Minutes of the seventy fourth meeting of the State Level Expert Appraisal Committee, West Bengal held on 20.12.2012 at 12:00 hrs. at the Conference Room, Paribesh Bhawan, Salt Lake. ______

Name of the members who were present in the meeting are as follows: ­

1. Shri Manoj Kumar Nandi Vice Chairman, SEAC 2. Prof. (Dr.) Joyashree Roy Member, SEAC 3. Prof. Subhash Chandra Santra Member, SEAC 4. Dr. Kalyan Rudra Member, SEAC 5. Shri Somnath Bhattacharyya Member, SEAC 6. Shri Arijit Banerjee Member, SEAC 7. Dr. S. P. Sinha Ray Member, SEAC 8. Shri Sandipan Mukherjee, I.F.S. Secretary, SEAC & Member Secretary, WBPCB

In the beginning of the 74th meeting of SEAC, which was held on 20.12.2012 at 12:00 hrs at the Conference Room, Paribesh Bhawan, Bidhan Nagar, the Secretary, SEAC welcome all the members. After introductory session, four cases were discussed under 'Miscellaneous' section. Ten cases were placed for reconsideration. Four applicants were requested to make their presentation before the committee. All the four applicants appeared before the SEAC for technical presentation on their respective project proposal.

Session I

A. Miscellaneous Section :­

1. Proposed Cement Grinding Plant of M/s. OCL India Limited at Mouza – Durgadaspur, Rana, Jamdargarh, Kulapachuria, Jl. No. – 471, 472, 474, 475, Village – Kulapachuria, PO – Godapiasal, PS – Salboni, Dist. – Paschim Midnapur, West Bengal.

Activity:

This is a proposal for installation of a Cement Grinding Plant (1.35 Million TPA). It is noted that clinker will not be manufactured at the site. The manufacturing process will involve grinding of Cement Clinker with Slag and Gypsum. Chronology of the event:

The State Level Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC) recommended Environmental Clearance for proposed project in the 32nd SEAC meeting held on 28.05.2009. The State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) accorded Environmental Clearance for the proposed project vide no. EN/1982/T­II­I/138/2007 dated 27.07.2009. The proponent has now prayed for enhancement of back up power to SEIAA which has been forwarded to SEAC as follows –

Salient Features Environmental Clearance conditions Proposed Amendment Back up power (DG Set) 1x500 KVA 2x500 KVA

The proponent has mentioned due to frequent load shading/maintenance or break down condition of the WBSEDCL supply line additional back up power may be required during operation of the plant. The case was placed for reconsideration in the 74th SEAC meeting held on 20.12.2012. The SEAC has approved the amendment regarding enhancement of back up power.

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2. Proposed Slurry Washery Plant (135 TPD / 40500 TPA) by M/s. Bharat Coal Processing Works at Jl. No. – 87, Dag No. – 797, 938, Vill. & Mouza – Alkusa, PO – Rukni, PS – Para, Dist. – Purulia, Pin – 723145, West Bengal.

Activity: This is a proposal for installation of Slurry Washery Plant in Hydro floatation and Froth floatation method. Chronology of the event: Salient features of the proposed modernization project are :

i. Location of the Site ­ Jl. No. – 87, Dag No. – 797, 938, Vill. & Mouza – Alkusa, PO – Rukni, PS – Para, Dist. – Purulia, Pin – 723145, West Bengal. ii. Land Area – 2.34 acres. iii. Raw Materials – Slurry/Slack Coal (195 TPD / 58500 TPA). iv. Production Capacity – Slurry Coal (135 TPD / 40500 TPA), Rejects (60 TPD / 18000 TPA). v. Emission Control System – Bag Filter for material handling areas. vi. Make­up Water Requirement – 20 KLD, Groundwater. vii. Wastewater – wastewater will be recycled after settling and no effluent will be discharged outside the plant premises. viii. Solid Waste – rejects to be sold to Briquette/ Bricks manufacturing plant. ix. Power Requirement – 0.5 MW, WBSEB. x. Back­up Power – DG Sets (1x150 KVA). The proponent has presented proposed Terms of Reference for EIA studies of the project in the 53rd SEAC meeting held on 13.04.2011 and the ToR was issued by the SEAC. The unit has submitted their reply on 28.09.2012 stating that during ToR presentation the proponent has requested the Committee to treat the project as B­2 category, however Committee categorized our project as B­1. The PP has also mentioned that it is very low budget project and production capacity is about 195 TPD. As per the letter submitted by the PP it has been observed that solid waste of the coal washery is the raw material of the proposed project and no emission will be generated. It will be zero effluent plant and process water will be fully recycled. The PP has also been mentioned that another project of mini­coal washery has been granted EC by MoEF under B­2 category and requested to reconsider the case under B­2 category. The committee noted during 72nd meeting held on 18.10.2012 that a copy of the letter issued by MoEF where it has been clarified that slurry washery units are not listed in the EIA notification, 2006 was not enclosed with your above mentioned letter and requested to submit abovementioned letter. The pp submitted the letter issued by MoEF under application of RTI mentioning that pp has not provided details of the slurry washery unit. As such the slurry washery units are not listed in the EIA notification 2006. The matter was put up for discussion in the 74th SEAC meeting held on 20.12.2012. After scrutinizing the documents submitted by the unit, the committee recommended the following: 1. The project will be categorized as B1 as decided earlier 2. Rapid EIA study to be carried out and report to be submitted It has been decided that the case shall be further considered only after submission of the necessary clarification. Page 2 of 31 Minutes of the seventy fourth meeting of the State Level Expert Appraisal Committee, West Bengal held on 20.12.2012 at 12:00 hrs. at the Conference Room, Paribesh Bhawan, Salt Lake. ______

3. Proposed Residential Complex “Rameswara Waterview” by M/s. Khetawat Towers Pvt. Ltd. at Dag No. – 2, 5, 6 & 10, Jl. No. 31, Mouza – Basina, Rajarhat Bishnupur II GP, PS – Rajarhat, Dist – 24 Parganas (North), West Bengal.

Activity:

This is a proposal for construction of a Residential Complex having 390 flats (15 blocks of G+5 storied buildings) and 1 club (G+2 storied). Chronology of the event:

During presentation in the 70th SEAC meeting held on 30.08.2012, the committee has been noted that proposed project will be developed surrounding a large waterbody as shown in gridded conceptual plan. The SEAC has opined that the waterbody is to be kept in natural conditions without disturbing the ecological habitat and should not be lined and no embankments should be cemented. Existing waterbody should not be encroached / reshaped without prior permission of the competent authority. As discussed during the presentation, SEAC has also recommended that project proposal should be redesigned considering sufficient open space along the periphery of the waterbody. The proponent has submitted their reply on 11.10.2012 mentioning that a walkway of about 0.9 m wide around the pond is to be created (area of the walkway is 287.1 sqm.) and accordingly revised conceptual plan. This walkway will not be cemented and will be kept in its natural conditions. A separate path for public access to the pond and converging with the walkway will be provided. They also mentioned that as the proposed waterbody does not belong to the proponent, issue of encroachment / reshaping cannot be considered. The State Level Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC) has recommended in the 72nd meeting held on 18.10.2012 that the revised Conceptual Plan should be submitted incorporating the following. Subsequent response submitted on 11.12.2012 from the unit is given below :­

Recommendations / Directions of the Response of the Proponent submitted on Committee dated 07.11.2012 11.12.2012 1. Access from main road to the pond 1. The access from the main road to the pond should be widened and paved area around has been widened from 5.441 mt. to 8.554 mt. the pond to be made into green area. (average). This road comprises of 210.33 sqm. tree plantation area and 209.75 sqm. of other green area (420.08 sqm. total). The paved area around the pond will be made by hollow grass pavers block. 2. Walkway around the periphery of the 2. Walkway around the periphery of the pond pond which has been proposed as three was earlier 3 feet (0.9 mt.) wide. It is now feet should be further widened. widened to 6.5 feet (1.968 mt. average). The walkway around the pond comprises of 603.23 sqm. other green area.

Name of the Environmental Consultant is M/s. Envirotech East Pvt. Ltd. The case was placed for consideration in the 74th SEAC meeting held on 20.12.2012. After scrutinizing the documents submitted by the unit, the committee recommended that information regarding the following should be furnished: 1. Whether there is any court case pending against the project on land related issue. 2. Whether construction work has been already started. Page 3 of 31 Minutes of the seventy fourth meeting of the State Level Expert Appraisal Committee, West Bengal held on 20.12.2012 at 12:00 hrs. at the Conference Room, Paribesh Bhawan, Salt Lake. ______

The SEAC also recommended that an inspection should be carried out by WBPCB regarding the present status of the proposed project. It has been decided that the case shall be further considered only after submission of the necessary documents.

