Minutes of the hundred and twentieth meeting of the State Level Expert Appraisal Committee, held on 29.03.2016 at 12:30 hrs. at the Conference Room, Paribesh Bhawan, Salt Lake. ______

Name of the members who were present in the meeting are as follows: ­

1. Prof. (Dr.) Sudarshan Neogi Chairman, SEAC 2. Dr. Satya Kinkar Pal Member, SEAC 3. Dr. Arunkanti Biswas Member, SEAC 4. Prof. (Dr.) S.R. Raychaudhuri Member, SEAC 5. Dr. Amitava Roy Member, SEAC 6. Dr. Anita Chattopadhyay Gupta Member, SEAC 7. Prof. Bhabatosh Biswas Member, SEAC 8. Prof. Jayanta Bhattacharya Member, SEAC 9. Dr. Subrat Mukherjee, I.F.S Secretary, SEAC & Member Secretary, WBPCB

In the beginning of the 120th meeting of SEAC, which was held on 29.03.2016 at 12:30 hrs. at the Conference Room, Paribesh Bhawan, Bidhan Nagar, the Secretary, SEAC welcome all the members. After introductory session, three cases were discussed under 'Miscellaneous' section. Five applicants were requested to make their presentation before the committee. Two applicants could not appear before the SEAC. Three applicants appeared before the SEAC for technical presentation on their respective project proposal. Four cases were placed for reconsideration.

SESSION I

A. Miscellaneous Section :­

1. Proposed Residential Complex by M/s. Madgul Developers Pvt. Ltd. & Others at Premises No. 24, Road, Kolkata – 700 104, KMC Ward No. 144, Borough – XIV, PS – , Dist – South 24 Parganas, West Bengal. Activity: This is a proposal for construction of residential complex comprising of 279 flats (1 block of B+G+13 storied buildings). Chronology of the event: The SEAC recommended stipulated conditions for Environmental Clearance for the proposed project in the 105th meeting held on 04.07.2015. SEAC received a letter from SEIAA on 14.03.2016 regarding the amendment of EC application for the proposed project and refer the matter to SEAC for recommendation. The case was put up for consideration in the 120th SEAC meeting held on 29.03.2016. After detailed discussion SEAC recommended amendment regarding size of the waterbody.

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2. Proposed Residential project “Tarang” by M/s. Bengal Shristi Infrastructure Development Ltd. at Mouza – Ganrui, Gobindapur, Kumarpur, Gopalpur, PS – Kanyapur, Municipal Corporation Ward No. 2, 30 & 31, Dist – Burdwan, West Bengal. Activity: The is a proposal for construction of a residential housing complex having 3 nos. of Economy Block (G+11+Pent House), 2 nos. of Luxury Block (G+11+Pent House) and 2 nos. of Super Luxury Blocks (G+11+Pent House). Chronology of the event: The SEAC stipulated the conditions for Environmental Clearance for the proposed project in the 109th meeting held on 26.09.2015. The SEAC received a letter from SEIAA, West Bengal on 21.12.2015 and the authority referred back the proposal to SEAC for review in respect of plan and location of the project area. The SEAC issued a letter on 08.01.2016 to the project proponent requesting to submit the necessary clarification and the project proponent submit necessary clarification regarding location and project area on 21.01.2016. The submission of the project proponent was considered in the 117th SEAC meeting held on 29.01.2016 and the committee referred the submission of the project proponent to SEIAA on 09.02.2016. The SEAC received a letter from SEIAA on 15.03.2016 requesting to the committee to conduct a site visit of the proposed project and report the present status of the project. The case was put up for consideration in the 120th SEAC meeting held on 29.03.2016 and was noted by SEAC.

