PART IV Date of RECEIPT of PART II and Part 27-06-2076 III byI the Chief Wildlife Warden or the offficer authorized by him in this regqLq Doyou agree with the information Yes ano recommendations provided by the officer - in - charge, in PART III?

, please provide the reasons, Does not arise 'Have you visited the site yourself I have gone through the connected and held discussions with the documents and discussed with Chief applicar nt? Conservator of Forests and Field Director (i/c) on 08-07-2016. I agree with the views of the Chief Conservator of Forests and Field Director (i/c), Tiger Reserve, . Prior approval of the National Board for Wildlife will be necessary due to absence of notified Eco-Sensitive Zone for Vellode Birds Sanctuary, The present proposal is for establishment of new Rough stone and gravel quarry site at survey No. tt8/2,3, 19/1,1 & L9/3 of Mugasi Anumanpalli and Attavanai Anumanpalli Village, of Erode Taluk, . The extent of the mining activity proposed is 4.72.0 ha. The Sanctuary is about 6.581 km away from the proposed quarry site. The existing biodiversity of the Vellode Birds Sanctuary may not be affected due to implementation of this project. Doy/ou agree that the present The project site is located outside Vellode proporsal for permitting use of NP / Birds Sanctuary. WLS areai is the best option or the onry option,c and is viable?

Whethrer the proposal No. is su b--judice? If yes, give details 6. Please provide specific comments Since the quarry area is located outside the w;r.t Section 29 of the Wildlife Protected (Protection) Act (Protection) Act L972. Area, Wildlife 1972 is not applicable, Any other information that you The proposal is submitted for getting would like to bring to the notice of clearance from Standing Committee of the State Board for Wildlife, National Board for Wildlife or its National Board for Wildlife, since the quarry Standing Committee that may be site is located in the default Eco-Sensitive relevant and assist in decision making. Zone from the Vellode Birds Sanctuary. B. Do you recommend the project? Yes, I recommend this project, 9. Conditions, if any, to be ensured in 1) The project proponent should contribute the interest of protection and under corporate social responsibilities (CSR) conservation of Wildlife for allowino use of the area? in the interest of Vellode Birds Sanctuary and local livelihood and social development. 2) Any other condition stipulated by the Chief Conservator of Forests and Field Director / District Forest Officer shall be followed. 3) The project proponent shall submit an undertaking stating that no disturbance will be caused to the wildlife during project implementation. Signed by:

Principal Chief Cons and Chief Wildlife Warden I qntB ?fic t I )^ Name: Dr. V.K. Melkani. I.F.S, - */, State: sChennai OC0 015. Official Seal

Date pf submission to the State Government

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