55th SEIAA Meeting - 03.09.2012

Proceedings of the 55th SEIAA meeting held on 3rd September 2012 at Room No. 709, M.S Building, Bangalore.
Members present: 1. Dr. H.S. Ramesh 2. Dr. H.R. Raj Mohan 3. Sri Kanwerpal Chairman (SEIAA) Member (SEIAA) Member Secretary (SEIAA)
The Chairman welcomed the members and initiated the discussion. The following subjects were discussed and decisions were taken as there under. Deferred Projects: Construction Projects: 1. Construction of New Laboratory Complex (NLC) at NCBS Campus, GKVK, Bellary Road, Bangalore by M/s National Centre for Biological Sciences (SEIAA 124 CON 2011)
It is a proposal for construction of New Laboratory Complex with Basement + Ground floor + 3 upper floors (built up area-21,270 Sq.m.) and sport cum dinning complex with basement + ground floor + 1 upper floor (1445 Sqm Built up area) on an area of 80967 Sq.m and the total built up area of 22,715 Sq.m The total water requirement is 150 KLD and the investment is Rs.80 crores. NCBS, TIFR comes under the aegis of Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India. Project Details: (a) Land: Total plot area: 80,967 Sqm; Total built up area: 21,270 Sqm; The project consists of new laboratory complex with basement + ground floor + 3 upper floors and sport cum dinning complex with basement + ground floor + 1 upper floor. (b) Landscape area: 68,988 Sqm. (c) Water Requirement: Total water requirement is 253 KLD for existing and proposed facilities. Sourced from BWSSB. (d) Soil: Total excavated soil: 39,964 Cum. 4,000 Cum will be used for backfilling and landscape development. The balance 35,964 Cum will be used for filling up low laying areas in the GKVK campus (e) Sewage: Total quantity generated: 135 KLD treated in the existing STP of design capacity of 200 KLD. (f) Solid waste: Total generated: 400 Kg/day; organic waste will be treated in organic converter. Inorganic waste of will be sent for recycling; sludge- 20 Kg/day will be used as manure. (g) Power Requirement: Total Requirement: 41 KW from BESCOM; Power Backup 2X500 KVA DG sets. Other details: Rain Water Harvesting proposed. CFE for expansion issued by KSPCB on 4.01.2011. Authorization for hazardous waste and biomedical waste handling is also obtained from KSPCB on 22.09.2011 and 30.01.2010 respectively. The subject was placed in the 75th SEAC meeting held on 14/15.10.2011 and the subject was deferred since the circulation material was not received by some of the members and also the project proponent remained absent without prior intimation in response to the meeting notice sent. The subject was discussed in the SEAC meeting held on 6th January 2012. The proponent present explained the project. The proponent informed that the laboratory complex is in advanced stage of construction and they have come for environmental clearance after KSPCB served notice to them. Out of 21,270 Sqm built up area 19,864 Sqm is taken up already. The Committee observed that this as a case of violation of the provision of EIA Notification, 2006. The proponent informed that the radiation exposure in R&D will be taken care of by BARC. The proponent informed that human biological research such as stemcell and brain cell and no clinical activities are done in the R&D facility. He informed that no additional water from BWS&SB is required as the existing stored water is sufficient for meeting expansion requirement.
55th SEIAA Meeting Proceedings
Dated 3rd September 2012
The SEAC considered this proposal as a construction project only and observed that the project proponent has to obtain the necessary approvals from the competent authorities for R&D activities. After deliberation, the Committee decided to recommend the proposal to SEIAA for issue of environmental clearance after obtaining the following information from the proponent with a condition that the project proponents shall obtain necessary clearances from the competent authorities. 1. NOC from BWS&SB. 2. Plan for disposal of excess excavated earth along with MoU. 3. Calculation for energy savings. The proponent has submitted the information vide letter dated 06.02.2012. The Authority perused the information submitted by the proponent and took note of the recommendation of the SEAC during the meeting held on 08.03.2012. The Authority observed that it is a case of violation of the provisions of EIA Notification, 2006. An area of 19,864 Sqm is already reported to have been built. The Authority therefore decided to get the following information, for further consideration of the proposal: (a) Explanation as to why action should not be initiated for starting the construction activity without Environmental Clearance required as per EIA Notification, 2006 (b) Submission of resolution of the Board of Directors as required under the Official Memorandum No.J-11013/41/2006-IA.II(I) dated 16th November 2010 issued by Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India. (c) Plan for disposal of excess excavated earth with details and present land use of the site proposed to be used for disposal of the excess excavated earth. (d) NOC / sanction letter from the BWS&SB for supply of 3 lakh litres of required water. (e) Clarification as to whether the proposed site falls in the GKVK Biodiversity Heritage Site. (f) Quantification and characteristics of wastes that would be generated in the proposed activity. (g) Proposal for safe disposal of waste including plan to contain radioactive contamination. The proponent has submitted the information on 10.04.2012. The Authority perused the information submitted by the proponent during the meeting held on 09.05.2012. The Authority noted that the project has already been taken up and is in completion stage and the reason provided for taking the work without prior Environmental Clearance is unacceptable. The Authority after discussion, decided to consider the proposal after the receipt of information with regard to whether the construction activity started with plan sanctioned for an area of less than 20,000 Sqm if any. The Authority also decided to invite the proponent to the meeting.
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The proponent has submitted the information. The proponent was invited to the meeting. The Authority perused the information furnished by the proponent during the meeting held on 6th July 2012. The proponent remained absent. The Authority observed that the resolution of the board of directors does not spell out the reason for undertaking the construction activity without prior Environment Clearance (EC). The Authority opined that the concern expressed by the Authority vide letter dated 16/5/2012 has not been satisfactorily addressed. The Authority after discussion decided to provide one more opportunity to the proponent for furnishing the required information for further consideration. The Authority also decided to invite the proponent to the next meeting. The proponent has submitted the information vide letter dated 24.07.2012. The proponent was invited to the meeting. The proponent appeared before the Authority and briefly explained about the proposed project. The proponent submitted that the proposed construction consists of two buildings of which dining cum sports complex with the built up area of 1,406 Sqm have been completed and new laboratory complex building with a built up area of 19864 Sqm is in the finishing stage. The proponent further submitted that they had not applied for Environmental Clearance under EIA Notification, 2006 as the built up area of individual buildings did not exceed 20,000 Sqm which is the threshold limit under EIA Notification, 2006. However, as the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board suggested that the built up area of both the buildings have to be considered which will come to 21,270 Sqm, necessary application were filed before Authority for Environmental Clearance under EIA Notification, 2006. While responding to the query raised by the Authority, whether the constructions have been undertaken with prior approval of the plan by the competent authority, the proponent submitted that approval has been obtained from NCBS which is sub ordinate body to the Department of Atomic Energy under which the institution works. However, no documents with regard to the approval were available on the records. The Authority also observed that the construction has not been undertaken with the plans approved either by BDA or BBMP. The Authority after discussion, decided to issue Environmental Clearance subject to submission of the following information: (a) Plan duly approved by the NCBS for the proposed buildings. (b) Commitment to obtain approval of plan from concerned urban local body as applicable.
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Commercial Complex with Hotel at Sy.No.39, 39/1, 39/2, 40 and 41, V.V.Puram, Ward Number 50, T.Mariyappa Road, 2nd Block, Jayanagar (Near Ashoka Pillar), Bangalore by M/s Chandra Sagar Enterprises (SEIAA 39 CON 2011)
It is a proposal for construction Commercial building with retails, shops, business, mall and Hotel with 146 rooms in 3 basement+Ground+ 12 upper floors+Terrace on an area of 5819.50 Sq.m and the total built up area is 29,934.31 Sq.m. The total water requirement is 150 KLD and the investment is of Rs. 30 crores. The total parking provided is for 272 cars. Project details: Total site area: 5,819.50 Sqm. Total Built up area: 29,934.31 Sqm. The project consists of commercial building with retails, shops, business, mall and hotel with 146 rooms in 3 basement + ground floor + 12 upper floors + terrace floor. Water Requirement: 91 KLD (Operation Phase) met through BWSSB (NOC issued on 5/4/2008). Waste Water Generation and Treatment Facility: 72.8 KLD of waste water generated and it will be treated in STP of 80 KLD. Power Requirement: 3000 KVA; Alternative Power Supply: 3 X 1000 KVA DG sets. Solid Waste: Total 348.6 Kgs/day generate out of which 139.44 KG/day of organic waste will be converted to organic manure; 209.16 Kg/day of inorganic waste will be disposed to authorized recyclers and BBMP; STP sludge will be used as manure within the premises; Excess earth: The quantity of excavated earth material as estimated around 60,000 cum will be reused/recycled for back filling/fill-up the low lying areas/ sub base work for roads & pavements within the project site. Landscape: 1908.75 Sqm (32.79%) proposed; Parking facility: Car Parking provided in 3 basements and surface parking for 280 Nos. Surrounding details: Lalbagh -1 Km; Lalbagh Lake- 1 Km; Other details: rainwater harvesting proposed. The subject was discussed in the SEAC meeting held on 7th July 2011. The proponent and environmental consultant present explained the project. The proponent informed the following points before the Committee. Greenbelt coverage is only 26% which is less than 33 % suggested. The excess water of 26 KLD is used for HVAC as it is commercial complex. The excess earth is utilized on their own land. The traffic expert informed that the existing LoS for the T.Mariyappa Road is C & the same for modified & projected is D - D. The Committee suggested to enhancing the landscape coverage on earth by reducing surface parking and re-submit the landscape plan. After deliberation, the Committee decided to recommend the proposal to SEIAA for issue of environmental clearance after obtaining the following information from the proponent. 1. Rework on enhancement of landscape area. 2. Rework on the water balance chart with calculation. 3. Social commitment plan for Rs. 5 Lakhs, as committed. The proponent has furnished the information on 11.08.2011. The Authority perused the information submitted by the proponent and took note of the recommendation of the SEAC during the meeting held on 26.08.2011. The Authority observed that
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the proposed project site is located in fully developed area. However the details of existing structures in the proposed site are not forthcoming from the proposal. The Authority further noted that the proposal involves excavation for three basements which requires abundant precaution and safety measures to the adjacent/abutting buildings and the same is not forthcoming from the proposal. After discussion the Authority decided to get the following information for further consideration: (a) Details of the existing structures in the proposed project site. (b) Details of demolition if any and proposal of safe disposal of debris along with details of the land proposed to be used for such disposal. (c) Plan for safety of the structures in the adjacent plot as it involves excavation upto three basements. (d) Measures proposed to ensure normal air circulation and cross ventilation in 3 basements proposed. (e) Emergency Evacuation plan based on National norms. (f) Impact on traffic and internal circulation due to proposed mall activities is in already congested areas. The Authority also decided to invite the proponent to the meeting of the Authority. The proponent has furnished the information on 30.01.2012. The proponent was invited to the Authority meeting. The Authority perused the information furnished by the proponent in its meeting dated 08.03.2012. The proponent appeared before the Authority and explained briefly about the project. The Authority observed that the proponent have taken almost five months time to furnish the reply and sought to know the reason for this inordinate delay. While replying the proponent submitted that there was slump in the market and therefore it was not actively considered. He further submitted that now they want to pursue the matter with regard to Environmental Clearance. While examining the proposal the Authority observed that the reply furnished to the queries raised by the Authority is very sketchy and have not answered basic questions. In reply to safety norms the details of the measures proposed by the proponent are not furnished. The proponent while responding with regard to the safety aspects of the neighbouring structures in view of the excavation for the proposed three basements, informed that they have planned sheet piling to ensure safety of the adjacent buildings. The proponent further stated that neighbouring structures are far of and have a least distance of 500 meters from the area proposed to be excavated and therefore not much of impact is anticipated. The Authority opined that no information on angle of repose of soil is provided and the reply is vague without details on distance on each building. As the project site is located amidst a fully developed area and the structures are quite old this needs a scientific and technical assessment.
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After discussion, the Authority decided to send the proposal back to SEAC to appraise the proposal in the light of O.M. No. 21-270/2008- IA.III dated 7th February 2012 issued by the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India with the following additional information: i) Adequacy of safety measures proposed for excavation with angle of repose of soil. ii) Emergency evacuation plan proposed including the details of facilities and action plan. iii) Details of parking facility worked out based on MoEF guidelines along with facility for parking of buses and trucks. iv) Proposal for service road is a must as direct entry from the proposed commercial complex would affect the traffic on the public road. v) Modification of the layout plan incorporating the criteria laid down by the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India vide Official Memorandum No. 21-270/2008- IA.III dated 7th February 2012 and with internal roads of appropriate width. vi) Proposal for in-house scientific management and disposal of solid waste including adoption of bio-converter, as handing over the waste to the BBMP would create an additional negative externality on the environment. vii) Details of land proposed to be used for disposal of demolition debris and excess excavated earth with the present land use and ownership. viii) Proposal for increasing the greenbelt to at least 33%. ix) Distance from the nearest fire station. The subject was placed in the 82nd SEAC meeting held on 27/28.04.2012 and the Committee discussed the decision of the SEIAA proceedings dated 08.03.2012 and decided to obtain details as per O. M. dated 07.02.2012 and the additional information sought by the SEIAA from the project proponent. Accordingly the proponent has submitted his replies on 18.05.2012 in response to this office letter dated 14.05.2012. The height of the proposed building is 27.3 m and the RoW of the existing road in front of the project site is 15.10 m and the nearest Fire Station is at a distance of 3.5 km away from the project site (also submitted vide letter dated 24.05.2012) The Committee perused the replies furnished by the project proponent and accepted the same in the meeting held on 26th May 2012. After deliberations decided to recommend the proposal to SEIAA for issue of environmental clearance. The Authority perused the proposal and took note of the recommendation of the SEAC during the meeting held on 6th July 2012. The Authority opined that the critical issues that have been raised by the Authority have not been addressed / commented by the SEAC. No critical analysis of the information submitted by the proponent is forthcoming from the proceedings. The Authority opined that the replies submitted by the proponent are not acceptable and convincing, considering the location of the project.
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The Authority after discussion, decided to get the following information for further consideration: (a) Site specific safety measures proposed for excavation for three basements. (b) Safety and ventilation in the basement area. (c) Provision for service road without which the project would create traffic problem in the public road as it is a project of multiple activities and is proposed already in congested area. (d) Emergency evacuation plan proposed including the details of facilities and action plan. (e) Plan for increasing the greenery to at least 33%. The Authority also decided to invite the proponent to the meeting. The proponent has submitted the information vide letter dated 30.07.2012. The proponent was invited to the meeting. The Authority perused the information furnished by the proponent. The proponent appeared before the Authority and briefly explained about the proposed project. The Authority opined that the concerns expressed by the Authority with regard to safety aspects, traffic management and the overall environmental sustainability of the project have not been properly addressed. It was further noted that the suggestion made by the Authority with regard to making provision for a service road has also not been incorporated. Reduction in the number of basements and making provision for the parking in the stilt and mezzanine floors also not been considered by the proponent. Details with regard to designing the width of sheet piling are also not forthcoming. The document does not reveal whether the lateral pressure have been taken into account while designing the sheet piling. The Authority noted that the provision made for establishment of STP and solid waste management facility is inadequate and the location is not appropriate as it would create inconvenience to the neighborhood. The Authority further noted that consequent to the proposed development, the entire plot will become impervious and result in flooding due to increased flow of storm water. In view of the above facts, the Authority after discussion opined that the proposal in the present form is not environmentally sustainable. The Authority therefore decided not to accord Environmental Clearance for the proposed activity in the present format. The project proponent is at liberty to revise the proposal accordingly if interested.
3. Purva Sky Wood Terraces, Development of Residential Apartment, Sy. No. 100/1 to 4, 100/6, 100/7, 101 and 216, Kudlu, Sarjapura Hobli, Anekal Taluk, Bangalore by M/s Puravankara Project Ltd. (SEIAA 43 CON 2012) It is a proposal for construction of Residential Apartment of 104 Units in 3 towers with Basement + Ground floor + 8 Upper floor on an area of 18918.94 Sq.m (including kharab land of 101.17 Sqm) and the total built up area is 35,347.93 Sq.m. The total water requirement is 70.20 KLD and the investment is of Rs. 71.91 crores. The total parking provided is for 466 cars. M/s. Purvankara Project Limited have applied for Environmental Clearance (EC) from SEIAA for their new proposed Purva Sky Wood Terraces Residential Apartment project at Sy. No. 100/1 to 4, , 100/6, 100/7, 101 and 216, Kudlu, Sarjapura Hobli, Anekal Taluk, Bangalore, under 8(b) of Schedule of EIA Notification, 2006 under category-B. Total project cost is Rs. 71.91 Crores. Project comes under BBMP Limits. Project Details: Land: Total plot area: 18918.94 Sqm; Total built up area: 35347.93 Sqm. Project consists of 333 residential flats with Tower 1 with Basement + Ground Floor + 26 Upper Floors; Tower 2 consists of Basement + Ground Floor + 25 Upper Floors & club house with Ground Floor + 2 Upper Floors. Landscape area: 9487.45 Sqm (50.41% of plot area). Water Requirement: Total water requirement is 72.8 KLD; Fresh water requirement: 54.6 KLD, sourced from BWSSB. Excavated Earth: Total Quantity of excavated earth: 13611.4 Cum; backfilling quantity: 18942 Cum (the excavated soil will be used for backfilling retaining wall sides and road leveling and formation works). Sewage: Total quantity generated: 67.39 KLD, treated in proposed STP of design capacity 75KLD; Sludge generated: - 10 kg/day used as manure. Municipal Solid Waste: Total generated: 156 kg/day; Organic waste: 93.6 kg/day treated in organic convertor and product used as manure. Inorganic waste: 62.4 kg/day will be sent for recycling. Power: Total Requirement: 1996 KW from BESCOM; Backup Power: DG sets of 3X500 KVA & 1X 250 KVA Parking: 466 Numbers. Other details: Rain Water Harvesting is proposed. The subject was placed in the 83rd SEAC meeting held on 25/26.05.2012 and the subject was deferred as the proponent has requested vide letter dated: 18.05.2012 for deferment in view of his revision of proposal. The subject was appraised in the SEAC meeting held on 22nd & 23rd June 2012. The proponent and environmental consultant present explained the project. The proponent informed that the height of the building is 29.20 m and the RoW is 15 m in front of the project site. The nearest fire station: 4 km away from the project site. The Committee noted that a nallah is located beside the project which reaches Haralur Lake. The consultant informed that the buffer zone of 15 m wide is provided towards nallah and 30 m wide buffer zone is provided from the lake boundary as per the zoning regulation of BDA. The Committee requested the proponent to submit village map since the proponent informed that the lake is not shown in the CDP 2015 of BDA and survey numbers already given. After deliberation, the Committee decided to recommend the proposal to SEIAA for issue of environmental clearance after obtaining the following information from the proponent. 1. Village map showing the project area. 2. Revised water balance chart showing evaporation loss for STP with calculation. 3. Social commitment plan for Rs. 7 Lakhs on letterhead as committed.
