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Sr. o. Particulars Date Page os.

1. 1st Meeting of Goa SEIAA 24 th February, 2011 2 – 6

2. 2nd Meeting of Goa SEIAA 24 th October, 2011 7 – 25

3. 3rd Meeting of Goa SEIAA 5th April, 2012 27 – 29

4. 4th Meeting of Goa SEIAA 10 th August, 2012 30 33

5. 5th Meeting of Goa SEIAA 18 th December, 2012 34 38

6. 6th Meeting of Goa SEIAA 7th February, 2013 39 – 41 7. 7th Meeting of Goa SEIAA 15 th March, 2013 42 48

Minutes of the 1 st Goa State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (Goa SEIAA) meeting held on 24 th February 2011 at 11. 30 a.m. in the Conference Room of the Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB), Patto, Panaji.

The first meeting of the GoaSEIAA was held on 24 th February 2011 at the Conference room of the GSPCB under the Chairmanship of Mr. Jose Manuel Noronha, Chairman, GoaSEIAA. The list of members is annexed herewith.

At the outset, Mr. Michael M. D’Souza, Member Secretary, GoaSEIAA welcomed the Members and informed that the Ministry of Environment & Forests (MoEF) has constituted the State Expert Appraisal Committee (GoaSEAC) and State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (GoaSEIAA), as mandated in the Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification, 2006, in April 2010. Further, he requested Dr. Mohan R. Girap, Secretary, GoaSEAC to appraise the members on two important issues namely – (a) salient features of the Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification, 2006 and the mandate as well as objectives for the constitution of SEIAA & SEAC in respective States and (b) Modus operandi to scrutinize project proposal seeking prior Environmental Clearance (EC) for constructionrelated projects.

Subsequently, Secretary, GoaSEAC made PowerPoint (. ppt ) presentations on these aspects with reference to the State of Goa. Further, he informed that the Committee had received seven proposals (07) from various project proponents which were ‘screened’ (in the absence of issuance of any guidelines, till date, by the MoEF as regard to its sub categorization into B1 and B2) under category 8(a) (B2) – i.e. Building and Construction projects with builtup area ≥ 20,000 sq. m. and < 1,50,000 sq. m.

2. The details of the proposals to be considered for issuing prior Environmental Clearance (EC) are as under: 1. Goa Cricket Association (GCA) for the proposed construction of international cricket stadium in Acoi village near Thivim, Bardez taluka, North Goa.

2. M/s Alcon Constructions (Goa) Pvt. Ltd., Panaji for the proposed construction of 250bedded Hospitalcumhotel in Taleigao, Tiswadi taluka, North Goa.

3. M/s Rockfirst Real Estate Ltd., Mumbai for the proposed construction of residential apartment in ReisMagos, AltoBetim, Bardez taluka, North Goa.

4. M/s Nitin Developers Pvt. Ltd., Panaji for the proposed extension of a construction of residential complex in Socorro village, Bardez taluka, North Goa.

5. M/s Buildmore Infrastructure (India) Pvt. Ltd., Panaji for the proposed residential cumcommercial complex in Khorlim village near Mapusa, Bardez taluka, North Goa.

6. M/s Gera Developments Pvt. Ltd., Pune for the proposed construction of premium housing and commercial development in Khandola village, Ponda taluka, North Goa.

7. M/s K. Raheja Universal Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai for the proposed construction of residential complex in Carmona village, Salcete taluka, South Goa. 3

Further, Minutes of the First GoaSEAC meeting were placed before the Authority for detailed discussions and consideration. Chairman, GoaSEIAA opined that common recommendations of the GoaSEAC be made mandatory for all the project proponents except sr. no. (6) related to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), for which it was opined that it would not be in the mandate of the SEIAA to so recommend. However, it is open for the Government to decide in the matter. Thereafter, the matters were taken up on caseto case basis for detailed scrutiny.

Projectwise decisions are as under:

A. Goa Cricket Association (GCA) has proposed to construct international cricket stadium in 32 acres (i.e. 1,30,328 sq. m.) of land in Acoi village near Thivim in Bardez taluka of North Goa district.

Member Secretary, GoaSEIAA informed the members about the communication received from the Ministry of Environment & Forests (MoEF) dated 3 rd February 2011 conveying that the decision to issue forest clearance for the proposed international cricket stadium has been kept in abeyance. In response to the same, the Authority agreed to the observations / comments of the GoaSEAC and considered that the matter, being subjudice / under legal intervention, the project proposal be granted prior conditional EC subject to the following:–

1. Compliance to the High Court directives in the matter related to the Writ Petition No. 321/2010 and PIL W. P. No. 14/2010 filed in the Hon’ble High Court of Goa at Bombay by M/s Goa Foundation as well as other Writ Petitions filed, if any.

2. Response / NOC from the Ministry of Environment & Forests (MoEF) in the matter related to forest clearance towards diversion of private forest for the proposed developmental activity.

3. Submission of the Geotechnical soil analysis/report to ascertain the soil characteristics as well as groundwater status and its recharge potential.

4. Provision of widening the State Highway – the only approach road to the proposed project site, in addition to the provision for an alternate exitroad / secondary road along the northeast periphery of the plot boundary to minimize traffic congestion / vehicular movement.

5. Submission of locationspecific details of the proposed bore well as well as 32 numbers of rainwater harvesting pits, superimposed on the contour map of the proposed plot area on a decipherable scale (1:500).

6. Provision for exclusive fireescape routes / staircase to avoid stampede during such eventualities.

B. M/s Alcon Constructions (Goa) Pvt. Ltd ., has proposed to construct a 250bedded hospitalcumhotel (42 rooms) comprising of G + 5 upper floors and 1 basement in 11,988.67 sq. m. of land in Taleigao village of Tiswadi taluka of North Goa district.

The Authority agreed to the observations/comments of the GoaSEAC and considered that the project proposal be granted prior conditional EC subject to compliance to the following:

1. The proposed plot area, being an abandoned waste dumping site, 5 to 6 m of top material is organicrich fertile soil and should be utilized for landscaping development in nonconstruction areas. 4

2. The project proponent (PP) must ensure that the effluents / waste water in the adjoining St. Inez nallah should not infiltrate within the project site and contaminate the groundwater quality as E. Coli concentration and Fe content is reported to be higher in the borewell water. Accordingly, PP should indicate the modus operandi / technological intervention to be adopted to tackle high bacteriological concentration in water, as it is likely to contaminate operation theatre (OT) and other sensitive zones.

3. PP, on priority, should beautify the St.Inez nallah and its surrounding as well as sufficiently widen the approach road to the site.

4. The proposed site, being very lowlying area, bears a sandy aquifer regime and as such, it is advisable to built individual sump rather than soak pits to treat wastewater effectively.

C. M/s RockFirst Real Estate Ltd ., has proposed to construct residential apartment “Ashoka Beleza” comprising of G + 3 storied complex (A + B + C) in 29,120.13 sq. m. of land in AltoBetim village of Bardez taluka in North Goa district.

The Authority agreed to the observations/comments of the GoaSEAC and considered not to grant prior EC for the proposed extension / developmental activity in plot ‘A’.

D. M/s itin Developers Pvt. Ltd., proposes to construct residential complex in 22,896.38 sq. m. of land in Soccorro village in Bardez taluka of North Goa district.

Member Secretary, GoaSEIAA informed the members about the communication received from the project proponent in response to the GoaSEAC recommendations on the proposed project proposal claiming/justifying to be an extension of an ongoing activity. Further, the PP has claimed that 60% of the project has already been completed. As such, it appears that the said developmental activity has been initiated without obtaining prior EC from the competent authority. The GoaSEAC has examined all issues in great detail and has provided its comments / observations. The Authority agreed to the observations/comments of the GoaSEAC and considered not to grant prior EC for the proposed extension / developmental activity.

E. M/s Buildmore Infrastructure India Pvt. Ltd ., proposes to construct residential buildingcumcommercial complex in 9,416 sq. m. of land in Khorlim village in Bardez taluka of North Goa district.

The Authority agreed to the observations/comments of the GoaSEAC and considered that the project proposal be granted prior conditional EC subject to compliance to the following:

1. The PP should opt for additional provision towards storage of optimum quantity of rainwater to be utilized during fairweather season, considering the postproject usage of water.

2. The bore well drilled to carry out geotechnical soil investigation be recharged suitably and be utilized in case of needbased urgency.

F. M/s Gera Developments Pvt. Ltd ., proposes to carry out premium housing and commercial development in net plot area of 1,21,383.27 sq. m. in village Khandola in Ponda taluka of North Goa district.

The Authority agreed to the observations/comments of the GoaSEAC and considered that the project proposal be granted prior conditional EC for the developmental activity which is proposed in phaseI and phaseII only, subject to compliance to the following: 5

1. The PP although, has submitted the ‘Sanad’, however, it should submit the sale deed / power of attorney indicating the ownership status of the said plot area.

2. Geotechnical report (Annexure – III) enclosed with the project proposal does not mention about (a) bore hole location and (b) soil profile. As such, it needs to be re submitted, preferably superimposed on contour map on 1:500 scale of the proposed plot area.

3. Considering the shallow hydrogeological condition at the site, the PP should indicate the modus operandi to treat / disposeoff the sewage.

4. The PP should opt for additional provision towards storage of optimum quantity of rainwater to be utilized during fairweather season, considering the postproject usage of water. Accordingly, PP should indicate the sitespecific locations of storage tanks, recharge pond, existing water body, as applicable, without affecting the natural drainage / storm water flow.

G. M/s K. Raheja Universal Pvt. Ltd., proposes to construct a residential project “Raheja Chrysalis” in a plot area of 88,868 sq. m. in Carmona village of Salcete taluka of South Goa district.

Member Secretary, GoaSEIAA informed the members about the revision petition under reference no. 138/2010 filed in the District Court at Margao, Goa, by residents of Carmona village communication challenging the issuance of final NOC for subdividing the 88,00 sq. mts. of land into 15 plots by the TCP. The complaint filed by Shri. Victor G. Souza Egipsy & Shri. Orlando S. A. Da Silva was placed before the Authority. The Authority, considering the above legal intervention, opined to undertake a siteinspection of the proposed plot area on 3 rd March 2011 in the presence of project proponents and complainant. As such, the Authority has reserved its decision, pending the observation to be made during the fieldvisit as well as the decision of the District Court in the matter.

The meeting ended with vote of thanks to the Chair.

Sd/ Dr. A. G. Untawale Member, GoaSEIAA

Sd/ sd/ Mr. Michael M. D’Souza Mr. Jose M. oronha Member Secretary, GoaSEIAA Chairman, GoaSEIAA

Date: 1st March 2011 Place: Patto, Panaji.

AEXURE

List of members who attended the first GoaSEIAA meeting

1. Mr. Jose Manuel Noronha, General Manager, Agnel Technical Education Complex, – Chairman 2. Dr. Arvind. G. Untawale, ExDy. Director, NIO. Member, GoaSEIAA 3. Dr. Mohan R. Girap, P. S. (Geology), GSCST. Secretary, GoaSEAC 4. Mr. Michael M. D’Souza, Director, DST&E. Member Secretary, GoaSEIAA

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Minutes of the 2nd Goa State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (Goa SEIAA) meeting held on 24 th October 2011 at 03.30 p.m. in the Conference Room of the Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB), Patto, Panaji.

The second meeting of the GoaSEIAA was held on 24 th October 2011 at the Conference room of the GSPCB under the Chairmanship of Mr. Jose Manuel Noronha, Chairman, GoaSEIAA. The list of members is annexed herewith (Annexure 1).

At the outset, Mr. Michael M. D’Souza, Member Secretary, GoaSEIAA welcomed the Members and briefed about the purpose to convene the said meeting after a period of 8 months. Further, he stressed the need to convene the Authority meeting on regular basis. Subsequently, he placed the agenda items ( Annexure – 2) before the Members for favour of discussion, consideration and suitable decision in the matter.

Accordingly, project proposals submitted by (a) M/s itin Developers Pvt. Ltd., Panaji and (b) M/s Rockfirst Real Estatae Ltd., Mumbai , who have requested for re consideration of their respective proposals were taken up initially for discussion followed by fresh proposals submitted by following project proponents (PP) for seeking prior Environmental Clearance as mandated under the EIA Notification, 2006 – a. M/s Susheela Homes Properties Pvt. Ltd., VascodaGama for the proposed expansion of Group Housing Project ‘Sea Winds’ in Vaddem village of of VascodaGama in Mormugao taluka of South Goa district.

b. M/s Sattva Builders Pvt. Ltd., B’lore for the proposed construction of residential project ‘Sattva Water’s Edge’ in Sancoale village of Mormugao taluka of South Goa district.

c. M/s Phoenix Alcobevz Pvt. Ltd., Mapusa for the proposed establishment of Potstill distillation plant in Latambarcem village of Bicholim taluka of North Goa district.

d. M/s Model Real Estate Developers, Panaji for the proposed construction of residential complex ‘Models’s Status’ in Taleigao village of Tiswadi taluka of North Goa district.

e. M/s Akar Creations Pvt. Ltd., Margao for the proposed construction of Group Housing and Commercial project ‘Akar Excelsior’ in Vanelim village of Salcete taluka of South Goa district.

