12022015gl80qy68artech-moefapplication-amendmentinec.pdf

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INDEX

S. No. Particulars Page No.

1. Covering Letter 1

2. Index 2

3. Form – 1 3 – 17

4. Form – 1A 18 – 37

5.Annexure 1Daily Water Consumption Details

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6.Annexure 2

Water Balance Chart39 – 40

7.Annexure 3Vicinity Map Showing Site and Surrounding features

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8.Annexure 4Google Image superimposed with project boundary

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9.Annexure 5Contour Survey Map

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10.Annexure 6Conceptual Plan

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11.Annexure 7

Disclosure of Consultant45


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APPENDIX I(See paragraph – 6)

FORM 1(I) Basic Information

Sr.

No.

ItemDetails

1. Name of the project/s Amendment in Environmental Clearance for“ARTECH EMPIRE & WORLD” Residential cumCommercial project to be constructed by M/sA r t e c h R e a l t o r s P v t . L t d .

2. S. No. in the schedule 8 (a), Construction Project with total built-uparea 34,964.63 sq. m. which is more than20,000 sq. m. and less than 1,50,000 sq. m.(28,593.97 sq. m. Existing / approved +6,370.66 sq. m. proposed built-up area)

3. Proposed capacity / area / length /tonnage to be handled/command

area/lease area/ number of wells tobe dri l led

Total Plot Area = 8.372 ha.(8,372 sq. m.)

Total Built-up Area = 34,964.63 sq. m.(28,593.97 sq. m. Existing / approved +6,370.66 sq. m. proposed built-up area)Total 124 Dwelling Units + Commercial area)

4. New/Expansion/Modernization

5. Existing capacity/area etc., Existing Plot Area = 9,017.11 sq. m. (0.911 ha)New Plot Area = 8,372 sq. m. ( 8.372 ha)(28,593.97 sq. m. Existing / approved +6,370.66 sq. m. proposed built-up area).

6. Category of Project i .e. ‘A’ or ‘B’ Category ‘B’

7. Does it attract the general

condition? If yes, please specify

NO

8. Does it at tract the specificcondition? If yes, please specify

NO

9. Location Survey No. 1805-B, 1804-B, 1829, 1830,1830/1, 1831/2, 1831/3, 1806-B, 1806-C, 1830-2, 1833/1, 1833, 1832, 1833/2, 1834/3, 1828,1828/1, 1828/2, Village Vanchiyoor,Thiruvananthapuram Corporation,Thiruvananthapuram Taluk & District, Kerala

Plot/Survey/Khasra No. Survey No. 1805-B, 1804-B, 1829, 1830,1830/1, 1831/2, 1831/3, 1806-B, 1806-C, 1830-2, 1833/1, 1833, 1832, 1833/2, 1834/3, 1828,

1828/1, 1828/2Vil lage Village Vanchiyoor,

Tehsil Thiruvananthapuram Taluk

District Thiruvananthapuram

State Kerala

10. Nearest rai lway station/airportalong with distance in Kms

The nearest railway station ( Pettah RailwayStation) is within 1 km and TrivandrumInternational Airport is about 2.50 Km. (aerialdistance) away from the project site.

11. Nearest Town, city, DistrictHeadquarters along with distancein Kms

The project si te is within ThiruvananthapuramMunicipal i ty Limits and is in ThiruvananthapuramDistrict .

12 Vil lage Panchayats, Zi l la Parishad,Municipal Corporation, Local body

V i l l a g e O f f i c e a d d r e s s :-Village Office, Vanchiyoor,


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(complete postal addresses withtelephone nos. to be given)

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala – 695035Tel. No. : 0471- 2465480Municipal Corporation Office:

Zonal Office, Municipal Corporation ofThiruvananthapuram, Kanchani AruvikkaraRd., Vattiyoorkavu, Nettayam,

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala – 695013.Tel. No. 0471-2320821

13 Name of the applicant M/s Artech Realtors Pvt. Ltd.

14 Registered Address Artech House,TC 24/2014 (1) Thycaud,Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - 695014

Address for correspondence : M/s Artech Realtors Pvt. Ltd.Artech House,TC 24/2014 (1) Thycaud,Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - 695014

Name Mr. T. S. ASHOK

Designation (Owner/Partner/CEO) Managing Director

Address M/s Artech Realtors Pvt. Ltd.Artech House,TC 24/2014 (1) Thycaud,Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala – 695014

Pin Code Kerala – 695014

E-Mail [email protected] &[email protected]

Telephone No. 0471-3018114

Fax No. 0471-2327117

16 Detai ls of Alternative Sitesexamined, i f any. Location of these

sites should be shown on a toposheet

Not ApplicableVillage-District-State

1.2.

17 Interl inked Projects Not applicable

18 Whether separate application ofinterl inked projects has beensubmitted?

NO

19 If yes, date of submission N.A.

20 If no, reason N.A.

21 Whether the proposal involvesapproval/clearance under: If yes,details of the same and their statusto be given.

(a) The Forest (Conservation) Act,1980?(b) The Wildlife (Protection) Act,1972?(c) The C.R.Z Notification,1991 ?

NO

NONO

22 Whether there is any GovernmentOrder/Policy relevant/relating to thesite?

NO

23 Forest land involved (hectares) NO

24 Whether there is any litigationpending against the project and/orland in which the project is propose

NO

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to be set up?(a) Name of the Court(b) Case No.(c) Orders/directions of the Court,if any and its relevance with theproposed project.

(II) Activity

1. Construction, o peration or decommissioning of the Project in volvingactions, which will cause physical changes in the locality (topography, landuse, changes in water bodies, etc.)

Sr.No.

Information/Checklistconfirmation

Yes / No

Details thereof (with approximatequantities /rates, wherever possible)with source of information data

1.1 Permanent or temporary change in

land use, land cover ortopography including increase inintensity of land use (with respectto local land use plan)

Yes Due to the proposed activi ties, there

will be permanent change in land use,land cover or topography includingincrease in intensity of land use.

The present proposal is for theProposed amendments in Residentialcum Commercial project with totalbuilt-up area = 34,964.63 sq. m.(Existing Approved Built-up area =28,593.97 sq. m. + Proposed area =6,370.66 sq. m.).

During construction phase, about 100

workers will be at site.During operation phase on fulloccupancy about 620 residents & about1000 floating populations hence thereis increase in the intensity of land use.

( So u r c e : p o p u l a t i o n i s c a l c u l at e d

b a s e d o n NB C ).

1.2 Clearance of existing land,vegetation and buildings?

Yes There are some trees and differentvarieties of shrubs, herbs, climbersexisting at site. For the development ofthe project, some of them will be

cleared.1.3 Creation of new land uses? Yes The proposed project is Residentialcum Commercial project. It is proposedto increase the built-up area withsupporting infrastructure.

1.4 Pre-construction investigationse.g. bore houses, soi l testing?

Yes Pre-construction Soil Investigation hasbeen carried out for the site for upto1.50 m below ground level. As per thebore hole soil investigation reportthere is medium sand upto 1m, calayeysand from 1 to 2m, Silty sand from 2mto 3m, decayed wood from from 3 to

4.50m, clayey sand with gravel from 4.5to 6m, fine sand from 6 to 12m, clayeysand from 12 to 13.50m, sandy silty


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clay from 13.5 to 15m, silty weatheredrock from 15 to 23.20m and thereafterhard rock encountered.

1.5 Construction works? Yes The project is a Residential cumCommercial project.

1.6 Demolit ion works? No No demolition required for the

expansion project.1.7 Temporary sites used for

construction works or housing ofconstruction workers?

No All the construction activity includingstalking of building materials will beconfined within the project site onlyand temporary shed would beconstructed for storage of cement andother construction materials.Labour hutments for about 100 workersare proposed within the site.

1.8 Above ground buildings,structures or earthworks includinglinear structures, cut and fi l l or

excavations

Yes It is proposed to residential cumcommercial buildings with supportinginfrastructure The maximum number of

floors are Basement + Ground + 14floors.Excavation of about 11,052 cu.m.earthwork for the foundation ofstructures will be carried out. Theexcavated top soil will be preserved forlandscaping, and remaining forbackfilling and for internal roadconstruction purposes.

1.9 Underground works includingmining or tunneling?

No No underground works includingmining / tunneling required.

1.10 Reclamation works? No No reclamation work required.1.11 Dredging? No No dredging work required.

1.12 Offshore structures? No No offshore structure required.

1.13 Production and manufacturingprocesses?

No No production / manufacturing processinvolved.

1.14 Facil i t ies for storage of goods ormaterials?

Yes Separate raw material store of cementand other construction materials will bemade within the project premises.Bricks and steel will be laid in open.

