Aporaisal of Chemicals Lndustrv. Cement Plants. Thermal Power Plant

STATE EXPERT APPRAISAL COMAAITTEE - TAMIL NADU Minutes of 2l0hMeeting of State Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC)- TN held on 16'hApril 2021 at SEIAA Conference Hall. ll Floor, Panaeal Aalieai, Saidapet. Chennai 600 015 for Aporaisal of Chemicals lndustrv. Cement plants. Thermal power plant. Buildinc and Construction Proiects. Townships and Area Development proiects & Mininq. Agenda No: 210-01 (Fite No: 6800/2020) Proposed Rough Stone & Gravel quarry lease over an extent of 2.15,5Ha at S.F.Nos. 22511,26912,2701'l &.27012 of Chinnakamanpatti Village, Sattur Taluk, Virudhunagar

District, Tamil Nadu by Thiru. P. Karuppasamy - For Environmental Clearance.

(SIA/TN/MIN/59631 12019 dated 09.0'1.2021 ).

The proposal was placed for appraisal in this 210th meeting of SEAC held on 16.04.2021. The details of the project furnished by the proponent are available on the website

(parivesh. nic. in). The project proponent made a detailed presentation. SEAC noted the following: 1 The Project Proponent, Thiru. P. Karuppasamy has applied for Environmental Clearance for the proposed Rough Stone & Gravel quarry lease over an extent of 2.15.5Ha at S.F. Nos. 22511,269/2,270/l &27012 of Chinnakamanpatti Village, Sattur Taluk, Virudhunagar District, Tamil Nadu. 2 The project/activity is covered under Category "B1" of Item 1(a) "Mining Projects" of the Schedule to the EIA Notification, 2006. 3. Lr No. SEIM-TN/F.No.6800/SEAC/TQR- 653/2019 Dated: 18.10,2019. 4. Public hearing conducted on 10.11.2020. The proposal was placed for appraisal in this 210th meeting of SEAC held on 16.04.202L. Based on the documents furnished and presentation made by the Proponent, SEAC noted that the NABET accredited EIA Coordinator/Consultant with regard to category 1(a) has not personally conducted EIA study and the said EIA Coordinator/Consultant has admitted to the committee that he has joined as EIA Coordinator on 30.12.2020

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and has only reviewed the earlier conducted EIA study report prepared by another

EIA Coordinator and made presentation before SEAC without visiting the proposed mining site. Hence, the EIA coordinator and the proponent accepted to submit a fresh EIA report prepared by the present EIA coordinator based on the TOR issued and requested for the presentation in one of the ensuing meetings. The SEAC approved the request. Agenda No: 210-02 (File No: 6801/2020) Proposed Rough Stone & Gravel quarry lease over an extent of 4.31.5 Ha at S.F.Nos. 22711, 22712A, 22713A &.228 of Chinnakamanpatti Village, Sattur Taluk, Virudhunagar District, Tamil Nadu by Tmt.Nalini Annamalaiyan - For Environmental Clearance,

(SIA/TN/lllN/59380 t2021 dated 25. 1 2.2020).

The proposal was placed for appraisal in this 210th meeting of SEAC held on 16.04.2021. The details of the project furnished by the proponent are available on the website

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The project proponent gave detailed presentation. SEAC noted the following: l The Project Proponent, Tmt,Nalini Annamalaiyan has applied for Environmental Clearance for the proposed Rough Stone & Gravel quarry lease over an extent of 2.15.5Ha at S.F.Nos. 22711,227/2A,22713A&228 of Chinnakamanpatti Village, Sattur Taluk, Virudhunagar District, Tamil Nadu. 2 The project/activity is covered under Category "B1" of Item 1(a) "Mining Projects" of the Schedule to the EIA Notification, 2006. 3. Lr No.SEIAA-TN/F. No.680 1/SEACrTOR- 629 /2019 Dated i 12. 07.20 19. 4. Public hearing conducted on 10.11.2020. The proposal was placed for appraisal in this 210th meeting of SEAC held on 16.04.2021,. in this connection, the proponent and the NABET accredited EIA Coordinator/Consultant was not allowed for presentation. Since, SEAC noted that the NABET accredited EIA Coordinator/Consultant with regard to category 1(a) has not

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personally conducted EIA study and the said EIA Coordinator/Consultant has admitted to the committee that he has joined as EIA Coordinator on 30.12.2020 and has only reviewed the earlier conducted EIA study repoft prepared by another EIA Coordinator and made presentation before SEAC without visiting the proposed mining site. Hence, the EIA coordinator and the proponent accepted to submit a fresh EIA report based on the TOR issued by the present EIA coordinator and requested for the presentation in one of the ensuing meetings. The SEAC approved the request, The committee noted that this kind of practice has been repeated and asked the consultant to carry out a sincere EIA/EMP preparation as per the MoEF&CC guidelines. Agenda No: 210-03 (File No: 6826/2020) Proposed Rough Stone & Gravel quarry lease over an extent of 3.12.5 Ha at S,F.Nos. 1615A,58, 19t183,4A1,481,4C1,4D1,5A,581 ,21t1C,21t'.tD,21t1E,21t',tF&22t2Bat Ezhacheri Viltage, Vembakkam Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District, Tamil Nadu by Thiru,R.Monishkumar - For Environmental Clearance. (SlA/TN/MlN/36259t2021 dated: 19.02.2021)

The proposal was placed for appraisal in this 21Oth meeting of SEAC held on 16.04.2021. The details of the project furnished by the proponent are available on the website

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The project proponent made a detailed presentation. SEAC noted the following: I The Project Proponent, Thiru. R. Monishkumar has applied for Environmental Clearance for the proposed Rough Stone & Gravel quarry lease over an extent of 3,12.5 Ha at S.F. Nos. 16/5A, 58, 191783,4A7, 4Bl,4Cl,4D1, 5A, 5Bl, zUlC, 2LllD, 2LllE, 21l1F & 22128 at Ezhacheri Village, Vembakkam Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District, Tamil Nadu. 2 The project/activity is covered under Category "81" of Item 1(a) "Mining Projects" of the Schedule to the EIA Notification, 2006. 3. Lr. No. SEIM-TN/F.No.6826/SEAC[OR- 639/2019 Dated: 29.08.2019.

