TO OBTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE FOR MURUNGATHOLUVU ROUGH STONE AND GRAVEL QUARRY FOR OVER AN EXTENT OF 1.70.0 HA IN SF.NOSF.NOS:S: 310/1A AT MURUNGATHOLUVU VILLAGE, , DISTRICT, TAMILNADU OF C. SOMASUNDARAM & C. RAJENDRAN Checklist for Mining of Minor Mineral 1.70.0Ha mine lease area Name of the owner/Firm : C. Somasundaram and C. Rajendran Page No: S/o. Chinnusamy Gounder, 1,3,17,47,49,51 4/102, Kilakkupudupalayam, ,53,55,57,59,65 Correspondence Address with Pin Murungatholuvu, ,69,107,163,16 1. Code : Perundurai Taluk, 7,169,171,173, – 638 051. 175,177,179,18 1,185,219,221, 225, 2. Email Address : [email protected] 19,185 3. Mobile Number : 98427 51329. 11,19,69,185 Type of quarrying It is a Rough stone and Gravel quarry project 1,3,15,17,19,49 (Earth/ Rough stone/Sand/Granite) ,51,53,55,57,59 4. : ,65,69,107,181, 183,185, S.F. No of the Quarry site 310/1A 1,3,17,49,51,53 ,55,57,59,65,71 ,107,167,169,1 5. : 71,173,175,177 ,179,185,201,2 03,219,221,225 , Village , Town Panchayat/ Village Panchayat : Murungatholuvu 1,3,17,49,51,53 Panchayat Union in which the Panchayat Union : ,55,57,59,65,71 village is situated ,107,167,169,1 6. : 71,173,175,177 ,179,185,201,2 03,219,221,225 , Taluk in which situated Perundurai Taluk 1,3,17,49,51,53 ,55,57,59,65,71 ,107,167,169,1 7. : 71,173,175,177 ,179,185,201,2 03,219,221,225 , District in which situated Erode District 1,3,17,49,51,53 ,55,57,59,65,71 ,107,167,169,1 8. : 71,173,175,177 ,179,185,201,2 03,219,221,225 , Extent of quarry (in Ha) 1.70.0 Ha 1,3,17,21,25,29 ,49,51,53,55,57 ,59,65,71,93,10 9. : 7,167,169,171, 173,175,177,17 9,181,183,185, 191,195,201,20 3,209,211,219, New or existing quarry It is a new quarry (the quarry operation is 1,3,15,17,19,49 earlier) ,51,53,55,57,59 10. : ,65,69,107,181, 183,185, If in case of existing Rough Stone/ Length – 66m 17,83 Blue Metal/ Granite Quarry, the Width - 32m length, width and depth to which Depth – 10m 11. : quarrying has already been done (below the ground level/ above the ground level) If quarrying had been done above : The quarrying operation will be carried out only 65,77 12. the Ground level, the height of below Ground level depth 10m (8m Rough quarrying stone and 2m weathered Gravelly formation) Name of the owner who had earlier It is a fresh quarrying operation no quarried out 1,3,15,17,19,49 undertaken the quarrying & a copy lands within the lease applied area ,51,53,55,57,59 13. : of mining lease issued with date ,65,69,107,181, 183,185, Proof of land ownership. It is a Patta land vide Patta No: 2004 jointly 19,29,71,113,1 If owned patta copy. registered in the name of the applicants 85,201,213 14. If not own patta land agreement/ : (Annexure No: IV) lease copy entered with the owner (to be enclosed) Period of quarrying Five years only. 17,25,65,69,18 15. : 1,185,191, Production (quantity in m3) 62885cbm (Rough stone) 10772cbm (Gravel) 17,65,77,81,18 16. : for five years 1,185,195,199, 207,213, Method of Mining The quarrying operation will be carried out by 79,181,195,207 Semi Mechanized Opencast Method in conjunction with conventional method of 17. : mining using Jack hammer drilling and blasting, hydraulic excavators are used for loading the rough stone from pithead to the needy crushers 10772cbm (Gravel) 81 There is no overburden anticipated during the Top soil/ Overburden in case of quarrying operation. The excavated rough stone 18. Rough Stone/ Blue Metal : will be directly loaded into tipper to the needy crusher and gravel to needy customers for road project and construction works for filing and leveling purpose. Quantity of rejects in m3 in case of There is no rejects 17,65,77,81,18 19. Granite Mining. : 1,185,195,199, 207,213 Length, Width, Depth & Proposed Conceptual plan 17,83 Quarry in meters. Description Length Width Depth 20. : (Max) (Max) (Max) (M) (M) (M) conceptual 171 74 12

Major Roads – 2% 173 Land use pattern for a radius of Habitations – 1% 1Km around the quarry site such as Old Pit -1% 21. : Agriculture, Habitation etc., Agricultural land – 21% Seasonal Agricultural land – 35% Barren land – 40% Details of other quarries for a radius Other existing old pit is situated within the 183,205 22. : of 1Km, around the quarry site. radius of 500m. Aerial distance from periphery of The Nearest habitation Anugurmpalayam is 43,93,209 23. : the site to the nearest habitation 2km NE side of the area Aerial distance to the interstate There is no interstate border within the radius of 43,183,205 borders, in case of Rough Stone/ 15km. 24. Blue Metal/ Granite quarry to be : obtained from IRS, Anna University. In case of Rough Stone/ Blue There is no wild life sanctuaries, National parks, 43,183,205 Metal/ Granite quarry no objection HACA, Western Ghats region within the radius certificate from the concerned of 15km. district Forest Officer/ Wild Life 25. : Sanctuaries/ National Parks/ HACA/ Western Ghats region if the quarry site is within 15 Kms of these areas. Aerial distance to the nearest eco- There is no eco- sensitive areas, CRZ, Forests, 43,183,205 sensitive areas, CRZ, Forests, Monuments etc., within the radius of 15km 26. : Monuments etc., within 15Kms of these areas. Latitude and Longitude of all 11°10’35’’N to 11°10’30’’N 67,71,167,169, 27. : corners of the quarry site. 77°38’07’’E to 77°38’13’’E 173,191,193 Topo Sheet No 58 E/12 67,71,167,169, 28. : 173,191, Copy of explosives license and a A copy of explosive license and consent letter 229,231 consent letter/ agreement of enclosed. competent recognized person who Meena Explosives has agreed to handle 29. : has agreed to handle explosive for explosive for the blasting. (License No. the blasting, in case of Rough E/SC/TN/22/74 (E10254). Stone/ Blue Metal/ Granite quarry. Brief details of APC measures The Air quality will be affected during the 95 proposed to be proposed to be quarrying period due to blasting and implemented. jackhammer drilling, which will be within prescribed limits. Air quality will be monitored 30. : periodically as per norms and Mitigation measures will be carried out to prevent dust and air propagation in to air. Mist water spraying will be carried out to suppress dust. Mine Closure Plan to be furnished The mine closer plan is prepared and enclosed 101 31. : in Mining plan. as Chapter No 10. Mining plan prepared by (Xerox RQP certificate with validity is enclosed as 47,51,57,59,69, 32. : copy of certificate to be attached) Annexure No: X. 165,219 Precise area communication The District Collector, Erode passed an order 11,19,49,65,69, 33. approved by the District Collector : vide Rc.No. 25566/2013/X-1 Dated; 183 10.10.2013. Mining plan approved by the The mining plan was approved by the Assistant 11,19,49,65,69, Deputy/ Assistant Director of the Director, Department of Geology and Mining 183 34. : District. Erode vide Rc.No. 25566/2013/X-1 Dated: 24.10.2013. Water requirement : Drinking Water & 29,91,183,197, a) Drinking & domestic Domestic purpose – 0.3 KLD 211 35. purposes in KLD. : Dust Suppression – 0.3 KLD b) Dust suppression (in KLD) Green belt - 0.4 KLD c) Green belt (in KLD) Total – 1 KLD Source of water For existing bore hole on nearby the quarry 29,91,183,197, 36. : 211 Ground water table Ground water is about 45mt depth from ground 25,73,93,205 37. : level. Project Cost (excluding EMP Cost) A. Fixed assert cost = Rs. 8,10,000/- 67,99,183,215 B. Operation cost = Rs. 46,00,000/- 38. : C. EMP cost = Rs. 4,05,000/- The total project cost is about Rs. 58,15,000/- (fifty eight lakhs fifteen thousand rupees only) EMP Cost Rs.4,05,000/- (Four lakhs and five thousand 67,95,99,183,2 39. : rupees only) 15 Disclosure RQP P. Thangaraju, M.sc., M.M.E.A., 47,51,57,59,69, 40. RQP/MAS/206/2007/A 165,219 Soft copy of the Form–I, Here is enclosed Soft copy of form –I, Pre – 233 41. Pre –feasibility report and Mining : feasibility report and mining plan in CD. plan in CD. Key map showing the approach The Key map showing with approach roads to 171 roads to the site to be attested by the the site is enclosed Plate No: I-C 42. Deputy/ Assistant Director of : Geology and Mining of the concerned District. Village map with S.F. Nos & salient Village map with S.F.No and Salient features 111 features such as vegetation, such as vegetation, habitation etc., for 500mt 43. habitations etc., for a radius of : radius is enclosed as Annexure No: III 500m around the quarry site.

