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Developer

THE INDIAN HOTELS COMPANY LTD.

Oxford House 15/17 N.F.Road Colaba, Mumbai – 400 001

Conducted & Prepared By

GREEN CIRCLE, INC.

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Data Sheet: Developer: The Indian Hotels Company Limited, [October’13-March’14]: Project: “TAJ VIVANTA” Hotel Project at Guwahati.

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MONITORING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL SAFEGUARDS

MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT & FORESTS

Regional Office, Meghalaya

Monitoring Report

PART – I

DATA SHEET

March’14

1. Project type: River –Valley/ Mining/ Industry/ Thermal/ Nuclear/ other (specify)

: New Construction project

2. Name of the project : “TAJ VIVANTA” Hotel Project at Guwahati.

3. Clearance letter (s)/OM no. and date

: EC No. 21-14/2010-IA.III Date : 25th October, 2010

4. Location : Dag No. 613, Khanapara (a) District : Guwahati (b) State : Assam

(c) Latitude / Longitude : Latitude: 26”07’25.79ºN Longitude: 91”48’57.22ºE

5. (a) Address for correspondence

The Indian Hotels Company Ltd. Taj Vivanta. Mandlik House, Mandlik Road Colaba, Mumbai – 400 001

(b) Address of Executive Project Engineer/ Manager (with pin code / Fax)

:

Vikram Choubal Vice President Projects The Indian Hotels Company Limited, Taj Vivanta Oxford House 15/17 N.F. Road Apollo Bunder Colaba, Mumbai – 400 001, India Email: vikram.choubal@tajhotels Direct: +91 22 66395515

6. Salient Features (a) Of the project : Please Refer Annexure I – Project Details (b) Of Environmental Management Plans : Please Refer Annexure I – Project Details

7. Break up of the project area (a) Submergence area: forest & non forest. : Not Applicable


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8.

Break up of the project affected population with enumeration of those losing houses /dwelling units only, agricultural land only, both dwelling units & agricultural land & landless labourers /artisan.

: Not Applicable

(a) SC, ST /Adivasis : Nil

(b) Others (Please indicate whether these figures are based on any scientific and systematic survey carried out or only provisional figures, if a survey is carried out give details and years of survey)

: Nil

9. Financial details

(a) Project cost as originally planned and sub-sequent revised estimates and the year of price reference.

: Project Cost: 75 Crore

(b) Allocation made for environmental management plans with item wise and year wise break-up.

:

Originally allocation = 16.5 Lakhs During Construction and Operation (per year) STP = 7 Lakhs Environmental Monitoring = 2.5 Lakhs Solid waste Management = 0.5 Lakhs Landscaping = 2 Lakhs Occupational Health = 1.5 Lakhs Others (EHS orientation & training) = 1.5 Lakhs

(c) Benefit cost ratio/Internal rate of Return and the year of assessment

: Yet, to assess.

(d) Whether (c) include the cost of environmental management as shown in the above.

: Not applicable since (c) is yet to finalize.

(e) Actual expenditure incurred on the project so far

: Yet, to assess.

(f) Actual expenditure incurred on the environmental management plans so far

: Yet, to assess.

10. Forest land requirement. : Nil

(a) The status of approval for diversion of forest land for non-forestry use

: Not applicable.


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(b) The status of clearing felling : Not applicable

(c) The status of compensatory afforestation, if any

: Not applicable

(d) Comments on the viability & sustainability of compensatory afforestation Programme in the light of actual field experience so far

: Not applicable

11.

The status of clear felling in non-forest areas (such as submergence area of reservoir, approach roads), if any with quantitative information

:

Nil

12. Status of construction. :

Date of commencement (Actual and / or planned)

: 25th October, 2010

Date of completion (Actual and/ or planned)

: 31st December 2014

13. Reason for the delay if the project is yet to start.

: Not applicable

14. Dates of site visits

(a) The dates on which the project was monitored by the Regional Office on previous occasions, if any.

: Not applicable

(b) Date of site visit for this monitoring report :

October’ 2013 & March’ 2014 (Environment Monitoring was carried by M/s. Green Circle, Inc. Environment Monitoring Report is attached herewith.)

15.

Details of correspondence with project authorities for obtaining action plans / information on status of compliance to safeguards other than the routine letters for logistic support for site visits. (The first monitoring report may contain the details of all the letters issued so far, but the later reports may cover only the letters issued subsequently).