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4. Public hearing conducted on 05.02.2021. Based on the presentation made and the documents furnished by the Project proponent, the SEAC noted that as per MoEF & CC notification S.O. 141 (E) Dt: 15.01.2015 in the "Procedure For Environmental Clearance For Mining Of Minor Minerals Including Cluster" states the following

"The mining of minor minerals is mostly in clusters. The Environment Impact Assessment or Environment Management Plan are required to be prepared for the entire cluster in order to capture all the possible externalities. These reports shall capture carrying capacity of the cluster, transportation and related issues, replenishment and recharge issues, geo- hydrological study of the cluster area." "There shall be one public consultation for entire cluster after which the final Environment Impact Assessment or Environment Management Plan report for the cluster shall be prepared."

In view of the above, the SEAC decided to appraise the proposed individual mining sites within the entire cluster in common in any one of the ensuing meeting so as take unanimous decision for the proposed individual mining sites within the entire cluster based on the cumulative EIA report and EMP repoft. Hence, the proponent and the EIA coordinator accepted the SEAC decision and the SEAC decided to call for proposed minlng sites within the entire cluster for the presentation in any one of the ensuing meeting. Agenda No: 210-04 (Fite No: 6832/2020) Proposed Rough Stone & Gravel quarry lease over an extent of 2,75.0Ha at S.F.Nos. 17119, 12, 10314, 103/5, 10316, 1O3l10 at Ezhacheri Village, Vembakkam Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District, Tamil Nadu by Thiru. N.R.M. Sons Btue Metals - For

Environ mental C learance,

(SlA/TN/lllN/3627 3 12021 dated: 1 9.02. 2021 )

The proposal was placed for appraisal in this 210th meeting of SEAC held on 16.04.2021. The details of the project furnished by the proponent are available on the website

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The project proponent made a detailed presentation. SEAC noted the following: 1 The Project Proponent, by Thiru. N.R.M. Sons Blue Metals has applied for

Terms of Reference for the proposed Rough Stone & Gravel quarry lease over an extent of 2.75.0Ha in Survey Nos. 17119, L2, 10314, l03l1, t13l6, 103/10 at Ezhacheri Village, Vembakkam Talu( Tiruvannamalai District, Tamil Nadu ..B1,, 2 The project/activity is covered under Category of Item 1(a) ..Mining Projects" of the Schedule to the EIA Notification, 2006.

3. Lr. No. SEIM-TN/F. No.6B32ISEACfTOR- 4OS2l 2OL9 Dated : 23. 10.20 19. 4. Public hearing conducted on 05.02.2021.

Based on the presentation made and the documents furnished by the project proponent, the sEAC noted that as per MoEF & cc notification s.o. 141 (E) Dt: 15.01.2016 in the "Procedure For Environmental Clearance For Mining Of Minor Minerals Including Cluster,, states the following

"There shall be one public consultation for entire cluster after which the final Environment Impact plan Assessment or Environment Management report for the cluster shall be prepared."

In view of the above, the sEAC decided to appraise the proposed individual mining sites within the entire cluster in common in any one of the ensuing meeting so as take unanimous decision for the proposed individual mining sites within the entire cluster based on the cumulative EIA report and EMp repot. Hence, the proponent and the EIA

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coordinator accepted the SEAC decision and the SEAC decided to callfor proposed mining sites within the entire cluster for the presentation in any one of the ensuing meeting, Agenda No: 210-05 (File No: 6883/2020) Proposed Rough stone & Gravel quarry lease over an extent of 2.45.0Ha at s.F. Nos. 176t1A, 176118, '.176t1c, 176t2A, 176128, 176t3A, 176138, 17613C, 17613D, 17613E, ,176t3F, 17613G & 176148 at Gundiyathandalam village, Venbakkam Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District, Tamil Nadu by Thiru.R.Nethaji - For Environmental Clearance'

(SIA/TN/MlN/3626412021 dated: 20'02. 2021 )

The proposal was placed for appraisal in this 210th meeting of sEAC held on 15.04.2021. The details of the project furnished by the proponent are available on the website

(parivesh. nic. in). The project proponent made a detailed presentation. SEAC noted the following: l The Project Proponent, Thiru' R.Nethaji has applied for Environmental ClearancefortheproposedRoughStone&Gravelquarryleaseoveran extent of 2.45.0Ha at S.F.Nos. 17611A, 176llB,776ltc, t7612A,776128' 17613L, t76l3B, 17613C, 176/3D, 776t3E, l76l3F, 77613G & 176148 at GundiyathandalamVillage,VembakkamTaluk,TiruvannamalaiDistrict, Tamil Nadu 2Theproject/activityiscoveredundercategory..Bl,,oflteml(a).'Mining Projects" of the Schedule to the EIA Notification, 2005' 3.Lr.No.SEIAA-TN/F.No.6833/SEAcrroR-640/2019Dated:29.08.2019. 4. Public hearing conducted on 05'02'2021' Project proponent, the Based on the presentation made and the documents furnished by the (E) 15'01'2016 in the SEAC noted that as per MoEF & CC notification S'O' 141 Dt: Cluster" ..procedure For Environmental Clearance For Mining Of Minor Minerals Including states the following or ..The mining of minor minerals is mostly in clusters. The Environment Impact Assessment

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Environment Management Plan are required to be prepared for the entire cluster in order to capture all the possible externalities, These reports shall capture carrying capacity of the cluster, transportation and related issues, replenishment and recharge issues, geo- hydrological study of the cluster area." "There shall be one public consultation for entire cluster after which the final Environment Impact Assessment or Environment Management Plan repod for the cluster shall be prepared."

Proposed Rough Stone & Gravel quarry lease over an extent of 3.35.0 Ha at S.F.Nos. 33/5, 3713,3714,3715,3716 &.3717 at Nalmukkal Village, Marakkanam Taluk, Viluppuram District, Tamil Nadu by Thiru. N.Gopinath - For Environmental Clearance.

(SIA/TN/MIN/39285 1201 9 dated: 24.02.202't ) The proposal was placed for appraisal in this 210th meeting of SEAC held on 16.04.2021, The details of the project furnished by the proponent are available on the website (parivesh. nic. in).