In addition, the matter related to disbursement of remuneration towards ‘Sitting fees / site inspection’ to GoaSEAC as well as GoaSEIAA Members was discussed in light of the GoaSEAC recommendations.

Further, minutes of the Second, Third, Forth and Fifth GoaSEAC meeting were placed before the Authority for favour of perusal and information.

Projectwise decisions are as under:

H. Reconsideration of the project proposal by M/s itin Developers Pvt. Ltd., Panaji for the proposed construction of residential complex in Socorro village (survey no. 402/2, 404/5 & 402/2C) of Bardez taluka in North Goa district. 8

Based on the GoaSEAC comments, namely –

1. The PP is seeking prior EC from the GoaSEIAA for the extension of the ongoing construction / development as the builtup area, with the proposed extension, exceeds 20,000 sq. mts. as per the EIA Notification, 2006.

2. Almost 40% of the total plot area has been developed and as a result, appreciable proportion of naturally grown vegetation has been lost along the moderate to steep sloping hillslopes thereby disturbing the natural drainage, green cover.

3. The proposed extension would further degrade the ecological setup of the area as the proposed constructionactivity would invariably require cutting of trees (loss of green cover) hillslope cutting (slope instability and disturbance to natural drainage).

4. The proposed activity is likely to affect the adjacent nala which may get silted / diverted / flooded, especially during monsoon causing severe soil erosion.

5. The revised plan envisages construction of additional villas, which was believed to be not a part of original proposal, submitted earlier.

The Authority agreed to the observations / comments of the GoaSEAC and considering the likelihood of environmental implications due to the proposed developmental activity visàvis project ambiguity. The Site needs to be re inspected by the SEIAA with Secretary, SEAC to ascertain the onsite conditions prior to deciding the matter.

I. Reconsideration of the project proposal by M/s Rockfirst Real Estate Ltd., Mumbai for the proposed construction of residential apartments ‘Ashoka Beleza’ in AltoBatim, Reis Magos village (survey no. 57/1) of Bardez taluka in North Goa district.

Based on the GoaSEAC comments, namely –

1. The proposed project “A” is an extension of the ongoing work, being developed, within two adjacent plots namely – ‘B’ and ‘C’ and is seeking prior Environmental Clearance (EC) from the GoaSEIAA, as the builtup area, taken together, exceeds 20,000 sq. mts. as per the EIA Notification, 2006.

2. Almost 30% of the total plot area has been developed and as a result, appreciable proportion of naturally grown vegetation has been lost along the hillslopes.

3. The proposed extension would further degrade the ecological set up of the area as it would invariably require to clear greencover / hillslope cutting which is likely to disturb the natural drainag e as well as forest cover.

The Authority agreed to the observations / comments of the GoaSEAC and considering the likelihood of environmental implications due to the proposed developmental activity visàvis project ambiguity. It was decided that the PP should look into the aspects of the observations made out by the SEAC and consider a proposal for rejuvenation of alternate landmass for vegetation growth in the area / property to ensure stability in the area. The PP should also look into the alternatives by maintaining the existing ecological set up and construction to avoid hill / slope cutting so as to not 9 disturb natural drainage and forest cover. These aspects need to be looked at before deciding the matter and representation made by PP.

J. M/s Susheela Homes Properties Pvt. Ltd. , VascodaGama has proposed for expansion of Group Hosuing Project “Sea Winds” in Vaddem village (Chalta No. 26(Part) of P.T. Sheet No. 69 & Plot Nos. 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 of Chalta No. 2 of P. T. Sheet No. 68) of VascodaGama in Mormugao taluka of South Goa district.

Based on the comments of the GoaSEAC, the Authority agreed to the recommendations and accordingly has decided to accord prior EC to the said project as mandated in the EIA Notification, 2006, subject to the obtaining the ‘Structural Stability Certificate’ from the competent authority concerned .

K. M/s Sattva Builders Pvt. Ltd. , B’lore has proposed for construction of residential complex “Sattva Water’s Edge” in Sancoale village (survey no. 199/2) of Mormugao taluka of South Goa district.

GoaSEAC, based on the site inspection visàvis project presentations, has recommended the project to accord prior EC subject to certain sitespecific modification / compliance as regards to hillslope stability / soil excavation for the cliff portion within the proposed plot area.

However, Dr. Mohan R. Girap, Secy., GoaSEAC presented the email communication, dated 20 th September 2011, received from Mr. Piyush Agarwal – representative of the firm, informing the O/o the GoaSEAC that the PP intends to “Revise” the proposed plan and would submit the modified plan in due course of time for favour of suitable appraisal as mandated under the EIA Notification, 2006. He further informed that the PP has submitted the revised plan with calculations in which it is seen that area of 1913.58 sq.mts. has been reduced from the earlier proposed 24,700 sq.mts. In view of the GoaSEAC recommendations, the said proposal may be considered to issue a prior EC .

L. M/s Phoenix Alcobevz Pvt. Ltd., Mapusa has proposed to establish a Potstill distillation plant in Latambarcem village (survey no. 299/1(part) & 301/0(part)) of Bicholim taluka of North Goa district.

Based on the project details, siteinspection observations as well as presentation made by the PP, the GoaSEAC has requested to ascertain the distance between proposed plot area and the nearest interstate boundary. Accordingly, it was conveyed by the PP vide its letter no. PAPL/GOA/007 dated 26 th September 2011 that the nearest distance from the proposed distillation plant (Survey no. 299/0 & 301/0) at Latambarcem to interstate boundary (i.e. Maharastra) is 3.74 kms.

In view of the above and as per the General Conditions annexed to the ‘Schedule’ to the EIA Notification 2006, which states that “Any project or activity specified in Category ‘B’ will be treated as Category ‘A’, if located in whole or in part within 10 km from the boundary of, and (iv) interState boundaries and international boundaries: Provided that the requirement regarding distance of 10 km of the interState boundaries can be reduced or completely done away with by an agreement between the respective States or U.Ts sharing the common boundary in case the activity does not fall within 10 kilometres of the areas mentioned at item (i), (ii) and (iii) above ”, the Authority opined that the said project proposal is to be treated as Category ‘A’ and as such, the PP may be requested to forward the same to the Ministry of Environment & Forests (MoEF) for further needful.

M. M/s Model Real Estate Developers , Panaji has proposed to construct a residential complex in Taleigao village (survey no. 213/2) of Tiswadi taluka in North Goa district. Based on the project details, siteinspection observations as well as presentation made by the consultant to the PP, GoaSEAC has observed that the proposed development is complete in all the respect and the PP is seeking Expost facto EC (as against prior EC as mandated in the EIA otification, 2006 ). Further, the Committee has noted the phasewise development of the said project in the following manner – 1. Size of the proposed project – Total plot area – 27,389 sq. mts. Total Builtup area – 32,636.16 sq. mts.

2. Date and Issue of Construction license – vide letter no. VP/TLG/CONST.LIC/121/20052006/2276 dated 3 rd January 2006 issued by Taleigao village Panchayat.

3. Date of starting of construction – 4th January 2006

4. Date of completion – 15 th May 2008

5. Date and Issue of Completion Certificate – vide letter no. 149/1/PWD/DV/(BN)/200809/SDI/478 dated 23 rd July 2008 issued by PWD.

6. Date and issue of Occupancy Certificate – vide letter no. VP/TLG/09 09/2330 dated 21 st November 2008 issued by Taleigao Village Panchayat.

Based on the project details, referred above, the Authority has convinced that the aforesaid developmental activity attracts either EIA Notification, 1994 (as the activity has started in January 2006) and would require prior EC from the then Authority concerned (i.e. MoEF) or alternatively, as the project has been completed in 2008 and as the total builtup area exceeds 20,000 sq. mts., the PP needs to comply with EIA Notification, 2006 and require prior EC from the State Authority concerned, being categorized as Category ‘B’ projects (8(a) – Building and construction projects).

Thus, the Authority opines that the PP has violated / impinged upon the law, in force at the relevant point of time. This issue needs to examin in light of instructions issued by MoEF from time to time which covers such cases. Authority opined that both Authorities GoaSEAC and GoaSEIAA recommend projects for prior EC and not for Ex postfacto EC. It recommends to the State Government to take an appropriate view based on the instructions of the MoEF before deciding the matter and also explore the possibility from legal ambit whether any punitive action can be taken for such ex postfacto cases.

N. M/s Akar Creations Pvt. Ltd ., Margao has proposed to construct Group Housing and Commercial complex in Vanelim village (survey no. 40/0) in Salcete taluka of South Goa district.

Based on the project details, siteinspection observations as well as presentation made by the PP, GoaSEAC has observed the following –

1. Two communications received from the Ministry of Environment & Forests (MoEF), Govt. of India, New Delhi, namely (a) Letter no. 2137/2009IA III dated 26 th May 2010 addressed to the Project Proponent (PP), copy of which was endorsed to the Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB), Goa SEIAA & CCF (refer Annexure – 3) and (b) 2137/2009iA III dated 7 th December 2010 addressed to the GSPCB – copy of which was endorsed to Member Secretary, GoaSEIAA and Chairman, Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority (GCZMA) (refer Annexure – 4) were referred. Accordingly, the letter referred to at (a) above has informed the project proponent that the MoEF has closed the said project file and has delisted the same from pending list and has requested to obtain the prior Environmental Clearance (EC) by submitting a fresh proposal to SEIAA of Goa. While, the letter referred to at (b) above seeks additional information from GSPCB on (i) status of project at site/violation, etc., (ii) High Court Order / issues in the complaint and (iii) any CRZ issue in the project so as to enable the MoEF to examine and process the case further.

2. Further, latest communication received from the MoEF vide letter F. No. 21 37/2009IA.III dated 10 th June 2011 ( refer Annexure – 5) has requested the State Government to initiate necessary action under Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 against the violation by the PP as the firm is in the final stages of completion of 6 building blocks without obtaining prior EC.

In response to (1) and (2) above, the Authority opines that the PP has violated / impinged upon the law, in force, by not obtaining the prior EC from MoEF. It is not clearly known whether the project is actually delisted by MoEF or the same continues to receive the attention of the EAC of MoEF. This aspect need to be clarified from MoEF. Further since there are specific directions to 12

State Govt. to initiate action under EPA, 1986; this information would be vital to propose to the State Government to initiate suitable proceedings under Section (5) of the Environment Protection Act (EPA), 1986. The legality of the matter needs to be ascertained in consultation with MoEF as there are other guidelines issued in regards with post facto clearances of projects.

O. It was also decided to approve Rs. 1,000/ (Rupees one thousand only) as sitting fees per meeting attended as well as Rs. 500/ (Rupees five hundred only) per site inspection conducted per day to GoaSEAC as well as GoaSEIAA members. It was also agreed upon to establish a SEAC/SEIAA Secretariat at the Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB), Patto, Panaji and provide optimum required infrastructural facility as well as Human Resources Component to enable smooth functioning of SEAC/SEIAA. The Chairman, GoaSEIAA also desired to coin a suitable ‘Logo’ and issue Identity and Visiting cards to all the Members.

The meeting ended with vote of thanks to the Chair.

Sd. / Dr. A. G. Untawale Member, GoaSEIAA

Sd. / Sd. / Mr. Michael M. D’Souza Mr. Jose M. oronha Member Secretary, GoaSEIAA Chairman, GoaSEIAA

Place: Patto, Panaji.

AEXURE 1

List of members who attended the second GoaSEIAA meeting

5. Mr. Jose M. Noronha, General Manager, Agnel Technical Education Complex, Chairman 6. Dr. Arvind. G. Untawale, ExDy. Director, NIO. Member, GoaSEIAA 7. Dr. Mohan R. Girap, P. S. (Geology), GSCST. Secretary, GoaSEAC 8. Mr. Michael M. D’Souza, Director, DST&E. Member Secretary, GoaSEIAA

AEXURE 2 Agenda Items for the SECOD GoaSEIAA meeting scheduled on 24 th October 2011 at the GSPCB, Patto.

1. Reconsideration of following two proposals which were not considered favourable to issue Prior Environmental Clearance (EC) during the First GoaSEIAA meeting held on 24 th February 2011.

