MINING PLAN

FOR REMOVAL OF BRICK EARTH Over an extent of 1.54.5Hectares in S.F.Nos.18/6, 24/2 and 21/12 of Sirakikkottai Village, Taluk, District, State

PART – A

1.0 INTRODUCTION

Thiru.S.Mariyajoseph, M/s.Mariya Chamber Bricks, residing at THINAIKULAM Village, , and Tamil Nadu has applied to Quarry Brick Earth from the lands located in S.F. Nos. 18/6, 24/2 and 21/12 of Sirakikkottai Village, Paramakudi Taluk, Ramanathapuram District, Tamil Nadu State over an extent of 1.54.5Hectares with the District Collector through Dept. of Geology and Mining, Ramanathapuram District. Applicant intends to Quarry Brick Earth from S.F.Nos: 18/6, 21/12 and 24/2 with an Extend of 1.54.5 Ha only and not Planning to Operate the area of 0.25.5 Ha in S.F.No. 255/2C as this land is around 2.5km away from S.Nos.18/6, 21/2 & 24/2; hence this Mining Plan is prepared for 1.54.5 Ha Only Comprising in S.F.Nos. 18/6, 21/12 & 24/2.

The District Collector, Ramanathapuram, vide letter Rc. No. G&M.2/597/2016 dated 19.09.2016 has asked the applicant Thiru.S.Mariyajoseph to submit the Mining Plan for approval and directed to seek Environmental Clearance from the State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority for the above area.

Accordingly, Mining Plan is prepared under Rule. 19(2) of Tamil Nadu Minor Minerals Concession Rules, 1959 for removal of Brick Earth with due consideration of

1 environmental parameters so as to obtain Environmental Clearance (EC) from the State EIA Authority (SEIAA), Chennai region as per the Memorandum dated 18-05-2012 from MoEF.

Extracting minor minerals from an area of less than 5 hectares will need environment clearance from the Union ministry of Environment and Forest (MOEF).

The EIA (Environmental Impact Assessment) notification 2006, requires mining projects, including new projects, expansion, modernization, or renewal of mine leases, with lease area of 5 hectare and above irrespective of major or minor mineral of obtain prior environment clearance.

Mining projects with lease area of 5 hectares and above but less than 25 hectares are categorized as category ‘B2' whereas projects with lease area of 25 hectares and above are categorized as category ‘B1’. Both the category projects are considered by the respective State-level EIA authority.

To ensure compliance of Supreme Court order of February 27, 2012, it has now been decided that all mining projects of minor minerals irrespective of the size of the lease would henceforth require prior environment clearance. Accordingly this mining plan is prepared for mining Brick Earth and to obtain Environment clearance from the State level EIA Authority.

The Applicant intends to mine Brick Earth from the said patta land for the manufacture of eco-friendly bricks in their own units using conventional method .Under MoEF notification EIA-2006, 2009 & 2013 this project falls under the category “B2”

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As per the guide lines enumerated by the MoEF, GOI, 1. The burrowing/excavation activity is restricted to a minimum depth 1m below general ground level at the mining site. The District Collector, in the precise letter, has restricted the depth of mining to 1m below ground level. This mining operation is well within the norms of operation laid by the Ministry 2. The burrowing/excavation activity is restricted to a minimum depth 1m above ground water table at the mining site. The ground water table in this area averages 25m. The mining operation will not affect the water table in the area. 3. The burrowing/excavation activity shall not alter the natural drainage pattern of the area. 4. The burrowed/excavated pit shall be restored by the project proponent for useful purpose. 5. A berm shall be left from the boundary of adjoining field having a width equal to atleast half the depth of proposed extraction. 6. A minimum distance of 15m from any civil structure shall be kept from the periphery of any excavation area. 7. No Historical monuments, Archeological place of interest, Place of Worship, Reserved Forest, Social Forest, Wildlife Sanctuary, etc are found near the quarry site. 8. The excavation is proposed for an average depth of 2m below ground level. On completion of mining activity, the area will used for agricultural purpose. 9. There would not be any adverse impact on the existing environment due to the mining activity. In addition, Minor Mineral Conservation and Development Rules 2010 and other circulars and the Terms & Conditions laid down by the District Collector in the precise letter Rc.No. G&M.2/597/2016 dated 19.09.2016 (Copy Enclosed) are strictly followed while computing the Geological and mineable reserve estimation.

