iii) Permission from Tamil Nadu Maritime Board:
   • Granted Lease for the required Coastal Land on 15-Nov-2005
   • Granted Approval for Marine Constructions/Off-shore Marine Facilities on 23-Nov-2005

iva) Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board:
     Issued ‘No Objection Certificate’ on 26-Oct-2005.
     'Consent to Establish' issued on 17-Nov-2006'.

ivb) 'Consent to Operate' Registered on 31-Mar-2010'; Regn. No. CC10932; Consent Fee paid.

v) Permission for Cutting of Trees:
    No trees at the Proposed Land. Not Applicable

via) Plan Approval from Inspector of Factories: Obtained;

vib) Final As built plan (Revised Plan) submitted to the Chief Inspector of Factories:

vic) Applied for Factory License from the Deputy Chief of Factories Inspector, Thiruvallur District. Site Inspection Completed on 04-May-2010; 'Factory Licence Obtained on 27-May-2010'

vii) Permit for Plan and Construction of Buildings, Structures, in accordance with applicable building bye      laws: Obtained

viii) License from Labour Commissioner: Obtained

ix) License from Fire & Rescue Services of Tamilnadu Government: Obtained on 18-Nov-2009

MINISTRY OF FINANCE, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

STATUS OF CLEARANCE
• FIPB issues Approval Letter to CWDL on 9-Jan-2006
• FIPB Approval Letter dated 9-Jan-2006 to CWDL, includes, grant approval for Import of    Equipment and Machinery for Construction and Operation

For this CWDL approached FIPB Unit for Approval on 17-Oct-05

Documents Submitted to FIPB
• Checklist
• Memorandum of Association
• Details of Projects undertaken by IVRCL
• Details of On-going projects of IVRCL
• Details of Projects successfully completed by IVRCL
• Audited Financial statements of IVRCL
• Business Structure of BEFESA
• Details of Activities carried out by BEFESA
• Brochure giving profile to BEFESA
• Details of the projects undertaken by BEFESA
• Audited Financial Statements of BEFESA
• Fundamental Objectives and Details of the Proposed Project
• Project Report
• LOI for setting up of desalination plant by CWDL (Special Purpose Vehicle of IVRCL & BEFESA)
• Declaration from BEFESA stating No Joint Ventures/Collaboration in India

Ministry of Urban Development seek information from CWDL vide letters dated 16-Dec-05 and 22-Dec-05

CWDL submits additional Information to Ministry of Urban Development on 22-Dec-05

• CWDL Board resolution dated 9-Nov-2005 regarding increasing of Authorized Share Capital as per    requirements and related documents
• Approval letter from Tamil Nadu Maritime Board granting permission to draw seawater and set up
  Off-shore Marine Facilities (In-take & Out-fall systems)
• Letter stating the Product Water conforming to IS Standards
• Reject Brine Discharge characteristics conforming to the TNPCB standards for disposal to Sea.

FIPB grants approval on 9-Jan-2006

MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FOREST CLEARANCE

STATUS OF CLEARANCE

• MOEF issues CRZ Clearance Letter to CWDL on 26-Oct-2006; Amendment to CRZ Clearance Letter on 23-Mar-2010


CWDL Submits application to TNPCB

• Submitted application for obtaining Environmental Clearance as per CRZ notification on 5-Oct-05
  CWDL Makes Technical Presentation to Experts of District Level Coastal Authority

• Presentation to District Level Coastal Authority Meeting at Thiruvallur District Collectorate on 6-Oct-2005

• CWDL makes Technical Presentation to Expert Members of Tamil Nadu State Coastal Zone Management   Authority

• Technical Presentation to Expert Members of Tamil Nadu State Coastal Zone Management Authority on    24-Oct-2005

• Tamil Nadu State Pollution Control Board issues ‘No Objection Certificate’
  TNPCB issues ‘No Objection Certificate” on 26th October 2005, to CWDL with the condition that ‘  Consent to Establish’ will be issued subject to clearance under CRZ notification by MoEF GOI.

