Form-1 (As per EIA Notification 2006)

For the Proposed Rough stone and Saral Quarry Project- 4.94.0Ha S.F.No: 26/1A, 1B, 2, 27/1A, 1C, 2A, 2C, 1B, 2B, 28/1, 31/1 & 31/3, Meerankulam – 1 Village, , District,

Tamilnadu

Proposed by Tvl. Sun Ram Bulemetals Private Limited P. Vivekanandan (Director),

Application Form for Obtaining Environmental Clearance from State Level Environmental Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) Tamilnadu

FORM I (I) BASIC INFORMATION S. No Item Details 1 Name of the project/s Meerankulam – 1 Rough stone and Saral quarry project 2 S. No. in the schedule 1(a) 3 Proposed capacity/ The proposed quantity of reserves is 382191m3 of area/length/tonnage to be Rough stone and 46236m3 of Saral formation for a handled/command area/lease period of five years only. area/number of wells to be drilled Area = 4.94.0Ha The command area =3.10.6Ha (effective quarrying area after leaving safety distance). It is a shallow open cast quarry. The massive Charnockite formation is found followed by the 3m Weathered Rock and 2m Saral formation. Hence no wells are proposed or not drilled. It is a Rough stone and Saral quarry in 4 New/Expansion/ Modernization Meerankulam – 1 Village. Existing capacity/Area etc. The proposed quantity of reserves is 382191m3 (or) 67525 Lorry Loads of Rough stone up to a depth of 35m below the ground level for a period of five years.

Rough Weathered Saral Description stone Rock in m3 formation 5 in m3 in m3 Geological Resources 1422780 142278 94852 Available Mineable 587780 102924 75276 reserves five years plan period As 382191 64398 46236 in the approved mining plan 6 Category of project i.e. `A’ or ‘B’ Category – B2. Does it attract the general condition? If 7.5m safety distance from the adjacent patta lands and 7 yes, please specify. Bench loss in the lease area. Does it attract the specify condition? If The project does not attract any specify condition in the 8 yes, please specify. lease area. Location Topo Sheet No. 58 - H/14 9 08°32’45.07"N to 08°32’51.35"N 77°50’48.67"E to 77°51’02.94’’E Plot/ Survey/ Khasra No. 26/1A, 1B, 2, 27/1A, 1C, 2A, 2C, 1B, 2B, 28/1, 31/1 &

31/3 Village Meerankulam - 1 Taluk Sathankulam District Thoothukudi State Tamilnadu Nearest railway station/ airport along Srivaikuntam Railway station - 11kms-NE 10 with distance in kms Thoothukudi Airport - 28kms- NE

Nearest Town, city, District Town - Srivaikuntam - 11kms-NE 11 Headquarters along with distance in Nearest City - - 26kms-NW kms District - Thoothukudi - 39kms -NE

Village Panchayats, ZilaParishad, Village – Meerankulam - 1 Municipal Corporation, Local body Panchayat union – Sathankulam 12 (complete postal addresses with Taluk – Sathankulam telephone nos. to be given) District – Thoothukudi 13 Name of the applicant Tvl. Sun Ram Bulemetals Private Limited, P.Vivekanandan (Director), Registered Address 5/225, B-12, 14 Kumarasamy Nagar, Muthaiahpuram, . Address for correspondence: Name P.Vivekanandan (Director), Designation (Owner/Partner/CEO) Company Tvl. Sun Ram Bulemetals Private Limited, P.Vivekanandan (Director), Address 5/225, B-12, Kumarasamy Nagar, 15 Muthaiahpuram, Thoothukudi District Pin code No 628005 E-mail [email protected] Mobile No. 94436 57287, 94450 24403 Fax No. -

Details of Alternative Sites examined, if There is no alternative sites are examined. The project is 16 any. Location of these sites should be site specific. shown on a Topo sheet. 17 Interlinked Projects There is no interlinked project.

Whether separate application of As there is no interlinked project, no application has 18 interlinked project has been submitted? been submitted.

