ABC SITES LIMITED (COMMERCIAL COMPLEX) FORM-I

(I) Basic Information

S. No. Items Details

1 Name of the Project Raksha Business Center, Commercial Complex 2 Serial no. in schedule 8-(a) Built-up area more than 20,000 sq mt. 3 Proposed capacity Shops, offices & Hotel (147 Rooms) Built up Area : 23318 m2 4 New/Expansion/Modernization New Project

5 Existing capacity/Area Nil

6 Category of project B 2 Building and Construction projects 7 Does it attract the general condition No. Not Applicable

8 Does it attract the specific condition? No.

9 i) Location of unit Village Bishanpura Near Zirakpur, SAS Nagar Mohali ii) Khata No, Survey No, Khasra No. 17/17,62,19/70, 17/61, 24/81 etc. Other complete list attached as Annexure- I iii) Village/Town Lohgarh iv) Tehsil Derabassi v) District S.A.S. Nagar, Mohali vi) State Punjab 10 a) Nearest Railway station Chandigarh (07 km) b) Air Port Chandigarh (05 km) 11 Nearest town Zirakpur Nearest City Chandigarh (10 km) Distt. Head Quarter Mohali (10 km) 12 Village Panchayat Lohgarh Zila Prishad DPO Office, S.A.S Nagar Mohali 13 Name of Applicant Sh. Parminder Sharma

14 Regd. Address ABC Sites Limited (Raksha Business Centre) Charanji Enclave (Lohgarh) Ambala – Chandigarh Highway Zirakpur, Distt. Mohali Punjab.

1 15 Address for correspondence: Name Sh. Parminder Sharma Designation Director Address ABC Sites Limited (Raksha Business Centre) Charanji Enclave (Lohgarh) Ambala – Chandigarh Highway Zirakpur, Distt. Mohali Punjab. Pin Code 140603 E mail [email protected] Telephone 01762-522824 Fax No. 01762-286474 16 Detail of alternative site, if any Nil

17 Interlinked Project Nil

18 Whether separate application for N.A. In view of item No. 17 above. interlinked project has been submitted 19 If, yes date of submission N.A. In view of item No. 17 above.

20 If no , reason N.A. In view of item No. 17 above.

21 Whether proposal involves approval/clearance under: if yes, details of same and status to be given:

a) Forest (conservation) 1980 No. The unit does not fall in any notified reserved forest area

b) Wild life protection Act 1972 No. The unit does not fall in any notified wild life sanctuary area.

c) CRZ notification 1991 No. The unit does not fall in any Notified coastal zone. 22 Whether there is any Govt. It has been declared as Commercial area in order/policy relevant/relating site the approved Master Plan of Zirakpur. 23 Forest land involved No

24 Whether there is any litigation pending There is no litigation pending against the against the project and / or land in project and land. Information required which is project is proposed to be against a, b & c is, therefore, not setup: applicable. a) name of court b) Case No. c) Order/direction of court if any and its relevance with proposed project

2 (II) Activity

1. Construction, operation or decommissioning of the Project involving actions, which will cause physical changes in the locality (topography, land use, changes in water bodies, etc.) S.No. Details thereof (with Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No approximate quantities/ rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 1.1 Permanent or temporary change in No It is approved commercial area to land use, land cover or topography be used for commercial activity. No including increase in intensity of land further change of land use is use (with respect to local land use required. E.C and NOC already plan) have been obtained. 1.2 Clearance of existing land, vegetation No. The land is clear and does not have and building? any vegetation or Building on it. 1.3 Creation of new land uses? Yes. Commercial Complex

1.4 Pre construction investigations e.g. Yes Soil testing has been done during bore house, soil testing? detailed engineering study. 1.5 Construction works? Yes As per building plans

1.6 Demolition works? No

1.7 Temporary sites used for construction No. The workers are mostly from the works or Housing of construction local areas. workers? 1.8 Above ground building , structures or Yes Commercial Buildings. Cutting will Earthworks including linear structures, be partly used for filling within the cut and fill or excavations site and balance will be use for land scaping. 1.9 Underground works including mining No. Basement E/W is involved. or tunneling? 1.10 Reclamation works? No.

