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S. No. Conditions Under prevailing laws/ Environmental norms with adequate environmental safeguards

Conditions to be maintained as per the Gazette Notification NoS.O804(E) dated 14.03.2017 of MoEF&CC, Govt of India

1. The Project Proponents shall obtain all necessary clearances/ permissions from all relevant agencies including town planning authority before commencement of work.

All the necessary permissions & clearances have been obtained from the respective authorities.

Approved Building plan has been added as Annexure III (A).

Site Plan has been added as Annexure III (B)

Forest acknowledgment is attached as Annexure III (C).

Fire NOC is attached as Annexure III (C).

Water Permissions attached as Annexure III (D).

AAI NOC is attached as Annexure III (E).

Electricity supply permission acknowledgement is attached as Annexure III (F).

2. Consent for Establishment shall be obtained from State Pollution Control Board under Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution Act) 1981 and Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution Act) 1974.

We will apply to obtain the Consent to Establish from the Haryana Pollution Control Board once we get approved for Environment Clearance from the MoEF&CC.

3. The Project Proponent shall comply with the conditions of NOC/Clearance obtained from Fire Department

Clearance from the local fire department has been obtained.

Fire NOC has been attached as an Annexure III (C).

4. All the construction shall be done in accordance with the local building byelaws. The Project Proponent shall obtain all necessary clearances.

All the construction has been done in accordance with the Haryana Building code 2017 dated 07/March/2017 and the same code and its amendments would be followed during futher construction.

Permissible Limits

Proposed

Ground Coverage 40% 39.95%

FAR (IT) 250% 250% FAR (Commercial) 150% 148%

Parking Facilities 2051 ECS 2466 ECS

Please Refer Pt. 1 of Environmental conditions above.

5. The Project Proponent shall put in place a credible enforcement mechanism for compliance of energy conservation measures with its allottees, as projected, in perpetuityThis would be monitored by designed Energy conservation/efficiency Authority in the state.

Energy conservation measures were implemented during the construction phase and conservation measures would be taken care of during the construction phase.

A report on GRIHA rating for the project has been attached as Annexure III (G).

6. Suitable toilet fixtures for water conservation shall be incorporated in the building plan.

Suitable toilet fixtures such as low flow shower heads, Sink faucets etc. were incorporated in the already constructed Block B so as minimize any sought of water wastage.

Similar fixtures would be provided in remaining Blocks A, C & D.

7. The Rain water harvesting plan should be incorporated as per CGWA guidelines.

Rain Water Harvesting plan has been attached as Annexure III (H).

8. Provision shall be made for the housing of construction labour within the site with all necessary infrastructure and facilities such as fuel for cooking, mobile toilets, mobile STP, safe drinking water, medical health, care, crèche, etcThe housing maybe in the form of temporary structures to be removed after completion of the project.

Temporary houses were constructed for the construction labour on site with all the basic necessities provided to them.

Photographs of temporary houses on site have been attached as Annexure III (I).

9. A first aid room will be provided in the project both during construction and operation of the project.

First aid facilities were and will be maintained at readily accessible places where necessary appliances including sterilized cotton, wool, etc were made available at all times

The same would be maintained during the operation period as well.

Photograph of First Aid Room maintained at the site has been attached as Annexure III (J).

10. All the top soil excavated during construction activities should be stored for use in horticulture/landscape development within the project site.

The top soil excavated for the construction of Block A and Block B was stored on vacant area within the project site.

The excavated soil would be used in horticulture/ landscape development within the project site.

Photograph showing the excavated earthwork has been attached as Annexure III (K).

11. Disposal of muck during construction phase should not create any adverse effect on the neighbouring communities and be

During construction phase, disposal of muck did not create any adverse effects on the neighbouring communities and necessary precautions were taken in

disposed of taking the necessary precautions for general safety and health aspects of people, only in approved sites with the approval of competent authority

order to prevent any adverse effect. Similar precautions would be taken during the remaining part of the construction.

The PP hired a safety contractor in order to ascertain the health and safety of the construction labourers. The labourers were provided with all the necessary safety harnesses and equipments required to ascertain their safety.

A contract with the Health and safety contractor has been attached as Annexure III (L).

12. Soil and ground water samples will be tested to ascertain that there is no threat to groundwater quality by leaching of heavy metals and other toxic contaminants.

Soil and groundwater samples were tested to ascertain that there were no threats to groundwater quality by leaching of heavy metals and other toxic contaminants. The results thus obtained were within permissible limits and showed that no such harm was caused to either soil or to the ground water.

Soil and Groundwater samples would be tested again, as per the Terms of Reference thus issued.

13. Construction spoils, including bituminous material and other hazardous materials, must not be allowed to contaminate watercourses and the dump sites for such material must be secured so that they should not leach into the ground water

Construction materials were stored in storage yards and were effectively covered with tarpaulin sheets.

Similarly, the construction material would be stored and covered safely in the storage yard during the construction to avoid any spoils.

14. Any hazardous waste generated during construction phase, should be disposed off as per applicable rules and norms with necessary approvals of the State Pollution Control Board.

Any hazardous waste generated during construction phase was disposed of as per the hazardous waste management and handling rule – 1989 and its amendments

Any hazardous waste thus generated during further construction would be disposed off as per the same rule.

15. The diesel generator sets to be used during construction phase should be low sulphur diesel type and should conform to Environment (Protection) Rules prescribed for air and noise emission standards.

DG sets will run on low sulphur diesel only and conforms to air and noise emission standards as per EPA rules

An Affidavit for the same has been attached as Annexure III (M).

16. The diesel required for operating DG sets shall be stored in underground tanks and if required, clearance from Chief Controller of Explosives shall be taken. DG set shall meet the CPCB norms.

Diesel/oil for DG sets is been stored in HDPE drums in isolated covered facility. Suitable care is been taken to avoid spills/leakage.

17. Vehicles hired for bringing construction material to the site should be in good condition and should have a pollution check certificate and should conform to applicable air and noise emission standards

Vehicles hired for bringing construction material to the site will be in good condition carrying PUC certificate, conforming to applicable air and noise emission standards; and are operated only during

and should be operated only during non-peak hours.

non-peak hours.

18. Ambient noise levels should conform to residential standards both during day and night. Incremental pollution loads on the ambient air and noise quality should be closely monitored during construction phase. Adequate measures should be made to reduce ambient air and noise level during construction phase, so as to conform to the stipulated standards by CPCB/SPCB.

Ambient noise levels were tested and the results conformed to the residential standards both during day and night

Ambient Noise levels would be tested again as per the approved Terms of Reference.

During construction phase, ambient air and noise quality were closely monitored. To conform to CPCB/SPCB standards, necessary measures were taken. Such measures would be taken in the future in order to comply with the permissible limits.

19. Fly ash should be used as building material in the construction as per the provisions of Fly Ash Notification of September, 1999 and amended as on 27th August, 2003 and 25th January, 2016.

Fly ash based material/products were used for construction at the site and same would be incorporated extensively as a building material during further construction activities

Fly Ash Bricks were used for construction at the site, and a Photograph showing the same has been attached as Annexure III (N).

20. Ready mixed concrete must be used in building construction.

Ready mixed concrete was used at the site, which was produced from an RMC plant installed within the project site.

21. Storm water control and its re-use as per CGWB and BIS standards for various applications.

Storm water control and its reuse will be maintained as per Central Ground Water Board and BIS standards for various applications

22. Water demand during construction should be reduced by use of premixed concrete, curing agents and other best practices referred.

Water demand during construction will reduce by the use of premixed concrete, curing agents and other best practices.

23. As Proposed, no Ground water shall be used during construction/operation phase of the project.

No Ground water was extracted during the construction phase. Private water tankers were arranged to meet the water requirements during construction

No Ground water would be used during the further construction part or during operation phase.