As there is no interlinked project, no application has 19 If yes, date of submission been submitted. The project involves Rough stone and Saral Quarry 20 If no, reason only.

Whether the proposal involves approval/ clearance under: if yes, details (a) The project does not attract the Forest of the same and their status to be given. (Conservation) Act 1980. (a) The Forest (Conservation) Act, (b) There is no wild life in the project site area under the 21 1980? Wildlife (protection) Act 1972. (b) The Wildlife (Protection) Act, (C) The project area does not fall the C.R.Z 1972? Notification, 1991. (c) The C. R. Z. Notification, 1991? The Precise area communication letter was received from the District collector Thoothukudi Vide Rc. No: GM.1/67/2015 Dated: 19.02.2016. Whether there is any Government 22 Order/ Policy relevant/ relating to the The Mining Plan was got approval by the Assistant site? Director, Department of Geology and Mining, Thoothukudi vide Rc. No. GM.1/67/2015 Dated: 14.12.2016. Forest land involved (hectares) 23 No forest land is involved lease area. Whether there is any litigation pending against the project and/ or land in which the project is propose to be set up? There is no court case pending, litigations relating to the (a) Name of the Court project directly and indirectly. 24 (b) Case No. (c) Orders/ directions of the Court, if any and its relevance with the proposed project.

(II) Activity 1. Construction operation or decommissioning of the project involving actions, which will cause physical changes in the locality (topography, land use changes in water bodies, etc.) Details thereof (with approximate Information/Checklist S. No Yes/No quantities/rates, wherever possible) with sources confirmation of information data The lease applied area exhibits almost plain terrain, will be changed after the quarrying of Rough stone and Saral as per the Mining plan, Conventional Open cast Semi Mechanized Mining with 5.0 meter vertical bench with a bench width of 5.0 meter is being proposed. Topography will change in respect to overburden excavation. However, measures will be Permanent or temporary change in implemented as per mining Plan. land use, land cover or topography As the area of the quarry remains the same, 1.1 including increase in intensity of Yes there will not be any increase in intensity of local land use (with respect to local land land use. use plan) Present Area at the Description area in end of lease (Ha) period (Ha.) Area Under Quarrying Nil 2.47.0 Infrastructure Nil 0.01.0 Roads Nil 0.02.0 Green belt Nil 0.60.6 Unutilized 4.94.0 1.83.4 Grand Total 4.94.0 4.94.0

There is no vegetation and building in this project area, hence there is no requirement of clearing the Clearance of existing land, vegetation and building. There is an existing road 1.2 vegetation and building? No leads to the quarry. This has 5mts carriage way width.

The total quarrying activity is proposed to carry out within the quarry lease area. Hence, there is no proposal for creating of new land uses. Temporary approach road within the project area will be form 1.3 Creation of new land uses? No for the easy access of men and machinery which will be well maintained. The tippers will transport the Rough stone to the needy crushers by existing road.

Pre-construction investigations e.g. Hence pre-construction investigation and soil 1.4 No bore houses, soil testing? testing is not proposed before quarrying operation.

There will be no major civil works, other than the following infrastructure: office building, storeroom, 1.5 Construction works? Yes toilet and first aid room will be provided on permanent structures within the quarry lease area in the safety barrier. After the grant of lease.

There are no existing building within the quarry 1.6 Demolition works? No lease area hence no demolition work is involved.

Temporary sites used for Sites service on permanent structure will be 1.7 construction works or housing of Yes constructed only after grant of quarry lease within construction workers? 7.5m safety barrier.

Above ground buildings, structures There are no tall buildings or linear structure found or earth works including linear 1.8 No within the quarry site. There is no requirement of structures, cut and fill or cutting and filling in the site. excavations

Conventional open cast semi mechanized quarrying Underground works including 1.9 No will be adopted. No underground mining or mining or tunneling? tunneling is proposed. There is no reclamation works is proposed. In the proposed mining plan only 35m below the ground level depth has been envisaged as workable depth for safe & economic mining during the period of 1.10 Reclamation works? No five years. Hence, after quarry reaches ultimate pit limit (for this lease period) of 35m below the ground level fencing will be constructed around the quarried pits to prevent inherent entry of the public and cattle.