1.11 Dredging? No.

1.12 Offshore structures? No.

1.13 Production and manufacturing No. processes? 1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or Yes Raw material will be stored at site materials? in a covered area. Cement will be separately stored under cover in bales. Sand will be stacked neatly under tarpaulin cover. Bricks and steel will be laid in open.

3 1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal of Yes. Solid Waste: solid waste or liquid effluents? The solid waste generated from the project will be in the form of: Construction Phase: Left over cement mortars, cement concrete blocks, aggregate, sand and other inorganic material will be recycled and reused as granular sub base (GSB) layer of pavement. Earth rendered surplus from the excavation will be utilized in the embankment works. Operational Phase: The Solid waste generated from project will be mainly domestic in nature and is estimated to be about 500 kg/day. Solid wastes generated will be segregated into biodegradable (waste vegetables, foods etc.) and Recyclable (papers, cartons, thermacol, plastics, glass etc.) components and collected in separate bins. The biodegradable organic wastes will be sent to M.C. Zirakpur for final disposal. Liquid effluents: During construction phase, sewage will be treated and disposed through septic tanks. The waste water in operation phase will be treated up to tertiary level in a STP of 200 KLD capacity and the treated sewage will be reused for toilet flushing & horticulture and rest into Public sewer. 1.16 Facilities for long term housing of No. operational workers? 1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic during No. Roads already exist construction of operation? 1.18 New road, rail, air waterborne or other No. transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airport etc? 1.19 Closure or diversion of existing No. transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements? 1.20 New or diverted transmission lines or No. pipelines?

4 1.21 Impoundment, damming, culverting, No. realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers? 1.22 Stream crossings? No.

1.23 Abstraction or transfer of water from Yes. From ground water through tube ground or surface waters? well. Permission for the same has been applied for. Copy enclosed. 1.24 Changes in water bodies or the land No. surface affecting drainage or run-off? 1.25 Transport of personnel or materials for Yes Material by Pvt. Operators and construction, operation or persons of their own transport. decommissioning? 1.26 Long-term dismantling or No decommissioning or restoration works? 1.27 Ongoing activity during No. decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment? 1.28 Influx of people to an area in either Yes Local laborers from nearby area Temporarily or permanently? will be employed during the construction phase. In the operation phase, most of the expected occupants will be from the surrounding areas. Hence, the project will lead to a redistribution of occupants within the city. Thus, no significant influx of people is envisaged. 1.29 Introduction of alien species? No.

1.30 Loss of native species or genetic No. diversity? 1.31 Any other actions? Nil

2. Use of Natural resources for construction or operation of the Project (such as land, water, materials or energy, especially any resources which are non- renewable or in short supply):

S. No. Details thereof (with Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No approximate quantities/ rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 2.1 Land especially undeveloped or 7876.09m2 (Commercial) agricultural land (ha) No

5 2.2 Water (expected source & competing 194 KLD for hotel and domestic users) unit: KLD Yes. purpose. Source of water will be underground tube-well. 2.3 Minerals (MT) No. 2.4 Construction material – stone, The project involves Masonry and aggregates, and/soil (expected source Yes. concrete work for the complex. – MT) The building materials required is sand, coarse aggregate, fine aggregate, structural steel, bricks etc. The materials will be supplied by local vendors. 2.5 Forests and timber (source – MT) No. 2.6 Energy including electricity and fuels Electricity 1500 KW (source, competing users) Unit: fuel Yes. approximately By Punjab State (MT), energy (MW) Power Corporation Limited. Power backup for the group housing project will be through 2 no. of DG sets of total 1500 KVA (2x 750 KVA) 2.7 Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units) Nil

3. Use, storage, transport, handling or production of substances or materials, which could be harmful to human health or the environment or raise concerns about actual or perceived risks to human health.

S. No. Details thereof (with Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No approximate quantities/ rates, wherever possible) with source of information data

3.1 Use of substance or materials, which Used Oil from DG Sets about 200 are hazardous (as per MSIHC rules) Yes. liter/annum. to human health or the environment (flora, fauna and water supplies) 3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or No. water borne diseases) 3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. by Socio-economic standard of changing living conditions? Yes people will improve due to increased employment opportunities provided by this project. This will lead to better quality of life and will also set a standard for future developments in the area.

