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APPLICATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE

OF

BUILDING STONE QUARRY

KURISSUMMOOTTIL

STONE QUARRY

EXTENT: 4.4520 ha.

SITUATED IN

Re SURVEY No: 1/1

Ward V, PAYYAVOOR VILLAGE

TALIPARAMBA TALUK, KANNUR DISTRICT

KERALA STATE

PREPARED BY

ULTRA-TECH

Environmental Consultancy and Laboratory

BANGALORE

REGIONAL

OFFICE

HEAD

OFFICE

KERALA

REGIONAL

OFFICE

# 20, 1st

Cross, 1st Main,

MLA Lay out ,R T Nagar

BANGALORE

Karnataka – 560 032.

#206, 224-225,

Jai Commercial Complex,

Eastern, Express Highway

Opp. Cadbury, Khopat,

THANE WEST – 400601

PRRA 26, Lane 6,

Paradise Road,

Vyttila

Ernakulam

Kerala

Prepared by ULTRA-TECH Environmental Consultancy & Laboratory –Vyttila, Ernakulam

Covering letter


Index

Sl No Description Page No.

I. Undertaking by the EIA Co-ordinator 1

II. Checklist of mining projects seeking Environment

Clearance

2

III. Form-I 6

IV. Questionnaire of mining projects seeking Environment

Clearance

27

V. Pre-feasibility Report and Environmental Management

Plan

39

Annexure No Annexures

1. Approved Quarry Plan 62

1.a Key Plan 131

1.b Location Plan 132

1.c Google Image of the Site with date 133

1.d Lease Sketch 134

1.e Surface Plan 135

1.f Geological Plan 136

1.g Geological Cross section 137

1.h Production and Development Plan 138

1.i Production and Development Section 139

1.j Progressive Mine Closure Plan 140

1.k Environmental Plan 141

1.l Storm water Management Plan 142

1.m Site Photographs 143

1.n Letter of Approval of the Mining Plan and Memo from

the Geologist, Kannur district

145

1.o Letter of Intent from the Director, Mining and Geology

department

147

2. Location of the Monitoring Stations 148

3. Topographic Contour Survey Map of the Site 149

4. Cadastral map of the Proposed Site 150

5. E S Z Map of Kannur district with Payyavoor village

marked

151

6. Total cost of the project and the details of CSR activities 152

7. Biodiversity report of the Site 154

8. Form U- Quarrying Permit 159

9. Explosive License 163

10. Consent to Operate from Kerala State Pollution Control

Board

164

11. Proof of Authorized Signatory

11.a Attested copy of Photo ID of Authorized Signatory 171

11.b Recent Passport Size photograph of the Authorized

Signatory

172

12. Project Site/Proof of ownership of Land 12.a Copy of sales deed for all Survey numbers 173

12.b Copy of possession Certificate 195


12.c Copy of Land tax receipts 197

12.d Consent from Land Owners to conduct Quarrying

Activities

200

13. Environmental Quality Analysis Report from Approved

Lab

13.a Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Report 204

13.b Noise Level Monitoring Report 206

13.c Water Quality Analysis Report 207

13.d Soil Analysis Report 208

14. Attested copy of the Certificate of Approval of the

laboratory

209

15. Documents from the Consultant Organization

15.a Attested Copy of NABET Accreditation Certificate 214

15.b Photo ID proof of EIA Co-ordinator 216

15.c RQP Certificate 217

16. Affidavits

16.a. Undertaking for constitution of Environment

Management Cell and others

218

16.b. Joint undertaking of the Consultant with the Project

Proponent for implementation of EMP and EC

conditions

220

16.c. Affidavit for data furnished in checklist 222

16.d. Assurance of 1% of profit to Local Biodiversity

Committee

224

16.e. Affidavit for no litigation/court case with respect to the

project

226

Application for Environment Clearance of Kurissummoottil Stone Quarry, located at Re Sy

No. 1/1 at Payyavoor Village, Taliparamba Taluk, Kannur District

Prepared by ULTRA-TECH Environmental Consultancy & Laboratory –Vyttila, Ernakulam Page 1

U N D E R T A K I N G.




CHECKLIST

FOR MINING PROJECTS




CHECKLIST FOR MINING PROJECTS:

Sl.

No

Details Description

Page

No.

1. Category/Sub category & Schedule “B” Category , 1(a)

2. Form I Enclosed 6

Questionnaire for mining projects Enclosed 27

Pre-feasibility report Enclosed 39

Environment Management Plan

3. Whether the project site falls within

ESZ-1 of WGEEP report or ESA of

HLWG

ESZ map enclosed as Annexure 05 and this village

does not fall in the ESA of HLWG report.

151

4. Proof of ownership of land Enclosed as Annexure 12 173-

200

5. Proof of authorized signatory Enclosed as Annexure 11 171-

172

6. Cadastral map duly signed by village

officer (original)

Enclosed as Annexure 04 150

7. Recent photographs of the project site

with digital dates of the camera

Given in the Annexure 01.m 143

8. Area survey plan approved by village

officer (original)


9. Panoramic view of the site / Google

image with date

Enclosed as Annexure 01c 133

GPS readings in WGS 84 datum South East Corner of the quarry:

N : 12° 05’ 16.4’’

E : 75° 37’ 17.1’’

North East Corner of the quarry

N : 12° 05’15.9’’

E : 75° 37’ 19.8’’

43

10. Distance of the mining area from the

nearest human settlement

127 m on the southwestern side of the lease area.

11. Right & nature of the land (as per

records)

As per the records,

4.4520 ha Private Land, surface rights vest with

respective owner.

Nature of land is rocky with Coconuts, Cashew

trees, Mahogany & moderate vegetation

43

12. Is the property land/government

land/own land

Own land through power of attorney. The land

owners have given consent to the applicant to

conduct quarrying activities

43

13. Extent of land in Hectares 4.4520 Ha 43

14. Proposed production capacity 1,50,000 TPA 43




15. Expected life of the mine (in years) 15 years 43

16. Ultimate depth of mining (in MSL) 48 MSL 44

17. Quantity of topsoil estimated to be

removed

The top soil is estimated to be 8500 MT; the same

will be stacked and used for plantation purpose.

50

18. Method of mining Open cast mining

19. Underground mining if any proposed Not applicable

20. Analysis reports from accredited

laboratories (original)

Enclosed as Annexure 13 204-

208

21. Attested copy of accreditation

certificate of laboratory conducting

Environmental Analysis


22. Waste management proposals • The entire waste generated incidental to quarry

operations will be stacked within the quarry area,

earmarked for the purpose.

• About 1.72 kLD domestic effluent will be

generated and the same will be treated through

CPCB approved septic tank and soak pit design.

23. Mined area management Post mining closure plan is proposed in the EMP

and is also attached as Annexure 01j.

140

24. Attested true copy of NABET

accreditation certificate (Original to be

produced for verification at the time of

presentation with photo ID of the

EIA Co-ordinator)

Enclosed as Annexure 15a. 214

25. a) Accreditation with serial number of

QCI / NABET

NABET/EIA/1417/RA010

--

26. b) Undertaking responsibility for the

proposal submitted

Furnished in text. 1

27. c) Joint undertaking with the project

proponent for implementation of EMP

and EC conditions

Enclosed as Annexure 16 b 220

28. Affidavits for: (indicating the name of

project and location)

1.Constitution of Environment Monitoring Cell 218

2.Providing fire fighting system

3.Providing systems to minimize dust

emissions

4. To provide adequate safety measures for the

construction workers during the construction

phase

5. To upload the following in the website of the

project:

a) EC order

b) Status of compliance of the stipulated EC




conditions

c) Results of monitoring data and update the

same periodically AND

d) Send the copy of the EC to the LSG

concerned

29. Proposals for Corporate Social

responsibility (amount, activities and

duration with specific details)


30. Total cost of the project with details of

insurance, funding etc

Total cost is Rs. 3.88 Crores

Land cost: Rs. 1.00 Crores

Plant & Machinery: 2.5 Crores

construction:0.25 Crore

Cost of EMP :0.1279 Crores

152

31. Soft copy of the proposal (in PDF

format)

CD enclosed

32. Details of Authorised Signatory

(Name, Postal Address, Pincode,

Telephone No., Fax No., Email ID)

Mr. Sabu Abraham.

Managing Director

M/s. KURISSUMMOOTTIL Stone Quarry

“Kurissummoottil House”

Madathil P.O. Payyavoor Village,

Taliparamba Taluk

.Kannur

Kerala State.

Mob: +91 9496846120

Email ID:

kurissummootti lcrushers@rediffmail .com

171-

172

33. Details of NABET approved EIA

consultant organization.

M/s. ULTRA - TECH

Environmental Consultancy and Laboratory

(NABET Approved EIA Consulting Organization)

NABET/EIA/1417/RA010

PRRA 26, PRRA Lane No.6

Paradise Road, Vyttila, Eranakulam

214-

217




FORM 1 FOR

ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE OF


M/s. KURISSUMMOOTTIL

STONE QUARRY

EXTENT: 4.4520 ha.

SITUATED IN

Re Sy No: 1/1, Block V

PAYYAVOOR VILLAGE


KERALA STATE




FORM – 1

I. Basic Information

Sl. No. Item Details

1. Name of the project/s KURISSUMMOOTTIL Stone Quarry

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

3. Proposed

capacity/area/length/tonnage to be

handled/command area/lease

area/number of wells to be drilled

Lease area: 4.4520 Ha

Production capacity: 1,50,000 TPA

4. New/Expansion/Modernization Expansion

5. Existing Capacity/Area etc. Existing Capacity : 32,500TPA

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

7. Does it attract the general

condition? If yes, please specify.

No

8. Does it attract the specific

condition? If yes, please specify.

No

9. Location Payyavoor

Plot/Survey/Khasra No. 1/1, Ward V

Village Payyavoor

Tehsil Taliparamba

District Kannur

State Kerala

10. Nearest Railway station/Airport

along with distance in kms

Particular

s

Name Distance,

Direction

(From lease)

Railway

station

Kannur

Railway

Station

37 km aerial

distance

Airport Calicut

International

airport

127km aerial

distance

11. Nearest Town, City, District Particulars Name Distance,




Headquarters along with distance

in kms

direction

(wrt lease)

Nearest town Taliparamb

a

28 km aerial

distance

District Head

quarter

Kannur 36 km aerial

distance

12. Village Panchayat, Zilla Parishad,

Municipal Corporation, Local

body (Complete postal address

with telephone no. to be given).