There is no such type of activities involved in this 1.11 Dredging? No opencast quarrying operation.

There is no such type of activities involved; It is an 1.12 Offshore structures? No inland quarrying project.

No production or manufacturing is involved in this Production and manufacturing Rough stone and Saral quarrying. The Rough stone 1.13 No processes? is liberated from the parent rock loading the Rough stone from pithead to the needy crushers.

There is no proposal for storage of material within Facilities for storage of goods or the quarry lease area. The Rough stone will be 1.14 No materials? loading the Rough stone from pithead to the needy crushers.

The entire quarried Rough stone will be consumed. The anticipated waste will be very negligible the entire Rough stone irrespective of size has a good commercial market at present market scenario. Domestic waste water will be treated in Septic Tank No 1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal followed by soak pit. The manure will be treated and of solid waste or liquid effluents? used for green belt development. The Rough stone will not produce toxic effluence in the form of solid, liquid or gas. No waste water will be discharged by quarry operation. The proposed project is 4.94.0Ha. The minimum employees are available in the nearby villages, Facilities for long term housing of hence long term housing of operational workers are 1.16 No operational workers? not proposed. Rest shelter will be constructed on permanent structure within the lease area on boundary barrier after the grant of quarry lease. No new roads, rail or sea traffic is proposed during operation, the existing road will be utilized for transportation of the Rough stone and Saral. There is New road, rail or sea traffic during no habitations or villages enrouted between the stone 1.17 No construction or operation? quarry and crushing site. However, internal roads within the quarry lease area will be developed and maintained as per statutory norms.

New road, rail, air waterborne or There is no such type of activities involved in this other transport infrastructure project. 1.18 No including new or altered routes and Existing road will be utilized for the transportation stations, ports, airports etc.? of Rough stone to the needy crusher sites.

Closure or diversion of existing The project will not cause any changes and transport routes or infrastructure hindrance in the existing traffic movements. 1.19 No leading to changes in traffic There is no a habitation or villages en-route between movements? the stone quarry to the nearby crushing sites. New or diverted transmission lines The project does not involve diversion of 1.20 No or pipelines? transmission/pipe lines. The quarrying operation is restricted up to a depth Impoundment, damming, of 35m below the ground level. The Ground water culverting, realignment or other occurrence in this area is 45mt depth from ground 1.21 No changes to the hydrology of profile (45m in summer and at 40m in rainy watercourses or aquifers? season). Hence there is no damage for ground water hydrology or aquifers.

1.22 Stream crossings? No There is no stream crossing within the lease area.

The proposed quarrying does not require any Abstraction or transfers of water 1.23 No abstraction or transfer of water from the Ground or from ground or surface waters? surface water bodies.

The quarry operation is restricted up to a depth of 35m below the ground level during this period. Changes in water bodies or the Quarry operation will not affect the drainage pattern land surface affecting drainage or No 1.24 of the lease area. There is no change in water bodies run-off? or the land surface affected during run off.

During operation phase, after grant of lease quarrying personnel will be brought from surrounding villages by applicant’s jeep or van. Transport of personnel or materials The materials and tools shall be transported by 1.25 for construction, operation or No trucks and tippers, the existing road and decommissioning? infrastructure facilities are sufficient. No construction operation or decommissioning envisaged. Long-term dismantling or No Dismantling and decommissioning are proposed 1.26 decommissioning or restoration No in this project. works? Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could There is no such type of activities involved in this 1.27 No have an impact on the project. environment? During operational phase, the manpower requirement will be around 12. Local people are envisaged in this quarry operation. Inherent entry of public will be strictly prevented. Influx of people to an area in either No child labor will be deployed for any type of 1.28 Yes temporarily or permanently? quarrying operation. All the labors engaged for quarrying operations will be trained, equipped with protective devices and insured till the end of life of quarry.