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2 .0 GENERAL INFORMATION

2.1 a) Name of the Applicant: Thiru.S.Mariyajoseph, b) Address of the Applicant: M/s.Mariya Chamber Bricks, Thinaikulam Village, Paramakudi Taluk, Ramanathapuram District. Pin Code:623707 Mobile No:9003927722 c) Status of the Applicant Proprietorship Company (Individual/Company/Firm)

2.2 a) Mineral which the applicant Brick Earth intends to mine:

b) Precise area Ramanathapuram Collector Proceedings Communication letter details Letter Rc.No.G&M.2/597/2016 dated received from the competent 19.09.2016. enclosed as Annexure-1 authority of the Government:

2.3 a) Period of permission/ One year Only lease to be granted:

b) Name and address of the M.Valliappan, M.Sc.M.B.A.FGS RQP/Authorised person Consultant Geologist, preparing the mining plan: Valliammai Illam, Y.131. Annanagar, Chennai. 600 040. Tel: 044 26269336/9443254513/ 94878 12348 [email protected] / [email protected]

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3.0 LOCATION 3.1 Details of the area (with location Enclosed Village map as annexure II, map): Location & Lease plan as Plate 1D & 2 District, Taluk and Village: Ramanathapuram District, Paramakudi Taluk, Sirakikkottai Village.

Survey Number: S.F.Nos. 18/6, 24/2 and 21/12 Extent (in hectares): 1.54.5Hectares 3.2 Classification of the area: Patta - Dry 3.3 Ownership/occupancy of the Patta land owned by Thiru.Naganathan, applied area (surface right): and Tmt.Banumathi vide patta Nos.1267, 7156 & 7159. Copy of Patta is enclosed as Annexure No– III. 3.4 Toposheet No. with latitude and Topo sheet : 58 - K /10 Latitude longitude: :09°30'30"N to 09°30'39"N Longitude :78°39'15"E to 78°39'29"E

3.5 Existence of Public Road/ The Metal road from area leads Railway line, if any nearby and Kunappanenthal to Pagaivendri village approximate distance: road on eastern of the site. Paramakkudi is the nearest Railway Station which is 7.5Km on Northwestern side of the site area.

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4.0 GEOLOGY AND MINERAL RESERVES 4.1 Brief description of the The area applied is Patta - Dry land in topography of the area Sirakikkottai Village. It is represented in the (with plans): survey of India. Topo sheet : 58 - K /10 Latitude :09°30'30"N to 09°30'39"N Longitude :78°39'15"E to 78°39'29"E The Elevation is around 31m above MSL. The terrain being gentle & sloping towards Southeastern side, covered with top soil, arenaceous in nature and composed of pink to Red sand. Ground water level is around 28m. Nearby Panchayat Bore well is 85 feet deep. 4.2 Brief description of the Topsoil and subsoil capping of 1 to 2 m in and geology of the area (with around Sirakikkottai village areas consists of plans): arenaceous/ ferrugineous earth (Brick Earth) that are suitable for the manufacture of bricks. Bricks are made from common residual (or) sedimentary soils which are found so abundantly in these areas. These are more superficial portions of the soil profile and are neither too clayey nor too sandy in nature. At the same time it is both tenacious and plastic when wet. This area topsoil is of uniform quality, clean and free of all intercalated gravel and boulder beds. Recent alluvial found in these areas is suitable for brick making.

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4.3 Details of Exploration No exploration is carried out. The topsoil has already carried out if any: to be mined out. The quantity and quality of Brick Earth available in the area can be easily confirmed by visual survey. 4.4 Estimation of reserves: a) Geological reserves The Geological Reserves is estimated and with geological shown in plate - 3 up to the depth of 1m. sections on a scale of Geological resources is estimated as area 1 : 1000 method upto a depth of 1m S.F.Nos. 18/6, 24/2 and 21/12: 1.54.5x 10000 sqm x 1m = 15,450m3 b) Recoverable reserves: By allowing the safety distance as per Mine provisions & Conditions laid in the precise letter the recoverable Reserve is calculated & shown in Plate - 3, S.F.No. 18/6, 24/2 and 21/12: Block –I Section XY-AB L103m x W10m x D1.0m = 1,030m3 Section XY-CD L39m x W37m x D1.0m = 1,443m3 Section XY-EF L57m x W108m x D1.0m = 6,156m3 Block –II Section X1Y1-EF L111m x W9m x D1.0m = 999m3 Total = 9,628m3 The total mineable reserve is estimated as 9,628m3 of Brick Earth upto depth of 1m only.

