1. Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change Indira Paryavaran Bhavan, Jorbhagh Road, Aliganj, New Delhi

Home , Kalanji, Kattupalli, Madras Day, Panagal Park, Ponneri taluk, Pulicat

To: 1. Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change Indira Paryavaran Bhavan, Jorbhagh Road, Aliganj, New Delhi – 1110003 [email protected]

2. Special/Additional Secretary ESZ Division, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Indira Paryavaran Bhavan, Jorbhagh Road, Aliganj, New Delhi - 1110003 [email protected]

3. Inspector General (Wildlife) ESZ Division, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Indira Paryavaran Bhavan, Jorbhagh Road, Aliganj, New Delhi – 1110003 [email protected]

4. Adviser (in charge of ESZ) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Indira Paryavaran Bhavan, Jorbhagh Road, Aliganj, New Delhi - 1110003 [email protected]

5. Director of Wildlife Preservation Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Indira Paryavaran Bhavan, Jorbagh Road, Aliganj, New Delhi 110003 [email protected]

6. Director Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change Indira Paryavaran Bhavan, Jor Bhagh Road, Aliganj, New Delhi – 1110003 [email protected]

7. Principal Secretary to Government Environment and Forests Department Secretariat, Fort St. George Chennai 600009 [email protected]

8. The Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (HoFF) Tamilnadu Forest Department Panagal Maaligai 1, Jeenis Road, Saidapet , Chennai 600015 [email protected]

9. The Chief Wildlife Warden Tamil Nadu Forest Department Panagal Maligai 1, Jeenis Road Saidapet, Chennai 600 015 [email protected]

Subject: Pulicat Wildlife Sanctuary – Reduction of Eco Sensitive Zone (ESZ) will harm wetlands – Contempt of Law and Orders of Hon’ble Supreme Court

Sirs/Madams:

We, the below-signed, are writing to caution you against any reduction of the ESZ around the Pulicat Sanctuary’s Tamil Nadu section. Kindly refer to the Times of India (Chennai) article titled “Pulicat declared eco-sensitive zone” dated 15.02.2021. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/pulicat-declared-eco-sensitive- zone/articleshow/80914721.cms

According to the article, Tamil Nadu Forest Department appears to have decided to recommend reduction of the ESZ from the default 10 km to 0.5 km. You will find among the signatories below prominent scientists and experts who are knowledgeable about wetlands, wildlife, hydrology, environment and pollution. We are convinced that the Pulicat Sanctuary deserves the fullest protection that law can offer, and that maintaining a scientifically informed ESZ will allow for conservation objectives to co-exist with local fisheries- or agriculture-based economies, even while restricting land-degrading activities.

We request you to consider our concerns below: 1. Pulicat lagoon is recognised by the Government of India as a wetland of national importance. It has been nominated as a Ramsar Site of International Significance. But the state governments have failed to take steps to notify it because of their intent to industrialise the lands immediately surrounding the sanctuary.

2. The lower third of the lagoon lies in Tamil Nadu and is beset by two primary problems, both of which are a result of unwise land-use in the catchment of the lagoon and/or in any areas hydrologically connected to it. a) Blockage of the Pulicat estuary: The formation of a sand-bar across the mouth of the Pulicat lagoon has been identified by local fisherfolk and marine biologists and scientists as a key reason for degradation of water quality and fish diversity and quantum. b) Pollution of water and sediments in backwaters and the lagoon by heavy metals: It is well- documented that the water and sediments in the lagoon and its backwaters are substantially contaminated with heavy metals. Bioaccumulated and magnified heavy metals have made a disturbing appearance in fish, oysters, crab and shrimp caught from the lagoon and nearby waters. Considering the dependence of more than 50 villages in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu on the produce of these waters, the uptrend of contamination needs to be checked to protect and enhance the regional economy. This too can only be done if land-use is regulated to regulate existing polluters and prevent the expansion of polluting industries in the immediate catchment or zones of influence.

3. The areas to the east, southeast and south of the Pulicat lagoon consist of the Kattupalli barrier island, the backwaters of Kosasthalai River and the Ennore Creek. The latter two, and the southern portion of the island are heavily industrialised and the industries operate with little or no regulation. The wetlands have also been recklessly encroached upon and degraded.

Considering the hydrological connectivity between the Ennore Creek and Pulicat Lagoon, it would be important to ensure that any wetland management plan for Pulicat also ensures the enforcement of existing environmental laws on the industries that operate within the zone of influence and prevents the expansion or establishment of polluting industries within this zone. To the west lies the Gummidipoondi industrial estate, another source of pollution on the western catchment. The ESZ should also lend protection to the lands in this direction.

The proposed reduction of ESZ by the Government of Tamil Nadu will allow for proliferation of industries within the Ennore-Pulicat wetlands and their immediate catchment. It is to be noted that the Government of Tamil Nadu has notified the Ponneri Industrial Township Area within the existing ESZ and covering the Ennore-Pulicat wetlands. The location of this industrial township is in contrary to siting guidelines prescribed in CPCB’s Industrial Siting Atlas and principles of wise use and land-use planning. Other major industrial houses too are eying the wetlands as prospective sites for industrial establishments.

4. Significance of Pulicat Wetlands: The Pulicat is no ordinary wetland. In the words of Professor S Kannaiyan, former chairman of the National Biodiversity Authority, which he wrote 15 years ago, “Pulicat lake supports the livelihood of about 44,000 fisher folk and an equal number of poor people. It is a vast nursery of about 12 species of prawns, 19 species of crabs and 168 species of finfish and harbours endemic, endangered and keystone species. During 1995-2003 an annual average of about 77,000 waterfowl belonging to 37 species sojourned on this lake during winter season, of which at least 25 species breed at the nearby areas.” The wetland stretching from Pulicat in the north to Ennore and Manali in the south are important shock absorbers that protect the densely populated Chennai city from flooding during heavy rains and water scarcity in years of deficit.

5. India is signatory to two important international conventions – the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands of International Importance and the Convention on Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals.

6. Violative of SC Orders: The reduction of ESZ from 10 km to 500 metres, or any reduction for that matter, would be totally arbitrary and harmful to the sanctuary. In Special Leave Appeals No. 2579-2580/2014 (Pollution Control Committee & Anr Vs. Polygel Ind. Pvt Ltd & Ors), the Hon’ble Supreme Court came down heavily against the reduction of the ESZ around Dadra & Nagar Haveli Sanctuary from 10 km to 100 metres. In its order dated 15.9.2017, the apex court has observed as follows: “It is extremely surprising that 10 km Eco Sensitive Zone has been reduced by the Ministry of Environment and Forest to 100 meters. Since an order of this nature is capable of destroying national parks and wildlife sanctuaries in the country, we would like to examine the validity of this reduction. Prima facie, it appears to us to be a complete arbitrary exercise of power by the Ministry of Environment & Forest.”

7. More mangroves in 10 km ESZ than inside sanctuary: It is a fact that the area within 10 km of the sanctuary, particularly to the south, has more mangroves than the Tamil Nadu sanctuary limits. Healthy patches of mangroves can be seen in Thangalperumbalam, Senganimedu and along the edges of the Buckingham Canal between the sanctuary and Ennore estuary.

8. Distance from HTL: The Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Tamil Nadu, had argued for reduction of ESZ during the 44th Meeting of the Expert Committee (ESZ) stating that the “surrounding areas of the Protected Area are private non forest land and the sanctuary already includes 13 villages. The distance between the boundary of these villages from HTL of the lake ranges from about 450 m to more than 5 km at certain places and therefore this zone provides sufficient shelter and buffer to the birds.” This argument is unscientific and inadequate to justify a uniform relaxation of ESZ protection around the sanctuary for the following reasons: • If distance from HTL is a criteria, it is to be noted that the Pulicat lagoon and Ennore estuary are hydrologically connected, and that the extent of tidal waterbody to the south of Pulicat extends all the way to the Manali marshlands. Viewed from an ecological and hydrological perspective, these connected wetlands are a critical zone of influence determining the health of the lagoon. • Bird nesting and foraging sites are found along the southern wetlands and on Kattupalli Island, including a heronry inside the Kamarajar Port Ltd’s premises.

The above facts make a reasoned case for a nuanced approach to the notification of ESZ. Reducing the ESZ cannot be scientifically justified. Such a reduction of protection by shrinking the ESZ will open the catchments and wetlands crucial to the health of the Pulicat system to urbanisation and industrialisation. Any such move will be unpopular with local communities as it will severely affect local livelihoods and health.

We urge the Governments of Tamil Nadu and India to maintain the existing ESZ of 10 km, and commission a scientific study that will incorporate the wisdom and knowledge of local communities. We also urge you to prepare a robust wetland action plan that will protect and enhance the ecological integrity of the Pulicat wetlands and improve artisanal fisheries and agricultural economies.