There is no proposal to introduce alien species. 1.29 Introduction of alien species? No

There will be no loss of native species or genetic Loss of native species or genetic diversity taken during the quarry operation as the 1.30 No diversity? lease area is devoid of Plantation, vegetation and agriculture.

Temporary approach road will be formed and maintain within the lease area. Tippers will be transportation of Rough stone to the needy crushers by existing road. (already in good 1.31 Any other actions? No condition) No long term dismantling or decommissioning is involved in this project. This project is sites specific and may not have any significant impact on the environment.

2. Use of Natural resources for construction or operation of the project (such as land, water, materials or energy, especially any resources which are non -renewable or in short supply): Details thereof (with approximate Yes/ S. No Information/Checklist confirmation quantities/rates, wherever possible) with No sources of information data The Total quarry lease area is 4.94.0Ha; it is a Patta land vide patta No: 1810, 1820, 1812, 1849. The lease area is almost plain terrain covered by Land especially undeveloped or 2.1 No the Weathered Rock 3m and Saral formation is agricultural land (ha) about 2m depth. The slope is gentle towards Northern side. The altitude of the area is above 58m (Maximum) from MSL. The project does not require huge water for quarrying operation, about 1 KLD of water will be used for the project.(More than 5 L/Person) 1. Drinking Water - 0.3KLD & Domestic purpose Water (expected source & competing 2.2 Yes 2. Dust Suppression - 0.3 KLD users) unit: KLD 3. Green belt - 0.4 KLD Total - 1 KLD The source of water brought from approved water vendors and existing bore well on nearby quarry area. 2.3 Minerals (MT) No No minerals used for construction purposes. Construction material - Stone, The proposed Rough stone and Saral quarry 2.4 aggregates, and/Soil (expected source- No project does not require any construction material. MT) 2.5 Forests and timber (source-MT) No There is no forests and timber (source –MT) The limited scale of activities adopted in Rough stone and Saral quarrying does not require high- tension electric power supply. The quarrying operation is only for daytime. The electricity will Energy including electricity and fuels be used only for mine office and lighting around 2.6 (source, competing users) unit: fuel Yes the quarry during night time. The existing electric (MT),Energy (MW) line near the quarry site will be used. Fuels are used for operating machineries and vehicles during quarrying process and transportation. Fuel required for this project life is about 324174 Liters of HSD for entire project life.

Any other natural resources (use 2.7 No No other natural resource will be required. appropriate standard units)

3. Use, storage, transport, handling or production of substances or materials, which could be harmful to human health or the environment or raise concerns about actual or perceived risks to human health. Details thereof (with approximate Yes/ S. No Information/Checklist confirmation quantities/rates, wherever possible) with No sources of information data Use of substances or materials, which There is no proposal for storage, handling or are hazardous (as per MSIHC rules) to transportation of any hazardous materials or 3.1 No human health or the environment (flora, substances as per MSIHC rules in this Rough fauna, and water supplies) stone and Saral quarry project. The Rough stone and Saral does not produce any toxic effluent in the form of solid, liquid and gas, hence the diseases related to insect or water Changes in occurrence of disease or borne diseases is not envisaged. There is no 3.2 affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or No proposal of storage of water inside the project water borne diseases) area. The seepage water and rain water will be drained immediately by 5HP pumps and it will be used for Green Belt Development and for dust suppression on haul and quarry roads. Welfare of people will get positive change due to the project, where a number of Welfare activities are being undertaken. Due to increase of the employment earning of local people and lifestyle of the people will enhance, around 12 peoples Affect the welfare of people e.g. by 3.3 No will be directly benefit to this project. changing living conditions? No child labor will be engaged for any type of quarrying operation. All the labor will be insured and the salary and benefits will be paid as per the Labor enforcement officers(Ministry of labor and welfare) Norms There is no effect envisaged for the vulnerable Vulnerable groups of people who could groups of people who could be affected by the 3.4 be affected by the project e.g. hospital No project. The Rough stone will be transportation patients, children’s, the elderly etc., of Rough stone to the needy crushers by tarpaulin cover to prevent spillage.