Affidavit stating no ground water extraction has been attached as Annexure III (O).

24. Separation of grey and black water should be done by the use of dual plumbing line for separation of grey and black water.

Dual plumbing line will be used for passage of fresh water and STP treated water

The dual plumbing plan is attached as Annexure III (P).

25. Fixtures for showers, toilet flushing and drinking should be of low flow either by

Aerators or pressure reducing devices or sensor based control will be installed for low flow from

use of aerators or pressure reducing devices or sensor based control.

fixtures for showers, toilet flushing and drinking

26. Use of glass may be reduced by upto 40% to reduce the electricity consumption and load on air-conditioning. If necessary, use high quality double glass with special reflective coating in windows.

Reduced use of glass was ensured to cut down on the electricity consumption and load on air conditioning. However, double glazed glass was used as a façade to ensure maximum use of daylight without affecting the internal temperature of the building.

27. Roof should meet prescriptive requirement as per Energy Conservation Building Code by using appropriate thermal insulation material to fulfill requirement.

Roof will meet prescriptive requirement as per the Energy Conservation Building.

28. The approval of the competent authority shall be obtained for structural safety of the buildings due to earthquake, adequacy of firefighting equipment, etc. as per National Building Code including protection measures from lightening etc.

The approval of competent authority has been taken for structural safety of the building due to earthquake, adequacy of firefighting equipment’s etc. as per National Building Code including protection measures from lightening etc.

Same has been attached as an Annexure III (Q).

29. Regular supervision of the above and other measures for monitoring should be in place all through the construction phase, so as to avoid disturbance to the surroundings.

To avoid disturbance to the surroundings, regular supervision of the above and other monitoring measures was implemented all thorough the construction phase.

Regular supervision would be done during further construction activities.

GRIHA points report for the IT Park Project *GATEWAY TOWERS* by

M/s Dove Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.

RATING SYSTEM: GRIHA RATING

DESIRED RATING LEVEL: 3 STAR RATING

1. Site Planning

a) The site plan is according to UDPFI guidelines.

b) The project has promoted design strategies which enable it to factor in ways the natural

site feature which can be protected and incorporated in to the project design.

c) Hard surface areas have been covered with soft paved areas/ tree shade and also the

terrace is covered with solar panels.

d) Rainwater harvesting pits and ample landscape areas has been constructed at site to

prevent rapid runoff of rainwater.

2. Construction Management

a) Proper Site barricading, wheel washing at entrance and water sprinkling on fine

aggregates and excavated earth have been implemented at site.

b) Much number of trees have been planted in the project vicinity. Top soil has been

preserved and is used in the landscape activity.

c) Proper construction management practices have been adopted at site. To prevent the

wastage of construction waste a construction waste management plan has been

implemented at site.

3. Energy

a) Double glazed units have been used as façade. Over deck insulation has been done at site.

Efficient choler has been used for energy efficiency. All internal and external lights are of

led fittings. Flyash blocks are used for building envelope. These all inputs will help the

project for lower EPI reduction than the GRIHA benchmark.

b) Solar panels would be installed on terrace for renewable energy utilization. The capacity

is to meet 0.5% of the annual consumption.

c) All the insulation, refrigerant in HVAC and refrigerant equipment used in building are

CFC and HCFC free.

4. Occupant Comfort and Well being

a) The building design is as such that ample daylight is provided in the project building.

b) Fresh air provision is given in the occupied spaces.

c) The project has used low VOC paints & coatings and also low VOC adhesives &

sealants.

5. Water

a) Low flow fixtures have been installed at project site.

b) Native and adaptive vegetation have been done at site, Irrigation water demands are met

by STP treated water.

c) Water used for drinking, irrigation etc meet BIS standard.

d) Onsite STP is installed and its treated water is used for flushing, irrigation and cooling

tower make up.

e) Rainwater harvesting pits have been constructed for rainwater recharge.

6. Sustainable Building Materials

a) 15% of replacement of Ordinary Portland Cement with flyash by weight of cement used

in structural concrete. Flyash bricks have been used for construction.

b) Construction materials used contain at least 5% of recycled content.

7. Solid Waste Management

a) Separate bins such as wet bin and dry bins have installed at each floor level. A separate

segregation zone has been kept at the basement level. Dry waste is segregated further and

sent to recyclers.

8. Socio Economic

a) Necessary safety equipment and measures have been provided for construction

workforce. Provision for drinking water, hygienic working and living condition and

sanitation facilities have been provided for the workers.

b) The project has adopted measure in a way such that it is universally accessible.

c) Resting rooms and toilets have been provided for service staff.

9. Performance Monitoring & Validation

a) Energy and water meters are installed for tracking down the consumption on site to

analyze the performance of the building.

MEDIUM S. NO.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS CONDITIONS TO BE MAINTAINED

Topography and Natural Drainage

1 The inlet and outlet point of natural drain system should be maintained with adequate size of channel for ensuring unrestricted flow of water.

The project does not intersect any natural drainage route. No perennial or non-perennial drainage system was found to exist in the project area or being obstructed by the project. The project site is a flat land and Block A and Block B has already been constructed whereas Block C and Block D are proposed. Please refer page no. 25 & 26 of Form 1A. Site Photograph is attached as Annexure IV (a).

Water Conservation, Rain Water Harvesting, and Ground Water Recharge

2 A rain water harvesting plan needs to be designed where the recharge bores (minimum one per 5000 sq mt of built up area) shall be provided. The rain water harvested should be stored in a tank for reuse in household through a provision of separate water tank and pipeline to avoid mixing with potable municipal water supply. The excess rain water harvested be linked to the tube well bore in the premise through a pipeline after filtering arrangement of the rain water.

Adequate number of Recharge bores would be provided at the project site, thereby complying with the Environmental conditions put forward. Furthermore, 8 rain water harvesting pits were proposed for the project. Rain water thus collected would be used for cleaning and washing the floors of the buildings. Please refer page no. 32 to 33 of Form 1A. RWH Plan has been added as Annexure III (g).

2(a) The unpaved area shall be more than or equal to 20% of the recreational open spaces.

Landscape area has been designed as per local bye-laws and MoEF&CC norms. Approx. 30 % of the plot area has been proposed for recreational green which will include trees, shrubs and grass pavers. Please refer page no. 31 to 32 of Form1A. Site Photograph showing the landscape area has been added as

Point-wise compliance to the environmental conditions as stated in Appendix XVI of EIA notification dated 9th Dec., 16

(Category ‘3’: 50,000 to less than 1,50,000 sqm)

Annexure IV (b) 2(b) The ground water shall not be withdrawn

without approval from the competent authority. Ground water was not extracted during the construction phase of the existing blocks. Similarly, ground water would not be extracted for construction of the remaining part of the project.

2(c) Use of potable water in construction should be minimized.

Adequate measures were undertaken to reduce the amount of Potable water being consumed during the construction of Block A and Block B. Similar measures will be taken to minimize the use of potable water, during the construction of the proposed remaining blocks.

2(d) Low flow fixtures and sensors to be used to promote water conservation.

Low flow fixtures and sensors were incorporated in toilets and bathrooms of the already constructed Block B, to reduce the quantity of water being utilized and thereby promote water conservation. It is proposed to use the same low flow fixtures in Block A as well as the remaining blocks to be constructed, to prevent unnecessary water wastage.

2(e) Separation of grey and black water should be done by the use of duel plumbing system.

Separation of grey and black water will be done by the use of dual plumbing system. Please refer page no. 35 of Form 1A. Dual Plumbing Plan has been attached as Annexure III (Q).

Solid Waste Management

3 Separate wet and dry bins must be provided at the ground level for facilitating segregation of waste.

A local vendor would be hired to provide adequate amount of separate coloured bins for collection of wet and dry wastes, which would be strategically placed all around the project site to facilitate proper collection of waste. Please refer page no. 103 & 104 of conceptual plan.

