1. On the approval of Govt of India, MoD, the office of HQ ADG (Coast Guard and Projects) was renamed as HQ ADG (Projects) Chennai wef 28 Jun 2018.
2. Charter of duties of ADG (Projects) Chennai is as under:-
(a) Exercise all powers as vested with Command Chief Engineer except Pers matters.
(b) Advisor to the GOC-in-C, Southern Comd/DG Coast Guard/DRDO on works services undertaken by the CEs in the respective area of responsibilities.
3. Functional role of HQ ADG (Projects) Chennai includes close monitoring of Defence Infrastructure Projects of Indian Army (in Southern part of the Country), Indian Coast Guard and DRDO.