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The proponent has furnished information vide letter dated 07.07.2012. The Authority perused the reply submitted by the proponent and took note of the recommendation of the SEAC during the meeting held on 6th August 2012. The Authority after discussion, decided to get the following information for further consideration of the proposal: (a) Clear source of water and NoC from BWS&SB. (b) Details of lake and nallah duly marking it on the village map vis a vis project site with distance of the project site from the lake boundary and nallah. (c) Measures proposed for protection and maintenance of nallah to ensure that the drainage pattern is not altered. (d) Details of kharab land duly marking it on the village map and layout plan with its present land use. (e) Plan to ensure that Harluru lake is not polluted due to project activities either during construction or operation. (f) Plan to ensure that the project will have a minimum of 33% greenbelt with heavy foliage tree species. (g) Revised specific social commitment plan with activity, budget and time frame. The Authority also decided to invite the proponent to the meeting. The proponent has submitted the information vide letter dated 21.08.2012. The proponent was invited to the meeting. The Authority perused the information furnished by the proponent. The proponent appeared before the Authority and briefly explained about the proposed project. The Authority noted that a copy of the NOC issued by the BWS&SB has been produced. The proponent explained location of the nallah and the lake with respect to the project site. The proponent informed that out of the total land only in Sy. No. 216, a kharab land of 3 Guntas exist of which only one Guntas is in the project site and the rest is in the adjacent land. The Authority observed that the maps and the drawings submitted are not properly indexed. The proponent submitted that project site is abutting Haralur lake whereas the project site is in Kudlu village. Therefore both the lake and the project site cannot be marked on the same map. The proponent further submitted that a road actually measuring 21 meters but shown as 15 meters in the CDP exist between the lake and the proposed project site. The proponent informed that a total buffer of 30 meters is maintained from the lake boundary without any development. The proponent informed that a buffer of 15 meters from the centre of nallah is proposed to be maintained without any permanent structure. The Authority after discussion, decided to issue Environmental Clearance subject to submission of the following information: (a) The copy of village map duly marking the project site with proper index. (b) Sketch showing the kharab land in the project site.
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4. Expansion of Mantri Development at No.1. 2nd Main Road, Malleshwaram, Bangalore by M/s. Mantri Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. (SEIAA 91 CON 2010) It is a proposal for expansion of Mantri Development by developing residential building, "Swastik Metro Station" and Office Building with existing Mantri Greens (residential apartment of 426 flat ) & Mantri Mall (commercial complex with multiplex) on a plot area of 71,122.91 Sq.m and the total built up area is 4,05,198.47 Sqm (Existing 2,21,118.13 Sqm + Proposed 1,84,080 Sqm). The water requirement is 359 KLD and investment is Rs. 260 crores. The parking provided is for 1648 cars. The subject was placed in the 60th SEAC meeting held on 27.11.2010. The proponent & environmental consultant present explained the ToR. The proponent explained that this application for expansion is comprehensive and includes the proposals of another application pending. The proponent was advised to withdraw the pending application. The Committee decided to issue the following additional ToRs for the preparation of the EIA report, after site inspection. Realistic assessment on parking requirement; Compliance to the environmental clearance issued earlier. Minimum 33% of project area should be earmarked for green belt with revised calculation for green area. Proposal for decongesting traffic in front of the mall by suitable remedies. Rainwater harvesting proposal. Ambient Air Quality report at four locations near Swastic circle (500 m radius) during weekend. The Committee decided to get the spot inspected by a Committee of members namely Dr. S. Suryaprakash, Dr. Usha. N. Murthy and Shri. M. B. Girish at the earliest on their convenience. The subject was placed in the 61st SEAC meeting held on 18.12.2010. The subcommittee furnished the site inspection report and the same is placed as below: State Level Expert Appraisal Committee Members Present 1. 2. 3. Dr. Usha. N. Murthy Dr. S. Suryaprakash Shri. M. B. Girish - Member - Member - Member
Project Name: - Construction of Mantri Development Expansion of M/s. Mantri Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore. Inspection date: 9th December 2010. Location: Sy. No. 1, 2nd Main Road, Malleshwaram, Bangalore. The members of SEAC visited the site proposed for expansion as also the existing structures, apart from verification of the records and discussion with the proponent and the consultants. Observations: 1. The project is for expansion. The existing structures in the project site area Mantri Mall and Mantri Greens, both of which are operational.
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2. The Environmental Clearance for the above two structures was issued by MoEF on 12.03.2007 and 07.02.2007, respectively. 3. The proponent informed that certain additions have been made to the existing structures, which are in excess of the area proposed for the EC. 4. There is hardly any greenery in the two existing structures. 5. In the proposed site some activity is in progress. The proposed road on the western side of the project site is being constructed. Again, earth excavation is made for the proposed structures. 6. The proposed expansion includes construction of metro station, a commercial complex and a residential complex. A 20 metre two way road is also proposed on the western and southern side of the project site, linking to the existing BBMP roads. 7. The entry and exit points of the existing projects area on the eastern side of the project on to the Sampige road. 8. The entry and exit points for the proposed three developments are also on to the Sampige road. 9. The parking space provided for the existing mall appears inadequate. Recommendations: 1. The proposed structures will invariably add to the traffic vows on the Sampige road and the adjoining roads. 2. The retaining wall on the western side of the site is indicated to be a stable structure. The certification of structural experts needs to be produced in this regard. The retaining wall should be maintained well. 3. It is highly desirable to have the exit points of the proposed structures on the western side of the site where a new road is proposed. 4. Sufficient parking space should be provided to mitigate the traffic problem that will be invariable occur once the projects are operational . 5. A clear traffic plan should be suggested by the proponent since the existing projects on the site area already causing major traffic problems that have drawn the attention of the public and the government. 6. The traffic plan should be a vetted by the city traffic police and BBMP. 7. Sufficient area should be earmarked for green belt development, including the deficit in the currently operational projects on the site. 8. Since, the traffic problem is leading to air and noise pollution, the air quality studies and noise pollution studies should be done on all the roads adjacent to the site. 9. Since the proposed construction will alter the topography of the site, due care should be exercised in designing the storm water drainage of the site. The Committee decided to issue the above as additional ToRs. The proponent is asked to prepare the EIA and present it before the committee in the future meeting. The subject was placed in the 64th SEAC meeting held on 11.02.2011. The Committee perused the above recommendations and decided to make them as a part of additional ToRs for preparation of EIA by the project proponent. Since the subject was discussed in the earlier SEAC meeting the Committee took a decision to await submission of EIA as required.
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The proponent has submitted the above information on 18.02.2011, with reference to this office letter dated 31.12.2010 & 24.01.2011. The subject was placed in the 66th SEAC meeting held on 19.03.2011. The proponent and environmental consultant present explained the EIA. The proponent informed that the proposed project includes metro station, office building and residential tower. However, the project site also encompasses the existing Mantri Greens (Residential Apartment project) and Mantri Mall (Commercial Complex project) for which EC is obtained by MoEF, GoI and are in operation. The project proponent informed that the photographs of the project site shown are taken during January 2011 last week. The committee observed that the excavation is already done by M/s. BMRCL for metro station work which is included in this project of M/s. Mantri Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd., as per the joint venture. The Committee regarded the starting of excavation by BMRCL as a case of violation of the provisions of the MoEF notification, 2006. The Committee also observed that the greenery proposed is only 9.78 % of the total plot area and it should be made upto 33 %. The proponent informed that they have already contacted Forest Department regarding social forestry work but maintaining 33 % of greenery is not possible in the project site and they would pay financially for the greenery deficit (33 % - 9.78 %) with a commitment letter. The situation has arisen due to coming up of Metrorail station, BDA road and their own road in the project site. The traffic expert informed that the LoS for projected traffic for 5 years and LOS for current traffic plan is > F to > F for the Sampige Road (one way). The level of service of F indicates veryvery poor performance with V/C of 1.0 and above. However, he also informed that the Metrorail would cause considerable reduction in the traffic. The Committee after deliberation decided to recall the proponent after obtaining the following information from the proponent. 1. 2. Rework on the traffic management studies taking into consideration worst-case scenario and exploring the exit from the backside of the project. Social commitment plan for Rs.25 Lakhs.
The proponent has submitted the above information on 29.04.2011 with reference to this office letter dated 30.03.2011. The subject was placed in the 71st SEAC meeting held on 7/8.07.2011 and the subject was deferred as the proponent has absent and also the proponent vide letter dated: 01.07.2011 has informed his inability to attend the meeting due to personal reasons. The subject was placed in the 74th SEAC meeting held on 16/17.09.2011 and the subject was deferred as the proponent vide letter dated: 14.09.2011 has informed his inability to attend the meeting due to personal reasons.
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The proponent and environmental consultant present explained the above 2 queries made by the SEAC during the SEAC meeting held on 11.11.2011.. The proponent informed that they have proposed (i) to construct a new 20 m wide road (with separate entry and exit) at the rear of the project site and (ii) a safe pedestrian and traffic circulation to the proposed Swastik Metro Station and (iii) control all the access intersection to the project site. This new road proposed will ease in deviating the traffic going towards Sriramapuram road and majority of traffic from Mantri Square Mall and the proposed project will use this new road. Further, entry to Metro Station will also drop off. Two overhead pedestrian bridges with staircases and elevators are proposed in front of the building to encourage people to cross safely to other side of the road. This proposed traffic solution will considerably improve the LoS after completion of the project. After deliberation, the Committee decided to recommend the proposal to SEIAA for issue of environmental clearance with a condition that multiple under pass to cross the main road for pedestrians to be facilitated with traffic police permission. The Authority perused the proposal and took note of the recommendation of the SEAC during the meeting held on 08.12.2011. After discussion, the Authority decided to get the following information for further consideration of the proposal: a) Specific comment and commitment on the recommendations made by the subcommittee of SEAC. b) Identified impact of the proposed project on the environment with special reference to Air, Water, Noise, Traffic chaos, underground drainage etc. taking in to account the existing scenario and the mitigatory measures proposed. The Authority also decided to invite the proponent to the meeting of the Authority. The proponent has submitted the information on 28.12.2011. The proponent was invited to the Authority meeting. The Authority perused the information furnished by the proponent during the meeting held on 06.01.2012. The proponent appeared before the Authority and explained briefly about the project with the help of a landscape plan mainly indicating road and traffic system around the proposed project site. The proponent clarified that the proposal involves a residential block, a commercial block and a Metro station. The Metro station is being constructed on Public Private Partnership (PPP) model. The proponent further clarified that they are sparing the required land for the Metro station and as well as 600 meters towards bypass road which will help in easing the traffic on Sampige Road. To begin with, the proponent stated that the important causes for the present traffic chaos in the Sampige Road is due to uncontrolled parking of vehicles, irregular pedestrian crossing and the nearby traffic signal.
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The proponent explained the action proposed for easing out the traffic on Sampige Road and details of the study conducted for this purpose. The proponent claimed that the proposed by pass road will bring down the traffic on Sampige Road by 40%. While responding to the effect of proposed action plan, the proponent informed that the V/C get reduced from 0.98 to 0.93 and LOS remains at E. The proponent while responding to the comment that the greenery proposed is too less that is 9.78% stated that 5 Acres of land is given for the Metro Station and 3 Acres of land is provided for formation of a bypass road. Therefore, the required greenery could not be provided. With regard to water supply for the proposed project, the proponent submitted that the total water requirement is 360 KLD which is going to be supplied by BWS&SB. The proponent further submitted that the proposed project is going to be zero discharge as the entire quantity of treated water will be used for non-potable purposes including HVAC. While responding to the present status of construction, the proponent submitted that the preliminary works of the Metro Station only have started. After going through the details, the Authority opined that the proposed project is not going to be environmentally sound as it would further aggravate the traffic scenario in Sampige Road apart from other environmental aspects. The Authority opined that providing 600 meters bypass road would not create a considerable impact on the traffic of Sampige Road as claimed by the proponent. While referring to the study with regard to V/C and LOS of the existing and changed scenario the Authority noted that it is respectively 0.98 and E to 0.93 and E. The Authority opined that the results are not encouraging. The Authority also opined that the construction of Metro Station may not create much impact on the traffic scenario as the outstation buses will continue to ply through Sampige Road and the number of vehicles for dropping and picking up the passengers of Metro would increase. The Authority further opined that the provision for entry of commercial block from the Sampige Road also will increase the traffic density. The Authority after discussion, opined that the proposal need to be looked into in greater detail with regard to the following aspects by the SEAC: (a) Effect of the proposed project on the traffic scenario of Sampige Road taking into account the above observation made by the Authority and taking into account the effect on diverting the traffic of Mantri Square project to the newly proposed road. (b) Storm water management. (c) Heat island effect due to the project (d) Internal roads and traffic circulation. (e) Effect on air quality and noise due to the project taking into the recent data into account. (f) The overall impact on the traffic in the surrounding 2 Kms from the project site considering by shifting the entry and exit to the existing mall be assessed taking into account the th traffic scenario from 18 Cross, Malleshwaram, entry point from Rajajinagar at Devaiah Park, entry and exit from Rajajinagar near the underbridge church, Majestic, Sheshadripuram Main Road and the new bypass road proposed in the property of the proponent.
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(g) The environmental appraisal shall include the following: Traffic Scenario Assessment based on last 10 years information that is from 2000 onwards. (ii) Parking facilities in the surroundings. (iii) Numbers of Residential apartments in the surroundings and expected expansion of existing units taking present trend of development into account. (iv) Status of availability of water and present level of supply in the vicinity areas of 2 Kms. (v) Probable impact on the present level of water supply to the competitive users in the surrounding area. (vi) Size and type of sewer system at the vicinity of the project site and its carrying capacity to accommodate the load due to the proposed project. (vii) Probable impact of pumping the sewage from the proposed basement when the project becomes operational and especially during the rainy season in case of accidental failure of treatment system/flooding. (h) Commitment from the BWS&SB with regard to supply of water and capacity to handle the sewage from the proposed project without affecting the residents in the surrounding areas. (i) Plan to protect the interest of present residents of the surrounding area from any untoward impact which may arise due to the proposed project during its construction and operation phase. (j) Views of the concerned Government institutions such as KSPCB, State Traffic Police, etc. regarding the issues of their concern on the likely impact due to the proposed project and to address public outcry that may arise in future. (k) Road width in front of both the complexes must be as per fire safety norms. (l) Parking space inside the residential and commercial complexes are to be worked as per MOEF norms (m) Location of STP must be above ground level. (n) Management of disposal of large quantity of excavated earth (o) Safety management of metro station during deep excavation. (p) Identification of Solid waste management location in both the complexes . The Authority therefore decided to refer the proposal back to SEAC to reassess and reconsider the proposal taking into above aspects and to resubmit recommendation as deemed fit. The subject was placed in the 79th SEAC meeting held on 9/10.02.2012 and the observations made by the SEIAA as above were circulated to the members during the meeting for reference. It was seen by the Committee that some of the items observed by SEIAA have already been appraised by SEAC and brought out in recommendations. Some of the information needs to be obtained from project proponent. In view of this, the Committee decided to obtain relevant information from the project proponent and also to put up a Note on the previous documentation pertaining to the project before SEAC for reappraisal. The proponent has submitted the information on 11.05.2012 with response to this office letter dated: 27.02.2012.
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The proponent and environmental consultant present explained the project in the SEAC meeting held on 20th & 21st July 2012. The discussion was limited the queries raised in the letter dated 27.02.2012 to the project proponent. The Committee observed that the NOC for water supply from BWS&SB is obtained in the name of M/s. National Textile Corporation on 09.02.2004. However, it is noted that the project was purchased from M/s. National Textile Corporation. The other queries were also perused. It is seen that some of the queries are beyond the purview of the proponent. After deliberation, the Committee decided to recommend the proposal to SEIAA for issue of environmental clearance with a condition that the project proponent shall obtain latest NOC from BWS&SB in the name of M/s. Mantri Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd., for the present proposal. The Authority perused proposal and took note of the recommendation of the SEAC during the meeting held on 6th August 2012. The Authority observed that the environmental concerns expressed during the meeting held on 06.01.2012, have not been adequately addressed. The Authority further opined that the proposed project site is located in a busy commercial area, wherein severe traffic congestion has attracted criticism from every corner of the society. The Authority therefore decided to get the following information along with the issues raised in SEAC letter dated 27.02.2012 addressed to the proponent for further consideration of the proposal: (a) Reasons for the existing traffic congestion and measures proposed for easing out the scenario. (b) Identified environmental stress due to the proposed activity on the surroundings such as water supply, solid waste management, storm water management, increased traffic load, safety aspects, etc. and measures proposed for mitigating the identified stress. (c) Adequacy of existing infrastructure with regard to water supply and handling sewerage. (d) Details of corporate Environment policy as envisaged vide O.M. No.J-11013/41/2006IA.II(I)-Part dated 19th May 2011 of Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India, New Delhi and listed below are not forthcoming: 1) Does the company have a well laid down Environment Policy approved by its Board Directors? If so, it may be detailed in the EIA report. 2) Does the Environment Polity prescribe for standard operating process/procedures to bring into focus any infringement / deviation / violation of the environmental or forest norms / conditions? If so, it is to detailed in the EIA. 3) What is the hierarchical system or Administrative order of the company to deal with the environmental issues and for ensuring compliance with the EC conditions. Details of this system to be given. 4) Does the company have a system of reporting of non compliances / violations of environmental norms to the Board of Directors of the company and / or shareholders or stakeholders at large? This reporting mechanism should be detailed in the EIA report. (e) Disclosure of details of Environment consultant, its proprietorship with accreditation details with QCI and subject expert who prepared the EIA report etc.
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The Authority also decided to invite the proponent to the meeting. The proponent has submitted the information vide letter dated 27.08.2012. The proponent was invited to the meeting. The Authority perused the information furnished by the proponent. The proponent appeared before the Authority and briefly explained about the proposed project. The Authority sought to know the information with regard to the issues flagged during the meeting held on 6th August 2012. The proponent submitted the following information: (a) Reasons for the existing traffic congestion and measures proposed for easing out the scenario: The proponent informed that while undertaking the earlier projects viz., Mantri Greens and Mantri Mall, area required for formation of bypass road of 600 meters was relinquished to the BBMP in order to ease the traffic congestion in Sampige Road. However due to some administrative problems the BBMP could not take up the formation of the said bypass road. Added to this, Sampige Road is being extensively used as commercial road wherein street parking is very common resulting in obstructing the movement of vehicles. Number of buses originating from the Bangalore Bus Stand going towards Nelamangala and other places also contributes to the traffic congestion. The proponent informed that in order to ease out the traffic on the Sampige Road, the company proposes the following measures: i) Formation of the proposed bypass road. ii) Persuading Ministry of Railways to widen railway underpass near Mill corner Road and the proposed bypass junction. iii) Shifting current entrance and exist gates of Mantri Mall to the proposed access road. iv) Deploying staff to prevent street parking. v) Providing over bridge / escalators for safe pedestrian crossing which will also help in preventing obstruction to the moving traffic. The proponent claimed that there would be reduction of 40% traffic load on the Sampige Road if the proposed bypass road becomes operational. The Authority however expressed a view that the inference is not supported by statistics and reliable data. Travel time analysis and the PCU details do not appeared to be realistic. The Authority therefore opined that reduction of 40% traffic load on Sampige Road due to bypass road of 600 meters will be difficult possibility. (b) Identified environmental stresses due to the proposed activity and measures proposed for mitigating: The proponent submitted that the proposed location is already a developed area. While undertaking the Environment Impact Assessment the cumulative impact has been taken into account and mitigative and safety measures are built in. (c) Adequacy of existing infrastructure with regard to water supply and handling sewerage: The proponent informed that since it is only an expansion of existing facilities, the existing infrastructure will cater to the incremental load. While responding to the remarks made by SEAC that the NOC issued by the BWS&SB is in the name of M/s. National Textile Corporation, the proponent submitted that it will be got transferred to their name.
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(d) Details of corporate Environment policy: The proponent submitted that the company has a well laid corporate environment policy and the details have been furnished. (e) Disclosure of details of Environment consultant: The proponent submitted that M/s Environmental Health & Safety Consultants Private Limited are the environment consultants. The consultants are QCI/NABET accredited and the details of consultants have been provided. While replying to query with regard to stocking of construction material during the construction phase, the proponent submitted that a separate location for stocking of the construction material have been earmarked outside the project premises and the material will be shifted during night time. The Authority expressed an apprehension that the entire area will become impervious due to the proposed development and result in flooding of the existing storm water drains which are not designed to take this kind of load. While responding to this apprehension, the proponent submitted that they have proposed to have a below ground level reservoir for storage of storm water which will be used by golf course. While reacting on the water balance, proponent informed that due to use of around 92 KLD of treated water for HVAC, the project will be zero discharge unit with regard to STP treated water. The proponent further submitted that the treated water from the Malleshwaram STP of the BWS&SB will be used for construction activity. While responding to the query, whether any effort made to get the consensus of local people with regard to the proposed activity, the proponent submitted that the local residents including Mrs. Meenakshi who had raised grouse on the traffic congestion in Sampige Road have been consulted and their suggestions also have been incorporated in the proposal. The Authority observed that green belt proposed in the project is too low. The proponent submitted that lot of space has been relinquished for the public utility from the project site. The relinquished land is used for formation of a bypass road to ease out the traffic in Sampige Road. The proposed Metro Station is also built in their own land. Therefore, sufficient provision for greenbelt could not be made. However the proponent submitted that they are committed to compensate by way of undertaking greenbelt developing through social forestry. An amount of Rs. 20 lakhs is earmarked for this purpose. The Authority opined that compensatory greenbelt development would certainly help environment, but improved greenbelt in the project site helps in improving the local environment, wherein noise pollution and air pollution would be an issue. The Authority after discussion, decided to get the following additional information from the proponent for further consideration of the proposal: (a) Compliance on the EC issued by the MOEF, New Delhi for the earlier two projects. (b) Proper storm water management plan.