4. Relevant Office Memorandum No. J­11013/41/2006­IA.II(I) dated 04.12.2012 of the Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India. The EIA Notification, 2006 has listed 39 developmental sectors, which require prior environmental clearance. With a view to bring clarity and facilitating preparation of good quality EIA reports, the Ministry had engaged two consultants for preparing these sector specific EIA manuals, viz. Administrative Staff College of India (ASCI), Hyderabad and IL & FS. While ASCI has prepared Manuals for 11 sectors, IL & FS has prepared manuals for 27 sectors. The draft manual for River Valley projects was prepared in­house and all the 39 manuals are available in the website of MoEF. The model ToRs available in each of the EIA Manual are generic ToRs for each sector. The Ministry vide the above mentioned Office Memorandum had requested all the stakeholders to make use of these sector specific manuals in preparation of EIA/EMP using model TORs. Project specific ToRs are to be prescribed by the SEAC while scoping the project in SEAC. Put up for discussion in the 74th SEAC meeting held on 20.12.2012 and was noted by SEAC.

B. Reconsideration Proposals :­ Ten reconsideration proposals were placed in the meeting.

Industry Sector :­

1. Proposed expansion of existing Water Based Paint Plant by M/s. Berger Paints India Ltd. at Jl. No. – 27, 103, G. T. Road, Vill – Rishra, Dist. – Hooghly, Pin – 712248, West Bengal.

Activity:

This is a proposal for enhancement of production capacity of Water Based Paint. Existing capacity – Liquid Paints : 1960 kl/month, Thinner : 30 kl/month, PTC : (only solid) : 20 tonnes / month, and PTC (only liquid) : 20 kl / month. Proposed capacity : 6500 kl/month.

Salient features of the proposed modernization project are : i. Location of the Site – Jl. No. – 27, 103, G. T. Road, Vill – Rishra, Dist. ­ Hooghly, Pin – 712248, West Bengal. ii. Area – 22764 sqm. (existing built up area), 2181.44 sqm. (proposed built up area), 42991 sqm. Command area (proposed). iii. Production Capacity – liquid paints – 4470 kl/month i.e. Total production capacity – 6430 kl/month. iv. Emission Sources – Existing : Thermic Fluid Heaters – 1x10 lac Kcal/hr. & 2x6 lac Kcal/hr., Boiler – 1x600 Kg/hr. DG Set – 1x500 KVA. All HSD fired. v. Proposed : DG Set 1x1000 KVA, HSD fired. vi. Air Pollution Control System – Stacks of height 12m. vii. Water Requirement – Existing : 107 KLD (Fresh water), After expansion – 131 KLD i.e.

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additional 24 KLD (recycled from ETP 24 KLD). viii. Wastewater discharge – Existing : 45 KLD. After expansion – 65 KLD to be discharged at Bagh Khal. Effluent generated will be treated in Effluent Treatment Plant and treated effluent will be recycled in the horticulture and rest treated water will be discharged to Bagher Khal. ix. Power Source (from DVC) – Existing : 500 KW, additional : 1150 KW. x. Back up Power – DG Set – 1x500 KVA (existing) & 1x1000 KVA (Proposed). Chronology of the event:WBPCB has already accorded in principle approval for the proposed expansion project.

After carefully considering the presentation in the 73rd SEAC meeting held on 30.11.2012, the State Level Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC) made the following recommendations. Subsequent response submitted on 18.12.2012 from the unit is given below :­

Recommendations / Directions of the Response of the Proponent submitted on Committee dated 06.09.2012 19.11.2012 1. Gridded master plan showing existing as well 1. The proponent has submitted gridded as proposed trees to be submitted. master plan. 2. List of existing trees as well as proposed 2. Existing trees­ 161 nos. & proposed­ 109 trees nos. List of plantation submitted. 3. Item wise break up of CSR with financial 3. The proponent has mentioned that commitment for improvement of estimated CSR budget is 32.61 lakhs. neighbourhood area

Name of the Environmental Consultant is M/s. Kadam Environmental Consultant. The case was placed for reconsideration in the 74th SEAC meeting held on 20.12.2012. The SEAC considered the submission by the proponent and recommended Environmental Clearance.

Construction Sectors:­

2. Proposed Residential Complex by M/s. Pataka Industries Pvt. Ltd. at Premises No. 18, Convent Road, Borough No. VI, PS – Entally, KMC Ward No. 55, Kolkata – 700 014, West Bengal.

Activity:

This is a proposal for 2 Blocks of B+ G+17 storied Residential Complex.

Chronology of the event :

Salient The State Level Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC) stipulated the conditions for Environmental Clearance in the 70th SEAC meeting held on 30.08.2012.

The proponent submitted on 20.11.2012, the copy of the building plans sanctioned by KMC. The modified features of the proposed project are as follows –

As per Stipulated Conditions for As per KMC Building permit Environmental Clearance dated dated 20.11.2012 19.09.2012 Land Area : 1.9404 acres (7852.843 sqm.) : 1.9404 acres (7852.843 sqm.)

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As per Stipulated Conditions for As per KMC Building permit Environmental Clearance dated dated 20.11.2012 19.09.2012 Expected Population : 874 persons : 874 persons

Total Water requirement : 167 KLD (Operation stage) : 167 KLD (Operation stage)

Fresh Water requirement : 143 KLD (Operation stage, KMC : 143 KLD (Operation stage, supply) KMC supply) Wastewater generated : 134 KLD : 134 KLD

Wastewater treated : 128 KLD (to be treated in STP) : 128 KLD (to be treated in STP)

Wastewater discharged : 104 KLD (to be discharged to : 104 KLD (to be discharged to KMC sewer) KMC sewer) Waste water recycled : 24 KLD : 24 KLD

Solid waste disposal : 630 kg/day : 630 kg/day

Total Built­up Area : 24043.75 sqm. including : 24043.75 sqm. including basement basement Ground Coverage : 1422.221 sqm. : 1422.221 sqm. (18.11% of land area) (18.11% of land area) Extended basement : 2743.33 sqm. (34.93% of land : 2743.33 sqm. covered with landscape area) (34.93% of land area) Paved Area : 1861.353 sqm. : 1861.353 sqm. (23.703% of land area) (23.703% of land area) Exclusive tree plantation : 1578.685 sqm. : 1578.685 sqm. Area (20.103% of land area) (20.103% of land area) No. of plantation : Proposed­150 nos. , : Proposed­150 nos. , proposed Existing – 51 nos. Existing – 51 nos. No. of Solar Street lights : 28 nos. : 28 nos. proposed No. of Parking spaces : 148 Cars (Covered­144 nos., : 148 Cars (Covered – 130 nos., proposed Open­04 nos.) Open­18 nos.) Total Power requirement : 1452.96 KVA, CESC : 1452.96 KVA, CESC

Backup Power : DG Sets (2x600 KVA) : DG Sets (2x600 KVA)

Name of the Environmental Consultant is M/s. Voyants Solutions Pvt. Ltd. The case was put up for reconsideration in the 74th SEAC meeting held on 20.12.2012. The SEAC considered the submission by the proponent and recommended Environmental Clearance.

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3. Proposed Residential Complex by M/s. Sugam Promoters Pvt. Ltd. at Municipal Premises No. 61, Lal Bahadur Shastri Road (formerly Haren Chandra Banerjee Lane), Dag No. 3033­35, 3033/4099, 3033/4100, JL No. 7, Mouza – Konnagar, Konnagar Municipality Ward No. – 15, PS – Uttarpara, Dist. – Hooghly, West Bengal. Activity:

This is a proposal for construction of Residential Complex having 2619 flats (3nos. G+2, 5 nos. G+7, 6 nos. G+8, 2 nos. G+9 storied buildings), Community Hall (G+1 storied) and Commercial building (G+1 storied).

Chronology of the event :

The SEAC stipulated the conditions for Environmental Clearance for the proposed project in the 67th meeting held on 21.05.2012.

