Government to sanction a sum of Rs.70.80 lakh as
consulting fee (including GST 18%) to Ms. NABCONS, Chennai for preparation of Detailed
Project Report, In respect of the scheme ―Improved Resilience of Urban Eco-system to
Climate Change through restoration of Pailikaranai Marsh Land".

3. The Government have examined the proposal of the Principal Chief Conservator
of Forests and Chief Wildlife Warden in detail and accord Administrative Sanction for a sum
of Rs.70.80 lakh as consulting fee including GST 18%) to M/s NABCONS Chennai for
preparation of Detailed Project Report in respect of the scheme "Improved Resilience of
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Urban Eco-system to Climate Change through restoration of Pailikaranai Marsh Land" and
also ordered as follows.-

i) The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board is directed to release an amount
of Rs. 70.80 lakh (Rupees seventy lakh and eighty thousand only) from the Tamil
Nadu Pollution Control Board Fund to the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and
Chief Wildlife Warden for the above said purpose.

ii) The Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and Chief Wildlife Warden is directed to
utilize the amount, of Rs 70.80 lakh (Rupees seventy lakh and eighty thousand only)
for making payment to M/s. NABCONS, Chennai as consulting fee (including GST
18%) for preparation of Detailed Project Report is respect of the scheme "Improved
Residence of Urban Eco-system to Climate Change through restoration of
Pailikaranai Marsh Land".

5. The Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and Chief Wildlife Warden shall ensure
that the existing Acts / Rules / Guidelines in force in connection with NABARD / Green
Climate Funding pattern.

6. This order issues with the concurrence of Finance Department vide its U O
No.41059/Fin(AHD&F)/2019 dated 22.08 2019.

(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

SHAMBHU KALLOLIKAR
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
To
The Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and Chief Wildlife Warden, Chennai -15, The
Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (HoO). Chennai-15.
The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai-32.
Director of Environment, Chennai-15.
The Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu State Wetland Authority, Chennai-15.
The Chief Conservator of Forests, Chennai Circle, Chennai-6.
Concerned Treasury Officer. The Pay and Accounts Officer (South) Through PCCF &
CWW
The Principal Accountant General, Chennai - 18.
The Accountant General-I/M. 361 Anna Salai, Chennai-18
The Accountant General-l/ll. 361 Anna Salai, Chennai-18 (BN)
The Resident Audit Officer, Office of the Principal Accountant General (General and Social
Sector Audit) , Tamil Nadu Secretariat, Chennai - 9.
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Copy to:
P.S to Principal Secretary to Government, Environment and Forests Department.Chennai-9.
The Finance (AHD&F/BPE) Department, Chennai-9 The Financial Adviser,
Office of the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Chennai-15.
Environment and Forests (EC.I, EC.II, EC III) Department, Chennai-9.
SF/SCs.
/FORWARDED BY ORDER/
Sd/-
SECTION OFFICER
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Copy of:-

GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Environment Control - M/s. SNP Dairy Milk, S.F.No. 334 (P), 335 (P), 92, 121 & 329/4,
Thanichiyam Village, Vadipatti Taluk, Madurai District - Permission for expansion activity -
Accorded - Orders - issued.
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ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (EC.3) DEPARTMENT

G.O.(3D) No. 28 Dated: 26.09.2019

ÂPõ¶, ¦µmhõ]–09.
v¸ÁÒÐÁº Bsk –2049
Read:
From the Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board letter No.
T4/TNPCB/F.0959/MDU/RS/ MDU/2019, dated 05.08..2019 and 06.09.2019.

ORDERS
In the circumstances reported by the Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board in the
letters read above, the Government after careful examination accept the proposal of the
Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board as resolved by the Board vide its resolution
Item No. 278-1-1.1 dated 22.07.2019 and permit Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board to
accord consent for expansion of the unit of M/s. SNP Dairy Milk, S.F.No. 334 (P), 335 (P).
92, 121 8& 329/4 Thanichiyam Village, Vadipatti Taluk, Madurai District under Section 25 of
the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 as amended and under section 21
of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 as amended for its following
expansion activity in relaxation of G.O.(Ms..)No. 127, Environment and Forests Department,
dated 08.05.1998, after ensuring adequacy of the documents submitted by the unit and
subject to the conditions stipulated in the annexure to the Government order.

Existing activity Expansion Activity

Product: Product:
1. Pastcurized Milk – 50000 L /Day 1. Processed Milk 40000 L / D
2. Butter Milk 55 L/D
3. Curd 270 L / D
4. Flavoured Milk (SFM) 50 L/ D
5. Butter 75 Kg / D
6. Khoya 10 Kg / D
7. Cream 137 Kg / D
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8. Ghee 75 Kg / D
9. Paneer 125 Kg / D
10. Cheese 100 Kg / D
Discharge of effluents: Discharge of Effluents:
1. Sewage – 1.6 KLD 1. Sewage – 1.6 KLD on Industry‘s own
- On unit‘s own land Land
2. Trade effluent – 50.45 KLD 2. To discharge additional trade effluent of
- On land for irrigation. 19.85 KLD along with the existing quantity of
50.45 KLD (Total Trade Effluent – 70.3 KLD)
– Recycle into process.
APC measures: APC Measures
1. Stack attached to Boiler – 1.5 T 1. Stack attached to Boiler – 1.5 T
2. Stack attached to DG Set – 125 KVA 2. Stack attached to DG Set – 125 KVA
3. Stack attached to DG set – 250 KVA

(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

SHAMBHU KALLOLIKAR
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
To
The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai - 32.
M/s SNP Dairy Milk., S.F.No. 334 (P), 335 (P), 92. 121 86 329/4, Thanichiyam Village,
Vadipatti Taluk, Madurai District
(Through the Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board,Chennai-32)
Copy to:-
The Special Personal Assistant to Hon'ble Minister (Environment), Chennai-9.
The Senior Private Secretary to the Principal Secretary, Environment and Forests
Department, Chennai-9.
//FORWARDED BY ORDER//

Sd/-
SECTION OFFICER
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Annexure to G.O.(3D)No.28, Environment and Forests(EC.3) Department, dated

26.09.2019
CONDITIONS
Water Act:
1. The unit shall not carry out any expansion activity without obtaining consent to establish
of the Board.
2. The unit shall revamp the Effluent Treatment Plant units as proposed to achieve the
discharge standards prescribed by the Board.
3. The unit shall provide flow meters at the inlet and outlet of ETP.
4. The unit shall earmarked required land for the disposal of treated trade effluent.
5. The unit shall collect and dispose the ETP sludge properly.
6. The unit shall continue to develop greenbelt as per the norms in its premises.
7. The unit shall not use 'use and throwaway plastics' such as plastic sheets used for food
wrapping, spreading on dining table etc., plastic plates, plastic coated tea cups., plastic
tumbler, water pouches and packets, plastic straw, plastic carry bag and plastic Hags
irrespective of thickness, within the industry premises. Instead it shall encourage use of
eco-friendly alternative such as banana leaf, arecanut palm plate, stainless steel, glass,
porcelain plates/cups, cloth bag, Jute bag etc.,,
8. In case of revision of consent fee by the Government, the unit shall remit the difference
in amount within one month from the date of notification. Failing to remit the consent fee,
this consent order will be withdrawn without any notice and further action will be initiated
against the unit as per law.
Air Act:
1. The unit shall not let out any process emission.
2. The unit, shall operate and maintain the installed APC measure efficiently and
continuously so as to achieve the AAQ/Emission/ANL standards prescribed by the
Board.
3. In case of revision of consent fee by the Government, the unit shall remit the difference
in amount within one month from the elate of notification. Failing to remit the consent
fee, this consent order will be withdrawn without any notice and further action will be
initiated against the unit as per law.
General:
1. Consent should be updated periodically.
2. Any other condition to be specified by the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, in the
interest of Pollution Prevention and Environment Protection and control from time to
time.
SHAMBHU KALLOLIKAR
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
/ TRUE COPY /
Sd/- SECTION OFFICER
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Copy of:-
GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Environment - Announcement - Eco-Restoration of "Odathurai Eri" in Erode District at a cost

of Rs.320.00 Lakhs from the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board for the year 2019-2020
through the Environment Management Agency of Tamil Nadu (EMAT) - Orders - Issued.
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Environment and Forests (EC-1) Department

G.O.(3D) No. 294 Dated: 04.11.2019

v¸ÁÒÐÁºBsk– 2050.
ÂPõ¶, I¨£] –18
Read:
1. From the Director of Environment Letter No. R.C.No. P4/2301/2019, Dated:
26.08.2019.
2. From the Principal Secretary to Government/ Chairman (FAC), Tamil Nadu Pollution
Control Board, Chennai, Letter No: TNPCB/P&D/F 022535/2019, Dated: 10.09.2019.

ORDER:

The Hon'ble Minister of Environment has made the announcement on the floor of
Assembly for "Eco-restoration of "Odathurai Eri" in Erode District" for the year 2019-20 at a
total cost of Rs.320.00 Lakhs. The Director of Environment has stated that, the restoration
and conservation of the lakes aims at achieving the desired water quality besides improving
the biodiversity conservation and preserving the ecosystem through activities like
deweeding, de-silting, strengthening bund with fencing, afforestation, forming islands with
trees and shrubs for birds resting, diversion of sewage entering into lakes, deepening Lake,
construction of retaining walls, removal of prosopis juliflora etc. During the year 2019-20, it is
proposed to take-up the eco-restoration of "Odathurai Tank" at Odathurai Village of Bhavani
Taluk in Erode district.

2. The Odathurai Lake is used for irrigation source for Odathurai Village with an
ayacut area of 172.64 acres and has tank storage capacity of 45.84 cft with three surplus
weirs. This Tank plays a major role in environmental aspects, since it never dries throughout
the year, which receives yield through southwest monsoon and Northeast monsoon. Under
this project, it is proposed to restore the lake to its original condition by carrying out the
works such as, improvements to bund, improvements to the weir, foreshore bund
rehabilitation of filed channels, Eco Park and Amenities, demarcation of boundaries and
fixing the boundary stone etc.,
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3. The Director of Environment has also sent the Detailed Project Report (DPR)
prepared by the Chief Engineer, Public Works Department/Water Resource Department,
Coimbatore Region and proposed to execute the above project with the financial support of
the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board.

4. The Director of Environment has therefore requested to issue necessary

Administrative order at a total cost of Rs.320.00 lakhs during the year 2019-20 through the
Environment Management Agency of Tamil Nadu (EMAT) and also issue necessary
directions to the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board to release the financial assistance of
Rs.320.00 lakhs to the Member Secretary, Environment Management Agency of Tamil Nadu
so as to execute the above project.

5. In this connection, the Chairman (FAC), Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board in his
letter second read above has requested the Government to issue necessary direction for
releasing the financial assistance of Rs.320 Lakhs for Eco-restoration of "Odathurai Eri" in
Erode District.

6. The Government after careful consideration, accept the proposal of Director of

Environment and permit to execute the project at a total cost of Rs.320.00 Lakhs during the
year 2019-20 through the Environment Management Agency of Tamil Nadu (EMAT) and the
Chairman. Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board is directed to release the financial
assistance of Rs.320.00 Lakhs to the Member Secretary, Environment Management Agency
of Tamil Nadu, subject to the condition that the board's approval will be obtained after the
issue of Government order.

7. This order issues with the concurrence of the Finance Department vide its No.
3672/FS/P/2019, Dated: 24.10.2019.

(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

SHAMBHU KALLOLIKAR
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
To

The Director of Environment, Chennai-15.

The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai-32.

The Public Works Department, Secretariat, Chennai-9.

The Chief Engineer, PWD /Water Resources Dept, Coimbatore region, Coimbatore.

The Principal Accountant General, Chennai-18.

The Pay and Accounts Officer, Chennai-35.

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The Principal Secretary/Secretary II to Hon'ble Chief Minister, Chennai-9.

The Senior Personal Assistant to Hon'ble Minister (Environment), Chennai-9.

The Sr PS to Principal Secretary to Govt, Environment and Forests Dept, Chennai - 9.

Copy to

The Finance (AHD&F) Department, Secretariat, Chennai-9.

The District Collector, Erode District.

SF/SC.

// FORWARDED BY ORDER//
Sd/-
Section Officer
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Copy of:-
GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Environment - Constitution of a "Monitoring Committee'' to review the progress on the

implementation of action plans for the restoration of water bodies in the State of Tamil Nadu
- Orders - Issued.
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Environment and Forests (EC-1)Department

G.O.(Ms) No. 124 Dated: 05.11.2019

v¸ÁÒÐÁº Bsk– 2050.
ÂPõ¶, I¨£] –19
Read:
1. G.O. (Ms).No. 186, Environment and Forests (EC.1) Department, Dated: 25.09.2002.
2. National Green Tribunal (Principal Bench) order. Dated: 10.05.2019 in M.A.
No. 26 of 2019 in O.A. No. 325 of 2015.
3. "Indicative Guidelines for Restoration of. Water Bodies" issued on June 2019 by the
Central Pollution Control Board.
4. 4. Government letter No. 13274/MA-V(1)/19-10,Municipal' Administration and
Water Supply Department, dated:06.08.2019.
5. The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Letter No: TNPCB/DD(L)/
PRS/ F.No.01804/2019, Dated: 01.10.2019.

ORDER:

Orders were issued in the Government Order first read above, the 'Environment
Management Agency of Tamil Nadu (EMAT)' have been formed.

2. In para 5.5.of the "Indicative Guidelines for Restoration of Water Bodies" issued by
the Central Pollution Control Board prescribed among others as below:-

―………. upon approval of action plans for restoration of ponds or lakes, thereafter, execution
of action plans to begin and to be mentioned on monthly basis by the Monitoring
Committee to be constituted under the Chairmanship of Principal Secretary (Environment) of
the respective State Government or Union Territory Administration. The monitoring
committee should review the progress in implementation of the action plans at least once in
three months and apprise the Chief Secretary of the State / UT periodically".
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3. The Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department has forwarded an

action plan to the Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board for restoration of all water
bodies in the State of Tamil Nadu as submitted by the Commissioner of Municipal
Administration for onward submission to the Central Pollution Control Board on 06.08.2019.

4. The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board in his letter fifth read above,
has stated that, the Honourable National Green Tribunal has directed all the States to
prepare an action plan for the restoration of water bodies such as lakes, ponds,. Ooranis
etc., as per that guide lines prescribed in the indicative guidelines for the restoration of water
bodies by the Central Pollution Control Board, New Delhi. An Action Plan for the restoration
of Water bodies in Tamil Nadu was prepared and submitted to Central Pollution Control
Board. In the Indicative guidelines issued by the Central Pollution Control Board, one of the
aspect is for the formation of monitoring Committee headed by the Principal Secretary,
Environment and Forest Department. Accordingly he has sent a proposal to Government for
constitution of a "Monitoring Committee" to monitor the progress on the implementation of
action plan for the restoration of water bodies in the state of Tamil Nadu.

5. The Government accordingly direct that a "Monitoring Committee" be constituted

under the Chairmanship of the Principal Secretary, Environment and Forests Department as
per para 5.5 of "Indicative guidelines for restoration of water bodies" issued by the Central
Pollution Control Board to review the progress on the implementation of action plans for the
restoration of water bodies in the state of Tamil Nadu with the following Officers:-

SI. No. Name and Department Designation

1. Principal Secretary to Government, Environment and Forests Chairman

Department
2. Commissioner of Municipal Administration Member
3. Commissioner of Hindu Religious and Member
Charitable Endowments Department
4. Managing Director, SIPCOT Member
5. Director, Rural Development Department Member
6. Director, Town Panchayat Member
7. Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Member
Drainage Board
8. Managing Director, Chennai Metropolitan Water Member
Supply and Sewage Board
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9. Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (HoD) Member

10. Director of Industries and Commerce, Guindy Member
11. Commissioner of Greater Chennai Corporation Member
12. Member Secretary, Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority Member
13. Special Secretary to Government, Public Works Department Member
14. Representative from Finance Department Member
15. Additional Secretary /Joint Secretary to Government, Municipal Member
Administration and Water Supply Department
16. Additional Secretary/Joint Secretary to Government, Revenue Member
and Disaster Management Department
17. Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board Member
18. Director of Environment Convenor/
Member
Secretary

6. The Government also direct that the committee be reviewed the progress on quarterly
basis and the committee shall follow the indicative guidelines issued by the Central Pollution
Control Board.

7. This order issues with the concurrence of the Finance Department vide it's U.O, No:
3574/FS/P/2019, Dated: 21,10.2019.

(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

SHAMBHU KALLOLIKAR
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT

To
Additional Chief Secretary (Revenue & DM), Chennai - 9.
Additional Chief Secretary (TC & RE), Chennai - 9.
Additional Chief Secretary (RD & PR), Chennai - 9.
The Principal Secretary (PWD), Chennai-9.
The Principal Secretary (Hg&UD), Chennai-9.
The Principal Secretary (MSME), Chennai-9.
The Principal Secretary (Industries),Chennai - 9.
The Principal Secretary (MA 8G WS), Chennai - 9.
The Principal Secretary (Finance), Chennai-9.
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All Members of the Monitoring Committee, (through the Director of Environment, Chennai -
15)
The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai-32.
The Account General, Chennai-18.
The Pay and Accounts Officer (South), Chennai - 35.
The Special P.A. to Hon'ble Minister (Environment), Ghennai-9.
The Private Secretary to Chief Secretary, Chennai-9.
The PS to Principal Secretary to Govt, Environment and Forests Department, Chennai-9.
The Finance (AH&F) Department, Chennai-9.
The Pay and Accounts Officer, Chennai-9 /Chennar-5.
SF/SC
//FORWARDED BY ORDER//
Sd/-
SECTION OFFICER
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Copy of:-
GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Environment - Amendment to G.O.(D).372, Environment and Forests (EC.1) Department,

dated: 26.12.2018 - Orders - Issued.
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Environment and Forests (EC-1) Department

G.O.(D) No. 11 Dated: 20.01.2020

v¸ÁÒÐÁº Bsk– 2051.
ÂPõ¶, øu –6
Read:
1. G.O.(D).372, Environment and Forests (EC.1) Department, dated: 26.12.2018.
2. From the Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, letter No.TNPCB /DD(L)
/F.No.6849/2016, dated: 11.12.2019.

ORDER:

In the G.O. first read above, orders have been issued for constitution of the River
Rejuvenation Committee (RRC) with the following members to execute and to review the
action plan for Rejuvenation/Restoration of water bodies along the polluted River Stretches
in Tamil Nadu as ordered by the Hon'ble National Green Tribunal:-

1. Industries Commissioner.
2. Commissioner, Municipal Administration.
3. The Director of Environment.
4. The Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board.

2. The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board in his letter second read above, has
requested the Government to issue necessary orders to amend the River Rejuvenation
Committee (RRC) formed vide G.O.(D).372, Environment and Forests (EC.1) Department,
dated: 26.12.2018 by including the Engineer-in-Chief, Public Works Department (Water
Resources Department) as a "Special Invitee" as decided in the Chief Secretary's meeting
held on 12.11.2019.

3. The Government after careful consideration accept the proposal of the Chairman, Tamil
Nadu Pollution Control Board. Accordingly, an amendment to the G.O.(D).372, Environment
and Forests (EC.1) Department, dated: 26.12.2018 is issued as follows:-
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AMENDMENT

"In para 4 of the said G.O. after Sl.No.4, Sl.No.5 shall be added and "The Engineer-in-Chief,
Public Works Department (Water Resources Department) shall be included as a "Special
Invitee."

(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

SHAMBHU KALLOLIKAR
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
To
The Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Municipal Administration & Water Supply
Department, Chennai-9.
The Principal Secretary to Government, Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises Department,
Chennai-9.
The Principal Secretary to Government, Public Works Department, Chennai - 9.
The Commissioner, Municipal Administration, Chennai.
The Commissioner of industries, Chennai-5.
The Chairman, Central Pollution Control Board, New Delhi.
The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai-32.
The Director of Environment, Chennai-15.
The Engineer-in-Chief, Public Works Department, Chennai - 5. SF/SC

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Copy of:-
GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Environment - Water Quality Management Division formed at Tamil Nadu Pollution Control
Board - To monitor the progress on the implementation of action plan to rejuvenate / restore
the six polluted river stretches in Tamil Nadu - Appointment of Dr.C.Muthukani, Joint Chief
Environmental Engineer (Retired), Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board - To work in the
Water Quality Management Division - Orders - Issued.
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ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (EC.2)DEPARTMENT

G.O.(Rt)No. 279 Dated: 07.08.2020

ÂPõ¶, Bi –23
v¸ÁÒÐÁº Bsk– 2051.

Read:
1. Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai-32. Board's Proceedings No. 15,
Dated: 06.05.2019.
2. Announcement by the Hon'ble Minister for Environment in the floor of Legislative
Assembly during the Budget Session 2019-2020.
3. From the Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board Letter No.TNPCB/ DD(L)/
WQMD/ P.No.01219/ 2019, Dated 06.03.2020.

ORDER:

In the letter third read above, the Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board has stated
that the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board is monitoring the Water Quality of Inland water
bodies such as rivers, lakes, streams etc., under two programmes, namely, Global
Environmental Monitoring System (GEMS) and Monitoring of Indian National Aquatic
Resources (MINARS) under the funding of Central Pollution Control Board. In this
programme, Rivers such as Kaveri, Thamiraparani, Palar, Vaigai, Vashista, Sarabanga,
Thirumanimutharu are being monitored regularly. Based on the data the Central Pollution
Control Board has identified 6 river stretches in Tamil Nadu such as Cauvery,
Thirumanimutharu, Vashista, Sarabanga, Bhavani and Thamiraparani as polluted river
stretches. The Hon'ble National Green Tribunal in OA 673 of 2018 has directed the States to
furnish the action plan to rejuvenate/ restore the polluted river stretches at least to bathing
category (BOD 3mg/I, DO>5 mg/1, Fecal coliform < 500/100 ml) within 10 months.
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Accordingly, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board has furnished action plan based on the
details received from concerned department such as CMA, TWAD, Public Works
Department etc., for the 6 polluted river stretches to Central Pollution Control Board and the
same was approved with certain conditions.

2. The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board in his letter has further stated that in
order to monitor the progress of implementation of action plan by the concerned Line
Departments such as Public Works Department, Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage
Board, Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department, Rural Development and
Panchayat Raj Department, etc., it is decided by the Chief Secretary, Government of Tamil
Nadu in the Review Meeting, a division named ―Water Quality Management Division‖ at
Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board to be formed at a recurring cost of Rs.50 lakhs per year.
The same was placed before the Board and approved vide Board Proceedings first read
above for the formation of Water Quality Management Division at Tamil Nadu Pollution
Control Board. In the Board Proceedings first read above, it is approved for engaging the
following post of retired Personnel from Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board and other
departments to work in Water Quality Management Division:-

Joint Chief Environmental Engineer (Retired) from TNPCB 1 No.

Executive Engineer (Retired) from TWAD 1 No.
Executive Engineer (Retired) from CMA 1 No.
Executive Engineer (Retired) from PWD 1 No.

In the meantime, the establishment of Water Quality Management Division to monitor the
progress on the implementation of 6 polluted river stretches was also made as an
announcement by the Hon‘ble Minister for Environment in the floor of Legislative Assembly
during the Budget Session 2019-2020. To establish the proposed Water Quality
Management Division, the PWD, CMA and TWAD were addressed to furnish the list of
retired Executive Engineers, who are willing to work in the division. In response to that, the
above departments were furnished/ recommended certain retired officials and the retired
Joint Chief Environmental Engineer and from Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board who are
willing to work in the division are mentioned below:-

Sl.No. Name Designation

1. Mr.C.Ganesan EE from CMA (Rtd.)

2. Mr.K.Murugesan EE from CMA (Rtd.)

3. Mr.A.Ramamoorthy EE from CMA (Rtd.)

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4. Mr.A.R.Ragavan EE from TWAD (Rtd.)

5. Mr.M.Manmadhan Spl.CE from PWD (Rtd.)

6. Mr.S.Charles Rodriquez JCEE from TNPCB (Rtd.)

7. Mr.C.Muthukani JCEE from TNPCB (Rtd.)

8. Mr.A.Krishnamoorthy AC EE from TNPCB (Rtd.)

To assess the suitability of the officials to work in the Water Quality Management Division of
Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, a Selection Committee was formed comprising of
members such as
Thiru. R.Kannan, ACEE (i/c),
Thiru.V.Thiyagarajan, DD (Labs),
Thiru.S.Ilangovan, Manager (P&A)

The selection committee interviewed the above eight retired officials on 18.10.2019 to
access the suitability for engaging in the proposed Water Quality Management Division. The
Selection Committee has given recommendation to consider the appointment of the
following retired engineers

Dr.C.Muthukani, Retired JCEE from TNPCB,

Mr.M.Manmadhan, Retired Special CE from PWD,
Mr.A.R.Ragavan, Retired EE from TWAD.

However, the Selection Committee also felt that there is no suitable candidates from the list
of Executive Engineers recommended from the Commissioner, Municipal Administration
Department and not considered from selection.

3. The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board has further stated that the Hon'ble
Chief Minister made an announcement under Rule 110, in the Tamil Nadu State Legislative
Assembly on 20.07.2019 under the scheme "Nadanthai Vaazhi Cauvery" in Tamil Nadu,
which is a massive rejuvenation programme for Cauvery and its tributaries with prime
objective to conserve, rejuvenate and augment the Water resources in Cauvery basin and to
effectively curb sewerage pollution. M/s. WAPCOS Ltd,, a Government of India undertaking
is engaged to prepare the detailed project report with necessary Environment Impact
Assessment for "Nadanthai Vaazhi Cauvery" project in Tamil Nadu with Government of India
norms and appropriate guidelines with the prescribed key interventions/ infrastructure
development provisions. In view of the rejuvenation and restoration of river Cauvery and its
tributaries at macro level by the Government of Tamil Nadu, under the Public Works
Department, the proposed formation of Water Quality Management Division at Tamil Nadu
Pollution Control Board as per the Announcement made by the Hon'ble Environmental
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Minister on the Floor of the Assembly on 01.07.2019, and the B.P.Ms.No.15 dated:
06.05.2019 issued by the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board may be formed with skeleton
staff. Accordingly, to start with, the retired Joint Chief Environmental Engineer from Tamil
Nadu Pollution Control Board Dr.C.Muthukani, who has been selected by the Selection
Committee may be appointed and the remaining posts may be considered later.

4. The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board in his letter third read above, has
therefore requested the Government to issue necessary orders for the appointment of
Dr.C.Muthukani, retired Joint Chief Environmental Engineer of Tamil Nadu Pollution Control
Board to work in Water Quality Management Division in Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board,
Chennai, with the conditions ordered vide Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board Proceedings
first read above.

5. The Government, after careful examination, direct the Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution
Control Board to appoint Dr.C.Muthukani, retired Joint Chief Environmental Engineer of
Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board for the proposed Water Quality Management Division in
Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai.

6. This orders issues with the concurrence of Finance Department vide its
U.O.No.7561/Finance(BPE)/2020, Dated 09.04,2020.

(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

SANDEEP SAXENA
ADDITIONAL CHIEF SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
To
The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai - 32.
Copy to:-
The Private Secretary to the Hon'ble Minister (Environment), Chennai - 9.
Public Works Department, Chennai - 9.
Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board, 31, Kamarajar Salai, Chepauk, Chennai -
600 005.
Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department, Chennai-9.
Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, Chennai-9
The Finance (BPE) Department, Chennai-9.
Stock File / Spare Copies.
// FORWARDED: BY ORDER //
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SECTION OFFICER
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Copy of:-
GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Environment - Announcement under Rule 110 - Eco-restoration and improvement of

Senguttai Eri in Indira Nagar, Modachur Panchayat and Vannankuttai Eri in Kullampalayam
Panchayat, Gobichettipalayam Union, Erode District at a total cost of Rs.5,84,66,688/- from
the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board fund to Rural Development and Panchayat Raj
Department through Environment Management Agency of Tamil Nadu for the year 2020-
2021 - Orders - Issued.
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Environment and Forests (EC-1) Department

G.O.(D).No. 115 Date : 03.09.2020

திருயள்ளுயர் ஆண்டு – 2051.

சார்யரி, ஆயணி –18

Read:
1. From the Director of Environment / Member Secretary, Environment Management
Agency of Tamil Nadu letter No. 1530/AEE/EMAT/2019, dated: 09.10.2019.
2. From the Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board letter No.TNPCB/ P&D/
F.027811/2019, dated: 29.11.2019 and 03.07.2020.

ORDER:

The Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu made an Announcement on the floor of the
Assembly under Rule 110, regarding the Eco-restoration and improvement of Senguttai Eri
in Indira Nagar, Modachur Panchayat and Vannankuttai Eri in Kullampalayam Panchayat,
Gobichettipalayam Union of Erode District at a total cost of Rs.8.00 Crore during the year
2020-2021.

2. The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board in his letter second read above
accorded necessary approval for financial assistance for taking up the Eco-restoration
activities in Vannankuttai Eri and Senguttai Eri in Erode District. He has furnished the
Detailed Project Report and requested the Government to issue necessary order based on
proposals of the Director of Environment vide her letter first read above.

3. The Government, after careful examination, accept the proposal of the Director of
Environment along with the remarks of the Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board
and accord administrative sanction for the restricted amount of Rs.3,09,51,166/- for Eco-
restoration and improvement of Senguttai Eri in Indira Nagar, Modachur Panchayat and
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Rs.2,75,15,522/- for Eco-restoration of Vannankuttai Eri in Kullampalayam panchayat,

Gobichettipalayam union of Erode District at a total cost of Rs.5,84,66,688/-
[Rs.3,09,51,166/- + Rs.2,75,15,522/-] (Rupees Five Crore Eighty Four Lakhs Sixty Six
thousand Six hundred and Eighty Eight only) from the funds of the Tamil Nadu Pollution
Control Board during the year 2020-2021 release to the Environment Management Agency
of Tamil Nadu (EMAT). The works shall be carried out by the Rural Development and
Panchayat Raj Department through the Environment Management Agency of Tamil Nadu
during the year 2020-2021 with the following items of works:-

SI. No Description Amount to be Amount to be

Sanctioned for Sanctioned for
Senguttai Eri (in Vannankuttai Eri (in
Rupees) Rupees)
1. Estimate for Construction of Sub- 1,62,00,619/- 1,20,81,003/-
Retaining Structures etc, Estimate
2. Estimate for Construction of Walking Sub- 61,46,736/- 50,01,150/-
Track arrangement etc., Estimate
3. Estimate for Pedestrian Steel Bridge LS 10,00,000/- 7,00,000/-
Over Inlet and Outlet etc.,
4. Estimate for New Borewell and LS 5,00,000/- 5,00,000/-
Water supply arrangement etc.,
5. Estimate for Construction of LS - 12,00,000/-
Compound Wall around Kids Park
6. Estimate for Construction of front LS - 3,00,000/-
Arch for Kids Park
7, Estimate for Paver Block and other LS - 15,00,000/-
Amenities in Kids Park
8. Provision for Solar light post etc., (30 LS 8,85,000/- 7,37,500/-
Nos X Rs.29500.00)
9. Provision for Gardening and LS 10,00,000/- 10,00,000/-
Landscaping for Retaining Wall Area
and Kids Park etc.,
10. Provision for Sitting chairs LS 7,50,000/-(50 4,65,000/-(30
arrangements etc., Nos x Rs. Nos x Rs.
15000.00) 15000.00)
11. Provision for Diamond Fencing LS 8,00,000/- 8,50,000/-
Arrangements etc.,
12. Provision for Name Board etc., LS 1,00,000/- 14,000/-
13. Provision for Photography Charges LS 9,000/- 1,000/-
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etc.,
14, Provision for GST fund 12.00% etc., LS 32,85,883 29,21,838
15. Provision for Labour Welfare Fund LS 2,73,824 2,43,487
1.00% etc.,
16. Provision for Contingencies and 104/- 544/-
other charges etc.,
Total Rs.3,09,51,166/- Rs.2,75,15,522/-

4. The Government, direct the Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board to release an
amount of Rs.5,84,66,688/- to the Director of Environment / Member Secretary, Environment
Management Agency of Tamil Nadu.

5. This order issues with the concurrence of the Finance Department vide its U.O. No.
23289/AHD&F/2020, dated. 21.07.2020

(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

SANDEEP SAXENA
ADDITIONAL CHIEF SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
To
The Director of Environment, Chennai-15.
The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai-32.
The Rural Development & Panchayat Raj Department, Secretariat, Chennai-9.
The District Collector, Erode District.
The Executive Engineer, Water Resources Department, Erode District.
Public Works Department, Erode District.
The Principal Accountant General, Chennai-18
The Pay and Accounts Officer concerned.
The Principal Secretary II to Hon'ble Chief Minister, Chennai-9.
The Senior Personal Assistant to Hon'ble Minister (Environment), Chennai-9
The Sr PS to Additional Chief Secretary to Govt, E&F Department, Chennai - 9.
Copy to
The Chief Minister Office, Chennai - 9.
The Finance (AHD8&F) Department, Secretariat, Chennai-9.
SF/SC.
//FORWARDED BY ORDER//
Sd/-
Section Officer
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Copy of:-
GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Environment - Announcement under Rule 110 - Eco-Restoration activities and improvement

of the Suryakulam (tank) located in Arani Municipality of Thiruvannamalai District at a cost of
Rs.646.67 lakhs - Orders - Issued.
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Environment and Forests (EC-1) Department

G.O.(D).No. 116 Date : 03.09.2020

திருயள்ளுயர் ஆண்டு 2051

சார்யரி, ஆயணி –18

Read:
1. From the Director of Environment, D.O. letter No. 1530/AEE/EMAT/2019, dated:
26.08.2019, 19.09.2019 and 03.07.2020
2. From the Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board letter No.
TNPCB/CMN/F.27092/2019, dated: 02.04.2020.

ORDER:

The Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu made an Announcement on the floor of the
Assembly under Rule 110 regarding the Eco-restoration and improvement of Suryakulam
Tank in Arani Municipality, Thiruvannamalai District at a cost of Rs.650.00 lakh during the
year 2020-2021.

2. The Director of Environment furnished the Detailed Project Report (DRP) for Eco-
Restoration of Suryakulam Tank in Arani Municipality of Thiruvannamalai district for
Rs.650,00 lakh prepared by the Arani Municipality.

3. The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board informed that the Board has also
resolved to approve the proposal vide resolution No. 280-2-4, dated.22.01.2020.

4. The Government, after careful Examination, accept the proposal of the Director of
Environment and accord Administrative sanction of Rs. 646.67 lakhs (Rupees Six hundred
and Forty Six lakhs and Sixty Seven thousand only) from the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control
Board Fund for Eco-Restoration activities and improvement of Suryakulam Tank in Arani
Municipality of Thiruvannamalai district during the year 2020-21. The works shall be carried
out by the Arani Municipality through the Environment Management Agency of Tamil Nadu
(EMAT).
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5. The Government direct the Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board to release an
amount of Rs. 646.67 lakhs to the Director of Environment / Member Secretary, Environment
Management Agency of Tamil Nadu.

6. This order issues with the concurrence of the Finance Department vide its
U.O.No.23050/A.H.D & F/2020, dated. 12.08.2020.

(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

SANDEEP SAXENA
ADDITIONAL CHIEF SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
To
The Director of Environment, Chennai-15
The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai-32
The Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department, Secretariat, Chennai-9
The District Collector, Thiruvannamalai District
The Municipal Commissioner, Arani Municipality, Thiruvannamalai District.
The Principal Accountant General, Chennai-18
The Pay and Accounts Officer concerned.
The Principal Secretary II to Hon‘ble Chief Minister,
Chennai-9.
The Senior Personal Assistant to Hon‘ble Minister (Environment), Chennai-9
The Senior Personal Secretary to Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Environment
and Forests Department, Chennai - 9.

Copy to
The Chief Minister Office, Chennai - 9.
The Finance (AHD&F) Department, Secretariat, Chennai-9.
SF/SC.
//FORWARDED BY ORDER//
Sd/-
Section Officer
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Copy of:-
GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU
ABSTRACT
Water Resources Department - Short Term Plans for Restoration of the Korattur Tank at an
estimated cost of Rs.2.82 Crore - Sanction accorded - Orders issued.
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Public Works (R1) Department

G.O. (Ms) No. 290 Dated 23.11.2020

சார்யரி, கார்த்திகக 8.
திருயள்ளுயர் ஆண்டு 2051

Read:
1. From the Chief Engineer, Water Resources Department, Chennai Region, Chennai,
Letter No. OT1/AE-1/NGT/2020, dated 01.06.2020 and 14.08.2020.
2. From the Engineer-in-Chief, Water Resources Department and Chief Engineer
(General), Public Works Department, Chennai, Letter No. S7(l)/00127/ OT5/ 2012, dated
18.06.2020 and 01.07.2020.

ORDER:
The Korattur People's Welfare and Awareness Trust represented by its Trustee, rep by its
Secretary Thiru S.Sekaran, Korattur has filed an Application 268 of 2016 before the National
Green Tribunal, praying for remediation of the Korattur Lake and also to prevent the polluting
activities of the Industrial units.

2.The National Green Tribunal (SZ) in its Order dated 12.12.2019 has Constituted a Joint
Committee, consisting of (1) Principal Secretary for Urban Development Department, (2)
Secretary, Public Works Department, (3) District Collector, Chennai, (4) Commissioner,
Greater Chennai Corporation, (5) Senior Official of Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewage
Board, (6) Senior Scientist/ Officer of Central Pollution Control Board, (7) Senior
Officer/Senior Scientist Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board and (8) IIT, Chennai to consider
the question involved in the matter and prepare an action plan to find a permanent solution
for the issue and execution of the same with shorter time line and the Committee shall file an
interim report regarding the progress of the action taken within a period of three months.

