proceeding of 122nd meeting of state level environment...

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Proceeding of 122nd meeting of State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority held on 02.05.2017 at 10:30 AM in Committee Room, Regional Office, Punjab Pollution Control Board, Mohali.

The following were present: 1. Sh. Darshan Singh Jaidka,

Chairman, SEIAA

2. Sh. Anil Kumar Sondhi, Member, SEIAA

3. Sh. Tejinder Singh Dhaliwal, IAS Member Secretary, SEIAA

At the outset, the Member Secretary (SEIAA) welcomed the

members of the State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) in

122nd meeting.

Item No.122.01: Confirmation of the minutes of 121st meeting of SEIAA held on 20.04.2017..

The SEIAA noted that the proceedings of 121st meeting of

SEIAA held on 20.04.2017, were circulated to all concerned vide letter no.

3663-64 dated 25.04.2017. No observation has been received from any of the

members. As such, SEIAA confirmed the said proceedings.

Item No.122.02: Action taken on the proceedings of 120th & 121st meeting of SEIAA held on 16.03.2017 & 20.04.2017 respectively.

The action taken report of 120th meeting of SEIAA held on

16.03.2017 was seen by the SEIAA. The SEIAA was apprised that the action on

the proceedings of 121st meeting of SEIAA held on 20.04.2017 is being taken

and the action taken report will be placed before the SEIAA in its next meeting.

Item No:122.03 Application for obtaining environmental clearance under EIA notification dated 14.09.2006 for mining of minor minerals (Sand) from the bed of river Satluj in the revenue estate of village Boont, Tehsil Ludhiana (E) District Ludhiana, Punjab of General Manager cum Mining Officer, District Industries Centre, Ludhiana. (Proposal No. SIA/PB/MIN/60652/2016)

The SEIAA observed that:-

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The General Manager cum Mining Officer, District

Industries Centre, Ludhiana vide online application dated 06.04.2017, has

applied for obtaining environmental clearance under EIA notification dated

14.09.2006 for mining of minor minerals (Sand) from the bed of river Satluj in

the revenue estate of village Boont, Tehsil Ludhiana (E) District Ludhiana,

Punjab. The project proponent submitted the Form-I, Pre-feasibility report,

DSR, Mining Plan ,EMP and other requisite documents

The case was considered by SEAC in its 157th meeting held on

12.04.2017, which was attended by the following on behalf of project

proponent:

(i) Sh. Mahesh Khanna, General Manager-cum-Mining officer, DIC,

Ludhiana.

(ii) Sh. Paras Mahajan, Asst. Geologist.

(iii) Sh. S. Brahma, HOD-EIA & Shivani Duti, M/s Shivalik Solid Waste

Management Ltd., Environmental consultant of the project

proponent.

Sh. S. Brahma, HOD-EIA, M/s Shivalik Solid Waste Management Ltd.,

Environmental consultant presented the salient features of the mining project

site.

The SEAC observed that as per the jamabandi, the area of the

mining site is 22.74 hectares whereas in the application it has been mentioned

that mining of minor minerals (Sand) will be carried out in an area of 24.28

Hectare from the bed of river Satluj. Thus, the application is required to be

corrected with respect to the area and quantity of minor mineral. Further the

SEAC observed that as per the Google earth map attached with the application,

mining sites fall within the active channel. The project proponent contested

that at present active channel is away from the site. The project proponent

sought time to clarify the position and requested for deferment of the same.

After detailed deliberations, SEAC accepted the request of project

proponent and deferred the case.

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The project proponent had submitted the corrected application

Form-I along with the Pre-Feasibility Report and Environmental Management

Plan. As per the corrected application, about 10,62,007 TPA of mining of minor

minerals (Sand) will be carried out in an area of 24.28 Hectare from the bed of

river Satluj in the revenue estate of village Boont, Tehsil Ludhiana (E) District

Ludhiana, Punjab in H.B. no. 63 bearing Khasra nos 5//11, 19, 20, 6//13, 14,

15, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 7/ /18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 10//6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 11// 1,

2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12//1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 13//1, 2, 3, 4,

5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14//1, 2, 3, 4, 5.



proponent:


Ludhiana.

(ii) Sh. Sushminder Singh, State Geologist.

(iii) Sh. S. Brahma, HOD-EIA, M/s Shivalik Solid Waste Management Ltd.,

Environmental consultant of the project proponent.

Before allowing the presentation, SEAC queried that whether the

Environment Consultant of M/s Shivalik Solid Waste Management Ltd is a

NABET approved consultant as per the requirement of MoEF & CC Notification

dated 03.03.2016. In reply to this, Environmental Consultant of the project

proponent vide letter no. 0282 dated 28.05.2017 submitted a list of

organization obtained accreditation under NABET scheme, which is taken on

record by the SEAC. The SEAC observed that as per the list submitted, M/s

Shivalik Solid Waste Management Ltd. is a NABET approved consultant and Sh.

S. Brahma, HOD-EIA is the Environmental Co-coordinator of the consulted

company.

The Environmental Consultant presented the details of the project

proposal before the SEAC as under:

1) About 10,62,007 TPA of mining of minor minerals (Sand) will be carried

out in an area of 24.28 Hectare from the bed of river Satluj in the

revenue estate of village Boont, Tehsil Ludhiana (E) District Ludhiana,

Punjab in H.B. no. 63 bearing Khasra nos 5//11, 19, 20, 6//13, 14, 15,

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16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 7/ /18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 10//6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 11//

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12//1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15,

13//1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14//1, 2, 3, 4, 5.

2) Mining Officer, DIC, Ludhiana vide no. 257 dated 01.03.2016 certified

that proposed river bed mining site have no other mining site existing

within 500 mtr periphery of the said mining lease.

3) NOC has been issued by the Department of Forest, Ludhiana vide letter

no. 11280 dated 13/03/2015 to the General Manager cum Mining

Officer, District Industries Centre, Ludhiana with certain condition.

4) Mining of Sand will be carried out upto a depth of 3m bgl or above

ground water level whichever comes first, using hand tools like shovel,

pan, sieve etc only during the day time.

5) No Mining activity will be carried out during monsoon season and at the

time of floods.

6) The total cost of project will be Rs. 5,12,60,000 and the manpower

required will be 226 nos.

7) All the activities will be carried out manually using hand tools like shovel,

pan,

sieve etc. The operation will be done only from sun rise to sun set hence

there will be no power requirement for the project at site.

8) Total amount of water required for the project will be 10.30 KLD out of

which 3.60 KLD will be used for domestic purpose and remaining 6.70

KLD for dust suppression. water will be supplied through tankers from

nearby available source.

9) 18 trucks/hr will be plying during the working hours due to the mining

activities. Movement of the vehicle will be restricted during the peak

hour of the work. Only pollution check certificate vehicles will be used

for transportation purpose. For the transportation of minerals densely

populated areas, villages will be avoided & an alternate route will be

followed for evacuation purpose.

10) During Mining activities, no solid & hazardous waste will be generated.

The Municipal waste generation shall be disposed off as per the Solid

Waste Management Rules, 2016. Segregation of bio-degradable waste

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and non-bio degradable wastes shall be done at site and disposed off

accordingly.

11) Plantation will be raised along both side of roads civic amenities in

consultation with the local authorities.

12) Adequate occupational health & safety measures shall be provided to

the workers.

13) Top soil generated as overburden will be used for the development of

green belt. Water sprinkling will be done on the roads regularly. Care

will be taken to prevent spillage by covering the carrying vehicles with

tarpaulin and sprinkling of water, if material in dry form.

14) Mitigation measures such as regular maintenance of machinery,

minimum use of horns at the village area and plantation of the trees

along the bank will be done to maintain the noise level within the

prescribe limits.

15) Project proponent shall be responsible for the implementation of the

EMP and Rs. 11,65,000 will be incurred as total capital cost & Rs.

2,33,000 per annum as recurring cost for the implementation of the EMP

on the following activities: -

(i) Management of Haulage Roads including Sprinkling, Tractor trolley with sprinkler for the Protection of Environment.

(ii) Environmental Monitoring (Air, Water Soil etc.). (iii) Plantation. (iv) Occupational Health measure such as first aid and other

miscellaneous.

16) About Rs. 10,25,200 will be spent for following activities under

Corporate Social Responsibility for the people residing in nearby villages:

(i) Toilets will be made in the nearby school. Items like desk, chair, storage bins & Almira, dari will be given to the nearby schools.

(ii) Organizing regular health check-up camps for the mine workers periodically to observe any contradictions due to exposure to dust and take corrective measures.

(iii) Medicines will be given in the nearby dispensaries. (iv) Common vocational training, awareness programme will be

organized in the nearby villages.

The SEAC raised certain queries to which the project proponent

submitted the reply, the details of which are as under: -

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Sr. No.

Observations of SEAC Reply given by project proponent

1. As to whether mining site is a part of the active channel

General Manager, DIC, Ludhiana submitted an undertaking to the effect that he has visited the mining site on 17.04.2017 alongwith field staff and the mining site is situated in the riverbed of River Satluj but is not a part of active channel, which is taken on record by the SEAC.

2. As to whether land of the mining project involve private ownership land. If yes, whether consents of the concerned land owner(s) have been obtained for carried out the mining operation.

Project proponent informed that the mining is to be carried out from the private ownership land and consent has already been obtained from the land owner during the time of site appraisal. The project proponent submitted their consent for mining in areas to make their land fertile, which are taken on record by the SEAC.

General Manager, DIC, Ludhiana requested to recommend the

case to SEIAA for grant of environmental clearance to the project.

After detailed deliberations, the Committee observed that the

project proponent has provided adequate and satisfactory clarifications to the

observations raised by it. Therefore, the Committee decided that the case be

forwarded to the SEIAA with the recommendation to grant Environmental

Clearance to the project promoter for carrying out for mining of minor

minerals (Sand) @ 10,62,007 TPA from the bed of river Satluj in total area of

24.28 Hectare having H.B. no. 63, bearing Khasra nos. 5//11, 19, 20, 6//13,

14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 7/ /18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 10//6, 14, 15, 16, 17,

11// 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12//1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 13//1,

2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14//1, 2, 3, 4, 5 located in the revenue estate of

village Boont, Tehsil Ludhiana (E) District Ludhiana, Punjab, subject to the

conditions proposed at Annexure-A of the proceedings in addition to the

proposed measures and specific condition that project proponent shall comply

with the condition imposed by DFO Ludhiana while granting NOC vide no

11280 dated 13/03/2015.

The case was considered by SEIAA in its 122nd meeting held on


proponent:

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(i) Sh. Sushminder Singh, State Geologist.

(ii) Sh. Mahesh Khanna, General Manager-cum-Mining officer, DIC, Ludhiana.

(iii) Sh. S. Brahma, HOD-EIA, M/s Shivalik Solid Waste Management Ltd., Environmental consultant of the project proponent.

Environmental Consultant of the project proponent presented the

salient features of the project before the SEIAA. The project proponent

submitted the signed copy of the presentation, which was taken on record by

the SEIAA.

To a query of SEIAA as to whether haulage road has been

marked on the 'Aks Sajra', the GMDIC, Ludhiana replied that the haulage road

has already been marked on the 'Aks Sajra'.

During discussions, General Manager-cum-Mining officer, DIC,

Ludhiana agreed to comply with fully all the conditions as mentioned by SEAC.

The SEIAA observed that the case stands recommended by SEAC

and looked into the details of the case and was satisfied with the same.

Therefore, the Authority decided to accept the recommendations

of SEAC and grant environmental clearance to the project, subject to the

conditions as proposed by the SEAC in addition to the proposed measures.

Item No:122.04 Application for obtaining environmental clearance under EIA notification dated 14.09.2006 for mining of minor minerals (Sand) from the bed of river Satluj in the revenue estate of village Chakli Kasab, Tehsil Samrala District Ludhiana, Punjab of General Manager cum Mining Officer, District Industries Centre, Ludhiana. (Proposal No. SIA/PB/MIN/60702/2016)






the revenue estate of village Chakli Kasab, Tehsil Samrala District Ludhiana,

Punjab. The project is covered under category 1 (a) of the Schedule appended

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to the said notification. The project proponent submitted the Form-I, Pre-

feasibility report, DSR, Mining Plan ,EMP and other requisite documents.



proponent:


Ludhiana.




proponent.

Sh. S. Brahma, HOD-EIA, M/s Shivalik Solid Waste Management Ltd.,

Environmental consultant presented the salient features of the mining project

site.

The SEAC observed that as per the Google earth map imagery

on 24.02.2017 attached with the application, part of the site falls inside the

active channel. The project proponent contested that at present active channel

is away from the site. The project proponent sought time to clarify the position

and requested for deferment of the same.

After detailed deliberations, SEAC accepted the request of project

proponent and deferred the case.

The project proponent has submitted the corrected application

Form-I along with the Pre-Feasibility Report. As per the corrected application,

about 3,58,668 TPA of mining of minor minerals (Sand) will be carried out in

an area of 8.20 Hectare from the bed of river Satluj in the revenue estate of

village Chakli Kasab, Tehsil Samrala District Ludhiana, Punjab in H.B. no. 450

bearing Khasra nos 8//5/2, 5/3/16/2, 17/2, 18/2, 24, 25, 9//1, 15//22, 23,

16//8, 9, 10, 11/1, 17//4, 5/2, 7, 20//1, 2, 3/1, 3/2, 8/2, 9, 10, 11, 12.



proponent:

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Ludhiana.








revenue estate of village Chakli Kasab, Tehsil Samrala District Ludhiana,

Punjab in H.B. no. 450 bearing Khasra nos 8//5/2, 5/3/16/2, 17/2, 18/2,

24, 25, 9//1, 15//22, 23, 16//8, 9, 10, 11/1, 17//4, 5/2, 7, 20//1, 2, 3/1,

3/2, 8/2, 9, 10, 11, 12.

2) Mining Officer, DIC, Ludhiana vide no.262 dated 01.03.2016 certified










time of floods.




pan,





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9) 88 trucks/day will be plying during the working hours due to the mining










accordingly.




the workers.








prescribe limits.







miscellaneous.

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16) About Rs. 3,57,200 will be spent for following activities under Corporate

Social Responsibility for the people residing in nearby villages: -

(v) Toilets will be made in the nearby school. Items like desk, chair, storage bins & Almira, dari will be given to the nearby schools.

(vi) Organizing regular health check-up camps for the mine workers periodically to observe any contradictions due to exposure to dust and take corrective measures.

(vii) Medicines will be given in the nearby dispensaries. (viii) Common vocational training, awareness programme will be




Sr. No.














