AGENDA ITEMS FOR THE 123rd MEETING OF THE GOA COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY (GCZMA) TO BE HELD ON 11/12/2015 (FRIDAY) AT 2:30 P.M. IN THE CONFERENCE HALL OF PRINCIPAL SECRETARY (ENVIRONMENT), 2 ND FLOOR, SECRETARIAT, PORVORIM – GOA.
Item No.1: To confirm the minutes of the 122nd Meeting of the GCZMA held on 23/11/2015.
The minutes of the 122nd Meeting of the GCZMA held on 23/11/2015 at 11:30 a.m. are enclosed herewith (Annexure ‘I’). The members may kindly give their comments / suggestions, if any and the same may be confirmed.
The Agenda items / matters i.e. Agenda Item No. 4 and additional Agenda Item No. 5 of the 122 nd Meeting which were deferred in the said meeting held on 23/11/2015 are placed herewith for discussion and decision:
Item no. 2 : Deferred Agenda Item No. 4 of the 122 nd Meeting
To discuss and decide on the various applications received for erection of Temporary seasonal structures such as Shacks /Huts/Tents / structures in the Private Properties of the CRZ area.
Item no. 3 : Deferred Additional Agenda Item No. 5 of the 122 nd Meeting
Case No. 3.1:
To discuss and decide on the Proposals for Construction / Repair / Renovation / Reconstruction of existing Residential Houses / structures in CRZ-III areas.
Case No. 3.2
In addition to those proposals which were deferred in the 122 nd GCZMA meeting held on 23/11/2015, there are more proposals which have been received with regard to the same subject matter which are given herebelow:
Case No. 3.2.1
NOC for repair and renovation of existing house bearing H. No. 1550/B in the property bearing Sy. No. 61/23 of Candolim village, Bardez Taluka by M/s. Rising Star Heritage Resorts Pvt. Ltd.
Background: The Applicant has requested to carry out repair and renovation of existing house bearing H.No. 1550/B in the property bearing Sy. No. 61/23 of Candolim village, Bardez - Goa. The applicant has submitted a copy of the letter of the Village Panchayat Candolim dated 19/11/2015 wherein it is stated that the said house is in existance prior to 1991 as per the Panchayat records and the house tax is being paid regularly and also submitted a copy of deed of
Page 1 of 18 sale between Mr. Candido Cicero Rosario De Nazareth (referred to as the Vendor) and Rising Star Heritage Resorts Pvt. Ltd. (referred to as the Purchaser). Also, a copy of license dated 19/11/2007 issued by the Department of Excise for sale and /or consumption of liquor in the premises and a copy of the NOC of Village Panchayat, Candolim dated 21/05/2007 for opening a Restaurant in the premises bearing H. No. 1550, Orda, Candolim. The applicant has also submitted house tax receipts.The plot area is 1897.00 sq.mts. The existing plinth area for the proposed repair and renovation is 371.78 sq.mts.
Site Inspection Report: The site was inspected by Shri. Ragunath Dhume, Expert Members (GCZMA) on 17/11/2015. The inspection report indicates that there exist residential houses in the locality. There exists an access. The proposed plot falls within 100 mts. from the HTL of river Sinquerim. This is CRZ III area. Presently, there exists house bearing No. 1550. The house is in dilapidated condition and as per Candolim Panchayat record it is prior to 1991.Copy of the site inspection report is enclosed herewith as Annexure ‘II’.
The Authority may deliberate and decide.
Case No. 3.2.2
NOC for repair and renovation of the existing residential house(G+1) bearing No. 1534/A located in Survey No. 61/1-B, of Velim Village, Salcete Taluka by Mr. Marcus Francisco Fernandes (File No. GCZMA /S/13-14/71)
Background: The Applicant has requested for repair and renovation of the existing structure bearing No. 1534/A located in Survey No. 61/1-B, of Velim Village, Salcete – Goa. The said structure is not shown on DSLR records and is registered with the Village Panchayat, Velim. The applicant has also submitted a copy of house tax receipt for the year 1995-96. The applicant’s name is reflected in Form I & XIV. The applicant belongs to the local community. The total plot area is 636.00 Sq. mts.
Site Inspection Report: The site was inspected by Shri. Ragunath Dhume and Dr. Antonio Mascarenhas, Expert Members (GCZMA) on 09/04/2014. The inspection report indicates that there exists residential houses in the adjoining properties. The existing land use is residential. There exists an access. The plot is located within 100 mts. from the Sal river. There exists a residential house within the plot. The documents relating to existence of house are not submitted. House is not shown on DSLR survey plan. There is no proof that the relevant approvals were obtained to build the existing structure. It is not known when the house was built. Such cases should not set a precedent. Copy of the site inspection report is enclosed herewith as Annexure ‘III’.
The Authority may deliberate and decide.
Case No. 3.2.3
NOC for proposed residential building in the property bearing P.T.S No. 172 (Part), Chalta No. 297, Vasco, Mormugao – Goa by Mrs. Etelvina Rodrigues.
Page 2 of 18
Background: The Applicant has requested for proposed residential building in the property bearing P.T.S No. 172 (Part), Chalta No. 297, Vasco, Mormugao – Goa. The applicant has submitted a copy of Deed of Family Partition. The name of Mr. Jose Rodrigues is reflected in Form D of Goa Land Revenue (City Survey) Rules, 1969. The applicant has also submitted a copy of death certificate of Mr. Jose Rodrigues. The total plot area is 894.00 Sq. mts. Net plot area is 580.0 Sq. m.