3. Based on the recommendation of the Joint Committee, the Tamil Nadu Pollution
Control Board (TNPCB) has issued the following directions to the Public Works Department:-
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"PWD has been requested to remove the Industrial sludge deposited in Korattur lake at the
eastern site, to provide online water quality monitoring from Ambattur lake to Korattur lake
and to desilt the Ambattur surplus canal."

4. Further, the Chief Secretary had convened a meeting on 03.01.2020 on the status of
Environmental issues and Remedial Action in SIDCO Industrial Estate, Ambattur and
Korattur lake. During the meeting, the Chief Engineer, instructed the Public Works
Department to furnish action plan for desilting the Ambathur lake surplus canal and to
remove debris / unwanted materials deposited in the Korattur Lake.

5. Based on the recommendations of the Committee and the instructions of the Chief
Secretary, the Chief Engineer, Chennai Region, Water Resources Department, in the letters
first read above has sent Detailed Estimates for restoration of the Korattur tank in Ambattur
Taluk of Chennai district as Long Term and Short Term Plans, as detailed below:

a. The Korattur Tank is located in the Latitude of 13°07'23"N and Longitude 80°11'03"E, on
the western side of the Chennai District. The Korattur tank has 2 Weirs, water spread area of
600 acres, Free Catchment area of 1.740 sq.km and Combined Catchment area of 5.380
sq.km.

b. The Ambattur Tank, Latitude of 13°06'21" N and Longitude 80°08'44" E, is located North
east of the Chennai District. The Ambattur Tank has 2 Weirs, one at the left flank and the
other at right flank. The left and right weir's surplus water confluence at LS 350 m of the
surplus course. The surplus course again bifurcates near Pattaravakkam Railway Station
and one of its course leads to the Korattur tank near the DTP colony.

c. The Korattur People's Welfare & Awareness Trust, rep. by its Managing Trustee, rep. by
its Secretary S. Sekaran, Korattur, filed an application before the National Green Tribunal for
direction to plug the passage created for the purpose of sending the trade effluent to the
Korattur Lake, which supplies drinking water to the nearby area. Hence, the passage was
plugged near the DTP colony. In the recent floods, the DTP colony was inundated and the
rain water could not be let through the existing course due to the orders of the Hon'ble
Tribunal.

d. The Chief Engineer, Water Resources Department, Chennai Region has informed that on
01.12.2019 night, due to discharge of 690 cusecs from the Ambattur tank and heavy rain
realised in and around Ambattur village, the areas near the right weir i.e., TNHB North
Avenue, DTP Colony of Korattur village and the inlet of Korattur Tank near the DTP Colony
had been opened until the inundation receded. On 02.12.2019, the inlet was plugged. On
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03.12.2019, the local nearby residents themselves tried to open the inlet to drain the
inundated water. The inlet was again opened to avoid the law and order issues and it was
kept open until the rain water receded. To balance the situation, the Public Works
Department laid sand bags in front of the inlet above the level of regular flow of the channel
in order to avoid the inlet of sewage water.

e. The estimates have been prepared based on the current Schedule of Rates for the
year 2020-2021. The Short Term Plans have to be executed in the year 2020-2021 and the
Long Term Plans may be executed in a phased manner from the year 2020-2021.

f. The details of the Works in the Long Term and Short Term Plans are follows:-

SI. No. Name of Work Estimate Amount

(Rupees in Lakh)

SHORT TERM PLAN

1. Plugging of unauthorized sullage water disposal inlets into the Ambattur 16.00
surplus channel

2. Construction of Regulator arrangements in DTP Colony inlet, Ondiveeran 213.00

Koil inlet, Weir-2 near North Avenue

3. Providing fencing arrangements for 2930 Meter length in the existing RCC 53.00
retaining walls in Ambattur Surplus Channel to curtail the illegal dumping
of solid waste

4. Desilting of Ambattur Surplus Channel from Ambattur Lake to Korattur 30.00

Lake

5. Removal of Hyacinths, Weeds, Floating materials and Prosopis Juliflora in 15.00

the Korattur Lake

LONG TERM PLAN

6. Augmenting the capacity of Korattur Tank by forming Artificial Inland 2310.00

Island in Ambathur Taluk in Chennai District

7. Providing RCC Wall with fencing arrangements on both side of the DTP 555.00
Colony Channel which leeds to Korattur Lake, Curtail the illegal dumping
of solid waste in Ambattur Taluk of Chennai District

Total 3192.00

6. The Engineer-in-Chief, Water Resources Department and Chief Engineer (General),

Public Works Department has requested to accord administrative sanction for the Long and
Short Term Plans for restoring the Korattur Tank at a cost of Rs.31.92 Crore.
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7. The Government have examined the proposal of the Engineer-in-Chief, Water Resources
Department and Chief Engineer (General), Public Works Department and decided to accept
three Short Term Plans only at present. Accordingly, sanction is accorded for the following 3
Short Term Plans for restoring the Korattur Tank at an estimated cost of Rs.2.82 Crore
(Rupees Two Crore and eighty two lakh only).

SI. Name of Work Estimate

No. Amount
(Rupees in
Crore)
SHORT TERM PLAN

1. Construction of Regulator arrangements in DTP Colony inlet, 2.13

Ondiveeran Koil inlet, Weir-2 near North Avenue

2. Plugging of unauthorized sullage water disposal inlets into the Ambattur 0.16
surplus channel

3. Providing fencing arrangements for a length of 2930 Meters in the 0.53

existing RCC retaining walls in Ambattur Surplus Channel to curtail the
illegal dumping of solid waste

Total 2.82

8. The expenditure sanctioned in para 7 above shall be debited to the following head of
account: -

4701 - Capital Outlay on Medium Irrigation -02 - Chennai Basin - 800 - Other Expenditure -
State's Expenditure - AA Reservoirs - 416 Major Works - 01 Major Works.

(IFHRMS :4 7 0 1 - 02- 8 0 0 - AA - 4 1 6 0 1 )

(Old DPC : 4701 - 02 - 800 - AA - 1603)

9. The expenditure sanctioned in para 7 above constitutes an item of "New Instrument of

Services". The approval of the Legislature will be obtained in due course. Pending approval
of the legislature, the expenditure will be met by drawl of an advance from the Contingency
Fund. The Engineer-in-Chief, Water Resources Department and Chief Engineer (General),
Public Works Department, Chennai is directed to send necessary proposals to Government
in Finance (BG-I)Department directly in Form ‗A‘ appended to the Tamil Nadu Contingency
Fund Rules, 1963 with a copy of this order for sanction of an advance from the Contingency
Fund. Orders regarding which will be issued by Finance (BG-I) Department separately.
He is also directed to send necessary explanatory notes for inclusion of the above
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expenditure in the Supplementary Estimate 2020 - 2021 to Finance (BG-I / PW-II)

Department at an appropriate time without fail.

10. This order issues with the concurrence of Finance Department vide its U.O.
NO.41368/PW-II/2020, dated 20.11.2020 and Additional Sanction Ledger No.922 (Nine
hundred and twenty two)

(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

K. MANIVASAN
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT

To
The Engineer-in-Chief, Water Resources Department, and Chief Engineer
(General), Public Works Department, Chennai-5.
The Chief Engineer, Water Resources Department, Chennai Region,Chennai-5.
The District Collector, Thiruvallur / Chennai.
The Commissioner, Greater Chennai Corporation.
The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, 726, Mount Salai, Guindy,
Chennai-32.
The Managing Director, Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply & Sewerage Board, No.1,
Pumping Station Road, Chintadripet, Chennai-600 002.
The Pay and Accounts Office (East), Chennai-8.
The Treasury Officer, Tiruvallur District, Tiruvallur.
The Principal Accountant General (A&E), Chennai-18.
The Principal Accountant General (Economic and Revenue Sector Audit), Chennai-18.
The Residential Audit Officer, Secretariat, Chennai-9.
Copy To
The Additional Chief Secretary to Hon'ble Chief Minister, Chennai-9.
Finance (PW-II /BG-I / BG-II / W&M-I) Department, Secretariat, Chennai-9.
Housing and Urban Development Department, Secretariat, Chennai-9.
Public Works (OP-II) Department, Secretariat, Chennai-9.
Stock File/Spare Copy.
// Forwarded by Order //
Sd/-
SECTION OFFICER
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Copy of:-
GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Environment - Polluted River Stretches - To furnish performance guarantee of Rs. 10.00

Crores (Rupees Ten Crores only) for 6 Polluted River Stretches in Tamil Nadu and to remit
the compensation/penalty of Rs.4.00 Crores (Rupees Four Crores only) as directed by
Central Pollution Control Board based on the Hon'ble National Green Tribunal (Principal
Bench) order Dated 19.12.2018 and 08.04.2019 in O.A.No.673/2018 by utilizing Tamil Nadu
Pollution Control Board's fund - Orders - Issued.
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Environment and Forests (EC-1) Department

G.O.(Ms).No. 22 Date: 18.02.2021

திருயள்ளுயர் ஆண்டு 2052

சார்யரி நாசி 06

Read:
1. Hon‘ble National Green Tribunal O.A.No.673/2018, Dated 20.09.2018 and 19.12.2018.
2. G.O.(D)No.372, Environment and Forests (EC.1) Department, Dated 26.12.2018
3. Hon‘ble National Green Tribunal O.A.No.673/2018, Dated 08.04.2019.
4. Central Pollution Control Board Letter F No.A-14011/1/2019-WQM-I, Dated 16.04.2019
and 14.05.2019.
5. Minutes of the Review meeting conducted by the Chief Secretary on 12.11.2019.
6. Government Letter No.23238/EC. 1/2018-21, Dated 13.11.2019.
7. Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board Letter No. TNPCB/DD(L)/F.No.6849/PRS/ 2016,
Dated 04.12.2019.

ORDER:

The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board in his letter seventh read above
has stated as follows: -

―Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has identified 351 polluted River stretches in
the Country, based on the consolidated reports of the Global Environmental Monitoring
Scheme (GEMS) and Monitoring of Indian National Aquatic Resources System (MINARS)
programme during the year 2005 to 2011. In Tamil Nadu, Central Pollution Control Board
has identified six numbers of Polluted River Stretches namely River Sarabanga, Vasista,
Thirumanimutharu, Cauvery, Bhavani and Tamirabarani.
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The Hon'ble National Green Tribunal (Principal Bench) took Suo-Moto Cognizance
vide its O.A No. 673/ 2018 based on the news published in "The Hindu" authored by Shri
Jacob Koshy Titled "More river stretches are now critically polluted" and issued the following
direction dated 20.09.2018 :
"All States and Union Territories are directed to prepare action plans within two
months for bringing all the polluted river stretches to be fit at least for bathing purposes (i.e.,
BOD < 3 mg/L and Fecal Coliform < 500 MPN/100ml) within six months from the date of
finalization of the action plans".
As per the Hon‘ble National Green Tribunal (PB) directions, River Rejuvenation
Committee (RRC) was constituted in Tamil Nadu vide G.O. second read above.
In the meanwhile, the Hon'ble National Green Tribunal (PB) has extended the time
limit upto 31.01.2019 and stipulated that for every delay thereafter, compensation for
damage to the environment will be payable by each of the States/ UTs at the rate of Rs. One
Crore per month for each of the Priority- I and Priority- II stretches, Rs.50.00 Lakhs per
month for stretches in Priority- III and Rs.25.00 Lakhs per month each for Priority-IV and
Priority-V stretches vide Hon‘ble National Green Tribunal (Principal Bench) order, dated
19.12.2018 in O.A. No. 673/2018 (M.A. No. 1777/2018).
The Hon'ble National Green Tribunal (Principal Bench) has ordered that any
incomplete action plan will be treated as non-compliance. Performance guarantees are to be
furnished for implementation of action plans within the above stipulated time (Two Years
from the approval of action plan) to the satisfaction of Central Pollution Control Board in the
sum of
i) Rs.15 crore for each of Priority I and II stretches
ii) Rs. 10 crore for each of Priority III stretches
iii) Rs.5 crore for each of Priority IV and V stretches
vide its Original Application No.673/2018 (M.A. No. 1777/ 2018) dated 19.12.2018.
The Line Departments such as Commissioner of Municipal Administration, Director of
Town Panchayat, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, Public Works
Department (Water Resources Organization), Forests Department, Tamil Nadu Water
Supply and Drainage Board etc. did not furnish the action plan similar to the Hindon River
model as prescribed by Hon'ble National Green Tribunal for the rejuvenation of six numbers
of polluted river stretches under priority-I, IV and V. However, in order to comply the
directions of the Hon'ble National Green Tribunal in time, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control
Board has prepared the action plan with the available data and submitted the same on
28.01.2019 to Central Pollution Control Board after due approval by River Rejuvenation
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Committee (RRC) before the due date (31.01.2019) prescribed by Hon‘ble National Green
Tribunal (Principal Bench).
During the evaluation meeting on 11.02.2019 at New Delhi, the Central Pollution
Control Board task team observed that the information in the prepared action plan shall
include the detailed gap analysis vide Central Pollution Control Board letter No.F.No. 14011
/1/2019-WQM-I, dated 21.02.2019.
In this connection, the River Rejuvenation Committee (RRC) meeting was convened
by the Principal Secretary, Environment and Forests on 15.03.2019 and instructed all the
line departments to furnish their plan of action including gap analysis on or before
21.03.2019.
Subsequently, the concerned line departments furnished the details till 12.04.2019
and the revised action plan sent to the River Rejuvenation Committee for approval.
The revised action plans for the four polluted river stretches in priority-I (River
Sarabanga, Vasista, Thirumanimutharu and Cauvery) were prepared including gap analysis
and submitted to Central Pollution Control Board, Delhi on 18.04.2019 after the approval of
the River Rejuvenation Committee and the same was recommended with conditions by the
Central Pollution Control Board Task Team in the 5th review meeting held on 24.04.2019.
Also, the revised action plans for the two polluted river stretches in priority-IV and V (River
Bhavani and Thamirabarani) were also prepared and submitted to Central Pollution Control
Board, Delhi on 29/05/2019 well before the Hon‘ble National Green Tribunal (Principal
Bench) due date (30.06.2019).
Based on the Hon'ble National Green Tribunal (Principal Bench) order, third read
above, the Central Pollution Control Board has requested the Government of Tamil Nadu to
furnish performance guarantee for Rs. 10.00 Crores (Rupees Ten Crores only) for the six
numbers of polluted river stretches in priority-I, IV and V for the implementation of action
plan within the stipulated time and also compensation of Rs.4.00 Crores (Rupees Four
Crores only) to be paid for the submission of incomplete action plans under priority-I vide
Central Pollution Control Board letter F.No. A-14011/1/2019-WQM-I/580 and 1986.dated
16/04/2019 and 14/05/2019.

The timeline (upper limit) for execution of action plans for the polluted river stretches
will be two years from 01.04.2019 as per the Hon‘ble National Green Tribunal (Principal
Bench) order third read above.

In this regard, the Chief Secretary has convened a meeting on 12.11.2019 along with
the concerned department officials. In the meeting it was decided to furnish the Performance
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Guarantee of Rs. 10.00 Crores (Rupees Ten Crores only) for the six polluted river stretches
on behalf of the State of Tamil Nadu to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) by the Tamil
Nadu Pollution Control Board and it may get reimbursed from the Public Works Department.
Further in the meeting it was also decided to remit the compensation/penalty of Rs. 4.00
Crores (Rupees Four Crores only) imposed by Hon'ble National Green Tribunal (Principal
Bench) in its order third read above to the Government of Tamil Nadu for the incomplete
submission of action plan for four polluted river stretches under priority-I to Central Pollution
Control Board by the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board.
As many of the States furnished the Performance Guarantee and remitted the
Compensation/ penalty to Central Pollution Control Board based on the directions of the
Hon'ble National Green Tribunal (Principal Bench). The Central Pollution Control Board has
also been repeatedly insisting the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board to remit the payment
at the earliest.
Accordingly, vide Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board proceedings B.P.No. 80, dated:
04/12/2019, has approved to furnish performance guarantee of Rs. 10.00 Crores (Rupees
Ten Crores only) for 6 Polluted River stretches in Tamil Nadu and to remit the
compensation/penalty of Rs.4.00 Crores (Rupees Four Crores only) as directed by Central
Pollution Control Board based on the Hon‘ble National Green Tribunal (Principal Bench)
order, first and third read above by utilizing Board's fund. And further has requested
Government to issue necessary orders".

2. The Government after careful examination, decides to accept the proposal of the
Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board and to permit the Chairman, Tamil Nadu
Pollution Control Board to furnish the Performance Guarantee of Rs.10.00 Crores (Rupees
Ten Crores only) for the six polluted river stretches on behalf of the State of Tamil Nadu to
Central Pollution Control Board and to get the same reimbursed from the Public Works
Department and also to permit the Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board to remit
the compensation/penalty of Rs.4.00 Crores (Rupees Four Crores only) imposed to the
Government of Tamil Nadu by Hon'ble National Green Tribunal (Principal Bench) in its order
third read above for the incomplete submission of action plan for four polluted river stretches
under priority-I to Central Pollution Control Board.

3. This order is issued with the concurrence of Finance Department, vide its
U.O.No.4/FS/P/202, dated 04.01.2021.

(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

SANDEEP SAXENA
ADDITIONAL CHIEF SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
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To
The Member Secretary, Central Pollution Control Board, Ministry of Environment, Forests
and Climate Change, Government of India, New Delhi- 110032.
The Secretary, Government of India, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Water Resources,
River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Shram Shakti Bhawan, RAFI MARG, New
Delhi.
The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai -32.
The Law Officer concerned, New Delhi. (through the Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control
Board)
The Public Works Department, Chennai-9.
The Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department, Chennai-9.
The Principal Accountant General, Chennai -18.
The Pay and Accounts Officer concerned
The Principal Secretary II to Hon'ble Chief Minister, Chennai-9.
The Chief Minister's Office, Chennai-9.
The Senior Personal Assistant to Hon'ble Minister (Municipal Administration, Rural
Development and Special Implementation Programme), Chennai-9.
The Senior Personal Assistant to Hon'ble Minister (Environment), Chennai-9.
The Private Secretary to Additional Chief Secretary, Environment and Forests Department,
Chennai-9.

Copy to:
The Finance (AHD&F) Department, Chennai-9.
SF/SC.
//FORWARDED BY ORDER//
Sd/-
SECTION OFFICER
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Copy of:-
GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Environment - Release of Rs.31.36 Crores from the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board fund
to the Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department for the proposal of
Chengalpattu Under Ground Sewage Scheme in Chengalpattu Municipality - Orders -
Issued.
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Environment and Forests (EC-1) Department

G.O.(D).No. 79 Date: 26.02.2021

திருயள்ளுயர் ஆண்டு 2052

சார்யரி, நாசி 14

Read:
1. Minutes of the Meeting conducted by the Chief Secretary to Government, dated
17.08.2020.
2. From the Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Letter No.Tl/TNPCB
/F.012797/2020, dated 21.10.2020.

ORDER:

The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board in his letter second read above,
has stated that the Public Works Department has communicated the minutes of meeting first
read above conducted by the Chief Secretary to Government on Kolavoy Lake,
Chengalpattu District and Vaiyapuri and Sirunaicken Tanks in Plalani, Dindigul District, it is
mentioned that with respect to Kolavoy lake the following decisions were taken in the
meeting :-

a. Chengalpattu Under Ground Sewage System Proposal by the Municipal

Administration and Water Supply Department for an amount of Rs. 165.44 crores,
out of which Public Works Department and Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board
has to share 50% of Rs.62.72 Crores (Rs.31.36 Crores each).

b. Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board to contribute 50% (i.e. Rs. 31.36 crores) as it
will abate pollution in the water body. Similarly, Public Works Department will
obtain sanction from State Funds for its share of 50%.

2. The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board has stated that the above
subject was placed before the Board in circulation. The Board vide resolution No.
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BM/CA/34/2020, dated 17.10.2020 resolved to approve the proposal and to request the
Government to issue necessary Government Order to release the fund of Rs.31.36 Crores
(Rupees Thirty One Crores and Thirty Six Lakhs only) from Tamil Nadu Pollution Control
Board fund to Municipal Administration and Water supply Department for the proposal of
Chengalpattu Under Ground Sewage Scheme (UGSS) in Chengalpattu Municipality subject
to the following conditions:-

(a) The Municipal Administration and Water supply Department shall furnish progress
report on the works carried out along with pre and post implementation photographs
periodically.

(b) Necessary display board shall be erected elucidating the financial assistance of the
Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board.

(c) Utilization Certificate along with audited expenditure statement shall be furnished to
Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board.

(d) No further funding will be provided for this scheme. Any unspent amount shall be
returned to Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board along with interest.

3. The Government after careful examination accept the proposal of the Chairman,
Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board and accord administrative sanction to release the fund of
Rs.31.36 crores (Rupees Thirty One Crores and Thirty Six Lakhs only) from the Tamil Nadu
Pollution Control Board fund to Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department for
the proposal of Chengalpattu Under Ground Sewage Scheme (UGSS) in Chengalpattu
Municipality.

4. The Government also direct that the Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Water Supply
and Drainage Board shall furnish the progress report on the works carried out to Tamil Nadu
Pollution Control Board.

5. This order is issued with the concurrence of Finance Department vide its
U.O.NO.4844/ AHD&F/2020, dated 07.01.2021.

(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

SANDEEP SAXENA
ADDITIONAL CHIEF SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT

To
The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai-32.
The Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department, Chennai-9.
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The Public Works Department, Chennai-9.

The District Collector, Chengalpattu.
The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board, Chepauk, Chennai-
5.
The Principal Accountant General, Chennai-18.
The Pay and Accounts Officer concerned.
The Principal Secretary II to Hon'ble Chief Minister, Chennai-9.
The Chief Minister's Office, Chennai-9.
The Senior Personal Assistant to Hon'ble Minister (Environment), Chennai - 9.
The Private Secretary to Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Environment and
Forests Department, Chennai - 9.
Copy to:
The Finance (AHD&F) Department, Chennai-9.
Stock File
Spare Copy.
//FORWARDED BY ORDER//
Sd/-
SECTION OFFICER
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Copy of:-

GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Environment and Climate Change - Hon‘ble National Green Tribunal (SZ) order dated
06.07.2022 in O.A No. 51/2015 - Abatement of pollution of river Thirumanimutharu -
Committee constituted - Orders issued.
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Environment, Climate Change and Forest (EC.1) Department

G.O (D) No.170 Dated: 26.07.2022

சு஧கிருது / ஆடி 10
திருயள்ளுயர் ஆண்டு-2053

Read:
1 Hon‘ble NGT (SZ) order dt. 06.7.2022 in O.A No. 51/2015
2 DEE, Salem Lr.No. F.SNo. SLM/ NGT/ Compliance Report / DEE/TNPCB/SLM/2022,
dt.13.07.2022
3 From the Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board Letter No.T6/ TNPCB/
F.05149/ SLM/2022, Dated 18.07.2022

ORDER:

The Hon‘ble National Green Tribunal in its order first read above was issued the following
direction interalia that:

 “Para 11. It is seen that practically there is no progress in either ensuring complete
sewage treatment or compliance by the industries. Out of 98 MLD sewage generated,
only 22.5 MLD is treated. Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board and local authorities have
failed to regulate textile industries and prevent them from discharge effluents in drains.
Water quality of recipient river i.e. Thirumanimuthur is not meeting the norms. Thus, the
present situation continues to be unsatisfactory. In such circumstances, the above
observations apply to the present case and similar direction is called for.
 Para 12. Accordingly, we direct the Chief Secretary, Tamil Nadu to forthwith
constitute a monitoring committee comprising of four Additional Chief
Secretaries of concerned Departments - Environment, Municipal Administration,
Irrigation / Water Resource and Finance. The Additional Chief Secretary,
Environment will be the coordinator. The Committee may hold its first meeting
within two weeks to take stock of the situation and prepare an undated action
plan with time- bound targets. Progress on such targets must be reviewed atleast
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once In a month. The Committee may associate Chairman of the State PCB and
District Magistrate, Salem and any other experts/ individual/ organization. The
minutes of the meeting may be placed on the website of the Environment
Department. The Chief Secretary may interact with the Committee atleast once in
three months. Constitution of Committee is required for coordinated action. The
Committee may consider core steps required to restore the water quality of the river so
as to protect the environment and public health. Though all earlier laid down timelines
by the Tribunal are over, the Committee must conclude execution of action plans within
one year. Till household connections to Sewage Treatment Plants are secured, drains
be intercepted and diverted to Sewage Treatment Plants. Treated sewage and
recovered water by way of Reverse Osmosis/ Nano filtration be supplied to the
industries, coordinating with the concerned association, if necessary. Having regard to
the priority of the issue, the allocation of necessary funds may be given priority. Funds
available with the State Pollution Control Board for restoration of environment may also
be utilized, to the extent found viable. The Committee may also ensure that all
concerned industries in the catchment area of the River in question adopt Zero Liquid
Discharge (ZLD) and are compliant with the norms. The Committee may also ensure
remedial action by the State Pollution Control Board in exercise of statutory powers
under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 against the erring
industries / individuals/ local bodies. Needless to say, the action taken has to be
compliant with any subsisting interim orders of any competent court/ authority. If any
grievance survives, it will be open to the aggrieved party to take remedy afresh as per
law.”
2. The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board in letter second read above
has requested the Government to constitute a Committee with the following Secretaries:
 Additional Chief Secretary to Government , Environment Climate Change and Forest
Department,
 Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Municipal Administration and Water
Supply Department,
 Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Irrigation/ Water Resource Department of
Public Works Department
 Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Finance Department.
3. The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board has further stated that the
committee will hold a meeting within 2 weeks to take stock of the situation and prepare an
updated action plan with time - bound targets. Progress on such targets shall be reviewed at
- least once in a month. The Committee may also associate Chairman of the State Pollution
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Control Board and District Magistrate, Salem and any other experts/ individual / organization.
The minutes of the meeting may be placed on the website of the Environment Department.
The Chief Secretary may interact with the Committee at-least once in three months.

4. In order to comply with the orders of Hon‘ble National Green Tribunal first read
above, the Government hereby constitute the Committee with the following Secretaries and
terms of reference:

1. Additional to Chief Secretary to Government, Coordinator

Environment Climate Change and Forest Department.

2. Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Municipal Member

Administration and Water Supply Department

3. Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Water Member

Resources Department.

4. Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Finance Member

Department.

Terms of reference:

 The Additional Chief Secretary, Environment, Climate Change and Forest Department
will be the Coordinator.

 Progress on targets must be reviewed atleast once in a month.

 The Committee will associate Chairman of the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board and
District Magistrate, Salem and any other experts/ individual/ organization.

 The minutes of the meeting will be placed in the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board
website.

 The Chief Secretary will interact with the Committee atleast once in three months.

 The Committee will consider core steps required to restore the water quality of the river
so as to protect the environment and public health.

 Though all earlier laid down timelines by the Tribunal are over, the Committee must
conclude execution of action plans within one year.

 Till household connections to Sewage Treatment Plants are secured, drains be

intercepted and diverted to Sewage Treatment Plants. Treated sewage and recovered
water by way of Reverse Osmosis/ Nano filtration be supplied to the industries,
coordinating with the concerned associations, if necessary.
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 Funds available with the State Pollution Control Board for restoration of environment will
also be utilized, to the extent found viable.

 The Committee will also ensure that all concerned industries in the catchment area of
the River in question adopt Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) and are compliant with the
norms.

 The Committee will also ensure remedial action by the State Pollution Control Board in
exercise of statutory powers under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act,
1974 against the erring industries/ individuals/ local bodies.
(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

SUPRIYA SAHU
ADDITIONAL CHIEF SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT

To

The Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Municipal Administration and Water Supply
Department, Chennai-9.
The Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Water Resources Department, Chennai-9
The Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Finance Department, Chennai -9
The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai-32
Copy TO:

Private Secretary to Chief Secretary to Government, Chennai-9

Private Secretary to Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Chennai-9
Stock File / Spare copy.
// FORWARDED BY ORDER//

Sd/-
SECTION OFFICER
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Copy of:-
GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU
ABSTRACT
Law Officers - Tamil Nadu Government Advocate on Record, Supreme Court of India, New
Delhi - Revision in the rates of fees for the various types of work done by Advocates-on-
Record - Orders - Issued.
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HOME (COURTS.IV) DEPARTMENT

G.O.Ms.No. 59 Dated: 21.01.2015

Read:
1. G.O. Ms No. 893, Home, dated.28.4.1984.
2. G.O. Ms No. 2428, Home, dated.15.11.1988.
3. G.O. Ms.No. 2435, Home, dated.16.11.1988.
4. G.O. Ms No. 748. Home, dated.13.5.1992.
5. G.O. Ms No. 749 & 750, Home, dated13.5.1992.
6. G.O. Ms No. 1957, Home, dated. 30.11.1992.
7. G.O. Ms No. 1103, Home, dated.12.8.1998.
8. G.O. Ms No. 1104, Home, dated.12.8.1998.
9. G.O. Ms.No.974, Home (CTS.IV) Department, dated 3/10/2001
10. G.O.Ms.No.1096,Home (Cts-IV) Department, dated 21.12.2009
Read also:
11. From the Deputy Secretary, Legal Cell, New Delhi, letter No.24/ LC/TNH/ 2012, dated
9.10.2012.
12. G.O.Ms.No.12, Home (Cts-IV) Department, dated 07.01.2013.

ORDER:

In the Government order first read above, the Government laid down that the Tamil Nadu
Government Advocates-on- Record, Supreme Court of India, New Delhi should be paid fees
for the work done in respect of the Government cases pending in the Supreme Court of India
at the rates prescribed in Part-I and II of the second schedule to the Supreme Court Rules,
1966. In the G.O. second read above, the Government fixed the rates of fees payable to the
Tamil Nadu Government Advocates-on-Record in cases where the Senior Counsels are
engaged. The fees have been revised periodically. In the G.O. 10th read above, the
Government revised the fee structure and issued orders fixing the rates of fees payable to
the Tamil Nadu Government Advocates-on-Record, Supreme Court of India, New Delhi for
the various types of work.
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2. The Deputy Secretary to Government, Legal Cell, Tamil Nadu House, New Delhi in
his letter 11th read above has reported that the Tamil Nadu Government Advocates-on
Record have requested to revise the rates fixed by Government in the G.O.Ms.No.1096,
Home, dated 21.12.2009 including the filing charges which in the present context is very low
and that these rates are not commensurate with the work done by them in the present cost
of Litigation and requested the orders of the Government in this regard.

3. The Government after careful examination, considering the request of Tamil Nadu
Government Advocates-on-Record, issued orders in the G.O. 12th read above for the
constitution of Committee with the following officers to go Into the various aspects of
proposals with regard to payment of fees and to suggest suitable recommendations.

Additional Secretary to Government Law Department Chairman

(Tr.R. Kathirvel)
Joint Secretary to Government Finance Department Member
(Tr. V.Arun Roy, I.A.S.)
Deputy Secretary to Government(DS Commercial Tax & Registration Member
(General)) (Tr. K.Arunachalam) Department
Deputy Secretary to Government (DS (LM)) School Education Department Member
(Tmt.C.N.G.Theynmozhi) Higher Education Department
Deputy Secretary to Government Public Department Member
(DS (SC)) (Tr.M.Saleem)
Additional Secretary to Government (ADS Home Department Convenor
(Courts)) (Tmt. M.Senthamarai)

4. After detailed discussion and considering the various aspects of the work done by
Advocates-on-Record, the Committee has recommended the fee structure for the Tamil
Nadu Government Advocates-on-Record, Supreme Court of India, New Delhi.

5. The Government have carefully examined the recommendations of the Committee

and decided to accept it. Accordingly, in supersession of the orders issued in the G.O. 10th
read above, the Government fix the following rates of fees payable to the Tamil Nadu
Government Advocates-on- Record, Supreme Court of India, New Delhi, for the work done
by them in respect of various types of cases as given below. -

Revised Rates of fee for the various items of work done by Tamil Nadu Government
Advocates-on-Record
SI. Details of items of work Existing rate of fees as per Rates now fixed by the
No. G.O. Ms No. 1096 Home Government
dated: 21.12.2009.
(1) (2) (3) (4)
Rs. Rs.
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1 Defended Appeals, Suits or *3600/- per day per case *4,500/-

Reference under Article 143 or **1800/-per day per case per day per case alone
Article 317(1) of the **3,000/-
Constitution or defended per day per case
petitions under Article 32 of the
Constitution.
2 Undefended Appeals Rs.1400/- 3,000/-
3 Petition for Special Leave or *1200/- Per day *3,000/- per day per case
appeals on a Certificate heard Per case **600/- Per day **1,500/- Per day per case
ex-parte Per case
4 Undefended petition Under *Rs. 2000/-Per day Per *3,000/-Per case per day
Article 32 of the Constitution case **Rs. 1000/-per day **1,500/-per day per case
when opposed per case
5 Notices of motions other than *Rs.2000/-Per day per case *3,000/- per case per day
petitions under Article 32 of the **1000/-per day per case "1,500/- per day per case
Constitution when opposed
6 Petitions in Court for review Rs. *2000/-Per day per *3,000/- per day per case
case **1,500/- per day per case
**1200/- Per day per case

Note:- * The rate of fee is Applicable when the Advocate on Record himself leads the case
without engaging Senior Counsels or other Advocates

** The rate is applicable when the Advocate on Record instructs the Senior Counsels or
other Advocates who is engaged to lead that case.

SI. Details of items of work Existing rate of fee as Rates now fixed by the
No. per G.O.(Ms.) Government
No.1096 Home dated:
21.12.2009
(1) (2) (3) (4)
Rs. Rs.
7. Opposed applications of investigations in Rs.1500/- Rs.2,000/-
Chambers.
8. Unopposed motions and chamber Rs.750/- Rs.1,000/-
applications in Taxation
9. Attending Taxation or Hearing Judgment. One fee Rs.375/- Rs.600/-
10. Attending settlement of index and for taking One fee Rs.1,000/-
other steps for preparation of the record. Rs.750/-
11. To junior Advocate for drafting/redrafting Rs.1800/- Rs.3.000/-
petitions for special leave and petitions
under Article 32 of the Constitution inclusive
of the affidavits in support of the petitions.
12. To junior Advocates for drafting/redrafting Rs.800/- Rs.1,500/-
other petitions or affidavits (other than formal
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petitions like condonation of delay and

affidavits in them and affidavit or service or
written drafts).
13 To junior Advocates for drafting pleadings in Rs.1800/- Rs.3,000/-
suits or special case
14. Acting fees: (a) In Appeals (defended Rs.3000/- Rs.4,000/-
and undefended) including suits and
references under Article 143 or Article 317(1)
of the Constitution or defended petitions
under article 32 of the constitution.
(b) In undefended petitions under Article 32 Rs.1500/- Rs.2,000/-
of the Constitution actual postal and
Telegraphic charges where necessary to be
allowed in the discretion of the taxing officer.
15. Special Temporary Advance towards Filling Rs.3000/- Filing Charges
charges. Including multiple setting Rs.900/- Rs,15,000/-
preparation of annexures. Serving copies to for every additional Rs.900/- for every
the other parties. Also involves processing SLP in batch cases Additional SLP in
fee, Registration fee in Supreme Court of batch cases.
India expenses, towards filling of vakalat
counter for Respondent State, Rejoinder
Application, Receiving of incoming and
outgoing Fax. forwarding the orders,
documents sent by speed post/couriers
(A) S.L.P. Civil
(i) When Government are Petitioner
(ii) When Government are respondent Rs.450/- Rs.1,000/-
Rs.135/-for every Rs.500/- for every
additional case in additional case in
batch cases batch cases
(b)S.L.P. Criminal Rs.2400/- SLP Criminal
(i) When Government are petitioner Rs.195/-for every Rs. 15,000/
additional case in —Nil—
batch cases
(ii) When Government are respondent Rs.105/- Rs.500/- for every
Rs.60/- for every additional case.
additional case in
batch case
16. Special temporary advance for filing caveat. Rs.500/- Caveat. Rs.1,500/-
(i.e. Existing rate)

17. (i) Fees payable to Tamil Nadu Government Rs.5000/- (i) Rs.8,000/-
Advocate on Record when he appears (i) For cases at the :
along with Senior Counsels. admission stage
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rd
Rs.3000/-or 1/3 of
fees payable to the
Senior Counsels
whichever is less
Irrespective of the
number of seniors
rd
engaged, 1/3 of the
fee will be computed
on the basis of the
minimum fee charged
by a senior in respect
of that appearance
Rs.8000/-(ii) For final (ii)
disposal of cases Rs.10,000/-
rd
Rs.5500/-or 1/3 of
the fees payable to the
Senior counsels
whichever is less,
irrespective of the
number of seniors
appearing in these
cases also the 1/3rd of
the fee will be
computed on the basis
of minimum fee paid
to the senior in respect
of that appearance.
18 Retainer Fee Rs.9000/- per month Please see item 21
19 Fees for Batch cases Main cases may be Main case Rs.5,000/-
paid at the prescribed and Maximum
fee and the additional Rs.20,000/-irrespective
cases in the batch of the No. of cases
shall be paid at the involved and also
same rate, i subject to whether he appears
a ceiling of Rs.10,000/- alone or appears along
irrespective of the with the Senior
No. of cases involved. Counsel.
20 Fees for Adjourned cases A single fee be paid for -Nil-
appearance in
adjourned cases
inclusive of batch
cases, subject to the
production of Court
proceedings to that
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effect.
21. Supporting staff:- for each Advocate on 7500/- per month Rs.30,000/-[Two items
Record as detailed below (consolidated pay) under Sl.No.13 and 21
One - Steno typist be grouped and fixed
at Rs.30,000/-including
Retainer fee]
One Court Clerk 5000/-per month
(consolidated pay)
One office Assistant 4000/-per month
(consolidated pay)
22. Convening of meeting of Advocate on Record Depending upon the -NIL--
with Officers in Chennai importance of the case
the concerned
department may
convene a meeting
with Tamil Nadu
Government Advocate
on Record in Chennai
on such occasions the
expenditure regarding
his fare
accommodation etc
shall be met by the
department concerned
23 Telephones Rs.2000/- Bi monthly Rs.2,000/-bi-month)y
24 (a) For holding conference with Sr. Fee for conference of -NIL-
Advocate in Civil Appeal/Crl. Appeal/WP/ Sr. Advocate are not
Special Leave Petition/which is posted for allowed by the
final hearing Government.
(b) For holding conference with Sr. Advocate Fee for conference of -NIL--
in Civil Appeal/ Crl. Appeal/WP/ Sr. Advocate are not
Special Leave Petition for admission hearing allowed by the
Government.
25 (a) Expenses towards filing of Vakalat, Not - NI L-
Counter for Respondent State, Rejoinder recommended since
Application, Receiving of incoming and fee for appearance is
outgoing Fax, forwarding the orders, considered and
documents sent by speed post/couriers increased taking into
account all these
issues
(b) Paying of process fee for service of notice Not recommended -NIL-
on respondents after issuance of notice and since fee for
taking Xerox copies of the Special leave appearance is
petition paper book for filing along with considered and
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process fee etc. increased taking into .

account all these
issues

6. The rates of fees fixed in para 5 above and these orders shall come into force with
effect from the date of issue of the order.