6 3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project e.g. No. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc. 3.5 Any other causes Nil

4. Production of solid wastes during construction or operation or decommissioning (MT/month).

S. No. Information/Checklist Details thereof (with confirmation Yes/No approximate quantities/ rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 4.1 Spoil, overburden or mine wastes No. 4.2 Municipal waste About 0.46 ton/day domestic (Domestic and or commercial Yes. wastes. wastes). 4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous The hazardous wastes along with Waste Management Rules) Yes other wastes in the project will be used oil from DG sets, which is classified as per The Hazardous Waste Category 5.1 as per The Hazardous Wastes (Management & Handling) Rules, 1989. Used oil from DG sets will be stored in HDPE drums in isolated covered facility. This used oil will be sold to authorized recyclers. Suitable care will be taken so that spills/leaks of used oil from storage is avoided. The other hazardous waste are CFL/LED lamps. 4.4 Other industrial process wastes No. 4.5 Surplus product No. 4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from About 10 Kg/day from STP & effluent treatment Yes. used as manure in the complex.

7 4.7 Construction or demolition wastes The construction waste will Yes consist of excess earth and construction debris along with cement bags, steel in bits and pieces, insulating and packaging materials etc. Recyclable waste construction materials will be sold to recyclers. Unusable and excess construction debris will be disposed at designated places. 4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment No. 4.9 Contaminated soils or other materials No. 4.10 Agricultural wastes No. 4.11 Other solid wastes Nil

5. Release for pollutants or any hazardous, toxic or noxious substances to air (Kg/hr). S.No. Details thereof (with Information/Checklist Yes/No approximate quantities/ rates, confirmation wherever possible) with source of information data 5.1 Emissions from combustion of fossil There will be emissions from fuels from stationary or mobile Yes burning of diesel in the DG sets. sources Adequate stacks will be provided on all the DG sets. Exhaust gas from cars will be kept within norms of PUC. 5.2 Emissions from production processes No. 5.3 Emissions from materials handling Small quantities of dust emissions including storage or transport Yes are envisaged during transport and handling of construction materials. Such emissions will be temporary and controlled by the use of sprinkling and other viable techniques like covering of loose material. 5.4 Emissions from construction activities including plant & No equipment

8 5.5 Dust or odours from handling of Dust is anticipated during loading materials including construction Yes. and unloading of construction materials, sewage and waste. material and excavation of upper earth surface. These will however be temporary in nature, which will be controlled by providing water sprinklers. Tarpaulin cover will be provided on stored loose materials to reduce the dust emission. 5.6 Emissions from incineration of waste No. 5.7 Emissions from burning of waste in open air (e.g. slash materials, No. construction debris) 5.8 Emissions from any other sources Nil

6. Generation of Noise and Vibration, and Emissions of Light and Heat: S.No. Details thereof (with Information/Checklist Yes/No approximate quantities/ rates, confirmation wherever possible) with source of information data 6.1 From operation of equipment e.g. Source of noise in the operational engines, ventilation plant, crushers Yes. phase will be from backup DG sets (which will be in operation only during power failure) and pumps & motors. All the machinery will be of highest standard of reputed make and will comply with standard i.e. The DG set room will be provided with acoustic enclosure to have minimum 25 dB (A) insertion loss or for meeting the ambient noise standard whichever is on higher side as per E (P) Act, GSR 371 (E) and its amendments. Therefore, no significant impact due to operation of machinery is anticipated. 6.2 From industrial or similar processes No.

9 6.3 From construction or demolition Due to various construction Yes activities, there will be short-term noise impacts in the immediate vicinity of the project site. The construction activities will include the following noise generating activities: ・Concreting, mixing & operation of DG sets. ・Construction plant and heavy vehicle movement. 6.4 From blasting or piling No. 6.5 From construction or operational Some noise will be generated traffic Yes from vehicular movement in the construction and operational phase but that will be temporarily 6.6 From lighting or cooling systems No. 6.7 From any other sources Nil

7. Risks of contamination of land or water from releases of pollutants into the ground of into sewers, surface waters, groundwater, coastal waters or the sea:

S.No. Details thereof (with Information/Checklist Yes/No approximate quantities/ rates, confirmation wherever possible) with source of information data 7.1 From handling, storage, use or spillage of hazardous materials No. 7.2 From discharge of sewage or other Properly treated domestic sewage, effluents to water or the land No. discharge will be partly sent into (expected mode and place of Public Sewer and partly reused discharge) for flushing and plantation. It will not be discharged on open land or inland water. 7.3 By deposition of pollutants emitted to air into the land or into water No. 7.4 From any other sources No. 7.5 Is there a risk of long term build up of pollutants in the environment No. from these sources?