8.20 Hectare having H.B. no. 450 bearing Khasra nos 8//5/2, 5/3/16/2, 17/2,

18/2, 24, 25, 9//1, 15//22, 23, 16//8, 9, 10, 11/1, 17//4, 5/2, 7, 20//1, 2, 3/1,

3/2, 8/2, 9, 10, 11, 12 located in the revenue estate of village Chakli Kasab,

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Tehsil Samrala District Ludhiana, Punjab, subject to the conditions proposed at

Annexure-A of the proceedings in addition to the proposed measures and

specific condition that project proponent shall comply with the condition

imposed by DFO Ludhiana while granting NOC vide no 11280 dated

13/03/2015.



proponent:


(ii) Sh. Mahesh Khanna, General Manager-cum-Mining officer, DIC,

Ludhiana.





the SEIAA.


marked on the 'Aks Sajra', the GMDIC, Ludhiana submitted a copy of 'Aks

Sajra' on which haulage road has been marked, which was taken on record by

SEIAA.








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Item No:122.05 Application for obtaining environmental clearance under EIA notification dated 14.09.2006 for mining of minor minerals (Sand) from the off river bed (Paleochannel of river Satluj) in the revenue estate of village Bounkar Gujran, Tehsil Ludhiana (E) District Ludhiana, Punjab of General Manager cum Mining Officer, District Industries Centre, Ludhiana. (Proposal No. SIA/PB/MIN/61265 /2016)


The General Manager cum Mining Officer, District Industries

Centre, Ludhiana vide online application dated 06.04.2017, has applied for

obtaining environmental clearance under EIA notification dated 14.09.2006 for

mining of minor minerals (Sand) from the off river bed (Paleochannel of river

Satluj) in the revenue estate of village Bounkar Gujran, Tehsil Ludhiana (E)

District Ludhiana, Punjab. The project is covered under category 1 (a) of the

Schedule appended to the said notification. The project proponent submitted

the Form-I, Pre-feasibility report, DSR, Mining Plan ,EMP and other requisite

documents.



proponent:


Ludhiana.




proponent.

Before allowing Environmental consultant to present the case, the

SEAC queried that whether land of the mining project involve private ownership

land. In reply to this query, project proponent informed that the mining is to be

carried out from the private ownership land. To an another query of SEAC

whether consent of the concerned land owner(s) has been obtained for carried

out the mining operation, project proponent sought time to submit the consent

letter and requested for deferment.

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After discussion, SEAC accepted the request of project proponent

and decided to defer the case.

The project proponent has submitted the corrected application


about 2,93,098 MT of mining of minor minerals (Sand) will be carried out in an

area of 7.5 Hectare from the off river bed (Paleochannel of river Satluj) in the

revenue estate of village Bounkar Gujran, Tehsil Ludhiana (E) District Ludhiana,

Punjab in H.B. no. 39 bearing Khasra nos 6//19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 7//16, 14//4,

5, 17/1, 23/ 1, 24/1, 22/2, 23/2, 24/2, 15//1, 2, 3, 9, 10, 12, 13, 4/1.



proponent:

(iv) Sh. Mahesh Khanna, General Manager-cum-Mining officer, DIC,

Ludhiana.

(v) Sh. Sushminder Singh, State Geologist.

(vi) Sh. S. Brahma, HOD-EIA, M/s Shivalik Solid Waste Management Ltd.,




1) About 2,93,098 MT of mining of minor minerals (Sand) will be carried

out in an area of 7.5 Hectare ( Minable 6.7 ha) from the off river bed

(Paleochannel of river Satluj) in the revenue estate of village Bounkar

Gujran, Tehsil Ludhiana (E) District Ludhiana, Punjab in H.B. no. 39

bearing Khasra nos 6//19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 7//16, 14//4, 5, 17/1, 23/ 1,

24/1, 22/2, 23/2, 24/2, 15//1, 2, 3, 9, 10, 12, 13, 4/1.

2) The project proponent submitted an undertaking to the effect that no

mining site falls within radius of 1Km from the periphery from the

mining site for which application has been submitted.




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time of floods.




pan,

















accordingly.




the workers.



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prescribe limits.







miscellaneous.







The SEAC queried to the project proponent as to whether land of

the mining project involve private ownership land. If yes, whether consents of

the concerned land owner(s) have been obtained for carried out the mining

operation. In reply to this query, project proponent informed that the mining is

to be carried out from the private ownership land and consent has already

been obtained from the land owner during the time of site appraisal. The

project proponent submitted their consent for mining in areas to make their

land fertile, which are taken on record by the SEAC



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minerals (Sand) @ 2,93,098 MT from the off river bed (Paleochannel of river

Satluj) in total area of 7.5 Hectare (Minable area :6.7 ha) having H.B. no. 39

bearing Khasra nos 6//19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 7//16, 14//4, 5, 17/1, 23/ 1, 24/1,

22/2, 23/2, 24/2, 15//1, 2, 3, 9, 10, 12, 13, 4/1 located in the revenue estate

of village Bounkar Gujran, Tehsil Ludhiana (E) District Ludhiana, Punjab,

subject to the conditions proposed at Annexure-A of the proceedings in

addition to the proposed measures and specific condition that project

proponent shall comply with the condition imposed by DFO Ludhiana while

granting NOC vide no 11280 dated 13/03/2015.



proponent:



Ludhiana.





the SEIAA.




SEIAA.



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proponent:



Ludhiana.


The SEIAA observed that conditions for grant of environmental

clearance recommended by SEAC are same for river bed as well as off river

bed/flood plain mining sites as mentioned in Annexure-A. The conditions of

off river bed/flood plain mining sites are entirely different from conditions to

be imposed in river bed mining cases.

After deliberations, SEIAA decided that conditions recommended by

SEAC and accepted by SEIAA in earlier off river bed/flood plain cases (item

No. 122.05, 122.06, 122.08 & 122.09) be imposed with slight updation i.e.

requirement of sustainable sand mining guidelines, 2016 and monitoring

procedure to be adopted as per MoEF notification No. S.O. 141 (E) dated

15.01.2016. The SEIAA finalized the conditions, which are annexed with the

proceedings as Annexure-B.




the SEIAA.




SEIAA.

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conditions as proposed at Annexure-B of the proceedings in addition to the

proposed measures.

Item No:122.06 Application for obtaining environmental clearance under EIA notification dated 14.09.2006 for mining of minor minerals (Sand) from the off river bed (Paleochannel of river Satluj) in the revenue estate of village Balliewal, Tehsil Ludhiana (E) District Ludhiana, Punjab of General Manager cum Mining Officer, District Industries Centre, Ludhiana.(Proposal No. SIA/PB/MIN/60627/2016)





14.09.2006 for mining of minor minerals (Sand) from the off river bed

(Paleochannel of river Satluj) in the revenue estate of village Balliewal, Tehsil

Ludhiana (E) District Ludhiana, Punjab. The project is covered under category

1 (a) of the Schedule appended to the said notification. The project proponent

submitted the Form-I, Pre-feasibility report, DSR, Mining Plan ,EMP and other

requisite documents.



proponent:


Ludhiana.


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proponent.





whether consents of the concerned land owner(s) have been obtained for

carried out the mining operation, project proponent sought time to submit the

consent letter and requested for deferment.

After discussion, SEAC accepted the request of project proponent


The project proponent had submitted the corrected application


about 5,38,439 MT of mining of minor minerals (Sand) will be carried out in an

area of 16.20 Hectare from the off river bed (Paleochannel of river Satluj) in

the revenue estate of village Balliewal, Tehsil Ludhiana (E) District Ludhiana,

Punjab in H.B. no. 17 bearing Khasra nos 4//16, 7//2,3,8//1,10//2, 9, 40//2,

15, 16, 24/2, 25/2, 29/2, 51// 4/1/2, 5, 53//18, 19, 22, 23, 24, 56//16/2, 17/ 1,

18/2/2, 24, 25, 57//21/1, 60//4, 5/1, 62//3 /2/2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 11/2, 12, 18/2,

19, 20, 21, 22, 2 3, 63//2, 3, 4, 5, 6/1, 6/2, 7, 8, 9, 14/2, 15/1, 15/ 3, 18,

24/2, 25, 64//4, 6, 6, 7, 65//1, 2, 3, 9, 10, 11, 12, 67//14/1, 17/1, 18/1, 23/3.



proponent:

(vii) Sh. Mahesh Khanna, General Manager-cum-Mining officer, DIC,

Ludhiana.

(viii) Sh. Sushminder Singh, State Geologist.

(ix) Sh. S. Brahma, HOD-EIA, M/s Shivalik Solid Waste Management Ltd.,




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out in an area of 16.20 Hectare from the off river bed (Paleochannel of

river Satluj) in the revenue estate of village Balliewal, Tehsil Ludhiana

(E) District Ludhiana, Punjab H.B. no. 17 bearing Khasra nos 4//16,

7//2,3,8//1,10//2, 9, 40//2, 15, 16, 24/2, 25/2, 29/2, 51// 4/1/2, 5,

53//18, 19, 22, 23, 24, 56//16/2, 17/ 1, 18/2/2, 24, 25, 57//21/1, 60//4,

5/1, 62//3 /2/2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 11/2, 12, 18/2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 2 3, 63//2,

3, 4, 5, 6/1, 6/2, 7, 8, 9, 14/2, 15/1, 15/ 3, 18, 24/2, 25, 64//4, 6, 6, 7,

65//1, 2, 3, 9, 10, 11, 12, 67//14/1, 17/1, 18/1, 23/3.











time of floods.




pan,










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accordingly.




the workers.








prescribe limits.







miscellaneous.




(ii) Organizing regular health check-up camps for the mine workers periodically to observe any contradictions due to exposure to dust

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and take corrective measures. (iii) Medicines will be given in the nearby dispensaries. (iv) Common vocational training, awareness programme will be

















minerals (Sand) @ 5,38,439 MT from the off river bed (Paleochannel of river

Satluj) in total area of 16.20 Hectare (Minable area: 12.31 hectare) having H.B.

no. 17 bearing Khasra nos 4//16, 7//2,3,8//1,10//2, 9, 40//2, 15, 16, 24/2,

25/2, 29/2, 51// 4/1/2, 5, 53//18, 19, 22, 23, 24, 56//16/2, 17/ 1, 18/2/2, 24,

25, 57//21/1, 60//4, 5/1, 62//3 /2/2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 11/2, 12, 18/2, 19, 20, 21,

22, 2 3, 63//2, 3, 4, 5, 6/1, 6/2, 7, 8, 9, 14/2, 15/1, 15/ 3, 18, 24/2, 25, 64//4,

6, 6, 7, 65//1, 2, 3, 9, 10, 11, 12, 67//14/1, 17/1, 18/1, 23/3 located in the

revenue estate of village Balliewal, Tehsil Ludhiana (E) District Ludhiana,







proponent:

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Ludhiana.





the SEIAA.




SEIAA.







conditions as finalized in item No. 122.05 at Annexure-B of the proceedings

in addition to the proposed measures.

Item No:122.07 Application for obtaining environmental clearance under EIA notification dated 14.09.2006 for mining of minor minerals (Sand) from the bed of river Satluj in the revenue estate of village Kanian Hussaini, Tehsil Jagraon District Ludhiana, Punjab of General Manager cum Mining Officer, District Industries Centre, Ludhiana. (Proposal No. SIA/PB/MIN/60821/2016)





mining of minor minerals (Sand) from the bed of river Satluj in the revenue

estate of village Kanian Hussaini, Tehsil Jagraon District Ludhiana, Punjab. The

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project is covered under category 1 (a) of the Schedule appended to the said

notification. The project proponent submitted the Form-I, Pre-feasibility report,

DSR, Mining Plan ,EMP and other requisite documents .



proponent:


Ludhiana.



Management Ltd., Environmental consultant of the project proponent.



land. In reply to this query, project proponent informed that the private

ownership land is a part of the mining site. To an another query of SEAC




Further, SEAC observed that as per the application total area of

the khasra nos., area of the mining site is 20.5 hectare whereas in the DSR,

area of the mining site is 20.5 acres (8.30 hectares). Thus, the project

proponent is also required to clarify the same. In reply, the project proponent

again sought time to clarify the same and requested for deferment.

After discussion, SEAC accepted the request project proponent


The project proponent has submitted online request for the

withdrawal of the application.



proponent:

(i) Sh. Mahesh Khana, General Manager-cum-Mining officer, DIC,

Ludhiana.


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proponent.

General Manager, DIC, Ludhiana requested for allowing him to

withdraw his application for sand mining as fresh application has been

submitted online.

After discussions, the SEAC decided to forward the case to the

SEIAA with the recommendation to allow the applicant to withdraw his

application.



proponent:



Ludhiana.


General Manager-cum-Mining officer, DIC, Ludhiana requested

for allowing him to withdraw his application for sand mining as fresh

application has been submitted online due to units of the area mentioned in

the DSR was in acres instead of hectares and not matching with the

application.

After detailed deliberations, the SEIAA decided to accept the

recommendation of SEAC and take the action as proposed by the SEAC.

Item No:122.08 Application for obtaining environmental clearance under EIA notification dated 14.09.2006 for mining of minor minerals (Sand) from the off river bed (Paleochannel of river Satluj) in the revenue estate of village Ratangarh, Tehsil Ludhiana (E) District Ludhiana, Punjab of General Manager cum Mining Officer, District Industries Centre, Ludhiana. (Proposal No. SIA/PB/MIN/60844/2016)


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Satluj) in the revenue estate of village Ratangarh, Tehsil Ludhiana (E) District

Ludhiana, Punjab. The project is covered under category 1 (a) of the Schedule

appended to the said notification. The project proponent submitted the Form-I,

Pre-feasibility report, DSR, Mining Plan ,EMP and other requisite documents.



proponent:


Ludhiana.




proponent.










The project proponent has submitted the corrected application Form-I

along with the Pre-Feasibility Report. As per the corrected application, about 5,

52, 436 MT of mining of minor minerals (Sand) will be carried out in an area of

13.76 hectare from the off river bed (Paleochannel of river Satluj) in the

revenue estate of village Ratangarh, Tehsil Ludhiana (E) District Ludhiana,

Punjab in H.B. no. 19 bearing Khasra nos 6//24, 25, 7//19/2, 20, 21, 22, 17//1,

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2, 7/1, 8/1, 9, 10, 12/1, 23/1/2, 18//5/1, 5/2, 6/1, 20//3/1, 3/2, 8/1, 8/2, 9,

10, 30//23, 31//24, 34//4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 16, 35//1, 2, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13,

14, 17/2, 18, 19, 20.



proponent:


Ludhiana.