• Secretary to Government of Tamil Nadu (Environment and Forests Department) forward the   recommended proposal to The Chairman, National Coastal Zone Management Authority, MoEF for CRZ   clearance on 29-Oct-2005 

CWDL submitted ‘Questionnaire’ and ‘Application’ to MoEF Delhi along with the EIA report on 30th October 2005.

• CWDL makes Technical Presentation for Ministry of Environment and Forests clearance Technical    Presentation to the Reconstituted Expert Committee on Infrastructure Development and Miscellaneous    Projects, on 29-Nov-2005

• Letter received from MoE&F dated 28-Dec-2005.

• In response to the queries raised by MoE&F vide their letter dated 28-Dec-2005, CWDL has taken the   following action :-

CMFRI STUDIES

1. CWDL approaches CMFRI for conducting Impact Studies on Marine Biological Entities

• CWDL submitted formal request to CMFRI, Kochi to conduct ‘Impact Studies on Marine Biological    Entities’ on 31-Dec-2005
•  4-Jan-2006 - CWDL executive met CMFRI scientists to enquire regarding the application to conduct the    studies suggested by MoE&F. 
•  5-Jan-2006 - CWDL submitted Project details to CMFRI on 5-Jan-2006.
•  12-Jan-2006 - CMFRI scientists visited the proposed Desalination Plant site and interacted with the local    fishing community.
•  Five Reminder Letters were sent to CMFRI, Kochi to expedite Studies on 9-Jan-2006, 18-Jan-2006,
   24-Jan-2006, 15-Feb-2006, 20-Feb-2006, 24-Feb-2006.
•  On 25-Feb-2006, CMFRI submitted project proposal and MoU Format to CWDL for conducting the    studies on “Rapid Impact Assessment of high saline effluent from the proposed desalination plant at    Minjur, on the coastal marine life and fishery”.
•  On 28-Feb-2006, CWDL accepted the project proposal and CMFRI approved and signed the MoU for    conducting the studies on “Rapid Impact Assessment of high saline effluent from the proposed    desalination plant at Minjur, on the coastal marine life and fishery”.

•  On 12-Jul-2006, CMFRI completed the Final Report of Consultancy on “Rapid Impact Assessment of high    saline effluent from the proposed desalination plant at Minjur, on the coastal marine life and fishery”

2. On 02-Jan-2006, CWDL replied to MoE&F letter dated 28-Oct-2005 wherein various additional information sought, was furnished.

• On 10-Jan-2006, MoE&F sends letter seeking more Information/Details for further necessary action
• In reply to the MoE&F letter dated 10-Jan-2006, CWDL furnished the following on 13-Jan-2006 ;

1. CWDL submited report on ‘Terrestrial Environment and Management (Supplementary Report)’
2. CWDL requested for ‘Consent to Establish’ with condition that ‘Consent to Operate’ will be issued only     after the CMFRI study is completed and mitigative measures, if any, suggested by CMFRI, shall be     employed.

• On 18-Jan-2006, MoE&F sends letter to CWDL seeking more Information/Clarifications for further   necessary action. MoEF asks CWDL to submit CMFRI report in this letter.

• On 25-Jan-2006, CWDL replied to the MoE&F letter dated 18-Jan-2006.

• On 11-Feb-2006, CWDL submitted letter to the MoEF stating that CWDL had already submitted    clarifications on 13-Jan-2006 and on 25-Feb-2006 to their comments. CWDL requested MoEF to    consider according CRZ clearance enabling CWDL to start construction activity and the ‘Consent to    Operate’ can be issued by TNPCB subject to the condition of implementation of CMFRI findings.

•  On 19-Jul-2006, CWDL submitted CMFRI report to MoEF and requested to issue CRZ clearance
   vide letter dated 15-Jul-2006.