Site Inspection Report: The site was inspected by Dr. Antonio Mascarenhas, Expert Members (GCZMA) on 07/04/2015. The inspection report indicates that there exists several houses in the adjoining properties. The existing land use is settlement. There exists an access by road. There exists scattered trees. The distance from the HTL is not known, not shown in DSLR plan. There exists an old house within the plot. The applicant is Mrs. E. Rodrigues. The property is in the name of Jose Rodrigues. The applicant wishes to construct a multistoreyed building in the property. The DSLR plan shows a structure which is to be demolished. Distance from the HTL is not shown. The proposed building needs to be in conformity with the TCP rules. The partition deed of the family needs to be checked by the GCZMA Lawyers. Copy of the site inspection report is enclosed herewith as Annexure ‘IV’.
The Authority may deliberate and decide.
Case No. 3.2.4
NOC/permission for reconstruction of the house bearing No. 48 located in the property bearing Sy. No. 63/1-A of Arambol Village, Pernem Taluka by Mr. Johnny D’Souza.
Background: The applicant desire to carry out reconstruction of the house located in the property bearing Sy. No. 63/1-A of Arambol Village, Pernem - Goa. The applicant has submitted a copy of land use / zoning information Certificate bearing No. 23/ZI/TCP/PER/2014/64/216 dated 06/05/2014 issued by the Town & Country Planning Department wherein it is stated that as per regional plan for Goa 2001 (Reference Plan) the plot under reference is earmarked as Orchard Zone and as per regional plan for Goa 2021 (Plan on Hold) the plot under reference is earmarked as Settlement Zone. The applicant has also submitted a copy of Deed of Sale between Mr. Aleixo Manuel Rodrigues & Anr. (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Vendors’) and Mr. Johnny Santan D’Souza (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Purchaser’). The applicant has also submitted a copy of NOC bearing No. GCZMA/N/09- 10/82/307 dated 09/07/2010 for repair and renovation and change of roof to the existing house and also, a copy of NOC bearing No. GCZMA/N/09-10/82/765 dated 12/10/2011 issued by the GCZMA for reconstruction of house in Sy. No. 63/1-A of Arambol Village, Pernem Taluka. The applicant’s name is reflected in Form I & XIV.
Site Inspection Report: The site was inspected by Dr. Antonio Mascarenhas, Expert Member (GCZMA). The inspection report indicates that the topography has degraded sand dunes (CRZ I)
Page 3 of 18 and mangrove creek (landward side). There exists coconut / dune vegetation. The distance from the HTL is not shown on DSLR plan and is about 30 m from the HTL. This is a CRZ I area. There exists a house in the plot. An additional extension / toilet is built. The applicant (D’Souza) is the owner of the property as seen in Form I & XIV. A structure is shown on DSLR plan. The structure is located on a large sand dune field, and hence in NDZ. A tidal creek is found on the landward side mangroves lining the creek. The existing house is being used as a guest house; some guests were indeed seen residing there. The applicant had sought repair of roof in 2010 and again repair / renovation of house in 2011. It is not known how approvals were given for a house on a dune field in CRZ I. The new plans are for a G + 1 structure and typically resemble a construction for a hotel, with independent rooms. Floor plans and elevation do not match. New plans not signed / stamped by architect. Copy of the site inspection report was enclosed as Annexure ‘V’.
On considering the site inspection report of the Expert member (GCZMA), the office of GCZMA issued a letter bearing No. GCZMA/N/14-15/113/1211 dated 19/08/2015 informing that his application / proposal for reconstruction of house in Sy. no. 63/1-A of Arambol Village, Pernem – Goa has been rejected in view of the observations contained in the site inspection report.
Upon receipt of the said letter, the applicant, Mr. Johny D’Souza vide letter dated informed this Office as follows:
1) He is the owner of the said property and his house bearing No. 48 is in existence for last several years.
2) NOC / Permission dated 09/07/2010 for repair and renovation and NOC / Permission dated 12/10/2011 for reconstruction of the said house has been issued by the GCZMA.
3) NOC / Permission of the Village Panchayat of Arambol for reconstruction of the said house has also been obtained.
4) In the property bearing Sy. No. 63/1-A, Arambol where his house is located there are no sand dunes, mangroves and creek.
5) The sand dune field, tidal creek and mangroves lining is seen in the property of Mr. Sucur Narayan Bakia and the said property is on record of land survey department under Sy. No. 64 and it is located very far from his property bearing Sy. No. 63/1-A, Arambol on the West and the same were also in existence in the property of Mr. Sukar Narayan Bakia in the year 2010 and 2011 when NOC /Permission for reconstruction was granted to him by this Office.
6) The existing house of the applicant is not located in the property of Sucur Narayan Bakia but is located in the applicants property bearing Sy. No. 63/1-A and thus the point of pointing out of the said sand dune field, mangroves and a tidal creek does not arise.
7) It is also stated that, the said house / structure is being used as a guest house for tourists by him after obtaining NOC / Permission from the Department of Tourism, Panaji - Goa.
Page 4 of 18
In this regard, Mr. Johnny Santan D’Souza vide letter dated 11/09/2015 has submitted a new site plan signed by Architect with respect to the reconstruction of his house located in the property bearing Sy. No. 63/1-A of Arambol Village, Pernem – Goa.
The Authority may deliberate and decide.