8. Risk of accidents during construction or operation of the Project, which could affect human health or the environment

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S. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/ Details thereof (with approximate No No quantities/ rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 8.1 From explosions, spillages, fires etc from storage, handling, use or No. production of hazardous substances

8.2 From any other causes No. 8.3 Could the project be affected by natural Design of the buildings covers disasters causing environmental No. seismic forces and there is likely to damage (e.g. floods, earthquakes, be no damage to them on this account. The site is at a high level landslides, cloudburst etc)? and there is no possibility of floods. The project falls under seismic active Zone IV indicating high damage risk zone

9. Factors which should be considered (such as consequential development) which could lead to environmental effects or the potential for cumulative impacts with other existing or planned activities in the locality.

S.No. Details thereof (with Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/ approximate quantities/ No rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 9.1 Lead to development of supporting There are other Commercial facilities, ancillary development or Yes projects existing in the development stimulated by the project vicinity. The overall effect is which could have impact on the the increase in traffic due to environment e.g. residents/staff coming to the complex & other footfalls. - Supporting infrastructure (roads, power supply, waster or wastewater treatment, etc.) - housing development - extractive industries - supply industries - other 9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, which could have an impact on the environment No.

11 9.3 Set a precedent for later developments Seeing the success of the Yes. commercial complex it might encourage other developers to come forward for similar projects but with approval of the concerned authorities. 9.4 Have cumulative effects due to proximity Although the Project has some to other existing or planned projects with No. positive effect in the area & it similar effects provides service to a large number of employees from the local area, but increase in traffic is likely to have a incremental effect on traffic management.

III Environmental Sensitivity S. No Details thereof (with Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No approximate quantities/ rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 1. Areas protected under international The project site is located in conventions, national or local legislation No commercial zone as per notified for their ecological, landscape, cultural master plan of Zirakpur. or other related value. 2. Areas which are important or sensitive Chhatbir Zoo exists at a distance for ecological reasons – Wetlands, Yes about 7 km from site. The activity watercourses or other water bodies, of the complex will not affect the coastal zone, biospheres, mountains & Zoo in any way. forests 3. Areas used by protected, important or No such sensitive areas are sensitive species of flora or fauna for Nil within 10 km radius of the breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over project. wintering, migration 4. Inland, coastal, marine or underground There are no coastal or marine waters. No water near the project site. However, the Ghaggar River flows at a distance of about 3 km from the site. Underground water is not affected anywhere. 5. State, National boundaries Chandigarh and Haryana state Yes boundary is about 02 km from the project site. 6. Routes or facilities used by the public NH-154, Chandigarh-Ambala for access to recreation or other tourist, No Road is adjoining. There will be pilgrim areas. no affect of the unit on the road except increase in traffic.

12 7. Defense installations There is no defense installation No within 500 m from the site. Air force Station is about a distance of 5 km. 8. Densely populated or built-up area Zirakpur is at a distance of about Yes. 1 km, and Chandigarh is about 10 km from the site. Other commercial/residential complexes also exist in the adjoining area. 9. Areas occupied by sensitive man-made These exist in Zirakpur. There land uses (hospitals, schools, places of Yes will be no affect of the project on worship, community facilities) these places as it is already in an approved residential area. 10. Areas containing important, high quality Ghaggar River flows about 3 km or scarce resources (ground water Yes from the project site. Ground resources, surface resources, forestry, water availability is at depth of agriculture, fisheries, tourism, minerals) about 15 mts. There are no forests near the site. There are no fisheries & minerals near the site. Tourist sites are in Chandigarh. Since no waste, solid/ liquid, will be disposed off in these resources, there will be no effect on them. 11. Areas already subjected to pollution or environmental damage. (those where Nil existing legal environmental standards are exceeded) 12. Areas susceptible to natural hazard which could cause the project to present Nil environmental problems (earthquakes, subsidence, landslides, erosion, flooding or extreme or adverse climatic conditions)

