17.08.2021 - To, – Director (IA II) Non Coal mining Division Ministry Of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Indira Paryavaran -Bhavan, Jor Bagh Road, Aliganj, New Delhi 110003 - Subject:Submission of reply to the queries raised by EAC Non Coal Mining during its meeting held during November 23rd 25th, 2016 for Mungwari Bauxite, Laterite, Ochre- & White Clay Mine- with proposed production capacity– of 42,612 TPA (ROM) by M/s Ram Chandra Bansal, located at Village Mungwari, Tehsil Majhgawan ,District Satna, Madhya Pradesh (MLA 4.95 Ref: file no J-11015/365/2015-IA.II (M) ha) Sir, Please refer to the subject mentioned-25th, above, we would like to bring to your notice that the project was considered for EC by the EAC during its meeting held during November 23rd 2016. The EAC asked for certain information /Clarifications for further appraisal of the project. prog - The information was submitted to Moef & CC earlier but there was no ress in the case, we are hereby re submitting the documents desired by EAC along with this letter. We request you to kindly consider our case so that EC can be granted to the project without any further Delay. Thanking you ReRegards, Thanking you, gards, For Ram Chandra Bansal Date 17.08.2021 To, Director (IA-II) Non –Coal mining Division Ministry Of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Indira Paryavaran Bhavan, Jor Bagh Road, Aliganj, New Delhi-110003 Subject: Submission of reply to the queries raised by EAC Non Coal Mining during its meeting held during November 23rd -25th , 2016 for Mungwari Bauxite, Laterite, Ochre & White Clay Mine with proposed production capacity of 42,612 TPA (ROM) by M/s Ram Chandra Bansal, located at Village Mungwari, Tehsil - Majhgawan ,District - Satna, Madhya Pradesh (MLA –4.95 ha) Ref: file no J-11015/365/2015-IA.II (M) Sir, Please referrd to-25 theth subject mentioned above ,we would like to bring to your notice that the project was considered for EC by the EAC during its meeting held during November 23 , 2016 .The EAC asked for certain information /Clarifications for further appraisal of the project. WeQuery are now 1: submitting Since the point wise reply to the queries raised: the mine was operational from 1982 and is currently- closed as reported verbally by the PP. The Committee is of the view that PP has not submitted the compliance of TOR 1 and needs to submit year wise production details authenticated by the Mining Department along with the date from which Replythe production 1: is suspended in the mine. Annexure 1 The year wise production of the mine from 1982 till date of closure i.e. Query19.07.2015 2: There authenticated are 8 Schedule by the mining-I species department reported is annexed in the studyas area and the PP has prepared a conservation plan and the same has not been submitted for approval to the Wildlife Conservation Department. The PP needs to submit the conservation plan for the approval and provide the proof of the submission of documents. Reply 2: Annexure 2 The conservation plan with budgetary allocation is attached along with the submission receipt as Query 3: Since the project is in proximity of Ranipur WLS it has to be ascertained whether it is a case of NBWL violation. The PP needs to submit the detailed clarification on the issues. Reply 3: The mining lease was granted for 20 years period w.e.f. 17.07.1982 to 16.07.2002 .The 1st Renewal of Mining Lease was granted for 20 years period w.e.f. 17.07.2002 to 16.07.2022 vide State Government of Madhya Pradesh and has been extended for 50 years as19.07.2015 per MMDR (Amendment) Act, 2015 up to 16.7.2032. The mine is currently closed from . R It is important to note the fact that the anipur WLS is located entirely in state of Uttar Pradesh and forms the boundary of the states of UP & MP. None of the local authorities ever raised objections to operation of the mine. The supreme courts interim order in the matter of Goa Foundation Vs Union of India dated 21.04.2014 states that the no mining activity is allowed within 1 km of wildlife sanctuaries however the leases outside the 1 KM distanceWL. and within may continue working and should apply for wildlife clearance from NB Also the final Notification for declaring eco