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(c) Proposal for mitigating the noise and dust pollution including the proposed barriers. (d) Parking details taking into account the MoEF guidelines/BBMP norms/BHK norms. (e) Details of alternatives including shifting of entry and exist to the project site to make the project environmentally sustainable. The Authority also decided to visit the project site for verification of ground realities. 5. Krishna Cultural Center-Amendment Project at Sy. No. 55, Vasanthapura village, Uttarahalli Hobli, Bangalore South Taluk, Bangalore by India Heritage Trust & Iskcon Charities (SEIAA 70 CON 2012) It is a proposal for construction of Cultural Centre with Meeting Hall, Office Room on an area of 1,20,676.60 Sq.m and with the total built up area of 1,83,380 Sq.m. The total water requirement is 930 KLD and the investment is of Rs. 350 crores. The total parking provided is for 2045 cars. M/s. Iskcon Charities and India Heritage Charities applied for Environmental Clearance (EC) from SEIAA for their new proposed Krishna Cultural Center Project at Sy.No. 55, Vasanthpura, Hobli-Uttarahalli, Bangalfore South Taluk, Bangalore under 8(b) of Schedule of EIA Notification, 2006 under category-B. Total project cost is Rs. 350 Crores. Project site is as per Bangalore RMP-2015. Project comes under BBMP. The subject was taken up in 76th SEAC meeting dated 11.11.2011 wherein the PP was advised to submit his modified proposal in Form 1 & 1A with observation that MoEF( EC letter dated 3.4.2006) & SEIAA( SEIAA 194 CON 2008 dated 20.05.2011) have issued environmental clearances to different proposals of the entire project. The PP has already obtained EC for Krishna Cultural Center which was covered in EC dated 20.05.2011 of SEIAA 194 CON 2008 but requested for a separate EC for Krishna Cultural Center and has submitted this present proposal in revised Form 1 and 1A. For balance portion along with modifications, he has submitted a separate proposal vide file no. SEIAA 148 CON 2011 which is before SEAC. The project details of the present proposal for Krishna Cultural Center are as under: Project Details: Connectivity: the project is connected through BWSSB road. Land: Total plot area: 1,20,676.60 Sqm; Total built up area: 1,83,380 Sqm. Landscape area: 78741.49 Sqm (65.2%of plot area). Water Requirement: Total water requirement is 1200 KLD; Fresh water requirement: 593 KLD, sourced from borewell/private water tankers/ in future BWSSB. Sewage: Total quantity generated: 530 KLD, treated in proposed STP of design capacity 530KLD; Sludge generated: 44.52 kg/day used as manure. Municipal Solid Waste: Total generated: 3500 kg/day; Organic waste: 2100 kg/day treated in EXCEL type accelerated organic waste convertor and product used as manure. Inorganic waste: 1400 kg/day will be sent for recycling. Power: Total Requirement: 20,476 KVA from BESCOM; Backup Power: DG sets of 8x2000 KVA .Parking: 2045 ECS with MLCP.
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Project surrounding details: BIAL- 50km. HAL Airport-22km.NH-209 -800m; Turahalli Forest-1.78km;yediyur lake 7.0km;Hosakerhalli lake- 7km; Uttara halli lake- 1.92km;BNP-12km; Uttara halli-1.5km; Turahalli Forest- 1.78km; Other details: Rain Water harvesting is proposed. The PP vide letter received on 22.05.2012 has stated that RoW in front of the project site is 18.30 CDP road, Height of the Building is 120m (Main Building having 32 floors), the nearest fire station is 6km away from the project site, and they have applied before Revenue Dept for NOC from Disaster Management Cell. The proponent and environmental consultant present explained the project during the SEAC meeting held on 25.05.2012. The proponent informed that environmental clearance has already been issued vide SEIAA 194 CON 2008 dated 20.05.2011 which includes Krishna Cultural Centre, recreational, shopping, community centre, executive (resi) tower & business centre at Sy. No. 55 of Vasanthapura Village, Sy. No. 55/1, 55/2(P), 56, 57, 58 & 60 (P) of Doddakallasanda Village. He has also obtained MoEF clearance for residential apartments in Sy. No. 39/1, 39/2, 47/1, 47/2 of Vasanthapura Village and Sy. No. 56, 57, 58, 59 & 60 of Doddakallasanda Village. The proponent requested for delinking of the Krishna Cultural Centre proposed in Sy. No. 55 of Vasanthapura Village from the environmental clearance certificate issued already by SEIAA and issue amended environmental clearance exclusively for Krishna Cultural Centre since there is no change/modification in the Krishna Cultural Centre proposed. The Committee after deliberation decided to obtain an undertaking from the project proponent that there is no change/modification in the Krishna Cultural Centre proposed and it is only bifurcation of the earlier environmental clearance issued by SEIAA and recommend the proposal to SEIAA for issue of amended environmental clearance. The proponent has furnished the information vide letter dated 10.07.2012. The Authority perused the reply submitted by the proponent and took note of the recommendation of the SEAC during the meeting held on 6th August 2012. The Authority noted that the project authorities have initially taken Environmental Clearance from the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India vide letter dated 03.04.2006. Subsequently, the E.C. has been modified vide letter of the Authority No. SEIAA 194 CON 2008 dated 20.05.2011. It is further noted that in another proposal is being considered by SEAC in File No. SEIAA 148 CON 2011 apart from the project that is being dealt in this proposal. The Authority opined that details of projects in all these proposals are not forthcoming from the file. The Environmental Impact Assessment need to take into account the cumulative impact of all the components in the premises. The Authority further noted that these proposals also involve bifurcation of the area and overlapping with each other. The Authority after discussion, decided to get the following information for further consideration of the proposal: (a) Details of Environmental Clearances issued for the projects in the proposed site.
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(b) Compliances on the conditions imposed in each of the Environmental Clearances issued both by Government of India and the Authority. (c) Present status of construction of all the projects that have been issued Environmental Clearances and the present stage of construction of the proposed activity. (d) Clarification as to whether proposed activity is new, or modified with relevant documents. (e) Layout plan of the project site duly marking the area earmarked for the activities that have already been given Environmental Clearance and the proposed activity with proper marking to distinguish the bifurcation area / overlapping if any. (f) NoC from the BWS&SB for supply of water to each of the projects. The Authority also decided to invite the proponent with relevant details. The proponent has submitted the information vide letter dated 28.08.2012. The proponent was invited to the meeting. The Authority perused the information furnished by the proponent. The proponent appeared before the Authority and briefly explained about the proposed project. The proponent clarified that initially Environmental Clearance was obtained from the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India vide letter No. 21-40/2006-IA (CIE) dated 3rd April 2006 for construction of residential apartments on a plot area of 9.174 Ha. with a total built up area of 2,90,515.17 Sqm comprising of 1520 flats. The project was further modified with addition of Krishna Cultural Centre, Recreational, shopping, community Centre, etc. and revised EC was obtained vide No. SEIAA 194 CON 2008 dated 20th May 2011. The proponent has now bifurcated the property into the following two projects due to administrative reasons: i) Krishna Cultural Centre with built up area of 1,83,380 Sqm on a plot area of 1,20,676.60 Sqm in Sy. No. 55 of Vasanthapura Village. ii) Expansion and modification of residential cum mall with built up area of 8,54,669.917 Sqm on a plot area of 1,72,447.25 Sqm in Sy. No. 39/1, 39/2, 47/1 1n3 47/2 of Vasanthapura Village, Sy. No. 55/1, 55/2, 56, 57, 58, 59 and 60 (P) of Doddakallsandra Village, which is under appraisal by the SEAC. The proponent clarified that this proposal pertains to only Krishna Cultural Centre. The Authority after discussion, decided to issue of revised Environmental Clearance subject to submission of NOC from the BWSSB.
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Industry Projects: 1. Establishment of Coke Oven Project (2 X 1,20,000 MTPA) and coke oven off gases based Captive Power Plant (2 X 9 MW), Ginigera Village, Koppal Taluk and District of M/s. Kalyani Steels Limited (SEIAA 14 IND 2009) It is a project proposal for Establishment of coke oven plant of capacity 2,40,000 TPA and Waste heat power plant of 2 X 9 MW. The total plot area is 52 acres 11 guntas. The total water requirement is 3473 Cum per day. The investment is of Rs. 148.71 Crores The subject was placed in the 37th SEAC meeting held on 20.06.2009 and the proponent has presented and explained about the project. The Committee has decided to categories this project as B1 and to issue the following ToRs in addition to the standard ToRs: 1. Impact of transportation of Coal. 2. Details of green belt area with type and no. of tree species proposed. 3. Comprehensive health report of people in the surrounding villages. 4. Source and transportation of water. ToRs issued on 17.06.2009 for the preparation of EIA report. The proponent has submitted the EIA report along with the public consultation on 2.12.2010 & 12.05.2011. The subject was placed in the 70th SEAC meeting held on 17th & 18th June 2011 and the subject was deferred as the members informed that the appraisal material from the project proponent has not been received. The same was informed to the project proponent present. The proponent and environmental consultant present explained EIA during the SEAC meeting held on 07.07.2011. The proponent informed the following points before the Committee. 52 acres additional land is required for the project and it is allotted by the KIADB. The proposed site is adjacent to the existing plant. T.B. reservoir is 6.0 Kms upstream of the project site. Nearest habitation is Ginigera which is around 1 Km away. Coal is imported from Australia having 25% ash content. Coal is stored in an open space with concrete flooring. Coal is transported through rail route. The Committee advised the proponent to install continuous ambient air quality monitoring station and adopt the green technology for the project. The Committee advised the proponent to provide ambulance facility to the villagers and also to plant trees in the landscape area to mitigate pollution. After deliberation, the Committee decided to recommend the proposal to SEIAA for issue of environmental clearance after obtaining the details of number of tree species proposed to be planted from the proponent. The proponent had submitted the information vide letter dated 31.07.2011.
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The Authority perused the information submitted by the proponent and took note of the recommendation of the SEAC during the meeting held on 26.08.2011. The Authority desired to know the cumulative impact of the existing industry and the proposed industry on the environment and the action taken for safe disposal of fly ash. After discussion, the Authority decided to get the following information: (a) Details of industries within the radius of 10 Kms from the project site and the cumulative impact including the proposed activity on the environment in terms of air pollution, water pollution, impact on road infrastructure and socio economic aspects. (b) Compliance on the suggestions of the public hearing held for the existing industry and the proposed activity. (c) Compliance on the EC/CFO of the existing industry. (d) Proposal for safe disposal of fly ash in accordance with Fly Ash Notification, S.O. 763 (E) dated 14.09.1999 and amendments thereon. The Authority also decided to invite the proponent to the Authority meeting to provide further clarification, if any. The proponent has submitted the information vide letter dated 27.06.2012. The proponent has been invited to the meeting. The Authority perused the information furnished by the proponent during the meeting held on 6 August 2012. The proponent remained absent. The Authority noted that information sought vide Authority letter dated 05.09.2011 has been submitted on 26.06.2012, after lapse of almost 10 months. The information furnished does not reveal the detailed compliance on the EC / CFO issued for the existing unit. It is observed from the information that the development of greenbelt is very poor.
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The Authority after discussion, decided to provide one more opportunity to the proponent to appear before the Authority and furnish information / clarification on the project. The Authority decided to defer the subject to the next meeting and to invite the proponent. The proponent was invited to the meeting. The proponent vide letter dated 30.08.2012 have informed that the senior management team of the company is travelling abroad on company business and therefore unable to attend the scheduled meeting. The Authority noted that the proponent have not shown interest either in submitting the information sought or in attending the Authority meeting to furnish the required information. It was further noted that the information sought vide letter dated 05.09.2011 was submitted vide letter dated 26th June 2012 after a lapse of almost 10 months. Subsequently, the proponent has failed to attend the Authority meeting held on 6th August 2012 also. The Authority after discussion decided to provide a last opportunity and invite him for the next meeting of the Authority. The Authority also decided to get a report from the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board with regard to whether the activity has been undertaken without the required Environmental Clearance or otherwise.
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Mining Projects: 1. Pink Granite Quarry, Sy. No.125/2, Hulageri village, Kustagi, Taluk, Koppal District by Sri A. Gopinath (SEIAA 19 MIN 2012) It is a project proposal for Pink Granite Quarrying with the production of 2000 cubic mtrs/annum. Total land area 1.68 Ha in Private Patta land. The investment of Rs. 100 lakhs. Sri. A.Gopinath have applied for EC from SEIAA for their proposed New Quarry with production of Pink Granite at 2000 cum /year at Quarry Lease No. Applied at Sy. No. 125/2 of Hulageri Village, Kustagi Taluk, Koppal District over an area of 1.68 Ha (4.06 Acres) of private Land under Schedule 1 (a) of EIA Notification, 2006 read with O.M. dated 18.05.2012 of MoEF under Category- B. The total project cost is Rs. 100 Lakhs. Proposed Method of Quarrying: Semimechanized Open Cast with Jack Hammer Drilling with wire saw cutting. Estimated reserves: 51,750 cum. Saleable Pink Granite: 10,000cum. Ore to OB Ratio: 1:1.50; The proponent has submitted the Land documents (RTC) and Notification dated 03.01.2012 issued by Commerce and Industry Department for a period of 10 years, Government of Karnataka for quarrying and also environmental management plan from accreditated consultant. Project Details: (a) Land: The Quarry Lease area is private Land in owners name. Land Use pattern: Area of Excavation: 1.08 ha; Waste Dumps- 0.06 ha; Mineral Storage: 0.06 ha; Infrastructure: 0.001 ha; Roads 0.13 Ha; Green Belt: 0.315 Ha; Others: 0.001 ha; Unexplored Area: 0.033 Ha. (b) Water: Total Requirement: 5.0 KLD is sourced from borewell for domestic, sprinkling for dust suppression and afforestation. (c) Over Burden: total Quantity: 15,000 TPA; Project Surrounding Details: Hulageri Main Road 2.0km. The subject was discussed in the SEAC meeting held on 7.07.2012. The proponent and environmental consultant present explained the project. The proponent informed that the lease area is situated in private land and no sensitive area like water bodies, wildlife sanctuaries, national parks, monuments and interstate boundaries exist within 10 km from the study area. The proponent informed that quarry lease renewal application is submitted to DMG and NOC from Revenue Department for grand of quarry lease dated 24.04.2009 is obtained. The proponent submitted the approved Quarrying Plan dated 03.07.2012 from DMG. The proponent requested for B2 category for the following justification: 1. The proposed quarrying is a small scale open cast quarrying without deep hole drilling and blasting with very less over burden. The granite production is only 2000 cum/year. 2. Mitigation measures such as dust proof drilling units and wire saw cutting to avoid blasting are proposed. 3. There is no crushing or screening and total handling of granite block and waste/defective blocks is very minimal. The Committee discussed the above points in detail and decided to categorize the project under B2 category in view of the minimal environmental impact. The Committee advised the proponent not to use available water for potable purpose as it contains high concentration of nitrate.
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After deliberation, the Committee decided to recommend the proposal to SEIAA for issue of environmental clearance after obtaining Social Commitment plan for Rs. 2 Lakhs on letter head as committed. The Authority perused the proposal and took note of the recommendation of the SEAC during the meeting held on 6th August 2012. The Authority after discussion, decided to get the following information for further consideration. (a) Total availability of confirmed mineral resource and methodology adapted for estimation of resource (b) Plan for safe disposal of waste. (c) Justification for quarrying in 1.68 Ha area of patta land. (d) Number of workers to be engaged and measures proposed for their health and safety. (e) Type of machinery proposed to be deployed. The proponent has furnished information vide letter dated 24.08.2012. The Authority perused the information furnished by the proponent. The Authority noted that the proposed project site has an estimated reserve of about 51750 Cum. The Authority after discussion and taking into view the proved and probable deposits, decided to issue Environmental Clearance for production of 1800 Cum of pink Granite per Annum. 2. "Grey Granite Quarry" (QL No. 414), Sy.No.401/1, Mudgal village, Lingasugur Taluk, Raichur District by Sri Rekhappa L. Rathod (SEIAA 8 MIN 2012)
It is a project proposal for Grey Granite Quarrying with the production of 2000 cubic mtrs / annum. Total land area 0.81Ha in Private Patta land. The investment of Rs. 100 lakhs. Sri. Rekhappa L. Rathod has applied for EC from SEIAA for their proposed Expansion of Quarrying with production of Grey Granite at 2000 cum/year at quarry lease No. 414 at Sy. No. 401/1 of Mudgal Village, Lingasugur Taluk, Raichur District over an area of 2.00Acres of Patta Land under Schedule 1 (a) of EIA Notification, 2006 read with O.M. dated 18.05.2012 of MoEF under Category- B. Man Power: 20; Proposed Method of Quarrying/: Open Cast Semi- Mechanized with optima wire saw for cutting of granite block (replacing the conventional method to avoid blasting). The drilling is by small dia. jack hammer dust proof drills. Mineable reserves: 55,000cum. The total project cost: Rs. 100 Lakhs. The proponent has submitted Quarry License No. 414/2000 granted with effect from 23.01.2001 for a period of 10 years by DMG and environmental management plan prepared by the accredited consultant.
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Project Details: (a) Land: The Quarry Lease area is Patta Land. Land Use pattern: Quarry 0.25 Ha; Waste Dumps- 0.063 Acres; Roads 0.25 Acres; infrastructure 0.021 Acres; mineral stockyard 0.123 Acres; Green Belt 0.02 Acres; (b) Water: Total Requirement: 5 KLD is sourced from bore well for domestic, sprinkling for dust suppression and afforestation. (c) Over Burden: total Quantity: 10,000 cum in 5 years plan period. Project Surrounding Details: Jakkar-Madu Village: 1.10 km; The subject was discussed in the SEAC meeting held on 07.07.2012.The proponent and environmental consultant present explained the project. The proponent informed that the lease area is situated in private land and no sensitive area like water bodies, wildlife sanctuaries, national parks, monuments and interstate boundaries exist within 10 km from the study area. The proponent informed that quarry lease renewal application is submitted to DMG on 28.09.2010 and NA from Revenue Department for grand of renewal of lease dated 13.01.2009. The proponent submitted the approved quarrying plan dated 07.07.2012 from DMG. The proponent requested for B2 category for the following justification: 1. 2. 3. The proposed quarrying is a small scale open cast quarrying without deep hole drilling and blasting with very less over burden. The granite production is only 2000 cum/year. Mitigation measures such as dust proof drilling units and wire saw cutting to avoid blasting are proposed. There is no crushing or screening and total handling of granite block and waste/defective blocks is very minimal.
The Committee discussed the above points in detail and decided to categorize the project under B2 category in view of the minimal environmental impact. After deliberation, the Committee decided to recommend the proposal to SEIAA for issue of environmental clearance. The Authority perused the proposal and took note of the recommendation of the SEAC during the meeting held on 6th August 2012. The Authority after discussion, decided to get the following information for further consideration. (a) Details of yearwise production and removal of granite in the past. (b) Details of remaining resource and methodology adapted for estimation with details of estimation. (c) Feasibility of quarrying in 0.8 Ha of land. (d) Type of machinery to be used / deployed for production of granite block. (e) Plan for safe disposal of waste. (f) Profile of labourers engaged, their medical health check up reports (g) Measures adapted for health and safety of workers. The proponent has furnished information vide letter dated 24.08.2012.