I hereby give undertaking that the data and information given in the application and enclosures is true to the best of my knowledge and belief and I am aware that if any part of the data and information submitted is found to be false or misleading at any stage, the project will be rejected and clearance given, if any, to the project will be revoked at our risk and cost. ABC SITES LIMITED

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CHECK LIST OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS

1. LAND ENVIRONMENT

QUERY REPLY

1.1 Will the existing land use get No. It is in an approved commercial significantly altered from the project Zone. that is not consistent with the surroundings? Attach Maps of (i) site Maps attached as location, (ii) surrounding features of the Site Location Map Figure 1.1 pages 24 proposed site (within 500 meters) and (iii) the site (indicating levels & of conceptual plan. 500 m Radius Map contours) to appropriate scales. If not Figure 1.4 page 27 of conceptual plan. available attach only conceptual plans. 1.2 List out all the major project Land Area = 7876.08m2 requirements in terms of the land area, Built-up Area = 23318 m2 built up area, water consumption, power Water Consumption = 194 m3/day requirement, connectivity, community Power Requirement = 1500 KW. facilities, parking needs etc. Parking has been provided within the Complex Connectivity = Project is well connected with main roads 1.3 What are the likely impacts of the Due to increase in population there will proposed activity on the existing be some increase in vehicular traffic facilities adjacent to the proposed site? which is a part of the overall development in the area. 1.4 Will there be any significant land There shall be no land disturbance disturbance resulting in erosion, resulting in erosion, subsidence and subsidence & instability? instability as it is a flat land. The site falls under the zone IV as per the seismic zone map of India and indicating high damage risk zone. The project will be earthquake resistant taking into account the latest provisions of Indian Standards Codes. 1.5 Will the proposal involve alteration of There will be no obstruction of natural natural drainage systems? (Given details drainage system. The sewerage system on a contour map showing the natural exists in the area, which also takes care drainage near the proposed project site) of the storm water drainage of the area.

14 1.6 What are the quantities of earthwork The earth work for excavation of involved in the construction activity foundations is involved which will be cutting, filling, reclamation etc. partly used in the premises for filling under floors and other low lying areas. The balance will be sold to the outside vendors. 1.7 Give details regarding water supply, Source of water will be Own tube well. waste handling etc. during the About 10 m3/day water is needed for construction period. construction. No waste water will be allowed to flow outside. Waste from construction shall be disposed off through vendors. 1.8 Will the low lying areas & wetlands get No altered? 1.9 Whether construction debris & waste The solid waste generated during during construction cause health hazard? development phase shall mainly consist of soil mixed with stone chipping, Cement mortar residue and wood waste, cardboards and masonry. It will be utilized for filling approved low lying areas.

2. WATER ENVIRONMENT

2.1 Give the total quantity of water For domestic use = 194 m3/day requirement for the proposed project with the breakup of requirements for Source: Own Tube well. However, various uses. How will the water Municipal Corporation water supply is requirement met? State the sources & available. Water Balance is given on quantities and furnish a water balance page no 30-32 of conceptual plan. statement. 2.2 What is the capacity of the proposed About 1500 m3/hr. source of water? 2.3 What is the quality of water required, in Potable water quality available and case, the supply is not from a municipal result of ground water given in source? Conceptual Plan. 2.4 How much of the water requirement can About 6 m3/day of treated waste water be met from the recycling of treated will be used for plantation/ horticulture wastewater? in Summer season. 2.5 Will there be diversion of water from No other users? 2.6 What is the incremental pollution load Negligible, The treated waste water will from wastewater generated from the be partly reused for plantation, flushing proposed activity? & the balance will be discharged into public sewer.