Item No. 4: (Approval for the community Projects)
The GCZMA is in receipt of following project proposals / applications pertaining to the community projects from the concerned Government Departments / Autonomous bodies / local bodies, etc. seeking approvals / CRZ Clearance from this Authority under the CRZ Notification 2011, as amended.
Case No. 4.1:
CRZ Clearance / Permission / NOC for proposed reconstruction of existing jetty at Kala Academy, Panaji by Goa State Infrastructure Developlment Corporation Limited (GSIDC).
Background: The office of the GSIDC vide letter bearing No. GSIDC/Engg/Works/956/4648 dated 23/11/2015 has submitted a copy of the Rapid Environmental Impact Assessment (REIA) Report with respect to reconstruction of existing jetty at Kala Academy, Panaji (i.e. up to 121 m long).
In this connections it is pertinent to note that, earlier a similar proposal was received from the Goa State Infrastructure Developlment Corporation Limited, vide letter bearing No. GSIDC/Engg/Works/956/5461 dated 23/12/2013 seeking permission / clearance / NOC of the GCZMA for proposed reconstruction of existing jetty at Kala Academy, Panaji and upon receipt of the said proposal a site inspection was conducted by Shri. Ragunath Dhume on 08/01/2014. The site inspection report indicated that there exists a jetty along with wooden platform at River Mandovi. The existing jetty is in damaged. Reconstruction of new jetty is required. Existing jetty is of steel structure. The Authority to decide. Further, the said proposal was placed in the 98 th GCZMA meeting held on 10/02/2014 wherein the project proponent, GSIDC gave a detailed presentation before the authority and after deliberating on the project and examining all the issues, the GCZMA members decided that the project can be completed in 2 phases, Phase 1: Construction is approved up to the existing length i.e. upto 75 mts as per the project plan. and as far as Phase 2 of construction is concerned, the project proponent is directed to undertake detailed studies in respect of the impact of the construction on tidal currents / river bank as the above site is ecologically sensitive being at the mouth of the river. It was further decided that the above mentioned studies in respect of project are to be carried out through N.I.O. In view of the decision taken in the 98 th GCZMA meeting, the GSIDC was communicated about the decision of the Authority vide letter dated 24/02/2014. In response to the said letter, the GSIDC has now submitted the copy of the Rapid Environmental Impact
Page 5 of 18
Assessment (REIA) Report in respect of the above said project prepared by SV Enviro Labs & Consultants and requested to grant permission for further portion of jetty from 75 m to 121 m as approved earlier. Salient Features of Proposed Project: Length : 121 m Total area of proposed jetty : 2500 sq.m Pontoon : 200 sq.m Total No. of Piles : 101 nos. Floating Pontoons : 20 m X 5 m (2 nos.) Estimated Project Cost : Rs. 24.97 Crores
In this regard, the matter is placed before the Authority for detailed discussion and due deliberation.
Item No. 5 (Water front Activities such as Barge Repairs / Barge Loading / Unloading Jetties / Land Acquisition, Erection of Ramps / Platforms etc.)
The GCZMA is in receipt of following application for various water front activities which are regulated under para 4 of the CRZ Notification 2011 only if it requires waterfront & foreshore facilities.
Case No. 5.1
NOC for proposed temporary floating jetty in survey no. 66/5, Chicalim, Mormugao Taluka submitted by M/s.Bogmallo Beach Resort. Background: The project proponent desire to erect a temporary floating jetty in survey no. 66/5, Chicalim, Mormugao - Goa. The project proponent submitted a copy of letter bearing No. CE/Estate/BBR/2013/1209 dated 06/06/2013 issued by Mormugao Port Trust for installation of temporary floating jetty at Bogmallo Beach Resort. The name of Trade Wings Hotel Ltd. is reflected in Form I & XIV.
Site inspection Report: The site was inspected by Shri. Ragunath Dhume, Expert Member (GCZMA) on 28/07/2015. The inspection report indicates that there exists Hotel / Resort in the adjoining property. There exists an access. The said plot is within 200 m from the HTL. There exists a hotel, temporary shack within the plot. The proposed jetty is on the cliff which is 5 m above the beach. The length of the jetty is about 40 m from cliff to Sea including the floating pantoon. The width of gangway is 1.5m and the dimension of floating pontoon is 20.00 X 3.50m. The jetty has wooden piles which will be drilled about 2.5 m in the sea bed. The project proponent has not carried EIA for the proposed jetty. Copy of the site inspection report was enclosed with the Agenda Item as Annexure ‘VI’.
In this regard, the matter is placed before the Authority for discussion and decision.
Page 6 of 18
Case No. 5.2
NOC for proposed erection of wooden temporary floating pontoon / jetty adjacent to river Chapora and adjacent in Village Agarwada in survey no. 20/9 and / or 21/42, Agarvada Village, Pernem Taluka by Mr. Mahendra K. Prabhu Desai. Background: The project proponent desire to erect a wooden temporary floating pontoon / jetty adjacent to river Chapora and adjacent in Village Agarwada in survey no. 20/9 and / or 21/42, Agarvada Village. The project proponent submitted copy of a Letter of Authority by the heirs of the owners of the property surveyed under No. 21/42 nominating / appointing Mr. Mahendra K. Prabhu Desai as a representative on their behalf.