Now the unit has submitted the copy of the building plan sanctioned by Konnagar Municipality for the proposed project on 06.12.2012. The modified features of the proposed project are as follows: ­

As per SCEC dated 15.06.2012 As per sanctioned plan submitted on 06.12.2012

Total Land Area : 14.584 acres (59018.90 sq.m) : 14.584 acres (59018.90 sq.m)

Land gifted to : 1078.23 sq.m (1.83% of land area) Municipality

Expected Population : 11031 (fixed) , 1000(floating) : 10790 (fixed) , 1000 (floating)

Total Water requirement : 1622 KLD (Operation stage) : 1555 KLD (Operation stage)

Fresh Water requirement : 1140 KLD (ground water : 1140 KLD (ground water supply) supply)

Wastewater generated : 1130 KLD (to be treated in : 1106 KLD (to be treated in STP) STP)

Wastewater recycled : 482 KLD (to be reused after : 415 KLD (to be reused after treatment in STP) treatment in STP)

Wastewater discharged : 648 KLD (to be discharged to : 691 KLD (to be discharged to municipal drain after treatment in municipal drain after treatment in STP) STP)

Rainwater harvesting : Storage­3862 KL and : Storage­4229 KL and recharging­4660 KL recharging­5358 KL

Solid waste disposal : 4.3 TPD (disposed by Konnagar : 4.17 TPD (disposed by Konnagar municipality) municipality)

Total Built­up Area : 132776.771 sq.m. (including : 128531.30 sq.m. (including parking) parking)

Ground Coverage : 17435.12 sq.m (29.54% of land : 16521.91 sq.m (27.99% of land area) area) Page 7 of 31 Minutes of the seventy fourth meeting of the State Level Expert Appraisal Committee, West Bengal held on 20.12.2012 at 12:00 hrs. at the Conference Room, Paribesh Bhawan, Salt Lake. ______

As per SCEC dated 15.06.2012 As per sanctioned plan submitted on 06.12.2012

Green Area : 17679.530 (29.96% of land : 15498.34 (26.26% of land area) area)

Total paved area : 14624.883 sq.m (24.78% of land : 12797.12 sq.m (21.68% of land area) area)

Water body area : 3.06 acres (20.98% of land area) : 3.11 acres (21.3% of land area) (W.B I­1.538 acres, W.B II­0.39acres, W.B III­0.34 acres, W.B IV­0.09 acres, Proposed W.B­ 0.755 acres, )

Min. No. of plantation : 900 nos. : 900 nos. proposed

No. of Parking spaces : Four wheelers­534 (Open­436, : Four wheelers­548 (Open­480, proposed Covered­98), Two wheeler­328 Covered­68) (Open­43, Covered­285)

Total Power requirement : 7500 KVA, CESC : 7500 KVA, CESC

Backup Power : DG Sets (9x250 KVA) : DG Sets (9x250 KVA)

No. of Flats : 2619 nos. : 2567 nos.

: 3 nos. G+2, 5 nos. G+7, 6 nos. : 3 nos. G+2, 4 nos. G+7, 5 nos. G+8, 2 nos. G+9 storied G+8, 4 nos. G+9 storied buildings, buildings, Community Hall (G+1 Community Hall (G+1 storied) and storied) and Commercial building Commercial building (G+1 storied) (G+1 storied)

The case was placed for reconsideration in the 74th SEAC meeting held on 20.12.2012. The SEAC considered the submission by the proponent and recommended Environmental Clearance.

4. Proposed Residential Housing Complex by M/s. Greenwood Construction at Plot No. 81/164, 80, 83, 84, 85, 89, 90(P), Khatian No. 431, 432, 441, Mouza – Dabgram, JL No. 2, PS – Bhaktinagar, PO – Sevoke Road, Ward No. 43 under Siliguri Municipal Corporation, Dist – Jalpaiguri, PIN – 734 001, West Bengal.

Activity:

This is a proposal for construction of residential housing complex having 673 nos. of flats (5 Blocks of G+15 storied building, 1 Block­G+13 storied building, 1 Block of G+7 storied building and podium­G storied building).

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Chronology of the event :

Salient features of the proposed project are –

Land Area : As per site: 5.84 acres (23636.49 sq.m) As per deed­ 5.93 acres and as per LUCC­ 5.92 acres(23953.32 sq.m) Expected Population : 4382 persons (during operation) Total Water requirement : 581 KLD Fresh water requirement : 300 KLD (Source­ GW permission obtained) Wastewater generated : 415 KLD (to be treated in STP) Wastewater recycled : 281 KLD Wastewater discharged : 134 KLD to SMC drain Rain water harvesting : surface storage­400 KL& recharge ­16839 KL/ annum. The PP will install 4 nos. recharge well of capacity­52.38 KL/day Solid waste disposal : 1.73 TPD Total Built­up Area : 81675.66 sq.m (including parking) Ground Coverage : 8940.75 sq.m (37.83% of land area) Exclusive tree plantation : 4851.78 sq.m (20.53% of land area) area Green Area : 8275.95 sq.m (35.01% of land area including exclusive tree plantation area) Total Paved area : 5860.86 sq.m (24.80 % of land area) No. of plantation proposed : 350 nos. No. of Solar Street lights : 24 nos. solar operated LED light proposed No. of Parking spaces : 577 nos.(Open­284 nos., Covered­ 293 nos) proposed Total Power requirement : 3500 KVA, WBSEDCL Backup Power : DG Sets ( 7x250 KVA, 1x 350 KVA)

The unit presented their proposal before SEAC on 72nd SEAC meeting held on 18.10.2012. The State Level Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC), West Bengal, made the following recommendations in the 72nd SEAC meeting and subsequent response submitted on 20.11.2012 from the unit is given below :­ Recommendations / Directions of the Response of the Proponent submitted on Committee dated 06.11.2012 20.11.2012 1. CSR proposal to be revised as discussed, item 1. The proponent mentioned that the CSR wise breakup of activities with financial commitment will be Rs. 28 lakhs within commitment based on need assessment of next three years. Breakup of CSR Page 9 of 31 Minutes of the seventy fourth meeting of the State Level Expert Appraisal Committee, West Bengal held on 20.12.2012 at 12:00 hrs. at the Conference Room, Paribesh Bhawan, Salt Lake. ______

Recommendations / Directions of the Response of the Proponent submitted on Committee dated 06.11.2012 20.11.2012 local community to be furnished. activities submitted. 2. Distance of the project from Mahananda 2. The proponent has mentioned that the Wildlife Sanctuary to be furnished along with distance of the project site from the authenticated supporting documents. Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary is 10.5 km. Satellite image submitted.

Name of the Environmental Consultant is M/s. Envirotech East Pvt. Ltd. The case was put up for reconsideration in the 74th SEAC meeting held on 20.12.2012. After scrutinizing the documents submitted by the unit, the committee opined that proposed project site appears to be located within 10 km from the Mahananda Wild Life Sanctuary. The SEAC has recommended to submit the distance of the proposed project from Mahananda Wild Life Sanctuary authenticated by Chief Wildlife Warden based on their records Notifications as per the note given in FORM – I of the EIA Notification 2006 and its amendments thereafter. It has been decided that the case shall be further considered only after submission of the necessary clarification.

5. Proposed Residential Complex by M/s. DTL Estate Pvt. Ltd. at JL No. 8, Mouza – Sahapur, 43, Binova Bhave Road, PS – Behala, KMC Ward No. 119, Borough – XIII, Kolkata – 700 038, Dist – 24 Parganas (South), West Bengal.

Activity:

This is a proposal for Residential Complex consisting of 4 Block of 2B+G+12 Storied Building, nos. of flats ­167.

Chronology of the event :

Salient features of the proposed project are –

Land Area : 16911.059 sqm. (as per Deed) & 16904.77 sqm. (as per site)

Expected Population : Residential – 1033, Hall & Lounge – 338, Service – 180, Floating – 103 = Total 1654 persons

Total water requirement : 240 KLD

Domestic water requirement : 179 KLD

Wastewater generated : 160 KLD

Waste water discharged : 160 KLD (to be discharged to KMC sewer)

Solid waste disposal : 650 kg per day (by KMC)

Total Built­up Area : 61896.40 sqm.

Ground Coverage : 4732.14 sqm. (27.99% of land area)

Total Paved Area : 2422.891 sqm. (14.33% of land area)

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Paved Area (beyond basement) : 2229.73 sqm. (13.19% of land area)

Semi Paved Area (beyond : 386.304 sqm. (2.29% of land area) basement)

Exclusive Tree Plantation Area : 3462.097 sqm. (20.48% of land area)

Other Green Area : 444.59 sqm. (2.63% of land area)

Water body (re­allocated) : 3864.45 sqm. (22.86% of land area) (as per High Court order)

No. of trees proposed to be planted : 240 nos.