Section map for mining to be The Geological Plan and section in 1:1000 & 177 attested by the Deputy/ Assistant 1:500 scale is enclosed Plate No: III 44. : Director of Geology and Mining of the concerned District. Photograph of the proposed Mining The Photo of the Mines site attached by VAO is 203 45. site with S.No and attested by : enclosed. atleast VAO. Form –I To be signed by applicant I am hereby signed 11,47,53,55,21 46. : 9 Pre- Feasibility Report to be signed Pre feasibility report has been signed by the 47. by Both applicant and RQP. : applicant and RQP 47,51,57,59,69, 165,219 First and last page and the page at First page and last page and the quantity 51,65,77 which quantity of mining has been proposed in the plan have been signed by the worked out to be signed by the Assistant Director of Geology and Mining. 48. : Deputy/Assistant Director of Geology and Mining of the concerned District. Affidavit from the applicant that There is no child labor using in this quarry and 221,223 49. child labour is not being employed : enclosed Annexure No: X in the mining activity. Affidavit from the applicant Affidavit from the applicant regarding the 225,227 regarding planting of trees around proposal for planting trees around the quarry 50. the quarry site in fulfillment of the : and fulfillment of greenbelt commitment is Green belt commitment furnished. enclosed Annexure No: XI Details (POD) Regarding 51. communicating the proposal to the : members of the committee.

Signature of the applicant

C. Somasundaram & C. Rajendran

Signature of the Recognized qualified person

P. Thangaraju, M.sc., M.M.E.A., RQP/MAS/206/2007/A

INDEX FILE

Sl.No DESCRIPTION PAGE NOS Obtain Environmental 3 1 clearance Environmental clearance 5-9 2 Format Declaration letter 11 3

4 Demand Draft 13 5 Form-I 15-47 Approved Mining Plan 6 Along With Approval 49-179 Letter 7 Pre-Feasibility Report 181-219

8 Document of Affidavit 221-227 Copy of Explosive 9 229-231 Agreement Consolidated Above 233 10 Document In PDF Format (DVD)

MURUNGATHOLUVU ROUGH STONE AND GRAVEL QUARRY LEASE APPLIED AREA (1.70.0HA) The proponent Mr. C. Somasundaram & C. Rajendran has applied for Environmental clearance for the proposed quarry Rough stone and Gravel for over an extent of 1.70.0Ha in S.F. Nos: 310/1A at Murungatholuvu Village, Perundurai Taluk, Erode District, Tamilnadu Salient features of the proposal are as follows: 1. Name of the Owner + Firm : C. Somasundaram and C. Rajendran Page No: S/o. Chinnusamy Gounder, 4/102, Kilakkupudupalayam, 1,3,17,47,4 Murungatholuvu, 9,51,53,55, Perundurai Taluk, 57,59,65,69 Erode District – 638 051. ,107,163,16 Mobile No: 98427 51329. 7,169,171,1 73,175,177, 179,181,18 5,219,221,2 25, 2. Location of the quarry- : S.F. Nos: 310/1A 1,3,17,49,5 S.F.No. Murungatholuvu Village, Perundurai Taluk, 1,53,55,57, Erode District, Tamilnadu. 59,65,71,10 7,167,169,1 71,173,175, 177,179,18 5,201,203,2 19,221,225, 3. Purpose of Application : For Rough stone and Gravel Quarry 1,3,15,17,1 9,49,51,53, 55,57,59,65 ,69,107,181 ,183,185, 4. Extent of quarry in Ha- : 1.70.0Ha 1,3,17,21,2 5,29,49,51, 53,55,57,59 ,65,71,93,1 07,167,169, 171,173,17 5,177,179,1 81,183,185, 191,195,20 1,203,209,2 11,219, 5. Land use planning : Present Area at the 21,93,209 a) Mining Description Area end of lease (Ha.) period (Ha.) b) Storage of Topsoil over Area under quarrying 0.32.1 1.33.1 burden Infrastructure Nil 0.01.0 c) Infrastructure Road Roads 0.01.0 0.01.0 d) Utilized Area Green Belt Nil 0.20.0 Total Unutilized 1.36.9 0.14.9 Grand Total 1.70.0 1.70.0

6. Production (quantity in m3) : 62885cbm (Rough stone) 10772cbm (Gravel) for 17,65,77,81 five years ,181,185,19 5,199,207,2 13,

7. Top soil & overburden : 10772cbm (Gravel) 81 (quantity in m3) There is no overburden anticipated during the quarrying operation. The excavated rough stone will be directly loaded into tipper to the needy crusher and gravel to needy customers for road project and construction works for filing and levelling purpose. 8. Method of Mining : The quarrying operation will be carried out by 79,181,195, Semi Mechanized Opencast Method in 207 conjunction with conventional method of mining using Jack hammer drilling and blasting, hydraulic excavators are used for loading the rough stone from pithead to the needy crushers. 9. Life of Mine as per approved : Five years 17,25,65,69 mining plan ,181,185,19 1, 10. Height / width of the bench : Height 5.0 m & Width 5.0 m. 79 11. Source of water / quantity Quantity Source 29,91,183,1 required : required 97,211 (in litres) a. Drinking and Domestic 0.3KLD Approved Water vendors Purpose b. Dust Suppression 0.3KLD Existing borehole on near the quarry area

c. Green belt development 0.4KLD Existing borehole on near the quarry 12. Waste water There is no waste water. 33,39,91,21 Sewage water : The septic tank is constructed on permanent 3 structure with in the quarry lease area. Mode of disposal : To local Panchyat Authority 13. APC Measures : 1.Mist Spray using water tankers, 35,207 2. Enclosed covered system. (Tarpaulin) for transportation. 14. Ariel distance of nearest : Approximate 43,93,209 distance & habitation S. Approximate Name of the Village Direction from No population lease applied area 1. Anugurampalayam 2km - NE 750 2. Namakkalpalayam 3km - NW 550 3. Palayapalayam 2km – SE 600 4. Chennimalai 4Km - SW 3000

15. Ariel distance from Reserve Reserve forest – Nil 43,89 forest, Sensitive areas, Forest, Sensitive forest – Nil Bird sanctuaries, Wild life Bird Sanctuaries – Nil sanctuaries, National parks, Wild life sanctuaries - Nil Monuments etc., within 15km National Park – Nil Monuments – Nil 16. Land owner ship document It is a Patta land vide Patta No: 2004 jointly 19,29,71,11 Own patta land : registered in the name of the applicants (Annexure 3,185,201,2 Lease : No: IV) 13 Govt. Poromboke : 17. Land use classification : Rough stone and Gravel (the quarry operation is 1,3,15,17,1 earlier) 9,49,51,53, 55,57,59,65 ,69,107,181 ,183,185, 18. Mining plan P. Thangaraju, M.sc., M.M.E.A., 47,51,57,59 Prepared by : RQP/MAS/206/2007/A ,69,165,219 Approved by : Assistant Director, Geology and Mining, Erode 11,19,49,65 19. Precise area statement : The District Collector, Erode passed an order ,69,183 Approved by vide Rc.No.25566/2013/X-1 Dated: 10.10.2013. 20. Nearby quarries : Other existing old pit is situated within the radius 183,205 of 500m. 21. Nearby lake / river/ odai / : There is no major water bodies like river, pond, 89 channel etc. lake, etc., within 500m radius. 22. Latitude / Longitude : 11°10’35’’N to 11°10’30’’N 67,71,167,1 77°38’07’’E to 77°38’13’’E 69,173,191, 193 23. GI Sheet No. : 58 E/12 67,71,167,1 69,173,191, 24. Project Cost(Project cost + : A. Fixed assert cost = Rs. 8,10,000/- 67,99,183,2 EMP cost) B. Operation cost = Rs. 46,00,000/- 15 C. EMP cost = Rs. 4,05,000/- The total project cost is about Rs. 58,15,000/- (fifty eight lakhs fifteen thousand rupees only) 25. EMP Cost (Capital and : Rs.4.05,000/- (four lakhs five thousand rupees 67,95,99,18 recurring) only) 3,215 26. Water table : 45m 25,73,93,20 5 27. Interstate boundary : There is no interstate boundary within the radius 43,183,205 of 15km. 28. Western Ghats : The area does not fall in the western Ghats 183,205 within the radius of 15kms.

From: C. Somasundaram and C. Rajendran S/o. Chinnusamy Gounder, 4/102, Kilakkupudupalayam, Murungatholuvu, Perundurai Taluk, Erode District – 638 051. Mobile No: 98427 51329. To THE CHAIRMAN, STATE LEVEL ENVIRONMENT IMPACT ASSESSMENT AUTHORITY, PANAGAL BUILDING, SAIDAPET, CHENNAI Sir, Sub: Submission of Approval Mining Plan (Rc.No: 25566/2013/X-1 Dated :24.10.2013) Form–I and Pre-feasibility report for obtaining Environmental Clearance for our Murungatholuvu Rough stone and Gravel Quarry Lease applied area- Reg., ***** I am here by submitting the processing fee in the form of demand draft for rupees ten thousand, along with Form-1, Pre-feasibility report and Copy of Approved mining plan to your good office for obtaining clearance from SEIAA, Chennai, for our Murungatholuvu Rough stone and Gravel Quarry Lease applied area for over an extent of 1.70.0Ha situated S.F. Nos. 310/1A at Murungatholuvu Village, Perundurai Taluk, Erode District, Tamilnadu- Reg. I have submitted all the relevant documents to your good office to the best of our knowledge.If any clarifications are required, we are ready to submit the same to your office at your convenient time. Also we are ready to present the project in front of the committee. Hence we request your good office to kindly process our application and allow us to present our project at the earliest.