Particulars Name

Village Payyavoor

Address Payyavoor Village Office,

Payyavoor P O, 670633

Taluk Taliparamba

13. Name of the applicant Mr. Sabu Abraham

14. Registered address KURISSUMMOOTTIL Stone Quarry

“ Madathil P.O, Payyavoor Village, Taliparamba

Taluk, Kannur District, Kerala State

15. Address for correspondence Same as above

Name Mr. Sabu Abraham

Designation(Owner/Partner/ CEO) Proprietor

Address M/s KURISSUMMOOTTIL Stone Quarry

“ Madathil P.O, Payyavoor village, Taliparamba

Taluk, Kannur District Kerala State

Pin Code 670 633

e-mail Email ID:

[email protected]

Telephone no. Mob: +91 9496846120

Fax no. Nil

16. Details of alternative sites

examined, if any.

Location of these sites should be

shown on a topo sheet

Alternative sites were not examined, as mining is

a site specific activity

17. Interlinked projects No

18. Weather separate application of

interlinked project has been

submitted?

Not Applicable.

19. If yes, date of submission Not Applicable.

20. If no, reason Not Applicable.




21. Whether the proposal involves

approval/

clearance under:

(a) The Forest (Conservation) Act,

1980

(b) The Wildlife (Protection) Act,

1972

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

Not applicable

22. Whether there is any Government

order/ policy relevant /relating to

the site

Quarry Permit granted vide No : 24/14-

15/MM/GS/CRPS/DOC/M-1427/14 Dated :

04/06/2014

23. Forest land involved (hectares) Nil

24. Whether there is any litigation

pending against the project and/or

land in which the project is

propose to be set up

(a) Name of the Court

(b) Case No.

(c) Orders/directions of the Court,

if any and its relevance with the

proposed project.

Nil




II. Activity

Construction, operation or decommissioning of the Project involving actions, which will

cause physical changes in the locality (topography, land use, changes in water bodies, etc.)

Sl.

No

Information/Checklist

confirmation

Yes/

No

Details thereof (with

approximate quantities /rates,

wherever possible) with source of

information data

1.1 Permanent or temporary change in

land use, land cover or

topography including increase in

intensity of land use (with respect

to local land use plan)

Yes Land use: - As per revenue record the

land is private.

Due to the quarrying activity there will

be change in the general ground profile

in the form of Pit, which will have

localized impact and create physical

change in the existing land use.

1.2 Clearance of existing land,

vegetation and buildings?

No The area is already broken up as the

quarry is already under operation,

1.3 Creation of new land uses? Yes The mined out area will be restored by

following the mine closure guidelines.

1.4 Pre-construction investigations

e.g. bore holes, soil testing?

No Not required as the quarry was already

under operation.

1.5 Construction works? No Nil, Required infrastructure already

exists.

1.6 Demolition works? No No demolition works will be carried out.

1.7

Temporary sites used for

construction works or housing of

construction workers?

No Nil.

1.8 Above ground buildings,

structures or earthworks including

linear structures, cut and fill or

excavations.

Yes Existing infrastructure is sufficient to

operate the present existing quarry.

1.9 Underground works including

mining or tunneling?

No Not Applicable

1.12 Reclamation works? Yes During the plan period of quarrying it is

proposed plantation on 7.5m (buffer

zone) Safety zone by using top soil and

native plants. It is also proposed to have




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confirmation

Yes/

No




information data

plantation on Backfilling area.

At the Conceptual stage, this mine pit

will be used for various activities such

as water pond, back filling and etc.

1.13 Dredging? No Not Applicable

1.14 Offshore structures? No None

1.15 Production and manufacturing

processes?

Yes Maximum Production is1, 50,000 tonnes

per annum. The mining will be done by

open cast mechanized method of

mining. The bench height and width will

be 6.0 m & 6.0 m respectively. Drilling

and Blasting operation are involved. To

minimize the impacts of drilling &

blasting, latest technology will be

implemented. Excavated material shall

be converted to the final product by size

reduction and then transported to the

clients. The ultimate depth of the

working mine is 48 m above MSL.

1.16 Facilities for storage of goods or

materials?

Yes ROM produced from the quarry

operation will be transported to the

crusher unit situated in the vicinity of

the lease, where size reduction will be

done and final product will be sold the

buyers.

1.17 Facilities for treatment or disposal

of solid waste or liquid effluents?

No During plan period the waste generated

during mining will be dumped

systematically in to old mined out pit

which is located adjacent to the lease

area. It is proposed to construct

retention wall/rubble wall and trench

wall and at the bottom/toe in the old pit

to check sliding of the dumped material

in to the water pond.

About 1, 79,125 tons of solid waste will




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No


confirmation

Yes/

No




information data

be generated during the life of the

quarry. This waste will be dumped

separately in area earmarked for the

purpose. At the post mining stage entire

material will be backfilled in the quarry

pit.

About 1.72 kLD domestic effluent will

be generated and the same will be

treated through CPCB approved septic

tank and soak pit design.

1.18 Facilities for long term housing of

operational workers?

No All the operational workers are from the

local and nearby villages.

119 New road, rail or sea traffic

during construction or operation?

No All the existing facilities will suffice.

1.20 New road, rail, air waterborne or

other transport infrastructure

including new or altered routes

and stations, ports, airports etc?

No Not Applicable.

1.21 Closure or diversion of existing

transport routes or infrastructure

leading to changes in traffic

movements?

No Not Envisaged.

1.22 New or diverted transmission

lines or pipelines?

No None.

1.23 Impoundment, damming,

culverting, realignment or other

changes to the hydrology of

watercourses or aquifers?

No

Nil.

1.24 Stream crossings? No Nil.

1.25 Abstraction or transfers of water

from ground or surface waters?

Yes Water requirement for the project is met

partially from the existing pond, one

open well and one tube well.

1.26 Changes in water bodies or the

land surface affecting drainage or

run-off?

No There will be no change in drainage

pattern of any water bodies. The change

in the land surface due to quarrying and




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confirmation

Yes/

No




information data

will not affect the surface drainage in

the surrounding area.

1.27 Transport of personnel or

materials for construction,

operation or decommissioning?

Yes Transport of materials is being made

through tippers & trucks.

Personnel to the work area will be

transported by the public / personal

conveyance or conveyance will be

provided by the Company.

1.28 Long-term dismantling or

decommissioning or restoration

works?

Yes Long term measures will be taken as per

Post Mine Closure Plan.

1.29 Ongoing activity during

decommissioning which could

have an impact on the

environment?

No Service buildings will be retained. More

so the lessee will use the same

infrastructure for other purpose after the

closure of quarry.

1.30 Influx of people to an area in

either temporarily or

permanently?

No About 40 people are involved in the

quarrying activities, majority are from

the local community except few

technical staff. Influx of people

insignificant due to quarry operations.

1.31 Introduction of alien species? No Nil.

1.32 Loss of native species or genetic

diversity?

No Not Envisaged.

1.33 Any other actions? No None.




2. Use of Natural resources for construction or operation of the Project (such as land,

water, materials or energy, especially any resources which are non-renewable or in

short supply):

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No


confirmation

Yes/

No




information data

2.1 Land especially undeveloped or

agricultural land (Ha)

Yes The area of the project is an outcrop of

Charnockite (commercially known as

Granite) rock, hence not feasible for

agriculture purpose except rubber

plantation.

2.2 Water (expected source &

competing users) unit: KLD

Yes Water will be used for domestic

purposes, green belt development and

dust suppression. The sourcec of water

are the pond, one within the quarry

lease area.

Domestic consumption : 1.80 kLD

Dust suppression : 36.00 kLD

Plantation : 3.40 kLD

Total : 41.2 kLD

2.3 Minerals (MT) No Not Applicable

2.4 Construction material – stone,

aggregates, sand / soil (expected

source – MT)

No Nil, all the required infrastructure

already exists.

2.5 Forests and timber (source –

MT)

No Nil

2.6 Energy including Electricity and

fuels (source, competing users)

Unit: fuel (MT),Energy (MW)

Yes For quarry operation no power is

required as the HEMMs are operated

by HSD. For office buildings electricity

is met through KSEB.

Diesel Driven Compressors will be

used for drilling purpose.

2.7 Any other natural resources (use

appropriate standard units)

No Nil




3. Use, storage, transport, handling or production of substances or materials which

could be harmful to human health or the environment or raise concerns about

actual or perceived risks to human health.

Sl.

No


confirmation

Yes/

No




information data

3.1 Use of substances or materials,

which are hazardous (as per

MSIHC rules) to human health

or the environment (flora, fauna,

and water supplies)

Yes Explosives will be procured, stored,

transported, handled and used in

accordance with Indian Explosive Act

1884, MSIHC Rules 1989, Mines Act,

1952 and regulations there under.

3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease

or affect disease vectors (e.g.

insect or water borne diseases)

No Not Applicable.

3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g.

by changing living conditions?

Yes Due to this project, welfare people are

not affected, but it will support for

improving the local socio-economic

conditions of the people in the

surrounding region by providing direct

employment and indirect employment

opportunities like workshop, canteen,

drivers and etc.

3.4 Vulnerable groups of people

who could be affected by the

project e.g. hospital patients,

children, the elderly etc.,

No The existing quarry operation will not

harm any of the vulnerable groups

3.5 Any other causes No Not envisaged from the project.




4. Production of solid wastes during construction or operation or decommissioning

(MT/month)

Sl.

No


confirmation

Yes/

No


approximate quantities /rates, wherever

possible) with source of information data

4.1 Spoil, overburden or mine

wastes

Yes The generation of overburden or mine waste

is about 1,79,125 MT and the same will be

stacked within the quarry earmarked for the

purpose.

About 8,500 MT of topsoil is likely to

generate during the life of the quarry, this

will be removed separately as and when

occurs during the course of quarrying. This

will be stacked separately with in the quarry.

4.2 Municipal waste (domestic

and or commercial wastes)

Yes The workers in the quarry may generate

around 8kg/day Municipal Solid Waste.

Out of this5.6 kg/day may be biodegradable

and 2.4 kg/day may be non-biodegradable.

The biodegradable waste will be treated by

composting and the recyclable waste will be

sold to recyclers

4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per

Hazardous Waste

Management Rules)

Yes Used oil from maintenance of DG sets will

be handled as per Hazardous Waste

(Management Handling & Transboundary

Movement) Rules, 2008.

4.4 Other industrial process

wastes

No Nil

4.5 Surplus product No None

4.6 Sewage sludge or other

sludge from effluent

treatment

No As the sewage is treated by septic tank

followed by soak pit, there will not be any

sewage sludge

4.7 Construction or demolition

wastes

No Nil

4.8 Redundant machinery or

equipment

No Machinery with sufficient self life will be

utilized for other projects and others will be

phased out and or sold to reprocessing

agency.