Sincerely,

1. Asad Rahmani, PhD. Former Director, Bombay Natural History Society. Scientific Adviser: The Corbett Foundation. Wetlands International South Asia. Bombay Natural History Society 2. Ashish Kothari, Kalpvriksh 3. Aarthi Sridhar. Dakshin Foundation. Bengaluru 4. V. Arun & Akila Balu, Student Sea Turtle Conservation Network 5. Bittu Sahgal, Editor, Sanctuary Asia 6. Biswajit Mohanty. Wildlife Society of Orissa. 7. Cara Tejpal, Sanctuary Nature Foundation 8. Divya Karnad, PhD. Ashoka University and Foundation for Ecological Research, Advocacy and Learning, India 9. Dipani Sutaria. Marine Mammal Research and Conservation Network of India. Centre for Environment, Planning & Technology, Ahmedabad. 10. Executive Committee and Members of the Madras Naturalists' Society, Chennai 11. Iravatee Majgaonkar, PhD student, Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment 12. Jagdish Krishnaswamy, PhD Senior Fellow, Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE), Bengaluru 13. Janaki Lenin, Writer and Freelance Journalist specialising in Wildlife and Wilderness 14. Joanna Van Gruisen. Baavan, bagh aap aur van, M.P. 15. Kanchi Kohli. Environmental Researcher, New Delhi 16. Kishore Rithe, Satpuda Foundation, Member, Maharashtra State Board for Wildlife, Former Member, Standing Committee of National Board for Wildlife 17. Manshi Asher, Himdhara Environment Research and Action Collective 18. Milind Pariwakam, Alumnus, Post Graduate Program in Wildlife Biology and Conservation- NCBS-TIFR & Member, IUCN WCPA Connectivity Conservation Specialist Group 19. Manju Menon. Environmental Researcher, New Delhi 20. Mayuresh Gangal, PhD student, Nature Conservation Foundation, India 21. Nityanand Jayaraman. Writer, social activist. Chennai Solidarity Group No. 92, 3rd Cross, Thiruvalluvar Nagar, Besant Nagar, Chennai 600 090 22. Naveen Namboothri, Dakshin Foundation 23. Nandini Velho, PhD, Conservation Biologist 24. Prasanth J., Chennai Climate Action Group 25. Prerna Bindra. Writer. Wildlife Conservationist. Former member, Standing Committee, National Board for Wildlife 26. Probir Banerjee. President, PondyCAN 27. Pooja Kumar and K. Saravanan, Coastal Resource Centre, Chennai. 28. Dr Raghu Chundawat. Conservation Biologist. Baavan, bagh aap aur van, M.P. 29. Ramki Sreenivasan. Conservation India 30. Romulus Whitaker, Founder-Trustee, Madras Crocodile Bank Trust 31. Ravi Chellam. PhD. Wildlife Biologist and Conservation Scientist. Bengaluru 32. Suprabha Seshan, Environmental Educator. 33. Shekar Dattatri, former member, National Board for Wildlife. 34. G. Sundarrajan, Poovulagin Nanbargal 35. Swapna Nelaballi, PhD student, University of Michigan, USA 36. M. Yuvan. Naturalist. Writer. Educator. Chennai 37. Manish Chandi, Human Ecologist. Living Heritage Foundation, Goa. 38. Neha Sinha, Conservation Biologist

Return Address: No. 92, 3rd Cross, Thiruvalluvar Nagar, Besant Nagar, Chennai 600 090

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MINUTES OF 34th ESZ EXPERT COMMITTEE MEETING FOR THE DECLARATION OF ECO-SENSITIVE ZONE (ESZ) AROUND WILDLIFE SANCTUARIES/NATIONAL PARKS HELD ON 6TH MARCH 2019 IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST & CLIMATE CHANGE.

The 34th Meeting of Expert Committee for Eco-Sensitive Zone was held under the Chairmanship of Shri A. K. Jain, Additional Secretary on 6th March, 2019 in the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Indira Paryavaran Bhawan, New Delhi. List of participants is annexed. 2. At the outset, the Chairman welcomed the Members and the participants from Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and the Members of the ESZ Expert Committee. In his brief address, Chairman mentioned about public consultation to redress the concerns/apprehension of the local people. He elaborated that for those ESZ Draft Notifications where stakeholder comments were received, those need to be addressed with proper consultation. After brief introduction of the participants, Chairman invited the representative of the States to present their proposals as per Agenda. 3. Following 24 proposals listed in the Agenda were considered for discussion. The representatives of respective State Governments presented their ESZ proposals for consideration of the Expert Committee:

S. No. Protected Area/ZMP State Status Draft Zonal Master Plan of Bhagirathi 1. Uttarakhand Draft Proposal ESA Draft Zonal Master Plan for Doon 2. Uttarakhand Draft Proposal Valley Notification 3. Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary Uttarakhand Draft Proposal 4. Kedarnath Musk Deer Sanctuary Uttarakhand Draft Proposal 5. Ramnabagan Wildlife Sanctuary West Bengal Draft Proposal 6. Bibhutibhusan Wildlife Sanctuary West Bengal Draft Proposal 7. Mudumalai Tiger Reserve Tamil Nadu Draft Proposal 8. Therthangal Bird Sanctuary Tamil Nadu Draft Proposal 9. Sakkarakottai Bird Sanctuary Tamil Nadu Draft Proposal Srivilliputhur Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife 10. Tamil Nadu Draft Proposal Sanctuary 11. Kanjirankulam Birds Sanctuary Tamil Nadu Draft Proposal 12. Vettangudi Birds Sanctuary Tamil Nadu Draft Proposal 13. Vallanadu Blackbuck Sanctuary Tamil Nadu Draft Proposal 14. Melaselvanur-Kelaselvanoor Bird Tamil Nadu Draft Proposal Page | 2

S. No. Protected Area/ZMP State Status Sanctuary 15. Kanyakumari Sanctuary Tamil Nadu Draft Proposal 16. Gulf of Mannar National Park Tamil Nadu Draft Proposal 17. Megamalai Sanctuary Tamil Nadu Draft Proposal 18. Gangaikondan Spotted Deer Sanctuary Tamil Nadu Draft Proposal 19. Point Calimere Sanctuary Tamil Nadu Draft Proposal 20. Nellai Sanctuary Tamil Nadu Draft Proposal 21. Kodaikanal Sanctuary Tamil Nadu Draft Proposal Before 22. Pulicat Bird Sanctuary Tamil Nadu Publishing Draft 23. Samaspur Bird Sanctuary, Uttar Pradesh Draft Proposal 24. Tungareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary, Maharashtra Draft Proposal

4. Discussion on the ESZ Proposals

UTTARAKHAND

4.1 Eco-sensitive Zone around Bhagirathi Eco-Sensitive Area: Shri Monish Mullick, PCCF & CWLW, Department of Forest, Government of Uttarakhand made a presentation on the proposal. The concerns relating with the Zonal Master Plan (ZMP) for Bhagirathi Eco-sensitive Zone (BESZ) were apprised to the Committee, as under: a. Draft Notification for BESZ was issued with an area of 40 sq km. Later, the final Notification was declared on 18th December, 2012 with an area of 4179.59 sq. km based on the River Basin approach and the study carried out by the Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS). b. Hon’ble National Green Tribunal (NGT) considering the Original Applications (OA) 151/2013 of Legal Aid Committee, National Green Tribunal Bar Association Vs. Union of India & Ors. and 80/2015 Keshar Singh Panwar & Ors. Vs. Union of India & others, issued directions to the State Government to prepare the ZMP urgently and implement the notification of BSEZ in letter and spirit. c. As required under the BESZ Notification, and directed by the Hon'ble NGT, the State Government submitted ZMP in March, 2016 which was considered by the ESZ Expert Committee of MoEFCC on 31st August, 2016. During the meeting, the State of Uttarakhand highlighted certain reservations it had regarding the Notification of BESZ. However, the Expert Committee recommended for revising the ZMP. Page | 3

d. State Government of Uttarakhand submitted revised ZMP on 24th October, 2016 which was neither rejected nor accepted, but a Counter Affidavit was filed on behalf of the Ministry of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation (MOWR,RD &GR) and Ministry of Environment , Forest and Climate Change (MoEF & CC) and it was mentioned before NGT that the ZMP submitted by the State Government is not acceptable in view of the provisions contained in the Notification. e. Hon'ble NGT in its order dated 26th July, 2017 constituted a nine Members Committee headed by Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Environment and Forest, Government of Uttarakhand to prepare and submit a report of the proposed plan for approval of MoEF &CC/ MoWR, RD & GR. f. The Committee so constituted by the Hon'ble NGT held various discussions on BESZ Notification on the concerns raised by MoEF& CC and MoWR, RD & GR in its joint affidavit, and had an in detailed analysis of different aspects of ZMP in light of BESZ Notification. The Government of Uttarakhand vide their letter dated 27th September, 2018 had submitted the ZMP to MoEF &CC. Also, with regard to some provisions in the Notification, it has suggested for some exemptions. g. Considering the request of the State Government, MoEF & CC, amended the BESZ Notification on 16.04.2018 with relaxation of the provisions related to development on hill slope, land use change etc. However no decision was taken on small hydropower projects and River bed Mining (RBM). h. As there was no consensus among the Members regarding small hydro power projects Government of Uttarakhand decided to honor the provisions of BESZ Notification and also to reiterate its commitment to conserve and maintain the ecology and sanctity of holy river Bhagirathi, by restricting hydro-electric project upto two (2) megawatt, sacrificing the investment potential of around Rs 739.96 crores and the sunk cost of about Rs 90.16 crores. i. Further, based on the recommendation of the Hon’ble NGT constituted Committee, State Government sought few amendments, from prohibited activities to regulated activities eg commercial use of firewood, establishment of hotel and resorts to accommodate home stay, introduction of exotic species in the BSEZ Notification etc.