1.15 Facil i t ies for treatment or disposalof sol id waste or l iquid effluents?

Yes Construction phase :-Solid waste generation from the projectduring construction phase will be about40 Kg/day and liquid effluent will beabout 13.50 KL / day. The non-biodegradable waste and otherpackaging material will be sold to thevendors. For the disposal of bio-degradable solid waste will beoutsourced for bio-bin facility andmobile / temporary sewage treatmentplant will be provided for the treatmentof sewage from the labour colony.Operation phase :-

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separately as Bio-degradable and Non-biodegradable waste as per the MSWRules, 2000. The non-biodegradableand recyclable waste would be sold tothe recyclers. The biodegradable wastewould be sent for bio-bin facility.

Further, the spent oil from the D.G.sets (defined as hazardous waste) willbe sold only to C.P.C.B. approvedrecyclers.e-Waste :- Discarded computer parts, monitor,

key boards etc. constitutes e-wasteand this waste will be stored in anearmarked area.

e-waste will be disposed as per eWaste (Management & Handling)Rules, 2012.

Effluent :- The domestic sewage about92.82 KL / day will be generated whichwill be treated through EffluentTreatment Plant to be developed withinthe project premises.

1.16 Facil i t ies for long term housing ofoperational workers?

Yes The proposed project is Residentialcum Commercial campus andoperational workers will be hiredlocally. Therefore, there is noaccommodation facility for staff will beprovided.

1.17 New road, rai l or sea traffic duringconstruction or operation?

Yes The proposed project is Residentialcum Commercial project. It is proposedto construct supporting infrastructurealong with roads within the site.

1.18 New road, rai l , air waterborne orother transport infrastructureincluding new or altered routesand stations, ports, airports etc?

Yes The proposed project is Residentialcum Commercial project. It is proposedto construct supporting infrastructurealong with roads within the site.

1.19 Closure or diversion of existingtransport routes or infrastructureleading to changes in trafficmovements?

No Not applicable

1.20 New or diverted transmission l inesor pipelines? No Not applicable

1.21 Impoundment, damming,culverting, realignment or otherchanges to the hydrology ofwatercourses or aquifers?

No No impoundment, damming, culverting,realignment or other changes to thehydrology of surface water courses isproposed.

1.22 Stream crossings? No Not applicable

1.23 Abstraction or transfers of waterform ground or surface waters?

Yes For meeting the domestic waterrequirement, well / open well water willalso be used in the project.

1.24 Changes in water bodies or the

land surface affecting drainage orrun-off?

No Not applicable

1.25 Transport of personnel or Yes Transportation of personnel / material


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materials for construction,operation or decommissioning?

during the construction and operationphase is envisaged. In the constructionphase, approx. 15 trucks / day isenvisaged for transportation ofmaterials.

1.26 Long-term dismantl ing ordecommissioning or restorationworks?

No No demolition require for the expansionproject

1.27 Ongoing activity duringdecommissioning which couldhave an impact on theenvironment?

No Not applicable

1.28 Influx of people to an area ineither temporari ly or permanently?

Yes The proposed project is a Residentialcum commercial project and theproposed project would provide jobfacilities which includes commercialarea staff, housekeeping staff, security

etc. in operation phase and about 100nos. of labourers (skilled/unskilled)during construction phase.Further, on full occupancy of theproject, the maximum populationexpected is 620 Person (Residents) +about 1800 Staff / floating population(commercial complex).

1.29 Introduction of al ien species? No Not applicable

1.30 Loss of native species or geneticdiversity?

Yes Due to the proposed deve lopment,some of the existing trees will be cut

for development of the proposed site.As part of the eco restoration, largenumber of saplings of native specieswould be planted. Due to the ecorestoration, the impact to floral andfaunal ecology will be short term

1.31 Any other actions? No Not applicable

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

S.No.

Information/checklistconfirmation

Yes / No

Details thereof (with approximatequantities /rates, wherever possible)with source of information data

2.1 Land especial ly undeveloped oragricultural land (ha)

No Plot area 8.372 ha. is reserved area forthe residential cum commercial projectsite.

2.2 Water (expected source &competing users) unit: KLD

Yes Construction phase : – The water consumption duringconstruction phase is for meeting thedomestic requirement of the labourersand for construction purposes waterrequirement. The domestic waterrequirement is expected to be 13.50 KLper day and for construction purposes


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would be about 20 KL per day.The source of water is from open wellwater, Kerala Water Authority (KWA)supply for meeting the domestic waterrequirement and for constructionpurposes the source of water is stored

rain water within the site.The total daily domestic waterconsumption for the proposed projectwould be 116.025 KLD (which includesfresh water requirement of 66.57 KL)(taken @ 45 ltr. /person / day forfloating & 135 LPCD for residents). Thesources of water during operationphase for the proposed project are: -1. Roof Rain Water (concurrent use)

(Rainy Days) (Non-Flushing Req.),2. Kerala Water Authority Sup ply (Non-

Rainy days) (Non-Flushing Req.)3. Well / Open well (Non-Rainy days)

(Non-Flushing Req.) and4. Treated waste water from STP

(Flushing Req.) (Entire Year)

The details regarding the waterconsumption related items areprovided at daily water balance chartand daily water consumption chartattached at Annexure 1 & 2.

2.3 Minerals (MT) No Not Applicable

2.4 Construction material – stone,aggregates, sand / soi l (expectedsource – MT)

Yes 85,448 bags of Cement (50 Kg each)28,490 MT Sand4,383 MT Stone Aggregates (10 mm)8,035 MT Stone Aggregates (20 mm)75,59,281 Bricks2,09,689 Kg Reinforcement Steel.The construction materials forexpansion would be brought from localsuppliers available in the area.

2.5 Forests and timber (source – MT) Yes Wood shall be used for frame of doors& windows however recyclable wood

shall be used for doors.2.6 Energy including electricity and

fuels (source, competing users)Unit: fuel (MT), energy (MW)

Yes Total Power Req. : 2,850 KWPower Source: Kerala State ElectricityBoard.Total capacity of D.G. Sets proposed(630 kVA x 3 (commercial) + 200 kVA x1 nos.(residential) (Standby powerback up arrangement)Fuel – Low Sulphur HSD

2.7 Any other natural resources (useappropriate standard units)

No Not applicable


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

S.N.


Yes /No

Details thereof (with approximatequantities/rates, wherever possible)

with source of information data3.1 Use of substances or materials,

which are hazardous (as per MSIHCrules) to human health or theenvironment (flora, fauna, andwater supplies)

Yes This is an Residential CumCommercial project and no storage ofhazardous chemicals ( as per MSIHCRules ) will be done, apart from dieselstorage for D.G. Sets which will beoperated only during emergency andsuitable arrangement will be adoptedfor the same. It will be stored in HDPEdrums and kept in covered roomsunder lock and key.

3.2 Changes in occurrence of diseaseor affect disease vectors (e.g.insect or water borne diseases)

No Suitable draina ge and w astemanagement measures will beadopted in both the construction andoperation phases which will restrictstagnation of water or accumulationof water within the site & thesurroundings. This will effectivelyrestrict the reproduction and growthof disease vectors. Further,appropriate sanitation facility will beprovided at site during constructionphase & operation phase.Good housekeeping and hygienicmeasures will be followed duringconstruction and operation phase toavoid any cause which can lead tooccurrence of disease.

3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. bychanging l iving conditions?

Yes The proposed project is Residentialcum Commercial project and therebythe living standard of the peoplearound the project site will definitely

improve. Also there will be variousancillary activities like convenientshops, transport facilities etc.attached to the project which willbenefit the local people and improvetheir living condition.

3.4 Vulnerable groups of people whocould be affected by the projecte.g. hospital patients, chi ldren, theelderly etc.,

No Not applicable. There is no storage ofany material within the site which willaffect the vulnerable groups ofpeople.

3.5 Any other causes No Not applicable


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

S.No.


Yes /No

Details thereof (with approximatequantities/rates, wherever possible)with source of information data

4.1 Spoil , overburden or minewastes

No No such spoil over burden or minewaste will be generated. Theconstruction debris will be used forback filling purposes.

4.2 Municipal waste (domestic andor commercial wastes)

Yes There will be about 40 kg of municipalsolid waste during construction phase.The total Municipal solid waste to begenerated from the project would beabout 430.30 Kg/day on full occupancyduring operation phase.

4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per

Hazardous Waste ManagementRules)

Yes The oil used in the D.G. sets (as

standby source of power) after limitedhours of operation, needs to bechanged. This used oil from the D.G.Sets will be sold to the CPCB approvedrecyclers. The list of authorizedrecyclers are M/s Perfect Alloys,Chengannur, M/s Peejay Enterprises,Thiruvalla, M/s Excel Petrochemicals,Kochi & M/s Cee Jee Lubricants, Aluvaare the approved recyclers fordiscarded batteries & used oil locatedin Kerala.Used oil will be stored in HDPE drumsin isolated covered facility.The medical waste generated from theResidential Cum Commercial will bedisposed off through approved medicalwaste recyclers only.

e-Waste :- Discarded computer parts, monitor,

key boards etc. constitutes e-wasteand this waste will be stored in an

earmarked area. e-waste will be disposed as per EWaste (Management & Handling)Rules, 2012.