A. RESIDENTIAL COMPLEX AT ALTOBATIM BY M/s ROCKFIRST REAL ESTATE LTD.,

Project Proponent Proposed Activity Sitespecific Project details / specification / salient Comments from GoaSEAC Current Status location features members based on the revised details (extracted from the project details presentation made by the PP submitted) M/s Rockfirst Real Estate Ltd., Residential Apartments AltoBetim Total plot area – 29,120.13 sq. mt. 1. The proposed project “A” is an The said proposal has not been Mumbai. village, Total Ground coverage area – 8,751 sq. mts. extension of the ongoing work, considered to issue Prior “Ashoka Beleza” Bardez taluka, Green cover area – 20,368 sq. mts. being developed, within two Environmental Clearance (EC) Mr. Rajesh Jaggi, (G + 3 storied complex) S. Nos. 57/1 of Builtup area – 22,279.67 sq. mts. adjacent plots namely – ‘B’ and on 19 th May 2011. Managing Director, Reis Magos Total construction builtup area – 32,452.52 ‘C’ and is seeking prior 1, Peninsula Spenta, village sq. mts. Environmental Clearance (EC) The firm has communicated for re Mathurdas Mills, Senapati Bapat from the GoaSEIAA, as the consideration its proposal and was Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai – ReadyMixConcrete (RMC) to be used. builtup area, taken together, taken up for discussion during the 400013 exceeds 20,000 sq. mts. as per the Fifth GoaSEAC meeting held on Total occupancy – 652 nos. (max.) EIA Notification, 2006. 19 th August 2011. Ph. – 022/66229400 – 022/66229300/01 About 80,134 m 3 of earth would be removed 2. Almost 30% of the total plot area However, based on the Fax – 022/66229302 / excavated. has been developed and as a observations as well as ground result, appreciable proportion of truth verification, the GoaSEAC [email protected] Geotechnical soil investigation (enclosure – naturally grown vegetation has is not in favour of recommending (M) 9820505005 1) as carried out through 17 boreholes with been lost along the hillslopes. the said project for issuance of permanent benchmark of +50mt. No prior EC. Corres. Add .: groundwater table was encountered. 3. The proposed extension would Mr. Sanjeev 9890003168 further degrade the ecological set Remarks – The Authority Peninsula Land Ltd., Peninsula Reinforced concrete (i.e. Spread foundation) up of the area as it would may like to take a suitable Center, H. No. 850, Opp. SBI, is proposed with maximum water: cement invariably require to clear green independent decision in the Porvorim – 403 621 ratio of 0.50 at an average depth of 1.5 mt.. cover / hillslope cutting which is 14

Mr. Sanjay Ghatwal This foundation has a safe bearing capacity likely to disturb the natural matter based on observations (M) 9764005561 of 40 T/sq.mt. (with total settlement of 9 drainage as well as forest cover. of the GoaSEAC mm). California Bearing Ratio (CBR) of 6 is proposed for construction design. Retaining walls with weep holes with gravel filters are proposed.

Estimated cost – 125 crores.

Noise pollution to be controlled by restricting the usage of equipments generating more than 90 db (A) sound.

Water requirement – During construction : 42 m 3/d 12m 3/d for workers from local authority 20 to 30 m 3/d for construction through tankers.

During operation : 60m 3/d for domestic use (150 m 3/d) 30m 3/d for flushing 60m 3/d for gardening

50 trees are proposed to be planted in lieu of 46 trees for which permission is sought.

Power requirement – 75 kVA (Construction) from Goa Electricity Dept. 3828 KW (from GED) during Operation. Backup power through four diesel generator 2 nos. of 750 kVA and 2 nos. of 500 kVA.

Solid waste generated – 291 kg/d – (Dry garbage – 89 kg. & Wet garbage – 203 kg. / d) 15

Vessel composting is proposed to manage wet garbage (i.e. biodegradable). STP using Moving Bed Bio Reactor (MBBR) technology is proposed to be provided. (Technical details of the proposed STP may please be furnished). Dry sludge to be used as manure for plants.

RWH is proposed.

EMP for HW management is enclosed as Enclosure – 3.

Disaster Management Plan enclosed as Enclosure 4

B. RESIDENTIAL COMPLEX AT SOCCORRO BY M/s NITIN DEVELOPERS PVT LTD.,

Project Proponent Proposed Sitespecific Project details / specification / salient Comments from GoaSEAC Current Status Activity location features members details (extracted from the project details submitted) Nitin Developres Pvt. Ltd., Residential Soccorro village, Total plot area – 22,896.38 sq. mts. 6. The PP is seeking prior EC from The said proposal has not been Mr. Nitin Saraf, complex Bardez taluka, FAR (permissible) – 18,317.10 sq. mts. the GoaSEIAA for the considered to issue Prior La Casa Grande, Lane No.2, S. Nos. 402/2, (proposed) – 17,072.69 sq. mts. extension of the ongoing Environmental Clearance (EC) St. Mary’s Colony, Miramar 404/5 and 402/2 Coverage (permissible) – 9,124.15 sq. mts. construction / development as on 19 th May 2011. C (proposed) – 7,048.11 sq. mts. the builtup area, with the Total parking provide for 275 cars proposed extension, exceeds The firm has communicated for re Total occupancy (optimum) – 746 persons 20,000 sq. mts. as per the EIA consideration its proposal and was Architect Notification, 2006. taken up for presentation during C/o Soares & Associates, Water requirement – About 125 m 3 per day the Third GoaSEAC meeting held G1, Vikas Bldg., 18 th June Rd., (sump of 1,00,000 liters capacity is 7. Almost 40% of the total plot on 25th July 2011. During the Next to Pharmacy College, 18 th proposed) to be tapped from P.W.D. area has been developed and as a Forth GoaSEAC meeting held on June Road, result, appreciable proportion of 2nd August 2011, the Committee, Panaji, Goa – 403 001 Total wastewater generated – 98,000 liters naturally grown vegetation has owing to the ambiguity in the per day STP is to be provided with been lost along the moderate to project clarity, decided not to 16

Ph. – 2228040 / 2430010 / 2463365 generation of sewage sludge of 1.5 m 3 per steep sloping hillslopes thereby recommend the proposed activity Mobile 9326142082 day Part of this is proposed to be re disturbing the natural drainage, for favour of according prior EC. circulated and part to be disposedoff to green cover. STP through transport trucks. 8. The proposed extension would Total solid waste generated – 500 kgs. per further degrade the ecological Remarks – The Authority day (max.) setup of the area as the may like to take a suitable proposed constructionactivity independent decision in the RWH is proposed for both, as storage (02 would invariably require cutting matter based on observations tanks) as well as groundwater recharge (02 of trees (loss of green cover) of the GoaSEAC. pits) . And to be integrated with storm hillslope cutting (slope

water drainage. Wells existing on site to be instability and disturbance to

used for plantations and would be natural drainage).

recharged.

9. The proposed activity is likely to

Power requirement – Not provided. affect the adjacent nala which

However, CFL to be utilized. Solar energy may get silted / diverted /

for garden lights and water heating system flooded, especially during

proposed. monsoon causing severe soil

erosion.

10. The revised plan envisages

construction of additional villas,

which was believed to be not a part of original proposal, submitted earlier.

2. Consideration of the following new proposals

A. EXPANSION OF GROUP HOUSING PROJECT AT VADDEM, VASCO

Sr. Project Proponent (PP) / Applicant Proposed Sitespecific Project details / specification / salient features Comments of the GoaSEAC o. Environmental Consultant Activity location details members / Current Status

1 M/s Susheela Homes Properties Pvt. Expansion of Chalta No. 26(Part) Total plot area – 25,252 sq. mt. Based on the compliance to site 17

Ltd., Group Housing of P.T. Sheet No. 69 Effective Plot area – 16,992.39 sq. mt. inspection observations visàvis Project – & Plot Nos. 10, 11, presentation before the Committee, Ground Floor, Hotel Manish Building, “SEAWINDS” 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, F.A.R. permissible – 31,054.88 sq. mt GoaSEAC has considered to F. L. Gomes Road, VascodaGama 17, 18, 19, 20 of F.A.R. proposed – 29,510.60 sq. mt. recommend the said proposal for Goa – 403 802 Chalta No. 2 of P. Existing – 17,734.96 sq. mt. issuance of Prior Environmental [email protected] T. Sheet No. 68 in Proposed – 11,775.64 sq. mt. Clearance (EC) during the Fifth Goa Vaddem village of SEAC meeting held on 19 th August Ph. No. 08322511110 / 2512987 VascodaGama in Builtup area – Existing – 26,110 sq. mt. (240 apartments) 2011. Mormugao Taluka Proposed – 18,688.41 sq. mt. Contact Person: of South Goa Permissible ground coverage – 6796.25 sq. mt. (40%) However, the PP has been requested to Mr. Nilesh Salkar district. Proposed ground coverage – 4303 sq. mt. (25.32%) obtain ‘Structural Stability Certificate’ [email protected] Existing – 3,803.11 sq. mt. from Competent Authority. Proposed – 500.85 sq. mt. Environmental Consultant GoaSEIAA has been communicated Mr. Sunil Dixit, Total green area proposed – 5343.16 sq. mt. (21.15%) accordingly on 19 th September 2011. Associate Director, J. M. EnviroNet (P) Ltd., Water requirement – 256 KLD to be sourced from PWD. 1st & 2 nd Floor, S. C. O., 16, Construction of borewell proposed. Sector10 A, Gurgaon (Haryana) (Kindly check entries against 1.23 and 2.2 on pg. 8 and 9 Ph.: 01243206559 respectively) Mob.: 09971699906 [email protected] Total wastewater generated – 202 KLD to be disposed Remarks – May be considered to through municipal sewerage to be treated through 14 MLD issue Prior EC subject to submission STP located at KateBaina. of Stability Certificate by the PP

Power requirement – 1520 KW to be sourced from Electricity Dept.,

Two D.G. seta of total 165 KVA capacity (i.e. 82.5 KVA each) with low sulphur diesel is proposed to be installed as a backup facility.

Solid waste generated (residentialcumfloating) – 884 kg. per day to be disposeoff through vendors for recycling. 18

B. RESIDENTIAL BUILDING IN SANCOALE VILLAGE OF MORMUGAO TALUKA, SOUTH GOA DISTRICT

2 M/s Sattva Builders Pvt. Ltd., B’lore Residential Survey no. 199/2 of Total plot area – 19,125 sq. mt. Based on the compliance to site building Sancoale village in Effective Plot area – 18,573 sq. mt. (595 sq. mt. for road inspection observations visàvis #3, 4 th Floor, Salarpuria Windsor, Mormugao taluka, widening) presentation before the Committee, Ulsoor Road, ‘Sattva Water’s South Goa district Total Builtup area – 24,700 sq. mt. (prerevised) GoaSEAC has considered to Bengaluru – 560 042 Edge’ 22,786.42 sq. mt. (revised) and recommend the said proposal for Revised plan to includes (18,913.30 + 1,633.95 + 92 – club house area) + issuance of Prior Environmental Mr. P. K. Mishra, include 347.17 (utilities) + 1,800 (podium) Clearance (EC) during the Fifth Goa Vice President, 1. Villas – 10 (G + SEAC meeting held on 19 th August Ph.: 08042690100 first floor) Total green area proposed – 5,696 sq. mt. (30.74%) 2011. Fax.: 08042699011 2. 04 Apartment Total area covered by building – 4,909 sq. mt. [email protected] blocks for GoaSEIAA has been communicated residential use Total soil to be excavated – 3,700 m 3 approx. (1200 m 3 to accordingly on 19 th September 2011. Environmental Consultant – (Stilt + 5 floors) be used for landscape development) M/s B. S. EnviTech. Pvt. Ltd., H’bad. 3. 01 Apartment Manpower required during construction phase – 150 max. However, as per email communication Studio block (Stilt received from PP dated 20 th September + four floors) Parking facility – 106 cars 2011,the PP intends to revise the plan of the proposed developmental activity. In the prerevised Total nos. of trees to be cut – 21 (relevant NOC obtained) The revised plan has been dully plan – 09 villas scrutinized by Secretary, GoaSEAC and 06 apartment Rainwater harvesting – (a) 12 recharge wells for effective blocks were groundwater recharge (b) Rooftop harvesting is proposed Remarks – Based on above proposed. to be stored (about 207 m 3 ) to be treated through Water submission, the said proposal can be Treatment Plant. Treated water shall be pumped to 09 considered to issue prior EC on the overhead tanks of 12.6 m 3 capacity as well as firefighting revised area calculations which are purpose. in fact less than the original proposed calculations w.r.t. builtup Water requirement – 25 KLD – during construction phase area. 19

to be sourced through tankers. During operational phase 96 KLD to be sourced from Municipal supply and recycled treated sewage.

Sewage Treatment Plant 90 KLD STP is proposed to be installed to generate 78 KLD of treated water to be utilized for flushing, gardening as well as floor / vehicle washing. It will also generate 4.5 kgs. /day of sludge to be used as manure for landscape area.

Power requirement – Two D.G. sets (a) during construction – one of 50 KVA and (b) during operation – Normal supply of 1241 KVA and Max. demand of 931 KVA is to be sourced from Goa Electricity Dept. (GED). Further, one of 160 KVA and two of 220 KVA to be installed as a backup facility.

Solid waste generated (residentialcumfloating) – 285 kgs./day (173 kgs. of organic & 114 kgs. of inorganic garbage). Organic Waste Converter is proposed to be installed to convert wet waste into manure. While, inorganic waste is to be disposed through Municipal Authorities.

Environment Management Plan (EMP) provides recurring cost of 6.60 lakhs per year.