7. This order issues with the concurrence of Finance department vide its U.O. No.1809/
DS(RV)/15, dated;20.01.2015.

(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

APURVA VARMA,
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT.
To
Thiru. B.Balaji, Tamil Nadu Government Advocate on Record, Supreme Court of India, New
Delhi.
Thiru. M.Yogeshkanna, Tamil Nadu Government Advocate on Record, Supreme Court of
India, New Delhi.
The Advocate General of Tamil Nadu, High Court, Chennai - 104
All Secretaries to Government. All Departments of Secretariat.
All Heads of Department.
The Residential Commissioner, Tamil Nadu House, New Delhi.
The Registrar General, High Court, Chennai-104.
The Government Pleader, High Court, Chennai - 104.
The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Chennai-104.
The Deputy Secretary to Government, Legal Cell, Tamil Nadu House, New Delhi.
The Accountant General, Chennai-18
The Accountant General, (CAS), Chennai-9
The Pay and Accounts Officer (North),Chennai-79.
The Pay and Accounts Officer, Chennai-9.
The Pay and Accounts Officer (South) Chennai-35.
The Pay and Accounts Officer (East) Chennai-5.
Copy to:-
All Sections in Home Department, Chennai - 9.
The Hon'ble Chief Minister's Office, Chennai-9.

//FORWARDED/BY ORDER//
Sd/-
SECTION OFFICER
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Copy of:-
GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Environment Control - Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board Thiru P.Azhagamperumal,

Advocate, appointed as Law Officer of Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board to represent in
Hon'ble National Green Tribunal, Southern Zone, Chennai on behalf of the Tamil Nadu
Pollution Control Board - Orders - Issued.
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Environment and Forest (EC.2) Department

G.O.(D).No. 25 Date: 25.02.2016

திருயள்ளுயர் ஆண்டு 2047

நன்நத, நாசி 13

Read:
1. G.O.(Ms).No.171, Environment and Forest (EC.2) Department, dated 30.11.2011.
2. Letter from Tmt. S. Meenakumari, Law Officer, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board,
dated 1.6.2014.
3. Letter from the Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai No:
TNPCB/Law/LA1/24529/2006, dated 25.2.2016.

ORDER:

In the Government order first read above, orders issued appointing the following Law
Officers to the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board to represent in High Court, Madras and
the Madurai Bench of Madras High Court on behalf of Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board:-

SI.No. Name of the Law Officer Court concerned

1. Tmt. Rita Chandrasekaran Hon'ble Madras High-Court
2. Thiru A. Elango

3. Tmt. S. Meena Kumari

4. Tmt. Yasmin Ali

5. Thiru C. Elaman Hon'ble Madras Bench of Madurai High

Court

2. In the letter second read above, Tmt.S.Meenakumari, Law Officer appointed on behalf of
TNPCB has resigned his job due to her personal work.
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3. In the letter 3rd read above, the Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board
has stated that large numbers of cases are being filed against Tamil Nadu Pollution Control
Board in the Hon'ble National Green Tribunal, Southern Zone, Chennai relating to
environmental issues. Therefore, the Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board
has requested to appoint one more Board Standing Counsel to the Tamil Nadu Pollution
Control Board to represent in the National Green Tribunal, Southern Zone, Chennai. Further,
he has nominated that Thiru P. Azhagamperumal, Advocate, Korattur, Chennai to appoint as
Board Standing Counsel and issue necessary orders.

4. The Government after careful examination, accept the proposal of the Member
Secretary, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board and to appoint Thiru, P. Azhagamperumal,
Advocate, Korattur, Chennai as Law Officer, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board to
represent in the Hon'ble National Green Tribunal, Southern Zone, Chennai on behalf of
Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board,

(BY ORDER OF THE.GOVERNOR)

HANSRAJ VERMA
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
To
The Individuals,
(through the Chairman, TNPCB, Chennai-32)
The Chairman, TNPCB, Chennai-32
The Accountant General, Chennai-18 (By name)
The Treasury Officer, Chennai.
Copy to
The Senior Personal Assistant to Hon'ble Minister (Environment), Chennai-9
The Senior Personal Assistant to Hon'ble Minister (Municipal Administration, Rural
Development, Law, Courts and Prisons), Chennai-9
The Senior Private Secretary to the Principal Secretary, Environment and Forest
Department, Chennai-9
The Law Department, Chennai-9
All Section in E&F Dept, Chennai-9
SF/SC
//FORWARDED BY ORDER//
Sd/-
SECTION OFFICFR
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Copy of:-
GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU
ABSTRACT
Law Officers- High Court of Madras and its Bench at Madras Revision of retainer fee and
other fees-to Law Officers – ordered - Issued.
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PUBLIC (LAW OFFICERS) DEPARTMENT

G.O.Ms.No. 356 Date: 24.04.2017

திருயள்ளுயர் ஆண்டு 2048

ஹேயி஭ம்஧ி யருடம், சித்திகப

Read:
1. G.O.Ms.No.1797, Public (Law Officers) Dept. dated 28.12.2004.
2. G.O.Ms.No.1259, Public (Law Officers) Dept. dated 31.10.2006.
3. G.O.Ms.No.36, Public (Law Officers) Dept. dated 10.01.2007.
4. G.O.Ms.No.37, Public (Law Officers) Dept. dated 10.01.2007.
5. G.O.Ms.No.1033, Public (Law Officers) Dept. dated 01.11.2010.
6. From the Advocate General of Tamil Nadu Letter No.723/2014-1, dated. 23.06.2014.
7. G.O.Ms.No.1086, Public (Law Officers) Dept. dated 22.12.2014.
8. G.O.Ms.No.443, Public (Law Officers) Dept. dated 22.04.2015.
9. Minutes of the High Level Committee Meeting held on 12.04.2017.

ORDER:

In the letter 6th read above, the Learned Advocate General of Tamil Nadu has sent a
proposal to Government for revision of retire fee and other fees: to the Law Officers of High
Court of Madras bench at Madurai.

2. In the Government Order 7th read above, a High Level Committee was constituted
to scrutinize the proposal of the Advocate General of Tamil Nadu and to submit a report on
the revision of Retainer fee and other fees to Law Officers of High Court of Madras and its
Bench at Madurai. Based on the recommendation of the High Level Committee, a Sub-
committee was constituted In the Government Order 3th read above to discuss all aspects in
detail in respect of revision of retainer fee and other fees to Law Officers and fixation of
certain new category of fees hitherto not covered by the Government Order 5th read above
applicable to Law Officers of High Court of Madras and its bench at Madurai and to submit
its report.
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3. Accordingly, the Sub-committee has submitted its report to the high, Level
Committee. The High Level Committee after a detailed' discussion has recommended the
Revision of Retainer fees and other fee to Law Officers of High Court of Madras and its
bench at Madurai and for fixation of certain new category of fees vide reference 9th read
above.

4. After careful consideration, the Government have decided to accept the

recommendation of the High Level Committee for revising the rate of fees to the Law
Officers of High Court of Madras and its Bench at Madurai and for fixation of certain new
category of fees **** not covered by the Government Order 5 th read, above and *** that the
fees payable to the Law Officers of High Court of Madras and its Bench at Madurai be
revised and fixed as detailed below:-

4(I) FEES FOR ADVOCATE GENERAL/ADDITIONAL ADVOCATE GENERAL

(A) RETAINER FEE

1 Advocate General : Rs.75,000/- per month

2 Additional Advocate General : Rs.65,000/- per month
(B) APPEARANCE FEE
(i) Appearance before High Court of Madras and its : Rs.15,000/- per case per day
bench at Madurai in respect of all type of cases. Rs.60,000/- for batches cases*
(ii) Appearance before Supreme Court of India / National : Rs.20,000/- per case per day
Green Tribunal, New Delhi in respect of all type of Rs. 80,000/- for batch cases*
cases
(iii) Appearance before National Green Tribunal/ Central : Rs.15,000/- per case per day
Administrative Tribunal / Debt. Appellate Recovery Rs.60,000/- for batch cases*
Tribunal, Chennai in respect of all type of cases.
(C) OPINION FEE
In respect of all type of cases : Rs.2,000/- per opinion No
separate payment for batch
cases.
(D) CONFERENCE FEE
In respect of all type of cases : Rs.15,000/- per conference no
additional payment for more than
one conference for the same
case issue.
(E) SETTLING OF AFFIDAVIT / COUNTER AFFIDAVIT
In respect of all type of cases : Rs. 2000/- per setting No
separate payment for batch
cases.
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[No special fee permissible for Advocate General / Additional Advocate General].
* Batch cases means more than 4 cases on the same subject matter.
4(II) FEES FOR GOVERNMENT PLEADER / SPECIAL GOVERNAMENT PLADER /
ADDITIONAL GOVERNMENT PLEADER / GOVERNMENT ADVOCATE (CIVIL SIDE).
(A) RETAINER FEE
1 Government pleader : Rs.50,000/- per month
2 Special Government pleader : Rs.30,000/- per month
3 Additional Government Pleader : Rs.25,000/- per month
4 Government Advocate (Civil side) : Rs.20,000/- per month
(B) APPEARANCE FEE
(i) Appearance before High Court of Madras and its : Rs.1,500/- for disposal of main
bench at Madurai. case.
W.P / Rev. Application / Cross Obj/RCP/TC. Rs.300/- for subsequent cases
Rs.4,500/- ceiling.
M.P. / W.A.M.P / W.P.M.P W.V.M.P / C.M.P / O.A. Ir : Rs.250/- for disposal of main
C.S. / Sub-application in Contempt petition and case.
contempt Appeal. Rs.100/- for subsequent cases
Rs.750/- ceiling.
W.A / T.C.A / T.C.R / Contempt Application / Contempt : Rs.3,000/- for disposal of main
Appeal case.
Rs.450/- for subsequent cases
Rs.9,000/- ceiling.
Company petition Election petition / A.S / S.A against : Rs.3,000/- for disposal of main
L.A.C.M. / S.T.A / C.M.A (other than Arbitration case.
matters)/ S/A / L.P.A / S.T.P / T.M.A / T.M.S.A / CRP. Rs.450/- for subsequent cases
Rs.9,000/- ceiling.
(ii) Appearance before National Green Tribunal (new Delhi : Rs.5,000/- for disposal of main
and Chennai) in respect of all type of cases. case.
Rs.1,000/- for subsequent
cases
Rs.15,000/- ceiling.
(iii) Appearance before Supreme Court of India in respect : Rs.8,000/- for disposal of main
of all type of cases case.
Rs.1,600/- for subsequent
cases
Rs.24,000/- ceiling.
(iv) Appearance before central Administration Tribunal / : Rs.3,000/- for disposal of main
Debt. Appellate recovery Tribunal in respect of all type case.
of cases. Rs.600/- for subsequent cases
Rs.9,000/- ceiling.
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(C) FEE FOR DRAFTING / VETTING

(i) High Court of Madras and its Bench at Madurai. : Rs.500/- for of main case.
Preparation / Vetting of Affidavit / Counter Affidavit in Rs.100/- for subsequent cases
W.P./ W.A. C.M.P / W.P.M.P etc. / Grounds of Appeal / Rs.1,000/- ceiling.
CAVEAT.

Preparation of W.P / Government agreements / MOU : Rs.2,000/- for main case.

Rs.400/- for subsequent cases
Rs.4,000/- ceiling.

(ii) Supreme Court of India : Rs.2,000/- for main case.

Preparation / Vetting of SLP Rs.400/- for subsequent cases
Rs.4,000/- ceiling.

(iii) National Green Tribunal / Central Administrative : Rs.2,000/- for main case.
Tribunal / Debt Appellate Recovery Tribunal etc. in Rs.400/- for subsequent cases
respect of all types of cases preparation / vetting.
Rs.4,000/- ceiling.

(D) FEE FOR OPINION

Opinion in respect of all type of cases relating to High : Rs.1,000/- per opinion.
Court of Madras / Madurai Bench of Madras High No separate payment for batch
Court / Supreme Court of India / National Green cases as the legal issue
Tribunal / CAT / Dept Appellate Recovery Tribunal etc. involved is the same.

* [The Law Officer namely Government pleader or any person nominated by him not below
at the rank of Special Government pleader should give opinion along with the order copy,
either certified copy or carbon copy specifically indicating the last date for filing appeal or
revision, within seven days from the date of receipt of the certified / carbon copy of the order.

The competent authority would take a decision for filing appeal otherwise against the order.
Further in deserving cases, the opinion of the Advocate General / Additional Advocate
Generals shall be obtained].

(E) SPECIAL ALLOWANCE

A sum of Rs.5,000/- per month shall be paid to all Law officers on Civil side except
those who have been provided with car. This is in ****** the conveyance allowance of
Rs.2,000/- landline payment of Rs.300/- and mobile payment of Rs.1,000/- which is currently
being paid.

(F) FEE FOR ASSISTING SENIOR COUNSEL

rd
Assisting senior counsel for appearance in The Law Officers will be paid 1/3 fee of
respect of all type of cases before the High Court Advocate General / Additional Advocate
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of Madras / Madurai bench of Madras High Court General‘s Regulation fees not exceeding
/ National Green Tribunal / Central Administrative Rs.10,000/- including batch cases.
Tribunal / Debt Appellate Recovery Tribunal Debt
Appellate Recovery Tribunal (Chennai) Supreme
Court of India / National Green Tribunal (New
Delhi).

4(III) FEE FOR PUBLIC PROSECUTOR / ADDITIONAL PUBLIC PORSECUTOR /

GOVERNMENT ADVOCATE (CRIMINAL SIDE).
(A) RETAINER FEE

1. Public Prosecutor - Rs.50,000/- per month

2. Additional Public Prosecutor - Rs.30,000/- per month

3. Government Advocate - Rs.25,000/- per month

(Criminal side)

(B) APPREARANCE FEE

1. Appearance before High Court of Madras
and its bench at Madurai in respect of all
type of criminal cases.

Before single judge - Rs.900/- for disposal of main case

- Rs.180/- for subsequent cases

- Rs.2,700 ceiling

Before division bench Rs.1,500/- for disposal of main case

Rs.300/- for subsequent cases
Rs.4,500/- ceiling

(II) Appearance before Supreme Court of Rs.8,000/- for disposal of main case
India in respect of all type of criminal Rs.1,600/- for subsequent cases
cases
Rs.24,000/- ceiling

Note: The apportionment of fees between the Public Prosecution and Additional Public
Prosecutors in the Principal Bench as well as in the Madurai Bench shall be In the ratio of 40
: 60 (40% to the public prosecutor and 60% to be shared equally among the Additional
public Prosecutors). The Government Advocates shall be paid lumpsum, the quantum to be
decided by the Public Prosecutor from time to time from the common pool before such
apportionment. This payment will be in addition to the retainer fee to the Government
Advocates.
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(C) FEE FOR DRAFTING / VETTING

1) High Court of Madras and its Bench at
Madurai in respect of all type of criminal Rs.500/- for main case
cases.
Rs.100/- for subsequent cases
Preparation / vetting of Affidavit / Counter
Rs.1,000/- ceiling
Affidavit and Grounds of Appeal
2) Supreme Court of India Rs.2,000/- for main case
Preparation / Vetting of SLP Rs.400/- for Subsequent cases
Rs.4,000/- ceiling

(D) FEE FOR OPINION*

Opinion in respect of all type of cases relating to High Rs.1,000/- per opinion
Court of Madras / Madurai Bench of Madras High Court / No separate payment for batch cases as
Supreme Court of India. the legal issue involved is the same.

The Law officer namely Public Prosecutor should give opinion along with the order
copy, either certified copy or carbon copy specifically indicating the last date for
filling appeal or revision, within seven days from the date of receipt of the certified /
carbon copy of the order.

The competent authority would take a decision for filling appeal or otherwise against the
order. Further in deserving cases, the opinion of the Advocate General / Additional
Advocate Generals shall be obtained.

(E). SPECIAL ALLOWANCE

A sum of Rs,5,000/- per month shall be paid to all Law Officers on criminal side except those
who have been provided with car. This is lieu of the conveyance allowances Rs.2,000/-,
landline payment of Rs.800/- and mobile payment of Rs.1,000/- which Is currently being
paid.

(F). FEE FOR ASSISTING SENIOR COUNSEL

Assisting senior counsel for the appearance The Law Officers will be paid 1/3rd fee of
in respect of all type of cases before the Advocate General / Additional Advocate
High Court of Madras / Madurai bench of Generals regulation fees. Not exceeding
Madras High Court / Supreme Court of India. Rs.10000/- including batch cases.

5. This order shall take effect from the date of issue of this order and supersedes all
the earlier orders issued in respect of payment of Fees / Special fees etc. to Law Officers of
High Court of Madras and its Bench at Madurai.
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6(i) The expenditure regarding the Retainer fee of the Law Officers shall be
debited to the head of account 2014.00 Administration of Justice - 114. Legal Advises
and counsels state Expenditure-AK. Directorate of Litigation - 33. Payment Professional
and Special Services -02 Remarks (DPC 2014.00 114 AK 3328).

(ii) The expenditure regarding the pleader fee of the Officers shall be debited to the head
account. Administration-of Justice -114. Legal Advise-5 'Expenditure -AK Directorate of
Litigation 33.Payment Professional and Special Services 01 Pleaders (DPC 2014.00 114 AK
3319).

(iii) The expenditure on Special Allowance sanctioned a para 4(II)(E)& 4(III)(E) above shall
be debited to the head of account "2014,00... Administration of Justice- 114, Legal Advisors
Counsels- State's Expenditure – AK .Directorate of ****** Salaries - 04.Other Allowances"
(DPC 2O14.00 114AK 0143).

7. Necessary amendments to Law Officers High Court Standing Order Part-I .and
Part-II will be Issued separately.

8. This order Issues with the concurrence of the Home Department, vide its
U.O.No.9/ACS/Home/2017, dated 13.04.2017 and concurrence of Finance Department vide
its U.O.No.2098/DS(KP)/Home-l/2017 dated: 21.04.2017.

(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

GIRIJA VAIDYANATHAN
CHIEF SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
To
The Registrar General, High Court of Madras,
Chennai-600104 (wcl).
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Copy of:-
GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Environment - Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board Appointment of Standing Counsels in

Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board to represent in the Hon‘ble High Court of Madras,
Chennai, Hon'ble High Court of Madras, Madurai Bench, Hon'ble National Green Tribunal
(Southern Zone),Chennai and Hon'ble Appellate Authority on behalf of the Board-Orders -
Issued.
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Environment and Forests (EC.2) Department

G.O. (Ms) No. 129 Dated: 27.09.2018

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1. G.O.(Ms).No. 171, Environment and Forests- (EC.2): Department, dated:
30.11.2011.
2. G.O.(Ms).No.25, Environment and Forests. (EC.2) Department, dated:
25.02.2016.
3. From Thiru. Vijay Narayanan, Advocate General of Tamil Nadu letter dated:
24.04.2018.
4. From the Principal Secretary/ Chairman (FAC), Tamil Nadu Pollution Control
Board letter No. TNPCB/Law/LA-I/ 011168/ 2018, dated: 02.05.2018 and
11.06.2018.
ORDER:

In the Government order first and second read above, the Government have
appointed the following law officers to the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board to represent in
Hon'ble High Court of Madras, Chennai, Hon'ble High Court of Madras, Madurai Bench on
behalf of Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board:-

Sl.No. Name of the Law Officer Name of the Court

1. Tmt. Rita Chandrasekaran Hon'ble High Court of Madras, Chennai

2. Thiru A. Elango

3. Tmt. S. Meena Kumari

4. Tmt. Yasmin Ali

5. Thiru C. Elaman Hon'ble High Court of Madras, Madurai Bench,

Madurai.
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6. Thiru.S. Azhagamperumal National Green Tribunal (Southern Zone, Chennai)

2. In the letter 4th read above, the Principal Secretary/ Chairman(FAC), Tamil
Nadu Pollution Control Board has stated that due to increase of Public awareness on
environment protection, more number of PIL cases are being filed by affected parties as well
as NGO's in the Court. Moreover, filing of Writ Petition pertaining to pollution matter of
Southern District of Tamil Nadu is being normally increased. After formation of National
Green Tribunal (Southern Zone) large number of cases are being filed in the above said
Judicial forum. The Chairman (FAC), Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board has also stated
that Tmt. Meenakumari, Law Officer appointed to the Board has resigned from the post and
Thiru. C. Elaman, BSC, Law Officer was expired on 06.11.2016.

3. The Chairman (FAC). Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board has further stated
that the Learned Advocate General of Tamil Nadu has recommended the names of the
following 3 Advocates for Standing Counsel for Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board.

Sl. No. Name of the Law Officer

1. Thiru. Abdul Saleem

2. Thiru. C. Kasirajan

3. Thiru. V.Vasanthakumar

He has therefore requested orders of the Government for appointing them as Law
Officers to the Tamilnadu Pollution Control Board to represent the Court Cases being filed in
the Hon'ble High Court of Madras and Madurai Bench, National Green Tribunal (Southern
Zone) Chennai and Appeals filed before the Hon'ble Appellate Authority at Chennai.

4. The Government, after careful examination accept the proposal of the

Principal Secretary/Chairman(FAC), Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board and direct him to
appoint the following Standing Counsels to Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board to represent
in Hon'ble High Court of Madras, Chennai, Hon'ble High Court of Madras, Madurai Bench,
Hon'ble National Green Tribunal (Southern Zone), Chennai, Hon'ble Appellate Authority :-

Sl.No. Name of the Law Officer Court Concerned

1. Thiru. Abdul Saleem The Hon‘ble High Court of Madras and Hon'ble
National Green Tribunal (Southern Zone), Chennai

2. Thiru. C. Kasirajan The Hon'ble High Court of Madras.

3. Thiru.V.Vasanthakumar The Hon'ble Appellate Authority, Tamil Nadu Pollution

Control Board, Chennai and Hon'ble High Court of
Madras, Madurai Bench.
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5. This order issues with the concurrence of Law / Finance Departments vide
their U.O.No.2154/S/18, dated 02.08.2018 and U.O.No.41222/Fin(BPE)/ 18, dated
07.08.2018.
(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)
SHAMBHU KALLOLIKAR
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
To
The Individuals, (Through the Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai-32.)
The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai-32.

Copy to:

The Hon'ble Chief Minister Office, Chennai-9.

The Senior Personal Assistant to Hon'ble Minister (Environment),Chennai-9.
The Private Secretary to the Principal Secretary to Government, Environment and Forests
Department, Chennai-9.
The Finance(BPE) Department, Chennai-9.
The Law Department, Chennai-9.
Environment and Forests (EC.1, EC.2) Department, Chennai-9.
Stock File/ Spare Copy.

// FORWARDED: BY ORDER //
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Copy of:-
GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Environment Control - National Green Tribunal (Principal Bench) - Appeal No.87 of 2018 -
Filed by Vedanta Limited - Orders of Hon'ble National Green Tribunal (Principal Bench),
New Delhi - Constitution of Committee - Sanction accorded for a sum of Rs.10,00,000/- as
remuneration to Chairman of the Committee and for Rs.50,000/- towards miscellaneous
expenses - Orders -Issued.
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ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (EC.3) DEPARTMENT

G.O. (Ms) No. 657 Dated: 16.10.2018

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Read
1. Orders of Hon'ble National Green Tribunal (Principal Bench), New Delhi dated
20.8.2018
2. Orders of Hon'ble National Green Tribunal (Principal Bench), New Delhi dated
30.8.2018.
3. From Principal Secretary/Chairman (FAC) Letter No. TNPCB/ Law/LA-III/ NGT(PB)
17890/2018 dated 25.9.2018.
4. E-Mail received from Hon'ble Retired. Chief Justice Tarun Agarwala, dated
28.9.2018.

ORDER:

In the orders of Hon'ble National Green Tribunal (Principal Bench) first, read above, a
committee has been constituted consisting of a three member committee headed by a
Retired Justice S.J.Vazifdar, former Chief Justice Punjab and Haryana High Court and
former Judge of Bombay High Court as Chairman and representative from the Ministry of
Environment, Forests and Climate Change and another representative from: Central
Pollution Control Board. It will be open to the Committee to hear any interveners. The
committee may, if necessary, visit the site and consider the technical data and take a
decision as early as found viable preferably within six weeks, Further, remuneration of the
Chairman and Members of the Committee may be determined by the Chief Secretary of the
State of Tamil Nadu in Consultation with them.
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2. In the orders of Hon'ble National Green Tribunal (Principal Bench) second read
above, Retired Justice S.J.Vazifdar has been substituted by Justice Tarun Agarwala, Former
Chief Justice of Meghalaya High Court arid former Judge of Allahabad High Court.

3. The Principal Secretary/Chairman (FAC), Tamil Nadu Pollution Control. Board in

the letter third read above, among others has requested to fix the remuneration for the
Hon'ble Justice Tarun Agarwala and two committee Members as a remuneration as per the
orders of the Hon'ble National Green Tribunal (Principal Bench) New Delhi.

4. In the letter fourth read above, Hon'ble Justice Tarun Agarwala has requested to
sanction a sum of Rs. 10,00,000/- (Rupees Ten lakhs only) as remuneration considering, lot
of work involved in preparing report and to sanction Rs.50,000/- (Rupees fifty thousand only)
towards miscellaneous expenses.

5. The Government, after careful examination, sanction a sum of Rs. 10,00,000/-

(Rupees Ten lakh only) to the Hon'ble Justice Tarun Agarwala as remuneration and
Rs.50,000/- (Rupees fifty thousand only) towards miscellaneous expenses and reimburse
the Travelling allowances to the two members of the committee i.e., representative from
Central Pollution Control Board and representative from Ministry of Environment, Forests
and Climate Change as per Government norms.

6. The expenditure sanctioned in paragraph 5 above shall be met from the funds of
Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board and may be disbursed to the concerned..

7. This order issues with the concurrence of Finance Department vide it's U.O.No.
277/Secy(Exp)/AHD&F/2018, Dated: 12.10.2018.

(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

SHAMBHU KALLOLIKAR
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
To
Hon'ble Justice Tarun Agarwala, Former Chief Justice of Meghalaya High Court and former
Judge of Allahabad High Court and Members. (Through; Tamil Nadu Pollution Control
Board, Chennai- 32)

The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Guindy, Chennai-32.

The Accountant General, Chennai- 18.

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Copy to:
The Secretary, MoEF&CC, Government of India, New Delhi.
The Finance (AHD&F) Dept. Chennai-9
The Special Personal Assistant to Hon'ble Deputy Chief Minister, Chennai-9.
The Special Personal Assistant to Hon'ble Minister (Environment), Chennai-9.
The Private Secretary to Chief Secretary to Government, Chennai-9.
The Private Secretary to Principal Secretary to Government,
Environment and Forests Department, Chennai- 9.

SF/SC.

//Forwarded By Order//
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SECTION OFFICER
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Copy of:-
GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Constitution of Regional Monitoring Committee – Hon‘ble Justice P. Jyothimani, Chairman,

Regional Monitoring Committee (Southern Region) – Remuneration of Rs. 2.25 Lakhs per
month – Sanction – orders issued.
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Municipal Administration and Water Supply (M.A.IV) Department

G.O. (D) No. 459 Dated : 13.11.2018

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READ:
1. Orders of the National Green Tribunal, Principal Bench, New Delhi, dated 20.08.2018
in OA.No.606/2018.
2. Orders of the National Green Tribunal, Principal Bench, New Delhi, dated 19.09.2018
in OA.No.606/2018.

ORDER:

The Hon'ble National Green Tribunal, Principal Bench, New Delhi in the Order first
read above, had constituted five Regional Monitoring Committees, (North Zone-Chandigarh -
Delhi, Eastern Zone- Kolkata, Western Zone- Mumbai - Pune, Central Zone - Bhopal,
Southern Zone- Chennai). The National Green Tribunal also ordered the following persons
as Chairman, Member Secretary and Members for Southern Zone:-

Southern Zone – Chennai

1. Hon'ble Mr. Justice P.Jyothimani, Former Judge Madras High Court Former Chairman
Judicial Member, NGT, Southern Bench, Chennai.

2. Principal Secretary, Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department, Member

Government of Tamil Nadu Secretary

3. Principal Secretaries of Urban Development of Government of Karnataka, Members

Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Puducherry, Andaman and Nicobar
Islands, Lakshadweep Islands.

4. Member Secretaries of Pollution Control Boards / Pollution Control Members

Committees of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh,
Telangana, and Puducherry, Andaman and Nicobar Islands,
Lakshadweep Islands
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5. Representative of Central Pollution Control Board Member

2. The National Green Tribunal. Principal Bench, New Delhi has also ordered that
the Regional Monitoring Committee Southern Zone will be paid remuneration and such
logistic support as required by Department of Urban Development Tamil Nadu and will be
entitled to recover proportionate expenses from the member states and Union Territories in
the Southern Zone. And also advised to maintain the parity with regard to the remuneration
of Chairperson of the Regional Monitoring Committee. The committee may function for a
period of one year subject to any further order. The National Green Tribunal also specified
the roles and functioning of the Regional Monitoring Committee.

3. In the order 2nd read above, the National Green Tribunal, Principal Bench New
Delhi has clarified that the remuneration for the former Judge of High Court will be paid
Rs.2.25 lakhs per month. Accordingly, the Chairman Regional Monitoring Committee
(South) shall be paid Rs.2.25 lakhs per month as remuneration.

4. The Government after careful examination, have decided to sanction a

Remuneration of Rs.2.25.000/- (Rupees Two lakh Twenty five thousand only) per month to
Hon'ble Mr. Justice P.Jyothimani, Chairman, Regional Monitoring Committee, Southern
Zone at Chennai

5. The amount sanctioned in para 4 above shall be debited into the following head
of account:-

―2217. Urban Development - 80. General-001. Direction and Administration -State's

Expenditure - (Alpha) JN- National Green Tribunal, Regional Monitoring Committee
(Southern Region) - 33. Payments for Professional and Special Services -02 -
Remuneration" (DPC;2217-80-001-JN -3321.

6. The Commissioner of Municipal Administration shall collect and remit the

proportionate expenses from the other member states and Union Territories in the Southern
Zone.

7. The Commissioner of Municipal Administration is the Estimating, Reconciling

and Controlling Authority for the above now head of account, The Pay and Accounts Officer /
Treasury Officer concerned are directed to open new head of account in their books.

8. The expenditure sanctioned in para 4 above constitutes an item of "New

Service". The approval of the Legislature will be obtained in due course. Pending approval of
the Legislature, the expenditure may be initially met by drawal of an advance from the
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Contingency Fund. The Commissioner of Municipal Administration is directed to calculate

the actual amount required for the period up to next supplementary estimates and apply for
sanction of the same as advance from the Contingency Fund Rules, 1963 along with a copy
of this order. Orders for sanction of advance from the Contingency Fund will be issued from
Finance (BGI) Department. He is also requested to send necessary explanatory notes for
including the above expenditure in the Supplementary Estimates 2018-19 to Finance
(BGI/MAWS), Department at an appropriate time without fail.

9. This order issues with the concurrence of Finance Department vide its UO
No.57072/MAWS/2018, dated 13.11.2018 and ASL No.1892 (One thousand eight hundred
and ninety two).

(By Order of the Governor)

HARMANDER SINGH
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT

To
The Chairman, Regional Monitoring Committee,(South) Chennai-600 009.
The Commissioner of Municipal Administration, Chennai-600 005.
The Director of Treasuries and Accounts, Chennai-600 015.
The Pay and Accounts Office (East), Chennai -600 008.
The Accountant General, Chennai-600 018.

Copy to:
The Finance (MAWS /BG1) department, Chennai-600 009.
The Municipal Administration and Water Supply (OP2) Department, Chennai-600 009.
Stock File
Spare Copy
//Forwarded / by Order//
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SECTION OFFICER.
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Copy of:-
GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Ground water - Enactment of Legislation for Act and Rules for Tamil Nadu Ground Water
Management and Development -Constitution of a High Level Committee and a Technical
Committee for framing Act and Rules - Orders -Issued –Regarding.
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Public Works (R2) Department

G.O. (Ms) No. 141 Dated: 19.09.2019

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Read:
Orders of the Hon'ble High Court of Madras In Writ Petition No 28535 of 2014 and batch
cases Dated 3.10.2018.

ORDER:
The Hon'ble High Court of Madras, in Its order read above, has pointed out the
following contents:

******

63. Water, which is essential for the very existence of human living in this globe Is the gift of
nature and every human being has a share in it and the agriculturists who are the
backbone of this country and who are by virtue of their profession placed at high
pedestal cannot be deprived of their legitimate right to have a share in it for the use of
irrigation. The Extraction of Groundwater thus required to be protected and regulated by
a scheme to be evolved by the State. The State being a Welfare State Is bound to issue
such Regulations to control and regulate the withdrawal of Ground Water by the
Individual persons, more specifically, for .commercial purposes. In view of the principles
settled by the Apex Court of India, this Court is of a considered opinion that there is no
Infirmity or otherwise in respect of the issuance of Regulation for monitoring the Ground
Water Management and to control the Extraction of Ground Water by the individuals,
specifically for commercial purposes.

*****

65. It Is brought to the notice of this Court that such orders are passed periodically, in view
of the fact that there is no effective Mechanism in force to control the Ground Water
Extraction by the individuals for commercial purposes and to monitor the same.
 374

*****

67. This Court has to consider for an effective implementation of the regulations till the
legislations are enacted, covering the entire field of Extraction of Ground Water, which is
a National Property.

2. Based on the orders of the High Court of Madras, for effective monitoring of
extraction and transportation of ground water by all the commercial units, Individuals etc.,
and also for protective measures including development of Ground water resources, the
Government has decided to bring up Legislation for the State.

3. Accordingly, for enactment of a Legislation for Management and Development of

Ground Water in the State of Tamil Nadu, the Government constitute a High Level
Committee for framing Act / Rules for Ground Water Management and Development with the
following members :-

Sl. No. Designation

1. Chief Secretary to Government. Chairman

2. Principal Secretary to Government, Public Works Department Member-Secretary

3. Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Rural Development and Member

Panchayat Raj Department

4. Principal Secretary to Government, Municipal Administration and Member

Water Supply Department

5. Principal Secretary to Government, Industries Department Member

6. Principal Secretary to Government, Micro, Small and Medium Member

Enterprises Department

7. Principal Secretary to Government, Agriculture Department Member

8. Principal Secretary to Government, Environment and Forests Member

Department

9. Principal Secretary to Government, Housing and Urban Development Member

Department

10. Principal Secretary to Government, Finance (Expenditure) Member

11. Secretary to Government, Law Department Member

4. The Government also constitute a Technical Committee for framing draft Act and
Rules for Ground Water Management and Development in the State with the following
members:
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Sl. No. Designation

1. The Engineer-in-Chief, Water Resources Department and Chief Chairman

Engineer (General), Public Works Department

2. The Chief Engineer, State Ground and Surface Water Resources Data Member-Secretary
Centre, Water Resources Department.

3. The Superintending Engineer, Ground Water Circle, Chennai Member

4. The Executive Engineer, Ground Water Division, Chennai Member

5. The Deputy Director, Office of the Chief Engineer, State Ground and Member
Surface Water Resources Data Centre

6. The Deputy Director, Ground Water Circle, Chennai Member

7. The Assistant Director, Office of the Chief Engineer, State Ground and Member
Surface Water Resources Data Centre

(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

K. MANIVASAN
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
To
The Engineer-in-Chief, Water Resources Department and Chief Engineer General), Public
Works Department, Chennai-5.
The Chief Engineer, State Ground and Surface Water Resources Data Centre, Water
Resources Department, Taramani, Chennai-113.
Members of the Committees.