Thanking you. Yours sincerely

C. Somasundaram & C. Rajendran

Place: Erode Date: 07.11.2013

Form 111 as per EIA Notification2006Notification2006forfor Murungatholuvu Rough Stone and Gravel Quarry of C. Somasundaram and C. Rajendran in Murungatholuvu VillageVillage,,,, Perundurai Taluk, Erode District, Tamilnadu

Application Form fforor Obtaining EEnvironmentalnvironmental Clearance from State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) Tamilnadu

FORM 1 (I) BASIC INFORMATION S. No Item Details Name of the project/s Murungatholuvu Rough Stone and Gravel quarry 1 project. 2 S. No. in the schedule 1(a) 3 Proposed capacity/area/length/tonnage to Proposed capacity of Rough stone 62885cbm be handled/command area/lease (Rough stone) 10772cbm (weathered gravelly area/number of wells to be drilled formation) for a period of five years. Area = 1.70.0Ha. Total dimension of the area Description Length Width Depth (Max) (Max) (Max) (M) (M) (M) conceptual 171 74 12 The command area = 1.33.1 Ha (effective mining area after leaving safety distance) It is a shallow open cast quarry and this is an existing pit; hence no wells are proposed not drilled. It is a new quarry project. 4 New/ Expansion/ Modernization (Murungatholuvu Rough stone and Gravel Quarry) the quarry operation is earlier. Existing capacity/Area etc. The existing capacity of the Rough stone in proposed site is 19360Cbm (rough stone) and 6424cbm (weathered gravelly formation) , The 5 proposed capacity is only 62885Cbm (rough stone), 10772Cbm (weathered gravelly formation) Area: 1.70.0Ha 6 Category of project i.e. `A’ or ‘B’ Category – B1 Does it attract the general condition? If The applicant should maintain 7.5m safety 7 yes, please specify. distance all along the boundary barrier. Does it attract the specify condition? If 8 There is no attract the any specify condition yes, please specify. Location Murungatholuvu village, Perundurai Taluk, Erode 9 District. Plot/ Survey/ Khasra No. 310/1A Village Murungatholuvu Taluk Perundurai District Erode State Tamilnadu Nearest railway station/ airport along Ingur Railway station - 8km - NW 10 with distance in kms Airport - 67km - SW Nearest Town, city, District Headquarters Town – Perundurai - 13km - NW 11 along with distance in kms Nearest City – Erode - 20km - NE District – Erode - 20km - NE Village Panchayats, Zila Paris had, Village Panchayat – Murungatholuvu 12 Municipal Corporation, Local body Panchayat Union - Chennimalai (complete postal addresses with Taluk – Perundurai telephone nos. to be given) District – Erode 13 Name of the applicant C. Somasundaram and C. Rajendran S/o. Chinnusamy Gounder, Registered Address No; 4/102, Kilakkupudupalayam, 14 Murungatholuvu, Perundurai Taluk, Erode District – 638 051. Address for correspondence: Name C. Somasundaram and C. Rajendran Designation (Owner/Partner/CEO) Proprietor/ Owner S/o. Chinnusamy Gounder, No; 4/102, Kilakkupudupalayam, Address Murungatholuvu, 15 Perundurai Taluk, Erode District – 638 051. Pin Code 638 051. E-mail [email protected] Telephone No. 98427 51329. Fax No. - Details of Alternative Sites examined, if There is no alternative sites are examined. The 16 any. Location of these sites should be project is site specific. shown on a Topo sheet. 17 Interlinked Projects There is no interlinked project. Whether separate application of As there is no interlinked project, no application 18 interlinked project has been submitted? has been submitted. As there is no interlinked project, no application 19 If yes, date of submission has been submitted. The project involves Rough stone and Gravel 20 If no, reason Quarry only. Whether the proposal involves approval/ The total quarry lease applied area is a Patta land; clearance under: if yes, details of the vide patta No: 2004. same and their status to be given. (a) The project does not attract the Forest (Conservation) Act 1980. 21 (a) The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980? (b) There is no wild life in the project site area (b) The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972? under the Wildlife (protection) Act 1972. (c) The C. R. Z. Notification, 1991? (C) The project area does not fall the C.R.Z Notification, 1991. The applicant has obtained precise area communication letter was issued by District collector Erode, vide Rc.No. 25566/2013/X-1 Whether there is any Government Order/ Dated : 10.10.2013 (Enclosed Annexure No: I) Policy relevant/ relating to the site? 22 The mining plan was got approved by the Assistant Director, Department of Mines and Geology, Erode vide Rc.No. 25566/2013/X-1 Dated: 24.10.2013. (Enclosed Annexure No: IA)

23 There is no forest land involved in this lease area. Forest land involved (hectares) Whether there is any litigation pending against the project and/ or land in which the project is propose to be set up? (a) Name of the Court There is no court case pending, litigations relating 24 (b) Case No. to the project directly and indirectly. (c) Orders/ directions of the Court, if any and its relevance with the proposed project. (II) Activity 1. Construction operation or decommissioning of the project involving actions, which will Cause physical changes in the locality (topography, land use changes in water bodies, etc.) Details thereof (with approximate Information/Checklist Yes/ S. No quantities/rates, wherever possible) with confirmation No sources of information data The topography will be changed after the quarrying of Rough stone and Gravel as per the Mining plan, Conventional Open cast Semi Mechanized Mining with 5.0 meter vertical bench with a bench with of 5.0 meter is being proposed. The ultimate pit dimensions are given below. The depth of the quarry is restricted up to 12m from the ground profile. Description Length Width Depth (Max) (Max) (Max) Permanent or temporary change in (M) (M) (M) land use, land cover or topography conceptual 171 74 12 1.1 including increase in intensity of Yes However, measures will be land use (with respect to local land implemented as per mining Plan. As the area of use plan) the quarry remains the same, there will not be any increase in intensity of local land use. Present Area at the Description Area end of lease (Ha.) period (Ha.) Area under 0.32.1 1.33.1 quarrying Infrastructure Nil 0.01.0 Roads 0.01.0 0.01.0 Green Belt Nil 0.20.0 Unutilized 1.36.9 0.14.9 Grand Total 1.70.0 1.70.0

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

The total quarrying activity is proposed to carry out within the quarry lease applied area. Hence, there is no proposal for creating of new land uses. Temporary approach road within the area Creation of new land uses? No 1.3 will be form for the easy access of men and machinery which will be well maintained. The tippers will transport the Rough stones to the needy crushers by existing road. The Rough stone and Gravel is clearly visible, Pre-construction investigations hence pre-construction investigation and soil 1.4 No e.g. bore houses, soil testing? testing is not proposed before quarrying operation. There will be no major civil works, other than the following: office building, storeroom, toilet 1.5 Construction works? Yes and first aid room will be provided on permanent structures within the quarry lease applied area, after the grant of lease area. There are no existing building within the lease 1.6 Demolition works? No applied area hence no demolition work is involved. Temporary sites used for Sites service on permanent structure will be 1.7 construction works or housing of Yes constructed only after grant of quarry lease. construction workers? Above ground buildings, There are no tall buildings or linear structure structures or earth works including 1.8 No found within the quarry site. There is no linear structures, cut and fill or requirement of cutting and filling in the site. excavations Conventional open cast semi mechanized Underground works including 1.9 No quarrying will be adopted. No underground mining or tunneling? mining or tunneling is proposed. There is no reclamation works is proposed. In the proposed mining plan only 12m depths (10m Rough stone + 2m Weathered Gravelly formation) from existing ground profile has been envisaged as workable depth for safe & 1.10 Reclamation works? No economic mining during the lease period. Hence, after quarry reaches ultimate pit limit (for this lease period) of 12m depth, fencing will be constructed around the quarried pits to prevent inherent entry of the public and cattle. There is no such type of activities involved in 1.11 Dredging? No this opencast quarrying operation. There is no such type of activities involved; It 1.12 Offshore structures? No is an inland quarrying project. No production or manufacturing is involved in Production and manufacturing this Rough stone quarrying. The rough stone is 1.13 No processes? liberated from the parent rock mass and transported to the needy crushers.

There is no proposal for storage of material Facilities for storage of goods or within the quarry lease applied area. The 1.14 No materials? Rough stone will be loaded directly to the tippers and transported to needy crushing site. The entire Rough stone and Gravel quarried will be consumed. The anticipated waste will be very minimal the entire Rough stone and Gravel irrespective of size has a commercial market. Domestic waste water will be treated in Septic 1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal No Tank followed by soak pit. The manure will be of solid waste or liquid effluents? treated and used for green belt development. The Rough stone and Gravel will not produce toxic effluence in the form of solid, liquid or gas. No waste water will be discharged by quarry operation The proposed project is 1.70.0Ha. For a period of five years only. The minimum employees are available in the nearby villages hence long Facilities for long term housing of 1.16 No term housing of operational workers are not operational workers? proposed. Rest shelter will be constructed on permanent structure within the lease area after the grant of quarry lease. No new roads, rail or sea traffic is proposed during operation, the existing road will be utilized for transportation of the Rough stone. New road, rail or sea traffic during 1.17 No There is no habitations or villages enrouted construction or operation? between the stone quarry and crushing site. However, internal roads within the quarry lease applied area will be developed and maintained. There is no such type of activities involved in New road, rail, air waterborne or this project. other transport infrastructure 1.18 No Existing road will be utilized for the including new or altered routes transportation of Rough stone to the needy and stations, ports, airports etc.? crusher sites. Closure or diversion of existing The project will not cause any changes and transport routes or infrastructure hindrance in the existing traffic movements. 1.19 No leading to changes in traffic There is no a habitation or villages en-route movements? between the stone quarry and crushing site.