The project proponent made a detailed presentation. SEAC noted the following: 1 The Project Proponent, Thiru.N.Gopinath has applied for Environmental Clearance for the proposed Rough Stone & Gravel quarry lease over an extent of 3.35.0 Ha at S.F.Nos. 3315,3713,3714,3715,3716 &3717 at Nalmukkal Village, Marakkanam Taluk, Viluppuram District, Tamil Nadu. 2 The project/activity is covered under Category "81" of Item 1(a)'.Mining

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Projects"ofthe Schedule to the EIA Notification, 2006. 3. Lr. No. SEIM-TNI|.No.6942tSEACffOR- 651/2019 Dated: 18.10.2019. 4. Public hearing conducted on 12.01.2021. Based on the presentation made and the documents furnished by the project proponent, SEAC decided to recommend the project proposal to SEIM for grant of Environmental clearance subject to the following conditions, in addition to standard conditions stipulated by the MoEF & CC:

1 Restricting the maximum depth of mining up to 37m (35m of rough stone & 2 m of gravel) considering the environmental impacts due to the mining, safety of the working personnel and following the principle of the sustainable mining and the same was accepted by the proponent. Consequently, the maximum minable quantities of 11, 51,115 cu.m of Rough stone & 65,778 cu.m of Gravel are permitted for mining over five years. 2 A bench height of 5m needs to be maintained as per the approved mining plan considering the hydro-geological regime of the surrounding area as well as for safe mining. 3 The Proponent should install cautionary board at the entry and important locations of the mining site displaying caution notice to the public about the danger of the entering the mining lease. 4 The proponent shall from the proper benches as per the approved mine plan during the operation of the quarry. 5 The proponent shall conducted annual physical fitness test and eye test for the employees to ensure health & safety during occupation. 6 Fugitive emission measurements should be carried out during the mining operation and the repo* on the same may be submitted to SEIM once in six months. 7 The Proponent shall ensure that the Noise level is monitored during mining operation at the project site and adequate noise level reduction measures

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B The proponent shall erect fencing all around the boundary of the proposed area with gates for entry/exit as per the conditions and shall furnish the

photographs/map showing the same before obtaining the CTO from TNPCB. 9 Greenbelt needs to be developed in the periphery of the mines area so that at the closure time the trees would have grownwell.

I] Ground water quality monitoring should be conducted once every six months and the report should be submitted to TNPCB. 11 After mining is completed, proper leveling should be done by the project proponent & Environmental Management plan furnished by the proponent should be strictly followed.

2 The Project proponent shall, after ceasing mining operations, undeftake re- grassing the mining area and any other area which may have been disturbed

due to their mining activities and restore the land to a condition that is fit for the growth of fodder, flora, fauna etc.

13 Proper barrier to reduce noise level, dust pollution and to hold down any possible fly material (debris) should be established by providing greenbelt and/or metal sheets along the boundary of the quarrying ' site and suitable working methodology to be adopted by considering the wind direction, 14 The operation of the quarry should not affect the agriculture activities & water bodies near the project site and a safety distance of 50m from the water body should be left vacant without any mining activity. J5 Transportation of the quarried materials shall not cause any hindrance to the Village people or damage to the existing Village road.

x5 The Project Proponent shall comply with the mining and other relevant rules and regulations wherever applicable.

]7 The proponent shall develop an adequate greenbelt with native species on the periphery of the mine lease area before the commencement of the mining

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activity, in consultation with DFO of the concerned district/agriculture. E The quarrying activity shall be stopped if the entire quantity indicated in the Mining plan is quarried even before the expiry of the quarry lease period and

the same shall be monitored by the District Authorities. D Prior clearance from Forestry & Wild Life including clearance from committee of the National Board for Wildlife as applicable shall be obtained before starting the quarrying operation, if the project site attracts the NBWL clearance. Z) To ensure safety measures along the boundaryof the quarrysite, security guards are to be posted during the entire period of the mining operation' 2l The mine closure plan submitted by the project proponent shall be strictly followed after the lapse of the mine. 2. As per the MoEF & CC Office Memorandum F.No. 22-6512017-IA.III dated: 30,09.2020 and 20.10.2020 the proponent shall furnish the detailed EMP mentioning all the activities as proposed in the CER and furnish the same before placing the subject to SEIM. 23 All the condition imposed by the Deputy Director, Geology & Mining, Vilupuram District in the mining plan approval lefter Rc.No.B/G&M/515/2018 dated: 28.06.2019 and the precise area communication letter

Rc. No. B/G&M/S 15 I 2078 dated : 04.06. 20 19 should be strictly followed. Agenda No:210-07 (File No:7'l 2312020)

Proposed Rough stone & Gravet quarry lease over an extent of 2.09.5 Ha at S.F.Nos. 21lzF, 2G,7H,2' ,2J, & 2K at Ezhacheri vitlage, vembakkam Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District, Tamil Nadu by Thiru,P.Shankar' For Environmental Clearance. (SlA/TN/l lN/4248812019 dated: 21.02.2021) The proposal was placed for appraisal in this 210th meeting of SEAC held on 16'04'2021. The details of the project furnished by the proponent are available on the website

(parivesh. nic, in)., The project proponent made a detailed presentation. SEAC noted the following:

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L The Project Proponent, Thiru. P.Shankar has applied for Environmental Clearance for the proposed Rough Stone & Gravel quarry lease over an extent of 2.09.5 Ha at S.F.Nos. 21./2F, 2G,2H, 21, 2), & 2K at Ezhacheri Village, Vembakkam Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District, Tamil Nadu. 2 The project/activity is covered under Category "B1" of Item 1(a) ',Mining Projects" of the Schedule to the EIA Notification, 2006.

3. Lr. No. SEIM-TN/F. No .7 123 I SEACITOR- 68l2020Dared : 3 1.01,2020. 4. Public hearing conducted on 05.02.2021.

Based on the presentation made and the documents furnished by the project proponent, the SEAC noted that as per MoEF & CC notification S.O. 141 (E) Dt: 15.01.2016 in the "Procedure For Environmental Clearance For Mining Of Minor Minerals Including Cluster" states the following

In view of the above, the sEAc decided to appraise the proposed individual mining sites within the entire cluster in common in any one of the ensuing meeting so as take unanimous decision for the proposed individual mining sites within the entire cluster

based on the cumulative EIA report and EMp report. Hence, the proponent and the EIA coordinator accepted the sEAC decision and the SEAC decided to call for proposed mining sites within the entire cluster for the presentation in any one of the ensuing meeting,

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Agenda No: 210-08 (File No:7124120701 Proposed Rough Stone & Gravel quarry lease over an extent of 1.59.5 Ha at S.F.Nos. 5921182A (P) & 592/1828 (P) at Myvadi Village, Madathukalam Taluk, Tiruppur District, Tamil Nadu by Thiru.K.Jayaprakash' For Thiru.K.Jayaprakash' (SIA/TN/MIN/128588/2019 dated: 30.1 1.2020) The proposal was placed for appraisal in this 210th meeting of SEAC held on L6.04.2021. The details of the project furnished by the proponent are available on the website