Site inspection Report: The site was inspected by Dr. Antonio Mascarenhas and Dr. Nitin Sawant, Expert Members (GCZMA) on 18/06/2014. The inspection report indicates that the plots are located along the Chapora river bank, all are water bodies. The access to the plots is by a mud road. The topography has low lying fields. The river bank is sub-divided in to a square / rectangular water bodies with sluice gate. Spare mangroves are noted upstream. The plot is bounded by a concrete river bank wall, with sluice gates. There exists a broken masonary structure plastered with mud was noted at site, however, this did not exist in 02/2013 (GE Satellite image). The plots are low lying saline water bodies with few mangroves at places. Plot 21/42 belongs to the applicant whereas plot 20/9 belongs to the Government, based on Form I & XIV. It is not known what purpose a large jetty (8 m X 8m) is going to serve as the plots are saline water bodies. The applicant needs to confirm what impacts the jetty will have on the flow and sedimentation patterns of the river, as well as on the morphology of the river bank. The plots are bounded by a concrete retaining wall along the river.
As per the discrepancies observed in the site inspection report with respect to the impacts of the jetty on the flow and sedimentation patterns of the river, as well as on the morphology of the river bank vide letter bearing No. GCZMA/N/14-15/24/98 dated 16/04/2015. The applicant vide letter dated 24/06/2015 submitted a reply wherein it is stated that:
1) The plot under Sy. No. 21/42 and 20/9 of agarwada belongs to the applicant. However, with respect to plot under Sy. No. 20/9 of agarwada the name of the Government is wrongly recorded in the occupants column in Form I & XIV. 2) Proposed jetty is for personal use as the applicant has got his private water boat. The dimension of the proposed jetty is changed to a smaller size. 3) There shall be no major impact of jetty as it is small and not covering more area hence it will not disturb the water flow in any manner nor change sedimentation patters of the river, nor create any adverse effect on the morphology of the river bank.
As per the plan submitted by the applicant the dimension of the proposed jetty is now reduced to 8 X 3 m.
Page 7 of 18
The applicant has also submitted a copy of the study report on impact of wooden jetty on the flow and sedimentation pattern of river and on morphology of river bank carried out by Sadekar Enviro Engineers Pvt. Ltd. The said matter was placed in the 117 th GCZMA meeting and the same was deferred due to paucity of time. The applicant vide letter dated 06/10/2015 has informed that, material such as fibre hull and iron steel, angle, wood, plywood for flooring, nut bolt, steel plates and hinges will be used for the said floating Pontoon jetty.
Copy of the site inspection report dated 18/06/2014 are enclosed herewith as Annexure ‘VII’.
In this regard, the matter is placed before the Authority for discussion and decision.
Item No. 6 (Proposals pertaining to development of Hotels/Beach Resorts project in CRZ- III area)
The Annexure ‘III’ of the CRZ Notification 2011 provides for guidelines for development of Beach Resorts or Hotels in the designated areas of CRZ – III & CRZ – II for occupation of tourists or visitors with prior approval of the MoEF. The conditions laid down interalia provides that the project proponent shall not undertake any construction within 200 mts. on the landward side of HTL and within the area between LTL & HTL. Further, the proposed construction shall be beyond the hazard line or 200 mts. from the HTL whichever is more. However, the total plot size shall not be less than 0.4 hectares and the total covered area on all floors shall not exceed 33% of the plot size i.e. the floor space index shall not exceed 0.33 and the open area shall be suitably landscaped with appropriate vegetation cover. The para 4 (i) (d) of the CRZ Notification 2011 provides that the Construction involving more than 20,000 Sq. mts. built up area in CRZ – II shall be considered for approval in accordance with EIA notification, 2006 (however, for) projects less than 20,000 Sq. mts. built up area shall be approved by the concerned State or Union Territory Planning authorities in accordance with this notification after obtaining recommendations from the concerned CZMA and prior recommendations of the concerned CZMA shall be essential for considering the grant of environmental clearance under EIA notification, 2006 or grant of approval by the relevant planning authority.
The following project proposals were placed before the Authority for its decision.
Case No. 6.1:
Approval/Recommendation for proposed Construction of Hotel in the property bearing Sy. No. 136/11, Calangute Village, Bardez Taluka by M/s. Ace Developers.
Page 8 of 18
Background: The project proposal for Construction of Hotel in the property bearing Sy. No. 136/11, Calangute Village, Bardez - Goa by M/s. Ace Developers. The applicant has submitted copies of electricity bills and tax receipts. The applicant has also submitted a copy of Establishment Licence (Trade) bearing No. V.P./CAL/F-12/L-362/13-14/1740 dated 08/08/2013 of the Village Panchayat of Calangute, copy of NOC bearing No. DFES/FP/HTL/C-1/3/13- 14/599 dated 22/10/2013 of Directorate of Fire & Emergency Services, copy of licence of Food & Drug Administration issued under the Food Safety & Standards Act, 2006, a copy of registration certificate wherein Ace Developers are registered as a hotelier under section 9 of Goa Tax on Luxuries (Hotels & Lodging Houses) Act, 1988, a copy of letter of Central Board of Excise And Customs and a copy of letter bearing No. NGPDA/Tech. Gen/ CAN/ CAL/167 dated 15/05/2015 from NGPDA for issuing zoning information stating that the proposed plot is partly settlement and partly orchard zone as per RPG 2001 and settlement zone as per RPG 2021 of Village Calangute. The name of M/s. Ace Developers is reflected in Form I & XIV.