No. of solar operated LED light : 33 nos.

No. of Parking spaces proposed : 387 nos. (Open­11, covered­376 )

Total Power requirement : 1750 KVA, CESC

Backup Power : DG Sets (2x350 KVA, 2x250 KVA)

During presentation in the 71st SEAC meeting held on 24.09.2012, the committee has recommended that CSR programme should be modified based on need assessment of local community, sanitation programme for nearby schools. The project proponent has submitted their reply on 16.11.2012 mentioning that the CSR programme incorporating the needs of local community and sanitation programme for nearby schools is Rs. 25.5 lakhs for three years. The pp has proposed to construct toilet and drinking water facilities in the local schools namely Savitri Valika Vidyalaya, UP Girls School – Gholsapur, DAV Public School. Name of the Environmental Consultant is M/s. Envirotech East Pvt. Ltd. The case was put up for reconsideration in the 74th SEAC meeting held on 20.12.2012. The SEAC considered the submission by the proponent and finalised Stipulated Conditions for Environmental Clearance. The set of environmental conditions are annexed as Annexure 1.

6. Proposed Residential Complex “Silver Space” by M/s. Citadel Construction at JL No. 45, Plot No. 7, Mujibar Rahaman Road, Dag No. 580, 1343, 1344, Khatian No. 98, 456, 506, Mouza – Doharia, Madhyamgram Municipality Ward No. 16, PS – Barasat, Dist – 24 Parganas (North), West Bengal.

Activity:

This is a proposal for construction of Residential Complex consisting of 3 blocks of G+10 and common basement having total nos. of flats­228 nos.

Chronology of the event :

Salient features of the proposed project are –

Land Area : 2.303 acres (9318.53 sqm.) as per land deed, 8241.43 sqm. as per actual measurement (2.037 acres)

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Expected Population : Domestic 1140, Floating 114, Service 250

Total Water requirement : 222 KLD (Madhyamgram Municipality supply)

Fresh Water requirement : 200 KLD

Domestic Water requirement : 171 KLD

Wastewater generated : 160 KLD (to be treated in STP)

Wastewater reused : 22 KLD (to be reused after treatment in STP)

Wastewater discharged : 138 KLD (to municipal drain)

Solid waste disposal : 0.8 tonnes per day

Total Built­up Area : 28055.461 sqm. (including parking)

Ground Coverage : 3680 sqm. (44.65% of land area)

Total Green Area : 2050.42 sqm. (24.88% of land area)

Exclusive Tree Plantation Area : 1659.38 sqm. (20.13% of land area)

Total Paved Area : 2049.33 sqm.( 24.87% of land area)

Service Area : 214.39 sqm. (2.6% of land area)

Waterbody (Pond) : 247.29 sqm. (3% of land area)

Open Parking Area : 162.5 sqm. (1.97% of land area)

No. of plantation proposed :. Existing 1 no. tree to be felled. Mandatory tree plantation – 120 and compensatory tree plantation – 5 nos. Total­125 nos

No. of Parking spaces proposed : 185 (Basement – 97, Ground Floor – 75, open – 13)

Total Power requirement : 1200 KW, WBSEDCL

Backup Power : DG Sets (2x365 KVA, 1x150 KVA)

No. of Solar Lights : 15 nos.

During presentation in the 69th SEAC Meeting held on 25.07.2012, the committee recommended the following and the subsequent response from the unit submitted on 04.12.2012 is given below :­

Recommendations / Directions of the Response of the Proponent submitted on Committee issued on 10.08.2012 04.12.2012 1. Source of fresh water to be supplied by 1. The pp submitted the concurrence letter the Municipality for the proposed project dated 19.10.2012 issued by the to be submitted. Madhyamgram Municipality mentioning that at present safe arsenic free water supply is being done from of ground water source to all the residents. During construction and operation phases of the project safe arsenic Page 12 of 31 Minutes of the seventy fourth meeting of the State Level Expert Appraisal Committee, West Bengal held on 20.12.2012 at 12:00 hrs. at the Conference Room, Paribesh Bhawan, Salt Lake. ______

Recommendations / Directions of the Response of the Proponent submitted on Committee issued on 10.08.2012 04.12.2012 free potable water will be supplied for the project. A trans Municipal surface water supply scheme has already being sanctioned under JNNURM scheme covering Madhyamgram, New Barrackpur & Barasat. 2. Permission for tree cutting to be obtained 2. The unit obtained permission for tree cutting from the concerned authority. from the Divisional forest Officer, 24 Parganas (North) for 01 no. mango tree. 3. The rain water harvesting calculations to 3. PP mentioned that as per SEAC guidelines be checked and resubmitted. surface storage potential of rain water ­20.98 lakh litre and sub­surface recharge potential­31.46 lakh litre. The pp has submitted the revised RWH scheme stating that 1 no. storage tank of 100 cum capacity will be provided for rooftop rainwater storage and rest will be recharged through 1 no. recharge well of average capacity 78.57 cum/day. Drawing of recharge structure submitted.

Name of the Environmental Consultant ­ M/s. Envirotech East Pvt. Ltd. The case was put up for reconsideration in the 74th SEAC meeting held on 20.12.2012. The SEAC considered the submission by the proponent and finalised Stipulated Conditions for Environmental Clearance. The set of environmental conditions are annexed as Annexure 2.

7. Proposed Educational Complex by Institute of Engineering & Management at Plot No. III­B/5, Action Area – III, New Town, Kolkata – 700156, Dist. ­ 24 Parganas (North), West Bengal.

Activity:

This is a proposal for Educational Complex (1 Block of B+G+4 storied building).

Chronology of the event :

Salient features of the proposed project are –

Land Area : 12141.00 sqm. (3.0 acre)

Expected Population : 2370 persons (during operation)

Total Water requirement : 128 KLD (Operation stage)

Fresh Water requirement : 128 KLD (Operation stage, NKDA supply)

Wastewater generated : 81 KLD

Wastewater recycled : NIL

Wastewater discharge : 81 KLD (through HIDCO sewer line)

Solid waste disposal : 300 kg / day (operational phase) by NKDA

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Total Built­up Area : 33636.06 sqm. (including parking) 24456.38 sqm. (excluding parking)

Ground Coverage : 5420.88 sqm. (44.65% of land area)

Service Area : 127.19 sqm. (1.05% of land area)

Total Paved Area : 2121.185 sqm. (17.47% of land area)

Road Area / Paved Area : 1880.55 sqm. (15.49% of land area)

Semi Paved Area : 368.24 sqm. (3.03% of land area)

Open Parking Area : 113.03 sqm. (0.93% of land area)

Other Green Area above : 538.9 sqm. (4.44% of land area) Basement

Other Green Area : 1243.88 sqm. (10.25% of land area)

Exclusive Tree Plantation Area : 2448.33 sqm. (20.17% of land area)

No. of plantation proposed : 170 nos.

No. of Solar Street lights : Solar Street light 23 nos. & conventional street light – 35 nos. proposed

No. of Parking spaces : 85 Cars and 3 Bus proposed

Total Power requirement : 1875 KVA, NTESCL

Backup Power : DG Sets (1x750 KVA, 1x500 KVA)

During presentation in the 72nd SEAC Meeting held on 18.10.2012, the committee recommended the following and the subsequent response from the unit submitted on 27.11.2012 is given below :­ Recommendations / Directions of the Response of the Proponent submitted on Committee issued on 06.11.2012 27.11.2012 1. Provision to be made to use treated 1. The pp has mentioned that the proposed project wastewater in flushing system. area comes under the jurisdiction of WBHIDCO. WBHIDCO will provide the sewerage facilities including STP. Total wastewater generated from this educational campus will be discharged in the WBHIDCO sewer line, which will be finally treated in WBHIDCO operated STP. As they are not proposing STP in their own, they are not proposing recycling of the treated wastewater in flushing system. PP also enclosed concurrence letter of NKDA for providing service facilities.