Advisor (ESZ) taking cognizance of the order of Hon’ble NGT with regard to Zonal Master Plan informed that the requisite approval of MoWR, RD & GR is still awaited. In the absence of the approval of the MOWR, RD & GR, it would not be advisable to make recommendations on the proposal. However, if any suggestions from the Committee members are there for incorporation in the ZMP may be informed to the State Government, so that the same could be considered while reconsidering the proposal.

It was noted that the ZMP has different chapters including: Forest & Wildlife, Watershed Management, Agriculture, Rural Development, Urban Development, Irrigation, Energy, Public Health & Sanitation, Tourism, Road Infrastructure & Communication development, Disaster Management and Skill Development. However, to address the environmental issues the mitigative measures to combat the Page | 4 environmental impact have not been included in the plan. The State Government was advised to incorporate the same as an addendum to ZMP.

Based on the presentation made and discussion held, the consideration of the proposal was deferred pending approval of MOW, RD & GR. Additionally the State Government was advised to provide a plan to mitigate the adverse environmental impact as an addendum to the ZMP.

4.2 Draft Zonal Master Plan for Doon Valley Notification: Shri. S.K. Pant, Town and Country Planning Department, Government of Uttarakhand made a presentation on the proposal. It has informed that there is an urgent need for a sustainable and equitable development of the city. The representatives of the State urged to finalize the Zonal Master Plan for expediting the process of planning. Attention of State Government was drawn to the previous Expert Committee meetings wherein it was recommended that the Master Plan prepared by all the three authorities namely Special Area Development Authority (SADA), Mussoorie Dehradun Development Authority (MDDA) and Haridwar Rishikesh Development Authority (HRDA) should be considered for approval of the Zonal Master Plan. However, it has been noted that the State Government is again requesting for considering the plan in isolation. The Committee opined that since all the three zones are contagious to each other, instead of considering three plans for the Notified area, in isolation, an integrated plan be prepared and submitted to MoEF&CC . Based on the presentation made and discussions held, the Committee reiterated its earlier decision and the State Government was asked to submit the integrated Zonal Master Plan of SADA, MDDA and HRDA to MOEFCC for consideration. 4.3 Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary, Uttarakhand: Shri. Arvind Singh Hyanki, Secretary, Forest and Environment Government of Uttarakhand sought the deferment on the proposal. The Committee agreed to defer the proposal based on the request of the State Government. 4.4 Eco-sensitive Zone around Kedarnath Musk Deer Sanctuary, Uttarakhand:

The Ministry has informed to the Committee members that the proposal of Kedarnath Musk Deer Wildlife Sanctuary was discussed in the ESZ Expert Committee Meeting held on 25th June, 2018. The Committee recommended for finalization of draft Notification subject to submission of revised map, boundary description and co-ordinates of the ESZ Area. After follow-up with the State, the required information was received from the Government of Uttarakhand on 11/12/2018. Thereafter, when the requisite approval and processes for publishing the Final Gazette Notification was completed, this Ministry received a letter from Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Uttarakhand, enclosing fresh inputs with respect to finalisation of ESZ of Kedarnath Musk Deer Wildlife Sanctuary on 17/01/2019. Page | 5

In the given proposal, Government of Uttarakhand sought several changes in the Notification with respect to ESZ area, ESZ co-ordinates, and removal of some villages from ESZ area. In addition, it has also proposed changes in the ZMP, construction activity, solid waste management, Hill slope, commercial hotels, eco- friendly transport etc. Later, Secretary, Government of Uttarakhand in his letter dated 21.01.2019 mentioned that fresh inputs of 17/01/2019 to be considered for incorporation in supersession of earlier input sent by Uttarakhand. Accordingly, It was decided that the matter be considered in the next meeting of the ESZ Expert Committee.

Shri Sandeep Kumar, DFO Uttarkashi, Forest Department, Government of Uttarakhand made a presentation on the revised proposal and it was informed that the draft Notification was published on 13.12.2017. The salient features of the draft Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) are as follows: Area of PA : 975.2 sq. km Proposed ESZ area : 451.15 sq. km Proposed Extent : Zero to 11.60 km It was mentioned that the proposed Eco-sensitive Zone for Kedarnath Musk Deer Sanctuary covers a peripheral area of 45115.02 hectare which include 39 villages and the extent of ESZ ranges from zero (Gangotri National Park towards north) to 11.60 km across the boundary of the Sanctuary. On the proposed changes, the representative of the State mentioned that few villages and temple sites were excluded from the proposed ESZ. The number of villages shall be reduced from 39 to 23 in the final Notification. Accordingly, the area of ESZ shall be reduced from 451.15 sq km to 442.60 sq. Km. The extent of proposed ESZ will remain same. The drop in 16 villages include the areas for reconstruction and re-establishment at Kedarnath in the post-disaster development of Char Dham Yatra route. During the presentation, the State Government proposed to shift the commercial activities under the regulated activities and industrial activities remained in the prohibited section. However, the members of the Committee did not agree to this change. Later, the representatives of the State Government revealed that they are planning for installation of ropeway that will reduce construction of road and also to minimize the pollution. Based on the presentation made and discussions held, the Committee recommended for finalisation of the Draft Notification with suggested changes limited with ESZ area, ESZ boundary with reduction of 16 villages.

WEST BENGAL 4.5 Eco-sensitive Zone around Ramnabagan Wildlife Sanctuary: Shri S. Sundriyal, APCCF Wildlife, Department of Forest, West Bengal made a presentation and apprised the Committee about the proposal. It was informed that Page | 6 the draft Notification was published on 18.09.2018. The salient features of the draft Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) are as follows: Area of PA : 0.15 sq. km Proposed ESZ area : 0.23 sq. km Proposed Extent : 100 meters uniform It was mentioned that Ramnabagan Wildlife Sanctuary is situated at the middle of Burdwan town in West Bengal at a distance of about 105 km. from the State capital Kolkata. There is one Zoo within the Sanctuary where numerous species of mammals and bird species are protected under captivity. The extent of ESZ shall be 100 meters uniform around the protected area. No comments were received from the stakeholders/public. While enquiring about any significant changes in the draft Notification to be processed for final Notification, the representative of the State Government informed that the area of PA need to be corrected as 0.14 sq. km instead of 0.15 sq. km and precise area of ESZ shall be 0.24 sq km. Based on the presentation made and discussions held, the Committee recommended for the finalization of draft Notification with the above changes. 4.6 Eco-sensitive Zone around Bibhutibhusan Wildlife Sanctuary: Shri S. Sundriyal, APCCF Wildlife, Department of Forest, West Bengal made a presentation on the proposal. It has informed that the draft Notification was published on 01.10.2018. The salient features of the draft Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) are as follows: Area of PA : 0.64 sq. km Proposed ESZ area : 0.31 sq. km Proposed Extent : 100 meters uniform

It was mentioned that Bibhutibhusan Wildlife Sanctuary was declared as Wildlife Sanctuary on 19th August, 1998. The Sanctuary is situated on the bank of river Ichhamoti within the Parmadan mouza and the areas surrounding the Sanctuary is mainly agricultural land. The region falls under Sundarban Biosphere Reserve and it is an excellent habitat for fishes, variety of birds, reptiles and also captive of spotted deer. No comments were received from the stakeholders/public and local villagers urged to protect the area. On any significant changes, the representative of the State informed Committee that the area of ESZ has to be corrected as 0.52 sq. km. from 0.31 sq. Km. Based on presentation made and discussions held, the Committee recommended for the finalization of draft Notification with the above changes.

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TAMIL NADU 4.7. Eco-sensitive Zone around Mudumalai Tiger Reserve, Tamil Nadu: Shri Sanjay K Srivastava, PCCF & CWLW, Government of Tamil Nadu made a presentation on the proposal. It has informed that the draft Notification was published on 29.06.2018. The salient features of the draft Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) are as follows: Area of PA : 688.586 sq. km Proposed ESZ area : 438.904 sq. km Proposed Extent : Zero km to 33.65 km It was stated that Mudumalai Tiger Reserve is located in Nilgiris district at the tri-junction point with Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. The proposal was vetted by District Collector, DFO and also presented before the Chief Minister of the State. The total area of ESZ including buffer zone of the Tiger Reserve is 438.904 sq. km with an extent varying between zero to 33.65 km. The zero extent is toward the border of Kerala. The comments received from the stakeholders/public were duly considered. The member of the experts suggested improving the map by delineating ESZ are by hatching on the maps. Based on the presentation made and discussion held, the Committee recommended for the finalization of draft Notification subject to submission of improved maps and views of State Government on public comments in a tabular form. 4.8 Eco-sensitive Zone around Therthangal Bird Sanctuary Shri Sanjay K Srivastava, PCCF & CWLW, Government of Tamil Nadu made a presentation on the proposal. It was informed that the draft Notification was published on 05.07.2018. The salient features of the draft Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) are as follows: Area of PA : 0.29295 sq. km Proposed ESZ area : 4.5718 sq. km Proposed Extent : 0.3 Km to 1.17 km It was mentioned that Therthangal Bird Sanctuary is situated in Nainarkoil taluk of Ramanathapuram district. The Sanctuary is an important roosting site for local migrants and resident water bird species. The birds also provided natural fertilizer (guano) for the paddy fields and also important site for the development of community based eco-tourism. No comments were received from the stakeholders/public. Based on the presentations made and discussions held, the Committee recommended for the finalization of draft Notification.