3. Proposed Residential Complex by M/s. Pratap Properties Ltd. at Premises No. 25, Kissen Lal Burman Road, , Howrah Municipal Corporation Ward No. 11, Dist – Howrah, West Bengal. Activity: The is a proposal for construction of residential complex consisting of 4 residential towers of B+G+18 storied with common basement, 2 storied commercial building & temple with total nos. of flats­206. Chronology of the event: The unit presented their proposal before SEAC on 111th SEAC meeting held on 12.10.2015. The State Level Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC), West Bengal, made the following recommendations in the 111th SEAC meeting and subsequent response submitted on 04.02.2016 from the unit is given below :­

Recommendations / Directions of the Committee dated 06.11.2015 Response of the Proponent dated 04.02.2016 1. No Objection Certificate from Kolkata Port Trust for the proposed construction activity. 2. Copy of the sanctioned building plan for the existing project. Submitted reply. 3. Location of the existing trees to be shown in the layout plan.

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SEAC received a letter from CPCB on 05.02.2016 in respect of the complaint related to land against the NOC of Environmental Clearance for the proposed residential complex. The Committee has scrutinized the documents submitted by the project proponent and the letter of CPCB in the 118th SEAC meeting held on 19.02.2016 and after detailed deliberations and careful consideration, the committee recommended to seek legal opinion from SEIAA with respect to the complaint and forward the case on 09.03.2016. The project proponent submitted the relevant land documents on 17.03.2016 for obtaining EC. Name of the Environmental Consultant is Partha Protim Dutta. The case case was put up for reconsideration in the 120th SEAC meeting held on 29.03.2016 and was noted by SEAC. After detailed discussion SEAC recommended stipulated conditions for environmental clearance for the proposed project.

SESSION II B. Note on Technical presentations

Industry Sector:­

1. Final EIA/EMP presentation for the proposed expansion project by installation of 2x10 Ton Induction furnace, 2x10 ton Rolling Mill and 1 no. 6/11 Mtr. radius and 2 strand Continuous Casting Machines (CCM) by M/s. H. R. Ispat Pvt. Ltd. at Vill & PO – Bamunara, JL No. 58, PS – Kanksa, Mouza – Bamunara, Durgpaur 713212, Dist – Burdwan, West Bengal.

Activity:

This is a proposal for expansion project by installation of 2x10 Ton Induction Furnace, 2x10 Ton Rolling Mill and 1 no. 6/11 meter radius and 2 strand Continuous Casting machines (CCM). The existing unit comprises of 1x6 Ton/heat capacity Induction furnace and 1x4 Ton/heat capacity Induction furnace having MS ingot production capacity of 18080 TPA. Proposed expansion will have production capacity : MS ingot – 36000 TPA and Rolling Mill – 36000 TPA.

Chronology of the event: The project proponent came up with their ToR presentation in the 105th SEAC meeting held on 04.07.2015. In accordance with the recommendation of the SEAC ToR was issued vide letter dated 13.07.2015. Public Hearing was conducted on 22.01.2016. The case was put up for consideration in the 120th SEAC meeting held on 29.03.2016. After detailed discussion, presentation was not accepted as number of anomalies observed in the documents. SEAC recommended that project proponent should modify the information as discussed during the meeting.

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2. Proposed expansion project by installation of 2x15 MT induction furnace for additional production of 90000 tonnes/annum of M S Billets by M/s. Amit Metaliks Ltd. at Dr. Hahneman Sarani, Raturia­Angadpur Industrial Area, , Dist – Burdwan, WB, PIN – 713215.

Activity:

This is an expansion proposal by installation of 2x15 MT induction furnace for additional production of 90000 tonnes/annum of M S Billets.

The case was put up for consideration in the 120th SEAC meeting held on 29.03.2016. The project proponent was absent during the meeting.

