PRE-FEASIBILITY REPORT OF ROUGH STONE QUARRY LEASE AREA OVER AN EXTENT OF 0.56.0 HA IN MUKKUTTUMALAI VILLAGE, TALUK, DISTRICT (Under the guidelines of Minister of Environment and Forest in terms of the provisions of EIA notification 2006 and specifically in circular No J-12022/41/2006-1A.II (I) dated 20 th December 2020)

1.EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This Modified mining plan is prepared for mining of rough stone by systematic and scientific mining. The lessee Thiru. P.Muruganantham, S/o Shri. Pothiraj had been granted mining lease for rough stone/Jelly /gravel in his own patta land over a total extent of 0.56.0 Hect in S. F. Nos : 267/2 vide proceedings no : G. M1 /438 / 2008 dated 05.12.2012 for a period of 5 years in Mukkuttumalai Village, Kovilpatti Taluk , . As per the precise area communication vide letter no G. M1 / 438/2008 dated 05.12.2012, he had submitted the Mining plan and got approved. The approved mining plan was submitted to State level Environment Impact Assessment Authority, Chennai. The SEIAA has given Environmental clearance vide Lt. No. SEIAA-Tn/F.No. 848/EC/1(a)/92 /2012 dated 06.03.2013. After fullfilling the basic conditions of the environment clearance, the district collector had given the proceedings letter vide G.M1/438/2008 dated 28.03.2013. The lease was executed on 28th March 2013 for the 5 years lease period up to 27th March 2018. Due to local demand of rough stone, he had excavated approved quantity of rough stone with in four years . Now this modified plan for the working area is planned in floor level up to the depth of 27 m from the ground level. So he is submitting modified mining plan for remaining lease period up to 27-03-2018.

2. INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT/BACKGROUND INFORMATION

The proposed area is Patta land owned by applicant. This project is more beneficial to nearby village and town people’s and all publics . Thiru. P.Muruganantham has applied to the District Collector/DD Mines for Modified Mining plan for remaining lease period up to 27-03-2018. As per the direction of the district collector the Proponent is seeking Environmental clearance from DEIAA, Thoothukudi for grant of Modified Mining plan.

1 (i) Identification of project and project proponent. In case of mining project, a copy of mining lease/letter of intent should be given.

Project Proponent : Thiru.P.Murugnantham Status of the Proponent : Private & Individual Proponent’s name & address : S/o. Shri. Pothiraj D. No : 4/54 Main Road, Sippiparai village, Vembakottai -Taluk

The district collector had given the proceedings letter vide G.M1/438/2008 dated 28.03.2013. The lease was executed on 28th March 2013 for the 5 years lease period up to 27th March 2018. (ii) Brief description of nature of project: The rough stone quarry lies over an extent of 0.56.0 Hectares in Mukkuttumalai

Village, Kovilpatti Taluk, Thoothukudi District. The area applied for mining lease is a plain terrain and having dry lands. Mineral intends to quarry : Rough stone/gravel/jelly District : : Kovilpatti Village : Mukkuttumalai S.FNo : 267/2 Extent : 0.56.0

No toxic elements or hazardous materials are reported from this area. The applicant has received necessary clearance reports from all the authorities concerned for quarrying rough stone. The proposed area for quarry lease is not a forest land of any category. Type of Mining: Opencast – semi mechanised method & the material shall be excavated and loaded directly into the tipper lorry for despatch. Period of Mining: 5 Years up to 27 March 2018. (iii) Need for the project and its importance to the country and or region: 1) Rough stone is quarried for producing crusher aggregates to the nearby building contractor, road contractor and nearby villagers.

2 2) After quarrying the entire reserves the mined out area will be used as water reservoir to have an artificial recharge factor to the nearby wells. 3) The rough stone is hard and compact in nature. It can be crushed only in crushers for producing aggregates. 4) No damage to land is caused, no reclamation or back filling is required. (iv) Demand-Supply Gap The demand for rough stone depends upon requirement of boulders, nearby crushers, Road Contractors, M. Sand plant. (v) Export Possibility Rough stone is a low cost high volume product and therefore the proponent would like to sell out the entire rough stone to the own and nearby crushers. (vi) Domestic Export / Markets Proponent would like to sell out the entire rough stone to the own and nearby crushers. No export is proposed. (vii) Employment generation (direct and indirect) due to the project. Owner

Permit Manager (Mines Foreman)

Supervisor (Mine Mate)

Skilled Operator – 1 No.

Driller – 2 Nos.

Blaster 1 No.

Unskilled persons for segregation loading of boulders & helpers 4Nos.