1) About 5, 52, 436 MT of mining of minor minerals (Sand) will be carried

out in an total area of 13.76 hectare (Minable area: 12.63 hectare) from

the off river bed (Paleochannel of river Satluj) in the revenue estate of

village Ratangarh, Tehsil Ludhiana (E) District Ludhiana, Punjab in H.B.

no. 19 bearing Khasra nos 6//24, 25, 7//19/2, 20, 21, 22, 17//1, 2, 7/1,

8/1, 9, 10, 12/1, 23/1/2, 18//5/1, 5/2, 6/1, 20//3/1, 3/2, 8/1, 8/2, 9, 10,

30//23, 31//24, 34//4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 16, 35//1, 2, 9, 10, 11, 12,

13, 14, 17/2, 18, 19, 20.











time of floods.

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pan,

















accordingly.




the workers.








prescribe limits.

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miscellaneous.



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minerals (Sand) @ 5, 52, 436 MT from the off river bed (Paleochannel of river

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Satluj) in total area of 13.76 hectare having H.B. no. 19 bearing Khasra nos

6//24, 25, 7//19/2, 20, 21, 22, 17//1, 2, 7/1, 8/1, 9, 10, 12/1, 23/1/2, 18//5/1,

5/2, 6/1, 20//3/1, 3/2, 8/1, 8/2, 9, 10, 30//23, 31//24, 34//4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14,

15, 16, 35//1, 2, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17/2, 18, 19, 20 located in the revenue

estate of village Ratangarh, Tehsil Ludhiana (E) District Ludhiana, Punjab,







proponent:



Ludhiana.





the SEIAA.

To a query of SEIAA as to whether haulage road has been marked

on the 'Aks Sajra', the GMDIC, Ludhiana submitted a copy of 'Aks Sajra' on

which haulage road has been marked, which was taken on record by SEIAA.







conditions as finalized in item No. 122.05 at Annexure-B of the proceedings

in addition to the proposed measures.

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Item No:122.09 Application for obtaining environmental clearance under EIA notification dated 14.09.2006 for mining of minor minerals (Sand) from the off river bed (Paleochannel of river Satluj) in the revenue estate of village Bukhri Khurd, Tehsil Ludhiana (E) District Ludhiana, Punjab of General Manager cum Mining Officer, District Industries Centre, Ludhiana. (Proposal No. SIA/PB/MIN/60700/2016)






Satluj) in the revenue estate of village Bukhri Khurd, Tehsil Ludhiana (E)

District Ludhiana, Punjab. The project is covered under category 1 (a) of the

Schedule appended to the said notification. The project proponent submitted

the Form-I, Pre-feasibility report, DSR, Mining Plan ,EMP and other requisite

documents.



proponent:


Ludhiana.




proponent.








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The project proponent has submitted the corrected application Form-I

along with the Pre-Feasibility Report. As per the corrected application, about

7,58,452 MT of mining of minor minerals (Sand) will be carried out in an area

of 22.66 Hectare from the off river bed (Paleochannel of river Satluj) in the

revenue estate of village Bukhri Khurd, Tehsil Ludhiana (E) District Ludhiana,

Punjab in H.B. no. 185 bearing Khasra nos 1//16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 3//3, 4, 5,

6, 7, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 23/1, 23/2, 24/1, 24/2, 25, 100, 108, 8//6/2, 15/2,

16, 18, 23, 24, 25, 9//1/2, 2/2, 2/3/3, 3/1, 3/2, 4, 5, 6/1, 7/1/1, 8/1, 9/1/1/1,

1/2/1, 9/2, 10, 11, 12/1, 19/2, 20, 21, 22/1, 10//1, 10, 11//21, 12//12/2/3/2,

17/1, 13//2/2, 17//2, 18, 19/1, 22/2, 23, 24, 25/2, 17//14/2, 15/2, 16, 25,

18//5/2, 19/1/1, 4, 5, 5, 6, 7/1, 14/2, 15/1, 15/2, 16, 17/1, 20//1, 10, 11/1,

11/2, 20, 22//11, 20, 21, 23//8, 13/1, 13/2, 18, 23/1, 32//16/2, 17/1, 24/2,

32//25/1, 35//4/2, 5/1, 6/2, 7/1, 14/2, 17/1.



proponent:

(iv) Sh. Mahesh Khanna, General Manager-cum-Mining officer, DIC,

Ludhiana.

(v) Sh. Sushminder Singh, State Geologist.

(vi) Sh. S. Brahma, HOD-EIA, M/s Shivalik Solid Waste Management Ltd.,




1) About 7, 58, 452 MT of mining of minor minerals (Sand) will be carried

out in an total area of 22.66 Hectare (Minable area: 17.34 hectare) from

the off river bed (Paleochannel of river Satluj) in the revenue estate of

village Bukhri Khurd, Tehsil Ludhiana (E) District Ludhiana, Punjab in

H.B. no. 185 bearing Khasra nos 1//16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 3//3, 4, 5, 6,

7, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 23/1, 23/2, 24/1, 24/2, 25, 100, 108, 8//6/2,

15/2, 16, 18, 23, 24, 25, 9//1/2, 2/2, 2/3/3, 3/1, 3/2, 4, 5, 6/1, 7/1/1,

8/1, 9/1/1/1, 1/2/1, 9/2, 10, 11, 12/1, 19/2, 20, 21, 22/1, 10//1, 10,

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11//21, 12//12/2/3/2, 17/1, 13//2/2, 17//2, 18, 19/1, 22/2, 23, 24,

25/2, 17//14/2, 15/2, 16, 25, 18//5/2, 19/1/1, 4, 5, 5, 6, 7/1, 14/2,

15/1, 15/2, 16, 17/1, 20//1, 10, 11/1, 11/2, 20, 22//11, 20, 21, 23//8,

13/1, 13/2, 18, 23/1, 32//16/2, 17/1, 24/2, 32//25/1, 35//4/2, 5/1, 6/2,

7/1, 14/2, 17/1.











time of floods.




pan,













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accordingly.




the workers.








prescribe limits.







miscellaneous.



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(v) Toilets will be made in the nearby school. Items like desk, chair, storage bins & Almira, dari will be given to the nearby schools.

(vi) Organizing regular health check-up camps for the mine workers periodically to observe any contradictions due to exposure to dust and take corrective measures.

(vii) Medicines will be given in the nearby dispensaries. (viii) Common vocational training, awareness programme will be

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minerals (Sand) @ 7, 58, 452 MT from the off river bed (Paleochannel of river

Satluj) in total area of 22.66 Hectare (Minable area: 17.34 hectare) having H.B.

no. 185 bearing Khasra nos 1//16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 3//3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 13, 14,

15, 16, 17, 18, 23/1, 23/2, 24/1, 24/2, 25, 100, 108, 8//6/2, 15/2, 16, 18, 23,

24, 25, 9//1/2, 2/2, 2/3/3, 3/1, 3/2, 4, 5, 6/1, 7/1/1, 8/1, 9/1/1/1, 1/2/1, 9/2,

10, 11, 12/1, 19/2, 20, 21, 22/1, 10//1, 10, 11//21, 12//12/2/3/2, 17/1,

13//2/2, 17//2, 18, 19/1, 22/2, 23, 24, 25/2, 17//14/2, 15/2, 16, 25, 18//5/2,

19/1/1, 4, 5, 5, 6, 7/1, 14/2, 15/1, 15/2, 16, 17/1, 20//1, 10, 11/1, 11/2, 20,

22//11, 20, 21, 23//8, 13/1, 13/2, 18, 23/1, 32//16/2, 17/1, 24/2, 32//25/1,

35//4/2, 5/1, 6/2, 7/1, 14/2, 17/1 located in the revenue estate of village

Bukhri Khurd, Tehsil Ludhiana (E) District Ludhiana, Punjab, subject to the




11280 dated 13/03/2015.

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proponent:



Ludhiana.





the SEIAA.


marked on the 'Aks Sajra', the GMDIC, Ludhiana replied that the haulage road

has already been marked on the 'Aks Sajra'.



Further, the SEIAA observed that khasra numbers 20//1, 10,

11/1, 11/2, 20, (total area 0.1125 hectares) on the 'Aks Sajra' formed a narrow

mining strip. The SEIAA queried to the project proponent that how the mining

will be carried out after leaving 7.5 m distance from both sides as no mining

area will be left out.

In reply to this query, the project proponent requested to grant

environmental clearance excluding above mentioned khasra numbers for

carrying out mining of minor minerals (Sand) reduced to 7,53,641 MT from the

off river bed (Paleochannel of river Satluj) in total area reduced to 22.54

hectares (Minable area reduced to 17.23 hectare).

The Authority accepted the recommendations of SEAC & the request of project

proponent and decided to grant environmental clearance to the project for

carrying out for mining of minor minerals (Sand) @ 7,53,641 MT from the off

river bed (Paleochannel of river Satluj) in total area of 22.54 hectares (Minable

area: 17.23 hectare) having H.B. no. 185 bearing Khasra nos 1//16, 17, 18, 23,

24, 25, 3//3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 23/1, 23/2, 24/1, 24/2, 25, 100,

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108, 8//6/2, 15/2, 16, 18, 23, 24, 25, 9//1/2, 2/2, 2/3/3, 3/1, 3/2, 4, 5, 6/1,

7/1/1, 8/1, 9/1/1/1, 1/2/1, 9/2, 10, 11, 12/1, 19/2, 20, 21, 22/1, 10//1, 10,

11//21, 12//12/2/3/2, 17/1, 13//2/2, 17//2, 18, 19/1, 22/2, 23, 24, 25/2,

17//14/2, 15/2, 16, 25, 18//5/2, 19/1/1, 4, 5, 5, 6, 7/1, 14/2, 15/1, 15/2, 16,

17/1, 22//11, 20, 21, 23//8, 13/1, 13/2, 18, 23/1, 32//16/2, 17/1, 24/2,

32//25/1, 35//4/2, 5/1, 6/2, 7/1, 14/2, 17/1 located in the revenue estate of

village Bukhri Khurd, Tehsil Ludhiana (E) District Ludhiana, Punjab, subject to

the conditions as finalized in item No. 122.05 at Annexure-B of the

proceedings in addition to the proposed measures.

Item No:122.10 Application for obtaining environmental clearance under EIA notification dated 14.09.2006 for mining of minor minerals (Sand & Gravel) from the bed of river ujh, tributary of Ravi river in the revenue estate of village Muthi, Tehsil & District Pathankot, Punjab of General Manager cum Mining Officer, District Industries Centre, Pathankot. (Proposal No. SIA/PB/MIN/60093/2016)



Industries Centre, Pathankot vide online application dated 06.04.2017, has


14.09.2006 for mining of minor minerals (Sand) from the bed of river Ujh,

tributary of Ravi river in the revenue estate of village Muthi, Tehsil & District

Pathankot, Punjab. The project is covered under category 1 (a) of the Schedule

appended to the said notification. The project proponent submitted the Form-I,

Pre-feasibility report, DSR, Mining Plan ,EMP and other requisite documents.



proponent:

(i) Sh. Balvinder Pal Singh, General Manager-cum-Mining officer, DIC,

Pathankot.


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proponent.

The case could not be taken up due to paucity of time and SEAC

deferred the same.



proponent:


Pathankot.






1) About 6,94,918 TPA of mining of minor minerals (Sand & Gravel) will be

carried out in an area of 12.71 Hectare from the bed of river Ujh,

tributary of Ravi river in the revenue estate of village Muthi, Tehsil &

District Pathankot, Punjab in H.B. no. 33 bearing Khasra nos 2R//13(0-

17), 16(3-18), 17(4-9), 18(8-0), 22(1-0) 23/1(5-0), 23/2(3-0), 24(8-0),

6//1(4-4), 2(4-0), 3/1(6-2), 3/2(1-18), 4(8-0), 7(5-0), 8/1(6-12), 8/2(1-

8), 9(8-0), 11(4-0), 6//12(8-0), 13(8-0), 14(8-0), 17(8-0), 18(8-0), 19(8-

0), 20(7-4), 21(7-4), 22(8-0), 23(8-0), 24(8-0), 25(8-0), 9//2(7-2), 3(4-

2), 4(4-2), 6(3-2), 8(8-0), 9(8-0), 10(8-0), 11(8-0), 12(8-0), 13(8-0),

14(8-0), 16(4-0), 18(8-0)19(8-0), 20(8-0), 21(8-0), 22(8-0), 23(8-0).

2) Mining Officer, DIC, Pathankot certified that proposed river bed mining

site have no other mining site existing within 500 mtr periphery of the

said mining lease.

3) A copy of the proceedings of the meeting held on 31.01.2014 under the

chairmanship of SDM, Pathankot submitted to the effect that no

objection has been raised by DFO Wildlife, Pathankot & DFO Forest

Pathankot & other committee members for the Khasra Nos. of the

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mining project and the mining site has been recommended to the Govt.

for the extraction of the mining minerals.





time of floods.




pan,













10) Nominal Solid waste to be generated by the mining workers at the

mining site. Provisions of the dustbins will be made at mining site and

the waste will be collected on the regular basis to avoid their spillage.

Waste generated at the mine site by the workers will be disposed off as

per the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016.




the workers.

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prescribe limits.







miscellaneous.



i. Short awareness program will be conducted for labours prior to mining. ii. Regular health check-up camps for the workers engaged in mines shall

be organized. iii. Local needs of habitants like school, crèche, hospital, veterinary

hospital, sanitation, drinking water etc. shall be considered positively. iv. Common vocational training centre shall be setup at district level.



Sr. No.



General Manager, DIC, Pathankot submitted an undertaking to the effect that he has visited the mining site on 26.04.2017 alongwith field staff and the mining site is situated in the riverbed of River Satluj but is not a part of active channel, which is taken on record by the SEAC.

4. As to whether land of the mining project involve private

Project proponent informed that the mining is to be carried out from the private

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ownership land. If yes, whether consents of the concerned land owner(s) have been obtained for carried out the mining operation.

ownership land and consent has already been obtained from the land owner during the time of site appraisal. The project proponent submitted their consent for mining in areas to make their land fertile, which are taken on record by the SEAC.

General Manager, DIC, Pathankot requested to recommend the







minerals (Sand & Gravel) @ 6,94,918 TPA rom the bed of river Ujh, tributary of

Ravi river in total area of 12.71 Hectare having H.B. no. 33 bearing Khasra nos

2R//13(0-17), 16(3-18), 17(4-9), 18(8-0), 22(1-0) 23/1(5-0), 23/2(3-0), 24(8-

0), 6//1(4-4), 2(4-0), 3/1(6-2), 3/2(1-18), 4(8-0), 7(5-0), 8/1(6-12), 8/2(1-8),

9(8-0), 11(4-0), 6//12(8-0), 13(8-0), 14(8-0), 17(8-0), 18(8-0), 19(8-0), 20(7-

4), 21(7-4), 22(8-0), 23(8-0), 24(8-0), 25(8-0), 9//2(7-2), 3(4-2), 4(4-2), 6(3-

2), 8(8-0), 9(8-0), 10(8-0), 11(8-0), 12(8-0), 13(8-0), 14(8-0), 16(4-0), 18(8-

0)19(8-0), 20(8-0), 21(8-0), 22(8-0), 23(8-0 located in the revenue estate of

village Muthi, Tehsil & District Pathankot, Punjab, subject to the conditions

proposed at Annexure-A of the proceedings in addition to the proposed

measures.



proponent:


(ii) Sh. Balwinder Pal Singh, General Manager-cum-Mining officer, DIC,

Pathankot.




