From: S.Palani Nadar, S/o.Subbiah Nadar, Pin...

From: S.Palani Nadar,

S/o.Subbiah Nadar,

No. 1-7-65, Nadar South Street, Surandai Village,

Veerakeralampudur Taluk,

Tirunelveli District.

Pin code– 627859

To:

The Chairman,

State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority,

3rd Floor, Panagal Maligai,

No.1 Jeenis Road, Saidapet,

Chennai – 15, Tamilnadu,

Sir,

Sub:Submission of Approval Mining Plan Rc.No.M1/30208/2014 dated

15.10.2015, Form –I and Pre-feasibility report in respect of Kulaiyaneri

(Rough Stone) quarry for over an Extent of 0.98.5Ha in S.F.Nos. 281/1A,

281/1B, 281/1C, 281/3A, 281/3B, 281/3C, 281/4 and 281/5 Kulaiyaneri

village, Veerakeralampudur Taluk, Tirunelveli District, Tamilnadu- Reg.

With reference to the subject cited, we here with submit the Form 1 and

Pre-feasibility report, filled in all the details and other connected document

in respect of the area cited for your kind perusal and approval please.

We request your good self, kindly arrange to issue an Environment

clearance certificate as early as possible please.

Yours Faithfully,

S.Palani Nadar

Place: Tirunelveli

Date: .11.2015 Encl:

1. DD for Rs: 10000/- bearing No:018577 Date:12.10.2015

Bank;IDBI Banktowards processing fee.

2. Applicant Declaration letter

3. Form-1

4. Approved Copy of Mining Plan along with approval letter

5. Pre-Feasibility Report

6. DVD (Above said documents in PDF format).

Checklist for Mining of Minor Mineral 0.98.5Ha mine lease area

1. Name of the owner/Firm

: Thiru.S.Palani Nadar

Page No:

2.

Correspondence Address with Pin Code

:

S/o.Subbiah Nadar, No. 1-7-65, Nadar South Street, Surandai Village, Veerakeralampudur Taluk, Tirunelveli District.

1,5,7,53, 155

3. Email Address : [email protected] 9,157

4. Mobile Number : Cell No.: 9443582123. 9,,157

5. Type of quarrying (Earth/ Rough stone/Sand/Granite)

: It is a Rough stone quarry project

7,53,153

6. S.F. No of the Quarry site

: 281/1A, 281/1B, 281/1C, 281/3A, 281/3B, 281/3C, 281/4 and 281/5

9,157

7. Village , Town Panchayat/ Panchayat Union in which the village is situated

: Village Panchayat: Kulaiyaneri Panchayat Union: Kadayanallur

1,5,53, 153

8. Taluk in which situated

: Veerakeralampudur 1,5,53,

153

9. District in which situated

: Tirunelveli District 1,5,53,

153

10. Extent of quarry (in Ha)

: 0.98.5Ha 1,5,53,

153

11. New or existing quarry

: It is existing quarry lease applied area 7,53,153

12. If in case of existing Rough Stone/ Blue Metal/ Granite Quarry

: It is existing quarry lease applied area. (Kulaiyaneri Rough stone Quarry).

53,153

13.

If quarrying had been done below the ground level/above the Ground level, the height of

quarrying

: The quarrying operation will be carried out only 32m Depth below ground level

7,71,153

14.

Name of the owner who had earlier undertaken the quarrying & a copy of mining lease issued with date

:

It is existing quarry applied for lease (the area has been quarrying operation earlier)

65,191

15.

Proof of land ownership. If owned patta copy. If not own patta land agreement/ lease copy entered with the owner (to be enclosed)

:

It is patta land registered in the name of Applicant vide patta nos-3609 and 906 Please refer annexure no IV.

155

16. Period of quarrying

: Five years only

5,65,191

17. Production (quantity in m3)

: Rough stone 86260m3for a period of Five years Only.

67,73

18.

Method of Mining

:

The quarrying operation will be carried out by Semi Mechanized Opencast Method in conjunction with conventional method of mining using Jack hammer drilling and blasting for shattering effect and loosen the rough stone.

85

19.

Top soil/ Overburden in case of Rough Stone/ Blue

Metal

:

There is no overburden Anticipated during theRough stone quarry operation the excavated Rough stone will be directly Loaded into tipper to

the needy crusher/other buyers.

87

20. Quantity of rejects in m3 in case of Granite Mining.

: There is no rejects. It is a Rough stone quarry.

5,65,191

21.

Length, Width, Depth & Proposed Quarry in meters.

:

L-92(Max), W-57m (Avg), D-32mbelow ground level

13,89

22.

Land use pattern for a radius of 1Km around the quarry site such as Agriculture, Habitation etc.,

:

Sl.

No. Land Use

Present

Area

(Hect)

Area in

use

during the

quarrying

period

(Hect)

1. Quarryin

g Pit

0.52.0 0.52.0

2. Infrastru

cture

Nil 0.01.0

3. Roads 0.01.0 0.01.0

4. Green

Belt

Nil 0.10.0

5. Unutilize

d 0.45.5 0.34.5

Total = 0.98.5 0.98.5

13,99,217

23. Details of other quarries for a radius of 1Km, around the quarry site.

: There is Other existing pit within the radius of 1km from the project area.

69

24. Aerial distance from periphery of the site to the nearest habitation

: The Nearest habitation is Kulaiyaneri village which is about 1.0Km – NE of the area.

101,215

25.

Aerial distance to the interstate borders, in case of Rough Stone/ Blue Metal/ Granite quarry to be obtained from IRS, Anna University.

:

There is no Interstate boundary within the radius of 10km from the project area.

41,193

26.

In case of Rough Stone/ Blue Metal/ Granite quarry no objection certificate from the concerned district Forest Officer/ Wild Life Sanctuaries/ National Parks/ HACA/ Western Ghats region if the quarry site is within 15 Kms of these areas.

:

There is no wild life sanctuaries, National parks, HACA, Western Ghats region within the radius of 15km.

41,193

27.

Aerial distance to the

nearest eco-sensitive areas, CRZ, Forests, Monuments etc., within 15Kms of these areas.

:

There is no eco- sensitive areas, CRZ,

Forests, Monuments etc., within the radius of 10km

41,193

28. Latitude and Longitude of all corners of the quarry site.

: Latitude:08°59'58"N to 09°00'02"N

Longitude:77°25'35"E to 77°25'39"E

75,161

29. Topo Sheet No : 58-H/05 75,161

30.

Copy of explosives license and a consent letter/ agreement of competent recognized person who has agreed to handle explosive for the blasting, in case of Rough Stone/ Blue Metal/ Granite quarry.

:

A copy of explosive license and consent letter enclosed

31,101

31.

Brief details of APC measures proposed to be proposed to be implemented.

:

The Air quality will be affected during the quarrying period due to blasting and jackhammer drilling, which will be within prescribed limits. Air quality will be monitored periodically as per norms and Mitigation measures will be carried out to prevent dust and air propagation in to air. Mist water spraying will be carried out to suppress dust.

32. Mine Closure Plan to be furnished in Mining plan. :

The mine closure plan is prepared and enclosed as Chapter No 11.0

105

33. Mining plan prepared by (Xerox copy of certificate to be attached)

: RQP certificate with validity is enclosed as Annexure No: VIII

135

34.

Precise area communication approved by the District Collector :

The precise area communication letter was issued from the District Collector Tirunelveli District vide Rc.No. M1/30208/2014 dated 15.07.2015 (Enclosed as Annexure –I).

11,73,155

35.

Mining plan approved by the Deputy/ Assistant Director of the District. :

The mining plan was approved by the Assistant Director, Department of Geology and Mining Tirunelveli videRc.No.M1/30208/2014,dated 15.10.2015.

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36.

Water requirement : a) Drinking & domestic

purposes in KLD. b) Dust suppression (in

KLD) c) Green belt (in KLD)

:

Drinking Water & Domestic purpose–0.3 KLD Dust Suppression –0.3 KLD Green belt -0.4 KLD Total – 1 KLD

25,205, 207

37. 1 Source of water

: For existing bore hole on nearby the quarry

99

38. Ground water table

: Ground water is about 60m depth from Belowground level.