Copy to
The Principal Secretary-I to Hon'ble Chief Minister, Chennai-9.
Stock File
Spare Copy.
// Forwarded by Order //
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Section Officer
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Copy of:-
GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

National Green Tribunal, Principal Bench, New Delhi - O.A.No.606 of 2018 - State Level
Committee for Solid Waste Management under the Chairmanship of Justice Mr.PJyothimani,
former Judge, Madras High Court, former Judicial Member, National Green Tribunal,
Southern Bench, Chennai - continuation of term for further period of six months from
17.04.2020 to 16.10.2020 - Orders - Issued.
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Municipal Administration & Water Supply (MA.IV) Department

G.O. (Ms) No. 56 Dated: 23.05.2020

சார்யரி, கயகாசி - 10

திருயள்ளுயர் ஆண்டு - 2051

Read
1. Orders of National Green Tribunal, Principal Bench, New Delhi, dated:
20.08.2018,16.01.2019, 25.04.2019, 26.04.2019 and 12.07.2019 in O.A.No. 606
of 2018.
2. G.O.(D) No.459, Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department, dated:
13.11.2018.
3. G.O.(D) No.345, Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department, dated:
29.08.2019.
4. G.O.(D) No.475, Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department, dated:
04.12.2019.

ORDER

The National Green Tribunal Principal Bench, New Delhi, in its order dated:
16.01.2019 has directed to modify the Regional Monitoring Committee as State Level
Committee under the Chairmanship of Justice Mr.PJyothimani, former Judge, Madras High
Court, former Judicial Member, National Green Tribunal, Southern Bench, Chennai to
oversee the implementation of Solid Waste. Management Rules, 2016. The Hon'ble
National Green Tribunal has also directed that the committee may work tentatively for six
months or as may found necessary. Logistics and honorarium will be provided by the
respective State Pollution Control Board / Pollution Control Committees which can be met
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out from; Environment Compensation Funds on the basis of 'Polluter Pays Principle' or
otherwise.

2. The Hon'ble National Green Tribunal in its order dated: 25.04.2019, 26.04.2019
and 12.07.2019 has mentioned that after expiry of the 6 months term of the said Committee,
the Chief Secretary may take a decision whether such committee is required to continue
further.

3. As the guidance of the State Level Committee is quite useful in implementing the
Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016, the Government in G.O. third and fourth read above
have issued orders extending the period of the Committee for a period of three months from
17.07.2019 to 16.10.2019, and further period of six months from 17.10.2019 to 16.04.2020.

4. The Government has decided to extend further the tenure of the State Level
Committee headed by Justice.Mr.P.Jyothimani, former Judge Madras High Court, and
former Judicial Member National Green Tribunal for a period of six months from 17.04.2020
to 16.10.2020.

// By Order of the Governor //

HARMANDER SINGH
ADDITIONAL CHIEF SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
To
Justice Mr.PJyothimani, Former Judge, Madras High Court / former Judicial Member,
National Green Tribunal, Southern Bench, Chennai.
Chairman, State Level Committee for SWM, Taylors Road, Chennai-600 010.
The Principal Secretary to Govt, E&F Dept, Secretariat, Chennai-600 009.
The Secretary to Government, Health & Family Welfare Department, Chennai-600 009.
The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Guindy,Chennai-600 032.

Copy to:
The Hon'ble Chief Minister's office, Chennai-600 009.
The Sr PA to Hon'ble Minister (MA, RD and Spl Impl Programme), Chennai -600 009.
The PS to Additional Chief Secretary to Government, MAWS Dept, Chennai- 600 009.
The Commissioner of Municipal Administration, Chennai -600 028.
The Commissioner, Greater Chennai Corporation, Chennai-600 003.
The Director of Town Panchayats, Chennai- 600 028.
Stock file / Spare copies.
// Forwarded /by Order //
Sd/- Section Officer
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Copy of:-
GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Environment Control - Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board - Terminate the services of old
panel of Board's Standing Counsels viz., Tmt.Rita Chandrasekaran, Thiru.A.Elango,
Tmt.Yasmin Ali andThiru.S.Azhagamperumal - Orders - Issued.
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Environment and Forests (EC.2) Department

G.O. (Ms) No. 40 Dated: 23.06.2020

சார்யரி, ஆ஦ி - 9

திருயள்ளுயர் ஆண்டு - 2051

Read
1. G.O.(Ms).No.171, Environment and Forest (EC.2) Department, dated 30.11.2011.
2. G.O.(Ms)No.25, Environment and Forests (EC.2)Dept., Dated 25.2.2016.
3. G.O.(Ms).No.129, Environment and Forests (EC.2) Department, dated: 27.09.2018.

4. From the Principal Secretary/ Chairman (FAC), Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board
chairman letter No.: TNPCB/ Law/LA-1/011168/2018, dated: 10.10.2018.

ORDER:

In the Government Order first read above, the Government have appointed the
following Law Officers to the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board to represent in Hon'ble
High Court, Madras and the Madurai Bench of Madras High Court on behalf of Tamil Nadu
Pollution Control Board:-

SI. No. Name of the Law Officer Court concerned

1. Tmt. Rita Chandrasekaran Hon'ble Madras High Court

2. Thiru A. Elango

3. Tmt. S. Meena Kumari

4. Tmt. Yasmin Ali

5. Thiru C. Elaman Hon‘ble Madras Bench of Madurai High

Court

2. In the Government order second read above, Thiru. S. Azhagamperumal

Advocate, High Court was appointed as a Standing Counsel for the Tamil Nadu Pollution
Control Board at the Hon'ble National Green Tribunal (Southern Zone) Chennai.
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3. Tmt. Meenakumari, Advocate appointed as Board Standing Counsel resigned from

this post due to her personal grounds. Thiru. C. Elaman, BSC, who was representing on
behalf of the Board with effect from 2011 to till 04.11.2016 expired on 06.11.2016.

4. In the Government Order 3rd read above, the Government have appointed the
following Board Standing Counsels to represent the Board before the Hon'ble High Court of
Madras and Madurai Bench, Hon'ble National Green Tribunal (Southern Zone), Chennai and
Hon'ble Appellate Authority:-

SI. No. Name of the Law Officer Court Concerned

1. Thiru. Abdul Saleem The Hon'ble High Court of Madras and Hon'ble
National Green Tribunal (Southern Zone),
Chennai.

2. Thiru. C. Kasirajan The Hon'ble High Court of Madras.

3. Thiru. V.Vasanthakumar The Hon'ble Appellate Authority, Tamil Nadu

Pollution Control Board, Chennai and Hon'ble
High Court of Madras, Madurai Bench.
5. The Principal Secretary/ Chairman (FAC), Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board in
his letter 4th read above, has stated that the Government have not directed the Tamil Nadu
Pollution Control Board to terminate the services of the old panel of Law Officers/ Board
Standing Counsels.
6. The Principal Secretary/ Chairman (FAC), Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board has
therefore requested the Government to issue orders for dispensing with the services of Tmt.
Rita Chandrasekaran, Thiru. A. Elango, Tmt. Yasmin Ali and Thiru. S. Azhagamperumal as
Board's Standing Counsels who are representing on behalf of the Board before the Hon'ble
Madras High Court, Madurai High Court, Hon'ble Appellate Authority, National Green
Tribunal (Southern Zone) with immediate effect.
7. The Government, after careful examination, direct the Chairman, Tamil Nadu
Pollution Control Board to terminate the services of old panel of Board's Standing Counsels
viz., Tmt.Rita Chandrasekaran, Thiru.A.Elango, Tmt.Yasmin Ali and Thiru.
S.Azhagamperumal immediately.
8. This order issues with the concurrence of Law / Finance Departments vide their
U.O.No. 18665/LAW/2018, dated 20.11.2018 and U.O.No.62455/Fin(BPE)/ 2018, dated
12.12.2018 respectively.
(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)
SANDEEP SAXENA ADDITIONAL
CHIEF SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
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To
The Individuals,(Through the Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai-32).
The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai-32.
The Private Secretary to Principal Secretary to Government, Environment & Forests
Department, Chennai-9.
The Finance(BPE) Department, Chennai-9.
The Special Personal Assistant to Hon'ble Minister (Environment), Chennai-9.
The Special Personal Assistant to Hon'ble Minister(Law, Courts & Prisons and Mines and
Minerals), Chennai-9.
Finance (BPE) Department, Chennai-9.
G.O. (Ms).No. 129, Environment & Forests (EC.2) Department, Dated 27.09.2018.
SF/SC
// FORWARDED BY ORDER //
Sd/-
SECTION OFFICER
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Copy of:-
GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Environment Control - Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board - Removal of Thiru.Abdul Saleem
and Thiru.V.Vasanthakumar from the post of Board's Standing Counsel and appointment of
additional Board's Standing Counsel to represent at Hon'ble High Court of Madras, Hon'ble
National Green Tribunal, Chennai and Hon'ble Appellate Authority for the Tamil Nadu
Pollution Control Board - Orders - Issued.
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Environment and Forests (EC.2) Department

G.O. (Ms) No. 43 Dated: 06.07.2020

சார்யரி, ஆ஦ி - 22
திருயள்ளுயர் ஆண்டு - 2051

Read:
G.O.(Ms).No, 129, Environment and Forest (EC.2) Department, dated 27.09,2018,
ORDER:

In the Government Order first read above, the Government have appointed the
following Board Standing Counsels to represent the Board before the Hon'ble High Court of
Madras and Madurai Bench, Hon'ble National Green Tribunal (Southern Zone), Chennai
and Hon'ble Appellate Authority:-

Sl.No. Name of the Law Officer Court Concerned

1. Thiru. Abdul Saleem The Hon'ble High Court of Madras and Hon'ble
National Green Tribunal (Southern Zone), Chennai.
2. Thiru. C. Kasirajan The Hon'ble High Court of Madras.
3. Thiru. V.Vasanthakumar The Hon'ble Appellate Authority, Tamil Nadu
Pollution Control Board, Chennai and Hon'ble High
Court of Madras, Madurai Bench.

2. The Learned Advocate General of Tamil Nadu has recommended the names of
the following 3 Advocates at Hon'ble High Court of Madras, Hon'ble National Green Tribunal
and Hon'ble Appellate Authority with their Bio-data for empanelment as Standing Counsel for
Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board and to consider them for appointment:-

Sl.No. Name of the Law Officer Tvl. Court Concerned

1. N.Manoharan Hon'ble High court of Madras, National Green
Tribunal, Chennai.
2. Naveenkumar Murthy Hon'ble Appellate Authority.
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3. N.Ponraj Hon'ble National Green Tribunal, Chennai,

3. The Government, after careful examination, direct the Chairman, Tamil Nadu
Pollution Control Board to remove the following Law officers from the post of Board's
Standing Counsel for Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board:-
SI.No. Name of the Law Officer Court Concerned
1. Thiru. Abdul Saleem The Hon'ble High Court of Madras and Hon'ble
National Green Tribunal (Southern Zone),
Chennai.
2. Thiru. V.Vasanthakumar The Hon'ble Appellate Authority, Tamil Nadu
Pollution Control Board, Chennai and Hon'ble
High Court of Madras, Madurai Bench.

4. The Government also direct the Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board to
appoint the following Law officers as additional Board's Standing Counsel for Tamil Nadu
Pollution Control Board to represent at Hon'ble High Court of Madras, Hon'ble National
Green Tribunal, Chennai and Hon'ble Appellate Authority with the existing Board Standing
Counsel Thiru.C.Kasirajan (Hon'ble High Court of Madras):-
Sl.No. Name of the Law Officer Tvl. Court Concerned

1. N.Manoharan Hon'ble High court of Madras, Hon'ble

National Green Tribunal, Chennai.
2. Naveenkumar Murthy Hon'ble Appellate Authority.
3. N.Ponraj Hon'ble National Green Tribunal, Chennai.

5. This order issues with the concurrence of Law/Finance Departments vide their
U.O.No. 10801 /2020, dated 18.06.2020 and U.O.No.20647/Finance(BPE)/2020, dated
20.06.2020 respectively.

(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

SANDEEP SAXENA
ADDITIONAL CHIEF SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
To
The Individuals,(Through the Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai -32)
The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai-32.
Copy to:-
The PS to Additional Chief Secretary to Govt. E&F Department, Chennai-9.
Finance (BPE) Department, Chennai-9.
The Special Personal Assistant to Hon'ble Minister (Environment), Chennai-9.
The Spl PA to Hon'ble Minister (Law, Courts & Prisons and Mines and Minerals), Chennai-9.
Stock File / Spare Copy.
// Forwarded by Order / /
Sd/-
SECTION OFFICER
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Copy of:

GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

LAW OFFICER – Fixation of fees to Additional Advocate Generals of Tamil Nadu, Supreme
Court of India as was fixed to the Additional Advocate Generals of Tamil Nadu in the High
Court of Madras and its Madurai Bench – Orders – Issued.
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Home (Courts – IV) Department

G.O. (MS). No. 409 Dated: 20.10.2020

சார்யரி, ஐப்஧சி
4,
திருயள்ளுயர் ஆண்டு 2051.
Read :-

1 G.O. Ms. No. 356, Public (L.O) Department, dated: 24.4.2017.

2 G.O. Ms. No.365, Home (Cts-IV) Department, dated: 18.7.2019.

ORDER:-

In the Government order first read above, the rate of fees to the Law Officers of High
Court of Madras and its bench at Madurai have been revised / fixing of certain new category
of fees hitherto not covered in the G.O. (Ms) No.1033, Public (L.O) Department, dated
1.11.2010, based on the recommendation of the High Level Committee. In the above
Government order, among other fees the following fees also revised for the Additional
Advocate Generals of Tamil Nadu appearing In the High Court of Madras and its Madurai
Bench / Supreme Court of India, New Delhi.

(I) RETAINER FEE

i) Additional Advocate General - Rs. 65,000/- per month

(II) APPEARANCE FEE

i) Appearance before high Court of Madras and Rs. 15,000/- per case per day
its Bench at Madurai in respect of all type of
Rs. 60,000/- for batch cases*
cases
ii) Appearance before Supreme Court of Rs.20,000/- per case per day
Rs. 80,000/- for batch cases
India / National Green Tribunal, New Delhi in
respect of all type of cases
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iii) Appearance before National Green Rs. 15,000/- per case per day
Tribunal / Central Administrative Tribunal / Rs. 60,000/- for batch cases*
Debt. Appellate Recovery Tribunal, Chennai in
respect of all type of cases

(III) OPINION FEE

In respect of all type of cases Rs. 2,000/- per opinion. No separate

payment for batch cases

(IV) CONFERENCE FEE

In respect of all type of cases Rs. 15,000/- per conference. No additional

payment for more than one conference for
the same case / issue.

(IV) SETTLING OF AFFIDAVIT / COUNTER AFFIDAVIT

In respect of all type of cases Rs. 2,000/- per settling. No separate

payment for batch cases.
[No special fee permissible for Additional Advocate General]
*Batch cases means more than 4 cases on the same subject matter.

2. In this connection, it is pointed out that there is anomaly in the following fees fixed
for Additional Advocate Generals of Tamil Nadu in the High Court of Madras, and its Madurai
Bench and the Additional Advocate Generals of Tamil Nadu in the Supreme Court of India,
New Delhi.

Fixed for the Additional Advocate Generals Fixed for the Additional Advocate Generals
of Tamil Nadu, High Court of Madras, and its of Tamil Nadu, Supreme Court of India vide
Madurai Bench vide G.O. (Ms). No. 356, G.O. (Ms). No. 365, Home (Cts-IV) Dept,
Public (L.O) Dept, dated: 24.04.2017. Dated: 18.07.2019.

I. Retainer fee Rs. 40,000/- pm

Rs. 65,000/- pm

II. Appearance fee

Rs. 20,000/- per case Rs. 80,000/- for batch Rs.20,000/- per case
cases
Rs.60,000/- (for batch cases i.e. more than 3
(Appearance before Supreme Court of India / cases)
National Green Tribunal, New Delhi in all
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type of cases)
Apart from the above anomaly the following fees have not been fixed for the
Additional Advocate Generals of Tamil Nadu in the Supreme Court of India, New Delhi.

(a) OPINION FEE

In respect of all type of cases Rs. 2,000/- per opinion. No separate

payment for batch cases.

(b) CONFERENCE FEE

In respect of all type of cases Rs. 15,000/- per conference. No additional
payment for more than one conference for
the same case / issue.

(C) SETTLING OF AFFIDAVIT / COUNTER AFFIDAVIT

In respect of all type of cases Rs. 2,000/- per settling. No separate

payment for batch cases.

3. The Government after considering the above, order to extend the following fees to
the Additional Advocate Generals of Tamil Nadu in the Supreme Court of India, New Delhi
as was fixed to the Additional Advocate Generals of Tamil Nadu in the High Court of Madras
and its Madurai Bench vide G.O. (Ms) No. 356, Public (L.O) Department, dated: 24.4.2017
as per the law of ―same rate for same work‖ basis by including the following fees in addition
to the fees already fixed / facilities already provided in the G.O. (Ms). No. 365, Home (Cts-
IV) Department, dated: 18.07.2019.

(I) RETAINER FEE

i) Additional Advocate General - Rs. 65,000/- per month (enhancing the
fees from Rs.40,000/- to Rs.65,000/-)
(II) APPEARANCE FEE
ii) Appearance before Supreme Court of Rs.20,000/- per case per day
India Rs. 80,000/- for batch cases
(enhancing the fees from Rs.60,000/- to
Rs.80,000/-)
(III) OPINION FEE
In respect of all type of cases Rs. 2,000/- per opinion. No separate
payment for batch cases
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(IV) CONFERENCE FEE

In respect of all type of cases Rs. 15,000/- per conference. No additional
payment for more than one conference for
the same case / issue.
(V) SETTLING OF AFFIDAVIT / COUNTER AFFIDAVIT
In respect of all type of cases Rs. 2,000/- per settling. No separate
payment for batch cases.
[No special fee permissible for Additional Advocate Generals]
*Batch cases means more than 4 cases on the same subject matter.
4. This order issues with the concurrence of the Finance Department vide its U.O.
No. 36481/Home-I/2020, dated: 16.10.2020.

(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

S.K. PRABAKAR
ADDITIONAL CHIEF SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT

To

The Advocate General of Tamil Nadu, High Court, Chennai – 104.

The Registrar General, High Court of Madras, Chennai – 104.
The Additional Registrar General (FAC), Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai –
625 023.

The Principal Resident Commissioner, Tamil Nadu House, New Delhi.

All the Additional Advocate Generals of Tamil Nadu, High Court of Madras, Madurai Bench
of Madras High Court and Supreme Court of India, New Delhi.
All Secretaries to Government, Secretariat, Chennai – 9.
The Government Pleader, High Court, Chennai – 104.
The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Chennai – 104.
The Deputy Secretary, Legal Cell, Tamil Nadu House, New Delhi.
The Senior Accounts Officer, Tamil Nadu House, New Delhi.
The Accountant General (A&E), Chennai – 18.
The Pay and Accounts Officer, Tamil Nadu House, New Delhi.
The Pay and Accounts Officer, Chennai – 8/9/35/104.
The Pay and Accounts Officer, Madurai.
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Copy to :

The Chief Minister‘s Office, Chennai – 9.

The Deputy Chief Minister‘s Office, Chennai – 9.
The Special Personal Assistant to Hon‘ble Minister, Law, Courts & Prisons, Chennai – 9.
The Private Secretary to Chief Secretary to Government, Chennai – 9.
The Private Secretary to Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Home, Prohibition and
Excise Department, Chennai – 9.
The Private Secretary to Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Finance Department,
Chennai – 9.
The Private Secretary to Principal Secretary to Government, Public Department, Chennai –
9.
All the Departments in Secretariat, Chennai – 9.
All District Collectors.
All Heads of Department.
All the Sections in Home Department, Chennai – 9.
The Public (Law Officers) Department, Chennai – 9.
The Finance (Public/Home-I) Department, Chennai – 9.
Stock File / Spare Copies.

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Copy of:-

GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Industries - Entrusting the specific task of minimizing regulatory compliance burden to State
Law Commission and formation of Steering Committee to monitor the compliance work -
Orders - Issued.
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Industries (MIB.2) Department

G.O. (Ms) No. 2 Dated : 04.01.2021

சார்யரி யருடம், நார்கமி - 20
திருயள்ளுயர் ஆண்டு - 2051
Read
1) From the Joint Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade D.O.
No.9-25020/10/2020-EoDB, Dated 10.08.2020
2) G.O. (Rt) No.147, Industries (MIB.2) Department, dated 03.10.2020.
3) Email received from the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Guidance Tamil
Nadu, Dated 28.10.2020

ORDER:

In the letter first read above, the Joint Secretary, Department for Promotion of
Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry in her D.O letter dated
10.8.2020 has stated that Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)
has been made the nodal Department for coordinating the exercise of minimizing regulatory
compliance burden as it also coordinates 'Ease of Doing Business' and 'Global
Competitiveness Index; which relate to compliance of different types across
Ministries/Departments. Apart from Central Ministries / Departments, many of the regulatory
compliances / filings / approvals / licenses / permits, etc. emanate from State-level Acts and
Regulations.

2. In light of the above, she has requested the Government to prepare a plan of
action and roadmap for reducing and rationalizing the overall compliance burden emanating
from State:

i. By examining Acts and compliances which are out dated. In order to remove
redundant laws and compliances.
ii. To do business process reengineering to reduce, rationalize and simplify the multitude
of Acts, Rules and Administrative orders.
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iii. To digitize all processes so as to do away with all physical submission of papers.

She has also sent a list of related Acts pertaining to States and requested to appoint
a Nodal Officer to prepare action plan for this State for reducing compliance burden. In this
regard, in the Government Order second read above, Dr. Neeraj Mittal, IAS, Managing
Director and Chief Executive Officer, Guidance has been appointed as Nodal Officer to
prepare action plan for this State for reducing regulatory compliance.

3. The State Law Commission headed by the Retired Supreme Court Judge has
been established for the purpose of examining each and every law that was enacted during
the British regime and the laws that were enacted subsequently and give its opinion whether
they are suitable or not, to the present day situation and also to suggest modifications or
amendments.

4. After considering the above, the Government hereby entrust the task of examining
the Acts and compliances which are outdated and removing redundant laws and
compliances to State Law Commission. The Commission is requested to examine the laws /
rules appended in the Annexure to this order and to suggest which of these can be:
i. Repealed
ii. Subsumed under other Acts
iii. Replaced or amended with new progressive Acts
iv. Regulations which can be decriminalized.

5. The HoDs / Government Agencies concerned are requested to identify their compliances
on business, take action on the following points and send action taken reports to the Nodal
Officer:-
i. By examining Acts and compliances which are out dated. In order to remove
redundant laws and compliances.
ii. To do business process reengineering to reduce, rationalize and simplify the
multitude of Acts, Rules and Administrative orders.

6. It is considered that there is a need for intensive use of new age technologies like
usage of block chain (land registry), analytics (sentiment analysis of public services), artificial
intelligence (detection of discrepancies / fraud), Chat-bots (grievance redressal through chat-
bots),DigiLocker (Central Data Repository), Single business identity. Accordingly, the task of
using new age technologies for business process simplification is entrusted to Tamil Nadu e-
Governance Agency (TNeGA)as the nodal agency.
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7. In order to achieve the task of reducing compliance burden within the time frame
fixed by Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Government of India, a
steering committee headed by the Chief Secretary is constituted to monitor the compliance
work done by all HoDs concerned on the action points at para 5 (i) and (ii) above and in
using of new age technologies for business process simplification. The Steering Committee
shall consist of the following officials:-

1. Chief Secretary - Chairman

2. The Principal Secretary, - Member
Industries Department
3. The Managing Director and - Member - Convenor
Chief Executive Officer,
Guidance Tamil Nadu
4. The Secretary, - Member
Law Department
5. The Principal Secretary, - Member
Information Technology Department
6. The Managing Director, - Member
Tamil Nadu e-Governance Agency

(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

N. MURUGANANDAM
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
To
The Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Information Technology Department,
Chennai - 600 009.
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Guidance Tamil Nadu,11th Floor
No.471, Prestige Polygon Tower, Anna salai, Rathna Nagar, Teynampet, Chennai - 600 035.
The Secretary to Government, Law Department, Chennai - 600 009.
The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu e-Governance Agency, Chengalvarayan Naicker
Building, PT Lee Building, 2nd Floor, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002.
The Member Secretary, State Law Commission, Fifth Floor, SIDCO Buildings, Thiru Vi.Ka.
Industrial Estate, Guindy, Chennai - 600 032.
The Commissioner of Transport, Ezhilagam, 2nd Floor, Walaja Road, Chepauk,
Chennai - 600 005.
The Commissioner of Commercial Tax, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai- 600 005.
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The Commissioner of Labour, DMS Campus DMS Subway, Teynampet, Chennai - 600 006.
The Commissioner of Municipal Administration, No.78, Urban Administrative Building,
Santhome High Road, Chennai - 600 028.
The Commissioner of School Education, DPI Complex College Road, Chennai - 600 006.
The Commissioner of Civil Supplies &. Consumer Protection Ezhilagam, IVth Floor,
Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005.
The Director of Geology and Mining, Alandur Road, Industrial Estate, Guindy, Chennai - 600
032.
The Director of Rural Development 4th and 5th floor, Jeenis Road, Saidapet, Chennai - 600
015.
The Director of Land Reforms, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005.
The Director of Industrial Safety and Health, 47/1, Thiru. Vi. Ka. Industrial Estate, Guindy,
Chennai - 600 032.
The Director General of Police / Director, Fire and Rescue Services, 17, Rukmani
Lakshmipathy Road, Egmore, Chennai - 600 008.
The Director of Town and Country Planning, Chengalvarayan Building, Fourth floor,
807, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002.
The Director of Boilers, First Floor, (North Wing), PWD Office Compound,
Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005.
The Director of Medical Services, 359, Anna Salai, Teynampet, Chennai - 600 006.
The Chairman and Managing Director, TANGEDCO, 144, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002.
The Member Secretary, Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority, Thalamuthu
Natarajan House, No. 01, Gandhi Irwin Road, Ansari Estate, Egmore, Chennai - 600 008.
The President, Agricultural Marketing Board, Guindy, Chennai - 600 032.
The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Limited, CMDA Tower-II,
IV Floor, Gandhi Irwin Bridge Road, Egmore, Chennai - 600 008.
The Commissioner, Greater Chennai Corporation, Ripon Building, 1st Floor, Raja Muthiah
Road, Kannappar Thidal, Periyamet, Chennai - 600 003.
The Managing Director, CMWSSB,URBAN ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING, No.75,
Santhome High Road, M.R.C. Nagar, R.A Puram, Chennai- 600 028.
The Chairman, TNPCB, 76, Mount Salai, Guindy, Chennai - 600 032.

Copy to
The Chief Minister's Office, Chennai - 600 009.
The Senior Private Secretary to Chief Secretary to Government, Chennai - 600 009.
The Senior Private Secretary to Principal Secretary to Government, Chennai - 600 009.
The Industries (OP. II) Department, Chennai - 600 009.

// Forwarded / By Order //
Sd/-
SECTION OFFICER
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Industries (MIB.2) Department

Annexure
SI. No Department List of Acts / Rules
1 Rural Development and Tamil Nadu Panchayat Act, 1999
Panchayat Raj
2 Rural Development and Tamil Nadu Panchayats (Licensing of Hoardings and Levy
Panchayat Raj and Collection of Advertisement Tax) Rules, 2009.
3 Rural Development and The Tamilnadu Village Panchayats (Collection of Tax on
Panchayat Raj Profession, Trade, Calling and Employment) Rules, 2000.
4 Rural Development and Tamil Nadu Regularisation of Unapproved Plots Layouts,
Panchayat Raj 2017.
5 Rural Development and Tamil Nadu Panchayats Act and Rules, 1994
Panchayat Raj

6 Rural Development and Tamil Nadu Panchayats Act 1958

Panchayat Raj.
7 Energy Electricity Act 2003
8 Energy Tamil Nadu Electricity Commission (licensing) regulations
2005
9 Energy Tamil Nadu Electricity Distribution. Code
10 Energy Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission -Intra State
Open Access Regulations 2005
11 Energy Power Procurement from New and Renewable Sources of
Energy Regulations 2008
12 Energy Tamil Nadu Tax on Consumption or Sale of Electricity Act,
2003
13 Energy Tamil Nadu Tax on Consumption or Sale of Electricity
Rules, 2003
14 Energy Tamil Nadu Lifts and Escalators Act 1997
15 Energy Central Electricity Authority (Measures relating to Safety
and Electric Supply) Regulation 2010
16 Energy The Tamil Nadu Cinemas (Regulation) Rules, 1957.
17 Energy Tamil Nadu Cinemas Regulation Act 1955
18 Energy Tamil Nadu Lifts and Escalators Rules 1997
19 Housing and Urban Tamil Nadu Town Country Planning Act 1971
Development
20 Housing and Urban Tamil Nadu Real Estate (Regulation and Development)
Development Rules, 2017
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21 Housing and Urban Tamil Nadu Combined Development and Building Rules,
Development 2019
22 Public Works Department Boiler Operation Engineers Rules, 2011
23 Public Works Department Boiler Attendants Rules, 2011
24 Public Works Department The Indian Boilers (Amendment) Act 2007
25 Public Works Department Indian Boilers Regulation 1958
26 Public Works Department The Indian Boilers Act 1923
27 Health Pre-Conception & Pre-Natal Diagnose Technique Act 1994
28 Health Pre-Conception & Pre-Natal Diagnose Technique Rules
29 Health Tamil Nadu Private Clinical Establishments (Regulation)
Act
30 Health Tamil Nadu Clinical Establishment (Regulations)
Rules,2018
31 Information Technology Information Technology Act 2005
32 Information Technology Tamil Nadu Information Technology (Electronic Service
Delivery) Rules, 2016
33 Commercial Taxes and Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017
Registration Department
34 Commercial Taxes and Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017
Registration Department
35 Commercial Taxes and Tamil Nadu Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017
Registration Department
36 Commercial Taxes and Tamil Nadu Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017
Registration Department
37 Commercial Taxes and Tamil Nadu Value Added Tax 2006
Registration Department
38 Commercial Taxes and Tamil Nadu Value Added Rules
Registration Department
39 Commercial Taxes and Tamil Nadu Societies Registration Act
Registration Department
40 Commercial Taxes and Tamil Nadu Societies Registration Rules
Registration Department
41 Commercial Taxes and The Partnership Act 1932
Registration Department
42 Environment & Forest The Environment Protection Act 1986
43 Environment &. Forest Construction and Demolition Waste Management Rules,
2016
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44 Environment & Forest Hazardous And Other Wastes Management and

Transboundary movement rules 2015
45 Environment & Forest Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016
46 Environment & Forest Solid Waste Management Rules 2016
47 Environment & Forest Bio-medical Waste Management Rules 2016
48 Environment & Forest E waste Management Rules 2016
49 Environment & Forest Battery Management and Handling Rules 2001
50 Environment & Forest Tamil Nadu Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution)
Rule, 1983
51 Environment & Forest The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) act 1974
52 Environment & Forest Tamil Nadu Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Rule,
1983
53 Environment & Forest The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) act 1981
54 Environment & Forest Plastics Manufacture, Sale and Usage Rules, 1999
55 Environment & Forest Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemical
Rules, 1989
56 Environment & Forest Hazardous Wastes Management and Handling Rules, 1989
57 Environment & Forest Manufacture, Use, Import, Export and Storage of Hazardous
micro-organisms Genetically engineered organisms or cells
Rules, 1989
58 Environment & Forest Tamil Nadu biological diversity Rules, 2017
59 Environment &. Forest The Biological Diversity Act 2002
60 Environment & Forest Tamil Nadu Regulation of Wood Based Industries Rules,
2010
61 Environment & Forest Tamil Nadu Sandal Wood Trees Patta Land Rules, 2008
62 Home Excise and Prohibition Tamil Nadu Prohibition Act, 1937
63 Home Excise and Prohibition Tamil Nadu Chloral Hydrate Rules, 1984
64 Home Excise and Prohibition Tamil Nadu Denatured Spirit Methyl Alcohol and Varnish
(French Polish) Rules, 1959
65 Home Excise and Prohibition Tamil Nadu Distillery Rules, 1981
66 Home Excise and Prohibition Tamil Nadu Indian-made Foreign Spirits (Manufacture)
Rules, 1981
67 Home Excise and Prohibition Tamil Nadu Mass Wine Rules , 1984
68 Home Excise and Prohibition Tamil Nadu Molasses Control and Regulation Rules, 1958
69 Home Excise and Prohibition Tamil Nadu Rectified Spirit Rules, 2000
70 Home Excise and Prohibition Tamil Nadu Spirituous Essences Rules - 1972
71 Home Excise and Prohibition Tamil Nadu Wine (Manufacture) Rules, 2006
 395

72 Home Excise and Prohibition The Tamil Nadu Brewery Rules, 1983
73 Home Excise and Prohibition Tamil Nadu Indian made Foreign Spirit (Storage in Bond)
Rules,1981
74 Home Excise and Prohibition Tamil Nadu Liquor'(Supply by Wholesale) Rules, 1983
75 Home Excise and Prohibition Tamil Nadu Liquor (Transit) Rules, 1982
76 Home Excise and Prohibition Tamil Nadu Spirituous Preparations (Control) Rules, 1984
77 Home Excise and Prohibition Tamil Nadu Liquor (License and Permit) Rules, 1981
78 Home Excise and Prohibition The Motor Vehicles Act 1988
79 Home Excise and Prohibition Tamil Nadu Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989
80 Home Excise and Prohibition Tamil Nadu Motor Vehicles Taxation Act 1974
81 Home Excise and Prohibition Tamil Nadu Motor Vehicles Taxation Rules 1974
82 Home Excise and Prohibition Tamil Nadu Fire Service Act, 1985
83 Home Excise and Prohibition Tamil Nadu Fire Service Rules, 1990
84 Home Excise and Prohibition Tamil Nadu Poisons (Regulation of Possession and Sale)
Rules, 2015
85 Home Excise and Prohibition Tamil Nadu Private Security Agencies Rules, 2008
86 Home Excise and Prohibition Tamil Nadu Prohibition Supplementary act 1941
87 Industries and Mining Tamil Nadu Business Facilitation Act
88 Industries and Mining Tamil Nadu Business Facilitation Rules, 2017
89 Industries and Mining Tamil Nadu Special Economic Zones (Special provisions)
Act 2005
90 Industries and Mining Tamil Nadu Special Economic Zones (Special Provisions)
Rules 2010
91 Industries and Mining The Tamilnadu Minor Minerals Concession Rules,1959
92 Industries and Mining Mineral (Auction) Rules, 2015
93 Industries and Mining Mineral (Non-exclusive Reconnaissance Permits) Rules,
2015
94 Industries and Mining Atomic Minerals Concession Rules, 2016
95 Industries and Mining Mineral Conservation and Development Rules, 2017
96 Industries and Mining Granite Conservation and Development Rules 1999
97 Industries and Mining Natural mineral exploration trust rules 2015
98 School Code of Regulations for Anglo-Indian Schools-Tamil Nadu
State
99 School Code of Regulations for Approved Nursery and Primary
Schools
100 School Code of Regulations for Matriculation Schools, Tamil Nadu
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101 School The Right of Children to free and Compulsory Education

Act,2009
102 School Tamil Nadu Compulsory Elementary Education Rules, 1998
103 School Tamil Nadu Recognized Private Schools (Regulation)
Rules, 1974
104 School Tamil Nadu Right of Children to Free and Compulsory
Education Rules, 2011
105 School The Tamil Nadu School (Regulation of Collection of Fee)
Act, 2009
106 School The Tamil Nadu School (Regulation of Collection of Fee)
Rules, 2009
107 School The Tamil Nadu Compulsory Elementary Education Act,
1994
108 School The Tamil Nadu Recognized Private Schools (Regulation)
Act, 1973
109 Municipal Administration and Chennai Metropolitan Area Ground (Regulation) Rules,
Water Supply 1988
110 Municipal Administration and Tamil Nadu Municipal Community Development Service
Water Supply Rules,2015
111 Municipal Administration and Tamil_ District_Municipalities_HillStations_ Building_1993
Water Supply
112 Municipal Administration and The Chennai Metropolitan Area Ground Water(Regulation)
Water Supply Act, 1987
113 Municipal Administration and The Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply And Sewerage
Water Supply Act-1978
114 Municipal Administration and The Tamil Nadu District Municipalities Act, 1920
Water Supply
115 Municipal Administration and Tamil Nadu Combined Development and Building Rules,
Water Supply 2019
116 Municipal Administration and The Tamil Nadu Panchayats Building Rules, 1997
Water Supply
117 Municipal Administration and Town Panchayat, Municipalities, Municipal Corporations
Water Supply (Collection of tax on profession, trade callings and
employments) rules 1999
118 Cooperative and Consumer The Tamil Nadu Cooperative Societies Act 1983
Protection
119 Cooperative and Consumer The Tamil Nadu Co-operative Societies Rules,1988
Protection
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120 Cooperative and Consumer Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020

Protection
121 Cooperative and Consumer The Legal Metrology Act, 2009
Protection
122 Cooperative and Consumer The Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities)
Protection (Amendment) Rules, 2017
123 Agriculture Tamil Nadu Agricultural Produce Marketing (Regulation)
Rules, 1991
124 Agriculture Farmers Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and
Facilitation), Rules, 2020
125 Revenue Tamil Nadu Land Reforms (Disposal of Surplus Land)
Rules, 1965
126 Revenue Tamil Nadu Land Reforms (Fixation of Ceiling on Land) Act,
1961
127 Labour Tamil Nadu Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 1959
128 Labour Tamil Nadu motor transport workers rules 1965
129 Labour The Beedi and Cigar Workers (Conditions of Employment)
Act, 1966
130 Labour Tamil Nadu Beedi and Cigar Workers(Conditions of
Employment) rules, 1968
131 Labour The Sales Promotion Employees (Conditions of Service)
Act, 1976
132 Labour The Sales Promotion Employees (Conditions of Service)
Rules, 1976
133 Labour The Cine-workers Welfare Fund Act, 1981
134 Labour The Cine-Workers Welfare Fund Rules, 1984
135 Labour The Cine-workers and Cinema Theatre Workers
(Regulation of Employment) Act, 1981
136 Labour Cine Workers And Cinema Theatre Workers Rules, 1984
137 Labour The Beedi and Cigar Workers (Conditions of Employment)
Amendment Act, 1993
138 Labour The Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Cess
Act, 1996
139 Labour The Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation
of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996
140 Labour The Building and Other Construction Workers' Welfare
Cess Rules,1998
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141 Labour The Building and Other Construction Workers' (Regulation

of Employment and Conditions of Service) Central Rules,
1998
142 Labour The Building and Other Construction Workers Central
(Amendment) Rules 2017
143 Labour Tamil Nadu Building and Other Construction Workers
(Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service)
Rules, 2006
144 Labour The Unorganised Workers Social Security Act, 2008
145 Labour The Unorganised Workers' Social Security Rules,
14.12.2016
146 Labour Tamil Nadu Manual Workers (Regulation of Employment
and Conditions of Work) Act, 1982
147 Labour The Code on Wages, 2019
148 Labour The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions
Code, 2020
149 Labour The Code on Social Security, 2020
150 Labour The Industrial Relations Code, 2020
151 Labour Tamil Nadu Industrial Establishments (National and Festival
Holidays) Act 1958
152 Labour Tamil Nadu Municipal Laws (Second Amendment) Act 1998
153 Labour Tamil Nadu Labour Welfare Fund Act 1972
154 Labour Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishment Act 1947
155 Labour Tamil Nadu Catering Establishments Act 1958
156 Labour Tamil Nadu Payment of Subsistence Allowance Act 1981
157 Labour Tamil Nadu Control of Industrial Major Accident Rules, 1994
158 Labour Tamil Nadu Safety Officers (Duties, Qualifications and
Conditions of Service) Rules, 2005
159 Labour Tamil Nadu Rationalization of Forms and Reports Under
Certain Labour Law Rules., 2020
160 Dekkhan Agriculturist Relief Act, Act 17 of 1879

N.MURUGANANDAM
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
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Copy of:-
GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Industries - Entrusting the specific task of minimizing regulatory compliance burden to State
Law Commission and formation of Steering Committee to monitor the compliance work -
Orders - Issued.
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Industries (MIB.1) Department

G.O. (Ms) No. 15 Dated : 25.01.2021

சார்யரி யருடம், கத - 12

திருயள்ளுயர் ஆண்டு - 2051

Read
1) From the Joint Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
D.O.No.9-25020/10/ 2020- EoDB Dated 10.08.2020
2) G.O. (Rt) No.147, Industries (MIB.2) Department, dated 3.10.2020.
3) Email received from the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Guidance Tamil
Nadu, Dated 28.10.2020
4) G.O.(Ms) No.2, Industries (MIB.2) Department, Dated 04.01.2021

ORDER:

The orders issued in G.O fourth read above, stand cancelled.