Site Inspection Report: The site was inspected by Shri. Ragunath Dhume & Dr. Savita Kerkar, the Expert Members of the GCZMA on 29/05/2015. The site inspection report indicates that there exists hotels on all sides with compound walls in the adjoining properties. The existing land use has 19 wooden cottages, with a swimming pool, restaurant, STP plant and garbage segregation recycling yard. There exists ornamental plants with lawn grass in the property. The distance of the said plot is between 200 to 500 m as per the DSLR plan. There exists 19 wooden cottages, with a swimming pool, restaurant, STP plant with garbage recycling unit (segregation yard), front office wooden lobby. Temporary wooden shacks would be demolished and 34 guest rooms are proposed with G+1 of height 8.25 m total. Total plot is 7125 Sq. m and ownership is 4331 Sq. m which is to be developed by Ace developers.
The salient features of the project proposal are indicated here below:-
(i) Project Details:- The proposal involves construction of a hotel comprising of 6 Blocks consisting of Guest rooms – 34 units, Restaurant + Reception (60 PAX) and Back Office.
(ii) Location:- The project is proposed at the plot located in Sy. No. 136/11, Calangute Village, Bardez - Goa. The proposed site falls under CRZ-III as per the GCZM Plan (i.e. between 200 – 500 m from HTL).
(iii) Total Project Cost:- Rs. 7 Crores (Approx.)
(iv) Water Requirement:- 20 KLD
(v) Waste water generation:- --
(vi) Power Requirement:- --
(vii) Building Area Statement: Plot Area: 4331.00 m 2 Total area U/S Orchid Zone: 2000.0 m 2 Effective area of the plot: 1555.0 m 2
Page 9 of 18
Height: Less than 9 m.
Coverage Proposed: 24.08 %
Ground Floor Area: 451.60 m 2
First Floor Area: 301.50 m 2
Total FAR Consumed: 32.80 %
Copy of the site inspection report dated 29/05/2015 was enclosed with the Agenda Item as Annexure ‘VIII’.
The issue before the Authority was whether to recommend the said proposal to the Town & Country Planning Department and local body for grant of approval.
Case No. 6.2:
Approval / Recommendations for project proposal of Construction of Beach Resort / Hotel in Sy. No. 222/1-B of Mandrem Village, Pernem Taluka by M/s. Aswem Beach Resorts and Villas Pvt. Ltd. Background: The above mentioned proposal dated 18/09/2012 was received from M/s. Aswem Beach Resorts and Villas Pvt. Ltd., seeking CRZ Clearance from the Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority (GCZMA). The project proposal includes construction of Guest rooms, Restaurants, Public area/Lobby/Meeting room, SPA, Service block at Mandrem Villlage, Pernem Taluka (as per enclosed plan). The property partly falls within 200 mts. from High Tide Line and remaining property falls in between 200 to 500 mts. from High Tide Line. As per the CRZ Notification 2011 no construction can be carried out in 0-200 mtrs. (NDZ area) from the HTL.
The said project proposal has been appraised during 10 th Goa-SEAC Meeting held on 11/12/2012 as mandated in the EIA Notification, 2006, by the Goa State Expert Appraisal Committee (Goa-SEAC). Vide letter bearing No. 1/80/12-PCB/SEAC/65 dated 12/12/2012, it has been informed that the said construction activity does not come under the purview of the EIA Notification 2006 as the proposed total built-up area is less than 20,000 sq.mts. It is further informed that the proposed site is located in between 200-500 mts. from the HTL and falls in the CRZ-III zone of Mandrem Village, Pernem Taluka. The property is partly falling within 200 mts. from HTL and partly in a zone between 200 – 500 mts. from the HTL.
Further, the project proposal has been appraised during the 7 th Goa-SEIAA Meeting held on 15/03/2013 as mandated in the EIA Notification, 2006, by the Goa State Environmental Impact Assessment Authority (Goa-SEIAA). Vide letter bearing No. 3-181-2010/STE-DIR/120 dated 27/03/2013, it has been informed that the total plot area is 12,000 sq.mts. and total proposed built up area is 2,444.30 sq.mts. Accordingly and as per the ‘schedule’ annexed to the EIA Notification, 2006 (refer category 8(a)- construction and development project), the said construction activity does not come under the purview of the said Notification as the proposed total built-up area is less than 20,000 sq,mts.
Page 10 of 18
Site Inspection Report: The site was first inspected by Dr. Untawale, then Expert Member of GCZMA on 03/01/2013. The site inspection report indicates that the proposed project is beyond the landward side of the existing main road. The plot is gently sloppy and sparsely vegetated and recommended for grant of NOC. Further, the site was also inspected by Shri Ragunath Dhume and Dr. Savita Kerkar, Expert Members (GCZMA) on 22/08/2014. The inspection report indicates that the proposed site partly falls within 200 mts. and partly falls beyond 200-500 mts. from HTL. Small out house, half meter temporary compound wall exists within the plot.
The salient features of the project proposal are indicated herebelow:-
(i) Project Details:- The proposal involves construction of Beach Resort comprising of one Restaurant and ten suites.
(ii) Location:- The project is proposed at plot located in the property bearing Sy. No. 222/1-B of Village Mandrem of Pernem Taluka (200 – 500 mtr. From the HTL and settlement zone as per the Regional Plan for Goa 2021 (RPG-2021). The proposed site falls under CRZ-III as per the GCZM Plan.