99

39. Project Cost (excluding EMP Cost) :

Rs. 52,19,000/-Fity two lakhs nineteen thousand rupees only)

103

40. EMP Cost

: Rs. 4,25,000/- Four lakhs twenty five thousand rupees only)

101,103

41. Disclosure of RQP

: M.Valliappan. M.Sc.,M.B.A.,F.G.S., RQP/MAS/156/2001/A

45,73,183

42. Soft copy of the Form–I, Pre –feasibility report and Mining plan in CD.

: There is enclosed Soft copy for form –I, Pre – feasibility report and mining plan in CD.

43.

Key map showing the approach roads to the site to be attested by the Deputy/ Assistant Director of Geology and Mining of the concerned District.

:

The Key map showing with approach roads to the site is enclosed as Plate No: I- D

145

44.

Village map with S.F. Nos & salient features such as vegetation, habitations etc.,

for a radius of 500m around the quarry site.

:

Village map with S.F.No and Salient features such as vegetation, habitation etc., for 500mt radius is enclosed as

Annexure No: III, Plate No: I

113,137

45.

Section map for mining to be attested by the Deputy/ Assistant Director of Geology and Mining of the concerned District.

:

The Geological Plan and section in 1:1000 & 1:500 scale is enclosed as Plate No: IV

151

46. Photograph of the proposed Mining site with S.No and attested by atleast VAO.

: The Photo of the Mines site attached by VAO is Enclosed.

47. Form –I To be signed by applicant

: I am hereby signed

48. Pre- Feasibility Report to be signed by Both applicant and RQP.

: Pre-feasibility report has been signed by the applicant and RQP

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49.

First and last page and the page at which quantity of mining has been worked out to be signed by the Deputy/Assistant Director of Geology and Mining of the concerned District.

:

First page and last page and the quantity proposed in the plan have been signed by the Assistant Director, Department of Geology and Mining.

105

50.

Affidavit from the applicant that child labour is not being employed in the mining activity.

:

There is no child labor using in this quarry. Affidavit is enclosed.

51.

Affidavit from the applicant regarding planting of trees around the quarry site in fulfillment of the Green belt commitment furnished.

:

Affidavit from the applicant regarding the proposal for planting trees around the quarry and fulfillment of greenbelt commitment is enclosed.

52.

Details (POD) Regarding communicating the proposal to the members of the committee.

:

Signature of the applicant

S.Palani Nadar

Signature of the Recognized qualified person

M.Valliappan.M.Sc.,M.B.A.,F.G.S.,

RQP/MAS/156/2001/A

Date: .11.2015 Place: Chennai

Form 1 as per EIA Notification2006for

Kulaiyaneri Rough Stone Quarry of Thiru.S.Palani Nadar

Kulaiyaneri Village, Veerakeralampudur Taluk, Tirunelveli

District, Tamilnadu

Application Form for Obtaining Environmental Clearance from

State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA)

Tamilnadu

FORM 1

(I) BASIC INFORMATION

S.

No

Item Details

1 Name of the project/s Kulaiyaneri Rough Stone quarry project.

2 S. No. in the schedule 1(a).

3 Proposed capacity/

area/length/tonnage to be

handled/command area/lease

area/number of wells to be drilled

Proposed capacity of Rough stone

86,260m3 for a period of Five Years.

Area =0.98.5Ha .

Total dimension of the area:

Ultimate Pit dimension (M)

Pit No Length

(Max) in

m

Width

(Avg) in

m

Depth(max) in (m)

I 92 57 32m (32 below ground level)

The command area =0.52.0Ha (effective

quarrying area after leaving safety distance)

It is a shallow open cast quarry. This is an

existing pit, hence no wells are proposed not

drilled.

4 New/ Expansion/ Modernization It is an existing quarry lease area.

(Kulaiyaneri Rough stone Quarry).

5

Existing capacity/Area etc.

The Geological resource of Rough stone in

proposed site is 3,10,170m3 (Rough stone).

Mineable Reserves is estimated to

86,260m3(Rough stone).The proposed

capacity is about 86,260m3 (Rough stone)

for 32m (5m Above Ground level 5mbelow

Ground level) depth. This Topsoil will be

safely removed and preserved all along the

boundary development barrier for

afforestation and Green belt development.

Area :0.98.5Ha

6 Category of project i.e. `A’ or ‘B’ Category – B2.

7 Does it attract the general condition? If

yes, please specify.

The applicant should maintain 7.5msafety

distance all along the boundary barrier.

8

Does it attract the specify condition? If

yes, please specify.

There is no any attract the specify condition

9 Location Kulaiyaneri Village, Veerakeralampudur

Taluk, Tirunelveli eDistrict.

Plot/ Survey/ Khasra No. 281/1A, 281/1B, 281/1C, 281/3A, 281/3B,

281/3C, 281/4 and 281/5

Village Kulaiyaneri

Taluk Veerakeralampudur

District Tirunelveli

State Tamilnadu

10 Nearest railway station/ airport along

with distance in kms

avoorchatram Railway station -11.0km–SW

Tuticorin Airport-82kms-SE

11

Nearest Town, city, District

Headquarters along with distance in

kms

Town – Aralvaimozhi –7.5km - SW

Nearest City–Tirunelveli - 42km - SW

District –Tirunelveli – 42km - SW

12

Village Panchayats, ZilaParishad,

Municipal Corporation, Local body

(complete postal addresses with

telephone nos. to be given)

VillagePanchayat –Kulaiyaneri

Panchayat Union – Kadayanallur

Taluk –Veerakeralampudur

District – Tirunelveli

13 Name of the applicant Thiru.S.Palani Nadar

14

Registered Address


15

Address for correspondence:

Name Thiru.S.Palani Nadar

Designation (Owner/Partner/CEO) Proprietor / Owner

Address


Pin Code 627859.

E-mail [email protected]

Telephone No. 9443582123.

Fax No. -

16

Details of Alternative Sites examined,

if any. Location of these sites should

be shown on a Topo sheet.

There is no alternative sites are examined.

The project is site specific.

17 Interlinked Projects

There is no interlinked project.

18

Whether separate application of

interlinked project has been

submitted?

As there is no interlinked project, no

application has been submitted.

19 If yes, date of submission As there is no interlinked project, no

application has been submitted.

20 If no, reason The project involves Rough stone quarry

only.

21

Whether the proposal involves

approval/ clearance under: if yes,

details of the same and their status to

be given.

(a) The Forest (Conservation) Act,

1980?

(b) The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972?

(c) The C. R. Z. Notification, 1991?

It is patta land registered in the name of

Applicant vide patta nos-3609 and 906

Please refer annexure no IV.

(a) Forest (Conservation) Act 1980.

(b) There is no wild life in the project site

area under the Wildlife (protection) Act

1972.

(C) The project area does not fall the C.R.Z

Notification, 1991.

22

Whether there is any Government

Order/ Policy relevant/ relating to the

site?

The letter was issued from the District

Collector Tirunelveli District vide Rc.No.

M1/30208/2014 dated 15.07.2014 (Enclosed

as Annexure – I).

The Mining Plan was got approval by the

Assistant Director, Department of Geology

and Mining, Tirunelveli vide

Rc.No.M1/30208/2014,dated 15.10.2015.

23

Forest land involved (hectares) No forest land is involved lease area.

24

Whether there is any litigation pending

against the project and/ or land in

which the project is propose to be set

up?

(a) Name of the Court

(b) Case No.

(c) Orders/ directions of the Court, if

any and its relevance with the

proposed project.

There is no court case pending, litigations

relating to the project directly and indirectly.