2. In the letter first read above, the Joint Secretary, Department for Promotion of
Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry in her D.O letter dated
10.8.2020 has stated that the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
(DPIIT) has been made the nodal Department for Co-ordinating the exercise of minimizing
regulatory compliance burden as it also coordinates 'Ease of Doing Business' and 'Global
Competitiveness Index; which relate to compliance of different types across Ministries /
Departments. Apart from Central Ministries/ Departments, many of the regulatory
compliances / filings / approvals / licenses / permits, etc, emanate from State-level Acts and
Regulations.

3. In light of the above, she has requested the Government to prepare a plan of
action and roadmap for reducing and rationalizing the overall compliance burden emanating
from State:
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(i). By examining Acts and compliances which are out dated. In order to remove
redundant laws and compliances.

(ii). To do business process reengineering to reduce, rationalize and simplify the

multitude of Acts, Rules and Administrative orders.

(iii). To digitize all processes so as to do away with all physical submission of papers.

She has also sent a list of related Acts pertaining to this State and requested to appoint a
Nodal Officer to prepare action plan for this State for reducing compliance burden. In this
regard, in the G.O. second read above, Dr. Neeraj Mittal, I.A.S., Managing Director and
Chief Executive Officer, Guidance has been appointed as Nodal Officer to prepare action
plan for this State for reducing regulatory compliance.

4. The State Law Commission headed by the Retired Supreme Court Judge has
been established for the purpose of examining each and every Law that was enacted during
the British regime and the Laws that were enacted subsequently and give its opinion
whether they are suitable or not, to the present day situation and also to suggest
modifications or amendments.

5. After considering the above, the Government hereby entrust the task of examining
the Acts and compliances which are outdated and removing redundant laws and
compliances to State Law Commission. The Commission is requested to examine the
existing laws / rules and to suggest which of these can be:
i. Repealed
ii. Subsumed under other Acts
iii. Replaced or amended with new progressive Acts
iv. Regulations which can be decriminalized.
An indicative list of Laws / rules which would be considered for examination may be seen at
the Annexure
6. The Heads of Departments/ Government Agencies concerned are requested to
identify their compliances on business, take action on the following points and send action
taken reports to the Nodal Officer: -
(i). By examining Acts and compliances which are out dated. In order to remove
redundant laws and compliances.
(ii). To do business process reengineering to reduce, rationalize and simplify the
multitude of Acts, Rules and Administrative orders.
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7. It is considered that there is a need for intensive use of new age technologies like
usage of block chain (land registry), analytics (sentiment analysis of public services), artificial
intelligence (detection of discrepancies / fraud), Chat-bots (grievance redressal through chat-
bots), DigiLocker (Central Data Repository), Single business identity. Accordingly, the task of
using new age technologies for business process simplification is entrusted to Tamil Nadu e-
Governance Agency (TNeGA)as the nodal agency.

8. In order to achieve the task of reducing compliance burden within the time frame
fixed by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Government of India, a
steering committee headed by the Chief Secretary is constituted to monitor the compliance
work done by all Heads of Departments concerned on the action points at para 6 (i) and (ii)
above and in using of new age technologies for business process simplification. The
Steering Committee shall consist of the following officials namely:-

1 Chief Secretary - Chairman

2 The Principal Secretary, Industries Department - Member

3 The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Guidance - Member-

Tamil Nadu Convener

4 The Secretary, Law Department - Member

5 The Principal Secretary, Information Technology Department - Member

6 The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu e-Governance Agency - Member

(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

N. MURUGANANDAM
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
To
The Additional Chief Secretary to Government,
Information Technology Department,
Chennai - 600 009.
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The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer,
Guidance Tamil Nadu,
11th Floor No.471,
Prestige Polygon Tower,
Anna salai, Rathna Nagar,
Teynampet, Chennai - 600 035.
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The Secretary to Government,

Law Department, Chennai - 600 009.
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The Managing Director,
Tamil Nadu e-Governance Agency,
Chengalvarayan Naicker Building,
PT Lee Building, 2nd Floor,
Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002.
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The Member Secretary,
State Law Commission,
Fifth Floor, SIDCO Buildings,
Thiru Vi.Ka. Industrial Estate,
Guindy, Chennai - 600 032.
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The Commissioner of Transport,
Ezhilagam, 2nd Floor,
Walaja Road, Chepauk,
Chennai - 600 005.
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The Commissioner of Commercial Tax,
Ezhilagam, Chepauk,
Chennai- 600 005.
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The Commissioner of Labour,
DMS Campus DMS Subway,
Teynampet, Chennai - 600 006.
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The Commissioner of Municipal Administration,
No.78, Urban Administrative Building,
Santhome High Road, Chennai - 600 028.
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The Commissioner of School Education,
DPI Complex College Road,
Chennai - 600 006.
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The Commissioner of Civil Supplies & Consumer Protection,
Ezhilagam, IVth Floor,
Chepauk,
Chennai - 600 005.
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The Director of Geology and Mining,

Alandur Road,
Industrial Estate, Guindy,
Chennai - 600 032.
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The Director of Rural Development
4th and 5th floor, Jeenis Road,
Saidapet, Chennai - 600 015.
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The Director of Land Reforms,
Ezhilagam, Chepauk,
Chennai - 600 005.

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The Director of Industrial Safety and Health,

47/1, Thiru. Vi. Ka. Industrial Estate,
Guindy, Chennai - 600 032.
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The Director General of Police / Director,
Fire and Rescue Services,
17, Rukmani Lakshmipathy Road,
Egmore, Chennai - 600 008.
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The Director of Town and Country Planning,
Chengalvarayan Building, Fourth floor,
807, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002.
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The Director of Medical Services,
359, Anna Salai, Chokkalingam Nagar,
Teynampet, Chennai - 600 006.
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The Chairman and Managing Director,
TANGEDCO,
10th floor, NPKRR Maaligai,
144, Anna Salai,
Chennai - 600 002.
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The Member Secretary,
Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority,
Thalamuthu Natarajan House,
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No. 01, Gandhi Irwin Road,

Ansari Estate, Egmore,
Chennai - 600 008.
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The President,
Agricultural Marketing Board,
Thiru Vi Ka Industrial Estate,
Guindy, Chennai - 600 032.
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The Managing Director,
Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Limited
CMDA Tower-II, IV Floor,
Gandhi Irwin Bridge Road, Egmore, Chennai - 600 008.
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The Commissioner,
Greater Chennai Corporation,
Ripon Building, 1st Floor, Raja Muthiah Road, Kannappar Thidal,
Periyamet, Chennai - 600 003.

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The Managing Director,

CMWSSB, URBAN ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING,
No.75, Santhome High Road,
M.R.C. Nagar, R.A Puram, Chennai- 600 028.

The Chairman
Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board,
76, Mount Salai,
Guindy, Chennai - 600 032.

Copy to
The Chief Minister's Office, Chennai - 600 009.
The Senior Private Secretary to Chief Secretary to Government,
Chennai - 600 009.
The Senior Private Secretary to Principal Secretary to Government,
Chennai - 600 009.
The Industries (OP. II) Department, Chennai - 600 009.

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Industries (MIB.2) Department

Annexure
SI. No Department List of Acts / Rules

1. Rural Development and Tamil Nadu Panchayats (Licensing of Hoardings and Levy
Panchayat Raj and Collection of Advertisement Tax) Rules, 2009

2. Rural Development and The Tamilnadu Village Panchayats (Collection of Tax on

Panchayat Raj Profession, Trade, Calling and Employment) Rules, 2000

3. Rural Development and Tamil Nadu Regularisation of Unapproved Plots Layouts,

Panchayat Raj 2017

4. Rural Development and Tamil Nadu Panchayats Act 1994 and Rules made
Panchayat Raj thereunder

5. Energy Tamil Nadu Electricity Commission (Licensing) Regulations

2005

6. Energy Tamil Nadu Electricity Distribution Code

7. Energy Tamil Nadu Tax on Consumption or Sale of Electricity Act,

2003

8. Energy Tamil Nadu Tax on Consumption or Sale of Electricity

Rules, 2003

9. Energy Tamil Nadu Lifts and Escalators Act 1997

10. Energy Tamil Nadu Lifts and Escalators Rules 1997

11. Energy The Tamil Nadu Cinemas (Regulation) Rules, 1957

12. Energy Tamil Nadu Cinemas Regulation Act 1955

13. Housing and Urban Tamil Nadu Town Country Planning Act, 1971
Development

14. Housing and Urban Tamil Nadu Real Estate (Regulation and Development)
Development Rules, 2017

15. Housing and Urban Tamil Nadu Combined Development and Building Rules,
Development 2019

16. Health Tamil Nadu Clinical Establishments (Regulation) Act, 1997.

17. Health Tamil Nadu Clinical Establishment (Regulations) Rules,

2018

18. Commercial Taxes and Tamil Nadu Value Added Tax Act,2006
Registration Department

19. Commercial Taxes and Tamil Nadu Value Added Tax Rules, 2007
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Registration Department

20. Commercial Taxes and Tamil Nadu Societies Registration Act,1974

Registration Department

21. Commercial Taxes and Tamil Nadu Value Added Tax Act,2006
Registration Department

22. Environment & Forest Tamil Nadu Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution)
Rules, 1983

23. Environment & Forest Tamil Nadu Biological diversity Rules, 2017

24. Environment & Forest Tamil Nadu Regulation of Wood Based Industries Rules,
2010

25. Environment & Forest Tamil Nadu Sandal Wood Trees Patta Land Rules, 2008

26. Home Excise and Prohibition Tamil Nadu Prohibition Act, 1937

27. Home Excise and Prohibition Tamil Nadu Chloral Hydrate Rules, 1984

28. Home Excise and Prohibition Tamil Nadu Denatured Spirit, Methyl Alcohol and Varnish
(French Polish) Rules, 1959

29. Home Excise and Prohibition Tamil Nadu Distillery Rules, 1981

30. Home Excise and Prohibition Tamil Nadu Indian-made Foreign Spirits (Manufacture)
Rules, 1981

31. Home Excise and Prohibition Tamil Nadu Mass Wine Rules, 1984

32. Home Excise and Prohibition Tamil Nadu Molasses Control and Regulation Rules, 1958

33. Home Excise and Prohibition Tamil Nadu Rectified Spirit Rules, 2000

34. Home Excise and Prohibition Tamil Nadu Spirituous Essences Rules, 1972

35. Home Excise and Prohibition Tamil Nadu Wine (Manufacture) Rules, 2006

36. Home Excise and Prohibition The Tamil Nadu Brewery Rules, 1983

37. Home Excise and Prohibition Tamil Nadu Indian- made Foreign Spirit (Storage in Bond)
Rules,1981

38. Home Excise and Prohibition Tamil Nadu Liquor (Supply by Wholesale) Rules, 1983

39. Home Excise and Prohibition Tamil Nadu Liquor (Transit) Rules, 1982

40. Home Excise and Prohibition Tamil Nadu Spirituous Preparations (Control) Rules, 1984

41. Home Excise and Prohibition Tamil Nadu Liquor (Licence and Permit) Rules 1981

42. Home Excise and Prohibition Tamil Nadu Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989

43. Home Excise and Prohibition Tamil Nadu Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1974
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44. Home Excise and Prohibition Tamil Nadu Motor Vehicles Taxation Rules, 1974

45. Home Excise and Prohibition Tamil Nadu Fire Service Act, 1985

46. Home Excise and Prohibition Tamil Nadu Fire Service Rules, 1990

47. Home Excise and Prohibition Tamil Nadu Poisons (Regulation of Possession and Sale)
Rules, 2015

48. Home Excise and Prohibition Tamil Nadu Private Security Agencies Rules, 2008

49. Home Excise and Prohibition Tamil Nadu Prohibition Supplementary Act, 1941

50. Industries and Mining Tamil Nadu Special Economic Zones (Special provisions)
Act, 2005

51. Industries and Mining Tamil Nadu Special Economic Zones (Special Provisions)
Rules, 2010

52. Industries and Mining The Tamil Nadu Minor Mineral Concession Rules,1959

53. School Education Code of Regulations for Anglo-Indian Schools-Tamil Nadu

State

54. School Education Code of Regulations for Approved Nursery and Primary
Schools

55. School Education Code of Regulations for Matriculation Schools, Tamil Nadu

56. School Education Tamil Nadu Compulsory Elementary Education Rules, 1998

57. School Education Tamil Nadu Recognized Private Schools (Regulation)

Rules, 1974

58. School Education Tamil Nadu Right of Children to Free and Compulsory
Education Rules, 2011

59. School Education The Tamil Nadu Schools (Regulation of Collection of Fee)
Act, 2009

60, School Education The Tamil Nadu Schools (Regulation of Collection of Fee)
Rules, 2009

61. School Education The Tamil Nadu Compulsory Elementary Education Act,
1994

62. School Education The Tamil Nadu Recognized Private Schools (Regulation)
Act, 1973

63. Municipal Administration and Chennai Metropolitan Area Ground (Regulation) Rules,
Water Supply 1988

64. Municipal Administration and Tamil District Municipalities Hill Stations Building 1993
Water Supply
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65. Municipal Administration and The Chennai Metropolitan Area Ground Water(Regulation)
Water Supply Act, 1987

66. Municipal Administration and The Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply And Sewerage
Water Supply Act, 1978

67. Municipal Administration and The Tamil Nadu District Municipalities Act, 1920
Water Supply

68. Municipal Administration and Town Panchayat, Municipalities, Municipal Corporations

Water Supply (Collection of tax on profession, trade callings and
employments) rules 1999

69. Cooperative and Consumer The Tamil Nadu Co-operative Societies Act, 1983
Protection

70. Cooperative and Consumer The Tamil Nadu Co-operative Societies Rules, 1988
Protection

71. Cooperative and Consumer The Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities)

Protection (Amendment) Rules, 2017

72. Agriculture Tamil Nadu Agricultural Produce Marketing (Regulation)

Rules, 1991

73. Revenue Tamil Nadu Land Reforms (Disposal of Surplus Land)

Rules, 1965

74. Revenue Tamil Nadu Land Reforms (Fixation of Ceiling on Land) Act,
1961

75. Labour and Employment Tamil Nadu Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 1959

76. Labour and Employment Tamil Nadu motor transport workers rules 1965

77. Labour and Employment The Cine-workers Welfare Fund Act, 1981

78. Labour and Employment The Cine-Workers Welfare Fund Rules, 1984

79. Labour and Employment The Cine-workers and Cinema Theatre Workers
(Regulation of Employment) Act, 1981

80. Labour and Employment Cine Workers and Cinema Theatre Workers Rules, 1984

81. Labour and Employment The Building and Other Construction Workers' Welfare
Cess Act, 1996

82. Labour and Employment The Building and Other Construction Workers' Welfare
Cess Rules, 1998

83. Labour and Employment Tamil Nadu Building and Other Construction Workers
(Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service)
Rules, 2006
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84. Labour and Employment The Unorganised Workers' Social Security Rules, 2016

85. Labour and Employment Tamil Nadu Manual Workers (Regulation of Employment
and Conditions of Work) Act, 1982

86. Labour and Employment Tamil Nadu Industrial Establishments (National and Festival
Holidays) Act, 1958

87. Labour and Employment Tamil Nadu Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1972

88. Labour and Employment Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishment Act, 1947

89. Labour and Employment Tamil Nadu Catering Establishments Act, 1958

90. Labour and Employment Tamil Nadu Payment of Subsistence Allowance Act, 1981

91. Labour Tamil Nadu Control of Industrial Major Accident Rules, 1994

92. Labour and Employment Tamil Nadu Safety Officers (Duties, Qualifications and
Conditions of Service) Rules, 2005 &

93 Labour and Employment Tamil Nadu Rationalization of Forms and Reports Under
Certain Labour Law Rules, 2020

N.MURUGANANDAM
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
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Copy of:-
GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Courts - Supreme Court of India, New Delhi - Appointment of Tvl. Dr.S Joseph Aristotle and
D.Kumanan, Advocates, Supreme Court of India, New Delhi as Tamil Nadu Government
Advocates on Record, Supreme Court of India, New Delhi - Orders - Issued.
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G.O. (Ms) No. 216 Dated : 31.05.2021

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1. G.O. (Ms) No.59, Home (Courts IV) Department, Dated: 21.01.2015.

Read also:

2. G.O. (Ms) No. 204, Home (Courts IV) Department, Dated: 26.05.2021.
3. From the Advocate General of Tamil Nadu, letter Roc.No.143/ AGRS/2021, dated
26.05.2021.

ORDER:

In the Government order second read above, the Government have accepted the
resignations of Tvl.M.Yogesh Kanna, T.R.B.Sivakumar and B.Vinodh Kanna, Tamil Nadu
Advocate on Record, Supreme Court of India.

2. The Advocate General of Tamil Nadu, in his letter third read above, has stated that
there are 5 posts of Advocate on Record to represent our State before the Supreme Court of
India and the said posts are vacant now. He has also stated that since some of the important
cases are being listed before the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India in the first week of June,
the following two Advocates may be immediately appointed as Advocate on Record before
the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India.

Sl.No. Name of the Enrolment No. Address

Advocate (Tvl)

1 Dr. S. Joseph Aristotle D/2529-B/1999 255, Supreme Enclave Mayur Vihar Ph-1,
Delhi-110 091

2 D. Kumanan MS/2958/2008 D-375, Defence Colony

New Delhi – 110 024.
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He has further stated that the above Advocates have passed the examination as Advocate
Records conducted by the Supreme Court of India and they have been practicing at the
Supreme Court of India.

3. The Advocate General of Tamil Nadu has, therefore, requested the Government to
issue necessary orders in this regard.

4. The Government, after careful examination of the proposal of the Advocate

General of Tamil Nadu, have decided to accept it. Accordingly, the Government hereby
appoint Tvl.Dr.S.Joseph Aristotle and D.Kumanan, Advocates, as Advocates on Record to
represent the State of Tamil Nadu before the Supreme Court of India, New Delhi, subject to
the following terms and conditions:-
I. The Law Officers will be paid in all cases where costs are recoverable by the
Government from the other party, the fee which the Court decrees and that, where no
fee is recoverable from the other party, they will- be paid the regulation fee or such
lower fee as this Government may, determine from time to time.
II. The Law Officers are debarred:
a). From advising or holding briefs against the State of Tamil Nadu without their
special permission.
b). From defending accused persons in criminal cases of this State, and
c). From giving advice to private parties in cases which he is likely to appear on
behalf of the State of Tamil Nadu.

5. The Law Officer will also be bound by such standing order as may be issued in
respect of his appointment from time to time. They will be paid a retainer fee of Rs.30,000/-
(Rupees Thirty Thousand only) per mensem as ordered in the Government order first read
above.

6. Tvl. Dr.S Joseph Aristotle and D.Kumanan, Advocates, Supreme Court of India,
New Delhi are requested to take charge of the post of Tamil Nadu Government Advocates
on Record, Supreme Court of India, New Delhi and report to the Government immediately.

(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

S.K. PRABAKAR
ADDITIONAL CHIEF SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
To
Dr.S.Joseph Aristotle, Advocate-on- Record, Supreme Court of India, New Delhi. 255,
Supreme enclave, Mayur vihar, Ph-1, Delhi-110091.
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Thiru.D.Kumanan, Advocate-on- Record, Supreme Court of India, New Delhi. D-375,

Defence colony, New Delhi -110024.
The Principal Resident Commissioner, Tamil Nadu House, New Delhi.
The Deputy Secretary, Legal Cell, Tamil Nadu House, New Delhi.
The Advocate General of Tamil Nadu, High Court, Chennai-104.
The Registrar General, High Court of Madras, Chennai-104.
The Registrar, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.
The Government Pleader, High Court,Chennai-104.
The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Chennai-104.
The Pay and Accounts Officer, High Court Complex, Chennai-104.
The Pay and Accounts Officer, (North/South/East), Chennai-35
The Accountant General, Chennai-18/35.
All Departments of Secretariat, Chennai-9.
All Heads of Departments / All District Collectors.
All District and Sessions Judges.
The Tamil Development, Religions Endowments and Information (Press Release)
Department, Secretariat, Chennai-9.
The Works Manager, Government Central Press, Chennai-79. (for publication in an
Extraordinary issue of Tamil Nadu Government Gazette).
Copy to :
The Deputy Secretary to the Hon'ble Chief Minister, Chennai-9.
The Special Personal Assistant to Hon'ble Minister (Law), Secretariat, Chennai-9.
The Private Secretary to Chief Secretary, Chennai-9.
The Private Secretary to Additional Chief Secretary, Home, Prohibition & Excise
Department, Chennai-9.
The Public (Law Officers) Department, Chennai-9.
SF/SC.
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Copy of:-
GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Courts - Supreme Court of India, New Delhi - Allocation of Departments and subjects among
the Tamil Nadu Government Advocates on Record, Supreme Court of India, New Delhi -
Orders -Issued.
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G.O. (Ms) No. 228 Dated : 16.06.2021

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1. G.O. (Ms) No.216, Home (Courts-IV) Department, dated 31.5.2021.
2. From the Advocate General of Tamil Nadu, High Court, Chennai, letter
Roc.No.153/AGRS/ 2021, dated 09.06.2021.

ORDER

In the Government order first read above, orders were issued appointing Tvl. Dr.S
Joseph Aristotle and D.Kumanan, Advocates, as Advocates on Record to represent the
State of Tamil Nadu before the Supreme Court of India, New Delhi.

2. The allotment of Departments and subjects among the Tvl. Dr.SJoseph Aristotle
and D.Kumanan, Tamil Nadu Government Advocates on Record, Supreme Court of India,
New Delhi, will be as per the Annexure-I & II of this Government Order.

3. This order shall take effect from the date of issue of this order and supersedes all
the earlier order issued in respect of allocation of Departments / Subjects to Tamil Nadu
Government Advocates on Record, Supreme Court of India, New Delhi.

(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

S.K.PRABAKAR
ADDITIONAL CHIEF SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT

To
Dr.SJoseph Aristotle, Advocate-on- Record, Supreme Court of India, New Delhi.255,
Supreme Enclave, Mayur Vihar, Ph-l, Delhi-110 091.
Thiru.D.Kumanan, Advocate-on- Record, Supreme Court of India, New Delhi.
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The Principal Resident Commissioner, Tamil Nadu House, New Delhi-110 021.
The Deputy Secretary to Government, Legal Cell, Tamil Nadu House, New Delhi-110 021.
The Advocate General of Tamil Nadu, High Court, Chennai-104.
The Government Pleader, High Court, Chennai-104.
The Registrar General, High Court of Madras, Chennai-104.
The Accountant General, Chennai 18 / 35.
The Pay and Accounts Officer, Tamil Nadu House, New Delhi-110 021.
The Finance (Home-I) Department, Chennai-9.
All Departments in Secretariat, Chennai-9.
All District Collectors.
All Heads of Department.
The Secretary to Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs, New Delhi.
The Secretary to Government of India, Ministry of Law, New Delhi.
All Law Officers attached to High Court, Chennai-104.
All Sections in Home Department, Chennai-9.
Copy to:-
The Secretary to Hon'ble Chief Minister, Chennai-9.
The Senior Personal Assistant to Hon'ble Minister (Law), Chennai-9.
The Private Secretary to Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Home, P&E
Department, Chennai-9.
Stock File
Spare Copy.
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G.O. (Ms) No. 228, Home (Cts-IV) Department, dated 16.06.2021

ANNEXURE – I
1. Dr.S.Joseph Aristotle, Advocate-on-Record

1. Criminal cases of all Departments

2. Environment, Climate change and Forest Department

3. Handlooms, Handicrafts, Textiles and Khadi Department

4. Home, Prohibition and Excise Department

5. Industries Department

6. Public Department

7. Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department

8. Commercial Taxes & Registration Department

9. Health and Family Welfare Department

10. Higher Education Department

11. Highways and Minor Ports Department

12. Housing and Urban Development Department

13. Finance Department

14. Human Resources Management Department

15. Public Works Department

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ANNEXURE – II
1. Thiru D. Kumanan, Advocate-on-Record

1. Revenue Department

2. School Education Department

3. Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department

4. Information Technology Department

5. Labour Welfare and Skill Development Department

6. Law Department

7. Transport Department

8. Welfare of Differently Abled Persons Department

9. Animal Husbandry, Dairying, Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare Department

10. Co-operation, Food & Consumer Protection Department

11. Energy Department

12. Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department

13. Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department

14. Tamil Development and Information Department

15. Tourism, Culture and Religious Endowment Department

16. Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department

17. Backward Classes and Most Backward Classes Welfare and Minorities Welfare
Department

18. Legislative Assembly Department

19. Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Department

20. Planning Development and Special Initiatives Department

21. Social Reforms Department

22. Youth Welfare and Sports Development Department

S.K.Prabakar
Additional Chief Secretary to Government
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Copy of:-
GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Environment, Climate Change and Forest Department Dr. D.Shanmuganathan, Advocate,

Hon'ble High Court of Madras - Appointed as Standing Counsel for Government of Tamil
Nadu exclusively for the National Green Tribunal, Southern Bench at Chennai - Orders
issued.
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ENVIRONMENT, CLIMATE CHANGE AND FOREST (FR.13) DEPARTMENT

G.O. (Ms) No. 37 Dated : 25.06.2021

திருயள்ளுயர் ஆண்டு - 2052
஧ி஬ய, ஆனி - 11
Read
1. G.O.(Ms).No.83, Environment, Climate Change and Forest (FR.13) Department,
dated 12.11.2019.
2. From Thiru.R.Shanmugasundaram, Advocate General of Tamil Nadu, Chennai letter
Roc.No. 144 / AGRS/2021, dated 01.06.2021.

ORDER:
In the Government Order first read above orders have been issued appointing
Dr.V.R.Thirunarayanan, Standing counsel for the Government of Tamil Nadu to appear
before the National Green Tribunal, Southern Zone, Chennai.
1. In the reference second read above, the Advocate General of Tamil Nadu has
recommended that Dr.D.Shanmuganathan, Advocate, Hon'ble High Court of Madras
for appointment to the post of Standing Counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu
exclusively for the National Green Tribunal, Southern Bench, Chennai.
2. After careful examination, the Government hereby direct that the services of
Dr.V.R.Thirunarayanan, Standing Counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu exclusively
for the National Green Tribunal, Southern Bench, Chennai be terminated with
immediate effect and appoint Dr.D.Shanmuganathan, Advocate, High Court of Madras
as Standing Counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu exclusively for the National Green
Tribunal, Southern Bench, Chennai.
(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)
SUPRIYA SAHU
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
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To
The Advocate General of Tamil Nadu, Hon'ble High Court of Madras, Chennai-600 104.
Dr.V.R.Thirunarayanan, Advocate, No.28/40, Dr.Ranga Road, Ranga Lane, Mylapore,
Chennai-600 004
Dr.D.Shanmuganathan, Advocate, Old No.8, New No. 15, Sivaraman Street, Triplicane,
Chennai-5.
The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai-32.
The Director of Environment, Chennai-15.
The Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Head of the Department), Chennai - 15.
Thiru.Jag Mohan Singh Raju, I.A.S., Additional Chief Secretary/Resident Commissioner,
Tamil Nadu House, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi-110021.
S.Balaraman, Deputy Secretary, Legal Cell, Old Tamil Nadu House, New Delhi-21.
The Additional Government Pleader, (Environment, Climate Change and Forests
Department), High Court, Chennai-104.
The Accountant General, Chennai-18/35.
The National informatics Centre, Chennai-9.
Copy to:-
The Special Personal Assistant to Hon'ble Minister (Environment- Climate Change and
Youth Welfare and Sports Development), Chennai-9.
The Special Personal Assistant to Hon'ble Minister (Law, Courts, Prisons and Prevention of
Corruption), Chennai-9.
The Law Department, Chennai-9.
The Public Department, Chennai - 9.
All Sections, Environment, Climate Change and Forest Department, Chennai-9.
All Departments of Secretariat, Chennai-9.
Environment, Climate Change and Forest (FR.13) Department, Chennai-9. SF/SC.

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Copy of:-
GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Environment, Climate Change - Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board - Removal of Tvl.
C.Kasirajan, N.Manoharan, Naveenkumar Murthy and N.Ponraj from the post of Board's
Standing Counsel and appointment of Board's Standing Counsel to represent the Tamil
Nadu Pollution Control Board at Hon'ble National Green Tribunal, Southern Bench, Chennai,
Hon'ble High Court of Madras, Chennai & Hon'ble Madurai Bench of Madras High Court,
Madurai - Orders - Issued.
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ENVIRONMENT, CLIMATE CHANGE AND FOREST (EC.2) DEPARTMENT

G.O. (Ms) No. 61 Dated : 31.08.2021

஧ி஬ய, ஆயணி – 15.

திருயள்ளுயர் ஆண்டு - 2052

Read
1. G.O.(Ms).No.129, Environment and Forest (EC.2) Department, dated 27.09.2018.
2. G.O.(Ms).No.43, Environment and Forest (EC.2) Department, dated 06.07.2020.
3. Resignation letters given by the Law Officers addressed to the Chairman/ Member
Secretary, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Guindy. Chennai-32, dated
02.05.2021, 03.05.2021, 17.06.2021 and 18.06.2021.

ORDER

In the Government Order second read above, the Government have appointed the
following Board Standing Counsels to represent at Hon'ble High Court of Madras, Hon'ble
National Green Tribunal, Chennai and Hon'ble Appellate Authority along with the existing
Board Standing Counsel Thiru.C.Kasirajan (Hon'ble High Court of Madras):-

SI.No. Name of the Law Officer Court Concerned

Tvl.

1. N.Manoharan Hon'ble High court of Madras, Hon'ble National

Green Tribunal, Chennai.

2. Naveenkumar Murthy Hon'ble Appellate Authority

3. N.Ponraj Hon'ble National Green Tribunal, Chennai.

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2. In the reference third cited read above, the above said Law Officers have
submitted their resignation letters addressed to the Chairman/ Member Secretary, Tamil
Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai - 600 032.

3. The Learned Advocate General of Tamil Nadu has now recommended the
following names of three Advocates with their Bio-data for empanelment as Standing
Counsel for Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board to represent the Tamil Nadu Pollution
Control Board at Hon'ble National Green Tribunal, Southern Bench, Chennai, Hon'ble High
Court of Madras, Chennai and Hon'ble Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai to
consider them for appointment:-

Sl.No Name of the Law Officer Court concerned

1. Thiru.S.Sai Sathya Jith Hon'ble National Green Tribunal, Southern Bench,

Chennai.

2. Ms.Shanmugavalli Sekar Hon'ble High Court of Madras, Chennai &. Hon'ble

Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

3. Ms. Vijayakumari Natarajan High Court, Chennai & Madurai Bench of Madras High
Court, Madurai.

4. The Government, after careful examination have accepted the resignation

letters received from Tvl.C.Kasirajan, N.Manoharan, Naveenkumar Murthy and Thiru N.
Ponraj and direct the Member Secretary (in-charge), Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board to
remove the above officers from the Post of Board's Standing Counsel, immediately.

5. The Government also direct the Member Secretary (ln-charge), Tamil Nadu
Pollution Control Board to appoint the following three advocates as Board Standing Counsel
to represent at the Hon'ble National Green Tribunal, Southern Bench, Chennai, Hon'ble High
Court of Madras, Chennai and Hon'ble Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai :-

Sl.No Name of the Law Officer Court concerned

1. Thiru.S.Sai Sathya Jith Hon'ble National Green Tribunal, Southern Bench,

Chennai.
2. Ms.Shanmugavalli Sekar Hon'ble High Court of Madras, Chennai & Hon'ble
Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.
3. Ms. Vijayakumari Hon'ble High Court of Madras, Chennai & Hon'ble
Natarajan Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.
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6. This order issues with the concurrence of Finance/ Law /Public (L.O) Departments
with their U.O.No.28920/BPE/2021, dated 26.07.2021, U.O.No. 13846/2021, dated
05.08.2021 and U.O.No.27595/L.O/2021-1, dated 13.08.2021 respectively.

(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

SUPRIYA SAHU
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT

To
The Individuals concerned,
(Through the Member Secretary (in-charge),
Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai -32.
The Member Secretary (in-charge),
Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai-32.

Copy to :-
The Private Secretary to Principal Secretary to Government, Environment, Climate Change
and Forest Department, Chennai-9.
Finance (BPE) Department, Chennai-9
Public (Law Officers) Department, Chennai -9.
The Special Personal Assistant to Hon'ble Minister (Environment, Climate Change & Youth
Welfare and Sports Development), Chennai 9.
The Special Personal Assistant to Hon'ble Minister (Law, Courts & Prisons and Prevention of
Corruption), Chennai-9.
Stock File /Spare. Copy.
// FORWARDED BY ORDER //
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Copy of:-

GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Environment - S.L.P(C) No.10159-10168 of 2020 filed by M/s.Vedanta Limited, Thoothukudi

before Hon‘ble Supreme Court of India – Appearance of Thiru. C.S. Vaidyanathan, Senior
Advocate before the Hone‘ble Supreme Court of India – Sanction – Accorded – Orders –
Issued.

ENVIRONMENT, CLIMATE CHANGE AND FOREST (EC.3) DEPARTMENT

G.O.(D). No.64 Dated: 21.03.2022

திருவள்ளுவர் ஆண்டு - 2053
பிலவ, பங்குனி – 7

Read:

From the Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Boar Lr. No.TNPCB/ LAW/
LA.III/SCI/27482/2021/Sterlite, dated: 21.03.2022.

ORDER:

In the letter read above, the Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board
has stated that the Sterlite main case is posted for hearing on 22.03.2022. The Advocate on
Record Mr.Joseph Aristotle has informed that on behalf of Tamil Nadu Pollution Control
Board, they have engaged Shri Rakesh Dewadi, Senior Advocate.

2. The Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board has felt that Shri.C.S.
Vaidyanathan, Senior Advocate, who appeared on behalf of the Tamil Nadu Pollution
Control Board in the National Green Tribunal, High Court and Supreme Court is well versed
and completely familiar with all the technical and legal aspects of the Sterlite case and if he
is engaged on behalf of the Board, the success of the case is very bright. The Advocate on
Record discussed the issue with Advocate General of Tamil Nadu and he has agreed the
suggestion of engaging Shri. C.S.Vaidyanathan, Senior Advocate and requested for a line of
confirmation from the Government.