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4.9 Eco-sensitive Zone around Sakkarakottai Bird Sanctuary Shri Sanjay K Srivastava, PCCF & CWLW, Government of Tamil Nadu made a presentation on the proposal. It was informed that the draft Notification was published on 05.07.2018. The salient features of the draft Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) are as follows: Area of PA : 2.30495 sq. km Proposed ESZ area : 19.0387 sq. km Proposed Extent : Zero km to 2 km It was informed that Sakkarakottai Bird Sanctuary is situated in Ramanathapuram district and is basically a PWD irrigation tank that is used for storing water for agriculture. The Sanctuary provide a good feeding and wintering ground for long distant migrant water birds which also fertilized the agriculture field.. No comments were received from the stakeholders/public. The Committee enquired about the presence of revenue land within the proposed ESZ. The representative of State informed that there are four villages and the land use pattern map is provided for reference. On zero ESZ extent, it was mentioned that it is on the eastern side because the area falls under the proposed site of the State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamilnadu Ltd (SIPCOT). Based on the presentation made and discussions held, the Committee recommended for the finalization of draft Notification. 4.10 Eco-sensitive Zone around Srivilliputhur Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary Shri Sanjay K Srivastava, PCCF & CWLW, Government of Tamil Nadu made a presentation on the proposal. It was informed that the draft Notification was published on 09.07.2018. The salient features of the draft Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) are as follows: Area of PA : 476.65 sq. km Proposed ESZ area : 305.86 sq. km Proposed Extent : Zero Km to 6.2 km It was described that Srivilliputhur Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary is located at Rajapalayam and Srivilliputtur district and Saptur Reserve Forest of Madurai district. The Sanctuary is also meeting place of two distinct geographical regions of bio diversity landscape i.e. Western Ghats of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. It has wide varieties of endangered species including Grizzled Squirrel, Elephant, Tiger, Leopard, Nilgiri Tahr, Gaur, Lion Tailed Macaque, etc. It was also mentioned that no ESZ is proposed on south, south-west and west, due to the presence of Sivagiri Reserve Forest and Nellai Wildlife Sanctuary in south, Periyar Tiger Reserve, Kerala in south west and Megamalai Wildlife Division in west. Page | 9

It was mentioned that Kanjirankulam Birds Sanctuary is situated in Nilgiris district. The site is an important wintering ground for long distant migrant water birds and around 4500 birds belonging to 43 species have been recorded during the peak season including Pelican, Painted stork, Eurasian Spoon bill, White ibis, Darter, Flamingo etc. The birds support with natural fertilizer (guano) for the paddy fields. The Sanctuary can develop community based eco-tourism in near future. No comments were received from the stakeholders/public. Based on the presentation made and discussions held, the Committee recommended for the finalization of draft Notification. 4.12 Eco-sensitive Zone around Vettangudi Birds Sanctuary Shri. Sanjay K Srivastava, PCCF & CWLW, Government of Tamil Nadu made a presentation on the proposal on the proposal. It was informed that the draft Notification was published on 12.07.2018. The salient features of the draft Eco- Sensitive Zone (ESZ) are as follows: Area of PA : 0.38426 sq. km Proposed ESZ area : 12.03 sq. km Proposed Extent : Zero Km to 2 km It was stated that Vettangudi Birds Sanctuary is basically 3 PWD irrigation tanks that are used for storing water for agriculture. . The area is an important wintering ground for migratory bird species. Around 5321 birds belonging to 46 species have been listed during the peak season which including white ibis, black ibis, open-billed stork, egrets, mynas, teals, ducks, darters, herons, little cormorant, etc. The representative of the State mentioned that the ESZ area and the extent are not correct and needed to be changed. He mentioned that the ESZ area is 7.423 sq. km. and the extent is 1 km (uniform). No comments were received from the stakeholders/public. Based on presentation made and discussions held, the Committee recommended for the finalization of draft Notification after submission of a letter mentioning ESZ area and extent from the State Government.

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4.13 Eco-sensitive Zone around Vallanadu Blackbuck Sanctuary Shri Sanjay K Srivastava, PCCF & CWLW, Government of Tamil Nadu made a presentation on the proposal. It was informed that the draft Notification was published on 12.07.2018. The salient features of the draft Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) are as follows: Area of PA : 16.4121 sq. km Proposed ESZ area : 12.03 sq. km Proposed Extent : Zero Km to 2 km It was mentioned that Vallanadu Blackbuck Sanctuary the southernmost region in the subcontinent where Blackbuck is found. The maximum extent of ESZ is toward the south-eastern side of the Sanctuary; while the minimum extent is zero kilometre which is due to passing of National Highway on the northern side. On the Mining activities in the area, representative of the State Government informed that numerous mining proposal/lease has already been rejected and no further activities are permitted in the proposed Eco-sensitive Zone. On the number of blackbuck in the sanctuary and number of villages in the ESZ was asked by the Committee, it was responded that around 130 Blackbucks were recorded and there are 5 villages within the ESZ. It was brought to the notice of the State Government that in the draft Notification there is no mention about villages. The State Government confirmed presence of 5 villages in the ESZ. No comments were received from the stakeholders/public. Based on the presentation made and discussions held, the Committee recommended for the finalization of draft Notification subject to submission of letter from the State Government regarding villages inside the ESZ. 4.14 Eco-sensitive Zone around Melaselvanur-Kelaselvanoor Bird Sanctuary Shri. Sanjay K Srivastava, PCCF & CWLW, Government of Tamil Nadu made a presentation on the proposal. It was informed that the draft Notification was published on 20.07.2018. The salient features of the draft Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) are as follows: Area of PA : 5.93 sq. km Proposed ESZ area : 11.5108 sq. km Proposed Extent : 0.019 km to 2.00 km It was informed that Melaselvanur-Kelaselvanoor Bird Sanctuary situated in Ramanathapuram District. The sanctuary is basically a PWD irrigation tank that is used for storing water for agriculture. It is an important roosting site for local migrants and resident water birds. Around 16000 birds belonging to 45 species have been recorded including Pelican, Painted stork, Eurasian Spoon bill, White ibis, Darter, Flamingo, etc. These birds support natural fertilizer (guano) for the paddy fields. It may be developed as community based eco-tourism in the area. Page | 11

No comments were received from the stakeholders/public. Based on the presentation made and discussions held, the Committee recommended for the finalization of draft Notification. 4.15 Eco-sensitive Zone around Kanyakumari Wildlife Sanctuary Shri Sanjay K Srivastava, PCCF & CWLW, Government of Tamil Nadu made a presentation on the proposal. It was informed that the draft Notification was published on 20.07.2018. The salient features of the draft Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) are as follows: Area of PA : 402.395 sq. km Proposed ESZ area : 196.05 sq. km Proposed Extent : Zero Km to 3 km It was also mentioned that the State Government have cautiously congregated numerous patch of land in proposing the Eco-sensitive Zone to reduce the environmental degradation due to segregation of forest patches. It was elaborated that the Kanyakumari Wildlife Sanctuary is floristically one of the richest areas consisting of numerous endemic species including Piper, Garcinia, Eugenia, Ixora, Hiptage, Calamus, Dioscorea etc. Also, the sanctuary is rich in wildlife with about 40 types of mammals, 120 species of birds including 14 species of migratory birds and rich diversity of fishes, reptiles and amphibians. Many endemic medicinal & endangered plants form the natural wealth of this place. The presence of Tiger and Leopard lends credence to the richness of biodiversity.

It was also mentioned that the zero extent of ESZ is towards the Northern, North-Eastern and Eastern boundary of the Sanctuary which is bordering with Kalakkad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve. Similarly extent towards western and north- western boundaries is adjoined with the Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary of Kerala State. Comments received from the stakeholders/public were duly considered by the Committee. The representative of the State Government explained that the comments are mainly on the demarcation of ESZ boundary and livelihood options for the local people. He also clarified that the declaration of ESZ has no significant impact on the livelihood of the local people and it is ultimately benefiting to the local inhabitant. Based on the presentation made and discussions held, the Committee recommended conducting a public hearing in consultation with the District Collector on the draft Notification for addressing the apprehension arising from the public. Further consideration of the proposal was deferred. 4.16 Eco-sensitive Zone around Gulf of Mannar National Park Shri Sanjay K Srivastava, PCCF & CWLW, Government of Tamil Nadu apprised the Committee about the proposal. It has informed that the draft Re- Notification was published on 27.07.2018. The salient features of the draft Eco- Sensitive Zone (ESZ) are as follows: Area of PA : 560 sq. km Page | 12

Proposed ESZ area : 720.89 sq. km Proposed Extent : 0.73 Km to 5.57 km It was mentioned that Gulf of Mannar National Park is situated in two districts of Tamil Nadu i. e. Ramnathapuram & Tuticorin. It is one of the four major reef ecosystems in India with 21 off-shore islands (2 submerged). richly endowed with unique coral formations, marine shells, molluscs and tropical fish associated with coral islands. The ecosystems support 4200 species of fauna and flora including rare chanks, shrimps, pearl oysters, whales, dugongs, turtles, seahorses, sea snakes, sea cucumbers etc. Also, the sacred chank, a Turbinellapyrum, and the most preferred species of pearl oyster Pinctada fucata occurs here. Further, the Sanctuary harbours most endangered mammal, Dugong (Dugong dugon) and the area also contains the rare and unique Balanoglossus.