4.9 Contaminated soils or other

materials No Not Envisaged




4.10 Agricultural wastes No Nil

4.11 Other solid wastes No Nil

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

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confirmation

Yes/

No


approximate quantities /rates, wherever

possible) with source of information

data

5.1 Emissions from combustion

of fossil fuels from

stationary or mobile sources

Yes Operation of HEMMs and DG set using

HSD do emit due to combustion which is

not significant.

5.2 Emissions from production

processes.

Yes Quarry operations like drilling and

blasting, transportation etc will generate

emissions. Monitoring has been carried out

in the project site for air quality & noise

and the report is enclosed.

5.3 Emissions from materials

handling including storage or

transport

Yes Air pollutants are generated from

transportation. There will be fugitive

emissions generated during material

handling, transportation, loading and

unloading etc. Regular water sprinkling on

haul road will suppress the dust particles

and prevent them from getting air-borne.

5.4 Emissions from construction

activities including plant and

equipment

No Not Envisaged.

5.5 Dust or odor from handling

of materials including

construction materials,

sewage and waste

Yes Fugitive Dust will be generated during

Excavation, Transportation & Loading

operations. This will be taken care of by

water Sprinkling at regular intervals on the

haul roads, quarry benches, and internal

roads. Transporting the raw material and

finished goods will be in closed vehicles.

No odor is generated from handling the

materials including construction materials,

sewage and waste.

5.6 Emissions from incineration

of waste

No Not applicable as no waste is being

incinerated




5.7 Emissions from burning of

waste in open air (e.g. slash

materials, construction

debris)

No Not Applicable as no waste is being burned

5.8 Emissions from any other

sources

No Not Applicable.

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

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confirmation Yes/ No

Details thereof (with approximate

quantities /rates, wherever possible) with

source of information data

6.1 From operation of equipment

e.g. engines, ventilation plant,

crushers

Yes The noise generating equipments in the

lease area are as under:-

S. No. List of equipments

1. Excavator

2. Drilling Machine

3. Trucks/Tippers

Mitigation Measures:-

Effective maintenance of machineries

and vehicles at regular and frequent

intervals.

Plantation of green belt around the

haul roads and lease periphery.

PPE’s will be provided.

6.2 From industrial or similar

processes

No Not Applicable.

6.3 From construction or

demolition

No Not Applicable as no construction or

demolition work is carried out

6.4 From blasting or piling Yes Drilling and blasting do generate noise and

vibration, but, the blasting carried out at

this quarry and also required precautions

will be taken to maintain the noise levels to

maintain within the acceptable norms.

6.5 From construction or

operational traffic

Yes Noise do generate due to movement of

loaded and unloaded trucks and or tippers.

The maximum production from this quarry




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No




quantities /rates, wherever possible) with

source of information data

is only about 12,500 tonnes/month, there

will not be traffic congestion to the local

public.

6.6 From lighting or cooling

systems

No None.

6.7 From any other sources No None.

7. Risks of contamination of land or water from releases of pollutants into the ground

or into sewers, surface waters, groundwater, coastal waters or the sea:

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No




quantities /rates, wherever possible)

with source of information data

7.1 From handling, storage, use

or spillage of hazardous

materials

No Hazardous materials like spent oil, old

batteries are being disposed off as per the

existing Rules & Guidelines of Hazardous

Waste (Management Handling &

Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2008

and for disposal through authorized

agents.

7.2 From discharge of sewage or

other effluents to water or the

land (expected mode and

place of discharge)

Yes About 1.72 kLD domestic effluent will be

generated and the same will be treated

though septic and soak pit.




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No






7.3 By deposition of pollutants

emitted to air into the land or

into water

No Dust will be generated, which is

suppressed by regular water sprinkling on

haul roads, quarry benches & etc.,

7.4 From any other sources No Nil.

7.5 Is there a risk of long term

build up of pollutants in the

environment from these

sources?

No Not envisaged.

8. Risk of accidents during construction or operation of the Project, which could

affect human health or the environment

Sl.

No


confirmation

Yes/

No




8.1 From explosions, spillages,

fires etc from storage,

handling, use or production of

hazardous substances

No

Operation is strictly as per the DGMS

guidelines for its safety. Safety of the

mine workers is taken care as per the

Mines Act 1952 and the rules and

regulations made under this act. Storage

& using explosives as per the guideline

by DGMS and Indian Explosive Act

1884, MSIHC Rules 1989,

8.2 From any other causes No Nil.

8.3 Could the project be affected

by natural disasters causing

environmental damage (e.g.

floods, earthquakes,

landslides, cloudburst etc)?

No

Not envisaged.




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

could lead to environmental effects or the potential for cumulative impacts with

other existing or planned activities in the locality

Sl. No Information/Checklist

confirmation

Yes/

No


quantities /rates, wherever

possible) with source of

information data

9.1 Lead to development of supporting.

facilities, ancillary development or

development stimulated by the

project which could have impact on

the environment e.g:

Supporting infrastructure

(roads, power supply, waste or

waste water treatment, etc.)

Housing development

Extractive industries

Supply industries

Other

Yes The project will generate direct /

indirect employment to the local

people. Hence, the activity has also

contributed to the improvement of

income status of the local people. The

quarry project will also improve by

means of many ancillary / supporting

facilities / infrastructure eventually

leading to the overall development of

the area and the life style will

improve.

9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, which

could have an impact on the

environment

Yes A portion of the pit will be used as

water reservoir cum recharging pit,

the remaining portion will be

backfilled and green belt will be

developed as per the Post Mine

Closure Plan

9.3 Set a precedent for later

developments

No No.

9.4 Have cumulative effects due to

proximity to other existing or

planned projects with similar

effects

Yes Similar types of projects are being

operated in the vicinity of the project

which will lead to cumulative

improvement of the region.




III. Environmental Sensitivity

Sl.

No

Areas Yes/ No Details thereof (with

approximate

quantities /rates,

wherever possible)

with source of

information data

1 Areas protected under international

conventions, national or local

legislation for their ecological,

landscape, cultural or other related value

Yes Bhramagiri Wild Life

Sanctuary at an Aerial

Distance of 10km

2 Areas which are important or sensitive

for ecological reasons - Wetlands,

watercourses or other water bodies,

coastal zone, biospheres, mountains,

forests

No

None within 15 km

radius

3 Areas used by protected, important or

sensitive species of flora or fauna for

breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over

wintering, migration

No

None within 15 km

radius

4 Inland, coastal, marine or underground

waters

Yes Payyavoor River at an

aerial distance of 1.8

Km

5 State, National boundaries

Yes

Kerala – Karnataka State

boundary at an aerial

distance of 4 km

6 Routes or facilities used by the public for

access

to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim

areas

No

None within 15 km

radius

7 Defence installations

No

None within 15 km

radius

8 Densely populated or built-up area Yes Payyavoor at an aerial

distance of 5 Km

9 Areas occupied by sensitive man-made

land uses (hospitals, schools, places of

worship, community facilities)

Hospitals

Mercy Hospital ,

Payyavoor

Government

Hospital,

vayathur

5.37km

5.46km




Sl.

No


approximate

quantities /rates,

wherever possible)

with source of

information data

Government

Hospital,

Pooparamba

Vimala Hospital,

Chemperi

Government

Hospital, Iratty

Dr.

Muhammad’s

Hospital,

Sreekantapuram

Schools

Deva Matha

School,

Paisakary

Cherupushpam

High School

St. Thomas

Higher

Secondary

School

Sacred Heart

High School

St. Anns English

Medium School

Govt. U P

School,

Payyavoor

Perfect English

School

6.64km

6.64km

12.90km

13.27km

2km

2.9km

3.72km

4.64km

5km

5.65km

6km




Sl.

No


approximate

quantities /rates,

wherever possible)

with source of

information data

Fusco Senior

Secondary

School

Colleges

Deva Matha

College

Vimal Jyothi

Engineering

College

Malik Dinar

Islamic and Arts

College

P.K.M. College

of Education

SES College

Temple

Kunnathoor Padi

Temple

Vasavapuram

Mahavishu

Temple

Payyavoor Lord

Siva Temple

Churches

Deva Matha

Forane Church,

Paiskary

Divine Mercy

Church

St. Ann’s

6.28km

2km

6.75km

11.74km

12.33km

13.21km

1.27km

5.38km

5.54km

2km

4.83km

5.14km




Sl.

No


approximate

quantities /rates,

wherever possible)

with source of

information data

Church

Holy Cross

Church

St. Stephens

Church

Mosque

Juma Masjid

Manipara Masjid

Town Masjid,

Payyavoor

5.24km

5.87km

2.55km

4.70km

6.29km

10 Areas containing important, high quality

or scarce resources

(ground water resources, surface

resources, forestry, agriculture, fisheries,

tourism, minerals)

No None with in 15km

radius

11 Areas already subjected to pollution or

environmental damage. (those where

existing legal environmental standards

are exceeded)

Yes Quarrying for building

stone is being

conducted since many

years.

12 Areas susceptible to natural hazard which

could cause the project to present

environmental problems

(earthquakes, subsidence, landslides,

erosion, flooding

or extreme or adverse climatic

conditions)

No No, lease area is not

susceptible to natural

hazard, as there is no

history of such

incidents.




QUESTIONNAIRE

FOR MINING PROJECTS




QUESTIONNAIRE FOR MINING PROJECTS.

1. About the Proposal:

a) Name of the Lessee Mr. Sabu Abraham

Proprietor, M/s KURISSUMMOTTIL Stone Quarry

Address “Kurissummoottil house, Madathil P.O, Taliparamba,

District Kannur

State Kerala

Phone +91 9496846120

Fax Nil

E-mail [email protected]

a. Location and specifications.

The said quarry area falls under the Re survey No. 1/1at Payyavoor Village, Taliparambva

Taluk of Kannur District of Kerala State. This area lies towards North-East of Paisakary a

distance of 2.0 kms (aerial distance) and South East Chandanakampara at a of distance of 3.0

kms (aerial distance)

b. Social infrastructure around the project site (School, hospital, residences, police

station, fire station, ambulance etc).