3(a) All non-biodegradable waste shall be handed over to authorized recyclers for which a written

All Non-Biodegradable waste will

tie up must be done with the authorized recyclers.

be handed over to an agreed upon authorized recycler or vendor, as per Municipal Solid Waste Management Notification, 2000 and its amendments. Please refer page no. 43 of Form 1A.

3(b) Organic waste composter/Vermi culture pit with a minimum capacity of 0.3 kg/tenement/day must be installed wherein the TP sludge may be used to be converted to manure which could be used at the site or handed over to authorized recyclers for which a written tie up must be done with the authorized recyclers.

We will be proposing an Organic Waste composter on site which will have a processing capacity of 3000 kgs/day. It would be capable of treating the Biodegradable waste (expected to be approx. 1215.6kgs/day, as per Municipal Solid Waste Management Notification, 2000 and its amendments.) thus generated at the project site. Please refer page no. 101-104 of conceptual Plan.

Sewage Treatment Plant

4 Sewage treatment plant of capacity of treating 100% waste water to be installed. Treated water should be recycled for gardening and flushing.

A well designed sewage treatment plant based on FAB technology, with an adequate capacity of 400 KLD would be installed at the project site. A total of 262 KLD treated waste water is expected to be generated during the operation phase, which would be utilized to meet the flushing and horticulture water requirements at the site. Please refer Pg. 91 & 92 of the Conceptual plan.

Energy 5 All common area lighting must be of LED/Solar lights.

All the common areas lighting is proposed to be energy efficient. Solar street lights are to be provided as an alternate to conventional street lights. Corridors and other common areas of the already constructed Block B are provided with LED lights and the same lights are proposed for Block A and the remaining Block C & Block D. Please refer page no. 43 to 48 of

Form 1 A. 5(a) At least 1% of connected applied load

generated from renewable energy source such as photovoltaic cells or wind mills or hybrid be provided.

It is proposed to install SPV panels on the roof top so as to utilize the solar energy and minimize the use of conventional energy. The solar energy would be used to power the street lights, blinkers, internal and external lightings as well as the solar water heaters.

5(b) As per the provisions of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy solar water heater of minimum capacity 100 lit/ 4 persons (25 litre per capita) to be installed.

Since the project is an IT Park commercial project, we do not have the provisions for Solar Water heater. However, it is proposed that at least 50% of the hot water required would be met by solar water heating system. If required, the necessary systems would be provided accordingly.

5(c) Use of fly ash bricks. Fly ash should be used as building material in the construction as per the provisions of Fly Ash Notification of September, 1999 and as amended from time to time.

Fly Ash bricks were used as a building material during the construction of Block A and B and the same are proposed to be incorporated during the construction of remaining Blocks C and D. Photograph showing Fly Ash bricks used as a construction material is attached as Annexure III (N).

5(d) Use of concept of passive solar design of buildings using architectural design approaches that minimize energy consumption in buildings by integrating conventional energy-efficient devices, such as mechanical and electric pumps, fans, lighting fixtures and other equipment, with the passive design elements, such as building orientation, landscaping, efficient building envelope, appropriate fenestration, increased day lighting design and thermal mass.

Already constructed Blocks A and B were designed in way so as to maximize the use of natural lighting. The orientation of the building was done in such a way that maximum daylight is available, thereby reducing the need of conventional lighting during daytime. Moreover, energy efficient lamps shall be provided within the campus along with BEE rated solar lit Internal and External lightings. Please refer page no. 43 to 48 of Form 1 A.

5(e) Optimize use of energy systems in buildings that should maintain a specified indoor environment conducive to the functional

Double glazed Energy efficient glasses with least U values have

requirements of the building by following mandatory compliance measures (for all applicable buildings) as recommended in the Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) 2007 of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency, Government of India.

been used on the already constructed Block A to promote energy conservation by providing ample area of the block to sunlight, thereby reducing the need of artificial lighting during daytime.

Air Quality and Noise

6 Dust, smoke & debris prevention measures such as wheel washing, screens, barricading & debris chute shall be installed at the site during construction including plastic/tarpaulin sheet covers for trucks bringing in sand & material at the site.

All the necessary mitigation measures required toavoid any sought of dust and smoke problems were taken. A Health and Safety contractor was hired and face masks were provided to the construction workers to prevent them from any dust and smoke related irritations. All the necessary prevention measures such as water sprinkling, wheel washing and covering sand bearing trucks with tarpaulin sheets, were taken and the same shall be followed during the remaining construction phase. Please refer page no. 63 & 66 of Form 1 A.

6(a) The exhaust pipe of the DG set if installed must be minimum of 10mtr. Away from the building or incase it is less than 10m away, the exhaust pipe shall be taken up to 3m above the building.

Height of the stacks for the DG sets to be used during operation phase was determined by calculating from the respective formula, available as per the DG set emissions standards provided by CPCB. Please refer page no. 64 to 66 of Form 1 A.

Green Cover 7 A minimum of 1 tree for every 80 sq.mt. of land shall be planted and maintained. The existing trees will be counted for this purpose. Preference should be given to planting native species.

>1 tree for every 80 sq. mtrs. is proposed for the project and local plant species and evergreen tall and ornamental trees like Populus, Anthocephalus chinesis, Chorisia speciosia, Delonix regia, Erythrina indica, Jacaranda mimosafolia, Plumeria alba Spathodea, companulata,Putranjiva Roxburghit, Cassia fistula, Bauhinia purpurea, Callistermon lanceoltus, Gravelia robusta were given preference. Please refer to page no. 104 to 106 of the conceptual plan.

7(a) Where the trees need to be cut compensatory plantation in the ratio of 1:3 (I.e. planting of 3 trees' for every 1 tree that is cut) with the obligation to continue maintenance

No trees was cut during the construction or site clearing process, and no tree cutting is proposed in the further construction phase, hence the condition doesn’t apply.

Environment Management Plan

8 The environment infrastructure like Sewage Treatment Plant, Management Landscaping, Rain Water Harvesting, Power backup for environment Plan infrastructure, Environment Monitoring, Solid Waste Management and Solar and Energy conservation, should be kept operational through Environment Monitoring Committee with defined functions and responsibility

An environmental management plan (EMP) has been prepared and was implemented during construction of Block A & B. The same shall be followed during the construction of the remaining blocks to ascertain that all project activities are undertaken in a sustainable way without harming the environment. Please refer page no. 48 to 82 of Form 1 A.

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Minutes of the 86th meeting of State Environment Impact Assessment Authority held on. 12.01.2016, under the Chairmanship Sh. Bharat Bhushan IAS (Retd.), Chairman, SEIAA held in the meeting room of office of SEIAA Haryana, Sector-2 Panchkula, regarding Environmental Clearance under EIA Notification dated 14.9.2006. The full Authority is present. The Cases recommended by SEAC for

Environmental Clearance or otherwise as listed in the Agenda item circulated vide letter

No. 2-4 dated 08.01.2016 were discussed. Following decisions were taken:-

Item No. [1] Environmental Clearance in respect of IT Compelx at Plot No. 287-288, Udyog Vihar, Phase- II, Gurgaon by M/s PCI Ltd.

The recommendation of SEAC to accord environmental clearance to the project

was considered in the today’s meeting. The Authority observed that:

1. The project proponent on 26.11.2012 submitted application for seeking

environment clearance for the project. The project proposal was taken up by

SEAC in its 78th, 85th, 89th, & 106th meetings held on 26.03.2013, 24.06.2013,

27.08.2013 & 17.06.2014. The SEAC observed that the project proponent has

started the construction without obtaining prior environment clearance thus

violated the provision of EIA Notification. The project proponent also submitted

certified true copy of resolution dated 26.06.2013 admitting that the mistake for

starting construction without obtaining prior environment clearance and also

ensuring that the violation shall not be repeated in future; as per the requirement of

MoEF&CC, GoI, OM no. J-11013/41/2006-1AII(I) dated 12.12.2012. The SEAC

recommended initiating legal action against the project proponent.