C. RESIDENTIAL COMPLEX AT TALEIGAO, TISWADI TALUKA, NORTH GOA DISTRICT

3 M/s Model Real Estate Developers, Residential Survey no. 213/2 of Total plot area – 27,389 sq. mt. Based on the compliance to site 4th Floor, Joffrey Residency, Complex Taleigao village in Total Builtup area – 33,752.08 sq. mt. inspection observations visàvis Behind College of Pharmacy, Tiswadi taluka in Total nos. of flats 270 presentation before the Committee, Panaji, Goa – 403 001 ‘Model’s Status’ North Goa District Plinth area / Terrace area – 4,104.89 sq. mt. GoaSEAC has considered to (G + 8 – height of Total green area + open space proposed – 4,514.00 sq. mt. recommend the said proposal for Ph.: 2227688 / 2226251 24 mt. & G + 1 – Manpower required during construction phase – 125 max. issuance of Prior Environmental Fax.: 2224484 height of 7.5 mt.) Cost of the project – 42.39 crores Clearance (EC) during the Fifth Goa email: [email protected] Parking facility – 325 four wheelers & 50 two wheelers SEAC meeting held on 19 th August 2011. Mr. Peter Vaz, Rainwater harvesting involving (a) groundwater recharge Director, as well as (b) rooftop harvesting to store the water has GoaSEAC observed that the PP [email protected] been proposed. intends to seek Expostfacto EC as against the prior EC as mandated in M/s Sadekar EnviroTech., Water requirement – 50 m 3 /day during construction the EIA Notification, 2006. Porvorim 130.1 m 3/day during operation phase Mr. Pradip Joshi / Mr. Sadekar Sewage Treatment Plant – Out of 117.35 m 3/day waste GoaSEIAA has been communicated water generated, about 93.52 of treated water from the STP accordingly on 19 th September 2011. is proposed to be utilized for gardening and greenarea development. Remarks – The Authority may like Power requirement – 100 KVA during construction phase to take a suitable independent 1500 KVA during operation phase to be sourced from Goa decision in the matter based on Electricity Dept. (GED). 01 no. of D. G. set of 100 KVA observations of the GoaSEAC capacity is proposed as standby energy source.

Solid waste generated – 500 kg. /day during construction phase and 108 kgs. /day during operation phase (i.e. 64.8 kg – biodegradable waste & 43.2 nonbiodegradable waste). Hazardous waste (20 kgs. /month during construction and 10 kgs./month during operation phase) is expected to be generated.

Environment Management Plan (EMP) addressing 21

following issues related to (a) fire fighting facility (b) Traffic management (c) noise reduction (d) energy conservation (e) postproject monitoring and management have been proposed.

D. SETTING UP OF POTSTILL DISTILLATION PLANT AT LATAMBARCEM, BICHOLIM TALUKA, NORTH GOA

4 M/a Phoenix Alcobevz Pvt. Ltd., Potstill distillation a. The site is not The Project Proponent (PP) proposes – Based on the project details, site 100, Punola, Ucassaim, Bardez, plant located in 1. 2,800 LPD potstill distillation plant for production of inspection observations visàvis Mapusa, Goa. Industrial Estate. Malt, Grape, Cashew & other consumable spirits. presentation made before the Category ‘5(g)’ (total plot area 2. Winery of capacity of 15,000 cases annually Committee during the Fourth Goa Mr. Siddharth Bahkta, Distilleries 11,400 sq. mts.) 3. Bottling capacity 30,000 cases (9 liters per SEAC meeting held on 2 nd August Managing Director, case) per month for IMFL, Country Liquor Tel no. 2261599 (builtup area – 2,500 and Wine 2011, following observations / Fax no. 2261659 sq. mts.) clarification: email: [email protected] In addition, PP proposes to – b. Survey Nos. 1. Construct one bore well. To ascertain the nearest distance from Preconstruction investigations (i.e. soil 299/1 (Part) and 2. Construct 300 mts. length road from main the interstate boundary and submit testing, hydrogeological status) is 301/0(Part) of road to the proposed plot. documentary proof in support of the intended to be carried out by Latambarcem 3. Creation of artificial pond (300 sq. mt.) same . As General Conditions M/s Daftary Descon Engineering Pvt. village of Bardez 4. Greenbelt development would cover total area of about annexed to the Schedule to the EIA Ltd., taluka, North 2,700 sq. mts. (about 24% of total plot area) nd Notification, 2006, which states – Velho Bldg., 2 Floor, Goa district. “Any project or activity specified in Near Municipal Garden, Panaji. Raw material required – Barley, Grapes, Cashew apples, c. PP is outright Chemicals, Yeast, Enzymes, etc., (refer Table II(2)) Category ‘B’ will be treated as owner of the Category ‘A’, if located in whole or plot. Total manpower requirement – 60 (refer Table (((4)) in part within 10 km from the boundary of: (i) Protected Areas Total water requirement – 81 K liters per day (refer Table notified under the Wild Life II(3)) . Distillery wastewater is a main byproduct which is (Protection) Act, 1972, (ii) generally 10 to 15 times more than etahanol produced. Other (Critically Polluted areas as waste will be biodegradable – skin seeds stem from sugarcane, identified by the Central Pollution grapes, cashew apples as well as husk of barley. The unit Control Board) from time to time, 22 intends to promote Zerodischarge concept”. (iii) Ecosensitive areas as notified under section 3 of the Environment Process description for liquor / winery is detailed in Chapter – (Protection) Act, 1986, such as , II. It includes – Pretreatment, Fermentation, Distillation & Mahabaleshwar Panchgani, Maturation Matheran, Pachmarhi, Dahanu,

Power requirement – 300 KVA and to be sourced from Goa Doon Valley, and (iv) interState Electricity Dept., (GED). However, standby D.G. sets (03 boundaries and international nos.) of 100 KVA each as power backup. boundaries:

Solid waste – domestic waste to be disposedoff through soak To specify, in detail, the steps to be pits and septic tank. Other types of industrial waste – paper, initiated to address Solid Waste broken glass, metal caps, etc., is expected to be sold as scrap to Management (SWM) with special M/s Goa Bottle Supply, Margao. reference to the generation of sludge and its treatment methodology to be adopted, especially in monsoon season.

To provide sufficient buffer zone from the either banks of the Tillari canal, which passes through the plot area, to prevent any possibility of leaching into the canal water course. Accordingly submit the conceptual layout plan of the proposed developmental activity.

GoaSEIAA has been communicated accordingly on 19 th September 2011.

Remarks – As the PP has OT YET complied with the aforementioned observations / comments, the said proposal may be kept in abeyance / reserve pending the compliance, as 23

sought for, by the GoaSEAC.

E. GROUP HOUSING & COMMERCIAL COMPLEX AT VANELIM VILLAGE, SALCETE TALUKA, SOUTH GOA

5 M/s Akar Creations Pvt. Ltd., Margao Group Housing Survey no. 40/0 of Total plot area – 25,375.00 sq. mt. Based on the compliance to site and Commercial Vanelim village in Effective plot area – 23,092.00 sq. mt. (2,283 s. mt. for inspection observations visàvis Lake Plaza, Opposite Nehru Stadium, project Salcete taluka in road widening) presentation before the Committee, Fatorda, Margao, Goa – 403 602 South Goa district. FAR Permissible – 20,300 sq.mt. (0.8%) GoaSEAC during the Fifth Goa ‘Akar Excelsior’ The said plot is FAR Proposed – 20.278 sq.mt. (0.799%) SEAC meeting held on 19 th August Mr. Avinash Borkar, grouped under Zone Total Builtup area – 30,213.30 sq.mt. 2011 has made the following Managing Director, C1 as per local TCP Total coverage area of the proposed building – 34.42% observations to be forwarded to the Ph.: 08322743684 guidelines. Total quantity of soil to be excavated – 8,721 m 3 Out of GoaSEIAA for further compliance. [email protected] which about 7,85 0m 3 to be used for backfilling and remaining top soil to be used for green area development. a. From the latest communication Mr. Rohit Borkar, Ground coverage – 34.42% received from the Ministry of [email protected] / Total population – 1399 9. Out of this about 1380 is Environment & Forests (MoEF), [email protected] residential and 19 nos. as floating population. Govt. of India, New Delhi visàvis Plinth area / Terrace area –sq. mt. project application submitted to the Prepared by – Total green area– 7,170.97 sq.mt. (28.26%) GoaSEAC/GoaSEIAA, it is yet to Environmental Consultant be ascertained whether the project is Mr. Sunil Dixit, Sedimentological analysis of soil has been conducted. still being considered by the MoEF Associate Director, or has delisted the same to be J. M. EnviroNet (P) Ltd., Manpower required during construction phase –max. considered by the State Authority. 1st & 2 nd Floor, S. C. O., 16, Coast of the project –crores Sector10 A, Gurgaon (Haryana) Parking facility – 348 ECS (226 ECS for covered parking b. It is kindly requested to ascertain Ph.: 01243206559 & 122 ECS as surface parking. the implementation of High Court Mob.: 09971699906 Directives / decisions, as applicable [email protected] Rainwater harvesting involving only collection and storage in favour of Mundkars, if any, in of rooftop water is proposed. Approximately 212.10 m 3 respect of Writ Petition No. /day of rainwater is expected to be stored in underground 297/2009. 24 tanks with proper filter media and network pipes.. GoaSEIAA has been communicated Water requirement during construction 45 lpcd of water accordingly on 19 th September 2011. requirement and during operation phase, 188 KLD of water requirement is to be entirely sourced from Public Water Remarks: Considering the Department (PWD). During operational phase, about 150.4 uncertainty of the Regulatory KLD of waste water generated is expected to be treated in Authority (whether MoEF or Goa 170 KLD capacity STP. About 145 KLD of treated water SEIAA), the GoaSEIAA may (at 95% of STP efficiency) will be utilized for landscaping ascertain the status from the MoEF (28 KLD), car washing (20 KLD) and Municipal directly. As such, may like to keep authorities for watering public garden 997 KLD). In the said proposal in abeyance / monsoon season, this water will be discharged to the low reserve until compliance from the lying areas. MoEF or otherwise.

Power requirement – During construction phase, 71 KVA to be sourced from the Goa Electricity Dept.

During operational phase, 1355 KVA has been approved by Goa Electricity Dept., However, Total Maximum Demand is 1208 KVA. It is also proposed to install 7 nos. of 25 KVA and 1 no. of 50 KVA D.G. sets as backup power supply. This would generate about 200 liters of waste oil per annum to be disposedoff through authorized recycler. Solid waste generated – About 625 kgs./day to be treated after due segregation at source, separately for biodegradable and nonbiodegradable wastes.

Environment Management Plan (EMP) has been prepared.

3. Followup / further course of action on the proposal submitted by GoaSEAC :

1. Approval and sanction for sitting fees / remuneration for project scrutiny / T.A. (Rs. 2,000/ per member per project) to GoaSEAC/ GoaSEIAA Members per meet / siteinspection (Rs. 1,000/ per member per site inspected), as the case may be.

2. Modusoperandi to create awareness about the effective implementation of EIA Notifications, especially for building construction projects of builtup area exceeding 20,000 sq. mts., among the local developmental authorities (i.e. Village Panchayats, PDAs’, Municipalities (including CCP), etc.,)

4. Any other matter with the prior permission of the Chairman, GoaSEIAA.

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Minutes of the 3 rd Goa State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (Goa SEIAA) meeting held on 5 th April 2012 at 10.00 a.m. onwards in the Conference Room of the Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB), Patto, Panaji

The third meeting of the GoaSEIAA was held on 5th April 2012 at the Conference room of the GSPCB under the Chairmanship of Mr. Jose Manuel Noronha, Chairman, Goa SEIAA. The list of members is annexed herewith (Annexure 1).

At the outset, Mr. Michael M. D’Souza, Member Secretary, GoaSEIAA welcomed the Members and briefed about the purpose to convene the said meeting. Further, he placed the agenda items ( Annexure – 2) before the Members for favour of discussion, consideration and suitable decision in the matter.

Subsequently, Dr. Mohan R. Girap, Secretary, GoaSEAC briefed the Authority about salient project details, developmental activities proposed by following four project proponents namely – (a) M/s Four Seasons Shelters – proposed construction of residential complex in survey no. 20/1 (part), Sub. Div. No. 1(P) in Bainguinim village in Tiswadi taluka in North Goa district.

(b) M/s Prithvi Consultant Pvt. Ltd., proposed construction of residential complex Survey no. 20/1 (part), Sub. Div. No. 1(P) in Bainguinim village in Tiswadi taluka in North Goa district.

(c) M/s anu Estates Pvt. Ltd., proposed construction of commercialcum residential project in Chalta no. 27 of P.T. sheet no. 245 and Chalta no. 100 of P.T. sheet no. 225 of Aquem village near Margao city in Salcete taluka of South Goa district .

(d) M/s Commonwealth Developers Pvt. Ltd., proposed construction of residential cumcommercial project in Chalta no. 3 (Sub. Div. 1 & 2) / P.T. sheet no. 118 and Chalta no. 4(P), 5(P) & 18(P) / P.T. sheet no. 119 in village Gogol, near Margao city, Salcete taluka, South Goa district.

Further, he conveyed the projectspecific recommendations of the GoaSEAC and informed that Chairman, GoaSEIAA has visited all the respective four sites on 17 th January 2012 so as to ascertain the ground status of proposed developmental activities.

Based on the GoaSEAC recommendations, projectwise decision of the GoaSEIAA is as under:

A. M/s Four Seasons Shelters – proposal is for construction of residential complex in survey no. 20/1 (part), Sub. Div. No. 1(P) in Bainguinim village in Tiswadi taluka in North Goa district. Based on the comments of the GoaSEAC, the Authority agreed to the recommendations and accordingly has decided to accord prior EC to the said project as mandated in the EIA Notification, 2006 subject to compliance to all the site specific observations of the GoaSEAC.