The nearby villagers will be getting employment benefits in the proposed working quarry. 3. PROJECT DESCRIPTION (i) Type of project interlinked and interdependent projects, if any. There is no interlinked and interdependent project.This project is located in Mukkuttumalai Village, Kovilpatti Taluk, Thoothukudi District.

3 (ii) Location The proposed mining lease area falls at latitude 080 06’ 20” N & longitude 770 09 ’70” E. It is represented in Survey of . The area applied for mining lease is a plain terrain and having dry lands. (iii) Details of alternate sites considered and the basis of selecting the proposed site.

There is no alternative sites are examined. This is a mining project, which is site specific due to considered on the availability of deposits . (iv) Size or magnitude of operation

Targeted production of quarrying will be 20,000 M3 of rough stone, up to the period of 27-03-2018 by open cast semi mechanised method.

SECTION LENGTH WIDTH DEPTH VOLUME VOLUME (M) (M) (M) (M3) (M3)Gravel AA’ & BB’ 54 18 2.0 - 1944 50 16 5.0 4000 - 42 40 5.0 8400 - 32 30 5.0 4800 22 20 5.0 2200 12 10 5.0 600

TOTAL MINEABLE RESERVES FOR BALANCE 20,000 1944 PLAN PERIOD (v) Project description with Process Details Mining Process Details The area will be operated by opencast semi mechanised method. The proposal up to 27-03-2018 the period of mining is shown in PLATE No. : VI. The proposed method of mining is given below. A boundary barrier of 7.5 m will be left in all directions of the proposed mining lease area. The bench height will be maintained to 5 m height with a bench slope of 60°. The width of the bench will be maintained 8 m to 10 m for safe working. Sequence of Mining Operation (Opencast Semi – Mechanised Mining)

 DEMARCATION OF LEASE AREA  SITE PREPARATION  DRILLING & BLASTING  SEGREGATION BREAKING & LOADING  TRANSPORT TO ENDUSER

4 Proposed method of mining: Open cast semi mechanised method.

(vi) Raw material required along with estimated quantity, likely source, marketing area of final product/s, mode of transport of raw material and finished products.

This is a mining project for mining of rough stone and so no need of raw material . The final Product of Rough stone irrespective of sizes will be transported to needy crushers/ end users . (vii) Resource optimization/recycling and reuse envisaged in the project. No optimization/recycling and reuse envisaged in the rough stone quarry. (viii)Availability of water its source, energy/power requirement and source. This quarry project does not require huge water and Electricity. During quarry operation, mineral water will be provided to labour. For water sprinkling and green belt development , water provided through water tanker . If necessary, for permanent solution a bore well will be drilled near the office room to take care of drinking water, water sprinkling & for green belt. Two face power supply will be obtained from TNEB for lighting and dewatering purpose from the bore well.

(ix) Quantity of waste to be generated (liquid and solid) and scheme for their management/disposal.

The entire mined material will be used for the purpose for construction of building, Road laying , needy crushers and nearby M. Sand plant. (x) Schematic representations of the feasibility drawing which give information of EIA purpose. Form I and Pre-Feasibility report is required to get Environmental Clearance for the project from DEAC. EIA Report identifies all of the issues and technical requirements of a proposed operation, with particular attention to potential Environmental, Health and Safety, Social and Economic Impacts. The purpose of EIA is to ensure the protection and conservation of the environment and natural resources including human health aspects against uncontrolled development. The long-term objective is to ensure a sustainable economic development that meets present needs without

5 compromising future generations ability to meet their own needs. EIA is an important tool in the integrated environmental management approach. The aim of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is to enable the approving authority, the public, local and central government and the developer to properly consider the potential environmental consequences of a proposal, and to make recommendations to reduce the environmental consequences if necessary. It is important to provide sufficient information for the approving authority to make a decision on whether to approve a proposal and if so, under what conditions. The EIA provides the basis for sound ongoing environmental management.

4. SITE ANALYSIS

(i) Connectivity: The area applied for quarry lease lies in 1 Km south of Kovilpatti – Tiruvengadapuram road & 2 km south ease of Sippiparai village. The road from the quarry to main road already exists, the same road will be maintained and utilised for transportation. The nearest Rail head is at Kovilpatti at a distance of 14 km. The nearest airport is at Thoothukudi in 72 km distance.

(ii) Land form, land use and land ownership. The area applied for mining lease is a plain terrain and having dry lands. The patta land is used for rough stone. Necessary infra structure will be provided in the lease hold area. First aid, sanitation facilities will be provided in the office building. Afforestation will also provided on the boundary barrier as the green belt area. The proposed area is Patta land owned by applicant.

(iii) Topography: The area applied for mining lease falls in toposheet no: 58 G / 16 is a plain terrain and having dry lands.