2. The recommendation of SEAC was considered in the 73rd meeting held on

18.07.2014. The SEIAA decided to refer this case to Principal Secretary

Environment for initiating legal action against the project proponent as per

prescribed procedure. The SEIAA vide letter no. SEIAA/HR/2014/1078 dated

06.08.2014 requested Principal Secretary Environment to initiate legal action

against the project proponent under Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 and send

credible action taken report.

3. The project proponent filed an application in the Hon’ble Punjab & Haryana High

Court “CRM-M-30394 of 2013” during hearing this case on 09.10.2015. The

SEIAA came to know that legal action has already been initiated by RO, HSPCB

prior to submission of application by the project proponent for environment

clearance but intimation to the same was not given to SEIAA.

4. The Hon’ble Punjab & Haryana High Court on 09.10.2015 passed directions to

decide the application of the project proponent within 3 months. The case was

referred to SEAC for appraisal. The SEAC considered this case in its 121st

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period falling which the EC granted shall stand withdrawn without further

intimation.

[5] The project proponent shall not raise any construction activity in the ROW

reserved/acquired for High Tension Wire passing through the project area and

shall maintain horizontal and vertical ROW as required under Indian Electricity

Rules, 1956/DHBVN latest instructions.

Item No. [16] Environmental Clearance for the proposed “Gateway Tower, IT Park” Project measuring 8.50 acres at Sector-37, Village- Anangpur, Faridabad, Haryana being developed by M/s Dove Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.

The SEAC in its 123rd meeting held on 11.12.2015 recommended this case for

environmental clearance. The SEAC in its recommendations has stated that before

granting EC clarification from MoEF&CC, GoI the obtained as to whether the OM dated

12.12.2012 is applicable or not in view of the stay granted by Hon’ble Supreme Court of

India. The recommendation of SEAC was taken up for consideration in the today’s

meeting and the Authority observed that:

1. The project proponent on 30.04.2014 submitted application for environment

clearance for the project as indicated in the subject. On the recommendation of

SEAC the SEIAA vide letter dated 06.08.2014 requested Principal Secretary

Environment to initiate legal action against the project proponent under EPA 1986

as the project proponent had started the construction without obtaining prior

environmental clearance. A request was also made to send credible action taken

report. The Principal Secretary environment vide letter dated 11.03.2015 provided

the evidence of credible action taken against the project proponent.

2. Due to the lapse term of SEIAA/SEAC the case could not be appraised and

transferred to MoEF&CC, GoI. No action taken by MoEF&CC, GoI and the case

was returned to SEIAA after its reconstitution.

3. The SEIAA vide letter SEIAA/HR/2015/634 dated 28.12.2015 has already

requested Joint Secretary MoEF&CC, GoI to provide necessary clarification in the

matter so as to enable the SEIAA to take appropriate action in violation cases.

In view of the above observations it was decided to defer the case to the next

meeting with the decision that:

(i) Giving reference of Hon’ble Supreme Court orders and the earlier

communication dated 28.12.2015 of this office, the MOEF & CC, GOI may

again be requested to send necessary clarification in the matter so as to enable

the SEIAA to take appropriate action in violation cases well within the

stipulated period as prescribed in the Notification/guidelines, in order to avoid

any litigation.

Dharmendra Arora

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Minutes of the 106th Meeting of the State Level Expert Appraisal Committee, constituted for considering Environmental Clearance of Projects (B category) under Government of India Notification dated 14.09.2006, held on 16th and 17th June, 2014 under the Chairmanship of Sh. Inderjit Juneja, Chairman, SEAC at Panchkula, Haryana.

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List of participants is annexed as Annexure-A.

At the outset the Chairman, SEAC welcomed the Members of the SEAC. The minutes of

the 105th Meeting of the SEAC were discussed and approved without any further modification.

It was further informed that in this meeting 13 number of projects were to be taken up for

scoping, appraisal and grading as per the agenda circulated. In addition 07 more projects were discussed

in the meeting as supplementary items.

As per the direction and decision taken in the previous meeting, the number of the cases

received by the SEAC and their present status regarding pendency was brought to the notice of the

Members of the Committee.

After preliminary discussion, the following projects were taken up on case-to-case basis:-

106.07 Environmental Clearance for proposed IT Project “Gateway Tower”, Village Sarai Anangpur, District Faridabad, Haryana by M/s Dove Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.

Project Proponent : Sh. Vijay Khurana, Authorised Signatory on behalf of M/s Dove Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.

Consultant : Grass Roots Research and Creation India Pvt. Ltd.

The project was submitted to the SEIAA, Haryana on 05.05.2014. The project proponent

submitted the case to the SEIAA as per check list approved by the SEIAA/SEAC.

Thereafter this case was taken up for approval of Terms of Reference in the 106th meeting

of the SEAC held on 16.06.2014. This case was taken up in the meeting for approval of terms of reference

as the proposed covered area as per the application was 152099.746 sq meters. During the meeting the

PP informed that due to change in the stilt area, the built-up area has been reduced from 152099.746 sq

mts. to 140031.55 sq mts. Therefore, now their case is covered under 8(a) category. The matter was

discussed in detail and the project proponent was directed to submit the revised application Form I, IA and

Conceptual Plan alongwith other requisite documents.

During discussion, it was revealed that project proponent has already started construction

work which amounts to violation of EIA Notification dated 14.09.2006. The PP was advised to submit an

affidavit by a Director of the Company giving exact status of construction so that SEAC may take further

action in view of notification dated 12.12.12 regarding projects which had commenced construction without

obtaining prior Environmental Clearance.

This project came up before the Committee for further processing in view of the Office

Memorandum No. J-11013/41/2006-1A.II(I) dated 12th December, 2012 and No. J-11013/41/2006-1A.II(I)

dated 27th June, 2013 issued by MoEF, GoI.

Further the Project Proponent was directed to stop the construction at site immediately in

compliance of the Office Memorandum No. J-11013/41/2006.IA.II(I) dated 27.06.2013 issued by MoEF,

GoI.

Sh. Vijay Khurana attended on behalf of the project proponent. They have been clearly

informed that further action is to be followed as per directions contained in the Office Memorandum No. J-

11013/41/2006-1A.II(I) dated 12th December, 2012 and No. J-11013/41/2006-1A.II(I) dated 27th June, 2013

issued by MoEF and their case is recommended to the SEIAA with clear stipulations that prosecution

proceedings be launched because of the violations incurred by the project proponent which has been

proved through Resolution passed by the Board of Directors of the Company. The process of Environment

Clearance will follow in accordance with the directions contained in para 5(ii) which is reproduced as under:

“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 15 of the Act for the period for which the violation has taken place and evidence

provided to MoEF of the credible action taken.”

The Committee after detailed discussion is of the unanimous view that the case be referred to the SEIAA

for initiating further necessary legal action as per para 5(ii) above.

Minutes of the 119th Meeting of the State Expert Appraisal

Committee, constituted for considering Environmental Clearance of

Projects (B category) under Government of India Notification dated

14.09.2006, held on 20th October, 21st October and 23rd October,

2015 under the Chairmanship of Sh. G.R. Goyat, Chairman, SEAC at

Panchkula.

*****


At the outset, the Chairman SEAC welcomed the Members and

Secretary of the SEAC and advised the Secretary to give brief background of

this meeting.

It was informed by the Secretary that in this meeting, 31 projects

were to be taken up for scoping, appraisal and grading as per the agenda

circulated.