15 2.7 Give details of the water requirements About 3465m3/annum of roof top rain met from water harvesting? Furnish water is estimated to be discharged into details of the facilities created. the ground water through 4 no. rain water harvesting wells. Tank shall be provided for local use of rain water. 2.8 What would be the impact of the land The project does not obstruct any use changes occurring due to the natural flow in the area as such it will proposed project on the runoff not aggravate any flooding problem. characteristics of the area in the post construction phase on a long term basis? Would it aggravate the problems of flooding or water logging in any way? 2.9 What are the impacts of the proposal on Water table is about 70 – 80 feet bgl. the ground water? Enough u/g water is available. No significant effect on the ground water. 2.10 What precautions/measures are taken to There will be no run off from the prevent the run-off from construction construction activities. Water during activities polluting land & aquifers? construction shall be consumed fully. 2.11 How is the storm water from within the Extra storm water will flow to the site managed? nearby M.C storm water channel via pucca drains provided within the complex along roads. 2.12 Will the deployment of construction No. Local labour is engaged who will labourers particularly in the peak period not stay there. Moreover toilets with lead to unsanitary conditions around the septic tank have been provided @ 1 project site. toilet for 20 labourers 2.13 What on-site facilities are provided for Sewerage system has been provided by the collection, treatment & safe disposal MC, for collection of domestic waste of sewage? water. S.T.P. will be provided by PP for the treatment of domestic effluent. The treated waste water shall be partly used for flushing/plantation and the rest will be disposed off in the Public Sewer. 2.14 Give details of dual plumbing system if Part of the treated water will be used for treated waste used is used for flushing flushing for which dual plumbing with of toilets or any other use. separate overhead tank will be provided.

3. VEGETATION

3.1 Is there any threat of the project on the No. biodiversity? 3.2 Will the construction involve extensive No. clearing or modification of vegetation? 3.3 What are the measures proposed to be Green belt, parks and landscaping will taken to minimize the likely impacts on be provided within the complex. important site features?

16 4. FAUNA

4.1 Is there likely to be any displacement of No. There are no aquatic bodies near fauna-both terrestrial and aquatic or the site. creation of barriers for their movement? Provide the details. 4.2 Any direct or indirect impacts on the No. avifauna of the area? Provide details. 4.3 Prescribe measures such as corridors, fish Not required ladders etc. to mitigate adverse impacts on fauna.

5. AIR ENVIRONMENT

5.1 Will the project increase atmospheric No. There are no large scale gases from concentration of gases & result in heat the project. islands? 5.2 What are the impacts on generation of Pucca roads & pavements have been dust, smoke, odorous fumes or other provided within the complex. There is hazardous gases? Give details in relation no generation of dust, smoke odor or to all the meteorological parameters. other hazardous substance as such there is no impact of any type of air pollution on environment from the complex. 5.3 Will the proposal create shortage of No. Enough Parking spaces have been parking space for vehicles? Furnish provided within the complex i.e. details of the present level of transport 465ECS. However some increase in infrastructure and measures proposed for traffic on the road outside is expected improvement including the traffic which will be managing easily as the management at the entry & exit to the road is 66 feet. project site. 5.4 Provide details of the movement patterns Details have been given in the Site with internal roads, bicycle tracks, Plan. pedestrian pathways, foot paths etc, with areas under each category. 5.5 Will there be significant increase in traffic Yes. There will be increase in traffic. noise & vibration? Give details of the ‘NO – HORN’ signs will be displayed sources and the measures proposed for at various places for checking noise. mitigation of the above. No vibration is expected from any source. 5.6 What will be the impact of DG sets & Noiseless D.G. sets will be used only other equipment on noise levels & during electricity breakdown for short vibration in & ambient air quality around periods. Further, Noise, if any, will be the project site? Provide details. controlled through sound proofing of walls and canopy. Air emission will be controlled through adequate chimney height.

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6. AESTHETICS

6.1 Will the proposed constructions in any No. There is no such situation. Height way result in the obstruction of a view, of the building is as per the approved scenic amenity or landscapes? Are these plans. considerations taken into account by the proponents? 6.2 Will there be any adverse impacts from No. new constructions on the existing structures? What are the considerations taken into account? 6.3 Whether there are any local No. All plans are according to considerations of urban form & urban Municipal Committee, Zirakpur. design influencing the design criteria? They may be explicitly spelt out. 6.4 Are there any anthropological or No. archaeological sites or artefacts nearby? State if any other significant features in the vicinity of the proposed site have been considered.