New or diverted transmission lines The project does not involve diversion of 1.20 No or pipelines? transmission/pipe lines. The quarrying operation is restricted up to a depth of 12m (10m Rough stone and 2m Impoundment, damming, Weathered Gravelly formation) Ground water culverting, realignment or other 1.21 No occurrence in this area is 45mt depth from changes to the hydrology of general ground profile (45m in summer and at watercourses or aquifers? 40m in rainy season). Hence there is no damage for ground water hydrology or aquifers.

There is no stream crossing in this quarry lease 1.22 Stream crossings? No applied area. The proposed quarrying does not require any Abstraction or transfers of water 1.23 No abstraction or transfer of water from the from ground or surface waters? Ground or surface water bodies. The quarry operation is restricted up to a depth of 12m (10m Rough stone and 2m weathered gravelly formation). Quarry operation will not affect the drainage pattern of the lease applied area. Changes in water bodies or the Quarry operation will not affect the drainage 1.24 land surface affecting drainage or No pattern of the lease applied area. run-off? There is no change in water bodies or the land surface affected during run off. The seepage water during rainy season will be drained by 5HP Pumps and will be used for green belt development and dust suppression Duringon haul roads. operation phase, after grant of lease quarrying personnel will be brought from surrounding villages by companies jeep or van. Transport of personnel or The materials and tools shall be transported by 1.25 materials for construction, No trucks and tippers, the existing road and operation or decommissioning? infrastructure facilities are sufficient. No construction operation or decommissioning envisaged. Long-term dismantling or No Dismantling or decommissioning is proposed 1.26 decommissioning or restoration No in this project. works? Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could There is no such type of activities involved in 1.27 No have an impact on the this project. environment? During operational phase, the manpower requirement will be around 11. Local people are envisaged in this quarry operation. Inherent entry of public will be strictly preventant. Local people are envisaged in this quarry operation. Influx of people to an area in Inherent entry of public will be strictly 1.28 Yes either temporarily or permanently? prevented. No child labor will be deployed for any type of quarrying operation. All the labors engaged for quarrying operations will be trained, equipped with protective devices and insured till the end of life of quarry. 1.29 Introduction of alien species? No There is no proposal to introduce alien species. There will be no loss of native species or Loss of native species or genetic genetic diversity taken during the quarry 1.30 No diversity? operation as the lease area is devoid of vegetation and agriculture. Temporary approach road will be formed and maintain within the area. Tippers will be transport the Rough stones to needy crushers by existing road. 1.31 Any other actions? No No long term dismantling or decommissioning is involved in this project. This project is sites specific and may not have any significant impact on the environment. 2. Use of Natural resources for construction or operation of the project (such as land, water, materials or energy, especially any resources which are non -renewable or in short supply): Details thereof (with approximate Information/Checklist Yes/ S. No quantities/rates, wherever possible) with confirmation No sources of information data Total quarry lease applied area is 1.70.0Ha, it is a Patta land (vide patta no: 2004) The lease applied area exhibits slightly undulated topography covered with weathered Gravelly formation; the Rough stone Land especially undeveloped or 2.1 No exposures are clearly visible from the existing agricultural land (ha) pits, the massive Rough stone is found below 2m weathered gravelly formation. The slope of the area is gentle towards Southern side. The altitude of the area is above 265m (Maximum) from MSL; The project does not require huge water for quarrying operation, about 1 KLD of water will be used for the project. (More than 5L/Person) 1. Drinking Water – 0.3KLD & Domestic purpose 2. Dust Suppression – 0.3 KLD 3. Green belt - 0.4 KLD Total – 1 KLD Water (expected source & 2.2 Yes 0.3 KLD of Packaged Drinking water will be competing users) unit: KLD brought from the approved water vendors in Chennimalai village which is about 4km on the Southwestern side. Water for dust suppression and Green belt development around 0.3 KLD & 0.4 KLD. Total requirement for the project is around 1KLD. 2.3 Minerals (MT) No No minerals used for construction purposes

Construction material - Stone, The proposed Rough stone and Gravel quarry 2.4 aggregates, and/Soil (expected No project does not require any construction source-MT) material. 2.5 Forests and timber (source-MT) No There is no forests and timber (source –MT) The limited scale of activities adopted in Rough stone and Gravel quarrying does not require high-tension electric power supply. The quarrying operation is only for daytime. The electricity will be used only for mine office Energy including electricity and and lighting around the quarry during night 2.6 fuels (source, competing users) Yes time. The existing electric line near the quarry unit: fuel (MT),Energy (MW) site will be used. Fuels are used for operating machineries and vehicles during quarrying process and transportation. Fuel required for this project life is about 52094 liters of HSD for entire project life. Any other natural resources (use 2.7 No No other natural resource will be required. appropriate standard units)

3. Use, storage, transport, handling or production of substances or materials, which could be harmful to human health or the environment or raise concerns about actual or perceived risks to human health. Details thereof (with approximate Information/Checklist Yes/ S. No quantities/rates, wherever possible) with confirmation No sources of information data Use of substances or materials, which are hazardous (as per There is no hazards as per MSIHC rules 3.1 MSIHC rules) to human health or No during the storage, transport and handling the the environment (flora, fauna, and materials. water supplies) Changes in occurrence of disease 3.2 or affect disease vectors (e.g. No Not envisaged insect or water borne diseases) Welfare of people will get positive change due to the project, where a number of Welfare activities are being undertaken. Due to increase of the employment earning of local people and lifestyle of the people will Affect the welfare of people e.g. enhance, around 11 peoples will be directly 3.3 No by changing living conditions? benefit to this project. No child labor will be engaged for any type of quarrying operation. All the labor will be insured and the salary and benefits will be paid as per the Labor enforcement officers ( Ministry of labor and welfare) Norms

There is no effect envisaged for the vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project. The Rough stone will Vulnerable groups of people who be transported to the needy crushers by could be affected by the project tarpaulin cover to prevent dust. There is no 3.4 No e.g. hospital patients, children’s, toxic effluence anticipated in the form of solid the elderly etc., liquid or gas. The project area lies in the outside of the district which is devoid of Hospitals, Schools elderly homes and vulnerable group of people. 3.5 Any other causes No No other cause are envisaged 4. Production of solid wastes during construction or operation or decommissioning MT/mounts) Details thereof (with approximate Information/Checklist Yes/ S. No quantities/rates, wherever possible) with confirmation No sources of information data The Rough stone and Gravel quarrying does not produce any waste. The entire Rough stone irrespective of size is sold in commercial market. Spoil, overburden or mine 4.1 No Waste storage does not arise. The sewage wastes water from the pits will be drained by 5HP motor Pumps and the same will be used for Afforestation at boundary barrier and dust suppression on haul roads. The small quantity of Municipal waste will Municipal waste (domestic and 4.2 Yes be generated shall be disposed as per or commercial wastes) guidelines. In this quarrying activities waste oil will be generated during the operation period it will Hazardous wastes (as per be sent to authorize Re- Circulars as per 4.3 Hazardous Waste Management No SPCB/ CPCB norms. Care and maintenance Rules) of vehicles by experience qualified mechanics will be undertaken to prevent breakdown and spillage of oils and lubes. Industrial wastages are not generated during 4.4 Other industrial process wastes No the quarrying operation. There is no such type of activities in this 4.5 Surplus product No quarry. Sanitary facilities will be constructed on Sewage sludge or other sludge 4.6 Yes permanent structure and the sewage waste form effluent treatment will be disposed as per the norms. Construction or demolition No Construction or demolition wastes 4.7 No wastes involved in this quarry. Redundant machinery or No redundant machineries involved in this 4.8 No equipment project. Contaminated soils or other There is no a contaminated material or soil 4.9 No materials observed in the quarry lease applied area. 4.10 Agricultural wastes No There is no agricultural waste anticipated.

4.11 Other solid wastes No There is no other solid waste anticipated.

5. Release of pollutants or any hazardous, toxic or noxious substances to air (Kg/hr) Details thereof (with approximate Information/Checklist Yes/ S. No quantities/rates, wherever possible) with confirmation No sources of information data The emissions of SO2 (Sulfur dioxide) & NO2 (Nitrogen dioxide) may be due to use of Emissions from combustion of diesel operated quarry machinery and 5.1 fossil fuels from stationary or Yes vehicles. Better maintenance of equipment in mobile sources good condition will help to reduce such emissions. Dust is the main pollutant produced in the proposed activity. Emission from loading, drilling and blasting but they will be Emissions from production Yes maintained within limits by proper 5.2 processes maintenance and sprinkling of water and Afforestation developments. Tarpaulin covers will be covered in vehicles during transportation. Fugitive dust will be generated from material handling activities. Emissions from materials Dust suppression by water sprinklers will be 5.3 handing including storage or Yes provided to prevent the fugitive dust transport emissions during loading. Tarpaulin covers will be covered in vehicles during transportation. Emissions form construction No major construction activities are 5.4 activities including plant and No envisaged. It’s a conventional Eco friendly equipment quarrying operation. Minor Dust will be generated during breaking of rocks, transportation of Rough Dust or odors form handling of stone and Gravel, it will be controlled. 5.5 materials including construction No However, there is no possibility of any odor materials, sewage and waste generation as there are no organic solvents/processes involved. Emissions from incineration of The Rough stone and Gravel quarrying does 5.6 No waste not produce any toxic effluent.