4.4 Other industrial process wastes No Not applicable

4.5 Surplus product No Not applicable

4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludgefrom effluent treatment

Yes The sludge from STP will be used asmanure in green area during operationphase.

4.7 Construction or demolit ionwastes

Yes Construction waste will be used forback filling purposes.

4.8 Redundant machinery orequipment

No Not applicable


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4.9 Contaminated soils or othermaterials

No Not applicable

4.10 Agricultural wastes No Not applicable

4.11 Other sol id wastes Yes Some horticulture waste will begenerated and which will be disposedoff with biodegradable waste.

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

S.No.

Information/Checklistconfirmation Yes /

No

Details thereof (with approximatequantities / rates, wherever possible)with source of information data

5.1 Emissions from combustion offossi l fuels from stationary ormobile sources

Yes The operation of proposed projectdoes not envisage any major airpollutant generating sources exceptD.G. Sets and vehicular movementduring construction phase andoperation phase. It is proposed tohave a D.G. set of 62.5 kVA capacityduring construction phase and 630kVA x 3 + 200 kVA x 1 nos. duringoperation phase.

5.2 Emissions from productionprocesses

No Not applicable. No production activityenvisaged.

5.3 Emissions from materialshandling including storage ortransport

Yes This will be restricted to theconstruction phase and within theproject site only.

5.4 Emissions from construction

activit ies including plant andequipment

Yes Dust will be generated during

unloading of construction materials,drilling and grinding operations etc.This will be restricted to theconstruction phase and within theproject site only.The other source of emission is fromD.G set of 62.5 kVA will be used duringconstruction phase.

5.5 Dust or odours from handling ofmaterials including constructionmaterials, sewage and waste

Yes During construction phase dust will begenerated during the handling ofconstruction materials. Sprinklers forsuppression of dust will be installed

during construction phase to minimizethe dust generation.

Wind breakers (i.e. barricades with GIsheets) or using shade nets will beused for dust control.

5.6 Emissions from incineration ofwaste

No Not applicable as no incinerationproposed.

5.7 Emissions from burning of wastein open air (e.g. slash materials,construction debris)

No Not applicable

5.8 Emissions from any othersources

No Not applicable


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6.0 Generation of Noise and Vibration, and Emissions of Light and Heat:

S.No.

Information / Checklistconfirmation

Yes / No


6.1 From operation of equipment e.g.engines, venti lation plant,crushers

Yes During construction, the machineryused will be of highest standards and ofreputed make and will adhere tointernational standards. Thesestandards itself take care of noisegenerated from these machines. Theconstruction involved is ResidentialCum Commercial buildings, no heavymachinery is required. Henceinsignificant impacts due toconstruction machinery are envisaged.

The construction activity will berestricted to day time only.D.G. sets shall be silent generators torestrict the noise within the permissiblelimit.

6.2 From industrial or similarprocesses

No Not applicable

6.3 From construction or demolit ion Yes Due to the various constructionactivities, there will be short term noiseimpacts in the immediate vicinity of theproject site. The construction activitywill include the following noise

generation activities:Operation of D.G. Sets, concretingmixing and excavation.

6.4 From blasting or pi l ing No No blasting or mechanized piling will beused in the construction phase.

6.5 From construction or operationaltraffic

Yes Some amount of noise will be generatedfrom vehicular movement in theconstruction and operation phase.

6.6 From l ighting or cooling systems No Not applicable

6.7 From any other sources No Not applicable

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

S.No.


Yes / No


7.1 From handling, storage, use orspil lage of hazardous materials

No Used Oil from the D.G. Sets will bestored in HDPE drums and will be kept ata separate place and sold to CPCBapproved recyclers. Therefore there isno risk of contamination due to used oil.The storage of used oil will be in suchthat no spillage of hazardous materials.


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7.2 From discharge of sewage orother effluents to water or theland (expected mode and placeof discharge)

No Sewage will be disposed off throughsewage treatment plant to be developedwithin the premises both duringconstruction and operation phase. Thereis no chance of spillage or discharge ofsewage and all the sewage will be

channelized properly through closedpipes. The sewage after treatment will beutilized for flushing, cooling &horticulture purposes.

7.3 By deposition of pollutantsemitted to air into the land orinto water

No There is no emission except of D.G. sets.By use of low sulphur diesel, theemission from the D.G. sets will bewithin the norms.

7.4 From any other sources No Not applicable

7.5 Is there a risk of long term build

up of pollutants in theenvironment from thesesources?

No Not applicable

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

S.No.


Yes / No

Details thereof (with approximatequantities / rates, wherever possible) withsource of information data

8.1 From explosions, spi l lages,fires etc from storage,

handling, use or production ofhazardous substances

No This is basically Residential CumCommercial project. The chances of

explosions, spillages, fire are minimal.During construction all the labours will beprovided with suitable personal protectiveequipment (PPE) as required under thehealth & safety norms. Training andawareness about the safety norms will beprovided to all supervisors and laboursinvolved in construction activity.An agreement will be signed with thecontractor which will clearly deals withthe safety aspects during construction.No major hazardous waste is being stored

within the project site. No Industrial orprocess activity is involved in the projecthence chances of chemical hazards andaccidents are minimal. However, suitablefire fighting measures as per NationalBuilding Code will be provided.

8.2 From any other causes No Not applicable

8.3 Could the project be affectedby natural disasters causingenvironmental damage (e.g.floods, earthquakes,landslides, cloudburst etc)?

No As per seismic classification, the projectsite falls in Zone-III. No reportedcloudburst in the area. Also, there is nohilly area around the project site, there isno chance of landslide.


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

S.No.


Yes / No

Details thereof (with approximatequantities /rates, wherever possible)

with source of information data

9.1 Lead to development of supporting uti l i t ies, ancil lary development ordevelopment stimulated by theproject which could have impact onthe environment e.g.:

• Supporting infrastructure (roads,power supply, waste or wastewater treatment, etc.)

• housing development

• extractive industries

• supply industries

• other

Yes

Yes

No

No

No

Appropriate infrastructure like roads,power supply, waste management andwaste water treatment will bedeveloped within the site so thatchances of occurrence of any adverseimpacts are minimized.

During construction skilled, unskilledand professional work force includingtemporary and permanent employees

shall be hired locally in order togenerate the employment to the localpeople. While during the projectoperation stage for the purpose of day-to-day maintenance, workers will beemployed. Moreover, more employmentwill be created as a result of positiveinduced development in the immediatevicinity of project site.

The proposed project is Residentialcum Commercial project and willprovide residence & commercial facilityto the local population.

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, whichcould have an impact on the

environment

No Not applicable

9.3 Set a precedent for laterdevelopments

No Not applicable

9.4 Have cumulative effects due toproximity to other existing orplanned projects with similareffects

No Not applicable


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(III) Environmental SensitivityS.No. Areas

Name/Identi ty

Aerial distance (within 15 km.)Proposed project locationboundary

1 Areas protected under in ternat ionalconventions, nat ional or locallegis lat ion for thei r ecological ,landscape, cul tura l or other re latedvalue

Arabian Sea About 3.50 km distance fromthe project si te

2 Areas which are important orsensi t ive for ecological reasons -Wet lands, watercourses or otherwater bodies, coasta l zone,b iospheres, mountains, forests


3 Areas used by protected, important

or sensi t ive species of f lora orfauna for breeding, nest ing,foraging, rest ing, over wintering,migrat ion

No None within the area

4 In land, coasta l , mar ine orunderground waters


5 State, Nat ional boundar ies No None within the area

6 Routes or faci l i t ies used by thepubl ic for access to recreat ion orother tour is t , p i lgr im areas

Yes Palayam-Ai rport road isadjacent to the project si te.

7 Defense insta l la t ions No None within the area

8 Densely populated or bui l t -up area Thiruvananthapur am City

The project si te is within Cityl imits and densely populated.

9 Areas occupied by sensi t ive man-made land uses (hospi ta ls , schools , p laces of worship, communityfac i l i t ies)

Hospitals,schools, placesof worship,communityfaci l i t ies

Within the 15 km. radius.

10 Areas conta in ing important , h ighqual i ty or scarce resources (groundwater resources, sur face resources,forestry, agricul ture, f isheries,tour ism, minerals)

No None within the area

11 Areas a l ready subjected to pol lu t ion

or env i ronmental damage. ( thosewhere exist ing legal environmentals tandards are exceeded)

No No cri t ical ly pol luted area is

located within 15 km. radius.