After preliminary discussion, the following projects were taken up on case-to-case

basis:-

119.11 Environmental Clearance for proposed IT Project “Gateway Tower”, Village Sarai Anangpur, District Faridabad, Haryana by

M/s Dove Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. Project Proponent : Sh. Sachin, Authorised Signatory


The project was submitted to the SEIAA, Haryana on 05.05.2014.

The project proponent submitted the case to the SEIAA as per check list

approved by the SEIAA/SEAC.

Thereafter this case was taken up for approval of Terms of

Reference in the 106th meeting of the SEAC held on 16.06.2014. This case was

taken up in the meeting for approval of terms of reference as the proposed

covered area as per the application was 152099.746 sq meters. Project

proponent informed that due to change in the stilt area, the built-up area has

been reduced from 152099.746 Sq. Meters to 140031.55 Sq. Meters Therefore,

now their case is covered under 8(a) category. The matter was discussed in

detail and the project proponent was directed to submit the revised application

Form I, IA and Conceptual Plan alongwith other requisite documents.

During discussion, it was revealed that project proponent has

already started construction work which amounts to violation of EIA

Notification dated 14.09.2006. The PP was advised to submit an affidavit by a

Director of the Company giving exact status of construction so that SEAC may

take further action in view of notification dated 12.12.12 regarding projects

which had commenced construction without obtaining prior Environmental

Clearance.

This project came up before the Committee for further processing

in view of the Office Memorandum No. J-11013/41/2006-1A.II(I) dated 12th

December, 2012 and No. J-11013/41/2006-1A.II(I) dated 27th June, 2013

issued by MoEF, GoI.

Further the Project Proponent was directed to stop the

construction at site immediately in compliance of the Office Memorandum No.

J-11013/41/2006.IA.II(I) dated 27.06.2013 issued by MoEF, GoI.

Sh. Vijay Khurana attended on behalf of the project proponent.

They have been clearly informed that further action is to be followed as per

directions contained in the Office Memorandum No. J-11013/41/2006-1A.II(I)

dated 12th December, 2012 and No. J-11013/41/2006-1A.II(I) dated 27th

June, 2013 issued by MoEF and their case is recommended to the SEIAA with

clear stipulations that prosecution proceedings be launched because of the

violations incurred by the project proponent which has been proved through

Resolution passed by the Board of Directors of the Company. The process of

Environment Clearance will follow in accordance with the directions contained

in para 5(ii) which is reproduced as under:

“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 15 of the

Act for the period for which the violation has taken place and evidence provided

to MoEF of the credible action taken.”

The Committee after detailed discussion is of the unanimous view

that the case be referred to the SEIAA for initiating further necessary legal

action as per para 5(ii) above.

As per the decision taken by the Committee in the 106th meeting of

the SEAC held on 16.06.2014, the case was referred back to the SEIAA,

Haryana for taking legal action against the project proponent.

The Principal Secretary to Government of Haryana, Environment

Department has provided the evidence of credible action taken against the

project proponent vide letter No. 16/17/2010-3E dated 11.03.2015 to the

SEIAA/SEAC.

The case could not be taken up in the SEAC as the term of

SEIAA/SEAC was elapsed on 21.03.2015. Therefore, the case was transferred

to Ministry of Environment and Forest, Government of India in the month of

March, 2015. This case could not taken up by the MoEF and was again

transferred to SEIAA on 31.08.2015 after the reconstitution of SEIAA/SEAC on

21.08.2015.

Thereafter the case was taken up in the 119th meeting of the SEAC

held on 20.10.2015.

The case was not heard as the project proponent failed to circulate

the documents (Form 1, Form 1A and Conceptual Plan) to all the Members well

in time. The project proponent had undertaken to circulate the documents to

all the Members well in time and requested for considering their case for

appraisal in the next meeting of the SEAC. It was unanimously decided by the

Committee that the case will be considered in the next meeting. It was also

made clear to the Project Proponent that no separate letter will be issued for

attending the meeting of the SEAC.

Minutes of the 120th Meeting of the State Expert Appraisal Committee, constituted for considering Environmental Clearance of Projects (B category) under Government of India Notification dated 14.09.2006, held on 05th and 06th November, 2015 under the Chairmanship of Sh. G.R. Goyat, Chairman, SEAC at Panchkula.

*****


At the outset, the Chairman SEAC welcomed the Members and Secretary of the

SEAC and advised the Secretary to give brief background of this meeting. The minutes of the

119th Meeting were discussed and approved without any further modification.

It was further informed that in this meeting 21 number projects are to be taken

up for scoping, appraisal and grading as per the agenda circulated. In addition 01 more project

was discussed in the meeting as supplementary item.

After preliminary discussion, the following projects were taken up on case-to-case basis:-

120.11 Environmental Clearance for proposed IT Project “Gateway Tower”, Village Sarai Anangpur, District Faridabad, Haryana by M/s Dove Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd M/s Dove Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd..

Project Proponent : Sh. Sachin, Authorised Signatory


The project was submitted to the SEIAA, Haryana on 05.05.2014. The project

proponent submitted the case to the SEIAA as per check list approved by the SEIAA/SEAC.

Thereafter this case was taken up for approval of Terms of Reference in the 106th

meeting of the SEAC held on 16.06.2014. This case was taken up in the meeting for approval of

terms of reference as the proposed covered area as per the application was 152099.746 sq

meters. Project proponent informed that due to change in the stilt area, the built-up area has

been reduced from 152099.746 Sq. Meters to 140031.55 Sq. Meters Therefore, now their case is

covered under 8(a) category. The matter was discussed in detail and the project proponent was

directed to submit the revised application Form I, IA and Conceptual Plan alongwith other

requisite documents.

During discussion, it was revealed that project proponent has already started

construction work which amounts to violation of EIA Notification dated 14.09.2006. The PP

was advised to submit an affidavit by a Director of the Company giving exact status of

construction so that SEAC may take further action in view of notification dated 12.12.12

regarding projects which had commenced construction without obtaining prior Environmental

Clearance.

This project came up before the Committee for further processing in view of the

Office Memorandum No. J-11013/41/2006-1A.II(I) dated 12th December, 2012 and No. J-

11013/41/2006-1A.II(I) dated 27th June, 2013 issued by MoEF, GoI.

Further the Project Proponent was directed to stop the construction at site

immediately in compliance of the Office Memorandum No. J-11013/41/2006.IA.II(I) dated

27.06.2013 issued by MoEF, GoI.

Sh. Vijay Khurana attended on behalf of the project proponent. They have been

clearly informed that further action is to be followed as per directions contained in the Office

Memorandum No. J-11013/41/2006-1A.II(I) dated 12th December, 2012 and No. J-

11013/41/2006-1A.II(I) dated 27th June, 2013 issued by MoEF and their case is recommended to

the SEIAA with clear stipulations that prosecution proceedings be launched because of the

violations incurred by the project proponent which has been proved through Resolution passed

by the Board of Directors of the Company. The process of Environment Clearance will follow in

accordance with the directions contained in para 5(ii) which is reproduced as under:





The Committee after detailed discussion is of the unanimous view that the case

be referred to the SEIAA for initiating further necessary legal action as per para 5(ii) above.

As per the decision taken by the Committee in the 106th meeting of the SEAC

held on 16.06.2014, the case was referred back to the SEIAA, Haryana for taking legal action

against the project proponent.

The Principal Secretary to Government of Haryana, Environment Department

has provided the evidence of credible action taken against the project proponent vide letter No.

16/17/2010-3E dated 11.03.2015 to the SEIAA/SEAC .

The case could not be taken up in the SEAC as the term of SEIAA/SEAC was

elapsed on 21.03.2015. Therefore, the case was transferred to Ministry of Environment and

Forest, Government of India in the month of March, 2015. This case could not taken up by the

MoEF and was again transferred to SEIAA on 31.08.2015 after the reconstitution of

SEIAA/SEAC on 21.08.2015.