No comments were received from the stakeholders/public. The member of the Committee enquired about the distance of Biosphere Reserve from the Sanctuary and possibilities of covering more area of ESZ toward the north-eastern side of the protected area in the proposed draft Notification. The representative of the State informed that the Sanctuary itself is a Biosphere Reserve without any habitation within the sanctuary and ESZ. It was also stated that it was basically taken from the Fisheries Department for the protection of Dugong and further declared as Wildlife Sanctuary and it will be difficult for further expansion of ESZ extent. Based on the Presentation made and discussions held, the Committee recommended for the finalization of draft Notification. 4.17 Eco-sensitive Zone around Megamalai Sanctuary Shri Sanjay K Srivastava, PCCF & CWLW, Government of Tamil Nadu made a presentation on the proposal. It was informed that the draft Notification was published on 10.09.2018. The salient features of the draft Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) are as follows: Area of PA : 269.10 sq. km Proposed ESZ area : 116.73 sq. km Proposed Extent : Zero Km to 1.7 km It was mentioned that the Megamalai Sanctuary is situated in southern part of Western Ghats. The Sanctuary is an important landscape for elephant conservation programme in Periyar and also harbours numerous endangered species such as Grizzled Squirrel, Elephant, Tiger, Leopard, Nilgiri tahr, etc. There are 8 villages inside the ESZ and zero extent of ESZ are toward the Eastern boundary Gandamanur Range covered by the Srivilliputhur Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary and Chinnamanur and Cumbum East range covered by Megamalai Reserve Forest along the Eastern boundary. The Southern Boundary of Gudalur range and Cumbum East range is covered by Periyar Tiger Reserve. Comments were received from the stakeholders/public. On the issue of various public utilities like drinking water supply, medical, road, transport, Page | 13 electrification, cultivation etc without any hindrance in the region, it was informed that the suggested activities fall under regulated activities and there will be no impact on the plantations or plantation workers due to this Notification. Based on presentation and discussions held, the Committee recommended for the finalization of draft Notification. 4.18 Eco-sensitive Zone around Gangaikondan Spotted Deer Sanctuary Shri Sanjay K Srivastava, PCCF & CWLW, Government of Tamil Nadu made a presentation on the proposal. It was informed that the draft Notification was published on 30.10.2018. The salient features of the draft Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) are as follows: Area of PA : 2.88 sq. km Proposed ESZ area : 1.47 sq. km Proposed Extent : Zero Km to 0.82 km It was informed that Gangaikondan Spotted Deer Sanctuary is the India’s first spotted deer Sanctuary situated in the Tirunelveli District. The area is normally a thorny scrub or dry deciduous type forest. The Spotted deer which are not only regular habitants in this sanctuary but, over time they have spilled over to surrounding areas. Because of its location, the declaration of ESZ for the Sanctuary could be targeted for conservation, awareness and ecotourism to provide livelihood to villagers. It was also mentioned that the zero extent of ESZ in the proposed proposal is in the western and north western side of the Sanctuary due to National Highways and the railway line at the south-east side. No comments were received from the stakeholders/public. The Committee discussed the possibility for developing corridors by modifying the proposal, and the representative of State responded that the Sanctuary is primarily a habitat of spotted deer and no other important wild animals present. The State Government is planning for placing sign board alongside the boundaries, where road are passing. Based on the presentation made and discussions held, the Committee recommended for the finalization of draft Notification. 4.19 Eco-sensitive Zone around Point Calimere Sanctuary Shri. Sanjay K Srivastava, PCCF & CWLW, Government of Tamil Nadu made a presentation on the proposal. It was informed that the draft Notification was published on 30.10.2018. The salient features of the draft Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) are as follows: Area of PA : 22.51 sq. km Proposed ESZ area : 88.93 sq. km Proposed Extent : 0.14 km to 4 km It was informed that the sanctuary is home to the largest population of the Blackbuck in Southern India. It harbors the single largest stretch of the unique dry- evergreen forest in the country. The sanctuary and its surrounding wetlands are Page | 14 important wintering grounds for water-birds from the North. Nearly 100 species of migratory water birds including the Greater Flamingo start arriving in the sanctuary and its surroundings from September onwards and stay on till January before their return to the North. The sanctuary coast has been a regular nesting site of the endangered Olive Ridley turtle No comments were received from the stakeholders/public. The Committee enquired about the status of salt production in the region. The representative of the State informed that the area is basically a cyclone affected area where mud flats are formed at various places. Cultivation is generally practiced in the area and thus both cultivation and salt production activities are keeping under regulated activities in the proposed proposal. On the clarification regarding the Point Calimere + ‘B’ Wildlife Sanctuary in the present proposal, it was informed that there is another protected area of 5.22 sq km that link with mangrove forest which is fully protected under Ramsar site.

Based on the presentation made and discussions held, the Committee recommended for the finalization of draft Notification. 4.20 Eco-sensitive Zone around Nellai Wildlife Sanctuary Shri Sanjay K Srivastava, PCCF & CWLW, Government of Tamil Nadu made a presentation on the proposal. It was informed that the draft Notification was published on 22.11.2018. The salient features of the draft Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) are as follows: Area of PA : 356.7333 sq. km Proposed ESZ area : 106.24 sq. km Proposed Extent : Zero km to 1 km It was mentioned that Nellai Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in Tirunelveli district and is an important habitat for numerous species of mammals, reptiles and birds. The sanctuary is the habitat for 64 nos of mammals, 69 nos of reptiles & 118 nos of birds and it has 456 nos of plant species which includes 3 nos of Gymnosperms, 40 nos of RET species. The representative of the State justified that zero extent towards the Northern boundary, as it is bordered with Grizzled Giant Squirrel Sanctuary, the Western side is surrounded by Periyar Tiger Reserve and Sanctuaries and Reserved Forests of Kerala. The Southern side is covered by Courtallam & Puliyarai Reserved Forest which has several waterfalls. No comments were received from the stakeholders/public. The Committee suggested including the waterfalls in the proposed proposal. The representative of the State mentioned that the waterfalls are regularly monitored by the Madras High Court and at the meeting of stakeholders at district level it has already been decided to exclude waterfalls from ESZ. Based on the presentation made and discussions held, the Committee recommended for the finalization of draft Notification. Page | 15

4.21 Eco-sensitive Zone around Kodaikanal Wildlife Sanctuary Sanctuary, Tamil Nadu Shri. Sanjay K Srivastava, PCCF & CWLW, Government of Tamil Nadu made a presentation on the proposal. It was informed that the draft Notification was published on 22.11.2018. The salient features of the draft Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) are as follows: Area of PA : 608.95 sq. km Proposed ESZ area : 101.08 sq. km Proposed Extent : Zero km to 1 km It was mentioned that Kodaikanal Wildlife Sanctuary is characterized by a variety of ecosystems such as grasslands, fresh water, marsh ecosystem, dry deciduous forest, and tropical evergreen forests etc. The protected area provided sustainable habitat for about numerous species of mammals including species like Tiger, Elephant, Nilgiri tahr, etc. It was also informed that the zero extent of ESZ is due to inter-State border with Kerala and presence of a township. No comments were received from the stakeholders/public. The Committee enquired any suggestive changes from draft to final Notification. The representative of the State Government clarified that the area of ESZ shall be corrected as 106.78 sq km. instead of 101.08 sq. km without changing the extent of ESZ and further provided that no modifications on geo-coordinates and activities shall be made from draft to final Notification. Based on the presentation made and discussions held, the Committee recommended for the finalization of draft Notification. 4.22 Eco-sensitive Zone around Pulicat Bird Sanctuary, Tamil Nadu: Shri Sanjay K Srivastava, PCCF & CWLW, Government of Tamil Nadu made a presentation on the proposal. It was informed that the proposal is under the drafting stage and willing to discuss before the Expert Committee for consideration. The salient features of the draft Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) are as follows: a. Pulicat Bird Sanctuary of Tamil Nadu has an area of 153.67 sq km. The sanctuary area itself includes Pulicat lake as well as 13 villages located adjoining the lake where the feeding grounds for the birds is located. b. The distance between the boundary of these villages from the HTL of the lake ranges from about 450m to more than 5 km at certain places. This zone provides sufficient shelter and buffer to the birds. c. Any new area proposed for Eco-sensitive Zone will result in animosity with the local people and that will go against the efforts for conservation. d. Hence there is no ecological requirement of any other buffer area for the conservation management of the sanctuary which is only seasonal in nature at the time of arrival of birds. Page | 16

e. Therefore, it has been decided not to propose any eco sensitive zone for Pulicat bird sanctuary. Hence zero km is proposed as Eco-Sensitive Zone for Pulicat Birds Sanctuary. In addition, the representative of the state also clarified that the sanctuary itself is protected under the Wildlife (Protection) Act and there is no necessity for separate Notification for declaring Eco-sensitive zone. The Committee did not agree to the submission of the state Government and asked MOEF&CC to seek views of Wildlife Division in the first place. Based on the presentation made and discussions held, the Committee decided to seek considered opinion from Wildlife Division before considering the proposal further. Uttar Pradesh 4.23 Eco-sensitive Zone around Samaspur Bird Sanctuary, Uttar Pradesh: Shri Abu Arshad, Wildlife Warden, Endangered Project, Government of Uttar Pradesh made a presentation on the proposal. It was informed that the re-notified draft of above WLS was published on 14.12.2018. The salient features of the draft Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) are as follows: Area of PA : 3.0854 sq. km Proposed ESZ area : 22.84 sq. km Proposed Extent : 1.0 km uniform It was mentioned that Samaspur Bird Sanctuary is an important habitat of birds including globally threatened species such as great spotted eagle, saras crane, oriental darter, painted stork, etc. There are six (6) villages within the proposed Eco- Sensitive Zone. No comments were received from the stakeholders/public on the draft proposal. The Committee asked the State Government to mention, if there are any changes proposed for the Notification. The representative of the State Government revealed that there was an error in the area of the Bird Sanctuary mentioned in the draft Notification. The corrected area of the protected area is 7.99 sq km instead of 3.085 Sq. Km. He further requested that the member secretary of the proposed Monitoring Committee to be changed from Dy. Conservator of Forest, Hardoi to Divisional Director, Social Forestry Division, Raebareli. Based on the presentation made and discussions held, the Committee recommended the proposal for finalization of draft Notification subject to submission of an official communication from the State Government on the above mentioned changes.