Social infrastructure Location Aerial Distance

in km

Nearest school Devamatha High

School, Paisakary

2.00

Nearest Hospital Mercy Hospital,

Payyavoor

5.37

Nearest residence Payyavoor 0.127

Nearest police station Payyavoor Police

Station

5.52

Nearest fire station Taliparambu 7.00

Ambulance Mercy Hospital,

Payyavoor

5.37

c. Distance from the site to the nearest

i. Water bodies

There are no surface water bodies within the lease area and the nearest water body is

Payyavoor River which is at a distance of 1.8 kms from the quarry lease and lies towards

East.




ii. Religious places like church, temple, mosque, etc

Religious place Location Distance

in km (aerial)

Church Devamatha Forane

Church

2.00

Temple Kunnathurpadi

Temple

1.27

Mosque Juma Masjid,

Payyavoor

2.55

iii. Sensitive ecosystems like wildlife sanctuaries, Reserve forests, Biospheres,

human inhabitation

Sensitive ecosystem Location Distance in km

Wildlife sanctuary Brahmagiri 10

Aralam 34

Human inhabitation Payyavoor

0.127

iv. Any electrical installations/microwave stations/ defense establishments etc.

There are no electrical installation / microwave stations / defense establishment within the

quarry area. No defense establishment within the buffer zone.

e. Storage / safety of explosives

Lessee is having the explosive license to store explosive. The explosive license is enclosed as

Annexure 9

f. Fire and Safety precautions

As per the Mines Act, all the quarry operations will be carried out by following the DGMS

safety regulations. All the workers will be provided with PPEs and awareness training shall

be imparted at regular interval of time.

During HSD dispensing all the fire protection measures will be followed by following proper

earthing system. All the HEMMs will be ensured for fire extinguisher in case of emergency.

Emergency team will be given adequate training to handle the emergency situation without

delay.




g. First aid

First aid room, first aid kit and also the experts of first aiders will be maintained as per

guidelines of the DGMS and MMR 1961. List of first aiders will be displayed at quarry /

office site so that they can be contacted in case of emergency.

h. No. of laborers to be employed at a time and their safety

About 40 labourers will be employed at a time in the quarry and all are provided with PPEs to

ensure the safety is maintained during quarry operations and training will be imparted. .

i. Access road and width to the plot

The access road width is being maintained with 7.0 m for movement.

j. Whether public or private & ownership

It is a private firm.. Mr. Sabu Abraham is the Sole Proprietor

2. About the mining area:

a. Total reserves.

Insitu reserves Unit : in MT

Category R O M Salable Waste Rock

Geological reserves 26,39,375 23,75,438 2,63,937

Mineable reserves 17,91,250 16,12,122 1,79,128

Blocked reserves 8,48,125 7,63,316 84,809

b. Contour map

The contour map cum Surface Plan is enclosed as Annexure 3

c. Sectional map showing overburdens (average)

The sectional map showing overburdens is enclosed as Annexure 1g.

d. Geology of the area (secondary data):




Entire lease area is more or less exposed by Charnockite boulders (commercially known as

Granite), and at places Charnockite is covered by topsoil. The over burden is varying in

thickness ie 0.50m to 1.5m. Charnockite is well exposed in the quarry pit.

The geological parameters / features of the ore body as obtained from the field mapping and

exploration studies reveal the following.

General strike : N- S with local variation of 100 - 15

0 on either side.

Dip : 75 - 80° dipping easterly.

Length of the ore body : 350.00 mts.

Width of the ore body : 150.00mts

Depth of the ore body : 100.00 mts

A geological map showing the different litho units is mapped and enclosed as Plate No.6, and

the cross section showing the disposition of the different litho units are marked and enclosed

as Plate No. 7.

Massive Charnokite deposit

e. Hydrology indicating water bodies and ground water conditions (secondary

data)

The general ground water table in this area is 10 – 15 m below the general ground level

during the summer and around 8 - 15 m during monsoon. Since the quarry falls on the

hillock, and the ground water table is 10-15 m below the general ground level, none of the

quarry workings will touch the water table. The workings are very much above the ground

water table.

There are no perennial water courses / bodies within the quarry area. Apart from this the

water source in this area is mainly storm and ground water. Entire storm water flows through




the minor watercourses and joins the adjoining seasonal nallah. The drainage pattern in this

area is parallel to sub parallel in nature.

f. 500 m radius map showing the infrastructure

An Environmental plan showing all the surface features up to 500 m from the lease boundary

is enclosed as Annexure 1 k.

g. Land use patterns

Due to Quarrying and exploitation of the ore, there will be change in the ground profile in the

form of pits and dumps. The detail of the land use at the conceptual stage is shown in below

table:

Unit: Ha.

Description As on date Plan period Lease period Remarks

Area under Quarrying 0.7500 3.4045 2.7820

Area for waste dump 0.1000 0.2500 - Removed & back filled

Roads ( part of quarry) 0.0100 0.0200 0.0200 Remains as road

Green belt - 0.5635 0.9000 7.5m Safety Zone

&reclaimed dump area

Water Pond - - 0.2500 Part of the worked out pit

Back filling - - 0.5000 Part of pit will be back

filled

Area for future use /

undisturbed

3.5920 0.2140 -

Total 4.4520 4.4520 4.4520

Note :-*** Back filling will be proposed about 0.5000Ha in old mined out pit by way of

systematic dumping of waste and top soil and same will be planted with native plants.

Subsequent to the Conceptual stage, this mine will pit will be used for various activities such

as water pond, back filling and etc., the details of the land use of post mine closure is given

below:

Description Area in ha

Quarry area retained as water pond 0.2500

Green Belt 0.9000

Quarry area remains as pit 2.7820

Back filling 0.5000***

Area remains as Road 0.0200




Total 4.4520

Note :-*** Back filling will be proposed about 0.5000Ha in old worked out pit by way of

systematic dumping of waste and top soil will be used for plantation purpose.

A post mining closure plan and Conceptual plan is enclosed as Plate No. 10

h. Baseline data of the environmental quality parameters

Monitoring report is enclosed as Annexure 13a to 13d.

i. Biodiversity of the area specifying endemic and endangered species

Based on the study conducted, study area doesn’t have any threatened species. The records of

Botanical Survey of India and Forest department also did not indicate the presence of any

endangered and vulnerable species in this area. Detailed Biodiversity study is enclosed as

Annexure 07

3. About the mining activities:

a. Drawings indicating different facilities including Reduced Level (RL)

Surface plan showing the existing surface features with the RLs (which are in MSL) is

enclosed as Annexure 1e.

b. Details of method of working with phasing of activities, height and width of

benches

Currently the quarry is working with conventional open cast mechanized method. Based on

the mode and method so adopted and taking into the consideration of geological parameters

of the granite / charnockite body, the quarry pit is so designed such that the height of the

bench is kept about 6.0 m and the width is also kept min. 6.0 m.

c. Details of drilling, blasting, explosives

Since the bench height needs to be maintained 6.0 m, and initially3 sub benches will be

formed to a height of 2.0 and finally all the sub benches will merged. Blast hole will be by

jack hammer where the diameter is normally 32 mm and the depth of the hole is 2.0 to 2.1 m.

Blasting pattern is generally square or staggered with burden ranging from 0.75 to 1.00

meters and spacing of 1.0 to1.2 meters. Usually single / double row of holes is blasted along

free face to achieve optimum powder factor, best fragmentation and minimized adverse




impacts on account of blasting. Maximum holes are blasted per day 70 to 75with normal

delay detonators to mitigate adverse impacts such as air blast, throw and the ground vibration.

Holes are electrically detonated using electric detonators.

Nitrate mixture types of explosives are used for blasting with 20 to 25 percent, proportion of

primer/ booster cartridges and rest as column charge. About 2 to 3 kgs of explosives are

loaded in 32 mm diameter holes. And powder factor ranging between 7 to 8 tons per kgs of

explosives is achieved.

Lessee is having the Explosive license. A copy of the explosive license is enclosed as

Annexure 9.

d. Excavation and Transportation of material

Subsequent to the drilling and blasting, the material so fragmented / loosens from the rock

mass, the boulders so generated subsequent to the blasting, will be crushed or broken with the

help of the rock breakers. There after the material is loaded into trucks / tippers of 10 /20

tones capacity with the help of the excavator. The loaded material is transported to the

crushing and screening unit for further process

e. Details of Over Burden (OB) removal and stacking

The waste generation from this quarry will be 1,79,125 MT during the life of the quarry. This

will be dumped in the area earmarked for the purpose within the lease area. The dumping will

be carried out in a systematic manner, in a phase wise manner. The area earmarked for

dumping is shown on production and development plan and enclosed as Annexure 1 h.

f. Plan for managing storm water

There are no perennial water courses / bodies within the leasehold area, but for the small

seasonal watercourses. Apart from this the water source to this area is mainly storm and

ground water. Entire storm water flows through the minor watercourses and joins the

adjoining seasonal Nallah.

Before onset of monsoon, drains will be cut along the toe of the quarry faces to divert the

surface run off. Garland drain will be provided at the quarry top to regulate monsoon water

and direct the same to the settling ponds / quarry pit to contain the quarry wash off and to

avoid the same joining to the adjoining surface water bodies / water. It is also proposed

check dam across nalla/water courses to prevent soil erosion & to avoid run off of silt in to

the adjoin areas. A drainage Plan prepared to manage the storm water is enclosed as

Annexure 1 l.




g. Plan for power supply, water supply:

For operation of the quarry no power supply is required as the HEMMs will be operated by

HSD. The power supply which will be required for office and work shop will be met through

Kerala State Electricity.

The water requirement in the quarry is mainly for domestic consumption, plantation and dust

suppression. This water will be met from the open well located within the lease.

h. Plan for labour and safety in the mining area:

As per the Mines Act, all the quarry operations will be carried out following the DGMS

safety regulations. All the workers will be provided with PPEs and awareness training shall

be imparted at regular interval of time.

All the required safety instructions will be taken care at the quarry site by displaying the sign

board and caution board.

i. Plan for managing dust, noise, silt and other pollutants

Operations in the quarry such as drilling, blasting, loading and transport of material will do

generate dust, noise, water pollution etc. The management of various environmental attributes

is very essential and plays an important role. Management measures for mitigating these are

mainly dust suppression by water spraying on haul roads, covering of material carrying

trucks.

The noise is the environment attribute associated with the quarrying activity and operation of

heavy machinery. The quarrying operation will be restricted to only day time, to attenuate

noise various measures shall be taken up from the source point. The activity such as drilling

shall be updated to latest technology which involves wet drilling technology, and blasting

will be carried out with controlled mechanism.

Greenbelt which will be developed, will act as an acoustic barrier for noise transmission and

all the workers who are exposed to high noise areas are provided with PPEs.