•  On 26-Oct-2006, MoEF issued CRZ Clearance for setting up of 100 MLD Desalination Plant and   allied    activities at Kattupalli Village, Ponneri Taluk, Tiruvallur District, Tamil Nadu by CWDL

NAVIGATIONAL SAFETY ON PORTS COMMITTEE

STATUS OF CLEARANCE

• On 12th April, 2006, NSPC issued Provisional In-Principle NOC

CWDL submitted request to Navigational Surveyor, NSPC on 20-Oct-05
Documents attached along with the request

• Memorandum & Articles of Association
• Topographic Map showing location of Desalination Plant
• Process flow diagram of the Desalination Plant
• Detailed Process description of the Desalination Plant
  Additional details submitted to Nautical Advisor, Directorate General of Shipping, Mumbai on 17-Jan-06
• Intake and Out-fall system (Cross section and Layout)
• Bathymetry
• Topo Map of the Plant Area
• Capture Facilities attached to the Intake System
• Tamil Nadu Maritime Board approval dt. 23-Nov-05 for Marine constructions and Off-shore Marine Facilities    to draw seawater

Standard Proforma for Safety Navigation in Ports submitted on 27-Jan-06

The proforma consists of IV parts
Part-I: Port Development Plan
Part-II: Operations
Part-III: Navigation Chart/Publications Update Service
Part-IV: Navigation Chart/Publications Aids to Navigation

Furnished Additional details as sought by the Nautical Surveyor on 30-Jan-06
Satellite Imagery
Intake and Out-fall system layout

• On 10-Feb-2006, Directorate General of Shipping sent letter to CWDL provide with two clarifications regarding the NSPC clearance.

• On 27-Mar-2006, CWDL made presentation to NSPC for obtaining NOC laying Pipelines, Intake Towers and Outfall Diffusers in the Sea.

•On 12-Apr-2006, NSPC issued Provisional In-Principle NOC for the project.


•On 21-May-2007, NSPC extended Provisional In-Principle NOC for the project till 30-Apr-2008.


•On 12-Jun-2008, NSPC extended Provisional In-Principle NOC for the project till 31-Aug-2008.

GOVERNMENT OF TAMILNADU/LOCAL AUTHORITIES

STATUS OF CLEARANCE

• Composite “In Principle” Clearance Accorded

To avoid ANY PROCEDURAL DELAYS, Government of Tamilnadu vide GO MS 588 Industries (MIB.1) dated 10-Sep-98 have established Effective SINGLE WINDOW SYSTEM to accord all related CLEARANCES/APPROVALS/REGISTRATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS

CWDL submitted Common Application Form for Single Window Clearance on 10-Oct-05

• The application form submitted to Tamilnadu Industrial Guidance & Export Promotion Bureau, Single    Window Facility : Documentation & Clearance Centre, A nodal agency of Industries Department,    Government of Tamilnadu
• The Common Application form is submitted for scrutiny of various statutory agencies of Tamilnadu.

PRE-PROJECT CLEARANCES
I Local body clearance
Site and building plan approval
Health Clearance
Fire Service Clearance
II Environmental Clearance from Tamilnadu Pollution Control Board
III Registration with Inspector of Factories under Factories Act
IV Boilers Registration

INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT
I Application for Land Support
II Application for Water Supply
III Application for Power Supply
IV Safety Certificate from Chief Electrical Inspector

DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE DOCUMENTATION & CLEARANCE CENTRE ON 10-OCT-05

• Detailed Building Plan, Elevation and Section of the Plant units
• Layout of the Units of Desalination Plant and Type of Machinery proposed
• Site Layout Plan showing Access, Boundaries along with extent of land purchased
• Detailed Topo plan showing the Development around the Proposed Site
• Villance plan showing Survey Numbers
• Lease Deed of the Land
• CWDL on Invitation from Documentation and Clearance Centre made Presentation on 25-Oct-05
• Project Details presented at the Meeting attended by Authorized Representatives of the concerned   departments for according Clearances/Approvals
• CWDL submitted necessary documents to The Department of Inspectorate of Factories as per their   requirements on 7-Nov-05.
• High Power Single Window Committee – Project Approval Authority (PAA) Chaired by Chief Secretary,   Government of Tamilnadu accorded COMPOSITE SINGLE WINDOW CLEARANCE. On 9-Dec-05.

• FINANCIAL CLOSURE ACHIEVED ON 25TH-JAN-2007

• AWAITING THE INSTRUCTIONS FROM CMWSSB FOR THE PERFORMANCE TESTING OF THE FACILITY TO ACHIEVE COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS DATE.

• CONSTRUCTION PERIOD PHOTOGRAPHS