(iv) Existing land use pattern ( agriculture, non-agriculture, forest, water bodies ( including area under CRZ ), shortest distances from the periphery of the project to periphery of the forest, national park, wild life sanctuary, eco sensitive areas, water bodies( distance from the HFL of the river), CRZ. In case of notified industrial area, a copy of the gazette notification should be given.

6 The project site is not coming under notified Industrial Area and does not fall under CRZ notification and also there is no forest, national park, wild life sanctuary, eco sensitive areas, archaeological monuments and water bodies. (v) Existing infrastructure: There is a existing infrastructure available in the site. The entire requisite infrastructure required for mining shall be developed. An office room and rest room is builted. A well equipped first aid facility is maintained. Extent of Mechanization The working will be by semi mechanised method. Loading of topsoil, overburden and rough stone from the quarry will be done by JCB – 3DX excavator.

(vi) Soil classification: The topsoil & overburden are having a thickness of 2.0 metre. (vii) Climatic data from Secondary Sources:

The climate of the area is tropical and the annual rainfall is about 700 mm during North -East monsoon. Temperature From the middle of February, temperature increases steadily. In May which is usually the hottest month in the interior, the mean daily maximum temperature raises to 38 0 to 420 degree Celsius and during winter period it drops to 220 to 250 Celsius. The weather is quite hot in May and June and the maximum temperature sometimes reaches 42°Celsius. With the onset of the southwest monsoon by the end of May or beginning of June, there is some drop in temperature. Humidity The relative humidity in general, during the year, is between 55 and 65 percent in the region of the project area, except during the northeast monsoon season, when it is over 65 per cent. Cloudiness During the months of April and May, the skies become heavily clouded and threatening in the afternoons on many days when thunderstorms follow. In the southwest and northeast monsoon seasons, the sky is heavily clouded or overcast. Winds  Generally light to moderate in strength and NW-SW and vice-versa.  Between May and September winds are mainly north westerly or westerly  From October to February winds are mainly north easterly or northerly

7 Rainfall  Main rainy season is from October to the middle of January.  November is generally the rainiest month.  The average rain fall in the in the region of the project area is 800mm per annum during North-East Monsoon. (viii) Social infrastructure: There is no village available in the lease area. So inhabitants do not require any rehabilitation. On the contrary nearby villagers earn livelihood by working in mine. 5.PLANNING BRIEF (i) Planning concept (type of industries, facilities, transportation etc) town and country planning/development authority classification. It is opencast semi – mechananized mining project. The mine is already running last four years. The bench height will be maintained to 5m with slope of 60⁰ and width of the bench will be maintained to 5 to 8 meter for safe working. (ii) Population Projection

SL. NO DIRECTION VILLAGE POPULATION DISTANCE 1 North Sippiparai 1500 2 km 2 South Varagani 500 3 km 3 East Subramaniapuram 300 4 km 4 West Mukkuttumalai 400 3 km

(iii) Present land use planning (break up along with green belt etc).

1. Existing Pit 0.40.1 Hect. 2. Remaining lease period Mining 0.08.0 Hect. 3. Road 0.02.0 Hect. 4. Safety & Afforestation 0.05.3 Hect. 5. Site Services 0.00.6 Hect. ------Total Extent 0.56.0 Hect. ------

(iv) Assessment of infrastructure demand (physical & social): Physical Infrastructure The road facility is already available which shall be used and maintained. The labour requirement is taken from the nearest village. Other requisite infrastructure as transport of mine labours is available by way of jeep and two-wheeler. Medical facility is available for first aid at project site. Government Dispensary is available nearest to

8 ML area at 2 Km in Sippiparai. Rest room to meet the demand of shelter and Office room for project management will be built in the project area. Access Roads The quarry lease area connected in 1 KM south of Kovilpatti- Thiruvenkadam state high way . The lease area is connected road is already existence, the same road will be maintained and utilised for transportation. Social Infrastructure This project is providing employment for villagers and shopkeepers, mechanic, drivers, local labour and transporter. Proper safety measures will be taken for the safety of the workers by providing helmets, hand gloves, masks and first aid facilities.

(v) Amenities/facilities: As the workers are from nearby villages, the shelter room with toilet facilities & the first aid room will be built in thatched sheds. Water required for drinking purpose is readily available from the near by approved water vendors. First aid box with all necessary materials will be kept all time in the office for use as and when required.