B. M/s Prithvi Consultant Pvt. Ltd., proposal is for construction of residential complex Survey no. 20/1 (part), Sub. Div. No. 1(P) in Bainguinim village in Tiswadi taluka in North Goa district. Based on the comments of the GoaSEAC, the Authority agreed to the recommendations and accordingly has decided to accord prior EC to the said project as mandated in the EIA Notification, 2006 subject to compliance to all the site specific observations of the GoaSEAC.

C. M/s anu Estates Pvt. Ltd., proposal is for construction of commercialcum residential project in Chalta no. 27 of P.T. sheet no. 245 and Chalta no. 100 of P.T. sheet no. 225 of Aquem village near Margao city in Salcete taluka of South Goa district . Based on the comments of the GoaSEAC, the Authority agreed to the recommendations and accordingly has decided to accord prior EC to the said project as mandated in the EIA Notification, 2006 subject to compliance to all the site specific observations of the GoaSEAC.

D. M/s Commonwealth Developers Pvt. Ltd., proposal is for construction of residentialcumcommercial project in Chalta no. 3 (Sub. Div. 1 & 2) / P.T. sheet no. 118 and Chalta no. 4(P), 5(P) & 18(P) / P.T. sheet no. 119 in village Gogol, near Margao city, Salcete taluka, South Goa district.

Based on the comments of the GoaSEAC, the Authority agreed to the recommendations and accordingly has decided to accord prior EC to the said project as mandated in the EIA Notification, 2006 subject to compliance to all the sitespecific observations of the GoaSEAC

This was followed by a brief powerpoint (.ppt ) presentation by M/s Berger Paints (India) Ltd., Kundaim on its proposed onsite expansion in the production capacity of paint products / ranges (i.e. Waterbased emulsion and Distemper paint). Accordingly, Authority sought clarification with regards to the following 1. Detail process methodology proposed to be adapted during the contemplated expansion activity visavis its variation, if any, in the requirements of – (a) raw materials, (b) water and power consumption, (c) generation of pollutants / effluents / discharge, if any.

2. Environmental implications on land, water or air, if any, due to the proposed expansion considering the unit’s close proximity to Boma village which is located at the lower reaches along the periphery of the Kundaim Industrial Estate.

3. Impact on groundwater as well as modusoperandi proposed to be adapted for rainwater harvesting and effective groundwater recharge.

Further, in order to clarify abovereferred points as well as to ascertain the process methodology, being adapted / proposed to be adapted, the Authority decided to conduct on site inspection of the said unit on 13th April 2012 (Tuesday) from 10.00 a.m. onwards to decide further course of action.

Accordingly, onsite inspection of the said unit was conducted as scheduled by Mr. Jose M. Noronha, Chairman, GoaSEIAA, Dr. A. G. Untawale, Member, GoaSEIAA, Dr. Mohan R. Girap, Secretary, GoaSEAC, Mrs. Anita Barreto, Member, GoaSEAC in the presence of Mr. Prasenjit Chakrabarty, General Manager (Works) of M/s Berger Paints (India) Pvt. Ltd., Kundaim. Later, he briefly explained about the batch process methodology being adapted in the manufacture of paint variants. During the discussions and subsequent deliberations as well as sitespecific observations, following points were emerged out namely – a. The project proponent should ascertain the information pertaining to census data (i.e. total population as well as SC/ST proportion), socioeconomic status of surrounding villages.

b. The environmental consultant should have been made aware about the local sitespecific geographical status visavis land use/land cover within the immediate periphery of the project site.

c. It was felt necessary that a project proponent should prepare a contour map, on a decipherable scale (i.e. 1:500 or 1:1,000), so as to understand the localized topography as well as slope gradient within the project site for effective implementation and execution of microlevel planning to adapt Rainwater Harvesting initiatives.

d. The project proponent should prioritize the recharging capacity of the existing borewell by adapting to rooftop rainwater harvesting measures so as to meet its inhouse water requirements with less dependency on external water source.

e. The project proponent should adapt to appropriate technological intervention so as to minimize and conform to ‘Zero Discharge’ concept considering its site specific location, being on the hilltop with settlement areas along the foothills.

Accordingly, it was decided to obtain relevant details from the project proponent to comply with points (1) to (3) and as (a) to (e) above prior to decide the matter and may be considered during the next GoaSEIAA meeting.

Subsequently, Dr. A. G. Untawale, Member (GoaSEIAA) desired to know the modus operandi as well as to revisit the ‘penalty clause’ against the violators while invoking Section 5 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. However, Chairman, GoaSEIAA opined to deliberate the issue in detail and take up the same as an independent Agenda Item during the next GoaSEIAA meeting on priority.

The meeting ended with vote of thanks to the Chair.

Dr. A. G. Untawale Member, GoaSEIAA

Mr. Michael M. D’Souza Mr. Jose M. oronha Member Secretary, GoaSEIAA Chairman, GoaSEIAA

Date: 16 th April 2012 Place: Panaji.

AEXURE 1

List of members who attended the third GoaSEIAA meeting

1. Mr. Jose M. Noronha, General Manager, Agnel Technical Education Complex, Chairman, GoaSEIAA 2. Dr. Arvind. G. Untawale, ExDy. Director, NIO. Member, GoaSEIAA 3. Mr. Michael M. D’Souza, Director, DST&E. Member Secretary, GoaSEIAA 4. Dr. Mohan R. Girap, P. S. (Geology), GSCST. Secretary, GoaSEAC

AEXURE 2

Agenda Items for the 3 rd GoaSEIAA meeting held on 5 th April 2012 (Thursday) from 10.00 a.m. onwards

A. Consideration of the proposed development of residential complex by M/s Four Seasons Shelter at Bainguinim village in Tiswadi taluka ( The site was visited by Members, GoaSEAC on 25 th ovember 2011 and subsequently, by Chairman, Goa SEIAA on 17 th January 2012 ).

B. Consideration of the proposed development of a residential complex by M/s Prithvi Consultants Pvt. Ltd., Panaji at Bainguinim. ( The site was visited by Members, GoaSEAC on 25 th ovember 2011 and subsequently, by Chairman, GoaSEIAA on 17 th January 2012 ).

C. Consideration of the proposed development by M/s anu Estates Pvt. Ltd., Margao of residentialcumcommercial project at Aquem, Margao. ( The site was visited by Members, GoaSEAC on 25 th ovember 2011 and subsequently, by Chairman, GoaSEIAA on 17 th January 2012 ).

D. Consideration of the proposed development by M/s Commonwealth Developers Pvt. Ltd., Margao of the residentialcumcommercial project at Gogol, Margao. (The site was visited by Members, GoaSEAC on 25 th ovember 2011 and subsequently, by Chairman, GoaSEIAA on 17 th January 2012 ).

E. Consideration of the proposed onsite expansion by M/s Berger Paints India Ltd., Kundaim in production capacity of paint products / ranges (i.e. Waterbased Emulsion and Distemper paint ). The said proposal has already been appraised by the EAC (i.e. Expert Appraisal Committee) of the Ministry of Environment & Forests (MoEF), New Delhi in 2010 in the absence of constitution of Goa SEAC/GoaSEIAA at that time. Subsequently, the MoEF had suggested Terms of Reference (ToRs') to conduct the EIA study and accordingly, M/s Kadam Environmental Consultants NABET / QCI accredited Consultant has carried out the study incorporating these ToRs' and has submitted the same to the O/o the Goa SEIAA for seeking prior EC as mandated under the EIA Notification, 2006. (Accordingly, the proposal was presented at the Sixth GoaSEAC meeting held on 7th December 2011 and has recommended the project, pending onsite inspection.).

F. Any other matter as per the approval of the Chairman, GoaSEIAA.

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Minutes of the 4 th Goa State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (GoaSEIAA) held on 10 th August 2012 at 11.00 a.m. in the Conference room of the EIA Secretariat, O/o Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB), Patto

The forth meeting of the GoaSEIAA was held on 10 th August 2012 in the Conference room of the GSPCB under the Chairmanship of Mr. Jose M. Noronha. The list of members is annexed (refer Annexure – 1.

At the outset, Chairman welcomed the Members and informed about the purpose of convening the meeting in order to consider the project proposals as per the ‘Agenda Items’ (refer Annexure – 2) for detailed deliberation / discussions as well as suitable decision in the matter for onward perusal of the State Government.

To begin with, a request forwarded by M/s Prithvi Consultants Pvt. Ltd., Panaji for rectification/correction to be made in respect of (i) Total plot area , (ii) Total builtup area and (iii) Parking facility as against mentioned in the prior EC granted by GoaSEIAA on 30 th April 2012 for the proposed residentialcumcommercial project in Bainguinim village in Tiswadi taluka, North Goa district. The requested submission was verified with the original documents, as forwarded by the proponent at the time of project submission, available with the O/o the EIA Secretariat and accordingly, it was decided to issue relevant ‘amendment’ to the prior EC in respect of abovereferred parameters.

This was followed by a brief presentations by – a. M/s Bandekar Brothers Pvt. Ltd., VascodaGama for proposed construction of Oreloading Jetty at Kotambi in Bicholim taluka of North Goa district. Based on the comments / recommendations of the GoaSEAC visavis clarification provided by the Project Proponent (PP) in response to project specific observations, the Authority agreed to the recommendations and accordingly has decided to accord prior EC to the said project as mandated in the EIA Notification, 2006 subject to conducting sitespecific bathymetric mapping / hydrodynamic study of the estuarine portion within close proximity of the proposed site.

b. M/s Ganesh Benzoplasts Ltd., Mumbai for proposed construction of two storage tanks at Marmagoa, in South Goa district. Based on the comments / recommendations of the GoaSEAC visavis clarification provided by the PP in response to projectspecific observations, the Authority conducted siteinspection on 13 th August 2012 so as to clarify and ascertain onsite / offsite emergency preparedness mechanism proposed to be adapted by the firm on operationalization of the proposed storage facility. Accordingly, the PP has been requested to submit the details for further scrutiny and suitable consideration prior to initiate any further action in the matter.

31 c. The project proposals submitted by M/s Raj Housing Development Pvt. Ltd., Ponda for proposed construction of residentialcumcommercial projects at two locations namely – 1. ‘Ral Enclave’ in P.T. sheet No. 8 of Chalta No. 01 within Mapusa Municipal limits, Mapusa. ( Builtup area – 30,244.17 sq.mts .)

2. ‘Raj Ryle Residency’ in P. T. sheet No. 14 of Chalta Nos. 40, 41, 42, 43, 45, 46, 47 & 48 and P. T. sheet No. 32 of Chalta Nos. 4 & 36 within Mapusa Municipal limits. ( Builtup area – 22,626.44 sq. mts .)

were deferred subject to clarification regarding – (i) submission of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two parties regarding the proposed demolition of private school and its relocation / reconstruction at (1) above and proposed demolition of three houses and their relocation within plot premises at (2) above. (ii) to conduct projectspecific inspection of two project sites to understand locationspecific characteristics visavis proposed development. d. This was followed by the discussions on compliance to sitespecific observations / revised EMP to be submitted by following Project Proponents (PPs’), namely 1. M/s itin Developers – On scrutiny of PP’s submission in response to project specific compliance sought vide this office letter no. 3/181/2010/STEDIR/08 dated 30 th April 2012, the Authority deferred the decision pending site inspection as well as clarification/verification of projectspecific details so as to understand the current status of the proposed developmental activity at Socorro.

2. M/s Rockfirst Developers Pvt. Ltd ., On scrutiny of PP’s submission in response to projectspecific compliance sought vide this office letter no. 3/181/2010/STEDIR/10 dated 30 th April 2012, the Authority deferred the decision pending clarification/verification of projectspecific details so as to understand the current status of the proposed developmental activity at Alto Batim.

3. M/s Berger Paints (India) Pvt. Ltd., On scrutiny of PP’s submission in response to projectspecific compliance sought vide this office letter no. 3/181/2010/STEDIR/12 dated 7 th May 2012, the Authority has decided to accord prior EC to the said project as mandated in the EIA Notification, 2006 for the proposed expansion at Kundaim. e. Later, Mr. Michael D’Souza, M. S. (GoaSEIAA) informed about the Hon’ble Supreme Court “Order” issued dated 27 th February 2012 in a matter S. L. P. (c) No. 19628 – 19628 of 2009 between Deepak Kumar & Others V/s State of Haryana & Others , regarding the applicability of Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification, 2006 and requirement of EC to be granted by the GoaSEIAA prior to renewal or issuance of new lease (upto 50 ha.) for 32

extraction of minor minerals (i.e. Basalts, Sands, Laterite and Riverpebbles) by the Directorate of Mines and Geology – DoMG. Accordingly, it was suggested that minor mineral lease holders will be directed to route their respective applications, through the DoMG, being the Nodal Department visavis custodian towards effective implementation of MMDR Act as well as the Rules made there under.

Further, he also proposed that henceforth prospective project proponents seeking EC, as mandated under the EIA Notification, 2006, be directed to pay administrativecumprocessing charges, at the time of filing the applications seeking prior EC, @ 0% – 5% of the entire project cost or Rs. 25,000/ per proposal, whichever is higher. The charges, so collected, is intended to be utilized towards project assessment / scrutiny, conducting siteinspection, sitting fees, utility–cumroutine office expenses / consumables by the GoaSEAC / SEIAA.