4. About the post mine plans:

a. Plan for green belt and fencing




Plantation will be carried out on the lease periphery, near office, workshop and haulage roads

covering at the rate of 0.20 ha yearly by planting about 1500-2000 no saplings per hectare. .

Anticipated survival growth rate is about 60 – 70%.

Plantation crops like Rubber, Pepper, areca nut, Coconut, fruit bearing trees like Mango,

Species like, Mahagani, Rain tree and local species with thick foliage to arrest dust dispersion

due to movement of vehicles will be planted

The entire lease area has been fenced with barbed wire to protect any in advert entry.

b. Periodic monitoring of environmental quality and management

Project proponent proposes to carryout periodical monitoring post Environmental Clearance

in respect of various environmental attributes.

The details are furnished as the monitoring reports attached as Annexures 13 a to d.

e. Mine closure plan- demolition of structure, removal of deleterious material and

restoration of land for sustainable practices

Subsequent to the Conceptual stage, as a part of mine closure plan, this quarry will be used

for various activities such as water pond, back filling and etc., the details of the land use of

post mine closure is given below:



Green Belt 0.9000




Total 4.4520

Post mining land use plan is enclosed as Annexure 1j.

2. About the social obligations:

e. Mitigation measures to reduce hazardous conditions and hardship to local

inhabitants

Quarry operations are being carried out with strict safety norms as the Mines Act and DGMS

safety provisions. Drilling & blasting will be carried out and ensures that, no impact to

surrounding settlement.




Quarry operations will be carried out without causing any hazardous & hardship to the local

people. Will ensure there will not be any traffic nuisance due to movement of quarry vehicles

in the public road.

f. Addressing concerns of local inhabitants like health, water, employment,

resettlement / rehabilitation

Lessee shall extend required Medical facility to the nearby needy population as and when

need arises. Also proposes to supply of drinking water to the nearby needy people,

contribution of funds for social and cultural program. Majority of the work force will be from

the local community thereby creating direct and indirect employment in the vicinity of the

project site. Since the quarry is already under operation, R & R plan is not proposed.

g. Compensation for loss of land, crops and other adverse impacts on account of

mining

The quarry area belongs to owner which is private patta land, Entire quarry activity will be

carried out by taking suitable effective control measures to avoid any damage to the

surrounding environment. During monsoon, the rain water will be diverted without coming in

contact with quarry. Turbid water, if any from the quarry will be allowed to settle in the rain

water cum recharge pond and the clear water will be let out. Building stone does not have any

toxic chemicals, joining of chemical substances to the natural watercourses does not arise.

h. Specific measures for Corporate Social Responsibility with success indicators

Under CSR initiatives the following socio-economic activities will be initiated:




Additionally, 1 percent of the annual profit shall be given to the concerned Panchayath for

Biodiversity Management Committee towards eco-restoration

Sl. No. CSR Activity Funds to be

allocated(Rs)

Periods of

Implementation

Person

Responsible for

Implimentation 1. Donation to St.

Theresa Bhavan,

Oldage and

Orphanage, Vembuva,

Payyavoor

300000 2015-2016

Mr. Sabu

Abraham

Proprietor, M/s

Kurissummoottil

Stone Quarry

2. Donation to

Chakarakuttan

Orphanage, Iritty

200000 2015-2016

3. Provision of furniture

and systems for the

computer lab to the

Govt. UP School

Payavoor

150000 2015-2016

4. Donation for

construction of bus

shelter and provision

of solar street lighting

in Pisakary village,

Payyavoor

150000 2015-2016

Total Rs. 800000




PRE-FEASIBILITY

CUM

ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN

FOR

ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE OF


M/s. KURISSUMMOOTTIL

STONE QUARRY

EXTENT: 4.4520 ha.

SITUATED IN

Re Sy No: 1/1, Block V

PAYYAVOOR VILLAGE


KERALA STATE




Chapter 1

1.0 INTRODUCTION.

1.1 General Information

Mining of stone and metals has been done since pre-historic times. Mining is the

extraction of valuable minerals or other geological materials from the earth, which are

processed and/ or used for production of materials of economic value. Mining of

minerals plays a positive role in the process of country’s economic development. In

addition to the contribution towards economic growth, mining can also be a major

source of degradation of physical as well as social environment, unless it is properly

managed.

Environmental impacts can arise during all activities of the mining process. The

potential adverse effects of mining activities include air pollution, surface and

groundwater pollution, noise and vibration, damage to local ecology, natural

topography and drainage, depletion of water resources etc. All these environmental

components are required to be considered while selecting a proper methodology of

mining, mitigation measures to reduce pollution load, conservation of natural resources

etc.

1.2 Granite Building Stone

Granite Building Stone (charnockite, (Blue Metal)) is one of the common minor

minerals mined from the State of Kerala. The different varieties of granite and other

crystalline rocks are classified as (i) Dimension stones which included all types of

granites, dolerite, charnockite, (Blue Metal) leptynite and other crystalline rocks of

Acid, Intermediate, basic and ultra-basic groups of igneous and metamorphic origin

which are suitable for cutting to pre-determined sizes, polishing, carving and amenable

for making value-added products in decorative monumental and ornamental fields of

industry as a high-value item and (ii) all those group of rocks specified above in sub

item (i) which are not suitable for using as dimension stones as specified therein, but

can be used as ordinary building stones, road metal, rubble , M sand and ballasts after

breaking into irregular pieces by blasting or otherwise as low value item. The category

(ii) is referred to as Granite Building Stone which is converted to aggregates to use in

the construction/infrastructure industry. Construction aggregates are basic materials for

the construction industry.




1.3 Quarrying and crushing and their National Importance

The granite building stone crushing industry is engaged in crushing mined stone into

aggregates of different sizes, which are used for construction of roads, buildings, dams

and other miscellaneous purposes. The raw stones are mined and transported to crusher

units and unloaded in storage hoppers constructed in the crusher units. The granite

building stone has low value-to-weight ratio, and therefore it is generally neither

economically nor environmentally sustainable to transport them any great distance to

their market due to increased transport costs. Hence for minimizing the environmental

impacts and to have optimum economic benefits, it is always the best, if crusher units

are provided near the quarry site itself.

The stone crushing industry in India are mostly located in the rural areas (where

employment opportunities are limited) and employs mostly the rural population. This

industry plays a key role in developmental activities such as road, dam and building

construction and therefore, it is an important sector in the national economy.

However, the operation of quarries can give rise to land use and environmental issues

which can be mitigated and controlled through the effective planning system.

1.4 Brief Foreword of the Project, Proponent and Site

Mr. Sabu Abraham is the Proprietor of “Kurissummoottil Stone Quarry” residing

at“Kurissummoottil House, Madathil P O, Iritty, Taliparamba Taluk, Kannur District, Kerala

.He is having vast experience in Granite quarry mining, trading and he is having his Granite

Quarry at Payyavur Village, Taliparamba Taluk of Kannur District. Mr Sabu Abraham was

granted Granite quarrying permit over an area of 0.8094 Ha of land in Sy. No 1/1 of

Payyavoor Village, Taliparamba Taluk of Kannur District , Kerala State under 3(1) and 9 of

rule Kerala Minor Mineral Concession Rule2015. For exploitation of Granite for building

stone by the District Geologist, Kannur. . The permit is valid for one year from the date of

issue.( Period of Validity is from 04/06/2014 to 03/06/2015). A copy of the quarrying permit

is attached as Annexure 8

The details of the lease areas Survey Nos, extent, type of land and Govt. order etc, are given

in below table:

The details of the applied Quarry lease area are tabulated below.

Sl

No.

Name of the

Village

Re Survey Nos. Type of land

.

Total

Area

in Ha.

1. Payyavoor 1/1 (Part A)

1/1(Part-B)

Private land

2.4290

2.0230

Total 4.4520




Further, lessee has obtained Consent to operate for the granite quarry under the Water

(Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act 1974 and the Air (Prevention & Control of

Pollution) Act 1981 from the Kerala State Pollution Control Board which is valid till

20/05/2016. The copies of same are enclosed as Annexure 10

As per the report of HLWG, Payyavoor village does not fall in (ESA) the purview of the

report, and also the said quarry area has been marked on the E S Z map of Kannur district

Kerala and the area is falling in zone ESZ –I. The ESZ map showing the lease area is

enclosed as Annexure 05




Chapter 2

2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

2.1 Description of the project Proponent

Project Proponent: Mr. Sabu Abraham–Proprietor

Mailing Address : Kurissummoottil Stone Quarry

Kurissummoottil House, Madathil P O

Iritty

Kannur District,

Kerala State .

Proposed project: Re Sy No 1/1

location Payyavoor Village,

Taliparamba Taluk

Kannur District

Kerala state

Quarry lease area : 4.4520 Ha.

Type of land : Private Patta land.

2.2 Salient features of the study area

The above said quarry area falls under the Re Sy No 1/1 at Payyavoor Village, Taliparamba

Taluk of Kannur District of Kerala State.

Table No: - 2.1: Salient Features of the Project

Particulars Details

Total quarry lease area 4.4520 Ha

Toposheet No. 48/P/12

Maximum Production 1,50,000 MTPA

Life of mine 15 years

Longitude and Latitude

(extreme boundary pillars.)

B. P. No. Latitude Longitude

01 N : 12° 05’ 16.4’’ E : 75° 37’ 17.1’’

02 N : 12° 05’15.9’’ E : 75° 37’ 19.8’’

03 N : 12° 05’ 17.0’’ E : 75° 37’ 21.7’’

08 N : 12° 05’25.7 ’’ E : 75° 37’ 24.4’’

Particulars Details

Estimated project cost Rs. 3.88 Crores




Man power 40 persons

Highest and lowest elevation Highest 110MSL

Lowest 65 MSL

Ultimate pit depth 48 MSL

Land use Private Land

Nearest habitation / town Nearest human settlement is 127 m from the quarry area.

Width of access road to the

quarry site

7.0 m

Nearest airport Calicut International Airport is about 113 kms from the

site.

Nearest highway SH 59 (Malabar Hill Highway) lies towards the East of

the quarry area which is at a distance of 5.4 km

Nearest railway line from mine

boundary

Kannur Railway station – 36.84 km

Water and its source Water sources are a pond, open well and bore well

Nearest Hospital Mercy Hospital, Payyavoor at 5.37 km aerial distance

Education facility Devamatha School Paisakary, 2 km aerial distance

Fire station Taliparamba, 7 km aerial distance

Ambulance Mercy Hospital, Payyavoor at 5.37 km aerial distance

Police station Payyavoor Police Station, 5.52 km aerial distance

Electrical installation like

transformer/HT line or LT line

No electrical installation within the quarry.