Emissions from burning of waste There is no such type of activities involved in 5.7 in open air (e.g. slash materials, No this quarry project. No emissions are construction debris) envisaged in this quarrying operation. Emissions from any other Emissions from other sources are not 5.8 No sources envisaged. 6. Generation of Noise and Vibration, and Emissions of Light and Heat: Details thereof (with approximate Information/Checklist Yes/ S. No quantities/rates, wherever possible) with confirmation No sources of information data Due to operation of machineries there is likely hood of some increase in noise level. The noise level at site will be maintained below permissible limit. Measures like From operation of equipment lubrication & preventive maintenance shall 6.1 e.g. engines, ventilation plant, Yes be taken to control noise from the crushers machineries. The vibration during the moment of machinery will be minimal for a short span that will be well within the prescribed limits. From industrial or similar There is no proposal of processing plant 6.2 No processes From construction or No construction or demolition work takes 6.3 No demolition place. The quarrying activity will be carried out blasting for shattering effect and loosen the 6.4 From blasting or piling No Rough stone. However, controlled blasting measures will be adopted for minimizing ground vibration. The transport of Rough stone and Gravel through tippers can produce noise but are From construction or maintained within permissible limits, by 6.5 Yes operational traffic keeping machinery in proper condition as per RTO & TNPCB Norms and maintenance under experience and qualified mechanics.

The quarry operation will be carried out at From lighting or cooling 6.6 No the day time only hence the lighting and systems cooling systems are not required. 6.7 From any other sources No Not envisaged

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

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

The risks of accidents are envisaged in quarry operations, failure of quarry pit slopes, excavators, tipper movement, etc. However, all safety measures shall be taken 8.2 From any other causes Yes to prevent any accidents. The quarrying activities will be monitored under the supervision of experienced and qualified competent mines foreman. The mine foreman will be in-charge of first aid. There is no earth quake, floods, Landslides, Could the project be affected by cloud burst recorded in the lease applied natural disasters causing area. 8.3 environmental damage (e.g. No It’s an opencast quarrying, hence this floods, earthquakes, landslides, project could not affect severely due to the cloudburst etc.)? natural disasters. 9. Factors which should be considered (such as consequential development) which could lead to environmental effects to environmental effects or the potential for cumulative impacts with other existing or planned activities in the locality Details thereof (with approximate Information/Checklist Yes/ S. No quantities/rates, wherever possible) with confirmation No sources of information data Lead to development of Living standard will be improved of the supporting. cities, ancillary nearby villagers. development or development The proposed project shall stimulated by the project which directly/indirectly develop the area by could have impact on the providing employment, tax to government,

environment e.g.: development of ancillary units, shopkeeper,

9.1 • Supporting infrastructure supermarket, mechanic shed etc., (roads, power supply, waste or The workers are available from the nearby waste treatment, etc.) No villages, hence the project will not attract • housing development • extractive industries housing Development, Extractive • supply industries industries, supply industries or any other • other activities. The land does not used after the completion Lead to after- use of the site, of quarrying operation the fencing will be 9.2 which could have an impact on No constructed around the quarried pits to environment prevent the inherent entry of public and cattle.

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

(III) Environmental Sensitivity S. Name/ Aerial distance (within 15 km.) Areas No identity Proposed project location boundary Areas protected under international conventions, There are no such protected areas like ecological national or local legislation 1 No landscape, cultural area etc. identified within the for their ecological, 15 Km radius. landscape, cultural or other related value

There is no wild life, bird sanctuary, Reserve or Areas which are important or Social forest 15km near the quarrying lease area. sensitive for ecological reasons - Wetlands, There is no coastal zone, Eco sensitive zone 2 No watercourses or other water within the radius of 15Km. The area does not fall bodies, coastal zone, in HACA region. biospheres, mountains, forests

Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species There is no protected sensitive species are 3 of flora or fauna for breeding, No identified within the 15km radius. nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration Inland, coastal, marine or There is no Inland, coastal, and marine or 4 No underground waters underground water around the site. There is a No State and National boundary within 5 State, National boundaries No 15 Km radius. Routes or facilities used by the public for access to There is no tourist, pilgrim areas within 15 Km 6 No recreation or other tourist, radius pilgrim areas

7 Defense installations No No defense installation found 15km near the site The Chennimalai is densely populated village. This is about 4km - SW Approximate distance & S. Approximate Name of the Village Direction No population Densely populated or built-up from lease 8 Yes area applied area 1. Anugurampalayam 2km - NE 750 2. Namakkalpalayam 3km - NW 550 3. Palayapalayam 2km – SE 600 4. Chennimalai 4Km - SW 3000

Perundurai is having all the facilities which are at Areas occupied by sensitive a distance of 13km Northwestern side from the man-made land uses 9 Yes lease applied area. (hospitals, schools, places of

worship, community facilities) Areas containing important, high quality or scarce The quarry operation is restricted to only 12m resources (10m Rough stone + 2m weathered Gravelly 10 (ground water resources, No formation) from general ground profile. Hence surface resources, forestry, the ground water will not be affected beside the agriculture, fisheries, tourism, area is devoid of agriculture, Forestry, Tourist minerals) place etc.,

Areas already subjected to pollution or environmental 11 damage. (those where existing No There is no such type of activities involved. legal environmental standards are exceeded)

Areas susceptible to natural hazard which could cause the project to present The areas are not susceptible to natural hazards environmental problems 12 No like landslides, earthquake, it is a high stable (earthquakes, subsidence, land. landslides, erosion, flooding or extreme or adverse climatic conditions)

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

Date: 07.11.2013 Place: Erode

Signature of the applicant with Name And Full Address

C. Somasundaram and C. Rajendran S/o. Chinnusamy Gounder, No; 4/102, Kilakkupudupalayam, Murungatholuvu, Perundurai Taluk, Erode District – 638 051. Mobile No: 98427 51329.

Signature of the Recognized qualified person

P. Thangaraju, M.sc., M.M.E.A., RQP/MAS/206/2007/A

PRE FEASIBILITY REPORT OF MURUNGATHOLUVU ROUGH STONE AND GRAVEL QUARRY C. SOMASUNDARAM & C. RAJENDRAN UNDER EIA NOTIFICATION 2006 PRE FEASIBILITY REPORT OF MURUNGATHOLUVU ROUGH STONE AND GRAVEL QUARRY LEASE APPLIED AREA FOR OVER AN EXTENT OF 1.70.01.70.0HaHa IN MURUNGATHOLUVU VILLAGE, PERUNDURAI TALUK, ERODE DISTRICT, TAMILNADU OF C. SOMASUNDARAM AND C. RAJENDRANRAJENDRAN.... (((Under(Under the GuideliGuidelinesnes of MiMinistrynistry of Environment and FoForestrestrestrest in terms of the provisions of EIA notification 2006 and specifically in circular No JJ----11013/41/200611013/41/200611013/41/2006----IA.IIIA.II (I(I)))) dated 30ththth December, 20102010) 1.1 Executive Summary of the project The total extent of the Area is 1.70.0Ha, Patta land in Murungatholuvu Village of Perundurai Taluk, Erode District. The category of project is ‘B1’and other existing quarry is situated within the radius of 500m. It is a new proposal quarry project. (Murungatholuvu Rough stone and Gravel Quarry). The area has been quarrying operation earlier. The lease applied area is exhibits slightly undulated topography. The quarry operation is proposed to carry out with conventional open cast semi mechanized mining with 5.0 meter vertical bench with a bench width of 5.0 meter. Quarrying operation is carried out Splitting of rock mass of considerable volume from the parent rock mass by jackhammer drilling and blasting, hydraulic excavators are used for loading the Rough stone from pithead to needy crushers. Occasionally hydraulic excavators are attached with rock breakers for fragmentation to avoid secondary blasting. The quarry operation is proposed up to depth for 12m (10m Rough stone and 2m weathered Gravelly formation) for a period of five years. The Total Geological reserve is about 180400Cbm (Rough Stone) and 36080cbm (weathered Gravelly formation) for a period of five years only. The Already excavated reserves are about 19360Cbm (Rough Stone) and 6424cbm (Weathered Gravelly formation). The Total Mineable Reserves is about 62885cbm (Rough Stone) and 10772cbm (weathered Gravelly formation) for a period of five years only. The proposed quantity of reserves (level of production) to be mined for five years is 62885Cbm of Rough stone and 10772cbm of weathered Gravelly formation. Mining license applied for period of five years. Life of the quarry is five years.

