MINUTES OF THE 1st MEETING OF RECONSTITUTED EXPERT ...

It was also noted that provisions of TOR prescribed for the project have not
been complied with. The Committee observed that the present proposal is silent
on the aspect of impact of NOx emission on the atmosphere and the health
implications. Therefore, the Committee suggested that these aspects need to
be studied and incorporated in the EIA/EMP report.
The proponent was also advised to submit soft copies of Form-I, Feasibility
report, EIA/EMP report and its addendum (if any), Public Hearing proceedings,
MoU/FSA for fuel etc.(if already not done) to the Ministry.
The Committee therefore decided that the project was premature for
consideration and advised the project proponent to come fully prepared
with point wise TOR compliance. Accordingly the proposal was deferred
for reconsideration at a later stage.
2.4 2x600 MW and 3x800 MW Coal Based TPP of M/s IL&FS Tamil
Nadu Power Company Ltd. at villages Kottatai, Ariyagosthi,
Villianallur & Silambimangalam, in Chidambaram Taluk, in
Cuddalore, District, in Tamil Nadu - reg. review of EC.
In pursuance to the Order of the Hon’ble National Green Tribunal, dated
23.05.2012, the review of environmental clearance accorded to 2x600 MW and
3x800 MW Coal Based TPP of M/s IL&FS Tamil Nadu Power Company Ltd. at
villages Kottatai, Ariyagosthi, Villianallur & Silambimangalam, in
Chidambaram Taluk, in Cuddalore, District, in Tamil Nadu was taken up.
Representatives of M/s IL&FS Tamil Nadu Power Company Ltd. informed the
Committee that the Appellants in the matter were served with copy of updated
RIA Report incorporating rapid cumulative environment impact assessment.
In the meanwhile, the Ministry received a letter purportedly signed by the three
Appellants communicating their inability to be present in the meeting as they
required some more time to study the report made available to them.
M/s IL&FS Tamil Nadu Power Company Ltd gave a brief presentation on the
cumulative marine impact assessment.
During the deliberations the Committee observed that while the cumulative
impacts of all proposed power plants and refinery etc. in 25 kms was dealt
with, the issue of social impact assessment study appeared not to be
adequately covered. It was observed that any meaningful social impact
assessment study needs to be based on detailed socio-economic data and
livelihood source data of the population of the region. Information on
marginalized section of society either due to land lost (owned or dependent on
the land for livelihood) to industry or due to indirect impact of industrial
activity, needs appropriate and authentic method of assessment.
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