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5.0 MINING 5.1 Method of mining Opencast mining by semi mechanized system (opencast/ underground): of removing loose soils using hydraulic excavator and agricultural tractor tippers/ tippers or combination will be adopted. 5.2 Mode of working It is being loose sedimentary topsoil and soft (mechanized, semi in nature, the Brick Earth is removed by a mechanized, manual): system of hydraulic excavator and tipper combination. After removal, the material is being loaded in the tippers and transported to the brick manufacturing unit. 5.3 Proposed bench height and It is being soft natured topsoil accumulated on width: the surface and being mined at shallow depth of 1m below ground level. So no need for benching is required. However the slope will be maintained at 450 horizontal.

5.4 Indicate the overburden/mineral production expected pit wise as detailed: Period Pit O.B ROM Saleable Sub Mineral Ore No M3 Ore/ Ore/ Grade Rejects to Mineral Mineral Ore/ O.B M3 M3 Mineral ratio M3 1 year Nil Nil 9,628 9,628 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total Production: 9,628m3

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5.5 Machineries used: a) Mining Top sedimentary soil is removed by using hydraulic excavator and transported to the manufacturing site by tipper. Being loose soil it does not require drilling and blasting. b) Loading Equipment Loading of brick earth material is done using hydraulic excavator/ loader. c) Transportation Haulage of minerals will be done by trucks/tippers directly from mining area to brick manufacturing unit. 5.6 Disposal of overburden/ waste There is no separate overburden in the lease area and mining of brick earth itself is the content of overburden and waste. Disposal of overburden and waste will be used for manufacture of brick.

5.7 Brief note on conceptual mining The ultimate extent and size of the pit shall plan for the entire lease period be as follows: based on the geological, mining Ultimate Pit Limit : and environmental S.F.Nos. 18/6, 24/2 and 21/12: Ultimate Pit considerations: Pit-I XY-AB L199m x W39m x D1.0m Pit-IIX1Y1-CD L111m x W9m x D1.0m

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6.0 BLASTING

6.1 Blasting pattern:

6.2 Type of explosives to be used: Since it is a loose sedimentary soil and being removed through shallow 6.3 Measures proposed to minimize mining there is no need for blasting. ground vibrations due to blasting: 6.4 Storage and safety measures to be taken while blasting:

7.0 MINING DRAINAGE

7.1 Depth of the water table: Water table in this area is around 28 meters.

7.2 Arrangements and places where Mining operation is shallow in nature the mine water is finally and confined to 1m depth below proposed to be discharged: ground level, it does not arise.

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8.0. OTHER PERMANENT STRUCTURES

8.1 Habitations/ Village natham: Population (Houses) NE Vallam 2.0km 50 SE Pagaivendri 1.0km 40 SW Kalayur 2.5km 30 NW Urappuli 2.0km 80

8.2 Power lines (HT/LT): No LT electric line is found running near by. 8.3 Water bodies: There is one dry seasonal odai eastern side of the area which is 10m away from the Site. 8.4 Archeological/ Historical Not found nearby. monuments: 8.5 Road (NH, SH others): Village road is available to reach the Mines. / The National Highway (NH-49) situated on Southwestern side which is about 2.5Km away from the area. The State highway (SH-34) situated on Eastern side which is about 4.5Km away from the area. 8.6 Places of worship: Not found nearby. 8.7 Reserved No Reserve Forest is found nearby. forest/Forest/Social Forest/Wild Life Sanctuary etc. : 8.8 Any other structures: NIL.

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9.0. EMPLOYMENT POTENTIAL AND WELFARE MEASURES 9.1 Employment Potential: The following man power is proposed to carry out day to day quarry activity: i. Skilled Operator - 1 Mechanics - 1 ii. Semi – skilled Driver - 1 iii. Un- skilled Laborers - 5 Cleaner - 1 Manager and Supervisor - 1 Total - 10 Nos 9.2 Welfare Measures: a) Drinking water: Drinking water shall be provided as per the Mines Rule, 1960 @ minimum quantity of 2 liter per person which will be bought from local vendors.

b) Sanitary facilities: Temporary surface portable latrines and urinals shall be maintained at convenient places for use of labourers as per the provisions of Rule (33) of the Mines Rules, 1960 separately for males and females.

