(N), West Bengal Form I Page 1 of 17

Proposed Housing Complex at J.L. No. 4, 753 & 887-Ghosh Para Road, Noapara, Palta, 24 Pgs. (N), West Bengal

FORM 1

(I) Basic Information Sl. Item Details No. Whether it is a violation case and Yes application is being submitted under Notification No. S.O. 804(E) dated 14.03.2017? Type of Violation Construction started before getting EC Details of Violation Date Description

Application for EC for Phase-I 26.08.2009 submitted before SEIAA

11.12.2009 Clarifications submitted to SEAC

23.12.2009 Presentation made before SEAC

Further clarifications were submitted 10.02.2010 before SEAC SEAC recommended issuance of 26.02.2010 stipulated conditions Stipulated Conditions for EC issued 06.04.2010 by SEAC for Phase-I Application for EC for Phase-II as 14.12.2010 Expansion project submitted before SEIAA Obtained Sanction plan for both Phase-I & Phase-II in a joint manner, 11.02.2011 making it difficult to submit sanction plan for Phase-I separately 01,04.2011 SEAC asked for several clarifications

Clarifications were submitted before 16.06.2011 SEAC SEIAA considered the clarifications 27.07.2011` in the light of the original application for EC Presentation for the entire project in 19.08.2011 totality was made before SEAC SEAC asked for several 26.08.2011 Clarifications like revised water balance etc.

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Project proponent wanted to 02.03.2012 withdraw the application for EC due to changes in plan Project proponent informed to 21.12.2012 pursue the project since there was hardly any variation SEAC directed to submit the sanctioned building plan for Phase-I 29.04.2015 within 10 days as per the stipulated condition dated 06.04.2010 SEIAA declaring the project as violation and intimated us to apply 23.03.2017 before EAC as per MoEFCC Notification dated 14.03.2017

1 Name of the project “Genexx Tower” Housing Complex– Building and Construction project 2 Sl. No. in the schedule Sl. No.8 (a) 3 Proposed capacity/area/length/ tonnage Tower A : 8 Nos. – G+12 to be handled/ command area/lease Tower B : 1 No. – G+12 area/number of wells to be drilled Club –G+2 present and For shops - 1 block (future expansion) will be constructed on a land of 45823.36 sqm 4 New /Expansion/Modernization New (violation) 5 Existing Capacity/ Area etc. Tower A : 8 Nos. – G+12 Tower B : 1 No. – G+12 Club –G+2 present and For shops - 1 block (future expansion) will be constructed on a land of 45823.36 sqm 6 Category of project i.e. ‘A’ or ’B’ Category B2 (≥ 20,000 Sqm but ≤1,50,000 sqm. of built-up area) 7 Does it attract the general condition? If No yes, please specify. 8 Does it attract the specific condition? If No yes, please specify. 9 Location 753 and 887 Ghosh Para Main Road, Noapara,24 Parganas(N), Mouza- Palta Plot/Survey/Khasra No. L.R. Dag Nos. 1698, 1705 (part), 1706 (part),1708 (part), 1714, 1715 & 1718 (part),under L.R. khatian No. 658, Mouza- Palta, J. L. No. 4, P.S. Noapara, P. O. - Bengal Enamel, PIN-743122 Village Palta (Mouza) Tehsil Barrackpore-I District 24 Parganas(N) State West Bengal 10 Nearest railway main station/airport along Railway station - Palta – About 100 mt. with distance in kms. Airport – Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose

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International Airport – 22 Km 11 Nearest Town, City District Headquarters Barrackpore- 5 K.M along with distance in kms. 12 Village Panchayats, Zilla Parishad, North Barrackpore Municipality Municipal Corporation, Local body P.O.: Barrackpore, Dist. : 24 Pgs. (N), (complete postal addresses with Telephone : 2514 2101/ 2494 telephone nos. to be given) Fax : 2514 2990 13 Name of the applicant Paharpur Cooling Towers Ltd. 14 Registered Address Paharpur House , 8/1/B, Diamond Harbour Road, Kolkata-700-027 15 Address for correspondence: Name Amit Kumar Bhowmik Designation (Owner/Partner/CEO) Sr. Manager (P&A) Address 8/1/B, Diamond Harbour Road Kolkata-700-027 Pin Code 700-027 E-mail [email protected] Telephone No. 033-40133709 Fax No. 033-40133799 16 Details of Alternative Sites examined, if any. Location of these sites should be NA shown on a topo sheet. 17 Interlinked Projects No 18 Whether separate application of No interlinked project has been submitted? 19 If yes, data of submission NA 20 If no, reason NA 21 Whether the proposal involves No approval/clearance under: if yes, details of the same and their status to be given. (a) The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980? (b) The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972? (c) The CRZ Notification, 1991? 22 Whether there is any Government No Order/Policy relevant/relation to the site? 23 Forest land involved (hectares) NA 24 Whether there is any litigation pending No against the project and/or land in which the project is propose to be set up?

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(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.)

Sl. Information/Checkli Yes/ Details thereof (with approximate quantities /rates, No. st confirmation No wherever possible) with source of information data 1.1 Permanent or No The project area is dedicated for housing complex.Total land temporary change in area is 45823.36 sqm. Land document is enclosed as land use, land cover or Annexure – 1. topography including increase in intensity of land use (with respect to local land use plan) 1.2 Clearance of existing Yes 66 numbers trees have been felled with due permission of DFO, land, vegetation and 24 Parganas (North) Division, vide order no. 379/17-T-G-A dated buildings? 21/05/2009 1.3 Creation of new land No uses? 1.4 Pre-construction Yes Soil testing has already been done. investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing? 1.5 Construction works? Yes Tower A : 8 Nos. of Residential Towers – G+12 Structural Work Completed as follows Tower-1-G+6, Tower-2-G+3, Tower-3-G+3, Tower-4-G+6, Tower-5-G+9, Tower-6-G+3, Tower-7 G+7, Tower-8-G+2, Tower B : 1 No. – G+12 Structural work completed Club –G+2 Structural work completed. 1.6 Demolition works? No It was a vacant Land 1.7 Temporary sites used Yes Temporary labour hut for the workers was constructed within the for construction works township with all sanitary facilities and drinking water. Some of or housing of the huts are still continuing. construction workers? 1.8 Above ground Yes Tower A : 8 Nos. – G+12 Structural work in progress. buildings, structures or Tower B : 1 No. – G+12 Structural work in progress. earthworks including Club –G+2 structural work already been completed. Cutting and linear structures, cut filling have been done during foundation work. and fill or excavations 1.9 Underground works Yes Pile foundations, Basements, Water reservoirs. including mining or tunneling? 1.10 Reclamation works? No 1.11 Dredging? No 1.12 Offshore structures? No

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1.13 Production and No manufacturing processes? 1.14 Facilities for storage of Yes Different raw materials, tools and tackles for construction were/ goods or materials? are stored in temporary godowns. 1.15 Facilities for treatment Yes (i) Garbage is being segregated at source for biodegradable, or disposal of solid non-biodegradable recyclables and non-biodegradable inert waste or liquid materials during construction 188 kg/day (940 workers @ effluents? 0.2 kg/day) and will be done in the same manner during operational phase (2985 kg/day) and finally disposed off by North Barrackpore Municipality as per MSW (M&H) Rules 2000. Concurrence letter from North Barrackpore Municipality is given in Annexure -2. Person Rate Total kg/capita/day kg/day

Flats 5520 0.45 2484.00 Club 876 0.15 131.40 Service persons 1104 0.10 110.40 Floating Population 552 0.10 55.20 STREET SWEEPING 8052 0.025 201.30 GRAND TOTAL 2982.3 SAY 2985 (ii) The wastewater generated from this Project during operational phase will be around 708 KLD. Flat Occu. Total Total Lpcd kLD No. Rate popu. litre/day Residential 1104 5 5520 135 745200 745 Club 876 45 39420 39 Service 1104 45 49680 50 persons Floating 552 15 8280 8 Population Sub Total 1 842 Landscaping 83 Car washing 34 Losses 8 Swimming pool 10 Sub Total 2 135 TOTAL WATER REQUIREMENT 977 Total Wastewater Generation 708 Total Wastewater discharge 343 Total Recycling 365 Landscaping 83 Flushing 248 Car washing 34 Fresh Water Requirement 612 OCCUPANCY RATE AS PER NBC 2005, PART 9, PAGE 20, PARA 4.3.1.1

Source: North Barrackpore Municipality & Ground Water Wastewater generation from the proposed project will be 708 KLD. The wastewater will be collected through a well designed

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sewer network leading to STP. The STP is based on the principal of Oxidation Ditch followed by tertiary treatment.