6. PROPOSED INFRASTRUCUTRE

(i) Industrial area (processing area): No processing unit is required, the minedq material can be directly Consumed by the end user. An office-cum-store will be built at mine site. A thatched shelter room with toilet facilities & the first aid facilities will be built. (ii) Residential area (non processing area): Not applicable, local personnel will be employed and so no residential area is proposed. (iii) Greenbelt: Afforestation has done in the top soil dumped on the periphery of the boundary. (iv) Social infrastructure: This project is providing employment for villagers shopkeepers, mechanic, drivers, transporters etc. The lessee will be responsible for social benefits like water, health care measures. Plantation done will improve environmental conditions in the area and aesthetic beauty of the area. (v) Connectivity: The area applied for quarry lease lies in 1 Km south of Kovilpatti – Tiruvengadapuram road & 2 km south ease of Sippiparai village. The road from the quarry to main road already exists, the same road will be maintained and utilised for

9 transportation. The nearest Rail head is at Kovilpatti at a distance of 14 km. The nearest airport is at Thoothukudi in 72 km distance.

(vi) Drinking water management (source & supply of water):

Drinking Water : 50 litres per day for the persons employed Water Sprinkling : 200 litres per day. Green belt : 100 litres per day. Source : Initially water will be provided by hired water tanker and for permanent solution a hand bore well will be drilled to provide the above said water requirements. (vii) Sewage system: Domestic waste water will be treated in Septic Tank followed by soak pit. The manure will be treated and used for green belt development.

7. REHABILITATION & RESETTLEMENT PLAN (R&R Plan)

(i) Policy to be adopted (central/state) in respect of the project affected persons including home ousters, land ousters, and landless labours.

There is no hutment in the lease area. No human being will be displaced from the project area so no person will be affected contrary local people will get job opportunities and better facilities. There is no rehabilitation & resettlement of people is required.

Once the process of economical extraction of a mine is complete there is need for scientific mine closure which will not only restore ecology and regenerate bio mass but also take into account the socio-economic aspects of such closure. When mining activities are carried out, mining communities get established and closure of the mine means not only loss of jobs but also disruption of community life. At the mine closure, it will be orderly and systematic and so planned as to help the workers and the dependent community to rehabilitate them without undue hardship. The mined out area after closure of mine will be used as a water reservoir.

10 8. PROJECT SCHEDULE & COST ESTIMATES

(i) Likely date of start of operation and likely date of completion The mining operation commenced on 28-03-2013 and will be completed within 27- 03-2018. The mine will be commenced after execution of quarry lease and will be renewed or completed before the expiry date of quarry lease. (ii) Estimated project cost along with analysis in terms of economic viability of the project.

a) INVESTMENT COST :

S. NO DETAILS COST in Rs. /- i) Land Cost Patta land ii) Machinery to be used On hire basis iii) Fencing 20,000 iv) Labourers Shed Already exist v) Sanitary facility 10,000 vi) Other Items 10,000 TOTAL 40,000

PRODUCTION COST/UNIT OF BOULDER PRODUCTION. (1Unit= 2.83m³) a) Drilling and Blasting cost / unit production = Rs.140/- including loading & breaking. b) Mining cost for balance period production quantity 20,000M³ (or) 7,067 Units = 7067 X 140 = Rs. 9,89,380/- EMP cost :

S. DETAILS COST/DA COST / TOTAL COST / LEASE NO Y MONTH(Rs./- PERIOD(Rs. /-) (Rs. /-) ) i) Drinking Water 50 - 12,000 facility for Labourers ii) Sanitary - 1,000 8,000 maintanance iii) Safety kits - - 5,000 iv) Water Sprinkling - 500 4,000 v) Afforestation, - - 10,000 Plantation & Maintanace TOTAL 39,000

Investment cost = Rs. 40,000/- Mining Cost for balance period = Rs. 9,89,380/-

11 Total EMP cost = Rs. 39,000/------GRAND TOTAL FOR PROJECT = Rs. 10,68,380/-

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9. ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL AND FINAL RECOMENDATIONS

(i) Financial and social benefits with special emphasis on the benefit to the local people including tribal population, if any in the area. Social Benefits: Mining in the project area will provide employment to nearby villagers. This employment will help in raising the standard of living on the people in the area. The mining activity in this belt will benefit the locals both directly and indirectly. The direct beneficiaries will be those who get employed in the mines as skilled and un-skilled workers. The indirect beneficiaries will be those who open small business to sell goods required by the residents whose “Per Capita income will be enhanced by the mining activity, and thereby their purchasing power. In the long run a lot of social goods are expected in the comparatively backward area when the inhabitants will be able to send their children to school, the change, though slow, is bound to be perceptible. Financial Benefits:

It is clear from the objectives of the project that it will have significant positive impacts since it will:  Make a significant contribution to the construction and infrastructure sector of nation.  The Management will ensure good production and in turn there will be good revenue to the Government of .

Date: 23-01-2018 Signature of the Project Proponent Place : Sippiparai

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