ORDER : 1. Heard the learned counsel for the parties. 2. Considering the 23rd Status Report submitted by the State of West Bengal, it is ordered that it would be open to the State Government to allot plots to the co-operative societies which are formed by the small tanneries and also to the partnership firms. The Registrar, Co-operative Societies, West Bengal is directed to see that registration is given to those persons who apply for formation of co-operative societies for displaced small tannery holders as early as possible. 3. It has been further pointed out that at present BOT party has made available 12.5MVA of power for Zones 1 to 8 through one sub-station. The BOT party is directed to commission the 2nd sub-station within two months from today. On behalf of the BOT party, it has been specifically stated that underground wires would be laid for electricity purposes. 4. Learned counsel for the BOT party states that statement in report to the effect that BOT party has not yet completed the preliminary effluent discharge system from CETP to the SWM channel is factually incorrect as that has been completed on 31st October, 2002 as per the 21st Status Report dated 12th November, 2002. 5. The concerned officers of the State Government would verify the claim of the BOT party and submit an appropriate report to this Court. Learned counsel for the BOT party seeks two weeks' time for filing reply to the statements made in paragraphs 5.2 and 5.3 of the 21st Status Report and clarify the position. Time granted, as prayed for. 6. Learned counsel appearing on behalf of the State Government further states that on an application being filed before the concerned officer, new units or units which are allotted plots in Zone No. 1 to 9 would be given connection to the CETP within a period of 7 days from the date of application. 7. List on 14th August, 2003.