2. Rainwater harvesting system to be 2. The pp mentioned that the storage facilities and modified as discussed during sub­surface recharging facilities will be 9.96 lakh presentation. litres and 5.98 lakh litres respectively. Thus the

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Recommendations / Directions of the Response of the Proponent submitted on Committee issued on 06.11.2012 27.11.2012 total RWH capacity is 15.94 lakh litres. They proposing 2 nos. of storage tank of 100 cum each capacity and rest will be recharged through 2 nos. of recharge tubewells of 150 mm dia each. Therefore average capacity of recharging through 2 nos. tubewells is 104.76 cum/day. 3. Use of solar energy in areas other 3. The PP mentioned that total solar lights are 23 than street lighting to be explored. nos. and conventional lights are 35 nos. Apart from that solar energy will be used in­ 1. Courtyards will be constructed such a way to maximize use of natural light in corridor area. 2. Solar lighting will be used in Lift lobby areas. 3. Solar energy will be used in common areas. 4. CSR proposal to be modified based 4. The PP has submitted revised CSR proposal with on the needs of the local people. budgetary allocation of Rs 28.75 lacs for the next 3 years. Break­up of CSR activities submitted.

Name of the Environmental Consultant­ M/s. Envirotech East Pvt. Ltd. The case is put up for reconsideration. The SEAC considered the submission by the proponent and finalised Stipulated Conditions for Environmental Clearance. The set of environmental conditions are annexed as Annexure 3.

8. Proposed Residential Complex “UTALIKA” by M/s. Bengal Ambuja Housing Development Ltd. at Premises No. 405, Borough – 12, Jl No. 21, Mukundapur, KMC Ward No. 109, PS – Purba Jadavpur, Kolkata – 700 078, Dist. ­ 24 Parganas (South), West Bengal.

Activity:

This is a proposal for residential project comprising of 5 nos. towers G+25 storied, 1 tower 2B+G+21, podium G+3 and podium G and having 1088 flats for residential purpose, 72 nos. office, 72 nos. service apartments Retail units, Club and other amenities.

Chronology of the event :

The proponent has presented proposed Terms of Reference for EIA studies of the project in the 67th SEAC meeting held on 21.05.2012 and the ToR was issued by the SEAC. SEAC also recommended that site verification in respect of the status in EKW should be obtained from the EKWMA. The unit has submitted the EIA report. The salient features of the proposed project as per EIA report are as under :­

Land Area : 81682.48 sqm.

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Expected Population : 2645 – HIG, 2795 – LIG, 1014 – Commercial, 917 – Retail , Home Office, Service apartment and Others ­ 3947 Total Water requirement : 1456.4 KLD (Operation stage) Fresh Water requirement : 849.75 KLD (KMC supply) Wastewater generated : 1075.4 KLD (to be treated in STP) Wastewater recycled : 606.66 KLD Wastewater discharged and : 414.94 KLD (to Municipal drain) place of discharge Rain water harvesting scheme : Rain water storage: 12.5 lac litre and recharge – 20 nos. deep bore shafts 150 mm dia and upto 40m deep Solid waste disposal : 3563.9 kg / day

Total Built­up Area : 301540.32 sqm. Ground Coverage : 27494.77 sqm. (33.66% of land area) Internal Road Area : 10005.94 sqm. (12.25% of land area) Exclusive Tree Plantation Area : 21173.50 sqm. (25.92% of land area) Nos. of trees planted : 1450 nos. Water body : 23008.27 sqm. (28.17% of land area) No. of Parking spaces proposed : 1950 cars (covered) Total Power requirement : 15200 KVA, CESC Backup Power : DG Sets (4x2000 KVA, 2x1600 KVA and 1x500 KVA) CSR : Rs. 15 crores 60 lakhs

The Chief Technical Officer, EKWMA has sent observations vide letter No. CTO/EN/2497/129(27)/12 dated 21.09.2012 which are as follows: ­ a) The proponent may be advised to submit the details in which the distance between the project area and EKW boundary is correctly mentioned. b) Such tall building construction is like to have adverse effects including on migration of bird species. In the event the proponent has carried out the detailed EIA for the impact of tall buildings to the migration of fauna. If a detailed EIA has not been carried out in that case the same should be carried out by an institute of repute like Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS). c) Abstraction of ground water may not be allowed. It will affect hydrology of the EKW. d) During construction work no slurry may be disposed off in the wetlands. Moreover, hot mix plant or any such operation may not be allowed to the site. Further during construction or in post construction no waste should be disposed off in the EKW area. The proponent has delivered a powerpoint presentation in the 72nd SEAC meeting held on 18.10.2012 and during presentation in the 72nd SEAC meeting, the committee has recommended the following and the subsequent reply submitted on 20.11.2012 of the project proponent is given below :–

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Recommendations / Directions of Response of the Proponent submitted on 20.11.2012 the Committee dated 12.11.2012 1. Rainwater harvesting 1. The project proponent submitted revised RWH calculations for recharge facility calculation. to be revised. 2. As per EIA report submitted 2. The PP has submitted details of CSR programme reporting does not show proper based on sample survey. 500 samples were studied execution of Point No. 8 (xv) of from local households, using stratified random TOR issued for the project. sampling method the questionnaire used covered the basic need of that locality and expectation of local people from the project. Total budget for 20 years 15 crores 60 lakhs. 3. The details in which the distance 3. The PP submitted Google earth ‘printout’ showing between the project area and distance between EKW and the project site as 6.18 East Kolkata Wetlands km. in the North­East direction of the project site. Boundary is correctly mentioned should be resubmitted. 4. Since EKW is an extremely 4. The PP has mentioned that the migratory aquatic birds important wetland from do not generally flock to EKW, because fishing ecological and biodiversity point activities are predominant in the bheries of view, impact of such tall (waterbodies), and as such, does not provide the building construction including appropriate nesting place for the birds. Only few on migration of bird species to partly migrant birds are reported in the adjacent area be reported and the same study of Nalban (Reported by Regional Centre National may be carried out by an Afforestation and Eco Development Board, Jadavpur institute of repute like Wildlife University, WWF India, School of Water Resource Institute of India, Bombay Engineering, Jadavpur University). Natural History Society etc. The birds principally flock to the Santragachi Jheel and in smaller measure, to the Alipore Zoo lake, because of the amenable environment. These migratory birds come from Siberia or the trans Himalayan region, from the Northerly direction. As such, no impact would be felt due to setting up of the project, which lies to the South­West of EKW. Moreover, the project comprises of buildings of only 80 meters height, in consonance with other projects in its vicinity. The PP has further mentioned that in accordance with the prescribed TOR, the EIA/EMP report has been prepared by a ‘sector specific fully accredited’ Consultant of QCI/NABET, M/s. Ghosh, Bose & Associates Pvt. Ltd. to abide by the MOEF office memorandum dated 30.09.2011 and 05.10.2011 as mentioned in the issued TOR. Their scope of accreditation as per QCI/NABET, which includes “Township and area Development Project”.

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Reply dated 20.11.2012 from the unit was considered in the 73rd SEAC meeting held on 30.11.2012, the State Level Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC) made the following recommendations. Subsequent response dated 13.12.2012 from the unit is given below :­ Recommendations / Directions of Response of the Proponent dated 13.12.2012 the Committee

1. The PP should comply with the 1. The project proponent informed that two reputed conditions already stipulated in organizations as mentioned in the letter No. Sl No. 4 of earlier letter issued 839­2N­07/2012( E) dated 12.11.2012 viz Wildlife vide No. 839­2N­07/2012( E) Institute of India and Bombay Natural History Society dated 12.11.2012. of India had been duly contacted by them for carrying out the said study on ‘Impact of tall building construction on migration of fauna’ of the proposed Residential Complex. However, these two organizations have expressed their inability to undertake the assignment. The PP has stated further that they had submitted the Ecological Study report based on the report of WWF Kolkata Chapter, Kundu, N., Pal, M and Saha, S., 2007 : East Kolkata Wetlands : A Resource Recovery System through Productive Activities. Proceedings of Total 2007 : The 12th World Lake Conference, P. 868­881., National Wetland Inventory and Assessment (NWIA), National Wetland Atlas : West Bengal, P. 112 and other published literature. These literature have been complied by M/s. Ghosh, Bose & Associates Pvt. Ltd.

Name of the Environmental Consultant is M/s. Ghosh, Bose & Associates Pvt. Ltd. The case was put up for reconsideration in the 74th SEAC meeting held on 20.12.2012. The SEAC considered the submission by the proponent and finalised Stipulated Conditions for Environmental Clearance. The set of environmental conditions are annexed as Annexure 4.