7. SOCIO - ECONOMIC ASPECTS

7.1 Will the proposal result in any changes to No the demographic structure of local population? Provide the details. 7.2 Give details of the existing social The proposed project is located infrastructure around the proposed adjoining to Chandigarh – Ambala project. highway. Urban Townships (Mohali/Panchkula) are also located around the project site. 7.3 Will the project cause adverse effects on No. local communities, disturbance to sacred sites or other cultural values? What are the safeguards proposed?

8. BUILDING MATERIAL

8.1 May involve the use of building materials It is proposed that fly ash, shall be used with high-embodied energy. Are the for mixing with cement there by construction materials produced with reducing the consumption of sand. energy efficient processes? Bricks and tiles made of material with fly sash shall be preferred over ordinary bricks and tiles. Use of form concrete made up of fly ash in place of loose earth for filling purposes within the complex shall be encouraged.

18 8.2 Transport and handling of materials Driver of vehicles are asked not to during construction may result in blow horn within the area. “NO pollution, noise & public nuisance. What HORN” signboard will be displayed measures are taken to minimize the on the site. Water will be sprinkled on impacts? roads to avoid dust. 8.3 Are recycled materials used in roads and Yes. Partly. The remaining will be sent structures? State the extent of savings to approve land fill sites. achieved? 8.4 Give details of the methods of collection, Segregation of solid waste will be done segregation & disposal of the garbage at the source through colored bins. The generated during the operation of the solid waste will be picked up by M.C project. Zirakpur.

9. ENERGY CONSERVATION

9.1 Give details of the power requirements, About 1500 K.W. power will be source of supply, backup source etc. supplied PSPCL. What is the energy consumption Energy consumption will be reduced by assumed per square foot of built-up use of CFL/LED & solar energy. area? How have you tried to minimize energy consumption? 9.2 What type of, and capacity of, power Power backup provided. 02 No. D.G. back-up do you plan to provide? Sets of 750 KVA each capacity has been provided. 9.3 What are the characteristics of the glass Glass is not used outer side of walls. you plan to use? Provide specifications of its characteristics related to both short wave and long wave radiation? 9.4 What passive solar architectural Buildings have been planned for features are being used in the building? maximum use of sunlight. Illustrate the applications made in the proposed project. 9.5 Does the layout of streets & buildings Yes. Solar lights will be provided for maximize the potential for solar energy street lighting and for heating of water. devices? Have you considered the use of street lighting, emergency lighting and solar hot water systems for use in the building complex? Substantiate with details. 9.6 Is shading effectively used to reduce Green belt has been provided along the cooling/heating loads? What principles boundary wall. Buildings have been have been used to maximize the planned mostly facing North or South. shading of Walls on the East and the West and the Roof? How much energy saving has been effected?

19 9.7 Do the structures use energy-efficient Planning of buildings has been done to space conditioning, lighting and make maximum use of natural light and mechanical systems? Provide technical cross ventilation. CFC & HFC free details. Provide details of the chillers will be used. transformers and motor efficiencies, lighting intensity and air-conditioning load assumptions? Are you using CFC and HCFC free chillers? Provide specifications. 9.8 What are the likely effects of the It is a commercial Complex. There will building activity in altering the micro- be no effect on environment as no climates? Provide a self assessment on pollutants will be released to the likely impacts of the proposed atmosphere. construction on creation of heat is land & inversion effect? 9.9 What are the thermal characteristics of Thermocol has been provided on the the building envelope? (a) roof; (b) top roof to provide insulation. Hollow external walls; and (c) fenestration? CC Blocks will be used for walls. Give details of the material used and the U-values or the R values of the individual components. 9.10 What precautions & safety measures Fire hydrants along with underground are proposed against fire hazards? storage tank & at roof have been Furnish details of emergency plans. provided for fire fighting. All buildings have been provided with fire extinguishers at convenient places. All fire safety norms shall be followed as per NBC. 9.11 If you are using glass as wall material Glass is not used as wall material. provides details and specifications including emissivity and thermal characteristics. 9.12 What is the rate of air infiltration into Manually controlled doors and the building? Provide details of how windows have been provided to check you are mitigating the effects of unwanted infiltration and also for cross infiltration. ventilation. 9.13 To what extent the non-conventional Solar energy will be used for street energy technologies are utilized in the lighting. LED used for lighting instead overall energy consumption? Provide of tubes & incandescent lamps. details of the renewable energy Expected saving will be about 13 %. technologies used.

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