PRE FEASIBILITY REPORT OF MURUNGATHOLUVU ROUGH STONE AND GRAVEL QUARRY C. SOMASUNDARAM & C. RAJENDRAN UNDER EIA NOTIFICATION 2006 The Prefeasibility report preparing for following condition of Government of Ministry of Environment and Forests (No.L-11011/47/2011 –IA-II (M) Dated: 24th June, 2013) The project area does not fall in ‘HACA’ region within the radius of 15kms. There is no interstate boundary within the radius of 15kms. The project area does not fall in CRZ zone within the radius of 15km. There is no Western Ghats within the radius of 15Kms. There are no Bird sanctuaries, wild life sanctuaries as per Wild life protection Act 1972, within the radius of 15kms. There is no forest within the radius of 15km from lease area. The habitation is situated on within the radius of 1km from the project area. 0.3KLD of water for labour drinking and domestic purpose will be available from nearby village through package drinking water vendors. 0.3KLD and 0.4KLD for dust suppression in haul roads and Green belt during the course of quarrying will be taken from the existing Borehole on near the quarry. The project cost: A. Fixed Asset cost : Rs.8,10,000/- B. Operation cost : Rs.46,00,000/- C. EMP cost : Rs. 4,05,000/- The Project cost (A+B+C) is about Rs. 58, 15,000/- (fifty eight lakhs fifteen thousand rupees only) The EMP cost is around 4, 05,000/- (Four lakhs five thousand rupees only). 2.0 INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT OR BACKGROUND INFORMATION The Rough stone and Gravel is proposed to excavate by conventional opencast semi mechanized method in Murungatholuvu Village, Perundurai Taluk and Erode District over an extent of 1.70.0Ha. The Category of project-‘B1’ (i) Identification of project and project proponent: In case of mining project, a copy of mining lease/letter of intent should be given I. The quarry lease was applied at the date of 26.08.2013. II. Precise area communication letter was issued by the District Collector Erode District vide Rc.No. 25566/2013/X-1 Dated: 10.10.2013. III. The Mining Plan was approved by the Assistant Director, Department of Geology and Mining, Erode vide Rc.No. 25566/2013/X-1 Dated: 24.10.2013.

PRE FEASIBILITY REPORT OF MURUNGATHOLUVU ROUGH STONE AND GRAVEL QUARRY C. SOMASUNDARAM & C. RAJENDRAN UNDER EIA NOTIFICATION 2006 Owner name and address of the Project Proponent. Name of owner : C. Somasundaram & C. Rajendran, Address : S/o. Chinnusamy Gounder, No; 4/102, Kilakkupudupalayam, Murungatholuvu, Perundurai Taluk, Erode District. Pin code : 638 051. Mobile No : 98427 51329. Email Address : [email protected]. Location of the Lease Applied Area: Name of the quarry : Murungatholuvu Rough Stone and Gravel quarry. S.F.Nos : 310/1A Extent : 1.70.0Ha Village : Murungatholuvu Taluk : Perundurai District : Erode State : Ownership : Private individual The lease applied area is S.F. Nos: 310/1A.The Total extent of 1.70.0Ha, it is Patta lands vide patta No: 2004 jointly registered in the name of the applicants (Annexure No: IV) in Murungatholuvu Village accounts, Perundurai Taluk, Erode District, as such the applicant has got surface rights over the area applied for lease. (ii) Brief description of nature of the project The Rough stone quarrying operation is proposed to carry out by conventional opencast Semi mechanized method by formation of benches. Three benches are proposed with a height of 5mts on rough stone. The width of each bench is proposed not less than the height. The total proposed depth is around 12m. The lease applied area exhibits slightly undulated topography covered with weathered Gravelly formation; the Rough stone exposures are clearly visible from the existing pits, the massive Rough stone is found below 2m weathered gravelly formation. The slope of the area is gentle towards Southeastern side. The altitude of the area is above 265m (Maximum) from MSL; The total quantity of Rough stone is about 62885Cbm (Rough stone) and 10772cbm (Gravel) for a period of five years only. The quarry area in the form of 2m gravel formation. The excavated rough stone will be directly loaded into tipper to the needy crusher and gravel to needy customers for road project and construction works for filing and leveling purpose. The quarrying operation is proposed up to a depth of 12m (10m Rough stone + 2m Weathered Gravelly

PRE FEASIBILITY REPORT OF MURUNGATHOLUVU ROUGH STONE AND GRAVEL QUARRY C. SOMASUNDARAM & C. RAJENDRAN UNDER EIA NOTIFICATION 2006 formation). The quarrying rough stone of irrespective of sizes has a good market at present scenario. (iii) Need for the project and its importance to the country and or region The Rough stone is important building material to our country and Region, it’s a vital material for construction industries and the Rough stone quarrying project falls in the area of Erode District, where plenty of Road widening projects are been carried Salem – Coimbatore (NH – 47) Perundurai - Chennimalai (SH – 96) is being under massive development hence a lot of Rough stone is required for Granular sub base (GSB) and also for the culverts and bridges. Besides catering domestic construction projects. Other infrastructure projects like building, Bridges are also under progress hence there is a huge demand of Rough stone for public sector companies and local private sector projects. The earning source in the targeted area is limited, most of the people in and around the area depend upon the seasonal agriculture and much of the people migrate to nearby towns where good industries and factories are growing up. Through this project will give employment opportunities to 11 employees directly and 6 people indirectly. Mineral Industries of the state of Tamil Nadu provides employment opportunities for the people of the state as well as in the specific project area. The Quarrying is one among the major core sector for industries, which plays a vital process of country’s economic development. (iv) Demand and supply gap There is a huge demand of Rough stone in Erode District as many National Road projects (NH - 47) connecting Salem – Coimbatore is under massive development for its widening and strengthening operation apart from this many bridges and fly over’s are also being under construction. There is a huge demand of rough stone for infrastructure development of the state; hence the project is significant to the state. The Railway line from Erode – is also under progress where huge Rough stone is required as Ballast. Other internal panchayat Roads, State Highway roads and Major District Roads are also under progress, besides all these public works projects the Rough stone is widely used for domestic construction project like Hospital, School, Government Building and Housing, Construction. It is worth mentioning that the Rough Stone of Erode District. (v) Imports vs indigenous production There is no import of Rough stone at present in India.

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(vi) Export Possibility There are no possibilities for export. (vii) Domestic/Export Markets After obtaining the lease the applicant will fetch a domestic market as mentioned earlier. It is propose to sell Rough stone to domestic needy crushers for roads project and other infrastructure development projects for public and private sector companies. (viii) Employment Generation (Direct and Indirect) due to the project It is proposed to deploy about 11 employees directly and 6 persons will be indirectly benefited. The tentative man power required for the proposed rough Stone quarry shall be as follows. a. Skilled labors Mine Foreman / Permit Mines Manager : 1 Excavator operator : 1 Co- operator : 1 Jack hammer operator : 4 Blaster/ mate : 1 b. Semi-skilled Watchman : 1 c. Unskilled- helper : 2 Total : 11 The above man power is adequate to meet out the production schedule and the machinery strength envisaged in the mining plan and also to comply with the stationary provisions of quarry safety regulation. It is been ensured that the labours will not be deployed less than 21 years, No Child labours will engaged or entertained for any kind of quarrying operations. All the labours engaged for quarrying operations will be insured till the end of life of quarry.

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3.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION (i) Type of project including interlinked and interdependent projects, if any There is no interlinked & interdependent project. This is a quarrying project for production of Rough stone at proposed for quantity of 62885Cbm (Rough stone) and 10772Cbm (Gravel) for a period of five years only, the quarry operation is proposed up to depth for 12m (10m Rough stone + 2m Weathered gravelly formation).The project is site specific. The entire Rough stone are transported to the needy crushing unit to reduce into desirable for construction of Road projects and other infrastructure development project work. (ii) Location (map showing general location, specific location, and project boundary & project site layout) with coordinates • The project Rough stone quarrying is about 1.70.0Ha, the entire quarry lease area falls in the Patta land vide patta No: 2004 jointly registered in the name of the applicant (Annexure No: IV) for Murungatholuvu Village. • The area is mentioned in GSI Topo sheet No. 58 E/12. • The Latitude between of 11°°°10’35’’N to 11°°°10’30’’N

• The Longitude between of 77°°°38’07’’E to 77°°°38’13’’E WGS 1984 datum. • The Altitude is 265m (Maximum) above MSL.

PRE FEASIBILITY REPORT OF MURUNGATHOLUVU ROUGH STONE AND GRAVEL QUARRY C. SOMASUNDARAM & C. RAJENDRAN UNDER EIA NOTIFICATION 2006 LOCATION MAP OF THE PROJECT AREA WITH CO ORDINATES

PROJECT AREA 11°10’35” N to 11°10’30” N 77°38’07” E to 77°38’13” E

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(iii) Details of alternate sites considered and the basis of selecting the proposed site, particularly the environmental considerations gone into should be highlighted There is no alternative sites are examined, the entire Rough stone will be transported to the needy crushing site. This Rough stone quarry project is site specific. (iv) Size or magnitude of operation The total area of the project is about 1.70.0Ha. It is proposed to excavate Rough Stone 62885Cbm (Rough stone) and 10772cbm (Gravel) for a period of five year. The quarry operation is proposed up to depth for 12m (10m Rough stone and 2m weathered Gravelly formation) by conventional open cast semi mechanized quarrying by deploys jackhammer drilling and blasting, hydraulic excavator attached with bucket are used for loading and unloading the rough stone from pithead to crushing site. Table-1:

Rough stone Gravel formation in Description in (Cbm) Cbm Geological Resources 180400 36080 Already Excavated Resources 19360 6424 Available Mineable reserves 62885 10772 Five year plan period 62885 10772 As in the approved mining plan

(v) Project description with process details (a schematic diagram/flow chart showing the project layout, components of the project etc. should be given): The reserves and resource are arrived based upon the Geological investigation ‹ REMOVAL OF GRAVEL BY EXCAVATORS FOR DIRECLTY LOADED INTO TIPPERS. ‹ REMOVAL OF ROUGH STONE BY EXCAVATORS BY DRILLING AND BLASTING. ‹ SHALLOW DRILLING WITH JACKHAMMER 32mm Dia. ‹ SLURRY BLASTING WITH DIA 25mm. ‹ LOADING OF ROUGH STONE BY EXCAVATORS INTO TIPPERS. ‹ TRANSPORTATION BY TIPPERS TO NEEDY CRUSHER.