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 Information/Checklist

confirmation

Yes/

No

Details thereof (with approximate

quantities/rates, wherever possible) with

sources of information data

1.1

Permanent or temporary

change in land use, land

cover or topography including

increase in intensity of land

use (with respect to local land

use plan)

Yes

The topography will be changed after the

quarrying of Rough stone as per the Mining

plan,

Conventional Open cast Semi

Mechanized Mining with 5.0 meter vertical

bench with a bench width of 5.0 meter is

being proposed. The ultimate pit dimensions

are given below. The depth of the quarry is

restricted up to depth 32m below ground

level.

Ultimate Pit dimension (M)

Pit No Length

(Max) in

m

Width

(Avg) in

m

Depth(max) in (m)

I 92 57 32m (32m

below ground level)

Topography will change in respect to

overburden excavation. However, measures

will be implemented as per mining Plan. As the

area of the quarry remains the same, there will

not be any increase in intensity of local land

use.

Sl.

No. Land Use

Present

Area

(Hect)

Area in use

during the

quarrying

period (Hect)

1. Quarrying Pit 0.52.0 0.52.0

2. Infrastructure Nil 0.01.0

3. Roads 0.01.0 0.01.0

4. Green Belt Nil 0.10.0

5. Unutilized 0.45.5 0.34.5

Total = 0.98.5 0.98.5

1.2

Clearance of existing land,

vegetation and building?

No

There is no vegetation and building in this

project lease area, hence there is no

requirement of clearing the vegetation and

building. There is an existing road leads to

the quarry. This has 5mts carriage way width.

1.3 Creation of new land uses? No

The total quarrying activity is proposed to

carry out within the quarry lease area. Hence,

there is no proposal for creating of new land

uses. Temporary approach road within the

project area will be form for the easy access of

men and machinery which will be well

maintained.

The tippers will transport the rough stones to

the needy crusher by existing road.

1.4

Pre-construction

investigations e.g. bore

houses, soil testing?

No

The Rough stone is clearly visible by the

existing pit,hence pre-construction

investigation and soil testing is not proposed

before quarrying operation.

1.5 Construction works? Yes

There will be no major civil works, other than

the following infrastructure: office building,

storeroom, toilet and first aid room will be

provided on permanent structures within the

quarry lease area in the safety barrier. After

the grant of lease.

1.6 Demolition works? No

There are no existing building within the

leasearea hence no demolition work is

involved.

1.7

Temporary sites used for

construction works or

housing of construction

workers?

Yes

Sites service on permanent structure will be

constructed only after grant of quarry lease

within 7.5msafety barrier.

1.8

Above ground buildings,

structures or earth works

including linear structures,

cut and fill or excavations

No

There are no tall buildings or linear structure

found within the quarry site. There is no

requirement of cutting and filling in the site.

1.9 Underground works including

mining or tunneling? No

Conventional open cast semi mechanized

quarrying operation involves Shallow jack

hammer drilling, slurry blasting will be

adopted. No underground mining or tunneling

is proposed.

1.10 Reclamation works? No

There is no reclamation works is proposed. In

the proposed mining plan only 32m below

ground level depth has been envisaged as

workable depth for safe & economic mining

during the lease period. Hence, after quarry

reaches ultimate pit limit (for this lease period)

of 32m depth, fencing will be constructed

around the quarried pits to prevent inherent

entry of the public and cattle.

1.11 Dredging? No There is no such type of activities involved in

this opencast quarrying operation.

1.12 Offshore structures? No There is no such type of activities involved; It

is an inland quarrying project.

1.22 Production and

manufacturing processes? No

No production or manufacturing is involved in

thisRough stone quarrying. The Rough stone

is liberated from the parent rock mass and

transported to the needy crusher/other road

project.

1.14 Facilities for storage of goods

or materials? No

There is no proposal for storage of material

within the quarry lease area. The Rough stone

will be loaded directly to the tippers and

transported to needy crushers/other buyers.

1.15

Facilities for treatment or

disposal of solid waste or

liquid effluents?

No

The entire quarried Rough stonewill be

consumed. The anticipated waste will be very

negligible the entire Rough stone irrespective

of size has a good commercial market at

present market scenario.

Domestic waste water will be treated in Septic

Tank followed by soak pit. The manure will be

treated and used for green belt development.

The Rough stone will not produce toxic

effluence in the form of solid, liquid or gas.No

waste water will be discharged by quarry

operation.

1.16

Facilities for long term

housing of operational

workers?

No

The proposed project is 0.98.5Ha for a period

of Five years only. The minimum employees

are available in the nearby villages, hence long

term housing of operational workers are not

proposed. Rest shelter will be constructed on

permanent structure within the lease area on

boundary barrier after the grant of quarry

lease.

1.17

New road, rail or sea traffic

during construction or

operation?

No

No new roads, rail or sea traffic is proposed

during operation, the existing road will be

utilized for transportation of the Rough stone.

There is no habitations or villages en-route

between the stone quarry and crushers.

However, internal roads within the quarry lease

area will be developed and maintained. As per

statutory norms.

1.18

New road, rail, air waterborne

or other transport

infrastructure including new

or altered routes and stations,

ports, airports etc.?

No

There is no such type of activities involved in

this project.

Existing road will be utilized for the

transportation of Rough stone to the needy

crusher/ other buyers.

1.19

Closure or diversion of

existing transport routes or

infrastructure leading to

changes in traffic movements?

No

The project will not cause any changes and

hindrance in the existing traffic movements.

There is no a habitation or villages en-route

between the stone quarry to the nearby

crushers/other buyers for road projects.

1.20

New or diverted transmission

lines or pipelines? No

The project does not involve diversion of

transmission/pipe lines.

1.21

Impoundment, damming,

culverting, realignment or

other changes to the

hydrology of watercourses or

aquifers?

No

The quarrying operation is restricted up to a

depth of 32m below ground level; Ground

water occurrence in this area is 60m depth

from ground profile (60m in summer and at

55m in rainy season). Hence there is no

damage for ground water hydrology or

aquifers.

1.22 Stream crossings? No There is no stream crossing within the lease

area.

1.23

Abstraction or transfers of

water from ground or surface

waters?

No

The proposed quarryingdoes not require any

abstraction or transfer of water from the

Ground or surface water bodies.

1.24

Changes in water bodies or

the land surface affecting

drainage or run-off?

No

The quarry operation is restricted up to a

depth of 32m below ground level. Quarry

operation will not affect the drainage pattern

of the lease area.

There is no change in water bodies or the land

surface affected during run off.

1.25

Transport of personnel or

materials for construction,

operation or

decommissioning?

No

During operation phase, after grant of lease

quarrying personnel willbe broughtfrom

surrounding villages by applicant’sjeep or van.

The materials and tools shall be transported

by trucks and tippers, the existing road and

infrastructure facilities are sufficient. No

construction operation or decommissioning

envisaged.

1.26

Long-term dismantling or

decommissioning or

restoration works?

No

No Dismantling and decommissioning is

proposed in this project.

1.27

Ongoing activity during

decommissioning which could

have an impact on the

environment?

No There is no such type of activities involved in

this project.

1.28

Influx of people to an area in

either temporarily or

permanently?

Yes

During operational phase, the manpower

requirement will be around 13 peoples will be

directly and 9 peoples will be indirectly benefit

to this project.Local people are envisaged in

this quarry operation. Inherent entry of public

will be strictly prevented.

No child labor will be deployed for any type

of quarrying operation. All the labors engaged

for quarrying operations will be trained,

equipped with protective devices and insured

till the end of life of quarry.

1.29 Introduction of alien species? No There is no proposal to introduce alien

species.

1.30 Loss of native species or

genetic diversity? No

There will be no loss of native species or

genetic diversity taken during the quarry

operation as the lease area is devoid of

Plantation, vegetation and agriculture.

1.31 Any other actions? No

Temporary approach road will be formed and

maintain within the lease area.

Tippers will be transport the Rough stones to

needy crushers by existing road. (already in

good condition)

No long term dismantling or decommissioning

is involved in this project. This project is sites

specific and may not have any significant

impact on the environment.