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The Authority perused the information furnished by the proponent. The Authority noted that as per the IBM guidelines a minimum of 7.5 meters safety area has to be left from the boundary of the lease area. Mining/ quarrying has to be undertaken with benches of 3 meters with 45 degree slope. Following this criteria mining / quarrying can be undertaken only for 3 to 4 benches. A minimum of 30 meters at bottom of the mine pit has to be maintained. Therefore, mining / quarrying in smaller extent does not appear to be technically feasible. Added to this, the area is also to be reserved for storing mineral blocks, storage of waste material and area is also needed for development of greenbelt. Thereby taking all these parameters, no environmentally sustainable quarrying can be achieved in less than one hectare of area. The Authority after discussion, decided to direct the proponent to increase the lease area and to furnish the revised land use plan for taking environmentally sustainable quarrying. Fresh Projects: Construction Projects: 1. Radiant Lake View, Residential Apartment, Khata No. 851, 851/1 & 851/2 Sy No. 16/1,16/2 & 27/1, Medahalli Village, Bidarahalli Hobli,Bengaluru East Taluk, Bengaluru by M/s. Radiant Builders (SEIAA 108 CON 2012) It is a proposal for expansion of Residential Apartment from 140 units to 420 Units in 3 blocks with Stilt + Ground floor + 3 Upper floors on an area of 19,916.34 Sq.m and the total built up area is 43,078 Sq.m. The total water requirement is 287 KLD and the investment is of Rs. 50 crores. The total parking provided is for 462 cars. M/s. Radiant Builders., have applied for Environmental Clearance (EC) from SEIAA for their expansion of residential apartments Radiant Lake View project at Katha No. 851, 851/1, 851/2 & Sy. No. 16/1, 16/2 & 27/1 of Medahalli Village, Bidarahalli Hobli, Bangalore East Taluk, Bangalore under 8(a) of Schedule of EIA Notification, 2006 under category-B. Total project cost is Rs. 50 Crores. Project comes under BBMP limits; Land conversion obtained from DC. The project site is a designated residential (Main) Zone as per RMP-2015 of BDA & the Land has been converted from Agricultural to residential purpose. Project Details: Land: Total Site area: 19,916.34 Sqm; Total built up area: 43,078.0 Sqm. (Existing 12,952.44 (with 140 units) + proposed 30,125.57 Sqm Project consists of 280 with units (Total 420 units) Stilt + G + 3 Upper Floors: (b) Greenery: Landscape area: 6771.55 Sqm (34% of plot area). Water Requirement: Total water requirement is 222 KLD; Fresh water requirement 191 KLD: sourced from BWSSB. Excavated Earth: Total Quantity of excavated earth: 69707.19 Cum; backfilling quantity 18857.19 Cum; landscaping quantity: 16928.87 Cum: Road leveling quantity 20067.68 Cum: Formation quantity 13853.45 Cum; Sewage: Total quantity generated: 97.2 KLD, treated in proposed STP of design capacity 100 KLD; Sludge generated: 11.5 kg/day used as manure. Municipal Solid Waste: Total generated: 1050 kg/day; Organic waste: 630 kg/day treated in organic convertor and product used as manure. Inorganic waste: 420 kg/day will be sent for
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recycling. Power: Total Requirement: 2493.75 KVA from BESCOM; Backup Power: DG sets of 3 X 350 KVA; Parking: 462 Numbers. Project surrounding details: BIAL- 44 km; Devasandra Lake -4.7 km kithnur Lake-1.4 km. Other details: Rain Water Harvesting is proposed. Geotechnical report submitted The subject was discussed in the SEAC meeting held on 21st July 2012. The proponent and environmental consultant present explained the project. The proponent informed that the height of the building is 14.95 m and hence the O.M. on high rise building does not apply. The project is accessed by Medahalli Road to reach OMR (Bangalore Hoskote) which is 1 km away. The existing projected & modified LoS of OMR is C-D-E (Road towards Hoskote), B-B-B (Road towards Bangalore City) and the same for Medahalli Road is A-B-B. The level difference in the project site is 3m. The proponent informed that the buildings prior to expansion are under construction. After deliberation, the Committee decided to recommend the proposal to SEIAA for issue of environmental clearance after obtaining social commitment plan on letterhead for Rs. 5 Lakhs, as committed by the proponent during the meeting. The proponent has furnished information vide letter dated 10.08.2012. The Authority perused the information submitted by the proponent and took note of the recommendation of the SEAC. The Authority after discussion, decided to clear the proposal for issue of Environmental Clearance after submission of the following information: (a) Authentic plan approved by the competent authority for undertaking construction of 12,952 Sqm. (b) NOC from the BWS&SB. (c) Status of UGD and plan for disposal of excess treated water in the absence of UGD. (d) Revised water balance for monsoon and non-monsoon season.
2. Residential Apartment at Sy.No. 71, Nellurahalli vilalge, Bangalore East Taluk, Bangalore by M/s Red Coral Properties (SEIAA 206 CON 2011) It is a proposal for construction of Residential Apartment of 196 units and a club house in 5 Blocks with Basement + Stilt Floor + 8 Upper Floors. The total water requirement is 132.3 KLD and the investment is of Rs. 30 crores. The total parking provided is for 336 cars. M/s. Red Coral Properties have applied for EC from SEIAA for their new proposed Residential Apartment project at Sy. No. 71, Nellurahalli Village, Bangalore East Taluk, Bangalore under Schedule No 8(a) of EIA Notification, 2006. Total project cost: Rs. 30 Crores. The building proposed is within BBMP area. The proposed project site is flat terrain with red sandy loam soil .
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Project Details: (a) Land: Total plot area: 10533 Sqm; Total built up area: 32657.79 Sqm; the project consists of 196 units with Basement Floor + Stilt Floor + Club House + 8 Upper Floors and Terrace Floor. (b) Greenery: Landscape area: 3724.4 Sqm (35.36%). (c) Water Requirement: Total water requirement is 128 KLD sourced from BWSSB. (d) Soil: Total excavated soil: 20000 Cum; the above about to 20000 cum will be used within the project site for landscaping of gardens and road making etc. (e) Sewage: Total quantity generated:102 KLD treated in proposed STP design capacity of 100 KLD; sludge- 5 Kg/day used as manure. (f) Solid waste: Total generated: 285 Kg/day; organic waste of 171 Kg/day treated in organic Convertor and product used as manure. Inorganic waste of 114 Kg/day will be sent for recycling. (g) Power Requirement: Total Requirement: 500 KVA from BESCOM; Power Backup 2 X 250KVA DG sets (h) Parking: 336 Numbers provided at Basement & Stilt Floor. Project surrounding Details: Kadogodi Railway Station-5Kms; Bangalore International Airport-25Kms.Other details: Rain Water Harvesting proposed. The subject was discussed in the SEAC meeting held on 7th January 2012. The proponent present explained the project. The proponent informed that the project site is 1.5 km away from Nellurahalli village. The level difference of the project site is 3.58 m. the committee advised the proponent to include Neem and fruit bearing trees in the landscape plan. The project is along Nellurahalli road which connects Nellurahalli on one side and ITPL on the other side. The existing, projected and modified LoS of Nellurahalli road is A-B-B. The same for ITPL road is A->F->F. After deliberation, the Committee decided to recommend the proposal to SEIAA for issue of environmental clearance after obtaining the following information from the proponent. 1. 2. 3. 4. NOC from BWS&SB. Explore the possibility for enhancing the power saving. Explore enhanced greenery. Social commitment plan for Rs. 3 Lakhs, as committed by the proponent
The proponent has submitted information vide letter dated 10.07.2012. The Authority perused the information submitted by the proponent and took note of the recommendation of the SEAC. The Authority after discussion, decided to clear the proposal for issue of Environmental Clearance subject to submission of the following information: (a) Storm water management plan. (b) Plan for safe disposal of the excess excavated earth. (c) Revised social commitment plan with budget, time frame and activity.
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3. Residential Complex consisting residential units, villas and Club house at Sy. Nos. 65(P), 66/4, 66/2(B), 66/2(C), 66/5, 67/4, 67/5, 67/6, 67/7 68/4, 68/5, 69/4, 69/7, 69/8, 70/5, 70/6, 70/1B, 70/7, 70/8(P) Kodigehalli Extension, Municipal Ward No.15, Byatarayanapura, Bangalore North Taluk, Bangalore by M/s Antevorta Developers Pvt. Ltd. (SEIAA 50 CON 2012) It is a proposal for construction of Residential Apartment of 545 Units with 3 Basement floors + Stilt + 18 Upper Floors, 1 Club House and a Sports Court on an area of 40,470 Sq.m and the total built up area is 1,47,082.66 Sq.m. The total water requirement is 405 KLD and the investment is of Rs. 625.29 crores. The total parking provided is for 1441 cars. M/s. Antevorta Developers Pvt. Ltd., have applied for Environmental Clearance (EC) from SEIAA for their new proposed residential Complex Project at Sy. No. 65(P), 66/4, 66/2(B), 66/2(C), 66/5, 67/4, 67/5, 67/6, 67/7, 68/4, 68/5, 69/4, 69/7, 69/8, 70/5, 70/6, 70/1B, 70/7, 70/8(P), Kodigehalli Extension Ward No. 15, Byatarayanapura, City Municipal Coun Bangalore North Taluk Bangalore under 8(a) of Schedule of EIA Notification, 2006 under category-B. Total project cost is Rs. 625.69 Crores. Project comes under BBMP Limits; Land conversion obtained from DC. The site is a vacant land. Project Details: Land: Total Land area: 40,470 Sqm; Total built up area: 1,32,623.93 Sqm. Project consists of 540 Units, with Stilt + 39 Upper Floors and 10 Villas & Club House Landscape area: 17066.78 Sqm (42.15 % of plot area). Water Requirement: Total water requirement is 260 KLD; sourced from BWSSB. Excavated Earth: Total Quantity of excavated earth: 2,15,058 Cum; backfilling quantity: 20,240.8 Cum; landscaping quantity: 1,25,496 Cum; Balance quantity will be disposed to an alternate site. Sewage: Total quantity generated: 312 KLD treated in proposed STP of design capacity 315 KLD based on SBR Technologies; Sludge generated: 16.0 kg/day used as manure. Municipal Solid Waste: Total generated: 1360 kg/day; Organic waste: 545 Kg/day treated in organic convertor and product used as manure. Inorganic waste 815 kg/day will be sent for recycling. Power: Total Requirement: 6045 KVA from BESCOM; Backup Power: DG sets of 4 X 750 KVA, 1 X 500 KVA, 1X 380 KVA & 1 X250 KVA. Project surrounding details: Bannerghatta National Park 40 km. Kodigehalli Lake 500 m, Hebbal Lake 1 km, Doddabommasandra Lake-1.5 km. Amruthahalli Lake 3 kms. Nagavara Lake 4 Kms. BIAL: 25.7 Kms. Other details: Rain Water Harvesting is proposed. The subject was placed in the 82nd SEAC meeting held on 27/28.04.2011 and the subject was deferred since the circulation material was not received by members and also the proponent vide letter dated: 19.04.2012 has informed his inability to attend the meeting due to personal reasons. The subject was placed in the 83rd SEAC meeting held on 25/26.05.2012 and the proponent and the consultant present in the meeting explained the project. The proponent informed that the height of the proposed building is 87.9 m and the RoW of the existing road in front of the project site is 24 m; the nearest Fire Station is at a distance of 3.1 km.
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The Committee noted that the project does not comply with the provisions of the O.M dated 07.02.2012 regarding high rise buildings and decided to give 30 days time to the project proponent to submit revised proposal (if he is willing, otherwise the proposal may be recommended to SEIAA for closure). The proponent has submitted the revised proposal on 12.07.2012. The salient features of the revised proposal are as follows: Project Details: Land: Total Land area: 40,470 Sqm; Total built up area: 1,47,082.66Sqm. Project consists of 545 Residential Units (with 3 Basements +Stilt + 18Upper Floors) Club House & Sports Court. Landscape area: 21,105.93 Sqm (52.15 % of plot area). Water Requirement: Total water requirement is 405 KLD (Fresh water: 276 & balance 129 KLD will be sourced from the Sewage Treatment Plant); sourced from BWSSB. Excavated Earth: Total Quantity of excavated earth: 2,15,058 Cum; backfilling quantity: 20,240.8 Cum; landscaping quantity: 1,25,496 Cum; Balance quantity will be disposed to an alternate site at Devanahalli. Sewage: Total quantity generated: 310 KLD treated in proposed STP of design capacity 310 KLD adopting Sequencing Batch Reactor Process; Sludge generated: 15.5kg/day used as manure. Municipal Solid Waste: Total generated: 1350 kg/day; Organic waste: 540 Kg/day treated in organic convertor and product used as manure. Inorganic waste 810 kg/day will be sent for recycling. Power: Total Requirement: 6170 KVA from BESCOM; Backup Power: DG sets of 2 X 750 KVA & 4X625 KVA. The total project cost is 625.69 Crores. The subject was discussed in the SEAC meeting held on 20th & 21st July 2012. The proponent and environmental consultant present explained the project. The proponent informed that the height of the building is 59.9 m and the RoW of the existing road in front of the project site is 24 m. The nearest fire station is 4 km away from the project site. The proponent informed that the drainage is covered with concrete slab. NOC from BWS&SB obtained and submitted. The proponent informed that the RoW in front of the project site is 24 m whereas it is shown as 12 m in CDP. After deliberation, the Committee decided to recommend the proposal to SEIAA for issue of environmental clearance after obtaining the following information from the proponent. 1. 2. 3. 4. Document showing the RoW in front of the project site as 24 m from BBMP. Disposal of excess treated water during rainy season (revised water balance) Land details of disposal site of excess excavated earth. Social commitment plan on letterhead for Rs. 62.5 Lakhs, as committed by the proponent during the meeting.
The proponent has submitted information vide letter dated 09.08.2012. The Authority perused the information submitted by the proponent and took note of the recommendation of the SEAC. The Authority noted that it is proposed to build three basements, wherein safety, proper ventilation, disposal of excavated earth, etc are the aspects to be addressed. The Authority also noted that proper source of water supply is not established. It is proposed to be sourced water from BWS&SB and NOC in this regard has not been furnished.
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The Authority after discussion, decided to get the following information for further consideration: (a) Safety plan proposed for excavation work as the project activity involves excavation for three basements and ventilation plan during operation phase. (b) Details of structures in the proximity of the proposed project site. (c) Details of excavated earth and plan for safe disposal of excess earth along with land records and present land use of the site proposed to dispose the excess earth. (d) NOC from the BWS&SB. (e) Details of parking proposed along with the relevant norms such as MoEF/BBMP/BHK with calculation. (f) Details of kharab land with present land use, duly marking it on the layout plan. (g) Details of area proposed for establishment of STP and facility for management of solid waste duly marking it on the layout plan. (h) Plan to ensure that the nearest water bodies are not polluted due to project activities. The Authority also decided to invite the proponent to the meeting. 4. Proposed expansion of OTIS Test Tower & Factory at Plot No. 92, KIADB Industrial Estate, Phase II, Jigani village, Anekal Taluk, Bangalore District by M/s OTIS Elevator Company (India) Limited (SEIAA 60 CON 2012) It is a proposal for expansion of OTIS factory area with Administration Office, Customer Lounge, Canteen and Support functions on an area of 61,407 Sq.m. The existing 9,741.20 Sqm built up area is proposed to be enhanced to 27,085.93 Sqm by adding additional construction of 17,671.91 Sqm built up area. The total water requirement is 138 KLD and the investment is of Rs. 91 crores. The total parking provided is for 52 cars. M/s. OTIS Elevator Company India Ltd., have applied for EC from SEIAA for their expansion of existing building and production of elevators & components from 3,000 nos/annum to 10,000 nos/annum at Plot No. 92, KIADB Industrial Estate, Phase II, Jigani, Anekal Taluk, Bangalore under 8(a) of schedule of EIA Notification, 2006 under category-B requiring EC from SEIAA. Total project cost: Rs. 91 Crores. Project Details: Land: Total plot area: 61,407 Sqm; Total built up area: 27,085.93 Sqm (Existing: 9,741.20 Sqm and proposed: 17,671.91 Sqm). The project consists of B+G+10 UF (existing building consists of G+ 1 UF). Greenery: Landscape area: 20,963.1 Sqm (34.3 % of plot area). Water Requirement: Total water requirement is 90 KLD (Domestic: 30 KLD; Gardening: 55 KLD; Industrial: 10 KLD); Source of water: KIADB borewell. Soil: Total excavated soil: 26,414 Cum; backfilling, road works filling on podium and landscape quantity: 20,013 Cum and Balance 6401 Cum soil will be disposed within the same premises. Sewage: Total quantity generated: 37 KLD (domestic: 27 KLD & Industrial: 10 KLD), domestic wastewater will be treated in proposed STP of design capacity 30 KLD and industrial effluent will be treated in ETP; Solid Waste: Total generated: 120 Kg/day; Organic waste: 72Kg/day will be composted and used for landscape as manure. Inorganic waste: 48 Kg/day will be sent for recycling; Hazardous Wastes: phosphate
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sludge: 7 MTPA, Used Oil: 5 KL/annum, oil soaked cotton waste: 5 MTPA, empty hazardous chemical/waste containers: 700 Nos/annum and paint powder residue: 15 MT/annum will be stored as per MSIHC guidelines and disposed off in common hazardous waste management facility (HWMF) at Dobaspet on NH-207. E-waste (computer, scrap printed circuit boards, scrap compact florescent lamps/tube lights/electrical accessories): 7 MTPA. Power Requirement: Total Requirement: 2442 KVA from BESCOM; Power Backup: 2 X 600 KVA and 1 X 15 KVA DG sets. Project Surrounding Details: Jiganikere: 2 km; Hennagarakere: 5 km; Muttanallar Kere: 11 km; Begur Lake: 9 km; Turahalli Gudda Minor Forest: 14 km; Mahadeswara State Forest: 14 km; Karradikkal State Forest: 13 km; Gullattikaval State Forest: 9 km; Ragihalli State Forest: 6 km; Kalkere State Forest: 6 km. Other Details: Rain Water Harvesting is proposed. The proposal was appraised by the SEAC during the meeting held on 27th & 28th April 2012.The proponent and environmental consultant present explained the project. The proponent informed that the height of the building is 51.2 m and the RoW in front of the project site is 30 m. The nearest fire station is 5 km away from the project site. The proponent informed that this is a secondary metallurgical industry with punching, welding, fabrication and sheet bending/forming. The sheet metal parts will be pre-treated with degreasing, zinc spray phosphating operation before powder coating in the expansion proposal. The proponent informed that they have obtained environmental clearance from the Department in 1996. The KSPCB has issued CFE & CFO and it is classified under red category. The built up area is increased from existing 9741.20 Sqm to 17344.73 Sqm proposed in the expansion. The proponent informed that the hazardous wastes are generated during the process. He informed that 10 KLD of industrial waste water is sent to CETP of M/s. Eco Engineering, Malur. The Committee after deliberation, decided to consider this project as an industrial project since the industrial process involves secondary metallurgical process and hence the file be sent to SEIAA for changing the file classification from construction to industrial category. The file has been referred back to assign the classification from Construction to Industry category. The subject was placed in the 52nd SEIAA meeting held on 01.06.2012 and the Authority noted that the File Number is being assigned by the Authority based on the information available on the face of the application without going to much details at the initial stage and sent for further appraisal to the SEAC. Even though 8 category of activities are listed in the schedule for administrative convenience, File number is assigned mainly under three streams, viz., Construction, Industry and Mining. As this proposal needs to be considering under 8(a) of the schedule file number is assigned under construction stream. The Authority observed that during the screening and scoping if the SEAC finds it necessary to consider it under a different stream, they can do so even without changing the File Number following the guidelines of the EIA Notification, 2006 and without compromising with the spirit of the Notification. The Authority observed that the SEAC has not made out a case with reasons to be recorded as to why the File Number has to be changed for construction category to industry category.