9. Proposed amendment of the EC for Expansion of existing shopping complex ‘Forum Courtyard’ by M/s. Forum Shopping Mall Pvt. Ltd. and Heilgers Development & Construction Co. Pvt. Ltd. at 10/3, Lala Lajpat Rai Sarani, Kolkata – 700 020.

Chronology of the event :

The M/s. Namrata Trading Pvt. Ltd. and Heilgers Development & Construction Co. Pvt. Ltd. has obtained EC from SEIAA for expansion of shopping mall ‘Forum Courtyard’. 2. The State Level Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC) has scrutinized the documents for the proposed expansion of existing shopping complex in the 72nd SEAC meeting held on 18.10.2012. During the meeting committee recommended that comparative statement including details of all the salient features for which EC has been issued earlier vis a vis the revised project and modified form I with all necessary documents /clarifications should be submitted. 3. Now, they have applied for expansion with following configuration on submission of sanctioned building plan on 11.12.2012 sanctioned by KMC:­

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Salient features: As per initial As mentioned in EC As finally sanctioned application alongwith issued by SEIAA by KMC and as form 1, 1A & dated 23.10.09 and constructed and conceptual plan 15.05.09 revised form 1,1A submitted on 08.01.08 and conceptual plan Land area 7502.23 sq.m 7502.23 sq.m 7502.23 sq.m Height of the building Existing (B+G+6) & Expansion of another Existing (B+G+6) & block expansion of another building expansion of another building (B+G+8) (B+G+8) storied building (B+G+9) storied Expected Population Visitors– 10,000 Visitors–3000 Visitors– persons persons 10000(existing­7000 & Employee– 1000 Employee – 100 additional­3000 persons persons persons) Service staff – 150 Service Staff – 50 Employee – persons persons 1000(existing­900 Total­ 11,150 persons Total – 3150 persons persons & additional­100) Service Staff – 150 (additional­50) Total – 11150 persons Total Water 331 KLD 69.25 KLD 331 KLD (HVAC – Requirement 156 KLD, DG Cooling (operation stage) – 20 KLD, Domestic – 148 KLD) Fresh Water 328 (considering 3 69.25 KLD 292 KLD Requirement KLD of rain water) (Municipal supply) Domestic Water 148 KLD 29.25 KLD 148 KLD Requirement (operation stage) Wastewater Generated 118.4 KLD 23 KLD 118.40 KLD Treated Wastewater ­­ ­­ 36 KLD Wastewater Reused ­­ ­­ 36 KLD Wastewater 118.4 KLD 23 KLD 78.40 KLD (untreated) Discharged Wastewater Treatment ­­ Sewage Treatment Sewage Treatment Plan (40 KLD) Plan (40 KLD) Solid Waste 2.00 ton/day 0.50 ton/day 2.00 ton/day Generation Total Built up Area 30027.39 sqm. 14212.85 sqm. 31248.63 sqm. (Existing TBUA­15814.54 sqm. & additional TBUA­15434.09 sq.m) Ground Coverage 3852.88 sqm. 1634.51 sqm. 3852.88 sqm. (51.36%

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As per initial As mentioned in EC As finally sanctioned application alongwith issued by SEIAA by KMC and as form 1, 1A & dated 23.10.09 and constructed and conceptual plan 15.05.09 revised form 1,1A submitted on 08.01.08 and conceptual plan (51.36% of plot area) (21.78% of land area) of plot area) (Existing­ 29.569% & additional­21.78% of plot area) Landscaped Green 1500.46 sqm. ­­ 1500.46 sqm. Area (20% of land area) (20% of land area) No. of parking space 522 nos. 356 nos. 453 nos.(MLCP­312) proposed Total Power 2400 KW (CESC) ­­ 2400 KW (CESC) Requirement Back up Power 4x600 KVA DG sets 1x1010 KVA DG Set 4x600 KVA + 1x1010 instead of 4x600 KVA DG Sets KVA DG Sets RWH 1142 KL will be stored in UG storage tank and reused. The case was put up for reconsideration in the 74th SEAC meeting held on 20.12.2012. The SEAC considered the submission by the proponent and recommended amendment of Environmental Clearance. 10. Residential Complex by M/s. Jain Group Projects Pvt. Ltd. at Dag No. 178, 186, 187, JL No. 105 (new 83), Mouza – Daknikata, Champasari Gram Panchayat, PS – Matigara (presently Pradhannagar), PIN : 734001, Dist – Darjeeling, West Bengal.

Activity:

This is a proposal for construction of a Residential Complex having 380 flats (6 blocks of G+10 storied residential buildings) with common basement.

Chronology of the event :

The matter was discussed in the 61st SEAC meeting held on 29.11.2011 and the committee has noted that the proponent has mentioned that the local panchayat shall provide infrastructural facilities. The committee requests the project proponent to obtain necessary permission from Task force on Total Sanitation Campaign (TSC) of Panchayat and Rural Development Department for infrastructural facilities. But the Task Force on Total Sanitation Campaign, Panchayat & Rural Development Department, Govt. of West Bengal has informed SEAC vide their letter dated 03.05.2012 that the subject matter is not within the purview of functioning of the office.

The project proponent has submitted additional information on 21.08.2012.

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Salient features of the proposed project (PHASE I) are –

Land Area : 4.0 acres (16187.44 sqm.), PHASE I – 12795.39 sqm., PHASE II – 3391.91 sqm.

Expected Population : 2470 persons

Total Water requirement : 380 KLD (Operation stage)

Fresh Water requirement : 216 KLD (groundwater)

Wastewater generated : 242 KLD (to be treated in STP)

Wastewater recycled : 164 KLD (to be reused after treatment in STP)

Wastewater discharged : 78 KLD (to be discharged to drain of local authority after treatment in STP)

Solid waste disposal : 1.0 tonnes per day (to be disposed off through local authority)

Total Built­up Area : 56252.77 sqm. (including parking), 47332.54 sqm. (excluding parking),

Ground Coverage : 4658.22 sqm. (36.41% of PHASE I land area)

Service Area : 655.03 sqm. (5.12% of PHASE I land area)

Total Parking Area : 8920.23 sqm. (not mentioned in Master Plan) including common basement

Common Basement : 5012.35 sqm. (39.17% of PHASE I land area) (not mentioned in Master Plan)

Total Paved Area : 3172.96 sqm. (24.79% of PHASE I land area)

Exclusive Green Area : 3110.25 sqm. (24.31% of PHASE I land area)

Other Soft Area : 1198.8 sqm. (9.37% of PHASE I land area)

No. of Parking spaces : 325 nos. proposed for PHASE I

Total No. of plantation : 200 nos. (Existing trees – 11 nos.) proposed for PHASE I

Total Power requirement : 1500 KVA, WBSEDCL

Backup Power : DG Sets (1x450 KVA)

CSR : Rs. 20 lakhs.

During presentation in the 70th SEAC meeting held on 30.08.2012 the committee recommended the following and the subsequent reply dated 08.10.2012 from the unit is given below :­

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Recommendations / Directions of the Committee Response of the Proponent submitted on issued on 10.08.2012 08.10.2012 1. Distance of the Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary 1. PP has submitted map from Google earth from the project area to be furnished along with showing the distance of the project site necessary authenticated documents. from the Mahananda Wild Life Sanctuary is about 10.16 KM and road distance about 12 KM. 2. Revised CSR programme mentioning name of 2. Revised CSR Programme alongwith the local primary school for which name of the the schools. infrastructure facilities to be developed. 3. Revised tree plantation list as discussed during 3. Revised plantation list submitted. the meeting should be submitted

The name of the Environmental Consultant is M/s. Envirotech East Pvt. Ltd.

The case was put up for consideration in the 73rd SEAC meeting held on 30.11.2012. The SEAC considered the submission by the proponent and finalised Stipulated Conditions for Environmental Clearance in the 73rd SEAC meeting held on 30.11.2012. The SEAC reviewed the submissions of the PP again regarding the distance of the proposed project from the Mahananda Wild Life Sanctuary in the 74th SEAC meeting held on 20.12.2012. The committee recommended that the distance from Mahananda Wild Life Sanctuary authenticated by Chief Wildlife Warden based on their records and Notifications to be submitted. It has been decided that the case shall be further considered only after submission of the necessary information.