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(vi) Raw material required along with estimated quantity, likely source, marketing area of final products, Mode of transport of raw Material and Finished Products This is a quarrying project for exploiting Rough stone; hence, there is no requirement for raw material. The final product of Rough stone irrespective of sizes will be sold to needy crushers. (vii) Resource optimization/recycling and reuse envisaged in the project, if any, should be briefly outlined No optimization/Recycling and Reuse envisaged in the proposed Rough stone quarry. (viii) Availability of water its source, Energy/power requirement and source should be given This Rough stone and Gravel quarry project does not require huge water and Electricity for the project. WATER BALANCE CHART

WATER (1 KLD)

0.3KLD of Drinking water & Domestic 0.3 KLD for Dust suppression

purpose 0.4 KLD for Green belt development

Used only for drinking purpose for

operational workers Dust Suppression in the Haul Roads to prevent Dust emission and plantation.

Table-2; Purpose Quantity Sources

Drinking & Domestic 0.3KLD Approved Packaged Drinking water Purpose vendors available in Chennimalai (4km – SW side). Dust suppression 0.3 KLD From Existing Borehole on nearby the quarry. Green belt 0.4 KLD From Existing Borehole on nearby the quarry.

PRE FEASIBILITY REPORT OF MURUNGATHOLUVU ROUGH STONE AND GRAVEL QUARRY C. SOMASUNDARAM & C. RAJENDRAN UNDER EIA NOTIFICATION 2006 Energy Electricity for Mines office and Lights only at nights (working is restricted on day time only between 9Am to 5Pm). Diesel (HSD) will be used for quarrying machineries around 52094 liters of HSD will be used for the entire project life. Diesel will be brought from nearby diesel pumps. No power is required for the project. Lightings on the Night will be taken from nearby electric poles after obtaining permission from concerned authorities. For Gravel formation Per hour Excavator will consume = 16 liters / hour Per hour Excavator will excavate = 60 Cbm of Gravel For 10772Cbm = 10772/60 = 179 hours Diesel consume 179 working hours = 179 hours x 10 litres = 1790 liters of HSD for the excavation of Gravel For Rough stone Per hour Excavator will consume = 16 liters / hour Per hour Excavator will excavate = 20 cbm of Rough stone For 62885Cbm = 62885/20 = 3144 hours Diesel consume 3144 working hours = 3144 hours x 16 litres = 50304 liters of HSD for the excavation of Rough Stone. Diesel consumption for Gravel = 1790 Liters Diesel consumption for Rough stone = 50304 Liters. Total diesel consumption = 52094 Liters of HSD Will be utilized for Entire project life. (ix) Quantity of wastes to be generated (liquid and solid) and scheme for their management/disposal The entire quarried Rough stone of irrespective of sizes will be consumed in the needy crushers as even the dust is sold nowadays as M sand. Hence, there is no waste in this quarrying operation. There is no toxic effluent expected to generate in the form of solid or liquid and gases and the no requirement of treatment of waste.

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(x) Schematic representations of the feasibility drawing which give information of EIA purpose Form – 1 Along with pre-feasibility report & Approved Mining plan with Annexure

To Submit SEIAA

4.0 SITE ANALYSIS Final Presentation (i) Connectivity There is a metal road from the area connecting to the Murugatholuvu village on the Southeastern side of the area. The Nearest Railway station is Ingur located on the Erode – Tiruppur line which is about 8km on the Northwestern side of the area. The National Highway (NH – 47) Salem – Coimbatore which is about 13km on the Northwestern side of the area, The State Highway (SH – 96) Perundurai – Chennimalai is about 4km on the Western side of the area.

(ii) Land Form, Land use and Land ownership

The entire project area is about 1.70.0Ha, which is Non irrigated and devoid of Plantation, Vegetation and Habitations. Table-3

District Taluk Village S.F No Area in Classification

Erode Perundurai Murungatholuvu 310/1A 1.70.0Ha Patta land (vide patta no:2004) (iii) Topography (along with map) The lease applied area exhibits slightly undulated topography covered with weathered Gravelly formation; the Rough stone exposures are clearly visible from the existing pits, the massive Rough stone is found below 2m weathered gravelly formation. The slope of the area is gentle towards Southeastern side. The altitude of the area is above 265m (Maximum) from MSL;

PRE FEASIBILITY REPORT OF MURUNGATHOLUVU ROUGH STONE AND GRAVEL QUARRY C. SOMASUNDARAM & C. RAJENDRAN UNDER EIA NOTIFICATION 2006 Water table is found at a depth of 45m in summer and at 40m in rainy seasons. Average annual rainfall is about 850mm during NE and SW monsoon. Peninsular gneiss forms the oldest rock formations, in which the massive formation of rough stones lies over with rich accumulation of recent quaternary formation. On regional scale the rough stone trends N300E-S300W with dipping towards SE 600. (iv) Existing land use pattern (agriculture, non-agriculture, forest, water bodies (including area under CRZ), shortest distances from the periphery of the project to periphery of the forests, national park, wild life sanctuary, eco sensitive areas, water bodies (distance from the HFL of the river), CRZ. In case of notified industrial area, a copy of the Gazette notification should be given. The quarry lease applied area is slightly undulated topography. The area is a dry barren land devoid of Agriculture and Habitations. The land is not used for any specific vegetation. The Rough stone is followed by 2m (Avg) Weathered Gravelly formation. The Ground water occurrence in this area is 45mt depth. The quarrying is restricted up to 12m (10 Rough stone + 2m Weathered gravelly formation) from existing ground profile; hence the quarry operation will not be affected by the ground water. The region experiences semi – humid climate and there is scanty growth of vegetation in and around the lease applied area (seasonal vegetation is mostly practiced). No CRZ within the radius of 15km No Forest within the radius of 15km No Interstate boundary within the radius of 15km No Western Ghats within the radius of 15km No National park, wild life sanctuary, eco sensitive area within the radius of 15km Other Existing old pit is situated within the radius of 500m. (v) Existing Infrastructure This is a Rough stone quarry project hence there is no existing infrastructure in the proposed quarry area. (vi) Soil Classification The Rough stone is clearly visible below 2m (2m Weathered Gravelly formations) Avg. This land does not sustain any type of Plantation, vegetation or Agriculture.

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(vii) Climatic data form secondary sources The area receives rainfall of about 850mm/per annum and the rainy season is mainly from Oct - Jan during North East, monsoon. The summer is hot with maximum temperature of 42°C and winter encounters a minimum temperature of 23°C. (viii) Social infrastructure available There is no social infrastructure within the radius of 1Km like schools, universities, hospitals, prisons and community housing etc. 5. PLANNING BRIEF (i) Planning Concept (type of industries, facilities, transportation etc) Town and Country Planning/Development authority Classification Conventional Opencast Semi Mechanized mining is adapted to in the Rough stone .The excavated Rough stone will be transported to Needy crushers, Facilities such as power, Transportation and commodities infrastructure facilities are locally available near the project site. There are no habitations or villages en-route between the quarry and crushing site the loaded vehicles are allowed to move only below 40Kms per hour on the roads. The haul roads are sprinkled periodically to prevent dust. • The National Highway (NH-47) Salem – Coimbatore which is about 13km on the Northwestern side of the area. • The State Highway (SH – 96) Perundurai - Chennimalai is about 4km on the Western side of the area. The total area of the project is about 1.70.0Ha. Conventional Open cast semi mechanized quarrying by deploys jackhammer drilling and blasting, air driven compressor, and excavators attached with buckets are used for loading and unloading the rough stone from pithead to needy crushing site. The project land is devoid of vegetation and lies in the backward town of Erode District. There are no specific industries or factories in and around the project area. The available quantity are about 62885cbm (Rough stone) and 10772cbm gravel for a period of five years. (ii) Population projection There are no habitations within 500m radius. There are few villages located in this area within 5km radius of quarry site; the approximate distance and population are given below.

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Table – 4 Approximate distance & Approximate S.No Name of the Village Direction from lease population applied area 1. Anugurampalayam 2km - NE 750 2. Namakkalpalayam 3km - NW 550 3. Palayapalayam 2km – SE 600 4. Chennimalai 4Km - SW 3000 Basic human welfare Amenities such as Health Center, Schools, Communication Facilities, and Commercial Centers etc are available at Perundurai located at a distance of 13 km on the Northwestern side of the area. (iii) Land use planning (breakup along with green belt etc.) The land use planning of the quarry area of the total extent of 1.70.0 is given below Table-5 Present Area Area at the end of Description (Ha.) lease period (Ha.) Quarrying Pit 0.32.1 1.33.1 Infrastructure Nil 0.01.0 Roads 0.01.0 0.01.0 Green Belt Nil 0.20.0 Unutilized 1.36.9 0.14.9 Grand Total 1.70.0 1.70.0 (iv) Assessment of Infrastructure Demand (Physical & Social) The existing road facilities are already available which shall be used and maintained. The labors requirement is drawn from the nearest villages. The labors will be brought by jeeps and vans to the quarry site, Medical facilities are available near the project site, Government and private hospitals and other basic amenities and infrastructure facilities like communication center, school supermarket, bus stand are also available in Perundurai at a distance of 13kms (NW). This quarry project will provide employment for about 11 persons directly. (v) Amenities/Facilities The simple methods adopted and the limited scale of activities involved in rough stone quarrying does not require High Tension Electric Power supply or huge worship facilities. The quarrying work is restricted to one general shift during daytime 9.00am to 5.00pm with 1.00pm - 2.00pm lunch break. Major Machinery repair works are attended at Erode minor repairs are carried out by the nearby mechanics. All facilities and amenities are available in Erode which is 20Km NE side.