(parivesh. nic. in)., The project proponent made a detailed presentation' SEAC noted the following: I The Project Proponent, Thiru.K.Jayaprakash has applied for Thiru.K.Jayaprakash for the proposed Rough Stone & Gravel quarry lease over an extent of 1.59.5 Ha at S.F.Nos. 592|LB2A (P) & 592/1828 (P) at Myvadi Village, Madathukalam Taluk, Tiruppur District, Tamil Nadu' 2 The project/activity is covered under Category "B2" of Item 1(a) "Mining Projects" of the Schedule to the EIA Notification, 2006. Based on the presentation made and the documents furnished by the Project proponent, SEAC decided to recommend the project proposal to sEIM for grant of Environmental Clearance subject to the following conditions, in addition to standard conditions stipulated by the MoEF & CC: 1 Restricting the maximum depth of mining up to 32m (30m of rough stone & 2 m of gravel) considering the environmental impacts due to the mining, safety of the working personnel and following the principle of the sustainable mining and the Same WaS accepted by the proponent' Consequently, the maximum minable quantities of l, 22,435 cu.m of Rottgh stone & 17,840 cu'm of Gravel are permitted for mining over five years. 2 A bench height of 5m needs to be maintained as per the approved mining plan considering the hydro-geological regime of the surrounding area as well as for safe mining. tr c--'- 7--\ I -, )i-

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The Proponent should install cautionary board at the entry and important locations of the mining site displaying caution notice to the public about the danger of the entering the mining lease. The proponent shall from the proper benches as per the approved mine plan during the operation of the quarry. Fugitive emission measurements should be carried out during the mining operation and the report on the same may be submitted to SEIM once in six months.

The Proponent shall ensure that the Noise level is monitored during mining operation at the project site and adequate noise level reduction measures undertaken.

The proponent shall erect fencing all around the boundary of the proposed area with gates for entry/exit as per the conditions and shall furnish the

photographs/map showing the same before obtaining the CTO from TNPCB. Greenbelt needs to be developed in the periphery of the mines area so that at the closure time the trees would have grownwell. Ground water quality monitoring should be conducted once every six months and the report should be submitted to TNPCB. I) After mining is completed, proper leveling should be done by the Project proponent & Environmental Management Plan furnished by the Proponent should be strictly followed. The Project proponent shall, after ceasing mining operations, undertake re- grassing the mining area and any other area which may have been disturbed

due to their mining activities and restore the land to a condition that is fit for the growth of fodder, flora, fauna etc. D Proper barrier to reduce noise level, dust pollution and to hold down any possible fly material (debris) should be established by providing greenbelt and/or metal sheets along the boundary of the quarrying site and suitable \1- \ -. ( --l--) Member Secretary SEAC - TN Chairman SEAC- TN

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working methodology to be adopted by considering the wind direction.

13 The operation of the quarry should not affect the agriculture activities & water bodies near the project site and a safety distance of 50m from the water body should be left vacant without any mining activity. Transportation of the quarried materials shall not cause any hindrance to the Village people or damage to the existing Village road. The Project Proponent shall comply with the mining and other relevant rules and regulations wherever applicable. The proponent shall develop an adequate greenbelt with native species on the periphery of the mine lease area before the commencement of the mining activity, in consultation with DFO of the concerned district/agriculture. v. The quarrying activity shall be stopped if the entire quantity indicated in the Mining plan is quarried even before the expiry of the quarry lease period and

the same shall be monitored by the District Authorities. Prior clearance from Forestry & Wild Life including clearance from committee of the National Board for Wildlife as applicable shall be obtained before starting the quarrying operation, if the project site attracts the NBWL clearance. fl To ensure safety measures along the boundary ofthe quarry site, security guards are to be posted during the entire period ofthe mining operation. z) The mine closure plan submitted by the project proponent shall be strictly followed after the lapse of the mine. z" As per the MoEF & CC Office Memorandum F.No. 22-6512017-IA.III dated: 30.09.2020 and 20.10.2020 the proponent shall furnish the detailed EMP

mentioning all the activities as proposed in the CER of Rs. 3.5 lakhs and furnish the

same before placing the subject to SEIM. 2. All the condition imposed by the Deputy Director, Geology & Mining, Tiruppur District in the mining plan approval letter Rc.No.107/Mines/2018, dated: 31.07.2018 and the precise area communication letter Rc.No.107/Mines/2018,

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dated: 03.06.2019 should be strictly followed. Agenda No: 210-09 (File No;7146120201

Proposed Gravel quarry lease over an extent of 1.91.0 Ha at 5.F.Nos. 253/3A & 253/38 at Rangiyam Village, Andimadam Taluk, Ariyalur District, Tamil Nadu by Thiru, R.Thi ru m oorthy-For Environmental Clearance. (S|A/TN/,11N/421 13 12019 dated: 31.08.2019)

The proposal was placed for appraisal in this 210th meeting of SEAC held on 16.04.2021. The details of the project furnished by the proponent are available on the website (parivesh. nic. in).,

The project proponent made a detailed presentation. SEAC noted the following: 1 The Project Proponent, Thiru. R.Thirumoorthy has applied for Environmental Clearance for the proposed gravel quarry lease over an extent of 1.91.0 Ha at S.F.Nos. 253l3A & 253/38 at Rangiyam Village, Andimadam Taluk, Ariyalur District, Tamil Nadu. 2 The project/activity is covered under Category "82" of Item 1(a)'.Mining Projects" of the Schedule to the EIA Notification, 2006.

The SEAC noted that as per MoEF & CC vide O.M Dt: t5.O3.ZO2t, MoEF & CC decided that "In case the reply to EDS is not received on PARIVESH within 30 days, the proposal will be excluded from the pendency list shown on PARIVESH. However, the project proponent can relist the proposal through their respective login provisions, as and when they want to submit the EDS reply."

