Affordable Group Housing Colony, Village- Sihi, Sector- 84, District- (HR) EC No. SEIAA/HE/2015/129 dated 05-02-2015

CHAPTER-1

INTRODUCTION AND PROJECT DESCRIPTION

1.1 Introduction

M/s Pivotal Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. has proposed a group housing colony Project named Affordable Housing , situated at village Sihi , Sector-84, Gurgaon ().

The Project has been recommended by State Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC).This Project has obtained its Environmental Clearance from State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA), Haryana with the EC No. SEIAA/HR/2015/129 on the date 05-02-2015

1.2 Purpose of the Report

This report is supposed to submit after every six month as per the conditions stipulated in Environment Clearance Order. The Environmental assessment has been carried out to verify:

i. That the proposed project has not any adverse effect on the project site as well as its surrounding. ii. That there is compliance with the conditions stipulated in the Environmental Clearance Letter. iii. That the Project proponent is implementing the environmental safeguards in true spirit. iv. The non conformity in the project with respect to the environmental implication of the project. v. That the project proponent is implementing the environmental pollution mitigative measures as suggested in approved Form-1 and Form – 1A, Environmental Management Plan and Building Plan.

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CHAPTER-2

Adherence to Specific and General Conditions

PART A – SPECIFIC CONDITIONS

I. Construction Phase

S. No. Conditions of Environmental Clearance Status of Compliance 1) . “Consent For Establishment” shall be obtained from Consent to establishment will be obtained positively Haryana state Pollution Control Board under Air and before the start of the construction work. Water Act and a copy shall be submitted to the SEIAA, Haryana before start of any construction work at site. 2) A First aid room as proposed in the project report will We assure to provide the first aid room facility during be provided in both during construction and full span of the project. operation phase of project. 3) Adequate drinking water and sanitary facilities Adequate drinking water & sanitary facilities will be should be provided for construction workers at the provided for construction workers at the site. The safe site. Provision should be made for mobile toilets. disposal of waste water and solid waste will be done Open defecation by the laboures is strictly prohibited. properly. Sanitation & hygiene will be of prime The safe disposal of waste water and solid wastes importance. generated during the construction phase should be ensured. 4) All the top soil excavated during construction Top soil will be stored for use in horticulture/landscape activities should be stored for use in development. horticulture/landscape development within project site. 5) The project proponent shall ensure that the building The constructional waste will be regularly stored in the material used in the construction phase should be project site so as to avoid any effect on the people health. stored within the project area and disposal of construction waste should not create any adverse effect on the neighboring and should be disposed of after taking necessary precautions for general safety and health aspects of the people .only in the approved sites with the approval of competent authority. 6) Construction spoils, including bituminous materials Construction spoils will be stored in a dedicated area and other hazardous materials must not be allowed duly bounded to avoid contamination to the environment to contamination watercourses and the dump site for in proximity. Storage area will be covered by insulated such materials must be secured so that they should lining to prevent contamination from hazardous not leak into groundwater and any hazardous waste materials like fuel of DG sets. Waste oil of the DG Set generated during construction phase should be shall be disposed of through authorized vendors. disposed off as per applicable rules and norms with necessary approval of Haryana State Pollution Control Board. 7) The diesel generator sets to be used during Silent DG sets with ultra low sulphur diesel will be used construction phase should be of ultra low sulphur at the project site during construction stage, which diesel type and should conform to Environment maintain noise and emission within the permissible (Protection) Rules prescribed for air and noise limits. emission standard. 8) The diesel required for operating DG sets shall be The diesel will be stored in dug and pits covered with stored in underground tank if required clearance metal sheet/asbestos sheets. If quantity of diesel stored from chief controller of explosive shall be taken. will be more than 2500 litres, approval of chief controller of explosives will be obtained. 9) Ambient noise levels should conform to standards Ambient air & noise monitoring has been conducted at both during day and night. Incremental pollution project site and the results shows that the noise and air loads on the ambient air and noise quality should be pollution levels are within the prescribed limits. Lab

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closely monitored during construction phase. report are attached as Annexure-1 Adequate measures should be taken to reduce ambient air and noise level during construction phase, so as to confirm stipulated residential standards. 10) Fly ash should be used as building materials in the Fly ash based construction material will be used for construction as per the provision of fly ash building construction. notification of September 1999 and amendment as on 27th August 2003. 11) Storm water control and its re-use as per CGWB and The recharge structures for storm water control as well BIS standard for various applications should be as rain water harvesting are proposed for recharging of ensured. ground water. 12) Water demand during construction phase should be Premix concrete and curing agent will be used for water reduced by uses of premix concrete, curing agent and conservation. other best practices. 13) In view of severe constrains in water supply STP Treated water provided by HUDA will be used for augmentation in the region and sustainability of construction purpose. This water is further treated by a water resources, the developers will submit the NOC Tertiary Treatment Plant. from CGWA specifying water extraction quantities and assurance from HUDA/ utility provider indicating source of water supply and quantity of water with details of intended use of water –potable and non potable. Assurance is required for both construction and operation stages separately. It shall be submitted to the SEIAA/R.O. MoEF, before start of construction. 14) Roof must meet prescribed requirements as per Thermal insulation of roofs will be done. energy conservation building code by using appropriate thermal insulation material. 15) Opaque wall should meet prescribed requirements as The walls will be constructed as per ECBC norms by use per energy conservation building code which is of thermal insulation material as a source of energy proposed to be mandatory for all air conditioned conservation. spaces while it is desirable for non air conditioned spaces by use of appropriate thermal insulation to fulfill the requirement. 16) The approval of competent authority shall be We are in the process for obtaining all the clearance obtained for structural safety of the building due to required for the project. We have already applied for the earthquake, adequacy in firefighting equipment etc as approvals. per national building code including protection measures for light etc. If any forest land is involved in the proposed site, clearance under Forest conservation act shall be taken from competent authority. 17) The project proponent as stated in proposal shall 5 number of RWH pits will be constructed in due course construct 05 rainwater harvesting pits for recharging of time. the ground water with in project premises. Rain water harvesting pits shall be designed to make provision for silting chamber and removal of floating matter before entering harvesting pit maintenance budget and person responsible for maintenance must be provided. Care shall also be taken that contaminated water do not enter any RHW pit. 18) Overexploited ground water and impending severe We have proposed to use STP treated water for the shortage of water supply in the region requires the construction of the project. Moreover; we have also developers to redraw the water and energy planned the installation of water harvesting pits during conservation plan. Developer shall submit details of the constructional phase for the recharge of ground good practices that have been included in the project water aquifers. If at any stage of the project we will be

