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SUMMARY RECORD OF THE 125 TH MEETING OF STATE LEVEL EXPERT APPRAISAL COMMITTEE, CHHATTISGARH

The 125th meeting of State Level Expert Appraisal Committee, Chhattisgarh was held on 10/01/2014 at Conference Hall, SEAC, Secretariat, Commercial Complex Housing Board Colony Kabir Nagar, Raipur at 12:00 Noon onwards. Shri Ashok Masih, Chairman, SEAC, Chhattisgarh chaired the meeting. The following members of SEAC were present in the meeting: -

1. Dr. H. Kumar, Member, SEAC2. Dr. Manoj Pradhan, Member, SEAC3. Dr. M.K.Verma, Member, SEAC4. Shri V.K. Singh, Member, SEAC5. Shri V. N. Singh, Member, SEAC

At the outset, Technical Officer, SEAC, Chhattisgarh welcomed the Chairman and Members of State Level Expert Appraisal Committee, Chhattisgarh. Chairman, SEAC, Chhattisgarh informed the Committee that the guidelines for categorization of Category ‘B’ projects / activities into category ‘B1’ and ‘B2’ for consideration of proposals for grant of environmental clearance has been issued vide OM no. J-13012/12/2013-IA-II (I) Dated 24/12/2013. Guidelines for categorization as ‘B2’ for mining of ‘brick earth’ and ‘ordinary earth’ having lease area less than 05 ha has already been issued vide OM no. L-11011/47/2011-IA-II (M) Dated 24/06/2013. In compliance to the above guidelines, after deliberation Committee unanimously decided the following:-

(A) For new applications of all category ‘B’ mining proposal including applications which have been forwarded to SEAC, Chhattisgarh for further consideration and have not discussed / put-up for discussion in any meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh, following shall be asked from project proponents:-

1. Applications for obtaining environmental clearance for mining of minerals shall be submitted in Form-I as per EIA Notification, 2006.

2. Applications for obtaining environmental clearance for mining of minerals shall submit Pre-feasibility Report as per EIA Notification, 2006.

3. Copy of land acquisition / ownership documents shall be submitted.

4. For existing mines, the previous notification / mining lease issued by Mining Department, Government of Chhattisgarh / District Collector shall be submitted.

5. “NOC” from concerned Gram Panchayat (s) shall be submitted.

6. “NOC / Forest Clearance” from Forest Department, Government of Chhattisgarh shall be submitted; if, lease area falls within forest land or adjoining the forest land. SEAC, Chhattisgarh may also ask from project proponent to submit NOC from Forest Department, Government of Chhattisgarh / other Department; if, deemed necessary on case to case basis.

7. Information regarding total borrow / lease area authenticated by Mining Department:-

(a) For brick earth / ordinary earth having lease area less than 05 ha - Information regarding total borrow / lease area of all borrow / lease areas boundaries of brick earth / ordinary earth falling within 500 m from the periphery of project proponent’s borrow / lease area

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authenticated by Mining Department shall be submitted. In addition to this the compliance of guidelines mentioned in para 4(a) issued by Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India vide Office Memorndum no. L-11011/47/2011-IA.II(M) dated 24/06/2013 shall also be submitted.

(b) For brick earth / ordinary earth having lease area ≥ 05 ha but < 25 ha and all other minor mineral mining projects - Information regarding total lease area of all lease areas boundaries of only brick earth / ordinary earth (for brick earth / ordinary earth) and only minor minerals (for minor minerals) falling within 500 m from the periphery of project proponent’s lease area authenticated by Mining Department shall be submitted.

(c) For River sand mining projects - Information regarding total lease area of all lease areas boundaries of sand mining falling within 01 km from the periphery of project proponent’s lease area authenticated by Mining Department shall be submitted.

8. Approved Mining Plan:-

(a) For brick earth / ordinary earth having lease area ≥ 05 ha and all other minor mineral mining projects (approved by authorized agency of the State Government).

(b) For River sand mining projects (approved by authorized agency of the State Government).

(c) For Major Minerals (approved by IBM / competent authority).

9. In case of river bed sand mining, project proponent shall submit the copy of identification, notification & demarcation of area / stretch of river bed sand mining duly identified, notified & demarcated by concerned District Collector / Mining Department authorized by District Collector along with the co-ordinates of the area / stretch for river bed sand mine.

10. As per recommendation of Task Group of Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India hydrological study should be asked from project proponent; (such as, if depth of mining is beyond ground water table of that area etc.).

11. Photographs of the site from at-least four directions shall be submitted.

12. Additional information in previously derived format for less than 05 ha lease area and Scheme of Environmental Management (in form XIX) shall not be required for such mining proposals.

13. If there is any change in the mining capacity, project profile, lease area, method of mining etc. from approved mining plan and already submitted Form – I, then revised Form – I as per approved mining plan is required to be submitted.

(B) The proposals of all Category ‘B’ projects which have already been discussed in any previous meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh and presentation has been made by project proponents, proposals shall be considered as per prevailing procedure adopted by SEAC, Chhattisgarh.

(C) It is also decided that the SEIAA, Chhattisgarh shall be requested to send the guidelines for categorization of Category ‘B’ projects / activities into Category ‘B1’ and ‘B2’ for consideration of proposals for grant of environmental clearance issued vide OM no. J-13012/12/2013-IA-II (I)


Dated 24/12/2013 to Mining Department, Government of Chhattisgarh for information and further appropriate necessary action.

(D) As per guidelines for categorization of Category ‘B’ projects / activities into Category ‘B1’ and ‘B2’ issued vide OM no. J-13012/12/2013-IA-II (I) Dated 24/12/2013; no river sand mining project, with mine lease area less than 05 ha, may be considered for granting environmental clearance. A number of river sand mining proposals having area less than 05 ha have been previously considered by the Committee and respective project proponents have already been presented the proposals before the Committee prior to issue of OM no. J-13012/12/2013-IA-II (I) Dated 24/12/2013. The policy decision for these proposals shall be deferred for next meeting.

Agenda wise discussions were carried out as follows: -

Agenda Item No. 1 - Confirmation of minutes of the meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh

123rd and 124th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh was held on 19/12/2013 and 20/12/2013 respectively. The minutes of the meetings were presented before committee. Committee approved the same.

Agenda Item No.2 - Discussion on the Proposals Submitted for Reconsideration

(1) M/s Mahavir Coal Washery Private Limited, Village & Post– Chandrashekharpur, Tehsil – Dharamjaigarh, District – Raigarh (C.G.)Project proponent had submitted application (Form-I, Project Report and

Feasibility Report) for prescribing Terms of Reference (TOR) for preparing draft EIA report for Environment Clearance on 17/11/2008 for Coal Benefication Plant of capacity 0.95 million tonnes per annum at Village & Post– Chandrashekharpur, Tehsil – Dharamjaigarh, District - Raigarh. The proposal was discussed in 20th and 25th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 27/12/2008 and 16/02/2009 respectively. Committee then considered the project as ‘B1’ category and prescribed the Terms of Reference (TOR) vide letter dated 01/05/2009.

Public hearing was conducted on 24/07/2010 on ground near Vanopaj Janch Naka, Chandrashekharpur (Edu), Tahsil Dharmajaigarh, District – Raigarh. Member Secretary, Chhattisgarh Environment Conservation Board, Raipur sent public hearing documents vide letter dated 25/08/2010. Project proponent applied for grant of environmental clearance vide letter dated 06/10/2010. Project proponent submitted the final EIA report, other documents and copy of public hearing documents vide letter dated 06/10/2010. The proposal was considered in the 67th and 69th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 30/10/2010 and 22/12/2010 respectively. Project proponent was informed vide letter dated 10/01/2011 to present the case. Project proponent presented the case in the 72nd meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 22/01/2011. The public hearing documents were placed before the committee. Committee gone through the public hearing documents, suggestions, objections, comments etc. received during public consultation process and proposed action plan of the project proponent to address the issues raised during public hearing.

Land area requirement for the project is 8.58 ha (Main washery area – 1.5 ha, raw coal stock yard - 0.90 ha, Clean coal and rejects stock yard – 0.30 ha, other facilities – internal roads, WTP, Staff quarters etc – 1.54 ha, green belt – 2.84 ha and


vacant land – 1.50 ha). Nearest town Kharsia is about 9.4 km SSW direction. Nearest railway station is about 9.4 km in south direction. The project site is flat land. Nearest river is Mand at a distance of 1.0 km south west direction. No nalla or road passes through the project site. No habitation and thus no displacement of people are involved. No national park and wildlife sanctuary within 15 km radius. Endu RF (E,0.3 km), Bargarh RF (SW,1.3 km), Rabo RF (SE, 3.0 km), Lotan RF (ENE, 6.0 km), Dhumapahari RF (NE, 7.1 km), Garainbahari RF (N, 7.2 km), Murkatta RF (NW, 9.0km), Basnajhar RF (S, 9.2 km) are within the 10 km of the project site.

Raw coal will be sourced from Chhal and Baroud coal mines of SECL located at about 6.2 km NNW and 31 km NE of the project site through customers. Transportation of raw coal from mines to washery site will be by road. Washed coal will be transported by rail and / or by road.

Wet process comprising crushing, screening, washing and material handling will be installed. Through put of raw coal will be 0.95 million tonnes per year. Clean coal production will be 0.76 MTPA (Ash content < 34 percent) and rejects and fines 0.19 MTPA (Ash content >60 percent). Water requirement will be 300 m3 of ground water (plant operation - 260 cum per day, domestic – 10 cum per day, dust suppression and plantation – 30 cum per day), water requirement will be made through bore wells. No objection certificate for withdrawal of ground water has been obtained from CGWA. Waste water generated from coal washery will be clarified and re circulated in the washery circuit. Adequate capacity settling pond will be constructed for storage of coal dust bearing waste water generated during emergency situation. The domestic waste water will be treated in septic tank and soak pits. Therefore, no effluent will be discharged outside of the premises. Rain water harvesting and recharge structures will be provided at suitable locations.

Dust emission from the coal stockpile area / storage bins, crusher, dry screening, conveyor belt, transfer points, loading / unloading operations and vehicles movement will be of fugitive in nature. Crusher and screen will be provided with skirt boards and enclosures and attached to a bag filter. Belt conveyors will be covered. Dust from materials transfer points will be controlled with dry fog system / continous water spraying system. Regularly water sprinkling in coal storage area, loading and unloading points will be done. RCC/ Asphalting of internal roads of the plant will be done. Storage bunkers, hoppers, rubber decks in chutes and centrifugal chutes will be provided with proper rubber linings, Vibrating screen will be housed in a covered building, vehicles movement in the coal washery area will be regulated effectively to avoid traffic congestion. Use of high pressure horn will be prohibited. Frequent lubrication of pumps will be undertaken. Workers exposed to high noise levels will be provided with earplugs/ear muffs. Coal rejects and fines generated from coal washery will be transported to nearby brick kilns and any other end users having FBC boilers in trucks / tippers covered with tarpaulin.

It is proposed to reserve 1.50 ha of the area for green belt development, which is about 33% of the total area. Plantation will be done around the plant, along the roads etc. Native species will be planted in green belt. Rs. 5.0 lakhs per year or 2 percent of the net profit, whichever is higher will be provided for CSR activities. Proposed cost of project is Rs. 11.60 crores.

Committee then decided to ask the project proponent to submit some information / documents. Project proponent submitted information / documents vide letter dated 25/01/2011. The proposal was reconsidered in the 73rd meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 27/01/2011. Committee perused the information / documents submitted by the project proponent. Committee then decided to ask the project proponent to submit ‘No Objection Certificate’ from Ministry of Coal, Government of India for establishment of coal washery, ‘No Objection Certificate’ from concerned Wild Life Warden in respect of no any elephant corridor / migratory route prevailing / proposed in project area and predicted ground level concentration /tt/file_convert/5af207047f8b9aa17b910811/document.doc 4 of 135

of various pollutants from different sources (vehicles movement, fugitive emission, source emission) considering worst scenario. Project proponent was informed vide letter dated 28/01/2011. Project proponent submitted some information / documents vide letter dated 08/04/2013. The proposal was reconsidered in the 100th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 27/04/2013. Committee perused the information / documents submitted by the project proponent. Committee noted that project proponent has not submitted the predicted ground level concentration of various pollutants from different sources (vehicles movement, fugitive emission, source emission) considering worst scenario. On the issues regarding ‘No Objection Certificate’ from Ministry of Coal, Government of India for establishment of coal washery and ‘No Objection Certificate’ from concerned Wild Life Warden in respect of no any elephant corridor / migratory route prevailing / proposed in project area, the request of project proponent based on the information / documents submitted shall be duly considered during presentation of the project proponent.

Committee then decided to ask the project proponent to submit the predicted ground level concentration of various pollutants from different sources (vehicles movement, fugitive emission, source emission) considering worst scenario.

Project proponent submitted the predicted ground level concentration of various pollutants from different sources (vehicles movement, fugitive emission, source emission) considering worst scenario vide letter dated 03/06/2013. Committee perused the information / documents submitted by the project proponent in the 107th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 22/06/2013. Committee reviewed their previous decision for presentation and unanimously recommended to grant environmental clearance for Coal Benefication Plant of capacity 0.95 million tonnes per annum at Village & Post– Chandrashekharpur, Tehsil – Dharamjaigarh, District - Raigarh (C.G.) subject to the fulfillment of the terms and conditions mentioned in the minutes of the meeting.

SEIAA, Chhattisgarh perused the application submitted by the project proponent and minutes of the meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh in the 29 th meeting held on 24/09/2013. It is noted that issues raised in SEAC, Chhattisgarh letter dated 28/01/2011 have not been fully and adequately addressed by project proponent in their reply submitted vide letter dated 08/04/2013. SEIAA, Chhattisgarh then decided to refer back the proposal to SEAC, Chhattsigarh for clarification regarding the compliance of all the points raised vide SEAC, Chhattisgarh letter dated 28/01/2011, in particular with respect to elephant corridor. After compliance of the above, the proposal should be forwarded to SEIAA, Chhattisgarh with fresh recommendation. After receipt of the fresh recommendation from SEAC, Chhattisgarh decision will be taken accordingly.

The case was considered in the 125th meeting of SEAC Chhattisgarh held on 10/01/2014. Committee perused the information / documents submitted by the project proponent regarding the reply of the points raised vide SEAC, Chhattisgarh letter dated 28/01/2011, in particular with respect to elephant corridor. Committee discussed these issues at length. Committee noted that the reply regarding ‘No Objection Certificate’ from Ministry of Coal, Government of India for establishment of coal washery and predicted ground level concentration of various pollutants from different sources (vehicles movement, fugitive emission, source emission) considering worst scenario is appropriate and may be considered. It is further noted that earlier project proponent submitted copy of letter no. Ma.Chi. /80/2008 /Dharamjaigarh dated 19/02/2009 issued by DFO, Dharamjaigarh regarding no National Parks / Sanctuary within 10 km area of Village - Bhengari and area comes under wildlife elephant project and migratory route of wildlife elephant for power plant proposed at Village- Bhengari and not for coal washery proposed at Village- Chandrashekharpur. As DFO has mentioned that the area comes under elephant /tt/file_convert/5af207047f8b9aa17b910811/document.doc 5 of 135

corridor; hence, project proponent shall be asked to submit ‘No Objection Certificate’ from concerned Wild Life Warden in respect of no any elephant corridor / migratory route prevailing / proposed in project area.

After deliberation, Committee unanimously decided that project proponent shall be asked to submit ‘No Objection Certificate’ from concerned Wild Life Warden in respect of no any elephant corridor / migratory route prevailing / proposed in project area.

After submission of the above information/document, proposal shall be considered accordingly.

Project proponent should be intimated accordingly.

(2) Construction of Saradih Barrage across river mahanadi near Village – Saradih, Block & Tehsil – Dabhra, District – Janjgir-Champa (C.G.)Chief Engineer, Hasdeo Basin Water Resources Department, District-Bilaspur

has submitted application for grant of environmental clearance/ prescribing Terms of Reference (TOR) for construction of Saradih Barrage Scheme, Village – Saradih, Block & Tehsil – Dabhra, District – Janjgir-Champa on 06/10/2009. The brief of the proposal is as under:-

Name of the Project Saradih Barrage Scheme across river Mahanadi (Barrage Construction)

Site At Mahanadi River Near, Village – Saradih, Block & Tehsil – Dabhra, District – Janjgir-Champa

Length of Barrage RL 1194 mMaximum Height 6.50 MGross Storage capacity 54.24 MCUMTop width of bridge 8.6 mNo. of Gate 81Size of Gate 12X6 sqm (Vertical lift)% of water for irrigation by lift

15

% of water for losses 20Benefits due to irrigation by lift

333 ha

Cost of the Project Rs. 372.76 Crores

The case was discussed in the 45th, 48th and 74th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 31/10/2009, 26/12/2009 and 29/09/2011 respectively. Project proponent presented the case before SEAC, Chhattisgarh in its 76th meeting held on 05/11/2011. The brief of the proposal is as follows:-

With the proposed scheme, Water can be stored and used mainly for supply to following power plants and also for nistari, drinking, ground water recharging.

S.No. Name of Power Plant Annual Water Supply1. M/s Ind Bharat Ltd. 20.00 Mcum.2. M/s Visa Power Ltd. 35.00 Mcum.3. M/s B.E.C. Power Ltd. 14.50 Mcum.4. M/s S.K.S. Ispat Ltd. 35.00 Mcum.5. M/s R.K.M. Jen Pvt. Ltd. 44.83 Mcum.6. M/s S.K.S. Power Generation 18.00 Mcum.7. M/s N.T.P.C. Lara 45.00 Mcum.8. M/s S.K.S. Ispat and Power Ltd. 20.0 Mcum.


All these power plants will generate 7600 MW power. Water shall be made available for the projects constructed in the downstream of the barrage. There shall not be any change in water system. There is no possibility of water logging as the water stored will be utilized by the power plants continuously.

Project site does not come under the purview of Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972. There is no wild life sanctuary, interstate boundaries of critically polluted area, Notified Eco-sensitivity area (Including National Park/Wild Life Sanctuary) of Reserve forest/Protected forest area located within 10 Km. Distance. No Historic or cultural heritage structure is located in the vicinity of the project and no existing infrastructure will be affected.

Salient Data:

Catchment Area : 62415.00 sqkmType of Catchment : Partly Hilly, Field Covered with

Bushes and GrassName of Rainguage Station

: Basantpur

Average Annual Rainfall

: 1210 mm

Water spread length at F.T.L.

: 19.00 Km(Within river bank) No Village, Property comes under submergence

Details of Land Required:

Type Head Work Canal TotalPrivate Land 75.62 ha NIL 75.62 haForest Land NIL NIL NILRevenue Land NIL NIL NILTotal 75.62 ha NIL 75.62 ha

It is noted that five barrages namely; Sheorinarayan, Basantpur, Meroni, Saradih and Kalma across Mahanadi River are proposed. After deliberation, Committee decided to seek information from Engineer-In-Chief, Water Resources Department for comprehensive report on water planning justifying the minimum flow on downstream of each barrages according to CWC guidelines, impact on flora and fauna in river bed and water logging study in the command area with reference to these five barrages proposed across the Mahanadi River.

The case was discussed in the 111th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 07/09/2013. The committee perused the information submitted by the project proponent and is of the opinion that no comprehensive report consisting of integrated water availability study of 05 barrage projects across River Mahanadi in district-Janjgir-Champa has been produced. Hence, the report submitted by the project proponent is not satisfactory. It is also informed that the work of excavation and laying foundation is 50% and 35% completed respectively and the project is likely to be completed by June 2014. Hence, the committee decided to recommend for reminder to produce comprehensive report. Committee also decided that since documents submitted by the project proponent vide letter dated 14/06/2013 reveals that construction works of the project has already been started which is violation of the provision of EIA Notification, 2006 therefore legal action against the project proponent should be initiated under the provisions of Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. Committee also decided to ask the project proponent to submit within 60 days a written commitment in the form of formal resolution of Board of Directors/Managing Committee/CEO of Society, Trust, Partnership/Individually Owned concern to ensure that violations will not be repeated in future and decided to de-list the project as per


provisions of Office Memorandum no. J-11013/41/2006-IA.II (I) dated 12/12/2012 of the Ministry of Environment and Forest, Government of India.

The case was reconsidered in the 113th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 27/09/2013 respectively. Committee observed that the project proponent has submitted the details related to Saradih Barrage only. While above mentioned comprehensive report was sought by the Committee members. After deliberation, Committee decided to ask the project proponent to submit the requisite comprehensive plan of all the five projects and also with the present status of its constructions.

SEIAA, Chhattisgarh perused the application submitted by the project proponent and minutes of the meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh in the 30 th meeting held on 29/10/2013. After deliberation, SEIAA, Chhattisgarh unanimously decided that following action shall be taken in the matter:-

1. Action as per office memorandum No. J-11013/41/2006-IA.II(I) dated 12/12/2012 and 27/06/2013 issued by Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India shall be initiated.

2. Since action as required vide above mentioned OM is being initiated; SEAC, Chhattisgarh should apprise the proposal on merit basis and send their recommendation to SEIAA, Chhattisgarh regarding grant of Environmental Clearance.

Project proponent submitted the comprehensive plan of all the five projects and also the present status of its constructions vide letter dated 10/12/2013. The case was considered in the 125th meeting of SEAC Chhattisgarh held on 10/01/2014. It is noted from the photographs submitted by the project proponent that the work of excavation and laying foundation has already been partially completed. Based on the consideration of the documents submitted and the presentation made by the project proponent, being minor irrigation project, Committee decided to consider the project as category ‘B2’ and recommended for grant of Environmental Clearance for the Saradih Barrage catchment area - 62415 sq km, length of barrage - 1194 m and height of barrage - 6.5 m in Mahanadi River, Near Village – Saradih, Block & Tehsil – Dabhra, District – Janjgir-Champa (C.G.) subject to the fulfillment of terms and conditions mentioned in the Annexure -I.

SEIAA, Chhattisgarh and project proponent should be intimated accordingly.

(3) M/s Executive Engineer MRP Phase - II Works Division, Village – Samoda, District – RaipurExecutive Engineer, MRP Phase- II Works Division, Water Resources

Department, Raipur has submitted application (Form-I) for grant of environmental clearance/ prescribing Terms of Reference (TOR) for construction of Samoda Barrage on Mahanadi River on 11/04/2011.

This barrage is meant for water supply to proposed thermal power plant of M/s GMR Energy Limited, Raikheda, Tilda, District – Raipur. The proposal was discussion in 83rd meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 07/03/2012. Committee then decided to ask the project proponent to submit the some information/documents.

SEAC, Chhattisgarh in the 74th meeting held on 29/09/2011 has recommended that clarification should be sought from Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India, New Delhi, whether projects having no culturable command area (as in case of only hydro structure to be constructed for water supply to thermal power plant drinking water etc. without any hydro electric components) /tt/file_convert/5af207047f8b9aa17b910811/document.doc 8 of 135

require environmental clearance or not? SEIAA, Chhattisgarh in the 19 th meeting held on 05/11/2011 unanimously decided to accept the recommendation of SEAC, Chhattisgarh to seek clarification from Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India in this regard. Accordingly, SEIAA, Chhattisgarh sought clarification from Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India vide letter dated 14/12/2011. SEIAA, Chhattisgarh has not received clarification in this regard. In the joint meeting of SEIAA and SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 23/01/2013, matter was discussed at length in the. After deliberation, SEIAA, Chhattisgarh and SEAC, Chhattisgarh then unanimously decided that such proposals should be appraised by SEAC, Chhattisgarh on merit basis and recommendation should be forwarded to SEIAA, Chhattisgarh on case to case basis.

As per decision of joint meeting of SEAC and SEIAA, Chhattisgarh held on 23/01/2013 SEAC, Chhattisgarh reconsider the proposal in the 101st meeting held on held on 04/05/2013 and decided to ask the project proponent to present the case with desired information document.

Project proponent was informed vide letter dated 11/07/2013. Superintending Engineer, Shri P.R. Rathore and Executive Engineer Shri S.K. Salunkey presented the case in the 109th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 25/07/2013. It is noted that the construction of Samoda Barrage across Mahanadi River is proposed near village Samoda of Block Arang Tehsil Arang in District Raipur. Barrage is to be constructed on river, water can be stored mainly to supply water to power plant “M/s GMR Energy and Power Ltd”. There will not be any change in landscape only barrage across the river will retain water. There is no possibility of water logging as the water stored will be utilized by the power plant continuously. Storage capacity of Barrage is 29.94 MCM. Catchment Area is 10650 sq km. Catchment is covered with bushes and grass. Length of Barrage is 789.50 m and height of Barrage is 11 m. Total land required is 28.085 ha. No forest land is required. 20% water is available for lift Irrigation.

After deliberation, Committee unanimously decided to ask the project proponent to submit details regarding minimum required water availability in downstream after barrage construction, status of construction activities and report on the impact on flora and fauna. Project Proponent was informed vide letter dated 11/07/2013. Information’s documents submitted by project proponent were considered in the 113th meeting of SEAC Chhattisgarh held on 27/09/2013.

It is noted that there well be nominal flow in the river throughout the year in downstream of the Barrage. The Storage of Barrage shall be within the river banks and no species are coming under submergence of barrage. Hence there shall not be any impact of structure on the flora. There will be no adverse impact on fauna. It is also noted that 90.8% earth work, 93.3% concrete work, cutout work 94.35%, 55.17% pitching work has been completed. As the project is in construction stage without obtaining in Environmental Clearance, Committee unanimously decided to recommend action against project proponent as per office memorandum No. J-11013/41/2006-IA.II(I) dated 12/12/2012 and 27/06/2013 issued by Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India. The case will be considered further after taking actions as per memorandum mentioned above.

SEIAA, Chhattisgarh perused the application submitted by the project proponent and minutes of the meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh in the 30 th meeting held on 29/10/2013. SEIAA, Chhattisgarh then decided that following action shall be taken in the matter:-

1. Action as per office memorandum No. J-11013/41/2006-IA.II(I) dated 12/12/2012 and 27/06/2013 issued by Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India shall be initiated.


2. Since action as required vide above mentioned OM is being initiated; SEAC, Chhattisgarh should apprise the proposal on merit basis and send their recommendation to SEIAA, Chhattisgarh regarding grant of Environmental Clearance.

The case was considered in the 125 th meeting of SEAC Chhattisgarh held on 10/01/2014. Based on the consideration of the documents submitted and the presentation made by the project proponent, being minor irrigation project, Committee decided to consider the project as category ‘B2’ and recommended for grant of Environmental Clearance for the Samoda Barrage catchment area - 10650 sq km, length of barrage - 789.50 m and height of barrage - 11 m in Mahanadi River, near Village – Samoda, District – Raipur (C.G.) subject to the fulfillment of terms and conditions mentioned in the Annexure -II.

SEIAA, Chhattisgarh should be intimated accordingly.

(4) M/s SKS Ispat & Power Limited, Siltara Industrial Growth Center, Siltara, District – RaipurThe project proponent submitted application for prescribing Terms of

Reference (TOR) / Environment Clearance on 23/08/08 for 0.96 million tones per annum Coal Washery at Village-Siltara, Block- Dharsiwa, District – Raipur (C.G.) within existing sponge iron and power plant premises in about 2.60 ha (6.5 acres) land. Cost of the project is Rs. 14.34 Crores.

The application submitted was considered in 12 th, 17th, 19th, 23rd, 30th, 46th, 50th

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56th and 73rd meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 12/09/2008, 29/11/2008, 26/12/2008, 07/02/2009, 08/05/2009, 30/11/2009, 21/01/2010, 07/05/2010 and 27/01/2011 respectively. Committee then decided that project proponent should be asked to submit the data for the period after the issuance of TOR and inform the monitoring schedule in advance with date of monitoring/sampling and location of sampling stations (meteorology, ambient air, water, noise, soil etc.), for visit of sub-Committee of SEAC, Chhattisgarh as per requirement for verification. Project proponent was informed vide letter dated 28/01/2011. Project proponent has submitted monitoring schedule along with location of sampling points vide their letter dated 08/03/2011, stating that monitoring to be started from 10/03/2011. This letter was received in the office on 10/03/2011 itself, whereas this should be submitted well in advance, so that verification of the same could be done. Information submitted by the industry was placed in the 74th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 29/09/2011. Committee then decided that project proponent should be asked to submit revised monitoring schedule with date of monitoring/sampling and location of sampling stations (meteorology, ambient air, water, noise, soil etc.) well in advance, so that further action could be taken. Project proponent was informed vide letter dated 24/10/2011. Project proponent submitted revised monitoring schedule with date of monitoring/sampling and location of sampling stations vide letter dated 08/11/2011.