In view of the above, the SEAC noted that the proponent has not uploaded the essential documents sought through online. Hence, the sEAC has decided to invite the proponent for presentation in the forthcoming meeting after ensuring the submission of said essential documents sought through online. Agenda No: 210-10 (Fite No: 743112020) Proposed Gravel quarry lease over an extent of 1.02.5 Ha at S,F.Nos, 61515 at

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Udayarpalayam (East) Vittage, Udayarpalayam Taluk, Ariyalur District, Tamit Nadu by Thiru.N.Muthukumar - For Environmental Clearance. (SlA/TN/lllN/139838/2020 dated: 30.01.2020) The proposal was placed for appraisal in this 21Oth meeting of SEAC held on 16.04.2021. The details of the project furnished by the proponent are available on the website

(parivesh. nic. in)., The project proponent made a detailed presentation. SEAC noted the following: 1 The Project Proponent, Thiru. N'Muthukumar has applied for Environmental Clearance for the proposed Rough Stone & Gravel quarry lease over an extent of 1.02.5 Ha at S'F.Nos' 67515 at Udayarpalayam (East) Village, Udayarpalayam Taluk, Ariyalur District, Tamil Nadu. 2 The prqect/activity is covered under Category "B2" of Item 1(a) "Mining Projects" of the Schedule to the EIA Notification, 2006.

Based on the presentation made and documents furnished by the Project proponent, SEAC decided to recommend the proposal to SEIM for grant of Environmental Clearance subject to the following conditions in addition to normal conditions: 1. Permitted Ultimate depth of mining is 2m BGL and the total quantity of mineral to be mined - Gravel -13810 m3. 2 This Gravel shall only be used for brick making and not for other purpose. 3 Greenbelt needs to be developed all along the periphery of the mine lease area to a minimum width of 7.5m before start quarrying so that at the closure time the trees would have grown well. 4. After mining is completed, proper leveling should be done by the Project proponent & Environmental Management Plan furnished by the Proponent should be strictly followed. 5. The operation of the quarry should not affect the agriculture activities & water bodies near the project site and a 50m minimum width from water body is left vacant without any activity.

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6. Transportation of the quarried materials shall not cause any hindrance to the Village people/Existing Village road. 7. The quarrying activity shall be stopped if the entire quantity indicated in the Mining plan is quarried even before the expiry of the quarry lease period and the same shall be monltored by the District Authorities. & The recommendation for the issue of environmental clearance is subject to the outcome of the Hon'ble NGT, Principal Bench, New Delhi in O.A No.186 of 2016 (M,A.No.350/2016) and O.A. No.200/2016 and O.A.No.5BO/2016 (M.A.No.1182/2016) and O.A.No.102/2017 and O.A.No.40412016 (M.A,No. 75812076, M.A.No.920/2016, M.A.No.112212016, M.A. No.72/20t7 & M.A.No843/2017) and O.A.No.4O5l2016 and O.A.No.520 of 2016

(M.A.No.981/2016, M.A.No.982/2016 & M.A.No.38 4 /2017). 9' The mine closure plan submitted by the project Proponent shall be strictly followed after the lapse of the mine. 10. As per the MoEF&CC Office Memorandum F.No. 22-61l21t7-lAJll dated: 30.09,2020 and 20.10.2020, the proponent shall furnish the detailed EMp for providing sanitation facility to the Udayarpalayam Govt. school as proposed in the CER and furnish the same before placing the subject to SEIM. 11. All the condition imposed by the Deputy Director, Geology & Mining, Ariyalur District in the mining plan approval letter Rc.No.231lG&M/2018 (Mines), dated: 29.07.2019 and the precise area communication letter Rc.No.231lG&M/2018 (Mines),

dated : 25.06. 2019 should be strictly followed.

Agenda No: 210-11 (File No: 7603/2020) Proposed Rough stone quarry lease over an extent of 1.28.5 Ha at s.F.Nos. 605 at Alur

Village, Hosur Taluk, Krishnagiri District, Tamil Nadu by Th i ru.Mu nichan drappa - For

Environ mental C learance. (SlA/TN/rilN/1 5824912019 dated: 30.01.2020)

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The proposal was placed for appraisal in this 210th meeting of SEAC held on t6.04.202t. The details of the project furnished by the proponent are available on the website

(parivesh. nic, in). The project proponent made a detailed presentation. SEAC noted the following: 1 The Project Proponent, Thiru, Munichandrappa has applied for Terms of Reference for the proposed Rough Stone quarry lease over an extent of 1,28.5 Ha at S.F.Nos. 605 at Alur Village, Hosur Taluk, Krishnagiri District, Tamil Nadu. 2 The project/activity is covered under Category "B2" of Item 1(a) "Mining Projects" of the Schedule to the EIA Notification, 2006. Based on the presentation made and the documents furnished by the Project proponent, SEAC decided to recommend the project proposal to SEIM for grant of Environmental Clearance subject to the following conditions, in addition to standard conditions stipulated by the MoEF & CC: I Restricting the ultimate maximum depth of mining from upto 5m above ground level & 35m below ground level considering the environmental impacts due to the mining, safety of the working personnel and following the principle of the sustainable mining and consequently the maximum minable quantities of t,70,270 cu.m of Rough stone and 25,371 cu.m of top soil/over burden soil are permitted

for mining over five Years. Z The proponent shall be remove top soil/over burden soil and dump on the periphery of the mining site for developing bund/green belt' 3 A bench height of 5m needs to be maintained as per the approved mining plan considering the hydro-geological regime of the surrounding area as well as for safe mining. 4 The Proponent should install cautionary board at the entry and impoftant locations of the mining site displaying caution notice to the public about the danger of the entering the mining lease. .*-i'.-*'t:

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5. The proponent shall from the proper benches as per the approved mine plan during the operation of the quarry. 6 Fugitive emission measurements should be carried out during the mining operation and the report on the same may be submitted to SEIM once in six months.

7 The Proponent shall ensure that the Noise level is monitored during mining operation at the project site and adequate noise level reduction measures undertaken.

8 The proponent shall erect fencing all around the boundary of the proposed area with gates for entry/exit as per the conditions and shall furnish the photographs/map showing the same before obtaining the CTO from TNPCB. 9 Greenbelt needs to be developed in the periphery of the mines area so that at the closure time the trees would have grownwell.

l0 Ground water quality monitoring should be conducted once every six months and the report should be submitted to TNPCB. 11 After mining is completed, proper leveling should be done by the project proponent & Environmental Management plan furnished by the proponent should be strictly followed.

2 The Project proponent shall, after ceasing mining operations, undertake re- grassing the mining area and any other area which may have been disturbed due to their mining activities and restore the land to a condition that is fit for the growth of fodder, flora, fauna etc.