Construction Sector:­

3. Proposed Residential Complex by M/s. Premier Mica Mining & Manufacturing Company at Holding No. 98, B T Road, Mouza – Palpara, JL No. 07, under Municipality, Kolkata – 700 090, Dist – North 24 Parganas, West Bengal. Activity:

This is a proposal for construction of Residential Complex over a land area 6809.39 sqm. and total Built up area is 24976.276 sqm. The case was placed for consideration in the 120th SEAC meeting held on 29.03.2016. SEAC scrutinized the documents presented by the project proponent in the meeting. After careful consideration of the submission & detailed discussion, the committee recommended that the project proponent should submit the following: 1. Permission for felling of trees as mentioned in Form I from the competent authority. 2. Authenticated documents regarding size of the waterbody. 3. Exclusive tree plantation area to be increased. 4. Environmental Management Plan to be prepared based on the notification issued by MoEF & CC vide no. S.O648(E) dated 03.03.2016. 5. Micro­climatic study to be submitted as per guidelines for high rise buildings. It has been decided that the case shall be further considered only after submission of the necessary clari­ fication/information.

4. Proposed office complex by M/s. National Insurance Company Ltd. at Premises No. 18­0374, Plot No. CBD­81, CBD, New Town, Kolkata – 700156, West Bengal. Activity: This is a proposal for construction of an office complex comprising of 2 nos. of G+17 storied building. Total built up area is 43486.622 sqm. The case was placed for consideration in the 120th SEAC meeting held on 29.03.2016. The project proponent was absent during the meeting.

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5. Terms of Reference presentation for the proposed expansion of Residential Complex "AVIDIPTA” by M/s. Bengal Peerless Housing Development Company Limited at R.S. Dag Nos. 125 (Part) and 126 (Part), J.L. No. 21, Mouza ­ Barakhola, PS – Purba , KMC Ward No. 109, Dist. 24 Parganas (S). Activity:

This is a proposal for expansion of Residential Complex comprising of 4 residential towers (HIG­2, MIG­1, LIG­1) interconnected from basement to 3rd floor will be proposed in addition to the ongoing project. Total No. of flats 660 nos. for expansion proposal. Built up area for the existing phase I was 125695.837 sqm. and total built up area for the expansion proposal (Phase II) is 95226.90 sqm.

Name of the Environmental Consultant is Partha Protim Datta. The case was placed for consideration in the 120th SEAC meeting held on 29.03.2016. After carefully considering the submission by the project proponent and presentation, SEAC recommended ToR (Annexure – A) for preparing draft EIA/EMP reports.

C. Reconsideration Proposals :­ Three reconsideration proposals were placed in the meeting.

Industry Sector :­

1. Proposed setting up of storage tank terminal by M/s. IMC Limited at , Kolkata Port Trust Land, West Bengal. Activity: This is a proposal for setting up of storage tank terminal of total onsite storage capacity 18496 KL at Budge Budge, Kolkata Port Trust Land. Chronology of the event: The unit presented their proposal before SEAC on 115th SEAC meeting held on 28.12.2015 and the committee recommended vide letter dated 11.01.2016 that the project proponent should submit ToR for conducting EIA/EMP studies. The project proponent submitted their reply on 08.03.2016 that they will start collecting the basic data for study of EIA for the said project and requested the committee to issue the Terms of Reference for conducting the EIA study as per the model Terms of Reference given by MoEF. The case was put up for reconsideration in the 120th SEAC meeting held on 29.03.2016. After carefully considering the submission by the project proponent, SEAC recommended ToR (Annexure – B) for preparing draft EIA/EMP reports.

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Construction Sector :­

2. Proposed Residential Complex “Neel Diganta” by M/s. Bengal Shelter Housing Development Ltd. at Holding No. 2909/E/46, JL No. 33, Mouza – Anantapur, JL No. 37, Mouza – Baluria, Municipality Ward No. 21, JL No. 8, Mouza – Barberia, Road, Paschim Khilkapur Gram Panchayat, PO & PS – Barasat, Dist – 24 Parganas (North), West Bengal. Activity: This is a proposal for construction of residential complex having 1560 flats in 8 blocks of G+10 storied buildings, 6 blocks of G+10 storied buildings and 6 blocks of G+3 storied buildings. Chronology of the event: The unit presented their proposal before SEAC on 102nd SEAC meeting held on 24.04.2015. The State Level Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC), West Bengal, made the following recommendations in the 102nd SEAC meeting and subsequent response submitted on 03.03.2016 from the unit is given below :­

Recommendations / Directions of the Committee dated Response of the Proponent 07.05.2015 dated 03.03.2016 1. Details of existing trees and its location to be earmarked in the master plan. 2. Water balance to be modified as discussed during the meeting including utilization of rain water. Calculation regarding requirement of water for DG cooling to be submitted.