The case was discussed in the 79th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 11/01/2012. It was informed that Sub-Committee of SEAC, Chhattisgarh comprising of Shri V.N. Singh and Shri V.K. Singh visited the monitoring station located at Village – Siltara and within plant premises on 10/01/2012 and found that ambient air monitoring was being carryout. SEAC, Chhattisgarh apprised the same.

The complaint of Shri Rajesh Bissa dated 21/01/2011 addressed to Chairman, SEIAA, Chhattisgarh received from SEIAA, Chhattisgarh as per decision taken in 19th meeting of SEIAA, Chhattisgarh held on 05/11/2011 was placed before Committee. Committee perused the aforementioned complaint. It is noted that various issues have been raised in the aforementioned complaint, which require


detailed study before any decision. Committee then decided that after detailed study the same should be considered.

The project proponent informed vide letter dated 12/03/2012 about withdrawal of expansion of integrated steel plant in Siltara area for which ToR was issued by MoEF vide letter dated 06/06/2008 and 04/03/2009. The letter was placed in 87th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 30/06/2012 committee appraised of the same.

Project proponent submitted the draft EIA report for coal washery project vide letter dated 16/05/2012. The case was again discussed in 87 th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 30/06/2012. After deliberation, Committee unanimously decided that project proponent should be asked to submit compliance of environmental clearance previously granted for steel plant by Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India, New Delhi from Regional Office of Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India, Bhopal as per Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India, New Delhi circular J-11011/618/2010-IA-II(I), dated 30/05/2012. After receipt of the same, further action shall be taken accordingly. Project proponent was informed vide letter dated 23/08/2012. The compliance report by MoEF was received on 23/03/2013. The case was considered in 100th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 27/04/2013. Committee then decided that case should be put up in the next meeting. Project proponent vide letter dated 30/10/2013 requested committee to ask updated status report from Regional Office of Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India, Bhopal. Case was considered in 118th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 09/11/2013. After deliberation, Committee unanimously decided to recommend action against project proponent as per office memorandum No. J-11013/41/2006-IA.II(I) dated 12/12/2012 and 27/06/2013 issued by Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India The case will be consider further after taking actions as per memorandum mentioned above.

SEIAA, Chhattisgarh perused the application submitted by the project proponent and minutes of the meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh in the 31st meeting held on 16/11/2013. After deliberation, SEIAA, Chhattisgarh unanimously decided that since legal action has already been initiated against the proponent and as such it is of the view that SEAC, Chhattisgarh should apprise the proposed on merit basis after fulfilling the criteria laid down in the OM at 12/12/2012 and 27/06/2013 and send the recommendation to SEIAA, Chhattisgarh.

The case was considered in the 125 th meeting of SEAC Chhattisgarh held on 10/01/2014. After deliberation, Committee unanimously decided to ask the project proponent to conduct public consultation as per provisions of EIA, Notification 2006 (as amended up to date).


(5) M/s Vijay Sharma, Village –Khaira (Jairam Nagar), Tehsil – Masturi, District - BilaspurProject proponent submitted application (Form-I and Project Report) for

obtaining Environment Clearance on 02/11/2012 for mining of lime stone (minor mineral) of capacity (ROM) 3,000 metric tonne per year at Khasra no. 533/5,6, 434/1, 495 and 498, Village –Khaira (Jairam Nagar), Tehsil – Masturi, District- Bilaspur (C.G.). Mining lease area is 3.30 acres.

The case was discussed in the 94th, 98th and 104th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 29/12/2012, 21/03/2013 and 24/05/2013. Project proponent was informed vide letter dated 16/05/2013 to present the case. The case was discussed in the 104th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 24/05/2013./tt/file_convert/5af207047f8b9aa17b910811/document.doc 11 of 135

Committee observed that there exist school nearby the proposed mine site. After deliberation, Committee unanimously decided to reject the proposed application and advised the project proponent to submit revised application for 1.40 acres patch lying far away from the existing school. Committee also decided to consider the case after submission of the above information/document by the project proponent. Project proponent was informed vide letter dated 16/05/2013. Project proponent submitted the information vide letter dated 06/06/2013.

The case was discussed in the 109th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 25/07/2013 and asked to submit information regarding boundary of all existing / proposed / abandoned mine’s and stone crusher’s location, distance and their lease area falling within 500 m radius from project proponent’s mine site / boundary clearly marked on map duly authenticated by the Mining Department. Project proponent submitted the information vide letter dated 17/09/2013.

The case was discussed in the 114th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 09/10/2013. After deliberation SEAC, Chhattisgarh considered the activity from the point of view of its location (in rural area), no involvement of forest land for mining, having small lease area of 3.30 acres and felt that no significant impact on the surrounding is anticipated. State level Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC) considered the proposal as 'B2' category and recommended to grant environmental clearance for mining of lime stone (minor mineral) of capacity (ROM) 3,000 metric tonne per year at Khasra no. 533/5,6, 434/1, 495 and 498, Village –Khaira (Jairam Nagar), Tehsil – Masturi, District- Bilaspur (C.G.).

SEIAA, Chhattisgarh perused the application submitted by the project proponent and minutes of the meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh in the 31st meeting held on 16/11/2013. SEIAA noted that there is no mine within 500 meters from mine boundary of project proponent. It is also noted that minable reserve is 1,00,000 tonnes. After deliberation, SEIAA, Chhattisgarh unanimously decided to ask SEAC, Chhattisgarh regarding actual distance of the school from the boundary of the mine and the minimum distance criteria adopted for such cases. After receipt of the above information the case for grant of environmental clearance shall be considered.

SEAC, Chhattisgarh reconsidered the case in the 125 th meeting held on 10/01/2014. Committee observed that there is a letter of objection submitted by Gram Panchayat Jairam Nagar vide letter inward dated 14/03/2013. There is a Govt. Primary and Middle School at a distance of approx. 200 meters away from the proposed mine site. Hence, considering these facts Committee recommended to reject the case.

SEIAA should be intimated accordingly.

(6) M/s Ambuja Realty Development Limited, Village – Saddu, Tehsil & District – RaipurThe project proponent submitted application (Form-I, Form –IA and

Conceptual Plan) for Environment Clearance on 20/09/2011. The project proponent has applied for Building & Construction project of total land area – 12.93 acres, built-up area – 55442.56 sqm at Village – Saddu, Tehsil & District - Raipur.

The case was discussed in the 74th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 29/09/2011. Committee then decided to ask the project proponent to submit some information / documents. Project proponent was informed vide letter dated 24/10/2011. Project proponent submitted the information/documents vide letter dated 26/11/2011.

The case was considered in the 79th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 11/01/2012. Committee then decided to ask project proponent to present the case with all relevant information / documents./tt/file_convert/5af207047f8b9aa17b910811/document.doc 12 of 135

Project proponent presented the case in 80th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 31/01/2012. It was noted that proposed project is being developed as a commercial complex comprising anchor shops, retail shops, multiplex, restaurants, banquets and office area. Location of project is khasra no. 773. 774/1, 941 , 942, Patwari Halka no. 109 at Village – Saddu, Tehsil - Raipur District - Raipur (C.G.), Chhattisgarh. Total land area is 52,345.35 sqm (12.93 acres). Land area gifted for road widening is 2235.13 sqm. Land area under multiplex project is 37,323.42 sqm. Proposed ground coverage is 10,755.80 sqm. Open parking area is 9050.28 sqm. Internal road area is 8700.71 sqm. Garden area is 8816.63 sqm. Land area for proposed hotel is 10564.31 sqm. Proposed total covered area is 55442.56 sqm. Total car parking provided is 638 (covered = 276, open = 362). Power requirement & connected load is 3108 KW & 5751 KVA respectively from Chattisgarh State Electricity Distribution Company Limited. Power back-up will be provided by 2 X 1500 KVA + 1 X 1500 KVA + 1 X 500 KVA DG sets. Water requirement (during operational stage) is 410 KLD (domestic = 200 KLD; non domestic = 210 KLD). Freshwater requirement is 258 KLD. Source of water is borewell supply, treated wastewater from S.T.P. and rooftop rainwater. Wastewater volume is 160.0 KLD (untreated) to be treated in Sewage Treatment Plant and 100% reused. The Sewage Treatment Plant based on ‘Activated Sludge Process’ through FAB (Fluidized Aerobic Bio-Reactor) including Tertiary Treatment with UV disinfection will be provided. S.T.P. will be provided in the basement. Storage & settlement tank (having capacity of 120 cum) will be provided for rainwater collection. Quantity of solid waste generated will be 1.7 tonne per day. Around 40.04% of total volume will be organic in nature. Volume of organic waste will be 1700 X 40% = 680 kg per day; which will be composted through vermin-composting and reused as manure. DG exhaust stacks shall be 3.60 m above the building height. Fire protection facilities will be installed as per recommendation of competent authority. It is also noted that construction work had been started without obtaining prior environmental clearance, which is violation of EIA notification, 2006. Committee decided to ask some addition information.

Project proponent was informed vide letter dated 21/08/2012. The proposal was considered in the 94th meeting held on 29/12/2012. After perusal of the information / documents submitted by project proponent and Office Memorandum dated 12/12/2012 of the Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India, Committee unanimously decided that since documents submitted by the project proponent reveals that construction works of the project has already been started in violation of provision of EIA notification, 2006, therefore legal action against the project proponent should be initiated under the provisions of Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. Committee also decided to aks the project proponent to submit within sixty days a written commitment in the form of formal resolution of Board of Directors/ Managing Committee / CEO of Society, Trust, Partnership / Individually Owned concern to ensure that violations will not be repeated in future and decided to de-list the project as per provisions of Office Memorandum no. J-11013/41/2006-IA.II (I) dated 12/12/2012 of the Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India. Project proponent was informed vide letter dated 01/02/2013. Project proponent has submitted desired Board resolution on 26/03/2013.

SEIAA, Chhattisgarh perused the proposal/information/documents submitted by the project proponent in its 25 th meeting held on 15/03/2013. After deliberation, the SEIAA, Chhattisgarh unanimously accepted the recommendation of SEAC, Chhattisgarh and decided to recommend for initiating legal action against project proponent under section 19 of Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 for the violation of the provisions of EIA Notification, 2006, as construction has been started without obtaining environmental clearance as per provisions of EIA notification, 2006. State Government was requested vide letter dated 26/04/3013 for the same. Regional Officer, Chhattisgarh Environment Conservation Board informed vide letter dated /tt/file_convert/5af207047f8b9aa17b910811/document.doc 13 of 135

24/09/2013 that court case under relevant provisions of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and the 21 of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 has been filed on 05/09/2013 against the project proponent.

The case was considered in the 114th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 09/10/2013. Committee perused the information / documents submitted by project proponent and action taken against the project proponent. After deliberation, as the project proponent started construction activities without obtaining Environmental Clearance, Committee unanimously decided to recommend action against project proponent as per office memorandum No. J-11013/41/2006-IA.II(I) dated 12/12/2012 and 27/06/2013 issued by Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India. The case will be considered further after taking actions as per memorandum mentioned above.

SEIAA, Chhattisgarh perused the application submitted by the project proponent and minutes of the meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh in the 31st meeting held on 16/11/2013. After deliberation, SEIAA, Chhattisgarh unanimously decided that since legal action has already been initiated against the proponent and as such it is of the view that SEAC, Chhattisgarh should apprise the proposed on merit basis after fulfilling the criteria laid down in the OM at 12/12/2012 and 27/06/2013 and send the recommendation to SEIAA, Chhattisgarh.

Regional Officer, Chhattisgarh Environment Conservation Board, Raipur has informed vide letter date 24/09/2013 that case has been filed against project proponent in the court of CJM, Raipur on 05/09/2013 Project proponent has submitted formal resolution of Board of Directors to ensure that violations will not be repeated vide letter dated 21/03/2013.

The case was considered in 125th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 10/01/2014. Committee pursued the documents and decided to ask the project proponent to submit following information:-

1. Permission of the Central Ground Water Board for withdrawal of ground water.


(7) M/s J.M.D. Crusher, Village - Nandpura, Tehsil – Jagdalpur, District – BastarProject proponent submitted application (Form-I and Pre-feasibility Report) for

obtaining Environment Clearance on 19/10/2012 for mining of lime stone (minor mineral) of capacity (ROM) 80,000 metric tonne per year at Khasra no. 1481(p), Village-Nandpura, Tehsil – Jagdalpur, District – Bastar (C.G.). Mining lease area is 2.0 ha.

The case was discussed in the 94th, 97th and 100th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 29/12/2012, 09/03/2013 and 27/04/2013 respectively.

Project proponent submitted revised application/information vide letter dated 22/06/2013. Project proponent presented the case during 115th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 11/10/2013 along with information related to mine details lying within 500 m from the proposed site. It was informed that the entire lease falls in non forest Government land. No habitation lies within 500 meter. 03 leased out mines lies within 500 meter. Presently, the mining was done through a top slicing method in mound and about 1.2 ha mound is remaining for the mining. Thereafter, it will be continued at ground level. Blasting will be carried out with the help of special gelatin and safety fuse.


After deliberation SEAC, Chhattisgarh considered the activity from the point of view of its location (in rural area), no involvement of forest land for mining, having small lease area of 2.00 ha and felt that no significant impact on the surrounding is anticipated. State level Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC) considered the proposal as ‘B2’ category and recommended to grant environmental clearance for mining of lime stone (minor mineral) of capacity (ROM) 80,000 metric tonne per year at Khasra no. 1481(p) at Village-Nandpura, Tehsil – Jagdalpur, District – Bastar (C.G.) subject to the fulfillment of the terms and conditions mentioned in the minutes of the meeting.

SEIAA, Chhattisgarh perused the application submitted by the project proponent and minutes of the meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh in the 31st meeting held on 16/11/2013. SEIAA noted that 01 mine is located within 500 meters from mine boundary of project proponent having total lease area 2.67 ha. It is also noted that minable reserve is 5,00,000 tonnes. After deliberation, SEIAA, Chhattisgarh unanimously decided to ask SEAC, Chhattisgarh regarding available minable reserve above and below ground level separately. The SEIAA, Chhattisgarh also asked about average height of the mound above ground level and proposed depth of mining below ground level. After receipt of the above information the case for grant of Environmental Clearance shall be considered.

SEAC, Chhattisgarh reconsidered the case in the 125 th meeting held on 10/01/2014. In response to the query raised by SEIAA, project proponent submitted the information vide letter dated 30/11/2013, which are as follows:-

1. Mineable Reserves above ground level is 1,57,740 MT.

2. Mineable Reserves below ground level is 3,05,960 MT.

3. Average height of the mound above ground level is 09 meters.

4. Proposed depth of the mining below ground level is 09 meters.

Committee perused the information and decided to forward the said information along with recommendation for grant of environmental clearance to SEIAA, Chhattisgarh.


(8) M/s Pankaj Agrawal, Village-Dhuragaon, Tehsil – Lohandiguda, District – BastarProject proponent submitted application (Form-I and Pre Feasibility Report)

for obtaining Environment Clearance on 26/09/2012 for Mining and Crushing of lime stone of capacity 40,000 metric tonne per year at Khasra no. 418, Village-Dhuragaon, Tehsil – Lohandiguda, District – Bastar. Mining lease area 2.34 ha.

The case was discussed in the 93rd, 97th and 100th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 31/10/2012, 09/03/2013 and 27/04/2013 respectively.

Project proponent submitted revised application/information vide letter dated 22/06/2013. Project proponent presented the case during 115th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 11/10/2013 along with information related to mine details lying within 500 m from the proposed site. It was informed that one seasonal nallah is at a distance of 220 meter. No habitation lies within 500 meter. 03 leased out mines lies within 500 meter. Presently, the mining was done through a top slicing method in mound and about 1.2 ha mound is remaining for the mining. Thereafter, it will be continued at ground level. Blasting will be carried out with the help of special gelatin and safety fuse.


After deliberation SEAC, Chhattisgarh considered the activity from the point of view of its location (in rural area), no involvement of forest land for mining, having small lease area of 2.34 ha and felt that no significant impact on the surrounding is anticipated. State level Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC) considered the proposal as ‘B2’ category and recommended to grant environmental clearance for Mining and Crushing of lime stone of capacity (ROM) 40,000 metric tonne per year at Khasra no. 418 at Village-Dhuragaon, Tehsil – Lohandiguda, District – Bastar (C.G.) subject to the fulfillment of the terms and conditions mentioned in the minutes of the meeting.

SEIAA, Chhattisgarh perused the application submitted by the project proponent and minutes of the meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh in the 31st meeting held on 16/11/2013. SEIAA noted that 02 mines are located within 500 meters from mine boundary of project proponent having total lease area 1.60 ha. It is also noted that minable reserve is 4,00,000 tonnes. After deliberation, SEIAA, Chhattisgarh unanimously decided to ask SEAC, Chhattisgarh regarding available minable reserve above and below ground level separately. The SEIAA, Chhattisgarh also asked about average height of the mound above ground level and proposed depth of mining below ground level. After receipt of the above information the case for grant of Environmental Clearance shall be considered.


1. Mineable Reserves above ground level is 3,22,160 MT.

2. Mineable Reserves below ground level is 1,94,170 MT.


4. Proposed depth of the mining below ground level is 05 meters.



(9) M/s Shri Manohar Singh Rathore, Village – Kangoli, Tehsil – Jagdalpur, District – BastarProject proponent submitted application (Form-I and Pre-feasibility Report) for

obtaining Environment Clearance on 03/12/2012 for mining of lime stone (minor mineral) of capacity (ROM) 5,000 metric tonne per year at Khasra no. 127/25, Village – Kangoli, Tehsil–Jagdalpur, District - Bastar (C.G.). Mining lease area is 2.0 Acres.

The case was discussed in the 94th, 97th and 100th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 29/12/2012, 09/03/2013 and 27/04/2013.

Project proponent submitted revised application/information vide letter dated 22/06/2013. Project proponent presented the case during 115th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 11/10/2013 along with information related to mine details lying within 500 m from the proposed site. It was informed that the entire lease falls in non forest private land. One seasonal nallah is at a distance of 120 meter. 01 habitation i.e. Kangoli lies at 600 meter. 03 leased out mines lies within 500 meter. Presently, the working had been carried out in mound only in 800 sqm and about 4000 sqm area is remaining for mining in the mound. Blasting will not be done.

After deliberation SEAC, Chhattisgarh considered the activity from the point of view of its location (in rural area), no involvement of forest land for mining, having small lease area of 2.00 acres and felt that no significant impact on the surrounding /tt/file_convert/5af207047f8b9aa17b910811/document.doc 16 of 135

is anticipated. State level Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC) considered the proposal as ‘B2’ category and recommended to grant environmental clearance for mining of lime stone (minor mineral) of capacity (ROM) 5,000 metric tonne per year at Khasra no. 127/25 at Village – Kangoli, Tehsil – Jagdalpur, District- Bastar (C.G.) subject to the fulfillment of the terms and conditions mentioned in the minutes of the meeting.

SEIAA, Chhattisgarh perused the application submitted by the project proponent and minutes of the meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh in the 31st meeting held on 16/11/2013. SEIAA noted that 03 mines are located within 500 meters from mine boundary of project proponent having total lease area 1.60 ha. It is also noted that minable reserve is 1,02,040 tonnes. After deliberation, SEIAA, Chhattisgarh unanimously decided to ask SEAC, Chhattisgarh regarding available minable reserve above and below ground level separately. The SEIAA, Chhattisgarh also asked about average height of the mound above ground level and proposed depth of mining below ground level. After receipt of the above information the case for grant of Environmental Clearance shall be considered.


1. Mineable Reserves above ground level is 54,596 MT.

2. Mineable Reserves below ground level is not applicable as mining shall be done in mound only.




(10) M/s Pratish Kumar Goyal (Khamariya Dolomite Mine), Village – Khamariya, Tehsil – Jijaipur, District - Janjgir ChampaProject proponent submitted application (Form-I and Pre-feasibility Report) for

obtaining Environment Clearance on 26/11/2012 for mining of dolomite - 63,000 metric tonne per year at Khasra no. 583, 584, 634/2, 634/3, 634/4, 640, 641/3, 641/6, 649, 650/1, 650/3, 650/4, 650/5, 650/6 and 651/2, Village – Khamariya, Tehsil – Jijaipur, District- Janjgir Champa (C.G.). Mining lease area is 4.107 ha.

The case was discussed in the 94th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 29/12/2012. Committee decided to ask the project proponent to submit some information/documents. Project proponent was informed vide letter dated 04/02/2013 08/03/2013. Project proponent submitted information vide letter dated 18/06/2013. Project proponent was asked to present the case vide letter dated 27/11/2013.

The case was considered in the 119th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 29/11/2013. Project proponent vide letter dated 28/11/2013 submitted that with reference to the Office Memorandum No. J-11013/182/2012-IA. II(M), Government of India, Ministry of Environment & Forests IA.II(M) Division dated January 4, 2013 that "it is clarified that the mining projects of major minerals of the size of the lease area less than 5 ha will not be under the purview of referred order of the Hon. Supreme Court dated 27/02/2012 and the O.M. No. L-11011/47/2012-IA-II(M) dated 18/05/2012 issued by MoEF and such mining operations shall need to obtain the consent to operate from the State Pollution Board". The Committee perused the notification issued by MoEF vide S.O. 2731/(E) dated 09/09/2013 wherein major minerals having mine lease area less than 5 ha are exempted from obtaining /tt/file_convert/5af207047f8b9aa17b910811/document.doc 17 of 135

Environmental Clearance. Accordingly SEAC, Chhattisgarh recommended to de-list the case.

SEIAA, Chhattisgarh perused the application submitted by the project proponent and minutes of the meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh in the 32nd meeting held on 05/12/2013. After perusal of the proceedings, it is clear that the case under consideration is for grant of environmental clearance for mining of major mineral having area of 4.107 ha (less than 5.0 ha).

The EIA Notification, 2006 (as amended 01/12/2009) has clearly notified that for mining lease area < 50 ha and ≥ 05 ha in respect of non-coal mine, environmental clearance is mandatory. These cases are categorized as category ‘B’ and shall be appraised by SEAC.

Subsequently, Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India vide notification dated 09/09/2013 has further amended the EIA Notification with regard to applicability of environmental clearance for mining of minor mineral and other minerals. The perusal of the above amendments reveals that the entry corresponding to minor minerals has been incorporated while leaving the other contents of the EIA Notification and its subsequent amendment of 2009 unchanged.

Now, SEIAA, Chhattisgarh after deliberation is of unanimous opinion that the case should be referred back to SEAC, Chhattisgarh and to ask for clarification how this instant case has been screened and appraised even though the EIA Notification remained unchanged at that point of time? Since the application was submitted on 26/11/2012, when present amendment dated 09/09/2013 was not issued, it is requested to clarify whether the applicability of EIA Notification, 2006 and it subsequent amendment up to 2009 was taken into consideration during the initial screening.

SEAC, Chhattisgarh reconsidered the case in the 125 th meeting held on 10/01/2014. Prior to the issuance of MoEF notification dated 09/09/2013, it was not clear that the mining projects of major minerals having mine lease area less than 05 ha are exempted from obtaining Environmental Clearance. Accordingly SEAC, Chhattisgarh informed the project proponent to submit certain information / documents. However, after the perusal of MoEF notification dated 09/09/2013, SEAC, Chhattisgarh recommended to de-list the case.


(11) M/s Fagendra Yadu, Flage Stone Mine, Village- Barbhata, Tehsil – Rajim, District - GariyabandProject proponent submitted application (Form-I and Project Report) for

obtaining Environment Clearance on 18/02/2013 for mining of Stone (minor mineral) of capacity (ROM) 3,000 Metric Tonne per year and 25 H.P. Power Load, at Khasra no. part of 12 at Village - Barbhata, Tehsil – Rajim, District – Gariyaband (C.G.). Mining lease area is 0.28 acre.

The case was discussed in the 97th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 09/03/2013. Committee then unanimously decided to ask the project proponent to submit some information/documents. Project proponent was informed vide letter dated 18/04/2013. Project proponent submitted information / documents vide letter dated 17/06/2013. Project proponent was informed to present the case vide letter dated 27/11/2013. Case was considered in 120th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 30/11/2013. Shri Fagendra Yadu presented the case. Committee perused the information / documents submitted by project proponent and fund that lease area is too small for scientific mining. After deliberation, Committee unanimously decided that due to very small lease area scientific mining is not feasible. Hence, proposal should be rejected./tt/file_convert/5af207047f8b9aa17b910811/document.doc 18 of 135

SEIAA, Chhattisgarh perused the application submitted by the project proponent and minutes of the meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh in the 32nd meeting held on 05/12/2013. After deliberation, SEIAA, Chhattisgarh unanimously decided to ask the SEAC, Chhattisgarh regarding the criteria that are being applied to such small areas to determine whether scientific mining is possible or not? After receipt of the criteria for rejection, final decision will be taken accordingly.

The case was considered in 125th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 10/01/2014. Committee clarified that project proponent has applied for mining in area of 0.28 acre, considering the mining operations, quantity of top soil and its management, disposal of rejects and area for plantation, the scientific mining is not possible.


(12) M/s Arvind Soni, Village – Alalsara, Tehsil – Jaijaipur, District - Janjgir-ChampaProject proponent submitted application (Form-I and Project Report) for

obtaining Environment Clearance on 05/03/2013 for mining of Dolomite Mine of capacity (ROM) 17499.23 metric tonne per year at Khasra no. 1263/1, Village – Alalsara, Tehsil – Jaijaipur, District - Janjgir-Champa (C.G.). Mining lease area is 10.00 acres.

The case was discussed in the 101st meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 04/05/2013. After deliberation, the Committee decided to ask the project proponent to present the case along with requisite information/documents.

The case was considered in the 120th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 30/11/2013. The committee perused the notification issued by MoEF vide S.O. 2731/(E) dated 09/09/2013 wherein major minerals having mine lease area less than 5 ha are exempted from obtaining Environmental Clearance. Accordingly SEAC, Chhattisgarh recommended to de-list the case.

SEIAA, Chhattisgarh perused the application submitted by the project proponent and minutes of the meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh in the 32nd meeting held on 05/12/2013. After perusal of the proceedings, it is clear that the case under consideration is for grant of environmental clearance for mining of major mineral having area of 10.0 acres (less than 5.0 ha).

The EIA Notification, 2006 (as amended 01/12/2009) has clearly notified that for mining lease area < 50 ha and ≥ 05 ha in respect of non-coal mine, environmental clearance is mandatory. These cases are categorized as category ‘B’ and shall be appraised by SEAC.

Subsequently, Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India vide notification dated 09/09/2013 has further amended the EIA Notification with regard to applicability of environmental clearance for mining of minor mineral and other minerals. The perusal of the above amendments reveals that the entry corresponding to minor minerals has been incorporated while leaving the other contents of the EIA Notification and its subsequent amendment of 2009 unchanged.

Now, SEIAA, Chhattisgarh after deliberation is of unanimous opinion that the case should be referred back to SEAC, Chhattisgarh and to ask for clarification how this instant case has been screened and appraised even though the EIA Notification remained unchanged at that point of time? Since the application was submitted on 05/03/2013, when present amendment dated 09/09/2013 was not issued, it is requested to clarify whether the applicability of EIA Notification, 2006 and it subsequent amendment up to 2009 was taken into consideration during the initial screening.


SEAC, Chhattisgarh reconsidered the case in the 125 th meeting held on 10/01/2014. Prior to the issuance of MoEF notification dated 09/09/2013, it was not clear that the mining projects of major minerals having mine lease area less than 05 ha are exempted from obtaining Environmental Clearance. Accordingly SEAC, Chhattisgarh informed the project proponent to submit certain information / documents. However, after the perusal of MoEF notification dated 09/09/2013, SEAC, Chhattisgarh recommended to de-list the case.


(13) M/s Kavita Ghosh Lime Stone Quarry, Village - chhotekadma Tehsil - Dardha, District - BastarProject proponent submitted application (Form-I and Project Report) for

obtaining Environment Clearance on 17/01/2013 for Mining and Crushing of Lime Stone (minor mineral) of capacity (ROM) 9,840 tonne per year at Khasra no. 142 at Village - chhotekadma Tehsil - Dardha, District - Bastar (C.G.). Mining lease area is 1.92 ha.

The case was discussed in the 96th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 08/02/2012. Committee then decided to ask the project proponent to submit the some information/documents. Project proponent was informed vide letter dated 14/03/2013. Project proponent submitted information/documents vide letter dated 03/06/2013 and 25/10/2013.

The case was considered in the 119th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 29/11/2013. Project proponent presented the case.