13 Proper barrier to reduce noise level, dust pollution and to hold down any possible fly material (debris) should be established by providing greenbelt and/or metal sheets along the boundary of the quarrying site and suitable working methodology to be adopted by considering the wind direction. 14 The operation of the quarry should not affect the agriculture activities & water bodies near the project site and a safety distance of 50m from the water body

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should be left vacant without any mining activity, 15 Transportation of the quarried materials shall not cause any hindrance to the Village people or damage to the existing Villageroad. 5 The Project Proponent shall comply with the mining and other relevant rules and regulations wherever applicable. J7 The proponent shall develop an adequate greenbelt with native species on the periphery of the mine lease area before the commencement of the mining activity, in consultation with DFO of the concerned district/agriculture' E The quarrying activity shall be stopped if the entire quantity indicated in the Mining plan is quarried even before the expiry of the quarry lease period and the same shall be monitored by the District Authorities. B Prior clearance from Forestry & wild Life including clearance from committee of the National Board for wildlife as applicable shall be obtained before starting the quarrying operation, if the project site attracts the NBWL clearance. 1) To ensure safety measures along the boundary ofthe quarry site, security guards are to be posted during the entire period of the mining operation. 21 The mine closure plan submitted by the project proponent shall be strictly followed after the lapse of the mine. D- As per the MoEF&CC Office Memorandum F.No, 22-6512077-LAJII dated: 30.09,2020 and 20.10.2020 the proponent shall furnish the detailed EMP mentioning all the activities as proposed in the cER cost of Ps.1 Lakh and furnish thesame before placing the subject to SEIM' I All the condition imposed by the Deputy Director, Geology & Mining, Krishnagiri District in the mining plan approval letter Rc.No.55/2014/Mines, dated: 19.12,2019 and the precise area communication letter Rc'No,55lz0L4lMlines, dated: 26.08.2019 should be strictlyfollowed. Agenda No: 210-12 (Fite No;761712020'1 Proposed Rough stone quarry lease over an extent of 2.00,0 Ha at s.F.Nos. 374l5(Part'

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14)at Anaimallur Village, Arcot Taluk, Vellore District, Tamil Nadu by il/s,Argunant Aggregate Private Limited - For Environmental Clearance.

(SIA/TN/MIN/53176t2O2O dated: 30.03.2021 ) The proposal was placed for appraisal in this 210th meeting of SEAC held on 76.04.202L. The details of the project furnished by the proponent are available on the website (parivesh. nic. in)., The project proponent made a detailed presentation. SEAC noted the following:

1 The Project Proponent, M/s.Argunant Aggregate Private Limited has applied for Environmental Clearance for the proposed Rough Stone quarry lease over an extent of 2.00.0 Ha at S.F.Nos. 37415(Part -14) at Anaimallur Village, Arcot Taluk, Vellore District, Tamil Nadu. 2 The project/activity is covered under Category "B1" of Item 1(a) "Mining Projects" of the Schedule to the EIA Notification, 2006,

3. Lr. N o. SEIM-TN/F. No .7 617 / SEAClT oR-7 90 / 2020 Dated : 07. 10. 2020. 4. Public hearing conducted on 24.02.202t. Based on the presentation made and the documents furnished by the project proponent, SEAC decided to recommend the project proposal to SEIM for grant of Environmental Clearance subject to the following conditions, in addition to standard

conditions stipulated by the MoEF & CC: L Restricting the ultimate maximum depth of mining from up to 51m above ground level & 5m below ground level considering the environmental impacts due to the mining, safety of the working personnel and following the principle of the sustainable mining and the same was accepted by the proponent. Consequently, the maximum minable quantities of 7, 33,600 cu.m of Rough stone & 18,880 cu.m of topsoil are permitted for mining over five years. 2 The Proponent shall provide bitumen& asphalt topped road before starting mining operation to stop the fugitive operation due to vehicle movement. 3 The Proponent shall water sprinkle on road 3 times a day during operation to c\..-2= Secretary SEAC - TN Chairman SEAC- TN

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avoid flying of lite weight mining dust.

The Proponent shall install GPS for the vehicles used for transpofting roughstone and submit details to SEIM once in 3 months. The Proponent shall carryout controlled blasting without creating nuisance to the nearby residents. A bench height of 5m needs to be maintained as per the approved mining plan considering the hydrogeological regime of the sunounding area as well as for safe mining. The Proponent should install cautionary board at the entry and important locations of the mining site displaying caution notlce to the public about the danger of the entering the mining lease. The proponent shall from the proper benches as per the approved mine plan during the operation of the quarry. Fugitive emission measurements should be carried out during the mining operation and the repoft on the same may be submitted to SEIM once in six months. x) The Proponent shall ensure that the Noise level is monitored during mining operation at the project site and adequate noise level reduction measures undeftaken. tl The proponent shall erect fencing all around the boundary of the proposed area with gates for entry/exit as per the conditions and shall furnish the photographs/map showing the same before obtaining the CTO from TNPCB.

12 Greenbelt needs to be developed in the periphery of the mines area so that at the closure time the trees would have grownwell. l3 Ground water quality monitoring should be conducted once every six months and the report should be submitted to TNPCB. 14 After mining is completed, proper leveling should be done by the Project proponent & Environmental Management Plan furnished by the Proponent

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should be strictly followed.

15 The Project proponent shall, after ceasing mining operations, undertake re- grassing the mining area and any other area which may have been disturbed due to their mining activities and restore the land to a condition that is fit for the growth of fodder, flora, fauna etc. 5 Proper barrier to reduce noise level, dust pollution and to hold down any possible fly material (debris) should be established by providing greenbelt and/or metal sheets along the boundary of the quarrying site and suitable working methodology to be adopted by considering the wind direction. l7 The operation of the quarry should not affect the agriculture activities & water bodies near the project site and a safety distance of 50m from the water body should be left vacant without any mining activity. E Transpoftation of the quarried materials shall not cause any hindrance to the Village people or damage to the existing Village road. Il The Project Proponent shall comply with the mining and other relevant rules and regulations wherever applicable.

D The proponent shall develop an adequate greenbelt with native species on the periphery of the mine lease area before the commencement of the mining activity, in consultation with DFO of the concerned district/agriculture. Z The quarrying activity shall be stopped if the entire quantity indicated in the Mining plan is quarried even before the expiry of the quarry lease period and the same shall be monitored by the District Authorities. 22 Prior clearance from Forestry & wild Life including clearance from committee of the National Board for wildlife as applicable shall be obtained before starting the quarrying operation, if the project site attracts the NBWL clearance.