12 Areas suscept ib le to natura l hazardwhich could cause the pro ject topresent env i ronmental problems(earthquakes, subsidence,landsl ides, erosion, f looding orextreme or adverse c l imat iccondit ions )

No The project area and it’ssurroundings falls underZone-III, according to the IndianStandards Seismic Zoning Mapand falls in Zone-III. No reportedearth quake, subsidence,erosion, cloudburst in the areaor in its surroundings. Also,there is no hilly area around theproject site, there is no chance

of landslide.


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(IV). Proposed Terms of Reference for EIA studies

Ans. The proposed project is having total built-up area = 34,964.63 sq. m.

(Existing / Approved Built-up area = 28,593.97 sq. m. + Proposed Built-up

area = 6,370.66 sq. m.) and which is less than 1,50,000 sq. m. and therefore,

as per EIA Notification, 2006, the project falls under 8 (a) and hence EIAStudies is not required for this project.

“I hereby give an 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 i f any part of the data and information submitted is found to be false or

misleading at any stage, the project wil l be rejected and clearance given, i f any to the

project wil l be revoked at our risk and cost.

(Managing Director)

Place : Kerala For Artech Realtors Pvt. Ltd.


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APPENDIX II

( See paragraph 6 )

FORM-1 A

(Only for construction projects listed under item 8 of the Schedule)

(Environmental Clearance for Propose d Amendments in Area ofResidential cum Commercial project by

M/s Artech Realtors Pvt. Ltd.at

(Survey No. 1805-B, 1804-B, 1829, 1830, 1830/1, 1831/2, 1831/3, 1806-B, 1806-C,1830-2, 1833/1, 1833, 1832, 1833/2, 1834/3, 1828, 1828/1, 1828/2,

Village Vanchiyoor, Thiruvananthapuram Corporation,Thiruvananthapuram Taluk & District, Kerala)

CHECK LIST OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS

(Project proponents are required to provide full information and wherevernecessary attach explanatory notes with the Form and submit along withproposed environmental management plan & monitoring programme)

1.0 LAND ENVIRONMENT(Attach panoramic view of the project site and the vicinity)

1.1. Wil l the existing land use get significantly altered from the project that is notconsistent with the surroundings? (Proposed land use must conform to theapproved Master Plan / Development Plan of the area. Change of land use if anyand the statutory approval from the competent authority be submitted). Attach

Maps of ( i) site location, ( i i) surrounding features of the proposed site (within 500meters) and (i i i )the site (indicating levels & contours) to appropriate scales. If notavailable attach only conceptual plans.

Ans. The proposed project site is located at Survey No. 1805-B, 1804-B, 1829,1830, 1830 / 1, 1831 / 2, 1831 / 3, 1806-B, 1806-C, 1830-2, 1833 / 1, 1833, 1832,1833 / 2, 1834 / 3, 1828, 1828 / 1, 1828 / 2, Village Vanchiyoor,Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, Thiruvananthapuram Taluk & District,Kerala.The vicinity map and the satellite map showing the project site is attached atAnnexure 3 & 4. The topographical contour map showing the contour of thesite is attached at Annexure 5. The conceptual plan showing existing &proposed buildings, location of STP Solid waste processing area, landscapearea, parking area, rain water storage ponds, location of well, entry & exit tothe site, internal traffic circulation within the site and surrounding etc. isattached at Annexure 6.

1.2. List out al l the major project requirements in terms of the land area, buil t up area,water consumption, power requirement, connectivity, community faci l i t ies, parkingneeds etc.

Ans. The major project requirements for this constructi on projects are mentionedbelow:-

Objective of the project = Residential cum Commercial

Total Cost of Project = Rs. 30.16 CroresTotal Plot Area = 0.8372 ha. ( 8,372 sq. m. )

Existing / Approved Built-up Area = 28,593.97 sq. m.


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Proposed Built-up Area (new) = 6,370.66 sq. m.

Total Built-up Area = 34,964.63 sq. m.

Total No. of Dwelling Units = 124 Units

Total FAR Area = 27,971.70 sq. m. ( @ 3.34 of Plot Area )

Total No. of Tower = 2 Nos.

Maximum Building Height = 43 m.

Maximum No. of Floors = Basement + Ground + 14 floors

Total Power Requirement = 2,850 KW

Source of Power = Kerala State Electricity Board &D.G. Sets (standby)

D. G. Sets Proposed = 630 kVA X 3 + 200 kVA x 1 Nos.

Parking Proposed = 262 Cars + 35 T/W

S. No. Particulars As per EC New Proposed Cumulative

1. Plot Area 0.911 ha

9,017.11 sq. m.

- 645.11 sq. m. 0.8372 ha.

( 8,372 sq. m. )

2. Ground

Coverage

4,599.63 sq. m. -64.47 4,535.16 sq. m.

3. Built-up Area 28,593.97 sq. m. + 6,370 sq. m. 34,964.63 sq. m.

4. Dwelling Units 97 Units 27 Units 124 Units

Total Domestic Water Req. = 116.025 KL / day

Sewage Generation = 92.82 KL/day

Sewage Disposal Facility = Effluent Treatment Plant & Recycling

Treated Water from STP = 83.54 KL/day

Source of Water = Kerala Water Authority (KWA) water supply(Non-flushing req.) (Non-rainy days), Well /Open well (Non-flushing req.) (Non-rainydays), Roof Rain water (Non-flushing req.)(Rainy days-Concurrent use), & Treated wastewater from STP (Flushing Req.) (Entire Year)

The details of the daily water requirement balance chart ( rainy days & non – rainy days ) is provided. Also attached is the activity wise population & dailywater consumption details are attached at Annexure 1 & 2.

Co n n e c t i v i t y : -

The project site is located at adjacent to 24.0 m wide Palayam Airport road whichconnect the site to Thiruvananthapuram City. The nearest railway station (PettahRailway Station) is about 0.70 km. and Thiruvananthapuram International Airportis at about 2 Km. away from the project site.


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1.3. What are the l ikely impacts of the proposed activity on the existing faci l i t iesadjacent to the proposed site? (Such as open spaces, community faci l i t ies,detai ls of the existing land use, disturbance to the local ecology).

Ans. The proposed project site is located at Vanchiyoor village which is inThiruvananthapuram Municipal limits, Thiruvananthapuram District, Kerala.There would be no negative impacts on the existing facilities adjacent to the

proposed site. The proposed project has provision for (i) Treatment ofsewage and it’s partial recycling thereby there is minimum discharge outsidethe project premises during rainy days and during non rainy days. (ii) Theproject has made provision for rain water storage pond which will be usedas concurrent source of water during rainy days and non-rainy days. (iii) Bythe Bio-bin system for the proposed facility, the bio-degradable solid wastedisposal will be managed within the site thereby no disposal outside thesite. (v) There are various native species of trees, shrubs, herbs etc.existing at site as part of floral ecology. Some of the trees will be retainedand the remaining will be cut for development of the proposed site. As partof the eco restoration, large number of saplings of native species would beplanted. Due to the eco restoration, the impact to floral and faunal ecology

will be short term.

1.4. Wil l there be any significant land disturbance resulting in erosion, subsidence &instabil i ty? (Detai ls of soi l type, slope analysis, vulnerabil i ty to subsidence,seismicity etc may be given).

Ans. There will be no significant land disturbance occur due to the proposedconstruction project. The project site falls within Zone-III as per theseismological classification map of India. There is no history of subsidenceof the project site or it’s su rroundings in the past. There is a leveldifference of about + 1 m.Pre-construction Soil Investigation has been carried out for the site for upto

1.50 m below ground level. As per the bore hole soil investigation reportthere is medium sand upto 1m, calayey sand from 1 to 2m, Silty sand from2m to 3m, decayed wood from from 3 to 4.50m, clayey sand with gravel from4.5 to 6m, fine sand from 6 to 12m, clayey sand from 12 to 13.50m, sandysilty clay from 13.5 to 15m, silty weathered rock from 15 to 23.20m andthereafter hard rock encountered.

1.5. Wil l the proposal involve alteration of natural drainage systems? (Give detai ls ona contour map showing the natural drainage near the proposed project site)

Ans. There is a level difference of about + 1 m. and survey map showing thenatural drainage of the proposed project site is provided at Annexure 5. Theproposed development does not affect the drainage pattern of the site andsurroundings. The rain water from the site would be stored in the rain waterponds to be constructed within the site. The excess & surface runoff fromthe site will be properly channelized to the existing nearby drain and will bedischarged only after de-siltation & oil removal to the drain.

1.6. What are the quantit ies of earthwork involved in the construction activity-cutting,fi l l ing, reclamation etc. (Give detai ls of the quantit ies of earthwork involved,transport of f i l l materials from outside the site etc.)