Thereafter the case was taken up in the 119th meeting of the SEAC held on

20.10.2015.

The case was not heard as the project proponent failed to circulate the documents

(Form 1, Form 1A and Conceptual Plan) to all the Members well in time. The project proponent

had undertaken to circulate the documents to all the Members well in time and requested for

considering their case for appraisal in the next meeting of the SEAC. It was unanimously

decided by the Committee that the case will be considered in the next meeting. It was also made

clear to the Project Proponent that no separate letter will be issued for attending the meeting of

the SEAC.


05.11.2015.

After detailed discussions, the following shortcomings were concluded:

1. The PP should submit a detailed clarification from HUDA regarding availability of water in the area and corresponding summation of commitments made so far to be obtained by the PP from HUDA in the concerned area.

2. The PP should submit assurance from Electricity Department.

3. The PP should submit 500 meter radius Google image.

4. The PP should submit an affidavit by a Director of the Company giving latest status of construction i.e. area constructed before filing prosecution and balance area to be constructed.

5. The PP should submit an undertaking that they will use ultra low sulpher fuel in DG Sets.

6. The PP should submit detailed design calculations of STP alongwith dimension of each component and submit unit wise reduction of BOD for STP.

7. The PP should submit MSW Bio composting plan.

8. The PP should submit ground water site specific hydrogeological details alongwith recharge capacity of recharge pit and also submit Rain water harvesting maintenance plan.

9. PP should submit detailed Area Statement, inclusive of total FAR & non FAR areas (basements, stilts, projection, etc.)

10. PP should submit surface parking plan along with details of parking space provided & traffic movement pattern.

11. PP should submit ground excavation plan showing quantity of soil excavated & its disposal.

12. PP should submit layout plan of site with respect to sun path & optimized solar access & wind pattern.

13. PP should provide detail of total paved area of site under parking, roads, paths or any other use.

14. As per letter No. J-11013/41/2006.1A.II(1) dated 2nd December, 2009 issued by the MoEF, the PP should apply to the NBWL for seeking its permission and copy of the same be submitted to the office.

15. The PP should submit detailed green belt plan viz:

(a) Width, length and area to be covered under the green belt;

(b) Number of rows of trees to be planted; and

(c) Tree species required to be planted and spacing to be maintained between them depending on the local climate and site conditions.

The PP is advised to submit the required information as detailed above within 30

days and it was made clear to the PP that his project will be considered as received only after

the receipt of complete information. In case of non-receipt of information in time, the case shall

be recommended for rejection/ filing.

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Minutes of the 123rd Meeting of the State Expert Appraisal Committee, constituted for considering Environmental Clearance of Projects (B category) under Government of India Notification dated 14.09.2006, held on 10th and 11th December, 2015 under the Chairmanship of Sh. G.R. Goyat, Chairman, SEAC at Panchkula.

*****


At the outset, the Chairman SEAC welcomed the Members and Secretary of the

SEAC and advised the Secretary to give brief background of this meeting. The minutes of the

122nd Meeting were discussed and approved without any further modification.

It was further informed that in this meeting 31 number projects are to be taken up

for scoping, appraisal and grading as per the agenda circulated.

After preliminary discussion, the following projects were taken up on case-to-

case basis:-

123.01 Environmental Clearance for the expansion of Hotel Project at Sector-60, District Gurgaon by M/s Toucan Real Estate Pvt. Ltd., (The Lemon Tree Hotel Company.

Project Proponent : Sh. N.C. Malholtra, Chief Project Manager Consultant : KADAM Environmental Consultants

The project was submitted to the SEIAA, Haryana on 30.08.2013. The papers

submitted were examined by the Secretary, SEAC and certain shortcomings were noticed and

conveyed to project proponent vide letter No. 636 dated 30.08.2013. The PP submitted the reply

to the shortcomings on 10.06.2014.

Thereafter the case was taken up for appraisal in the 109th meeting of the SEAC

held on 13.08.2014.

During discussions it was informed by the project proponent and consultant that

this is an expansion project. The project proponent informed the Committee that so far they have

not obtained the progress report as per the guidelines of the Ministry of Environment and Forest,

Government of India for expansion projects. Therefore, Committee, decided not to proceed

further with the presentation.

The observations of the 109th meeting were conveyed to the PP vide letter No. 1580

dated 21.08.2014. The PP submitted the reply to the observations on 22.09.2014. Thereafter this

case was taken up for appraisal in the 114th meeting of the SEAC held on 27.10.2014.

After detailed discussions, the following shortcomings were concluded:

1. The proposed expansion as per Conceptual Plan is for an additional built up area for laundry. During discussion it was informed by the PP that laundry area is increased in First and Second level basement. It should be clearly shown on map.

2. There are some changes in number of floors. The PP should submit all changes in Built-up area and the number of floors in a tabulated form.

3. There are conflicting figures in ECS provided in various drawings and the documents. The correct figures should be shown on proper note.

4. Green area of 30% has been shown in the project which also include 1362.351 Sq. Meters terrace and vertical green wall. This area of 1362.351 Sq. Meters cannot be included in the green area. This is a commercial project, 20% area should be kept under land scape. Out of which 17% area should be under plantation in terms of shelter belts around the

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123.16 Environmental Clearance for proposed IT Project “Gateway Tower”, Village Sarai Anangpur, District Faridabad, Haryana by M/s Dove Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd., C/o ABW Infrastructure

Project Proponent : Sh. Sachin, Authorised Signatory Consultant : Grass Roots Research and Creation India Pvt. Ltd.

The project was submitted to the SEIAA, Haryana on 05.05.2014. The project

proponent submitted the case to the SEIAA as per check list approved by the SEIAA/SEAC.

Thereafter this case was taken up for approval of Terms of Reference in the 106th

meeting of the SEAC held on 16.06.2014. This case was taken up in the meeting for approval of

terms of reference as the proposed covered area as per the application was 152099.746 sq meters.

Project proponent informed that due to change in design, the built-up area has been reduced

from 152099.746 Sq. Meters to 140031.55 Sq. Meters Therefore, now their case is covered under

8(a) category. The matter was discussed in detail and the project proponent was directed to

submit the revised application Form I, IA and Conceptual Plan alongwith other requisite

documents.

During discussion, it was revealed that project proponent has already started

construction work which amounts to violation of EIA Notification dated 14.09.2006. The PP was

advised to submit an affidavit by a Director of the Company giving exact status of construction

so that SEAC may take further action in view of notification dated 12.12.12 regarding projects

which had commenced construction without obtaining prior Environmental Clearance.

This project came up before the Committee for further processing in view of the

Office Memorandum No. J-11013/41/2006-1A.II(I) dated 12th December, 2012 and No. J-

11013/41/2006-1A.II(I) dated 27th June, 2013 issued by MoEF, GoI.

Further the Project Proponent was directed to stop the construction at site

immediately in compliance of the Office Memorandum No. J-11013/41/2006.IA.II(I) dated

27.06.2013 issued by MoEF, GoI.

Sh. Vijay Khurana attended on behalf of the project proponent. They have been

clearly informed that further action is to be followed as per directions contained in the Office

Memorandum No. J-11013/41/2006-1A.II(I) dated 12th December, 2012 and No. J-

11013/41/2006-1A.II(I) dated 27th June, 2013 issued by MoEF and their case is recommended to

the SEIAA with clear stipulations that prosecution proceedings be launched because of the

violations incurred by the project proponent which has been proved through Resolution passed

by the Board of Directors of the Company. The process of Environment Clearance will follow in

accordance with the directions contained in para 5(ii) which is reproduced as under:





The Committee after detailed discussion is of the unanimous view that the case

be referred to the SEIAA for initiating further necessary legal action as per para 5(ii) mentioned

above.