It is noted that this is an existing lime stone mine. Project proponent has applied for mining lease renewal. Nearest habitation Village - Chhotekadma is about 01 km away from the site. Project proponent submitted NOC of the Gram Panchayat, Badekadma. Mining lease area is 1.92 ha. Minable reserve is about 98400 tonnes. Life of mine is more than ten years. Method of mining is open cast semi mechanized. Blasting will be done. Crusher of capacity 9800 TPA is proposed in the lease area. Green belt will be developed around the mine area. There are 26 mines within the 5 km radius. Four mines having total 7.06 ha lease area are located within 500 meter. Maximum depth of mining shall be limited to 5 meters. Bench width and height will be 3.0 meters and 1.5 meters respectively.

SEAC, Chhattisgarh considered the activity from the point of view of its location (in rural area), no involvement of forest land for mining, having small lease area of 1.92 ha and felt that no significant impact on the surrounding is anticipated. State level Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC) considered the proposal as ‘B2’ category and unanimously recommended to grant environmental clearance for mining and crushing of Limestone (minor mineral) of capacity - 9840 Metric Tonne per Year at Khasra no. 142 at Village - Chhotekadma, Tehsil - Dardha, District - Bastar (C.G.) subject to the fulfillment of the terms and conditions mentioned in the minutes of the meeting.

SEIAA, Chhattisgarh perused the application submitted by the project proponent and minutes of the meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh in the 32nd meeting held on 05/12/2013. During deliberations, the SEIAA, Chhattisgarh was of the opinion that since Tehsil – Darbha of Bastar District area falls in a thickly forested area and also in very close proximity of Kanger Valley National Park, it was felt that there is every possibility that mine under consideration may fall within 10 km from the boundary of Kanger Valley National Park. Hence, on the principle of precaution, SEIAA, Chhattisgarh unanimously decided that the case should be referred back to SEAC, Chhattisgarh to examine the above issue and send their recommendation accordingly. /tt/file_convert/5af207047f8b9aa17b910811/document.doc 20 of 135

SEAC, Chhattisgarh reconsidered the case in the 125 th meeting held on 10/01/2014. After deliberation committee decided to ask the project proponent to submit information, whether proposed mine site lies within 10 km from Kanger Valley National Park, from the competent authority.


(14) M/s Roopnath Ram, Village - Changori, Tehsil - Dhourpur, District – SurgujaProject proponent submitted application (Form-I and Project Report) for

obtaining Environment Clearance on 11/01/2013 for Mining of Lime Stone (minor mineral) of capacity (ROM) 1,00,000 tonne per year at Khasra no. 132/3, 132/4 at Village - Changori, Tehsil - Dhourpur, District - Surguja (C.G.). Mining lease area is 0.069 ha.

The case was discussed in the 96th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 08/02/2012. Committee then unanimously decided to ask the project proponent to present the case dong with relevant information/documents. Project proponent was informed vide letter dated 14/03/2013. Project proponent submitted information/documents vide letter dated 09/04/2013 and 03/06/2013. Project proponent was informed to present the case vide letter dated 27/11/2013. Case was considered in 119th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 29/11/2013. Shri Roopnath Ram, proprietor presented the case. Committee noted that mining lease area is 0.069 ha, After deliberation, committee unanimously decided that mining lease area is too small for scientific mining and mining is not feasible in this small area. Hence, proposal should be rejected.

SEIAA, Chhattisgarh perused the application submitted by the project proponent and minutes of the meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh in the 32nd meeting held on 05/12/2013. After deliberation, SEIAA, Chhattisgarh unanimously decided to ask the SEAC, Chhattisgarh regarding the criteria that are being applied to such small areas to determine whether scientific mining is possible or not? After receipt of the criteria for rejection, final decision will be taken accordingly.

The case was considered in 125th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 10/01/2014. Committee clarified that project proponent has applied for mining in area of 0.069 ha, considering the mining operations, quantity of top soil and its management, disposal of rejects and area for plantation, the scientific mining is not possible.


(15) M/s Singhania Merlin Estate, Village – Kota, Tehsil & District- RaipurThe project proponent submitted application (Form-I, Form –IA and

Conceptual Plan) for Environment Clearance on 16/03/2011. The project proponent has applied for Building & Construction Project of total plot area - 77969.9 sqm, built-up area – 106074.2 sqm at Village – Kota, Tehsil & District - Raipur.

The case was discussed in the 74th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 29/09/2011. Committee then decided to ask the project proponent to submit some information / documents. Project proponent was informed vide letter dated 24/10/2011. Project proponent submitted the information/documents vide letter dated 23/11/2011.

The case was considered in the 79th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 11/01/2012. Committee perused the information/document submitted by project proponent. Committee then decided to ask project proponent to present the case with all relevant information / documents./tt/file_convert/5af207047f8b9aa17b910811/document.doc 21 of 135

Project proponent presented the case in 80 th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 31/01/2012. It was noted that total plat area is 77,969.9 sqm. Net planning area is 66,274.52 sqm. Built up area is 1,74,888.97 sqm. Proposal is for 1 basement + stilt floor + 8 upper ground. Maximum height is 24 meters (measurable height). There are 1056 main dwelling unit. Total water requirement for the project is 907 KLD, which includes fresh water (485 KLD) and recycled water (422 KLD). The capacity of sewage treatment plant will be 700 KLD (2 x 350 KLD). After treatment treated water will be use for toilet flushing and plantation. About 123 KLD treated domestic waste water will be discharge in the municipal drain. 13 rainwater harvesting pit will be provided. DG sets of total capacity 4000 KVA shall be provided for backup. Total solid waste generated from project (working population & floating population) will be 2480 kg/day. Green area will be developed on 24950.40 sqm (32 % of the plot area). Fire fighting arrangement will be provided as per National Building Code (NBC) 2005. Cost of project is Rs. 117 Crores. It is also noted that construction work has been started without obtaining prior environmental clearance, which is violation of EIA notification, 2006. Committee then decided to ask project proponent to submit some information/documents. Project proponent was informed vide letter dated 08/02/2012 project proponent submitted the required information vide letter dated 09/04/2012. The information submitted by project proponent was placed in 85th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 05/05/2012. Committee then decided to ask the project proponent to submit some clarifications/documents. Project proponent was informed vide letter dated 21/06/2012. Project proponent submitted information / documents vide letter dated 19/07/2012. The proposal was considered in the 89th meeting held on 25/08/2012. SEAC, Chhattisgarh then unanimously decided that since documents submitted by the project proponent reveals that construction works of the project has already been started in violation of provision of EIA notification, 2006, therefore legal action against the project proponent should be initiated under the provisions of Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. Project proponent was also informed vide letter dated 27/09/2012 to submit additional information/documents.

SEIAA, Chhattisgarh perused the proposal/information/documents submitted by the project proponent in its 24th meeting held on 10/10/2012. The SEIAA, Chhattisgarh then accepted the recommendation of SEAC, Chhattisgarh and unanimously decided to recommend for initiating legal action against project proponent under section 19 of Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 for the violation of the provisions of EIA Notification, 2006, as construction has been started without obtaining environmental clearance as per provisions of EIA notification, 2006. Principal Secretary, Housing and Environment Department, Government of Chhattisgarh was requested vide letter dated 29/11/2012 for initiating legal action.

Project proponent submitted information/documents vide letter dated 19/11/2012. The proposal was considered in the 94th meeting held on 29/12/2012. After perusal of the information / documents submitted by project proponent and Office Memorandum dated 12/12/2012 of the Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India, Committee unanimously decided to ask the project proponent to submit within sixtiy days a written commitment in the form of formal resolution of Board of Directors/ Managing Committee / CEO of Society, Trust, Partnership / Individually Owned concern to ensure that violations will not be repeated and to obtain evidence of the action taken against the project proponent for the violations. Committee also decided to de-list the project as per provisions of Office Memorandum no. J-11013/41/2006-IAII (I) dated 12/12/2012 of the Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India. Project proponent was informed vide letter dated 01/02/2013 to submit the same. Project proponent submitted the information on dated 23/2/2013.


SEIAA, Chhattisgarh perused the proposal/information/documents submitted by the project proponent in its 25th meeting held on 15/03/2013. SEIAA, Chhattisgarh then decided to issue reminder for initiating legal action against project proponent under section 19 of Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 for the violation of the provisions of EIA Notification, 2006, as construction has been started without obtaining environmental clearance as per provisions of EIA notification, 2006. Regional Officer, Chhattisgarh Environment Conservation Board, Raipur has informed vide letter date 11/11/2013 that case has been filed against project proponent in the court of CJM, Raipur on 25/09/2013 Project proponent has submitted formal resolution of Board of Directors to ensure that violations will not be repeated vide letter dated 23/02/2013.

The case was considered in 125th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 10/01/2014. Committee pursued the documents and decided to ask the project proponent to submit following information:-

1. Acceptance of the Municipal Corporation, Raipur for the disposal of the municipal solid waste of the project.


(16) M/s Naya Raipur Development Authority, Raipur, Proposed Capital Complex comprising Secretariat, H.O.D. Building, Allied Facilities and Land Development -As per the decision of the 4th meeting of SEIAA, Chhattisgarh held on

30/09/2008, provisional environmental clearance for Capital Complex comprising Secretariat, H.O.D. Building, Allied Facilities and Land Development was issued to Naya Raipur Development Authority vide letter dated 08/12/2008.

Project proponent “Naya Raipur Development Authority, Raipur” has submitted compliance report of the conditions imposed with provisional environmental clearance and requested to issue environmental clearance vide letter dated 18/10/2012 (receipt on 08/11/2013).

The case was considered in 125th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 10/01/2014. After deliberation, Committee decided to ask the project proponent to present the case with relevant information /documents


(17) M/s Ozone Steel & Power Limited, Village – Parsada & Bhadora, Tehsil – Masturi, District – Bilaspur.The Project proponent submitted application (Form-I and Pre feasibility

Report) for prescribing Terms of Reference (TOR) for preparation of draft EIA report for obtaining Environment Clearance on 25/09/2010 for 1 x 350 MW coal based thermal power plant at Village – Parsada & Bhadora, Tehsil – Masturi, District – Bilaspur. Cost of the proposed project is Rs. 193 crores. The area available is 350 acres.

The proposal was considered in 67th meeting held on 30/10/2010 of SEAC, Chhattisgarh. After deliberation, the Committee decided to ask the project proponent to present the case. Project proponent was informed to present the case in 70 th

meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 23/12/2010. The case was considered before the Committee. Since, no coal linkage is lying presently with the project proponent. Hence, Committee decided to de-list the case in view of circular dated 01/11/2010 regarding the confirmation of coal linkage of the project proponent. The case was put-up in the 18th meeting of SEIAA, Chhattisgarh held on 21/01/2011. SEIAA, Chhattisgarh then unanimously decided to accept the recommendation of SEAC, Chhattisgarh and de-list the case from the list of pending cases. Accordingly,


project proponent was informed vide letter dated 25/01/2011. Now project proponent has submitted the information vide letter dated 11/04/2011.

The proposal was reconsidered in 74th meeting held on 29/09/2011 of SEAC, Chhattisgarh. After deliberation, the Committee decided to ask the project proponent to present the case. Project proponent presented the case before SEAC, Chhattisgarh in its 76th meeting held on 05/11/2011.

Project proponent presented the case before SEAC, Chhattisgarh in its 76 th

meeting held on 05/11/2011. The proposed project does not fulfill the criteria as mentioned in general condition of Schedule of EIA Notification, 2006, hence falls under Category ‘B1’. Accordingly ToR was issued by SEAC, Chhattisgarh vide letter dated 30/11/2011. Meanwhile project proponent submitted the letter regarding to the issuance of NOC by Chief Wildlife Warden, Raipur for Kotmisonar crocodile park. The letter was placed before 87th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 30/06/2012. The committee acknowledged the request letter from the project proponent and decided to take appropriate action at the time of final EIA presentation.

Project proponent vide letter dated 16/10/2013 also requested for extension of validity period of TOR prescribed for submission of EIA/EMP.

SEAC, Chhattisgarh reconsidered the case in the 125 th meeting held on 10/01/2014. It is noted that the validity of the said TOR expired on 29/11/2013 considering the date of issuance of TOR as 30/11/2011 and its validity period of two years. Hence, Committee recommended for extension of validity of TOR for a period of one year with effect from 30/11/2013. Project proponent shall comply with all the conditions stipulated in the TOR letter for submission of EIA/EMP issued earlier vide dated 30/11/2011.


(18) M/s Darri Dolomite Mine, Village – Darri, Tehsil – Janjgir, District – Janjgir-ChampaProject proponent submitted application (Form-I and Project Report) for

obtaining Environment Clearance on 02/04/2013 for mining of Dolomite Mine (minor mineral) of capacity (ROM) 1,27,500 tonne per year & Crushing 1,50,000 tonne per year at Khasra no. 469/2 at Village – Darri, Tehsil – Janjgir, District – Janjgir-Champa (C.G.). Mining lease area is 3.17 ha.

The case was discussed in the 102th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 11/05/2013. After deliberation, the Committee decided to ask the project proponent to submit the requisite information/documents. After submission of the above information/document, proposal shall be considered accordingly. Project proponent vide letter dated 19/10/2013 informed to withdraw the application of grant of environmental clearance submitted to SEAC and SEIAA, Chhattisgarh.

SEAC, Chhattisgarh reconsidered the case in the 125 th meeting held on 10/01/2014. The Committee perused the notification issued by MoEF vide S.O. 2731/(E) dated 09/09/2013 wherein major minerals having mine lease area less than 05 ha are exempted from obtaining Environmental Clearance. Accordingly SEAC, Chhattisgarh recommended to allow for withdrawal and thereby de-list the case.


(19) M/s Shivshakti Stone Crusher, Village – Brahmpur, post – Kanchanpur, Tehsil – Premnagar, District – SurajpurProject proponent submitted application (Form-I and Project Report) for

obtaining Environment Clearance on 07/11/2012 for mining of stone (minor mineral)


of capacity (ROM) 6,00,000 cuft per year at Khasra no. 1030, Village – Brahmpur, post – Kanchanpur, Tehsil – Premnagar, District – Surajpur (C.G.). Mining lease area is 2.17 acres.

The case was discussed in the 94th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 29/12/2012. Committee then decided to ask the project proponent to submit some information / documents. Project proponent was informed vide letter date 08/03/2013. Project proponent submitted partial information / documents vide letter dated 29/04/2013. In the 98th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 21/03/2013, it was unanimously decided to ask the project proponents to present their case along with all relevant information/documents, who have submitted desired information / documents.

Project proponent was informed vide letter dated 16/05/2013 to present the case. The case was discussed in the 104th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 24/05/2013. Project proponent Mr. Virendra Jaiswal proprietor presented the case in the meeting. After deliberation, committee unanimously decided to ask the project proponent to submit details regarding revised Form-I, supplementary information and Environment Management Scheme, the quantity of top soil, and map showing details of area around 500 meter from project site. Committee also decided to consider the case after submission of the above information/document by the project proponent.

The informations / documents submitted by project proponent were considered in the 111st meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 07/09/2013. After discussion committee decided to ask the project proponent to submit information regarding boundary of all existing / proposed / abandoned mine’s and stone crusher’s location, distance and their lease area falling within 500 m radius from project proponent’s mine site / boundary clearly marked on map duly authenticated by the Mining Department.

Project proponent was informed vide letter dated 26/10/2013. Project proponent submitted the information / documents vide letter dated 20/12/2013. The case was considered in 125th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 10/01/2014. It is noted that lease area is 0.87 ha with stone crusher. Depth is up to 05 meters. Nos. of big trees are seen in photographs. Certificate from Mining Department is not proper. After deliberation, committee unanimously recommend to rejects the case as scientific mining can not be done in this area.


(20) M/s Tiwari Stone Crusher, Village – Arjunpur, Tehsil – Ramanujnagar, District – SurajpurProject proponent submitted application (Form-I and Project Report) for

obtaining Environment Clearance on 07/11/2012 for mining of stone (minor mineral) of capacity (ROM) 6,00,000 cuft per year at Khasra no. 528, Village – Arjunpur, Tehsil – Ramanujnagar, District – Surajpur (C.G.). Mining lease area is 2.50 acres.

The case was discussed in the 94th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 29/12/2012. Committee then decided to ask the project proponent to submit some information / documents. Project proponent was informed vide letter date 08/03/2013. Project proponent submitted partial information / documents vide letter dated 29/04/2013. In the 98th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 21/03/2013, it was unanimously decided to ask the project proponents to present their case along with all relevant information/documents, who have submitted desired information / documents.

Project proponent was informed vide letter dated 16/05/2013 to present the case. The case was discussed in the 104th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 24/05/2013. Project proponent Mr. Vedanti Tiwari proprietor presented the case in /tt/file_convert/5af207047f8b9aa17b910811/document.doc 25 of 135

the meeting. After deliberation, committee unanimously decided to ask the project proponent to submit details regarding revised Form-I, supplementary information and Environment Management Scheme, the quantity of top soil, and map showing details of area around 500 meter from project site. Committee also decided to consider the case after submission of the above information/document by the project proponent.

The informations / documents submitted by project proponent were considered in the 111th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 07/09/2013. After discussion committee decided to ask the project proponent to submit information regarding boundary of all existing / proposed / abandoned mine’s and stone crusher’s location, distance and their lease area falling within 500 m radius from project proponent’s mine site / boundary clearly marked on map duly authenticated by the Mining Department.

Project proponent was informed vide letter dated 26/10/2013. Project proponent submitted the information / documents vide letter dated 20/12/2013. The case was considered in 125th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 10/01/2014. It is noted that the lease area mentioned in application for mining lease, additional information, environment management scheme and letter issued by mining department are miss matching also mining lease period mentioned is application for mining lease and environmental clearance are miss matching. Certificate from Mining Department is not proper.

After deliberation, committee unanimously decided to ask project proponent to clarify above points.


(21) M/s Upadhyay Stone Crusher, Village – Dwarikapur, Tehsil – Ramanujnagar, District – SurajpurProject proponent submitted application (Form-I and Project Report) for

obtaining Environment Clearance on 07/11/2012 for mining of stone (minor mineral) of capacity (ROM) 6,00,000 CFT per year at Khasra no. 442, Village – Dwarikapur, Tehsil – Ramanujnagar, District – Surajpur (C.G.). Mining lease area is 1.10 acres.

The case was discussed in the 94th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 29/12/2012. Committee then decided to ask the project proponent to submit some information / documents. Project proponent was informed vide letter dated 01/02/2013 and 08/03/2013. Project proponent submitted partial information / documents vide letter dated 29/04/2013. In the 98 th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 21/03/2013, it was unanimously decided to ask the project proponents to present their case along with all relevant information/documents, who have submitted desired information / documents.

Project proponent was informed vide letter dated 16/05/2013 to present the case. The case was discussed in the 104th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 24/05/2013. Project proponent Mr. Jay Prakash Upadhyay proprietor presented the case in the meeting. After deliberation, committee unanimously decided to ask the project proponent to submit details regarding revised Form-I, supplementary information and Environment Management Scheme, actual production capacity, the quantity of top soil, and map showing details of area around 500 meter from project site. Committee also decided to consider the case after submission of the above information/document by the project proponent.

The informations / documents submitted by project proponent were considered in the 111th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 07/09/2013. After discussion committee decided to ask the project proponent to submit information regarding boundary of all existing / proposed / abandoned mine’s and stone crusher’s location, distance and their lease area falling within 500 m radius from /tt/file_convert/5af207047f8b9aa17b910811/document.doc 26 of 135

project proponent’s mine site / boundary clearly marked on map duly authenticated by the Mining Department.

Project proponent was informed vide letter dated 26/10/2013. Project proponent submitted the information / documents vide letter dated 20/12/2013. The case was considered in 125th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 10/01/2014. It is noted that the lease area mentioned in application Form and other formats are miss matching. Certificate from Mining Department is not proper. Project proponent has submitted land agreement letter for only 0.44 ha. Project proponent has not mentioned the area required for crusher.

After deliberation, committee unanimously recommend to reject the case as scientific mining can not be dome in 0.44 ha.


(22) M/s Raj Bricks (Smt. Rina Gupta), Village – Jarhadih, Tehsil – Lundra, District – Surguja Project proponent submitted application (Form-I and Project Report) for

obtaining Environment Clearance on 04/03/2013 for manufacturing of clay of Bricks (minor mineral) of capacity 31,50,000 Bricks per year at Khasra no. 886, 887, 890/5, 889/2 at Village – Jarhadih, Tehsil – Lundra, District – Surguja (C.G.). Mining lease area is 2.109 ha.

The case was discussed in the 101st meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 04/05/2013. Committee then unanimously decided to ask the project proponent to present the case dong with relevant information/documents. Project proponent was informed vide letter dated 31/05/2013. Project proponent submitted information/documents vide letter dated 13/05/2013. Project proponent was informed to present the case vide letter dated 27/11/2013. Case was considered in 119 th

meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 29/11/2013. Shri Raj Pal Gupta Authorized re-preventative of Smt. Rina Gupta presented the case. Committee decided to ask project proponent to some information.

Project proponent was informed vide letter dated 16/12/2013. Project proponent submitted the information / documents vide letter dated 30/12/2013. The case was considered in 125th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 10/01/2014. Committee find that information regarding lease area falling within 500 m radius from periphery of project proponent’s mine site / boundary is authenticated by the Mining Department. Therefore, Committee unanimously decided to ask the project proponent to submitted following information:-

1. Periphery of all existing / proposed / abandoned mine’s location, distance and their lease area falling within 500 m radius from periphery of project proponent’s mine site / boundary duly authenticated by the Mining Department.


(23) M/s Rajwade Bricks Industries, Village – Juna karkholi, Tehsil – Bhayathan, District – SurgujaProject proponent submitted application (Form-I and Project Report) for

obtaining Environment Clearance on 22/03/2013 for Manufacturing of Bricks (minor mineral) of capacity (ROM) 24,50,000 Bricks per year at Khasra no. 87 to 200, at Village – Juna karkholi, Tehsil – Bhayathan, District – Surguja (C.G.). Mining lease area is 1.5 acres.

The case was discussed in the 101th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 04/05/2013. Committee then decided to ask the project proponent to submit the


some information/documents. Project proponent was informed vide letter dated 31/05/2013. Project proponent submitted information/documents vide letter dated 06/04/2013. Project proponent was informed to present the case vide letter dated 27/11/2013. Proposal was considered in the 119 th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 29/11/2013. Project proponent was absent without pre-intimation. Committee unanimously decided that proposal will be considered further after the receipt of request from the project proponent in this regard.

Project proponent was informed vide letter dated 16/12/2013. Project proponent submitted the information / documents vide letter dated 19/12/2013. The case was considered in 125th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 10/01/2014. Committee accepted the request of the project proponent and decided to ask the project proponent to present the case along with relevant information / documents.

Project proponent shall be informed accordingly.

(24) M/s Chhattar Sing Stone Mine, Village- Karpipali, Tehsil – Kharsia, District- RaigarhProject proponent submitted application (Form-I and Project Report) for

obtaining Environment Clearance on 24/01/2013 for Mining of Stone (minor mineral) at Khasra no. 165 at Village- Karpipali, Tehsil – Kharsia, District- Raigarh (C.G.). Mining lease area is 4.00 ha.

The case was discussed in the 96th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 08/02/2013. Committee then decided to ask the project proponent to submit the some information/documents. Project proponent was informed vide letter dated 14/03/2013. Project proponent submitted information/documents vide letter dated 03/06/2013. Project proponent was informed vide letter dated 27/11/2013 to present the case.

The case was considered in the 119th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 29/11/2013. Project proponent was absent without pre-intimation. Committee then decided that proposal will be considered further after the receipt of request from the project proponent in this regard. Project proponent was informed vide letter dated 17/12/2013. Project proponent requested the Committee for new date of presentation vide letter dated 11/12/2013.

The case was considered in 125th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 10/01/2014. Committee perused the request submitted by project proponent.

1. This is an existing mine, the previous notification / mining lease issued by Mining Department, Government of Chhattisgarh / District Collector shall be submitted.

2. Information regarding total lease area of all lease areas boundaries of only minor minerals (for minor minerals) falling within 500 m from the periphery of project proponent’s lease area authenticated by Mining Department shall be submitted.

3. Approved Mining Plan (approved by authorized agency of the State Government) shall be submitted.


The information / documents to be submitted to SEIAA/ SEAC, Chhattisgarh shall be duly signed by proprietor with seal of firm. Project proponent shall also submit hard and soft copies (in pdf file) of all application / documents / reply submitted to SEIAA/ SEAC, Chhattisgarh./tt/file_convert/5af207047f8b9aa17b910811/document.doc 28 of 135


Project proponent shall be informed accordingly.

(25) M/s Phil Coal Beneficiation Private Limited, Village – Tindanavapara, Tehsil- Gharghora, District - RaigarhThe project proponent previously submitted application (Form-I and Pre-

Feasibility Report) for prescribing Terms of Reference (TOR) for preparing draft EIA report for Environment Clearance on 14/11/08 for coal beneficiation plant of capacity 0.96 million tonnes per annum throughput of the coal (dry process) at Village – Tindanavapara, Tehsil- Gharghora, District- Raigarh. The proposal was considered in 20th and 25th meeting of SEAC Chhattisgarh held on 27/12/08 and 16/02/2009 respectively. Committee prescribed the Terms of Reference (TOR) vide letter dated 01/05/2009.

Public hearing was conducted on Government Higher Secondary School ground, Village- Tindanavapara, Tehsil – Gharghora, District- Raigarh on 07/10/2010. Member Secretary, Chhattisgarh Environment Conservation Board, Raipur sent public hearing documents vide letter dated 15/11/2010.

Project proponent submitted Final EIA Report along with copy of public hearing documents vide letter dated 24/12/2010 on 28/12/2010.

The proposal was considered in the 73rd meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 27/01/2011. Committee then decided to ask the project proponent to submit some information /documents. Project proponent was informed vide letter dated 28/01/2011. Project proponent submitted the information vide letter dated 09/07/2012. The proposal was considered in the 89th meeting held on 25/08/2012. Committee then decided to ask the project proponent to present the case along with all relevant information / documents, EIA & EMP report along with the action plan to address the issues raised during the public hearing. Project proponent was also directed that the information / documents to be submitted to SEIAA/ SEAC, Chhattisgarh shall be duly signed with seal of firm. Project proponent shall also submit hard and soft copies (in dpf file) of all application / documents / reply submitted to SEIAA/ SEAC, Chhattisgarh.

Project proponent was informed to present the case in 91st meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 28/09/2012 vide letter dated 21/09/2012. Project proponent Shri Pravin Jha appeared before SEAC, Chhattisgarh and informed that their consultant M/s Ramkey Enviro Engineers Limited, Hyderabad would not be able to attend the meeting due to unavoidable circumstances; hence, requested to postpone the presentation for next meeting. SEAC, Chhattisgarh then informed the project proponent that they should submit some information / documents before next presentation. Project proponent was informed vide letter dated 26/11/2012. Project proponent submitted the information / documents vide letter dated 13/11/2013.

The case was considered in 125th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 10/01/2014. Committee perused the information / documents submitted by project proponent. Committee noted that the information / documents submitted for the following points are not proper and inadequate:-

1. NOC from Ministry of Coal, Government of India / SECL / Competent Authority regarding the land not falling in the coal bearing area has been asked vide letter dated 28/01/2011. Project proponent has submitted a copy of letter issued by Chief General Manager, SECL Raigarh Area to M/s Phil Coal Beneficiation Private Limited stating that your proposed plant site i.e. coal washery at Village – Tinda Navapara, Tehsil – Gharghora, District – Raigarh is lies under the coal bearing area. (Coal Based


Methane Block) of Mand Raigarh coal fields, District – Raigarh (C.G.). The proposed site area is not notified under Coal Bearing Act up to till date by SECL Raigarh Area. As asked vide letter dated 28/01/2011, NOC from Ministry of Coal, Government of India / SECL / Competent Authority regarding the land not falling in the coal bearing area should be submitted.

2. No Objection Certificate’ from concerned Wild Life Warden in respect of no any elephant corridor/migratory route prevailing/proposed near project site has not been submitted. This should be submitted.

3. Permission for drawl of water from concerned competent authority has been asked. Project proponent has submitted NOC from Public Health Engineering Department, Sub Division Gharghora, District – Raigarh, which can not be considered as concerned competent authority to grant permission for drawl of water. Permission for drawl of water from concerned competent authority should be submitted.

4. Project proponent has submitted land diversion order for land of khasra no. 261 /8 (part) of 1.643 ha. Whereas, land proposed for project is 10.056 ha (24.85 acres). Land diversion order for land involved in all industrial activities should be submitted.

After deliberation, Committee unanimously decided to ask project proponent to submit the above mentioned information /documents.

After submission of the above information / document, proposal shall be considered accordingly.