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):


confirmation

Yes/

No


quantities/rates, wherever possible)

with sources of information data

2.1 Land especially undeveloped

or agricultural land (ha) No

It is patta land registered in the name of

Applicant vide patta nos-3609 and 906


1. The area applied for quarry lease is

exhibits almost plain topography covered

by Topsoil. The massive Charnockite

formation is clearly inferred followed by

the 2m (Avg) Topsoil and gentle sloping

towards Southeastern side of the area,

the altitude of the area is above 144m

(maximum) from MSL.

2.2 Water (expected source &

competing users) unit: KLD Yes

The project does not require huge water for

quarrying operation, about 1 KLD of water

will be used for the project.(More than 5

L/Person)

1. Drinking Water – 0.3KLD

& Domestic purpose

2. Dust Suppression – 0.3 KLD

3. Green belt - 0.4 KLD

Total – 1 KLD

0.3 KLD of Packaged drinking water is

available from the nearby approved water

vendors in Karunkulam Village which is

about 2.5km on Southeastern side of the

area. Water for dust suppression and

Green belt development around 0.3 KLD &

0.4 KLD.Total requirement for the project

is around 1KLD.

2.3 Minerals (MT) No

No minerals used for construction

purposes.

2.4

Construction material -

Stone, aggregates, and/Soil

(expected source-MT)

No

The proposed Rough stone quarry project

does not require any construction

material. This project itself is to produce

Rough stone.

2.5 Forests and timber (source-

MT) No

There is no forests and timber (source –

MT)

2.6

Energy including electricity

and fuels (source, competing

users) unit: fuel (MT),Energy

(MW)

Yes

The limited scale of activities

adopted in Rough stonequarrying does not

require high-tension electric power supply.

The quarrying operation is only for

daytime. The electricity will be used only

for mine office and lighting around the

quarry during night time. The existing

electric line near the quarry site will be

used.

Fuels are used for operating

machineries and vehicles during

quarrying process and transportation.

Fuel required for this project life is about

17840 Liters of HSD for entire project life.

2.7

Any other natural resources

(use appropriate standard

units)

No No other natural resource will be

required.

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.


confirmation

Yes/

No




3.1

Use of substances or

materials, which are

hazardous (as per MSIHC

rules) to human health or the

environment (flora, fauna, and

water supplies)

No

There is no proposal for storage, handling

or transportation of any hazardous

materials or substances as per MSIHC

rules in this Rough stone quarry project.

3.2

Changes in occurrence of

disease or affect disease

vectors (e.g. insect or water

borne diseases)

No

The Rough Stone does not produce any

toxic effluent in the form of solid, liquid

and gas, hence the diseases related to

insect or water borne diseases is not

envisaged. There is no proposal of

storage of water inside the project area.

The seepage water and rain water will be

drained immediately by 5HP pumps and

it will be used for Green Belt

Development and for dust suppression

on haul and quarry roads.

3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g.

by changing living conditions? No

Welfare of people will get positive change

due to the project, where a number of

Welfare activities are being undertaken.

Due to increase of the employment

earning of local people and lifestyle of the

people will enhance, around 14 peoples

will be directly and 9 peoples will be

indirectly benefit to this project.

No child labor will be engaged for

any type of quarrying operation. All the

labor will be insured and the salary and

benefits will be paid as per the Labor

enforcement officers (Ministry of labor

and welfare) Norms.

3.4

Vulnerable groups of people

who could be affected by the

project e.g. hospital patients,

children’s, the elderly etc.,

No

There is no effect envisaged for the

vulnerable groups of people who could be

affected by the project. The Rough

stonewill be transported to the needy

crusher by tarpaulin cover to prevent

spillage.

3.5 Any other causes No There is no othercause are envisaged.

4. Production of solid wastes during construction or operation or

decommissioning MT/mounts)


confirmation

Yes/

No




4.1 Spoil, overburden or mine

wastes No

The Rough stonequarrying does not

produce any waste. The entire Rough

stone irrespective of size will be sold in

commercial market.

Waste storage does not arise.

4.2 Municipal waste (domestic

and or commercial wastes) Yes

The small quantity of Municipal waste will

be generated shall be disposed as per

guidelines.

4.3

Hazardous wastes (as per

Hazardous Waste

Management Rules)

No

In this quarrying activities waste oil will

be generated during the operation period

it will be sent to authorize Re- Circulars

as per SPCB/ CPCB norms. Care and

maintenance of vehicles by experience

qualified mechanics will be undertaken to

prevent breakdown and spillage of oils

and lubes.

4.4 Other industrial process

wastes No

Industrial wastages are not generated

during the quarrying operation.

4.5 Surplus product No There is no such type of activities in this

quarry.

4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge

form effluent treatment Yes

Sanitary facilities will be constructed

onpermanent structure and the sewage

waste will be disposed periodically as per

the norms.

4.7 Construction or demolition

wastes No

No Construction or demolition wastes

involved in this quarry.

4.8 Redundant machinery or

equipment No

No redundant machineries involved in

this project.

4.9 Contaminated soils or other

materials No

There is no a contaminated material or

soil observed in the quarry lease applied

area.

4.10 Agricultural wastes No There is no agricultural waste anticipated.

4.11 Other solid wastes No There is no other solid waste anticipated.

5. Release of pollutants or any hazardous, toxic or noxious substances to air (Kg/hr)

S. No

Information/Checklist

confirmation

Yes/

No




5.1

Emissions from combustion of

fossil fuels from stationary or

mobile sources

Yes

The emissions of SO2 (Sulfur dioxide)

&NO2 (Nitrogen dioxide) may be due to use

of diesel operated quarry machinery and

vehicles.Better maintenance of equipment

in good condition will help to reduce such

emissions.

5.2 Emissions from production

processes

Yes

Dust is the main pollutant produced in

the proposed activity. Emission from

loading, drilling and blasting but they will

be maintained within limits by proper

maintenance and sprinkling of water and

Afforestation developments. Tarpaulin

covers will be covered in vehicles during

transportation.

5.3

Emissions from materials

handing including storage or

transport

Yes

Fugitive dust will be generated from

material handling activities.

Dust suppression by water sprinklers will

be provided to prevent the fugitive dust

emissions during loading. Tarpaulin

covers will be covered in vehicles during

transportation.

5.4

Emissions form construction

activities including plant and

equipment

No

No major construction activities are

envisaged. It’s a conventional Eco friendly

quarrying operation.

5.5

Dust or odors form handling

of materials including

construction materials,

sewage and waste

No

Minor Dust will be generated during

breaking of rocks, transportation of Rough

stone and it will be controlled. However,

there is no possibility of any odor

generation as there are no organic

solvents/processes involved.

5.6 Emissions from incineration

of waste No

The Rough stonequarrying does not

produce any toxic effluent.

5.7

Emissions from burning of

waste in open air (e.g. slash

materials, construction

debris)

No There is no such type of activities involved

in this quarry project.

5.8 Emissions from any other

sources No

Emissions from other sources are not

envisaged.

6. Generation of Noise and Vibration, and Emissions of Light and Heat:

S.

No


confirmation

Yes/

No




6.1

From operation of equipment

e.g. engines, ventilation plant,

crushers

Yes

Due to operation of machineries there is

likely hood of some increase in noise level.

The noise level at site will be maintained

below permissible limit. Measures like

lubrication & preventive maintenance

shall be taken to control noise from the

machineries.

The vibration during the moment of

machinery will be minimal for a short

span that will be well within the

prescribed limits.

6.2 From industrial or similar

processes No

There is no proposal of processing plant.

6.3 From construction or

demolition No

No construction or demolition work takes

place.

6.4 From blasting or piling No

The quarrying activity will be carried out

blasting for shattering effect and loosen

the Rough stone. However, controlled

blasting measures will be adopted for

minimizing ground vibration.

6.5 From construction or

operational traffic Yes

The transport of Rough stonethrough

tippers can produce noise but are

maintained within permissible limits, by

keeping machinery in proper condition as

per RTO & TNPCB Norms and

maintenance under experience and

qualified mechanics.