Session II C. Technical Presentations: ­

Industry Sector :­

1. Proposed project for setting up API / Fine Chemical manufacturing Plant, Unit – II by M/s. West Bengal Chemical Industries Ltd. at Lease hold land at S. I. Area, Durgapur, West Bengal. Activity: This is a proposal for Chemical / Bulk Drug manufacturing unit of capacity 4800 tonnes / year on 3 shifts basis.

Chronology of the event :

Salient Salient features of the proposed modernization project are : i. Location of the Site – Lease hold land at S. I. Area, Durgapur, West Bengal. ii. Land Area – 8 acres. iii. Greenbelt Development – 33% of land area i.e. 2.64 acres. iv. Raw Materials – as per list. v. Production Capacity – 4800 tonnes / year.

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Sl. No. List of Finished Products Installed capacity (tons/monthly) 1. Ferric Ammonium Citrate 75 2. Sodium Citrate 20 3. Calcium Citrate 10 4. Carbohydrate Iron Salts & others 20 5. Iron with Vitamin 50 6. Chelated Amino Acid Mineral Salts 25 7. Salts such as Calcium / Magnesium / Sodium / 200 Potassium of short chain fatty acids like acetic / butyric / propionic acid etc. Total 400 tons

vi. Air Pollution Control Device – vii. Total Water Requirement – Purified Water 2 KLD, DM Water – 50 KLD / month, Soft Water – 10 KLD, Iron free Water – 20 KLD, Source : Durgapur Municipal Corporation and Borewells. viii. Effluent – From process 5 KLD and Domestic – 3 KLD (to be treated in adequate capacity ETP comprising of equalisation tank, neutralisation tank, chemical dosing and flocculation / coagulation tank, clarifier, sludge drying bed). ix. Solid Waste – 150 kgs./month. x. Power Requirement – 200 KW (from State Electricity Board / DPL / DVC) xi. Back­up Power – DG Sets (500 KVA) xii. CSR – not mentioned. The case was put up for consideration in the 74th SEAC meeting held on 20.12.2012. After carefully considering the proposal and presentation, the committee recommended that project proponent should submit revised ToR as per MoEF guidelines and Office Memorandums.

It has been decided that the case shall be further considered only after submission of the necessary documents.

Construction Sectors :­

2. Proposed Residential Complex “IDEAL GRAND” by M/s. Vijai Shree Ltd. at Plot No. 456, G. T. Road (South), JL No. 1, Mouza & PS – Shibpur, Howrah Municipal Corporation Ward No. 36, PIN – 711 102, Dist – Howrah, West Bengal.

Activity:

This is a proposal for construction of a Residential Complex having 384 flats (4 blocks of B+G+16 storied buildings) and Club House.

Chronology of the event :

Salient features of the proposed project are –

Land Area : 18731.42 sqm.

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Building Profile : 4 blocks of B+G+16 storied buildings

Expected Population : 1996 persons

Total Water requirement : 302.22 KLD (Operation stage)

Fresh Water requirement : 244.8 KLD (HMC supply)

Wastewater generated : 233.1 KLD (to be treated in STP)

Wastewater recycled : 57.4 KLD (to be reused after treatment in STP)

Wastewater discharged : 175.7 KLD (to be discharged to municipal drain after treatment in STP)

Solid waste disposal : 1.16 tonnes per day (to be disposed off through local authority)

Total Built­up Area : 50211.12 sqm. (including parking)

Ground Coverage : 3330.64 sqm. (17.78% of land area)

Total Hardscape Area : 4635.98 sqm. (24.75% of land area)

Road Area : 3798.90 sqm. (20.28% of land area)

Car Parking Area : 338.66 sqm. (1.81% of land area)

CESC Area : 75 sqm. (0.4% of land area)

50% of Semi Paved Area : 423.4 sqm. (2.26% of land area)

Total Softscape Area : 10764.8 sqm. (57.47% of land area)

Tree Plantation Area : 4105.72 sqm. (21.92% of land area)

Other Green Area : 6235.66 sqm. (33.29% of land area)

50% of Semi Paved Area : 423.4 sqm. (2.26% of land area)

Min. No. of plantation proposed : 290 nos.

No. of Parking spaces proposed : 357 nos. (covered – 332, open –25)

Min. No. of solar street lights : 35 nos. proposed

Total Power requirement : 1602.78 KW, CESC

Backup Power : DG Sets (2x320 KVA)

RWH : Total RWH potential is – 22.42 lac litre Surface storage – 16.80 lakh litre and sub surface recharge – 24.79 lakh litre. 2 nos. of storage tank of 150 cum capacity each.

CSR : Rs. 5 lacs.

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Name of the Environmental Consultant is M/s. Ghosh, Bose & Associates Pvt. Ltd. The case was put up for consideration in the 74th SEAC meeting held on 20.12.2012. After carefully considering the proposal and presentation, the committee recommended that –

 The CSR proposal to be modified as discussed during the presentation. Approximately 2% of the project cost should be spent on CSR activities.

It has been decided that the case shall be further considered only after submission of the necessary in­ formation.

3. Proposed Hotel Building by M/s. Rose Valley Estate & Construction Ltd. at Holding No. 24/1/39, Hill Cart Road, Mallaguri, PS – Siliguri, SMC Ward No. 2, Dist – Darjeeling, West Bengal

Activity:

This is a proposal for construction of a Four Star Hotel Building (1 block of B+2G+15 storied) having 104 rooms alongwith allied facilities.

Chronology of the event :

Salient Salient features of the proposed project are –

Land Area : 5460.88 sqm.

Expected Population : 907 persons

Total Water requirement : 162 KLD (Operation stage)

Fresh Water requirement : 89 KLD (SMC supply)

Wastewater generated : 71 KLD (to be treated in STP)

Wastewater reclaimed : 70 KLD (after treatment in STP)

Wastewater recycled : 70 KLD (to be reused after treatment in STP)

Solid waste disposal : 0.39 tonnes per day (to be disposed off through local authority)

Total Built­up Area : 20662.90 sqm.

Ground Coverage : 1910.06 sqm. (34.98% of land area)

Total Paved Area : 1165 sqm. (25% of land area)

Internal Road Area : 1033.74 sqm. (18.93% of land area)

Semi Paved Area (50%) : 331.25 sqm. (6.07% of land area)

Total Green Area : 2185.83 sqm. (40.02% of land area)

Green Area for Plantation : 1093.48 sqm. (20.02% of land area)

Soft Area (Other than plantation) : 1092.35 sqm. (20% of land area)

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No. of Parking spaces proposed : 121 (covered – 68, open –53)

Height of the building : 68.05 mtr from GL

Total Power requirement : 1041 KW, WBSEDCL

Backup Power : DG Sets (2x1010 KVA)

CSR : Rs. 18 lakhs.

Name of the Environmental Consultant is M/s. Centre for Sustainable Development. The case was put up for consideration in the 74th SEAC meeting held on 20.12.2012. After carefully considering the proposal and presentation, the committee recommended that – 1. Distance of the project site from Mahananda Wild Life Sanctuary authenticated by Chief Wildlife Warden based on their records and notifications to be submitted as per the provisions of EIA Notification 2006. 2. Provision for Solar Water Heating System to be included in the proposal. 3. Revised CSR proposal based on need assessment of the local people to be submitted and the budgetary allocation for CSR to be spread over a span of three years. 4. Specific concurrence letter for fresh water supply to be submitted. It has been decided that the case shall be further considered only after submission of the necessary information.

4. Proposed Residential Complex by M/s. BKS Infraprojects LLP & 15 Ors. at 130, Rishi Bankim Chandra Road, Holding No. 184, South Dumdum Municipality Ward No. 7, PS – Dumdum, Dist – 24 Parganas (North), West Bengal.

Activity:

This is a proposal for construction of a residential complex having 154 nos. of flats (3 block of G+11 storied).

Chronology of the event :

Salient features of the proposed project are –

Land Area : 7531.87 sq.m

Expected Population : 870 persons (Residential – 770, Service Staff – 20, Visitors – 80)

Total Water requirement : 139 KLD

Domestic Water requirement : 118 KLD

Fresh water requirement : 83 KLD (Source SDDM supply, Treated wastewater and rooftop rainwater)

Wastewater generated : 94 KLD (to be treated in STP)

Wastewater recycled : 53 KLD (flushing, landscaping and road cleaning)

Wastewater discharged : 38 KLD to Municipal drain

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Solid waste disposal : 0.44 TPD

Total Built­up Area : 23080.38 sq.m

Ground Coverage : 2395.75 sq.m (31.81% of land area)

Internal Road & Pavement : 1855.89 sq.m (24.64 % of land area) (Paved area)

Soft Area other than Plantation : 60.21 sq.m (0.8 % of land area)

Exclusive tree plantation area : 1612.14 sq.m (21.4% of land area)

Semi soft area in grass grid : 1607.88 sq.m (21.35% of land area) portion

No. of plantation proposed : 120 nos.