(26) M/s Gurumukh Das Jumnani, Village – Kandai, Tehsil – Dhamdha, District - DurgProject proponent submitted application (Form-I and Project Report) for

obtaining Environment Clearance on 08/01/2013 for Mining of lime stone (minor mineral) of capacity - 9,000 tonne per year at Khasra no. 443 and 444 at Village – Kandai, Tehsil – Dhamdha, District- Durg (C.G.). Mining lease area is 0.66 ha.

The case was discussed in the 96th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 08/02/2013. Committee then decided to ask the project proponent to submit some information / documents. Project proponent was informed vide letter date 14/05/2013. Project proponent submitted some information / documents vide letter dated 04/05/2013. Project proponent was informed to present the case vide letter dated 18/07/2013. Project proponent Shri Gurumukh Das Jumnani presented the case in the 110th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 27/07/2013. It is noted that this is a new limestone quarry. Revised capacity of mine is lime stone (minor mineral) 3000 tonne per year. Nearest National Highway is about 23.20 km away from the site. One barsati nala flows at a distance of about 1.80 km from the site. Nearest habitation village kandai is about 3.0 km away from the site. Project proponent submitted NOC of the Gram Panchayat, Khajari. Mining lease area is 0.66 ha. The entire lease area is non forest private land. Minable reserve is about 3,24,720 tonnes. Life of mine is about 10 years. Method of mining will be open cast semi mechanized. Ultimate depth of mining will be 06 m. Drill will be done with jack hammer drill machine. Thickness of top soil is about 1.0 meter. Ramp slope will be maintained at 40 – 45 degree. Loading and unloading will be done manually. No blasting will be done. Annual production will be 3000 Tonnes per year. Green belt will be developed around the mine area. Crusher will not be installed in the mining lease area. There are 19 mines within the 5 km radius. Regular water sprinkling will be ensured for dust suppression. No ground water table will be encountered. Settling


pond will be provided for treatment of mine water. Garland drains with settling pond will be constructed.

Committee then decided to ask the project proponent to submit some information / documents. Project proponent was informed vide letter dated 08/10/2013. Project proponent submitted some information / documents vide letter dated 19/12/2013.

The case was considered in 125th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 10/01/2014. Committee perused the information / documents submitted by project proponent. Committee noted that project proponent has assured the following:-

1. Maximum depth of mining shall be limited to 06 meters.

2. Sized stone blocks by versha cutting machine (no polishing machine).

3. Capacity of mine shall be limited to 3,000 tonnes per year and reject stone shall be sold.

Mining Department informed that no mining lease has been sanctioned within 500 meters radius. In the Mining Department’s letter dated 02/12/2013, it has been mentioned that project proponent’s mining lease area is 2.66 ha; whereas, project proponent has applied for 0.66 ha. This discrepancy should be clarified from Mining Department.

After submission of the above clarification, proposal shall be considered accordingly.


(27) M/s Smt. Archana Sharma, Village - Sukulpara (Khalod), Tehsil – Pamgarh, District – Janjgir-champaProject proponent submitted application (Form-I and Project Report) for

obtaining Environment Clearance on 19/10/2012 for mining of lime stone (minor mineral) of capacity (ROM) 2,000 metric tonne per year at Khasra no. 858/2 and 858/3, Village – Sukulpara (Khalod), Tehsil – Pamgarh, Distrct – Janjgir-champa (C.G.). Mining lease area is 1.85 Acres.

The case was discussed in the 94th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 29/12/2012. After deliberation, the Committee decided to ask the project proponent to present the case. Project proponent was informed vide letter dated 17/12/2013. Project proponent presented the case on 19/12/2013. Committee perused the information / document submitted by project proponent and unanimously decided to ask the project proponent to submit details of all existing / proposed / abandoned mine’s location, distance and their lease area falling within 500 m radius from periphery of project proponent’s mine site / boundary duly authenticated by the Mining Department and post mine plan activity. Project proponent submitted information vide letter dated 27/12/2013. SEAC, Chhattisgarh reconsidered the case in the 125th meeting held on 10/01/2014.

National Highway lies at 02 km away from the site. Nearest habitation is about 02 km away from the site. Project proponent submitted NOC of the Gram Panchayat Nigarband. Minable reserve is about 30,000 tonnes. Life of mine is 05 years. There are 09 mines within the 5 km radius. 03 mines having total 3.75 ha lease area are located within 500 meter.

After deliberation SEAC, Chhattisgarh considered the activity from the point of view of its location (in rural area), no involvement of forest land for mining, having small lease area of 1.85 acres and felt that no significant impact on the surrounding is anticipated. State level Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC) considered the proposal as ‘B2’ category and recommended to grant environmental clearance for /tt/file_convert/5af207047f8b9aa17b910811/document.doc 31 of 135

mining of lime stone (minor mineral) of capacity (ROM) 2,000 metric tonne per year at Khasra no. 858/2 and 858/3 at Village – Sukulpara (Khalod), Tehsil – Pamgarh, Distrct – Janjgir-champa (C.G.) subject to the fulfillment of the terms and conditions mentioned in Annexure-III.

SEIAA, Chhattisgarh shall be informed accordingly.

(28) M/s Dhrmendra Yadav, Village - Khaira, Tehsil – Masturi, District - BilaspurProject proponent submitted application (Form-I and Project Report) for

obtaining Environment Clearance on 25/02/2013 for mining of Stone (minor mineral) of capacity (ROM) 7,500 metric tonne per year at Khasra no. 764 and 765/2 at Village - Khaira, Tehsil – Masturi, District - Bilaspur (C.G.). Mining lease area is 2.33 acres.

The case was discussed in the 101th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 04/05/2013. Committee then decided to ask the project proponent to submit some information/documents vide letter dated 31/05/2013. Project proponent submitted requisite information/documents vide letter dated 12/07/2013. Project proponent was informed to present the case vide letter dated 04/12/2013. The case was considered in the 121st meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 09/12/2013.

During presentation it was noted that the application submitted by the project proponent is incomplete and incorrect. After deliberation, the Committee decided to ask the project proponent to submit the revised form along with relevant information/documents and detail of mines lying within 500 m radius from the mine lease boundary.

Project proponent shall also submit hard and soft copies (in pdf file) of all application / documents / reply submitted to SEIAA/ SEAC, Chhattisgarh. After submission of the above information/document, proposal shall be considered accordingly.


(29) M/s Yogesh khatri, Village - Belsara, Tehsil – Takhatpur, District – BilaspurProject proponent submitted application (Form-I and Project Report) for

obtaining Environment Clearance on 30/10/2012 for mining of lime stone (minor mineral) of capacity (ROM) 3600 metric tonne per year at Khasra no. 769, Village-Belsara,Tehsil–Takhatpur, District–Bilaspur (C.G.). Mining lease area is 1.68 acres.

The case was discussed in the 94th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 29/12/2012. After deliberation, the Committee decided to ask the project proponent to present the case along with requisite information/documents.

Project proponent presented the case before SEAC, Chhattisgarh in the 120 th

meeting held on 30/11/2013. During presentation it was noted that the application submitted by the project proponent is incomplete and incorrect. After deliberation, the Committee decided to ask the project proponent to submit the revised form along with relevant information/documents.

Project proponent shall also submit hard and soft copies (in pdf file) of all application / documents / reply submitted to SEIAA/ SEAC, Chhattisgarh. After submission of the above information/document, proposal shall be considered accordingly.


(30) M/s Kalma Barrage Scheme, (Water Resources Division, Raigarh) Village – Kamla, Tehsil – Dabhra, District – Jajgir Champa


Executive Engineer] Water Resources Divison, Raigarh has submitted application (Form-I and Project Report) for grant of environmental clearance/prescribing Terms of Reference (TOR) for construction of Kalma Barrage Scheme, Village-Kalma, Tehsil-Dabhra, District-Janjgir-Champa on 06/05/2011. The brief of the proposal is as under:-

Name of the Project Kalma Barrage Scheme across river Mahanadi (Barrage Construction)

Site At Mahanadi River Near Village-Kalma, Tehsil-Dabhra, District-Janjgir-Champa

Length of Barrage RL 1098.50 mMaximum Height 5.0 MGross Storage capacity 50.39 MCUMTop width of bridge 5.10 mNo. of Gate 66Size of Gate 16X5 sqm (Vertical lift)% of water for irrigation by lift

15


311.00 ha


The case was discussed in the 74th and 77th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 29/09/2011 and 11/11/2011 respectively. Project proponent submitted the information/documents as desired by the Committee vide letter dated 02/12/2011. The brief of the proposal is as follows:-


S.No. Name of Power Plant Annual Water Supply1. M/s Monnet Ispat & Energy Ltd. 9.96 Mcum.2. M/s JSW Energy Ltd. 35.00 Mcum.3. M/s Topworh Ltd. 23.00 Mcum.4. M/s Jindal Power Ltd. 70.00 Mcum.5. M/s D.B. Power Ltd. 40.00 Mcum.6. M/s Korba West Power Ltd. 35.00 Mcum.7. M/s Mahavir Global Ltd. 9.75 Mcum.8. M/s Mahavir Energy Ltd. 1.12 Mcum.



Salient Data:


Bushes and Grass


Name of Rainguage Station

: Basantpur


: 1210 mm


: 18 Km(Within river bank) No Village, Property comes under submergence


Type Head Work Canal TotalPrivate Land 6.00 ha NIL 6.00 haForest Land NIL NIL NILRevenue Land 6.50 ha NIL 6.50 haTotal 12.50 ha NIL 12.50 ha


Committee pursued the above decision in the 101st meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 04/05/2013. Since the information has not been received from Engineer-In-Chief, Water Resources Department, hence committee decided to issue a reminder letter in this regard. Accordingly letter has been sent to WRD, Raipur by SEAC, Chhattisgarh vide letter dated 31/05/2013. Project proponent submitted the related information/document vide letter dated 23/05/2013.

The case was reconsidered in the 105th and 113th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 13/06/2013 and 27/09/2013 respectively. Committee observed that the project proponent has submitted the details related to Kalma Barrage only. While above mentioned comprehensive report was sought by the Committee members. After deliberation, Committee decided to ask the project proponent to submit the requisite comprehensive plan of all the five projects and also with the present status of its constructions.

Project proponent submitted the comprehensive plan of all the five projects and also the present status of its constructions vide letter dated 10/12/2013. The case was considered in the 125th meeting of SEAC Chhattisgarh held on 10/01/2014. It is noted from the photographs submitted by the project proponent that the work of excavation and laying foundation has already been partially completed. Hence, the committee decided that since documents submitted by the project proponent vide letter dated 10/12/2013 reveals that construction works of the project has already been started which is violation of the provision of EIA Notification, 2006 therefore legal action against the project proponent should be initiated under the provisions of Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. Committee also decided to ask the project proponent to submit within 60 days a written commitment in the form of formal resolution of Officer Incharge/Board of Directors/Managing Committee/CEO of Society, Trust, Partnership/Individually Owned concern to ensure that violations will not be repeated in future and decided to de-list the project as per provisions of Office Memorandum no. J-11013/41/2006-IA.II (I) dated 12/12/2012 of the Ministry of Environment and Forest, Government of India. Based on the consideration of the documents submitted and the presentation made by the project proponent, being minor irrigation project, Committee decided to consider the project as category ‘B2’ and recommended for grant of Environmental Clearance for the Mironi Barrage /tt/file_convert/5af207047f8b9aa17b910811/document.doc 34 of 135

catchment area - 10650 sq km, length of barrage - 1172 m and height of barrage - 5 m in Mahanadi River, near Village – Mironi, Tehsil – Malkharod, District – Janjgir champa (C.G.) subject to the fulfillment of terms and conditions mentioned in the Annexure -IV.


(31) M/s Mironi Barrage Scheme, (Water Resources Division, Janjgir, HO-Champa) Village – Mironi, Tehsil – Malkharod, District – Janjgir ChampaExecutive Engineer, Water Resources Division, Janjgir has submitted

application (Form-I and Project Report) for grant of environmental clearance/ prescribing Terms of Reference (TOR) for construction of Mironi Barrage Scheme, (Water Resources Division, Janjgir) Village – Mironi, Tehsil – Malkharod, District – Janjgir champa on 14/06/2011. The brief of the proposal is as under:-

Name of the Project Mironi Barrage Scheme across river Mahanadi (Barrage Construction)

Site At Mahanadi River Near, Village – Mironi, Tehsil – Malkharod, District – Janjgir champa

Length of Barrage RL 1172 mMaximum Height 5.0 MGross Storage capacity 51.68 MCUMTop width of bridge 8.6 mNo. of Gate 81Size of Gate 12X5 sqm (Vertical lift)% of water for irrigation by lift

15


830.00 ha


The case was discussed in the 74th and 77th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 29/09/2011 and 11/11/2011 respectively. Project proponent submitted the information/documents as desired by the Committee vide letter dated 02/12/2011. The brief of the proposal is as follows:-


S.No. Name of Power Plant Annual Water Supply1. M/s Athena C.G. Ltd 35.00 Mcum.2. M/s Shyam Century Ltd. 22.00 Mcum.3. M/s Bhushan Power & Steel Ltd. 40.00 Mcum.4. M/s Moser bear Ltd. 36.00 Mcum.5. M/s Cosmos Sponge & Power Ltd. 6.75 Mcum.6. M/s S.K.S. Ispat & Power Ltd. 6.75 Mcum.7. M/s S.K.S. Power Generation Ltd. 2.27 Mcum.8. M/s Nalwa Steel & Power Ltd. 5.98 Mcum.




Salient Data:


Bushes and Grass

Name of Rainguage Station

: Basantpur


: 1210 mm


: 19.40 Km(Within river bank) No Village, Property comes under submergence


Type Head Work Canal TotalPrivate Land 4.00 ha NIL 4.00 haForest Land NIL NIL NILRevenue Land NIL NIL NILTotal 4.00 ha NIL 4.00 ha


Committee pursued the above decision in the 101st meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 04/05/2013. Since the information has not been received from Engineer-In-Chief, Water Resources Department, hence committee decided to issue a reminder letter in this regard. Accordingly letter has been sent to WRD, Raipur by SEAC, Chhattisgarh vide letter dated 31/05/2013. Project proponent submitted the related information/document vide letter dated 23/05/2013.

The case was reconsidered in the 105th and 113th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 13/06/2013 and 27/09/2013 respectively. Committee observed that the project proponent has submitted the details related to Mironi Barrage only. While above mentioned comprehensive report was sought by the Committee members. After deliberation, Committee decided to ask the project proponent to submit the requisite comprehensive plan of all the five projects and also with the present status of its constructions.

Project proponent submitted the comprehensive plan of all the five projects and also the present status of its constructions vide letter dated 10/12/2013. The case was considered in the 125th meeting of SEAC Chhattisgarh held on 10/01/2014. It is noted from the photographs submitted by the project proponent that the work of excavation and laying foundation has already been partially completed. Hence, the committee decided that since documents submitted by the project proponent vide letter dated 10/12/2013 reveals that construction works of the project /tt/file_convert/5af207047f8b9aa17b910811/document.doc 36 of 135

has already been started which is violation of the provision of EIA Notification, 2006 therefore legal action against the project proponent should be initiated under the provisions of Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. Committee also decided to ask the project proponent to submit within 60 days a written commitment in the form of formal resolution of Officer Incharge/Board of Directors/Managing Committee/CEO of Society, Trust, Partnership/Individually Owned concern to ensure that violations will not be repeated in future and decided to de-list the project as per provisions of Office Memorandum no. J-11013/41/2006-IA.II (I) dated 12/12/2012 of the Ministry of Environment and Forest, Government of India. Based on the consideration of the documents submitted and the presentation made by the project proponent, being minor irrigation project, Committee decided to consider the project as category ‘B2’ and recommended for grant of Environmental Clearance for the Mironi Barrage catchment area - 57800 sq km, length of barrage - 1172 m and height of barrage - 5 m in Mahanadi River, near Village – Mironi, Tehsil – Malkharod, District – Janjgir champa (C.G.) subject to the fulfillment of terms and conditions mentioned in the Annexure -V.


(32) M/s Sheorinarayan Barrage of River Mahanadi, (Water Resources Division Janjgir champa), Village – Near Sheorinarayan Township, District - Janjgir ChampaChief Engineer, Hasdeva Basin Water Resources Department, District -

Bilaspur has submitted application (Form-I) for prescribing Terms of Reference (TOR) / Environmental Clearance for construction of Sheorinarayan Barrage across river mahanadi on 06/10/2009. The brief of the proposal is as under:-

Name of the Project Sheorinarayan Barrage across river mahanadi ( Barrage Construction)

Site Near Village – Sheorinarayan, Tehsil – Nawagarh(janjgir), District – Janjgir Champa.

Length of Barrage 734.50 MHeight of Barrage 5 MStorage Capacity 37 MCumCost of the Project Rs. 117.08 Crores

The case was discussed in the 45th, 48th and 74th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 31/10/09, 26/12/2009 and 29/09/2011 respectively. After deliberation, the Committee decided that the project proponent be asked to present the case before SEAC along with the additional information required vide letter dated 17/12/2009. Project proponent presented the case before SEAC, Chhattisgarh in 77th meeting held on 11/11/2011. The brief of the proposal is as follows:-


S.No. Name of Power Plant Annual Water Supply1. M/s Jindal Steel and Power Ltd. 42.00 Mcum.2. M/s Karnataka Powers Ltd. 52.00 Mcum.3. M/s K.S.K. Mahanadi Company Ltd. 45.00 Mcum.

All these power plants will generate 3950 MW power. Water shall be made available for the projects constructed in the downstream of the barrage. There shall not be any change in water system. There is no possibility of water logging as the water stored will be utilized by the power plants continuously./tt/file_convert/5af207047f8b9aa17b910811/document.doc 37 of 135

Salient Data:

Catchment Area : 48050.00 sqkmType of Catchment : Partly Hilly, Field Covered with Bushes and

GrassName of Rainguage Station

: Sheorinarayan


: 1210 mm



Details of Land Required

Type Head Work Canal TotalPrivate Land 2.00 ha NIL 2.00 haForest Land NIL NIL NIL

Revenue Land NIL NIL NILTotal 2.00 ha NIL 2.00 ha

Project proponent also submitted the additional information related to Water planning justifying the minimum flow on downstream according to CWC guidelines, Impact on flora and fauna in river bed and water logging study in the command area vide their letter dated 22/12/2011. It is noted that five barrages namely; Sheorinarayan, Basantpur, Meroni, Saradih and Kalma across Mahanadi River are proposed. After deliberation, Committee decided to seek information from Engineer-In-Chief, Water Resources Department for comprehensive report on water planning justifying the minimum flow on downstream of each barrages according to CWC guidelines, impact on flora and fauna in river bed and water logging study in the command area with reference to these five barrages proposed across the Mahanadi River. It is also noted that as per earlier recommendation of SEAC, Chhattisgarh for such type of projects, clarification from Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government Of India, New Delhi has been sought vide letter dated 14/12/2011 by SEIAA, Chhattisgarh.

Committee pursued the above decision in the 101st meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 04/05/2013. Since the information has not been received from Engineer-In-Chief, Water Resources Department, hence committee decided to issue a reminder letter in this regard. Accordingly letter has been sent to WRD, Raipur by SEAC, Chhattisgarh vide letter dated 31/05/2013. Project proponent submitted the related information/document vide letter dated 23/05/2013. The case was reconsidered in the 105th and 113th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 13/06/2013 and 27/09/2013 respectively. Committee observed that the project proponent has submitted the details related to Sheorinarayan Barrage only. While above mentioned comprehensive report was sought by the Committee members. After deliberation, Committee decided to ask the project proponent to submit the requisite comprehensive plan of all the five projects and also with the present status of its constructions. Accordingly letter was issued vide letter dated 29/11/2013.

Project proponent submitted the comprehensive plan of all the five projects and also the present status of its constructions vide letter dated 10/12/2013. The case was considered in the 125th meeting of SEAC Chhattisgarh held on 10/01/2014. It is noted from the photographs submitted by the project proponent that the work of excavation and laying foundation has already been partially completed. Hence, the committee decided that since documents submitted by the project proponent vide letter dated 10/12/2013 reveals that construction works of the project has already been started which is violation of the provision of EIA Notification, 2006 therefore legal action against the project proponent should be initiated under the /tt/file_convert/5af207047f8b9aa17b910811/document.doc 38 of 135

provisions of Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. Committee also decided to ask the project proponent to submit within 60 days a written commitment in the form of formal resolution of Officer Incharge/Board of Directors/Managing Committee/CEO of Society, Trust, Partnership/Individually Owned concern to ensure that violations will not be repeated in future and decided to de-list the project as per provisions of Office Memorandum no. J-11013/41/2006-IA.II (I) dated 12/12/2012 of the Ministry of Environment and Forest, Government of India. Based on the consideration of the documents submitted and the presentation made by the project proponent, being minor irrigation project, Committee decided to consider the project as category ‘B2’ and recommended for grant of Environmental Clearance for the Sheorinarayan Barrage catchment area - 48050.00 sqkm, length of barrage - 734.5 m and height of barrage - 5 M in Mahanadi River, Near Village – Sheorinarayan, Tehsil – Nawagarh(janjgir), District – Janjgir Champa (C.G.) subject to the fulfillment of terms and conditions mentioned in the Annexure -VI.


(33) M/s Basantpur Barrage of River Mahanadi, (Water Resourses Division Janjgir champa), Village – Near Basantpur, Tehsil – Champa, District - Janjgir champa.Chief Engineer, Hasdeva Basin Water Resources Department, District - Bilaspur has submitted

application (Form-I) for prescribing Terms of Reference (TOR) / Environmental Clearance for construction of Basantpur Barrage across river Mahanadi on 06/10/2009. The brief of the proposal is as under:-

Name of the Project Basantpur Barrage across river Mahanadi (Barrage Construction)

Site Near Village – Basantpur, Tehsil – Champa, District – Janjgir Champa.

Length of Barrage 867.5 mMaximum Height 5.3 MGross Storage capacity 53.93 McmTop width of bridge 7.5 mNo. of Gate 60Size of Gate 12X5 sqm (Vertical lift)% of water for irrigation by lift

15


850.00 ha


The case was discussed in the 45th, 48th and 75th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 31/10/09, 26/12/2009 and 31/10/11respectively. Project proponent submitted the information/documents as desired by the Committee vide letter dated 26/09/2011. Project proponent presented the case before SEAC, Chhattisgarh in 78th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 23/12/2011. The brief of the proposal is as follows:-


S.No. Name of Power Plant Annual Water Supply1. M/s Sona Power Pvt. Ltd. 20.00 Mcum.2. M/s Jindal India Ltd. 35.00 Mcum.3. M/s K.S.K. Mahanadi Power Co. Ltd. 55.00 Mcum.4. M/s Videocon Ind. Ltd. 35.00 Mcum.


5. M/s Bhushan Energy Ltd. 32.00 Mcum.6. M/s Jindal Steel & Powers Ltd. 30.00 Mcum.7. M/s Nalwa steel & Power Ltd. 3.00 Mcum.


Salient Data:

Catchment Area : 57780.00 sqkmType of Catchment : Partly Hilly, Field Covered with Bushes and

GrassName of Rainguage Station

: Basantpur


: 1210 mm



Details of Land Required

Type Head Work Canal TotalPrivate Land 2.00 ha NIL 2.00 haForest Land NIL NIL NIL

Revenue Land NIL NIL NILTotal 2.00 ha NIL 2.00 ha

Project proponent also submitted the additional information related to Water planning justifying the minimum flow on downstream according to CWC guidelines, Impact on flora and fauna in river bed and water logging study in the command area vide their letter dated 02/12/2011. It is noted that five barrages namely; Sheorinarayan, Basantpur, Meroni, Saradih and Kalma across Mahanadi River are proposed. After deliberation, Committee decided to seek information from Engineer-In-Chief, Water Resources Department for comprehensive report on water planning justifying the minimum flow on downstream of each barrages according to CWC guidelines, impact on flora and fauna in river bed and water logging study in the command area with reference to these five barrages proposed across the Mahanadi River. It is also noted that as per earlier recommendation of SEAC, Chhattisgarh for such type of projects, clarification from Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government Of India, New Delhi has been sought vide letter dated 14/12/2011 by SEIAA, Chhattisgarh.

Committee pursued the above decision in the 101st meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 04/05/2013. Since the information has not been received from Engineer-In-Chief, Water Resources Department, hence committee decided to issue a reminder letter in this regard. Accordingly letter has been sent to WRD, Raipur by SEAC, Chhattisgarh vide letter dated 31/05/2013. Project proponent submitted the related information/document vide letter dated 23/05/2013. The case was reconsidered in the 105th and 113th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 13/06/2013 and 27/09/2013 respectively. Committee observed that the project proponent has submitted the details related to Basantpur Barrage only. While above mentioned comprehensive report was sought by the Committee members. After deliberation, Committee decided to ask the project proponent to submit the requisite comprehensive plan of all the five projects and also with the present status of its constructions. Accordingly letter was issued vide letter dated 29/11/2013.


Project proponent submitted the comprehensive plan of all the five projects and also the present status of its constructions vide letter dated 10/12/2013. The case was considered in the 125th meeting of SEAC Chhattisgarh held on 10/01/2014. It is noted from the photographs submitted by the project proponent that the work of excavation and laying foundation has already been partially completed. Hence, the committee decided that since documents submitted by the project proponent vide letter dated 10/12/2013 reveals that construction works of the project has already been started which is violation of the provision of EIA Notification, 2006 therefore legal action against the project proponent should be initiated under the provisions of Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. Committee also decided to ask the project proponent to submit within 60 days a written commitment in the form of formal resolution of Officer Incharge/Board of Directors/Managing Committee/CEO of Society, Trust, Partnership/Individually Owned concern to ensure that violations will not be repeated in future and decided to de-list the project as per provisions of Office Memorandum no. J-11013/41/2006-IA.II (I) dated 12/12/2012 of the Ministry of Environment and Forest, Government of India. Based on the consideration of the documents submitted and the presentation made by the project proponent, being minor irrigation project, Committee decided to consider the project as category ‘B2’ and recommended for grant of Environmental Clearance for the Basantpur Barrage catchment area - 57780.00 sqkm, length of barrage - 867.5 m and height of barrage - 5.3 M in Mahanadi River, Near Village – Basantpur, Tehsil – Champa, District – Janjgir Champa (C.G.) subject to the fulfillment of terms and conditions mentioned in the Annexure -VII.


(34) M/s Executive Engineer WRD Division, Mahasamund, Dharampur, Tehsil & District – MahasamundExecutive Engineer W.R.D, Mahasmund (Dharampur Tank Project), District – Mahasmund has

submitted application (Form-I) for grant of environmental clearance/ prescribing Terms of Reference (TOR) for construction of Dharampur Tank Project on 24/07/2012. The brief of the proposal is as under:-

Name of the Project Dharampur Tank ProjectSite Village – Dharmpur, Tehsil – Bagbahara,

District - Mahasmund (C.G.)Length of Dam 1260 metersHeight of Dam 10.03 meters Total Area Commanded 538.46 haForest Land Involved 42.68 haCost of the Project Rs. 375.68 Lakhs

Construction of weir and sluice is proposed for storage of water. The proposal was discussion in 89th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 25/08/2012. Committee then decided to ask the project proponent to present the case along with some information/documents. Project proponent was informed vide letter dated 21/09/2012 to present the case on 29/09/2012 along with requisite information/documents. Project proponent neither submitted the information / documents as desired nor appeared before the Committee in the 92nd meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 29/09/2012. Project proponent was informed vide letter dated 29/11/2012.

Information / documents submitted by the project proponent vide letter dated 03/05/2012 were pursued in the 105 th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 13/06/2013. Committee then decided to ask the project proponent to present the case along with relevant information/documents. Project proponent was informed to present the case vide letter dated 15/10/2013. The case was considered in the 116 th


meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 18/10/2013. Project proponent neither presented the case nor ask for other date for presentation. Committee then decided that proposal will be considered only after receipt of request from project proponent in this regard.

Project proponent was informed vide letter dated 15/10/2013. Project proponent submitted the information / documents vide letter dated 28/10/2013. The case was considered in 125th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 10/01/2014. Committee accepted the request of the project proponent and decided to ask the project proponent to present the case along with relevant information / documents.


(35) Bhainsmuda Sand Mines, Village - Bhainsmuda, Tehsil- Kartala, District - Korba (C.G.)Sarpanch, Gram Panchayat Bhainsmuda submitted application (Form-I and

Pre-feasibility Report) through Collector, Korba / Mining Department, Raipur for obtaining Environment Clearance on 17/12/2013 for Bhainsmuda Sand Mines capacity - 90,000 cum per year at Khasra no. 48 at Village - Bhainsmuda, Tehsil- Kartala, District - Korba (C.G.) through Mining Department, Raipur. Mining area is 4.0 ha. Sand mining will be carried out from Hasdeo River bed.