6.6

From lighting or cooling

systems No

The quarry operation will be carried out

at the day time only hence the lighting

and cooling systems are not required.

6.7 From any other sources No

This quarrying project is site specific

which is operated by jackhammer drilling

and limited blasting;hence external power

other than HSD is not involved in this

project.

7. Risks of contamination of land or water from releases of pollutants

into the ground or into sewers, surface water, ground water, coastal

water or the sea:


confirmation

Yes/

No




7.1

From handling, Storage, use

or spillage of hazardous

materials

No

No hazardous materials will be used in

the process.

Oiling and lubrication of hauling

vehicles will be done by using oil tray to

prevent spillage of oil.

Vehicles and machinery will be well

maintained to prevent leakage of oil.

7.2

The discharge of sewage will

be collected on soap pits will

be discharge to a place

authorized by municipal

authorizes as per guidelines

No

Septic tank will be cleaned periodically

and the sludge generated will be used as

manure in the green belt.

7.3

By deposition of pollutants

emitted to air into the land or

into water

No

There is likely hood of increase of

Particulate Matter due to quarrying

operations. Regular sprinkling of water

will suppress dust at points/places of

generation.

7.4 From any other sources No

An efficient and effective management

plan is proposed for the project; hence it

may not have any significant impact on

the surrounding environment.

7.5

Is there a risk of long term

buildup of pollutants in the

environment from these

sources?

No

No such type of activities not involved in

this quarry.

8. Risk of accidents during construction or operation of the project,

which could affect human health or the environment

S.

No


confirmation

Yes/

No




8.1

From explosions, spillages,

fires etc., form storage,

handling, use or production of

hazardous substances

No

The drilling and blasting are involved in

the project for liberation and splitting of

Rough stone. The explosive materials

will be brought from authorized

explosive license holder during blasting.

There is no proposal of storage of

explosives after the grant of quarry lease

Applied area.

8.2 From any other causes Yes

The risks of accidents are envisaged in

quarry operations, failure of quarry pit

slopes, excavators, tipper movement,

etc. However, all safety measures shall

be taken to prevent any accidents. The

quarrying activities will be monitored

under the supervision of experienced

and qualified competent mines foreman.

8.3

Could the project be affected

by natural disasters causing

environmental damage (e.g.

floods, earthquakes,

landslides, cloudburst etc.)?

No

There is no earthquake, floods,

Landslides, cloud burst recorded in the

lease area.

It’s an opencast quarrying, hence this

project could not affect severely due to

the natural disasters.

9.Factors which should be considered (such as consequential development) which

could lead to environmental effects to environmental effects or the potential for

cumulative impacts with other existing or planned activities in the locality


confirmation

Yes

/No




9.1

Lead to development of

supporting. cities, ancillary

development or development

stimulated by the project

which could have impact on

the environment e.g.:

Supporting infrastructure

(roads, power supply, waste

or waste treatment, etc.)

housing development

extractive industries

supply industries

other

No

Living standard will be improved of the

nearby villagers.

The proposed project shall

directly/indirectly develop the area by

providing employment, tax to

government, development of ancillary

units, shopkeeper, supermarket,

mechanic shed etc.,

The workers are available from the

nearby villages, hence the project will

not attract housing Development,

Extractive industries, supply

industries or any other activities.

9.2

Lead to after- use of the site,

which could haven impact on

environment

No

The land does not used after the

completion of quarrying operation the

fencing will be constructed around the

quarried pits to prevent the inherent

entry of public and cattle.

9.3 Set a precedent for later

developments No

A better after use scenario with

increase in greenery, besides the

quarried out pit will act as a temporary

reservoir which will enhance the static

level of the Ground water in the nearby

wells.

9.4

Have cumulative effects due to

proximity to other existing or

planned projects with similar

effects

No

No cumulative impacts are envisaged.

(II) Environmental Sensitivity

S.

No Areas

Name/

identi

ty

Aerial distance (within 15 km.)

Proposed project location boundary

1

Areas protected under

international

conventions, national

or local legislation for

their ecological,

landscape, cultural or

other related value

No

There are no such protected areas like ecological

landscape, cultural area etc. identified within the

10 Km radius.

2

Areas which are

important or sensitive

for ecological reasons -

Wetlands, watercourses

or other water bodies,

coastal zone,

biospheres, mountains,

forests

No

There is no wild life, bird sanctuary, Reserve or

Social forest within 10kms radius from the

quarrying lease area.

There is no coastal zone, Forest, Eco sensitive

zone within the radius of 10Km. The area does

not fall in HACA region.

3

Areas used by

protected, important or

sensitive species of

flora or fauna for

breeding, nesting,

foraging, resting, over

wintering, migration

No There is no protected sensitive species are

identified within the 10km radius.

4 Inland, coastal, marine

or underground waters No

There is no Inland, coastal, and marine or

underground water around the site.

5 State, National

boundaries No

There is a No State and National boundary within

10Km radius.

6

Routes or facilities

used by the public for

access to recreation or

other tourist, pilgrim

areas

No There is no tourist, pilgrim areas within 10 Km

radius.

7 Defense installations No No defense installation found within 10Kms from

the project area.

8 Densely populated or

built-up area Yes

Surandai is densely populated village.

S.N

o

Name of the

Village

Approximate

distance &

Direction from

lease

area

Approxima

te

population

1. Kulaiyaneri 1.0km - NE 1000

2. Poopandiyapura

m 1.5km - NW 500

3. Aladipatti 2.5Km – SE 600

4. Surandai 3.0Km-SW 1500

9

Areas occupied by

sensitive man-made

land uses

(hospitals, schools,

places of worship,

community facilities)

Yes

Karunkulam having all the facilities which are at a

distance of 2.5km SE side from the lease area.

10

Areas containing

important, high quality

or scarce resources

(ground water

resources, surface

resources, forestry,

agriculture, fisheries,

tourism, minerals)

No

The quarry operation is restricted to only 32m

below ground level. Hence the ground water will

not be affected beside the area is devoid of

agriculture, Forestry, Tourist place etc.,

11

Areas already subjected

to pollution or

environmental damage.

(those where existing

legal environmental

standards are

exceeded)

No

This is existing quarry applied for lease, hence

the area has not subjected to pollution or

environmental damage. The atmosphere is quite

fresh and it is proposed to carry out the

quarrying operations an Eco friendly manner.

12

Areas susceptible to

natural hazard which

could cause the project

to present

environmental

problems(earthquakes,

subsidence, landslides,

erosion, flooding or

extreme or adverse

climatic conditions)

No

The areas are not susceptible to natural hazards

like landslides, earthquake, it is a high stable

land. There are no evidences recorded in the past

history.

The local institution will be engaged to carry out the EIA & EMPregularly after the grant

of the quarry lease andthereport will beperiodically submitted to relevant authorities as

per norms. “I hereby given undertaking that the data and information given in the

application and enclosures are 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 give, if any to the

project will be revoked at our risk and cost.

Signature of the proponent withNameand Full Address

S.Palani Nadar,

S/o.Subbiah Nadar,

No. 1-7-65, Nadar South Street,

Surandai Village,




M.Valliappan. M.Sc.,M.B.A.,F.G.S.,

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Place: Chennai.

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PRE FEASIBILITY REPORT OF KULAIYANERI ROUGH STONE QUARRY THIRU. S.PALANI NADAR UNDER EIA NOTIFICATION 2006

PRE FEASIBILITY REPORT OF KULAIYANERI ROUGH STONE QUARRY LEASE

AREA FOR OVER AN EXTENT OF 0.98.5HA IN KULAIYANERI VILLAGE,

VEERAKERALAMPUDUR TALUK,TIRUNELVELI DISTRICT AND TAMILNADU OF

THIRU.S.PALANI NADAR

(Under the Guidelines of Ministry of Environment and Forest in terms of the

provisions of EIA notification 2006 and specifically in circular No J-

12022/41/2006-IA.II (I) dated 20th December, 2020)

1.1 Executive Summary of the project

The total extent of the Area is 0.98.5Ha, Patta land in Kulaiyaneri Village of

Veerakeralampudur Taluk Tirunelveli District.