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the SEIAA.


marked on the 'Aks Sajra', the GMDIC, Pathankot submitted a copy of 'Aks


SEIAA.

To another query of SEIAA regarding conversation factors of the

units of the mining area, the project proponent submitted that as per Punjab

Land Record Manual (Page 184) the conversation factor of 1 Kanal = 20

Marlas, 20 Marlas = 418.063 sqm. Hence, the total mining area of the site i.e

304.2 Kanal converted as 304.2 Kanal x 418.063 sqm = 127174.76 sqm i.e.

12.71 hectares for which application for obtaining environmental clearance has

been filed.

During discussions, General Manager-cum-Mining Officer, DIC,

Pathankot agreed to comply with fully all the conditions as mentioned by SEAC.






Item No:122.11 Application for obtaining environmental clearance under EIA notification dated 14.09.2006 for mining of minor minerals (Sand & Gravel) from the bed of river ujh, tributary of Ravi river in the revenue estate of village Samrala, Tehsil & District Pathankot, Punjab of General Manager cum Mining Officer, District Industries Centre, Pathankot. (Proposal No. SIA/PB/MIN/60101/2016)



Centre, Pathankot vide online application dated 06.04.2017, has applied for


mining of minor minerals (Sand) from the bed of river Ujh, tributary of Ravi

river in the revenue estate of village Samrala, Tehsil & District Pathankot,

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proponent:


Pathankot.




proponent.

The case could not be taken up due to paucity of time and

SEAC deferred the same.



proponent:


Pathankot.






1) About 6,44,072 TPA of mining of minor minerals (Sand & Gravel) will be

carried out in an area of 11.78 Hectare from the bed of river Ujh,

tributary of Ravi river in the revenue estate of village Samrala, Tehsil &

District Pathankot, Punjab in H.B. no. 15 bearing Khasra nos 9//6/1(0-

15), 13(8-0), 14(7-18), 15(1-2), 16(5-7), 17/1 (1-18), 17/2(4-18),

18/1(4-0), 23(7-18), 24/1(1-3), 24/2 (5-18), 25(7-11), 10//1/1(1-17),

1/2 (5-4), 2(8-0), 9(5-410(5-0), 12(4-12), 18/2(2-0), 19(7-16), 21(7-

11), 26(32-14), 15//3(7-4), 4(8-0), 7(8-0), 8(7-4), 13(7-4), 14 (8-0),

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17(8-0), 18(7-4), 19/1(2-0), 22(7-0), 23(7-4), 24/1 (2-0), 22//3(6-8),

4(8-0), 7/1(6-0), 8(7-4), 9(8-0), 11 (8-0), 12(8-0), 13(7-4), 18/1(6-0),

19/1(2-0).



said mining lease.











time of floods.




pan,













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the workers.








prescribe limits.







miscellaneous.






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Sr. No.



General Manager, DIC, Pathankot submitted an undertaking to the effect that he has visited the mining site on 26.04.2017 alongwith field staff and the mining site is situated in the riverbed of River Ujh but is not a part of active channel, which is taken on record by the SEAC.


Project proponent informed that the mining is to be carried out from the private ownership land & submitted their consent for mining in areas to make their land fertile, which are taken on record by the SEAC.

General Manager, DIC, Pathankot requested to recommend the







minerals (Sand & Gravel) @ 6,44,072 TPA from the bed of river Ujh, tributary

of Ravi river in total area of 11.78 Hectare having H.B. no. 15 bearing Khasra

nos 9//6/1(0-15), 13(8-0), 14(7-18), 15(1-2), 16(5-7), 17/1 (1-18), 17/2(4-18),

18/1(4-0), 23(7-18), 24/1(1-3), 24/2 (5-18), 25(7-11), 10//1/1(1-17), 1/2 (5-

4), 2(8-0), 9(5-410(5-0), 12(4-12), 18/2(2-0), 19(7-16), 21(7-11), 26(32-14),

15//3(7-4), 4(8-0), 7(8-0), 8(7-4), 13(7-4), 14 (8-0), 17(8-0), 18(7-4), 19/1(2-

0), 22(7-0), 23(7-4), 24/1 (2-0), 22//3(6-8), 4(8-0), 7/1(6-0), 8(7-4), 9(8-0),

11 (8-0), 12(8-0), 13(7-4), 18/1(6-0), 19/1(2-0) located in the revenue estate

of village Samrala, Tehsil & District Pathankot, Punjab, subject to the


proposed measures.

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proponent:



Pathankot.





the SEIAA.


marked on the 'Aks Sajra', the GMDIC, Pathankot submitted a copy of 'Aks


SEIAA.




Marlas, 20 Marlas = 418.063 sqm. Hence, the total mining area of the site i.e

282.2 Kanal converted as 282.2 Kanal x 418.063 sqm = 117977.3 sqm i.e.


been filed.


Pathankot agreed to comply with fully all the conditions as mentioned by SEAC.






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Item No:122.12 Application for obtaining environmental clearance under EIA notification dated 14.09.2006 for mining of minor minerals (Sand) from the bed of river Ravi in the revenue estate of village Raji Beli, Tehsil Dinanagar, District Gurdaspur, Punjab of General Manager cum Mining Officer, District Industries Centre, Gurdaspur. (Proposal No. SIA/PB/MIN/59087/2016)



Centre, Gurdaspur vide online application dated 06.04.2017, has applied for


mining of minor minerals (Sand) from the bed of river Ravi in the revenue

estate of village Raji Beli, Tehsil Dinanagar, District Gurdaspur, Punjab. The



DSR, Mining Plan ,EMP and other requisite documents.



proponent:


Gurdaspu.




proponent.


deferred the same.



proponent:


Gurdaspur.


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1) About 6, 36, 502 TPA of mining of minor minerals (Sand & Gravel) will

be carried out in an area of 14.5 Hectare or 349 Kanal 4 Marla from the

bed of river Ravi in the revenue estate of village Raji Beli, Tehsil

Dinanagar, District Gurdaspur, Punjab in H.B. no. 13 consist of five

blocks having details of Khasra no. as under:

Block I 2//12/3 (1-16), 18/4(0-9) (Area: 1Kanal 25 marla or 0.094 Ha)

Block II 6//5(5-10), 5//1/1 (2-18) (Area: 7Kanal 8 marla or 0.309 Ha)

Block III 5//4/1 (6-4) (Area: 6Kanal 4marla or 0.259Ha)

Block IV 7//5/1(4-4), 6(8-0), 16(8-0), 25/1(5-16), 25/2(0-0), 15(8-0),

5//21/1(3-8), 7//5/2(3-16), 8//1/1(3-12), 10/3(3-12), 11(7-9), 20(8-0),

21(8-0), 9//1(8-0), 10(5-2), 10//5(0-6), 6(0-9), 8//14(8-0), 6//15/2(6-

0), 16/1(7-16), 17/2(7-2), 18(7-12), 23(5-11), 24(7-11), 25(7-

11)2//19/1(3-8), 22/2(3-8), 23(8-0), 3/1(7-5), 7/3(6-4), 8/1(4-0), 12(5-

16), 19(8-0), 20/2(6-9), 5//3/2(0-16), 8/2(4-0), 21/2(4-0), 22(8-0),

8//1/2(0-16), 1/3(0-8), 1/4(2-16), 2(8-0), 9(8-0), 10/1(1-8), 10/2(2-12),

8//12/3(0-4), 18/2(5-4), 22(8-0), 23/1(5-4), 9//2(8-0), 9(3-13), 5//13(7-

6)(Area: 245kanal 310marla or 10.89ha)

Block V 8//5/2 (2-17), 14(8-0), 15(6-14), 5//14/3 (4-4), 15/1(2-8),

16/4(2-8), 17(5-16), 25/1(0-11), 8//8(8-0), 6(7-2), 7/1(3-16), 13(8-0),

7/2(3-1), 18/2(5-4), 5//14/1 (2-0), 8//14(8-0), 5//14/2 (1-16), 8//7/2

(3-1) (Area: 66kanal 117marla or 3.0 ha)



said mining lease.





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time of floods.




pan,



8) Total amount of water required for the project will be 12 KLD out of

which 06 KLD will be used for domestic purpose and remaining 06 KLD

for dust suppression. water will be supplied through tankers from
















the workers.

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prescribe limits.





(i) Management of Haulage Roads including Sprinkling, Tractor

trolley with sprinkler for the Protection of Environment.

(ii) Environmental Monitoring (Air, Water Soil etc.).

(iii) Plantation.

(iv) Occupational Health measure such as first aid and other

miscellaneous.



i. Short awareness program will be conducted for labours prior to mining.

ii. Regular health check-up camps for the workers engaged in mines shall

be organized.

iii. Local needs of habitants like school, crèche, hospital, veterinary

hospital, sanitation, drinking water etc. shall be considered positively.

iv. Common vocational training centre shall be setup at district level.



Sr.

No.


1. As to whether mining site is a

part of the active channel

General Manager, DIC, Pathankot

submitted an undertaking to the effect that

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he has visited the mining site on

22.04.2017 alongwith field staff and the

mining site is situated in the riverbed of

River Ravi but is not a part of active

channel, which is taken on record by the

SEAC.

2. As to whether land of the mining

project involve private

ownership land. If yes, whether

consents of the concerned land

owner(s) have been obtained for

carried out the mining

operation.

Project proponent informed that the mining

is to be carried out from the private

ownership land & submitted their consent

for mining in areas to make their land

fertile, which are taken on record by the

SEAC.

General Manager, DIC, Gurdaspur requested to recommend the







minerals (Sand & Gravel) @ 6,36,502 TPA from the bed of river Ravi in total

area of 14.5 Hectare or 349 Kanal 4 Marla having H.B. no. 13 consist of five

blocks bearing Khasra no. 2//12/3 (1-16), 18/4(0-9) (Block I area: 1Kanal 25

marla or 0.094 Ha), 6//5(5-10), 5//1/1 (2-18) (Block II Area: 7Kanal 8 marla or

0.309 Ha), 5//4/1 (6-4) (Block III area: 6Kanal 4marla or 0.259Ha), 7//5/1(4-

4), 6(8-0), 16(8-0), 25/1(5-16), 25/2(0-0), 15(8-0), 5//21/1(3-8), 7//5/2(3-16),

8//1/1(3-12), 10/3(3-12), 11(7-9), 20(8-0), 21(8-0), 9//1(8-0), 10(5-2),

10//5(0-6), 6(0-9), 8//14(8-0), 6//15/2(6-0), 16/1(7-16), 17/2(7-2), 18(7-12),

23(5-11), 24(7-11), 25(7-11)2//19/1(3-8), 22/2(3-8), 23(8-0), 3/1(7-5), 7/3(6-

4), 8/1(4-0), 12(5-16), 19(8-0), 20/2(6-9), 5//3/2(0-16), 8/2(4-0), 21/2(4-0),

22(8-0), 8//1/2(0-16), 1/3(0-8), 1/4(2-16), 2(8-0), 9(8-0), 10/1(1-8), 10/2(2-

12), 8//12/3(0-4), 18/2(5-4), 22(8-0), 23/1(5-4), 9//2(8-0), 9(3-13), 5//13(7-

6)(Block-area-IV: 245kanal 310marla or 10.89ha), 8//5/2 (2-17), 14(8-0),

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15(6-14), 5//14/3 (4-4), 15/1(2-8), 16/4(2-8), 17(5-16), 25/1(0-11), 8//8(8-0),

6(7-2), 7/1(3-16), 13(8-0), 7/2(3-1), 18/2(5-4), 5//14/1 (2-0), 8//14(8-0),

5//14/2 (1-16), 8//7/2 (3-1) (Block Area-V: 66kanal 117marla or 3.0 ha)

located in the revenue estate of village Raji Beli, Tehsil Dinanagar, District

Gurdaspur, Punjab, subject to the conditions proposed at Annexure-A of the




proponent:


(ii) Sh. Balwinder Pal Singh, General Manager-cum-Mining Officer, DIC,

Gurdaspur.





the SEIAA.


marked on the 'Aks Sajra', the GMDIC, Gurdaspur submitted a copy of 'Aks


SEIAA. The SEIAA also observed that distance between active channel and

river bundh is also required to be marked on the 'Aks Sajra'. Accordingly, the

project proponent marked same on 'Aks Sajra'.




Marlas and 20 Marlas = 418.063 sqm. Hence, the total mining area of the site

i.e 349.2 Kanal converted as 349.2 Kanal x 418.063 sqm = 145987.5 sqm i.e.


been filed.

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Gurdaspur agreed to comply with fully all the conditions as mentioned by

SEAC.






Item No:122.13 Application for obtaining environmental clearance under EIA notification dated 14.09.2006 for mining of minor minerals (Sand) from the bed of river Ravi in the revenue estate of village Gurchak, Tehsil Dera Baba Nanak, District Gurdaspur, Punjab of General Manager cum Mining Officer, District Industries Centre, Gurdaspur. (Proposal No. SIA/PB/MIN/58917/2016)



Centre, Gurdaspur vide online application dated 06.04.2017, has applied for


mining of minor minerals (Sand) from the bed of river Ravi in the revenue

estate of village Gurchak, Tehsil Dera Baba Nanak, District Gurdaspur, Punjab.

The project is covered under category 1 (a) of the Schedule appended to the

said notification. The project proponent submitted the Form-I, Pre-feasibility

report, DSR, Mining Plan , EMP and other requisite documents.



proponent:


Gurdaspur




proponent.

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deferred the same.



proponent:


Gurdaspur.







out in an area of 6.79 Hectare or 156 Kanal 219 from the bed of river in

the revenue estate of village Gurchak, Tehsil Dera Baba Nanak, District

Gurdaspur, Punjab in H.B. no. 492 bearing Khasra no. 1R/25(4-12),

7R/3(4-7), 4(7-9), 5/1(1-8), 5/2(1-12), 5/3(5-0), 6(8-0), 7(8-0), 8(7-12),

9(8 13), 10(4-18), 11(8-0), 12(8-0), 13(6-19), 14(7-07), 15(7 19), 16(6-

16), 17/1(4-0), 17/2(4-0), 18(8-0), 19/1(5-2), 19/2(1-12), 19/3(0-16),

8R/14(5-16), 15(9-11), 16(8-0), 17(8-0), 18(5-0).



said mining lease.