Project proponent was informed vide letter dated 17/12/2013. The case was considered in the 124th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 20/12/2013. Project proponent presented the case.

Committee perused the information / documents submitted by the project proponent.

After deliberation SEAC, Chhattisgarh decided to ask the project proponent to submit the revised application with complete and correct information. The project proponent has also been asked to submit the declaration of the proposed mine lease area from the competent authority. Accordingly project proponent submitted request letter of withdrawal of the application vide letter dated 20/12/2013.

The information/documents submitted by project proponent on 30/12/2013 was pursued in the 125th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 10/01/2014. After deliberation, Committee unanimously decided to defer the case in the view of Office Memorandum of MoEF dated 24/12/2013.

The case may be considered in the next meeting for further decision.

(36) Bhainsmuda Sand Mines, Village - Bhainsmuda, Tehsil- Kartala, District - Korba (C.G.)Sarpanch, Gram Panchayat Bhainsmuda submitted application (Form-I and

Pre-feasibility Report) through Collector, Korba / Mining Department, Raipur for obtaining Environment Cslearance on 17/12/2013 for Bhainsmuda Sand Mines capacity - 50,000 cum per year at Khasra no. 670 at Village - Bhainsmuda, Tehsil- Kartala, District - Korba (C.G.) through Mining Department, Raipur. Mining area is 2.024 ha. Sand mining will be carried out from Hasdeo River bed.

Project proponent was informed vide letter dated 17/12/2013. The case was considered in the 124th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 20/12/2013. Project proponent presented the case. Committee perused the information / documents submitted by the project proponent. Sand mining will be carried out from Hasdeo River bed.

After deliberation SEAC, Chhattisgarh decided to ask the project proponent to submit the revised application with complete and correct information. The project proponent has also been asked to submit the declaration of the proposed mine lease /tt/file_convert/5af207047f8b9aa17b910811/document.doc 42 of 135

area from the competent authority. Accordingly project proponent submitted request letter of withdrawal of the application vide letter dated 20/12/2013.



(37) Sarpanch, Gram Panchayat Sarangpal, Village – Sarangpal, Tehsil & District - Kanker (C.G.)Project proponent submitted application (Form-I and Project Report) for

obtaining Environment Clearance on 17/12/2013 for mining of Sand (Minor Mineral) of capacity 20,000 M3 per year at Khasra no. 149/1, Gram Panchayat Sarangpal, Village – Sarangpal, Tehsil & District - Kanker (C.G.). Mining lease area is 2.00 ha.

Committee perused the information / documents submitted by the project proponent. Mining Officer Raipur vide letter dated 05/12/2013 informed that mine is identified, demarcated and notified.



(38) Dhanuhardera Sand Mine, Village - Dhanuhardera, Tehsil - Pussore, District - Raigarh (C.G.)Secretary, Gram Panchayat Ekatal submitted application (Form-I and other

documents) through Collector, Raigarh / Mining Department, Raipur for obtaining Environment Clearance on 17/12/2013 for Sand Mine (Minor Mineral) of capacity – 20,000 cum per year at Khasra no. 193, Village - Dhanuhardera, Tehsil - Pussore, District - Raigarh (C.G.) from River Kelo. Mining area is 4.0 ha.

The case was discussed in the 124th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 20/12/2013. Shri Vijay Kumar Panda, Sarpanch and Shri Murlidhar Pradhan, Secretary, Gram Panchayat Ekatal presented the case.

Committee then perused the information / documents submitted by the project proponent. Collector, Rairgarh declared that mine is identified, demarcated and notified. Sand mining will be carried out from Kelo River bed. Water level in the area is about 06 meter. Depth of sand bed is 08 meter. Sand mining will be carried out up to maximum 03 meter. One sand mine at Village – Bhatanpali having area 02 ha is situated within 01 km (800 meters). No bridge, dam, national highway or any water retaining structure is situated within 100 meter from periphery of mine. NOC of Gram Panchayat Ekatal has been obtained. During presentation project proponent informed the Committee that loading of sand shall be done manually. No machine, equipment etc. shall be used for this purpose. Project proponent informed the Committee that Village - Kanktora, Orissa State boundary is situated about 06 km from the river.

Committee then decided to ask the project proponent to submit some information/documents. Project proponent submitted information/documents vide letter dated 24/12/2013. It is informed that actual mine area available leaving 10 meters from the bank one of the Kelo River is 3.391 ha. Mining has been proposed from one bank to middle of the river. Project proponent also submitted the map. /tt/file_convert/5af207047f8b9aa17b910811/document.doc 43 of 135

Mining Officer, Mining Department, District Raigarh has certified that there are no minor mineral mines falling within 500 meters from the boundary of this sand mine.

After deliberation Committee unanimously decide to defer the decision regarding grant of environmental clearance.

(39) M/s Real Ispat & Power limited, Village – Borjhara, Tehsil and District- RaipurProject proponent submitted application (Form-I and Project Report) for

obtaining Environment Clearance on 12/12/2012 for expansion in existing Steel Ingots, Billets / Blooms through induction furnace and CCM Route of capacity – 3,00,000 TPA and TMT, Round, Wire Rod and Structural Products Through Rolling Mill Route of capacity – 3,00,000 TPA at Village – Borjhara, Tehsil & District – Raipur (C.G.).

The case was discussed in the 96th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 08/02/2012. Committee then decided to ask the project proponent to submit the some information/documents.

Project proponent was informed vide letter dated 14/03/2013. Project proponent submitted the information / documents vide letter dated 23/11/2013. The case was considered in 125th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 10/01/2014. Committee pursued the documents and unanimously decided to ask the project proponent to present the case along with relevant information/documents.


(40) M/s Raipur Waste Management Private Limited, Village- Sakari, Tehsil & District- Raipur (Integrated City Sanitation and Municipal Solid)Project proponent submitted application (Form-I and Project Report) for

Environment Clearance on 19/09/2013. The Project Proponent has proposed a Integrated City Sanitation and Municipal Solid Waste Management Project for Raipur (C.G.) of capacity 500 tonnes/day at Village – Sakri, Tehsil & District – Raipur. The brief of the project is as follows:-

Name of the Project M/s Integrated City Sanitation and Municipal Solid Waste Management Project,

Proposed Site Khasra no. 771, 772, 773, 774, Area – 27.045 ha. Village – Sakri, District – Raipur (C.G.)

Production Capacity Municipal Solid Wastes Disposal Facility – 500 Tonnes/Day

Activity falls under the Schedule of EIA Notification, 2006

7 (i)

The case was discussion in the 117th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 26/10/2013. Committee then decided to ask the project proponent to submit some information and documents. Project proponent was informed vide letter dated 29/11/2013. Project proponent submitted the information / documents vide letter dated 13/12/2013.

The case was considered in 125th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 10/01/2014. After deliberation, Committee decided to ask the project proponent to present the case with relevant information /documents.


(41) M/s Prakash Bajaj, Village – Nardaha, Tehsil – Aarang, District – Raipur Project proponent submitted application (Form-I and Project Report) for

obtaining Environment Clearance on 19/12/2012 for mining of lime stone (minor /tt/file_convert/5af207047f8b9aa17b910811/document.doc 44 of 135

mineral) of capacity (ROM) 40,000 metric tonne per year at Khasra no. 1972, 1980, 1982 Village – Nardaha, Tehsil – Aarang, District – Raipur (C.G.). Mining lease area is 2.744 ha.


Project proponent was informed vide letter dated 08/05/2013 to present the case before SEAC, Chhattisgarh on 18/05/2013. Shri Prakash Bajaj Proprietor of M/s Prakash Bajaj was present in the 103rd meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 18/05/2013. Project proponent informed that he has submitted revised informations on 17/05/2013 and request to give earliest possible date for presentation. Committee accepted the request of project proponent and unanimously decided to give new date for presentation.

Project proponent was informed to present the case vide letter dated 11/07/2013. Project proponent Shri Prakash Bajaj was present in the 109 th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 25/07/2013. Consultant of project proponent “Greencindia Consulting Private Limited” presented the case. It is noted that this is an old limestone quarry. Project proponent has applied for quarry lease renewal at Khasra no. 1972, 1980, 1982 Village – Nardaha, Tehsil – Arang, District – Raipur (C.G.). Quarry lease area is 2.744 ha. Nearest national highway is about 3.8 km away from the site. None of the river falls within 10 km radius. Nearest habitation is at 2 km away from the site. Project proponent submitted NOC of the gram panchayat Nardaha. Minable reserve is 297,725 tonnes. Life of mine is 8 years. Method of mining will be open cast mining. Thickness of over burden is 1 meter. Soil will be used for bund making. Ultimate depth of mining will be 10 m. Blasting will be carried out by contractual agency in accordance with the Explosive Act and MMR, 1961. Mined out limestone will be used for making gitti. Green belt will be developed around the mine area. There is a crusher in mining area. There are 91 mines within the 5 km radius. Project proponent has not submitted important features of existing mine i.e. depth of mined out area, area left for mining etc.

Committee then decided to ask the project proponent to submit some information / documents. Project proponent was informed vide letter dated 08/10/2013. Project proponent submitted information / documents vide letter dated 24/10/2013. Case was considered in 118th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 09/11/2013. It was observed that document submitted by project proponent are not properly signed. Committee then decided to ask project proponent to submitted information / documents duly signed by project proponent.

Project proponent was informed vide letter dated 29/11/2013. Project proponent submitted the information / documents vide letter dated 23/11/2013 and 30/12/2013. The case was considered in 125th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 10/01/2014. It is noted that there are 05 mines of total area 9.664 ha. Project proponent has submitted duly singed copy of application Form and assessment order of the Mining Department.

SEAC, Chhattisgarh considered the activity from the point of view of its location (in rural area), no involvement of forest land for mining, having small lease area of 2.744 ha and felt that no significant impact on the surrounding is anticipated. State Level Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC) considered the proposal as ‘B2’ category and unanimously recommended to grant environmental clearance for Mining of Limestone (Minor Mineral) of capacity - 12,000 Metric Tonne Per Year with Crusher at Khasra no. 1972, 1980, 1982 Village – Nardaha, Tehsil – Arang, District – Raipur (C.G.) subject to the fulfillment of the terms and conditions mentioned in Annexure- VIII.



(42) M/s Anupama Ratre Furshi Khadan, Village – Ghodari, Tehsil – Mahasamund, District – MahasamundProject proponent submitted application (Form-I and Project Report) for

obtaining Environment Clearance on 24/05/2013 for Mining of Stone (minor mineral) of capacity - 1,000 M3 per year at Khasra no. part of 29, Village – Ghodari, Tehsil – Mahasamund, District – Mahasamund (C.G.). Mining lease area is 1.0 ha.

The case was discussed in the 107th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 22/06/2013. Project proponent has submitted supplementary information, environment management scheme, land documents, NOC from gram panchayat, copy of lease deed, photographs, information regarding all existing / proposed / abandoned mines and stone crushers / cutting & polishing units / brick kilns location and distance within 05 km radius from mine site, NOC from forest department and toposheet / google image. Committee then unanimously decided to ask the project proponent to present the case along with relevant information/documents. Project proponent was informed vide letter dated 07/11/2013. Case was considered in 118 th

meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 09/11/2013. Mr. Shiv Kumar Ratre authorized representative of Smt. Anupama Ratre presented the case. After deliberation, committee unanimously decided to ask project proponent to submit Periphery of all existing / proposed / abandoned mine’s location, distance and their lease area falling within 500 m radius from periphery of project proponent’s mine site / boundary clearly duly authenticated by the Mining Department.

Project proponent submitted the information / documents vide letter dated 22/11/2013. The case was considered in 125th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 10/01/2014. Committee pursued the documents and find that project proponent has not submitted the information as desired by the Committee. Committee unanimously decided to ask the project proponent to submit the following information/documents : -

1. Details of all minor minerals lease area falling within 500 meters from the boundary of this sand mine authenticated by Mining Department shall be submitted.



(43) M/s Jai Maa Durga, Kamgar sah. Samiti Maryd. Village - Mudhena, Tehsil & District - MahasamundProject proponent submitted application (Form-I and Project Report) for

obtaining Environment Clearance on 16/01/2013 for Mining of stone (minor mineral) at Khasra no. 439 at Village - Mudhena, Tehsil & District - Mahasamund (C.G.). Mining lease area is 0.69 ha.

The case was discussed in the 96th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 08/02/2012. Committee then unanimously decided to ask the project proponent to submit some information/documents. Project proponent was informed vide letter dated 14/03/2013. Project proponent submitted information / documents vide letter dated 13/05/2013 and 21/06/2013. Project proponent was informed to present the case vide letter dated 27/11/2013. Case was considered in 120 th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 30/11/2013. Shri Devesh Singh Dev, President presented the case. Committee perused the information / documents submitted by project proponent. Committee then decided to ask project proponent to some information.


Project proponent submitted the information / documents vide letter dated 03/12/2013.

The case was considered in 125th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 10/01/2014. Committee pursued the documents and find that project proponent has not submitted complete information as desired by the Committee. Committee unanimously decided to ask the project proponent to submit the following information/documents: -

1. Revised Environmental Management Scheme and additional information in prescribed format.



(44) M/s Tejendra Sharma, Village – Ghodari, Tehsil – Mahasamund, District – MahasamundProject proponent submitted application (Form-I and Project Report) for

obtaining Environment Clearance on 28/02/2012 for Mining of Black Stone (minor mineral) of capacity (ROM 4,000 Queb mtr. per year at Khasra no. Part of 31 at Village – Ghodari, Tehsil – Mahasamund, District – Mahasamund (C.G.). Mining lease area is 1.10 ha.

The case was discussed in the 101st meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 04/05/2013. Committee then unanimously decided to ask the project proponent to submit some information/documents. Project proponent was informed vide letter dated 31/05/2013. Project proponent submitted information/documents vide letter dated 07/06/2013. Project proponent was informed to present the case vide letter dated 27/11/2013. Case was considered in 119th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 29/11/2013. Shri Tejendra Sharma, proprietor presented the case. Committee then decided to ask project proponent to some information. Project proponent submitted the information / documents vide letter dated 13/12/2013.

The case was considered in 125th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 10/01/2014. Committee pursued the documents and find that project proponent has not submitted the information as desired by the Committee. Committee unanimously decided to ask the project proponent to submit the following information/documents : -

1. Details of all minor minerals lease area falling within 500 meters from the boundary of this sand mine authenticated by Mining Department shall be submitted.



(45) M/s Satnam Tiles, Village - Basin, Tehsil - Rajim, District - GariyabandProject proponent submitted application (Form-I and Project Report) for

obtaining Environment Clearance on 30/01/2013 for Mining of Flag Stone (minor mineral) of capacity (ROM) 3,000 metric tonne per year at Khasra no. 1017, 1019 at Village- Katangpali, Tehsil - Baramkela, District- Raigarh (C.G.). Mining lease area is 0.40 Acres.

The case was discussed in the 96th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 08/02/2012. Committee then decided to ask the project proponent to submit the some information/documents. Project proponent was informed vide letter dated /tt/file_convert/5af207047f8b9aa17b910811/document.doc 47 of 135

14/03/2013. Project proponent submitted information/documents vide letter dated 23/05/2013. Project proponent was informed to present the case vide letter dated 08/10/2013 as per decision taken in the 98th meeting held on 21/03/2013 of SEAC, Chhattisgarh. The case was considered in the 115 th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 11/10/2013. Project proponent Shri Gopchand Banarji presented the case.

Committee then decided to ask the project proponent to submit the some information/documents. Project proponent was informed vide letter dated 02/12/2013. Project proponent submitted the information / documents vide letter dated 19/12/2013.

The case was considered in 125th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 10/01/2014. Committee noted that project proponent has applied for mining in area of 0.40 acre. Considering the mining operations, quantity of top soil and its management, disposal of rejects and area for plantation, Committee find that the scientific mining is not possible and recommend to reject the application.


(46) M/s Omkar Suryavanshi, Village – Achholi, Tehsil & District - MahasamundProject proponent submitted application (Form-I and Project Report) for

obtaining Environment Clearance on 08/01/2013 for Mining of Flag Stone (Minor Mineral) of capacity (ROM) 21,600 metric tonne per year at Khasra no. 1406 at Village – Achholi, Tehsil & District - Mahasamund (C.G.). Mining lease area is 0.18 ha.

The case was discussed in the 96th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 08/02/2012. Committee then decided to ask the project proponent to submit some information/documents. Project proponent was informed vide letter dated 14/03/2013. Project proponent submitted information/documents vide letter dated 06/06/2013. Project proponent was informed to present the case vide letter dated 27/11/2013.

The case was considered in the 119th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 29/11/2013. Project proponent Shri Omkar Suryavanshi, proprietor presented the case. Committee then decided to ask project proponent to submit some information. Project proponent submitted the information / documents vide letter dated 31/12/2013.

The case was considered in 125th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 10/01/2014. Committee noted that project proponent has applied for mining in area of 0.18 ha. Considering the mining operations, quantity of top soil and its management, disposal of rejects and area for plantation, Committee find that the scientific mining is not possible and recommend to reject the application.


(47) M/s Radheshyam Dhruw, Village –Aamakuni, Tehsil- Simga, District- BalodabazarProject proponent submitted application (Form-I and Project Report) for

obtaining Environment Clearance on 07/11/2012 for mining of lime stone (minor mineral) of capacity (ROM) 3600 metric tonne per year at Khasra no. 25, Village –Aamakuni, Tehsil- Simga, District- Balodabazar (C.G.). Mining lease area is 1.06 ha.

The case was discussed in the 94th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 29/12/2012. Committee then unanimously decided to ask the project proponent to submit some information/documents. Project proponent was informed vide letter dated 01/02/2013 and 08/03/2013. Project proponent submitted information / documents vide letter dated 08/04/2013 and 22/06/2013. Project proponent was /tt/file_convert/5af207047f8b9aa17b910811/document.doc 48 of 135

informed to present the case vide letter dated 27/11/2013. Case was considered in 120th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 30/11/2013. Shri Radheshyam Dhruw presented the case. Committee perused the information / documents submitted by project proponent. Committee then decided to ask project proponent to submit some information. Project proponent submitted the information vide letter date 11/12/2013.

The case was considered in 125th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 10/01/2014. Committee pursued the documents, it is noted that this is an new limestone quarry. Mining lease has been granted at Khasra no. 25, lease area 1.06 ha, Village –Aamakuni, Tehsil- Simga, District- Balodabazar- Bhatapara (C.G.) for a period from 16/08/2012 to 15/08/2022. Quarry lease area is 1.06 ha. Nearest national highway is about 20 km away from the site. Nearest habitation is about 02 km away from the site. Project proponent submitted NOC of the gram panchayat Aamakuni. Minable reserve is 1,50,000 tonnes. Life of mine is 20 years. Annual production will be 3600 metric tonnes. Method of mining will be open cast mining. Thickness of over burden is 1.5 meter. Soil will be used for bund making. Ultimate depth of mining will be 06 m. No blasting will be done. Mined out limestone will be used for making gitti. Green belt will be developed around the mine area. There will be no crusher in mining area. There are 05 mines of total area 3.846 ha within the 500 meters radius.

SEAC, Chhattisgarh considered the activity from the point of view of its location (in rural area), no involvement of forest land for mining, having small lease area of 1.06 ha and felt that no significant impact on the surrounding is anticipated. State Level Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC) considered the proposal as ‘B2’ category and unanimously recommended to grant environmental clearance for Mining of Limestone (Minor Mineral) of capacity - 3,600 Metric Tonne Per Year at Khasra no. 25, lease area 1.06 ha, Village –Aamakuni, Tehsil- Simga, District- Balodabazar (C.G.) subject to the fulfillment of the terms and conditions mentioned in Annexure- IX.


(48) Dhanvaipur Sand Mine, Village – Dhanvaipur, Tehsil - Katghora, District – Korba (C.G.)Project proponent submitted application (Form-I and Project Report) for

obtaining Environment Clearance on 18/11/2013 for mining of Sand (Minor Mineral) of capacity 65,000 M3 per year at Khasra no. 885, Village – Dhanvaipur, Tehsil - Katghora, District – Korba (C.G.). Mining lease area is 3.687 ha.

Project proponent was asked to present the case before the committee vide letter dated 07/12/2013. The case was discussed in the 122th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 10/12/2013. Project proponent presented the case on 10/12/2013.

Committee perused the information / documents submitted by the project proponent. Mining Officer Raipur vide letter dated 29/11/2013 informed that mine is identified, demarcated and notified. Water level in the area is about 04 meter. Depth of sand bed is 03 meter. There is no mine situated within 01 km. No bridge, dam, national highway or any water retaining structure is situated within 100 meter from periphery of mine.

During presentation it was noted that the application submitted by the project proponent is incomplete and incorrect. After deliberation, the Committee decided to ask the project proponent to submit the revised form along with relevant information/documents.

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submission of the above information/document, proposal shall be considered accordingly.


(49) Giroud Ret Khadan, Village - Giroud, Tehsil - Kurud, District - Dhamtari Sarpanch, Gram Panchayat Giroud submitted application (Form-I and Pre-

feasibility Report) through Collector, Dhamtari / Mining Department for obtaining Environment Clearance on 17/12/2013 for Sand Mines capacity - 25,000 cum/year at Khasra no. Part of 319, Village - Giroud, Tehsil - Kurud, District -Dhamtari (C.G.). Mining area is – 4.0 ha. Project proponent was informed to present the case vide letter dated 17/12/2013.

The case was discussed in the 124th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 20/12/2013. Smt. Dayabati, Sarpanch presented the case.

Committee perused the information / documents submitted by the project proponent. It was noted that information submitted by project proponent is not correct and mismatching. Committee then decided to ask the project proponent to submit following information/documents.

1. Revised and correct additional information Form and Scheme for Environmental Management should be submitted in original.

2. Certificates issued by Mining Department should be submitted in original.



(50) Dhimartikur Sand Mine, Village - Dhimartikur, Tehsil & District - Dhamtari (C.G.)Sarpanch, Gram Panchayat Dhimartikur (Navagaon) submitted application

(Form-I and Pre-feasibility Report) through Collector, Dhamtari / Mining Department for obtaining Environment Clearance vide letter dated 17/12/2013 for Sand Mines capacity - 50,000 cum/year at Khasra no. 1292 (Part), Village - Dhimartikur, Tehsil &, District - Dhamtari (C.G.). Mining area is – 2.0 ha. Project proponent was informed to present the case vide letter dated 17/12/2013.

The case was discussed in the 124th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 20/12/2013. Smt. Laxmi Diwan, Sarpanch presented the case.

Committee perused the information / documents submitted by the project proponent. It was noted that information submitted by project proponent is not correct and mismatching. After deliberation, Committee then decided to ask the project proponent to submit following information/documents.

1. Mining area mentioned in application Forms and in certificate issued by Mining Department is not matching. Correct mining area and concerned certificate / documents in this regard should be submitted.

2. Revised and correct additional information Form and Scheme for Environmental Management should be submitted in original.

The information/documents submitted by project proponent on 30/12/2013 was pursued in the 125th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 10/01/2014. After


deliberation, Committee unanimously decided to defer the case in the view of Office Memorandum of MoEF dated 24/12/2013.


(51) M/s Secretary, Gram Panchayat Tila, Village – Tila, Tehsil – Abhanpur, District – RaipurProject proponent submitted application (Form-I and Pre-feasibility Report) for

obtaining Environment Clearance on 18/11/2013 for mining of Sand (minor mineral) of capacity 7,500 truck per year at Khasra no. 1891, Village – Tila, Tehsil – Abhanpur, District – Raipur (C.G.). Mining lease area is 7.50 Acre.

The case was discussed in the 120th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 30/11/2013.project proponent was not present. After deliberation, the Committee unanimously decided that proposal will be considered after receipt of request from project proponent in this regard. Request letter dated 17/12/2013 of the project proponent was considered in the 125th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 10/01/2014. After deliberation, Committee unanimously decided to defer the case in the view of Office Memorandum of MoEF dated 24/12/2013.


Agenda Item No. 3 - Internal Discussion on the proposals received for TOR/EC as per provisions of the Environment Impact Assessment Notification, 2006.

(1) M/s Bali Nagvanshi, Village – Bastnar, Tehsil – Bastnar, District – BastarProject proponent submitted application (Form-I and Project Report) for

obtaining Environment Clearance on 07/09/2013 for mining of Stone (minor mineral) of capacity (ROM) 4,00,000 tonnes per year at Khasra no. 1513,1692 and 1717, Village – Bastnar, Tehsil – Bastnar, District – Bastar (C.G.). Mining lease area is 21.26 ha.

The case was discussed in the 125th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 10/01/2014. After deliberation, the Committee unanimously decided to ask the project proponent to submit the following information/documents: -

1. Mining Plan approved by authorized agency of the State Government.

2. Revised Form – I, if there is discrepancy in approved mining plan and already submitted Form – I.

The information / documents to be submitted to SEIAA/ SEAC, Chhattisgarh shall be duly signed by proprietor with seal of firm. Project proponent shall also submit hard and soft copies (in pdf file) of all application / documents / reply submitted to SEIAA/ SEAC, Chhattisgarh.



(2) M/s Bali Nagvanshi, Village – Chhaparbhanpuri, Tehsil – Tokapal, District – Bastar


Project proponent submitted application (Form-I and Project Report) for obtaining Environment Clearance on 05/09/2013 for mining of Limestone (minor mineral) of capacity (ROM) 10,000 tonnes per year at Khasra no. 1216/3, 1220, Village – Chhaparbhanpuri, Tehsil – Tokapal, District – Bastar (C.G.). Mining lease area is 1.0 ha.







(3) M/s Manohar Rathore Limestone Mine, Village – Mahuadih, Tehsil – Janjgir, District – Janjgir-ChampaProject proponent submitted application (Form-I and Project Report) for

obtaining Environment Clearance on 22/10/2013 for mining of Limestone (Minor Mineral) of capacity 3,000 metric tonnes per year at khasra no. 247, 248, Village – Mahuadih, Tehsil – Janjgir, District – Janjgir-Champa (C.G.). Mining lease area is 0.60 ha.










(4) M/s Manoj Kumar Limestone Mine, Village – Birgahani, Tehsil – Janjgir, District – Janjgir-ChampaProject proponent submitted application (Form-I and Project Report) for

obtaining Environment Clearance on 22/10/2013 for mining of Limestone (minor mineral) of capacity 3,000 metric tonnes per year at Khasra no. 771/1, Village – Birgahani, Tehsil – Janjgir, District – Janjgir-Champa (C.G.). Mining lease area is 3.51 Acre.


1. “NOC” from concerned Gram Panchayat (s) in the form of resolution passed by Gram Panchayat(s) duly signed by concerned Sarpanch and Secretary shall be submitted.







(5) M/s Kaushal Singh, Village – Masturi, Tehsil – Masturi, District – BilaspurProject proponent submitted application (Form-I and Project Report) for

obtaining Environment Clearance on 22/10/2013 for mining of Limestone (minor mineral) of capacity 8,000 metric tonnes per year at Khasra no. 572/1, Village – Masturi, Tehsil – Masturi, District – Bilaspur (C.G.). Mining lease area is 2.0 Acres.





The information / documents to be submitted to SEIAA/ SEAC, Chhattisgarh shall be duly signed by proprietor with seal of firm. Project proponent shall also


submit hard and soft copies (in pdf file) of all application / documents / reply submitted to SEIAA/ SEAC, Chhattisgarh.




















(8) M/s Anjor Singh Tandekar, Flag Stone Mines, Village- Ghodari, Tehsil & District – MahasamundProject proponent submitted application (Form-I and Project Report) for

obtaining Environment Clearance on 22/10/2013 for Flag Stone (Minor Mineral) of capacity 65 metric tonne per year at Khasra no. 10 part, Village- Ghodari, Tehsil & District – Mahasamund (C.G.). Mining lease area is 0.6 ha.







(9) M/s Shri Devendra Kumar Sachdev, Village- Turma, Tehsil - Bhatapara, District – Balodabazar - BhataparaProject proponent submitted application (Form-I and Pre Feasibility Report)

for obtaining Environment Clearance on 23/10/2013 for Mining of Limestone (Minor Mineral) of capacity 4,000 metric tonne per year at Khasra no. 266/1ka, Village- Turma, Tehsil - Bhatapara, District- Balodabazar - Bhatapara (C.G.). Mining lease area is 0.77 ha.






(10) M/s Shri Kishore Kumar Agrawal, Village – Domanpara, Tehsil – Manendragadh, District – KoriaProject proponent submitted application (Form-I and Project Report) for

obtaining Environment Clearance on 18/10/2013 for mining of Dolerite Stone (minor mineral) of capacity 10,000 metric tonne per year and Crushing capacity - 06 TPH at Khasra no. 50, Village – Domanpara, Tehsil – Manendragadh, District – Koria (C.G.). Mining lease area is 4.0 ha.