3. Detailed proposal regarding discharge of treated waste water, storm water to be submitted 4. Concurrence from Barasat Municipality regarding disposal of municipal solid waste to be submitted and facilities available with the local panchayet for disposal of other types of Submitted reply. municipal solid waste as proposed.

5. Provided details on the likely effects of the building activity in altering the micro­climatic conditions as per the indicative guidelines of highrise buildings. 6. Present status of the project site along with dated photographs of the project site. 7. Environmental Management Plan should be prepared in accordance with O.M. no. J­11013/41/2006­IA.II(I) dated 04.08.2009, 30.09.2011 and 05.10.2011.

Name of the Environmental Consultant is Partha Protim Datta. The case was placed for reconsideration in the 120th SEAC meeting held on 29.03.2016. After careful consideration of the documents submitted by the unit, SEAC recommended stipulated conditions for environmental clearance for the proposed project.

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3. Proposed Residential Complex by M/s. Deepesh Shoppers Pvt. Ltd. & Others at Mouza – Mankundu, 55, Khan Road, PO & PS – Bhadreshwar, Dist – Hooghly, West Bengal. Activity: This is a proposal for construction of residential complex consisting of 21 residential buildings (18xG+8 storied & 3xG+7 storied) along with club & community facilities and total nos. of flats­1124 nos. Chronology of the event: The unit presented their proposal before SEAC on 110th SEAC meeting held on 01.10.2015. The State Level Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC), West Bengal, made the following recommendations in the 110th SEAC meeting and subsequent response submitted on 01.03.2016 from the unit is given below :­

Recommendations / Directions of the Committee dated Response of the Proponent 16.10.2015 dated 01.03.2016 1. Micro­climatic effect to be submitted as per the guidelines.

2. Authenticated land documents regarding size of the water Submitted reply. body. 3. Copy of the sanctioned building plan for phase I.

Name of the Environmental Consultant is Partha Protim Datta. The case was placed for reconsideration in the 120th SEAC meeting held on 29.03.2016. After careful consideration of the documents submitted by the unit, SEAC recommended stipulated conditions for environmental clearance for the proposed project.

Summaries of above decisions are also provided in Table­1.

Table­1 : List of the projects which were placed before the SEAC in the hundred and twentieth meeting held on 29.03.2016 at 12:30 hrs. and the Summary Decisions thereof:

A Miscellaneous cases

Sl. Name of the unit & Project address Summary Decision No.

1. M/s. Madgul Developers Pvt. Ltd. & Others Recommended amendment Proposed Residential Complex at Premises No. 24, Diamond regarding size of the Harbour Road, Kolkata – 700 104, KMC Ward No. 144, Borough – waterbody XIV, PS – Thakurpukur, Dist – South 24 Parganas, West Bengal.

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A Miscellaneous cases

Sl. Name of the unit & Project address Summary Decision No.

2. M/s. Bengal Shristi Infrastructure Development Ltd. Noted Proposed Residential project “Tarang” at Mouza – Ganrui, Gobindapur, Kumarpur, Gopalpur, PS – Kanyapur, Asansol Municipal Corporation Ward No. 2, 30 & 31, Dist – Burdwan, West Bengal. 3. M/s. Pratap Properties Ltd. Noted & Recommended Proposed Residential Complex at Premises No. 25, Kissen Lal SCEC Burman Road, Howrah, Howrah Municipal Corporation Ward No. 11, Dist – Howrah, West Bengal.