sensitive zone around Ranipur -WLS has been published on 10.11.2017 states that the said mine is outside the Eco Sensitive zone of the Ranipur WLS. Thepart. proponent respectfully submits that there has been no violation of NBWL on its Query 4: The Committee is of the view that PP has not submitted the compliance of TOR 23 w.r.t. PM 2.5. Reply 4: The PP submits that the TOR no 23 states that: “Air quality modelling should be carried out for prediction of impact of the project on the air quality of the area. It should also take into account the impact of movement of vehicles for transportation of mineral. The details of the model used and the input parameters used for modelling should be provided. The Air quality contours may be shown on the location map clearly indicating the location of site, location of sensitive receptors, if any, and habitation. The wind roses showing pre-dominant wind direction may also be indicated on the map.” The air modelling for the project has been conducted by the PP and is mentioned in the section 5.3.2 to Section 5.3.6. Annexure 3 The same are being reproduced as for your perusal. The proponent respectfully submits that proper compliance for TOR no 23 has been submitted. Query 5: Since this is old mine and it is noted that the plantation is very less. Accordingly, the PP needs to increase the plantation target and budget for the same and submit the details. Reply 5: plan: During the Presentation PP submitted the following Green Belt Development Year No of trees Area (ha) In rupees Backfilled Budget Boundary Reclaimed Boundary area 1 400 - 0.20 - 2,500 2 400 400 0.20 0.20 2,500 3 400 400 0.20 0.20 52,500 4 450 600 0.225 0.30 60,000 5 - 1000 - 0.50 45,000 iod - 6000 - 2.925 22,68,750 TOTAL 10050 0.8250 4.125 24,31,250 Conceptual Per Rs 24,31,250/- A total of 10,050 plants were proposed to be planted by the PP with the a total budget of 1,25,000/- Per year .it may be further noted that apart from green belt development in the Mine area PP has also kept aside a fund of Rs for development of green belt area in the buffer zone . m. The development of green belt area in the buffer zone will be done in consultation of gram panchayat Rsand 3,00,000/ forest department- per year on land identified by the Also a separate as been kept aside for green belt development under the environment protection budget for plantation along the Haul road to prevent dispersion of dust particle during movement of Transport Vehicles. The budget for Green belt developmentYear in CoreIn and rupees Buffer zone is as follows: Budget in various heads for green Belt Development. 1 4,27,500 2 4,27,500 3 4,77,500 4 4,85,000 5 4,70,000 22,68,750 Period ConceptualTOTAL 45,56,250 - We hope the Replies to the Queries submitted as to satisfaction of the EAC, We further request you to kindly re consider the case for environment Clearance in the upcoming Meeting of the EAC. ThankingRegards, you, Ram Chandra Bansal Annexure 1 Year wise Production Details -mail d1i1/af/201 modgmsata Jp gov.n dral-- (1Ouo) 3T51 ATqEU l1 23.05.2017 5 uf:d f 22 11 2018 3:7HR Te}ER ENT REI Tfras faavujt ta atët 3115 1982 85 352 437 1983 91 1314 1403 984 1037 1935 1011 1011 1986 1510 1510 1987 3420 3420 1988 1650 1650 i 089 520 520 89 T - 1989-90 10 1990-91 1730 1780 1630 1991-92 1630 830 1992-93 830 13 5340 1993-94 5340 18200 1994-95 18200 2044 15 1995-96 2044 17 15 16 1996-97 1715 12 1920 1997-98 2032 25 18 1C98-99 725 35. 353 1999-2000 785 30 815 2000-2001 385 385 2001-02 20 67C 690 22 2002-003 1030 1030 23 2003-04 230 2085 2315 24 2004-05 50 145 195 2005-06 155 155 26 2006-07 1903 1905 2007-08 301 2008-09 1798 1506 10358 387 14049 2009-10 835 121 11462 90 13597 30 2010-11 4043 4043 31 2011-12 2550 3405 85 14 6054 32 2012-13 4851 4677 372 9900 33 2013-14 4736 8377 231 13344 34 2014-15 3750 780 3840 82 8452 2015-16 2030 d490 16520 Annexure 2 CONSERVATION PLAN STUDY OF FLORA AND FAUNA & WILDLIFE CONSERVATION PLAN OF Mungawari Bauxite, Laterite, Ochere &White Clay Mine Village Mungawari, Tehsil Majhgawan, District Satna, Madhya Pradesh Proposed Production – 42,612 TPA, Mining Area -4.95 Ha APPLICANT Shri Ram Chandra Bansal P.O.- Jaitwara, District – Satna (M.P.) 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