Ans. Excavation of earthwork for the foundation of structures will be carried out.

The top soil which is fertile will be kept at site for landscaping work. Theremaining excavated soil will be used for back filling work and for internalroad construction purposes.


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1.7. Give detai ls regarding water supply, waste handling etc. during the constructionperiod.

Ans. Construction phase – It is expected to have about 100 workers (average)during construction phase. The water requirement during construction

period is from the well water. The domestic water requirement is expectedto be 13.50 KL per day and for construction purposes would be about 20 KLper day. Further, by using of ready mix concrete (RMC) & curing agents, thewater will be reduced substantially. The major part of the construction waterrequirement will be fully consumed. The sewage generation from labourersduring construction period would be about 10.80 KL / day and this quantityof domestic waste would be disposed through a mobile STP to be providedat the labour colony. The treated sewage will be used for meeting thelandscape requirement. The non bio-degradable waste, the empty cementbags, other packaging materials etc. would be disposed to the vendors. Thebio-degradable solid waste from the labour colony will be disposed throughbio-bin facility.

1.8. Wil l the low lying areas & wetlands get altered? (Provide detai ls of how low lyingand wetlands are getting modified from the proposed activity)

Ans. Not applicable.

1.9. Whether construction debris & waste during construction cause health hazard?(Give quantit ies of various types of wastes generated during constructionincluding the construction labour and the means of disposal)

Ans. The construction waste consists of earth, debris concrete, lumber, masonryand cardboards which are about 35%, 15%, 12% and 10% respectively.Construction waste would be disposed for backfilling purposes. The bio-degradable food waste from the construction labourers will be disposed in a

bio-bin system for microbial composting from the labour colony. The non-biodegradable waste will be stored and sold to the vendors. The packagingmaterial like cement bags etc. would also be sold to the vendors.

2.0 WATER ENVIRONMENT

2.1. Give the total quantity of water requirement for the proposed project with thebreakup of requirements for various uses. How wil l the water requirement met?State the sources & quantit ies and furnish a water balance statement.

Ans. The details are provided below :-The water requirement during construction phase is for constructionpurposes and for the domestic water requirements of the constructionworkers. The construction water requirement is expected to be 20 KL/dayand for domestic purposes is estimated to be 13.50 KL/day. The waterrequirement during the construction phase will be met from the wells &stored rain water.The total daily water requirement, water balance chart and source of waterduring the operation phase of the project calculated on the basis of fulloccupancy are mentioned below:-

Total Water Req. = 116.025 KL / day ( 66.57 KL Fresh + 49.45 KL Recycled)

Sewage Generation = 92.82 KL / day

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Treated Water Available = 83.54 KL / day

Source of Water = Roof Rain water (Non-flushing req.) (Rainy days- Concurrent use), Kerala Water Authority / Storedrain water / well water (Non flushing req.) (non-

rainy days) & Treated waste water from STP(Flushing Req.) (Entire Year)

The project has made provision for rain water storage tanks will be for theconcurrent use as source of water during rainy days & non-rainy days. Thesource of water for the project will be Kerala Water Authority, well water &stored rain water through tanks / ponds during non-rainy days and hence theavailability of water is ensured.

The Water Balance Chart (rainy days & non-rainy days) is attached. The activitywise population & daily water consumption details of the project are attached atAnnexure 1 & 2 respectively.

2.2. W hat is the capacity (dependable flow or yield) of the proposed source of water?Ans. During construction phase, the source is from the KWA, well water &

recycled water from STP & rain water storage tanks. With the estimatedconstruction phase water requirement of about 33.50 KL/day (20 KLD + 13.50KLD) extending for a period of about 36 months, this source is dependable.The source of water for the proposed project during operation phase will bewater from the proposed Rain water collection tanks within the site of formeeting the water requirement for non-flushing ( during rainy days). Also, itproposed to construct STP for the treatment of domestic sewage. Duringnon-rainy days, the source of water is from stored rain water & for well waterfor meeting the non-flushing water requirement. The treated water from STP

would meet the water requirement for flushing, boiler requirement &horticulture requirements. Therefore by these sources and by an integratedwater management approach, a dependable so urce of water is ensured.

2.3. What is the quali ty of water required, in case, the supply is not from a municipalsource? (Provide physical, chemical, biological characteristics with class of waterquali ty)

Ans. The source of water for the proposed project will be from stored rain waterduring rainy days & non-rainy days for non-flushing purposes & treatedsewage for meeting the flushing water requirement. It is proposed to haveSewage Treatment Plant (STP) for treatment of domestic sewage. Also, it isproposed to have WTP for filtration, disinfection & pH adjustment of rainwater before its use. The water quality of the well water existing at theproject site is collected and analyzed through an accredited laboratory. It isobserved that the analyzed values physical, chemical parameters of the wellwater analyzed is fit after treatment for potable purposes to meet thedrinking water standards as per IS 10500.

2.4. How much of t he water requirement can be met from the recycl ing of treatedwastewater? (Give the detai ls of quantit ies, sources and usage)

Ans. The proposed project has provision for treatment of sew age. The quantity of

treated water from STP will be used to meet the flushing requirement, make-up water for boiler & horticulture requirement. The details of recycling andit’s usage are provided in attached water balance chart.


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2.5. Wil l there be diversion of water from other users? (Please assess the impacts ofthe project on other existing uses and quantit ies of consumption)

Ans. Since there is minimal dependency on public supply, there is no diversionof water from other users. The water supply for the proposed project is from

stored rain water, well water and recycled water and hence there will beminimum impact to the surrounding.

2.6. What is the incremental pollution load from wastewater generated from theproposed activity? (Give detai ls of the quantit ies and composition of wastewatergenerated from the proposed activity)

Ans. There would be no incremental pollution load from wastewater generatedfrom the proposed activity because the whole waste water of this projectwould be treated through proposed STP within the project area and thetreated water from STP will be partially re-used and minimal dischargeoutside the project site. Therefore, minimal impact envisage outside the site.

2.7. Give detai ls of t he water requirements met from water harvesting? Furnish detai lsof the faci l i t ies created.

Ans. The ground water table is high in the area and hence recharging ofrainwater through infiltration pit is not possible. Rainwater harvesting isdone through storage of roof rain water in a pond to be constructed. Thesource of water for the proposed project will be water from Rain water /ponds to be constructed within the site for meeting the water requirementfor non-flushing activities.

2.8. What would be the impact of the land use changes occurring due to the proposedproject on the runoff characteristics (quantitative as well as quali tative) of thearea in the post construction phase on a long term basis? Would i t aggravate the

problems of f looding or water logging in any way?Ans. As per the soil investigation report, soil quality is sandy clay with

vegetation, dense white medium sand & dense fine sand in nature. Due tothese factors, the percolation to the ground before the site development isvery poor. Further, it is proposed to have rain water storage tanks/ponds.The excess runoff from the site will be properly channelized to the externaldrain and will be discharged only after de-siltation & oil removal to thedrain. Due to these measures, there would not be any incremental load andwill not cause any flooding or water logging.

2.9. What are the impacts of the proposal on the ground water? (Wil l there be tappingof ground water; give the detai ls of ground water table, recharging capacity, andapprovals obtained from competent authority, i f any)

Ans. The ground water table is high in the area and hence recharging ofrainwater through infiltration pit is not possible. Rainwater harvesting isdone through storage of roof rain water for which tanks will be constructed.The source of water for the proposed project will be water from Rain waterstorage tanks / ponds for meeting the water requirement during rainy days-concurrent use and stored for non-rainy days and open well at site formeeting the water requirement for non-flushing activities and hence theavailability of water is ensured and due to the reasons mentioned above, thedependency on ground water will be minimal. Further, there is provision ofuse of ground water during non-rainy days and failure of public supply for

the domestic (non-flushing) requirement. The project proposes to use waterfrom large diameter open well to be constructed within the premises as analternate source of water.


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2.10. What precautions/measures are taken to prevent the run-off from constructionactivit ies polluting land & aquifers? (Give detai ls of quantit ies and the measurestaken to avoid the adverse impacts)

Ans. The run-off during construction phase will be partially channelized to therain water storage tank / ponds. The excess & surface runoff from the site

will be properly channelized to the drain and will be discharged only afterde-siltation & oil removal to the drain and therefore, the run-off from sitewill not contaminate the land and aquifer.

2.11. How is the storm water from within the site managed? (State the provisionsmade to avoid flooding of the area, detai ls of the drainage faci l i t ies providedalong with a site layout indication contour levels)

Ans. The roof run-off from the site will be appropriately channelized to thestorm water collection tanks & ponds to be constructed within the site andThe excess runoff from the site will be properly channelized to the drain andwill be discharged only after de-siltation & oil removal to the drain. The

contour map showing the natural drainage pattern within the site is providedwith the application. The surface runoff will be properly channelized to theexternal drain after de-silting and oil removal.Sand, gravel & other loose construction materials during rainy days will bekept in a covered or secured place so as to prevent the carrying of thesethrough surface run-off. Proper & regular housekeeping of the constructionsite specially during rainy days & these area to be free of all litters likeplastic bottles & carry bags, packaging materials, hand gloves, etc.