PRE FEASIBILITY REPORT OF MURUNGATHOLUVU ROUGH STONE AND GRAVEL QUARRY C. SOMASUNDARAM & C. RAJENDRAN UNDER EIA NOTIFICATION 2006 Packaged drinking water will be brought from approved vendors. Mine office, storeroom, toilet and first-aid room will be provided on permanent structures within the lease area after the grant of lease. 6. PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE (i) Industrial Area (Processing area) There is no processing area proposed within the lease applied area. (ii) Residential area (Non processing area) There is no residential area within 500mts of the lease applied area. (iii) Green Belt All along the boundary barrier is selected for Green belt development by planting and maintaining native species. The total area for proposed for Green belt is around 0.20.0Ha out of 1.70.0Ha, (iv) Social infrastructure About 11 employees will be directly benefited and 6 persons will be indirectly benefited, the lease ensure to share all responsible for special benefits like water, health care, Education benefits, and promotion of socio cultural activities of the nearby villages. (v) Connectivity (traffic and transportation road/ Rail/ Metro/ Water ways etc.,) There is a metal road from the area connecting to the Murugatholuvu village on the Southeastern side of the area. The Nearest Railway station is Ingur located on the Erode – Tiruppur line which is about 8km on the Northwestern side of the area. The National Highway (NH – 47) Salem – Coimbatore which is about 13km on the Northwestern side of the area, The State Highway (SH – 96) Perundurai – Chennimalai is about 4km on the Western side of the area. (vi) Drinking Water management (Source & Supply of water) This proposed Rough stone quarry project does not require huge water either for beneficiation or processing. Water required for Drinking and domestic consumption for labors is around 0.1KLD. The packaged Drinking water for this will be brought from approved water vendors. 1. Drinking Water & Domestic purpose – 0.3 KLD (source: through approved packaged water vendors) 2. Dust Suppression – 0.3 KLD (source : from existing borehole on near by the quarry) 3. Green belt – 0.4 KLD (source : from existing borehole on near by the quarry)

Total – 1 KLD

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(vii) Sewerage System Toilets will be constructed on permanent structure and sewage will be discharged once in three months. The sewage waste will be collected in soak pit and discharged as manure after treatment for the Green belt development. (viii) Industrial Waste Management No industrial waste will be generated from the project. (ix) Solid Waste Management The waste generated during quarrying activity is negligible rock mass during handling and re handling. Hence, there is no waste in this quarrying operation. There is no solid waste generation during the quarrying operation. (x) Power Requirement & Supply / source The proposed Rough stone quarrying does not required any power supply for the quarrying operation. It is proposed to operate in day time only from 9 Am to 5Pm with 1 Hour lunch interval between 1Pm to 2Pm. 7. REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT (R & R PLAN) (i) Policy to be adopted (Central/State) in respect of the project affected persons including home oustees, land oustees and landless laborers (a brief outline to be given) The lease applied area is Patta land vide patta No: 2004 jointly registered in the name of the applicants (Annexure No: IV) Murungatholuvu village, Perundurai Taluk, Erode District hence there is no Rehabilitation and resettlement is involved. The deployed labours will be insured as per the Government norms till the end of the life of the quarry. Periodical medical test will be conducted for the labors to monitor the occupational disease. The salaries and benefits will be paid as specified by the instruction given by the labor enforcement officers. 8. PROJECT SCHEDULE & COST ESTIMATES (i) Likely date of start of construction and likely date of completion (Time schedule for the project to be given) Rough stone quarrying project, which is likely to get commenced after the execution of quarrying lease. The available quantity are around 62885Cbm (Rough stone) and 10772cbm (Gravel) for a period of five years.

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(ii) Estimated project cost along with analysis in terms of economic viability of the project A. Fixed Assert Cost: Land cost = Rs. 5, 10,000/- Labours shed = Rs.1, 00,000/- First aid room & Accessories = Rs.1, 00,000/- Sanitary facilities = Rs.1, 00,000/- Total Fixed assets cost = Rs.8, 10,000/- B. Operation cost: Excavator (Ex-200) = Rs.25, 00,000/- Tippers (14, 00,000*1) = Rs.14, 00,000/- Tractor Mounted compressor With Jack hammer & loose tools = Rs. 6, 00,000/- Fencing cost = Rs. 1, 00,000/- Total operation = Rs.46, 00,000/- C. (I). EMP Estimation: Air Quality Sampling = Rs.50, 000/- Water quality sampling = Rs.50, 000/- Noise monitoring = Rs.20, 000/- Ground vibration test = Rs.20, 000/- Total EMP Estimation cost = Rs.1, 40,000/- (II). Expenditure and maintenance: • Drinking water facility for the labors = Rs. 1, 00,000/- • Sanitary arrangement = Rs. 25,000/- • Water sprinkling = Rs. 1,00,000/- • Afforestation cost = Rs. 30,000/- • Safety kits = Rs. 10,000/- Total Expenditure and maintenance cost = Rs. 2, 65,000/- Grand Total (I + II) = Rs. 4, 05,000/- A. Fixed assert cost = Rs. 8,10,000/- B. Operational cost = Rs. 46,00,000/- C. EMP cost = Rs. 4,05,000/- The total project cost (A+B+C) is about Rs = 58, 15,000/- (fifty eight lakhs fifteen thousand rupees only)

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Population Benefit The social responsibilities like providing School Note books, Uniforms to the Students below poverty level beside if the villages require any borehole for public use it will ensure to do so. As a part of corporate social responsibility it is ensured to take part and contribute the native cultural activities in the nearby villages. During summer seasons packaged drinking water will be kept will be kept in the village for public and for tresspallers. MINE CLOSURE PLAN: Steps proposed for phased restoration, reclamation of already mined out areas: After the exploitation the Rough stone and fencing will be constructed around the pit to prevent inherent entry of public. The quarried pit will be allowed to collect rain and seepage water which will act as a Reservoir which will enhance the Ground water level of the nearby wells. There is no proposal for back filling, reclamation and re habitation. The quarry pit will be fenced to prevent inherent entry of public. The green belt development will be maintained. Measures to be under taken on mine closure as per Act & Rules: Measure will be taken as per Act & Rules. Mitigation measure to be undertaken for safety and restoration / reclamation of the already mined out area: Drilling will be carrying out by wet drilling to control the dust into the air. Blasting will be carrying out on limited scale. Mist spray on haul road will be proposed to prevent the dust propagation into the air. The plantation will be carried out on the safety barriers to prevent Noise, besides wet drilling will be practiced to prevent dust. All the machineries will be maintained in good conditions as per RTO and TNPCB Norms to prevent Noise, Smoke and vibration. Machineries will be periodically maintained by experienced mechanic to minimize noise, Smoke and ground vibration.

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9. ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL (FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS) (i) Financial and social benefits with special emphasis on the benefit to the local people including tribal population, if any, in the area There are no tribal populations in and around the area about 11 personals directly will be benefited by these projects, besides the government. Will get good revenue by taxes, seinerage fees etc. The socio- Economic conditions of the village and distance will enhance due to the project, hence, the project should be allowed after considering all the parameters.

Date: 07.11.2013 Place: Erode

Signature of the Applicant

C. Somasundaram and C. Rajendran

Signature of the Recognized qualified person

P. Thangaraju, M.sc., M.M.E.A., RQP/MAS/206/2007/A

Meena Explosives 5/464, C.K. Bhavan, Kalingarayanpalayam, Bhavani (PO) - 638 301, Erode Tk.

PROP: S.C. SENTHIL KUMAR B.Sc. Date:………………….. To C. Somasundaram and C. Rajendran, S/o. ChinnusamyGounder, No. 4/102, Kilakkupudupalayam, Murugatholuvu, Perundurai Taluk, Erode District – 638 051. Sir, Sub: Regarding blasting work using explosives in your proposed quarry. Ref: your letter dated 02.10.2013 ******* We are having explosive license in Form LE-3 holding NO. E/SC/TN/22/74 (E10254) situated in survey no. 252/1 Perode village, & District. Our office functioning Address M/s. Meena Explosives 5/464, C.K. Bhavan, Kalingaranpalayam, Bhavani – 638 301, Erode District. We are enacting 2 explosive vans for transporting detonators and class 2 separately for our magazine to our work site and well experienced and licensed blasters and shot firer for safe blasting work since 5years without untoward incident. We are willing to undertake blasting work on contract basis at your SF.No.310/1A at Murungatholuvu Village, Perundurai Taluk, Erode District. Thanking you, Yours faithfully For M/s. Meena Explosives

S.C. Senthil Kumar (Proprietor) Enclosure: 1. License Copies,