(11) M/s Shri Praveen Kumar Jain, Village – Joratarai, Tehsil & District – RajnandgaonProject proponent submitted application (Form-I and Other Documents) for

obtaining Environment Clearance on 23/10/2013 for Mining of Limestone (Minor Mineral) of capacity 4,000 Metric Tonne Per Year at Khasra no. 320/2 & 320/13, Village – Joratarai, Tehsil & District – Rajnandgaon (C.G.). Mining lease area is 4.75 acre.









(12) M/s Rajeev Bhushan Pandey, Village – Gudeli, Tehsil – Sarangarh, District – Raigarh


Project proponent submitted application (Form-I and Other Documents) for obtaining Environment Clearance on 22/10/2013 for Mining of Limestone (Minor Mineral) of capacity 5,000 Metric Tonne Per Year at Khasra no. 439/3, 439/4, 439/6, 439/7, 439/8, 439/9 & 439/10, Village – Gudeli, Tehsil – Sarangarh, District – Raigarh (C.G.). Mining lease area is 0.603 ha.







(13) M/s Shri Ramchandra Godwani, Village – Joratarai, Tehsil & District – RajnandgaonProject proponent submitted application (Form-I and Other Documents) for

obtaining Environment Clearance on 23/10/2013 for Mining of Limestone (Minor Mineral) of capacity 5,000 Metric Tonne Per Year at Khasra no. 18, 19 & 20, Village – Joratarai, Tehsil & District – Rajnandgaon (C.G.). Mining lease area is 2.50 acre.









(14) M/s Shri Dinesh Kumar Mittal, Akaltara Limestone Mine, Village – Tarod, Tehsil – Akaltara, District – Janjgir-ChampaProject proponent submitted application (Form-I and Project Report) for

obtaining Environment Clearance on 23/10/2013 for mining of Limestone (minor mineral) of capacity 1,500 tonne per year at Khasra no. 887/2 and 887/4, Village – Tarod, Tehsil – Akaltara, District – Janjgir-Champa (C.G.). Total mining lease area is 2.744 ha.


1. Boundary of all existing / proposed / abandoned mine’s and stone crusher’s location, distance and their lease area falling within 500 m radius from project proponent’s mine site / boundary clearly marked on map duly authenticated by the Mining Department.







(15) M/s Dhaurabhata Dolomite Mine, Village- Dhaurabhata, Tehsil -Bilha, District- Bilaspur Project proponent submitted application (Form-I and Project Report) for

obtaining Environment Clearance on 23/10/2013 for mining of Dolomite Stone (minor mineral) of capacity 22,600 metric tonne per year at Khasra no. 267, 271/1 and 271/2, Village – Dhaurabhata, Tehsil – Bilha, District – Bilaspur (C.G.). Mining lease area is 2.247 ha.

The case was discussed in the 125th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 10/01/2014. After deliberation, the Committee unanimously decided to ask the project proponent to present the case along with the following information/ documents: -



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(16) M/s Pyarelal Sahu (Stone Crusher), Village – Darritola, Tehsil – Manendragarh, District – KoriaProject proponent submitted application (Form-I and Project Report) for

obtaining Environment Clearance on 25/10/2013 for Mining of Dolerite Stone & Crusher (Minor Mineral) of capacity 5,000 Cum. per year at Khasra no. 199/1, Village – Darritola, Tehsil – Manendragarh, District – Koria (C.G.). Mining lease area is 2.0 ha.








(17) M/s Manoj Kumar Chandrakar Village- Barbaspur, Tehsil &, District- MahasamundProject proponent submitted application (Form-I and Project Report) for

obtaining Environment Clearance on 23/11/2013 for Mining of Black Stone (Minor Mineral) of capacity 65 Metric Tonne Per Year at Khasra no. 200, Village- Barbaspur, Tehsil &, District- Mahasamund (C.G.). Mining lease area is 0.36 ha.










(18) M/s Jai Bajrang Minerals (Pro. Virendra Pratap Mishra), Village – Jairamnagar (Khaira), Tehsil – Masturi, District – BilaspurProject proponent submitted application (Form-I and Project Report) for

obtaining Environment Clearance on 25/10/2013 for mining of Limestone (Minor Mineral) of capacity 10,000 metric tonne per year at khasra no. 769 & 770, Village – Jairamnagar (Khaira), Tehsil – Masturi, District – Bilaspur (C.G.). Mining lease area is 2.56 acres.







(19) M/s Shri Arun Kumar Agrawal, Village – Kudri, Tehsil – Janjgir, District – Janjgir-ChampaProject proponent submitted application (Form-I and Pre Feasibility Report)

for obtaining Environment Clearance on 25/10/2013 for Clay mining of capacity 3,250 tonne per year and Fix Chimney Bricks Plant (minor mineral) of capacity 10,00,000 Nos. Bricks / Annum at Khasra no. 107, 108 & 110, Village – Kudri, Tehsil – Janjgir, District – Janjgir-Champa (C.G.). Mining lease area is 5.18 Acre.


1. “NOC” from concerned Gram Panchayat (s) in the form of resolution passed by Gram Panchayat(s) duly signed by concerned Sarpanch and Secretary shall be submitted.








(20) M/s Jugal Kishor Agrawal, Village – Devraha, Tehsil – Janjgir, District – Janjgir-ChampaProject proponent submitted application (Form-I and Pre Feasibility Report)

for obtaining Environment Clearance on 28/10/2013 for mining of Limestone (Minor Mineral) of capacity 25,000 metric tonne per year at Khasra no. 58,59,60,61, 62,54/1,54/2,70, Village – Devraha, Tehsil – Janjgir, District – Janjgir-Champa (C.G.). Mining lease area is 4.0 acre.










(21) M/s Jugal Kishor Agrawal, Village – Devraha, Tehsil – Janjgir, District – Janjgir-ChampaProject proponent submitted application (Form-I and Pre Feasibility Report)

for obtaining Environment Clearance on 28/10/2013 for mining of Limestone (Minor /tt/file_convert/5af207047f8b9aa17b910811/document.doc 61 of 135

Mineral) of capacity 20,000 metric tonne per year at Khasra no. 92,93,94,95, 96/1,96/2, Village – Devraha, Tehsil – Janjgir, District – Janjgir-Champa (C.G.). Mining lease area is 2.14 Acre.









(22) M/s Kunj Bihari Agrawal, Village – Devraha, Tehsil – Janjgir, District – Janjgir-ChampaProject proponent submitted application (Form-I and Pre Feasibility Report)

for obtaining Environment Clearance on 28/10/2013 for mining of Limestone (Minor Mineral) of capacity 20,000 metric tonne per year at Khasra no. 74,75,76,77,78/2, 90,81/3,81/4,91/3,91/4, Village – Devraha, Tehsil – Janjgir, District – Janjgir-Champa (C.G.). Mining lease area is 2.24 Acre.











(23) M/s Biselal Sahu Flagstone Mine, Village – Charbhata, Tehsil – Gunderdehi, District – BalodProject proponent submitted application (Form-I and Other Documents) for

obtaining Environment Clearance on 28/10/2013 for Mining of Limestone (Minor Mineral) of capacity 250 Metric Tonne Per year (stone boulder/blocks) at Khasra no. 95/1 & 95/2, Village – Charbhata, Tehsil – Gunderdehi, District – Balod (C.G.). Mining lease area is 0.63 ha.


1. The product name i.e. stone boulder/blocks or floor stone shall be clarified.




5. Details of cutting, polishing etc. machine to be installed, process to be adopted, water & air pollution control systems proposed and solid wastes and its disposal arrangement shall be given.




(24) M/s Krishna Gopal Sood , Village- Lamkani, Tehsil -Abhanpur, District- RaipurProject proponent submitted application (Form-I and Project Report) for

obtaining Environment Clearance on 23/10/2013 for Mining of Clay for Brick Manufacturing (Minor Mineral) of capacity 10,00,000 Nos. Per Year at Khasra no. 59, Village- Lamkani, Tehsil -Abhanpur, District- Raipur (C.G.). Mining lease area is 4.0 acres.



1. Compliance of guidelines mentioned in para 4(a) issued by Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India vide Office Memorndum no. L-11011/47/2011-IA.II(M) dated 24/06/2013 shall also be submitted.






(25) M/s Ravi Kumar Gupta, Village – Kot & Saraighana, Tehsil – Baikunthpur, District – KoriaProject proponent submitted application (Form-I and Pre Feasibility Report)

for obtaining Environment Clearance on 31/10/2013 for mining of Stone (Minor Mineral) of capacity 5,000 metric tonnes per year at Khasra no. 247, 248, 249 at Village – Kot & Saraighana, Tehsil – Baikunthpur, District – Koria (C.G.). Mining lease area is 1.62 ha.








(26) M/s Govind Prasad Agrawal, Village – Baturabahar, Tehsil – Pathalgaon, District – JashpurProject proponent submitted application (Form-I and Other Documents) for

obtaining Environment Clearance on 30/10/2013 for Mining of Stone (Minor Mineral) of capacity 500 Cum Per Annum at Khasra no. 1019 at Village – Baturabahar, Tehsil – Pathalgaon, District – Jashpur (C.G.). Mining lease area is 0.632 ha.








(27) M/s Ajay Sharma, Village – Jairamnagar, Tehsil – Masturi, District – BilaspurProject proponent submitted application (Form-I and Project Report) for

obtaining Environment Clearance on 31/10/2013 for mining of Limestone (minor mineral) of capacity 4800 metric tonnes per year at Khasra no. 252/3 at Village – Jairamnagar, Tehsil – Masturi, District – Bilaspur (C.G.). Mining lease area is 2.10 Acre.







(28) M/s Vijay Kumar Rathore, Limestone Mine, Village – Devraha, Tehsil – Janjgir, District – Janjgir - ChampaProject proponent submitted application (Form-I and Project Report) for

obtaining Environment Clearance on 01/11/2013 for mining of Limestone (minor mineral) of capacity 20,000 metric tonnes per year at Khasra no. 157/1, 158/1, 159/1, 160/2, 160/3, 160/4, 161, 162/2, Village – Devraha, Tehsil – Janjgir, District – Janjgir - Champa (C.G.). Mining lease area is 4.58 acre.










(29) M/s Sarla Mining (Pro. Ashok Kumar Rathore), Village – Birgahni, Tehsil – Janjgir, District – Janjgir-ChampaProject proponent submitted application (Form-I and Project Report) for

obtaining Environment Clearance on 01/11/2013 for mining of Limestone (minor mineral) of capacity 40,000 metric tonnes per year at Khasra no. 109/2, 111, 110/2, Village – Birgahani, Tehsil – Janjgir, District – Janjgir-Champa (C.G.). Mining lease area is 3.34 acre.

The case was discussed in the 125th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 10/01/2014. After deliberation, the Committee unanimously decided to ask the project proponent to present the case along with the following information/ documents: - toposheet, photograph, 500m, land, noc gram,








(30) M/s Water Resources Division, Bhimkoj (Minor Irrigation Project) Village – Bhimkhoj, Tehsil – Bagbahara, District – Mahasamund (C.G.).Project proponent submitted application (Form-I and Project Report) for

obtaining Environment Clearance on 01/11/2013 for Water Resources Division Bhimkoj (Minor Irrigation Project) Village – Bhimkhoj, Tehsil – Bagbahara, District – Mahasamund (C.G.). Cost of the project is 326.99 lakhs.

The proposal was discussed in 125th meeting held on 10/01/2014 of SEAC, Chhattisgarh. After deliberation, the Committee unanimously decided to ask the project proponent to submit the following information/documents: -

In the application form the information should be given in the MKS system.

The details of area of submergence, forest area and forest produce proposed to be under submergence, rehabilitation and resettlement requirement (if any) should be submitted.

The area of the land (forest, revenue, private, barren etc.) required for construction of barrage, reservoir, spill way, canal system should be submitted.

Status of forest land / Government revenue land /Private land acquisition in detail with documents should be submitted.

The status of land diversion for forest land under Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 should be submitted. Copy of forest clearance obtained (if any) or copy of the application made for diversion of forest land and its present status should be submitted.

Environmental based cost benefit analysis and justification of the project on environmental angle should be submitted. Assessment of economic benefits to community and environment due to proposed activity should be submitted.

Location and details of borrow pits from where the construction materials such as soil, mooram, boulder, aggregate, sand and other construction materials should be submitted.

Status of construction activity should be submitted. Schedule/sequence of construction of work, date of start of construction work, construction work that has been done after 14/09/2006 should be submitted.

Layout plan and area map of 10 km radius showing major topographical features such as land use, drainage, location of habitats, major construction including railways, highways, pipelines, major industries / mines/stone crushers and other polluting nature industries (nature and capacity) etc. should be submitted. Distance of above features from site should be clearly given.

Whether the project site located in whole or in part within 10 km from the boundary of: (i) Protected Areas notified under the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, (ii) Critically Polluted areas as identified by the Central Pollution Control Board from time to time, (iii) Notified Eco-sensitive areas (including national park/ wild life sanctuary), (iv) inter-State boundaries, (v) Reserved Forest/protected forest)? Please provide details.

The effect of changes in the water system on water utilization, the incidence of disasters resulting from erosion (where special topography or soil is involved) etc. and appropriate measures adopted (if any).


The effect of the project on the principal and important flora and fauna along with appropriate measures adopted (if any).

The impact of the project on the unique landscape and on the view from main viewpoints and appropriate measures adopted (if any).

The water logging possibilities of soils and appropriate mitigation practices to be adopted (if any).

Whether due to project any damage to the historical and cultural heritage has been anticipated, if yes, please provide the details.

The effect on existing infrastructure such as land, road network etc. and appropriate mitigation practices to be adopted (if any) should be submitted.

The availability of water in downstream and effect on designated use in downstream.

The fuel (wood, LPG gas, furnace oil/diesel etc.) requirement during construction and its source should be submitted.

Details of power supply, water supply, water source, consumption with water balance and effluent generation, treatment and reuse, fuel consumption, type of fuel, emission sources and emission control system, solid waste / hazardous waste management, DG Set and noise pollution control, greenbelt development, fugitive emission control, proposed monitoring stations details along-with justification for selection, proposed EMP and other relevant issues along-with proposed TOR/EMP.

The information / documents to be submitted to SEIAA/ SEAC, Chhattisgarh shall be duly signed with seal of firm. Project proponent shall also submit hard and soft copies (in dpf file) of all application / documents / reply submitted to SEIAA/ SEAC, Chhattisgarh.



(31) M/s Chhuipali Stone Mine (BSCPL Infrastucture Ltd.), Village- Chhuipali,Tehsil - Saraipali, District- MahasamundProject proponent submitted application (Form-I and Project Report) for

obtaining Environment Clearance on 29/10/2013 for Mining of Stone (Minor Mineral) – 2,00,000 Tonnes Per Year at Khasra no. 286/1, 286/2, 285, 287, 288/1, 288/2, 289, 275, 276, Village- Chhuipali,Tehsil - Saraipali, District- Mahasamund. Mining lease area is 2.09 ha.




3. Copy of land acquisition / ownership documents shall be submitted.\

4. Information regarding total lease area of all lease areas boundaries of only minor minerals (for minor minerals) falling within 500 m from the periphery


of project proponent’s lease area authenticated by Mining Department shall be submitted.



(32) M/s Barbaspur Flag Stone Mine (BSCPL Infrastucture Ltd.), Village- Barbaspur, Tehsil &, District- Mahasamund Project proponent submitted application (Form-I and Project Report) for

obtaining Environment Clearance on 08/01/2013 for Mining of Flag Stone (Minor Mineral) – 90,000 Tonnes Per Year at Khasra no. 177 part, Village- Barbaspur, Tehsil &, District- Mahasamund (C.G.). Mining lease area is 1.60 ha.


1. Duly singed Form-I should be submitted.



4. Copy of land acquisition / ownership documents shall be submitted.\




(33) M/s Water Resources Division, Koma (Minor Irrigation Project) Village – Bohardih,Tehsil – Bagbahara, District – Mahasamund Project proponent submitted application (Form-I and Project Report) for

obtaining Environment Clearance on 01/11/2013 for Water Resources Division Koma (Minor Irrigation Project) Village – Bohardih,Tehsil – Bagbahara, District – Mahasamund (C.G.). Cost of the project is 1788.61 lakhs.

The proposal was discussed in 125th meeting held on 10/01/2014 of SEAC, Chhattisgarh. After deliberation, the Committee decided to ask the project proponent to submit the following information/documents and present the case incorporating the following: -

In the application form the information should be given in the MKS system.


The details of area of submergence, forest area and forest produce proposed to be under submergence, rehabilitation and resettlement requirement (if any) should be submitted.

The area of the land (forest, revenue, private, barren etc.) required for construction of barrage, reservoir, spill way, canal system should be submitted.

Status of forest land / Government revenue land /Private land acquisition in detail with documents should be submitted.

The status of land diversion for forest land under Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 should be submitted. Copy of forest clearance obtained (if any) or copy of the application made for diversion of forest land and its present status should be submitted.

Environmental based cost benefit analysis and justification of the project on environmental angle should be submitted. Assessment of economic benefits to community and environment due to proposed activity should be submitted.

Location and details of borrow pits from where the construction materials such as soil, mooram, boulder, aggregate, sand and other construction materials should be submitted.

Status of construction activity should be submitted. Schedule/sequence of construction of work, date of start of construction work, construction work that has been done after 14/09/2006 should be submitted.

Layout plan and area map of 10 km radius showing major topographical features such as land use, drainage, location of habitats, major construction including railways, highways, pipelines, major industries / mines/stone crushers and other polluting nature industries (nature and capacity) etc. should be submitted. Distance of above features from site should be clearly given.

Whether the project site located in whole or in part within 10 km from the boundary of: (i) Protected Areas notified under the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, (ii) Critically Polluted areas as identified by the Central Pollution Control Board from time to time, (iii) Notified Eco-sensitive areas (including national park/ wild life sanctuary), (iv) inter-State boundaries, (v) Reserved Forest/protected forest)? Please provide details.

The effect of changes in the water system on water utilization, the incidence of disasters resulting from erosion (where special topography or soil is involved) etc. and appropriate measures adopted (if any).

The effect of the project on the principal and important flora and fauna along with appropriate measures adopted (if any).

The impact of the project on the unique landscape and on the view from main viewpoints and appropriate measures adopted (if any).

The water logging possibilities of soils and appropriate mitigation practices to be adopted (if any).

Whether due to project any damage to the historical and cultural heritage has been anticipated, if yes, please provide the details.

The effect on existing infrastructure such as land, road network etc. and appropriate mitigation practices to be adopted (if any) should be submitted.


The availability of water in downstream and effect on designated use in downstream.

The fuel (wood, LPG gas, furnace oil/diesel etc.) requirement during construction and its source should be submitted.

Details of power supply, water supply, water source, consumption with water balance and effluent generation, treatment and reuse, fuel consumption, type of fuel, emission sources and emission control system, solid waste / hazardous waste management, DG Set and noise pollution control, greenbelt development, fugitive emission control, proposed monitoring stations details along-with justification for selection, proposed EMP and other relevant issues along-with proposed TOR/EMP.

The information / documents to be submitted to SEIAA/ SEAC, Chhattisgarh shall be duly signed with seal of firm. Project proponent shall also submit hard and soft copies (in dpf file) of all application / documents / reply submitted to SEIAA/ SEAC, Chhattisgarh.



(34) M/s Amity University, Raipur, Village- Manth, Tehsil - Tilda District- RaipurThe project proponent submitted application (Form-I, Form –IA and Conceptual Plan) for Environment

Clearance on 01/11/2013. The project proponent has applied for Building & Construction project of total land area – 2,17,174.17 sqm, built-up area – 1,88,260.31 sqm at Village- Manth, Tehsil - Tilda District- Raipur. The brief of the project is as follows:-

Name of the Project M/s Amity University Site Village- Manth, Tehsil - Tilda District-

RaipurBuilt-Up Area Building & Construction projects of

1,88,260.31 sqm built-up area. Plat Area of the Project 11352.13 sqmWater Requirement Total water requirement 650 KLD Activity falls under the Schedule of EIA Notification, 2006

8 (b)

The case was discussed in the 96th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 08/02/2013. After deliberation, the Committee decided to ask the project proponent to submit following information / documents: -

Layout plan and area map of 10 km radius showing major topographical features such as land use, drainage, location of habitats, major construction including railways, highways, pipelines, major industries / mines/stone crushers and other polluting nature industries etc.

Site details: existing condition, land ownership document, land diversion, permission from concerned authority.

Land use statement, parking area, green belt etc. Water allocation letter for proposed activities from competent authority. Photographs of the project site from four angles (four directions). Details of power supply source, water supply source, water consumption

with water balance, effluent generation, treatment and reuse of effluent, fuel consumption (if any), type of fuel, air pollutants emission sources and emission control system.


Solid wastes and municipal solid wastes etc. handling, collection, storage, transportation, treatment and disposal facility details along with details of Vermi-composting (if any).

DG Set and noise pollution control. Details of energy conservation techniques proposed. Solar heating system

for hot water should be explored as far as possible. Details of rainwater harvesting techniques. Whether any water body (pond, nalla, canal, river etc.) falls within the

project site? Any diversion of water body required? If yes, please the details of environmental conservation of water body to be adopted.

Whether rehabilitation or resettlement required? If yes, provide the details and R & R scheme to ensure a reasonable compensation package to project affected persons to be adopted as per government policy.

Information regarding compliance of the ‘Manual on Norms and Standards for Environmental Clearance for Large Construction Projects’ issued by Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India.

Justification of selection of site for colony based on environmental parameters.

Clarification regarding built-up area or covered area on all the floors put together including basements and other service area, which area proposed in the building /construction project.



(35) M/s Anil Kumar Agrawal Doma (Pathariya) Clay Mines, Village – Doma (Pathariya), Tehsil – Dhamdha, District – DurgProject proponent submitted application (Form-I and Other Documents) for

obtaining Environment Clearance on 02/11/2013 for Mining of Clay and Bricks Manufacturing (Minor Mineral) of capacity 25,00,000 nos. per year at Khasra no. 584, 585, 590 to 596, 599, 601, 614 to 620/1, 622, 623, Village – Doma (Pathariya), Tehsil – Dhamdha, District – Durg (C.G.). Mining lease area is 3.56 ha.




3. Information regarding total borrow / lease area of all borrow / lease areas boundaries of brick earth / ordinary earth falling within 500 m from the periphery of project proponent’s borrow / lease area authenticated by Mining Department shall be submitted.

4. Compliance of guidelines mentioned in para 4(a) issued by Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India vide Office Memorndum no. L-11011/47/2011-IA.II(M) dated 24/06/2013 shall also be submitted.

5. You have mentioned that drilling and blasting will be done. Please clarify why this is required?

6. Type of kiln, fuel quantity, use of ash & solid wastes, details of water and air pollution control systems adopted/proposed shall be submitted.


7. Quantity of clay mining for last five years, actual present available area for mining excluding one meter boundary, quantity of clay available for mining considering maximum two meter depth of mining, quantity of clay bricks proposed to be manufactured annually, quantity and percentage of ash to be used annually for clay bricks making as per guidelines of Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India, New Delhi shall be submitted.




Agenda Item No. 4 - Any other issues with the permission of the Chairperson.

(1) M/s Siddihi Vinayak Stone Crushing, Village – Ajirma, Tehsil – Lundra, District – SurgujaProject proponent submitted application (Form-I and Pre Feasibility Report)

for obtaining Environment Clearance on 15/04/2013 for mining of Crusher Stone (minor mineral) of capacity (ROM) 10,12,500 CFT per year at Khasra no. 815/21 at Village – Ajirma, Tehsil – Lundra, District – Surguja (C.G.). Mining lease area is 0.543 ha.

The case was discussed in the 102nd meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 11/05/2013. Committee then decided to ask the project proponent to submit some information/documents. Project proponent was informed vide letter dated 31/05/2013. Project proponent submitted information/documents vide letter dated 02/08/2013 and 23/09/2013. Project proponent was informed to present the case vide letter dated 17/12/2013.

The case was considered in the 123rd meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 19/12/2013. Project proponent Shri Babulal Agrawal, proprietor presented the case. Committee perused the information / document submitted by project proponent and it was found that information / documents submitted by project proponent is not matching and incorrect. Committee then decided to ask project proponent to submit some information. Project proponent submitted the information vide letter date 10/01/2014.

The case was considered in 125th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 10/01/2014. Committee pursued the documents, it is noted that this is old stone mine. Project proponent has applied for renewal of quarry lease. Mining lease has been granted at Khasra no. 815/21 at Village – Ajirma, Tehsil – Lundra, District – Surguja (C.G.). Quarry lease area is 0.543 ha. Nearest national highway is about 05 km away from the site. Nearest habitation is about 02 km away from the site. Project proponent submitted NOC of the gram panchayat Kepee. Minable reserve is 1,13,500 tonnes. Life of mine is 10 years. The deposit is in a small hillock. Average height of hillock is 07 meters. Mining is proposed up to 1.5 meter below ground level. Annual production will be 6,250 metric tonnes. Method of mining will be open cast mining. Thickness of over burden is 01 meter. Soil will be used for bund making. Ultimate depth of mining will be 1.5 m. No blasting will be done. Mined out limestone will be used for making gitti. Green belt will be developed around the mine area. There is a crusher in mining lease area. There are 04 mines of total area 3.937 ha within the 500 meters radius.

SEAC, Chhattisgarh considered the activity from the point of view of its location (in rural area), no involvement of forest land for mining, having small lease area of 0.543 ha and felt that no significant impact on the surrounding is anticipated. State Level Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC) considered the proposal as ‘B2’ category and unanimously recommended to grant environmental clearance for Mining of Stone (Minor Mineral) of capacity - 6,250 Metric Tonne Per Year with Crusher at Khasra no. 815/21 at Village – Ajirma, Tehsil – Lundra, District – Surguja (C.G.) subject to the fulfillment of the terms and conditions mentioned in the Annexure- X.



(2) M/s Krishna Furshi Udyog, Village - Acholi, Bhoring Tehsil & District- MahasamundProject proponent submitted application (Form-I and Project Report) for

obtaining Environment Clearance on 16/01/2013 for Mining of stone (minor mineral) at Khasra no. 84/1,2,3,4 and 85, 89/2 at Village - Acholi, Bhoring Tehsil & District- Mahasamund (C.G.). Mining lease area is 0.57 ha.


Committee then decided to ask the project proponent to submit the some information/documents. Project proponent was asked to the submit some information / documents vide letter dated 14/03/2013. Project proponent has submitted some information / documents on 15/04/2013. In the 98th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 21/03/2013, it was unanimously decided to ask the project proponents to present their case along with all relevant information/documents, who have submitted desired information / documents.

Accordingly, project proponent was informed vide letter dated 02/05/2013 to present the case before SEAC, Chhattisgarh on 11/05/2013. The proposal was considered in the 102nd meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 11/05/2013. Project proponent was absent without pre-intimation. Committee unanimously decided that proposal will be considered further after the receipt of request from the project proponent in this regard.

Project proponent was informed vide letter dated 31/05/2013. Project proponent requested vide letter dated 16/07/2013 for presentation. Project proponent was informed to present the case vide letter dated 04/12/2013. Case was considered in 121st meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 09/12/2013. Shri Koman Lal Sahu presented the case. Committee perused the information / documents submitted by project proponent. Committee then decided to ask project proponent to submit some information. Project proponent submitted the information vide letter date 11/12/2013.

The case was considered in 125th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 10/01/2014. Committee pursued the documents, it is noted that this is new flag stone mine. Project proponent has applied for renewal of quarry lease. Mining lease has been granted at Khasra no. 84/1,2,3,4, 85 and 89/2 at Village – Acholi, Tehsil & District- Mahasamund (C.G.). Quarry lease area is 0.57 ha. Nearest national highway is about 08 km away from the site. Nearest River is 02 km away for the site. Nearest habitation is about 1.5 km away from the site. Project proponent submitted NOC of the gram panchayat Acholi. Project proponent submitted NOC of Forest Department. Minable reserve is 34,200 cum. Life of mine is 10 years. Annual production will be 800 cum per year. Method of mining will be open cast mining. Thickness of over burden is 01 meter. Soil will be used for bund making. Ultimate depth of mining will be 06 m. No blasting will be done. Mined out flag stone will be used for making furshi. Green belt will be developed around the mine area. There will be no polishing unit within lease area. There no mines within the 500 meters radius.

SEAC, Chhattisgarh considered the activity from the point of view of its location (in rural area), no involvement of forest land for mining, having small lease area of 0.57 ha and felt that no significant impact on the surrounding is anticipated. State Level Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC) considered the proposal as ‘B2’ category and unanimously recommended to grant environmental clearance for Mining of Flag Stone (Minor Mineral) of capacity – 800 Cum Per Year at Khasra no.