2.12. Wil l the deployment of construction labourers particularly in the peak period leadto unsanitary conditions around the project site (Justi fy with proper explanation)

Ans. The proposed project has provision of labor colony and the domesticsewage will be channelized to the mobile STP for treatment of sewage duringthe construction period to handle the sewage. Also, it proposed to enhancethe existing bio-bin system for disposal of food waste from labor colony.Also, it is proposed to have a dedicated staff for good housekeeping of theconstruction site premises and the labor colony premises. These measureswill ensure good hygienic conditions around the labor colony.

2.13. What on-site faci l i t ies are provided for the collection, treatment & safe disposalof sewage? (Give detai ls of the quantit ies of wastewater generation, treatmentcapacities with technology & faci l i t ies for recycl ing and disposal)

Ans. The project has provision of mobile STP for the treatment of sewage duringconstruction phase and STP of 120 KL capacity within the project premisesto treat the sewage during operation p hase. The technology for the treatmentof the sewage is up to tertiary treatment technology. The total quantity ofsewage generation will be 92.82 KL / day. The treated water will be partiallyrecycled for meeting the flushing, boiler & horticulture water requirement.There will be minimal sewage discharge from the proposed project premisesafter development of the proposed project.

2.14. Give detai ls of dual plumbing system if treated waste is used for f lushing oftoi lets or any other use.

Ans. The treated waste water from the proposed Sewage Treatment Plant duringthe operation phase of the project will be used for flushing & horticulturepurposes and for which dual plumbing system is proposed.


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3.0 VEGETATION

3.1. Is there any threat of the project to the biodiversity? (Give a description of thelocal ecosystem with i ts unique features, i f any)

Ans. There are some local native trees and different varieties of shrubs, herbs,

climbers existing at site. For the development of the proposed project, therewill be clearance of the existing trees & different varieties of shrubs, herbs,grass & climbers. Further, as per “The Kerala Promotion of Tree Growth inNon-Forest areas (Amendment) Act, 2007”, for cutting of the trees in the listof trees found in site, it does not require permission.

3.2. Wil l the construction involve extensive clearing or modification of vegetation?(Provide a detai led account of the trees & vegetation affected by the project)

Ans. There are some local native trees and different varieties of shrubs, herbs,climbers existing at site. For the development of the proposed project, therewill be clearance of the existing trees & different varieties of shrubs, herbs& climbers. As per the “K e r a la P r om o t i o n o f T r e e G r o w t h i n N o n - F o r es t

A r e a s ( Ame n dme n t ) A c t , 2 0 0 7 ”, no permission is required for cutting ofthese trees.

3.3. What are the measures proposed to be taken to minimize the l ikely impacts onimportant site features (Give detai ls of proposal for tree plantation, landscaping,creation of water bodies etc along with a layout plan to an appropriate scale)

Ans. It is proposed to have large number of tree plantation (native species)within the project area.

The landscaping will include fruit trees and shade trees to attract birds.

4.0 FAUNA

4.1. Is there l ikely to be any displacement of fauna - both terrestrial and aquatic orcreation of barriers for their movement? Provide the detai ls.

Ans. There will be no displacement of fauna due to the construction of theproposed project.

4.2. Any direct or indirect impacts on the avifauna of the area? Provide detai ls.Ans. There is no direct or indirect impact on the avifauna of the area due to this

project. The proposed project after the proposed eco restoration with lot offlowering trees and fruit bearing trees will enhance the presence of avifauna.

4.3. Prescribe measures such as corridors, f ish ladders etc to mitigate adverseimpacts on fauna

Ans. Not applicable.

5.0 AIR ENVIRONMENT

5.1. Wil l the project increase atmospheric concentration of gases & result in heatislands? (Give detai ls of background air quali ty levels with predicted valuesbased on dispersion models taking into account the increased traffic generationas a result of the proposed constructions)

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power failure. The stack attached to the proposed D.G. Sets will follow allthe rules and regulations of State Pollution Control Board and CentralPollution Control Board.

5.2. What are the impacts on generation of dust, smoke, odorous fumes or other

hazardous gases? Give detai ls in relation to al l the meteorological parameters.Ans. During construction phase, there will be generation of dust & smoke due to

this project development. The dust generation during construction phasewill be controlled by enclosures at appropriate locations and also bysprinkling of water for suppression of dust. The gas/smoke generationexpected is from D.G. sets only and the gases will be vented out throughstack of appropriate height.

5.3. Wil l the proposal create shortage of parking space for vehicles? Furnish detai ls ofthe present level of transport infrastructure and measures proposed forimprovement including the traffic management at the entry & exit to the project

site.Ans. The proposed project would provide vehicle parking facilities within the

project premises. The parking plan for this project would follows KMBRguidelines. The total number of parking proposed is for 262 Cars+ 35 T/W.The conceptual plan clearly shows the internal traffic management withentry and exit to the proposed project site. The proposed site developmentwill provide minimum drive way as per KMBR at all around the buildingblocks for easy & smooth vehicular movement.The project site is located at adjacent to 24.0 m wide Palayam Airport roadwhich connect the site to Thiruvananthapuram City. The nearest railwaystation (Pettah Railway Station) is about 0.70 km. and ThiruvananthapuramInternational Airport is at about 2 Km. away from the project site.

5.4. Provide detai ls of the movement patterns with internal roads, bicycle tracks,pedestrian pathways, footpaths etc., with areas under each category.

Ans. The conceptual plan clearly shows the internal traffic management withentry and exit to the proposed project site, all internal roads with width,pedestrian path ways etc. Further provision of ramps is proposed for theeasy access to the building with provision of parking for physicallychallenged persons.

5.5. Wil l there be significant increase in traffic noise & vibrations? Give detai ls of thesources and the measures proposed for mitigation of the above.

Ans. The proposed project is Residential cum Commercial project and therewould be some increase in noise and vibration due to the vehicularmovement within the project site. The project has provision of large area forthe parking for the vehicles and the parking arrangement which is planned,that there would be easy movement of vehicles within the project area andsmooth movement is provided for the vehicles to reduce the trafficcongestion.

5.6. What wil l be the impact of DG sets & other equipment on noise levels & vibration

in & ambient air quali ty around the project site? Provide detai ls.Ans. The D.G. sets which would be used for the project will be with sound proofacoustic enclosures and hence there will be no impact to the surroundings.


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The D.G. sets would be attached with proper anti vibration pads to reduceany vibration impact to the site surrounding.The flue gases from the D.G. sets will be vented out through stack ofappropriate height as per C.P.C.B. norms to reduce the impacts on airquality around the project site.

6.0 AESTHETICS

6.1. Wil l the proposed constructions in any way result in the obstruction of a view,scenic amenity or landscapes? Are these considerations taken into account bythe proponents?

Ans. The expansion of the proposed project site is the part of existing institutionplot area. Therefore, the proposed project is not envisaged in no way workas an obstruction of view.

6.2. Wil l there be any adverse impacts from new constructions on the existing

structures? What are the considerations taken into account?Ans. The Residential cum Commercial project is within the existing plot area and

no new land is required for expansion. There will be no any adverse impactsdue to the development of the proposed project.

6.3. Whether there are any local considerations of urban form & urban designinfluencing the design criteria? They may be explicit ly spelt out.

Ans. The proposed project would be constructed in conformity with the KeralaMunicipal Building Rules (KMBR).The site is falling in Corporation limits therefore, the external infrastructuralservices viz. water supply, electricity supply, storm water drainage &sewage facility, road connectivity, common solid waste disposal facility, fire

fighting and health & educational institutions are available within thevicinity.As per seismic classification, the project site falls in Zone-III. No reportedcloudburst in the area. Also, there is no hilly area around the project site,there is no chance of landslide. Structural design aspects as per the seismiccodes – IS 1893 (2002), IS 13920 (1993) and IS 456 (2000) as applicable wouldbe incorporated in our project.

6.4. Are there any anthropological or archaeological sites or artefacts nearby? State i fany other significant features in the vicinity of the proposed site have beenconsidered.

Ans. There is no report of existence of any anthropological or archaeologicalsite nearby the project area. The proposed project is located in MunicipalCorporation limits. The vicinity map showing the site & surrounding area isprovided at Annexure 3.

7.0 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ASPECTS

7.1. Wil l the proposal result in any changes to the demographic structure of localpopulation? Provide the detai ls.

Ans. The proposed project is residential cum commercial project. Duringoperation phase, on full occupancy of the project, the maximum population

expected is 2,500 persons (fixed / floating) and hence there will be influx ofpeople to the project area and surrounding.