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Notification of above WLS was published on 24.12.2018. The salient features of the draft Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) are as follows: Area of PA : 85.70sq. km Proposed ESZ area : 67.26sq. km Proposed Extent : 100 meters to 4.0 km It was Stated that Tungareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in Thane and Palghar Districts of Maharashtra. The Sanctuary is an important habitat for leopard, wild boar, four headed antelopes, jackals and porcupines etc. The Southern part of the Sanctuary is touching the Sanjay Gandhi National Park. There are 30 villages within the Eco-Sensitive Zone. The Committee, while enquiring any significant changes from draft to final Notification, the representative of the State Government mentioned that no such changes are proposed in the regulated/prohibited activities from the draft Notification. However, the State requested for some modification in the composition of proposed Monitoring Committee for the Eco-Sensitive Zone. The Assistant Conservator of Forest (L.R.P) Thane shall be replaced by Assistant Conservator of Forest (Sub Divisional Forest Officer, Mandvi) and a representative Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) will be added in the monitoring Committee in the final Notification. Comments, objections and suggestion received from public/stakeholder were duly considered and the Committee enquired about the significant objections on the draft Notification. The representative of the State mentioned that objection was mainly related with the mining activity, where the owner/tenant/Gram Sabha of a particular land/village had sought removal of their land/village from the Eco-Sensitive Zone. The Committee referred the Hon’ble Supreme Court’s orders dated the 4th August 2006 in the matter of T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad Vs. UOI in W.P.(C) No.202 of 1995 and dated the 21st April 2014 in the matter of Goa Foundation Vs. UOI in W.P.(C) No.435 of 2012 and mentioned that one (1) km around the boundary of the protected area, by default, is prohibited for mining even if, the ESZ is less than one (1) Km. Based on the presentation made and discussions held, the Committee recommended the State Government to conduct the public consultation/hearing on the proposal and submit the detailed minutes to the Ministry at the earliest for further consideration of the proposal. 5. Based on the draft Notifications, comments received from stakeholder/public, presentations made on the proposals and detailed discussions on each proposal the Expert Committee took the following decisions:

Sl. Protected Area/ZMP State Recommendation of Expert No. Committee 1. Draft Zonal Master Plan of Uttarakhand Revised Zonal Master Plan to Page | 18

Sl. Protected Area/ZMP State Recommendation of Expert No. Committee Bhagirathi ESA be submitted by the State 2. Draft Zonal Master Plan for Uttarakhand Integrated Zonal Master Plan to Doon Valley Notification be submitted by the State 3. Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary, Uttarakhand Deferred 4. Kedarnath Musk Deer Uttarakhand Recommended for finalization Sanctuary, with limited changes in ESZ area and number of villages 5. Ramnabagan Wildlife West Bengal Recommended for finalization Sanctuary 6. Bibhutibhusan Wildlife West Bengal Recommended for finalization Sanctuary 7. Mudumalai Tiger Reserve Tamil Nadu Recommended for finalization subject to submission of additional information 8. Therthangal Bird Tamil Nadu Recommended for finalization Sanctuary 9. Sakkarakottai Bird Tamil Nadu Recommended for finalization Sanctuary 10. Srivilliputhur Grizzled Tamil Nadu Recommended for finalization Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary 11. Kanjirankulam Birds Tamil Nadu Recommended for finalization Sanctuary 12. Vettangudi Birds Tamil Nadu Recommended for finalization Sanctuary subject to submission of additional information 13. Vallanadu Blackbuck Tamil Nadu Recommended for finalization Sanctuary subject to submission of additional information 14. Melaselvanur- Tamil Nadu Recommended for finalization Kelaselvanoor Bird Sanctuary 15. Kanyakumari Sanctuary Tamil Nadu Deferred 16. Gulf of Mannar National Tamil Nadu Recommended for finalization Park 17. Megamalai Sanctuary Tamil Nadu Recommended for finalization 18. Gangaikondan Spotted Tamil Nadu Recommended for finalization Page | 19

Sl. Protected Area/ZMP State Recommendation of Expert No. Committee Deer Sanctuary 19. Point Calimere Sanctuary Tamil Nadu Recommended for finalization 20. Nellai Sanctuary Tamil Nadu Recommended for finalization 21. Kodaikanal Sanctuary Tamil Nadu Recommended for finalization 22. Pulicat Bird Sanctuary Tamil Nadu Write-up to be submitted by the State Government for seeking views of the Wildlife Division 23. Samaspur Bird Sanctuary, Uttar Recommended for finalization Pradesh 24. Tungareshwar Wildlife Maharashtra Deferred Sanctuary,

6. Meeting ended with vote of thanks to Chairman.

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Annexure

34th Expert Committee Meeting on ESZ held on 6th March, 2019 List of Participants

Members of Expert Committee

1. Shri A. K. Jain, Additional Secretary, Chairperson. 2. Dr. S. C. Garkoti, Adviser, MoEF&CC. 3. Shri S. A. Hussain, Scientist ‘G’, WII, Dehradun. 4. Dr. K. Chandra Sekar, Scientist ‘E’, GB Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment & Development, Almora. 5. Dr. Sandeep Chauhan, Scientist ‘E’, B. S. I., Dehradun. 6. Ms. Vishaish Uppal, Director, WWF India. 7. Shri. Shiv Marwadha, Planner, WWF India. 8. Shri. Raja Ram Singh, AIG, NTCA. 9. Dr. Sanjay Singh, Scientist, ICFRE, Dehradun. 10. Dr. Basudev Tripathy, Scientist, Z.S.I., Kolkata. 11. Shri. Sanjay k Aggarwal, Deputy Director, Forest Survey of India, Dehradun. 12. Shri. P. K. Duria, Town & Country Planner, TCPO, Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs.

Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, GOI

13. Dr. Subrata Bose, Director (SC-‘F’), MoEF & CC. 14. Shri Pankaj Verma, Additional Director (SC-‘E’), MoEF & CC. 15. Dr. Veenu Joon, Deputy Director (SC-‘C’), MoEF&CC. 16. Dr. Shaikhom Inaotombi Singh (Consultant-ESZ), MoEF&CC.

Officials of Government of West Bengal

17. Shri. S. Sundriyal, APCCF Wildlife, Government of West Bengal.

Officials of Government of Tamil Nadu

18. Shri. Sanjay K Srivastava, PCCF & CWLW, Government of Tamil Nadu.

Officials of Government of Maharashtra

19. Shri Naresh Zurmure, Chief Conservator of Forest, Thane Circle, Government of Maharashtra. 20. Shri Jitendra S Ramgaokar, Deputy Conservator of Forest, Thane, Government of Maharashtra.

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Officials of Government of Uttar Pradesh

21. Shri. Abu Arshad, Wildlife Warden, Endangered Project, Government of Uttar Pradesh.

Officials of Government of Uttarakhand

22. Shri. Arvind Singh Hyanki, Secretary, Forest & Environment Department, Government of Uttarakhand. 23. Shri. Monish Mullick, PCCF & CWLW, Uttarakhand Forest Department, Government of Uttarakhand. 24. Shri. Sandeep Kumar, DFO Uttarkashi, Forest Department, Government of Uttarakhand. 25. Shri. R. S. Khatri, Executive Engineer, P.W.D, Government of Uttarakhand. 26. Shri. S. P. Gupta, SEPWD Uttarakashi, Government of Uttarakhand. 27. Shri. M. S. Tomar, C.A.O Uttarkashi, Agricultural, Government of Uttarakhand. 28. Shri. G.P. Shwal, EE irrigation Uttarakashi, Government of Uttarakhand. 29. Shri. Shashi Prakash Jaiswal, A. E. Irrigation Uttarkashi, Government of Uttarakhand. 30. Shri. Suresh Singh, AE Ganga pollution unit, Uttarkashi, Government of Uttarakhand. 31. Shri Rajeev Goswami, EE PMGSY Uttarkashi, Government of Uttarakhand. 32. Shri. Prakash Singh Khatri, District Tourism Officer, Uttarkashi, Government of Uttarakhand. 33. Shri. Trishuwan Rawat, Assistant Engineer, PMGSY Uttarkashi, Government of Uttarakhand. 34. Shri. Shardul Ghsain, D. C. D. D. M. A., Government of Uttarakhand. 35. Shri. Ajay Patel, GM(SHP), UJVN Ltd., Government of Uttarakhand. 36. Shri. S K Pant, CTCP, Town & Country Planning Department, Government of Uttarakhand. 37. Ms. Geeta Khule, STP Senior Town Planner, Government of Uttarakhand. 38. Shri. Abhishek Tiwari, Assistant Engineer, World Bank Division P.W.D., Government of Uttarakhand. 39. Shri. Ramesh Chand, Ex. Engineer, World Bank Division P.W.D., Government of Uttarakhand. 40. Shri. Ashish Chauhan, DMKJKY, Administration, Government of Uttarakhand. 41. Shri. Taqdir Singh, AAE PWD Bhawan, Government of Uttarakhand. 42. Shri. Prakash Chandra Dymka, Secretary, M.D.D.A Dehradun, Government of Uttarakhand. 43. Shri. Man Singh Director, C.C.F, Nanda Devi Biosphere Resource, Government of Uttarakhand. Page | 22