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The Authority opined that the purpose of screening, scoping and appraisal is basically to assess the impact of the activity on the environment and suggest its permissibility or otherwise along with the conditions and mitigative measures if it is to be permitted. The impact of the activity includes the constructions to be undertaken for carrying out the activity. The Authority opined that it is necessary to assess the overall impact of the construction and the proposed activity on the environment. The Authority after discussion decided to send the proposal back to SEAC for necessary appraisal in accordance with the EIA Notification, 2006 after obtaining the information from the proponent with regard to the applicability of the provisions of EIA Notification or otherwise for the proposed industrial activity. The subject was discussed in the SEAC meeting held on 20th July 2012. The proponent and environmental consultant present explained the project. The proponent informed that the height of the building is 51.20 m and the RoW in front of the project site is 25 m. The nearest fire station is 4 km away from the project. The proponent informed that own borewells are existing in the project site. The Committee noted that the Bannerghatta National Park is 3 km away from the project site. However, the project site is located in a declared industrial area and hence decided to classify as B2. The Committee noted that the industry is existing since 1997 and the industry has obtained CFE/CFO from KSPCB. The Committee also perused the proponents letter dated 04.06.2012 regarding the manufacturing process for sheet metal compounds involving shearing, puncturing, bending, fabrication, painting and assembling. After deliberation, the Committee decided to recommend the proposal to SEIAA for issue of environmental clearance after obtaining the following information from the proponent with a condition that the proponent shall obtain all statutory clearances from the concerned authorities for industrial activity. 1. Revised STP design. 2. Compliance to the conditions imposed in the CFO issued by KSPCB along with a copy of the same. 3. Details of excavated earth and its disposal. 4. Social commitment plan on letterhead for Rs. 9 Lakhs, as committed by the proponent during the meeting. The proponent has submitted information vide letter dated 09.08.2012. The Authority perused the information submitted by the proponent and took note of the recommendation of the SEAC. The Authority after discussion, decided to clear the proposal for issue of Environmental Clearance subject to submission of the following information: (a) Commitment of KIADB for supply of additional requirement of water. (b) Measures proposed to mitigate incremental pollution in respect of air pollution and noise pollution due to the proposed expansion. (c) Permission from the Central Ground Water Authority for drawal of ground water. (d) In situ plan for treatment and disposal of effluents.
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(e) Details of greenbelt developed so far along with the photographs and the plan proposed for increasing the greenbelt to at least 33%. (f) Revised social commitment plan with budget, time frame and activity. 5. "Windflower" Residential Apartment project at Sy. No. 213/7 & 213/8, Kodige Halli Village, Bangalore North Taluk, Bangalore by M/s. Fortuna Urbanscapes Pvt. Ltd. (SEIAA 81 CON 2012) It is a proposal for construction of Residential Apartment 320 units Ground floor + 14 upper floors + club house on an area of 17,039.06 Sq.m and with the total built up area of 53,372.18 Sq.m.. The total water requirement is 250 KLD and the investment is of Rs. 100 crores. The total parking provided is for 364 cars. M/s. Fortuna Urbanscapes Private Limited have applied for Environmental Clearance (EC) from SEIAA for their new proposed Windflower residential apartment project at Sy.No 213/7 & 213/8, Kodige Halli, Bangalore North, Bangalore, Karnataka under 8(a) of Schedule of EIA Notification, 2006 under category-B. Total project cost is Rs. 100 Crores. Project comes under BBMP limits; Land conversion obtained from DC. Project Details: Land: Total plot area: 17,039.06 Sqm; Total built up area: 53,372.18 Sqm. Project consists of 320 flats with Ground Floor +14 Upper Floors & club house. Landscape area: 6,443.31Sqm (37.8% of plot area) the project site is a vacant land. Water Requirement: Total water requirement is 178 KLD; Fresh water requirement: 178 KLD, sourced from BWSSB. Excavated Earth: Total Quantity of excavated earth: 21,970 Cum; the excavated earth from footings will be used for back filling between the retaining wall, underground sumps/tanks, between foundations. Fertile soil will be used for landscaping. Sewage: Total quantity generated: 200KLD, treated in proposed STP of design capacity 240 KLD; Sludge generated: - 10kg/day used as manure. Municipal Solid Waste: Total generated: 320 kg/day; Organic waste: 192 kg/day treated in organic convertor and product used as manure. Inorganic waste: 128 kg/day will be sent for recycling. Power: Total Requirement: 916 KVA from BESCOM; Backup Power: DG sets of 2X160KVA, 1X180KVA & 1X250 KVA; Parking: 364Numbers. Project surrounding details: Doddabommasandra Lake 1 km, BEL Lake 1.4km, Hebbal Lake 2.0 km, Nagavara Lake 4.0km, Yelhanka Lake 5.2km, Kammgondanahlli Lake 5.5km and Bannerghatta National Part 35.0km. Other details: Rain Water Harvesting is proposed. The subject was discussed in the SEAC meeting held on 26th May 2012.The proponent and the consultant present in the meeting explained the project. The proponent informed that there is no UGD at present. The proponent informed that the height of the proposed building is 40 m; the RoW of the existing road in front of the building is 18 m. The nearest Fire Station is at a distance of 8 km (also submitted vide letter dated 21.05.2012). The Committee requested the proponent to submit the approved plan of the building so as to ascertain the height of the building. After deliberation, the Committee decided to recommend the proposal to SEIAA for issue of environmental clearance after obtaining the following information from the proponent and with a condition that the proponent shall dispose the excess treated water to BWS&SB UGD lines only: 1. NOC from BWS&SB.
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Approved plan of the building with cross section details. Social commitment plan for Rs. 10 Lakhs, as committed by the proponent during meeting (letter not given).
The proponent has submitted information vide letter dated 10.07.2012. The Authority perused the information submitted by the proponent and took note of the recommendation of the SEAC. The Authority after discussion, decided to clear the proposal for issue of Environmental Clearance subject to submission of the following information: (a) Authentic document with regard to RoW. (b) Status of UGD and plan for disposal of excess treated water in absence of UGD. (c) Layout plan duly marking location of MSW and STP facilities and plan for in situ waste management. (d) Layout plan for development of greenery in 6443 Sqm as proposed. (e) Revised social commitment plan with budget, time frame and activity. 6. Residential Apartment Project at Sy.no.17/9, Khatha no.37/17/9, Doddakannalli Village, Varthur Hobli, Bangalore East Taluk, Bangalore by M/s. D S R Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. (SEIAA 110 CON 2012)
It is a proposal for construction of Residential Apartment 168 flats with 2 Basement + Ground + 9 upper floors on an plot area of 10,117.05 Sq.m, and the total built up area is 35,532.85 Sq.m. The total water requirement is 118 KLD and the investment is of Rs. 34.79 crores. The total parking provided is for 207 cars. The Committee has recommended for issue of environmental clearance and the abstract of the Committee meeting is as below: M/s. D S R Infrastructure Private Limited have applied for Environmental Clearance (EC) from SEIAA for their new proposed Residential Apartment project at Sy.no.17/9, Khatha no.37/17/9, Doddakannalli Village, Varthur Hobli, Bangalore East Taluk, Bangalore, under 8(a) of Schedule of EIA Notification, 2006 under category-B. Total project cost is Rs. 34.79 Crores. Project comes under BBMP limits. Project Details: Land: Total plot area: 10,117.05 Sqm; Total built up area: 35,532.85 Sqm. The Project comprising of 5 Wings (Wing 1 to Wing 5) with 2 Basement Floors + Ground Floor & 9 Upper Floors. Landscape area: 3,172.52 Sqm (35% of plot area). Water Requirement: Total water requirement is 118.3 KLD; Fresh water requirement: 81.7 KLD, sourced from BWSSB. Excavated Earth: Total Quantity of excavated earth: 45,795 Cum; backfilling quantity: 6,548 cum will be used for backfilling between foundations; 23552 cum will be for back filling on backside of retaining walls, UG sumps, tanks etc, 8634 cum for leveling the low lying areas; landscaping quantity: 7,006 Cum;. Sewage: Total quantity generated: 94,630 KLD, treated in proposed STP of design capacity 120 KLD; Sludge generated: -6 kg/day used as manure. Municipal Solid Waste: Total generated:
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215 kg/day; Organic waste: 140 kg/day treated in organic convertor and product used as manure. Inorganic waste: 72kg/day will be sent for recycling. Power: Total Requirement: 1.00 MVA from BESCOM; Backup Power: DG sets of 250 KVA; Parking: 207 Numbers. Project surrounding details: Agara Lake: 5.2 km; Bannerughatta National Park 25 km, Varthur Kere 5.5 km & Bellandur Tank 4.5 km. Other details: Rain Water Harvesting is proposed. The subject was discussed in the SEAC meeting held on 21st July 2012. The proponent and environmental consultant present explained the project. The proponent informed that the height of the building is 29.5 m and the RoW of the existing road in front of the project site is 16.74 m. The fire station is 4.5 km away from the project site. The level difference in the project site is 3 m. The proponent informed that there is no UGD at present in the project. They have obtained NOC from BWS&SB. The project is connected to Gunjur road which connects Bangalore City (Sarjapur road) on one side and Gunjur Village on the other side. The existing, projected and modified LoS of Gunjur road will remain at A. After deliberation, the Committee decided to recommend the proposal to SEIAA for issue of environmental clearance after obtaining the following information from the proponent and with a condition that the project proponent shall use BWS&SB UGD facilities only: 1. 2. 3. Recheck on excavated earth details. Enhanced energy savings. Social commitment plan on letterhead for Rs. 3.5 Lakhs, as committed by the proponent during the meeting.
The proponent has submitted information vide letter dated 03.08.2012. The Authority perused the information submitted by the proponent and took note of the recommendation of the SEAC. The Authority after discussion, decided to clear the proposal for issue of Environmental Clearance subject to submission of the following information: (a) Authentic document with regard to ROW. (b) Plan for safe disposal of excess earth with land records and present usage of the proposed area/site proposed to dispose the excess earth .
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Residential Apartment Project at Sy.no.13, Khatha no.1307/1143/6/1/398/13, Talacauvery Layout, Amruthahalli village, Bangalore North Taluk, Bangalore by M/s. SVS Infrastructures (SEIAA 111 CON 2012)
It is a proposal for construction of Residential Apartment of 312 flats with Basement + Ground floor + 06 upper floors on an area of 16,205.42 Sq.m, and with the total built up area of
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53,717.70 Sq.m. The total water requirement is 287 KLD and the investment is of Rs. 47.18 crores. The total parking provided is for 388 cars. M/s. SVS Infrastructures have applied for Environmental Clearance (EC) from SEIAA for their new proposed Residential Apartment project at Survey Nos. 13, Khatha no.1307/1143/6/1/398/13, Talacauvery Layout, Amruthahalli village, Bangalore North Taluk, Bangalore, under 8(a) of Schedule of EIA Notification, 2006 under category-B. Total project cost is Rs. 47.18 Crores. Project comes under BBMP limits; Project Details: Land: Total plot area: 16,205.42 Sqm; Total built up area: 53,717.70 Sqm. The Project comprises of 2 Blocks (A Block & B Block) with Basement Floor + Ground Floor & 6 Upper Floors. Landscape area: 7315 Sqm (45.13% of plot area). Water Requirement: Total water requirement is 219.12 KLD; Fresh water requirement: 151.58 KLD, sourced from BWSSB. Excavated Earth: Total Quantity of excavated earth: 45,589 Cum; backfilling quantity: 10,363 cum will be used for backfilling between foundations; 19,336 cum will be for back filling on backside of retaining walls, UG sumps, tanks etc, 7,090 cum for leveling the low lying areas; landscaping quantity: 5800 Cum; Sewage: Total quantity generated: 176 KLD, treated in proposed STP of design capacity 200 KLD; Sludge generated: - 8 kg/day used as manure. Municipal Solid Waste: Total generated: 390 kg/day; Organic waste: 255 kg/day treated in organic convertor and product used as manure. Inorganic waste: 140kg/day will be sent for recycling. Power: Total Requirement: 1.70 MVA from BESCOM; Backup Power: DG sets of 2X200 KVA; Parking: 388 Numbers. Project surrounding details: Bannerughatta National Park 35 km, Rachenahalli Kere 2.25km, Nagawara Kere 2.50km, Jakkur Kere 2.10 km, Hebbal Kere 2.50 km.Other details: Rain Water Harvesting is proposed. The subject was discussed in the SEAC meeting held on 21st July 2012. The proponent and environmental consultant present explained the project. The proponent informed that the height of the building is 20.85 m and the nearest fire station is 4.2 km away from the project site. After deliberation, the Committee decided to recommend the proposal to SEIAA for issue of environmental clearance after obtaining the following information from the proponent. 1. 2. 3. 4. NOC from BWS&SB for water supply. Peak hour traffic photographs with date and time. Details of public road adjacent to the project site with sketch. Social commitment plan on letterhead for Rs. 5 Lakhs, as committed by the proponent during the meeting.
The proponent has submitted information vide letter dated 10.07.2012. The Authority perused the information submitted by the proponent and took note of the recommendation of the SEAC. The Authority noted that a complaint dated 17.09.2011 was received in the Authority from Sri Bharat Kumar with regard to starting of construction without obtaining the Environmental Clearance. Pursuant to this complaint a D.O. letter dated 30.09.2011 has been addressed to the
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Member Secretary, Karnataka State Pollution Control Board to get the spot inspection and initiate action against the proponent in accordance with the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 if the activity has been undertaken without the required clearance. The proposal was forwarded to the SEAC for appraisal taking into account the allegation made with regard to starting of construction without prior Environmental Clearance. The Authority noted that confirmation or ruling out the allegation made is not forthcoming from the proceedings of the SEAC. The Authority after discussion, decided to get the following information for further consideration: (a) Present status of construction along with the latest dated photographs. (b) Reasons for starting of construction activity if taken up without prior Environmental Clearance. (c) Resolution of the Board of Directors as required under the Official Memorandum No.J11013/41/2006-IA.II(I) dated 16th November 2010 issued by Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India in case construction activity is taken up. (d) Plan for development of greenery. The Authority also decided to invite the proponent to the meeting. 8. DNR Atmosphere Proposed Residential Apartment at Sy No.1/1 of R. Narayanpura Village and Sy No. 4/1 of Ramagondanahalli Village, Varthur Hobli, Bangalore East Taluk by M/s DNR Corporation Pvt. Ltd. (SEIAA 116 CON 2012)
It is a proposal for construction of Residential Apartment of 276 flats with 2 Basement + Ground + 15 upper floors + Terrace Floor on an area of 15,846.84 Sq.m, and the total built up area is 67,973.46 Sq.m. The total water requirement is 215 KLD and the investment is of Rs. . 47.18 Crores. Total parking provided is for 419 cars and 46 two wheelers. M/s. DNR Corporation Pvt. Ltd., have applied for Environmental Clearance (EC) from SEIAA for their new proposed residential apartment project called "DNR Atmosphere" at Survey Nos: 1/1 of R. Narayanpura Village and Survey Nos 4/1 of Ramagondanahalli Village, Varthur Hobli, Bangalore East Taluk, under 8(a) of Schedule of EIA Notification, 2006 under category-B. Total project cost is Rs. 110 Crores. Project comes under BBMP; Land conversion obtained from DC. Project Details: Land: Total plot area: 15,846.84Sqm; Total built up area: 67,973.46 Sqm. Project consists of 276 flats with 2B+G+15 UF. Landscape area: 5719 Sqm (36.07% of plot area). Water Requirement: Total water requirement is 215 KLD; Fresh water requirement: 127.8 KLD, sourced from BWS&SB. Excavated Earth: Total Quantity of excavated earth: 75,870 Cum; Top Soil Excavations & Stacking at Site: 3266 Cum; Back Filling: 10,494 Cum; Carting away of excess excavated earth: 62110 Cum. Sewage: Total quantity generated: 189.2 KLD, treated in proposed STP of design capacity 190 KLD; Sludge generated: 5.2 kg/day used as manure.
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Municipal Solid Waste: Total generated: 640 kg/day; Organic waste: 384 kg/day treated in organic convertor and product used as manure. Inorganic waste: 256 kg/day will be sent for recycling. Power: Total Requirement: 1955 KVA from BESCOM; Backup Power: DG sets of 2 X 380; Parking: 419 Numbers. Project surrounding details: Varthur Lake: 0.46 km; Sheelavantha Kere Lake: 0.56 km; Thubarhalli Lake: 1.18 km; Kadugodi Reserve Forest: 3.23 km; Other details: Rain Water Harvesting is proposed. NOC from BWS&SB & Land records not submitted. The subject was discussed in the SEAC meeting held on 20th & 21st July 2012The proponent and environmental consultant present explained the project. The proponent informed that the height of the building is 49.9 m and the RoW of the existing road in front of the project site is 22.5 m (Varthur Main Road). The approach road to the project site from this road is 15 m wide. The project is located on the Varthur Main Road which connects Varthur on one side and Marathalli on the other side. The existing, projected and modified LoS of Varthur Main road is BD-D. After deliberation, the Committee decided to recommend the proposal to SEIAA for issue of environmental clearance after obtaining the following information from the proponent. 1. 2. 3. 4. Details of excess excavated soil disposal with land details. Land records. NOC from BWS&SB. Social commitment plan on letterhead for Rs. 10 Lakhs, as committed by the proponent during the meeting.
The proponent has submitted information vide letter dated 10.07.2012. The Authority perused the information submitted by the proponent and took note of the recommendation of the SEAC. The Authority also noted that as reported by the proponent, the RoW is proposed to be widened from 22.5 meters to 45 meters. The Authority after discussion, decided to clear the proposal for issue of Environmental Clearance subject to submission of the following information: (a) Authentic document with regard to ROW with present status of expansion to 45 meters. (b) Details of area proposed to be relinquished for road widening. (c) Status of UGD and plan for disposal of excess treated water in absence of UGD. (d) Layout plan for development of greenery. (e) Revised social commitment plan with budget, time frame and activity.
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"Ramanuja Enclave", Residential Apartment at Sy.No. 80/P, BBMP Katha No.4260/431/80, Kengeri Village, Kengeri Hobli, Bengaluru South Taluk, Bengaluru by M/s Srinivasa Builders and Developers (SEIAA 122 CON 2012)
It is a proposal for expansion of Residential Apartment from 96 units to 168 Units in 2 Blocks distributed over 4 wings with Basement + Ground floor + 6 Upper floors on an area of 12,165.75 Sq.m and the total built up area is 22,719.87 Sq.m. The total water requirement is 113 KLD and the investment is of Rs. 25 crores. The total parking provided is for 186 cars. M/s. Srinivasa Builders & Developers have applied for Environmental Clearance (EC) from SEIAA for their new proposed residential apartment project called "Ramanuja Enclave" at Survey Nos: 80/P, BBMP Katha No. 4260/431/80, Kengeri Village, Kengeri Hobli, Bangalore South Taluk, Bangalore, under 8(a) of Schedule of EIA Notification, 2006 under category-B. Total project cost is Rs. 25 Crores. Project comes under BBMP; Land conversion obtained from DC. As per Revised Master Plan-2015 of BDA, the project site is designated residential main zone. Land has been converted from agricultural to residential use. Project Details: Land: Total plot area: 12,165.75 Sqm; Total built up area: 22,719.87 Sqm (Exiting: 13,600.12 Sqm + Proposed: 9,119.75 Sqm). Project consists of 168 flats in 2 blocks over 4 wings A,B,C & D with B+G+6UF (Existing: 96 units (B+G+3UF) + Proposed: 72 Units (additional 3UF). Landscape area: 4,797.36 Sqm (42.58% of plot area). Water Requirement: Total water requirement is 113 KLD; Fresh water requirement: 88 KLD, sourced from BWS&SB. Excavated Earth: Total Quantity of excavated earth: 6357 Cum; backfilling quantity: 1017 Cum; landscaping quantity: 890 Cum; Road leveling/formation quantity: 636 Cum; Balance quantity 3814 Cum disposed for site formation. Sewage: Total quantity generated: 90 KLD, treated in proposed STP of design capacity 100 KLD; Sludge generated: 5.0 kg/day used as manure. Municipal Solid Waste: Total generated: 420 kg/day; Organic waste: 252 kg/day treated in organic convertor and product used as manure. Inorganic waste: 168 kg/day will be sent for recycling. Power: Total Requirement: 1465 KVA from BESCOM; Backup Power: DG sets of 1 X 125 KVA Parking: 186 Numbers. Project surrounding details: Vrishabhavati Valley is adjacent (Western Side) to the project site. As per RMP-2015 of BDA, the valley has been designated as sensitive area. As per BDA norms, for primary nallah a 50 m buffer of 'No Development Zone' is to be maintained which should be measured from centre of the drain. However, for the proposed project, a 60 m buffer is maintained for Vrishabhavati Nallah which is more than that of the BDA norms. Other details: Rain Water Harvesting is proposed. Height of the building: 20.84 m. Note: the project site is already under construction with building with 4 UF come up. The subject was discussed in the SEAC meeting held on 20th & 21st July 2012. The proponent and environmental consultant present explained the project. The proponent informed that the height of the building is 20.84 m and the RoW of the existing road in front of the project site is 12 m (Hemmigepura road). The proponent informed that as per the CDP the width of the road is 30 m.