:

Letter issued by MoEF: 1. EC No. : 21-14/2010-IA.III Date : 25th October, 2010 2. CTE No. : WB/GUW/T-1367/10-11/284 Date: 28th April,2010

Post Environmental Compliance Report Developer: The Indian Hotels Company Limited, [October’13-March’14]: Project: Vivanta by Taj - Guwahati

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COMPLIANCE REPORT EC No. : 21-14/2010-IA.III Date : 25th October, 2010 Project name : Vivanta by Taj - Guwahati Project location : Dag No. 613, Khanapara, Guwahati, Assam Developer name : The Indian Hotels Company Limited Devlopers address : Mandlik House, Mandlik Road, Colaba, Mumbai – 400 001

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EC Conditions Compliance Status

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This has reference to your application No. Nil dated 22.3.2010 and subsequent letters dated 12.8.2010 & 16.9.2010 seeking prior Environmental Clearance for the above project under the EIA Notification, 2006. The proposal has been appraised as per prescribed procedure in the light of provisions under EIA Notification, 2006 on the basis of mandatory documents enclosed with the application viz., the Form-I & Form-IA and the additional clarifications furnished in response to the observations of the Expert Appraisal Committee constituted by the competent authority in its meetings held on 21-23rd July, 2010 and -23rd September, 2010 and recommended for environmental clearance.

Noted

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It is, interalia, noted that the project involves the construction of hotel on a total plot area 20,146.46 sq. m. The total built-up area is 33,112.46 sq. m. It is proposed to construct 161 guest rooms (Basement + Gr. Floor + 7 floors). The total water requirement is 243 KLD (Fresh water requirement is 137 KLD). The capacity of STP proposed is 180 KLD. Treated waste water to be used for flushing 30 KLD, horticulture/irrigation 6 KLD, and HVAC cooling 70 KLD. Total solid waste generation will be 1200 Kg/day. The power requirement is 1737 KWA. The total parking proposed for 262 ECS + 144 two wheelers. Total cost of the project is Rs 75 Crores.

Noted


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The Expert Appraisal Committee, after due consideration of the relevant documents submitted by the project proponent and additional clarifications furnished in response to its observations, have recommended for the grant of Environmental Clearance for the project mentioned above. Accordingly, the Ministry hereby accord necessary Environmental Clearance for the above project as per the provisions of Environmental Impact Assessment Notification — 2006 and its subsequent amendments, subject to strict compliance of the terms and conditions as follows:

Noted

PART A- SPECIFIC CONDITIONS I. Construction Phase

i

Consent to Establish shall be obtained from Assam State Pollution Control Committee under Air and Water Act and a copy shall be submitted to the Ministry before start of any construction work at the site.

Refer for CFE copy enclosed herewith

ii

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

Complied, all necessary infrastructure and facilities are provided

iii A First Aid Room will be provided in the project both during construction and operation of the project.

Complied. First aid kit is provided at site.

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

All the top soil excavated during construction activities are stored on the open plot for use in horticulture / landscape development within the project site.

v

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

Complied.


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

Complied. Env. Monitoring report is attached herewith.

vii

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

Complied. Adequate measures are provided. Dump site is in the corner of the proposed plot.

viii

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

Noted Consent to establish has been obtained. Application for Hazardous Waste Authorization is under process.

ix

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

Complied. DG sets are having acoustic enclosure.

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

Noted & will be complied If required.

xi

Vehicles hired for bringing construction material to the site should be in good condition and should have a pollution check certificate and should conform to applicable air and noise emission standards and should be operated only during non-peak hours.

Complied. Vehicles are checked for PUC certificate.

xii

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

Complied. Env. Monitoring report is attached herewith.

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

Complied.


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xiv Ready mixed concrete must be used in building construction.

Complied.

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

Complied.

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

Complied.

xvii Permission to draw ground water shall be obtained from the competent Authority prior to construction/operation of the project.

Noted Letter submitted at Guwahati Municipal corporation for Ground water withdrawl on dated 05/03/2010. Application is under process at CGWB.

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

Complied.

xix Fixtures for showers, toilet flushing and drinking should be of low flow either by use of aerators or pressure reducing devices or sensor based control.

Will be complied.

xx

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

Noted & Complied

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

Will be Complied

xxii

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

Noted & Complied

xxiii The approval of the competent authority shall be obtained for structural safety of the buildings due to earthquake, adequacy of fire fighting equipments, etc. as per National

Noted & Complied


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Building Code including protection measures from lightening etc.

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

Complied Site Manager (Environment) is supervising proper implementation of Environmental Health & safety policy, EMP plan.

xxv

Under the provisions of Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, legal action shall be initiated against the project proponent if it was found that construction of the project has been started without obtaining environmental clearance.