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time of floods.




pan,





















the workers.







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prescribe limits.







miscellaneous.








Sr. No.



General Manager, DIC, Batala submitted an undertaking to the effect that he has visited the mining site on 22.04.2017 alongwith field staff and the mining site is situated in the riverbed of River Ujh but is not a part of active channel, which is taken on record by the SEAC.

2. Khasra nos. of site mentioned in the application does not match with the khasra nos. of the consent letter.

Project proponent submitted certificate(s) issued by the Sarpanch of Gram Panchayat, Gurchak to the effect that owner (s) of the land not available, which were taken on record by the SEAC.

General Manager, DIC, Gurdaspur requested to recommend the




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minerals (Sand) 2,96,994 TPA TPA from the bed of river Ravi in total area of

6.79 Hectare or 156 Kanal 219 having H.B. no. 492 bearing Khasra no.

1R/25(4-12), 7R/3(4-7), 4(7-9), 5/1(1-8), 5/2(1-12), 5/3(5-0), 6(8-0), 7(8-0),

8(7-12), 9(8 13), 10(4-18), 11(8-0), 12(8-0), 13(6-19), 14(7-07), 15(7 19),

16(6-16), 17/1(4-0), 17/2(4-0), 18(8-0), 19/1(5-2), 19/2(1-12), 19/3(0-16),

8R/14(5-16), 15(9-11), 16(8-0), 17(8-0), 18(5-0) located in the revenue estate

of village Gurchak, Tehsil Dera Baba Nanak, District Gurdaspur, Punjab, subject

to the conditions proposed at Annexure-A of the proceedings in addition to the

proposed measures.



proponent:



Gurdaspur.





the SEIAA.

The SEIAA raised certain queries to which the project proponent


Sr. No.

Observations of SEIAA Reply given by project proponent

1. As to whether haulage road has been marked on the 'Aks Sajra',

The GMDIC, Pathankot submitted a copy of 'Aks Sajra' on which haulage road has been marked, which was taken on record by SEIAA.

2. What is the conversation factor taken in the case to convert Kanal to hectare.

The project proponent submitted that as per Punjab Land Record Manual (Page 184) the conversation factor of 1 Kanal = 20

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Marlas, 20 Marlas = 418.063 sqm. Hence, the total mining area of the site i.e 166.95 Kanal converted as 166.49 Kanal x 418.063 sqm=67956.5 sqm i.e. 6.79 hectares for which application for obtaining environmental clearance has been filed.

3. From which river mining of minor minerals (sand) has been carried out

The project proponent replied that mining of minor minerals (sand) will be carried out from the bed of River Ravi in the revenue estate of Village Gurchak, Tehsil Dera Baba Nanak, District Gurdaspur.

4. From the Aks Sajra, it was observed that 'Dhushi Bundh' is 1000 m away from the mining site, what safe guard will be taken.

The project proponent stated that the mining will be carried out strictly as per the mining guidelines .

During discussions, General Manager-cum-Mining Officer, DIC,

Gurdaspur agreed to comply with fully all the conditions as mentioned by

SEAC.





conditions as proposed by the SEAC in addition to the proposed measures and

special condition that the Mining Officer shall strictly follow sand mining

guidelines and maintain safe distance from 'Dhushi Bundh'.

Item No:122.14 Application for obtaining environmental clearance under EIA notification dated 14.09.2006 for mining of minor minerals (Sand) from the bed of river Satluj in the revenue estate of village Danewal, Tehsil Shahkot, District Jalandhar, Punjab of General Manager cum Mining Officer, District Industries Centre, Jalandhar. (Proposal no. SIA/PB/MIN/59467/2016)



Industries Centre, Jalandhar vide online application dated 24.04.2017, has

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the revenue estate of village Danewal, Tehsil Shahkot, District Jalandhar,



feasibility report, DSR, Mining Plan, EMP and other requisite documents.



proponent:

(i) Sh. Amarjit Singh, General Manager-cum-Mining officer, DIC, Jalandhar.








revenue estate of village Danewal, Tehsil Shahkot, District Jalandhar,

Punjab in H.B. no. 305 bearing Khasra nos 56//5, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 57//1,

2, 3, 8, 9, 11, 13, 18, 19, 20, 51//11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17.

2) Mining Officer, DIC, Jalandhar certified that no mining lease is granted

within 500 mtr periphery from the area of said mining lease.

3) NOC has been issued by the Department of Forest, Jalandhar vide letter

no. 4463 dated 23/08/2016 to the General Manager cum Mining Officer,

District Industries Centre, Jalandhar.





time of floods.



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pan,





















the workers.








prescribe limits.



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(iii) Plantation.


miscellaneous.




ii. Regular health check-up camps for the workers engaged in mines shall be organized.

iii. Local needs of habitants like school, crèche, hospital, veterinary hospital, sanitation, drinking water etc. shall be considered positively.


The SEAC raised certain queries to which the project proponent submitted the reply, the details of which are as under: -

Sr. No.



General Manager, DIC, Jalandhar submitted an undertaking to the effect that he has visited the mining site on 23.04.2017 alongwith field staff and the mining site is situated in the riverbed of River Satluj but is not a part of active channel, which is taken on record by the SEAC.


Project proponent informed that the mining is also to be carried out from the private ownership land and consent has already been obtained from the land owner during the time of site appraisal. The project proponent submitted their consent for mining in areas to make their land fertile, which are taken on record by the SEAC.

General Manager, DIC, Jalandhar requested to recommend the




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10.12 Hectare having H.B. no. 305 bearing Khasra nos 56//5, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14,

57//1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 11, 13, 18, 19, 20, 51//11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17 located in the

revenue estate of village Danewal, Tehsil Shahkot, District Jalandhar, Punjab,


addition to the proposed measures.



proponent:


(ii) Sh. Amarjit Singh, General Manager-cum-Mining officer, DIC, Jalandhar.





the SEIAA.


marked on the 'Aks Sajra', the GMDIC, Jalandhar submitted a copy of 'Aks


SEIAA.


Jalandhar agreed to comply with fully all the conditions as mentioned by SEAC.






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Item No:122.15 Application for obtaining environmental clearance under EIA notification dated 14.09.2006 for mining of minor minerals (Sand) from the bed of river Satluj in the revenue estate of village Chak Bahmanian, Tehsil Shahkot District Jalandhar, Punjab of General Manager cum Mining Officer, District Industries Centre, Jalandhar. (Proposal no. SIA\PB\MIN\59428\2016)



Centre, Jalandhar vide online application dated 23.04.2017, has applied for



estate of village Chak Bahmanian, Tehsil Shahkot District Jalandhar. The






proponent:









revenue estate of village Chak Bahmanian, Tehsil Shahkot District

Jalandhar in H.B. no. 277 bearing Khasra nos 25//6, 4, 5, 7, 15, 16,

28//2, 3, 8, 9, 24//18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 25//1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10,

11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 16//1, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21,

22, 23, 24, 25.



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time of floods.




pan,





















the workers.

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prescribe limits.








(iii) Plantation.


miscellaneous.





be organized.





Sr. No.



General Manager, DIC, Jalandhar submitted an undertaking to the effect that he has visited the mining site on 23.04.2017 alongwith field staff and the

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mining site is situated in the riverbed of River Satluj but is not a part of active channel, which is taken on record by the SEAC.


Project proponent informed that project does not involve private ownership land. The entire mining is to be carried out from the Panchyat land.










28//2, 3, 8, 9, 24//18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 25//1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,

13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 16//1, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25

located in the revenue estate of village Chak Bahmanian, Tehsil Shahkot

District Jalandhar, Punjab subject to the conditions proposed at Annexure-A of

the proceedings in addition to the proposed measures.



proponent:







the SEIAA.

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SEIAA.








Item No:122.16 Application for obtaining environmental clearance under EIA notification dated 14.09.2006 for mining of minor minerals (Sand) from the bed of river Satluj in the revenue estate of village Rampur, Tehsil Shahkot, District Jalandhar, Punjab of General Manager cum Mining Officer, District Industries Centre, Jalandhar. (Proposal no. SIA/PB/MIN/59475/2016)






estate of village Rampur, Tehsil Shahkot, District Jalandhar, Punjab. The


notification.



proponent:





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revenue estate village Rampur, Tehsil Shahkot, District Jalandhar,

Punjab in H.B. no. 287 bearing Khasra nos 40/3, 4, 5, 6, 26//4, 5, 6, 7,

8, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 37//5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 39//1, 5, 6, 8,

9, 10, 11, 12, 18, 19, 23, 45//6, 7, 8, 9, 10.










time of floods.




pan,











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the workers.








prescribe limits.








(iii) Plantation.


miscellaneous.




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be organized.





Sr. No.





Project proponent informed that project does not involve private ownership land. The entire mining is to be carried out from the Government land.

3. As per the jamabandi the Hadbast no. of the village is 281 whereas as per the mining plan, H.B.No. is 287. The project proponent was asked to clarify the Hadbast No.

Project proponent clarified that Hadbast No. of village Rampur is 281. The project proponent stated that there is a clerical mistake in the mining plan and corrected the application, which is taken on record by the SEAC.

4. Khasra No. 26//8 and 39//6 mentioned in the application are not mentioned in the jamabandi.

The project proponent requested to grant Environment Clearance for the area except the Khasra nos. which are not mentioned in the jamabandi. The SEAC observed that after excluding the Khasra no. 26//8 and 39//6, the remaining mining area is 14.24 hectare. Accordingly, quantity of mining of minor minerals (Sand) in an area of 14.24 Hectare will be 6,22,858 TPA.

General Manager, DIC, Jalandhar requested to recommend the case to

SEIAA for grant of environmental clearance to the project.




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14.24 Hectare having H.B. no. 281 bearing Khasra nos 40/3, 4, 5, 6, 26//4, 5,

6, 7, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 37//5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 39//1, 5, 8, 9, 10,

11, 12, 18, 19, 23, 45//6, 7, 8, 9, 10 located in the revenue estate of village

Rampur, Tehsil Shahkot, District Jalandhar, Punjab subject to the conditions


measures.



proponent:







the SEIAA.




SEIAA.








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Item No:122.17 Application for obtaining environmental clearance under EIA notification dated 14.09.2006 for mining of minor minerals (Sand) from the bed of river Satluj in the revenue estate of village Vehran, Tehsil Nakodar, District Jalandhar, Punjab of General Manager cum Mining Officer, District Industries Centre, Jalandhar. (Proposal no. SIA/PB/MIN/59446/2016)






estate of village Vehran, Tehsil Nakodar, District Jalandhar, Punjab. The project

is covered under category 1 (a) of the Schedule appended to the said


DSR, Mining Plan, EMP and other requisite documents



proponent:









revenue estate village Vehran, Tehsil Nakodar, District Jalandhar, Punjab

in H.B. no. 335 bearing Khasra nos 36//11(7-7), 12(7-11), 13(7-11),

14(7-11), 15(7-11), 16(8-0), 17(8-0), 18(8-0), 19(6-7), 20(2-2), 21(8-

0), 22(8-0), 23(2-11), 24(7-2), 25(8-0), 29//16(8-0), 17(8-0), 18(8-0),

19(8-0), 20(8-0), 21(-8-0), 22(8-0), 23(8-0), 24(8-0), 25(8-0), 36//1(8-

0), 2(8-0), 3(8-0), 4(8-0), 5(8-0), 8(8-0), 9(8-0), 10(8-0), 37//20Min(4-

0), 37//19(8-0), 21(8-0), 22(8-0).

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time of floods.




pan,




















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the workers.








prescribe limits.








(iii) Plantation.


miscellaneous.





be organized.





Sr. No.



General Manager, DIC, Jalandhar submitted an undertaking alongwith the photographs to the effect that he has visited the mining

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site on 23.04.2017 alongwith field staff and the mining site is situated in the riverbed of River Satluj but is not a part of active channel, which is taken on record by the SEAC.


Project proponent informed that project does not involve private ownership land. The entire mining is to be carried out from the Government land.

3. Khasra No. of the mining site are not mentioned in the jamabandi, DSR and Joint Inspection Report.

The project proponent requested to grant Environment Clearance for the area except the Khasra nos. which are not mentioned in the jamabandi, DSR and Joint Inspection Rreport. The SEAC observed that after excluding the Khasra no. 36//21 (8-0), 22 (8-0), the remaining mining area is 13.15 hectare. Accordingly, quantity of mining of minor minerals (Sand) in an area of 13.15 Hectare will be 5,75,181 TPA

4. It was informed to the SEAC that a complaint has been received through email dated 27.04.2017 from [email protected]. In the said complaint Munish Gover & Co., Kot Ise Khan, Moga informed that his firm has contract of the mining site located in the village Chhoula, Tehsil Nakodar, Distt. Jalandhar for five years, which is upto 2021. General Manager Cum-Mining officer, Jalandhar & Ludhiana has requested SEIAA/SEAC to grant Environment Clearance for the three mining sites, out of which two sites falls in the village of village Vehra & Raipur Gujran , Tehsil Nakodar, Distt. Jalandhar, and one is in the village Hujran, Tehsil Jagraon, Distt. Ludhiana. All three mining sites are located within the radius of mining site Chhoula, Tehsil Nakodar. As per the rules of SEIAA/SEAC,there will be no auction for the new

General Manager, DIC, Jalandhar has submitted a certificate to the effect that distance between mining site of Village Chhoula, Vehran, Raipur Gujran & Hujran are more than 500 meter from each other and mining site Hujran falls in the boundary of Distt. Ludhiana and remaining three mining sites falls in the Distt. Jalandhar, which was taken on record by the SEAC.

mailto:[email protected]

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mining site within the radius of 1 KM from the old mining site. The boundary of all three mining sites are in touch with the boundary of the mining site, village Chhoula. It is therefore, requested that Environment Clearance to the said three sites not be granted, so these three sites should not be auctioned. If these three mining site be granted Environment Clearance then he will have only option to take help of Hon’ble High Court, Punjab & Haryana









13.15 Hectare having H.B. no. 335 bearing Khasra nos 36//11(7-7), 12(7-11),

13(7-11), 14(7-11), 15(7-11), 16(8-0), 17(8-0), 18(8-0), 19(6-7), 20(2-2),

23(2-11), 24(7-2), 25(8-0), 29//16(8-0), 17(8-0), 18(8-0), 19(8-0), 20(8-0),

21(-8-0), 22(8-0), 23(8-0), 24(8-0), 25(8-0), 36//1(8-0), 2(8-0), 3(8-0), 4(8-

0), 5(8-0), 8(8-0), 9(8-0), 10(8-0), 37//20Min(4-0), 37//19(8-0), 21(8-0),

22(8-0) located in the revenue estate of village Vehran, Tehsil Nakodar, District

Jalandhar, Punjab subject to the conditions proposed at Annexure-A of the




proponent:




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the SEIAA.