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The project site is located adjacent to the Vrishabhavati valley and a buffer of 60 m has been left. The level difference in the project site is 11 m. After deliberation, the Committee decided to recommend the proposal to SEIAA for issue of environmental clearance after obtaining the social commitment plan on letterhead for Rs. 2.5 Lakhs, as committed by the proponent during the meeting with a suggestion to plant scented species of plants for landscape to avoid bad odour from Vrishabhavati valley. The proponent has submitted information vide letter dated 21.08.2012. The Authority perused the information submitted by the proponent and took note of the recommendation of the SEAC. The Authority after discussion, decided to clear the proposal for issue of Environmental Clearance subject to submission of the following information: (a) Authentic document/plan approved by the competent authority for the existing structure of 13600 Sqm (b) Authentic document with regard to ROW. (c) Plan to mitigate odour nuisance and commitment with regard to planting of indigenous aromatic tree species. (d) Status of road widening that would meet the ROW criteria. (e) Storm water management plan taking into account the level difference of 11 meters. (f) Revised social commitment plan with budget, time frame and activity. 10. Proposed Shopping Mall with Hotel and multiplex at Municipal Site No. 856/1, 1A and 1B, Ward No.30, PB Road, Davanagere by Sri G.M.Lingaraju C/o G M Institute of Technology (SEIAA 123 CON 2012) It is a proposal for construction of Shopping Mall with Hotel and Multiplex with 2 Basements floor + Lower ground Floor + Upper Ground Floorr + 8 Upper floors on an area of 13,545.38 Sq.m and the total built up area is 64,422.23 Sq.m. The total water requirement is 161 KLD and the investment is of Rs. 65 crores. The total parking provided is for 778 cars. M/s. G.M. Lingaraju have applied for Environmental Clearance (EC) from SEIAA for their new proposed Shopping Complex with Multiplex & Hotel GM Mall project at Municipal Site No. 856/1, 1A & 1B, Ward No. 30, PB Road, Davanagere Taluk, Devanagere District Bangalore under 8(a) of Schedule of EIA Notification, 2006 under category-B. Total project cost is Rs. 65 Crores. Project Details: Land: Total Land area: 13545.38 Sqm (3.515 acres): Total built up area: 64,422.23 Sqm. Project consists of Shopping Mall with 2B+LG+UG+8 Upper Floors. The Project is having Car Parking at 2 Basements, shopping area at LG to 2nd Floor , Multiplex theater at 3rd Floor to 3rd Mezzanine floor , Banquet Hall at 4th, Floor Services at 5th Floor, Hotel Rooms(each floor having 29 rooms totaling 87 rooms ) at 6th to 8th Floor; Landscape area: 2900 Sqm (21.41 %
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of plot area). Water Requirement: Fresh water requirement is 168 KLD and is sourced from KUWS & DB (NoC obtained on 27.5.2012). Excavated Earth: Total Quantity of excavated earth: 45,000 Cum; backfilling quantity 13,050 Cum; Road leveling/formation quantity: 2500 Cum; Balance quantity of 29,450 Cum will be disposed to the project proponents other land. Sewage: Total quantity generated: 128.8 KLD, treated in proposed STP of design capacity 130 KLD; Sludge generated: 4 kg/day used as manure. Municipal Solid Waste: Total generated: 1100 kg/day; Organic waste: 440 kg/day treated in organic convertor and product used as manure. Inorganic waste: 660 kg/day waste will be given to authorized recyclers. Power: Total Requirement: 5973 KW from BESCOM; Backup Power: DG sets of 4 X 1500, 1X500, 1X200 KVA: Parking: 778 Numbers; Other details: Rain Water Harvesting is proposed. The subject was discussed in the SEAC meeting held on 20th & 21st July 2012. The proponent and environmental consultant present explained the project. It is informed that the proponent has submitted revised proposal on 17.07.2012 which was in transit and was received in SEAC on 23.07.2012 from SEIAA. The Committee took up the appraisal of revised proposal since the project proponent had circulated the revised proposal material to the members and presented the same before the Committee. The proponent informed that the height of the building is 35 m and the RoW of the existing road in front of the project site is 28 m. The nearest fire station is within 1 km away from the project site. The proponent informed that the project site is located in a developed area and there are no water bodies nearby. The Kundawad Kere is 2.5 km away. The level difference in the project site is 4.2 m. The project site is located adjacent to NH-4 (Bangalore Hubli). The existing, projected and modified LoS of this road is B-C-C. After deliberation, the Committee decided to recommend the proposal to SEIAA for issue of environmental clearance after obtaining the following information from the proponent. 1. 2. 3. Details of excavated earth and its disposal. Enhanced energy savings. Social commitment plan on letterhead for Rs. 6.5 Lakhs, as committed by the proponent during the meeting with special reference to improvement of Bati Lake in view of DC letter.
The proponent has submitted information vide letter dated 07.08.2012. The Authority perused the information submitted by the proponent and took note of the recommendation of the SEAC. The Authority after discussion, decided to clear the proposal for issue of Environmental Clearance subject to submission of the following information: (a) Present status of construction with latest photographs. (b) Safety plan proposed during the excavation for the proposed two basements along with the details of structures in the surrounding of the proposed site. (c) Authentic document with regard to ROW. (d) NOC for supply of water.
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(e) Layout plan duly marking location of STP, MSW and in situ plan for management of solid waste. (f) Status of UGD and plan for disposal of excess treated water in the absence of UGD. (g) Revised social commitment plan with budget, time frame and activity. 11. "VRR Fortuna", Residential Apartment at Sy.No. 19/12, Doddakanahalli village, Varthur Hobli, Bangalore East Taluk, Sarjapur Road, Bangalore by H.N. vijaya Raghava Reddy & Co. (SEIAA 117 CON 2012) It is a proposal for Construction of Residential Apartment of 128 Units in 2B+G+13UF and Club House on an area of 6,475.00 Sq.m and the total built up area is 32,172.93 Sq.m. The total water requirement is 118 KLD and the investment is of Rs. 35 crores. The total parking provided is for 250 cars. M/s. H. N. Vijaya Raghava Reddy & Co. have applied for Environmental Clearance (EC) from SEIAA for their new proposed residential apartment project at Survey Nos: 19/12, Doddakanahalli Village, Varthur Hobli, Bangalore East Taluk, Bangalore, under 8(a) of Schedule of EIA Notification, 2006 under category-B. Total project cost is Rs. 35 Crores. Project comes under BBMP; Land conversion obtained from DC. Project Details: Land: Total plot area: 6475 Sqm; Total built up area: 32,172.93 Sqm. Project consists of 128 flats with 2B+G+13UF. Landscape area: 1055 Sqm (16.30% of plot area). Water Requirement: Total water requirement is 113.1 KLD; Fresh water requirement: 69.6 KLD, sourced from BWS&SB. Sewage: Total quantity generated: 83.3 KLD, treated in proposed STP of design capacity 110 KLD based on SBR; Sludge generated will be used as manure. Municipal Solid Waste: Total generated: 309.76 kg/day; Organic waste: 154.88 kg/day treated in organic convertor and product used as manure. Inorganic waste: 123.904 kg/day will be sent for recycling; Inert Waste: 30.976 Kg/day; Power: Total Requirement: 831.5 KVA from BESCOM; Backup Power: DG sets of 2 X 180 KVA Parking: 255 Numbers. Project surrounding details: Doddakanahalli Lake: 2 km (approx); Saul Kere: 3 km (approx); Kaikondanahalli Lake: 4 km (approx) Other details: Rain Water Harvesting is proposed. The subject was discussed in the SEAC meeting held on 21st July 2012. The proponent and environmental consultant present explained the project. The proponent informed that the height of the building is 45 m and the RoW of the existing road in front of the project site is 25 m. The fire station is 3.3 km away from the project site. The proponent informed that they have applied for NOC from BWS&SB and demand notice issued by BWS&SB. The project is located adjacent to Bangalore City-Sarjapur road. The existing, projected and modified LoS of this road remains at B. After deliberation, the Committee decided to recommend the proposal to SEIAA for issue of environmental clearance after obtaining the following information from the proponent. 1. Details of excavated earth with calculation and its disposal. 2. Enhanced energy savings. 3. Social commitment plan on letterhead for Rs. 3.5 Lakhs, as committed by the proponent during the meeting."
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The proponent has submitted information vide letter dated 13.08.2012. The Authority perused the information submitted by the proponent and took note of the recommendation of the SEAC. The Authority after discussion, decided to clear the proposal for issue of Environmental Clearance subject to submission of the following information: (a) Status of UGD and plan for disposal of excess treated water in the absence of UGD. (b) Revised social commitment plan with budget, time frame and activity.
Industry Projects: 1. Installment of a new Sugar Plant of sugar cane crushing capacity of 3500 TCD with cogeneration plant of 18 MW at Sy.No.74/1 of Yaragalla village and Sy.Nos.32/1, 35/4, 35/5, 35/6, 36/1A1, 40/1A/2, 40/1A/2, 40/1B, 40/1D, 40/1K, 40/3, 40/4, 40/5, 40/6 of Madari village, Muddebihal Taluk, Bijapur District by M/s Shri Balaji Sugars & Chemicals Pvt. Limited (SEIAA 6 IND 2012) It is a project proposal for establishment of sugar cane crushing capacity of 3500 TCD with co-generation plant of 18 MW. The total plot area is 26.71. The total water requirement is 2700 KLD. The investment is of Rs. 211.55 Crores Sri. Balaji Sugars & Chemicals Private Limited (SBSCPL) have applied for EC for their proposed new sugar plant of cane crushing capacity of 3500 TCD with cogeneration plant of 18 MW at Sy.No.74/1 of Yaragalla Village & Sy.Nos. 32/1, 35/4, 35/5, 35/6, 36/1A1, 40/1A/1, 40/1A/2, 40/1B, 40/1D, 40/1K, 40/3, 40/4, 40/5, 40/6, Muddebihal Taluk, Bijapur District under 1(d) of Schedule of EIA Notification, 2006 under Category-B requiring EC from SEIAA. The total project cost is Rs. 211.55 Crores. Cogeneration plant comprises of one Bagasse fired steam boiler of 120 TPH and one Turbine Generator of 18MW. Project Details: (a) Land Acquired: 26.71Ha; of which 8.50 Ha is earmarked for Sugar plant with cogeneration and the balance area of 18.21 Ha will be vacant land. Around 10Ha will be developed as Green belt, cane storage: 2Ha. (b) Soil: Total earth work excavated: 1800 Cum. (b) Water: 2700KLD of which 2450KLD is met from cane juice & the balance 250KLD will be will be drawn from Krishna River. (c) Waste Water: Domestic waste water: 40KLD treated in septic tank & soak-pit. Non-process waste: 238KLD + treated sugar plant wastewater 350KLD totally 588KLD will be utilized for fertile irrigation. The wastewater is treated in ETP of design capacity of 1000 KLD. (d) Power: the proposed power requirement of the plant is 6MW. The remaining 12MW is exported to the grid; standbye power: DG set of 1000 KVA. (e) Solid waste: Mill House (Bagasse): 1120TPD (used as boiler fuel); Power House: press mud (140TPD)( given to farmers )+ Molasses (140TPD)( given to distilleries); Boiler house (Cogeneration Plant Ash): 13.09 TPD (given to farmers); ETP sludge1.0 TPD (used as manure within the premises).
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Raw Material requirement: Sl.No 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Proposed 3500 TCD & 18MW Cogeneration Sugar Cane (MT/d) 3500 to 3900 Bagasse (MT/d) (only on Bagasse mode) 1086 Bagasse (MT/d) (85% Bagasse mode + 15J% 835 Coal) Coal (MT/d) (85% Bagasse mode + 15% 85.2 Coal) Sulphur (MT per month) 56 to 68 Lime (MT per month) 130 to 195 Caustic Soda flakes (MT/ month) 4.5 to 6.0 Sodium Hydrosulphite (MT/month) 0.48 to 0.54 Bleaching Powder (MT/month) 0.14 to 0.20 Boiler chemicals like (Kg/month) anti scalents etc 2.0 to 2.2 Lubricants (KL/month) (Wheel bearing greases, 5 to 6 lubricating oils etc.) Particulars
Project surround details: Krishna River 2.0Kms; Mudnal Tank 9.5Kms, Distributory Canals are there within 15Km radius; nearest railway station 31Kms, Muddebihal town 12.1 Kms, NH 13 (Bijapur-Solapur) : 16.2Kms, Almathi 31Kms. The subject was placed in the 82nd SEAC meeting held on 27/28.04.2012 and the proponent and environmental consultant present explained the ToR. The committee informed the proponent that since 3500 TCD capacity sugar plant does not come under the purview of SEIAA as per EIA notification, 2006 only cogeneration plant will be taken for appraisal. The proponent informed that High Level Clearance is obtained for the project. Krishna River is 2 km from the project site and they propose to lay the pipe line after obtaining NOC from Karnataka Niravari Nigam Ltd for drawing water from the River. He informed the committee that air quality data is collected during the winter season. The project proponent requested for considering the project under B2 category for the following reasons: There are no industries, wildlife sanctuary and national parks within 10 km radius of the project site. During the 90% of the crushing period, bagasse will be used as a fuel and during shortage of bagasse, 15 % of coal will be used as an auxiliary fuel, if necessary. The committee after deliberations on the above points, decided to categorize the project under B2 category and to obtain comprehensive EMP from proponent for sugar and cogeneration plants. The proponent has submitted the EMP on 05.07.2012 with response to this office letter dated: 14.05.2012. The proponent and environmental consultant present explained the EMP during the SEAC meeting held on 20th July 2012. . The Committee advised the proponent to dispose off the press mud from the sugar plant to distilleries where molasses is being used instead of giving it to farmers as manure.
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After deliberation, the Committee decided to recommend the proposal to SEIAA for issue of environmental clearance after obtaining the social commitment plan on letterhead for Rs. 10 lakhs, as committee by the proponent during the meeting. The proponent has submitted information vide letter dated 09.08.2012. The Authority perused the information submitted by the proponent and took note of the recommendation of the SEAC. The Authority after discussion, decided to clear the proposal for issue of Environmental Clearance subject to submission of the following information: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) Commitment with regard to use of coal of not more than 15% as auxiliary fuel. Status of water clearance from the Karnataka Niravari Nigam Ltd. Plan for recycling and reuse of water. Layout plan for development of greenery. Revised social commitment plan with budget, time frame and activity.
Mining Projects: 1. Mittimalkapur Building Stone Quarry at Sy.No. 177 (Part) Mittimalkapur village, Raichur Taluk and District by Sri T. Mohan Reddy (SEIAA 3 MIN 2012) It is a project proposal for Building Stone Quarrying with the production of 70,000 TPA. Total land area is 1.214 Ha. in Revenue Land. The investment is of Rs. 75 lakhs. Sri. T. Mohan Reddy (Mittimalkapur Granite Quarry) have applied for EC from SEIAA for their proposed New Building Stone Granite 70,000 TPA at Sy. No. 177 (Part) of Mittimalkapur Village, Raichur Taluk, Raichur District over an area of 1.21 Ha (3.0 Acres) of Government (Revenue) Land under Schedule 1 (a) of EIA Notification, 2006 read with O.M. dated 18.05.2012 of MoEF under Category- B. The total project cost is Rs. 75 Lakhs. Man Power: 72; The Quarry Lease area is Non- Agricultural Barren hillock Land; Proposed Method of Quarrying: Open Cast and semi mechanized method with jack hammer drilling. Project Details: (a) Land: Land-use pattern: Mining 0.9 Acres; Mineral storage: 0.05 Ha; Infrastructure: 0.01 Ha; Waste Dumps- 0.2 Acres; Roads 0.02 Ha; green belt 0.034 Ha; Undisturbed Area: nil; Project Surrounding Details: State Boundary 15.00 km. The proponent has submitted land documents (RTC), Survey of India Topo-sheet duly marking the project site and Notification dated 18.02.2012 issued by Sr. Geologist, DMG, Raichur for grant of quarry lease. Water requirement: 5 KLD sourced from tankers. The subject was placed in the 85th SEAC meeting held on 07.07.2012 and the project proponent was present explained the project. The Committee after deliberation, decided to defer the subject and to take up the project for appraisal after obtaining the following details/documents from the project proponent: 1. Pre-Feasibility Report in the format prescribed by the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India.