Noted

II. Operation Phase

i

The installation of the Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) should be certified by an independent expert and a report in this regard should be submitted to the Ministry before the project is commissioned for operation. Treated affluent emanating from STP shall be recycled/ reused to the maximum extent possible. Treatment of 100% grey water by decentralized treatment should be done. Discharge of unused treated affluent shall conform to the norms and standards of the Assam State Pollution Control Board. Necessary measures should be made to mitigate the odour problem from STP.

Noted & will be complied

ii

The solid waste generated should be properly collected and segregated. Wet garbage should be composted and dry / inert solid waste should be disposed off to the approved sites for land filling after recovering recyclable material.

Will be complied The solid waste will be segregated in to Bio degradable & Non Bio degradable waste.

iii

Diesel power generating sets proposed as source of back up power for elevators and common area illumination during operation phase should be of enclosed type and conform to rules made under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. The height of stack of DG sets should be equal to the height needed for the combined capacity of all proposed DG sets. Use low sulphur diesel. The location of the DG sets may be decided with in consultation with Assam State Pollution

Noted & will be complied.


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Control Board.

iv

Noise should be controlled to ensure that it does not exceed the prescribed standards. During night time the noise levels measured at the boundary of the building shall be restricted to the permissible levels to comply with the prevalent regulations.


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The green belt of the adequate width and density preferably with local species along the periphery of the plot shall be raised so as to provide protection against particulates and noise.

Will be complied.

vi Weep holes in the compound walls shall be provided to ensure natural drainage of rain water in the catchment area during the monsoon period.

Will be complied.

vii

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

Will be complied.

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

Will be complied.

ix

Traffic congestion near the entry and exit points from the roads adjoining the proposed project site must be avoided. Parking should be fully internalized and no public space should be utilized.

Noted. Construction yet to be started.

x

A Report on the energy conservation measures confirming to energy conservation norms finalize by Bureau of Energy Efficiency should be prepared incorporating details about building materials & technology, R & U Factors etc and submit to the Ministry in three months time.

Noted. Construction yet to be started.


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xi

Energy conservation measures like installation of CFLs/TFLs for the lighting the areas outside the building should be integral part of the project design and should be in place before project commissioning. Use CFLs and TFLs should be properly collected and disposed off/sent for recycling as per the prevailing guidelines rules of the regulatory authority to avoid mercury contamination. Use of solar panels may be done to the extent possible.

Noted. The project is under construction stage. Incorporated in Form-IA & Conceptual Plan submitted at MoEF, Delhi.

xii Adequate measures should be taken to prevent odour problem from solid waste processing plant and STP.

Will be complied. Adequate measures will be taken.

xiii The building should have adequate distance between them to allow movement of fresh air and passage of natural light, air and ventilation.

Will be complied. Adequate measures will be taken.

PART – B. GENERAL CONDITIONS

i The environmental safeguards contained in the ETA Report should be implemented in letter and spirit.

Noted.

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The project proponent shall also submit six monthly reports on the status of compliance of the stipulated EC conditions including results of monitored data (both in hard copies as well as by e-mail) to the respective Regional Office of MoEF, the respective Zonal Office of CPCB and the SPCB.

Complied. 6 monthly monitoring reports attached herewith.

4.

Officials from the Regional Office of MOEF, Shillong who would be monitoring the implementation of environmental safeguards should be given full cooperation, facilities and documents/data by the project proponents during their inspection. A complete set of all the documents submitted to MoEF should be forwarded to the CCF, Regional office of MOEF, Shillong.

Will be Complied. A complete set of all the documents will be submitted to respective office.

5. In the case of any change(s) in the scope of the project, the project would require a fresh appraisal by this Ministry.

Noted.

6.

The Ministry reserves the right to add additional safeguard measures subsequently, if found necessary, and to take action including revoking of the environment clearance under the provisions of the Environmental (Protection) Act, 1986, to ensure effective implementation of the suggested

Noted & will be complied


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safeguard measures in a time bound and satisfactory manner.

7.

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

Noted & will be complied if applicable.

8.

These stipulations would be enforced among others under the provisions of Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, the Air (Prevention arid control of Pollution) act 1981, the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, the Public Liability (Insurance) Act, 1991 and ETA Notification, 2006.


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The project proponent should advertise in at least two local Newspapers widely circulated in the region, one of which shall be in the vernacular language informing that the project has been accorded Environmental Clearance and copies of clearance letters are available with the Assam Pollution Control Board and may also be seen on the website of the Ministry of Environment and Forests at http://www.envfor.nic.in. The advertisement should be made within 10 days from the date of receipt of the Clearance letter and a copy of the same should be forwarded to the Regional office of this Ministry at Shillong.

