1. The document is a letter from the Director of Ecology Department to the District Collector regarding the public hearing on the environmental clearance of a thermal power plant (1x800 MW) at Neyveli. 2. It details issues raised during the public hearing such as increased air and water pollution levels affecting public health and wildlife as reported in various studies on the existing power plants in Neyveli. 3. It recommends that the environmental clearance for the new plant should only be given after ensuring proper mitigation measures to address the issues raised.

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