3. The Government, after careful examination, hereby, sanction for appearance of

Thiru. C.S.Vaidyanathan, Senior Advocate in S.L.P.(C) No.10159-10168 of 2020 filed by
M/s.Vedanta Limited, Thoothukudi before the Hon‘ble Supreme Court of India, on behalf of
the Board.
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4. The entire expenditure towards the appearance of Thiru. C.S.Vaidyanathan,

Senior Advocate before the Hon‘ble Supreme Court of India in S.L.P.(C) No.10159-10168 of
2020 filed by M/s.Vedanta Limited, Thoothukudi shall be borne by the Tamil Nadu Pollution
Control Board.
(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

SUPRIYA SAHU
ADDITIONAL CHIEF SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT

To
Thiru. C.S.Vaidyanathan,
Senior Advocate,
Hon‘ble Supreme Court of India, New Delhi.

Dr. Joseph Aristotle,

Advocate on Record, Government of Tamil Nadu,
Supreme Court of India, New Delhi – 110 021.

The Chairman,
Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai – 600 032.

Copy to:
The Office of the Hon‘ble Chief Minister, Chennai – 600 009.

The Special Personal Assistant to Hon‘ble Minister (Environment, Climate Change and

Youth Welfare & Sports Development), Chennai – 600 009.

The Special Personal Assistant to Hon‘ble Minister (Law), Chennai – 600 009.

The Private Secretary to Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Environment, Climate

Change and Forest Department, Chennai – 600 009.

Stock file / Spare copy.

//FORWARDED BY ORDER//
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Copy of:-
GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

LAW OFFICERS - Hon'ble High Court of Madras and its Bench at Madurai - Engagement of
the services of Senior Counsels to defend the cases on behalf of the Government of Tamil
Nadu before the Hon'ble High Court of Madras and its Bench at Madurai - Panel of Senior
Counsels - Approved - Orders - Issued.
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PUBLIC (LAW OFFICERS) DEPARTMENT

G.O.(Ms).No. 434 Dated 17.06.2022

திருவள்ளுவர் ஆண்டு 2053
சுபகிருது வருடம், ஆனி – 3
Read:

1. G.O.(Ms.)No.356, Public (Law Officers) Department, dated: 24.04.2017.

2. From the Learned Advocate General of Tamil Nadu vide Letter Roc.No.174/AGRS/
2022, dated 13.06.2022.
ORDER:

In the circumstances stated by the Learned Advocate General of Tamil Nadu, the
Government hereby approve the panel of following Senior Counsels to defend the cases on
behalf of Government of Tamil Nadu before the Hon'ble High Court of Madras and its Bench
at Madurai:-

S.NO. NAMES OF THE SENIOR COURTS

COUNSELS

1 THIRU.P.S.RAMAN HON'BLE HIGH COURT OF MADRAS

2 THIRU.M.K.KABIR HON'BLE HIGH COURT OF MADRAS

3 THIRU.N.R.ELANGO HON'BLE HIGH COURT OF MADRAS

4 THIRU.P.WILSON HON'BLE HIGH COURT OF MADRAS

5 THIRU.M.AJMAL KHAN HON'BLE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

6 THIRU.ISAAC MOHANLAL HON'BLE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

2. The Professional fees payable for the appearance of the Senior Counsels to
defend the cases on behalf of Government of Tamil Nadu before the Hon'ble High Court of
Madras and its Bench at Madurai will be as per G.O(Ms)No.356, Public (Law Officers)
Department, dt.24.04.2017 as applicable to the Additional Advocates General. The fees will
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be settled by the Departments concerned which engaged the services of the Senior
Counsels.

(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

D. JAGANNATHAN
SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT

To

All Senior Counsels concerned.

The Registrar General, High Court of Madras, Chennai-600 104.

The Registrar, Madurai Bench of High Court of Madras, Madurai-625 023.

The Advocate General of Tamil Nadu, High Court of Madras, Chennai-104.

The Additional Advocate General-I of Tamil Nadu, High Court of Madras, Chennai-104.

The Additional Advocate General-II of Tamil Nadu, High Court of Madras, Chennai-104.

The Additional Advocate General-III of Tamil Nadu, Madurai Bench of High Court of Madras,
Madurai-625 023.

The Additional Advocate General-IV of Tamil Nadu, High Court of Madras, Chennai-104.

The Additional Advocate General-V of Tamil Nadu, High Court of Madras, Chennai-104.

The Additional Advocate General-VI of Tamil Nadu, Madurai Bench of High Court of Madras,
Madurai-625 023.

The Additional Advocate General-VII of Tamil Nadu, High Court of Madras, Chennai-104.

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Copy of:-
GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Environment, Sanction of 4 additional points of Assistant Engineers for the State Level
Environment Impact Assessment Authority – orders – issued.
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ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (EC-3) DEPARTMENT

G.O. (Ms) No. 98 Dated : 02.07.2013

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Read
1. G.O.(Ms).No.260, Environment and Forests Department, dated 15.11.2012.
2. From the Chairman, State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority D.O.
Letter No. SEIAA-TN/020/2012. Dated 21.11.2012

ORDER

In the Government Order first read above among the other things orders were issued
for creation of the following posts in the State Level Environment Impact Assessment
Authority / State Level Expert Appraisal Committee

SI.No. Name of the Post No. of Posts

1. Junior Engineer / Assistant Engineer/ Assistant Executive - 3 Nos.

Engineer

2. Superintendents in the cadre of Section Officer / Tahsildar / - 3 Nos.

Block Development Officer / Accounts Officer

3. Assistants / Assistant Section Officers/Junior Assistant - 2 Nos.

4. Steno Typist / Typist - 2 Nos.

5. Data Entry Operators - 2 Nos.

2. The Chairman, State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority in his letter
second read above has informed that the Authority in its meeting held on 16.11.2012 has
resolved to request the Government to sanction the balance 4 posts of Engineers in this
Office of the State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority on permanent basis.
The total Engineers in the Office of the State Level Environment Impact Assessment
Authority will be seven in the cadre of Assistant Engineer / Assistant Environmental Engineer
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/ Environmental Engineer and the Authority will not be requesting for more Engineering staff
even on adhoc basis, once these 4 posts are sanctioned.

3. The Government after careful consideration of the proposal of the State Level
Environment Impact Assessment Authority and accord sanction for 4 additional posts of
Assistant Engineers (Scale of pay 9,300 - 34,800 + G.P.4,700) to the State Level
Environment Impact Assessment Authority, subject to the conditions already laid In paras
7(a), 7(b) and 8 of the Govt., order first read above.

4. This order issues with the concurrence of Finance Department vide its U.O. NO.
1266/FS/P/2013, Dated 26,04.2013;

(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

MOHAN VERGHESE CHUNKATH

ADDITIONAL CHIEF SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
To
The Chairman, State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority, Chennai-16
The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai – 32
The Director of Environment, Chennai – 15

Copy to
The Hon'ble Chief Minster's Office, Chennai - 9
The Special Personal Assistant, to Hon'ble Minister (Environment), Chennai-9.
The Special Personal Assistant to Hon'ble Minister (Finance), Chennai-9
The Accountant General, Chennai-18.
The Senior Private Secretary to Secretary to Government,
Environment and Forests Department, Chennai-9. ,
The Finance Department, Chennai - 9.
SF/SCs.
/FORWARDED BY ORDER/
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Copy of:-
GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Environment Control - Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board -Formation of a new Zonal Office
at Tirunelveli under the head of Joint Chief Environmental Engineer (JCEE) with supporting
staff - Orders - Issued.
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ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (EC-2) DEPARTMENT

G.O. (Ms) No. 102 Dated : 21.08.2017

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Read
From the Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai
Letter No. TNPCB/P&D/F-15243/2017, dated 6.7.2017 and 3.8.2017

ORDER

The Hon'ble Minister for Environment while moving the demand for Environment for
the year 2017-18 on the floor of the Legislative Assembly among other things has
announced that a new Zonal Office for Tirunelveli Zone at Tirunelveli District comprising of
Tirunelveli, Tuticorin, Virudhunagar and Nagercoil Districts, under the head of Joint Chief
Environmental. Engineer will be created at an expenditure of Rs.1.00 crore from the Board's
fund during the financial year 2017-18 with the creation of necessary posts.

2. Based on the above announcement, the Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu Pollution
Control Board in the letters read above has forwarded a proposal to Government for
formation of a new Zonal Office for Tirunelveli Zone at Tirunelveli under the head of Joint
Chief Environmental Engineer (JCEE) with the creation of one post of Joint Chief
Environmental Engineer along with the supporting staff. In the said proposal, he has stated
that the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board is enforcing various Environmental Acts and
Rules. It is functioning with three-tier system consisting of a Corporate Office at Chennai, 6
Zonal offices under the head of Joint Chief .Environmental Engineers (Monitoring) at
Chennai, Vellore, Coimbatore, Trichy, Madurai and Salem and 36 District Offices under the
said six Zonal offices.

3. The Member Secretary, Tamil. Nadu Pollution Control Board has further stated
that vide Board's Proceeding No.TNPCB/Per/P1/895/2011, dated 24.11.2012, among other
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things the Joint Chief Environmental Engineer (Monitoring), Madurai has been directed to
look after the Tirunelveli Jurisdiction until Tirunelveli Zonal office is formed. He has further
stated that JCEE(Monitoring) at Madurai is now looking after nine districts covering Madurai
Zone and Tirunelveli Zone. The distance from Madurai to Nagercoil is 230 Kms. Hence, he
has to travel very long distance for carrying out day to day activities. The. District
Environmental Engineer from Nagercoil, Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi and Virudhunagar have to
travel to Madurai to attend the meetings convened by the JCEE (M) and their time is
consumed in travelling very long distance. In the year 2012 itself, formation of a Zonal office
for Tirunelveli was proposed in addition to other zones. However, the Board decided that the
O/o. Joint Chief Environmental Engineer (M), Tirunelveli shall be put in place after
implementation of computerization of consent issuing mechanism (B.P.No.37 dated
5.10.2012). Now, the Board has computerized Its activities.

4. He has further stated that formation of a Zonal office at Tirunelveli will be very
helpful for close monitoring of the highly polluting industries by the JCEE (Monitoring). The
Zonal Level consent clearance committee meeting can be conducted frequently and the
projects can be cleared by the committee without delay. The District Officers can attend the
meeting without loss of time In travel. The public In the southern districts can approach the
O/o.Joint Chief Environmental Engineer (Monitoring) easily to represent their grievances.
Thus Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board can serve the public better. After creation of
Tirunelveli Zone, the following will be the jurisdictions for Madurai Zone and Tirunelveli
Zone:-

Sl.No. Zone Jurisdictions (O/o DEEs)

1 Madurai Madurai, Dindigul, Theni, Sivagangai, Ramanathapuram

2 Tirunelveli Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, Virudhunagar, Nagercoil

Apart from the routine functions, the Joint Chief Environmental Engineer (Monitoring),
Tirunelveli can address the issues pertaining to the Districts as detailed in the Annexure -1 to
this order.

5. The Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board has further stated that the
staff pattern for the newly proposed Office of the Joint Chief Environmental Engineer
(Monitoring), Tirunelveli is as detailed below :-

Sl. Name of the post Scale of pay No. of Remarks

No. (in Rs.) post

1 Joint Chief Environmental Rs. 37400/- - 67000 Grade 1 To be created

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Engineer Pay Rs. 8,700/-

2 Environmental Engineer Rs. 15,600/- - 39,100 + 1 To be created

GP Rs. 6,600/-

3 Assistant Engineer Rs. 9,300/- - 34,800 + GP Rs. 1 By recruitment

5,100/- against the
existing vacancy

4 Deputy Manager Rs. 9,300/- - 34,800 + GP 1 To be created

5,100/-

5 Assistant Rs. 5,200/- - 20,200 + GP 1 By recruitment

2,400/- against the
existing vacancy

6 Steno Typist Grade -II Rs. 9,300/- - 34,800 + GP Rs. 1 By redeployment

4,200/- .

7 Typist re-designated as Data - 1 Out sourced

Entry Operator

8 Office Assistant - 1 Out sourced

9 Driver - 0 As the vehicle Is

hired, there is no
need for driver
post

6. He has further stated that recurring expenses for the proposed Zonal Office at
Tirunelveli as Rs.61,92,000/- per annum and non-recurring expenses as Rs.13,90,000/-. He
has further stated that the entire expenses on recurring and 'non-recurring expenditure will
be met from the Board's fund. The break up details of the above expenditures are as
detailed in the Annexure-II to this order.

7. The Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board has further stated that
the above proposal for formation of a new Zonal Office at Tirunelveli under the head of Joint
Chief Environmental Engineer was placed before the Board in Its 268th meeting held on
30.6.2017 and the Board vide its resolution No.268-1-10 has resolved to approve the
proposal for formation of a Zonal Office for Tirunelveli Zone at Tirunelveli under the head of
Joint Chief Environmental Engineer (Monitoring) with creation of three .posts viz., one Joint
Chief Environmental Engineer, one Environmental Engineer and one Deputy Manager and
send the proposal to Government for necessary orders. He has, therefore, requested the
Government to issue necessary orders for the above proposal.

8. On further clarifications, the Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control

Board has stated that the Deputy Manager at Corporate Office cannot be redeployed to the
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proposed Zonal Office at Tirunelveli, since only 20 posts of Deputy Manager are available
and are utilized in the Board. He has also stated that the non-operative posts which are
vacant during this year viz., one post of Electrician Grade-I, one post of Motorcycle
Messenger, two posts of Record Clerk, one post of Junior Engineer (Electrical) and one post
of Meteorologist may be surrendered to Government. However, additional number of posts
cannot be surrendered in lieu of creation of new posts for formation of Zonal Office at
Tirunelveli. He has, therefore stated that the surrender of posts to equalize the cost against
creation of the posts for the proposed Zonal office at Tirunelveli cannot be made.

9. The Government after careful examination accord sanction to the Tamil Nadu
Pollution Control Board for the formation of a new Zonal office for Tirunelveli Zone at
Tirunelveli under the head of Joint Chief Environmental Engineer with creation of three posts
viz., one post of Joint Chief Environmental Engineer, one post of Environmental Engineer
and one post of Deputy Manager by relaxing the orders issued in G.O.(Ms.)No.27, Finance
(BPE) Department, dated 21.1.2002 with necessary office infrastructures from the Board's
fund. The Government further direct that the Board to send necessary proposal for surrender
of one post of Electrician Grade-I, one post of Motorcycle Messenger, two posts of Record
Clerk, one post of Junior Engineer(Electrical) and one post of Meteorologist after placing the
same before the Board of Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board.

10. This order issues with the concurrence of Finance (BPE) Department vide its
U.O. No.264/Sec.Exp./2017, dated 7.8.2017.

(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

MD. NASIMUDDIN
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
To
The Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai-32.
The Accountant General, Chennai-18.
The Resident Audit Officer, Office of the Principal Accountant General (G&SSA), Chennai-9.
Copy to:-
The Senior P.A. to Hon'ble Minister (Fisheries, Finance, P&AR), Chennai-9.
The Senior P.A. to Hon'ble Minister (Environment), Chennai-9.
The Senior Private Secretary to Principal Secretary to Government,
Environment and Forests Department,Chennai-9.
The Finance (BPE) Department, Chennai-9.
SF/SC.
// FORWARDED BY ORDER //
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ANNEXURE-I
(Annexure to G.O.(Ms.) No. 102. Environment and Forests Department
dated 21.8.2017)
The District wise Issues to be addressed by Joint Chief Environmental Engineer
(Monitoring), Tirunelveli

District Issues to be addressed

Thirunelveli  Tamarabarani River action plan to protect the River pollution

 Lime stone mines

 Rare Earth mineral mining activities

Thoothukudi  Environmental impacts due to Sterlite Industries

 Sea water pollution due to effluents from DCW Limited
 Arrival of municipal waste along with paper wastes in Thoothukudi Port, air
quality impact due to port activities viz, vehicular movement, handling of
ores, chemical, coal, food grains and cement etc.
 Costal Regulation Zone Notification violations along the
coast
 Air quality Impact due to emissions from Thermal Power plants
 Fly ash management from Thermal Power Plants
 Preservation of marine bio reserve of Gulf of Mannar Eco-Sensitive zone
Virudhunagar .  Cement & Bio-mass based power plants
 More than 800 fire cracker manufacturing units
 Solid waste disposal issue in the Large scale Kraft & Duplex paper board
manufacturing units
 Granite and stone quarrying units
 Chathirapatti - Micro and small scale bandage cotton bleaching unit's
common effluent treatment plant
 Virudhunagar - Noise pollution issue due to flour mills' and workshops in
mixed residential area. .
Kanyakumari  Air pollution due to cashew nut processing units
 Ammonia emission problem from Latex based units
 Sand mining & Stone quarrying
 Mining of sea sand containing rare minerals
 Illegal movement of bio-medical waste from neighboring state.

Md. Nasimuddin
Principal Secretary to Government
//TRUE COPY //
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ANNEXURE-II
(Annexure to G.O.(Ms) No.102, Environment and Forests Department,
dated 21.8.2017
Recurring Expenditure
SI. Name of the post Salary No. of Total in Rs.
No. Post

1 Joint Chief Environmental Engineer Rs. 1,20,000x12 1 14,40,000

2 Environmental Engineer Rs. 94,000x12 1 11,28,000

8 Assistant Engineer Rs. 39,000x12 1 4,68,000

4 Deputy Manager RS. 60,000x12 1 7,20,000

5 Assistant Rs. 20,000x12 1 2,40,000

6 Steno Typist Grade-II Rs. 50,000x12 1 6,00,000

7 Typist re-designated as Data Entry Operator Rs. 15,000x12 1 1,80,000

8 Office Assistant Rs.10,000x 12 1 1,20,000

9 Travelling & Other Allowances Rs. 20,000x12 - 2,40,000

10 Office Rent Rs. 35,000 x 12 - 4,20,000

11 Office Telephone Rs. 3,000x 12 - 36,000

12 Office Vehicle Hiring Rs. 35,000x12 - 4,20,000

13 E.B, Stationary etc., Hs. 10,000x 12 - 1,20,000

14 Others Lump sum - 60,000

Sub Total 61,92,000

Non-Recurring Expenditure
SLNo. Details Nos. Cost Total in Rs.
1 Computer with UPS 8 Rs. 60,000 4,80,000
2 Printer 2 Rs. 25,000 50,000
3 Xerox (3 in 1) . 1 Rs. 1,00,000 1,00,000
4 TDS meter & pH meter 1 Rs.80,000 80, 000
5 GPS Instrument 1 Rs.30,000 80,000
6 Furniture Lump sum Rs. 6,00,000 6,00,000
Sub-Total 13,90,000
Total Rs. 61,92,000/- + Rs. 13,90,000/- = Rs. 75,82,000/-
Md. Nasimuddin
Principal Secretary to Government
// TRUE COPY //
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Under Secretary to Government
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Copy of:-
GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Environment Control - Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board - Formation of two district offices
at Kumarapalayam in Namakkal District and Gummudipoondi in Tiruvallur District under the
head of District Environmental Engineer (DEE) with supporting staff - Orders - Issued.
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ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (EC-2) DEPARTMENT

G.O. (Ms) No. 112 Dated : 15.09.2017

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Read
From the Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai Letter
No.TNPCB/P&D/F.15244/2017, dated 6.7.2017 and 3.8.2017.

ORDER

The Hon'ble Minister for Environment while moving the demand for Environment for
the year 2017-18 on the floor of the Legislative Assembly among other things has
announced that two new District Offices (i.e.) one at Kumarapalayam in Namakkal District
and another at Gummidipoondi in Tiruvallur District will be created at an expenditure of
Rs.2.00 crores (Rs. 1.00 crore per office) with the creation of necessary posts from the
Board's fund during the financial year 2017-2018.

2. Based on the above announcement, the Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu Pollution
Control Board in the letters read above has forwarded a proposal to Government for
formation of two new District Offices at Kumarapalayam in Namakkal District and
Gummidipoondi in Tiruvallur District under the head of District Environmental Engineer with
creation of two posts of District Environmental Engineer along with the supporting staff. In
the said proposal, he has stated that Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board is now having the
District Offices in Namakkal and Salem for the respective Districts headed by the District
Environmental Engineers (DEEs). In Namakkal District (7 Taluks), there are 1415 units
coming under the surveillance of the DEE office, Namakkal. In Salem District (12 Taluks),
there are 2139 units coming under the surveillance of DEE office, Salem. In Namakkal
District, Kumarapalayam and Pallipalayam are the textile industrial clusters. Now, there are
538 units in Tiruchengodu and Kumarapalayam Taluks and majority of them are textile
processing units. Similarly in Salem District, Edapadi and Sankari Taluks are the industrial
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clusters where there are 244 units under the purview of Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board.
Apart from the consented units as stated above, there are mushrooming of unauthorized
bleaching and dyeing units coming up in the Pallipalayam, Kumarapalayam and Edapadi
areas. In order to curb the unauthorized units, intensive monitoring is required. Now the DEE
in Namakkal has to travel 50 KM to reach Pallipalayam. Similarly, the DEE, Salem has to
travel 45 KM to reach Edapadi. Also, due to long distance and vast area of the Districts, it is
difficult for industries / public to access the DEE's office. Further, for the uplift of small scale
textile processing units in the Pallipalayam, Kumarapalayam and Edapadi areas, the
Government have announced Common Effluent Treatment Plant cluster development
scheme, which has to be followed up for early implementation.

3. The Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board has further stated that
considering the above facts, it has been proposed to form a new District Office at
Kumarapalayam during this financial year, having the jurisdiction of four taluks (i.e.)
Kumarapalayam and Tiruchengodu Taluks in Namakkal District and Edapadi and Sankari
Taluks in Salem District, headed by the District Environmental Engineer. The benefits of the
said District Offices are as detailed in the Annexure-I to this order.

4. The Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board has further stated that
Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board is having two District Offices in Tiruvallur District (i.e)
one at Ambattur and another at Tiruvallur headed by the District Environmental Engineers.
District Office at Ambattur is having the jurisdiction of 5 Taluks viz., Ambattur, Thiruvottiyur,
Maduravoyal, Madhavaram, Ponneri and 2725 units are under the surveillance. The District
Office at Tiruvallur is having the jurisdiction of 7 Taluks viz., Tiruvallur, Tiruttani, Uthukottai,
Pallipattu, Gummidipoondi, Poonnmallee, Avadi and 1542 industries are under the
surveillance. Gummidipoondi Taluk is now coming under the jurisdiction of DEE, Tiruvallur.
There are 396 units in this Taluk. Major Power plants, Foundries, Steel rolling mills, SIPCOT
Industrial Complex, Common Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal Facility are located
in this Taluk. Considering the importance of the industrial cluster, the Board has installed
one online real time Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring station in Gummdipoondi,
Presently the DEE, Tiruvallur has to travel 75 KM from the Head Quarters to monitor these
units. Ponneri Taluk is now coming under the purview of DEE, Ambattur. There are 367
industries in Ponneri Taluk. Major Power Plants, Foundries, Port, Shipbuilding, SIDCO
Estates are located in this Taluk. The District Environmental Engineer, Ambattur has to
travel 40 KM from the Head Quarter to monitor these units.
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5. The Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board has further stated that
considering the heavy work load in the office of the District Environmental Engineer,
Tiruvallur and Ambattur, it has been proposed to form a new District Office at
Gummidipoondi during this financial year, having the jurisdiction of Gummdipoondi Taluk
and Ponneri Taluk, headed by the District Environmental Engineer with the following
benefits:-

i. Effective monitoring of major polluting industries in and around the SIPCOT Industrial
Complex, Gummidipoondi.
ii. Effective monitoring of the operation of the Common Hazardous Waste Treatment
and Disposal facility.
iii. Data generated from the online real time Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitor in
SIPCOT Gummidipoondi can be interpreted and necessary follow-up action can be
taken without time delay.
iv. Effective monitoring of Port and Ship building industries.
v. Attending public complaints, media reports without delay.
vi. Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board is having own land in the SIPCOT Industrial
Complex. Hence own office building can be constructed to accommodate the District
office and CAAQMS, which is now functioning in a rental building.

6. He has further stated that staff .pattern for the newly proposed District Offices at
Kumarapalayam and Gummidipoondi are as detailed below :

SL Name of the post Scale of pay In District District office at Total Remarks
No. Rs. office at Gummidipoondi No. of
Kumara- posts
palayam
No. of No. of posts
posts
1 District 15,600-39,100 + 1 1 2 To be created
Environmental GP 6,600
Engineer
2 Assistant 15,600-39,100 + 1 1 2 By redeployment
Environmental GP 5,400
Engineer
3 Assistant 9,300-34,800 + 2 2 4 By recruitment
Engineer GP 5,100 against the existing
vacancy
4 Assistant 9,300-34,800 + 1 1 2 By redeployment
Manager GP 4,800
5 Assistant 5,200-20,200 + 1 1 2 By recruitment
GP 2,400 against the existing
vacancy
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6 Office Assistant - 1 1 2 Out Sourced

7 Driver - 0 0 0 As the vehicle is
hired there is no
need for diver post.
8 Data Entry- - 1 1 2 Out sourced
Operator

7. He has further stated that the recurring expenses for the proposed District Offices
at Kumarapalayam and Gummidipoondi as Rs.1,07,00,000/-per annum and non-recurring
expenses as Rs. 18,40,000/-, which will be met from the Board's fund. The break up details
of the above expenditure are as detailed in the Annexure-II to this order.

8. The Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board has further stated that
the Board in its 268th meeting held on 30.6.2017 vide its resolution No.268-1-9 has resolved
to approve the proposal for formation of two district offices (i.e.) one at Kumarapalayam in
Namakkal district and another at Gummidipoondi in Tiruvallur District with creation of two
posts of District Environmental Engineer along with supporting staff and send the proposal to
Government for necessary orders. He has, therefore, requested the Government to issue
necessary orders for the above proposal.

9. On further clarifications, the Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control

Board has stated that the equal number of posts cannot be surrendered in lieu of creation of
two posts of District Environmental Engineer, since the Board is functioning with shortage of
manpower already. He has, therefore stated that surrender of posts against the cost towards
creation of above posts cannot be made.

10. The Government after careful examination, accord sanction to the Tamil Nadu
Pollution Control Board for the formation of two District offices one at Kumarapalayam in
Namakkal District and another at Gummudipoondi in Tiruvallur District with a total
expenditure of Rs.1,25,40,000/- during the financial year 2017-2018 under the head of
District Environmental Engineer by creating two posts of District Environmental Engineer for
the said offices by relaxing the orders issued in G.O.(Ms.)No.27, Finance (BPE) Department,
dated 21.1.2002 with necessary office infrastructures from the Board's fund.

11. This order issues with the concurrence of Finance (BPE) Department vide its
U.O. No.263/Sec.Exp./2017, dated 8.8.2017.

(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

Md. NASIMUDDIN
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
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To
The Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai-32,
The Accountant General, Chennai-18.
The Resident Audit Officer, Office of Principal Accountant General (G&SSA), Chennai-9.
Copy to:
The Senior Personal Assistant to Hon'ble Deputy Chief Minister, Chennai-9.
The Senior Personal Assistant to Hon'ble Minister (Environment), Chennai-9.
The Private Secretary to Principal Secretary to Government,
Environment and Forests Department, Chennai-9.
The Finance (BPE) Department, Chennai-9. SF/SC.
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ANNEXURE- I
The benefits of the District offices at Kumarapalayam and Gummidipoondi

1. Effective monitoring of textile dyeing units which have provided Zero Liquid
Discharge Plant.

2. Action against the unauthorised Textile dyeing units and illegal discharge of effluent
in to the public drain, land and river Cauvery.

3. Coordination with the Revenue and Police Departments for eviction of the
unauthorised textile dyeing units in this area.

4. Frequent monitoring during day and night time to identify the violations.

5. All the textile dyeing units were located within 15 KM radial distance from
Pallipalayam and it reduces travelling time.

6. Coordinating with Tamil Nadu Water Investment Company Limited (TWICL) to speed
up the work for Cluster Development Programme announced by the Hon'ble Chief
Minister in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly under the Rule 110.

7. Effective follow up of court case pertaining to the illegal textile dyeing units.

8. Attending public complaints, media reports without delay.

Md. NASIMUDDIN
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT

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ANNEXURE – II
Recurring Expenses
SI. No. Post Salary No. of posts Total in Rs.
(for two
offices)
1 District Environmental Engineer Rs.93932 x 12 2 22,54,368

2 Assistant Environmental Engineer Rs.79948 x 12 2 19,18,752

3 Assistant Engineer Rs. 38962 x 12 4 18,70,176

4 Assistant Manager Rs. 51440 x12 2 12,34,560

5 Assistant Rs. 19688 x 12 2 4,72,512

6 Data Entry Operator Rs.15,000 x l2 2 3,60,000

7 Office Assistant Rs. 10000 x 12 2 2,40,000

8 Travelling & Other Allowances Rs.18,000 x 12 2 4,32,000

9 Office Rent Rs.25,000 x 12 2 6,00,000

10 Office Telephone Rs. 3,000 x 12 2 72,000

11 Office Vehicle Hiring Rs.35,000 x 12 2 8,40,000

12 EB, Stationary etc., Rs. 10,000 x 12 2 2,40,000

13 Others Lump sum 2 1,65,632

Sub-Total 1,07,00,000

Non-Recurring Expenses
Sl.No. Details Nos. (for Two Cost Total in Rs.
offices)
1 Computer with UPS 7x2 Rs. 50,000 7,00,000
2 Printer 3x2 Rs. 20,000 1,20,000
3 Xerox (3 in 1) 1x2 Rs. 1,00,000 2,00,000
4 TDS meter & pH meter 1x2 Rs.80,000 1,60,000
6 GPS Instrument 1x2 Rs.30,000 60,000
7 Furniture Lump sum 1x2 Rs. 3,00,000 6,00,000
Sub-Total 18,40,000
Total: Rs. 1,07.00,000 + Rs, 18,40,000 - Rs. 1,25,40,000/-
Md. NASIMUDDIN
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
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Copy of:-
GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Revenue Administration - Jurisdiction - Expansion of Chennai Revenue District - Adding

Revenue Villages from Kancheepuram and Thiruvallur Districts with jurisdiction that
is co-terminus with that of Greater Chennai Corporation - Orders - Issued.
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Revenue and Disaster Management Department
Revenue Administration Wing, [RA 1(1)] Section

G.O. (Ms.) No. 01 Dated: 04.01.2018

Thiruvalluvar Aandu 2048
Margazhi 20
Read:
(1) From the District Revenue Officer & District Collector (i/c) Chennai Letter No. A1/
17305/ 2016, dated 10.08.2016.
(2) From the Principal Secretary/ Commissioner of Revenue Administration, Letter No.
Ser.VI(3) /31663/2016, dated 11.08.2016.

ORDER:

In the letter second read above, the Principal Secretary/ Commissioner of Revenue
Administration has stated as follows:-

(i) Chennai Revenue District and the Chennai Corporation were co-terminus in
jurisdiction upto the year 2011 and in the year 2011, Chennai Corporation was
expanded by including 9 Municipalities, 8 Town-Panchayats, 25 Village Panchayats
from Kancheepuram and Thiruvallur Districts and thus, the present Greater Chennai
Corporation has an area of 426 Sq.Kms. Whereas, the Chennai District's area
is limited to 178.60 Sq.kms. Due to the above expansion of Greater Chennai
Corporation limits, the Commissioner, Greater Chennai Corporation is now
co-ordinating with three District Collectors to carry out works of projects, land
matters, health, sanitation, solid waste management, natural calamities, slum
development etc., This creates inconvenience to the public to avail the services of
Government.

(ii) To facilitate ease of access to Government services to the citizens of Chennai, the
District Collector, Chennai has stated that it is necessary to have uniformity and
congruence between Revenue Administration and Local Administration and this is
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possible if Chennai district area is co-terminus with Greater Chennai Corporation

jurisdiction.

2. The Principal Secretary/ Commissioner of Revenue Administration has also stated

that at present Chennai District has an area of 178.60 sq.Kms. In the year 1969, Madras
District was formed with 5 Taluks and 20.Firkas. During the year 1979, 19 villages from
erstwhile Chengalpet District were added. In the year 2013 erstwhile five Taluks were
bifurcated into 10 Taluks and thus, the Chennai District has now 55 Revenue villages, 40
Firkas, 10 Taluks and 3 Revenue Divisions.

3. After expansion of Greater Chennai Corporation, the following Revenue Villages of

Thiruvallur and Kancheepuram Districts are Included in the Greater Chennai Corporation
limits.

a) Name of the Revenue Villages of Thiruvallur District, already included in

the Greater Chennai Corporation:-

S.No Name of the Taluk Name of the Village

1. Ponneri 1. Idayanchavadi-1
2. Thiruvottiyur 2. Kathivakkam
3. Thiruvottriyur-1 & 2
4. Manali
5. Sadayankuppam
6. Chinna sekkadu
7. Kadapakkam
8. Theyambakkam
9. Ernavoor
10. Sathangadu
11. EIandanchery
3. Madhavaram 12. Madavaram
13. Puzhal
14. Vadaperumbakkam
15. Surapet
16. kadhirvedu
17. Puthagaram
18. Mathur
19. Chettimedu
20. Villakupattu
21. Kosapur
22. Manchambakkam
4. Maduravoyal 23. Maduravoyal
24. Valasaravalkam
25. Porur
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26. Nolambur
27. Karampakkam
28. Nerkundram
29. Ramapuram
30. Sivabootham
3 l. Chettiyar Agaram
32. Thandalam
5. Ambattur 33. Orakadam
34. Menambedu
35. Patravakkam
36. Ambattur
37. Attipattu
38. Mannurpet
39. Korattur
40, Kakkapallam
41. Mogappair
42. Paadi

b) Name of the Revenue Villages of Kancheepuram District, already included in the

Greater Chennai Corporation:-
S.No Name of the Taluk Name of the Village
1. Alandur 1.Alandur
2.Nandambakkam
3.Meenambakkam
4.Mugalivakkam
5.Manappakkam
6.Adambakkam
7.Palzhavanthangal
8.Nanganaflur
9.Thalakanacheri
10.Moulivakkam
2. Shollinganallur 11.Ullagaram
12.Perungudl
13.Pallikaranai
14.Shollinganallur
15.Kottivakkam
16.Palavakkam
17.Neelangarai
18.Enjambakkam
19.Karapakkam
20.Okkiam Thorapakkam
21.Madipakkam
22.Jaladampet
23.Semmanjeri
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24.Uthandi.
25.Seevaram

4. He has further stated that though the above villages from Kancheepuram and Thiruvallur
Districts were included in the Greater Chennai Corporation limit in the year 2011, the people
of these villages are approaching the Greater Chennai Corporation for the services of local
administration and approaching the respective Collectorates of Kancheepuram and
Thiruvallur to avail revenue services. This creates hardship to the public as they have to
travel a long distance to the district headquarters. In order to address the plights of the
public, the Principal Secretary/ Commissioner of Revenue Administration has recommended
to merge all the 67 revenue villages with the Greater Chennai Corporation jurisdiction to be a
part of the expanded Chennai District so as to improve and facilitate easy access to
administration. By doing so, the people of Chennai will have the advantages like
Transportation, Medical Facilities, Employment Registration and opportunities, Educational
Facilities, Disaster Management Issues, Election process, Increase of Land Revenue, Law
and Order Issues, Social Security Schemes, Land Matters and Administrative convenience
etc.

5. In the letter first read above, the District Collector, Chennai has also recommended
to expand the Chennai District by re-organizing Revenue Villages according to Corporation
zones and public convenience as tabulated below:-

Sl. Taluk Name & Total Total Status of Status of Corporation

No. District Name number number of Balance villages villages after zones
of village to in the Existing added with involved
villages be added Taluk Chennai District
in the with
Taluk expanded
Chennai
District
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7)
1 Sholinganallur 23 15 8 villages to be Will continue as Zone 14 &
Kancheepuram merged with Sholinganallur 15
District Tambaram Taluk
Taluk,
Kancheepuram
District
2 Alandur 26 10 16 villages to be Will continue as Zone 12
Kancheepuram merged with Alandur Taluk
District Pallavaram
Taluk,
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Kancheepuram
District
3 Maduravoyal, 16 10 6 villages to be Will continue as Zone 11
Thiruvallur merged with Maduravoyal
District Poonamallee Taluk
Taluk,
Thiruvalluvar
District
4 Ambattur, 10 10 - Will continue as Zone 7
Thiruvallur Ambattur Taluk
District
5 Madhavaram 24 11 13 villages to be Will continue as Zone 2 &3
Thiruvallur merged with Madhavaram
District Ponneri Taluk, Taluk
Thiruvallur
District
6 Thiruvottriyur, 10 10 One part of the Will continue as Zone 1,2, &
Thiruvallur (including village to be Thiruvottriyur 3
District one part of merged with Taluk
the village) Ponneri Taluk,
Thiruvallur
District
7 Ponneri Taluk, 150 1 149 villages will Edayanchavadi Zone 2
Thiruvallur be remain as will be added to
District Ponneri Taluk, Thiruvottiyur
Thiruvallur Taluk
District
Total villages 259 66 full
villages &
1 part
villages 67

6. The District Collector, Chennai has further stated as follows:-

 The above exercise does not Involve creation of any new posts and financial expenditure
to the Government.

 Regarding the revenue villages, they are grouped into a Taluks based on Corporation
zones. Thus, there is no increase in number of villages, they are only reorganized.

 Regarding the Taluks, the existing Taluks of Thiruvottiyur, Madhavaram, Ambattur,

Maduravoyal, Alandur and Sholinganallur are retained in the proposed expanded
Chennai District. Hence, there is no creation of new Taluks.