Complied The News Paper Advertisement is attached herewith.

10.

Environmental clearance is subject to final order of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in the matter of Goa Foundation V/s Union of India in Writ Petition (Civil) No.460 of 2004 as may be applicable to this project.

Noted

11.

Any appeal against this Environmental Clearance shall lie with the National Environment Appellate Authority, if preferred, within a period of 30 days as prescribed under Section 11 of the National Environment Appellate Act, 1997.

Noted


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12.

A copy of the clearance letter shall be sent by the proponent to concerned Panchayat, Zilla Parisad/Municipal Corporation, Urban Local Body and the Local NGO, if any, from whom suggestions/ representations, if any, were received while processing the proposal. The clearance letter shall also be put on the website of the company by the proponent.


13.

The proponent shall upload the status of compliance of the stipulated EC conditions, including results of monitored data on their website and shall update the same periodically. It shall simultaneously be sent to the Regional Office of MoEF, the respective Zonal Office of CPCB and the SPCB. The criteria pollutant levels namely; SPM, RSPM, SO2, NOx (ambient levels as well as stack emissions) or critical sectoral parameters, indicated for the project shall be monitored and displayed at a convenient location near the main gate of the company in the public domain.

Complied EC Compliance report enclosed herewith.

14.

The environmental statement for each financial year ending 31st March in Form-V as is mandated to be submitted by the project proponent to the concerned State Pollution Control Board as prescribed under the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986, as amended subsequently, shall also be put on the website of the company along with the status of compliance of EC conditions and shall also be sent to the respective Regional Offices of MoEF by e-mail.


COMPLIANCE ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING REPORT

FOR

“VIVANTA BY TAJ – GUWAHATI” (5 Star Hotel Project)

Period OCTOBER 2013-MARCH 2014

Developer The Indian Hotels Company Limited, Dag No. 613, Khanapara, G.S. Road,

Guwahati, Assam

Prepared by

GREEN CIRCLE, INC.

Green Empire, “Anupushpam”,

Above Axis Bank, Near Yash Complex,

Gotri Road, Vadodara - 390 021,

Gujarat, India

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.greencircleinc.com

Cell: +91 9427301005

Tel: (0265) 2371269

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Post Environmental Monitoring Report:

[October’13-March’14]

Developer: The Indian Hotels Company Limited, Project: 5 Star Hotel, Guwahati, Assam

Green Circle, Inc. 3

CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that the post Environment Monitoring of 5

Star Hotel project Vivanta by “Taj – Guwahati” by The Indian

Hotels Company Limited has been carried out by M/s. Green

Circle, Inc., Vadodara during the period of October 2013 –

March 2014.

The study reveals that there is no negative impact of project on

the environment.

For: Green Circle, Inc.

___________________ Ms. Priyanka Pandey

(Authorized signatory)





INTRODUCTION: The Indian Hotels Company Limited is a group of Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces, is recognized as one of Asia's largest and finest hotel company in India. The Indian Hotels Company Limited is proposing to construct “5 Star Hotel” project at Dag No. 613, Khanapara, G.S. Road, Guwahati, Assam. The proposed project has received Environment Clearance from the Ministry of Environment & Forests, New Delhi under the provisions of EIA Notification dated 14th September, 2006, subject to the compliance of the conditions as per letter No. 21-14/2010-IA.III dated 25th October, 2010. As per the instruction in the EC letter, Periodic Environmental Monitoring has been carried out by M/s. Green Circle, Inc., and submitting required report to concern division regularly.

STUDY PERIOD:

This report is prepared for the period of October 2013 to March 2014 as per EC

conditions. Post Environmental Clearance Monitoring was carried out during

November 2013 and March 2014. The samples were analyzed at MoEF approved

Environmental laboratory of Green Circle Inc., Vadodara. Following environmental

components has been monitored and analyzed.

A. Ambient Air Quality C. Water Quality D. Noise Quality E. Soil Quality





A. AMBIENT AIR QUALITY: Ambient Air Quality Monitoring was carried out at five locations in and around the project site during November 2013 and March 2014. Samples were collected and analyzed for PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOX & CO as per the standard methods mentioned in Table 1.

