Tamil Nadu EIA Authority Delay Condoned 22 Days

Authority: Madras High Court

Order Date: 07-10-2026

Case Overview

• Appellant: State Level Environmental Impact Assessment Authority, Tamil Nadu (address: 3rd Floor, Panagal Maligai, No.1, Jeenis Road, Saidapet, Chennai‑600 015; corrected address: 9th Floor, Metro CMRL Building, Nandanam, Chennai‑600 035).
• Respondents:

1. Chettinad Academy of Research and Education, represented by authorized signatory Mr. Sivaramakrishnan Hariharan Nallur, East Coast Road, Thirukalukundram Taluk, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu‑603 102.

2. The National Medical Commission, Pocket‑14, Sector‑8, Dwaraka Phase‑I, New Delhi‑110 077.

3. State Level Expert Appraisal Committee, Tamil Nadu, 9th Floor, Metro (CMRL Building), Nandanam, Chennai‑600 035.

4. The Principal Secretary, Health and Family Department, Secretariat, Chennai‑600 009.

• Proceedings: Writ Appeal No. 27821 of 2026 filed as WA SR No. 174300 of 2026. The appellant sought condonation of a 22‑day delay in filing the writ appeal.
• Counsel for Appellant: Mr. AR.L. Sundaresan, ASGI, assisted by Mr. V. Chandrasekaran, Senior Panel Counsel.

Final Outcome

• The Court, by order of the Chief Justice, condoned the 22‑day delay.
• The Office is directed to number the writ appeal, ensure the papers are otherwise in order, and list the case for admission on 08‑10‑2026.

Topics: Legal Proceedings, Regulatory Compliance