3.5 Any other causes No There is no other cause are envisaged.

4. Production of solid wastes during construction or operation or decommissioning MT/mounts) Details thereof (with approximate Yes/ S. No Information/Checklist confirmation quantities/rates, wherever possible) with No sources of information data The Rough stone and Saral quarrying does not produce any waste. The entire Rough stone 4.1 Spoil, overburden or mine wastes No irrespective of size will be sold in commercial market. Waste storage does not arise.

Municipal waste (domestic and or The small quantity of Municipal waste will be 4.2 Yes commercial wastes) generated shall be disposed as per guidelines.

In this quarrying activities waste oil will be generated during the operation period it will be sent to authorize Re- Circulars as per SPCB/ Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous 4.3 No CPCB norms. Care and maintenance of vehicles Waste Management Rules) by experience qualified mechanics will be undertaken to prevent breakdown and spillage of oils and lubes. Industrial wastages are not generated during the 4.4 Other industrial process wastes No quarrying operation. 4.5 Surplus product No There is no such type of activities in this quarry. Sanitary facilities will be constructed on Sewage sludge or other sludge form 4.6 Yes permanent structure and the sewage waste will be effluent treatment disposed periodically as per the norms. No Construction or demolition wastes involved 4.7 Construction or demolition wastes No in this quarry. No redundant machineries involved in this 4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment No project. There is no a contaminated material or soil 4.9 Contaminated soils or other materials No observed in the quarry lease area. 4.10 Agricultural wastes No There is no agricultural waste anticipated. 4.11 Other solid wastes No There is no other solid waste anticipated.

5. Release of pollutants or any hazardous, toxic or noxious substances to air (Kg/hr) Details thereof (with approximate Yes/ S. No Information/Checklist confirmation quantities/rates, wherever possible) with No sources of information data

The emissions of SO2 (Sulfur dioxide) &NO2 (Nitrogen dioxide) may be due to use of diesel Emissions from combustion of fossil 5.1 Yes operated quarry machinery and vehicles. Better fuels from stationary or mobile sources maintenance of equipment in good condition will help to reduce such emissions. Dust is the main pollutant produced in the proposed activity. Emission from loading, drilling and blasting but they will be maintained Yes 5.2 Emissions from production processes within limits by proper maintenance and

sprinkling of water and Afforestation developments. Tarpaulin covers will be covered in vehicles during transportation. Fugitive dust will be generated from material handling activities. Emissions from materials handing Dust suppression by water sprinklers will be 5.3 Yes including storage or transport provided to prevent the fugitive dust emissions during loading. Tarpaulin covers will be covered in vehicles during transportation. No major construction activities are envisaged. Emissions form construction activities 5.4 No It’s a conventional Eco friendly quarrying including plant and equipment operation. Minor Dust will be generated during breaking of Dust or odors form handling of rocks, transportation of Rough stone and it will 5.5 materials including construction No be controlled. However, there is no possibility of materials, sewage and waste any odor generation as there are no organic solvents/processes involved. The Rough stone and Saral quarrying does not 5.6 Emissions from incineration of waste No produce any toxic effluent. Emissions from burning of waste in There is no such type of activities involved in 5.7 open air (e.g. slash materials, No this quarry project. construction debris) 5.8 Emissions from any other sources No Emissions from other sources are not envisaged.

6. Generation of Noise and Vibration, and Emissions of Light and Heat: Details thereof (with approximate Yes/ S. No Information/Checklist confirmation quantities/rates, wherever possible) with No sources of information data Due to operation of machineries there is likely hood of some increase in noise level. The noise level at site will be maintained below permissible limit. Measures like lubrication & From operation of equipment e.g. 6.1 Yes preventive maintenance shall be taken to control engines, ventilation plant, crushers noise from the machineries. The vibration during the moment of machinery will be minimal for a short span that will be well within the prescribed limits. 6.2 From industrial or similar processes No There is no proposal of processing plant.