The category of project is B2, It is a exhibits quarry in Kulaiyaneri village.

The lease applied area is exhibits almost plain topography covered by top soil.

The quarry operation is proposed to carry out with conventional open cast semi

mechanized mining with 5.0 meter vertical bench with a bench width of 5.0 meter.

Quarrying operation is carried out Splitting of rock mass of considerable volume from

the parent rock mass by jackhammer drilling and blasting, hydraulic excavators are

used for loading the Rough stone from pithead to needy crushers/other buyers.

Occasionally hydraulic excavators are attached with rock breakers for fragmentation

to avoid secondary blasting.

The quarry operation is proposed up to depth for 32m below ground level.

The Total Geological reserve is about 3,10,170m3 of Rough Stone.

The Mineable Reserves is about 86,260m3 Rough stone for a period of five years,

The proposed quantity of reserves (level of production) to be mined for (level of

production) for Five years is 86,260m3 of Rough stone.

Mining license applied for period of Five Years.

The Mining plan period proposed for the remaining lease period of Six months only.

The Prefeasibility report preparing for following condition of Government of India

Ministry of Environment and Forests (No.L-12011/47/2011 –IA-II (M) Dated: 24th June,

2013)


The project area does not fall in ‘HACA’ region.

There is no interstate boundary within the radius of 10Kms.

The project area does not fall in CRZ zone within the radius of 10km from project area.

There is no Western Ghats within the radius of 10Kms from project area.

There are no Bird sanctuaries, wild life sanctuaries as per Wild life protection Act

1972, within the radius of 10Kms.

There is no Habitation situated within 500m in the project area.

0.3KLD of water for labour drinking and domestic purpose will be available from

nearby village through package drinking water vendors.

0.3KLD and 0.4KLD for dust suppression in haul roads and Green belt during the

course of quarrying will be taken from the existing Borehole on near the quarry.

The project cost (Fixed assert cost + EMP cost + Operational cost) is about

Rs. 52,19,000/- (Rupees Fifty two lakhs and nineteen thousand only)

The EMP cost is around = Rs. Rs. 4,25,000/- (Four Lakhs and twenty five

thousands only)

2.0 INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT OR BACKGROUND INFORMATION

The Rough stone is proposed to excavate by conventional opencast semi mechanized

method in Kulaiyaneri Village, Veerakeralampudur Taluk, Tirunelveli District over an

extent of 0.98.5Ha. The Category of project-’B2’

(i) Identification of project and project proponent: In case of mining project, a

copy of mining lease/letter of intent should be given

I. The quarry lease was applied at the date of 04.08.2014.

II. Precise area communication was issued by the District Collector Tirunelveli

District vide Rc.No. M1/30208/2014 dated 15.07.2015.

The Mining Plan was got approval by the Assistant Director, Department of Geology

and Mining, Tirunelveli videRc.No.M1/30208/2014,dated 15.10.2015.

Owner name and address of the Project Proponent:

Name of owner : Thiru.S.Palani Nadar,

Address : S/o.Subbiah Nadar,

No. 1-7-65, Nadar South Street,

Surandai Village,




Pin code– 627859

Mobile No : 9443582123.

Email Address : [email protected]

Owner Location of the Lease Area: Name of the quarry : Kulaiyaneri Rough Stone quarry

S.F.No : 281/1A, 281/1B, 281/1C, 281/3A, 281/3B,

281/3C, 281/4 and 281/5

Extent : 0.98.5Ha

Village : Kulaiyaneri

Taluk : Veerakeralampudur

District : Tirunelveli

State : Tamil Nadu

Ownership : It is patta land registered in the name of Applicant vide

patta nos-3609 and 906 Please refer annexure no IV.

(ii) Brief description of nature of the project

The lease area is exhibits hilly terrain topography covered by massive rough stone

formation. The massive Charnockite formation is clearly visible right from the surface

and sloping towards western side of the area, the altitude of the area is above 144m

(maximum) from MSL.

The total quantity of Mineable reserve Rough stone is about 86,260m3 (Rough

stone) for a period of five years only. The Excavated rough stone will be directly loaded

into tipper to the needy crusher and Topsoil will be removed first, after the excavation

of Topsoil it will be preserved all along the boundary barrier utilized for afforestation

purpose.

The quarrying operation is proposed up to a depth of 32m below ground level. The

quarrying Rough stone of irrespective of sizes has a good market at present scenario.

(iii) Need for the project and its importance to the country and or region

The Rough stone is important building material to our country and Region, it’s a

vital material for construction industries and the Rough stone quarrying project falls

in the area of Tirunelveli District, where plenty of Road widening projects are been

carried National and State highway projects is being under massive development

hence a lot of Rough stone is required for (Granular sub base GSB) and also for the

culverts and bridges. Besides catering domestic construction projects.


Other infrastructure projects like building, Bridges are also under progress

hence there is a huge demand of Rough stone for public sector companies and local

private sector projects.

The earning source in the targeted area is limited, most of the people in and

around the area depend upon the seasonal agriculture and much of the people

migrate to nearby towns where good industries and factories are growing up. Through

this project will give employment opportunities to 13 employees directly and 9

employees indirectly.

Mineral Industries of the state of Tamil Nadu provides employment opportunities

for the people of the state as well as in the specific project area. The Quarrying is one

among the major core sector for industries, which plays a vital process of country’s

economic development.

(iv) Demand and supply gap

There is a huge demand of Rough stone in Tirunelveli District as many National Road

projects is under massive development for its widening and strengthening operation

apart from this many bridges and fly over’s are also being under construction. There is

a huge demand of Rough stone for infrastructure development of the state; hence the

project is significant to the state.

The Railway line is also under progress where huge Rough stone is required as

Ballast. Other internal panchayat Roads, State Highway roads and Major District

Roads are also under progress, besides all these public works projects the Rough

stone is widely used for domestic construction project like Hospital, School,

Government Building and Housing, Construction. It is worth mentioning that the

Rough Stone of Tirunelveli District.

(v) Imports vs indigenous production

There is no import of Rough stone and Topsoil at present in India.

(vi) Export Possibility

There are no possibilities for export.

(vii) Domestic/Export Markets

After obtaining the lease the applicant will fetch a domestic market as mentioned

earlier. It is propose to sell Rough stone to domestic needy crushers for roads project

and other infrastructure development projects for public and private sector

companies.


(viii) Employment Generation (Direct and Indirect) due to the project

It is proposed to deploy about 14 directly and 9 persons will be indirectly benefited.

The tentative man power required for the proposed Rough Stone quarry shall be as

follows. Operator

a. Skilled labors

Operator : 4

Mechanic : 1

Mines manager /Mate : 1

b. Semi-skilled

Driver : 2

c. Unskilled-

Musdoor / Labours : 5

Total : 13

The above man power is adequate to meet out the production schedule and the

machinery strength envisaged in the mining plan and also to comply with the

stationary provisions of quarry safety regulation.

It is been ensured that the labours will not be deployed less than 18 years, No Child

labours will engaged or entertained for any kind of quarrying operations. All the labours

engaged for quarrying operations will be insured till the end of life of quarry.

3.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

(i) Type of project including interlinked and interdependent projects, if any

There is no interlinked & interdependent project. This is a quarrying project for

production of Rough stone at proposed for quantity of 86,260m3 (Rough stone) for a

period of Five Years only. The quarry operation is proposed depth for 32m below

ground level. The project is site specific. The entire Rough stone are transported to the

needy crushers to reduce into desirable for construction of Road projects and other

infrastructure development project work.

(ii) Location (map showing general location, specific location, and project

boundary & project site layout) with coordinates

It is patta land registered in the name of Applicant vide patta nos-3609 and 906


The area is mentioned in GSI Topo sheet No. 58-H/05

The Latitude between of 08°59'58"N to 09°00'02"N

The Longitude between of 77°25'35"E to 77°25'39"E WGS 1984 datum.


