State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority
SEIAA Tamil Nadu has been constituted by Government of India authorising to deal with environmental Clearance for projects falling under category "B" of schedule in EIA notifications 2006.
India is the first country, which has made provisions for the protection and improvement of environment in its Constitution. In the 42nd amendment to the Constitution in 1976, provisions to this effect were incorporated in the Constitution of India with effect from 3rd Jan 1977.
Constitutional Mandate
In the Directive Principles of State Policy in Chapter IV of the Constitution, Article 48-A was inserted which enjoins the State to make endeavor for protection and improvement of the environment and for safeguarding the forest and wild life of the country.
Another landmark provision in respect of environment was also inserted, by the same amendment, as one of the Fundamental Duties of every citizen of India.
Functions of SEIAA
Environmental Clearance
Processing and issuing Environmental Clearance for Category B projects
Project Assessment
Detailed assessment of environmental impact of proposed projects
Compliance Monitoring
Ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and guidelines
Organization Structure
Chairman
Leads the authority and oversees all operations
Member Secretary
Manages day-to-day operations and coordinates with stakeholders
Members
Expert committee members from various environmental fields