Table 1: Standard method of analysis of ambient air quality

PM10 : IS 5182 : Part 23 : 2006

PM2.5 : NAAQS Monitoring & Analysis Guidelines Volume- I by CPCB

SO2 : IS 5182 : Part 2 : 2001

NOX : IS 5182 : Part 6 : 1975

CO : US EPA- Method 3B

Table 2 : Ambient Air Quality during November 2013

Date of Monitoring: 18/11/2013 to 21/11/2013

S. N.

Parameters Units Results

Sampling locations NAAQS for 24 Hours

At Site Borbari Jorabat Basistha Bhetapara

1. Particulate Matter (PM10)

µg/m3 100 78.9 79.3 81.4 80.6 83.7

2. Particulate Matter (PM2.5)

µg/m3 60 35.6 41.2 40.7 39.4 37.8

3. Sulfur dioxide (SO2)

µg/m3 80 14.9 16.6 15.8 17.8 15.3

4. Oxides of Nitrogen (NOX)

µg/m3 80 20.4 19.1 18.8 21.1 22.2

5. Carbon Monoxide (CO)

µg/m3 4000 329 338 342 348 350





Table 3 : Ambient Air Quality during March 2014

Date of Monitoring : 22/03/2014 to 24/03/2014

S. N.

Parameters Units Results

Sampling locations NAAQS for 24 Hours

At Site Borbari Jorabat Basistha Bhetapara

1. Particulate Matter (PM10)

µg/m3 100 76.7 81.6 79.3 84.3 84.6

2. Particulate Matter (PM2.5)

µg/m3 60 36.8 40.2 37.3 41.1 38.5

3. Sulfur dioxide (SO2)

µg/m3 80 16.2 15.8 17.2 16.8 15.9

4. Oxides of Nitrogen (NOX)

µg/m3 80 21.4 22.7 23.5 22.6 21.3

5. Carbon Monoxide (CO)

µg/m3 4000 364 376 382 390 379

Note: NAAQS: National Ambient Air Quality Standards

Observations/Discussion: During November 2013, PM10 was in the range of 78.3-83.7 µg/m3, PM2.5: 35.6-41.2 µg/m3, SO2: 14.9 – 17.8 µg/m3, NOx: 18.8 – 22.2 µg/m3, CO: 329 – 350 µg/m3 . During March 2014, PM10 was in the range of 76.7 – 84.6 µg/m3, PM2.5 36.8 – 40.2 µg/m3, SO2 15.6-17.2 µg/m3, NOx 21.3 – 23.5 µg/m3, CO 364 - 390 µg/m3 . The above parameters were within the permissible limit of NAAQS.

Post Environmental Monitoring Report: [October 2012 – March 2013] Developer: The Indian Hotels Company Limited, Project: 5 Star Hotel, Guwahati, Assam


B. WATER QUALITY: Five water samples were collected from nearby bore wells during November 2013 and March 2014 to check the quality of the water. Analysis results are compared with IS 10500:1991.

Table 4: Water Quality during November 2013 Date of Sampling: 22/11/2013

Sr. No. Parameters Units Results

Sample Identification At Site

(Bore Well Water)

Borbari (GMC Water)

Jorabat (Bore Well

Water)

Basistha (Bore Well

Water)

Bhetapara (Bore Well Water)

Standard Value of IS-10500-2012

(Permissible limit) 1. pH - 7.38 7.26 7.42 7.71 7.68 6.5-8.5 2. Turbidity NTU <1 2 <1 <1 3 5 3. Temperature ºC 27.6 27.9 28.2 28.4 28.7 NS 4. Conductivity µs/cm 291 286 636 259 328 NS 5. Total Suspended Solids mg/L 6 7 5 7 8 NS 6. Total Dissolved Solids mg/L 184 229 489 248 356 2000

7. Total Hardness (as CaCO3) mg/L 106 131 326 99 159 600

8. Calcium Hardness (as CaCO3) mg/L 56 89 176 58 128 NS

9. Total Alkalinity (as CaCO3) mg/L 68 74 63 87 63 600

10. Chloride (as Cl) mg/L 26.5 34.5 116.0 72.5 89.0 1000 11. Sulfate (as SO4) mg/L 7.5 14.5 18.5 16.5 22.5 400 12. Zinc (as Zn) mg/L BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL 15 BDL = Below Detectable Limit

Post Environmental Monitoring Report: [October 2012 – March 2013] Developer: The Indian Hotels Company Limited, Project: 5 Star Hotel, Guwahati, Assam


Table 5: Water quality during March 2014 Date of Sampling: 25/03/2014

Sr. No. Parameters Units Results

Sample Identification At Site

(Bore Well Water)

Borbari (GMC Water)

Jorabat (Bore Well

Water)

Basistha (Bore Well

Water)

Bhetapara (Bore Well Water)