B Cases placed for presentation

Sl. Name of the unit & Project address Summary Decision No. 1. M/s. H. R. Ispat Pvt. Ltd. Presentation not accepted. Proposed expansion project by installation of 2x10 Ton Induction Project proponent should furnace, 2x10 ton Rolling Mill and 1 no. 6/11 Mtr. radius and 2 modify the information as strand Continuous Casting Machines (CCM) with production discussed during the capacity ­ MS Ingot 36000 TPA and Rolling Mill 36000 TPA at meeting. Vill & PO – Bamunara, JL No. 58, PS – Kanksa, Mouza – Bamunara, Durgpaur 713212, Dist – Burdwan, West Bengal. 2. M/s. Amit Metaliks Ltd. Absent Proposed expansion project by installation of 2x15 MT induction furnace for additional production of 90000 tonnes/annum M S Billets at Dr. Hahneman Sarani, Raturia­Angadpur Industrial Area, Durgapur, Dist – Burdwan, WB, PIN – 713215. 3. M/s. Premier Mica Mining & Manufacturing Company Asked for additional Proposed Residential Complex at Holding No. 98, B T Road, submission Mouza – Palpara, JL No. 07, under Baranagar Municipality, Kolkata – 700 090, Dist – North 24 Parganas, West Bengal 4. M/s. National Insurance Company Ltd. Absent Proposed office complex at Premises No. 18­0374, Plot No. CBD­81, CBD, New Town, Kolkata – 700156, West Bengal. 5. M/s. Bengal Peerless Housing Development Company Limited Recommended Terms of Proposed expansion of Residential Complex "AVIDIPTA” at R.S. Reference for conducting Dag Nos. 125 (Part) and 126 (Part), J.L. No. 21, Mouza ­ EIA/EMP studies Barakhola, PS – Purba Jadavpur, KMC Ward No. 109, Dist. 24 Parganas (S).

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C Cases placed for consideration of Environment Clearance

Sl. Name of the unit & Project address Summary Decision No.

1. M/s. IMC Limited Recommended Terms of Proposed setting up of storage tank terminal at Budge Budge, Reference for conducting EIA/ Kolkata Port Trust Land, West Bengal. EMP studies 2. M/s. Bengal Shelter Housing Development Ltd. Recommended SCEC Proposed Residential Complex “Neel Diganta” at Holding No. 2909/E/46, JL No. 33, Mouza – Anantapur, JL No. 37, Mouza – Baluria, Barasat Municipality Ward No. 21, JL No. 8, Mouza – Barberia, Barrackpore Road, Paschim Khilkapur Gram Panchayat, PO & PS – Barasat, Dist – 24 Parganas (North), West Bengal. 3. M/s. Deepesh Shoppers Pvt. Ltd. & Others Recommended SCEC Proposed Residential Complex at Mouza – Mankundu, 55, Khan Road, PO & PS – Bhadreshwar, Dist – Hooghly, West Bengal.

The meeting ended with a note of thanks to the Chair.

Sd/­ Sd/­ (Prof. (Dr.) Sudarshan Neogi) (Prof. (Dr.) Swadesh Ranjan Raychaudhuri) Chairman Member State Expert Appraisal Committee, West Bengal State Expert Appraisal Committee, West Bengal

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(Dr. Satya Kinkar Pal) (Prof. Jayanta Bhattacharya) Member Member State Expert Appraisal Committee, West Bengal State Expert Appraisal Committee, West Bengal

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(Dr. Arunkanti Biswas) (Dr. Amitava Roy) Member Member State Expert Appraisal Committee, West Bengal State Expert Appraisal Committee, West Bengal

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(Prof. Bhabatosh Biswas) (Dr. Anita Chattopadhyay Gupta) Member Member State Expert Appraisal Committee, West Bengal State Expert Appraisal Committee, West Bengal

Sd/­ (Dr. Subrat Mukherjee, I.F.S) Secretary State Expert Appraisal Committee, West Bengal

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