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to reduce the overall footprint of the proposed using ground water, we assure to obtain the NOC from development including a detail water balance along CGWA first and will propose the plans for the water with source and quantity of the potable and non conservation & water recharge. potable water requirements (Including water requirements during construction phase) incorporating water efficiency /saving measures as well as water reuse /recycling within three months and before start of construction to the SEIAA, Haryana and R.O. MoEF, GOI, Chandigarh. 19) The project proponent shall provide for adequate fire Adequate fire safety measures and equipment as safety measures and equipments as required by required by Haryana Fire Service Act 2009 and as per Haryana Fire Service Act, 2009 and instructions instructions of local concerned departments and issued by the local Authority/Directorate of fire from authorities will be complied. All necessary NOCs will be time to time. Further the project proponent shall take obtained within due course of time. necessary permission regarding fire safety scheme/NOC from competent Authority as required. 20) The project proponent shall submit assurance from The project will operate only after obtaining connection the DHBVN for supply of 5000 KVA of power supply of DHBVN power supply. The project will not be before the start of construction. In no case project operational solely on generators without any power will be operational solely on generators without any supply from any external power utility. power supply from any external power utility. 21) Detail calculation of power load and ultimate power All necessary provisions for electrical infrastructure will load of the project shall be submitted to DHBVN be made in the project area. under intimation to SEIAA Haryana before the start of the construction. Provisions shall be made for electrical infrastructure in the project area. 22) The project proponent shall not raise any Same will be complied as per the requirement during the construction in the natural land depression/ Nallah/ construction phase. Water course and shall ensure that the natural flow from the Nallah/ Water course is not obstructed. 23) The Project Proponent shall keep the plinth level of We will keep the plinth level above the level of the road the building blocks sufficiently above the level of the to avoid flooding. approach road to the Project as per prescribed by- laws. Levels of the other areas in the Projects shall also be kept suitably so as to avoid flooding. 24) Construction shall be carried out so that the density All norms as prescribed by DTCP in the LOI, License, of population does not exceed norms approved by the Zoning Plan and other relevant documents will be taken Director General Town and Country Department into consideration and strictly followed. Haryana. 25) The project proponent shall submit an affidavit with We will obtain the affidavit regarding no use of ground the declaration that ground water will not be used for water as and when required. construction and only the treated water should be used for construction. 26) The project proponent shall not cut any existing tree We haven’t /will not cut any tree existing in the project in the project area and project landscaping plan shall area and landscape will be managed and modified to be modified to include the tree in the green area. increase the number of trees. 27) The project proponent shall provide 3 meter high We will provide the site barricade, water sprinkling, dust barricade around the project area, dust screen for screens and other measures to avoid the air pollution to every floor above the ground, proper sprinkling and the neighboring communities due to the project. covering of stored material to restrict dust and air pollution during construction. 28) The project proponent shall construct a A sedimentation basin will be constructed to trap the sedimentation basin in the lower level of the project pollutants and other wastes. site to trap pollutant and other wastes during rains. 29) The project proponent shall provide Rasta of proper Rasta of adequate width and strength will be provided width and proper strength for each project before the before the start of the construction. start of construction.

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30) The project proponent shall ensure that the U-value All norms of ECBC will be complied. of the glass is less than 3.177 and maximum solar heat gain coefficient is 0.25 for vertical fenestration. 31) The project proponent shall adequately control Adequate measures will be provided during the construction dust like silica dust, non-silica dust, and construction of the project to control the dust particles wood dust. Such dusts shall not spread outside the to spread outside the project area. The protective project premises. The project proponent shall provide equipments will surely be provided to the workers respiratory protective equipment to all construction keeping their health in mind. workers. 32) The project proponent shall develop complete Internal Roads, Greenery, Drainage System, Sewer Line infrastructure of the group housing colony including has been planned properly. STP of adequate capacity, internal roads, green belt development, sewerage dual plumbing line, electricity supply line etc. will also be line, rain water recharge arrangement, storm water provided up to satisfaction. drainage system solid waste management site and provision for treatment of bio degradable waste. STP, water supply line, dual plumbing line, electric supply lines etc. and shall offer possession of the units/flats thereafter. 33) The project proponent shall provide one refuge area We will provide the refuse area as per NBC and will not till 24 meter, one till 39 meter each as per National commercialize it. Building Code. The project proponent shall not convert any refuse area in the habitable space and it should not be sold out/ commercialized. 34) The project proponent shall provide fire control room Fire safety measures will be provided to the workers to and fire officer for building above 30 meter as per avoid any mishap. National Building Code. 35) The project proponent shall obtain permission of A short term permit for excavation will be obtained Mines and Geology Department for excavation of soil before carrying out excavation of soil. before the start of construction. 36) The project proponent shall seek specific prior Prior approval from concerned local authority/HUDA approval from concerned local Authority /HUDA will be taken for provision of storm drainage and sewage regarding provision of storm drainage and sewerage system. system includes their integration with external services of HUDA/Local authorities beside other required services before taking up any construction activity. 37) The site for solid waste management plant be Same will be submitted to SEIAA during appraisal earmarked on the layout plan and the detailed project meetings. for setting up the solid waste management plant shall be submitted to the Authority within one month. 38) The project proponent shall submit the copy of fire We will submit the plan to the Fire Department when safety plan duly approved by Fire Department before required. the start of construction. 39) The project proponent shall discharge excess of We will obtain the permission from the concerned treated waste water/storm water in the public authority for the drainage of treated waste water in drainage system and shall seek permission of HUDA public drains as and when required. before the start of the construction. 40) The project proponent shall maintain the distance The distance between the STP and water supply line will between STP and water supply line. be kept minimum. 41) The project proponent shall ensure that the stack The stack height will be 6 meter more than the highest height is 6 meter more than the highest tower. tower of the building. 42) The project proponent shall ensure that the structural Same will be complied during the construction work. stability to withstand earthquake of magnitude 8.5 Richter scale. 43) The project proponent shall ensure that no Yes, we will not undergo any construction work either on construction activity is undertaken either on surface surface or below or above surface of revenue Rasta or below or above surface of revenue Rasta passing passing through the project area.