Further, in response to noncompliance to the SCN issued by the Authority to M/s Model Real Estate Developers, vide letter no. 3/181/2010/STEDIR/09 dated 30 th April 2012, the Authority decided to direct the PP to submit compliance within a week so as to consider the proposal during the forthcoming Authority meeting for appropriate decision in the matter otherwise the proposal is proposed to be delisted.

The meeting ended with vote of thanks to the Chair.

Dr. Arvind G. Untawale ______Sd. / ______(Member, GoaSEIAA )

Sd. Sd./ Mr. Michael M. D’Souza Mr. Jose Manuel Noronha Member Secretary, GoaSEIAA Chairman, GoaSEIAA

Place: Patto, Panaji Date: 17 th August 2012

AEXURE – 1

List of members who attended the forth GoaSEIAA meeting

1. Mr. Jose Manuel Noronha, Margao – Chairman 2. Dr. Arvind G. Untawale, Panaji. Member 3. Mr. Michael M. D’Souza, Panaji Member Secretary 4. Dr. Mohan R. Girap, Panaji Secretary, SEAC

AEXURE – 2

Agenda Items to be discussed during the 4 th GoaSEIAA meeting held on 10 th August 2012 at GSPCB

G. COSIDERATIO / DECISIO O OLD PROJECT PROPOSALS

A. Request for rectification in the prior EC granted by GoaSEIAA vide its letter no. 31812010/STEDIR/05 dated 30 th April 2012 for proposed residential cumcommercial project in Bainguinim village as requested by M/s Prithvi Consultants Pvt. Ltd., Panaji vide letters dated 4 th June and 28 th June 2012. The rectification is proposed in (i) Total plot area, (ii) Total builtup area and (iii) Parking facility provided

B. Discussions on compliance to SCN / sitespecific observations / revised EMP submitted by following Project Proponents (PPs’) in response to GoaSEIAA’s communication– 1. M/s itin Developers – proposed construction project at Socorro, Bardez. 2. M/s Rockfirst Developers Pvt. Ltd ., proposed construction at AltoBatim 3. M/s Berger Paints (India) Pvt. Ltd., proposed expansion at Kundaim

H. COSIDERATIO OF EW PROJECT PROPOSALS

A. Proposal by M/s Bandekar Brothers Pvt. Ltd., VascodaGama for construction of Oreloading Jetty at Kotambi in Bicholim taluka of North Goa district.

B. Proposal by M/s Ganesh Benzoplasts Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai for construction of two storage tanks for Butane and Propane within MPT port limit area at Sada in Marmagoa of South Goa district.

C. Two proposals by M/s Raj Housing Development Pvt. Ltd., Ponda for construction of residentialcumcommercial project namely –

1. ‘Ral Enclave’ in P.T. sheet No. 8 of Chalta No. 01 within Mapusa Municipal limits, Mapusa. ( Builtup area – 30,244.17 sq.mts .)

2. ‘Raj Ryle Residency’ in P. T. shhet No. 14 of Chalta Nos. 40, 41, 42, 43, 45, 46, 47 & 48 and P. T. sheet No. 32 of Chalta Nos. 4 & 36 within Mapusa Municipal limits. ( Builtup area – 22,626.44 sq. mts .)

D. Any other matter as per the approval of the Chairman, GoaSEIAA.

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Minutes of the 5th Goa State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (GoaSEIAA) held on 18 th December 2012 at 11.00 a.m. in the Conference room of the EIA Secretariat, O/o Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB), Patto

The fifth meeting of the GoaSEIAA was held on 18 th December 2012 in the Conference room of the GSPCB under the Chairmanship of Mr. Jose M. Noronha. The list of members is annexed (refer Annexure – 1.

At the outset, Chairman welcomed the Members and informed about the purpose of convening the meeting in order to consider and suitably forward the comments to the State Government for its perusal and appropriate /approval decision in the matter. Accordingly, the project proposals as per the ‘Agenda Items’ (refer Annexure – 2) were taken up for detailed deliberation / discussions, namely .

A. COSIDERATIO / DECISIO O OLD PROJECT PROPOSALS (03)

C. Final considerations / decision on the project proposals of 1. M/s itin Developers, Panaji – proposed construction project at Socorro. 2. M/s Rockfirst Real Estate Ltd., Panaji proposed construction at AltoBatim 3. M/s Model Real Estate Developers, Panaji – proposed construction at Taleigao

a. M/s itin Developers, Panaji – The Project Proponent (PP) has sought EC for the proposed expansion activity to the already constructed area involving builtup area (BUA) of 19,934.70 sq.mts. at survey nos. 402/3, 404/5 and 402/C in village Sucorro in Bardez taluka of North Goa district. It was informed that with the proposed expansion to the said project, the total builtup area would increase to 29,007.74 sq.mts. of BUA ( i.e. additional BUA of 9,073 sq.mts. is proposed during the expansion ).

b. M/s Rockfirst Real Estate Ltd., Panaji . – The PP has sought EC for the proposed expansion activity in survey no. 57/1 of ReisMagos village in Bardez taluka of North Goa district, wherein it is understood that the proposed project ‘A’ is an extension of the ongoing work being developed in plots ‘B’ and ‘C’, covering BUA of 19,841.86 sq.mts, thereby resulting into total builtup area of 32,452.52 sq.mts. ( i.e. additional BUA of 12,610.66 sq.mts. is proposed for construction in plot ‘A’ ).

Based on the above facts, the Authority has understood that abovereferred project proponents ( i.e. (a) and (b) ) have sought postfacto EC ( i.e. for proposed expansion to the already constructed / developmental work resulting into the exceeding the total BuiltUp Area (BUA) more than 20,000 sq.mts .) as against Prior EC as mandated in the EIA Notification, 2006.

In view of the above, the Authority has proposed to consider the proposals subject to invoking penalty charges to respective Project Proponents (PP) to be mandatorily payable @ Rs. 200/ per sq.mts. of builtup area being consumed onsite during the existing construction / developmental work already completed. A such, the Government may like to approve the same.

c. M/s Model Real Estate Developers, Panaji – The PP has sought Postfact EC for already constructed residential complex – ‘Model’s Status’ in survey no. Survey 35

no. 213/2 of Taleigao village in Tiswadi taluka in North Goa District covering total builtup area (BUA) of 33,752.08 sq.mts.

The Authority has opined to defer its decision pending certain projectspecific clarifications visavis siteinspection of the project area .

B. COSIDERATIO OF DEFERRED (during last Authority meet) PROJECT PROPOSALS (03)

E. Proposal by M/s Ganesh Benzoplasts Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai for construction of two storage tanks for Butane and Propane within MPT port limit area at Sada in Marmagoa of South Goa district.

Based on the siteinspection conducted by the Authority, the PP has been requested to submit additional information pertaining to onsite and offsite emergency management plan / preparedness initiatives proposed to be adapted. Accordingly, the matter has been deferred subject to clarification sought .

F. Two proposals by M/s Raj Housing Development Pvt. Ltd., Ponda for construction of residentialcumcommercial project namely –

3. ‘Ral Enclave’ in P.T. sheet No. 8 of Chalta No. 01 within Mapusa Municipal limits, Mapusa. ( Builtup area – 30,244.17 sq.mts .)

4. ‘Raj Ryle Residency’ in P. T. sheet No. 14 of Chalta Nos. 40, 41, 42, 43, 45, 46, 47 & 48 and P. T. sheet No. 32 of Chalta Nos. 4 & 36 within Mapusa Municipal limits. (Builtup area – 22,626.44 sq. mts .)

Based on the project details submitted, it is understood that – 1. In case of proposed developmental activity in (1) and after referring to compliance/clarification sought on MOU between the school and the Project Proponent (PP), the PP has submitted that it would demolish the existing old private primary school and reconstruct and relocate the same within the plot area prior to initiate / undertake proposed developmental activity of residential project on site. However, PP has no official records w.r.t. any execution of sale deed / MOU in this regard being effectuated in the past.

2. In case of proposed developmental activity in (2) above, as well as compliance/clarification sought on MOU between the existing three house owners ( i.e. Vendors ) and the Project Proponent (PP), the PP has submitted the ‘Agreement’ to this effect.

Based on the above respective submissions by the PP, the Authority has proposed to re inspect these two sites in order to ascertain the sitespecific environmental issues, likely to be impacted visavis current landuse / landcover of the proposed areas .

I. COSIDERATIO OF EW PROJECT PROPOSALS

A. Construction / Residential projects

Proposal by M/s Palacio Property Developers Pvt. Ltd., Panaji for proposed expansion of a residential project comprising of 17 residential buildings with amenities – playground, swimming pool in survey nos. 181/(P), 181/2, 181/3, 181/5(P), 182/7, 183/9, 36

180/1(P), 180/2(P), and 184/3 of St. Andre – (Near Lobo Garage), Goa Velha village in Tiswadi taluka of North Goa district. Considering the proximity of the proposed expansion activity to Zuari estuarine zone visavis CRZ applicability, the Authority has proposed to conduct site inspection to ascertain onsite status of the developmental activity prior to further recommendations .

B. ew / Renewal of Minor Minerals (road metal / laterite stones) quarrying lease

i. Renewal of one ‘Stone Quarry’ lease belonging to M/s Shailaja Vasudev Tamba bearing no. 04/BA/07 located in Survey No. 11/1, 2 & 6 at St. Pedro, Village Panelim, Tiswadi taluka, North Goa district. (SITE ISPECTED BY GoaSEAC)

ii. Renewal of two ‘Stone Quarries’ lease with common boundary belonging to M/s Vasudev Tamba bearing no. 5/BA/MU/91 and 3/Basalt/05 located in Survey No. 11/1, 2 & 6 at St. Pedro, Village Panelim, Tiswadi taluka, North Goa district. (SITE ISPECTED BY GoaSEAC)

iii. New lease of one “Laterite Quarry’ ( proposed extraction – 240 cubic mt. per month ) belonging to Mr. Shirish Kamat covering lease area of 8,000 sq.mts. in Survey no. 29/4 of Soliem village in Cacora of Quepem taluka in South Goa district. (SITE ISPECTED BY GoaSEAC).

The Authority agreed to the recommendations of the GoaSEAC and considered the issuance of prior EC, subject to the compliance to the following by the Directorate of Mines and Geology (DMG) , Govt. of Goa, namely a. ‘Goa Mineral Concession (Amendment) Rules, 2012 notified by the Directorate of Mines and Geology (DMG) and published in Official Gazette SeriesI, No. 24 dated 17 th September 2012.

b. Submission of ‘approved quarrying plan’ by the competent officer as per Subrule (7) as well as specific compliance to Subrules 7(A) to 7(D) of the abovereferred Rules, as applicable.

c. Ascertaining the compliance to “Order” issued by National Green Tribunal (NGT) dated 21 st September 2012 in a matter related to Review Application no. 8/2012 in Application No. 26/2012 and verifying that the minor minerals lease areas referred in (i), (ii) and (iii) above do not fall within the Ecologically Sensitive Zone (ESZ1) as defined in the Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel (WGEEP) report.

The meeting ended with vote of thanks to the Chair.

Sd./ Sd./ Mr. Michael M. D’Souza Mr. Jose Manuel Noronha Member Secretary, GoaSEIAA Chairman, GoaSEIAA

Place: Patto, Panaji Date: 10 th January 2013

AEXURE – 1

List of members who attended the fifth GoaSEIAA meeting

4. Mr. Jose Manuel Noronha, Margao – Chairman 5. Mr. Michael M. D’Souza, Panaji Member Secretary 4. Dr. Mohan R. Girap, Panaji Secretary, SEAC

AEXURE – 2

Agenda Items to be discussed during the 5 th GoaSEIAA meeting held on 18 th December 2012 at GSPCB

A. COSIDERATIO / DECISIO O OLD PROJECT PROPOSALS (03)

A. Final considerations / decision on the project proposals of 1. M/s itin Developers, Panaji – proposed construction project at Socorro. 2. M/s Rockfirst Rel Estate Ltd., Panaji proposed construction at AltoBatim 3. M/s Model Real Estate Developers, Panaji – proposed construction at Taleigao

B. COSIDERATIO OF DEFERRED (during last Authority meet) PROJECT PROPOSALS (03)

G. Proposal by M/s Ganesh Benzoplasts Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai for construction of two storage tanks for Butane and Propane within MPT port limit area at Sada in Marmagoa of South Goa district. ( The firm has submitted the response to observations made during the SEAC / SEIAA inspection ).

H. Two proposals by M/s Raj Housing Development Pvt. Ltd., Ponda for construction of residentialcumcommercial project namely –

1. ‘Ral Enclave’ in P.T. sheet No. 8 of Chalta No. 01 within Mapusa Municipal limits, Mapusa. ( Builtup area – 30,244.17 sq.mts .)

J. COSIDERATIO OF EW PROJECT PROPOSALS (based on GoaSEAC recommendations during its 9 th meet held on 11 th October 2012 )

B. Construction / Residential projects

a. Proposal by M/s Palacio Property Developers Pvt. Ltd., Panaji for proposed expansion of a rresidential project comprising of 17 residential buildings with amenities – playground, swimming pool in survey nos. 181/(P), 181/2, 181/3, 181/5(P), 182/7, 183/9, 180/1(P), 180/2(P), and 184/3 of St. Andre – (Near Lobo Garage), Goa Velha village in Tiswadi taluka of North Goa district. (SITE ISPECTED BY GoaSEAC)

C. ew / Renewal of Minor Minerals (road metal / laterite stones) quarrying lease

iii. New lease of one “Laterite Quarry’ ( proposed extraction – 240 cubic mt. per month ) belonging to Mr. Shirish Kamat covering lease area of 8,000 sq.mts. in 38

Survey no. 29/4 of Soliem village in Cacora of Quepem taluka in South Goa district. (SITE ISPECTED BY GoaSEAC).