The Altitude is 144m (Maximum) above MSL.

(iii) Details of alternate sites considered and the basis of selecting the proposed

site, particularly the environmental considerations gone into should be

highlighted

There is no alternative sites are examined, the entire Rough stone will be

transported to the needy crushers. This Rough stone quarry project is site specific.

(iv) Size or magnitude of operation

The total area of the project is about 0.98.5Ha. It is proposed to excavate Rough

Stone 86,260m3 of Rough stone for a period of Five years. The quarry proposed depth

for 32m below ground level by conventional open cast semi mechanized quarrying by

deploys jackhammer drilling and blasting, hydraulic excavator attached with bucket

are used for loading and unloading the Rough stone from pithead to crusher.

Table-1:

(v) Project description with process details (a schematic diagram/flow chart

showing the project layout, components of the project etc. should be given):

The reserves and resource are arrived based upon the Geological investigation

REMOVAL OF TOPSOIL BY EXCAVATORS AND DIRECLTY LOADED INTO

TIPPERS.

REMOVAL OF ROUGH STONE BY EXCAVATORS BY DRILLING AND BLASTING.

SHALLOW DRILLING WITH JACKHAMMER 32-36MM DIA.

MINIMUM BLASTING WITH CLASS 2 EXPLOSIVES.

LOADING OF ROUGH STONE BY EXCAVATORS INTO TIPPERS.

TRANSPORTATION BY TIPPERS TO NEEDY CRUSHER.

(vi) Raw material required along with estimated quantity, likely source,

marketing area of final products, Mode of transport of raw Material and Finished

Products

This is a quarrying project for exploiting Rough stone; hence, there is no requirement

for raw material. The final product of Rough stone irrespective of sizes will be sold to

needy crusher.

Description Rough stone (m3)

Geological Resources 3,10,170m3

Available Mineable reserves 86,260m3

Five Years plan period As in the approved mining plan

86,260m3


(vii) Resource optimization/recycling and reuse envisaged in the project, if any,

should be briefly outlined

No optimization/Recycling and Reuse envisaged in the proposed Rough stone quarry.

(viii) Availability of water its source, Energy/power requirement and source

should be given

This Rough stone and quarry project does not require huge water and Electricity for

the project

WATER BALANCE CHART

Table-2;

Purpose Quantity Sources

Drinking & Domestic Purpose

0.3KLD Approved Packaged Drinking water vendors available in Kulaiyaneri village which is about 1.0km on Northeastern side of the area.

Dust suppression 0.3KLD From Existing Borehole on nearby the quarry.

Green belt 0.4 KLD From Existing Borehole on nearby the quarry.

Energy

Electricity for Mines office and Lights only at nights (working is restricted on day time

only between 9Am to 5Pm with 1pm to 2pm as lunch break).

Diesel (HSD) will be used for quarrying machineries around 69008liters of HSD will be

used for the entire project life. Diesel will be brought from nearby diesel pumps. No

Used only for drinking purpose for

operational workers

Dust Suppression in the Haul Roads to

prevent Dust emission and plantation.

0.3KLD of Drinking water &

Domestic purpose

0.3KLD for Dust suppression

0.4KLD for Green belt

development

WATER

(1 KLD)


power is required for the project. Lightings on the Night will be taken from nearby

electric poles after obtaining permission from concerned authorities.

For Rough stone

Per hour Excavator will consume = 16 liters / hour

Per hour Excavator will excavate = 20 cbm of Rough stone

For 86,260Cbm = 86,260/20

= 4313hours

Diesel consume 4313working hours = 4313hours x 16 litres

= 69008Liters of HSD for the excavation of

Rough Stone.

Total diesel consumption =69008Liters of HSD Will be utilized for

Entire project life.

(ix) Quantity of wastes to be generated (liquid and solid) and scheme for their

management/disposal

The entire quarried Rough stone of irrespective of sizes will be consumed in the needy

crushers as even the dust is sold nowadays as M sand. Hence, there is no waste in

this quarrying operation. There is no toxic effluent expected to generate in the form of

solid or liquid and gases and the no requirement of treatment of waste.

(x) Schematic representations of the feasibility drawing which give information

of EIA purpose

Form – 1

Along with pre-feasibility report

&

Approved Mining plan with

Annexure

To Submit

SEIAA

Final

Presentation


4.0 SITE ANALYSIS

(i) Connectivity

There is an existing road from the area leads to Surandai - Serandamangalam

village road on southeastern side of the area.

The Nearest Railway line is Tenkasi to Sankarankovil line which is about 11Km

on western side of the area.

The National Highway (NH-208) Tirumangalam – Senkottai about 11km on

western side of the area.

The State Highway (SH-39) Tirunelveli - Tenkasi is about 10Km on southern

side of the area.

(ii) Land Form, Land use and Land ownership

The entire project area is about 0.98.5Ha, which is Non irrigated and devoid of

Vegetation and Habitations.

Table-2

(iii)Topography (along with map)

The area applied for quarry lease is exhibits almost plain topography covered by

Topsoil. The massive Charnockite formation is clearly inferred followed by the 2m (Avg)

Topsoil and gentle sloping towards Southeastern side of the area, the altitude of the

area is above 144m (maximum) from MSL.

District Taluk Village S.F No Area Classification

Tirunelveli

Veerakeralampudur

Kulaiyaneri

281/1A, 281/1B, 281/1C, 281/3A, 281/3B, 281/3C, 281/4 and 281/5

0.98.5Ha

Patta land S.No: 3609 and 906


(iv) Existing land use pattern (agriculture, non-agriculture, forest, water bodies

(including area under CRZ), shortest distances from the periphery of the project

to periphery of the forests, national park, wild life sanctuary, eco sensitive areas,

water bodies (distance from the HFL of the river), CRZ. In case of notified

industrial area, a copy of the Gazette notification should be given.

The area applied for quarry lease is exhibits almost plain topography covered by

Topsoil. The altitude of the area is above 144m (maximum) from MSL. The area is a

dry barren land devoid of Agriculture and Habitations. The land is not used for any

specific vegetation. The Ground water occurrence in this area is 50m depth.

The quarrying is restricted up to depth 32m below ground level; hence the

quarry operation will not be affected by the ground water. The region experiences semi

– humid climate and there is scanty growth of vegetation in and around the lease area

(seasonal vegetation is mostly practiced).

No Major water bodies within the radius of 10km.

No Interstate boundary within the radius of 10km

No Western Ghats within the radius of 10km

No National park, wild life sanctuary, eco sensitive area within the radius of 10km

(v) Existing Infrastructure

This is a Rough stone quarry project hence there is no existing infrastructure in the

proposed quarry area.

(vi) Soil Classification

The Rough stone is clearly visible. This land does not sustain any type of vegetation or

Agriculture

(vii) Climatic data form secondary sources

The area receives rainfall of about 800 to 900mm during NE & SW, monsoon.

(viii) Social infrastructure available

There is no social infrastructure within the radius of 1Km like schools, universities,

hospitals, prisons and community housing etc.

5. PLANNING BRIEF

(i) Planning Concept (type of industries, facilities, transportation etc) Town and

Country Planning/Development authority Classification

Conventional Opencast Semi Mechanized mining is adapted to in the Rough

stone. The excavated Rough stone will be transported to Needy crusher, Facilities such


as power, Transportation and commodities infrastructure facilities are locally available

near the project site. There are no habitations or villages en-route between the quarry

and crushing site the loaded vehicles are allowed to move only below 40Kms per hour

on the roads. The haul roads are sprinkled periodically to prevent dust.








side of the area.

The total area of the project is about 0.98.5Ha. Conventional Open cast semi

mechanized method, the quarrying operation involves shallow jackhammer drilling

and Slurry blasting, air driven compressor, and excavators attached with buckets are

used for loading and unloading the Rough stone from pithead to needy crushers.

The project land is devoid of vegetation and lies in the backward town of Tirunelveli

District. There are no specific industries or factories in and around the project area.