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2. Approved mining plan from IBM/Department of Mines and Geology as the case may be. 3. Environmental Management Plan (EMP) 4. Notification for grant of lease issued by Director, Department of Mines and Geology. 5. Details of the distance in kilo meters from the project site to sanctuaries, national parks, monuments, interstate boundaries, reserve forests and water bodies (if any). 6. Duly filled up format (check list) of details of the project. The project proponent has submitted the above information on 27.07.2012 in response to this office letter dated: 17.07.2012. The subject was discussed in the SEAC meeting held on 04.08.2012. The proponent and environmental consultant present and explained the project. The proponent has submitted quarrying plan approved from Department of Mines & Geology on 17.07.2012 and EMP. The proponent informed that there are no national park, wildlife sanctuary, archaeological sites and interstate boundaries within 10 km radius of the project site. The Committee perused the documents submitted by the proponent. The proponent committed and submitted an undertaking to spend Rs. 1 Lakh as a part of his Social commitment plan toward environmental cause. After deliberation, the Committee decided to recommend the proposal to SEIAA for issue of environmental clearance. The Authority perused the proposal and took note of the recommendation of the SEAC. The Authority noted the proposed lease period is of 5 years for building stone quarry. The Authority after discussion, decided to clear the proposal for issue of Environmental Clearance for extraction of 50,000 TPA of building stone, subject to submission of post quarrying Reclamation and Rehabilitation Plan. 2. Mittimalkapur Building Stone Quarry, Sy.No. 177 (Part), Mittimalkapur village, Raichur Taluk and District by Sri K. Praveen Kumar Reddy (SEIAA 4 MIN 2012) It is a project proposal for Building Stone Quarrying with the production of 50,000 TPA. Total land area 1.214 in Private Patta land. The investment of Rs. 75 lakhs. "Sri. K Praveen Kumar Reddy has applied for EC from SEIAA for their proposed new building stone at 50000 TPA in an extent of 1.214 Ha (3.00 Acres) of Government (Revenue) Land at Sy. No. 177 (Part) of, Mattimalkapur Village, Raichur Taluk & District under Schedule 1 (a) of EIA Notification, 2006 read with O.M. dated 18.05.2012 of MoEF under Category- B. Man Power: 83 persons. Proposed Method of Quarrying: Open cast semi-mechanized with Jack Hammer drilling. The project site is connected to Raichur PWD road 8 km away. The project cost is Rs. 75 Lakhs. Project Surrounding Details: State Highway 0.70 km, Mattimalkapur Village 1.7km, Raichur 8.0km and State Boundary 150 km. Other details: Notification dated 18.02.2012 is issued by DMG for grant of Quarry Lease/ License. Land-use pattern: quarrying 0.9 Acres; Mineral storage: 0.05 Ha; Infrastructure: 0.01 Ha; Waste Dumps- 0.15 Acres; Roads 0.02 Ha; green belt 0.07 Ha; Undisturbed Area: 0.04 Ha;
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The subject was placed in the 85th SEAC meeting held on 07.07.2012 and the project proponent was present explained the project. The Committee after deliberation, decided to defer the subject and to take up the project for appraisal after obtaining the following details/documents from the project proponent: 1. Pre-Feasibility Report in the format prescribed by the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India. 2. Approved mining plan from IBM/Department of Mines and Geology as the case may be. 3. Environmental Management Plan (EMP) 4. Notification for grant of lease issued by Director, Department of Mines and Geology. 5. Details of the distance in kilo meters from the project site to sanctuaries, national parks, monuments, interstate boundaries, reserve forests and water bodies (if any). 6. Duly filled up format (check list) of details of the project. The project proponent has submitted the above information on 27.07.2012 with response to this office letter dated: 17.07.2012. The proponent and environmental consultant present and explained the project during the SEAC meeting held on 4th August 2012. The proponent has submitted quarrying plan approved from Department of Mines & Geology on 17.07.2012 and EMP. The proponent informed that there are no national park, wildlife sanctuary, archaeological sites and interstate boundaries within 10 km radius of the project site. The Committee perused the documents submitted by the proponent. The proponent committed and submitted an undertaking to spend Rs. 1 Lakh as a part of his Social commitment plan toward environmental cause. After deliberation, the Committee decided to recommend the proposal to SEIAA for issue of environmental clearance. The Authority perused the proposal and took note of the recommendation of the SEAC. The Authority noted the proposed lease period is of 5 years for building stone quarry. The Authority after discussion, decided to clear the proposal for issue of Environmental Clearance for extraction of 35,000 TPA of building stone, subject to submission of post quarrying Reclamation and Rehabilitation Plan. 3. Grey Granite Quarry at Sy.No. 76/2, Kakkihalli village, Yelburga Taluk, Koppal District by Sri G.N.Guru Siddappa (SEIAA 35 MIN 2012) It is a project proposal for Grey Granite Quarrying with the production of 1,500 Cum.mtrs/annum. Total land area 1.36 in Private Patta land. The investment of Rs. 100 lakhs. Sri. G.N. Guru Siddappa has applied for EC from SEIAA for their proposed New Grey Granite Quarry of 1,500 cum/annum production at Quarry Lease No. CI.176.MMN.2011 dated 04.01.2012 at Sy.No. 76/2, Kakkihalli Village, Yelburga Taluk, Koppal District over an area of 1.36 Ha (3-15 Acres) of Patta Land under Schedule 1 (a) of EIA Notification, 2006 read with O.M. dated
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18.05.2012 of MoEF under Category- B. Proposed Method of Quarrying: open cast and semi mechanization method by using Jackhammer drilling, excavators, truck, dumpers and lifting by Cranes. Man Power: 20; Total project cost: Rs. 100 Lakhs. Geological resources: grey granite: 48,492 Cum; Total Mineable reserve: grey granite: 69,274 Cum The Project Proponent has submitted approved Quarry Plan from Mines & Geology Dept dated 05.07.2012, NA conversion dated 28.05.2010, NOC from Revenue Department for grant of quarry lease dated 05.06.2010, NOC from DCF dated 03.10.2011 for grant of lease in private lands. Land documents (RTC), Notification for grant of lease dated 04.01.2012 issued by Department of Commerce and Industries for a period of 10 years and Survey of India Topo-sheet duly marking the project site and Pre-feasibility Report in prescribed format and also Environmental Management Plan (EMP). Project Details: Nature of land: Patta Land; Land-use pattern: Mining 1.36 Ha; Infrastructure-0.01Ha; Waste Dumps- dumping site has been selected on the corner of the lease area (the maximum height of dumps will be limited to 10 Mts. With suitable spread; Roads 0.07 Ha; green belt 0.25 Ha; Unexplored Area: 0.72 Ha. Water: Total Requirement: 2KLD sourced from Borewell for domestic purposes, sprinkling for dust suppression, Afforestation etc. Over Burden (OB): Total Quantity: 10350 Cum at the end of the plan period. Project Surrounding Details: Bannikoppa 15km, Banapura - 17km, Yelburga Town 15km, Koppal 30kms, Kakkihalli 1.0km, Konapur 3.0km, Govaralu 3.0km, Kuknur 2.0km, Dyampur 3.6km, Gundappanamata 1.1km, Hireshankarbandi 2.30km, Chinnappanahallli 3.10km, Rajur 4.90km. The subject was discussed in the SEAC meeting held on 04.08.2012. The proponent and environmental consultant present explained the project. The proponent informed that there are no national park, wildlife sanctuary, archaeological sites and interstate boundaries within 10 km radius of the project site. The proponent committed and submitted an undertaking to spend Rs. 1 Lakh as a part of his Social commitment plan toward environmental cause. The Committee advised the proponent to take up afforestation for greenbelt development and also metalling of the approach road in association with the surrounding existing and proposed quarry owners. After deliberation, the Committee decided to recommend the proposal to SEIAA for issue of environmental clearance. The Authority perused the proposal and took note of the recommendation of the SEAC. The Authority after discussion, decided to clear the proposal for issue of Environmental Clearance for extraction of 1200 Cum per Annum of Grey Granite, subject to submission of post quarrying Reclamation and Rehabilitation Plan.
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Grey Granite Quarry Lease, QL.No.348, Sy.no.32/1+5, Gavarhalu village, Yelburga Taluk, Koppal District by Sree Raghavendra Enterprises SEIAA 67 MIN 2012)
It is a project proposal for Grey Granite Quarrying with the production of 5,775 Cum/annum. Total land area 1.214 Ha in Private Patta land. The investment of Rs. 150 lakhs. M/s Sree Raghavendra Enterprises have applied for EC from SEIAA for their proposed renewal of Quarry of Grey Granite of 5,775 Cum/annum production at Quarry Lease No. 348 at Sy.No. 32/1+5 of Gavarhalu Village, Yelburga Taluk, Koppal District over an area of 1.214 Ha (3.00 Acres) of Patta Land under Schedule 1 (a) of EIA Notification, 2006 read with O.M. dated 18.05.2012 of MoEF under Category- B. Proposed Method of Quarrying/ Mining: Open Cast Semimechanized with small scale drilling and cutting by optima wire saw. Man Power: 50; Total project cost: Rs. 150 Lakhs. Geological Resources: 109550 Cum; Mineable reserve: 63113 Cum. The Project Proponent has submitted quarrying lease granted on 10.05.2000 by DMG with validity for 10 years w.e.f 24.06.2000. The proponent has submitted approved quarrying Plan from Mines & Geology Dept dated 20.07.2012, NA conversion dated 04.06.2012 from Deputy Commissioner, NOC from Revenue Department for grant of renewal of quarry lease dated 28.06.2012, Land documents (RTC) and, Survey of India Topo-sheet duly marking the project site and Pre-feasibility Report in prescribed format and also Environmental Management Plan (EMP). Land-use pattern: Quarrying 0.900 Ha; Infrastructure 0.011Ha; Waste Dumps- 0.65 Ha; Roads 0.060 Ha; Mineral storage: 0.015 ha; green belt 0.05 Ha; Others: 0.02 Ha; Undisturbed Area: 0.123 Ha. Water: Total Requirement: 0.5 KLD sourced from borewell; Over Burden (OB): Total Quantity: 9735 Tonnes at the end of the 5 years. Project Surrounding Details: nearest village Gavarhalu: 1.3 km; The subject was discussed in the SEAC meeting held on 04.08.2012. The proponent and environmental consultant present explained the project. The proponent informed that he has submitted renewal application for quarry lease on 20.05.2010 before DMG. The proponent informed that there are no national park, wildlife sanctuary, archaeological sites and interstate boundaries within 10 km radius of the project site. The proponent committed and submitted an undertaking to spend Rs. 5 Lakhs as a part of his Social commitment plan toward environmental cause. After deliberation, the Committee decided to recommend the proposal to SEIAA for issue of environmental clearance. The Authority perused proposal and took note of the recommendation of the SEAC. The Authority after discussion, decided to clear the proposal for issue of Environmental Clearance for extraction of 4900 Cum per Annum of Grey Granite, subject to submission of post quarrying Reclamation and Rehabilitation Plan.
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Himalayan Blue Granite Quarry Lease, QL.No.508 at Sy.no.32/3, Gavarhalu village, Yelburga Taluk, Koppal District by Sree Raghavendra Enterprises (SEIAA 68 MIN 2012)
It is a project proposal for Blue Granite Quarrying with the production of 8,300 Cubic meters. Total land area 2.57 Ha in Private Patta land. The investment of Rs. 690 lakhs. M/s Raghavendra Enterprises have applied for EC from SEIAA for their proposed renewal of Quarry of Himalayan Blue Granite of 8300 Cum /annum production at Quarry Lease No.508 at Sy.No. 32/3 of Gavarhalu Village, Yelburga Taluk, Koppal District over an area of 2.57 Ha (6.17 Acres) of Private Patta Land under Schedule 1 (a) of EIA Notification, 2006 read with O.M. dated 18.05.2012 of MoEF under Category- B. Proposed Method of Quarrying/ Mining: Open Cast Semimechanized with small scale drilling by jack hammer and cutting by optima wire saw. Man Power: 50; Total project cost: Rs. 690 Lakhs. Geological Resources: 149989 Cum; Mineable reserve: 84263 Cum. The Project Proponent has submitted quarrying lease granted on 30.10.2001 by DMG with validity for 10 years w.e.f. 05.04.2002. The proponent has submitted approved quarrying Plan from Mines & Geology Dept dated 20.07.2012, NA conversion dated 04.06.2012 from DC, NOC from Revenue Department for grant of renewal of quarry lease dated 28.06.2012, Land documents (RTC), Survey of India Topo-sheet duly marking the project site and Pre-feasibility Report in prescribed format and also Environmental Management Plan (EMP). Land-use pattern: Quarrying 1.310 Ha; Infrastructure 0.025Ha; Waste Dumps- 0.10 Ha; Roads 0.07 Ha; Mineral storage: 0.06 ha; green belt 0.35 Ha; Others: 0.025 Ha; Undisturbed Area: 0.630 Ha. Water: Total Requirement: 5 KLD sourced from borewell; Over Burden (OB): Total Quantity: 3420 Tonnes at the end of the 5 years. Project Surrounding Details: nearest village Gavarhalu: 1.3 km; The subject was discussed in the SEAC meeting held on 4th August 2012. The proponent and environmental consultant present explained the project. The proponent informed that he has submitted renewal application for quarry lease on 26.11.2011 before DMG. The proponent informed that there are no national park, wildlife sanctuary, archaeological sites and interstate boundaries within 10 km radius of the project site. The proponent committed and submitted an undertaking to spend Rs. 5 Lakhs as a part of his Social commitment plan toward environmental cause. After deliberation, the Committee decided to recommend the proposal to SEIAA for issue of environmental clearance. The Authority perused the proposal and took note of the recommendation of the SEAC. The Authority after discussion, decided to clear the proposal for issue of Environmental Clearance for extraction of 6,500 Cum per Annum of Blue Granite, subject to submission of post quarrying Reclamation and Rehabilitation Plan.
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6. Pink Granite Quarrying at Sy.no.12/7, Purtigeri village, Kustagi Taluk, Koppal District by Sri Mallikarjun V Shettar (SEIAA 77 MIN 2012) It is a project proposal for Pink Granite Quarrying with the production of 4,000 cum/year. Total land area is 1.20 Acres in Private Patta land. The investment of Rs. 100 lakhs. Sri. Mallikarjuna V. Shettar has applied for EC from SEIAA for their proposed New of Quarry of Pink Granite of 4,000 cum/year production at Quarry Lease No. Applied at Sy.No. 12/7, Purtigeri of Kustagi Village, Koppal Taluk and District over an area of 1.20 Acres of Patta Land under Schedule 1 (a) of EIA Notification, 2006 read with O.M. dated 18.05.2012 of MoEF under Category- B. Proposed Method of Quarrying: Open Cast Semi-mechanized with small scale drilling by jack hammer and cutting by optima wire saw. Man Power: 35; Total project cost: Rs. 100 Lakhs. The project lease area is connected to Purtigeri Hulageri PWD road 1.5 km away. Geological Resources: 31,000 Cum; Mineable reserve: 41312 Cum. The Project Proponent has submitted Quarrying Plan approved by Mines & Geology Dept on 07.07.2012, Land documents (RTC), Notification for grant of lease dated 22.02.2012 issued by C&I Dept for a period of 10 years, Survey of India Topo-sheet, Pre-feasibility Report and EMP. Land NA conversion obtained from DC on 03.01.2012. Land-use pattern: Mining 0.5 Acres; Infrastructure: 0.001 Ha; Waste Dumps- 0.2 Acres; Roads 0.05 Ha; green belt 0.1 Ha; Mineral storage: 0.1 Ha; Undisturbed Area: 0.549 Ha. Water: Total Requirement: 5 KLD sourced from water tankers. Over Burden (OB): Total Quantity: 88500 TPA at the end of 5 years. Project Surrounding Details: nearest village Purtigeri: 2 km; nearest Town (Ilkal) 12km, nearest densely populated/built up area- Bandarkal 2.00 km. The subject was discussed in the SEAC meeting held on 4th August 2012. The proponent and environmental consultant present explained the project. The proponent informed that there are no national park, wildlife sanctuary, archaeological sites and interstate boundaries within 10 km radius of the project site. The proponent informed that he has obtained NOC from revenue Department for grant of quarry lease dated 28.06.2007. The proponent informed the Committee that they have constructed toilets for schools and established greenery as part of the Social commitment plan. After deliberation, the Committee decided to recommend the proposal to SEIAA for issue of environmental clearance. After deliberation, the Committee decided to recommend the proposal to SEIAA for issue of environmental clearance. The Authority perused the proposal and took note of the recommendation of the SEAC. The Authority observed that the proposal is for extraction of pink granite in an area of 1.2 Acres (0.48 hectare) of Patta land.
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The Authority noted that as per the IBM guidelines a minimum of 7.5 meters safety area has to be left from the boundary of the lease area. Mining/ quarrying has to be undertaken with benches of 3 meters with 45 degree slope. Following this criteria mining / quarrying can be undertaken only for 3 to 4 benches. A minimum of 30 meters at bottom of the mine pit has to be maintained. Therefore, mining / quarrying in smaller extent does not appear to be technically feasible. Added to this, the area is also to be reserved for storing mineral blocks, storage of waste material and area is also needed for development of greenbelt. Thereby taking all these parameters, no environmentally sustainable quarrying can be achieved in less than one hectare of area. The Authority after discussion, decided to direct the proponent to increase the lease area and to furnish the revised land use plan for taking environmentally sustainable quarrying.
7. Pink Granite Quarrying, QL.No.573 at Sy.no.184/2, Hulageri village, Kustagi Taluk, Koppal District by Sri Mallikarjun V Shettar (SEIAA 78 MIN 2012) It is a project proposal for pink Granite Quarrying with the production of 5,000 cum/year. Total land area is 1 Acre in Private Patta land. The investment of Rs. 100 lakhs. Sri. Mallikarjuna V. Shettar has applied for EC from SEIAA for their proposed Renewal of Quarry of Pink Granite of 5,000 cum/year production at Quarry Lease No. 573 at Sy.No. 184/2, Kustagi Village, Koppal Taluk and District over an area of 1-00 Acres of Patta Land under Schedule 1 (a) of EIA Notification, 2006 read with O.M. dated 18.05.2012 of MoEF under Category- B. Proposed Method of Quarrying: Open Cast Semi-mechanized with small scale drilling by jack hammer and cutting by optima wire saw. Man Power: 35; Total project cost: Rs. 100 Lakhs. The project lease area is connected to Purtigeri Hulageri PWD road 1.5 km away. Geological Resources: 80,000 Cum; Mineable reserve: 40,000 Cum. The Project Proponent has submitted quarry lease granted on 15.04.1997 and corrigendum dated 15.11.2002 valid for 5 years w.e.f. 28.01.2003; Quarrying Plan approved by Mines & Geology Dept on 07.07.2012, Land documents (RTC), Notification for grant of lease dated 26.03.2012 issued by C&I Dept for a period of 10 years, Survey of India Topo-sheet, Prefeasibility Report and EMP. Land NA conversion obtained from DC on 03.01.2012. Land-use pattern: Mining 0.5 Acres; Top soil storage: 0.05 Ha; Infrastructure: 0.001 Ha; Waste Dumps- 0.2 Acres; Roads 0.05 Ha; green belt 0.1 Ha; Undisturbed Area: 0.099 Ha. Water: Total Requirement: 5 KLD sourced from water tankers. Over Burden (OB): Total Quantity: 81000 TPA at the end of 5 years. Project Surrounding Details: nearest village Purtigeri: 2 km; nearest Town (Ilkal) 12km, The subject was discussed in the SEAC meeting held on 4th August 2012. The proponent and environmental consultant present explained the project. The proponent informed that there are no national park, wildlife sanctuary, archaeological sites and interstate boundaries within 10 km radius of the project site. The proponent informed the Committee that they have constructed toilets
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for schools and established greenery as part of the Social commitment plan. After deliberation, the Committee decided to recommend the proposal to SEIAA for issue of environmental clearance. After deliberation, the Committee decided to recommend the proposal to SEIAA for issue of environmental clearance. The Authority perused the proposal and took note of the recommendation of the SEAC. The Authority observed that the proposal is for extraction of pink granite in an area of 1 Acres (0.40 hectare) of Patta land. The Authority noted that as per the IBM guidelines a minimum of 7.5 meters safety area has to be left from the boundary of the lease area. Mining/ quarrying has to be undertaken with benches of 3 meters with 45 degree slope. Following this criteria mining / quarrying can be undertaken only for 3 to 4 benches. A minimum of 30 meters at bottom of the mine pit has to be maintained. Therefore, mining / quarrying in smaller extent does not appear to be technically feasible. Added to this, the area is also to be reserved for storing mineral blocks, storage of waste material and area is also needed for development of greenbelt. Thereby taking all these parameters, no environmentally sustainable quarrying can be achieved in less than one hectare of area. The Authority after discussion, decided to direct the proponent to increase the lease area and to furnish the revised land use plan for taking environmentally sustainable quarrying.
Recommended for Closure: Construction Projects: 1. "Miraya Rose", Mixed use Development Project, Sy.No.66/1, Siddapura Village, Varthur Hobli, Bangalore East Taluk, Bangalore by M/s Waterline Hotels Pvt. Ltd. (SEIAA 39 CON 2012) It is a proposal for construction of mixed use development project called "Miraya Rose" consisting commercial service apartments (112 units) and residential apartment (35 units) with 2B+G+16UF+Terrace on an area of 11634.65 Sqm and the total built up area of 50767.3 Sq.m. The total water requirement is 135 KLD. The proposal was considered by the SEAC during the meeting held on 20.07.2012 and has been recommended for closure. The observation of the Committee is as follows: file.
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Placed in 83rd SEAC meeting dated 25-25/5/2012 and decided to recommend the proposal to SEIAA for EC after obtaining info. Information sought from PP on 11.06.2012 giving 30 days time for submission. Information not received till date.