C. Any other matter as per the approval of the Chairman, GoaSEIAA.

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Minutes of the 6th Goa State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (GoaSEIAA) held on 7th February 2013 at 03.30 p.m. in the Conference room of the EIA Secretariat, O/o Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB), Patto.

The sixth meeting of the GoaSEIAA was held on 7th February 2013 in the Conference room of the GSPCB under the Chairmanship of Mr. Jose M. Noronha. The list of members is annexed (refer Annexure – 1).

At the outset, Chairman welcomed the Members and informed about the purpose of convening the meeting in order to consider and suitably forward the comments to the State Government for its perusal and appropriate /approval decision in the matter. Accordingly, the project proposals as per the ‘Agenda Items’ ( refer Annexure – 2) were taken up for detailed deliberation / discussions, namely .

1. A proposal by Goa Industrial Development Corporation (GoaIDC) seeking Renewal / Extension of the prior Environmental Clearance (EC) for establishment of Common Hazardous Wastes Treatment, Storage and Disposal Facility (CHWTSDF) in a land admeasuring 1,10,390 sq.mts. in Survey No. 193/1 of Dharbandora village in Sanguem taluka of South Goa district.

Comments Based on the projectspecific observations and recommendations of the GoaSEAC, the GoaSEIAA decided to accord renewal / extension to the Prior Environmental Clearance (EC) for the proposed establishment of landfill site for storage, treatment and disposal of landfilliable part of the Hazardous Wastes (HW) generated by the industries concerned located in the State of Goa specifying certain “General” as well as “ProjectSpecific” conditions.

2. Final consideration / decision on the deferred project proposal of M/s Model Real Estate Developers, Panaji for seeking postfacto EC, as against the prior EC as mandated in the EIA Notification, 2006.

Comments – The Authority has decided to –

(a) Issue fine to the tune of Rs. 500/ per sq.mt. of already constructed builtup area (calculated as per EIA Notification), as proposed, however subject to Government approval to be payable by the Project Proponent (PP) for not complying with the provisions of EIA Notification, as applicable.

(b) Issue Show Cause Notice (SCN) to the Town and Country Planning (TCP) Department for violating the provisions of the erstwhile EIA Notification, 1994 considering the year of granting TCP clearance which was incidentally prior to enforcement of the existing EIA Notification, 2006, in force from 14 th September 2006.

3. M/s Ganesh Benzoplasts Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai for proposed construction of two storage tanks for Butane and Propane within MPT portlimit area at Sada in Mormugao taluka of South Goa district.

Comments The Authority has decided to defer the aforesaid expansion proposal considering occurrence of a past accidental disaster resulted due to sulphuric acid leakage from one of the existing storage tanks located within the same complex and thereafter proponent’s inability to tackle such hazards in timely safeguarding the environmental consequences through onsite emergency response mechanism. It was 40

also decided to seek postdisaster safety audit report of the said accident from Marmagoa Port Trust (MPT) prior to decide further course of action.

4. M/s Raj Housing Development Pvt. Ltd., Ponda for construction of TWO residentialcumcommercial complexes within Mapusa Municipal limits.

Comments – The Authority, based on the submission of compliance by the Project Proponent (PP) to sitespecific observations, decided to accord prior Environmental Clearance (EC) to the said developmental activity.

5. M/s Palacio Property Developers Pvt. Ltd., Panaji for proposed expansion of a residential project in St. Andre, Goa Velha in Tiswadi taluka of North Goa district.

Comment s – The Authority, subsequent to siteinspection conducted on 15 th February 2013 and onsite observations / compliance, decided to accord prior Environmental Clearance (EC) to the said expansion activity of a construction project.

6. M/s Pascoal Trindade Panaji for proposed constructions of “two independent residential complexes” in separate survey numbers in Bambolim village of Tiswadi taluka in North Goa district.

Comment s – The Authority has decided to conduct siteinspection prior to consider the proposal and decision in the matter.

7. As regard to following proposed developmental activities, the Authority deferred and reserved its decision w.r.t. the following proposals, pending their siteinspection of project areas concerned,–

1. M/s Trinitas Developers India Pvt. Ltd., Pune for proposed construction of residential complex in Sancoale village in Mormugao taluka of South Goa district.

2. M/s Rajendra Prasad Singla, Margao for proposed construction of group housing and commercial project in Bainguinim village of Tiswadi taluka of North Goa district. 3. M/s Mahindra and Mahindra, Chennai for proposed construction of ecoresort in Moitm village in Bardez taluka of North Goa district.

4. M/s Prive Realty Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai for construction of residential development n Bambolim village of Tiswadi taluka of North Goa district.

8. ew / Renewal of Minor Minerals (road metal / laterite stones) quarrying lease

i. Renewal of one Laterite stone quarry – Lease no.13/Lat. Boulder/2007 – 35,575 sq.mts. located in Survey No. 123/1 of Lotulim village in Salcete taluka of South Goa district by Mrs. Maria Yvonne Baptista, Rai.

ii. Renewal of following three Basalt stone quarries namely – (a) Lease no. 10/basalt/93 – 10,000 sq.mts. , (b) Lease no. 03/Basalt/94 – 29,225 sq.mts. , (c) Lease no. 2/Basalt/98 – 22,000 sq.mts. and One ew Lease covering total area of 50,000 sq.mts. located in Survey No. 29/1, of village Conquerim in Sattari taluka of North Goa district by M/s Sapna Ceramics Pvt. Ltd., Margao.

iii. Renewal of one Basalt stone quarry – Lease no. 01/Basalt/97 located in Survey No, 63/1 of village Santona in Sanguem taluka of South Goa district by Mr. Vinayak Vasudev Chodankar , Sanvordem.

iv. Renewal of following three Laterite stone quarry (including murrum / laterite rubble) – (03 leases), (a) 02/Laterite/88 – 2.6424 ha. , (b) 03/Laterite/03 – 2.35 ha. and (c) 06/Laterite/07 – 2.9886 ha. located in Survey Nos. 58/0 (2.8650 ha.), 52/1&2 (4.26 ha.) and 56/0 (3.2275 ha.) in 41

Loutolim village in Salcete taluka of South Goa district by M/s Bomba Laterite Stones, Margao.

The Authority agreed to the recommendations of the GoaSEAC and considered the issuance of prior EC, subject to the compliance to the following by the Directorate of Mines and Geology (DMG), Govt. of Goa, namely d. ‘Goa Mineral Concession (Amendment) Rules, 2012 notified by the Directorate of Mines and Geology (DMG) and published in Official Gazette SeriesI, No. 24 dated 17 th September 2012.

e. Submission of ‘approved quarrying plan’ by the competent officer as per Subrule (7) as well as specific compliance to Subrules 7(A) to 7(D) of the abovereferred Rules, as applicable.

f. Ascertaining the compliance to “Order” issued by National Green Tribunal (NGT) dated 21 st September 2012 in a matter related to Review Application no. 8/2012 in Application No. 26/2012 and verifying that the minor minerals lease areas referred in (i), (ii) and (iii) above do not fall within the Ecologically Sensitive Zone (ESZ1) as defined in the Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel (WGEEP) report.

9. A revised proposal for reconstruction of the existing resort / hotel in survey nos. 340/1, 354/2, 355, 356 (Part), 356/8 and 353/5 of Anjuna village in Bardez taluka of North Goa district by M/s Diana Buildwell Ltd., Vagator.

Comments – The Authority considered the abovereferred proposal as per the ‘Schedule’ annexed to the EIA Notification, 2006 and accordingly, it was appraised that the total builtup area, proposed to be consumed, is less than 20,000 sq.mts. and as such, the aforesaid project does not come under the purview of the EIA Notification and hence does not require prior EC as mandated in the said Notification. However, the proposal is required to be appraised as per the provisions of the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Notification, 2011.

The meeting ended with vote of thanks to the Chair.

Sd./ Dr. Arvind G. Untawale, Member, GoaSEIAA

Sd./ Sd./ Mr. Levinson J. Martins Mr. Jose Manuel Noronha Member Secretary, GoaSEIAA Chairman, GoaSEIAA

Place: Patto, Panaji Date: 15 th February 2013.

Minutes of the 7th Goa State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (GoaSEIAA) held on 15 th March 2013 at 05.00 p.m. in the Conference room of the EIA Secretariat, O/o Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB), Patto.

The seventh meeting of the GoaSEIAA was held on 15th March 2013 in the Conference room of the GSPCB under the Chairmanship of Mr. Jose M. Noronha. The list of members is annexed (refer Annexure – 1).

At the outset, Chairman welcomed the Members and informed about the purpose of convening the meeting to finalize the pending matters and issue relevant directions, as applicable. Accordingly, various project proposals as per the ‘Agenda Items’ ( refer Annexure – 2) were taken up for detailed deliberation / discussions, namely .

8. Final decision on the Show cause notice dated 10/09/2012, issued to M/s Akar Creations Pvt. Ltd., Margao to clarify and explain as to why the Environmental Clearance bearing no. 31812010/STEDIR/20 dated 15/06/2012 should not be revoked for concealment of the factual position/ misrepresentation by M/s Akar Creations Pvt. Ltd to the Goa SEIAA, with regard to the group housing and commercial project “Akar Exclsior” in survey no. 40/0 of Vanelim village in Salcete taluka, South Goa.

At the outset, Chairman informed the Members about the sequence of events with reference to the abovereferred project since its receipt by the GoaSEIAA till date. This sequence of events is contained in the ‘Background note’ enclosed with Annexure – 2. The Chairman further informed the Members, that in accordance with the directions of the National Green Tribunal (NGT), contained in Order dated 22 nd February 2013 passed in Appeal no. 52/2012, the Authority is required to decide the said Show cause notice dated 10/09/2012.

The members perused the Background note’ enclosed with Annexure – 2 in detail and also perused the documents with the Authority pertaining to the grant of Environmental Clearance bearing no. 31812010/STEDIR/20 dated 15/06/2012, to by M/s Akar Creations Pvt. Ltd. The documents/replies submitted by M/s Akar Creations Pvt. Ltd. And the Colva Civic Consumer Forum in the matter of Show cause notice dated 10/09/2012 were also perused.

On considering the submissions made by both the parties as per records with the Authority and also on consideration of all the documents and records available with the office of the Goa SEIAA with regard to the grant of Environmental Clearance dated 15/06/2012, and with regard to the Show cause notice dated 10/09/2012, the Authority has noted as follows;

a. The Goa –SEIAA at its meeting held on 24/10/2011 had initially observed that the project proponent had violated the provisions of the EIA Notification by not obtaining prior Environmental Clearance before undertaking Construction /expansion activity and as such issued a Show Cause Notice dated 30/04/2012 to M/s Akar Creations Pvt. Ltd. directing them to Show Cause as to why action under 43

Section 5 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 should not be initiated against them for carrying out construction activity at their project without obtaining prior Environmental Clearance. b. M/s Akar Creations Pvt. Ltd. vide their letter dated 04/05/2012 has informed the Goa SEIAA, that it had given an undertaking to the Hon. High Court of Bombay at Goa (which is referred to at para 12 of order dated 20/03/2012 passed in WP No. 297/2009) that they undertake to deposit 6 lakhs with the concerned Authority that was earlier MoEF but which is presently GoaSEIAA and that Hon. High Court has accepted the undertaking to pay the said amount to the Goa –SEIAA. c. After considering the reply and clarifications submitted by M/s Akar Creations Pvt. Ltd. the Goa SEIAA vide order dated 14/06/2012, discharged the Show Cause Notice dated 04/05/2012 and directed the project proponent to pay a penalty in the form of a fine of Rs. 6 lakhs as per the submissions by the proponent to the Hon. High Court in Writ Petition No. 297/2009. d. On receipt of complaints dated 23/06/2012 and 13/08/2012 from the Colva Civic and Consumer, the Goa SEIAA, has issued the present Show Cause Notice dated 10/09/2012, directing M/s Akar Creations Pvt. Ltd., to clarify and explain as to why the Environmental Clearance bearing no. 31812010/STEDIR/20 dated 15/06/2012 should not be revoked for concealment of the factual position/ misrepresentation by M/s Akar Creations Pvt. Ltd to the Goa SEIAA, as stated by the CCCF. e. M/s Akar Creations Pvt. Ltd. has replied to the aforesaid Show Cause Notice vide reply dated 26/09/2012, wherein they have now specifically stated that the undertaking given by them to the Hon. High Court of Bombay at Goa which is referred to at para 12 of order dated 20/03/2012 passed in WP No. 297/2009, was an undertaking to pay the amount of Rs. 6 lakhs to the Deputy Collector and Sub Divisional officer towards conversion fees. f. The Authority has also considered the Office Memorandum bearing no. J 11013/41/2006—IA.II(I) dated 12/12/2012, issued by the MoEF. This Office Memorandum deals with “Consideration of proposals for TORs/Environment Clearance involving violation of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 / Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification, 2006 / Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Notification, 2011” It further sates as follows

“ 2. Instances have come to the notice of this Ministry where without obtaining the required clearance under the aforesaid Environment Impact Assessment otification, 2006 and / or CRZ otification, 2011, the construction /physical / operation activities relating to the projects have been started at the sites. Such activities amount ot violations under the Environment (Protection_ Act, 1986 / EIA otification, 2006 / CRZ otification, 2011 (henceforth referred to as violations).