44. Shri. Amit Kanwar, DFO Kedarnath, Forest Department Government of Uttarakhand. Others

45. Shri. D. P.S Rawat, Second-in-command, ITB Police, Government of India. 46. Shri. Prakash Chandes Raturi, Deputy Commandant, ITB Police, Government of India. 47. Shri. S. C. Srivastava, Commander, BRD, Ministry of Defence, Government of India. 48. Shri Rakesh Kumar, Commandant, ITB Police, MHA, Government of India. ****

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INDUSTRIES DEPARTMENT Part of 90, Kalanji village S.No. 59/2B, 2C, 2D1, 2D2, 2D3A & 2D3B, bounded on north by 90, Kalanji village DECLARATION OF PONNERI INDUSTRIAL TOWNSHIP S.Nos.59/1 & 59/2A, east by 90, Kalanji village S.No.60, AREA UNDER TAMIL NADU INDUSTRIAL TOWNSHIP south by 90, Kalanji village S.Nos.79 & 80 and west by AREA DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ACT. 90, Kalanji village S.No.85.

SPECIFICATION OF AREA IN THE SCHEDULE AS Part of 90, Kalanji village S.Nos. 86,87,88 & 89 bounded TRANSITIONAL AREA. on north by village boundary of 94, Ebrahampuram village [G.O. Ms. No.1, Industries (MIE.1) 6th January 2020, & 90, Kalanji village S.No.85, east by 90, Kalanji village ñ£˜èN 21, Mè£K, F¼õœÀõ˜ Ý‡´&2050.] S.No.85, south by 90, Kalanji village S.No.85 and west by village boundary of 89, Kattur village. No. II(1)/IND/1(b-1)/2020. (2) Part of 91, Kattupalli village in Ponneri taluk, Tiruvallur In exercise of the powers conferred under Article district, consisting of the S.Nos. 316 Pt & 318 Pt, bounded 243Q(2) of the Constitution of India, having regard to the on north by 91, Kattupalli village S.No.316 Pt, east by 91, population, the revenue generated for local administration, Kattupalli village S.Nos.316 Pt, 317 & 318 Pt, south by 91, the number of persons employed in non-agricultural activities Kattupalli village S.No.318 Pt and west by village boundary and the economic importance of the area specifi ed in the of 92, Voyalur village. Schedule, the Governor of Tamil Nadu hereby specifi es the Part of 91, Kattupalli village S.No.7/3B Pt, bounded on area specifi ed in the Schedule below as a “Transitional north by 91, Kattupalli village S.No.7/3A3, east by Bay of Area”, that is to say, an area in transition from rural area Bengal, south by village boundary of 141, Puzhudivakkam to an urban area. village and west by 91, Kattupalli village S.No.29.

T S. Part of 91, Kattupalli village S.Nos.31 Pt & 32B Pt, (1) Part of 90, Kalanji village in Ponneri taluk, Tiruvallur bounded on north by 91, Kattupalli village S.Nos.30 & 33, district, consisting of the S.Nos. 52,53,56,57,58,64, east by 91, Kattupalli village S.No.29, south by village 65,66,67,68,69,70 & 71, bounded on north by 90, Kalanji boundary of 141, Puzhudivakkam village and west by 91, village S.Nos.54,60,72,74,75,76,77 & 83, east by 90, Kalanji Kattupalli village S.No.317 & Buckingham Canal. village S.No.51, south by village boundary of 92, Voyalur Part of 91, Kattupalli village S.No.48 Pt, bounded on village and west by 90, Kalanji village S.Nos.59,60,75,76 north by 91, Kattupalli village S.Nos. 49 & 52, east by 91, & village boundary of 92, Voyalur village. Kattupalli village S.No.25, south by 91, Kattupalli village S.No.48 Pt and west by 91, Kattupalli village S.No.47. Ex-II-1(6) [ 1 ] 2 TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY

Part of 91, Kattupalli village S.No.1/6A, bounded on north SPECIFICATION OF AREA IN THE SCHEDULE TO BE by 91, Kattupalli village S.No.1/5, east by 91, Kattupalli KNOWN AS PONNERI INDUSTRIAL TOWNSHIP AREA. village S.No.330/3, south by 91, Kattupalli village S.No.1/6B1 NOTIFICATION-II and west by 91, Kattupalli village S.No.12. [G.O. Ms. No.1, Industries (MIE.1) 6th January 2020, Part of 91, Kattupalli village S.No.330/2, bounded on ñ£˜èN 21, Mè£K, F¼õœÀõ˜ Ý‡´&2050.] north by 91, Kattupalli village S.No.330/1, east by Bay No. II(1)/IND/1(b-2)/2020. of Bengal, south by 91, Kattupalli village S.No.330/3 and west by 91, Kattupalli village S.Nos.1/4A1, 1/4A2 & 1/4B. In exercise of the powers conferred under Article 243Q of the Constitution of India, the Governor of Tamil Nadu hereby Part of 91, Kattupalli village S.No.2/2, bounded on north speciﬁ es the area speciﬁ ed in the Schedule below to be an by 91, Kattupalli village S.No.2/1, east by Bay of Bengal, Industrial Township on and from the 5th day of February south by 91, Kattupalli village S.No.4 and west by 91, 2020 to be known as “Ponneri Industrial Township Area”. Kattupalli village S.Nos.2/1 & 3. T S. (3) Part of 92, Voyalur village in Ponneri taluk, Tiruvallur (1) Part of 90, Kalanji village in Ponneri taluk, Tiruvallur district, consisting of the S.Nos.2040/A1, 2040/A2, 2040/C district, consisting of the S.Nos. 52,53,56,57,58,64, Pt & 2053/B Pt, bounded on north by 92, Voyalur village 65,66,67,68,69,70 & 71, bounded on north by 90, Kalanji S.No.2040C Pt, east by village boundary of 91, Kattupalli village S.Nos.54,60,72,74,75,76,77 & 83, east by 90, Kalanji village & 92, Voyalur village S.No.2053B Pt, south by 92, village S.No.51, south by village boundary of 92, Voyalur Voyalur village S.No.2053B Pt & village boundary of 141, village and west by 90, Kalanji village S.Nos.59,60,75,76 Puzhudhivakkam village and west by 92, Voyalur village & village boundary of 92, Voyalur village. S.Nos.2040A, 2041, 2042, 2043 & 2053A. Part of 90, Kalanji village S.No. 59/2B, 2C, 2D1, 2D2, 2D3A & 2D3B, bounded on north by 90, Kalanji village Part of 92, Voyalur village S.No.2024/2, bounded on north S.Nos.59/1 & 59/2A, east by 90, Kalanji village S.No.60, by 92, Voyalur village S.No.2024/1, east by 92, Voyalur south by 90, Kalanji village S.Nos.79 & 80 and west by village S.No.2024/1, south by 92, Voyalur village S.No.1157 90, Kalanji village S.No.85. and west by 92, Voyalur village S.No.1157. Part of 90, Kalanji village S.Nos. 86,87,88 & 89 bounded (4) Part of 141, Puzhudhivakkam village in Ponneri taluk, on north by village boundary of 94, Ebrahampuram village Tiruvallur district, consisting of the S.Nos.143 Pt & 187 Pt, & 90, Kalanji village S.No.85, east by 90, Kalanji village bounded on north by 141, Puzhudhivakkam village S.No.187 S.No.85, south by 90, Kalanji village S.No.85 and west by village boundary of 89, Kattur village. Pt, east by 141, Puzhudhivakkam village S.No.187 Pt & 143 Pt, south by village boundary of 43, Athipattu village (2) Part of 91, Kattupalli village in Ponneri taluk, Tiruvallur and west by village boundary of 92, Voyalur village & 141, district, consisting of the S.Nos. 316 Pt & 318 Pt, bounded Puzhudivakkam village S.No.185. on north by 91, Kattupalli village S.No.316 Pt, east by 91, Kattupalli village S.Nos.316 Pt, 317 & 318 Pt, south by 91, (5) Part of 89, Kattur village in Ponneri taluk, Tiruvallur Kattupalli village S.No.318 Pt and west by village boundary district, consisting of the S.Nos.915 & 929, bounded on of 92, Voyalur village. north by village boundary of 38, Kadapakkam village, east Part of 91, Kattupalli village S.No.7/3B Pt, bounded on by 89, Kattur village S.Nos.916,925 & 926, south by 89, north by 91, Kattupalli village S.No.7/3A3, east by Bay of Kattur village S.Nos.930 & 931 and west by 89, Kattur Bengal, south by village boundary of 141, Puzhudivakkam village S.Nos.126, 127, 128, 509, 510, 512 & 513. village and west by 91, Kattupalli village S.No.29.