Standard Value of IS-10500-2012

(Permissible limit) 1. pH - 7.35 7.28 7.46 7.75 7.63 6.5-8.5 2. Turbidity NTU <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 5 3. Temperature ºC 28.2 28.4 28.5 28.8 28.9 NS 4. Conductivity µs/cm 299 296 648 263 346 NS 5. Total Suspended Solids mg/L 5 6 8 7 6 NS 6. Total Dissolved Solids mg/L 196 236 495 263 367 2000

7. Total Hardness (as CaCO3) mg/L 116 146 326 110 163 600

8. Calcium Hardness (as CaCO3) mg/L 63 96 187 69 137 NS

9. Total Alkalinity (as CaCO3) mg/L 79 88 74 120 98 600

10. Chloride (as Cl) mg/L 28.5 37.5 120.0 76.5 81.0 1000 11. Sulfate (as SO4) mg/L 9.5 16.5 21.5 18.5 23.5 400 12. Zinc (as Zn) mg/L BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL 15 BDL = Below Detectable Limit Observations/Discussion: The water quality in the study area was found within the permissible limit for drinking water as per IS: 10500 - 2012.

Post Environmental Monitoring Report: [October 2012 – March 2013]



C. NOISE QUALITY:

Noise level monitoring was carried out at six locations within the project site by using

sound level meter and the results are reported in Table 4.

Table 6: Noise Quality during November 2013 Date of Monitoring: 18/11/2013 to 21/11/2013

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Sampling locations Day Time Night Time

dB(A) Limit* dB(A)

dB(A) Limit

dB(A) 1. At Site 48.7 55 39.7 45 2. Borbari 51.8 55 40.8 45 3. Jorabat 52.2 55 37.6 45 4. Basistha 47.9 55 41.6 45 5. Bhetapara 54.7 55 42.7 45 6. Khanapara round bout 53.6 55 38.8 45

Table 7: Noise Quality during March 2014

Date of Monitoring: 22/03/2014 to 24/03/2014

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Sampling locations Day Time Night Time

dB(A) Limit

dB(A) dB(A)

Limit dB(A)

1 At Site 51.8 55 42.7 45 2 Borbari 50.8 55 38.4 45 3 Jorabat 49.8 55 40.2 45 4 Basistha 52.2 55 41.8 45 5 Bhetapara 53.4 55 39.8 45 6 Khanapara round bout 54.2 55 43.2 45

Note:

Day time is reckoned between 6:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. & Night times between 10:00 P.M. to 6:00 A.M.

Observations/Discussion: During November 2013, the day time noise level was between 47.9 dB (A) to 54.7 dB(A) and night time noise was between 37.6 dB(A) to 42.7 dB(A) in the study area which is within the permissible limit. During March 2014, the day time noise level was between 49.8 dB(A) to 54.2 dB(A) and night time noise was between 38.4 dB(A) to 43.2 dB(A) in the study area which is within the permissible limit.




D. SOIL QUALITY: Five soil samples were collected in and around project site using auger at 20 cm

during November 2013 and March 2014. Analysis was done using standard method.

Table 8: Soil Quality during November 2013 Date of Sampling: 22/11/2013

Sl. No. Parameters Units Results

Sample Identification At Site Borbari Jorabat Basistha Bhetapara

1 pH (1:5 Soil suspension) --- 8.42 8.28 7.76 8.34 7.79 2 Moisture Content % 1.5 0.9 0.8 0.7 0.8 3 Organic Matter % 0.26 0.76 0.84 0.22 0.27 4 Sulphate mg/kg 25.5 22.5 34.5 32.5 34.5 5 Chloride (as Cl) mg/kg 79.6 153.5 126.5 126.6 94.8 6 Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen % 0.06 0.14 0.08 0.16 0.08 7 Copper (as Cu) mg/kg 24.6 32.4 12.5 14.3 17.5 8 Zinc (as Zn) mg/kg 66.8 64.7 63.8 64.3 83.6

BDL = Below Detectable Limit

Table 9: Soil Quality during February 2014 Date of Sampling: 25/03/2014

Sl. No. Parameters Units Results

Sample Identification At Site Borbari Jorabat Basistha Bhetapara

1 pH (1:5 Soil suspension) --- 8.39 8.28 7.89 8.34 7.68 2 Moisture Content % 1.6 0.6 0.9 0.9 0.6 3 Organic Matter % 0.28 0.74 0.82 0.22 0.25 4 Sulphate mg/kg 27.5 24.5 32.5 32.5 34.5 5 Chloride (as Cl) mg/kg 79.5 146.5 124.5 127.6 92.8 6 Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen % 0.06 0.16 0.06 0.15 0.09 7 Copper (as Cu) mg/kg 23.5 30.7 10.5 12.8 16.5 8 Zinc (as Zn) mg/kg 66.5 64.4 61.8 64.8 81.6

BDL = Below Detectable Limit

Observations/Discussion: The soil analysis result shows that, soil is having good amount of organic matter and

other essential nutrients. Further, soil is having zinc in the range of 69.1 to 358 mg/kg.