84/1,2,3,4, 85 and 89/2 at Village – Acholi, Tehsil & District- Mahasamund (C.G.) subject to the fulfillment of the terms and conditions mentioned in the Annexure- XI.


(3) M/s Shri Inder Jaggi, Village – Amakoni, Tehsil – Simga, District – Balodabazar-BhataparaProject proponent submitted application (Form-I and Project Report) for

obtaining Environment Clearance on 27/04/2013 for mining of Lime Stone quarry (minor mineral) of capacity (ROM) 30,000 metric tonne per year at Khasra no. 26, Village – Amakoni, Tehsil – Simga, District – Balodabazar-Bhatapara (C.G.). Mining lease area is 1.56 ha.

The case was discussed in the 106th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 14/06/2013. Project proponent has submitted supplementary information, environment management scheme, land documents, NOC from gram panchayat, copy of lease deed, photographs, information regarding all existing / proposed / abandoned mines and stone crushers / cutting & polishing units / brick kilns location and distance within 05 km radius from mine site, NOC from forest department and toposheet / google image.

Committee then decided to ask the project proponent to present the case with relevant information/documents. Project proponent was informed to present the case vide letter dated 08/10/2013 as per decision taken in the 98 th meeting held on 21/03/2013 of SEAC, Chhattisgarh. Project proponent was informed to present the case vide letter dated 15/10/2013. The case was considered in the 116 th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 18/10/2013. Project proponent Shri Inder Jaggi presented the case. Committee then decided to ask project proponent to submit some information. Project proponent submitted the information vide letter date 23/12/2013.

The case was considered in 125th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 10/01/2014. Committee pursued the documents, it is noted that this is new limestone mine. Mining lease has been granted at Khasra no. 26, Village – Amakoni, Tehsil – Simga, District – Balodabazar-Bhatapara (C.G.). Quarry lease area is 1.56 ha. Nearest national highway is about 23 km away from the site. Nearest habitation is about 0.45 km away from the site. Project proponent submitted NOC of the gram panchayat Amakoni. Minable reserve is 1,24,800 cum. Life of mine is 10 years. Annual production will be 15,000 tonnes per year. Method of mining will be open cast mining. Thickness of over burden is 01 meter. Soil will be used for bund making. Ultimate depth of mining will be 09 m. Controlled blasting will be done. Mined out limestone will be used for making gitti. Green belt will be developed around the mine area. There will be no crusher in mining area. There are 15 mines of total area 17.323 ha within the 500 meters radius.

SEAC, Chhattisgarh considered the activity from the point of view of its location (in rural area), no involvement of forest land for mining, having small lease area of 1.56 ha and felt that no significant impact on the surrounding is anticipated. State Level Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC) considered the proposal as ‘B2’ category and unanimously recommended to grant environmental clearance for Mining of Limestone (Minor Mineral) of capacity – 15,000 Tonne Per Year with Crusher at Khasra no. 26, Village – Amakoni, Tehsil – Simga, District – Balodabazar-Bhatapara (C.G.) subject to the fulfillment of the terms and conditions mentioned in the Annexure- XII.



(4) M/s Fagendra Yadu, Flage Stone Mine, Village- Barbhata, Tehsil – Rajim, District - GariyabandProject proponent submitted application (Form-I and Project Report) for

obtaining Environment Clearance on 18/02/2013 for mining of Stone (minor mineral) of capacity (ROM) 3,000 Metric Tonne per year and 25 H.P. Power Load, at Khasra no. Part of 34 and 35 at Village - Barbhata, Tehsil – Rajim, District – Gariyaband (C.G.). Mining lease area is 0.24 ha.

The case was discussed in the 97th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 09/03/2013. Committee then unanimously decided to ask the project proponent to submit some information/documents. Project proponent was informed vide letter dated 22/04/2013. Project proponent submitted information / documents vide letter dated 17/06/2013. Project proponent was informed to present the case vide letter dated 27/11/2013. Case was considered in 120th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 30/11/2013. Shri Fagendra Yadu presented the case. Committee perused the information / documents submitted by project proponent. Committee then decided to ask project proponent to submit some information. Project proponent submitted the information / documents vide letter dated 26/12/2013.

The case was considered in 125th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 10/01/2014. Committee noted that project proponent has applied for mining in area of 0.24 ha. Considering the mining operations, quantity of top soil and its management, disposal of rejects and area for plantation, Committee find that the scientific mining is not possible and recommend to reject the application.


(5) M/s Satguru Sai Mines Private Limited, Village – Katangpali, Mauhapali and Jotpur, Tahsil - Baramkela, District – RaigarhProject proponent submitted application (Form-I and Pre Feasibility Report) for

obtaining Environment Clearance on 13/09/2012 for dolomite mine of capacity (ROM) 1,00,000 tonne per year at Khasra no.101, 103, 102/1(P), 102/2,3,4,5,6(P),7, 165, 166, 167/3,6, 169/1,2, 170/1, 2,3, 171/1,2,3, 172/1,2, 173/1(P),2,3,4,5, 174/4, 167/1,3, 169 and 170, Village - Katangpali, Mauhapali and Jotpur, Tahsil - Baramkela, District – Raigarh (C.G.). Mining lease area is 4.399 ha. Mining lease has been approved from 20/10/2010 to 19/10/2030. Land entry has been accorded on 25/10/2010.

The case was discussed in the 93rd and 95th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 31/10/2012 and 18/01/2013 respectively. Project proponent Shri Shikhar Agrawal of M/s Satguru Sai Mines (Private) Limited was appeared before Committee in 95th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 18/01/2013 and requested to present the case on another date. SEAC, Chhattisgarh then decided to postpone the presentation on request of project proponent. The decision of the SEAC, Chhattisgarh was conveyed to project proponent vide letter date 24/02/2013. Project proponent was asked to submit some information / documents vide letter dated 11/03/2013. Project proponent has submitted some information / documents along with approved mining plan on 30/03/2013. In the 98th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh it was also decided that project proponents shall be asked to present their case along with all relevant information / documents, who have submitted desired information / documents. Accordingly, project proponent was informed vide letter dated 25/04/2013 to present the case before SEAC, Chhattisgarh on 04/05/2013. The proposal was considered in the 101st meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 04/05/2013. Project proponent was absent without pre-intimation. Committee unanimously decided that proposal will be considered further after the receipt of request from the project proponent in this regard. Project proponent was informed


vide letter dated 31/05/2013. Project proponent requested the Committee for new date of presentation vide letter dated 28/08/2013.

The case was considered in 125th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 10/01/2014. Committee noted IBM, Nagpur has approved Modified Mining Plan and Progressive Mine Closure Plan Katangpali Dolomite Mine vide letter no. RGH/DOL/MPLN-1070/NGP, Dated 17/01/2013. Committee further noted that as per EIA Notification, 2006 (as amended vide dated 09/09/2013), <50 ha of mining lease area in respect of minor minerals mine lease and ≤50 ha ≥5 ha of mining lease area in respect of other non-coal mine lease requires prior environmental clearance. The proposal under consideration is of major mineral having lease area less than 05 ha (4.399 ha). After deliberation, Committee unanimously decided that due to above facts prior environmental clearance for the proposal under consideration is not required; hence, recommended to inform the project proponent that prior environmental clearance for the above proposal is not required and to de-list the proposal.


(6) M/s Harsh Mineral, Village- Katangpali, Tehsil- Baramkela, District- RaigarhProject proponent submitted application (Form-I and Project Report) for

obtaining Environment Clearance on 31/01/2013 for Mining of Dolomite (Major Mineral) of capacity (ROM) 1,08,000 tonne per year at Khasra no. 220/1, 220/1(Kha), 220/1(Ga), 220/1(Gha), 220/1(Da), 220/1(Cha), 220/1(Chha), 220/1(ja), 220/1(jha), 220/2, 220/3, 220/4, 221/1, 221/2, 222/2, 222/4, 222/1, 222/3, 222/5, 223/1 (Ka), 223/1(Kha), 223/4(Ka), 223/4(Kha), 223/2, 223/3, 223/5, 223/6, 224/2, 224/2, 224/1, 225/1, 225/2, 225/3, 227/1, 235/2(ka), 235/2(Kha), 235/2(Gha), 235/3, 235/4(Ka), 235(Kha), 235/5(Ga), 235/6, 236/1(Ka), 236/1(Kha), 236/1(Ga), 236/1(Gha), 236/2, 226, 35/2 at Village- Katangpali, Tehsil - Baramkela, District- Raigarh (C.G.). Mining lease area is 4.992 ha. It is informed that lease has been granted for 4.992 ha area for 20 years period i.e. from 29/08/2009 to 28/08/2029.

The case was discussed in the 96th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 08/02/2013. Committee then decided to ask the project proponent to submit the some information/documents. Project proponent was informed vide letter dated 14/03/2013. Project proponent has not submitted any information/ documents till date.

The case was considered in 125th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 10/01/2014. As per pre-feasibility report, the dolomite shall be used for industrial purpose. Committee noted IBM, Nagpur has approved Mining Plan along with Progressive Mine Closure Plan of Katangpali Dolomite Deposit vide letter no. RGH/DOL/MPLN-1040/NGP, Dated 26/05/2009. Committee further noted that as per EIA Notification, 2006 (as amended vide dated 09/09/2013), <50 ha of mining lease area in respect of minor minerals mine lease and ≤50 ha ≥5 ha of mining lease area in respect of other non-coal mine lease requires prior environmental clearance. The proposal under consideration is of major mineral having lease area less than 05 ha (4.992 ha). After deliberation, Committee unanimously decided that due to above facts prior environmental clearance for the proposal under consideration is not required; hence, recommended to inform the project proponent that prior environmental clearance for the above proposal is not required and to de-list the proposal.


(7) M/s B.M. Minerals (Kodwa Dolomite Mine), Village - Kodwa Tehsil – Berla, District - Durg


Project proponent submitted application (Form-I and Project Report) for obtaining Environment Clearance on 18/01/2013 for Mining of Dolomite (Major Mineral) of capacity (ROM) 20,000 tonne per year at Khasra no. 316 P, 320 P, at Village - Kodwa Tehsil – Berla, District – Durg (C.G.). Mining lease area is 3.52 ha. It is informed that lease has been granted for 3.52 ha area for 20 years period i.e. from 12/09/1997 to 11/09/2017.

The case was discussed in the 96th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 08/02/2012. Committee then decided to ask the project proponent to submit the some information/documents. Project proponent was informed vide letter dated 14/03/2013. Project proponent has not submitted any information/ documents till date.

The case was considered in 125th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 10/01/2014. As per pre-feasibility report, the dolomite shall be used for industrial purpose. Committee noted IBM, Nagpur has approved Scheme of Mining vide letter no. RGH/DOL/MPLN-523/NGP, Dated 06/07/2009 for period 2007 – 2008 to 2011 - 2012. Project proponent has informed that the scheme of mining is being submitted for period 2012-13 to 2016-17. Committee further noted that as per EIA Notification, 2006 (as amended vide dated 09/09/2013), <50 ha of mining lease area in respect of minor minerals mine lease and ≤50 ha ≥5 ha of mining lease area in respect of other non-coal mine lease requires prior environmental clearance. The proposal under consideration is of major mineral having lease area less than 05 ha (3.52 ha). After deliberation, Committee unanimously decided that due to above facts prior environmental clearance for the proposal under consideration is not required; hence, recommended to inform the project proponent that prior environmental clearance for the above proposal is not required and to de-list the proposal.


(8) M/s Ramesh Agrawal & Ghanshyam Agrawal, Village- Bilaigarh, Tehsil – Baramkela, District - Raigarh Project proponent submitted application (Form-I and Pre-feasibility Report) for

obtaining Environment Clearance on 02/02/2013 for Mining of Dolomite of capacity (ROM) 51,000 metric tonne per year at Khasra no. 328/6, 336/1, 337, 338, 339/1 to 339/6, 340 to 343, 344/2 to 344/11, 345 to 347, 348/2 to 348/4 at Village - Bilaigarh, Tehsil – Baramkela, District – Raigarh (C.G.). Mining lease area is 4.299 ha. It is informed that lease has been granted for 4.299 ha area for 30 years vide letter no. F-3-4/2011/12, Raipur dated 09/05/2011 by the State Government.

The case was discussed in the 97th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 09/03/2013. Committee then decided to ask the project proponent to submit the some information/documents. Project proponent was informed vide letter dated 18/04/2013. Project proponent submitted information / documents vide letter dated 08/08/2013.

The case was considered in 125th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 10/01/2014. Committee noted IBM, Nagpur has approved Mining Plan along with Progressive Mine Closure Plan of Bilaigarh Dolomite Deposit vide letter no. RGH/DOL/MPLN-1107/NGP, Dated 04/04/2012. Committee further noted that as per EIA Notification, 2006 (as amended vide dated 09/09/2013), <50 ha of mining lease area in respect of minor minerals mine lease and ≤50 ha ≥5 ha of mining lease area in respect of other non-coal mine lease requires prior environmental clearance. The proposal under consideration is of major mineral having lease area less than 05 ha (4.299 ha). After deliberation, Committee unanimously decided that due to above facts prior environmental clearance for the proposal under consideration is not required; hence, recommended to inform the project proponent that prior


environmental clearance for the above proposal is not required and to de-list the proposal.


(9) M/s Ashish Goyal, Village - Chhelphora and Katangpali, Tehsil – Baramkela, District – RaigarhProject proponent submitted application (Form-I and Pre-feasibility Report) for

obtaining Environment Clearance on 31/10/2012 for Mining of Dolomite (Minor Mineral) of capacity (ROM) 96,187 Metric Tonne Per Year at Khasra no. 2/1, 2/2, 2/3, 2/5, 4-5,-6/2, 10/1, 10/4, 244/1, 244/3, 249/1, 250/2, 252/2, 251/1(kh), 256/1,3, 250/3, 250/4, 282/2(ga), Village-Chhelphora and Katangpali, Tehsil – Baramkela, District – Raigarh (C.G.). Mining lease area is 4.242 ha. It is informed that lease has been granted for 4.242 ha area for 20 years period i.e. from 24/12/2009 to 23/12/2029.

The case was discussed in the 94th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 29/12/2012. Committee then decided to ask the project proponent to submit the some information/documents. Project proponent was informed vide letter dated 01/02/2013 and 08/03/2013. Project proponent has not submitted any information/ documents till date.

The case was considered in 125th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 10/01/2014. As per pre-feasibility report, the dolomite shall be used for industrial purpose. Committee noted IBM, Nagpur has approved Modified Mining Plan along with Progressive Mine Closure Plan of Chhelphora - Katangpali Dolomite Mine vide letter no. RGH/DOL/MPLN-1048/NGP, Dated 30/08/2012. Committee further noted that as per EIA Notification, 2006 (as amended vide dated 09/09/2013), <50 ha of mining lease area in respect of minor minerals mine lease and ≤50 ha ≥5 ha of mining lease area in respect of other non-coal mine lease requires prior environmental clearance. The proposal under consideration is of major mineral having lease area less than 05 ha (4.242 ha). After deliberation, Committee unanimously decided that due to above facts prior environmental clearance for the proposal under consideration is not required; hence, recommended to inform the project proponent that prior environmental clearance for the above proposal is not required and to de-list the proposal.


(10) M/s Mahendra Kumar Seksaria, Village – Karahidih, Tehsil & District – Durg (C.G.)Project proponent has requested from Chhattisgarh Environment

Conservation Board vide letter dated 03/12/2013 and from SEIAA, Chhattisgarh to clarify the requirement of Environmental Clearance for mining of moulding sand (major mineral) having lease area less than 05 ha. Chhattisgarh Environment Conservation Board has forwarded the request to SEIAA, Chhattisgarh. Project proponent has informed that they are having the lease of moulding sand (major mineral) and normal sand over an area of 4.047 ha (10 acres) at Khasra no. 33, Village – Karahidih, Tehsil & District – Durg (C.G.) from 03/04/1995 to 02/04/2015 for 20 years.

The case was discussed in the 125th meeting of SEAC, Chhattisgarh held on 10/01/2014. Committee perused the information / documents submitted by the project proponent.

Project proponent has referred letter no. J-11013/155/2012-IA-II(M) dated 23/07/2012 issued by Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India to M/s /tt/file_convert/5af207047f8b9aa17b910811/document.doc 80 of 135

Dalaphar Iron and Manganese Mines, District – Keonjhor, Odisha clarifying that mining projects of major minerals (including Iron Ore and Manganese) of the size of the lease area less than 5 ha, will not be under the purview of referred order of the Hon’ble Supreme Court dated 27/02/2012 and the OM No. J-11011/47/2012-IA-II(M) dated 18/05/2012 issued by Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India. Project proponent has also referred gazette notification dated 10/09/2013 stating that “the major mineral less than 05 has been exempted from the environment clearance”.

Committee noted that as per EIA Notification, 2006 (as amended vide dated 09/09/2013), <50 ha of mining lease area in respect of minor minerals mine lease and ≤50 ha ≥5 ha of mining lease area in respect of other non-coal mine lease requires prior environmental clearance.

Committee also noted that the Hon’ble National Green Tribunal has passed order on dated 05/08/2013 as follows:-

“In the meantime, we restrain any person, company, authority to carry out any mining activity or removal of sand, from river beds anywhere in the country without obtaining Environmental Clearance from MoEF/SEIAA and license from the competent authorities”.

The proposal under consideration is for mining of moulding sand (major mineral) having lease area less than 05 ha (4.047 ha) and Hon’ble National Green Tribunal has restricted any mining activity or removal of sand from river beds without obtaining Environmental Clearance. After deliberation, Committee unanimously decided that due to above facts Environmental Clearance for the proposal under consideration is required; hence, recommended to send the above clarification to project proponent.


Meeting concluded with thanks.

Chairman, SEAC


ANNEXURE-I

ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE CONDITIONS FOR

CONSTRUCTION OF SARADIH BARRAGE ACROSS RIVER MAHANADI NEAR VILLAGE – SARADIH, BLOCK & TEHSIL – DABHRA,

DISTRICT – JANJGIR-CHAMPA (C.G.)

i) As per proposal submitted storage capacity of barrage will be 54.24 MCM. Catchment Area will be 62415 sq km. Catchment will be covered with bushes and grass. Length of Barrage will be 1194 m and height of Barrage will be 6.50 m. Total land required will be 75.62 ha. No forest land will be required. 15% water will be available for lift Irrigation. Project proponent shall not deviate from the administrative sanction and technical sanction from the State Government for Saradih Barrage.

ii) Catchments area shall be taken care of to minimize sediment transport, eutrophication, siltation. Flora & fauna, drainage pattern of the area shall not be affected. All the mitigative measures shall be taken for the same during construction phase and operational phase.

iii) Categorization of the sub-watersheds of the entire catchment contributing at the water storage/diversion site into various soil erosion classes following the Silt Yield Index (SYI) method of the All India Soil and Land Use Survey (AISLUS) and due consideration for sub-watersheds falling under ‘very high’ and ‘high’ classes for developing catchment area treatment plan shall be ensured. The execution of the CAT plan at least over the directly raining catchment must be completed before filling up the reservoir. The sub-watersheds under very high and high erosion categories that are outside the directly draining catchment may be brought under CAT in a phased manner within five years from the year when the reservoir is filled. The project budget shall have adequate provision for planning and executing CAT activities.

iv) Excavated soil shall be stacked properly and adequate arrangement shall be provide to avoid erosion of soil during rainy season.

v) Adequate steps shall be taken to control fugitive dust emissions from various sources during construction and operation of the project. Project proponent shall provide adequate pollution control arrangement to control emission during excavation of earth material, loading-unloading of earth material and other mechanical operations during construction. Project proponent shall provide adequate air pollution control systems as per requirement for control of air pollution (if any) during operation phase.

vi) Effective steps shall be taken for proper storage and disposal of solid wastes and sludges. All solid waste generated shall be disposed off safely in scientific manner during construction phase. Solid waste garbage etc. shall be disposed off properly after proper treatment.

vii) All internal roads shall be made pucca. Good house keeping practices shall be adopted by the project proponent.

viii) Project authority shall take proper action to control the noise pollution. Workers shall be provided with ear plugs, muffs. The noise level shall not exceed the limits 75 dB (A) during the daytime and 70 dB (A) during the nighttime within the mine premises. Project authority shall take adequate


measures for control of noise level below 85 dB (A) in the work environment. Workers engaged in noisy areas shall be periodically examined to maintain audiometric record and for treatment for any hearing loss including rotating them to non-noisy/ less noisy areas.

ix) R&R policy Government of Chhattisgarh shall be followed (if any). Adequate publicity of the compensation package of Government should be circulated in the affected village(s) (if any). All necessary statutory clearances/licenses/ permissions from concerned Central/State Government Departments, Local Authorities, Boards, Bodies and Corporations etc. shall be obtained.

x) Project proponent shall obtain final forest clearance / permissions from the concerned department before start of any activity in forest land. Any other clearance from any other organization if required should be obtained.

xi) Consolidation and compilation of the muck should be carried-out in the muck dumping sites and the dumping sites should be above high flood level.

xii) On-farm development measures like development of bunds, field channels for irrigation and drainage in the command area, improvement of the drainage with suitable strengthening measures, development of field drains, measures to improve soil fertility for command area development shall be followed by the project authority.

xiii) Water user association/co-operative and involvement of the whole community for disciplined use of available waters should be formed.

xiv) Project proponent shall consider allocating certain amount of need based water from the water resource developed for the project for drinking water purpose. This will be in addition to the water allocated for drinking for the project staff, contractual work force, etc.

xv) The compensatory afforestation programme shall be carried out as per conditions to be imposed in forest clearance. The green belt shall be developed along the approach road, residential areas, office complex, around reservoir periphery and tank site etc. Green belt development shall be carried out considering CPCB guidelines including selection of plant species and in consultation with the local DFO / Agricultural Departments.

xvi) Occurrence of stagnant pools/slow moving water channels during construction and operation of the project providing breeding source for vector mosquitoes and other practices, the stream should be properly canalized so that no small pools and poodles are allowed to be formed. Even after taking precaution, due to unforeseen situations, breeding of mosquito and resultant malaria or mosquito borne disease can increase. If such a situation arises, it will be the responsibility of project authorities to take all steps i.e. residual insecticidal spray in all the project area and surrounding 3 km. area keeping the range of mosquitoes in consideration. Adequate arrangement to prevent incidence of any endemic health problems due to water/soil borne diseases shall be ensured.

xvii) Adequate free fuel arrangement should be made for the labour force engaged in the construction work at project cost so that indiscriminate felling of trees is prevented. Provisions shall be made for the housing the laboures within the site with all necessary infrastructure and facilities such as fuel for cooking, mobile toilets, mobile STP, safe drinking water, medical health care, creche etc. The housing may be in the form of temporary structures to be removed after the completion of the project.


xviii) Personal working in dusty areas shall be provided with protective respiratory devices and they shall also be imparted adequate training and information on safety and health aspects. All the laboures to be engaged for construction works should be thoroughly examined by health personnel and adequately treated before issuing them work permit. Occupational health and safety measures of the workers including identification of work related health hazards, training on materials eradication, HIV, and health effects on exposure to mineral dust etc. shall be carried out. The project proponent shall engage qualified doctor who is trained in occupational health.

xix) Restoration of construction area including dumping site of excavated materials should be ensured by leveling, filling up of burrow pits, landscaping etc. Necessary soil conservation measures during construction of roads shall be ensured. The area should be properly treated with suitable plantation.

xx) Adequate financial provision should be made in the total budget of the project for implementation of the suggested safeguard measures.

xxi) Project authority shall establish an environmental management cell to carryout function relating to environmental management under the supervision of senior executive who would directly report to the head of organization. A full-fledged laboratory with qualified technical/scientific staffs to monitor the influent, effluent, ground water, surface water, soil and ambient air quality etc. shall be provided.

xxii) The issuance of this environmental clearance does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property, or any exclusive privileges, nor does not authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of personal rights, nor any infringement of Central, State or Local laws or regulations.

xxiii) SEIAA, Chhattisgarh reserves the right to amend/cancel any of the conditions and add new conditions and make further stringent the emission/effluent limit as and when deemed necessary in the interest of environmental protection, change in the project profile or non-satisfactory implementation of the stipulated conditions etc.

xxiv) Project authority shall ensure the generation of employment in the local areas, recruitment shall be done by inviting applications first from the local residents of the Chhattisgarh State. In case of non-availability of suitable candidates for certain post in the first attempt, the project proponent may call the applications as second call not only from local residents of the Chhattisgarh State but also from other State.

xxv) The Project authority shall advertise in at least two local newspapers widely circulated in the region around the project, one of which shall be in the vernacular language of the locality concerned within seven days from the date of this clearance letter, informing that the project has been accorded environmental clearance and copies of clearance letter are available with the Chhattisgarh Environment Conservation Board and may also seen at Website of the Ministry of Environment and Forests at www.envfor.nic.in and website of SEIAA, Chhattisgarh at www.seiaacg.org.

xxvi) Half yearly report on the status of implementation of the stipulated conditions, monitoring data along with statistical interpretation and environment safeguards shall be submitted to the Chhattisgarh


Environment Conservation Board, Raipur, Regional Office, Chhattisgarh Environment Conservation Board, Raipur, SEIAA, Chhattisgarh and Regional Office, Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India, Bhopal.

xxvii) Regional Office of the Ministry of Environment and Forests at Bhopal would monitor the implementation of the stipulated conditions. A complete set of documents along with the additional information submitted from time to time shall be forwarded to the Regional Office for their use during monitoring.

xxviii) Full cooperation shall be extended to the Scientists/Officers from the SEIAA, Chhattisgarh, Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India/Regional Office, Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India, Bhopal/the CPCB/the Chhattisgarh Environment Conservation Board, who would be monitoring the compliance of environment status.

xxix) In case of any deviation or alteration in the project from those submitted to the SEIAA, Chhattisgarh for clearance, a fresh reference should be made to the SEIAA, Chhattisgarh to assess the adequacy of the condition(s) imposed and to add additional environment protection measures required, if any. No further expansion or modifications or change in the scope of the project should be carried out without prior approval of the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India/SEIAA, Chhattisgarh.

xxx) In case of the change in the scope of the project, project would require a fresh appraisal.

xxxi) The project authorities must strictly adhere to the stipulations made by the Chhattisgarh Environment Conservation Board (CECB) and the State Government.

xxxii) The above stipulations would be enforced among others under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, the Environment (Protection) act, 1986 and rules there under, Hazardous Wastes (Management, Handling and Trans Boundary Movement) Rules, 2008 and its amendments, the Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991 and its amendments.

xxxiii) Chhattisgarh Environment Conservation Board shall display a copy of the clearance letter at the concerned Regional Office, District Trade and Industries Centre and Collector’s Office / Tehsildar's Office for 30 days.

xxxiv) Any appeal against this environmental clearance shall lie with the National Green Tribunal, if preferred, within a period of 30 days as prescribed under Section 16 of the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010.

Chairman, SEAC


ANNEXURE-II


EXECUTIVE ENGINEER MRP PHASE - II WORKS DIVISION, SAMODA BARRAGE, VILLAGE – SAMODA, DISTRICT – RAIPUR (C.G.)

i) As per proposal submitted storage capacity of barrage will be 29.94 MCM. Catchment Area will be 10650 sq km. Catchment will be covered with bushes and grass. Length of Barrage will be 789.50 m and height of Barrage will be 11 m. Total land required will be 28.085 ha. No forest land will be required. 20% water will be available for lift Irrigation. Project proponent shall not deviate from the administrative sanction and technical sanction from the State Government for Samoda Barrage.







viii) Project authority shall take proper action to control the noise pollution. Workers shall be provided with ear plugs, muffs. The noise level shall not exceed the limits 75 dB (A) during the daytime and 70 dB (A) during the nighttime within the mine premises. Project authority shall take adequate measures for control of noise level below 85 dB (A) in the work


environment. Workers engaged in noisy areas shall be periodically examined to maintain audiometric record and for treatment for any hearing loss including rotating them to non-noisy/ less noisy areas.




















Chairman, SEAC


Annexure –III


M/S M/S SMT. ARCHANA SHARMA FOR

MINING OF LIME STONE MINE (MINOR MINERAL) OF CAPACITY (ROM) 2000 METRIC TONNE PER YEAR AT KHASRA NO. 858/2 AND 858/3, TOTAL AREA IS

1.85 ACRES, VILLAGE-SUKULPARA (KHALOD), TEHSIL – PAMGARH, DISTRICT – JANJGIR-CHAMPA (C.G.)

1. Lease area shall not exceed 1.85 acres. Maximum production capacity of Mining of Lime Stone shall not exceed 2000 metric tonne per year respectively.