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through the project area. 44) The project proponent shall indicate the width and Rasta of adequate width and length will be provided length of revenue rasta passing through the project with the sign boards on both the ends of the rasta. Duty area on sign board and shall display the same at both will be assigned to the guards at both the ends.. the ends of revenue rasta stretch, for awareness of public. Sign board shall also display the message that this is a public rasta/ road and any citizen can use it. There shall not be any gate with or without guards on revenue rasta . further project proponent shall not encroach revenue rasta and shall not cross internal roads on revenue rasta. 45) The project proponent shall implement the revised We will provide 2 exits ramps as per the requirement of site plan (marked “A/16” 79th showing anganwadi the project. having basement and ground fllor and total built up area 4413.24 sqmt. And community hall having basement + ground floor with total built up area of 4412.24 sq. ft.

II. Operation Phase

S. No. Conditions of Environmental Clearance Status of Compliance a) “Consent to operate” shall be obtained from Haryana CTO will be obtained before the operation phase. State Pollution Control Board under air and water act and a copy shall be submitted to the SEIAA, Haryana. b) The Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) should be installed STP of adequate capacity will be installed and treated for the treatment of sewage generated to be prescribed effluent will be recycled to achieve zero discharge during standards including odour and treated effluent will be operational phase. recycled to achieve zero discharge. The installation of STP should be certified by an independent expert and a report in this regard should be submitted to SEIAA, Haryana before the project is commissioned for operation. Tertiary treatment of waste water is mandatory. The project proponent shall remove not only ortho-phosphorus but total phosphorus to the extent of less than 2mg/litre in tertiary treated waste water. Discharge of treated sewage shall confirm to the norms and standards of HSPCB, Panchkula. The project proponent shall implement such STP technology which does not require filter backwash. c) Separation of black and grey water should be done by Provision of dual plumbing will be made for separation of use of dual plumbing line. Treatment of 100% grey grey and black water. water by decentralized treatment should be done ensuring that the re-circulated water should have BOD maximum 10 mg/litre and the recycled water will be used for flushing, gardening and DG set cooling etc to achieve zero exit discharge. d) For disinfections of treated waste water ultra violation We will use the ultra violet radiation or ozonization for radiation or ozonization should be used. disinfection of treated waste water e) Diesel power generating sets proposed as source of Yes, we will use low sulphur diesel and all diesel power backup power for lifts, common areas illumination and generating sets used will be of “enclosed type” to prevent for domestic use should be of enclosed type and noise and should conform to rules made under confirm to the rule made under Environment Environment (Protection) Act 1986, prescribed for air and Protection Act, 1986. The location of DG sets should be noise emission standards. in the basement as promised by the project proponent with appropriate stack height i.e above the roof level as

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S. No. Conditions of Environmental Clearance Status of Compliance per the CPCB norms. The diesel used for DG should be low sulphur content (maximum 0.05% sulphur), instead of low sulphur diesel. f) Ambient Noise level should be controlled to ensure Yes we will monitor noise level at boundary of proposed that it does not exceed the prescribed standards both residential complex regularly. We will also take all steps to within and at the boundary of Proposed Commercial keep noise in permissible limit. Complex. g) The project proponent should maintain at least 15.89% We will maintain 30 % area under greenery. The plants of as green cover area for tree plantation especially all native species will be encouraged to use. around the periphery of the project site and on the road sides preferably with local species so as to provide protection against particulates and noise. The open space inside the plot should be preferably landscaped and covered with vegetation/grass. Herbs & shrubs. Only locally available species shall be used. h) The project proponent shall strive to minimize water in Efficient irrigation system, use of native species of plants, irrigation by minimizing the grass area, using native mulching and xeriscaping will be encouraged in the verity, xeriscaping and mulching, utilizing efficient project premises to minimize the water consumption. irrigation system, scheduling irrigation only after checking evaporation data. i) Rain water harvesting for runoff and surface runoff, as All measures for rain water harvesting will be plan submitted should be implemented. Before implemented during the operation phase. All the ground recharging the surface runoff, pretreatment must be water levels and Its quality will be monitored regularly in done to remove suspended matter, oil and greases. The consultation with the Central ground Water Authority. Oil bore well for rain water recharging should be kept at & Grease trap will be provided to remove oil and grease least 5 mts. above the highest ground water table. Care from the surface run off and suspended matter will be shall be taken that contaminated water do not entry removed in a settling tank before its utilization for any RWH pit. The project proponed shall avoid rain rainwater harvesting. water harvesting of first 10 minutes of rain fall. Roof top of the building shall be without any toxic materials or paints which can contaminate rain water. Wire mess and filter should be used wherever required. j) The ground water level and its quality should be Ground water will not be extracted. However, regular monitored regularly in consultation with Central monitoring of water quality as provided by HUDA will be ground Water Authority. done during the operation phase. k) A report on energy conservation measures conforming The project is designed to meet the needs of a hot and to energy conservations norms finalize by bureau of humid climatic zone. energy efficiency should be prepared incorporating The roofs will be thermally insulated with cement details about building materials & technology, “R & U plaster. factors etc” and submit to IA division of environment and forest department, Haryana in three months time. The walls will be opaque and thermally insulated plastered at both the sides.