Stack Monitoring Report:

Two samples were collected during November 2013 and March 2014. Analysis was

done using standard method.

Table 10: Stack Monitoring during November 2013 Date of Sampling: 22/11/2013

Sr.

No.

Parameter Units Result

Sampling locations D.G. Sets-1

(40KVA)

D.G. Sets-

1

(125KVA)

Reference

Method

1. Particulate Matter (PM) Mg/NM3 74.8 76.6 IS 11 255:Part 1

2. Sulfur dioxide (SO2) ppm 27 30 IS 11 255:Part 2

3. Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) ppm 29.6 32.6 IS 11 255:Part 7

4. Carbon Monoxide ppm <5 <5 US EPA Method

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Table 11: Stack Monitoring during March 2014 Date of Sampling: 25/03/2014

Sr.

No.

Parameter Units Result

Sampling locations D.G. Sets-1

(40KVA)

D.G. Sets-

1

(125KVA)

Reference

Method

5. Particulate Matter (PM) Mg/NM3 76.4 81.3 IS 11 255:Part 1

6. Sulfur dioxide (SO2) ppm 27 30 IS 11 255:Part 2

7. Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) ppm 29.6 32.6 IS 11 255:Part 7

8. Carbon Monoxide mg/NM3 <5 <5 US EPA Method

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Project Details Developer: The Indian Hotels Company Limited, [October 13 to March 2014]: Project: Vivanta by Taj - Guwahati

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ANNEXURE – 1 PROJECT DETAILS Name and Address of the Project Proposed: The project proposed by The Indian Hotels Company Limited is the 5 Star Hotel at Village Dag No. 613, Khanapara, G.S. Road, Guwahati, Assam. Project Proposed: Proposed project is construction of 5 Star Hotel Project at “Taj-Vivanta”. The area statement and parking statement of project is as follows. Area Statement:

Total plot area : 20146.46 m2

Proposed Built up area (As per FAR) : 19,115.42 m2 Total Construction built up area (FAR + non FAR area) : 35,255.50 m2

Plinth area for Proposed Building : 6,706.46 m2 Total Basement area : 9,967 m2

Net Basement area : 9,761.88 m2 Required Landscaping area : 6,648.33 m2 (33 % of Total plot area)

Proposed Landscaping area : 7,098.65 m2 (35.2 % of Total plot area) Total No. of Guest Rooms : 150

Parking Provision: Total Parking Area Required 2870.91 m2 Total Parking Area Provided 6947.76 m2

Total No. of Parking required For 2 Wheeler – 141 Nos. For 4 Wheeler- 148 Nos. (As per bye law)

Total no. of Parking Proposed

2 wheelers 144 4 wheelers 164 Bus Parking 2 Total 310


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Water Consumption: Source: In order to meet the water requirement for the project following sources of water have been envisaged: - Bore well During Construction Phase Domestic purposes: 27 m3/day Construction purposes: 23 m3/day During Operation Phase Total water requirement: 243 m3/day Fresh water requirement: 137 m3/day Recycle water requirement: 106 m3/day

Water Balance Chart


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Wastewater Generation & Treatment: There will be no waste water generation from the construction activities. The only source of wastewater during construction phase is from labors use. Generated sewage (around 22m3/day) shall be disposed via septic tank.

The domestic solid waste shall be segregated to biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste and handed over to handle over to vendors for disposal. The entire construction waste will be disposed off to authorized vendors & Excavation soil will be use for backfilling, leveling.

Rain Water Harvesting Details: Rain water harvesting is proposed to conserve rain water and thereby reduce surface run off from project site. Further, the run-off from landscaping, paved and other unpaved areas is diverted through storm water drains on both the sides of road. Roads will be cambered with storm water channels on both sides to ensure that they are fairly dry and safe in monsoon. Part of the storm water can be passed through the proposed lake to fill it in monsoon and over-flown on the other side. Refer Annexure-VI & VII for detailed drawing.

Solid Waste Generation & Disposal Method: The solid waste generated during operation phase shall be segregated to biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste as mentioned above. The wet garbage will be treated in OWC & will be used as manure for landscaping. The recyclable dry garbage disposed off to the vendors for recycling.