Dharmendra Arora

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As per the decision taken by the Committee in the 106th meeting of the SEAC held

on 16.06.2014, the case was referred back to the SEIAA, Haryana for taking legal action against

the project proponent.

The Principal Secretary to Government of Haryana, Environment Department has

provided the evidence of credible action taken against the project proponent vide letter No.

16/17/2010-3E dated 11.03.2015 to the SEIAA/SEAC .







20.10.2015. The case was not heard as the project proponent failed to circulate the documents

(Form 1, Form 1A and Conceptual Plan) to all the Members well in time. The project proponent

had undertaken to circulate the documents to all the Members well in time and requested for

considering their case for appraisal in the next meeting of the SEAC. It was unanimously

decided by the Committee that the case will be considered in the next meeting. It was also made

clear to the Project Proponent that no separate letter will be issued for attending the meeting of

the SEAC.


05.11.2015. After detailed discussions, the following shortcomings were concluded:



3. The PP should submit 500 meter radius Google image.

4. The PP should submit an affidavit by a Director of the Company giving latest status of construction i.e. area constructed before filing prosecution and balance area to be constructed.

5. The PP should submit an undertaking that they will use ultra low sulpher fuel in DG Sets.



8. The PP should submit ground water site specific hydrogeological details alongwith recharge capacity of recharge pit and also submit Rain water harvesting pit maintenance plan.

9. PP should submit detailed Area Statement, inclusive of total FAR & non FAR areas (basements, stilts, projection, etc.)


11. PP should submit ground excavation plan showing quantity of soil excavated & its disposal.

12. PP should submit layout plan of site with respect to sun path & optimized solar access & wind pattern.

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13. PP should provide detail of total paved area of site under parking, roads, paths or any other use.

14. As per letter No. J-11013/41/2006.1A.II(1) dated 2nd December, 2009 issued by the MoEF, the PP should apply to the NBWL for seeking its permission and copy of the same be submitted to the office.

15. The PP should submit detailed green belt plan viz:

(a) Width, length and area to be covered under the green belt;

(b) Number of rows of trees to be planted; and

(c) Tree species required to be planted and spacing to be maintained between them depending on the local climate and site conditions.

The observations of 120th meeting were conveyed to the project proponent vide

letter No. 198 dated 16.11.2015. The project proponent submitted the reply of the shortcomings

vide letter dated 23.11.2015.

Thereafter the case was taken up in the 123rd meeting of the SEAC held on

11.12.2015.

During presentation, the Committee was informed that it is an IT Park Project

“Gateway Tower”, Village – Sarai Anangpur, Faridabad, Haryana. The estimated cost of the

project is Rs. 195.75 Crores. Total Plot area is 8.24 Acres (34,398.279 Sq. Meters). Total built up

area will be approximately 1,40,031.558 Sq. Meters. Basement area of 36,702.467 Sq. Meters has

been proposed. The project will comprise of Three Towers consisting of Three Basements +

Ground Floor + Fifteen Floors, Offices and retails. The maximum height of the building is

approx. 64.6 meters. It was also informed that the green area development has been kept as

25% (i.e. 8599.56 Sq. Meter) of the total plot area. 15% (5159.74 Sq. Meters) of the total plot area

would be earmarked for plantation in the form of shelter belt around the periphery of the project

area and in the form of avenue line on either side of the roads and water body. 5% (1719.91 Sq.

Meters) of the total plot area under herbs/shrubs/climbers/lawns, parks and 5% (1719.91 Sq.

Meters) of the total plot area for water body in saucer shape. The total water requirement for the

project will be 373 KLD (i.e. 111 KLD of fresh water & 262 KLD of recycled treated water). The

waste water generation will be 327 KLD which will be treated upto tertiary level in STP having

total capacity of 400 KLD. The STP treated water will be used for flushing, cooling, horticulture

and other misc. purposes.

The Air quality data shows exceeding baseline in respect of PM10 and PM2.5

parameters which ranges approximately from 182.8-214.8 and 99.3-111.3 respectively.

Incremental air pollution in respect of PM is 0.151 g/s. PP has submitted special mitigative

measures for controlling air pollution for construction phase and operation phase which

includes 5 meters high barricade wall at the periphery, broad leafy trees would be planted as

green belt, trees with heavy foliage would be planted on both side of carriage way, ultra low

sulpher Diesel (5 ppm) would be used as fuel in DG Sets, Stack height of DG set would be as per

CPCB norms. These measures would minimize the impact on air environment.

It was informed by the project proponent that the power requirement for the

project will be 7,125 KVA and for power back up they will install 05 Nos. of DG Sets of 7,000

KVA capacity. Parking requirement for the project as per Haryana Bye Laws is 2,051 ECS but the

parking proposed to be provided in the project is 2,466 ECS. There will be total solid waste

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generation of 2,026 Kg/day. Out of this the bio-degradable waste will be composted in the

project premises and the manure produced will be used for horticulture and green development.

The calculations of the same are in accordance with the prescribed norms. It was pointed out

that the required water for the project will be provided through HUDA Municipal supply.

Detailed discussions were held about Solid Waste Management, rain water

harvesting, fire fighting plan, noise and vibration plan, health and welfare of the laborers,

electrical hazard plan, environment monitoring plan, energy conservation measures and

environment management plan. There will be 08 numbers of rain water harvesting structures as

approved by the Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA). The mitigation measures were

found in order by the Committee.

After deliberations the Committee rated this project with “Gold Rating” and was

of the unanimous view that this case for granting Environmental Clearance under EIA

Notification dated 14.9.2006 issued by the Ministry of Environment and Forest, Government of

India should be recommended to the SEIAA with the following stipulations:

PART A- SPECIFIC CONDITIONS:- Construction Phase:-

[i] A first aid room as proposed in the project report will be provided both during construction and operational phase of the project.

[ii] Adequate drinking water and sanitary facilities should be provided for construction workers at the site. Provision should be made for mobile toilets. Open defecation by the laborers is strictly prohibited. The safe disposal of waste water and solid waste generated during the construction phase should be ensured.

[iii] All the topsoil excavated during construction activities should be stored for use in horticulture/landscape development within the project site.

[iv] Disposal of muck during construction phase should not create any adverse effect on the neighboring communities and be disposed off taking necessary precautions for general safety and health aspects of people, only in approved sites with the approval of competent authority.

[v] Construction spoils, including bituminous material and other hazardous materials, must not be allowed to contaminate watercourses and the dump sites for such material must be secured so that they should not leach into the ground water and any hazardous waste generated during construction phase, should be disposed off as per applicable rules and norms with necessary approval of the Haryana State Pollution Control Board.

(vi) The diesel generator sets to be used during construction phase should be of low sulphur diesel type and should conform to Environment (Protection) Rules prescribed for air and noise emission standards.

[vii] The diesel required for operating DG sets shall be stored in underground tanks and if required, clearance from Chief Controller of Explosives shall be taken.

[viii] Ambient noise levels should conform to the residential standards both during day and night. Incremental pollution loads on the ambient air and noise quality should be closely monitored during construction phase. Adequate measures should be taken to reduce ambient air and noise level during construction phase, so as to conform to the stipulated residential standards.

[ix] Fly ash should be used as building material in the construction as per the provisions of Fly Ash Notification of September 1999 and as amended on 27th August 2003.

[x] Ready mixed concrete must be used in building construction.

[xi] Storm water control and its re-use as per CGWB and BIS standards for various applications should be ensured.

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[xii] Water demand during construction should be reduced by use of pre-mixed concrete, curing agents and other best practices as referred.

[xiii] Permission from Competent Authority for supply of water shall be obtained prior to operation of the project.

[xiv] Roof should meet prescriptive requirement as per Energy Conservation Building Code by using appropriate thermal insulation material to fulfill requirement.