The available Mineable Reserves are about 86,260m3 (Rough stone) based on the

existing pit the applicant proposed to carry out 86,260m3 (Rough stone) for the

period of Five years

(ii) Population projection

There are no habitations within 500m radius. There are few villages located in this

area within 10 km radius of quarry site; the approximate distance and population are

given below.

Table – 4

S.No Name of the

Village

Approximate distance

& Direction from lease

area

Approximate

population

1. Kulaiyaneri 1.0km - NE 1000

2. Poopandiyapuram 1.5km - NW 500

3. Aladipatti 2.5Km – SE 600

4. Surandai 3.0Km-SW 1500


Basic human welfare Amenities such as Health Center, Schools, Communication

Facilities, and Commercial Centers etc are available at Kulaiyaneri at a distance of

1.0km on the Northeastern side of the area.

(iii) Land use planning (breakup along with green belt etc.)

The land use planning of the quarry area of the total extent of 0.98.5Ha is given below.

Table-5

Sl. No. Land Use

Present Area

(Hect)

Area in use during the

quarrying period (Hect)

1. Quarrying Pit 0.52.0 0.52.0

2. Infrastructure Nil 0.01.0

3. Roads 0.01.0 0.01.0

4. Green Belt Nil 0.10.0

5. Unutilized 0.45.5 0.34.5

Total = 0.98.5 0.98.5

(iv) Assessment of Infrastructure Demand (Physical & Social)

The existing road facilities are already available which shall be used and

maintained. The labors requirement is drawn from the nearest villages. The labors

will be brought by jeeps and vans to the quarry site, Medical facilities are available

near the project site, Government and private hospitals and other basic amenities and

infrastructure facilities like communication center, school supermarket, and bus

stand are also available in Surandai at distance of 3.0km (SW). This quarry project will

provide employment for about 13 persons directly and 9 peoples indirectly.

(v) Amenities/Facilities

The simple methods adopted and the limited scale of activities involved in Rough

stone quarrying does not require High Tension Electric Power supply or huge worship

facilities. The quarrying work is restricted to one general shift during daytime 9.00am

to 5.00pm with 1.00pm - 2.00pm lunch break. Major Machinery repair works are

attended at Surandai majors repairs are carried out by the nearby mechanics. All

facilities and amenities are available in Surandai at a distance of 3.0km on the

Southwestern side of the area.


Packaged drinking water will be brought from approved vendors. Mine office,

storeroom, toilet and first-aid room will be provided on permanent structures within

the lease area after the grant of lease.

6. PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE

(i) Industrial Area (Processing area)

There is no processing area proposed within the lease area. (ii) Residential area (Non processing area)

There is no residential area within 500mts of the lease area.

(iii) Green Belt

All along the boundary barrier is selected for Green belt development by planting and

maintaining native species. The total area for proposed for Green belt is around

0.34.5Ha out of 0.98.5Ha.

(iv) Social infrastructure

About 13 employees will be directly benefited and 9 persons will be indirectly

benefited, the lease ensure to share all responsible for special benefits like water,

health care, Education benefits, and promotion of socio cultural activities of the

nearby villages.

(v) Connectivity (traffic and transportation road/ Rail/ Metro/ Water ways etc.,)








side of the area.

(vi) Drinking Water management (Source & Supply of water)

This proposed Rough stone quarry project does not require huge water either

for beneficiation or processing. Water required for domestic consumption for labors is

around 1.0 KLD. The packaged Drinking water for this will be brought from approved

water vendors.

1. Drinking Water & Domestic purpose – 0.3 KLD (source: through approved packaged water vendors)


Dust Suppression – 0.3 KLD (source: from existing borehole on near by the quarry)

7.0 REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT (R & R PLAN)

(i) Policy to be adopted (Central/State) in respect of the project affected persons

including home ousters, langoustes and landless laborers (a brief outline to be

given)

It is patta land registered in the name of Applicant vide patta nos-3609 and 906 Please

refer annexure no IV. Hence there is no Rehabilitation and resettlement is involved.

The deployed labours will be insured as per the Government norms till the end

of the life of the quarry. Periodical medical test will be conducted for the

labors to monitor the occupational disease. The salaries and benefits will be paid as

specified by the instruction given by the labor enforcement officers

8. PROJECT SCHEDULE & COST ESTIMATES (i) Likely date of start of construction and likely date of completion (Time schedule for the project to be given) The proposed quantity is around 86,260m3of Rough Stone for the period of Six

months only.

(ii) Estimated project cost along with analysis in terms of economic viability of

the project

A. Fixed Asset cost:

Land cost = Rs. 3,94,000/-

Labours shed = Rs. 1, 00,000/-

First aid room & Accessories = Rs. 1, 00,000/-

Sanitary facilities = Rs. 1, 00,000/-

Total Fixed Asset cost = Rs. 6,94,000/-

B. Operational cost:

Machineries to be used = Rs. 40, 00,000/-

Fencing cost = Rs. 1, 00,000/-

Total operational cost = Rs. 41, 00,000/-

C. (I). EMP Estimation:

Air Quality Sampling = Rs. 40, 000/-

Water quality sampling = Rs. 40, 000/-

Noise monitoring = Rs. 20, 000/-

Ground vibration test = Rs. 20, 000/-

Total EMP Estimation cost = Rs. 1, 20,000/-


(II). Expenditure and maintenance:

Drinking water facility for the labors = Rs. 1,00,000/-

Sanitary arrangement = Rs. 25,000/-

Safety kits = Rs. 50,000/-

Water sprinkling = Rs. 1,00,000/-

Afforestation cost = Rs. 5,000/-

Cost towards charity = Rs. 25,000

Total Expenditure and maintenance cost = Rs. 3,05,000/-

Total EMP cost and Expenditure cost = Rs 4,25,000/-

The project cost:

Total cost of Project (A+B+C) = Rs. 52,19,000/-

(The total cost of the project including EMP cost is about Rupees Sixty two lakhs and

twenty thousands only)

A. Fixed Assert cost Rs. 6,94,000/-

B. Operational cost Rs. 41, 00,000/-

C. EMP Cost Rs. 4,25,000/-

Total Project Cost Rs. 52,19,000/-

Population Benefit

The social responsibilities like providing School Note books, Uniforms to the Students

below poverty level beside if the villages require any borehole for public use it will

ensure to do so.

As a part of corporate social responsibility it is ensured to take part and contribute the

native cultural activities in the nearby villages. During summer seasons packaged

drinking water will be kept will be kept in the village for public and for tresspallers.

MINE CLOSURE PLAN:

Steps proposed for phased restoration, reclamation of already mined out areas:

There is no proposal for back filling, reclamation and rehabilitation. The

quarried pits after the end of the life of lease will be fenced to prevent inherent entry of

public and cattle’s. There is no proposal for back filling, reclamation and re habitation.

The quarry pit will be fenced to prevent inherent entry of public. The green belt

development will be maintained.

Measures to be under taken on mine closure as per Act & Rules:

Measures will be taken as per the Acts and Rules. The quarried pit will be fenced

by using Barbed wire fencing to prevent inherent entry of public and cattle.


Mitigation measure to be undertaken for safety and restoration / reclamation of the

already mined out area:

Mitigation measures: Drilling will be carried out by wet drilling mode to control

the dust propagation into the air.

Blasting will be carried out on limited scale. Mist Water spraying on haul road is

proposed to prevent the dust propagation into the air.

9. ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL (FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS)

(i) Financial and social benefits with special emphasis on the benefit to the local

people including tribal population, if any, in the area

There are no tribal populations in and around the area about 13 person as

directly and 9 persons indirectly will be benefited by these projects, besides the

government. Will get good revenue by taxes, seinerage fees etc.

The socio- Economic conditions of the village and distance will enhance due to

the project, hence, the project should be allowed after considering all the parameters.

Signature of the Applicant

S.Palani Nadar


M.Valliappan. M.Sc.,M.B.A.,F.G.S.,

RQP/MAS/156/2001/A

Date: .11.2015

Place: Chennai.

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