More than 30 years after the closure of the defunct Tamil Nadu Chromate and Chemicals Limited (TCCL) chrome plant at the SIPCOT complex near the Collectorate office in Ranipet town, the sprawling plant and tonnes of untreated hexavalent chromium waste still remain a key point of contention among voters in the Ranipet Assembly constituency.
Established in 1975, TCCL aimed to supply key raw material requirements to tanneries at Ranipet, Ambur, Pernambut and Vaniyambadi in the undivided Vellore district. The factory also provided work for local youth.
Published – 08 April 2026 05:30 IST