(iii) Total Project Cost:- Rs. 18 Crores
(iv) Water Requirement:- 27.76 KLD
(v) Waste water generation:- 11.35 KLD (Treatment using STP)
(vi) Power Requirement:- Operation phase – 20 KVA, Construction phase – 227 KVA
(vii) Building Area Statement:
Plot Area: 12,000 m 2 (Net effective plot area = 9623 m 2 i.e. area between 200 to 500 mts. of HTL)
FAR: 33% (3175.60 m 2)
Height: Less than 9.0 mtrs.
Basement Area: 259.17 m 2
Ground Floor Area: 395.18 m 2
First Floor Area: 367.21 m 2
Total Built up Area / Coverage: 25.40 m 2 (2444.30 m 2)
The said proposal was placed in the 116 th GCZMA meeting held on 26/05/2015 wherein the Authority after detailed discussion and due deliberations decided to direct the project proponent i.e. M/s. Aswem Beach Resorts and Villas Pvt. Ltd. to carry out fresh demarcation of the HTL line / NDZ line for the property bearing Sy. No. 222/1-B of Mandrem Village, Pernem – Goa through the Directorate of Survey & Land Records (DSLR), Panaji and to indicate the
Page 11 of 18 project layout on the same and thereafter forward the same to the Town & Country Planning (TCP) Department for its scrutiny.
Accordingly, the project proponent, M/s. Aswem Beach Resorts and Villas Pvt. Ltd. was communicated about the decision vide letter dated 02/06/2015. Subsequently, M/s. Aswem Beach Resorts and Villas Pvt. Ltd. vide letter dated 19/10/2015 submitted the delineation plan (site plan) of 200 m from HTL indicating detailed project layout. The letter of DSLR dated 08/09/2009 indicates that the plot bearing Sy. No. 222/1-B at Mandrem Village of Pernem is partly falling within 200 m from the HTL and partly in the zone of 200 to 500 m from the HTL extracted from certified CRZ map of Mandrem Village, Pernem – Goa. Further, the site plan / layout drawings submitted shows that the proposed project falls on the landward side of the 200 m or between 200 to 500 m from the HTL.
Copies of the DSLR survey plan indicating the project layout are enclosed with the Agenda Item as Annexure ‘IX’.
The Authority may deliberate and decide as to whether to recommend the said proposal to the Competent Authority in terms of the CRZ Notification, 2011, as amended.
Case No. 6.3:
Approval / Recommendations for project proposal of Construction of Resort and Compound wall in the property bearing Sy. No. 135/11-A of Nagorcem – Palolem Village, Canacona Taluka by Mr. Amit Prabhu.
Background: The above mentioned Project proposal was received from Mr. Amit Prabhu and others seeking CRZ Clearance from the Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority (GCZMA) for construction of Resort and Compound wall in the property bearing Sy. No. 135/11-A of Nagorcem – Palolem Village, Canacona - Goa. The Project proponent has submitted a copy of deed of Sale with respect to the said property between Mr. Kulwinder Singh Birring (referred to as the Vendor) and Mr. Amit Prabhu & Anr. (referred to as the Purchasers), copy of the letter of the DSLR dated 26/06/2015 stating that the property bearing Sy. No. 135/11-A of Nagorcem – Palolem Village is falling in the zone of 200 to 500 m line measured from the HTL extracted from certified CRZ map of Nagorcem – Palolem Village of Canacona Taluka ans also submitted the copy of letter dated 03/08/2015 issued by the Town & Country Planning Department providing the land use zoning information wherein it is stated that as per the regional Plan for Goa 2001 (the reference plan) the plot under reference is earmarked as “Settlement Zone” and as per the regional Plan for Goa 2021 (Kept on hold) the plot under reference is earmarked as “Settlement Zone”. The name of the project proponent is reflected in Form I & XIV.
The project proposal includes construction of Hotel having Basement Floor, Ground Floor and First Floor at Nagorcem – Palolem Village, Canacona (as per enclosed plan). The property partly falls between 200 to 500 mts. from High Tide Line.
Page 12 of 18
Site Inspection Report: The site was first inspected by Shri. Ragunath Dhume, Exper Member, GCZMA on 01/12/2015. The site inspection report indicates that there are residential houses and hotels in the adjoining properties. The existing land use is vacant. There exists an access. There exists ornamental trees and plants. The proposed plot is between 200 to 500 m from the HTL. The property is bounded by compound wall of laterite. Name of the applicant is reflected in Form I & XIV. The proposal comes under Hotel policy of CRZ Notification 2011.
The salient features of the project proposal are indicated herebelow:-
(i) Project Details:- The proposal involves construction of Resort and Compound wall. The project comprises of Basement Floor, Ground Floor and First Floor having 48 rooms and having 46 nos. parking space.
(ii) Location:- The project is proposed at plot located in the property bearing Sy. No. 135/11-A of Nagorcem – Palolem Village is falling in the zone of 200 to 500 m from the HTL and settlement zone as per the Regional Plan for Goa 2021 (RPG-2021). The proposed site falls under CRZ-III as per the GCZM Plan.