SEIAA.

Further, it was brought to the knowledge to the SEIAA that a

complaint of Munish Grover has been received through email

([email protected]) dated 27.04.2017. In the said complaint

Munish Gover & Co., Kot Ise Khan, Moga informed that his firm has contract of

the mining site located in the village Chhoula, Tehsil Nakodar, Distt. Jalandhar

for five years, which is upto 2021. The General Manager Cum-Mining officer,

Jalandhar & Ludhiana had applied SEIAA/SEAC for grant Environment

Clearance for three mining sites, out of which two sites falls in the village of

Vehran & Raipur Gujran, Tehsil Nakodar, Distt. Jalandhar and one falls in the

village Hujran, Tehsil Jagraon, Distt. Ludhiana. All three mining sites are

located within the 500 m radius of mining site Chhoula, Tehsil Nakodar. As per

the rules of SEIAA/SEAC, there will be no auction for the new mining site within

the radius of 1 KM from the old mining site. The boundaries of all three mining

sites are in touch with the boundary of the mining site, village Chhoula. He

requested that Environment Clearance to the said three sites not be granted,

so these three sites should not be auctioned.

In this regard, GMDIC, Jalandhar informed that the said

complaint has already been considered in 158th meeting of SEAC held on

27.04.2017 wherein an undertaking has also been submitted to the effect that

distance between mining site of Village Chhoula, Vehran, Raipur Gujran &

Hujran are more than 500 meter from each other and mining site Hujran falls

in the boundary of Distt. Ludhiana and remaining three mining sites falls in the

Distt. Jalandhar. He further stated that the said complaint is incorrect and

based on wrong facts as the site has been visited by himself and the distance


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between the mining site mentioned in the complaint is more than 500 m from

the present site.

The SEIAA satisfied with the reply given by the GMDIC, Jalandhar

and also felt that the said complaint has already been considered while

appraising the case by the SEAC.








Item No:122.18 Application for obtaining environmental clearance under EIA notification dated 14.09.2006 for mining of minor minerals (Sand) from the bed of river Satluj in the revenue estate of village Chak Budala, Tehsil Shahkot, District Jalandhar, Punjab of General Manager cum Mining Officer, District Industries Centre, Jalandhar. (Proposal no. SIA/PB/MIN/59433/2016)






estate of village Chak Budala, Tehsil Shahkot, District Jalandhar, Punjab. The






proponent:



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revenue estate village Chak Budala, Tehsil Shahkot, District Jalandhar,

Punjab in H.B. no. 231 bearing Khasra nos 24//1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8/1,

8/2, 9/1, 10, 11, 12, 13/3, 13/2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18/1, 18/2, 19, 25//5,

6










time of floods.

6) The total cost of project will be Rs 1,67,85,000 and the manpower



pan,










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the workers.








prescribe limits.








(iii) Plantation.


miscellaneous.



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(i) Short awareness program will be conducted for labours prior to

mining.

(ii) Regular health check-up camps for the workers engaged in mines

shall be organized.

(iii) Local needs of habitants like school, crèche, hospital, veterinary


(iv) Common vocational training centre shall be setup at district level.


Sr. No.





Project proponent informed that project does not involve private ownership land. The entire mining is to be carried out from the State Govt. land.

3. The project proponent has not submitted the copy of the Jamabandi for entire mining site.

The project proponent submitted the remaining copy of the jamabandi, which was earlier not submitted.

4. Khasra No.24//9/2 of the mining site is not matching with the application and the DSR.

The project proponent has corrected the application by adding khasra no.24// 9/2 in the application form and requested to grant Environment Clearance including the khasra no. 24//9/2. The quantity of mining of minor minerals (Sand) will remain same.








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7.66 Hectare having H.B. no. 231 bearing Khasra nos 24//1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,

8/1, 8/2, 9/1, 9/2, 10, 11, 12, 13/3, 13/2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18/1, 18/2, 19,

25//5, 6 located in the revenue estate of village Chak Budala, Tehsil Shahkot,

District Jalandhar, Punjab subject to the conditions proposed at Annexure-A of

the proceedings in addition to the proposed measures.



proponent:







the SEIAA.


marked on the 'Aks Sajra', the GMDIC, Jalndhar submitted a copy of 'Aks


SEIAA.








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Item No:122.19 Application for obtaining environmental clearance under EIA notification dated 14.09.2006 for mining of minor minerals (Sand) from the bed of river Satluj in the revenue estate of village Raipur Gujjran, Tehsil Nakodar, District Jalandhar, Punjab of General Manager cum Mining Officer, District Industries Centre, Jalandhar. (Proposal no. SIA/PB/MIN/59445/2016)






estate of village Raipur Gujjran, Tehsil Nakodar, District Jalandhar, Punjab. The



DSR, Mining Plan,EMP and other requisite documents.



proponent:









revenue estate village Raipur Gujjran, Tehsil Nakodar, District Jalandhar,

Punjab in H.B. no. 342 bearing Khasra nos

41//1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11/2,12,13,37//11,12, 13,14,15, 16,17,

18,19,20,21,22,23,24,40//1,2,3,6,7/1,7/2,8/1,8/2,8/3,9,10



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time of floods.




pan,





















the workers.

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prescribe limits.








(iii) Plantation.


miscellaneous.





be organized.






Sr.

No.


1. As to whether mining site is a

part of the active channel

General Manager, DIC, Jalandhar submitted

an undertaking to the effect that he has

visited the mining site on 23.04.2017

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alongwith field staff and the mining site is

situated in the riverbed of River Satluj but

is not a part of active channel, which is

taken on record by the SEAC.

2. As to whether land of the mining

project involve private

ownership land. If yes, whether

consents of the concerned land

owner(s) have been obtained for

carried out the mining

operation.

Project proponent informed that project

does not involve private ownership land.

The entire mining is to be carried out from

the State Govt. land.

3. It was informed to the SEAC

that a complaint has been

received through email dated

27.04.2017 from

[email protected].

In the said complaint Munish

Gover & Co., Kot Ise Khan,

Moga informed that his firm has

contract of the mining site

located in the village Chhoula,

Tehsil Nakodar, Distt. Jalandhar

for five years, which is upto

2021. General Manager Cum-

Mining officer, Jalandhar &

Ludhiana has requested

SEIAA/SEAC to grant

Environment Clearance for the

three mining sites, out of which

two sites falls in the village of

village Vehra & Raipur Gujran ,

Tehsil Nakodar, Distt. Jalandhar,

and one is in the village Hujran,

General Manager, DIC, Jalandhar has

submitted a certificate to the effect that

distance between mining site of Village

Chhoula, Vehran, Raipur Gujran & Hujran

are more than 500 meter from each other

and mining site Hujran falls in the

boundary of Distt. Ludhiana and remaining

three mining sites falls in the Distt.

Jalandhar, which was taken on record by

the SEAC.


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Tehsil Jagraon, Distt. Ludhiana.

All three mining sites are located

within the radius of mining site

Chhoula, Tehsil Nakodar. As per

the rules of SEIAA/SEAC,there

will be no auction for the new

mining site within the radius of 1

KM from the old mining site. The

boundary of all three mining

sites are in touch with the

boundary of the mining site,

village Chhoula. It is therefore,

requested that Environment

Clearance to the said three sites

not be granted, so these three

sites should not be auctioned. If

these three mining site be

granted Environment Clearance

then he will have only option to

take help of Hon’ble High Court,

Punjab & Haryana









13.86 Hectare having H.B. no. 342 bearing Khasra nos 41//1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,

8, 9, 10, 11/2, 12, 13, 37//11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23,

24, 40//1, 2, 3, 6, 7/1, 7/2, 8/1, 8/2, 8/3, 9, 10 located in the revenue estate

of village Raipur Gujjran, Tehsil Nakodar, District Jalandhar, Punjab subject to

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the conditions proposed at Annexure-A of the proceedings in addition to the

proposed measures.



proponent:







the SEIAA.




SEIAA.


















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In this regard, GMDIC, Jalandhar informed that the said

complaint has already been considered in 158th meeting of SEAC held on

27.04.2017 wherein an undertaking has also been submitted to the effect that

distance between mining site of Village Chhoula, Vehran, Raipur Gujran &

Hujran are more than 500 meter from each other and mining site Hujran falls

in the boundary of Distt. Ludhiana and remaining three mining sites falls in the

Distt. Jalandhar. He further stated that the said complaint is incorrect and

based on wrong facts as the site has been visited by himself and the distance

between the mining site mentioned in the complaint is more than 500 m from

the present site.

The SEIAA satisfied with the reply given by the GMDIC, Jalandhar









conditions as proposed by the SEAC in addition to the proposed measures..

Item No:122.20 Application for obtaining environmental clearance under EIA notification dated 14.09.2006 for mining of minor minerals (Sand) from the bed of river Satluj in the revenue estate of village Miyanwal, Tehsil Phillaur, District Jalandhar, Punjab of General Manager cum Mining Officer, District Industries Centre, Jalandhar. (Proposal no. SIA/PB/MIN/59471/2016)






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estate of village Miyanwal, Tehsil Phillaur, District Jalandhar, Punjab. The



DSR, Mining Plan,EMP and other requisite documents.



proponent:









revenue estate village Miyanwal, Tehsil Phillaur, District Jalandhar,

Punjab in H.B. no. 122 bearing Khasra nos 70//6, 7, 8, 71//10, 11,

94//4, 7, 14, 15/1, 62//25, 63//20/2, 21/1, 21/2, 70//4, 81//1/10/1,

84//18, 23, 24.










time of floods.




pan,

93





















the workers.








prescribe limits.





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(iii) Plantation.


miscellaneous.








Sr. No.





Project proponent informed that the mining is also to be carried out from the private ownership land and consent has been obtained from the land owner. The project proponent submitted their consent for mining areas, which are taken on record by the SEAC.








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6.15 Hectare having H.B. no. 122 bearing Khasra nos 70//6, 7, 8, 71//10, 11,

94//4, 7, 14, 15/1, 62//25, 63//20/2, 21/1, 21/2, 70//4, 81//1/10/1, 84//18,

23, 24 located in the revenue estate of village Miyanwal, Tehsil Phillaur, District

Jalandhar, Punjab, subject to the conditions proposed at Annexure-A of the




proponent:







the SEIAA.




SEIAA.








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Item No:122.21 Application for obtaining environmental clearance under EIA notification dated 14.09.2006 for mining of minor minerals (Sand) from the bed of river Satluj in the revenue estate of village Thumuwal, Tehsil Shahkot, District Jalandhar, Punjab of General Manager cum Mining Officer, District Industries Centre, Jalandhar. (Proposal no. SIA/PB/MIN/59468/2016)






estate of village Thumuwal, Tehsil Shahkot, District Jalandhar, Punjab. The



DSR, Mining Plan, EMP and other requisite documents



proponent:









revenue estate village Thumuwal, Tehsil Shahkot, District Jalandhar,

Punjab in H.B. no. 278 bearing Khasra nos 25//12, 19, 25, 11, 18, 21,

22, 23, 20, 40//9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 22, 23, 29//10, 11Min, 17, 13Min,

21, 25Min, 12Min, 30//14.



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time of floods.




pan,





















the workers.

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prescribe limits.








(iii) Plantation.


miscellaneous.








Sr. No.




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9.40 Hectare having H.B. no. 278 bearing Khasra nos 25//12, 19, 25, 11, 18,

21, 22, 23, 20, 40//9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 22, 23, 29//10, 11Min, 17, 13Min, 21,

25Min, 12Min, 30//14 located in the revenue estate of village Thumuwal, Tehsil

Shahkot, District Jalandhar, subject to the conditions proposed at Annexure-A

of the proceedings in addition to the proposed measures.



proponent:

(iv) Sh. Sushminder Singh, State Geologist.

(v) Sh. Amarjit Singh, General Manager-cum-Mining officer, DIC, Jalandhar.

(vi) Sh. S. Brahma, HOD-EIA, M/s Shivalik Solid Waste Management Ltd., Environmental consultant of the project proponent.




the SEIAA.




SEIAA. The SEIAA also observed that distance between active channel and

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river bundh is also required to be marked on the 'Aks Sajra'. Accordingly, the

project proponent marked same on 'Aks Sajra'.








Item No:122.22 Application for obtaining environmental clearance under EIA notification dated 14.09.2006 for mining of minor minerals (Sand) from the bed of river Satluj in the revenue estate of village Maun Sahib, Tehsil Phillaur, District Jalandhar, Punjab of General Manager cum Mining Officer, District Industries Centre, Jalandhar. (Proposal no. SIA/PB/MIN/64180/2017)






estate of village Maun Sahib, Tehsil Phillaur, District Jalandhar, Punjab. The






proponent:





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out in an area of 18 Hectare from the bed of river Satluj in the revenue

village Maun Sahib, Tehsil Phillaur, District Jalandhar, Punjab in H.B. no.

111 bearing Khasra nos 3248, 49, 50, 51, 72, 73, 88, 89, 92, 93, 3213,

14, 45, 46, 47, 74, 85, 86, 95, 96, 3305, 3308, 3306, 3315, 3316, 3333,

3334, 3335, 3338, 3330, 3331, 3191, 3212, 87, 93, 94, 3307, 3309, 12,

13, 14, 40, 43, 44, 56.










time of floods.




pan,











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the workers.








prescribe limits.








(iii) Plantation.


miscellaneous.



-



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Sr. No.














18.00 Hectare having H.B. no. 111 bearing Khasra nos 3248, 49, 50, 51, 72,

73, 88, 89, 92, 93, 3213, 14, 45, 46, 47, 74, 85, 86, 95, 96, 3305, 3308, 3306,

3315, 3316, 3333, 3334, 3335, 3338, 3330, 3331, 3191, 3212, 87, 93, 94,

3307, 3309, 12, 13, 14, 40, 43, 44, 56 located in the revenue estate of village

Maun Sahib, Tehsil Phillaur, District Jalandhar, subject to the conditions


measures.

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proponent:







the SEIAA.




SEIAA.








Item No:122.23 Application for obtaining environmental clearance under EIA notification dated 14.09.2006 for mining of minor minerals (Sand) from the bed of river Satluj in the revenue estate of village Gorsian Khan Mohammad, Tehsil Jagraon, District Ludhiana, Punjab of General Manager cum Mining Officer, District Industries Centre, Ludhiana. (Proposal no. SIA/PB/MIN/60719/2016)





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estate of village Gorsian Khan Mohammad, Tehsil Jagraon, District Ludhiana,






proponent:


Ludhiana.








revenue estate village Gorsian Khan Mohammad, Tehsil Jagraon, District

Ludhiana, Punjab in H.B. no. 19 bearing Khasra nos 7//9, 10, 11, 12min,

16, 20, 21, 8//6, 7, 11, 11/1, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22,

23, 24, 9//14, 15, 16, 17, 24, 25, 10//4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 24, 11//3, 4, 5,

6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 12//2, 6, 7, 9, 13//1, 2,

3, 4, 6, 7, 8.