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7.2. Give detai ls of the existing social infrastr ucture around the proposed project.Ans. There are several schools, colleges, religious places commercial and

residential buildings, Govt. and private offices, hospitals, which are locatedaround the proposed project. The vicinity map showing the surroundingdetails of the proposed project is provided at Annexure 3.

7.3. Wil l the project cause adverse effects on local communities, disturbance tosacred sites or other cultural values? What are the safeguards proposed?

Ans. The project would not cause any adverse effects on local communities,disturbance to sacred sites or other cultural values. The proposed project isa residential cum commercial project and thereby the living standards of thepeople around the project site will definitely improve. Also there will bevarious ancillary activities like convenient shops, transport facilities etc.attached to the project which will benefit the local people and change theirliving condition.

8.0 BUILDING MATERIALS

8.1. May involve the use of building materials with high -embodied energy. Are theconstruction materials produced with energy efficient processes? (Give detai lsof energy conservation measures in the selection of building materials and theirenergy efficiency)

Ans. The proposed project is a residential cum commercial project and the allbuildings are not a centrally air conditioned building, the selection ofbuilding materials plays a major role in the energy consumption. Theproposed project will make all attempts to use to avoid building materialswith high embodied energy. Cement blocks & hollow blocks will be replacedwith country made red bricks. Further, the river sand will be replaced by

manufactured sand from stone crushers. The glass used will be lowemissivity and having U value as per ECBC norms.

8.2. Transport and handling of materials during construction may result in pollution,noise & public nuisance. What measures are taken to minimize the impacts?

Ans. All vehicles which bring construction material to the site would possessPollution Under Control Certificates (PUC). All vehicles would be of closebody to avoid spread of dust from the loose materials, and vehicles whichbring sand, stone dust, etc. would ensure that the above mentioned materialare properly wetted during transportation to avoid dust generation. PuccaRoad to be made in the construction site for the vehicle movement so thatthe dust generation due to the vehicular movement within the project sitecan be minimized. Stacking of construction material shall be confined to theproject site only. All the D.G. Sets would have attached with AcousticEnclosure for the sound pollution control and all sound generatingconstruction activity to be minimized. Further barricading of the site with GIsheets of 10 ft height in the side abutting the public road duringconstruction phase.

8.3. Are recycled materials used in roads and structures? State the extent of savingsachieved?

Ans. The plastic ( non-biodegradable solid waste ) will be used along with coal

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8.4. Give detai ls of the methods of col lection, segregation & disposal of the garbagegenerated during the operation phases of the project.

Ans. The details are given below : -

SOLID WASTE The proposed project will generate about 430.30 Kg/day from the proposed

project. The solid waste from the proposed project will be segregated into different

categories at source itself as per Municipal Solid Waste Rules, 2000 byproviding appropriate colored bins.

The biodegradable waste would be sent to the Bio-bin Facility.

HAZARDOUS WASTE As per Hazardous Waste (Management & Handling Rules), 2003, the

hazardous waste i.e., the used oil from D.G. sets, discarded oil filters anddiscarded batteries and stored separately and will be disposed to CPCB /SPCB authorized vendors only.

M/s Pefect Alloys, Chengannur, M/s Peejay Enterprises, Thiruvalla,

M/s Excel Petrochemicals, Kochi and M/s Cee Jee Lubricants, Aluva are theapproved recyclers for discarded batteries & used oil located in Kerala.

9.0 ENERGY CONSERVATION

9.1. Give detai ls of the power requirements, source of supply, backup source etc.What is the energy consumption assumed per square foot of buil t-up area? Howhave you tr ied to minimize energy consumption?

Ans. The total power requirement is estimated to be 2,850 KW and will be suppliedby Kerala State Electricity Board. The project will make provision of D.G. Sets(630 kVA x 3 + 200 kVA x 1 nos.) as standby arrangement of electricity. Theproposed project will have provision of power saving and maximum natural

light will be provided to minimize energy consumption. Other measures are: Savings in energy by the use of LED lamps. Solar operated street lights. Appropriate setbacks are proposed in the building s for getting natural

lighting to the interior areas of the building. Total energy saving is expected to be of about 23.62%.

9.2. What type of and capacity of power back-up to you plan to provide?Ans. The project proponent has made provision of D.G. Sets (630 kVA x 3 + 200

kVA x 1 nos.) as standby arrangement of electricity.

9.3. What are the characteristics of the glass you plan to use? Provide specificationsof i ts characteristics related to both short wave and long wave radiation?

Ans. The glass used will be low emissivity and the other specifications of theglass will comply with the norms as per ECBC U. The further details are : -Roof will be insulated with vermiculite (50 mm) + brick coba (100 mm) + tiles(25 mm) above the RCC slab (150 mm).

9.4. What passive solar architectural features are being used in the building?Il lustrate the applications made in the proposed project.

Ans. All the relevant features are incorporated like the orientation of the

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9.5. Does the layout of streets & buildings maximise the potential for solar energydevices? Have you considered the use of street l ighting, emergency l ighting andsolar hot water systems for use in the building complex? Substantiate withdetai ls.

Ans. Due consideration has been taken for maximum use of the solar energywhile preparation of layout plan. The project proponent shall made provision

for solar panel system (hot water purpose) in building blocks and solarenergy devices will be used for street lighting, emergency lighting in theproposed project.

9.6. Is shading effectively used to reduce cooling/ heating loads? What principleshave been used to maximize the shading of Walls on the East and the West andthe Roof? How much energy saving has been effected?

Ans. All the relevant features are incorporated like the orientation of thebuilding, shading effect etc.

9.7. Do the structures use energy-efficient space conditioning, l ighting andmechanical systems? Provide technical detai ls. Provide detai ls of thetransformers and motor efficiencies, l ighting intensity and air-conditioning loadassumptions? Are you using CFC and HCFC free chil lers? Provide specifications.

Ans. Suitable energy optimization will be adopted during the calculation ofenergy load of the proposed project. The space heating load will beminimized using passive solar structure and suitable buildings envelopmaterial. Uses of incandescent lamp and halogen lamps have been avoidedand energy efficient LED lamps will be used for all common area. The dieselgenerator sets shall be automatically controlled to optimize their usagebased on the actual load requirements at any time. Variable frequency drivesystems would be adopted for the lifts etc. to maximize the energy saving.

9.8. What are the l ikely effects of the building activity in altering the micro-cl imates?Provide a self assessment on the l ikely impacts of the proposed construction oncreation of heat island & inversion effects?

Ans. More open spaces are proposed within the site to creation of any heatislands. The roads and parking spaces would be with concrete slabsintermittent with grass on surrounding.

9.9. What are the thermal characteristics of the building envelope? (a) roof; (b)external walls; and (c) fenestration? Give detai ls of the material used and the U-values or the R values of the individual components.

Ans. The building construction material namely bricks, concrete and steel arebeing used in the construction. U-factor, also known as ThermalTransmittance, is heat transmission in unit time through unit area of amaterial or construction and the boundary air films, induced by unittemperature difference between the environments on each side.The glass used will be low with low emissivity and the other specificationsof the glass will comply with the norms as per ECBC U. The further detailsare:-Roof will be insulated with vermiculite ( 50 mm ) + brick coba ( 100 mm ) +tiles ( 25 mm) above the RCC slab ( 150 mm ).

9.10. What precautions & safety measures are proposed against f ire hazards? Furnishdetai ls of emergency plans.


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A n s . L i s t o f e q u i p m e n t s p r o p o s e d f o r F i r e Fi g h t i n g M e a s u r e s a s p e r N a t i o n a l

B u i l d i n g C o d e : -

A . T h e m a j o r e q u i p m e n t s p r o p o s e d f o r F i r e F i g h t i n g M e as u r e s a r e M a i n

H y d r a n t P um p , S p r i n k l e r P um p , D i e s el E n g i n e P um p , J o c k e y P um p .

B . C a p a c i t y o f F i r e Wa t e r S t o r a g e T a n k s & N um b e r : -

I t i s p r o p o s e d t o h a v e F i r e Wa t e r S t o r a g e Ta n k o f a p p r o p r i a t e c a p a c i t y o f

o v e r h e ad t a n k f o r f i r e f i g h t i n g p r o v i d e d a t t h e t o w e r .

C . F i r e D e t ec t i n g E q u i p m e n t s : -

T h e Fi r e De t ec t i n g E q u i p m e n t s w o u l d c o n f i r m s B IS a n d N BC n o r m s .

D. Other Fire Fighting Measures: -

The other Fire Fighting Measures proposed includes, an Emergency Control

Room, Separate Fire exit during emergency, all rooms with Fire Detector /

Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguishers at each entry and exit point on each

floor, (5 Kg, 10 Kg and 9 Ltr. capacity), Public address system etc. The Fire

Fighting Measures are backed by Electrical supply from D.G. sets in caseof emergency.