Part of 89, Kattur village S.Nos.936, 937, 938, 939 & 952 Part of 91, Kattupalli village S.Nos.31 Pt & 32B Pt, bounded on north by 89, Kattur village S.Nos.916, 930, 931, bounded on north by 91, Kattupalli village S.Nos.30 & 33, east by 91, Kattupalli village S.No.29, south by village 980, 682, 676, 674 & 680, east by village boundary of 94, boundary of 141, Puzhudivakkam village and west by 91, Ebrahampuram village & 89, Kattur village S.Nos.932, 933, Kattupalli village S.No.317 & Buckingham Canal. 934, 940, 942, 943 & 944, south by village boundary of 92, Voyalur village and west by 89, Kattur village S.Nos.645, Part of 91, Kattupalli village S.No.48 Pt, bounded on 646, 647, 654, 655, 673, 674, 675, 682, 684, 685, 696, north by 91, Kattupalli village S.Nos. 49 & 52, east by 91, 697, 904 & 905. Kattupalli village S.No.25, south by 91, Kattupalli village S.No.48 Pt and west by 91, Kattupalli village S.No.47. Part of 89, Kattur village S.No.951 bounded on north Part of 91, Kattupalli village S.No.1/6A, bounded on north by 89, Kattur village S.Nos.940 & 945, east by 89, Kattur by 91, Kattupalli village S.No.1/5, east by 91, Kattupalli village S.Nos.946, 947, 948, 949, 950 & village boundary of village S.No.330/3, south by 91, Kattupalli village S.No.1/6B1 90, Kalanji village, south by village boundary of 92, Voyalur and west by 91, Kattupalli village S.No.12. village and west by 89, Kattur village S.Nos.941 & 944. TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY 3

Part of 91, Kattupalli village S.No.330/2, bounded on Area Development Authority Act, 1997 (Tamil Nadu Act 33 of north by 91, Kattupalli village S.No.330/1, east by Bay 1997), the Governor of Tamil Nadu hereby directs that the of Bengal, south by 91, Kattupalli village S.No.330/3 and provisions of the Tamil Nadu District Municipalities Act, 1920 west by 91, Kattupalli village S.Nos.1/4A1, 1/4A2 & 1/4B. (Tamil Nadu Act V of 1920) and the rules made thereunder shall apply to the Ponneri Industrial Township Area, subject Part of 91, Kattupalli village S.No.2/2, bounded on north to the modifi cations and authorisations specifi ed below:- by 91, Kattupalli village S.No.2/1, east by Bay of Bengal, south by 91, Kattupalli village S.No.4 and west by 91, I. (a) All provisions of the Tamil Nadu District Municipalities Kattupalli village S.Nos.2/1 & 3. Act, 1920 (Tamil Nadu Act V of 1920) except sections 3A (3) Part of 92, Voyalur village in Ponneri taluk, Tiruvallur to 3N, 4, 4A, 4B, 5, 7, 7A, 8, 9, 12, 12A, 12B, 12C, 13B, district, consisting of the S.Nos.2040/A1, 2040/A2, 2040/C 27, 31, 37, 38A, 40, 40A, 40B, 40C, 41, 43 to 60H, 68, Pt & 2053/B Pt, bounded on north by 92, Voyalur village 77A, 77AA, 77B, 217A to 217Q, 365, 366 and 373 and S.No.2040C Pt, east by village boundary of 91, Kattupalli Schedules I, II and IX. village & 92, Voyalur village S.No.2053B Pt, south by 92, Voyalur village S.No.2053B Pt & village boundary of 141, (b) All rules made under the Tamil Nadu District Puzhudhivakkam village and west by 92, Voyalur village Municipalities Act, 1920 (Tamil Nadu Act V of 1920) except S.Nos.2040A, 2041, 2042, 2043 & 2053A. rules framed and relatable to the sections and Schedules excluded in clause (a) above. Part of 92, Voyalur village S.No.2024/2, bounded on north by 92, Voyalur village S.No.2024/1, east by 92, Voyalur (c) Reference to “Municipal Council”, Municipal Councils”, village S.No.2024/1, south by 92, Voyalur village S.No.1157 “Council”, “Municipality”, Municipal Councillor”, “Councillors”, and west by 92, Voyalur village S.No.1157. and Commissioner” shall unless the context otherwise (4) Part of 141, Puzhudhivakkam village in Ponneri taluk, requires, be construed as references to “Authority”, “Authority”, Tiruvallur district, consisting of the S.Nos.143 Pt & 187 Pt, “Authority”, “Industrial Township Area”, “Member”, “Members” bounded on north by 141, Puzhudhivakkam village S.No.187 and “Chief Executive Offi cer”, respectively. Pt, east by 141, Puzhudhivakkam village S.No.187 Pt & II. (a) The Authority shall levy all or any of the taxes 143 Pt, south by village boundary of 43, Athipattu village and fees which may be levied by virtue of the provisions and west by village boundary of 92, Voyalur village & 141, of the Tamil Nadu District Municipalities Act, 1920 Puzhudivakkam village S.No.185. (Tamil Nadu Act V of 1920) extended to the Industrial (5) Part of 89, Kattur village in Ponneri taluk, Tiruvallur Township Area as specifi ed in this notifi cation. district, consisting of the S.Nos.915 & 929, bounded on north by village boundary of 38, Kadapakkam village, east (b) The Chief Executive Offi cer of the Authority shall by 89, Kattur village S.Nos.916,925 & 926, south by 89, exercise and perform in regard to the Industrial Township Kattur village S.Nos.930 & 931 and west by 89, Kattur Area, the powers and duties assigned to the executive village S.Nos.126, 127, 128, 509, 510, 512 & 513. authority of a municipality. Part of 89, Kattur village S.Nos.936, 937, 938, 939 & 952 CONSTITUTION OF PONNERI INDUSTRIAL TOWNSHIP bounded on north by 89, Kattur village S.Nos.916, 930, 931, AREA DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR THE 980, 682, 676, 674 & 680, east by village boundary of 94, PURPOSE OF ADMINISTERING CERTAIN Ebrahampuram village & 89, Kattur village S.Nos.932, 933, PROVISIONS BY CERTAIN MEMBERS. 934, 940, 942, 943 & 944, south by village boundary of 92, Voyalur village and west by 89, Kattur village S.Nos.645, NOTIFICATION-IV 646, 647, 654, 655, 673, 674, 675, 682, 684, 685, 696, [G.O. Ms. No.1, Industries (MIE.1) 6th January 2020, 697, 904 & 905. ñ£˜èN 21, Mè£K, F¼õœÀõ˜ Ý‡´&2050.] Part of 89, Kattur village S.No.951 bounded on north by 89, Kattur village S.Nos.940 & 945, east by 89, Kattur No. II(1)/IND/1(b-4)/2020. village S.Nos.946, 947, 948, 949, 950 & village boundary of WHEREAS the area specifi ed in the Issue No. 6, Notifi cation 90, Kalanji village, south by village boundary of 92, Voyalur village and west by 89, Kattur village S.Nos.941 & 944. No.II(1)/IND/1(b-2)/2020, dated the 6th January 2020 published at pages 2 and 3 of Part II—Section 1 of the Tamil Nadu DIRECTION REGARDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF Government Gazette Extraordinary, dated the 6th January TAMIL NADU DISTRICT MUNICIPALITIES ACT SHALL 2020 has been declared as an Industrial Township Area; APPLY TO THE PONNERI INDUSTRIAL TOWNSHIP AREA. NOW, THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of Section 3 read with section 4 of the NOTIFICATION – III Tamil Nadu Industrial Township Area Development Authority [G.O. Ms. No.1, Industries (MIE.1) 6th January 2020, Act, 1997 (Tamil Nadu Act 33 of 1997), the Governor of ñ£˜èN 21, Mè£K, F¼õœÀõ˜ Ý‡´&2050.] Tamil Nadu hereby constitutes Ponneri Industrial Township No. II(1)/IND/1(b-3)/2020. Area Development Authority for the said Industrial Township Area for the purposes of administering the aff airs of the In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-sections (1) said Township Area and for carrying out the provisions of and (2) of Section 13 of the Tamil Nadu Industrial Township the said Act with the following members, namely:- 4 TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY

1. Chairman and Managing Director, - Chairman NOTIFICATION OF TAMILNADU INDUSTRIAL Tamilnadu Industrial Development (Ex-offi cio) DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LIMITED (TIDCO) Corporation Limited AS A PROMOTING AGENCY UNDER THE TAMIL NADU INDUSTRIAL TOWNSHIP AREA 2. Executive Director, Guidance - Member DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ACT. (Ex-offi cio) NOTIFICATION-V 3. Deputy Chief Inspector of Factories, - Member Thiruvallur (Ex-offi cio) [G.O. Ms. No.1, Industries (MIE.1) 6th January 2020, 4. Deputy Director of Health Services, - Member ñ£˜èN 21, Mè£K, F¼õœÀõ˜ Ý‡´&2050.] Thiruvallur (Ex-offi cio) No. II(1)/IND/1(b-5)/2020.

5. Regional Deputy Director, Town and - Member Under clause (e) of section 2 of the Tamil Nadu Country Planning (Ex-oﬃ cio) Industrial Township Area Development Authority Act, 1997 (Tamil Nadu Act 33 of 1997), the Governor of Tamil Nadu 6. One representative from the owners of - Member hereby notifies the Tamilnadu Industrial Development Industrial Undertakings situated in the Corporation Limited (TIDCO) as a promoting agency for Township Area the purposes of the said Act. 7. One representative from the employees in - Member the Township Area N. MURUGANANDAM, Principal Secretary to Government.

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