6.3 From construction or demolition No No construction or demolition work takes place.

The quarrying activity will be carried out blasting for shattering effect and loosen the 6.4 From blasting or piling No Rough stone. However, controlled blasting measures will be adopted for minimizing ground vibration. The transportation of Rough stone through tippers can produce noise but are maintained From construction or operational within permissible limits, by keeping machinery 6.5 Yes traffic in proper condition as per RTO & TNPCB Norms and maintenance under experience and qualified mechanics. The quarry operation will be carried out at the 6.6 From lighting or cooling systems No day time only hence the lighting and cooling systems are not required. This quarrying project is site specific which is operated by jackhammer drilling and limited 6.7 From any other sources No blasting; hence external power other than HSD is not involved in this project.

7. Risks of contamination of land or water from releases of pollutants into the ground or into sewers, surface water, ground water, coastal water or the sea: Details thereof (with approximate Yes/ S. No Information/Checklist confirmation quantities/rates, wherever possible) with No sources of information data No hazardous materials will be used in the process. Oiling and lubrication of hauling From handling, Storage, use or vehicles will be done by using oil tray to 7.1 No spillage of hazardous materials prevent spillage of oil. Vehicles and machinery will be well maintained to prevent leakage of oil. The discharge of sewage will be Septic tank will be cleaned periodically and the collected on soap pits will be 7.2 No sludge generated will be used as manure in the discharge to a place authorized by green belt. municipal authorizes as per guidelines There is likely hood of increase of Particulate By deposition of pollutants emitted to Matter due to quarrying operations. Regular 7.3 No air into the land or into water sprinkling of water will suppress dust at points/places of generation. An efficient and effective management plan is proposed for the project; hence it may not have 7.4 From any other sources No any significant impact on the surrounding environment. Is there a risk of long term buildup of 7.5 pollutants in the environment from No No such type of activities not involved in this these sources? quarry.

8. Risk of accidents during construction or operation of the project, which could affect human health or the environment Details thereof (with approximate Yes/ S. No Information/Checklist confirmation quantities/rates, wherever possible) with No sources of information data The drilling and blasting are involved in the project for liberation and splitting of Rough From explosions, spillages, fires etc., stone. The explosive materials will be brought 8.1 form storage, handling, use or No from authorized explosive license holder production of hazardous substances during blasting. There is no proposal of storage of explosives after the grant of quarry lease.

The risks of accidents are envisaged in quarry operations, failure of quarry pit slopes, excavators, tipper movement, etc. However, all safety measures shall be taken to prevent any 8.2 From any other causes Yes accidents. The quarrying activities will be monitored under the supervision of experienced and qualified competent mines foreman. Could the project be affected by There is no earthquake, floods, Landslides, natural disasters causing cloud burst recorded in the lease area. It’s an 8.3 environmental damage (e.g. floods, No opencast quarrying, hence this project could earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst not affect severely due to the natural disasters. etc.)? 9. Factors which should be considered (such as consequential development) which could lead to environmental effects to environmental effects or the potential for cumulative impacts with other existing or planned activities in the locality Details thereof (with approximate Information/Checklist Yes/ S. No quantities/rates, wherever possible) with confirmation No sources of information data Lead to development of supporting. Living standard will be improved of the nearby cities, ancillary development or villagers. development stimulated by the The proposed project shall directly/indirectly project which could have impact on develop the area by providing employment, tax the environment e.g.: to government, development of ancillary units, • Supporting infrastructure (roads, shopkeeper, supermarket, mechanic shed etc., 9.1 power supply, waste or waste The workers are available from the nearby treatment, etc.) No villages, hence the project will not attract • housing development housing Development, Extractive industries, • extractive industries supply industries or any other activities. • supply industries • other The land does not used after the completion of Lead to after- use of the site, which quarrying operation the fencing will be 9.2 could have an impact on No constructed around the quarried pits to prevent environment the inherent entry of public and cattle.