Nearest streams/rivers/water

bodies (from mine boundary)

River Payyavoor is at a distance of 1.8 kms from the

quarry lease and lies towards the East of the quarry

Seismic zone Seismic Zone-III, Moderate damage risk zone as per

BMTPC Vulnerability atlas Seismic zone of India.




Satellite Image showing the quarry area




Photograph showing the Charnokite exposure in the quarry Face




Photographs showing the view of quarry surrounding.

2.3 Land use plan of the project site

Quarry lease area is 4.4520 ha. Present Land use pattern of the lease is shown on the surface

plan enclosed as Annexure 1e.

Due to Quarrying and exploitation of the ore, there will be change in the ground profile in the

form of pits and dumps. The detail of the land use as at present, Plan / conceptual period is

shown below in tabular form:

Description As on date Plan period Lease period Remarks

Area under Quarrying 0.7500 3.4045 2.7820

Area for waste dump 0.1000 0.2500 - Removed &

back filled

Roads ( part of quarry) 0.0100 0.0200 0.0200 Remains as

road

Green belt - 0.5635 0.9000 7.5m Safety




Zone

&reclaimed

dump area

Water Pond - - 0.2500 Part of the

worked out pit

Back filling - - 0.5000 Part of pit will

be back filled

Area for future use /

undisturbed

3.5920 0.2140 -

Total 4.4520 4.4520 4.4520

Land use showing at conceptual stage is marked on Conceptual plan

2.3.1 Size of operation:

It is proposed to carryout Building stone quarry operation with a proposed production of

capacity of 1,50,000 tonnes (max.). Below table shows the year wise Production &

Development plan:

YEAR Section

No

Year Wise Production Programme (2015-2020)

Bench

No.

Area in

m2

Section

Intraval

Mineable

ore in m3

Bulk

Density

ROM in

MT

Mineable

ore in

MT@(90%

Rcovery)

Waste In M

T(@10%)

Top Soil

In MT

2015-

16

C-C! 96 15 50 750 2.5 1875 1688 187 2000

1st Year

90 325 50 16250 2.5 40625 36562 4063 1500

Total 340 50 17000 2.5 42500 38250 4250 3500

2016-17 C-C! 84 350 50 17500 2.5 43750 39375 4375 2000

2nd Year 78 300 50 15000 2.5 37500 33750 3750

B-B! 84 240 50 12000 2.5 30000 27000 3000 1500

Total

890 50 44500 2.5 111250 100125 11125

3500

2017-18 B-B! 78 540 50 27000 2.5 67500 60750 6750

A-A! 78 160 50 8000 2.5 20000 18000 2000 1500

3rd Year C-C! 72 380 50 19000 2.5 47500 42750 4750

Total 1080 50 54000 2.5 135000 121500 13500 1500

2018-19 A-A! 72 600 50 30000 2.5 75000 67500 7500

4th Year B-B! 72 570 50 28500 2.5 71250 64125 7125

Total 2250 50 58500 2.5 146250 131625 14625

2019-20 C-C! 66 350 50 17500 2.5 43750 39375 4375

5th Year B-B! 66 500 50 25000 2.5 62500 56250 6250

A-A! 66 350 50 17500 2.5 43750 39375 4375

Total 1200 50 60000 2.5 150000 135000 15000




2.3.2 Final land use of the quarry area:

As per the mine closure plan, this quarry will be used for various activities as a part of

closure such as water pond, back filling and etc., the details of the land use of post mine

closure is given below:



Green Belt 0.9000




Total 4.4520

Progressive mine closure plan is enclosed as Annexure 1 j.

2.4 Employment Potential

Continuation of the quarry will give direct employment potential of about 20 persons and the

majority of the employees will be from the nearby community.

2.5 Project Cost

The total estimated cost of the project is Rs 3.88 Crores




Chapter 3

3.0 PROCESS DESCRIPTION

3.1 Local Geology

Entire area is covered by Charnokite and associated rock types like Quartz feldspathic gneiss

/Granite gneiss with biotitic-gneiss type. Most of the area is broken up and exposed with

Charnockite, and the northern part is covered by soil and Charnockite out crops. The soil

covers and weathered Charnockiteis having a thickness ranging from 0.50m to1.0.

The geological parameters / features of the ore body as obtained from the field mapping and

exploration studies reveal the following.

General strike : N- S with local variation of 100 - 15

0 on either side.

Dip : 75 - 80° dipping easterly.

Length of the ore body : 350m (Average)

Width of the ore body : 150m

Depth of the ore body : 100.00 m

A geological map showing the different litho units is mapped and enclosed as Annexure 1f,

and the cross section showing the disposition of the different litho units are marked and

enclosed as Annexure 1g.

Massive Charnockite deposit

Top Soil:

Most of the quarry area is exposed by Charnockite (commercially known as Granite), towards

the north west of the quarry area part of it covered by topsoil with the thickness varying 0.50

to 1.50 m

The total amount of topsoil generated during the plan period is 8500 MT




The location of the topsoil stack is shown on the year wise production and development plan

enclosed as Annexure 1h

3.2 Quarrying

The Quarrying operation is carried out in different stages. A flow chart depicting the

operations is shown below:

OPENCAST METHOD

DRILLING 32 mm Blast hole.

BLASTING ANFO – SLURRY EXPLOSIVE

BENCH FORMATION 5.0 m HEIGHT & 5.0 WIDTH

EXCAVATION BY EXCAVATORS

LOADING BY EXCAVATORS / LOADERS.

TRANSPORTATION BY TRUCKS / TIPPERS.

DELIVERY TO CUSTOMER / CLIENTS.

The quarry is being worked with conventional open cast with bench system method with

mechanized mode of operation. Based on the mode and method, taking into the

consideration of geological parameters of the granite body, the quarry pit will be so designed

such that the height of the bench is kept about 5.00 m max.

3.2.1 Drilling and Blasting

Since the quarry is proposed to work by mechanized means and the benches are kept at 5.0 m

height and the Charnockite is the material which is hard to medium hard in nature, drilling

and blasting is required to exploit the same. On an average about 180 tons of material




required to be drilled and blast daily. The broad blasting parameters are determined for the

blasting pattern and blast design, which are as follows:

Drilling will be by jack hammer where the diameter is normally 32 mm and the depth of the

hole is 2.5 – 2.75 m. Blasting pattern is generally square or rectangle or staggered with

burden ranging from 0.75 to 1.00 meters and spacing of 1.0 to 1.2 m. Usually single / double

row of holes is blasted along free face to achieve optimum powder factor, best fragmentation

and minimized adverse impacts on account of blasting. Maximum numbers of holes will be

blasted at a time in a round are generally limited to 20 to 30 with normal delay detonators to

mitigate adverse impacts such as air blast, throw and the ground vibration. Holes are

electrically detonated using electric detonators.

Nitrate mixture types of explosives are used for blasting with 20 to 25 percent, proportion of

primer/ booster cartridges and rest as column charge. About 2 to 3 kgs of explosives are

loaded in 32 mm diameter holes. And powder factor ranging between 7 to 8 tons per kgs of

explosives is achieved. Lessee is having the Explosive license. A copy of the explosive

license is enclosed as Annexure 9

Subsequent to the drilling and blasting, the material so dislodged / loosen from the rock mass,

the big boulders are broken in to small boulders with a help of rock breaker. There after the

material is loaded into trucks / tippers of 10.0 tons capacity with the help of the excavator.

The loaded material will be transported to the outside crushing and screening unit for further

process and or the same will be dispatched to other buyers also.

3.2.2 Extent of Mechanism

List of Quarrying machinery deployed in the quarry along with their capacities, efficiencies

and other details are shown in below table:

Sr.

No

Equipment /

Machinery

No. of

units

Engine

H P

Bucket

Capacity

1 Excavator 1 165 0.92 M3

2 Rock breaker 2 165 F 22

3 Tippers 15 220 10 tonnes

4 Compressor 1 169 600 CFM

5 Jackhammers drills 3

6 Water Tanker 1 - 3000 Ltrs




Chapter 4

4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL BASELINE DATA DESCRIPTION

4.1 Climate Conditions

Temperature:

The temperature normally ranges from 28°C to 32° C on the plains but drops to about 20°C

in the highlands. The Highlands of Kerala, enjoys a cool and invigorating climate the year-

round. Owing to its diversity in geographical features, the climatic condition in Kerala is

diverse.

Relative humidity:

In general the relative humidity in the area is observed to be high due to its proximity to the

sea. During the summer it varies from 36 to 93, during monsoon it varies from 22 to 90

(some time up to 100) and during the winter it varies 80 to 90.

Rainfall:

Generally there are two monsoons in Kerala, the onset monsoon is known as Southwest

Monsoon which commence form June and ends in September. The second monsoon is known

as Northeast Monsoon and also known as Reverse monsoon which commence from October

and ends in November. The average rainfall for the last ten years is around 3,000 mm

annually.

4.2 Air Environment

Baseline data has been collected at three locations for PM10, PM2.5, NOx, & SO2

The detail analysis report of ambient air quality monitoring is enclosed as Annexure 13 a

4.3 Noise Level Monitoring

Noise survey has been conducted at the three locations. Further, noise survey also conducted

during blasting and after blasting.

The detail analysis report is enclosed as Annexure 13 b.

4.4 Water quality study




There are very few bore wells located near the project site and most of the ground water

source is the open wells, which are mainly used for drinking and agriculture purposes. The

water sample from the open well in the project site was collected to study the physiochemical

and biological parameters.

The detail analysis report is enclosed as Annexure 13 c

4.4.2 Soil Study:

Details of analysis report are enclosed as Annexure 13d

4.5 Socio Economics

The quarrying activity will benefit local villages in both directly and in-directly. Direct

beneficiary will be those who get employed in Quarry as skilled and unskilled workers. The

indirect beneficiaries are those who are open for small business, comparatively in long run

backward inhabitants will send their children to school.




Chapter 5

5.1 Environmental Management Measures

The awareness of environment has led to the development of Environmental Management

Plan including minor development projects, wherein anticipated impact are assessed and the

management plan to mitigate these impacts has been stipulated in advance. The quarry

operations disturb the landscape involving drilling, blasting, transportation and operation of

HEMMs. Therefore Environmental management of the environmental attributes that may

arise due to the quarry project during its operation is very essential and plays a vital role in

mitigating the environmental issues.