The glass to be used in the building will be of adequate U- value and have reflective surface. l) Energy conservation measures like installation of LED The LED will be used for lightening purposes at common for the lighting the area outside the building should be areas. The used CFLs and TFLs will be handed over to integral part of the projects design and should be in authorized vendors for the proper disposal. place before project commissioning. Use of solar panels must be adapted to the maximum energy conversion. m) The project proponent shall use zero ozone depleting Yes we will use zero ozone depleting potential materials in potential material in the insulation, refrigeration, air- insulation refrigeration air conditioning and adhesive, conditioning and adhesive. The project proponent shall also provide halon free fire suppression system in also provide halon free fire suppression system. construction as well as operation phase. n) The solid waste generated should be properly collected Yes, the solid waste will be collected & segregated. The

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S. No. Conditions of Environmental Clearance Status of Compliance and segregated as per requirements of MSW rules, composting of biodegradable waste and non-bio- 2000. The biodegradable waste should be composted degradable solid waste would be disposed off to municipal by vermin-composting at the site ear marked with in landfill sites after recovering recyclable waste.. the project area and dry/inert solid waste should be disposed off to the approved sites for land filling after recovering recyclable materials. o) The provision of the solar water heating system shall Solar panels are proposed to install in the project area be as per the norms specified by HAREDA and shall be once the construction of the project is finished. made operational in each building block. p) The traffic plan and the parking plan proposed by the The traffic and parking plan has been proposed as per the PP should be adhered to meticulously with further bylaws of the region. MoEF norms, norms of National scope of additional parking for future requirement. Building Code and DTCP, Haryana laws have been strictly There should be no traffic congestion near the entry adhered to while preparation of the plans. Same will be and exit points from the road adjoining the proposed implemented during the operation phase. project site. Parking should be fully internalized and no public space should be used. q) The project shall be operationalized only once HUDA We have obtained the permission of water supply after the will provide domestic water supply system in the area. completion of the construction work. r) Operation and maintenance of STP, solid waste Maintenance of STP will be done regularly. The waste management and electrical infrastructure, pollution generated in the project will be collected, segregated, control measures shall be ensured even after the transported and treated as per HWM Rules. The E- waste completion of sale. and hazardous waste will be disposed off properly. All the measures will be taken to avoid any kind of pollution in the premises. s) Different type of wastes should be disposed off as per Different type of wastes will be disposed off as per provisions of municipal solid waste, biomedical waste, provisions of municipal solid waste, biomedical waste, hazardous waste, e waste, battery shall be disposed off hazardous waste, e-waste, batteries & plastic rule made as per existing E waste Management rules 2011 and under Environment Protection Act, 1986. batteries management rules 2001. The project proponent should maintain a collection center for e waste and it should be disposed of to only registered and authorized dismantler/recycler. t) Standards for discharge of environmental pollutants as The standards for discharge depicted in Environmental enshrined in various schedules of environmental Protection Rules will be met. protection rules 1986 shall be strictly complied with. u) Water supply shall be metered among different users Water supply will be metered for different users and different utilities. v) The project proponent shall ensure that the DG sets is We assure that the height of the stack will be kept 6 meter more than the highest tower and also ensure that the more than the highest tower of the building and the DG emission standards of noise and air are within the sets will conform to the rules as per CPCB. CPCB latest prescribed limits. Noise and emission level of DG sets greater than 800 KVA shall be as per CPCB latest standards for high capacity DG sets. w) All electric supply exceeds 100 amp, 3 phase shall Same will be complied with during the operation phase. maintain the power factor between 0.98 lag to 1 at the point of connection. x) The project proponent shall not use fresh water for Yes, we will use only STP water for HVAC and DG cooling & HVAC & DG cooling. The project proponent shall also also use evaporative cooling technology and double stage use evaporating cooling technology and double stage cooling system for HVAC in order to reduce water cooling system for HVAC in order to reduce water consumption during operational phase consumption. Further temperature, relative humidity during summer and winter season should be kept at optimal level. Variable speed drive,best co-efficient of performance, as well as optimal integrated point load

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S. No. Conditions of Environmental Clearance Status of Compliance value and minimum outside fresh air supply may be resorted for conservation of water and power. Coil type cooling DG sets shall be used for saving cooling water consumption for water cooling DG Sets. y) The project proponent shall ensure that the Same will be complied with during the operation phase. transformer is constructed with high quality grain oriented. Low loss silicon steel and virgin electrolyte grade copper. The project proponent shall obtain manufacturer’s certificate also for that. z) The project proponent shall ensure that exit velocity Stack Height and exit velocity will be kept in mind. from the stack should be sufficiently high. Stack shall be designed in such a way that there is no stack down- water under any metrological condition. ab) The project proponent shall ensure proper Air The ventilation and proper infrastructure will be provided ventilation and light system in the basement area for in building along with the basement for the comfort of the comfortable living of human being and shall ensure residents.. that number of Air Changes per Hour in basement area never falls below 15. In case of emergency capacity for increasing ACH to the extent of 30 must be provided by the project proponent ac) The project proponent shall ensure drinking/ domestic We assure for the supply of drinking and domestic water water supply as per prescribed standards till treated during the operational phase of the project. water supply is made available by HUDA. ad) The project proponent shall provide additional green We will provide extra area for greenery. area on terrace and roof top. ae) The project proponent shall install solar panel for We will install solar panels for the conservation of energy. energy conservation.

