PART IV Da)ate of RECEIPT of PART II and Part 27-06-2016 IIIII by the Chief Wildlife Warden or thehe officer authorized by him in this t€!eoard. Do)o you agree with the information Yes Ol'lind recommendations provided by the1e officer in - charge, in PAART III?

f not, please provide the reasons. Does not arise ave you visited the site yourself I have gone through the connected nd held discussions with the documents discussed Chief pplica nt? and with Conservator of Forests and Field Director (i/c) on 08-07-2016. I agree with the views of the Chief Conservator of Forests and Field Director (i/c), Tiger Reserve, . Prior approval of the National Board for Wildlife will be necessary due to absence of notified Eco-Sensitive Zone for Vellode Birds Sanctuary. The present proposal is for establishment of new Rough stone and gravel quarry site at survey No. 19/14 of Attavanai Anumanpalli Village, of Erode Taluk, , The extent of the mining activity proposed is 0.90.5 ha. The Sanctuary is about 6.581 km away from the proposed quarry site. The existing biodiversity of the Vellode Birds Sanctuary may not be affected due to implementation of this project.

Do you agree that the present The project site is located outside Vellode proposal for permitting use of NP / Birds Sanctuary. WLS area is the best option or the only option, and is viable?

Whether the proposal No, is sub-judice? If yes, give details Please provide specific comments Since the quarry area is located outside the w.r.t SectionSr 29 of Wildlife the Protected ( Protecti:tion) Act 1972. Area, Wildlife (protection) Act t972 is not applicable, Any other information that you The proposal is submitted for getting wouldd like to bring to the notice of clearance the State Board for Wildlife, from Standing Committee of Nationrnal Board for Wildlife or its National Board for Wildlife, since the quarry StandiCing Committee that may be site is located relevaant and assist in decision in the default Eco-Sensitive makinrng. Zone from the Vellode Birds Sanctuary, Do you recommend the project? Yes, I recommend this project, Cond itions, if any, to be ensured in 1) The project proponent should contribute the interest of protection and under conserv:rvation of Wildlife for allowing corporate social responsibilities (CSR) use off thet area? in the interest of Vellode Birds Sanctuary and local livelihood and social development. 2) Any other condition stipulated by the Chief Conservator of Forests and Field Director / District Forest Officer shall be followed. 3) The project proponent shall submit an undertaking stating that no disturbance will be caused to the wildlife during project implementation. Signed by: J'<4 Principal Chief Co rvator of Forests and Chief Wildlife Warden rT I rJUF mt Name: Dr, V.K. Melkani. I.F.S, Chennai - 600 015. State:

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