2. Project authority shall obtain all necessary statutory clearances/licenses from the concerned Central/State Government Departments, Boards, Bodies and Corporations etc. before start of any mining operation. Project authority shall follow revised Mineral Concession Rules as and when notified by the State Government as per direction issued in I.A. no. 12-13 of 2011 in SLP (C) no. 19628-19629 of 2009 in the matter of Deepak Kumar etc. Vs State of Haryana and Others by Hon’ble Supreme Court’s order dated 27/02/2012. Project authority shall also follow the direction / guidelines of Central / State Government, Central Pollution Control Board / Chhattisgarh Environment Conservation Board issued from time to time regarding control of water & air pollution and for environmental conservation.

3. The Environmental Clearance shall be valid up-to 30/06/2014 or up-to 90 days from the date of notification of revised Mineral Concession Rules by the State Government as per direction issued in I.A. no. 12-13 of 2011 in SLP (C) no. 19628-19629 of 2009 in the matter of Deepak Kumar etc. Vs State of Haryana and Others by Hon’ble Supreme Court vide order dated 27/02/2012, whichever is earlier.

4. Project authority has submitted proposed Environment Management Scheme as per the provisions of the Chhattisgarh Minor Mineral Rules, 1996. Project authority shall submit the approved Environment Management Scheme as per the provisions of the Chhattisgarh Minor Mineral Rules, 1996 within 150 days of lease agreement to SEIAA, Chhattisgarh. Mining shall be carried out as per Environment Management Scheme. For any change in Environment Management Scheme at any stage prior permission from SEIAA, Chhattisgarh shall be obtained.

5. Project authority shall provide adequate facility for proper treatment of industrial effluent (if any), mine water and domestic effluent. Project authority shall provide effluent treatment system. Treated / un-treated effluent collection pond shall be lined suitably to prevent seepage in to ground for avoiding ground water contamination. Project authority shall ensure the treated effluent quality within standard prescribed by Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India.

6. Any liquid effluent what so ever generated from industrial and mining activities shall not be discharged into the river or any surface water bodies under any circumstances, and it shall be reused wholly in the process/plantation. All the industrial effluent generated shall be re-


circulated/reused after proper treatment. Project authority shall provide septic tank and soak pit for treatment of domestic effluent generated. The un-treated/treated domestic effluent shall not be discharge into the river or any surface water bodies. The treated domestic effluent shall be used for plantation purpose after proper disinfection. The concept of zero discharge shall be maintained all the time except during monsoon. Arrangements shall be made that effluents and storm water do not get mixed. Retention wall shall be constructed along the nalla side.

7. Project authority shall provide adequate measuring arrangements for the measurement of water utilized in different categories and effluent generated.

8. Fugitive dust generation from all the sources shall be controlled effectively and regularly. Water spraying arrangement for cutting & polishing, haul roads, loading and at other fugitive dust generation points shall be provided and properly maintained. Fugitive dust emission shall be monitored at locations of nearest human habitation (including schools and other public amenities located nearest to sources of dust generation as applicable) and periodic reports shall be submitted to Chhattisgarh Environment Conservation Board, Raipur, Regional Office, Chhattisgarh Environment Conservation Board, Raipur, SEIAA, Chhattisgarh and Regional Office, Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India, Bhopal. Personal working in dusty areas shall be provided with protective respiratory devices and they shall also be imparted adequate training and information on safety and health aspects.

9. Air pollution due to dust, exhaust emissions or fumes during mining or processing operations for minor mineral and related activities shall be controlled and kept within permissible limits specified under the Environment (Protection ) Act, 1986, the Air (Prevention and control of pollution) Act, 1981 and rules made there under.

10. The industry shall take all necessary precautions and necessary measures for the safety and stability of nearby road as per the proposal submitted vide letter dated 18/10/2013.

11. The top soil removed shall be utilized for restoration and rehabilitation of the land which is no longer required for mining operations or for stabilizing or landscaping the external dump. Where top soil cannot be used concurrently, it shall be stored separately for future use, keeping in view that the bacterial organism should not die and should be spread nearby area.

12. The overburden, waste rock and non-saleable minor mineral (if any), generated during mining operations for minor mineral shall be stored separately in properly formed dumps on grounds earmarked. Such dumps shall be properly secured to prevent the escape of material in harmful quantities which may cause degradation of the surrounding land or silting of water courses. Over burden shall not be kept active for long period. The maximum height of the dump shall not exceed 03 m and overall slope of the dump shall not exceed 28 deg. The OB dumps shall be scientifically vegetated with suitable native species to prevent erosion and surface run off.

13. Wherever possible, such waste rock or overburden or other rejects (if any), shall be backfilled into the worked out minor mineral quarry, where minor has been recovered up to the optimum depth, with a view to restore the land to its original use or desired alternate use, as far as possible and


where the backfilling is not feasible, the waste dumps shall be suitable terraced and stabilized by planting vegetation or otherwise.

14. It shall be ensured that no silt originating due to mining activity is transported to the surface water course running in and around the lease area. Garland drain of appropriate size, gradient and length with sump shall be constructed for both mine pit and for waste dump.

15. Measures of prevention and control of soil erosion and management of silt shall be undertaken. Protection of dumps against erosion shall be carried out with geo textile mating or other suitable material, and thick plantations of native trees and shrubs shall be carried out at the dump slopes. Dumps shall be protected by retaining walls.

16. Broken stones and sludge shall be disposed off properly in scientific manner.

17. Project authority shall adopt rainwater-harvesting technique in the project area for recharge of ground water. Project authority shall develop rainwater-harvesting structures to harvest the rainwater for utilization in the lean season as well as to recharge the ground water table.

18. Transportation of minerals shall be done by covering the trucks with tarpaulin or other suitable mechanism so that no spillage of minerals / dust takes place. No overloading of minerals for transportation shall be committed.

19. Adequate plantation shall be raised all along the barrier of no mining zone (7.5 m width), haul roads, OB dump sites etc. And as per the Environment Management Scheme. Green belt development shall be carried out considering Central Pollution Control Board guidelines including selection of plant species. Herbs and shrubs shall also form a part of afforestation programme besides tree plantation.

20. Project authority shall take proper action to control the noise pollution. Workers shall be provided with ear plugs, muffs. The noise level shall not exceed the limits 75 dB (A) during the daytime and 70 dB (A) during the nighttime within the mine premises. Project authority shall take adequate measures for control of noise level below 85 dB (A) in the work environment. Workers engaged in noisy areas shall be periodically examined to maintain audiometric record and for treatment for any hearing loss including rotating them to non-noisy/ less noisy areas.

21. Mining operation shall be carried out in unsaturated zone only above the ground water table and should not intersect the ground water table at any point of time.

22. Project authority shall carry out mining operations as the case may be, in such a manner so as to cause least damage to the flora of the area.

23. The rules / notification / order of Mining Department, Government of Chhattisgarh for creating separate corpus fund for rehabilitation shall be followed as and when notified.

24. The mining shall be carried out scientifically and systematically. Provision of the Mines Act, 1952 and Mines and Mineral (Regulation & Development) Act, 1957 and the subordinate rules made there under should be strictly followed.

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


26. Project authority shall establish an environmental management cell to carryout function relating to environmental management.

27. Occupational Health Surveillance of the workers should be done on a regular basis.

28. The issuance of this environmental clearance does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property, or any exclusive privileges, nor does not authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of personal rights, nor any infringement of Central, State or Local laws or regulations.

29. No change in mining technology and scope of working shall be made without prior approval of SEIAA, Chhattisgarh / Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India.

30. No change in calendar plan including excavation, quantum of mineral and waste shall be made.

31. SEIAA, Chhattisgarh reserves the right to amend/cancel any of the conditions and add new conditions and make further stringent the emission/effluent limit as and when deemed necessary in the interest of environmental protection, change in the project profile or non-satisfactory implementation of the stipulated conditions etc.

32. The Project authority shall advertise in at least two local newspapers widely circulated in the region around the project, one of which shall be in the vernacular language of the locality concerned within seven days from the date of this clearance letter, informing that the project has been accorded environmental clearance and copies of clearance letter are available with the Chhattisgarh Environment Conservation Board and may also seen at Website of the Ministry of Environment and Forests at www.envfor.nic.in and website of SEIAA, Chhattisgarh at www.seiaacg.org.

33. Half yearly report on the status of implementation of the stipulated conditions and environment safeguards shall be submitted to the Chhattisgarh Environment Conservation Board, Raipur, Regional Office, Chhattisgarh Environment Conservation Board, Durg, SEIAA, Chhattisgarh and Regional Office, Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India, Bhopal.

34. Regional Office of the Ministry of Environment and Forests at Bhopal shall monitor the implementation of the stipulated conditions. A complete set of documents along with the additional information submitted from time to time shall be forwarded to the Regional Office for their use during monitoring.

35. Full cooperation shall be extended to the Scientists/Officers from the SEIAA, Chhattisgarh, Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India/Regional Office, Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India, Bhopal/ CPCB/ Chhattisgarh Environment Conservation Board, who would be monitoring the compliance of environment status.

36. The project authorities must strictly adhere to the stipulations made by the Chhattisgarh Environment Conservation Board (CECB) and the State Government. The above stipulations would be enforced among others under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, the Environment (Protection) act, 1986 and rules there under, Hazardous Wastes (Management, Handling and Trans Boundary Movement) Rules, 2008 and


its amendments, the Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991 and its amendments.

37. In case of any deviation or alteration in the proposed project from those submitted to this SEIAA, Chhattisgarh for clearance, a fresh reference should be made to the SEIAA, Chhattisgarh to assess the adequacy of the condition(s) imposed and to add additional environment protection measures required, if any. No further expansion or modifications in the mine should be carried out without prior approval of the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India / SEIAA, Chhattisgarh.

38. Chhattisgarh Environment Conservation Board shall display a copy of the clearance letter at the Regional Office, District Trade and Industries Centre and Collector’s Office / Tehsildar's Office for 30 days.

39. Any appeal against this environmental clearance shall lie with the National Green Tribunal, if preferred, within a period of 30 days as prescribed under Section 16 of the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010.

Chairman, SEAC


ANNEXURE-IV


M/S KALMA BARRAGE SCHEME, (WATER RESOURCES DIVISION, RAIGARH) VILLAGE – KAMLA, TEHSIL – DABHRA, DISTRICT – JAJGIR CHAMPA (C.G.)

i) As per proposal submitted storage capacity of barrage will be 50.39 MCM. Catchment Area will be 66835 sq km. Catchment will be covered with bushes and grass. Length of Barrage will be 1098.50 m and height of Barrage will be 5.0 m. Total land required will be 12.50 ha. No forest land will be required. 15% water will be available for lift Irrigation. Project proponent shall not deviate from the administrative sanction and technical sanction from the State Government for Kalma Barrage.







viii) Project authority shall take proper action to control the noise pollution. Workers shall be provided with ear plugs, muffs. The noise level shall not exceed the limits 75 dB (A) during the daytime and 70 dB (A) during the nighttime within the mine premises. Project authority shall take adequate measures for control of noise level below 85 dB (A) in the work


environment. Workers engaged in noisy areas shall be periodically examined to maintain audiometric record and for treatment for any hearing loss including rotating them to non-noisy/ less noisy areas.




















Chairman, SEAC


ANNEXURE-V


M/S MIRONI BARRAGE SCHEME, (WATER RESOURCES DIVISION, JANJGIR, HO-CHAMPA) VILLAGE – MIRONI, TEHSIL – MALKHAROD, DISTRICT –

JANJGIR CHAMPA (C.G.)

i) As per proposal submitted storage capacity of barrage will be 51.68 MCM. Catchment Area will be 57800 sq km. Catchment will be covered with bushes and grass. Length of Barrage will be 1172 m and height of Barrage will be 5.0 m. Total land required will be 4.0 ha. No forest land will be required. 15% water will be available for lift Irrigation. Project proponent shall not deviate from the administrative sanction and technical sanction from the State Government for Mironi Barrage.


















Chairman, SEAC


ANNEXURE-VI


M/S SHEORINARAYAN BARRAGE OF RIVER MAHANADI, (WATER RESOURCES DIVISION JANJGIR CHAMPA), VILLAGE – NEAR

SHEORINARAYAN TOWNSHIP, DISTRICT - JANJGIR CHAMPA (C.G.)

i) As per proposal submitted storage capacity of barrage will be 37 MCM. Catchment Area will be 48050 sq km. Catchment will be covered with bushes and grass. Length of Barrage will be 734.50 m and height of Barrage will be 5.0 m. Total land required will be 2.0 ha. No forest land will be required. 15% water will be available for lift Irrigation. Project proponent shall not deviate from the administrative sanction and technical sanction from the State Government for Sheorinarayan Barrage.


















Chairman, SEAC


ANNEXURE-VII


M/S BASANTPUR BARRAGE OF RIVER MAHANADI, (WATER RESOURSES DIVISION JANJGIR CHAMPA), VILLAGE – NEAR BASANTPUR, TEHSIL –

CHAMPA, DISTRICT - JANJGIR CHAMPA (C.G.).

i) As per proposal submitted storage capacity of barrage will be 53.93 MCM. Catchment Area will be 57780 sq km. Catchment will be covered with bushes and grass. Length of Barrage will be 867.50 m and height of Barrage will be 5.0m. Total land required will be 2.0 ha. No forest land will be required. 20% water will be available for lift Irrigation. Project proponent shall not deviate from the administrative sanction and technical sanction from the State Government for Basantpur Barrage.


















Chairman, SEAC


Annexure – VIII


M/S PRAKASH BAJAJFOR

MINING OF LIMESTONE (MINOR MINERAL) OF CAPACITY - 12,000 METRIC TONNE PER YEAR WITH CRUSHER AT KHASRA NO. 1972, 1980, 1982 VILLAGE – NARDAHA, TEHSIL – ARANG, DISTRICT – RAIPUR (C.G.)

1. Lease area shall not exceed 2.744 ha. Similarly maximum mining capacity and crushing capacity of Limestone (Minor Mineral ROM) shall not exceed 12,000 metric tonne per year respectively.

2. Project authority shall provide appropriate air pollution control equipments such as water spraying system or other suitable arrangements at different sections such as screening, crushing of stone, loading /unloading etc. to suppress fugitive dust emission. All the conveyer belts shall be covered. Ambient air quality near the stone crusher and within the lease area shall not exceed above latest prescribed standers by Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India.

3. Maximum depth of mining shall not be more than 10 meters. Mining activities shall not be carried out below ground water table under any circumstances.




7. Project authority shall provide adequate facility for proper treatment of industrial effluent (if any), mine water and domestic effluent. Project


authority shall provide effluent treatment system. Treated / un-treated effluent collection pond shall be lined suitably to prevent seepage in to ground for avoiding ground water contamination. Project authority shall ensure the treated effluent quality within standard prescribed by Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India.

8. Any liquid effluent what so ever generated from industrial and mining activities shall not be discharged into the river or any surface water bodies under any circumstances, and it shall be reused wholly in the process/plantation. All the industrial effluent generated shall be re-circulated/reused after proper treatment. Project authority shall provide septic tank and soak pit for treatment of domestic effluent generated. The un-treated/treated domestic effluent shall not be discharge into the river or any surface water bodies. The treated domestic effluent shall be used for plantation purpose after proper disinfection. The concept of zero discharge shall be maintained all the time except during monsoon. Arrangements shall be made that effluents and storm water do not get mixed. Retention wall shall be constructed along the nalla side.


10. Fugitive dust generation from all the sources shall be controlled effectively and regularly. Water spraying arrangement for crushing, screening, haul roads, loading and at other fugitive dust generation points shall be provided and properly maintained. Fugitive dust emission shall be monitored at locations of nearest human habitation (including schools and other public amenities located nearest to sources of dust generation as applicable) and periodic reports shall be submitted to Chhattisgarh Environment Conservation Board, Raipur, Regional Office, Chhattisgarh Environment Conservation Board, Raipur, SEIAA, Chhattisgarh and Regional Office, Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India, Bhopal. Personal working in dusty areas shall be provided with protective respiratory devices and they shall also be imparted adequate training and information on safety and health aspects.



13. The overburden, waste rock and non-saleable minor mineral (if any), generated during mining operations for minor mineral shall be stored separately in properly formed dumps on grounds earmarked. Such dumps shall be properly secured to prevent the escape of material in harmful quantities which may cause degradation of the surrounding land or silting of water courses. Over burden shall not be kept active for long period. The maximum height of the dump shall not exceed 03 m and overall slope of the dump shall not exceed 28 deg. The OB dumps shall be scientifically


vegetated with suitable native species to prevent erosion and surface run off.

14. Wherever possible, such waste rock or overburden or other rejects (if any), shall be backfilled into the worked out minor mineral quarry, where minor has been recovered up to the optimum depth, with a view to restore the land to its original use or desired alternate use, as far as possible and where the backfilling is not feasible, the waste dumps shall be suitable terraced and stabilized by planting vegetation or otherwise.



17. Broken stones shall be disposed off properly in scientific manner.18. Project authority shall adopt rainwater-harvesting technique in the project

area for recharge of ground water. Project authority shall develop rainwater-harvesting structures to harvest the rainwater for utilization in the lean season as well as to recharge the ground water table.


20. Adequate plantation shall be raised all along the barrier of no mining zone (7.5 m width), haul roads, OB dump sites etc. and as per the Environment Management Scheme. Green belt development shall be carried out considering Central Pollution Control Board guidelines including selection of plant species. Herbs and shrubs shall also form a part of afforestation programme besides tree plantation.















34. Half yearly report on the status of implementation of the stipulated conditions and environment safeguards shall be submitted to the Chhattisgarh Environment Conservation Board, Raipur, Regional Office, Chhattisgarh Environment Conservation Board, Raipur, SEIAA, Chhattisgarh and Regional Office, Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India, Bhopal.



37. The project authorities must strictly adhere to the stipulations made by the Chhattisgarh Environment Conservation Board (CECB) and the State Government. The above stipulations would be enforced among others


under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, the Environment (Protection) act, 1986 and rules there under, Hazardous Wastes (Management, Handling and Trans Boundary Movement) Rules, 2008 and its amendments, the Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991 and its amendments.




Chairman, SEAC


Annexure – IX


M/S RADHESHYAM DHRUWFOR

MINING OF LIMESTONE (MINOR MINERAL) OF CAPACITY - 3,600 METRIC TONNE PER YEAR AT KHASRA NO. 25, LEASE AREA 1.06 HA, VILLAGE –

AAMAKUNI, TEHSIL- SIMGA, DISTRICT- BALODABAZAR – BHATAPARA (C.G.)

1. Lease area shall not exceed 1.06. Similarly maximum mining capacity of Limestone (Minor Mineral ROM) shall not exceed 3,600 metric tonne per year respectively. No crusher shall be installed within mine lease area.






7. Any liquid effluent what so ever generated from industrial and mining activities shall not be discharged into the river or any surface water bodies


under any circumstances, and it shall be reused wholly in the process/plantation. All the industrial effluent generated shall be re-circulated/reused after proper treatment. Project authority shall provide septic tank and soak pit for treatment of domestic effluent generated. The un-treated/treated domestic effluent shall not be discharge into the river or any surface water bodies. The treated domestic effluent shall be used for plantation purpose after proper disinfection. The concept of zero discharge shall be maintained all the time except during monsoon. Arrangements shall be made that effluents and storm water do not get mixed. Retention wall shall be constructed along the nalla side.


9. Fugitive dust generation from all the sources shall be controlled effectively and regularly. Water spraying arrangement for haul roads, loading and at other fugitive dust generation points shall be provided and properly maintained. Fugitive dust emission shall be monitored at locations of nearest human habitation (including schools and other public amenities located nearest to sources of dust generation as applicable) and periodic reports shall be submitted to Chhattisgarh Environment Conservation Board, Raipur, Regional Office, Chhattisgarh Environment Conservation Board, Raipur, SEIAA, Chhattisgarh and Regional Office, Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India, Bhopal. Personal working in dusty areas shall be provided with protective respiratory devices and they shall also be imparted adequate training and information on safety and health aspects.















36. The project authorities must strictly adhere to the stipulations made by the Chhattisgarh Environment Conservation Board (CECB) and the State Government. The above stipulations would be enforced among others under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, the Environment (Protection) act, 1986 and rules there under, Hazardous Wastes (Management, Handling and Trans Boundary Movement) Rules, 2008 and its amendments, the Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991 and its amendments.





Chairman, SEAC


Annexure –X


M/S SIDDIHI VINAYAK STONE CRUSHINGFOR

MINING OF STONE (MINOR MINERAL) OF CAPACITY - 6,250 METRIC TONNE PER YEAR AT KHASRA NO. 815/21 AT VILLAGE – AJIRMA, TEHSIL – LUNDRA,

DISTRICT – SURGUJA (C.G.)

1. Lease area shall not exceed 0.543 ha. Similarly maximum mining capacity and crushing capacity of Stone (Minor Mineral) shall not exceed 6,250 metric tonne per year respectively.

2. Project authority shall provide appropriate air pollution control equipments such as water spraying system or other suitable arrangements at different sections such as screening, crushing of stone, loading /unloading etc. to suppress fugitive dust emission. All the conveyer belts shall be covered. Ambient air quality near the stone crusher and within the lease area shall not exceed above latest prescribed standers by Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India.

3. Maximum depth of mining shall not be more than 1.5 meters. Mining activities shall not be carried out below ground water table under any circumstances.




7. Project authority shall provide adequate facility for proper treatment of industrial effluent (if any), mine water and domestic effluent. Project


authority shall provide effluent treatment system. Treated / un-treated effluent collection pond shall be lined suitably to prevent seepage in to ground for avoiding ground water contamination. Project authority shall ensure the treated effluent quality within standard prescribed by Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India.



10. Fugitive dust generation from all the sources shall be controlled effectively and regularly. Water spraying arrangement for crushing, screening, haul roads, loading and at other fugitive dust generation points shall be provided and properly maintained. Fugitive dust emission shall be monitored at locations of nearest human habitation (including schools and other public amenities located nearest to sources of dust generation as applicable) and periodic reports shall be submitted to Chhattisgarh Environment Conservation Board, Raipur, Regional Office, Chhattisgarh Environment Conservation Board, Durg, SEIAA, Chhattisgarh and Regional Office, Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India, Bhopal. Personal working in dusty areas shall be provided with protective respiratory devices and they shall also be imparted adequate training and information on safety and health aspects.



13. The overburden, waste rock and non-saleable minor mineral (if any), generated during mining operations for minor mineral shall be stored separately in properly formed dumps on grounds earmarked. Such dumps shall be properly secured to prevent the escape of material in harmful quantities which may cause degradation of the surrounding land or silting of water courses. Over burden shall not be kept active for long period. The maximum height of the dump shall not exceed 03 m and overall slope of the dump shall not exceed 28 deg. The OB dumps shall be scientifically


vegetated with suitable native species to prevent erosion and surface run off.






















34. Half yearly report on the status of implementation of the stipulated conditions and environment safeguards shall be submitted to the Chhattisgarh Environment Conservation Board, Raipur, Regional Office, Chhattisgarh Environment Conservation Board, Durg, SEIAA, Chhattisgarh and Regional Office, Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India, Bhopal.



37. The project authorities must strictly adhere to the stipulations made by the Chhattisgarh Environment Conservation Board (CECB) and the State Government. The above stipulations would be enforced among others


under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, the Environment (Protection) act, 1986 and rules there under, Hazardous Wastes (Management, Handling and Trans Boundary Movement) Rules, 2008 and its amendments, the Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991 and its amendments.




Chairman, SEAC


Annexure –XI


M/S KRISHNA FURSHI UDYOGFOR

MINING OF FLAG STONE (MINOR MINERAL) OF CAPACITY – 800 CUM PER YEAR AT KHASRA NO. 84/1,2,3,4, 85 AND 89/2 AT VILLAGE – ACHOLI,

TEHSIL & DISTRICT- MAHASAMUND (C.G.)

1. Lease area shall not exceed 0.57 ha. Similarly mining of Flagstone (minor mineral) shall not exceed 800 cum per year.

2. No processing unit (cutting and polishing etc.) shall be installed within lease area.





7. Fugitive dust generation from all the sources shall be controlled effectively and regularly. Water spraying arrangement for haul roads, loading and at other fugitive dust generation points shall be provided and properly maintained. Fugitive dust emission shall be monitored at locations of nearest human habitation (including schools and other public amenities located nearest to sources of dust generation as applicable) and periodic reports shall be submitted to Chhattisgarh Environment Conservation Board, Raipur, Regional Office, Chhattisgarh Environment Conservation Board, Raipur, SEIAA, Chhattisgarh and Regional Office, Ministry of


Environment & Forests, Government of India, Bhopal. Personal working in dusty areas shall be provided with protective respiratory devices and they shall also be imparted adequate training and information on safety and health aspects.

8. Air pollution due to dust, exhaust emissions or fumes during mining operations for minor mineral and related activities shall be controlled and kept within permissible limits specified under the Environment (Protection ) Act, 1986, the Air (Prevention and control of pollution) Act, 1981 and rules made there under.


10. Any liquid effluent what so ever generated from industrial and mining activities shall not be discharged into the river or any surface water bodies under any circumstances, and it shall be reused wholly in the process/plantation. All the industrial effluent generated shall be re-circulated/reused after proper treatment. Project authority shall provide septic tank and soak pit for treatment of domestic effluent generated. The un-treated/treated domestic effluent shall not be discharge into the river or any surface water bodies. The treated domestic effluent shall be used for plantation purpose after proper disinfection. The concept of zero discharge shall be maintained all the time except during monsoon. Arrangements shall be made that effluents and storm water do not get mixed.




14. Wherever possible, such waste rock or overburden or other rejects (if any), shall be backfilled into the worked out minor mineral quarry, where mining has been recovered up to the optimum depth, with a view to restore the land to its original use or desired alternate use, as far as possible and where the backfilling is not feasible, the waste dumps shall be suitable terraced and stabilized by planting vegetation or otherwise.




17. Broken stones and sludge shall be disposed off properly in scientific manner.

18. Project authority shall adopt rainwater-harvesting technique in the project area for recharge of ground water. Project authority shall develop rainwater-harvesting structures to harvest the rainwater for utilization in the lean season as well as to recharge the ground water table.


20. Adequate plantation shall be raised all along the barrier of no mining zone, haul roads, OB dump sites etc. And as per the Environment Management Scheme. Green belt development shall be carried out considering Central Pollution Control Board guidelines including selection of plant species. Herbs and shrubs shall also form a part of afforestation programme besides tree plantation.






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












37. The project authorities must strictly adhere to the stipulations made by the Chhattisgarh Environment Conservation Board (CECB) and the State Government. The above stipulations would be enforced among others under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, the Environment (Protection) act, 1986 and rules there under, Hazardous Wastes (Management, Handling and Trans Boundary Movement) Rules, 2008 and its amendments, the Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991 and its amendments.





Chairman, SEAC


ANNEXURE-XII


M/S SHRI INDER JAGGIFOR

MINING OF LIMESTONE (MINOR MINERAL) OF CAPACITY – 15,000 TONNE PER YEAR WITH CRUSHER AT KHASRA NO. 26, VILLAGE –

AMAKONI, TEHSIL – SIMGA, DISTRICT – BALODABAZAR-BHATAPARA (C.G.)

1. Lease area shall not exceed 1.56 ha. Similarly maximum mining capacity of Limestone (Minor Mineral) shall not exceed 15,000 tonne per year respectively.









9. Fugitive dust generation from all the sources shall be controlled effectively and regularly. Water spraying arrangement for crushing, screening, haul roads, loading and at other fugitive dust generation points shall be provided and properly maintained. Fugitive dust emission shall be monitored at locations of nearest human habitation (including schools and other public amenities located nearest to sources of dust generation as applicable) and periodic reports shall be submitted to Chhattisgarh Environment Conservation Board, Raipur, Regional Office, Chhattisgarh Environment Conservation Board, Raipur, SEIAA, Chhattisgarh and Regional Office, Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India, Bhopal. Personal working in dusty areas shall be provided with protective respiratory devices and they shall also be imparted adequate training and information on safety and health aspects.




13. Wherever possible, such waste rock or overburden or other rejects (if any), shall be backfilled into the worked out minor mineral quarry, where minor has been recovered up to the optimum depth, with a view to restore the land to its original use or desired alternate use, as far as possible and


where the backfilling is not feasible, the waste dumps shall be suitable terraced and stabilized by planting vegetation or otherwise.
























36. The project authorities must strictly adhere to the stipulations made by the Chhattisgarh Environment Conservation Board (CECB) and the State Government. The above stipulations would be enforced among others under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, the Environment (Protection) act, 1986 and rules there under, Hazardous Wastes (Management, Handling and Trans Boundary Movement) Rules, 2008 and


its amendments, the Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991 and its amendments.




Chairman, SEAC