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PART B – GENERAL CONDITIONS

S. No. Conditions of Environmental Clearance Status of Compliance I. The project proponent shall ensure the commitments Environmental Safeguards as prescribed by the Ministry of made in Form-1, Form-1A, EIA/EMP and other Environment and Forests in the clearance document shall documents submitted to the SEIAA for the protection of be implemented in true spirit both during the construction environment and proposed environmental safeguards and operation phase. are complied with in letter and spirit. In case of contradiction between two or more documents or any point, the most environmentally friendly commitment shall be taken as commitment by the project proponent. II. The project proponent shall also submit six monthly We will regularly submit six monthly compliance reports reports on the status of compliance of the stipulated EC along with the test reports both in hard and soft forms to conditions including results of monitored data (both in the SEIAA and the regional office, MoEF. GOI, Northern hard copies as well as by e-mail) to the northern region Chandigarh. Regional Office of MoEF, the respective zonal office of CPCB, HSPCB and SEIAA Haryana. III. STP outlet after stabilization and stack emission shall The environmental parameters will be monitored be monitored daily. Other environmental parameters regularly as per the guidelines. shall be monitored on monthly basis. After every 3 months the project proponent shall conduct environmental audit, and shall take corrective measures, If required, without any delay. IV. The SEIAA, Haryana and reserve the right to add Yes, the Ministry reserves the right to add additional additional safeguards measures subsequently, If found safeguard measures subsequently, if found necessary and necessary. Environmental clearance granted will be to take action including revoking of the environmental revoked ir it is found that false information has been clearance under the provision of the EPA 1986,to ensure given for getting approval of this project. SEIAA effective implementation of the suggested safeguard reserves the right to revoke the clearance if conditions measures in a time bound and satisfactory manner. stipulated are not implemented to the 10 satisfaction of SEIAA / MoEF. V. The Project proponent shall not violate any judicial We will respect and not violate any judicial orders/ orders /pronouncements issued by court/Tribunal. pronouncements issued by the Court / Tribunal. VI. All other statutory clearance such as approval for Yes, we will follow the instructions and we have already storage of diesel from Chief Controller of Explosives, applied for all the approvals required for the project. Fire Department, Civil Aviation Department ,Forest Conservation Act,1980, and Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 etc. shall be obtained, as applicable by project proponent from the respective authorities prior to construction of the project. VII. The project proponent should inform the public that Same will be informed through two local dailies that are the project has been in accorded Environmental widely circulated in the region and copy of the same will clearance by SEIAA and copies of the clearance letter be forwarded to SEIAA Haryana. A copy of environment are available with the State Pollution Control Board & clearance conditions has also been put on PP’s website. SEIAA. This should be advertised within 7 days from date of issue of clearance letter at least in two local newspapers that are widely circulated in the region and copy of the same should be forwarded to SEIAA Haryana. A copy of environmental clearance conditions shall also be put on the project proponent’s web site for public awareness. VIII. Under the provision of Environment (Protection) Act, All statutory clearance will be obtained from respective 1986, Legal action shall be initiated against the project departments. proponents if it was found that construction of the projects has been started before obtaining prior

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S. No. Conditions of Environmental Clearance Status of Compliance Environmental Clearance. IX. Any appeal against this Environmental Clearance shall Agreed lie with the National Green Tribunal, If preferred with in a period of 30 days as prescribed under section 16 of the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010. X. The project proponent shall put in place Corporate The Corporate Environmental Policy will be submitted to Environmental Policy as mentioned in MoEF, GoI OM the Authority in due course of time. No. J-11013/41/2006-IA II (I) dated 26.4.2012 within 3 months period. Latest Corporate Environmental Policy should be submitted to SEIAA within 3 months of issuance of this letter. XI. The fund ear-marked for environment protection The funds will be maintained as per the guidelines. measures should be kept in separate account and should not be diverted for other purposes and year wise expenditure report should be submitted to the SEIAA/RO MoEF, Gol under rules prescribed for Environmental Audit. XII. The project proponent shall ensure the compliance of Same will be complied. Forest Department, Haryana Notification no. S.O.121/PA2/1900/S.4/97 dated 28.11.1997. XIII. The project proponent shall ensure that no vehicles Agreed &Same will be followed in construction as well as during construction/ operation phase enter the project in operational phase. premises without valid ‘Pollution Under Control’ certificate from competent Authority. XIV. The project proponent is responsible for compliance of We assure that we will comply all the conditions given in all conditions in Environmental Clearance letter and EC of the project. project proponent can not absolve himself/herself of the responsibility by shifting it to any contractor engaged by project proponent. XV. The project proponent shall seek fresh Environmental We will obtain fresh EC if at any stage of the project there Clearance if at any stage there is change in the planning is any modification in the project. of the proposed projects. XVI. Besides the developer/ applicant, the responsibility to We have already taken the Environmental Clearance letter ensure the compliance of Environmental safeguards/ for the Project. The same is enclosed as Annexure-2 conditions imposed in the Environmental Clearance letter shall also lie on the Licensee/licensees in whose name/ names the license /CLU has been granted by the Town & Country Planning Department, Haryana. XVII. The proponent shall upload the status of compliance of Same has been informed in two local newspapers that are the stipulated EC conditions, including results of widely circulated in the region and copy of the same monitored data on their website and shall update the should be forwarded to SEIAA Haryana. A copy of same periodically. It shall be simultaneously be sent to Environment Clearance conditions also be put on project the Regional Office of MoEF, the respective zonal office proponent’s website for public awareness. of CPCB and the SPCB. The criteria pollutant levels namely: PM2.5, PM10, SOX, NOX, Ozone, lead, O, Benzene, Ammonia, Benzopyrene, arsenic and Nikel,. (Ambient levels as well as stack emission) or critical sectoral parameters, indicated for the project shall be monitored and displayed at a convenient location near the main gate of the company in the public domain. XVIII. The environmental statement for each financial year The same will be followed to meet the requirement of the ending 31st March in Form-V as is mandated to be project. submitted by the project proponent to the HSPCB Panchkula as prescribed under the Environmental