RECYCLED : 365 KLD (Flushing : 248 KLD, Landscaping : 83 KLD and Car Washing : 34 KLD) (iii)The excess treated wastewater that will be discharged to nearby municipal drain – 343 KLD. Concurrence letter from North Barrackpore Municipality is given in Annexure -2.

Wastewater originated from labour hut had been/ is being diverted to septic tank followed by soak pit during construction phase. 1.16 Facilities for long term NO Long term housing for operational workers is not required. Only housing of operational few security personnel will be staying. workers? 1.17 New road, rail or sea NO traffic during construction or operation? 1.18 New road, rail, air NO waterborne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc? 1.19 Closure or diversion of NO existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements? 1.20 New or diverted NO transmission lines or pipelines? 1.21 Impoundment, NO damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers? 1.22 Stream crossings? NO 1.23 Abstraction or NO Fresh water required during operational phases will be 612 KLD transfers of water form (Total water demand 977 KLD). Water required for constructional ground or surface and operational phase is being/will be supplied by North waters? Barrackpore Municipality & also drawn from Borewell. Concurrence letters already received from North Barrackpore Municipality & DLA are given in Annexure – 2. 1.24 Changes in water NO bodies or the land

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surface affecting drainage or run-off? 1.25 Transport of personnel Yes The vehicles used for transportation of materials have valid or materials for Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificates. The vehicle construction, operation movement is less during construction phase because all or decommissioning? construction materials are being collected through local agencies. Most of the personnel associated with the project use public transportation system. 1.26 Long-term dismantling NO or decommissioning or restoration works? 1.27 Ongoing activity during NO Decommissioning has negligible impact on the environment decommissioning because ongoing activity is of very short duration. There was which could have an hardly any demolition since there was practically no structure. impact on the However, Demolition work is being done within an enclosure of a environment? suitable height along with water sprinkling arrangement for dust suppression so that dusts do not travel outside the premises. 1.28 Influx of people to an Yes Construction workers of around 940 persons were working in area in either peak period on a temporary basis. During operation about 8052 temporarily or persons will occupy the complex (along with about 2532 permanently? temporary persons) if the occupancy is 100%. 1.29 Introduction of alien NO species? 1.30 Loss of native species NO or genetic diversity? 1.31 Any other actions? NO

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): Sl. Information/Checklist Yes/ Details thereof (with approximate quantities /rates, confirmation No wherever possible) with source of information data No. 2.1 Land especially No Land related document is given herewith as Annexure - I. undeveloped or agricultural land (ha) 2.2 Water (expected source & Yes Flat Occu. Total Total competing users) unit: KLD Lpcd kLD No. Rate popu. litre/day Residential 1104 5 5520 135 745200 745 Club 876 45 39420 39 Service 1104 45 49680 50 persons Floating 552 15 8280 8 Population Sub Total 1 842 Landscaping 83

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Car washing 34 Losses 8 Swimming pool 10 Sub Total 2 135 TOTAL WATER REQUIREMENT 977 Total Wastewater Generation 708 Total Wastewater discharge 343 Total Recycling 365 Landscaping 83 Flushing 248 Car washing 34 Fresh Water Requirement 612 OCCUPANCY RATE AS PER NBC 2005, PART 9, PAGE 20, PARA 4.3.1.1

Source: North Barrackpore Municipality & Ground water

Wastewater originating from labour hut was/ is being diverted to septic tank followed by soak pit to existing sewerage collection network during construction phase. 2.3 Minerals (MT) No 2.4 Construction material stone, Yes Material Quantity Source aggregates, sand/soil Bricks 9733567 PCs Brick field /Fly Ash (expected source – MT) Cement 19664 Ton From reputed manufacturer Sand 2170389 CFT Birbhum/Burdwan Purba Stone chips 1446926 CFT Pakur