I To ensure safety measuresalong the boundaryof the quarrysite, security guards are to be posted during the entire period of the mining operation, 2{ The mine closure plan submitted by the project proponent shall be strictly

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followed after the lapse of the mine. 5 As per the MoEF&CC Office Memorandum F.No. 22-6512017-IA.III dated: 30.09.2020 and 20.10.2020 the proponent shall furnish the detailed EMP

mentioning all the activities as proposed in the CER and furnish the same before

placing the subject to SEIAA. 6 All the condition imposed by the Deputy Director, Geology & Mining, Vellore District in the mining plan approval letter Rc.No.319/20l9/Mines, dated: 18.02.2020 and the precise area communication letter Rc.No.318/2019/Mines,

dated : 26. 1 1. 20 19 should be strictly followed. Agenda No: 210-13 (File No:.7698120201 Proposed Rough Stone quarry lease over an extent of 'l .00.0 Ha at S.F.Nos. 43/1(PartxBlock -2) at Keetakarai Village, Perambalur Taluk, Perambalur District, Tamil Nadu by Thiru.D.Sundararajan - For Environmental Clearance. (SlA/TN/MlN/16541912020 dated: 29.07.2020)

The proposal was placed for appraisal in this 210th meeting of SEAC held on L6.04.202t. The details of the project furnished by the proponent are available on the website

(parivesh. nic. in)., The project proponent gave detailed presentation. SEAC noted the following: 1 The Project Proponent, Thiru.D.Sundararajan has applied for Environmental Clearance for the proposed Rough Stone quarry lease over an extent of 1.00.0 Ha at S'F.Nos. 43l1(PartXBlock -2) at Keelakarai Village, Perambalur Taluk, Perambalur District, Tamil Nadu. 2 The project/activity is covered under Category "B2" of Item 1(a) "Mining Projects" of the Schedule to the EIA Notification, 2006. Based on the presentation made and the documents furnished by the Project proponent, sEAC decided to recommend the project proposal to SEIM for grant of Environmental Clearance subject to the following conditions, in addition to standard

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conditions stipulated by the MoEF & CC: 1 Restricting the ultimate maximum depth of mining from up to 25m above ground level & 10m below ground level considering the environmental impacts due to the mining, safety of the working personnel and following the principle of the sustainable mining and the same was accepted by the proponent. Consequently, the maximum minable quantities of 2, 56,420 cu.m of Rough stone is permitted for mining over five years. 2 A bench height of 5m needs to be maintained as per the approved mining plan

considering the hydro-geological regime of the surrounding area as well as for safe mining. 3 The Proponent should install cautionary board at the entry and important locations of the mining site displaying caution notice to the public about the danger of the entering the mining lease. 4 The proponent shall from the proper benches as per the approved mine plan during the operation of the quarry. 5 Fugitive emission measurements should be carried out during the mining operation and the report on the same may be submitted to SEIM once in six months.

6 The Proponent shall ensure that the Noise level is monitored during mining operation at the project site and adequate noise level reduction measures undertaken.

7 The proponent shall erect fencing all around the boundary of the proposed area with gates for entry/exit as per the conditions and shall furnish the photographs/map showing the same before obtaining the CTO from TNpCB,

B Greenbelt needs to be developed in the periphery of the mines area so that at the closure time the trees would have grownwell.

9 Ground water quality monitoring should be conducted once every six months and the report should be submitted to TNPCB.

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1r The Project proponent shall, after ceasing mining operations, undertake re- grassing the mining area and any other area which may have been disturbed

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to be posted during the entire period ofthe mining operation, Z) The mine closure plan submitted by the project proponent shall be strictly followed after the lapse of the mine. 21 As per the MoEF & CC Office Memorandum F.No. 22-65/2017-IA.III dated:

30.09.2020 and 20.10,2020 the proponent shall furnish the detailed EMP

mentioning all the activities as proposed in the CER and furnish the same before placing the subject to SEIAA. 22 All the condition imposed by the Deputy Director, Geology & Mining, Tiruppur District in the mining plan approval letter Rc.No,139/G&M/2019, dated: 24.03.2020 and the precise area communication letter Rc.No.139/G&M/2019, dated: 02.01.2020shou1d be strictlyfollowed, Agenda No: 210-14 (File No:782612020)

Proposed Rough Stone quarry [ease over an extent of 1.00.0 Ha at S.F.Nos. 6/i (part-4) at Pavupattu Village, Tiruvannamalai Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District, Tamil Nadu by Thiru. P.Manikan dan - For Environmental Clearance. (SlAiTN/ {lN/l6931412020 dated: 08.09.2020)

The proposal was placed for appraisal in this 210th meeting of sEAC held on 16.04.2021. The details of the project furnished by the proponent are available on the website (parivesh. nic. in).,

The project proponent made a detailed presentation. SEAC noted the following: 1 The Project Proponent, Thiru. p.Manikandan has applied for Environmental Clearance for the proposed Rough Stone quarry lease over an extent of 1.34.5 Ha at S.F.Nos. 1.00.0 Ha at S.F.Nos. 6/1 (paft-4) at Pavupattu Village, Tiruvannamalai Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District, Tamil Nadu. 2 The project/activity is covered under Category "B2" of Item 1(a) .'Mining Projects" of the Schedule to the EIA Notification, 2006. Based on the presentation made and the documents furnished by the project

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proponent, SEAC decided to recommend the project proposal to SEIM for grant of Environmental Clearance subject to the following conditions, in addition to standard

conditions stipulated by the MoEF & CC: 1 Restricting the ultimate maximum depth of mining from up to 21m above ground level & 10m below ground level considering the environmental impacts due to the mining, safety of the working personnel and following the principle of the sustainable mining and the same was accepted by the proponent. Consequently, the maximum minable quantities of 95,890 cu.m of Rough stone & 5052 cu.m of topsoil are permitted for mining over five years. 2 A bench height of 5m needs to be maintained as per the approved mining plan considering the hydrogeological regime of the sunounding area as well as for safe mining. 3 The Proponent should install cautionary board at the entry and important locations of the mining site displaying caution notice to the public about the danger of the entering the mining lease. 4 The proponent shall from the proper benches as per the approved mine plan during the operation of the quarry. 5 Fugitive emission measurements should be carried out during the mining operation and the report on the same may be submitted to SEIM once in six months. 6 The Proponent shall ensure that the Noise level is monitored during mining operation at the project site and adequate noise level reduction measures undetaken. 7 The proponent shall erect fencing all around the boundary of the proposed area with gates for entry/exit as per the conditions and shall furnish the photographs/map showing the same before obtaining the CTO from TNPCB. B Greenbelt needs to be developed in the periphery of the mines area so that at the closure time the trees would have grownwell.