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Mining Projects: The following mining proposals have been recommended for closure during the SEAC meeting held on 20th July 2012. Abstract of the proceedings of the said SEAC meeting is as follows: "The Committee discussed the status of the files placed before the Committee in detail and decided to recommend to SEIAA for closure since the proponents have not responded with replies even after issue of final notice. The Committee have recommended for closure. Sl. No 1 NAME OF THE PROJECT Silica sand mining, M.L.No. 2437, Sy.No. 354, Tekkatte Village, Kundapur Taluk, Udupi District (12.34 Ha) (SEIAA 1 MIN 2011) NAME OF THE PROJECT PROPONENT M/s Bharath Minerals & Trading Corporation, Door No.4-5/4, Rajeevi Compound, Mullakad, Kavoor. Mangalore 575015. Reasons quoted by SEAC for closure Information sought from PP on 30/05/2011. Information received on 10/6/2011. RD (ENV) report not received. Placed in the 74th SEAC meeting dated 1617/09/2011 and decided to obtain site inspection report and information from PP. Letter issued on 29.09.2011 Letter issued on 24.11.2011 to PP to get the project site demarcated by MoEF, GoI recognized agency. Placed in 80th SEAC meeting on 17/03/2012 and decided to recommend the proposal to SEIAA for closure. File referred back from the SEIAA as per 51st meeting held on 9.05.2012. Placed in 83rd SEAC meeting dated 2525/5/2012 and decided to reconsider the proposal after obtaining info. Information sought from PP on 11.06.2012 giving 30 days time for submission. Information not received till date. Information sought from PP on 30/05/2011 Information received on 10/6/2011. RD (ENV) report not received. Placed in the 77th SEAC meeting dated: 23/12/2011 and decided to reconsider after obtaining info. Letter issued on 15.12.2011 to PP to get the project site demarcated by MoEF, GoI recognized agency.
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Silica sand mining, M.L.No. 2485, Sy.No. 175, 244 and 247 (Part) Kumbashi Village, Koravadi Grama, Kundapur Taluk, Udupi District. (10.15 Ha.)
M/s Bharath Minerals & Trading Corporation, Door No.4-5/4, Rajeevi Compound, Mullakad, Kavoor. Mangalore - 575015.
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Sri. H.B.Patil, Kodiyal Hospet, PO:Kumarapatnam, Ranebennur Taluk, Haveri District.
Mining Moulding Sand, ML.No.2152, Kotihal Village, Ranebennur Taluk, Haveri District (SEIAA 76 MIN 2007)
Placed in 80th SEAC meeting on 17/03/2012 and decided to recommend the proposal to SEIAA for closure. File referred back from the SEIAA as per 51st meeting held on 9.05.2012. Placed in 83rd SEAC meeting dated 2525/5/2012 and decided to reconsider the proposal after obtaining info. Information sought from PP on 11.06.2012 giving 30 days time for submission. Information not received till date. TOR issued on 14/7/2008 Reminder sent on 26.03.2009 Placed in 50th SEAC meeting held on 06.02.2010 and decided to give 30 days time. Letter sent on 17.02.2010. Letter sent again on 24.0102011. Reply so far not received. 4-year time limit for submission of EIA expires on 14.07.2012 as stipulated in EIA notification.
The Authority after taking the note of the recommendation of the SEAC decided to close the files. Miscellaneous Projects: 1. "Confident Leo", Residential Apartment, Sy.31/1, Chikkakannahalli Village, Varthur Hobli, Bangalore East Taluk, Bangalore by M/s Confident Projects India Pvt. Ltd. (SEIAA 59 CON 2011) It is a proposal for construction of Residential apartment of 252 units in 2 towers with basement + ground + 13 upper floors on an area of 11,335.32 Sq.m and the total built up area is 37,000 Sq.m. The water requirement is 114 KLD and investment is Rs. 32.67 crores. The parking provided is for 278 cars. The Authority have issued Environmental Clearance vide letter dated SEIAA 59 CON 2011 dated 15th December 2011. The proponent have submitted a representation dated 03.08.2012 seeking corrigendum for the Environmental Clearance issued vide letter dated 15th December 2011 in respect of built up area. It is submitted that FSI area is 37,000 Sqm and the total built up area is 55,452 Sqm. It is stated that at the time of making application the architect mistake FSI area to the built up area. It is further
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stated that all other information submitted to the SEIAA is correct including number of basements and number of floors. The Authority perused the representation and observed that as per presentation made, the proposal was for construction of 252 residential apartments in two towers with one basement, Ground and 13 upper floors. Accordingly, Environmental Clearance dated 15th December 2011 had been issued. The proponent now have submitted that the total built up area of the project cleared is 55,452 Sqm, which is wrongly mentioned as 37,000 Sqm which is the FSI area. The Authority after discussion, opined that since the number of towers, number of floors and number of units remains the same, there is no change in the configuration of the building already cleared. The mistake that have been crept in while entering the data in the application is due to confusion between FSI and built up area. The Authority therefore decided to issue corrigendum as sought for, subject to condition that the number of towers, number of floors, number of units and all other conditions imposed in the Environmental Clearance dated 15th December 2011 remains unchanged. 2. HMT Residential Apartment at Sy.No.27/3, HMT, HMT Factory Main Road, Bangalore by Tata Housing Development Company Ltd. (SEIAA 69 CON 2007)
It is a proposal for construction of Residential Apartment of 400 units in 3 Towers A, B and C with Stilt Floor + Ground Floor + 33 to 34 Upper Floors on a plot area of 25,252 sq. m and with a total built up area 59,968.47 Sq.m. The total water requirement is 267 KLD. The total parking provided is for 465 cars. The Authority have issued Environmental Clearance vide letter No. SEIAA 69 CON 2007 dated 29th November 2008. The proponent have submitted a representation dated 28.08.2012 seeking corrigendum for the Environmental Clearance issued vide letter dated 29th November 2008 in respect of built up area. It is submitted that FAR of the area is 59968.47 Sqm and the total built up area is 76177.80 Sqm. While filling up of the application instead of built up area the FAR area has been filled in. All other information such as the number of apartments, water requirement, wastewater generation remains the same. Area statement furnished in Annexure 2 to the application made reveals that the net built up area is 76146.5360 Sqm and the net area for FAR is 59968.3960 Sqm. The Authority perused the representation and observed that as per Form 1, Form 1A and conceptual plan, the proposal was for construction of 400 residential units in three towers and a club house. Tower A and C are with Basement, Ground and 33 upper floors and Tower B with Basement, Ground and 34 upper floors. The total plot area is 25,252 sq. m and built up area is 59,968.47 Sqm. Accordingly, Environmental Clearance dated 29th November 2008 had been issued. The proponent now have submitted that the total built up area of the project cleared is 76177.80 Sqm, which is wrongly mentioned as 59,968.47 Sqm which is the FAR area.
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The Authority after discussion, opined that since the number of towers, number of floors and number of units remains the same, there is no change in the configuration of the building already cleared. The mistake that have been crept in while entering the data in the application is due to confusion between FAR and built up area. The Authority therefore decided to issue corrigendum as sought for, subject to condition that the number of towers, number of floors, number of units and all other conditions imposed in the Environmental Clearance dated 29th November 2008 remains unchanged. 3. Residential apartments Project, Sy.No. 30, Kammagondanahalli village, Yeshwanthpur Hobali, Bangalore North Taluk, Bangalore by M/s Divya Infra Properties Pvt. Ltd. (SEIAA 121 CON 2010) It is a proposal for construction of Residential Apartment of 385 units in Stilt Floor + Ground Floor + 6 Upper Floors with 2 Blocks on a plot area of 14,472.8 Sqm and with a total built up area 40,589.10 Sq.m. The total water requirement is 259.875 KLD and the investment is of Rs.40 crores. The total parking provided is for 433 cars. The proposal was considered by the Authority during the meeting held on 31.03.2011. The Authority decided to issue Environmental Clearance subject to submission of the following information: (a) NoC from the BWS&SB. (b) Plan for disposal of excess treated water if the UGD facility is not available. (c) Revised social commitment plan with emphasis to assist construction of houses for the flood victims of the North Karnataka, Akshaya Patra or assistance to institutions working for welfare of physically/mentally challenged children. However, the information sought was not received so far even after lapse of 18 months. A letter was sent to the proponent requesting to submit the above information latest by 25th August 2012, failing which the project proposal will stand closed. The proponent has requested vide letter dated 24.08.2012 seeking further two months time for submission of NOC from the BWS&SB. The Authority noted that sufficient opportunity has already been given and the issue is pending for past 18 months. The Authority observed that the way the proponent is delaying in furnishing the required information gives an impression that they are not serious in pursuing the project. The Authority after discussion, decided to close the file with observation that action under Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 be taken, in case project is taken up without Environmental Clearance.
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"Landmark Dreamz", Residential apartment at Sy.No.95,97 & 98(P), BBMP Khatha No. 287/95, 97, 98(P) of Ward No.11, Singapura village, Yelahanka Hobli, Bangalore North Taluk, Bangalore by M/s Fortuna Developers (SEIAA 112 CON 2011)
It is a proposal for construction of Residential apartment 192 units (with Ground / Stilt Floor + 4 Upper Floors on an area of 7957.73 Sq.m and the total built up area of 23,188.05 Sq.m. The total water requirement is 130 KLD and the investment is of Rs.21 crores. The total parking provided is for 175 cars. The proposal was considered by the Authority during the meeting held on 06.01.2012. The Authority after discussion decided to clear the proposal for issue of Environmental Clearance subject to submission of the following information: (a) NOC from the BWS&SB. (b) Latest dated photographs of the project site. (c) Status of UGD and proposal for disposal of excess treated water in the absence of UGD. (d) Location of the project site duly marking on village map vis a vis Abbigere lake. (e) Revised social commitment plan with budget, activity and time frame. However, the information sought was not received so far even after lapse of 7 months. A letter was sent to the proponent requesting to submit the above information latest by 25th August 2012. The proponent has requested vide letter dated 30.08.2012 to extend the time limit by another nine months. The subject is placed before the Authority for further decision. The Authority noted that sufficient opportunity has already been given and the issue is pending for past 8 months. The Authority observed that the way the proponent is delaying in furnishing the required information gives an impression that they are not serious in pursuing the project. The Authority after discussion, decided to close the file with observation that action under Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 be taken, in case project is taken up without Environmental Clearance. 5. Action to be taken on the proponents for undertaking construction activity without prior Environmental Clearance as per EIA Notification, 2006-reg.
The Authority discussed with regard to initiating action against violators of the provisions of EIA Notification, 2006 wherever activity is found to have been taken without prior Environmental Clearance. The Authority noted that the issue was discussed in the Authority meeting held on 26 th August 2011. Proceedings drawn in this regard were perused. Abstract of the said proceedings is as under: The Member Secretary brought to the notice of the Authority that many proponents have started the construction activity without the mandatory prior Environmental Clearance under EIA Notification, 2006. Many proposals have come with the observation of the SEAC that there is violation of the provisions of the EIA Notification. Some of the activities mainly in the construction projects have just begun whereas some others are in the advance stage of construction. He further expressed that there is a need to distinguish between the law abiding proponents and
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those who are approaching Authority to get Environmental Clearance after starting the construction works. The Member Secretary brought to the notice of the Authority, the O.M. issued by the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India vide O.M. No. J-11013/41/2006-IA.II (i) dated 16.11.2010. The Member Secretary also brought to the notice of the Authority, the letters written from the Authority to the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India seeking clarification in this regard on 16.03.2009, 31.12.2010 and 30.04.2011. The content of the letter dated 30.04.2011 addressed to Dr. S.K.Aggarwal, Director, MoEF, New Delhi under intimation to the Secretary, MoEF, New Delhi is reiterated below: Your kind attention is drawn to the letter No. J-11015/141/2008 IA.II (m) dated 05.04.2011 of Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India, New Delhi wherein, the state government has been requested to take action invoking powers under section 19 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 against the project authorities of Janekunta Iron Ore Mine, Bellary District for having enhanced production capacity of mine without obtaining prior environmental clearance under EIA notification, 2006. The said violation has been observed while appraising the project proposal received in the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India, New Delhi for environmental clearance on 18.06.2010. This is a clear cut case of violation and therefore, action is being initiated in accordance with the law. A copy of the said letter of Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India, New Delhi is enclosed herewith for your ready reference. Further attention is also drawn to the Official Memorandum dated 16.11.2010 issued by Ministry of Environment and Forest, Government of India, New Delhi cited under reference 2 above. It is stated under para 4 (ii), as follows :After the Competent Authority has approved the proposal for grant of environmental clearance, MoEF/SEIAA will send a communication to the project proponent informing that although the proposal has been approved by the Competent Authority, formal environmental clearance will be issued to the project only after the matter relating to the violations have been put up to the Board of Directors of the Company or to the Managing Committee/CEO of the Society, Trust, partnership/individually owner concern for consideration of its environment related policy/plan of action as also a written commitment in the form of a formal resolution to be submitted to MoEF/SEIAA to ensure that violations of the Environment (Protection) Act etc., will not be repeated. For the purpose, a time limit of 90 days will be given to the project proponent. In the meantime, the project will be delisted. In the eventuality of not having any response from the project proponent within the prescribed limit of 90 days, it will be presumed that it is no longer interested in pursuing the project further and the project file will be closed, where after the procedure for obtaining environmental clearance will have to be initiated de-novo by such project proponents. Especially in such cases of construction projects, Environmental Clearance is being issued in pursuance of the direction of MoEF vide letter No.J-11013/8/2009-IA-II(I) dated 06.04.2009 with a condition that This environmental clearance is issued without any prejudice to the legal cases if any, which may arise on account of violation. Reference is also invited to my D.O. letters cited under reference (3) & (4) above. The attention of the ministry was invited to the issue with regard to initiating action against the project
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authorities for having started the activity without the prior environmental clearance as envisaged in the EIA Notification No. S.O.1533 (3) dated 14.09.2006. It was requested to have a re-look with regard to initiating legal action against the defaulting construction units under section 19 of the Environmental (Protection) Act,1986 after the issue of Environmental Clearance. It was opined that it would be illogical to initiate action by way of filing cases in the courts of law for the period of violation where the constructions projects are not made operational. In view of this, use of economic instruments like living of penalty in a unified way following the principals laid down under the frame work for legal action at para 5.1.2 (ii) of the National Environmental Policy, 2006 was suggested. However, so far no reply is received in this regard. Copy of my D.O. letters dated 15.09.2008 and 16.03.2009 are enclosed here with for ready reference. The official memorandum dated 16.11.2010 prescribe the action to be taken in the event of not having any response from the project proponent within the prescribed limit of 90 days. The official memorandum does not clearly reveal what should be the course of action in the event of receipt of written commitment in the form of a formal resolution to be submitted to ensure that violations of the Environment (Protection) Act etc., will not be repeated especially in cases of construction projects, where works started but projects are not put to use or made operational. In my view, initiating action against the violators as per the existing practice in the case of mining and industries for having operated in violation of the provisions of the EIA notification is just and necessary. However, such a legal action for the construction activities wherein violations of starting the project have been noticed during the appraisal stage and stopped thereafter and subsequently the competent authority has approved the proposal for grant of environmental clearance may not be reasonable for the simple reason that such activities are not put into use/made operational, wherein no considerable impact on the environment is felt because no discharges are made. I am of the strong view that use of economic instruments like levying of penalty in a unified way following the principles laid down in the National Environmental Policy, 2006 wherein the violation is unintentional and project is not made operational and the impact is meagre, is just and appropriate in such cases. It is therefore requested to clarify what should be the course of action to be initiated in the event of submission of required response by the project proponent within the prescribed limit of 90 days in the construction projects which have not been put into use/operation, and wherein the violation of starting the project was noticed during appraisal and thereafter stopped and restarted after obtaining Environmental Clearance. In such cases what shall be the action for this interregnum period needs to be clarified. The Member Secretary informed that no clarification is received from the Ministry so far. However, the Environmental Clearance is being issued in such cases that are recommended by the SEAC and cleared by the Authority with a condition that This environmental clearance is issued without any prejudice to the legal cases if any, which may arise on account of violation.
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The Authority took note of the details and appreciated the efforts made by the Member Secretary in this regard to get clarity on the issue. The Authority after discussion, requested the chairman of the Authority who is also a member of the Expert Appraisal Committee in the Ministry of Environment and Forests to impress upon the Ministry and seek clarification in this regard during his visit to New Delhi. A set of letters addressed to the Ministry was made available to the chairman. The Authority also decided that until a specific direction/clarification is received from the Ministry of Environment and Forests or until further decision of the Authority with regard to the action to be initiated for the interregnum period of violation in construction projects, the Environmental Clearance can be issued with the condition that This environmental clearance is issued without any prejudice to the legal cases if any, which may arise on account of violation in such cases where SEAC has recommended and the proposal is approved / cleared by the Authority. The issue was again discussed in the Authority meeting held on 9th May 2012. The Authority noted that no clarification / guidelines have been issued by the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India in this regard. The Chairman, SEIAA informed that pursuant to the decision taken in the Authority he has impressed upon the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India the need for clarification in this regard. The Chairman further informed that as learnt from the officials in the Ministry a Committee was contemplated to examine the issue in detail and suggest clarification / guidelines. The Authority after discussion, decided to reiterate the earlier decision and also decided to impress upon MoEF once again for issue of necessary clarification/guidelines in this regard at the earliest. Accordingly, a letter dated 23.05.2012 was addressed to Shri Lalit Kapur, Director, Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India, New Delhi under copy to the Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Forests. No clarification is received so far. The Member Secretary informed the Authority during the meeting held on 3rd September 2012 that no clarification is received from the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India in spite of repeated reminders and requests made by the Authority. The Authority after discussion, noted that sufficient time has been lapsed after the inception of EIA notification, 2006 and sufficient awareness has been created with regard to the requirement of prior Environmental Clarence for the activities listed in the schedule of the EIA Notification, 2006. After discussion and in the absence of non-receipt of any clarification from the Government of India, Ministry of Environment and Forests, New Delhi regarding levying of economic instruments as per National Environment Policy, 2006, it is decided that henceforth that if any activities are undertaken without prior Environmental Clearance, as required under the EIA Notification, 2006, it should be construed as violation and necessary action need to be taken against the violators in accordance with the law. The Authority therefore decided to make a reference to the State Government to initiate action under section 19 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 through the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board in all such cases where prima facie violation
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is reported and then to consider for issue of E.C. based on merit with a condition that This environmental clearance is issued without any prejudice to the legal cases if any, which may arise on account of violation. 6. Representaion of Sri Santosh P. Naragund with regard to Environmental Clearance for improvement of State High Way No. 73 (Hubli to Dharwad- 4 line highway) by KRDCL reg.
The Chairman of the Authority placed a copy of the mail dated 24th August 2012 received from Sri Santosh P.Naragund with regard to the subject above. The Authority perused the contents. The Authority noted that the issue was discussed in the Authority meeting held on 1st June 2012. It was alleged that the number of trees to be cut reported to the Authority while submitting application for Environmental Clearance is 1,200 whereas, while the actual number counted by the DCF is 1,768. The Authority noted that the Managing Director, KRDCL have been directed vide the Authority letter dated 25.08.2012 to furnish clarification in this regard directly to the applicant under a copy to this Authority. A copy of the letter has also been marked to the applicant. The Authority while taking note of the request made by Sri Santosh P.Naragund, opined that as per the O.M. No. J-11013/30/2009-IA.II (I) dated 3rd June 2009, the compliance on the conditions of the Environmental Clearance are to be monitored by the Regional office of the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India. Further, as per Office Memorandum No. 6-4/2012 dated 20th March 2012 of the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India, a Committee has also been constituted to supplement the inspection and monitoring system. The Authority observed that KRDCL has to take the responsibility of planting trees as per the guidelines of Indian Road Congress (IRC). However, the request made by the applicant for publication of draft plan of compensatory afforestation and forming a five member observers team is out of jurisdiction of the Authority and therefore decided to inform the applicant to take up the matter before the Regional Office of the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India who is the competent authority for ensuring compliance on the conditions of the Environmental Clearance. Meeting concluded with thanks to the Chair.
(Dr. H.S.Ramesh) Chairman, SEIAA, Karnataka
(Dr. H.R.Rajmohan) Member, SEIAA, Karnataka.
(Kanwerpal) Member Secretary, SEIAA, Karnataka.
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