2.5 Forests and timber (source Yes Use of timber has been kept as less as possible. However, the – MT) required quantity will be procured only from the vendor authorized by the competent authority. 2.6 Energy including electricity Yes Electricity is being supplied by CESC (Electrical load of about and fuels (source, 5700 KVA). DG sets (9 nos.500 KVA) will be installed for competing users) Unit: fuel backup power. The emission from DG sets will be discharged (MT), energy (MW) 4.5 mt above roof for each 500 KVA set respectively. Fuel (diesel) required for DG sets will be around 720 litres/hr. 2.7 Any other natural No resources (use appropriate standard units)

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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.

Sl. Information/Checklist Yes/ Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, No. confirmation No wherever possible) with source of information data 3.1 Use of substances or No The construction materials which had been/ are being materials, which are handled, stored and used were mostly non hazardous. The hazardous (as per MSIHC hazardous waste are mainly of centering oil, grease, water rules) to human health or proofing compounds, paints, wood dust from treated wood, the environment (flora, discarded lube oil etc.. Special care was/ is being taken to fauna, and water supplies) prevent spillage or mixing of the hazardous waste with major portion of non-hazardous waste. Discarded lube oil was/ is stored in HDPE container as per Hazardous Waste (M&H) Rules 2000 and its subsequent amendments and finally sold/ being sold to the authorized vendor of MoEF. 3.2 Changes in occurrence of No During construction phase disinfectant is being used disease or affect disease whenever necessary to control insects. vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases) 3.3 Affect the welfare of No people e.g. by changing living conditions? 3.4 Vulnerable groups of No people who could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc., 3.5 Any other causes No

4. Production of solid wastes during construction or operation or decommissioning (MT/month)

Sl. Information/Checklist Yes/ Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, No. confirmation No wherever possible) with source of information data 4.1 Spoil, overburden or mine No wastes 4.2 Municipal waste (domestic Yes During Construction about 188 kg/day of domestic solid and or commercial waste (garbage) was/ is getting generated and about 2985 wastes) kg/day of domestic solid waste (garbage) will be generated during operation phases.

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4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Yes The construction materials which were/ are being handled, Hazardous Waste stored and used were/ are mostly non hazardous. The Management Rules) hazardous waste were/ are mainly of centering oil, grease, water proofing compounds, paints, wood dust from treated wood, discarded lube oil etc.. Special care was taken/ is being taken to prevent spillage or mixing of the hazardous waste with major portion of non-hazardous waste. Discarded lube oil was/ is being stored in HDPE container as per Hazardous Waste (M&H) Rules 2000 and its subsequent amendments and finally sold/ is being sold to the authorized vendor of MoEF. 4.4 Other industrial process No wastes 4.5 Surplus product No 4.6 Sewage sludge or other Yes Wastewater generation from the proposed project will be sludge from effluent 708 KLD. The wastewater will be collected through a well treatment designed sewer network leading to STP, based on based on the principal of Oxidation Ditch followed by tertiary treatment and reused as much as possible. Excess treated waste water will be discharged into municipal drain. 4.7 Construction or demolition Yes Solid waste generated from construction activities was wastes about 1332 Tonnes. Other construction wastes are being used in the site and road preparation work. These wastes do not contain any asbestos or hazardous material. 4.8 Redundant machinery or No equipment 4.9 Contaminated soils or No other materials 4.10 Agricultural wastes No 4.11 Other solid wastes No

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5. Release of pollutants or any hazardous, toxic or noxious substances to air (Kg/hr)