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S. No. Conditions of Environmental Clearance Status of Compliance (Protection) Rules, 1986, as amended subsequently, shall also be put on the website of the company along with the status of compliance of the EC conditions and shall also be sent to the respective Regional Office of MoEF by e-mail. XIX. The project proponent shall conduct environmental We will conduct the environmental audit regularly and the audit at every three months interval and thereafter details will be submitted to the concerned authority from corrected measures shall be taken without any delay. time to time. Details of environmental audit and corrective measure shall be submitted in the monitoring reports. XX. Corporate Environmental Policy and Social The Corporate Environmental Policy and Social Responsibility (CSER) shall be laid down by the project Responsibility will be submitted to the Authority in due proponent (2 % shall be earmarked) as per guidelines course of time. of MoEF, GoI, Office Memorandum No. J- 11013/41/2006-IA.II.(I) dated 18.05.2012 and Ministry of Corporate Affairs, GoI Notification Dated 27.02.2014. A Separate audit statement shall be submitted in the compliance. Environment related work proposed to be executed under this responsibility shall be undertaken simultaneously. The project proponent shall select and prepare the list of the work for implementation of CER of its own choice and shall submit the same before the start of construction

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CHAPTER- 3

3.1 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY MONITORING

3.1.1 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations

Ambient air quality monitoring has been carried out at 3 locations; one being near the main gate, second one is near Centre of project site and the third is near backside of the project site. This will enable to have a comparative analytical understanding about air quality and the changes in the air environment in the study area with respect to the condition prevailing. The locations of the ambient air quality monitoring stations are given in Table 3.1.

Table 3.1 Details of Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations

S. No. Location Code Location Name/ Description

1 AAQ-1 Near Main gate

2. AAQ-2 Centre of project site

3. AAQ-3 Back Side of the Project

AAQ-1: Near Main Gate

The sampler was placed near main gate of building and was free from any obstructions. Surroundings of the sampling site represent residential environmental setting.

AAQ-2: Centre of Project site

The sampler was placed at centre of project site of building and was free from any obstructions. Surroundings of the sampling site represent residential environmental setting.

AAQ-2: Back Side of the Project

The sampler was placed at backside of the project of building and was free from any obstructions. Surroundings of the sampling site represent residential environmental setting.

. 3.1.2 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Methodology

Monitoring was conducted in respect of the following parameters:  Particulate Matter 2.5 (PM2.5)  Particulate Matter 10 (PM10)  Sulphur Dioxide (SOX)  Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx)  Carbon Monoxide (CO)

Installation of Respirable Dust sampler (RDS) & Fine Particulate Sampler (FPS) was done with the attachment for the 24 hourly ambient air quality monitoring as per Gazette Notification 16th November 2009.

The air samples were analyzed as per standard methods specified by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and IS: 5182. The techniques used for ambient air quality monitoring and minimum detectable levels are given in Table 3.2.

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Fine Particulate Sampler instruments have been used for monitoring Particulate Matter 2.5 (PM2.5 i.e. <2.5 microns), and Respirable Dust Sampler was used for sampling Respirable fraction (<10 microns), gaseous pollutants like SO2, and NOx. Bladder and Aspirator bags were used for collection Carbon monoxide samples. Gas Chromatography techniques have been used for the estimation of CO.

Table 3.2 Techniques used for Ambient Air Quality Monitoring

S. No. Parameter Technique Technical Protocol

Fine Particulate Sampler, Gravimetric 1 Particulate Matter 2.5 CPCB/MoEF Guidelines Method

Respirable Dust Sampler, with cyclone 2 Particulate Matter 10 IS-5182 (Part-23) separator, Gravimetric Method

3 Sulphur dioxide Modified West and Gaeke IS-5182 (Part- II)

4 Oxides of Nitrogen Jacob & Hochheiser IS-5182 (Part-VI)

5 Carbon Monoxide Gas Chromatography IS-5182 (Part-X)

3.1.3 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Results

The detailed on-site monitoring results of PM 2.5, PM 10, SO2, NOx and CO are presented in Table 3.3.

Table 3.3 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Results

S.No. Parameter AAQ1 AAQ2 AAQ3 NAAQS*

1. Particulate Matter (PM2.5) 42.08 40.00 35.83 60

2. Particulate Matter(PM10) 81.66 87.08 89.29 100

3. Nitrogen Dioxide(NO2) 33.06 34.57 36.32 80

4. Sodium Dioxide(SO2) 13.49 13.64 13.92 80

5. Carbon Monoxide (CO) 0.65 0.75 0.69 4

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100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 AAQ1 AAQ2 AAQ3 LIMITS PM2.5 42.08 40 35.83 60 PM10 81.66 87.08 89.29 100 NO2 33.06 34.57 36.32 80 SO2 13.49 13.64 13.92 80

Figure 3.1 Location-wise Variation of PM2.5, PM10, NO2 & SO2 in Ambient Air

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Figure 3.2 Location-wise Variation of CO in Ambient Air

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3.1.4 Discussion on Ambient Air Quality in the Study Area

PM10 and PM 2.5 levels at the project site are within the permissible limit of 100 μg/m3 and 60 μg/m3 respectively (for residential, rural and other areas as stipulated in the National Ambient Air Quality Standards). SO2, NOx and CO was observed within the corresponding stipulated limits (Limit for SO2 and NOx: 80 g/m3 and limit for CO: 4.0 g/m3) at all monitoring locations. Station wise variation of ambient air quality parameters has been pictorially shown in Figure 3.1 and Figure 3.2.

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3.2 AMBIENT NOISE MONITORING

3.2.1 Ambient Noise Monitoring Locations

The main objective of noise monitoring in the study area is to assess the present ambient noise levels in near project site due to various construction allied activities and increased vehicular movement. A preliminary reconnaissance survey has been undertaken to identify the major noise generating sources in the area. Ambient noise monitoring was conducted at 3 locations as given in Table 3.4.