The number of workers anticipated for the current production including the machinery

operators and drivers shall be 20 (adult workers). The quarry shall not employ any children

below 18 years. Also the workers are from nearby villages and no migrated labourers needs

to be employed for the quarry operation.

5.2 Management of Water Pollution

Before onset of monsoon, drains are cut along toe of the quarry faces to divert the surface run

off. Garland drain is provided at the quarry top to regulate monsoon water and direct the

same to the settling ponds / quarry pit to contain the quarry wash off and to avoid the same

joining to the adjoining surface water bodies / water courses. To arrest the silt if any carried

by monsoon run-off will be contained the settling pond from where the clear water will be let

out to the natural water course. A drainage Plan is enclosed as Plate No. 13.

About 0.8 KLD of domestic effluent will be generated and will be treated through septic and

soak pit constructed as per CPCB norms. The discharge point would be to ground.

Blast residues from explosives will be managed by ensuring that all material is ignited during

the blasting process. Vehicle fuelling will be conducted at a centralized fuelling facility off

site that has proper containment and spill response capability. Fuelling for non-moveable

onsite equipment, such as generators, will take place in a secured area with approved spill

containment.

5.3 Management of Air Pollution

The primary sources of dust at the Quarry are drilling, blasting, loading and operation of

HEMMs in the quarry area. The following measures will be followed to reduce the air

pollution:




Wet drilling will be followed so that the dust emission to atmosphere is minimized,

Proper blasting pattern will be followed for effective rock fragmentation and

generation of minimal fine dust to open atmosphere,

Water spraying arrangement on haul road and other critical locations,

Proper maintenance of transport vehicles including HEMMs so that their emission

always within the RTO norms,

Approach road shall be maintained for its dust free movement of transport trucks,

Avenue plantation all along the approach road which will act as dust arrestors,

Shall ensure that the trucks are overloaded so that spillages on the public road is

avoided,

Regular ambient air quality monitoring shall be carried out to ensure the air pollutants

are kept under permissible limits always.

5.4 Noise Environment

The Noise is the environmental attribute associated with the quarrying activity and operation

of heavy machinery. The quarrying operation will be restricted to only day time, to attenuate

noise various measures shall be taken. Drilling by jack hammer-compressor combination

shall be adopted. The compressor shall be located where men are not exposed to noise

generated by the compressors. Following measures will be followed to mitigate the noise

pollution in the quarry:

Personnel who are exposed to critical locations in the quarry will be provided with

PPEs,

Fitness of all the transport and HEMMs will be ensured,

Acoustic enclosures will be provided for 125KVA DG set,

Corrective & preventive maintenance will be carried for all HEMMs so that they

operate effectively,

Effective blast design so that there will be minimal noise and ground vibrations during

blasting,

Greenbelt will be developed, which will act as an acoustic barrier for noise

transmission

5.5 Solid Waste

The total solid waste generated at this quarry will be 1,79,125 MT. This will be dumped in

the area earmarked for the purpose. The dumping will be carried out in a systematic manner,

in a phase wise. The area earmarked for dumping is shown of production and development

plan and enclosed as Plate No. 8.




During the post mining closure, the entire material will be used for backfilling of worked out

pit in the quarry pit.

5.6 Biological Environment

A detailed biodiversity study has been conducted in and around the study area by the experts.

The report of the same is enclosed as Annexure 7.

The effective plantation will be undertaken as follows:

Plantation will be carried out on the lease periphery, near office, haulage roads & back filling

area covering at the rate of 0.20 ha yearly by sapling about 300 nos per year. It is proposed to

plant at the rate of 1500 to 2,000 saplings per hectare. Anticipated survival growth rate is

about 60 – 70%.

Plantation crops like Rubber, Pepper, areca nut, Coconut, fruit bearing trees like Mango,

Species like, Mahagani, Rain tree and local species with thick foliage to arrest dust dispersion

due to movement of vehicles will be planted.

5.7 Occupational health and Safety

Since the activity of the project involves drilling, rock breaking, loading and transportation,

the primary safety for the workers is the main concern of the project. Generally Personal

Protective Equipments (PPE) shall be provided to all individuals inside the Quarry Lease

area.

The secondary safety of workers health shall also be very important for safe working of the

quarry. Sanitation of the Quarry area, provision of standard drinking water, clean system of

toilet, etc are the first steps to protect spreading of communicable diseases.

As per the guidelines of the DGMS and MMR 1961, it is mandatory to maintain the First aid

room, first aid kit and also the experts of first aiders. Accordingly shall be maintained and

also the list of first aiders is displaced at quarry / office site. The following measures also will

be implemented:

• Periodical Medical Checkup program for all the workers.

• Compulsory medical checkup program for risk group

• Training for workers regarding occupational hazards.

• Lung function test for workers exposed to dusts.

5.8 Social Responsibility




Under CSR initiatives the following socio-economic activities will be initiated:

Sl.

No.

CSR Activity Funds to be

allocated(R

s)

Periods of

Implement

ation

Person

Responsible for

Implimentation 1. Donation to St. Theresa

Bhavan, Oldage and

Orphanage, Vembuva,

Payyavoor

300000 2015-2016

Mr. Sabu

Abraham

Proprietor, M/s

Kurissummoottil

Stone Quarry

2. Donation to

Chakarakuttan

Orphanage, Iritty

200000 2015-2016


and systems for the

computer lab to the

Govt. UP School

Payavoor

150000 2015-2016

4. Donation for

construction of bus

shelter and provision of

solar street lighting in

Pisakary village,

Payyavoor

150000 2015-2016

Total Rs. 800000

Additionally, 1 percent of the annual profit shall be given to the concerned Panchayath for

Biodiversity Management Committee towards eco-restoration




Chapter 6

6.0 POST-PROJECT MONITORING PROGRAMME

6.1 Introduction

The Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the quarry is detailed in the previous

chapters on the basis of Baseline Data. Suitable & Effective control and mitigative measures

for the adverse impacts have been proposed. To establish the facts of this impact, regular and

systematic monitoring during operation is envisaged. The project proponent, however, will

ensure the implementation of the measures with-in the proposed site and surroundings and

carryout efficient monitoring in core and buffer zone.

6.2 Environmental Monitoring

To understand the interrelationship between the eco-friendly quarry operations and

environmental management, Environmental monitoring is the primary tool for assessing the

prevailing quality of air, water, noise, land etc. It helps in suggesting and taking mid course

corrections, if found necessary.

The monitoring shall be carried out at regular interval based on the guidelines of statutory

authorities. Monitoring studies for Ambient air quality, Water quality, Noise levels and Soil

quality shall be carried-out by the project proponent, as per the approved standard procedures

and schedules to record the resultant quality parameters on a regular basis. Necessary funds

will be allocated by the project proponent for the same, as, environmental protection has been

identified, as an integral part of plant operation.

6.3 ENVIRONMENTAL CELL

In order to implement the proposed environmental management program, periodical

monitoring as per statutory guidelines and mid course corrections/actions, if required based

on the environmental monitoring results, management established environmental cell for

successful implementation. The roles & responsibilities are clearly defined among the

personnel within the environmental cell. The responsibilities of personnel are given below:

Designation Responsibility

Quarry in-charge Over all planning, execution and management of

environmental protective measures and monitoring of

parameters

Environment Officer Overall in-charge of Monitoring of Environmental

parameters and effectiveness of environmental protective




measures taken and decide about the additional protective

measures in safeguarding the overall ecology and

environment.

Skilled/ unskilled

workers

Maintenance of plantation, retention walls, roads, drainages,

fences, equipment, plant based on the superiors instruction.




ANNEXURES




Annexure 1

Approved Quarry Plan




1. A: Key Plan

2.

Application for Environment Clearance of Kurissummoottil Stone Quarry, located at Re Sy No. 1/1 at Payyavoor Village, Taliparamba Taluk,

Kannur District


1b. Location Plan


Kannur District


1 c Google Image with date


Kannur District


1 d. Lease Sketch


Kannur District


1 e Surface Plan


Kannur District


1 f Geological Plan

Application for Environment Clearance of Kurissummoottil Stone Quarry, located at Re Sy No. 1/1 at Payyavoor Village, Taliparamba Taluk, Kannur District


1 g: Geological Cross section


Kannur District


1 h:Production and Development Plan

Application for Environment Clearance of Kurissummoottil Stone Quarry, located at Re Sy No. 1/1 at Payyavoor Village, Taliparamba Taluk, Kannur District


1 i: Production and Development Section


Kannur District


1j: Progressive Mine Closure Plan


Kannur District


1 k: Environmental Plan


Kannur District


1 l: Storm water Management Plan




1.m : Photograph of the proposed site




1 n: Letter of Approval of the Mining Plan and Memo from the Geologist, Kannur




1.o Letter of Intent from the Director, Mining and Geology department




Annexure 2

Location of the Monitoring Stations


Kannur District


Annexure 3

Contour Map


Kannur District


f

Annexure 4

Cadastral Map




Annexure 5

ESZ Map of Kannur district




Annexure 6

Total Cost of the Project and details of CSR Activities

Initial Cost of the Project

Item Cost in Rs Crores

Land Cost 1.00

Plant and Machinery 2.5

Construction 0.25

Total 3.75

Details of the CSR Activities

Sl. No. CSR Activity Funds to

be

allocated(

Rs)

Periods of

Implementat

ion

Person Responsible

for Implementation

1. Donation to St. Theresa

Bhavan, Oldage and

Orphanage, Vembuva,

Payyavoor

300000 2015-2016

Mr. Sabu Abraham

Proprietor, M/s

Kurissummoottil

Stone Quarry

2. Donation to

Chakarakuttan

Orphanage, Iritty

200000 2015-2016


and systems for the

computer lab to the Govt.

UP School Payavoor

150000 2015-2016

4. Donation for

construction of bus

shelter and provision of

solar street lighting in

Pisakary village,

Payyavoor

150000 2015-2016

Total Rs. 800000

EMP Costing

Sl.No

Activity Quantity

Initial cost in

Rupees

Recurring

Cost/ Yr

in Rupees

1 Greenbelt development 1500-2000

Samplings / Year

-- 1,00,000

2 Compound wall 945 m x 0.20 m x

1.5 m = 173.13 m3

850500 --

(Rs 3000/ m3)




3 Peripheral Garland Drain 945 m (Rs 100/ m3) 94,500 --

4 Gully Plugs 1nos ( each Rs

20,000)

240,000 --

5 Dust Suppression, Green belt

and Drinking

2.5 KLD (Rs 500/

KLD)

--

6 Environmental Monitoring Yearly -- 35,000

7 Medical Aid facility Yearly -- 60,000

8 Retention wall 945 m (Rs 100/ m) 94,500

9 Fire Protection Yearly -- 35,000

10 CSR Program Yearly -- 800000

Total 1279500 930,000

Total Cost of the Project =Initial Cost of the project + EMP Cost

= Rs 3.88 Crores along with a recurring cost of Rs 9.3 lakhs per year




Annexure 7

Biodiversity Report

7.1 Preamble

Assessment of biological environment provides information on the floral and faunal

assemblages present within the proposed site and enables assessment of impacts of proposed

project on these components. Further, based on the type and severity of the impact, suitable

mitigation measures can be delineated.