 Regarding the Revenue Divisions, existing divisions namely, Tondiarpet, Ambattur and
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Egmore will continue to monitor all Taluks in the proposed expanded Chennai District.
Hence, this exercise does not result in creation of new Revenue Divisions. They are only
jurisdictionally re-organized for public convenience as detailed below:-
Sl. Present name of Nomenclature of Revenue Division after Taluks attached to
No. Revenue Division reorganization Revenue Division
1. RDO, Tondiarpet RDO, Chennai North (Headquarters at 1.Thruvottiyur
Tondiarpet) 2.Tondiarpet
3.Madhavaram
4.Perambur
5.Pursaiwalkam
6.Egmore
2. RDO, Ambattur RDO, Chennai Central (Headquarters 1.Ambattur
at Ambattur) 2. Ayanawaram
3.Aminjikarai
4.Maduravoyal
5.Mambalam
3. RDO, Egmore RDO, Chennai South (Headquarters at 1.Guindy
Guindy) 2.Mylapre
3.Velachery
4.Alandur
5.Sholinganallur

The proposed expanded Chennai District will have 3 Revenue Divisions, 16 Taluks, 122
Revenue Villages. Further, the proposed addition of 6 Taluks from Kancheepuram
and Thiruvallur Districts have a population of approximately more than 2 lakhs each feasible
as per G.O. (Ms.) No.279, Revenue Department, dated 09.06.2003.

7. The Government after careful examination decided to accept the proposal of the
Principal Secretary/ Commissioner of Revenue Administration and accordingly issue orders
expanding the Chennai District with jurisdiction that is co-terminus with that of Greater
Chennai Corporation by adding certain villages of Sholinganallur and Alandur Taluks of
Kancheepuram District, Madhuravoyal, Ambattur, Madhavaram, Thiruvotriyur and Ponneri
Taluks of Thiruvallur District as tabulated below:-
addition to Chennai District
Name of the Village added
Total number of villages in

Status of the villages after

Status of balance villages
with the Chennai District
Total number of villages
Taluk Name & District

added with expanded

in the existing Taluk

Corporation zones
Chennai District
the Taluk

involved
name
S.No.

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8)

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1. Sholinganallur 23 15 1.Ullagaram Remaining 8 will continue Zone

Kancheepuram 2.Perungudi villages be as 14 &
District 3.Pallikaranai merged with Sholinganallur 15
4.Sholinganallur Tambaram Taluk
5.Kottivakkam Taluk,
6. Palavakkam Kancheepuram
7. Neelangarai District
8. Enjambakkam
9.Karapakkam
10.Okkiam
Thoraipakkam
11.Madipakkam
12.Jaladampet
13.Semmanjeri
14.Uthandi
15.Seevaram
2. Alandur 26 10 1. Alandur Remaining 16 will continue Zone
Kancheepuram 2. Nandambakkam villages be as Alandur 12
District 3. Meenambakkam merged with Taluk
4. Mugalivakkam Pallavaram
5. Manappakkam Taluk,
6. Adambakkam Kancheepuram
7. Pazhavanthangal District
8. Nanganallur
9. Thalakanacheri
10. Moulivakkam
3. Madhuravoyal, 16 10 1. Madhuravoyal Remaining 6 will continue Zone
Thiruvallur 2. Valasaravalkam villages be as 11
District 3. Porur merged with Maduravoyal
4. Nolambur Poonamallee Taluk
5. Karampakkam Taluk,
6. Nerkundram Kancheepuram
7. Ramapuram District
8. Sivaputham
9. Chettiyaragaram
10. Thundalam
4. Ambattur, 10 10 1. Oragadam Will continue Zone
Thiruvallur 2. Menambedu as Ambattur 7
District 3. Patravakkam Taluk
4. Ambattur
5. Attipattu
6. Mannurpet
7. Korattur
8. Kakkapallam
9. Mogapair
10. Paadi
5. Madhavaram, 24 11 1. Madhavaram Remaining 13 Will continue Zone
Thiruvallur 2. Puzhal villages be as 2&3
District 3. Vadaperumbakkam merged with Madhavaram
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4. Surapet Ponneri Taluk, Taluk

5. Kathirvedu Thiruvallur
6. Puthagaram District
7. Mathur
8. Chetti Medu
9. Villakupattu
10. Kosapur
11.Manchambakkam
6. Thiruvottriyur, 10 10 1. Kathivakkam 1 part village of Will continue Zone
Thiruvallur 2. Thiruvottiyur Theyam pakkam as 1, 2
District 3. Manali viz. Thiruvottriyur &3
4. Sadyankuppam Senderampakka Taluk
5. Chinna Sekkadu m be merged
6. Kadapakkam with Sirugavur
7. Theyambakkam Village of
8. Ernavoor Ponneri Taluk,
9. Sathangadu Thiruvallur
10. Elandanchery District
7. Ponneri 150 1 Idayanchavadi 149 villages will Idayanchavadi Zone
Thiruvallur be remain in village be 2
District Ponneri Taluk added to
Thiruvottriyur
Taluk

8. The existing three Revenue Divisions (Viz) Tondiarpet, Ambattur and Egmore be
re-designated as North Chennai, Central Chennai and South Chennai Divisions with head-
quarters at Tondiarpet, Ambattur and Guindy respectively. The three Divisions with
headquarters and Taluk Offices therein are as follows:-

Sl.No. Present Name of the New Name of the Divisional Taluk offices attached to
Revenue Division office and Head Quarters the New Division
1. Tondiarpet North Chennai Division at 1.Thiruvottriyur
Tondiarpet 2. Tondiarpet
3. Madhavaram
4. Perambur
5. Purasavakkam
2. Ambattur Central Chennai Division at 1. Ambattur
Ambattur 2. Ayanavaram
3. Aminjikarai
4. Madhuravoyal
5. Mambalam
6. Egmore
3. Egmore South Chennai Division at 1. Guindy
Guindy 2. Mylapore
3. Velachery
4. Alandur
5. Sholinganallur
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9. Consequent on the merger of 67 Revenue Villages of Kancheepuram and

Thiruvallur Districts with the Chennai District, orders regarding the fixing of seniority,
preparation of panels and any other issues related to the revenue staff now working in
Kancheepuram, Thiruvallur and Chennai Districts will be issued separately. Likewise, the
issues relating to the staff working In other Departments will be Issued by the Administrative
Departments of the Secretariat concerned.

10. The Principal Secretary/ Commissioner of Revenue Administration Is directed to

send necessary proposals to Government with reference to para 10 above.

11. The Principal Secretary/ Commissioner of Revenue Administration is informed

that no additional sanction of posts and funds should be claimed in future and instructed that
the amount allotted under Budget Estimate should be apportioned in accordance with the
above-changes.

(By Order of the Governor)

Chandra Mohan. B,
Secretary to Government.
To
The Additional Chief Secretary/Commissioner of Land Administration, Chepauk, Chennai -
600 005.
The Works Manager, Government Central Press, Chennai - 600 079. (to issue In
Government Extra-ordinary Gazette)
The Principal Secretary/ Commissioner of Revenue Administration, Chepauk, Chennai - 5,
The Principal Secretary/ Commissioner of Land Reforms, Chepauk, Chennai - 5.
The Director (FAC), Survey and Settlement, Chepauk, Chennai - 5.
The Commissioner, Greater Chennai Corporation, Chennai-600 003 '
All Departments of Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009.

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Copy of:-
GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Rules - Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board - Framing of the rules for the post of Chairman
and Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board -Orders - Issued.
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ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (EC-2) DEPARTMENT

G.O. (Ms) No. 45 Dated : 13.05.2019

திருயள்ளுயர் ஆண்டு - 2050

யிகாரி, சித்திகப - 30

Read
(1) Orders of Hon'ble National Green Tribunal, Principal Bench, New Delhi in
O.A.No.318 of 2013, dated 24.08.2016.
(2) Orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India in C.A. No. 1359/ 2017, dated
22.09.2017.
(3) From the Chairman (FAC), Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board Letter
No.TNPCB/CS/14343/2017, dated 19.03.2018 and 26.01.2019.

ORDER

The Hon'ble National Green Tribunal (Principal Bench), New Delhi in its judgment
first read above, interalia, has issued guidelines for appointment to the posts of Chairman
and Member Secretary of the State Pollution Control Boards and has directed the State
Government to frame the rules specifying the qualification and experience required for the
posts of Chairman and Member Secretary.

2. The Hon'ble Supreme Court of India in its orders second read above while setting
aside the judgment of the Hon'ble National Green Tribunal first read above, interalia, has
directed all the States to frame appropriate guidelines or recruitment rules for the posts of
Chairman and Member Secretary, considering the institutional requirements of the State
Pollution Control Boards and the law laid down by statute, by the Court and as per the
reports of various committees and authorities and ensure that suitable professionals and
experts are appointed to the State Pollution Control Boards.

3. Based on the above orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India, the Chairman
(FAC), Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board in his letters third read above has sent draft rules
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for the appointment of Chairman and Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board
for notification.

4. The Government after careful examination accept the proposal of the Chairman
(FAC), Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, for recruitment rules for the post of
Chairman/Member Secretary and issue the Notification as appended to this order.

5. The appended Notification will be published in the Tamil Nadu Government

Gazette :-

(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

SHAMBHU KALLOLIKAR

PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT

To
The Chairman (FAC), Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai.- 600 032.
The Director of Stationery and Printing for publication of the notification in the Tamil Nadu
Government Gazette.

Copy to
The Senior Personal Assistant to Hon'ble Minister (Environment), Chennai - 600 009.
The Senior Private Secretary to Chief Secretary to Government, Chennai - 600 009.
The Private Secretary to Principal Secretary to Government, Environment and Forests
Department, Chennai - 600 009.
The Finance (BPE) Department, Chennai - 600 009.
The Law Department, Chennai - 600 009.
The Public (Special. A) Department, Chennai - 600 009.
Stock File/Spare Copy.

// FORWARDED BY ORDER //
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APPENDIX
NOTIFICATION
In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (e) of sub-section (2) of section 64 of the
Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 (Central Act 6 of 1974), the Governor
of Tamil Nadu, in consultation with the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, hereby makes
the following Rules, namely:-
THE RULES
1. Short title:- These rules may be called the Appointment of Chairman

and Member Secretary of the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board Rules, 2019.
2. Appointment of Chairman and Member Secretary:-

(1) No person shall be nominated by the State Government as Chairman of the

Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, unless he possesses, -
(a) Special knowledge or practical experience in respect of matters relating to
environmental protection; or
(b) knowledge and experience in administering institutions dealing with
environmental protection.
(2) The Chairman may be nominated either on whole-time or part-time basis.

(3) No person shall be appointed by the State Government as Member Secretary

of the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, unless he possesses qualification, knowledge
and experience of scientific engineering or management aspects of pollution control.
(4) The terms and conditions for appointment to the posts of Chairman and
Member Secretary shall be as follows
(a) Chairman:-

1. Method of By nomination by the State Government.

Appointment

2. Term of office Three years from the date of nomination:

Provided that notwithstanding the expiration of the term, a person
appointed as Chairman, shall continue to hold office until his successor
enters upon his office.

3. Qualification No person shall be nominated as Chairman unless he possesses the

and experience following qualifications, namely :-
(i) Must have special knowledge or practical experience relating to
Environmental Protection
OR
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(ii) Must be or has been a member of an All India Service, either in the
IAS or in the IFS, holding or held post not below the rank of Principal
Secretary to the Government of Tamil Nadu or in that cadre having
knowledge and experience in administering institutions of the State
Government, relating to Environmental Protection

4. Age Limit Must not have completed 65 years

5. Pay As per prevailing Government norms, or pay as applicable to the post

of Principal Secretary to the Government

(b) Member Secretary

1. Method of The Member Secretary shall be appointed by the State Government

Appointment

2. Term of office Three years from the date of appointment :

Provided that notwithstanding the expiration of the term, a person
appointed as Member Secretary shall continue to hold office until his
successor enters upon his office,

3. Qualification (i). Must possess a post graduate degree in Engineering or

and experience Technology in Environmental Engineering or allied Sciences
(ii). 25 years field experience in Environmental Protection and
Enforcement of Environmental legislation

4. Pay The Member Secretary of the Board shall be paid a salary in the Level
31 Minimum 125200 – Maximum 219800

(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

SHAMBHU KALLOLIKAR
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
To
The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai-32
The Member Secretary Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai-32

// FORWARDED BY ORDER //

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SECTION OFFICER
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Copy of:-
GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Environment - Constitution of Search Committee for the selection of Member Secretary,

Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board - Orders - Issued.
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ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (EC.2) DEPARTMENT

G.O. (Ms) No. 96 Dated : 26.09.2019

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Read
1. G O (Ms)No.45, Environment and Forests (EC 2) Department, dated 13.05.2019.
2. From the Chairman (Full Additional Charge], Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board,
Letter No. TNPCB/Per/CS/ 14343/2017. dated 11 08.2019
ORDER

Based on the directions of Hon'ble Supreme Court of India, in the Government Order
first read above, appointment of Chairman and Member Secretary of the Tamil Nadu
Pollution Control Board Rules, 2019 have been framed.

2. In the letter second read above, the Chairman (Full Additional Charge), Tamil
Nadu Pollution Control Board has requested to form a Search Committee with certain
officials with terms and reference for the selection of Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu
Pollution Control Board.

3. The Government after careful examination of the proposal of the Chairman. Tamil
Nadu Pollution Control Board have decided to constitute a Search Committee for the
selection of Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board with the following
officials with terms and reference

Sl.No. Search Committee

1. The Principal Secretary to Government, Environment and Forests Development,

Chennai – 600 009. (The Chairman of the Committee)

2. The Principal Secretary to Government Finance Department, Chennai-600 009

3. The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board

4. One Board Member of Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board

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5. One Member from Director, Centre for Environmental Studies Anna University

Terms of Reference for the Search committee

(i). Finalization of the advertisement
(ii). Finalization of application form
(iii). Scrutiny and finalization of the application form received from the candidates

(iv). Conducting interview

4. This order is issued with the approval of appropriate authority.
(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNMENT)
SHAMBHU KALLOLIKAR
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
To
The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai-32
The Member Secretary Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai-32

Copy to
The Hon‘ble Chief Minister‘s Office, Secretariat, Chennai – 600 009
The Special Personal Assistant to Hon‘ble Deputy Chief Minister, Secretariat, Chennai-9
The Senior Personal Assistant to the Hon‘ble Minister (Environment , Secretariat, Chennai –
600 009
The Private Secretary to Principal Secretary to Government, Environment and Forests
Department, Chennai – 9
Stock File / Spare Copy
// FORWARDED BY ORDER //
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Copy of:-
GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Environment Rules – Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board – Amendment to the Appointment
of Chairman and Member Secretary of the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board Rules 2019 -
Orders - Issued.
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ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (EC.2) DEPARTMENT

G.O. (Ms) No. 09 Dated : 29.09.2020

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Read
1. G O (Ms)No.45 Environment and Forests (EC.2) Department, dated 13.05 2019.
2. From the Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Letter No. TNPCB/ Per/
CS/ 14343/2017. dated 26.11.2019
ORDER

The following Notification shall be published in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette:-

NOTIFICATION

In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (e) of sub-section (2) of section 64 of the
Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 (Central Act 6 of 1974), the Governor
of Tamil Nadu, in consultation with the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, hereby makes
the following amendment to the Appointment of Chairman and Member Secretary of the
Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board Rules, 2019:-

AMENDMENT

In the said Rules, in rule, 2 in sub rule [4], in clause (b), after serial Number 3 and the
entries thereto, the following serial Number and the entries shall be inserted, namely:-

*3A Age limit Must not have completed 55 years

(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

SHAMBHU KALLOLIKAR
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
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To
The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai 600 032
The Works Manager, Government Central Press, Chennai – 79. (50 copies for publication
with Tamil Nadu Government Gazette)

Copy to
Hon‘ble Chief Minister‘s Office, Chennai - 09
The Senior Personal Assistant to Hon‘ble Minister (Environment), Secretariat, Chennai – 600
009
The Senior Private Secretary to Chief Secretary to Government, Secretariat, Chennai – 600
009
The Private Secretary to Principal Secretary to Government, Environment and Forests
Department, Chennai – 600 009
The Finance (BPE) Department, Chennai – 600 009
The Law Department, Chennai- 600 009
G.O.(Ms) No.45, Environmental and Forests (EC-2) Department, dated: 13.05.2019
Stock File / Spare Copy
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 458

Copy of:-
GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Environment - Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board - in Clause (1) of regulation 7 of the Tamil
Nadu Pollution Control Board Revised Service Regulations, 2010 - Fixing of upper age limit
for direct recruitment to the posts of Assistant Engineer, Environmental Scientist, Assistant
and Typist - Amendments to Regulations - Orders - Issued.
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ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (EC.2) DEPARTMENT

G.O. (Ms) No. 12 Dated : 04.02.2020

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Read
From the Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai Letter No.TNPCB / Per
/P1/8107 /2019. dated 08.05.2019, 22.05.2019, 26.06.2019 and 11.11.2019

ORDER

The Chairman. Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board in his letters read above, has
stated that the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board has decided to recruit Assistant
Engineers, Environmental Scientists, Assistants and Typists through direct recruitment as
per G.O.Ms.No.44, Labour & Employment (T2) Department, dated 11.03.2015. Accordingly
a Notification No.1/2019, dated: 06.03.2019 has been published by the Tamil Nadu Pollution
Control Board in the News papers and the online portal was opened on 25.03.2019. In the
said notification, the following age limit has been prescribed to recruit the above said posts.

Sl. Category of Candidates Minimum age Maximum

No. (should have age
completed)

1 SC, SC (A), ST, MBC/DNC, BC (O), BC (M) and 18 years 35 years

[(Destitute Widows of all castes only for the post of
Assistant (Junior Assistant) and Typists)].

2 Others [i.e candidates not belonging to SC, SC(A), ST, 18 years 30 years
MBC/DNC, BC(O) and BC(M)]

2. The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board has therefore requested
necessary orders for making amendment in Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board Revised
Service Regulations, 2010, for fixing the upper age limit for appointment through direct
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recruitment for the posts of Assistant Engineers, Environmental Scientists, Assistants and
Typist with retrospective effect from the date of Notification No.1/ 2019, dated 06.03.2019.

3. The Government after careful consideration have decided to approve the

amendments proposed to regulation 7 of the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board Revised
Service Regulations, 2010 with prospective effect. The Government also direct the
Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, to issue a notification afresh in supersession
of the existing recruitment notification dated 06.03.2019, as per the Regulations, as
amended in this Appendix.

4. The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board is requested to publish the
amendments to the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board Revised Service Regulations, 2010
in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette

(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

SHAMBHU KALLOLIKAR
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
To
Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai-600 032.
Copy to:-
The Hon'ble Chief Minister Office, Chennai-600 009.
The Senior Personal Assistant to Hon'ble Deputy Chief Minister, Chennai-600 009.
The Senior Personal Assistant to Hon'ble Minister (Environment), Chennai-600 009.
The Private Secretary to Principal Secretary to Government, Environment and Forests
Department, Chennai-600009. Finance (BPE) Department, Chennai-600 009.
Law Department, Chennai-600 009.
Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Chennai -600 009.
Backward Class, Most Backward Class & Minorities Welfare Department,
Chennai-600 009.
Stock File/Spare Copy.
// FORWARDED BY ORDER //
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APPENDIX
NOTIFICATION
In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of the proviso to sub-section (3A) of
section 12 of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 (Central Act 6 of
1974), the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, with the approval of the State Government,
hereby makes the following amendments to the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board Revised
Service Regulations, 2010.
AMENDMENTS.
In the said Regulations, in regulation 7,-
(1) in sub-regulation (1), -
a. For the expression "twenty eight years", the expression "thirty years " shall be
substituted;
b. before the first proviso, the following proviso, shall be inserted,
namely :-
i). "Provided that the Upper age limit for destitute widows for appointment to any
post by direct recruitment, shall be thirty two years:" ;
c. in the existing first proviso, for the expression "Provided that", the expression
"Provided further that" shall be substituted;
d. in the existing second proviso, for the expression "Provided further", the
expression "Provided also" shall be substituted;
(2) after sub-regulation(1), as so amended, the following sub-regulation including the
proviso thereunder shall be inserted, namely:-
―(1-A) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-regulation(1) above, in the case of
candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Castes (Arunthathiyar), Scheduled
Tribes, Backward Class Muslims, Backward Classes, Most Backward Class or Denotified
Communities, the upper age limit for appointment to the following posts in Part II of the
Regulations, by direct recruitment, shall be thirty five years: -
(i) Assistant Engineer in Category 6 of the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board
Engineering Service Category;
(ii) Environmental Scientist in Category 8 of the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board
Scientific Service;
(iii) Assistant in Category 4 and Typist in Category 8 of the Tamil Nadu Pollution
Control Board General Subordinate Service:
Provided that the upper age limit prescribed shall be increased by two years in
respect of destitute widows".
SHAMBHU KALLOLIKAR
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
//True Copy//
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 461

Copy of:-
GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Environment Control - Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board - Appointment of Dr.T.Sekar,

IFS., (Retired), as "Consulting Engineer" for the purpose of Assisting Tamil Nadu Pollution
Control Board in revision of ETI Training Modules etc., of Tamil Nadu Pollution Control
Board at the consolidated pay of Rs.50,000/- per month - Ratification - Orders - Issued.
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ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (EC.2) DEPARTMENT

G.O. (Rt) No. 175 Dated : 24.03.2020

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From the Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai Letter No.TNPCB /
Per/P2/28671/2019, dated 23.12.2019.

ORDER

The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board in his letter read above among
other things has stated that in B.P. No.58, dt.26.11.2019, the Board has approved the
proposal of appointment of Dr.T.Sekar, I.F.S., (Retd.) Formerly Principal Chief Conservator
of Forests, Former Member Secretary of Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board and Former
Director of Environment as Consulting Engineer for 4 months period as per existing
provisions in the Tamil Nadu Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Rules, 1983 at the
consolidated pay of Rs.50,000/ - per month. Based on the above, Dr.T.Sekar, I.F.S., (Retd.)
has been appointed as Consulting Engineer for 4 months period with effect from 01.12.2019
or from the date of his joining at the consolidated pay of Rs.50,000/- per month vide Board's
proc.dt.27.11.2019.

2. He has further stated that as per Rule 22 of the Tamil Nadu Water (Prevention &
Control of Pollution} Rules, 1983, "The Board may pay the Consulting Engineer such
emoluments as the Board considers necessary depending upon the nature of the work, the
qualifications and experience of the Consulting Engineer. Provided that the Board shall not
appoint any person to be a consulting engineer without the prior approval of the
Government, if the emoluments payable to him exceed Rupees Five Thousand per month".
 462

3. The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board has therefore requested to
issue necessary orders for ratification of the appointment of Dr.T.Sekar, IFS (Retd.) at the
consolidated pay of Rs.50,000/- per month.

4. The Government, after careful examination, ratify the action of the Chairman,
Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board in having appointed Dr.T.Sekar, IFS.,(Retd.) as
Consulting Engineer for 4 months period as per the Board's proceedings dated 27.11.2019
for the purpose of Assisting the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board in Revision of ETI
Training Modules, compilation of various court orders, compilation of Government Orders,
Board Proceedings, Circulars and updation of Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board etc., at
the consolidated pay of Rs.50,000/- per month.

5. This order issued with the concurrence of Finance Department vide its
U.O.No.5134/ Fin(BPE)/2020, dated:20.02.2020.

(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

SHAMBHU KALLOLIKAR
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
To
The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board , Chennai-600032.
The Special Personal Assistant to Hon'ble Minister (Environment), Chennai-9.
The Private Secretary to Principal Secretary to Government, Environment and Forests
Department, Chennai-9.
The Finance (BPE) Department, Chennai-9.
SF/SC.
// FORWARDED: BY ORDER //
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Copy of:-
GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Public Services - COVID-19 - Functioning of Government offices with six day week -
Ensuring Social distancing with half the work force at any given point of time - Orders -
Issued.
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REVENUE AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT (DM-II) DEPARTMENT

G.O. (Ms) No. 239 Dated: 15.05.2020

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Read:
1. G O (Ms) No.172, Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Dated,
25.03.2020
2. G.O.(Ms) No. 217, Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Dated,
03.05.2020

ORDER:

During the period of lock down due to Covid-19 pandemic, the working strength of all
Government offices was kept at a maximum of 33% as per Notification dated 03.05.2020
second read above.

2. From 18.05.2020, in order to have regular functioning of Government offices by

maintaining social distancing in offices, the Government direct that all Government offices
shall function with half the work force in any given day In addition, in order to compensate
the working hours already lost, the Government, direct that a system of six-day working
week including Saturdays as working days, with present office timings be brought into force.

3. Accordingly, the Government direct to bring in the following system of office

functioning in all Government offices with effect from 18.05.2020 :-
i. six-day working week including Saturdays as working days, with present office
timings;

ii. all Government offices shall function with half the work force (i.e., 50%);
iii. in the start of a week, first batch shall work for 2 days at a stretch (Monday &
Tuesday) and the second batch shall work for the next 2 days (Wednesday &
Thursday) followed by the first batch for the next 2 days (Friday & Saturday);
 464

iv. in the subsequent week, second Batch shall work for 2 days at a stretch (Monday &
Tuesday) and the first batch shall work for the next 2 days (Wednesday & Thursday)
followed by the second batch for the next 2 days (Friday & Saturday).
v. notwithstanding the above alternate working system, the staff on off-duty shall also
attend office if called for at any point of time;
vi. All Group 'A' Officers i.e., all staff in posts drawing level of pay from Rs.59,300 -
1,87,700 to Rs,1,28,900 - 2,25,000 (levels 25 to 32 in the pay matrix) and all Head of
Offices (irrespective of level in the pay matrix) shall attend office on all working days;
vii. A system of level-jumping in the submission of files in the reporting hierarchy shall be
put in place by the Head of the Department, if necessary;
viii. All officers / staff members shall always be available for official work and accessible
through any electronic mode of communication;
ix. this system of office functioning shall be followed in all Government offices from
Secretariat to district / field level office including Commissions, Boards, Corporations,
Universities, Companies, Institutions, Societies etc., of the State Government ;
x. the departments / offices such as Police, Health, District Administration, Treasury,
Local Bodies etc., shall continue to function as per the orders issued in G.O. (Ms) No.
172, Revenue & Disaster Management Department, dated 25.03.2020.

4. Necessary bus transport arrangements will be made. The above orders shall be
followed scrupulously, until further orders.

(By order of the Governor)

K.SHANMUGAM
CHIEF SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
To
All Secretaries to Government, Chennai - 600 009

All Departments of Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009

The Commissioner of Revenue Administration, Disaster Management, Chepauk, Chennai -

600 005

All Heads of Departments including District Collector / District Judges / District Magistrates

The Registrar General, High Court of Madras, Chennai-104.

The Registrar, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai

All Constitutional / Statutory Bodies including - All State Corporations, Local Bodies, Boards,
Universities, Commissions, Companies, Institutions, Societies, etc.
 465

The Accountant General, Chennai - 600 018.

The Commissioner of Treasuries and Accounts, Chennai-35

All Pay and Accounts Officers / Treasury Officers.

Copy to :
The Principal Secretary-1 to Hon'ble Chief Minister,Chennai-09
The Special PA to Hon'ble Deputy Chief Minister, Chennai- 09
The Special PA to Hon'ble Minister for Fisheries and Personnel and Administrative Reforms,
Chennai- 09.
The Special PA to Hon'ble Minister for Revenue and Disaster Management and Information
Technology, Chennai- 09.
The Private Secretary to Chief Secretary to Government, Chennai-9.
SF/SC.
/FORWARDED BY ORDER/
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Copy of:-
GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Economy in Expenditure - CORONA (COVID-19) - Ban on creation of new posts in

Government Departments - Orders -Issued.
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FINANCE (CMPC) DEPARTMENT

G.O. (Ms) No. 248 Dated : 20.05.2020

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Read:
1. G O (Ms) No.404, Finance (BG-I) Department, dated 16.06.1992
2. G.O.(Ms) No. 463, Finance (CMPC) Department, dated 23.11.2001

ORDER:

In the Government Order first read above, among other economy measures, orders
were issued to the effect that there will be a total ban on creation of new posts, with
guidelines on creation of new posts in exceptional cases.

2. In the Government Order second read above, due to severe financial constraints,
complete ban on creation of new posts in all Departments had been imposed, and to fill the
same by re-deployment for operational purposes.

3. Considering, the prevailing situation of COVID - 19 in the State and the compelling
need to regulate expenditure on emoluments, Government direct that

i. There shall be a total ban on creation of new posts in all Departments;

ii. Recruitment against existing vacant entry level posts including through
compassionate ground appointment shall continue, with the approval of Staff
Committee; and

iii. Promotions and recruitment by transfer shall continue as per existing procedure.

(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

S. KRISHNAN
ADDITIONAL CHIEF SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
To
All Secretaries to Government.
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The Secretary, Legislative Assembly, Secretariat, Chennai-600 009.

The Secretary to the Governor, Chennai-32.
The Comptroller, Governors Household, Raj Bhavan, Chennai-32.
The Secretary to the Governor, Chennai-32.
The Governor's Secretariat, Raj Bhavan, Guindy, Chennai-600 032.
All Departments of Secretariat (OP/Bills), Chennai-9 All Head of Departments.
All Collectors / All District Judges / All Chief Judicial Magistrates.
The Accountant General (Accounts & Entitlements), Chennai-600 018.
The Accountant General(Accounts& Entitlements),Chennai-600018.(By name),
The Principal Accountant General (Audit-I), Chennai-600 018.
The Principal Accountant General (Audit-!), Chennai-6000l8(By name)
The Accountant General (Audit-II), Chennai-600 018.
The Accountant General (Audit-II), Chennai-600 018.(By name)
The Accountant General (CAB), Chennai-600 009/Madurai.
The Registrar General, High Court, Chennai-600 104.
The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, Chennal-3.
The Registrar of all Universities in Tamil Nadu.
The Director of Treasuries and Accounts, Chennai-35.
The Director of Pension, Chennai-600 035.
The Director of Local Fund Audit, Chennai-35. The Pension Pay Officer, Chennai-600 035.
The Pay and Accounts Officer, Secretariat, Chennai-9.
The Pay and Accounts Officer, (North/South/East) Chennai-1/35/5.
The Pay and Accounts Officer, Madurai-625 001.
All Treasury Officers / Sub-Treasury Officers.
The Commissioner, Corporation of Chennai/Madurai/Coimbatore/Tiruchirapalli/ Salem /
Tirunelveli, Tuticorin, Vellore, Tiruppur, Erode.
All State-Owned Corporations and Statutory Boards.
All Divisional Development Officers / Revenue Divisional Officers / Tashildars.
All Block Development Officers / Municipal Commissioners.
All Chief Educational Officers / Panchayat Union Commissioners.
Copy to:
The Secretary to Hon'ble Chief Minister, Chennai-9.
The Joint Secretary to Hon'ble Chief Minister, Chennai-9.
The Senior Personal Assistant to Hon'ble Chief Minister, Chennai-9.
The Private Secretary to Chief Secretary to Government, Chennai-9.
The Senior Private Secretary to Additional Chief Secretary to Government,
Finance Department, Chennai-9.
The Private Secretary to Special Secretary, Finance Department, Chennai-9.
Stock File / Spare Copies.
//FORWARDED BY ORDER //
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Copy of:-
GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU
FINANCE (BUDGET GENERAL-I) DEPARTMENT
G.O.No. 249, dated 21st May 2020
(Saarvari, Vaigasi-8, Thiruvalluvar Aandu 2051)

COVID-19 - Economy in expenditure during 2020-2021 - introduction of certain measures to

control expenditure - Orders - issued.
Read :
1. G.O.Ms.No.224, Finance (BG.I) Department, Dated 31.03.2020
2. G.O.Ms.No.226, Finance (B.Coord) Department, Dated 13.04.2020
3. G.O.Ms.No.232, Finance (Allowances) Department. Dated 27.04.2020
4. G.O.Ms.No.48, Personnel and Administrative Reforms (FR-III) Department,
Dated 27.04.2020
5. G.O.Ms.No.51 Personnel and Administrative Reforms (S) Department,
Dated 07.05.2020

ORDER

The Revenue Receipts and the Revenue Expenditure assumed in the Budget
Estimates 2020-21 have been drastically affected by the unprecedented COVID-19 outbreak
since March 2020. The Government is facing a huge shortfall in the receipts due to the
COVID-19 pandemic and the consequent measures to contain the pandemic. There are
mounting additional expenditure commitments towards containment, prevention, relief and
mitigation activities. The Government have made a detailed study of the current situation
and are taking necessary action to minimize fiscal stress so that expenditure on welfare
schemes and capital works are ensured to revive the economy.

2. As part of the economy measures and resource mobilization efforts, the

Government have decided to curtail certain avoidable items of expenditure during the current
financial year. Accordingly, the Government hereby direct that the allocation made in the
Budget Estimates 2020-21, under all the Demands for Grants, shall be reduced as per the
cuts imposed against each object head indicated below:

305 Office Expenses - 02 Other Contingencies: A flat 20% cut in the overall budgeted
amount is imposed on this item of routine expenditure.
305 Office Expenses - 05 Furniture: This expenditure should be restricted to very
exceptional cases like creation of new offices and upkeep of the existing infrastructure in the
offices. A 50% cut in the overall budgeted amount is imposed on this item of expenditure.
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308 Advertising and Publicity - 02 Exhibition: The precautions in public gathering and
social distancing to be maintained in the coming months warrant reduction in requirements.
A 25% cut in the overall budgeted amount is imposed on this item of expenditure.
313 01 Hospitality / Entertainment Expenditure: All official lunches, dinners and other
forms of entertainment are banned until further orders whether on Government account or
funded by Public Sector Undertakings or Autonomous Boards. A 50% cut in the overall
budgeted amount is imposed on this item of expenditure.
31.9 Machinery and Equipments - 01 Purchase: Except for essential services providers
like Health & Family Welfare and Fire & Rescue Services departments and schemes coming
under Externally Aided Projects, the procurement of machinery & equipment by the other
departments shall be postponed for a year. An overall cut of 25% of the Budget provisions of
this item of expenditure shall be imposed during 2020-21.
321 Motor Vehicles - 01 Purchase: A total ban on purchase of new vehicles is imposed,
except for emergency services like Medical / Ambulatory Services, Police and Fire Services,
WIP security, etc. An overall cut of 50% of the Budget Estimates 2020-21 for this item of
expenditure is imposed during 2020-21.
372 01 Training: Considering the restricted movements in the coming months due to the
COVID-19 pandemic, except for the fundamental / foundation training programmes as part of
the probation / promotion and COVID-19 related training requirements, all other trainings
including training abroad should be strictly avoided. A flat 50% cut in the overall Budget
provisions shall be imposed on this item of expenditure.
371 01 Printing Charges: A 25% reduction in the Budget provisions is imposed on this
item of expenditure.
376 Computer and Accessories - 01 Purchase: Purchase of new computers and
accessories will not be allowed, except for replacement of very old and dysfunctional
systems. A 25% cut in the overall budgeted amount is imposed on this item of expenditure.
304.01 and 02 Travelling Allowance and Daily Allowance: The following measures shall
take effect from the date of issue of orders, until further orders:
a) The permission for official travel should be given judiciously and restricted only to
absolutely essential official requirements. Regular review meetings can be organized
through video conferencing and tele-conferencing in a secure environment.
b) Foreign travel at Government cost is not permitted.
c) Air travel within the State is not permitted for officials unless the cost of air fare is less
than or equal to the cost of eligible train fare.
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d) Journey by air outside the State is also restricted and the Resident Commissioners of
Tamil Nadu House in New Delhi shall be deputed to attend Government of India
meetings in New Delhi as far as possible.
e) Travel by air in Executive Class is not permitted for officers of any pay grade.
f) The permissible rates of Daily Allowance shall be reduced by 25%. Only 75% of
eligible amount shall be allowed to be drawn subject to rounding off to next 10 rupees
for all categories of officials / non-officials. This will come into effect for the journeys
performed after the date of issue of this order.
g) General transfers shall be kept on hold for 2020-21 to minimize expenditure on
transfer travel expenses. Only transfers on administrative grounds by an authority
higher than the authority normally empowered to transfer and mutual request transfers
will alone be allowed.
301 Salaries - 07 Travel Concession: As the travel needs to be minimized and reduced in
view of the COVID-19 pandemic, leave travel concession is deferred for all categories of
employees and teachers from the date of order, until further orders.

3. In addition to the economy measures ordered in the preceding paragraph, directly

affecting the Government finances, the Government direct further that the following
restrictions should also adhered to by all concerned: Expenditure from the Government
account and on the accounts of PSUs, Local Bodies, Universities, Autonomous Boards and
other Public entities will be banned for the following items until further orders:-
i. Presentation of gifts, bouquets, shawls, mementoes, garlands and similar articles.
ii. Official functions, gatherings including conferences, seminars, workshops and
cultural programmes of more than 20 persons, except for official review meetings.
iii. A ban on all official lunches and dinners and entertainment

4. The expenditure control measures ordered in the paragraphs 2 and 3 above shall
be enforced strictly and scrupulously by the Departments of Secretariat, Heads of
Departments and CEO of PSU, Autonomous Boards, Local Bodies, Universities, etc. The
Secretaries to Government and Heads of Departments shall be personally responsible for
enforcing the economy measures and shall give suitable instructions to the subordinate
officers. They shall re-allot the budget provisions whenever required, to control and restrict
the expenditure within the limit set in this Government orders and ensure that no deviation
from the economy measures cited occurs. The Finance Department shall give effect to the
reductions at the time of fixing the Revised Estimates for 2020-21.
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5. A copy of this Government Order shall be uploaded on the IFHRMS site and other
Government websites for easy dissemination.
(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

K. SHANMUGAM
CHIEF SECRETARY
To

The Additional Chief Secretaries / Principal Secretaries / Secretaries to Government,

Departments of Secretariat, Chennai - 9.
All Departments of Secretariat (Bills) (2 copies).
The Legislative Assembly Secretariat, Chennai - 9.
The Secretary to the Governor, Governor Estate, Chennai - 22.
All Heads of Department.
The Registrar General, High Court, Chennai -104.