(iii) Total Project Cost:- Rs. 5, Crores 90 Lakhs
(iv) Water Requirement:- Construction Phase: 20 KLD (i.e. PWD and water tankers)
Operation Phase: 42 KLD
(v) Waste water generation:- 40 KLD (Treatment using STP)
(vi) Power Requirement:- 0.39 MW
(vii) Building Area Statement:
Plot Area: 5045.00 m2 (Net effective plot area = 4445.00 m2 )
Built up Area: 5602.92 m 2
FAR: 33.0 %
Height: Less than 9.0 m
Basement Area: Block A – 295.49 m2
Block B - 295.49 m2
Block C – 347.87 m2
Block D – 60.36 m2
Block E – 734.96 m2
Ground Floor Area: Block A – 377.79 m2
Block B - 377.79 m2
Page 13 of 18
Block C – 439.55 m2
Block D – 155.96 m2
Block E – 680.38 m2
First Floor Area: Block A – 377.79 m 2
Block B - 377.79 m 2
Block C – 366.29 m 2
Block D – Nil
Block E – 551.85 m 2
Security Cabin : 5.56 m 2
Swimming Pool: 158.00 m 2
Car Parking : 46 nos.
Total Covered Area: 2031.47 m 2
Total Coverage: 45.70%
Copy of the Site inspection report is enclosed with the Agenda Item as Annexure ‘X’.
The Authority may deliberate and decide as to whether to recommend the said proposal to the Competent Authority in terms of the CRZ Notification, 2011, as amended.
Page 14 of 18
Item No. 7: Any other item with the permission of the Chair.
Additional Agenda :
Case Name of the applicant & Documents submitted in support of the application and Inspecttion conducted Observation recorded during site Remark No. Location of shack/huts & proposed dimension of shack, huts etc. and other by & Date of site inspection other details particulars inspection
1 2 3 4 5 6
7.1 Ms. Yellow Mehra alias The proponent has submitted a copy of Deed of Sale Dr. Antonio The applicant is Ms. Yellow Mehra. Provisional NOC was granted Pyal Contractor between Mr. Edmund Patricinio Santa Rita de Souza & Mascarenhas, Expert The Owner of the plot is A. to Mr. Arun Sawhney during Proposed temporary Huts Anr. (referred to as the Vendors) and Mr. Arun Member, GCZMA. Sawhney. The applicant has proposed the Tourist season 2014-15. (15 nos.), a reception Sawhney (referred to as the Purchaser) and also 15 huts + kitchen. The plot is a part counter, a Restaurant, a submitted a copy of Letter of Authority . The name of of an extensive sand dune field, with Kitchen and a Store for Mr. Arun Sawhney is reflected in Form I & XIV. independent undulating sand dunes. Eco Tourism in Sy. No. The pioneer dunes present luxuriant 54/2 of Velsao Village, The proposed dimension of the individual huts (15 nos.) ipomoea vegetation along the HTL. Mormugao – Goa is 4.0 X 3.0 m each. Several coconut trees are seen on the Total area of the plot is plot. The plot falls under CRZ I, and
7025 Sq. m the proposed huts also fall in NDZ.
7.2 M/s. Gomanatak The name of M/s. Gomanatak Cooperative Housing Shri. Ragunath Dhume, The proposed plot falls beyond 200 __ Cooperative Housing Society is reflected in Form I & XIV. Expert Member, m from the HTL. There exists Society GCZMA. vegetation within the plot. The plot is Proposed temporary Huts vacant. (90 nos.) in Sy. No. 188/1- A, Poinguinim, Canacona - Goa
Page 15 of 18
Case No. 8.1:
NOC / CRZ permission / clearance for holding Electronic Dance and Music Festival “Sun Burn Music Festival” in the property bearing survey no. 206/1, Vagator-Anjuna, Bardez Goa, w.e.f. 27/12/2015 to 30/12/2015.
Background: M/s. Sunset Getaways having office at Gera Imperium, Patto – Panaji vide application dated 23/11/2015 has submitted a proposal seeking NOC / Approval / CRZ Clearance for holding Electronic Dance and Music Festival “Sun Burn Music Festival” for the period w.e.f. 27/12/2015 to 30/12/2015. The applicant has submitted copy of the NOC of the Communidade of Anjuna and Proceedings of the meeting of extra Ordinary General Body of Anjuna Communidade of Bardez Taluka. The applicant has also submitted a copy of the letter from the CAM Industrial Services with regard to the Garbage Disposal Plan in respect of Solid waste generated during the Sunburn 2015 – Goa and letter issued by the Village Panchayat, Calangute conveying the compliance of garbage disposal during the Sunburn 2014. The name of Communidade is reflected in Form I & XIV. Site Inspection Report: The site was inspected by Dr. Antonio Mascarenhas, Expert Member of the GCZMA on 02/12/2015. The site inspection report indicates that the site is located on a hill top that is largely barren. The plot constitutes a lateritic plateau which is amost flat; however, the distal part has a significant slope towards the hill top. Small trees and shrubs are scattered all over the open area. .most of the plot is located beyond the 200 m from the HTL. The Organizers produced a DSLR map showing various stalls and related structures without dimenstions. Therefore, they were asked to reproduce the map showing (a) the dimensions of all the makeshift stalls and (b) get the 200 m line officially marked on the plan by the DSLR. Being a coastal plateau composed of hard laterite, with sparse vegetation, such environments are ideally suited for community oriented entertainment. The CRZ guidelines are ofcourse of paramount importance. Nevertheless, it is strongly recommended that: 1) All activities should be held beyond the 200 m CRZ limit, 0-200 m strip being a No Development Zone (NDZ). 2) The vegetation presently found on the plateau should not be tempered with under any circumstances. 3) The part of the plot that has a steeper gradient towards the hill may be left to itself, or used for low key activity only, 4) Digging or altering the surface of the plateau needs to be avoided at all cost so as to prevent loose soil from flowing downslope, 5) The entire plot should be subdivided and landscaped and used for specific entertainment activities (example: the hill slope should be reserved only for social forestry).