A better after use scenario with increase in greenery, besides the quarried out pit will act as Set a precedent for later 9.3 No a temporary reservoir which will enhance the developments static level of the Ground water in the nearby wells. Have cumulative effects due to 9.4 proximity to other existing or No No cumulative impacts are envisaged. planned projects with similar effects

(III) Environmental Sensitivity S. Name/ Aerial distance (within 15 km.) Areas No identity Proposed project location boundary Areas protected under international conventions, There are no such protected areas like ecological 1 national or local legislation for No landscape, cultural area etc. identified within the 15 their ecological, landscape, Km radius. cultural or other related value There is no eco-sensitive areas, forest, CRZ, Western Ghats within the radius of 15km. Areas which are important or Canal/Stream/Eri is situated within the radius of 1km. sensitive for ecological reasons Thamirabarani Sub Channel is flow about 7km away - Wetlands, watercourses or 2 No from the Northeastern side of the area. other water bodies, coastal Thamirabarani River is situated 11km away from the zone, biospheres, mountains, Northeastern side of the area. forests Karumeni River is situated 13km away from the Southern side of the area. Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species There is no protected sensitive species are identified 3 of flora or fauna for breeding, No within the 15km radius. nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration

Inland, coastal, marine or There is no Inland, coastal, and marine or 4 No underground waters underground water around the site. There is no State, National boundaries with in 15km 5 State, National boundaries No radius from the lease area. Routes or facilities used by the 6 public for access to recreation No There is no tourist, pilgrim areas within 15 Km radius or other tourist, pilgrim areas No defense installation found within 15Kms from the 7 Defense installations No project area.

Approximate S. distance & Approximate Name of the Village No Direction from population Densely populated or built-up 8 Yes lease area area 1. Therkkankulam 1.5km-NE 500 2. Palaniappapuram 2.5km-SE 700 3. Meerankulam – I 2.0km-SW 300 4. Meerankulam – II 1.0km – NW 300 Areas occupied by sensitive Srivaikuntam is having all the facilities which are at a man-made land uses distance of 11km on North eastern side of lease area. 9 Yes (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities) Areas containing important, The quarry operation is restricted to only up to a high quality or scarce resources depth of 35m below the ground level for a period of (ground water resources, 10 No five years. Hence the ground water will not be surface resources, forestry, affected beside the area is devoid of agriculture, agriculture, fisheries, tourism, Forestry, Tourist place etc., minerals) Areas already subjected to This is the fresh quarry project, hence the area has not pollution or environmental subjected to pollution or environmental damage. The 11 damage. (those where existing No atmosphere is quite fresh and it is proposed to carry legal environmental standards out the quarrying operations an Eco friendly manner. are exceeded) Areas susceptible to natural hazard which could cause the project to present The areas are not susceptible to natural hazards like environmental problems 12 No landslides, earthquake, it is a high stable land. There (earthquakes, subsidence, are no evidences recorded in the past history. landslides, erosion, flooding or extreme or adverse climatic conditions)

“I hereby given undertaking that the data and information given in the application and enclosures are true to the best of my knowledge and belief and I am aware that if any part of the data and information submitted is found to be false or misleading at any stage, the project will be rejected and clearance give, if any to the project will be revoked at our risk and cost.

Date : 04.01.2017 Place: Thoothukudi

1. Signature of the proponent with Name and Full Address For Tvl. Sun Ram Bulemetals Private Limited,

P.Vivekanandan (Director), 5/225, B-12, Kumarasamy Nagar, Muthaiahpuram, Thoothukudi District. Mobile No: 94436 57287, 94450 24403.

2. Signature of the Recognized qualified person

M. Ifthikhar Ahmed, M.Sc., F.G.S., M.B.A., M.M.E.A., RQP/MAS/183/2004/A