7.2 Salient features of the study area

Entire lease area is more or less exposed by Charnokite (commercially known as Granite),

and at places Charnokite is covered by topsoil. Charnokite is weathered to a depth of 0.5-

1.5m from top, however the basement formation is not known / seen. The operating building

stone quarry is situated near Payyavoor Village Taliparamba Taluk, Kannur District, Kerala

State in an area of 4.4520 Ha at an latitude and longitude of E 75° 37’ 17.1’’to E 75° 37’

24.4’’ and N 12° 05’15.9’’” to N 12° 05’25.7 ’’ The peak summer is from the month of

April and May months and the highest temperature noticed is about 33.60C in the season. The

lowest temperature is observed in the month of November and December, which is about

210C. The highest rainfall recorded in last 10 years is around 3000-4000 mm. The Payyavoor

River is present towards East Direction of stone quarry at a distance of 1.8 km.

7.3 Objectives

The present study was undertaken with the following objectives:

To assess the nature and distribution of vegetation in and around the project site

To assess the distribution of animal and plant life spectra; and

To ascertain whether the proposed project will have any adverse impact on the

ecology of surrounding areas, and suggest mitigation measures, if needed.

An ecological survey of the study area was conducted particularly with reference to the

listing of species and assessment of the existing baseline ecological (Terrestrial and Aquatic

ecosystem) conditions in the study area.

7.4 Methodology

Identified vegetation patterns at different locations through GIS map and

physically surveyed representative sites,




Different types of animals, including avifauna, available in this area, have been

recorded,

Probable impact, if any, of project activity on biota and mitigation measures have

been delineated.

7.5 Biodiversity

The availability of flora and fauna in around project site has been studied through physical

observations and collecting data based on discussions with concerned forest department

officials, local people, published literature, NGOs etc.

Flora:

In general, most of the areas are barren and rocky, although vegetation patches exist in

certain non-mining areas. The checklist of the plants recorded in the area is mentioned in

Table 7.1.

Table 7.1: Presence of flora within project site & surrounding areas

Sr.

No. Scientific name Family

Vernacular

/common name Type

1. Ailanthusexcels L Roxb. Simarubaceae Matty Tree

2. Anacardium occidentale L. Anacardiaceae Cashew Tree

3. Artocarpus heterophyllus Moraceae Plavu/Jack Fruit Tree

4. Bombax malabaricum Malvaceae Silk cotton Tree

5. Borasus sps. Arecaceae Plamyra Plam Tree

6. Ficus elastica Moraceae Rubber Tree

7. Caesalpinia sappan. Caesalpiniaceae Sappan wood Tree

8. Gliricidia sepiumkunth Fabaceae Cocashade. Tree

9. Macaranga peltata

Muell.Arg.

Euphorbiaceae Podini Tree

10. Schleichera oleosa Sapindaceae Poovam Tree

11. Mangifera indica L Anancardiaceae . Tree

12. Tectona grandis Verbenacea Teak Tree

13. Oroxylum indicum Bignoniaceae Palaka payyani Tree

14. Areca catechu Arecaceae Aeracanut Tree

15. Borassus flabellifer Arecaceae Pana Palm

16. Coffea arabica L. Rubiaceae Coffice. Shrub




17. Carissa carandas. Apocynanceae Karamcha Shrub

18. Cyclcapeltata hook Menispermaceae Padikizhanga Shrub

19. Grewle sps. Tiliaceae Phalsa Shrub

20. Abrus precatorius Fabaceae Kunni Shrub

21. Theobroma Cacao Malvaceae Cocoa Shrub

22. Chromolaena odorata Asteraceae Communist

Pacha

Shrub

23. Urena lobata. Malvaceae Uram/Uran Shrub

24. Glorios asuperba L. Liliaceae Menthonni Climber

25. Glorios asuperba L. Liliaceae Menthonni Climber

26. Piper nigrum Piperaceae Pepper Climber

Fauna:

The diversity of fauna basically depends upon density and diversity of flora. The existing

fauna i.e. mammals, amphibians, reptiles, butterflies, dragonflies and damselflies in and

around project site were enumerated and presented in Table 7.2. None of these is endangered

(Schedule I) as per Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972.

Table 7.2: Presence of fauna within project site& surrounding area

Sr. No. Common Name Scientific Name

Conservation status

as per Wildlife

(Protection) Act

1972

Mammals

1. Common cat Felis silvestris catus Not enlisted

2. Common dog Canis lupus familiaris Not enlisted

3. Cow Bos primigenius Not enlisted

4. Domestic buffalo Bubalus bubalis Not enlisted

5. Goat Capra hircusaegagrus Not enlisted

6. Squirrel Funambulus palmarum Sch-IV

7. Indian grey mongoose Herpestes edwardsii Sch– II

8. Jungle cat Felis chaus Sch-IV

9. Bandicoot rat Bandicota bengalensis Not enlisted

10. Three striped palm squirrel Funambulus palmarum Sch-IV

11. Indian field mouse Mus booduga Sch-V

12. House mouse Mus musculus Sch-V

Avifauna




1. Ashy wood swallow Artamus fuscus Not enlisted

2. Blue rock pigeon Columba livia Sch – IV

3. White-breasted waterhen Amaurornis phoenicurus Not enlisted

4. Cattle egret Bubulcus ibis Sch – IV

5. Common swallow Hirunds rustica Sch – IV

6. Crow pheasant Centropus sinensis Sch – IV

7. House crow Corvus splendens Sch – V

8. House swift Apus affinus Sch – IV

9. Indian black drongo Dicrurus adsimilis Sch – IV

10. Indian myna Acridotheres tristis Sch – IV

11. Purple sunbird Nactarinia asiatica Sch – IV

12. Redvented bulbul Pycronotus cafer Sch – IV

13. Small blue kingfisher Alcedo atthis Sch – IV

14. Small green bee eater Merops orientalis Sch – IV

Reptiles

1. Common Indian bronze backor

tree snake

Dendrelaphis tristis Daudin Not enlisted

2. Russell’s earth boa Eryx johnii Not enlisted

3. Common wolf snake Lycodon aulicus Not enlisted

4. Indian chameleon Chamaeleo zeylanicus Sch-IV

Amphibians

1. Common Indian toad Bufo melanostictus Not enlisted

2. Common tree frog Polypedates leucomystax Not enlisted

3. Cricket frog Fejervarya limnocharis Not enlisted

4. Indian bullfrog Rana tigrina Sch-IV

5. Skipper frog Euphlyctis cyanophlyctis Not enlisted

Butterflies

1. Blue mormon Papilio polymnestor Not enlisted

2. Tamil Yeoman Cirrochroa thais Not enlisted

3. Common mime Papilio clytia Not enlisted

4. Blue pansy Junonia orithya Not enlisted

5. Common banded awl Hasora chromus chromus Not enlisted

6. Common baron Euthalia aconthea Not enlisted

7. Common castor Ariadne merione Not enlisted

8. Common emigrant Catopsilia pomona Not enlisted

9. Common evening brown Melanitis leda Not enlisted

10. Common five ring Ypthima baldus Not enlisted

11. Common grass yellow Eurema hecabe Not enlisted

12. Common mormon Papilio polytes Not enlisted

13. Common wanderer Pareronia valeria Not enlisted

14. Grey pansy Junonia atlites Not enlisted

15. Small grass yellow Eurema brigitta Not enlisted

16. Common Indian crow Euploea core Not enlisted

17. Common leopard Phalanta phalantha Not enlisted

18. Common pierrot Castalius rosimon Not enlisted




7.5 Predicted Impact and suggested mitigation measures

Environmental Topic and

Impact

Level of

Significance

before

Mitigation

Mitigation

Measures

Level of

Significance

after

Mitigation

The project could have an

adverse effect, either

directly or through habitat

modifications, on any

species, sensitive or special

status species in local or

regional plans, policies, or

regulations.

Less than

significant

(It is an

expansion

project; no

tree cutting

or dispersal

of any major

animal is

anticipated)

The proponent has a

plan of extensive

green belt

programme..

Less than

significant

(Due to

plantation,

biodiversity

is expected

to be

enhanced)

The project could conflict

with any applicable policies

protecting biological

resources, including any

tree preservation policy or

ordinance.

Less than

significant;

since there

are no such

policies

exist.

No project‐ level

mitigation measure

required.

Less than

significant

19. Forget-me-not Catochrysops strabo, Not enlisted

20. Lemon pansy Junonia lemonias Not enlisted

21. Plain tiger Danaus chrysippus Not enlisted

22. Plains cupid Chilades pandav Not enlisted




Annexure 8

Quarrying Permit




Annexure 9

Explosive License




Annexure 10

Consent to Operate from KSPCB




Annexure 11

Proof of Authorized Signatory

11 a. Attested Copy of Photo ID of the authorized signatory




11 b. Recent Passport Size Photograph of the Authorized Signatory




Annexure 12

Proof of Ownership of land

12 a. Copy of sales deed for all survey numbers




12 b. Copy of possession certificates




12. c Copy of land tax receipts




12.d. Consent from land owners to conduct quarrying activities




Annexure 13

Environmental Quality Analysis Report from Approved Lab

13 a. Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Report




13. b. Noise Level Monitoring Report




13. c. Water Quality Analysis Report




13. d. Soil Analysis Report




Annexure 14

Certificate of Approval of the Laboratory Conducting Environmental Quality Analysis




Annexure 15

Documents from the Consultant Organization

15 a Attested Copy of NABET Accreditation Certificate




15 b Photo ID proof of EIA Co-ordinator




15 c RQP Certificate




Annexure 16

Affidavits

16 a Undertaking for constitution of Environment Management Cell and others




16 b Joint undertaking of the Consultant with the Project Proponent for implementation of

EMP and EC conditions




16 c Affidavit for data furnished in checklist




16 d Assurance of 1% of profit to Local Biodiversity Committee




16 e: Affidavit for no litigation pending against the project and/or the land in which the

project is proposed to be set up