Sl. Information/Checklist Yes/ Details thereof (with approximate quantities / rates, No. confirmation No wherever possible) with source of information data 5.1 Emissions from Yes (i) DG sets (9 nos. 500 KVA) will be installed for backup combustion of fossil fuels power. The emission from DG sets will be discharged from stationary or mobile through 4.5 mt above roof for the 500 KVA set. Fuel sources (diesel) required for DG sets will be around 720 litres/hr. The emission from DG sets will be maintained as per the norms of CPCB given below PM < 0.3 G/kw-hr CO < 3.5 G/kw-hr HC < 1.3 G/kw-hr NO2< 9.2 G/kw-hr (ii) The vehicles used for transportation of materials have valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificates. 5.2 Emissions from production No processes 5.3 Emissions from materials Yes The site has been enclosed to a height of 3 Mt. Hauling handling including trucks are covered with tarpaulin to minimize the spillage storage or transport during transportation. Fugitive dust generated/ is getting generated from the material handling areas. Water sprinkling arrangements have been provided to minimize the dust generation. 5.4 Emissions from Yes Only from DG sets running during power failure and construction activities operation of vibrator machines during construction. including plant and equipment 5.5 Dust or odour from Yes Fugitive dust generated from the material handling areas. handling of materials Water sprinkling arrangements have been made to including construction minimise the dust generation. materials, sewage and waste 5.6 Emissions from No incineration of waste 5.7 Emissions from burning of No waste in open air (e.g. slash materials, construction debris) 5.8 Emissions from any other No sources

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6. Generation of Noise and Vibration, and Emissions of Light and Heat:

Sl. Information/Checklist Yes Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, No. confirmation / wherever possible) with source of information data No with source of information data 6.1 From operation of Yes (i) Possible source of vibration and noise is from DG sets. equipment e.g. engines, The DG sets will be acoustically enclosed to restrict the ventilation plant, crushers sound level as stipulated by the CPCB. The foundation of the DG sets will be designed in a manner to minimize the vibration. (ii) From Vibrator machines only during construction. But the vibration and noise are confined within close proximity of machine. (iii) From piling rigs during construction. But this was within permissible limit. 6.2 From industrial or similar No processes 6.3 From construction or Yes Equipment used for demolition and construction work demolition generates noise and the anticipated noise levels are tabulated below. Equipments Typical Noise levels dB(A) 50 ft from source Air Compressor 81 Compactor 82 Concrete Mixer 85 Concrete pump 82 Concrete vibrator 76 Jack Hammer 88 Paver 89 Pile driver 96-101 Pump 76 Shovel 82 Mobile Crane 83 Roller 74 Source : Transit Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment, Final report, 1995 by US Department of Transportation But this does not cause any disturbance to the neighbouring areas. 6.4 From blasting or piling No - 6.5 From construction or Yes (i) During construction phase it has been ensured that operational traffic vehicles have valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate for transportation of construction materials. (ii) During operational phase the vehicles being used by the

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occupants have PUC certificate. (iii) Traffic movement will be controlled by the security personnel inside the premises. 6.6 From lighting or cooling No systems 6.7 From any other sources No

7. Risks of contamination of land or water from releases of pollutants into the ground or into sewers, surface waters, groundwater, coastal waters or the sea:

Sl. Information/Checklist Yes/ Details thereof (with approximate quantities/ rates, No. confirmation No wherever possible) with source of information data 7.1 From handling, storage, Yes The construction materials which were/ are being handled, use or spillage of stored and used were/ are mostly non hazardous. The hazardous materials hazardous wastes were/ are mainly of centering oil, grease, water proofing compounds, paints, wood dust from treated wood, discarded lube oil etc.. Special care were/ are being taken to prevent spillage or mixing of the hazardous waste with major portion of non-hazardous waste. Discarded lube oil was/ is being stored in HDPE container as per Hazardous Waste (M&H) Rules 2000 and its subsequent amendments and finally sold/ is being to the authorized vendor of MoEF. 7.2 From discharge of No Wastewater generation from the proposed project will be sewage or other effluents 708 KLD. The wastewater will be collected through a well to water or the land designed sewer network leading to STP. The STP is based (expected mode and place on the principal of Oxidation Ditch followed by tertiary of discharge) treatment.

RECYCLED : 365 KLD (Flushing : 248 KLD, Landscaping : 83 KLD and Car Washing : 34 KLD)

The excess treated wastewater that will be discharged to municipal drain – 343 KLD. Concurrence letter from North Barrackpore Municipality is given in Annexure - 2. 7.3 By deposition of pollutants No Nothing mention worthy pollutants was/ is/ will be emitted to emitted to air into the land air, which might have/ may cause dry/wet deposition on the or into water land or water. 7.4 From any other sources No 7.5 Is there a risk of long term No build up of pollutants in the environment from these sources?