Fuel & Energy Consumption:

Description Total Requirement

Fuel

HSD

i) Boiler 2 nos.

ii) DG 2 nos.

600 litres (8 hours)

1482 litres (5 hours)

ELECTRICITY

Source:

ASEB-HT supply

120 KVA

Greenbelt Development:

Total plot area : 20146.46 m2 Landscaping area : 7098.65 m2


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Environmental Management Plan

Sr. No.

Environment

Potential Impact

Expected Source Of Potential Impact

Mitigation Measures Remark

1. Air Environment

Dust & Gaseous Emission

Construction Phase Excavation of

construction material

Due to the operation of construction equipments.

Water Sprinkling will be done to settle the dust

No dust as RMC will be brought

Tin sheet will be erected all around

Periodic maintenance of construction equipments

Impact will be confined to short duration

Operational Phase Due to operation

of DG set.

DG set installed with acoustic measures

Generator exhaust will be taken above top level of building as per CPCB norms.

Not significant as DG set would be used as emergency power back up.

2. Water Environment

Ground Water & Storm Water

Construction Phase Waste water

generated from labor

Sewage will be discharged in Soak Pit / septic tank.

Impact will be temporary

Operational Phase Discharge of

sewage Discharge of

storm water

Sewage will be treated in STP.

Rainwater Harvesting will be done.

Recycled water will be used for recirculation to flushing cisterns.

3. Noise Environment

Noise Emission

Construction Phase Operation of construction equipments and vehicle movement

Use of well maintained equipment fitted with acoustic measures

Ear plugs/muffs for the working staffs

Temporary Impact

Heavy construction activities are


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during site development

limited to daytime only.

Operation phase Vehicles

movement Operation of DG

sets

Individual acoustic enclosures will be provided for DG sets

No impact.

4. Solid Waste

Soil

Construction Phase Disposal of

construction debris

Construction debris will be collected and suitability used on site as per construction waste management plan

Operation Phase The paper and the

plastic used at the individual level.

Canteen waste in the form of garbage and rubbish.

Reuse of the paper and plastic waste.

Planned system for waste collection, segregation, and disposal.

Solid Waste will be disposed as per guidelines of Municipal Corporation

5. Ecology

No significant Impact

Construction Phase Site Development

during construction

Existing trees will be retained or replanted as per the landscape plan. Unavoidable trees which cannot be retained will be cut with due permission.

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Operational Phase Increase of green

cover

Suitable green belt will be developed as per landscaping plan at site.

6. Traffic Pattern

Increase of vehicular movements

Construction Phase Heavy Vehicular

movement at site

Heavy Vehicular movement will be restricted to daytime only and adequate parking facility will be provided.

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Operational Phase Traffic due to

commercial once

Vehicular movement will be regulated inside the site with


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the site is operational

adequate roads and parking.

7. Socio-Economic

Increase in Job opportunities

Construction Phase Job opportunities

for the local residents

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Positive Impact Project will provide direct and indirect employment opportunities to local people in terms of labor during construction and service personnel during operational

COPY OF NEWS PAPER ADVERTISEMENT

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PROJECT STATUS REPORT

BACKGROUND

EC No. : 21-14/2010-IA.III dated 25th October, 2010 Project Name : Vivanta by Taj - Guwahati

Project location : Indian Hotels Company Limited, Dag no. 613, Khanapara, G.S.Road, Guwahati, Assam

Developer name : The Indian Hotels Company Ltd.

Developer address : Indian Hotels Company Limited , Oxford House, 15/17 N. F. Road, Apollo Bunder, Mumbai 400 001, India

CURRENT STATUS OF THE PROJECT

Status updated on : March’ 2014 Activity Phase of project : 100% Drilling for Piling work : 100% as on 2011 Excavation for basement / foundation

100%.

CONSTRUCTION DETAILS Civil /

Structure Exterior /

Architecture façade

MEP Interior

1. Basement

: 100%

Nil Works

commenced Not

Started 60% Not

started Not

started Not

started

100%

Not started

Not started

Not started

2. Ground

:

3. First Floor :

4. Transfer floor

100%

Not started

Not started

Not started

100% Not started

Not started

Not started

In progress

Not started

Not started

Not started

5. Guest Floors (2nd to 6th)

6. Guest floor (7th )

7. Terrace floor In progress 8. STP : In Progress (Structural Work Completed)

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9. RWH : Not yet started 10. Lighting : Not yet started 11. Landscape Not yet started 12. Boundary Wall : In progress 13. Solid waste facility : Not yet started

14. Plumbing : Not yet started

15. Storm water drains : Not yet started 16. Internal roads : Not yet started

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