[xv] Opaque wall should meet prescriptive requirement as per Energy Conservation Building Code which is proposed to be mandatory for all air conditioned spaces while it is aspirational for non-air-conditioned spaces by use of appropriate thermal insulation material to fulfill requirement.

[xvi] The approval of the competent authority shall be obtained for structural safety of the building on account of earthquake, adequacy of fire fighting equipments, etc. as per National Building Code including protection measures from lightening etc. If any forest land is involved in the proposed site, clearance under Forest Conservation Act shall be obtained from the competent Authority.

[xvii] The PP will provide minimum one hydraulic ladder for escape of people in case of fire.

[xviii] The PP shall ensure that the green area development shall be as per NGT decision.

[xix] The PP will provide Water Bodies of size of 5% of the net project areas as stipulated in the Regional Plan of NCR.

[xx] The PP will submit an affidavit that underground water will not be used in construction activity and they will also indicate the source of water.

Operational Phase:

[i] The STP shall be installed for the treatment of the sewage to the prescribed standards including odour and treated effluent will be recycled to achieve zero exit discharge. The STP should be installed at the remotest place in the project area.

[ii] Separation of the grey and black water should be done by the use of dual plumbing line. Treatment of 100% grey water by decentralized treatment should be done ensuring that the treated water should have BOD maximum upto 10 ppm and the treated water will be used for flushing, gardening, DG set cooling and running of fountain in the water body to achieve zero exit discharge.

[iii] For disinfection of the treated water ultra violate radiation or ozonization process should be used.

[iv] The solid waste generated should be properly collected and segregated. Bio-degradable waste will be composed at site and dry/ inert solid waste should be disposed off to approved sites for land filling after recovering recyclable material.

[v] Diesel power generating sets proposed as source of back up power for lifts, common area illumination and for domestic use should be of enclosed type and conform to rules made under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 and with appropriate stack height i.e. above the roof level as per the CPCB norms. The diesel used for DG sets should be of low sulphur content (maximum upto 0.25%).

[vi] Ambient Noise level should be controlled to ensure that it does not exceed the prescribed standards both within and at the boundary of the Proposed Residential Complex.

[vii] Weep holes in the compound retaining walls shall be provided to ensure natural drainage of accumulated water.

[viii] Rain water harvesting for roof run-off and surface run-off, as per plan submitted should be implemented. Before recharging the surface run off, pre-treatment through sedimentation tanks must be done to remove suspended matter, oil and grease. The bore well pipe for rainwater recharging should be kept at least 5 mts. above the ground water table.

[ix] The ground water level and its quality should be monitored regularly in consultation with Central Ground Water Authority.

[x] A report on the energy conservation measures conforming to energy conservation norms finalized by Bureau of Energy Efficiency should be prepared incorporating details about

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building materials & technology, R & U Factors etc and submitted to the SEIAA, Haryana in three months time.

[xi] Energy conservation measures like installation of LEDs for lighting the areas outside the building should be integral part of the project design and should be in place before project commissioning. Used LEDs should be properly collected and disposed off/sent for recycling as per the prevailing guidelines/rules of the regulatory authority to avoid mercury contamination. Use of solar panels must be adopted to the maximum extent possible for energy conservation.

[xii] The solid waste generated should be properly collected and segregated as per the requirement of the MSW Rules, 2000 and as amended from time to time. The bio-degradable waste should be composted by vermi-composting at the site ear marked within the project area and dry/inert solid waste should be disposed off to the approved sites for land filling after recovering recyclable material.

[xiii] The provision of the solar water heating system shall be as per norms specified by HAREDA and shall be made operational in each building block.

[xiv] The PP will use water from the already existing tube wells for domestic purposes only after getting permission from CGWA during operational phase.

[xv] The traffic plan and the parking plan proposed by the PP should be adhered to meticulously with further scope of additional parking for future requirement. There should be no traffic congestion near the entry and exit points of the roads adjoining the proposed project site. Parking should be fully internalized and no public space should be used.

[xvi] The power back up will not be more than 100% of the total load.

[xvii] Project proponent will make provision for 5% of the net planned area of the project to be reserved for water bodies as per Regional Plan of NCR.

[xviii] Project proponent will use excess treated water in water bodies and for construction work at other sites. Treated water will not be allowed to go waste and enter into sewer.

PART-B. GENERAL CONDITIONS:

[i] The environmental safeguards contained in the EIA/EMP Report should be implemented in letter and spirit.

[ii] Six monthly compliance reports should be submitted to the HSPCB and Regional Office, MoEF, GoI, Northern Region, Chandigarh and a copy to the SEIAA Haryana, Panchkula.

[iii] The SEIAA, Haryana reserves the right to add additional safeguard measures subsequently, if found necessary. Environmental Clearance granted will be revoked if it is found that false information had been given for getting approval of this project.

[iv] The PP will start construction only after getting NOC from the Forest Department that the area under consideration does not fall under Section 4 and 5 of PLPA-1900.

[v] All other statutory clearances such as the approvals for storage of diesel from Chief Controller of Explosives, Fire Department, Civil Aviation Department, Forest Conservation Act, 1980 and Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, PLPA, 1900, Forest Act, 1927 etc. shall be obtained, as applicable by project proponents from the respective authorities prior to construction of the project.

[vi] The PP will use LEDs in Godowns also to further improve the electricity saving for which PP agrees.

[vii] The PP will provide tall trees with broad leaves.

[viii] The PP will provide Helipad facility in all the towers/ buildings where the height is more than 60 meters.

[ix] The PP will provide at least one hydraulic lift.

[x] The PP should ensure that natural drainage line is not disturbed and is maintained properly.

[xi] The PP will not violate any judicial orders/pronouncements issued by the Hon’ble Supreme Court/High Courts.

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[xii] The PP will obtain clearance from Competent Authority. According to the Ministry of Environment and Forest Wild Life Division, Government of India letter No. F.No.6-10/2011 WL dated 19.12.2012 which is reproduced as under: “3.5.1: Activities within 10 Kms from boundries of National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries: “In pursuance to the order of Hon’ble Supreme Court dated 4th December, 2006 in Writ Petition(Civil) No. 460/2004, in case any project requiring Environmental Clearance, is located within the eco-sensitive zone around a Wildlife Sanctuary or National Park or in absence of delineation of such a zone, within a distance of 10 Kms from its boundaries, the User agency/Project Proponent is required to obtain recommendations of the Standing Committee of NBWL.”

In view of the facts mentioned above, it is clear that it is a fit case for grant of

Environmental Clearance, but before granting the Environmental Clarence, clarification from

Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India be obtained, as to

whether the Office Memorandum dated 12.12.2012 is applicable or not in view of the stay

granted by the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India.

123.17 Environmental Clearance for proposed Affordable Group Housing Colony, Village Bhatola, Sector-82, District Faridabad by M/s S3 Infrareality Pvt. Ltd.

Project Proponent : Sh. Ankur Aggarwal, Authorized Signatory Consultant : Grass Roots Research and Creation India Pvt. Ltd.

The project proponent submitted the case for obtaining Environmental Clearance

to the SEIAA, Haryana on 22.01.2015 as per check list approved by the SEIAA/SEAC.






Thereafter the case was taken up for appraisal in the 120th meeting of the SEAC

held on 06.11.2015. After detailed discussions, the following shortcomings were concluded:

1. The PP should submit copy of transfer of license from the DTCP in his/their name.



4. The PP should submit 500 meter radius google image.

5. The PP should submit an affidavit by a Director of the Company giving latest status of construction and also submit an undertaking that they will use ultra low sulpher fuel in DG Sets.



8. The PP should submit ground water site specific hydrogeological details alongwith recharge capacity of recharge pit and also submit Rain water harvesting maintenance plan.

9. The PP should submit Clear design and dimensions of recharge pit and de-silting chamber along with maintenance plan


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