The nearest fire station is at Chengalchoola, Fire Station which is about1.70 km. away from the project site.

9.11. If you are using glass as wall material provides detai ls and specificationsincluding emissivity and thermal characteristics.

Ans. The glass will be used Low-e glass. Opaque assemblies shall be modeledas having the same heat capacity as the proposed design but with minimumU-factor.The glass used will be low with low emissivity and the other specificationsof the glass will comply with the norms as per ECBC U. The further details

are:-Roof will be insulated with vermiculite ( 50 mm ) + brick coba ( 100 mm ) +tiles ( 25 mm) above the RCC slab ( 150 mm ).

9.12. What is the rate of air infi l tration into the building? Provide detai ls of how youare mitigating the effects of infi l tration.

Ans. Infiltration is the uncontrolled inward air leakage through cracks andcrevices in any building element and around windows and doors of abuilding caused by pressure differences across these elements due tofactors such as wind, inside and outside temperature differences, andimbalance between supply and exhaust air systems. The proposed buildi ng isa non air conditioned building and hence minimal influence to this aspect.

9.13. To what extent the non-conventional energy technologies are uti l ised in theoveral l energy consumption? Provide detai ls of the renewable energytechnologies used.

Ans. The use of non-conventional source of energy in the proposed constructionproject are as follows: -

a. Solar Water Heater:-The proposed project would install solar panels for hot water requirementsin the project and hence the dependency on electricity for hot watergeneration can be minimized. This would conserve lot of coal whichproduces the electricity through public supply and also load on D.G. sets

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It is also suggested to use solar cell powered street lights within theproposed project site for conservation of electricity.

c. Use of LED Lamps: -The project proponent would use LED Lamp which conserve lesselectricity.

d. Lighting: -

All buildings of the proposed project are designed with natural ventilationand natural light so that the use of lights during day time can beminimized.

10.0 Environment Management PlanThe Environment Management Plan would consist of al l mitigation measures foreach item wise activity to be undertaken during the construction, operation andthe entire l i fe cycle to minimize adverse environmental impacts as a result ofthe activit ies of the project. It would also delineate the environmental monitoringplan for compliance of various environmental regulations. It wil l state the stepsto be taken in case of emergency such as accidents at the site including f ire.

En v i r o nm e n t a l M a n a g eme n t P l an

Sr.No.

PotentialImpact

Action Parameters for Monitoring

I. Construction Phase

1. Air Emissions

Al l equipments are operated withinspecified design parameters

Random checks ofequipment logs/manuals

Vehicle tr ips to be minimized to theextent possible

Vehicle logs

Any dry, dusty materials stored insealed containers or preventedfrom blowing.

Absence of stockpiles oropen containers of dustymaterials.

Compaction of soi l during variousconstruction activit ies

Construction logs

Ambient air quality within thepremises of the proposed unit to bemonitored.Transportation of materials withtarpaulin covers Wetting of looseconstruction material beforeunloading DG Sets with chimneyheight as per CPCB norms.Wetting of roads during dry weather

The ambient air quali ty wil lconform to the standards forPM1 0 & PM2 . 5, SO2 and NOx,

2. Noise

List of al l noise generatingmachinery onsite along with age tobe prepared. Equipment to bemaintained in good working order.

Equipment logs, noisereading

Night working is to be minimized. Working hour records

Generation of vehicular noise Maintenance records ofvehicles

Implement good working practices(equipment selection and sitt ing) tominimize noise and also reduce itsimpacts on human health (earmuffs, safe distances, and

enclosures).


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No machinery running when notrequired.

Site working practicesrecords, noise reading

Acoust ic muff lers / enclosures to beprovided in large engines and DGSets.

Mufflers / enclosures inplace

Noise to be monitored in ambient

air within the site premises.

Noise readingThe noise level wil l not exceed thepermissible l imit both during dayand night t imes.

Al l equipments operated withinspecified design parameters.

Random checks ofequipment logs / manuals

Vehicle tr ips to be minimized to theextent possible Vehicle logs

3. Waste waterDischarge

No untreated discharge to be madeto surface water, ground water orsoil

No discharge hoses invicinity of watercourses.

The discharge point should beselected properly and sampling andanalysis should be undertaken priorto discharge

Discharge norms foreffluents as given inconsent to operate by PCB.

Take care in disposal of wastewatergenerated such that soi l andgroundwater resources areprotected

4. Soil Erosion

Minimize area extent of siteclearance, by staying within thedefined boundaries

Site boundaries notextended / breached as perplan document

Protect topsoil stockpile where

possible at edge of site

Effective cover in place

Not to leave any exposedarea during rainy season

5. Drainage andeffluentManagement

Ensure drainage system andspecific design measures areworking effectively. The design toincorporate existing drainagepattern and avoid disturbing thesame.

Visual inspection ofdrainage and recordsthereof

6. WasteManagement

Implement waste management planthat identif ies and characterizesevery waste arising associatingwith proposed activit ies and which

identif ies the procedures forcollection, handling & disposal ofeach waste arising.

Comprehensive wastemanagement plan in placeand available for inspectionon site.

Compliance with MSWRules, 2000 and HazardousWaste (Management andHandling Rules), 2003

7. Non-routineevents

Plan to be drawn up Consideringlikely emergencies and stepsrequired to prevent / l imitconsequences

Mock dri l ls and records ofthe same

8. EnvironmentalManagementCell/Unit

The Environmental ManagementCell / Unit is to be set up t o ensureimplementation and monitoring ofenvironmental safeguards.

Setting up of EnvironmentManagement Cell

II. Operational Phase


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9. Air Emissions

Stack emissions from DG set tobe optimized and monitored

The ambient air quali ty wil lconform to the standard forPM1 0 & PM2 .5 SO2, and NOx.

Ambient air quality within thepremises of the proposed unit tobe monitored.

Exhaust from vehicles to beminimized by use of fuelefficient vehicles and wellmaintained vehicles having PUCcerti f icate.

The ambient air quali ty wil lconform to the standards forPM1 0 & PM2 .5 as given by

PCCVehicles logs to bemaintained

Vehicle tr ips to be minimized tothe extent possible

Vehicle logs

10. Noise Noise generated from operationof DG set to be optimized andmonitored DG sets to generateless than 75 dB(A) Leg at 1.0 m

from the sourceDG sets are to be provided atservice building with acousticenclosures with height ofchimney above roof level or asspecified by SPCB

Maintain records of vehicles

Generation of vehicular noiseMaintain records of vehicles

11. Wastewater

Discharge

No untreated discharge to bemade to surface water,groundwater or soi l ,

No discharge hoses invicinity of watercourses

Take care in disposal of

wastewater generated such thatSoil and groundwater resourcesare protected

Discharge norms for effluent

as per “Consent to Operate”by PCB

12. Drainage andeffluentManagement

Ensure drainage system andspecific design measures areworking effectively. Design toincorporate existing drainagepattern and avoid disturbing thesame.

Visual inspection of drainageand records thereof

13. Indoor aircontamination

Contaminants such as CO, CO2and VOCs to be reduced byproviding adequate venti lation.

Monitoring of indoor aircontaminants such as CO,CO2 and VOCs

14. Energy UsageEnergy usage for air-conditioning and other activit iesto be minimized Conduct annualenergy audit for the buildings

Findings of energy auditreport

15. Emergencypreparedness,such as firefighting

Fire protection and safetymeasures to take care to fireand explosion hazards to beassessed and steps taken fortheir prevention.

Mock dri l l records, on siteemergency plan, evacuationplan


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16. EnvironmentManagementCell/Unit

The Environment ManagementCell/Unit to be set up to ensureimplementation and monitoringof Environmental safeguards

Setting up of EnvironmentManagement Cell

(B) ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PLAN

The environmental monitoring programmed is a vital process in the management Plan

for any construction project. This helps in signaling the potential problems that would

result from the proposed project and wil l al low for prompt implementation of effective

corrective measures. The environmental monitoring wil l be required during

construction and operational phases.

Water Quality and Public Health

Since water contamination leads to various water related diseases, the project

authorit ies shall establish a procedure for water quali ty surveil lance and ensure safe

water for the consumers. A detai led epidemiological study related to water borne

diseases shall be carried out and the data shall be complied for every year in the

project area. This data would help the authority in finding out the trends for incidence

of water related diseases prevalent in the area, which would help them to take

suitable remedial measures for reducing or eradicating the occurrence of these

diseases in future.

Water quali ty parameters shall be monitored before and after the completion of the

project. Monitoring shall be carried out on quarterly basis to cover seasonal

variations. Water quali ty shall be analyzed by applying the standard techniques. Theparameters recommended for monito

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