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PART – B

10.0. ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN

10.1 Existing land use pattern: The lease area is plain land. The area is surrounded by semi wet & dry lands being cultivated with Ground nuts, cotton crops and vegetables. Punchai lands mostly depend on rainfall. 10.2 Water regime: Ground water level in this area averages 28m. The proposed quarry will be of 1m depth below ground level. Mining operation does not produce any toxic effluent in the form of solid, liquid or gas and there is no impact on the quality of water as well as ground water source. 10.3 Flora and fauna: The area receives average rainfall of 7cm per annum. There is dry Vaigai river in the area. Every field has bore well and is used for agriculture. The area is cultivated with Paddy, Sugar cane, Cotton, Pulses, Ground nuts and vegetables. All around the area palm trees are seen. Pigeons, sparrows and crows are abundant in this area. Snakes & Rabbits are seen which are highly mobile. Apart from this no other fauna /habitat is observed in this area.

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10.4 Climatic conditions: Both the monsoons occur here. During April and May the temperature goes up to 420C and during winter the temperature does fall below 250C. The annual rainfall is around 700mm. The climate is Tropic to sub tropic. 10.5 Human settlement: Population(Houses) NE Vallam 2.0km 50

SE Pagaivendri 1.0km 40 SW Kalayur 2.5km 30 NW Urappuli 2.0km 80

10.6 Plan for air, dust The excavation of brick earth is done with suppression: light duty excavators and tippers (or) combination and this operation will not produce much air pollution. Also there is no blasting and drilling in the mining activity. The dust produced by the excavation is suppressed by water spraying in the mining area. 10.7 Plan for noise level There is no blasting and drilling involved in control: the mining activity. Hydraulic excavator is less than 75db. It is less than standard as proposed for mining industry.

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10.8 Environmental impact The proposed mining lease for this area is assessment statement for a period of one year and the mining describing impact of mining activity is shallow in nature, there is no on the next five years: adverse impact on the environment around this area. 10.9 Proposal of waste There is no waste encountered in the management: entire period of mining the brick earth. 10.10 Reclamation of land The excavation is proposed for an average affected during mining depth of 1m for the removal of Brick Earth. activities at the end of On completion of the mining, the area will mining: be used for cultivation. 10.11 Program of There would not be any adverse impact in afforestation(indicate the existing environment arising out of the extend, number, name of mining activity. The land will be used for species to be afforestated): cultivation. 10.12 Proposed financial estimate / budget for (EMP) Environment Management: a) Project cost / investment: Land cost: Rs. 1,50,000 Excavator & Tippers: Rs. 1,00,000 Refilling / fencing: NIL Labourers shed: Rs. 25,000 Sanitary facility: Rs. 25,000 Others: Rs. 50,000 Total : Rs. 3,50,000/-

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b) Expenditure: Drinking water facility: Rs. 15,000 Sanitary arrangement: Rs. 10,000 Safety kids: Rs. 10,000 Water sprinkling : Rs. 30,000 Afforestation: Rs. 20,000 Total : Rs. 85,000/- c) Cost of Prodn: Cost of prodn/ m3: Rs. 200 (approximately) Cost of prodn / unit : Rs. 600 (approximately)for 3m3/unit Royalty to AD Mines Rs. 150 for one unit approx = 3m3

11.0 MINE CLOSURE PLAN 11.1 Steps proposed for phased This mining activity is shallow in nature restoration, reclamation of and the accumulated soil cover is quarried

already mined out areas: up to a depth of 1m below ground level. On completion of mining this area will be used for cultivation. Hence there is no need for reclamation of excavation area. 11.2 Measures to be undertaken on The excavated area shall be used as an ine closure as per Act & agricultural field in future. Rules: 11.3 Mitigation measures to be Not applicable being a fresh lease. undertaken for safety and restoration / reclamation of the already mines out area:

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12.0. ANY OTHER DETAILS INTEND TO BE FURNISHED BY THE

APPLICANT:

Adequate steps shall be taken to protect the ecological system and environment

and the entire area of excavation shall be leveled as per the Rules and the

Guidance of AD Mines. Also we wish to state that we are using low emission

vehicles like hydraulic excavators for digging and shoveling and tippers for

transporting and hence there will not be any air pollution. We will be loading

minimal weight on every tipper/truck which will not cause any damage to the

panchayat roads.

M.Valliappan Recognised QualifiedPerson RQP/MAS/156/2001/A

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