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time of floods.




pan,

















accordingly.




the workers.







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prescribe limits.




on the following activities:



miscellaneous.









Sr. No.






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24.69 Hectare having H.B. no. 19 bearing Khasra nos 7//9, 10, 11, 12min, 16,

20, 21, 8//6, 7, 11, 11/1, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24,

9//14, 15, 16, 17, 24, 25, 10//4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 24, 11//3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12,

13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 12//2, 6, 7, 9, 13//1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 located

in the revenue estate of village Gorsian Khan Mohammad, Tehsil Jagraon,

District Ludhiana, Punjab, subject to the conditions proposed at Annexure-A of

the proceedings in addition to the proposed measures and specific condition

that project proponent shall comply with the condition imposed by DFO

Ludhiana while granting NOC vide no 11280 dated 13/03/2015.



proponent:



Ludhiana.





the SEIAA.




SEIAA.

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Luhiana agreed to comply with fully all the conditions as mentioned by SEAC.






Item No:122.24 Application for obtaining environmental clearance under EIA notification dated 14.09.2006 for mining of minor minerals (Sand) from the bed of river Satluj in the revenue estate of village Kanian Hussaini, Tehsil Jagraon District Ludhiana, Punjab of General Manager cum Mining Officer, District Industries Centre, Ludhiana. (Proposal No. SIA/PB/MIN/64179/2017)






estate of village Kanian Hussaini, Tehsil Jagraon District Ludhiana, Punjab. The






proponent:


Ludhiana.






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revenue estate of village Kanian Hussaini, Tehsil Jagraon District

Ludhiana, Punjab in H.B. no. 180 bearing Khasra nos 39//6, 7, 8, 9, 10,

11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22min, 23min, 24min, 25,

40//6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15min, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23,

24, 25, 41//6, 7, 8, 13, 1, 4, 15, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25.











time of floods.




pan,











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accordingly.




the workers.








prescribe limits.




on the following activities:



miscellaneous.



-


(ii) Organizing regular health check-up camps for the mine workers periodically to observe any contradictions due to exposure to dust

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and take corrective measures. (iii) Medicines will be given in the nearby dispensaries. (iv) Common vocational training, awareness programme will be




Sr. No.






3. As per the application total area of the khasra nos., area of the mining site is 20.5 hectare whereas in the DSR, area of the mining site is 20.5 acres (8.30 hectares). Thus, the project proponent is also required to clarify the same.

The project proponent submitted that area correction has been made in the DSR. A copy of the letter no.625 dated 18.04.2017 addressed to the Director Mining, Department of Industries, Punjab, Chandigarh, wherein, it has been mentioned that actual area is 20.85 hectare instead of 20.5 acre. A correction of the clerical mistake has been approved by Deputy Commissioner cum-Chairman, DEIAA Ludhiana, and it is requested that area of the mining site should be read as 20.85 hectare instead of 20.5 acre. The said letter was taken on record by the SEAC.






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12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22min, 23min, 24min, 25, 40//6, 7, 8, 9,

10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15min, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 41//6, 7, 8,

13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25 located in the revenue estate of village

Kanian Hussaini, Tehsil Jagraon District Ludhiana Punjab, subject to the




11280 dated 13/03/2015.



proponent:



Ludhiana.





the SEIAA.




SEIAA.





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Item No:122.25 Application for obtaining environmental clearance under EIA notification dated 14.09.2006 for mining of minor minerals (Sand) from the bed of river Satluj in the revenue estate of village Hujra, Tehsil Jagraon District Ludhiana, Punjab of General Manager cum Mining Officer, District Industries Centre, Ludhiana. (Proposal No. SIA/PB/MIN/60734/2016)






estate of village Hujra, Tehsil Jagraon District Ludhiana, Punjab. The project is

covered under category 1 (a) of the Schedule appended to the said


DSR, Mining Plan,EMP and other requisite documents



proponent:


Ludhiana.








revenue estate of village Hujra, Tehsil Jagraon District Ludhiana, Punjab

in H.B. no. 184 bearing Khasra nos 3//18/1, 19/2, 20, 21, 22/1, 22/2,

4//1, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17/1, 17/2, 18, 19, 20, 21/1, 25,

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25/3, 5//13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24, 9//5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,

13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18/1, 18/2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 10//1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10,

11/2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16/1 17, 11//17, 18/1, 12//1/2, 3.











time of floods.




pan,
















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accordingly.




the workers.








prescribe limits.







miscellaneous.



-







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Sr. No.






3. It was informed to the SEAC that a complaint has been received through email dated 27.04.2017 from [email protected]. In the said complaint Munish Gover & Co., Kot Ise Khan, Moga informed that his firm has contract of the mining site located in the village Chhoula, Tehsil Nakodar, Distt. Jalandhar for five years, which is upto 2021. General Manager Cum-Mining officer, Jalandhar & Ludhiana has requested SEIAA/SEAC to grant Environment Clearance for the three mining sites, out of which two sites falls in the village of village Vehra & Raipur Gujran , Tehsil Nakodar, Distt. Jalandhar, and one is in the village Hujran, Tehsil Jagraon, Distt. Ludhiana. All three mining sites are located within the radius of mining site Chhoula, Tehsil Nakodar. As per the rules of SEIAA/SEAC, there will be no auction for the new mining site within the radius of 1 KM from the old mining site. The boundary of all three mining sites are in touch with the boundary of the mining site, village Chhoula. It is therefore, requested that Environment Clearance to the said three sites not

General Manager, DIC, Jalandhar has submitted a certificate to the effect that distance between mining site of Village Chhoula, Vehran, Raipur Gujran & Hujran are more than 500 meter from each other and mining site Hujran falls in the boundary of Distt. Ludhiana and remaining three mining sites falls in the Distt. Jalandhar, which was taken on record by the SEAC. Further, the General Manager, DIC, Ludhiana has submitted a certificate to the effect that distance between mining site of Village Chhoula and mining site of village Hujran are more than 500 meter from each other, which was also taken on record by SEAC.


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be granted, so these three sites should not be auctioned. If these three mining site be granted Environment Clearance then he will have only option to take help of Hon’ble High Court, Punjab & Haryana








minerals (Sand) @ 9,73,652 MT from the bed of river Satluj in total area of

22.26 Hectare having H.B. no. 184 bearing Khasra nos 3//18/1, 19/2, 20, 21,

22/1, 22/2, 4//1, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17/1, 17/2, 18, 19, 20, 21/1,

25, 25/3, 5//13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24, 9//5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13,

14, 15, 16, 17, 18/1, 18/2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 10//1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11/2, 12, 13,

14, 15, 16/1 17, 11//17, 18/1, 12//1/2, 3 located in the revenue estate of

village Hujra, Tehsil Jagraon District Ludhiana, Punjab, subject to the




11280 dated 13/03/2015.



proponent:



Ludhiana


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the SEIAA.




SEIAA.

















In this regard, GMDIC, Ludhiana informed that the said complaint

has already been considered in 158th meeting of SEAC held on 27.04.2017

wherein a certificate has also been submitted to the effect that distance

between mining site of Village Chhoula and mining site of village Hujran are

more than 500 meter from each other. Further, the General Manager, DIC,

Jalandhar has also submitted a certificate to the effect that distance between

mining site of Village Chhoula, Vehran, Raipur Gujran & Hujran are more than

500 meter from each other and mining site Hujran falls in the boundary of


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Distt. Ludhiana and remaining three mining sites falls in the Distt. Jalandhar,

which was taken on record by the SEAC.

He further stated that the said complaint is incorrect and based

on wrong facts and also submitted a report dated 01.05.2017 obtained from

the Kanungo of the area, wherein it has been mentioned that the distance of

outskirt of Village Chhoule is more than 3960 ft from the outskirt of Village

Hujra, which was taken on record by the SEIAA. Thus, the distance between

the mining site mentioned in the complaint, is more than 500 m from the

present site.

The SEIAA satisfied with the reply given by the GMDIC, Ludhiana










Item No:122.26 Application for obtaining environmental clearance under EIA notification dated 14.09.2006 for mining of minor minerals (Sand) from the bed of river Satluj in the revenue estate of Village Lubangarh, Tehsil Machhiwra, District Ludhiana, Punjab of General Manager cum Mining Officer, District Industries Centre, Ludhiana. (Proposal No. SIA/PB/MIN/58846/2016)






estate of Village Lubangarh, Tehsil Machhiwra, District Ludhiana, Punjab. The




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proponent:


Ludhiana.








revenue estate of Village Lubangarh, Tehsil Machhiwra, District

Ludhiana, Punjab in H.B. no. 461 bearing Khasra nos 1//16(4-8),24(9-

13),25(8-0),2//21(4-2),4//1(7-3),2(2-13),9(9-8),10(8-0),11/1(2-

9),5//4(5-8),5(6-8),6(7-4),7(4-4),8/2(4-6),12(6-19),13(8-0),14(8-

0),15(8-0),16/1(6-13),17(9-4),18(3-13).

2) Mining Officer, DIC, Ludhiana certified that proposed river bed mining


said mining lease.








time of floods.




pan,

122

















accordingly.




the workers.








prescribe limits.





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miscellaneous.









Sr. No.












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minerals (Sand) 2,96,120 MT from the bed of river Satluj in total area of 6.77

Hectare having H.B. no. 461 bearing Khasra nos 1//16(4-8), 24(9-13), 25(8-0),

2//21(4-2), 4//1(7-3), 2(2-13), 9(9-8), 10(8-0), 11/1(2-9), 5//4(5-8), 5(6-8),

6(7-4), 7(4-4), 8/2(4-6), 12(6-19), 13(8-0), 14(8-0), 15(8-0), 16/1(6-13), 17(9-

4), 18(3-13) located in the revenue estate of Village Lubangarh, Tehsil

Machhiwara, District Ludhiana, Punjab, subject to the conditions proposed at

Annexure-A of the proceedings in addition to the proposed measures and

specific condition that project proponent shall comply with the condition

imposed by DFO Ludhiana while granting NOC vide no 11280 dated

13/03/2015.



proponent:



Ludhiana.





the SEIAA.




SEIAA.





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Item No:122.27 Application for obtaining environmental clearance under EIA notification dated 14.09.2006 for mining of minor minerals (Gravel) from the bed of river Beas in the revenue estate of village Tagar Kalan, Tehsil Mukerian District Hoshiarpur, Punjab of General Manager cum Mining Officer, District Industries Centre, Hoshiarpur. (Proposal No. SIA/PB/MIN/59627/2016)





mining of minor minerals (Gravel) from the bed of river Beas in the revenue

estate of village Tagar Kalan, Tehsil Mukerian District Hoshiarpur, Punjab. The






proponent:

(i) Sh. Arun Kumar, General Manager-cum-Mining officer, DIC, Hoshiarpur.






1) About 7,30,458 TPA of mining of minor minerals (Gravel) will be carried

out in an area of 13.36 Hectare from the bed of river Beas in the

revenue estate of village Tagar Kalan, Tehsil Mukerian District

Hoshiarpur, Punjab in H.B. no. 431 bearing Khasra nos 8//18(8-0), 19(8-

0), 20(8-0), 21(8-0), 22(8-0), 23(8-0), 17//1(8-0), 2(8-0), 3(8-0), 9(8-

0), 10(8-0), 11(8-0), 12(8-0), 19(8-0), 20(8-0), 22//1(8-0), 2(8-0, 9(8-

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0), 10(8-0), 11(8-0), 12(8-0), 20(8-0), 21(8-0), 35//4(8-0), 5(8-0), 6(8-

0), 7(8-0), 14(8-0), 15(8-0), 16(8-0), 17(8-0), 24(8-0), 25(8-0).

2) Mining Officer, DIC, Hoshiarpur certified that no mining lease is granted



no. 988 dated 12/06/2015 to the Mining Officer, District Industries

Centre, Hoshiarpur with certain condition.





time of floods.




pan,

















accordingly.

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the workers.








prescribe limits.







miscellaneous.









Sr. No.



General Manager, DIC, Hoshiarpur submitted an undertaking to the effect

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that he has visited the mining site on 17.04.2017 alongwith field staff and the mining site is situated in the riverbed of River Beas but is not a part of active channel, which is taken on record by the SEAC.


Project proponent informed that project does not involve private ownership land. The entire mining is to be carried out from the Panchayat land.

3. The project proponent has not submitted the Joint Inspection Report along with the application.

The project proponent submitted the Joint Inspection Report, which was taken on record by the SEAC.

General Manager, DIC, Hoshiarpur requested to recommend the







minerals (Gravel) @ 7,30,458 TPA from the bed of river Beas in total area of

13.36 Hectare having H.B. no. 431 bearing Khasra nos 8//18(8-0), 19(8-0),

20(8-0), 21(8-0), 22(8-0), 23(8-0), 17//1(8-0), 2(8-0), 3(8-0), 9(8-0), 10(8-0),

11(8-0), 12(8-0), 19(8-0), 20(8-0), 22//1(8-0), 2(8-0, 9(8-0), 10(8-0), 11(8-0),

12(8-0), 20(8-0), 21(8-0), 35//4(8-0), 5(8-0), 6(8-0), 7(8-0), 14(8-0), 15(8-0),

16(8-0), 17(8-0), 24(8-0), 25(8-0). located in the revenue estate of village

Tagar Kalan, Tehsil Mukerian District Hoshiarpur Punjab, subject to the


proposed measures.



proponent:


(ii) Smt. Harjot Kaur, Mining officer, DIC, Hoshiarpur.

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the SEIAA.


marked on the 'Aks Sajra', the Mining Officer, Hoshiarpur submitted a copy of

'Aks Sajra' on which haulage road has been marked, which was taken on

record by SEIAA.

During discussions, Mining officer, DIC, Hoshiarpur agreed to

comply with fully all the conditions as mentioned by SEAC.






Item No. 122.28: Application for obtaining environmental clearance under EIA notification dated 14.09.2006 for mining of minor minerals (Sand) from the bed of river Satluj in the revenue estate of Village- Arzidarya Bramad Pragpur, Tehsil- Balachaur, District- SBS Nagar, Punjab of General Manager cum Mining Officer, District Industries Centre, SBS Nagar.(Proposal No. SIA/PB/MIN/52891/2016)






estate of Village- Arzidarya Bramad Pragpur, Tehsil- Balachaur, District- SBS

Nagar, Punjab. The project is covered under category 1 (a) of the Schedule

appended to the said notification. The details of the project are as under:

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1) About 1,27,880 TPA of mining of minor minerals (Sand) will be carried out

in an area of 11.376 Hectare from the bed of river Satluj in the revenue

estate of Village- Arzidarya Bramad Pragpur, Tehsil- Balachaur, District- SBS

Nagar in H.B. no. 437 bearing Khasra nos 21 min, 100/22 min, 101/23 min,

106/24 min

2) The project is an open-cast mining project, confined to excavation of Sand

from the proposed site. In the operation phase Sand will be excavated

semi-mechanically with the help of JCB and Poclain. These will be loaded

directly into trucks and transported to local markets.