The Secretary, Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, Chennai-3

The Commissioner of Treasuries and Accounts, Chennai-35.
The Commissioner, Government Data Centre, Chennai-25.
All Pay and Accounts Officers / Treasury Officers / Sub-Treasury Officers.
The Accountant General (A&E / E&RA), Chennai-18. The Principal Accountant General
(G&SSA), Chennai-18.
Copy to

All Officers in Finance Department, Chennai-9.

All Sections in Finance Department, Chennai-9.

Stock File / Spare Copies.

// Forwarded / By Order //

Sd/-
SECTION OFFICER
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Copy of:-

GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Tamil Nadu Government Business Rules, 1978 - Change of Nomenclature of certain

Departments of Secretariat - Amendment to the Tamil Nadu Government Business Rules,
1978 and the Secretariat Instructions - Orders - Issued.
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PERSONNEL AND ADMINISTRATIVE REFORMS (A) DEPARTMENT

G.O. (Ms) No. 55 Dated: 07.06.2021

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Read:

G O (Ms) No.267,Public (Spl-B) Department, Dated 07.06.2021

ORDER:

In exercise of the powers conferred by clauses (2) and (3) of Article 166 of the
Constitution of India, the Governor of Tamil Nadu hereby makes the following amendments
to the Tamil Nadu Government Business Rules, 1978 and the Secretariat Instructions:-
AMENDMENTS.
In the said Rules,-
(1) In Part -I in the FIRST SCHEDULE,-
(i). for the heading "PERSONNEL AND ADMINISTRATIVE REFORMS DEPARTMENT",
the heading "HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT" shall be
substituted;
(ii). for the heading "AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT", the heading "AGRICULTURE
AND FARMERS' WELFARE DEPARTMENT" shall be substituted;
(iii). under the heading "AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS" WELFARE DEPARTMENT,"
as so substituted, under the sub-heading "State Subjects", after the entry "Farmers
Training Centre", the entry "Farmers Welfare" shall be inserted;
(iv). for the heading "ANIMAL HUSBANDRY, DAIRYING AND FISHERIES
DEPARTMENT, the heading "ANIMAL HUSBANDRY, DAIRYING, FISHERIES AND
FISHERMEN WELFARE DEPARTMENT", shall be substituted;
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(v). under the heading "ANIMAL HUSBANDRY, DAIRYING, FISHERIES AND

FISHERMEN WELFARE DEPARTMENT", as so substituted, under the sub-heading
"State Subjects", after the entry "Fisheries Department", the entry "Fishermen
Welfare." shall be inserted;
(vi). for the heading "ENVIRONMENT AND FOREST DEPARTMENT", the heading,
"ENVIRONMENT, CLIMATE CHANGE AND FOREST DEPARTMENT" shall be
substituted;
(vii). under the heading "ENVIRONMENT, CLIMATE CHANGE AND FOREST
DEPARTMENT", as so substituted under the sub-heading "State Subjects", after the
entry "Cashew Plantation under control of the Chief Conservator of Forests", the
entry "Climate Change." shall be inserted;
(viii). for the heading in Tamil version "Makkal Nalvazhvu Mattrum Kudumbanala Thurai"
("Health and Family Welfare Department") the heading Maruthuvam - Makkal
Nalvazhvu Thurai" shall be substituted;
(ix). for the heading "LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT DEPARTMENT", the heading
"LABOUR WELFARE AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT shall be
substituted;
(x). under the heading "LABOUR WELFARE AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT" as so substituted under the sub-heading "Concurrent Subjects",
after the entry "Labour Courts and Industrial Tribunals" the entry "Skill Development"
shall be inserted;
(xi). under the heading "PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT,-
(a) under the sub-heading "State Subjects", the following entries shall be omitted,
namely:-
"Canals including operation and maintenance of Buckingham canal.";

"Ground Water Project";

"Irrigation other than Minor irrigation works but including Special Minor Irrigation Works and
desilting-cum-reclamation works";
"Mettur Township Committee"; and
"River - Conservancy";
(b) Under the sub-heading "Union Subjects", the following entry shall be omitted, namely:-
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"Regulation and development of inter-State rivers and river valleys to the extent to which
such regulation and development under the control of the Union is declared by Parliament by
law to be expedient in the public interest.";
(xii). for the heading "SOCIAL WELFARE AND NUTRITIOUS MEAL PROGRAMME
DEPARTMENT", the heading "SOCIAL WELFARE AND WOMEN EMPOWERMENT
DEPARTMENT" shall be substituted;
(xiii). under the heading "SOCIAL WELFARE AND WOMEN EMPOWERMENT
DEPARTMENT, as so substituted under the sub-heading "State Subjects", after the
entry "Welfare of Pre-School Children", the entry "Women Empowerment" shall be
added;
(xiv). after the heading "TAMIL DEVELOPMENT AND INFORMATION DEPARTMENT and
the entries relating thereto, the following heading and entries shall be inserted,
namely:-
"WATER RESOURCES DEPARTMENT"
State subjects

Canals including operation and maintenance of Buckingham canal

Criminal Appeals
Ground Water Project
Irrigation other than Minor irrigation works but including Special Minor Irrigation Works and
desilting-cum-reclamation works
Mettur Township Committee
Public services - Statutory Rules of the Services with which the department is concerned -
Revision of and amendments to those Rules
River Conservancy
Sanction of prosecution of Government servants

Water Resources
Concurrent Subjects-

Nil
Union Subjects -

Regulation and development of inter-State rivers and river valleys to the extent to which
such regulation and development under the control of the Union is declared by Parliament by
law to be expedient in the public interest."
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(2) in Part II, in the Secretariat Instructions, for the entries "Personnel and
Administrative Reforms Department" and "Personnel and Administrative Reforms
(Personnel) Department, wherever they occur, the entry "Human Resources Management
Department" shall be substituted;
(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)
V. IRAI ANBU
CHIEF SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT

To

All Secretaries to Government, Secretariat, Chennai -600 009.

All Departments of Secretariat, Secretariat, Chennai -600 009.
All Heads of Departments
The Secretary to Governor, Chennai-22.
The Secretaries to Chief Minister, Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009.

Copy to:
The Senior Personal Assistants to all Ministers, Chennai-600 009.
The Private Secretary to Chief Secretary to Government, Chennai - 600 009
Chief Minister's Office, Chennai - 600 009.
The Private Secretary to Secretary, Personnel and Administrative Reforms Department,
Chennai - 600 009.
All Officers & Sections, Personnel and Administrative Reforms Dept, Chennai- 600009.
The Personnel and Administrative Reforms (AR II) Department, Secretariat,
Chennai-600 009 (to publish in the Government web-site)
Stock file /Spare copy.

// FORWARDED BY ORDER //
Sd/-
SECTION OFFICER
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Copy of:-

GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Disciplinary cases - Review of suspension pending enquiry into grave charges- Time limit for
finalization of disciplinary proceedings - Compendium of instructions - Issued.

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HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (N) DEPARTMENT

G.O.(Ms) No.81 Dated 04.08.2022

சு஧கிருது / ஆடி 10
திருயள்ளுயர் ஆண்டு-2053

Read:

1 Letter (Ms.) No.1118, Personnel and Administrative Reforms (Per.N) Department,

Dated 22.12.1987.
2 G.O. (Ms) No.40, Personnel and Administrative Reforms (N) Department, Dated
30.02.1996.
3 Letter No. 13519/N/2015-1, Personnel and Administrative Reforms (N) Department,
Dated 23.07.2015.
4 Letter (Ms.) No.43/N/2015-3, Personnel and Administrative Reforms (N) Department,
Dated 26.04.2016.
5 Orders of the Division Bench of the High Court of Madras, dated 15.06.2021 in
W.A.No. 646/2021.
6 Letter No.01/ P&AR Dept/TN/HC/2022, dated 22.04.2022 from the Additional Advocate
General-I of Tamil Nadu.
7 Letter Roc.No.700/AGRS/ 2022, dated 26.04.2022 from the Advocate General of Tamil
Nadu.
ORDER:

1. In the Government letter first read above, time limits were prescribed for conducting
inquiries by the appropriate investigating authorities / inquiries by the Tribunal for
Disciplinary Proceedings and for finalizing the disciplinary cases from each and every stage
of the disciplinary proceedings.

2. In the Government Order second read above, instructions were issued to follow the
time limit prescribed for finalization of disciplinary cases and also to review the suspension
cases periodically at the appropriate level in order to examine whether the suspension could
be revoked for reinstatement into service pending disciplinary cases or it could be continued.
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3. In the Government letter third read above, based on the directions of the Hon‘ble
Supreme Court of India in Ajay Kumar Choudhary Vs Union of India through its Secretary
and Another in Civil Appeal No. 1912 of 2015 (Arising out of SLP ( C ) No.31761 of 2013)
dated 16.02.2015, the Departments of the Secretariat and the Heads of Department were
requested to follow the directions ordered by the Hon‘ble Supreme Court on the limitations
in the periods of suspension in letter and spirit as follows:-

i. The currency of a suspension order should not extend beyond three months, if
within this period the Memorandum of Charges / Charge Sheet is not served on the
delinquent officer / employee.
ii. If the Memorandum of Charges / Charge sheet is served, a reasoned order must be
passed for the extension of the suspension.
4. Subsequently, in view of the admitted fact that the gravity of misconduct in a
disciplinary proceeding arising out of vigilance case / criminal case is alarmingly more than
that of the other disciplinary proceedings and considering the sensitiveness of corruption
cases, orders were issued that the limitation of suspension specified in the letter third read
above will be applicable only to the departmental disciplinary case / inquiries pertaining to
non-vigilance cases and / or non-criminal cases vide Government letter fourth read above.

5. The full Bench of Madras High Court in its common order dated 15.03.2022 in
W.P.Nos.2165 of 2015 and 21628 of 2018 in the case of P.Kannan and Another Vs. The
commissioner of Municipal Administration and others has held as follows;-

―(i). The judgment of the Apex Court in the case of Ajay Kumar Choushary, supra,
does not lay down absolute proposition of law that an order of suspension cannot be
continued beyond the period of three month, if the memorandum of charges / charge sheet
has not been served within three months, or if memorandum of charges / charge sheet is
served without reasoned order of extension.

****** ****** ******* ********

(iii) The issue of challenge to the order of suspension should be analyzed on the
facts of each case, considering the gravity of the charges and the rules applicable.

(iv) Revocation of suspension with a direction to the employer to post the delinquent
in a non-sensitive post cannot be endorsed of direction as a matter of course. It has to be
based on the facts of each case and after noticing the reason for the delay in serving the
memorandum of charges / charge sheet.‖
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6. In the letter sixth read above, the Additional Advocate General-I of Tamil Nadu has
stated that during the hearing in Writ Petition No.13760/2020, batch cases, praying to revoke
the order of suspension, the Hon‘ble Judge has suggested that the instructions/ guidelines
first and second read above have to be reiterated by issuing a compendium of Government
Order enabling the concerned officials to act upon in a time frame in consideration of early
disposal of suspension cases, so as to avoid prolonged suspension by incurring infructuous
payment of subsistence allowance indefinitely to the delinquent suspended employees
without doing any work.

7. The Learned Advocate General of Tamil Nadu in the letter seventh read above has
requested the Government to issue appropriate instructions as directed by the Hon‘ble High
Court in Writ Petition No. 13760/2020.

8. The Government have examined the issue based on the order of the Hon‘ble High
Court of Madras along with the instructions in force. As per the existing instructions, pending
suspension cases have to be reviewed periodically by the authorities concerned as to
whether the suspension needs to be continued or revoked, taking into consideration of the
facts and circumstances of the case. It is noticed that the authorities concerned have not
made such review in time, resulting in passing of adverse comments by the High Court in
various cases and issuance of directions to take appropriate action in this regard to curtail
the payment of subsistence allowance indefinitely to the delinquent officer without extracting
any work.

9.Besides, it is brought to the notice that the time limits prescribed in the letter first
read above for the expeditious disposal of the disciplinary cases have not been followed by
the authorities concerned. Though the Government have issued orders reiterating the said
instructions periodically, it is found that there is slackness in adhering to the said instructions
and enormous delay in processing and finalizing the disciplinary proceedings, in several
cases. Such undue delay may cause unnecessary litigation and provide advantage /
harassment to the charged officer. It is likely that unjustified delay may result in quashing of
the disciplinary proceedings by the Court of Law and consequently the disciplinary
authorities may not be in a position to impose any penalty on the erring officials,
notwithstanding the fact that the charges stand proved.

10. Further, the inordinate delay in completion of departmental proceedings on the

part of the Department concerned has attracted adverse comments from the Hon‘ble High
Court of Madras in Writ Appeal No.656 of 2021. In the said Writ Appeal, the Hon‘ble High
Court of Madras in its judgment dated 15.09.2021 fifth read above has directed the
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Government to take appropriate action in prescribing outer time limit within which each and
every stage of the departmental proceeding has to be crossed.

11. The Government, after careful examination, reiterates the guidelines issued in the
Government Order second read above with slight modification as follows:-

(i) The power of ordering suspension should be exercised carefully and with
restraint. Before a suspension order is issued, the authority concerned must be clear in mind
that it is necessary. Prolonged suspension means that Government pays a Government
Servant without extracting any work from him. In view of the above position, the suspension
should not be resorted to unless the concerned authority has considered all the relevant
factors and recorded his reasoned conclusion that it is in the public interest to place the
Government Servant under suspension.
(ii) Where a Government Servant has been suspended on disciplinary proceedings
contemplated, such proceedings should be initiated immediately and finalized normally
within a period of six months.
(iii)In cases, where a Government Servant has been suspended and the matter has
been referred for investigation to the Director of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption for enquiry,
the latter should complete the enquiry and send the report to Government through the
Vigilance Commission within one year.
(iv) In the respect of cases referred to under items (ii) and (iii) above, the authority
who ordered the suspension or the Director of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption, as the case
may be, should, before the expiry of the period of three months, report the matter to the
Head of the Department / Government, indicating the progress of the disciplinary action /
investigation by the director of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption, the reasons for non completion
of the work and the further time required for completing the disciplinary action/ investigation
and furnish reasons for continuing the suspension, if continued suspension is felt essential. If
the authority which initiated action in the first instance is the Head of the Department, the
report has to be sent to Government.
(v) After the initial report referred to in item (iv) above, reports should be send to
Government at the end of every three months, indicating the further progress, so as to
enable Government to review the suspension and the progress of the case, for such action
as may be necessary to ensure expeditious disposal.

(vi) The Head of the Department or the Government as the case may be, will
examine the cases with reference to the subject matter of the disciplinary action /
investigation in progress and the reported stage of progress and permit the continued
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suspension beyond three months / six months. Where the Government itself, have ordered
suspension, it will examine the case on the same lines and pass similar order.
(vii) The disciplinary authorities should ensure that the delay in processing the case
is not due to delaying tactics of the Government Servant. They should ensure that all notices
issued to the suspended Government Servant should reach him, without any loss of time.
(viii) When the disciplinary authority comes to a conclusion suo-motu or after
conclusion of the investigation by the Director of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption, the
disciplinary authority shall, while initiating action by issue of charges under Rile 17(b) of the
Tamil Nadu Civil Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules or under Rule 3(b) of the Tamil
Nadu Police Subordinate Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1955, as the case may be,
examine with reference to the facts established, which form the basis for the charges,
whether pubic interest or the needs for further proceedings will require continued suspension
of the Government Servant already under suspension.
(ix) The time limits mentioned above will not be applicable to cases of Government
Servants against whom criminal proceedings have been initiated. however, while sanctioning
prosecution in such a criminal case, an examination similar to the one mentioned in item
(viii) above shall be made by the competent authority.
(x) If, on examination of the case under items (vi), (viii) or (ix) above, continued
suspension is considered not necessary, the suspension may be revoked in exercise of the
powers conferred under Rule 17 (e)(6) of the Tamil Nadu Civil Services (Discipline and
Appeal) Rules or under Rule 3(e) (5) of the Tamil Nadu Police Subordinate Services
(Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1955, as the case may be.
(xi) In case where the charge in the criminal case involves complicated questions of
law and fact and the disciplinary authority is not in a position to finalize the department
disciplinary proceeding and if the criminal case s based on the vigilance report and is
pending before the court of law for which no reasons are explained explicitly, the authority
complement may take a decision by taking up review of suspension and post the
Government Servant in a non-sensitive place in consultation with the appropriate
investigating authority / Vigilance Commission on case to case basis in view of the reason
that prolonged suspension and paying subsistence allowance for a long period without
extracting work is not at all acceptable. Such revocation of suspension can be made based
on the facts of each case and after noticing the reason for the delay in serving the
memorandum of charges / charge sheet. The decision of the Hon‘ble High Court of Madras
in P.Kannan case, given in para 5 above, shall be taken into account.
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(xii) Suspension will continue to be in force unless it is revoked as mentioned under

item (x) above.
12. The Government also reiterate the time limit prescribes in the Government letter
first read above for processing the disciplinary proceedings so as to ensure that there is no
unwarranted delay in finalizing them, as follows:-

(i) To complete the investigation by Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption One year
and to send a report to Government through Vigilance Commission.

(ii) To complete the enquiry by the Tribunal and to send its findings to the One year
Department of Secretariat.

(iii) To pass final orders by the Government / Heads of Department on receipt of Four Months
the report of the Tribunal.

Time limits for crossing every stage of the department disciplinary proceedings:-
(i) For calling for explanation under Rule 17 (a) of the Tamil Nadu Civil Services 15 days
(Discipline and Appeal) Rules or framing charges under Rule 17(b) of the
said rules after the lapse comes to notice.

For calling for explanation under Rule 3 (a) of the Tamil Nadu Police
Subordination Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1955 or framing of
charges under Rules 3(b) of the said rules after the lapse comes to the
notice.

(The choice of the rule under which the disciplinary proceedings should be
initiated is very important and the Disciplinary Authorities are expected to
take a decision by considering the nature of lapses committed.)

(ii) For the delinquent officer to peruse the records and to submit his written 30 days
explanation.

(iii) For appointment of enquiry officer wherever necessary after the receipt of the 7 days
explanation.

(iv) For the enquiry officer to complete enquiry and submit the enquiry report. 30 days

(v) For the Disciplinary Authority to take a decision , after the receipt of the 10 days
inquiry officer‘s Report.

(vi) For obtaining the further representation of the delinquent officer on the report 15days
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of the inquiry officer.

(vii) For obtaining the views of Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, whenever 30 days
it is consulted.

(viii) For issue of Final orders on the department disciplinary proceedings:-

a) By Disciplinary Authority other than Government. 7 days

b) By Department of Secretariat which have to consult other Departments
30 days
and obtain orders in circulation.

The following aspects should be taken into consideration while adhering to the time-
limit prescribed above:-

(i) The above time limits should be followed and delay should be eliminated while
processing disciplinary cases. The choice of the rule under which the disciplinary
proceedings should be initiated with due regard to the nature of lapses committed.
Indiscriminate recourse to Rule 17 (b) will only cause delay in finalizing the disciplinary
proceedings.
(ii) The disciplinary authorities, if for any valid reason, are not able to adhere to the
above time limits, should obtain the specific orders of the next higher authority for grant of
extension of time, explaining the circumstances under which it has not been possible to
process the case within the time prescribed.
(iii) In cases, where the delay occurs due to non-cooperation on the part of the
accused officers, it is not necessary to wait indefinitely either for their explanation or for their
appearance before the inquiry officers. Reminder shall be served on the accused officers to
submit their explanations and where the explanations are not received in spite of the
reminder without valid reasons, the disciplinary authorities can proceed on the assumption
that the accused officers have no explanation to offer. Similarly, where the accused officers
are required to appear before the inquiry officers and where they fail to do so without valid
reasons, even after serving reminder on them, the inquiry officers may proceed to conduct
ex-parte inquiries, in accordance with rules and procedures and submit their reports.
(iv) The object behind the issue of these instructions is that all delays while
processing disciplinary cases should be avoided. At the same time, it should be clearly
remembered that while handling the disciplinary cases, all the procedures and formalities
contemplated in the rules should be followed without fail.
(v) Deliberate and arbitrary delay in inquiring the cases on the part of the inquiry
officer or on the part of the disciplinary authority, as the case may be, without valid reasons
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shall be treated as an abetment to shield the delinquent officer and severe disciplinary action
should be taken against the concerned authorities / officials.
13. All the Authorities who deal with the disciplinary matters should follow the
guidelines/ time limits prescribed in paras 11 and 12 above, strictly, without any deviation,
failing which severe action will be pursued against the officials responsible for their lapses.
14. All the Departments of Secretariat and Heads of Department are directed to issue
suitable instructions to all the authorities concerned under their control, in this regard.
(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

V.IRAI ANBU
CHIEF SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
To

All the Additional Chief /Principal/ Secretaries to Government, Secretariat, Chennai-600 009.
All Heads of Department, including District Judges and District Collectors.
The Secretary, Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, Chennai-600 003.
The Registrar, Hon‘ble High Court, Chennai-600 104.
The Director, Directorate of Vigilance and Anti- Corruption, Chennai - 600 016.
The Commissioner for Disciplinary Proceedings, (Chennai / Coimbatore/ Madurai/
Tiruchirappalli / Tirunelveli / Nagercoil)
The Human Resources Management (Inspection I, II and III ) Department, Secretariat,
Chennai - 600 009.
Copy to:-
The Personal Assistant to Office of the Minister (Finance and Human Resources
Management), Chennai - 600 009.
The principal Private Secretary to Chief Secretary to Government, Chennai- 600 009.
The Additional Chief Secretary /Vigilance Commissioner and Commissioner for
Administrative Reforms, Secretariat, Chennai- 600 009.
All the Departments of Secretariat, (O.P.Sections) with a request to communicate The copy
of the order to all sections in their departments)
The Human Resources Management (L1/L2/L3) Department, Chennai -600 009. (5 copies
each)
The Human Resources Management (AR-II) Department, Chennai - 600 006.
The Vigilance Commission, Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009. (10 copies)
The Senior Principal Private Secretary to Secretary to Government, Human Resources
Management Department , Chennai- 600 009.
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Copy of:-

GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Environment and Climate Change - Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board - Approval for
creation of Zonal Office at Chengalpattu by bifurcating the exiting Zonal Office at Chennai
and staff pattern for the newly created Zonal Office at Chengalpattu – Accorded - Orders -
Issued.
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ENVIRONMENT, CLIMATE CHANGE & FOREST (EC.2) DEPARTMENT

G.O.(M.s No. 31 Dated: 10.02.2023

சு஧கிருது, கத 27,
திருயள்ளுயர் ஆண்டு - 2054

Read:
1 From the Chairman, TNPCB, Chennai-32 Letter No.TNPCB/P&D/F.06523/2022, dated:
16.05.2022.
2 From the Chairperson, TNPCB, Chennai-32 Letter No.TNPCB/P&D/F.06523/2022,
dated: 20.09.2022.

ORDER:

In the Letter first read above, the Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board had
sent a proposal for formation of the Zonal Office at Chengalpattu under the control of Joint
Chief Environmental Engineer (Monitoring) by bifurcating the existing Zonal Office at
Chennai, to ensure better supervision and monitoring of various provisions of Water Act, Air
Act and Environment (Protection) Act and Rules made there under.

2. The Chairperson, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board in the letter second read
above, has proposed the staff pattern for the Zonal Office at Chengalpattu.

3. The Government, after careful examination, accept the proposal of the

Chairperson, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board and accord approval for creation of Zonal
Office at Chengalpattu under the head of Joint chief Environmental Engineer (Monitoring), by
bifurcating the existing Zonal Office at Chennai, at a total cost of Rs.91.00 lakhs as detailed
below:-

Present status

Zonal Office District Environmental Laboratories Under the control of

Engineer Office under the Zonal Office
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Control of Zonal Office

Joint Chief Environmental 1. Ambattur 1. District Environmental Laboratory,

2. Tiruvallur Ambattur
Engineer (Monitoring)
3. Gummidipoondi 2. District Environmental Laboratory,
4. Chennai Arumbakkam
5. Sripeumpudhur
6. Maraimalai Nagar
After Bifurcation

Joint Chief Environmental 1. Chennai North 1. District Environmental Laboratory ,

2. Ambattur Ambattur
Engineer (Monitoring)
3. Gummidipoondi 2. District Environmental Laboratory

Chennai 4. Tiruvallur Arumbakkam

Joint Chief Environmental 1. Chennai South at 1. District Environmental Laboratory ,

Velachery Maraimalai Nagar
Engineer (Monitoring)
2. Maraimalai Nagar 2. District Environmental Laboratory ,

Chengalpattu 3. Sriperumpudhur Sriperumpudhur

The above expenditure of Rs.91. 91.00 lakhs will be met from the Tamil Nadu Pollution
Control Board fund.

4. In relaxation of the orders issued in Government Letter No.3157/Finance (BPE)

Department/2022, dated: 26.01.2022, the Government also accord approval for the following
staff pattern for the Zonal Office at Chengalpattu:-

Name of the Name of the Post Creation/ No. Of

Office Redeployment/ Posts
Out source
Zonal Office at Joint Chief Environmental Engineer (Monitoring) Creation 1
Chengalpatu Environmental Engineer Creation 1
Assistant Environmental Engineer / Assistant Engineer Redeployment 2
Deputy Manager Creation 1
General Assistant / Assistant Redeployment 2
Typist Redeployment 2
Data Entry Operator Outsource 1
Driver Outsource 1
Office Assistant Outsource 1
Security Personnel Outsource 3
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5. This order issues with the concurrence of Finance (BPE) Department vide its U.O.
No. 45459/Fin (BPE) Dept/2022, dated: 19.12.2022.

(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

SUPRIYA SAHU
ADDITIONAL CHIEF SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
To

The Chairperson, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai-32.

The Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai-32.

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The Spl/Senior Personal Assistant to the Hon‘ble Minister for Finance and HRM, Chennai-9

Special /Senior Personal Assistant to the Hon‘ble Minister of ECC & F Dept, Chennai-9.

Finance (BPE) Department, Chennai-9.

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Copy of:-

GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT
Tamil Nadu Health System Reform Program - Supported by World Bank - Creation of 4
posts of District Environmental Engineers to monitor and supervise the Quality relates
Environmental activities in Healthcare facilities - Sanctioned - Orders - Issued.
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HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (EAPI-1) DEPARTMENT

G.O(Ms). No. 86 Dated: 17.03.2023

சுபகிருது, பங்குனி-03
திருவள்ளுவர் ஆண்டு 2054

Read:
From the Project Director, Tamil Nadu Health System Reform Program
Letter Ref.No.3784/TNHSRP/Quality/2020, Dated 09.11.2022.

ORDER:

The Project Director, Tamil Nadu Health System Reform Program in the letter read
above has stated that, the Tamil Nadu Health System Reform Program, Supported by World
Bank is a program model based on ‗P for R‘ (Program for Results) and as a part of
Disbursement Linked Indicator (DLI), certain Quality related environment activities are
undertaken by Government of Tamil Nadu. The implementation phase is now in process for
certain activities with regard to DLI targets. Accordingly, she has proposed to create 4 posts
of District Environmental Engineer in Tamil Nadu Health System Reform Program
(TNHSRP) and the officials may be posted on deputation under Foreign Service Usual
Terms and Conditions from the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) to monitor and
supervise the environmental related issues like Compliance of Biomedical Waste
Management, functionality of STP/ETP, Energy Efficiency Audit, Liquid & Solid Waste
Management in all the Government hospitals of 4 Zonal areas (Northern, Southern, Central
& Western). The Head Quarters of the above District Environmental Engineers & the
districts to be covered are specified below:-
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SI.No Zonal Region Place of Headquarters District to be covered by the

Official

1 North(9 Districts) Office of Tamil Nadu Health  Chengalpattu

System Reform Program,  Chennai
Chennai  Kancheepuram
 Ranipet
 Thirupatthur
 Tiruvallur
 Tiruvannamalai
 Vellore
 Villupuram
2. South(10 Districts) Office of Dean, Madurai  Dindigul
Medical College  Kanniyakumari
 Madurai
 Ramanathapuram
 Sivagangai
 Tenkasi
 Theni
 Thoothukudi
 Tirunelveli
 Virudhunagar
3. West(9 Districts) Office of Dean Coimbatore  Coimbatore
Medical College  Dharmapuri
 Erode
 Karur
 Krishnagiri
 Namakkal
 Nilgiris
 Salem
 Tiruppur
4 Central (10 Districts) Office of Dean,  Ariyalur
Tiruchirappali Medical  Cuddalore
College  Kallakurichi
 Mayiladuthurai
 Nagapattinam
 Perambalur
 Pudhukottai
 Thanjavur
 Tiruvarur
 Tiruchirappalli

2. The Project Director, Tamil Nadu Health System Reform Program has further
given her justification that, as a part of NABH (National Accreditation Board for Hospitals)
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Entry Level Accreditation, it is mandatory to obtain environmental clearance and Pollution

Control Board licenses. The District Environmental Engineers deputed from Tamil Nadu
Pollution Control Board will be instrumental in assisting the Medical college hospitals in
National Accreditation Board for Hospitals (NAGH). A crucial step in quality improvement is
the improvement in the environment of health care facilities. The components of the
environmental activities include environmental assessment, resource utilization and
measures to mitigate air, water and noise pollution along with waste management. The
activities with regard to Quality related Environmental activities are tabulated as below:-

SI.No. Objective Proposed indicative indicators

1. National Accreditation Board for Pollution Control Board licenses, Environmental and
Hospitals (NABH) Entry Level Social System Assessment (ESSA) Certification, etc.,
Accreditation

2. Energy efficiency in Hospitals Use of fuel or energy efficient electronic and electric
equipment, water recycling units, Bio-energy, etc.,

3. Liquid waste management Audit on Liquid waste management at health care

facilities (Sewage Treatment Plant / Effluent Treatment
Plant)

4 Bio Medical Waste Management Adherence to Bio-Medical waste management rules in

compliance (BMWM) health care facilities.

5. National Quality Assurance Mandatory Pollution Control Board (PCB) clearance,

Standard (NQAS) certification Bio Medical Waste Management compliance (BMWM).

3. Thus, the Project Director, Tamil Nadu Health System Reform Program has
proposed to sanction the Post of District Environmental Engineers as detailed in para 1
above and furnished the particulars of the recurring expenditure as follows:-

S.No Description No. of Scale of Pay Average pay per Total cost per
posts month annum
Proposed
(Rs) (Rs)

I Pay and Allowance

1. District 4 Level 25 1,75,290*4 84,13,920
Environmental (59,300- Officials*12
Engineers post 1,87,700) months
(Zonal level)
2. TA+DA+Flat 4500*4 officials 21,60,000
rate(Per year) *12 months*10
districts (1
Inspection per
allotted district per
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-- month)

II Vehicle Charges
1. Vehicle Hiring 4 -- 40,000*4 officials 19,20,000
Charges *12 months

Total 1,24,93,920

The Job Description and Terms of Reference to the said post of District
Environmental Engineer is also given as annexed to this order.

4. The State Empowered Committee has approved the above said proposal and
hence the Project Director, Tamil Nadu Health System Reform program has requested the
Government to issue the necessary orders in this regard.

5. After careful consideration of the proposal of the Project Director, Tamil Nadu
Health System Reform Program, the Government have decided to accept the same and
issue the orders as follows:-

(i) Sanction is accorded for a recurring expenditure of Rs.1,24,93,920/- (Rupees One

Crore Twenty Four lakhs Ninety three thousand nine Hundred and twenty only)
towards the total expenditure of the 4 posts of District Environmental Engineers
under regular time scale pay sanctioned or 4 Zones - Northern, Southern, Central,
Western is to monitor and supervise the Quality related Environmental activities in
Healthcare Facilities under the supervision of Tamil Nadu Health System Reform
Program and Directorate of Medical Education.
(ii) The officers are deputed under Foreign Service Usual Terms and Conditions from
Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board and work for Health Department.

(iii) To fund for the above activity under Tamil Nadu Health System Reform Program till
the Project period closure and then the posts will be absorbed by Directorate of
Medical Education.
6. The expenditure is sanctioned in para 5(i) above shall be debited to the following
head of account:-
2210 Medical and Public Health - 01 Urban Health Services - Allopathy -
110 Hospitals and Dispensaries - Externally Aided Project - PG - Tamil Nadu
Health System Reform Project - 309 Grants-in-Aid - 03 Grants for Specific
Scheme
(DPC 2210-01-110-PG-30903).
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7. This order issues with the concurrence of the Finance (Health-II) Department vide
E.file No.1651/2022, Dated: 16.03.2023.

(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

P. SENTHILKUMAR
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT

To
The Project Director, Tamil Nadu Health System Reform Program, Chennai-600 006.
The Director of Medical Education, Chennai - 600 010.
The Director of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Chennai - 600 006.
The Director of Medical and Rural Health Services, Chennai - 600 006.
The Mission Director, State Health Society, Chennai - 600 006.
The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Medical Services Corporation Ltd, Egmore, Chennai -
600 008.
The Accountant General (A&E), Chennai - 600 018.
The Pay and Accounts Officer (South), Chennai - 600 035.
The Commissioner of Treasuries and Accounts, Nandhanam, Chennai - 600 035.

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The Finance (Health-II) Department, Chennai - 600 009.
The Health and Family Welfare (Data Cell) Department, Chennai - 600 009.
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Annexure to the G.O.(Ms) No.86, Health and Family Welfare (EAPI-1) Department,
Dated:17.03.2023
JOB ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE POST OF DISTRICT ENVIRONEMNTAL
ENGINEERS (Zonal level)
1. Job Description
The District Environmental Engineers shall support the Quality related environmental
activities in health care facilities. He / She have to create dynamic systems that solve
environmental problems. The handholding activities of the environmental engineers may
involve waste management, recycling, water clean-up, air quality inspection, etc. He / She
shall provide guidance in quality improvement initiatives like National Accreditation Board for
Hospitals (NABH), Bio-medical Waste Management Compliance, Energy Efficiency audits,
Liquid Waste Management audit, etc.

The Headquarters of the four zones is as mentioned and the District Environmental
Engineers should monitor the other hospitals in the districts he/she is attached to on
Environmental activities.

2. Roles and Responsibilities

 To provide technical support in developing and implementing environmental
programs in health care facilities.
 To inspect sewage and effluent treatment plants for their effectiveness and review
plans, specifications for corrective measures.
 Act as a liaison officer in helping the health care facilities in obtaining environmental
clearances.
 To monitor/evaluate all the Government hospitals (i.e) Primary Health
Centers/Community Health Centers / Government Head Quarter Hospitals / Sub
District Hospitals / Medical College Hospitals etc in his region for Bio Medical Waste
Management compliance and other environmental activities.
 To involve in managing and reducing waste and minimizing pollution in order to
protect, restore and preserve the planet.
 To act as a regulatory arm in improving waste management system.
 To inspect health care facilities and programs in order to evaluate operational
effectiveness and ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
 To evolve best economically viable treatment technology for sewage and other
effluents.
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 To collect samples of sewage and other effluents and emissions of air pollutants and
to analyze the same for specific parameters.
 To collaborate with Central Pollution Control Board in organizing the training of
persons engaged or to be engaged in programme relating to prevention, control or
abatement of water and air pollution and to organize mass education programme
relating thereto
 To review and recommend improvements to existing environmental programs to
reduce environmental damages
 To provide solutions for environmental issues like waste treatment and hazardous
disposal.
 Monthly reports on Compliance of Bio Medical Waste Management (BMWM) Rules -
Facility wise to be submitted to Project Director, Tamil Nadu Health System Reform
Program.
 Ensure appropriate monitoring in finalizing annual returns in the Pollution Control
Board website with regards to waste disposal.
 Consent to Establishment for the proposal of Effluent Treatment Plant / Sewage
Treatment Plant Audits to be given
 Agreement to be made with Common Bio Medical Waste Treatment Facility
(CBMWTF).
 He/She must be involved in renewal and agreement of CTO (Consent To Operate)
which is a Post establishment / Authorization granted by Pollution Control Board after
the CTE (Consent To Establish).
 To ensure proper disposal of facility construction and demolition waste, E-Waste,
Hazardous waste, solid waste disposed from canteens and also to check whether
single use of plastic is implemented at the health care facilities.
 Any other work as assigned by the Project Director from time to time.

3. Mode of Appointment
 The posts of District Environmental Engineer will be filled up by deputation Under
Foreign Service Usual Terms and Conditions from Tamil Nadu Pollution Control
Board from the existing staff in the regular time scale of pay.
 The details of the Candidates and their deputation order may be sent by Tamil Nadu
Pollution Control Board to the Project Director, TNHSRP
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4. Salary Offered
 The gross remuneration for the position is as per the Pay Scale Level 25 (Rs.59,300 -
1,87,700)
 Monthly Salary shall be paid by TNHSRP
 The Officers shall draw pay and allowances admissible to the post and the usual
allowances admissible under the orders in force from time to time.

5. Reporting Authority
The Dean of the concerned Medical College Hospitals in which the District
Environmental Engineers is attached to will be the reporting authority. Monthly report of the
District Environmental Engineers has to be sent to Project Director Tamil Nadu Health
System Reform Program.
P. SENTHILKUMAR
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
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