No. of Parking spaces : 170 nos.(Open­122 nos., Covered­ 48 nos) proposed

Total Power requirement : 900 KW, CESC

Height of building : 36.0 m

Width of abutting road : 21.0 m

Backup Power : DG Sets ( 3x125 KVA)

Rain water harvesting : surface storage­100 KL & sub surface recharge ­1016 KL 1 recharge well which can provide recharge upto 10 KL per day and having a depth 80 m.

CSR : 6 lac/year for 10 years

Name of the Environmental Consultant is M/s. Centre for Sustainable Development. The case was put up for consideration in the 74th SEAC meeting held on 20.12.2012. After carefully considering the proposal and presentation, the committee recommended that 1. Provision for Solar Water Heating System should be considered as discussed. 2. Revised CSR proposal based on need assessment of the local people to be submitted and the budgetary allocation for CSR to be spread over a span of three years. 3. Contour map of the proposed site to be submitted. 4. Character of the land to be submitted. It has been decided that the case shall be further considered only after submission of the necessary documents. Summaries of above decisions are also provided in Table­1.

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Table­1 : List of the projects which were placed before the SEAC in the seventy fourth meeting held on 20.12.2012 at 12:00 hrs. and the Summary Decisions thereof:

A Miscellaneous cases

Sl. Name of the unit & Project address Summary Decision No.

1. M/s. OCL India Limited Recommended Proposed Cement Grinding Plant at Mouza – Durgadaspur, Rana, Jamdargarh, Kulapachuria, Jl. No. – 471, 472, 474, 475, Village – Kulapachuria, PO – Godapiasal, PS – Salboni, Dist. – Paschim Midnapur, West Bengal.

2. M/s. Bharat Coal Processing Works To submit Rapid EIA report as directed Proposed Slurry Washery Plant (135 TPD / 40500 TPA) at Jl. No. – 87, Dag No. – 797, 938, Vill. & Mouza – Alkusa, PO – Project will be categorized as Rukni, PS – Para, Dist. – Purulia, Pin – 723145, West B­1 Bengal.

3. M/s. Khetawat Towers Pvt. Ltd. Letter to be issued to the PP seeking information whether Proposed Residential Complex “Rameswara Waterview” at any court case is pending Dag No. – 2, 5, 6 & 10, Jl. No. 31, Mouza – Basina, Rajarhat against the project on land Bishnupur II GP, PS – Rajarhat, Dist – 24 Parganas (North), related issue West Bengal. PP should also inform whether construction work has been already started. PCB to carry out inspection regarding commencement of construction work

4. Relevant Office Memorandum No. J­11013/41/2006­IA.II(I) Noted dated 04.12.2012 of the Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India.

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B Cases placed for consideration of Environment Clearance

Sl. Name of the unit & Project address Summary Decision No.

1. M/s. Berger Paints India Ltd. Recommended Environmental Clearance Proposed expansion of existing Water Based Paint Plant at Jl. No. – 27, 103, G. T. Road, Vill – Rishra, Dist. – Hooghly, Pin – 712248, West Bengal.

2. M/s. Pataka Industries Pvt. Ltd. Recommended Environmental Clearance Proposed Residential Complex at Premises No. 18, Convent Road, Borough No. VI, PS – Entally, KMC Ward No. 55, Kolkata – 700 014, West Bengal.

3. M/s. Sugam Promoters Pvt. Ltd. Recommended Environmental Clearance Proposed Residential Complex at Municipal Premises No. 61, Lal Bahadur Shastri Road (formerly Haren Chandra Banerjee Lane), Konnagar Municipality Ward No. – 15, PS – Uttarpara, Dist. – Hooghly, West Bengal.

4. M/s. Greenwood Construction Distance from Mahananda Wild Life Sanctuary has to be Proposed Residential Housing Complex at Plot No. 81/164, authenticated by Chief Wild 80, 83, 84, 85, 89, 90(P), Khatian No. 431, 432, 441, Mouza Life Warden based on their – Dabgram, JL No. 2, PS – Bhaktinagar, PO – Sevoke records and Notifications to be Road, Ward No. 43 under Siliguri Municipal Corporation, submitted Dist – Jalpaiguri, PIN – 734 001, West Bengal.

5. M/s. DTL Estate Pvt. Ltd. Recommended Stipulated Conditions for Environmental Proposed Residential Complex at JL No. 8, Mouza – Clearance Sahapur, 43, Binova Bhave Road, PS – Behala, KMC Ward No. 119, Borough – XIII, Kolkata – 700 038, Dist – 24 Parganas (South), West Bengal.

6. M/s. Citadel Construction Recommended Stipulated Conditions for Environmental Proposed Residential Complex “SILVER SPACE” at JL Clearance No. 45, Plot No. 7, Mujibar Rahaman Road, Dag No. 580, 1343, 1344, Khatian No. 98, 456, 506, Mouza – Doharia, Madhyamgram Municipality Ward No. 16, PS – Barasat, Dist – 24 Parganas (North), West Bengal.

7. Institute of Engineering & Management Recommended Stipulated Conditions for Environmental Proposed Educational Complex at Plot No. III­B/5, Action Clearance Area – III, New Town, Kolkata – 700156, Dist. ­ 24 Parganas (North), West Bengal.

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B Cases placed for consideration of Environment Clearance

Sl. Name of the unit & Project address Summary Decision No.

8. M/s. Bengal Ambuja Housing Development Ltd. Recommended Stipulated Conditions for Environmental Proposed Residential Complex “UTALIKA” at Premises Clearance subject to No. 405, Borough – 12, Jl No. 21, Mukundapur, KMC completion of an impact study Ward No. 109, PS – Purba Jadavpur, Kolkata – 700 078, on Avi­Fauna migration to be Dist. ­ 24 Parganas (South), West Bengal. conducted preferably by ZSI (Hq.) before final Environmental Clearance

9. M/s. Forum Shopping Mall Pvt. Ltd. and Heilgers Amendment Recommended Development & Construction Co. Pvt. Ltd. Proposed amendment of the EC for expansion of existing shopping complex ‘FORUM COURTYARD’ at 10/3, Lala Lajpat Rai Sarani, Kolkata – 700 020.

10. M/s. Jain Group Projects Pvt. Ltd. Distance from Mahananda Wild Life Sanctuary has to be Proposed Residential Complex at Dag No. 178, 186, 187, authenticated by Chief Wild JL No. 105 (new 83), Mouza – Daknikata, Champasari Life Warden based on their Gram Panchayat, PS – Matigara (presently Pradhannagar), records and Notifications to be PIN : 734001, Dist – Darjeeling, West Bengal. submitted

C Cases placed for presentation

Sl. Name of the unit & Project address Summary Decision No.

1. M/s. West Bengal Chemical Industries Ltd. Revised ToR to be presented as per MoEF guidelines Proposed project for setting up API / Fine Chemical manufacturing Plant, Unit – II at Lease hold land at S. I. Area, Durgapur, West Bengal.

2. M/s. Vijai Shree Ltd. Asked for additional submission Proposed Residential Complex “IDEAL GRAND” at Plot No. 456, G. T. Road (South), JL No. 1, Mouza & PS – Shibpur, Howrah Municipal Corporation Ward No. 36, PIN – 711 102, Dist – Howrah, West Bengal.

3. M/s. Rose Valley Estate & Construction Ltd. Asked for additional submission Proposed Hotel Building at Holding No. 24/1/39, Hill Cart Road, Mallaguri, PS – Siliguri, SMC Ward No. 2, Dist – Darjeeling, West Bengal.

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C Cases placed for presentation

Sl. Name of the unit & Project address Summary Decision No.

4. M/s. BKS Infraprojects LLP & 15 Ors. Asked for additional submission Proposed Residential Complex at 130, Rishi Bankim Chandra Road, Holding No. 184, South Dumdum Municipality Ward No. 7, PS – Dumdum, Dist – 24 Parganas (North), West Bengal.

The meeting ended with a note of thanks to the Chair.

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