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8. Risk of accidents during construction or operation of the Project, which could affect human health or the environment

Sl. Information/Checklist Yes Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, No. confirmation / wherever possible) with source of information data No 8.1 From explosions, No spillages, fires etc from storage, handling, use or production of hazardous substances 8.2 From any other causes No 8.3 Could the project be Yes During design all precautions for disaster management has affected by natural been considered as per NBC, IS codes and other statutory disasters causing norms. environmental damage (e.g. floods, earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst etc.)?

9. Factors which should be considered (such as consequential development) which could lead to environmental effects or the potential for cumulative impacts with other existing or planned activities in the locality

Sl. Information/Checklist Yes/ Details thereof (with approximate quantities /rates, No. confirmation No wherever possible) with source of information data 9.1 Lead to development of Yes (i) Electric power will be supplied by CESC. supporting facilities, ancillary development or (ii) Internal roads will be constructed by the project development stimulated proponent. by the project which could have impact on the (iii)The construction waste are being/ will be used in site environment e.g.: preparation and road work. These wastes did not/ do not contain any asbestos or hazardous material. • Supporting infrastructure (roads, (iv) Sufficient numbers of colour coded (For organic, power supply, waste or Inorganic recyclable and Inorganic inert) storage bins will waste water treatment, be provided to store the municipal solid waste etc.) (garbage).These will be collected and finally disposed off • housing development by North Barrackpore Municipality as per Rule. • extractive industries • supply industries • other

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9.2 Lead to after-use of the No site, which could have an impact on the environment 9.3 Set a precedent for later No developments 9.4 Have cumulative effects No Many building construction projects exist in close vicinity of due to proximity to other the proposed project. existing or planned projects with similar effects

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(III) Environmental Sensitivity

Sl. Areas Name/ Aerial distance (within 15 No. Identity km.) Proposed project location boundary 1 Areas protected under international conventions, No national or local legislation for their ecological, landscape, cultural or other related value 2 Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological No reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests 3 Areas used by protected, important or sensitive No species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration 4 Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters No 5 State, National boundaries No 6 Routes or facilities used by the public for access to Yes Ghosh Para Road, infront of the recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas project site 7 Defense installations Yes Barrackpur Cantonment.

8 Densely populated or built-up area Yes Urban area

9 Areas occupied by sensitive man-made land uses Yes Many hospital, school and college (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community are within 15 km facilities) 10 Areas containing important, high quality or scarce No resources (ground water resources, surface resources, forestry, agriculture, fisheries, tourism, minerals) 11 Areas already subjected to pollution or environmental No damage. (those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded) 12 Areas susceptible to natural hazard which could No cause the project to present environmental problems (earthquakes, subsidence, landslides, erosion, flooding or extreme or adverse climatic conditions)

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(IV). Proposed Terms of Reference for EIA studies

I hereby give 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 given, if any, to the project will be revoked at our risk and cost.

Date:

Place: Kolkata Amit Kumar Bhowmik Sr. Manager (P&A) Paharpur Cooling Towers Ltd. Paharpur House, 8/1/B, Diamond Harbour Road, Kolkata-700 027

Note:

1. The projects involving clearance under Coastal Regulation Zone Notification, 1991 shall submit with the application a C.R.Z map duly demarcated by one of the authorized agencies, showing the project activities , w.r.t. C.R.Z (at the stage of TOR) and the recommendations of the State Coastal Zone Management Authority (at the stage of EC). Simultaneous action shall also be taken to obtain the requisite clearance under the provisions of the C.R.Z Notification, 1991 for the activities to be located in the CRZ.

2. The projects to be located within 10 km of the National Parks, Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves, Migratory Corridors of wild animals, the project proponent shall submit the map duly authenticated by Chief Wildlife Warden showing these features vis-à-vis the project location and the recommendations or comments of the Chief Wildlife Warden thereon (at the stage of EC).

3. All correspondence with the Ministry of Environment & Forest including submission of application for TOR/Environmental Clearance, subsequent clarification, as may be required from time to time, participation in the EAC Meeting on behalf of the project proponent shall be made by the authorized signatory only. The authorized signatory should also submit a document in support of his claim of being an authorized signatory for the specific project.

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