It is pertinent to note that, the Hon’ble NGT, Pune in the Application No. 24/2015 in the matter of Mr. Bartholomew Cyriaco D’Souza V/s State of Goa & Ors. vide Order dated 09/10/2015 has disposed of the matter and interalia observed as follows:
Page 16 of 18
“The learned counsel for the Applicant states that there is apprehension of organizing the similar activities in NDZ area by the illegal manner and Village Panchyat and Communidade are likely to give permission for such activities. This is a hypothetical and assumptive statement and therefore, we cannot take cognizance of the same because even if such permission is given by local authorities then also it is necessary for CRZ authorities to proceed with the matter for grant of permission. Advocate Mrs. F.M. Mesquita, for GCZMA states that no such permission will be granted to undertake any activities in the NDZ area in violation of CRZ Regulations and she would inform the CRZ authorities, accordingly.”
Also, in the matter of Mr. Desmond Jude D’Souza V/s. the Chief Secretary, State of Goa & Ors. bearing Application No. 122/2014 the Hon’ble NGT, Pune vide Order dated 05/11/2015 directed the Police authorities to confiscate all the sound/amplifier systems which would generate/create noise pollution, impermissible beyond the time prescribed by the Hon’ble High Court as well which will cause such noise over and above permissible decibels.
Subsequently, the GCZMA is also in receipt of a complaint letter dated 20/11/2015 from Mr. Desmond Jude D’Souza which is in regard to the alleged illegal activities being carried out for the purpose of conducting music festivals and commercial activities on Communidade land bearing Sy. No. 206/1, Anjuna Village, Bardez – Goa and the said illegal activities includes setting trees on fire, destruction of the habitat / nesting ground for peacocks, playing of music beyond the permissible limits and erection of stalls in NDZ thus causing damage to the environment and the complainant has relied upon the abovesaid Orders of the Hon’ble NGT, Pune. Accordingly, the Office of the GCZMA has issued letters to the Administrator of Communidade, the Deputy Collector & S.DO, Bardez, Goa State Biodiversity Board (GSBB) and Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) for inquiry and necessary action in the matter.
Further, the Office of the GCZMA receipt a letter from the Deputy Collector & S.D.M of Bardez forwarding a complaint letter dated 18/11/2015 received from Mr. Trevor Mascarenhas with regard to burning of grazing land of Communidade bearing Sy. No. 206/1, Vagator inorder to conduct music festivals and commercial events.
Also received another letter dated 04/12/2015 from Mr. Sagardeep Sirsaikar thereby raising an objection for grant of any NOC / Permission to hold EDM / Music Festivals such as “Sunburn Event”.
It may also be noted that, the Office of the GCZMA had granted Permission / Clearance for the said event and that the same event was organised at same site during the years 2013 and 2014 upon obtaining NOC from the GCZMA. Copies of the site inspection report, and the Orders dated 09/10/2015 and 05/11/2015 of the Hon’ble NGT, Pune are annexed herewith as Annexure ‘XI’.
In view of above, the matter is placed before the Authority for discussion and due deliberation.
Page 17 of 18
Case No. 8.2:
NOC / CRZ permission / clearance for holding Electronic Dance and Music Festival “Starlight Supersonic Event” in the property bearing survey no. 131/1, Candolim, Bardez Goa, w.e.f. 27/12/2015 to 30/12/2015.
Background: Mr. Shailesh Shetty C/o. M/s. Starlight (Supersonic), having office at S1 Yashoda Building, St. Inez, Panaji Goa vide application dated 17/12/2015 has submitted a proposal seeking NOC / Approval / CRZ Clearance for holding Electronic Dance and Music Festival “Starlight Supersonic Event” during the period w.e.f. 27/12/2015 to 30/12/2015. The applicant has submitted copy of the NOC issued by Mr. Daniel Nunes and also submitted an agreement of Leave and License between Mr. Daniel Nunes (referred to as the Licensor) and Starlight Events And Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. (referred to as the Licensee) in respect of occupation / utilization of the plot / property under reference.
It is pertinent to note that the said event was organised at the same site during the years 2013, 2014 as per the permission granted by the GCZMA and other authorities.
Site inspection: The site was inspected by Shri. Ragunath Dhume, Expert Member, GCZMA on 21/12/2015. The site inspection report indicates that the said site falls within 200 m from the HTL. The permission for temporary use of land is asked to carry out the event of entertainment. The party is directed to maintain the profile of the land without cutting and leveling. The contour of land not to be changed. The grass and vegetation to be retained and the same is to be protected. Work of setting up is carried out (in process). Toilet provided to take care of sanitation and to be cleaned on daily basis. Instructed to deliver the site in original clean condition.
A copy of the site inspection report dated 21/12/2015 was enclosed with the Agenda Item (i.e.123 rd GCZMA meeting) as Annexure ‘XII’.
Further, it may also be noted that the Office of the GCZMA is in receipt of a letter dated 04/12/2014 from Mr. Sagardeep Sirsaikar raising an objection for grant of any NOC / Permission from holding EDM / Music Festival such as Supersonic in said area.
In view of above, the matter was placed before the Authority for discussion and due deliberation.
Sd/-
(Member Secretary) Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority
**********
Page 18 of 18