3. ow, it has been decided in that in supersession of this OM, the procedure henceforth stated in this OM will be followed while dealing with such cases.

4. The violations could come to the notice of the Ministry at various staged of processing of the proposals, i.e.: i. Processing the case in the Ministry before referring the same to the Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) for TOR / Environment Clearance / CRZ Clearance. ii. During the deliberations in the EAC meeting and recorded as such in the minutes of the meeting; and; iii. Processing the case in the Ministry after the receipt of recommendations of the EAC but before granting TOR/ Environment Clearance /CRZ Clearance.

5. As soon as any case of violation comes / is brought to the notice of the Ministry/EAC, the Ministry /EAC will proceed to verify the veracity of the complaint though the concerned Regional Office of MoEF/ State Government, /CMZA. Of Course, such verification will not be required in case the project proponent does not content the allegation of violation. Once the Ministry / EAC is satisfied that it is a violation case, before proceeding any further in the natter, the following will need o be ensured in the matter. i. The matter relating to violation will need to be put up by the Project Proponent to the Board of Directors of its Company or to the Managing Committee / CEO of the Society, Trust, Partnership /individually owned concern for considering of is environment related policy / plan of action as also a written commitment in the form of a formal resolution to be submitted to MoEF to ensure that violations will not be repeated. For this purpose, a time limit of 60 days will be given to the project proponent. In the meantime, the project will be delisted. In the eventuality of not having any response from the project proponent within the prescribed limit of 60 days, it will be presumed that it is no longer interested in pursuing the project further and the project file will be closed, whereafter the procedure will have to be initiated de novo by such project proponents. ii. The State Government concerned will need to initiate credible action on the violation by invoking powers under section 19 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 for taking necessary legal action under section 19 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 for taking necessary legal action under Section 15 of the Act for the period for which the violation has been taken place and evidence provided to MoEF of the credible action taken. iii. The details of the project proponent and a copy of the commitment, etc., mentioned at (i) above will be put on the website of MoEF for information of all stakeholders. 6. Once action as per para 5 above has been taken , the concerned case will be dealt with and processed as per the prescribed procedure for dealing with cases for grant of TORs/ Environment Clearance and appropriate 45

recommendation made by the EAC/decision taken by the Ministry as per the merit of the case. 7. It may be clarified that the consideration of proposals for giving TORs/ Environment Clearance / CRZ clearance for violation cases will not be a matter of right for teh project proponent. In cases of serious violations, the Ministry reserves the right to outrightly reject such proposals and not consider the same at al. 8. the aforesaid procedure, as stated in para 4 to 7 above will apply mutatis mutandis to the cases handled at the State Level by the State Environment Impact Assessment Authorities (SEIAAs) / State level Expert Appraisal Committees (SEACs).

Decision: On considering the aforesaid position the Authority is of the considered opinion that the present case falls squarely within the ambit of the Office Memorandum bearing no. J 11013/41/2006—IA.II(I) dated 12/12/2012, issued by the MoEF, and hence The Authority decided as under; i) M/s Akar Creations Pvt. Ltd. has carried out construction activity at their project, namely “Group housing and commercial project “Akar Exclsior” in survey no. 40/0 of Vanelim village in Salcete taluka, South Goa without obtaining prior Environmental Clearance. ii) M/s Akar Creations Pvt. Ltd has concealed the factual position from the Goa SEIAA with regard to the payment of the aforestated amount of Rs. 6 lakhs, thereby causing the Goa SEIAA to discharge the Show Cause Notice dated 04/05/2012 issued to the project proponent and to further issue the EC dated 15/06/2012 to M/s Akar Creations Pvt. Ltd. iii) Notwithstanding initiation of criminal action by way of prosecution of the project proponent for having constructed the project in question without obtaining prior Environmental Clearance, and notwithstanding the fact that the Goa SEIAA, has regularized the construction of the concerned project by issuing an Environmental Clearance for the same, after payment of the aforestated sum of Rs. 6 lakhs, it is seen that the present matter falls squarely within the ambit of the Office Memorandum bearing no. J 11013/41/2006—IA.II (I) dated 12/12/2012, issued by the MoEF. iv) As such M/s Akar Creations Pvt. Ltd is hereby directed to ensure compliance with the guidelines as contained in para 5(i) of the Office Memorandum bearing no. J 11013/41/2006—IA.II (I) dated 12/12/2012, issued by the MoEF. v) It is directed to delist the said project, (in terms of the guidelines as contained in the OM dated 12/12/2012, as referred to above) and to ensure that immediate action is initiated against M/s Akar Creations Pvt. Ltd., (in terms of the guidelines as contained in para 5(i) of the Office Memorandum bearing no. J11013/41/2006—IA.II (I) dated 12/12/2012, issued by the MoEF), under section 19 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.

9. Two residential projects proposed by M/s Pascoal Trindade (a) in survey no. 93/2 of Banbolim village and (b) 93/4 of Bambolim village of Tiswadi taluka in North Goa district.

Decision : The Authority, subsequent to the detailed discussions/ deliberation on the compliance submitted by the Project Proponent (PP), has considered the proposal for issuance of prior EC subject to submission of additional scientific information on existing flora existing within respective plot areas visavis its likelihood impact due to proposed construction activity.

10. Subsequently, the Authority has considered the recommendations of the GoaSEAC and accordingly has decided to accord prior Environmental Clearance (EC) in respect of the following new constructional projects, namely –

b. Proposed construction of residential complex in survey no. 117/1A of Sancoale village by M/s Trinitas Developers (India) Pvt. Lltd., Pune.

c. Proposed Group housing and Commercial project in survey no. 20/3 of Baiguinim village by M/s Rajendra Prasad Singla, Margao .

d. Proposed construction of Ecoresort in survey no. 16 and 7 of Moitem village in Bardez taluka by M/s Mahindra and Mahindra, Chennai .

e. Proposed expansion of residential development in survey no. 103/1, 103/2 and 104/1 of Bambolim village by M/s Prive Realty Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai .

f. Proposed expansion of residential complex in chalta no. 13 & 15 of P. T. sheet no. 299 of Margao city by M/s SRE Estate Developers, Margao.

11. Later, following proposals submitted by various Project Proponents seeking prior EC so as to either renew or obtain new minor mineral quarry lease, as applicable, were considered and accordingly, Authority has decided to –

1. Consider the following proposals,

a. ew ‘Laterite stone / rubble quarry’ ( plot area – 4 Ha. ) located in Survey No. 15/2 of Costi village in Sanguem taluka of South Goa district by Dr. Damodar T. Gaonkar, Sanguem.

b. Renewal of one ‘Basalt stone quarry’ ( lease no. 05/Basalt/03 – 3.30 Ha .) located in Survey No. 70/1 of Santona village in Sanguem taluka of South Goa district by Smt. Maria Alda Pinto, Sanguem .

c. ew ‘Laterite rubble stone quarry’ ( plot area –15,000 sq.mts. ) located in Survey No. 38 of Codar village in Ponda taluka of North Goa district by Shri. Shriram V. Gaonkar, Margao.

d. ew ‘Laterite rubble quarry’ ( plot area –20,000 sq.mts. ) located in Survey No. 150 (PartB) of Verna village in Salcete taluka of South Goa district by Mr. Jaiwas aik, Sancoale.

e. Renewal of two ‘Basalt stone quarries by Mr. Manual Da Coasta . i. Lease no. 05/Basalt/89 – plot area 5 Ha. and ii. Lease no. 04/Basalt/89 – Plot area 4.9 Ha. Both located in Survey no. 77/1(Part) and 72/1(Part) respectively of Santona village in Sanguem taluka of South Goa district.

as recommended by the GoaSEAC, for issuance of prior EC subject to the compliance to the following by the Directorate of Mines and Geology (DMG), Govt. of Goa, namely –

g. ‘Goa Mineral Concession (Amendment) Rules, 2012 notified by the Directorate of Mines and Geology (DMG) and published in Official Gazette SeriesI, No. 24 dated 17 th September 2012.

h. Submission of ‘approved quarrying plan’ by the competent officer as per Subrule (7) as well as specific compliance to Sub rules 7(A) to 7(D) of the abovereferred Rules, as applicable.

i. Ascertaining the compliance to “Order” issued by National Green Tribunal (NGT) dated 21 st September 2012 in a matter related to Review Application no. 8/2012 in Application No. 26/2012 and verifying that the minor minerals lease areas referred in (i), (ii) and (iii) above do not fall within the Ecologically Sensitive Zone (ESZ 1) as defined in the Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel (WGEEP) report.

2. Defer the decision of the following proposals pending sitespecific compliance w.r.t the proposed quarrying plan visavis Environment Management Plan (EMP) as sought by the GoaSEAC.

(a) Renewal of two ‘Basalt stone quarry’ leases by M/s Halarnkar Industries, Mapusa. i. Lease no., 09/Basalt/90 – 5,200 sq.mts. located in Survey No. 272(P) of village Casarvarnem in Pernem taluka of North Goa District.

ii. Lease no., 06/Basalt/03 – 12,075 sq.mts . located in Survey No. 47/1 and 47/2, of village Alorna in Pernem taluka of North Goa district

(b) Renewal of one ‘Basalt stone quarry’( Lease no.05/Basalt/06 – 4,800 sq.mts. ) located in Survey No. 86/0 of Kotambi village in Quepem taluka of South Goa district by Mrs. Anila Rege, Margao.

(c) ew ‘Basalt stone quarry’ ( plot area – 5,000 sq.mts ) located in Survey No, 62/1 of village Cordem in Quepem taluka of South Goa district by Mr. Chandrashekhar G. Dessai, Canacona.

(d) Renewal of following two ‘Basalt stone quarries’ by Mr. R.B.S. Khandeparkar –

i. Lease no. 03/Basalt/93 ( Plot area – 2.32 Ha .) located in Survey no. 6/2(P) of Piliem village in Dharbandora taluka of South Goa district.

ii. Lease no. 04/Basalt/93 ( Plot area – 3.42 Ha .) located in Survey no. 11/1(P) of Piliem village in Dharbandora taluka of South Goa district. ( This lease does not have a valid explosive magazine)

(e) ew ‘Laterite stone quarry’ ( plot area – 7,180 sq.mts. ) located in Survey No. 42/0 of Muguli village in Sanguem taluka of South Goa district by Shri. Rumaldo Fernandes, Sanguem.

3. Undertake siteinspection in respect of proposals mentioned at 1(e) and 2(a) to (d) above so as to ascertain projectspecific status. 12. Later, the Authority considered following project proposals, forwarded by GCZMA, to be appraised as per the New Hotel Policy framed by the State Government as well as EIA Notification 2006. Accordingly and based on detailed deliberation, it was decided to communicate to the GCZMA stating that these projects do not come under the purview of said Notification however, respective Project Proponent (PP) needs to obtain NOC from the Ministry of Environment & Forests (MoEF) / GCZMA, as applicable, as mandated in the CRZ Notification, 2011 and the said hotel policy.

1. Construction of ‘Beach Resort’ in Survey No. 156/2 and 156/3A of Calangute village, Bardez taluka by Mr. Edfar Afonso, Calangute .

2. Construction of ‘Hotel Villas’ in Survey No. 53/1 of Chicalim village in Mormugao taluka of South Goa district by Mr. Mario J. A. Alvares – P.O.A holder Mr. Gustavo De Souza.

3. Construction of Beach Resort in Survey No. 138/1D (Part) and 138/1E1 of Varca village in Salcete taluka, South Goa district by M/s Total Composites Pvt. Ltd., C/o Goa Glass Fibre Ltd., Colvale.

4. Construction of beach resort in Survey No. 207/1, 207/2 and 208/3 of Calangute village in Bardez taluka, North Goa district by Mr. Domnic Alleluia De Souza , R/o Chalstan Beach Resort, Baga. 5. Construction of beach hotel in Survey No. 209/9, 10 of Anjuna village in Bardez taluka, North Goa district by M/s Good Value Hotel and Resorts Pvt. Ltd., Anjuna .

6. Construction of Beach Resort / Hotel in Survey No. 98/1 of Betalbatim village in Salcete taluka by M/s Best Location Properties Pvt. Ltd .

7. Construction of Arun resort (68 rooms) in Survey No. 63/3 of Chicalim village, Mormugao taluka in South Goa district by Mr. Arun aik .

8. Construction of Beach Resort / Hotel in Survey No. 221/1B of Mandrem village of Pernem taluka by M/s Asvem Beach Resort and Villas Pvt. Ltd .

The meeting ended with vote of thanks to the Chair.

Sd./ Dr. Arvind G. Untawale, Member, GoaSEIAA

Sd./ Sd./ Mr. Levinson J. Martins Mr. Jose Manuel Noronha Member Secretary, GoaSEIAA Chairman, GoaSEIAA

Place: Patto, Panaji Date: 16 th March 2013.