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.,' S SELVHITi Dr. S. MOHAN Mer.,t er Secretary Chairman SEAC . TN SEAC - TN Chennai-15 Chennai-15 9. Ground water quality monitoring should be conducted once every six months and the report should be submitted to TNPCB. 0 After mining is completed, proper leveling should be done by the Project proponent & Environmental Management Plan furnished by the Proponent should be strictly followed. 11 The Project proponent shall, after ceasing mining operations, undertake re- grassing the mining area and any other area which may have been disturbed due to their mining activities and restore the land to a condition that is fit for the growth of fodder, flora, fauna etc. 2 Proper barrier to reduce noise level, dust pollution and to hold down any possible fly material (debris) should be established by providing greenbelt and/or metal sheets along the boundary of the quarrying site and suitable working methodology to be adopted by considering the wind direction. 13 The operation of the quarry should not affect the agriculture activities & water bodies near the project site and a safety distance of 50m from the water body should be left vacant without any mining activity. 14 Transportation of the quarried materials shall not cause any hindrance to the Village people or damage to the existing Villageroad. 15 The Project Proponent shall comply with the mining and other relevant rules and regulations wherever applicable.

16 The proponent shall develop an adequate greenbelt with native specles on the periphery of the mine lease area before the commencement of the mining activity, in consultation with DFO of the concerned district/agriculture. 17 The quarrying activity shall be stopped if the entire quantity indicated in the Mining plan is quarried even before the expiry of the quarry lease period and the same shall be monitored by the District Authorities. E Prior clearance from Forestry & Wild Life including clearance from committee of the National Board for Wildlife as applicable shall be obtained before starting

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Dr. S. l"lOHAN Charrman SEAC . TN t*#v . Chennai-lS the quarrying operation, if the project site attracts the NBWL clearance. E To ensure safety measures along the boundaryof the quarry site, security guards are to be posted during the entire period ofthe mining operation. 1) The mine closure plan submitted by the project proponent shall be strictly followed after the lapse of the mine. 2l As per the MoEF & CC Office Memorandum F.No. 22-6512017-IA.III dated: 30.09.2020 and 20.10.2020 the proponent shall furnish the detailed EMP mentioning all the activities as proposed in the CER and furnish the same before placing the subject to SEIM. 22 All the condition imposed by the Deputy Director, Geology & Mining, l-iruvannamalai District in the mining plan approval letter Rc.No.42lKanimaml2020, dated: 15.07.2020 and the precise area communication letter Rc.No.42 lKanimam/2}Zl, dated: 04.03.2020 should be strictly followed. Agenda No: 210-15 (Fite No: 7861/2020) Proposed Brick Earth quarry lease over an extent of 0.79.5 Ha at S.F.Nos. 310138 & 31112 at Karapattu Village, Ambur Taluk, Tirupathur District, Tamil Nadu by Thiru. R.Lakshmanan - For Environmental Clearance.

(SIA/TN/MIN/1 73810 t 2020 dated: 1 7.09.2020) The proposal was placed for appraisal in this 198th meeting of SEAC held on 05.02.2021. The details of the project furnlshed by the proponent are available on the website

(parivesh. nic. in)., The project proponent made a detailed presentation. SEAC noted the following: 1 The Project Proponent, Thiru.R.Lakhmanan has applied for Environmental Clearance for the proposed Brick Earth quarry lease over an extent of 0.79.5Ha at S.F.Nos. 310/38 & 3lLl2 at Karapattu Village, Ambur Taluk, Tirupathur District, Tamil Nadu. 2 The project/activity is covered under Category "B2" of Item 1(a) "Mining cU.- Chairman SEAC- TN

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Projects" of the Schedule to the EIA Notification, 2006.

3 Greenbelt needs to be developed all along the periphery ofthe mine lease area to a minimum width of 7.5m before start quarrying so that at the closure time the trees would have grown well. 4. After mining is completed, proper leveling should be done by the project proponent & Environmental Management Plan furnished by the Proponent should be strictly followed. 5 The operation of the quarry should not affect the agriculture activities & water bodies near the project site and a 50m minimum width from water body is left vacant without any activity.

6 Transportation of the quarried materials shall not cause any hindrance to the Village people/Existing Village road.

7. The quarrying activity shall be stopped if the entire quantity indicated in the Mining plan is quarried even before the expiry of the quarry lease period and the same shall be monitored by the District Authorities. 8 The recommendation for the issue of environmental clearance is subject to the outcome of the Hon'ble NGT, Principal Bench, New Delhi in O.A No.186 of 2016 (M.A.No.350/2016) and O.A. No.200/2016 and O.A.No.580/2016 (M.A.No.1182/2016) and O.A.No.102/2017 and O,A.No.40412016 (M.A.No. 758120L6, M.A.No,920/2016, M.A.No.112212016, M.A. No.t2llOt7 & M.A.No843/2017) and O.A.No,4O5/2016 and O.A.No.520 of 201G (M,A.No.9B1/2016, M.A.No.982/2016 & M.A.No.38 4 12017).

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9. The mine ciosure plan submitted by the project Proponent shall be strictly followed after the lapse of the mine.

10. As per the MoEF&CC Office Memorandum F.No. 22-6512017-lA.lll dated: 30.09.2020 and 20.t0.2020, the proponent shall furnish the detailed EMP for providing sanitation facility to the Aragaldurgam Govt. school as proposed in the

CER and furnish the same before placing the subject to SEIM.

11. All the condition imposed by the Deputy Director, Geology & Mining, Tirupathur District in the mining plan approval letter Rc.No.88/2020 (Mines), dated: 09.06.2020 and the precise area communication letter Rc.No.8812020 (Mines),

dated : 06, 05. 020 should be strictly followed. The projects with S. nos. t6lo 22 (7864,7888, 7895,7902,79t5,7917 &7923) could not be taken up due to paucity of time and these projects will be considered in the next meeting. Thanking the Clrairman, Member Secretary and the Members of SEAC-TN, the 210th meeting of SEAC came to an end at 8.00 PM.

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