Table 3.4 Details of Ambient Noise Monitoring Stations S. No. Loc. Code Location Name/ Description Present Land use

1. N1 Near Main Gate Group Housing Colony

2. N2 Centre of Project Site Group Housing Colony

3. N3 Backside of the project Group Housing Colony

3.2.2 Methodology of Noise Monitoring

Noise levels were measured using sound level meter. Noise level monitoring was carried out continuously for 24-hours with one hour interval starting at 06:00 hrs to 06:00 hrs next day. The noise levels were monitored on working days only. During each hour Leq were directly computed by the instrument based on the sound pressure levels. Monitoring was carried out at ‘A’ response and fast mode.

3.2.3 Ambient Noise Monitoring Results

The location wise ambient noise monitoring results is summarized in Table 3.5. The location- wise variation of noise levels are graphically presented in Figure 3.2.

Table 3.5 Ambient Noise Monitoring Results

N1 N2 N3 Parameter Night Night Night Day Time Day Time Day Time Time Time Time

Lmax 62.90 51.50 59.90 48.70 60.50 48.60

Lmin 49.10 39.20 41.50 36.80 42.40 37.20

Leq 54.06 43.45 52.17 41.83 51.34 41.88

CPCB Limits in dB(A) Leq 55.00 45.00 55.00 45.00 55.00 45.00 ( Residential Area )

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0 Day Time Night Time Day Time Night Time Day Time Night Time N1 N2 N3 Lmax 62.9 51.5 59.9 48.7 60.5 48.6 Lmin 49.1 39.2 41.5 36.8 42.4 37.2 Leq 54.06 43.45 52.17 41.83 51.34 41.88 Limit 55 45 55 45 55 45

Figure 3.3 Location-wise Variation of Ambient Noise Levels

3.2.4 Discussion on Ambient Noise Levels in the Study Area

Day Time Noise Levels (Lday): The day time noise level at all the locations were found to within limits prescribed for residential area i.e. 55 db (A).

Night Time Noise Levels (Lnight): The night time noise level at all the locations were found to within limit prescribed for residential area i.e. 45 dB (A).

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3.3 WATER QUALITY MONITORING

3.3.1 Ground Water Quality Monitoring Locations

Keeping in view the importance of ground water as an important source to the local population, sample of ground water was collected from the project site for the assessment of impacts of the project on the ground water quality.

Water sample was collected from the project site. The sample was analyzed for various parameters to compare with the standards for drinking water as per IS: 10500 for ground water sources. The details of water sampling locations are given in Table 3.6.

Table 3.6 Details of Ground Water Quality Monitoring Station

S. No. Location Code Location Name/ Description

1. GW 1 Near Project Site

3.3.2 Methodology of ground water Quality Monitoring

Sampling of ground water (Bore well water) was carried out on April, 2015. Samples were collected as grab sample and sampling forms are filled in as per the sampling plan. The preservative sample were properly added to preserve as per standard operating procedures (SOP) and stored immediately in ice boxes, which were ensured for appropriate temperatures. Sample for chemical analysis was collected in polyethylene carboys. Sample collected for metal content were acidified to <2 pH with 1 ml HNO3. A sample for bacteriological analysis was collected in sterilized glass bottles.

Soon after the completion of sampling, chain of custody sheets for the samples are filled in and then they were transported by road to Vardan Enviro Lab, Gurgaon for further analysis. Proper care was taken during packing and transportation of samples. All the samples reached the central laboratory within the holding times for different parameters. After ensuring the same the samples were forwarded immediately for analysis.

The samples were analyzed as per the standard procedures specified in 'Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater' published by American Public Health Association (APHA) and CPCB. The analytical techniques and the test methods adopted for testing of ground water are given in Table 3.7.

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3.3.3 Groundwater Quality Monitoring Results

The detailed groundwater quality monitoring results are presented in Table 3.7.

Table 3.7 Groundwater Quality Monitoring Results

Limits of IS:10500 -2012

Permissible limit S. No. Parameter Test-Method Result Unit Desirable in the Absence of limit (Max.) Alternate Source (Max.)

1. pH (at 25 0C) APHA 22nd Edition, 4500-H+ B 8.36 -- 6.5 to 8.5 No Relaxation

2. Colour APHA 22nd Edition, 2120 B BDL (DL 5Hazen) Hazen 5 15 3. Turbidity APHA 22nd Edition, 2130 B BDL (DL 1 NTU) NTU 1 5 4. Odour APHA 22nd Edition, 2150 B Agreeable -- Agreeable Agreeable 5. Taste APHA 22nd Edition, 2160 B Agreeable -- Agreeable Agreeable

6. Total Hardness as CaCO3 APHA 22nd Edition, 2340 C 296.40 mg/l 200 600 7. Calcium as Ca APHA 22nd Edition, 3500 Ca B 67.01 mg/l 75 200

8. Alkalinity as CaCO3 APHA 22nd Edition, 2320 B 301.50 mg/l 200 600 9. Chloride as Cl APHA 22nd Edition, 4500-Cl- B 94.61 mg/l 250 1000 10. Cyanide as CN APHA 22nd Edition, 4500 CN- D BDL(DL 0.02 mg/l) mg/l 0.05 No Relaxation 11. Magnesium as Mg APHA 22nd Edition, 2340 B 31.40 mg/l 30 100 12. Total Dissolved Solids APHA 22nd Edition, 2540 C 485.00 mg/l 500 2000

13. Sulphate as SO4 APHA 22nd Edition, 4500 E 50.11 mg/l 200 400 14. Fluoride as F APHA 22nd Edition, 4500-F- D 0.66 mg/l 1.0 1.5

