The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has granted a conditional reprieve to the Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO) regarding its Ennore thermal power plant project. Following recent regulatory hurdles, the tribunal has permitted the state-run utility to restart construction activities for a duration of four weeks.

This decision serves as a temporary measure to allow TANGEDCO the necessary time to formally apply for and secure an extension of its environmental clearances. The project, which has faced scrutiny over environmental compliance and regulatory oversight, remains under the jurisdiction of the NGT. While the tribunal has enabled the resumption of work, the extension is strictly time-bound, placing pressure on the utility to finalize its pending administrative requirements within the month-long window. The NGT's ruling highlights the ongoing tension between the state's infrastructure development goals and the stringent environmental standards required for large-scale energy projects in the Ennore region. As of now, the utility must navigate the regulatory process to ensure that the project can continue beyond the four-week grace period without further legal intervention.