Introduction
The State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) Tamil Nadu was constituted under the Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification 2006 issued by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), Government of India. SEIAA is responsible for granting Environmental Clearance (EC) for Category 'B' projects/activities listed in the Schedule of EIA Notification 2006.
Our Mandate
To ensure sustainable development through rigorous environmental assessment and monitoring of development projects in Tamil Nadu, balancing economic growth with environmental protection.
Vision
To be a leading authority in environmental governance, ensuring sustainable development through effective environmental impact assessment and clearance processes while protecting the natural heritage of Tamil Nadu for future generations.
Mission
- To conduct thorough and transparent environmental impact assessments
- To grant environmental clearances based on scientific evaluation and public consultation
- To monitor compliance of environmental conditions by project proponents
- To promote sustainable development practices across Tamil Nadu
- To facilitate stakeholder participation in environmental decision-making
- To build capacity and awareness on environmental protection
Key Functions
Environmental Clearance
- Screening of Category B projects
- Scoping for EIA studies
- Review of EIA reports
- Public consultation process
- Grant or rejection of EC
Monitoring & Compliance
- Post-clearance monitoring
- Compliance verification
- Environmental audit reviews
- Violation proceedings
- Renewal of clearances
Legal Framework
SEIAA Tamil Nadu operates under the following legal frameworks:
- Environment Protection Act, 1986
- EIA Notification, 2006 (as amended)
- Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991
- National Green Tribunal Act, 2010
- Various Supreme Court and High Court judgments