15. Nitrate as NO3 IS 3025 (P-34) 1988 1.44 mg/l 45 No Relaxation

16. Iron as Fe APHA 22nd Edition, 3500-Fe B 0.28 mg/l 0.3 No relaxation 17. Aluminium as Al APHA 22nd Edition, 3111 B BDL(DL 0.03 mg/l) mg/l 0.03 0.2 18. Boron APHA 22nd Edition, 4500B C 0.55 mg/l 0.5 1 19. Hexa Chromium as Cr+6 APHA 22nd Edition, 3111 B BDL(DL 0.01 mg/l) mg/l 0.05 No Relaxation 20. Phenolic Compounds APHA 22nd Edition, 5530 C BDL(DL 0.001 mg/l) mg/l 0.001 0.002 21. Mineral Oil Clause 6 of IS:3025(Part 39) BDL(DL 0.01mg/l) mg/l 0.5 No Relaxation 22. Anionic Detergents as APHA 22nd Edition, 5540 C BDL(DL 0.02 mg/l) 0.2 1.0 mg/l MBAS 23. Zinc as Zn APHA 22nd Edition, 3111 B 0.20 mg/l 5 15

24. Copper as Cu APHA 22nd Edition, 3111 B BDL(DL 0.02 mg/l) mg/l 0.05 1.5 25. Manganese as Mn APHA 22nd Edition, 3111 B BDL(DL 0.10 mg/l) mg/l 0.1 0.3 26. BDL(DL 0.001 0.003 No Relaxation Cadmium as Cd APHA 22nd Edition, 3111 B mg/l mg/l)

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27. Lead as Pb APHA 22nd Edition, 3111 B BDL(DL 0.01mg/l) mg/l 0.01 No Relaxation 28. Selenium as Se APHA 22nd Edition, 3111 B BDL(DL 0.01 mg/l) mg/l 0.01 No Relaxation 29. Arsenic as As APHA 22nd Edition, 3111 B BDL(DL 0.01 mg/l) mg/l 0.01 No Relaxation 30. Mercury as Hg APHA 22nd Edition, 3111 B BDL (DL 0.001 mg/l) mg/l 0.001 No Relaxation 31. Total Coliform IS 1622,1981(Reaffirmed 2003) <2/100ml MPN/100ml - 10.00 32. E. Coli IS 1622,1981(Reaffirmed 2003) Absent MPN/100ml Absent Absent

3.3.4 Discussion on Groundwater Quality in the Study Area

The ground water quality in the project area is observed to be alkaline in nature with total alkalinity reaching up to 301.50 mg/L at project against desirable limit of 200 mg/L, however, alkalinity is less than the permissible limit of 600 mg/L. Total dissolved solids in the ground water is 485.00 mg/L at project site against prescribed limit of 500 mg/L. However, remaining parameters are within the CPCB prescribed limits.

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3.4 SOIL MONITORING

3.4.1 Soil Monitoring Locations

The objective of the soil monitoring is to identify the impacts of ongoing project activities on soil quality and also predict impacts, which have arisen due to execution of various constructions allied activities. Accordingly, a study of assessment of the soil quality has been carried out To assess impacts of ongoing project activities on the soil in the area, the Physico-chemical characteristics of soils were examined by obtaining soil samples from selected points and analysis of the same. Single sample of soil was collected from the project site for studying soil characteristics, the location of which is listed in Table 3.8.

Table 3.8 Details of Soil Quality Monitoring Location

S. No. Location Code Location Name/ Description

1. S1 Project Site

3.4.2 Methodology of Soil Monitoring

The sampling has been done in line with IS: 2720 & Methods of Soil Analysis, Part-1, 2nd edition, 1986 of American Society for Agronomy and Soil Science Society of America. The homogenized samples were analyzed for physical and chemical characteristics (physical, chemical and heavy metal concentrations). The soil samples were collected in the month of April 2015.

The samples have been analyzed as per the established scientific methods for Physico-chemical parameters. The heavy metals have been analyzed by using Atomic Absorption Spectro- photometer.

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3.4.3 Soil Monitoring Results

Single sample of soil is collected from the site to check the quality of soil of the study area .The Physico-chemical characteristics of the soil, as obtained from the analysis of the soil sample, are presented in Table 3.9.

Table 3.9 Physico-Chemical Characteristics of Soil in the Study Area

S. No. Parameter Protocol Result Unit 1. pH (at 25 0C) IS : 2720 (P-26,1987) 8.19 --

2. Conductivity IS:14767-2000 Reaffirmed 2006 0.41 mS/cm 3. Soil Texture USDA Method, 1968 Clay Loam -- 4. Color USDA Method, 1968 Yellowish -- 5. Water holding capacity USDA Method, 1968 22.73 % 6. Bulk density USDA Method, 1968 1.21 gm/cc 7. Chloride as Cl USDA Method, 1968 38.05 mg/100gm 8. Calcium as Ca USDA Method, 1968 43.62 mg/100gm 9. Sodium as Na USDA Method, 1968 54.22 mg/100gm 10. Potassium as K USDA Method, 1968 104.79 kg/hec. 11. Organic Matter IS:2720 (P-22, 1972) 0.79 % 12. Magnesium as Mg USDA Method, 1968 29.83 mg/100gm 13. Available Nitrogen as N IS:14684, 1999 210.50 kg./hec. 14. Available Phosphorus USDA, APHA-4500PC 30.51 kg./hec. 15. Zinc as Zn APHA-3030D, APHA-3111B 5.04 mg/100gm 16. Manganese as Mn APHA-3030D, APHA-3111B 2.00 mg/100gm 17. Chromium as Cr APHA-3030D, APHA-3111B 0.99 mg/100gm 18. Lead as Pb APHA-3030D, APHA-3111B 0.92 mg/100gm 19. Cadmium as Cd APHA-3030D, APHA-3111B 1.10 mg/100gm 20. Copper as Cu APHA-3030D, APHA-3111B 3.12 mg/100gm

3.4.4 Discussion on Soil Characteristics in the Study Area

The soil in study area is characterized by moderate organic content. The soil quality in the project area has not been affected by the project activities.

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3.5 SITE PHOTOGRAPHS

Project Site

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Ambient Air Quality Monitoring

Ambient Noise Level Monitoring

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Soil Sampling from the Project Site

Water Sampling

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