3) The minerals will be collected in its existing form. Excavation will be carried

out only up to a depth of 3 m (Maximum) below ground level or above

water level, whichever is less. Excavation of Sand material will be done only

during the day time and completely stopped during the monsoon season.


which 1.44 KLD will be used for domestic purpose, 3.3 KLD for Green belt

development and remaining 0.72 KLD for dust suppression. Water will be

supplied through private tankers from nearby available source.

5) The total cost of project will be Rs. 9,00,000.

6) All the activities will be carried out in a Semi-Mechanically. The material will

be excavated and loaded directly into tractors. The operation will be done

only from sun rise to sun set. 01 nos. Rounded off JCB machines is required

/day for loading Tippers to destination.

7) Approx. 2500 trees are to be planted within 5 years of the Plan Period. It is

proposed to plant local trees along the haul road and the available place

with consultation with concern Local authority or Gram Panchayat.

8) Insignificant amount of Domestic solid waste will be generated from the

proposed project. 1,27,880 tonnes of top soil will generated. The soil

covering the sand horizon commands good demand and may be distribute

to neighborhood farmers free of cost. The top soil cover should not be

wasted and disposed off anywhere else.

9) Liquid effluent will be generated and managed through Portable Bio-Toilet

shall be provided for the workers at the site. The sewage generated from

the toilet provided for the mine workers shall be collected and treated by

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the inbuilt process of DRDO patented Bio technology using specially

cultured anaerobic bacteria.

10) The project proponent has submitted the following documents along with

Form-I:

(i) Pre- feasibility report

(ii) EMP

(iii) Mining Plan

(iv) Land Documents (Jamabandi)

(v) Surface Plan of Proposed Project.

(vi) 1 Km & 10 Km Buffer google map showing the sand mining site.

(vii) Location Plan on Latha Map.

(viii) Haul Road Map

(ix) Contour Map

(x) DFO Letter

(xi) Site Photographs

(xii) Undertaking

(xiii) Consent of Farmer

(xiv) Commissioner Certificate for land excavation

(xv) DSR, SBS Nagar



proponent:

(i) Sh. Gurdev S. Mahal, General Manager-cum-Mining officer, DIC, SBS

Nagar.


(iii) Sh. Rajesh Yadav, M/s Ascenso Enviro Private Ltd., Environmental

consultant of the project proponent.

Before allowing the presentation, SEAC observed that the project

is an open-cast mining project, confined to excavation of Sand from the

proposed site. In the operation phase Sand will be excavated semi-

mechanically with the help of JCB and Poclain and it will be loaded directly into

trucks and transported to local markets, which is not allowed

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General Manager, DIC, SBS Nagar requested for allowing him to

withdraw his application for sand mining so as to submit fresh application after

considering the observation of the SEAC.

After discussions, the SEAC decided to forward the case to the

SEIAA with the recommendation to allow the applicant to withdraw his

application.



proponent:


(ii) Sh. Gurdev S. Mahal, General Manager-cum-Mining officer, DIC, SBS

Nagar.

General Manager-cum-Mining officer, DIC, SBS Nagar requested

for allowing him to withdraw his application for sand mining as fresh

application has been submitted online


recommendation of SEAC and take the action as proposed by the SEAC.

Item No.122.29 Application for issuance of TOR under EIA notification dated 14.09.2006 for mining of minor minerals (sand) from River bed of Satluj in the revenue estate of Village- Arazi Darya Bramad Bela Tajowal, Tehsil- Balachaur, District- SBS Nagar, Punjab of General Manager cum Mining Officer, District Industries Centre, SBS Nagar. (Proposal no. SIA/PB/MIN/19185 /2017).

The SEIAA observed that: The General Manager cum Mining Officer, District Industries

Centre, SBS Nagar vide online application dated 18.04.2017, has applied for

issuance of TOR under EIA notification dated 14.09.2006 for mining of minor

minerals(sand) from river bed of Satluj in the revenue estate of Village- Arazi

Darya Bramad Bela Tajowal, Tehsil- Balachaur, District- SBS Nagar. The project

is covered under category 1 (a) of the Schedule appended to the said

notification. The project proponent has submitted the Form–I, Brief Summary

of the Project, Proposed TORs, Pre- feasibility report, Land Documents

(Jamabandi), 10 K.M. radius Topographic Map of Proposed Project, 1 Km

google map showing the sand mining site, Location Plan on Latha Map, Haul

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Road Map, Contour Map, DFO Letter, Site Photographs, Undertaking, Consent

of Farmer, Commissioner Certificate for land excavation.



proponent:


Nagar.


(iii) Sh. Rajesh Yadav, M/s Ascenso Enviro Private Ltd., Environmental

consultant of the project proponent.

Environmental Consultant, presented the case before the SEAC as

under:

1) About 205500 Tonnes Annually of mining of minor minerals(Sand) will

be carried out in an area 38.935 Ha from the river bed of Satluj in the

revenue estate of Village- Arazi Darya Bramad Bela Tajowal, Tehsil-

Balachaur, District- SBS Nagar in H.B. no. 421, bearing Khasra no /

Murba No. 18, 19, 20, 40, 41, 42, 44, 48, 49; Killa No.-11, 20, 21, 11,

12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 12/1, 12/2, 13,

14/1, 14/2, 16, 17, 18/8/2, 19, 23, 24, 25, 6/1, 6/2, 13/2, 13/3, 14,

15/1, 15/2, 16, 17, 18/1, 18/2, 19/1, 19/2, 21, 22, 23, 24/1, 24/2, 25/1,

25/2, 1, 2, 3/1, 3/2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10/2, 11/2, 11/2, 12/1, 12/2, 13,

14, 15, 16, 17/1, 17/2, 18, 19, 20/2, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,

7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 1, 1, 2, 3,

4, 5, ½, 2, 3/2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15

2) The entire mining lease area being part of river bed, there is no

vegetation in the lease area. Hence, there would be no clearance of

existing land, vegetation and buildings.

3) The mining activity will be confined to the lease area i.e. from the dry

bed of River Satluj, so no new land use will be created. Excavation will

be carried out only up to a depth of 3 m (Maximum) below ground level

or above water level, whichever is less. Excavation of Sand material will

be done only during the day time and completely stopped during the

monsoon season.

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4) The work relates to only excavation of sand (River Bed Material) from

dry bed of the river during non-monsoon season. No construction work

is required for the proposed activity.

5) The proposed project is of open cast Sand (RBM) mining. There will not

be any underground mining or tunneling.

6) The minerals excavated during mining process will be replenished

naturally during the subsequent rainy seasons. Hence no reclamation

works are proposed.

7) Sand excavated will be loaded directly into trucks for transportation.

Hence no storage facility will be required.

8) The project is an open-cast mining project, confined to excavation of

Sand from the proposed site. In the operation phase Sand will be

excavated semi-mechanically with the help of JCB and Poclain. These

will be loaded directly into trucks and transported to local markets

9) Insignificant amount of Domestic solid waste will be generated from the

proposed project. 287525 tonnes of top soil will generated. The soil

covering the sand horizon commands good demand and may be

distribute to neighborhood farmers free of cost. The top soil cover

should not be wasted and disposed off anywhere else

10) Liquid effluent will be generated and managed through Portable Bio-

Toilet shall be provided for the workers at the site. The sewage

generated from the toilet provided for the mine workers shall be

collected and treated by the inbuilt process of DRDO patented Bio

technology using specially cultured anaerobic bacteria.

11) No new road, rail will be proposed. Only exiting transport network will

be used. There will be an increase in traffic because of movement of few

trucks for transportation of minerals


which 0.67 KLD will be used for domestic purpose, 2.1 KLD for Green

belt development and remaining 0.66 KLD for dust suppression. Water

will be supplied through private tankers from nearby available source.

13) This project operation will not involve use of any materials hazardous to

human health or environment. Mining activity will be done semi-

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mechanically by using JCB & Poclain. No hazardous and toxic material

will be used or to be generated during operational phase.

14) Proposed mining is for sand from inactive channel of riverbed. There is a

cover of approximately 50 cm thick of soil/overburden. The soil covering

the sand horizon commands good demand because of enriched soil

nutrients and may be distributed to villagers free of cost

15) No Municipal solid waste is expected to be generated.

16) Portable Bio-Toilet shall be provided for the workers at the site. The

sewage generated from the toilet provided for the mine workers shall be

collected and treated by the inbuilt process of DRDO patented Bio

technology using especially cultured anaerobic bacteria.

17) The emission will be due to operation of JCB/Poclain machine and by

movement of vehicles used in transportation (vehicular exhaust) which

will be minimized by using only PUC vehicles and Bharat-IV stage

vehicles in related to the project.

18) Some dust is likely to be emitted during transportation of minerals i.e.

dust, vehicular exhaust anticipated during loading, unloading of

excavated material. However adequate measures will be taken to

suppress the dust and preventing it to become airborne.

19) Blasting and piling is not proposed for the proposed project.

20) Mining will be carried during day time and in open area. Thus there is no

need for lighting and cooling systems.

21) No discharge of sewage or other effluents will be generated.

22) No hazardous substance will be used or produced during the proposed

mining operations.

23) The proposed activity will be undertaken by the Department of

Industries & Commerce, Punjab and the General Manager-cum-Mining

Officer will be Incharge of the Mining site. The project proponent has

submitted the consents of the farmer of the land from where mining is

to be carried out.

24) NOC has been issued by the Department of Forest & Wildlife, SBS Nagar

vide letter no. 239 dated 10/04/2015 to the effect that the above said

khasra nos are not under the control of Department of forest & Wildlife,

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SBS Nagar. Further, there is a Government Reserve Forest adjoining to

the said mining site and demarcation is required

25) The project proponent also presented the proposed TORs.

After detailed deliberations, the SEAC categorized the project as

category B-1 of the EIA Notification dated 14.9.2006 and the project

proponent is required to be issued 'Terms of Reference' (TOR) for

preparation of detailed draft Rapid EIA report. The Committee decided

to forward the following finalized "Terms of Reference" to the SEIAA

with a recommendation to convey the same to the project proponent for

preparation of rapid EIA study report:

1. EIA study report shall be prepared as per final District Survey Report

(DSR), which is to be prepared & finalized by respective DEIAAs.

However, the project proponent may carry out monitoring/collect

baseline data at his own risk & cost.

2. EIA study shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of MoEF

& CC notification dated 15.01.2016 & Sustainable Sand Mining

Management Guidelines 2016 issued by MoEF&CC, New Delhi as

amended from time to time and guidelines issued by Geological Survey

of India

3. EIA study shall also cover the provision of OM NO.2-11013/57/2014-IA-

II(M) dated 29.10.2014 regarding Impact of mining activities on

habitations-Issues related to the mining projects where in Habitations

and villages are the part of the mine lease area or Habitations and

villages are surrounded by the mine lease area.

4. All documents including approved mine plan (eco friendly mine plan),

EIA report and public hearing should be compatible with one another in

terms of the mine lease area, production levels, waste generation and

its management and mining technology and should be in the name of

the lessee.

5. The terms and conditions imposed, if any, by the Competent Authority in

the State Government while granting mining lease/permit/contract

should be built into the mine plan (eco friendly mine plan) as well as the

EIA report. It may inter-alia include; area of working (length and

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breadth of the river stretch), mode of working, working shift,

transportation of mineral, restriction, if any imposed for working etc.

6. Involvement of forestland, if any, in the project and status of forestry

clearance should be given.

7. The study area will comprise of 10 km zone around the mine lease from

lease periphery and the data contained in the EIA such as waste

generation etc should be for the life of the mine / lease period.

8. Land use of the study area delineating forest area, agricultural land,

grazing land, wildlife sanctuary and national park, migratory routes of

fauna, water bodies, human settlements and other ecological features.

9. Land use plan of the mine lease area should be prepared to encompass

pre-operational, operational and post operational phases.

10. Impact of the project on the wildlife in the surrounding and any other

protected area and accordingly detailed mitigation measures required

should be worked out with cost implications.

11. The vegetation in the reserved forest/protected forest in the study area,

if any, should be indicated.

12. A study shall be got done to ascertain the impact of the mining project

on wildlife of the area including aquatic life.

13. Location of National Parks, Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves, Wildlife

Corridors, Tiger/Elephant Reserves (existing as well as proposed) within

10 km of the mine lease should be clearly indicated supported by a

location map duly authenticated by Chief Wildlife Warden. Necessary

clearance from the Chief Wildlife Warden for operating the mine within

10 km of the National Park / Sanctuary, if any, should also be obtained

and furnished.

14. A detailed biological study for the study area [core zone and buffer zone

(10 km radius of the periphery of the mine lease)] including the aquatic

fauna in the riverine system shall be carried out. Details of flora and

fauna, duly authenticated, separately for core and buffer zone should be

furnished based on field survey clearly indicating the Schedule of the

fauna present. In case of any scheduled-I fauna found in the study area,

the necessary plan for their conservation should be prepared in

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consultation with State Forest and Wildlife Department and details

furnished. Necessary allocation of funds for implementing the same

should be made as part of the project cost.

15. Impact of the project on land use including change of river course, if

any should be given.

16. Impact on topography, drainage, agricultural fields, cattle fields, wildlife,

water logging leading to water borne diseases, if any. It may also be

shown whether it will lead to change of watercourse of the river.

Modelling exercise should also be carried out through an expert agency

to show the change in river flow dynamics, if any.

17. Collection of one season (non-monsoon) primary baseline data on

ambient air quality (PM2.5, PM10, S02 and NOx), water quality, noise level,

soil and flora and fauna, site-specific meteorological data should also be

collected. The location of the monitoring stations should be justified.

Date wise collected baseline AAQ data should form part of EIA and EMP

report. The mineralogical composition of PM10 particularly for free silica

should be given. There should be at least one AAQ monitoring station

within 500 m of the mine lease in the pre-dominant downwind direction.

18. Air quality modelling should be carried out for prediction of impact of the

project on the air quality of the area. It should also take into account

the impact of movement of vehicles for transportation of mineral. The

details of the model used and input parameters used for modelling

should be provided. The air quality contours may be shown on a location

map clearly indicating the location of the site, location of sensitive

receptors, if any and the habitation. The wind roses showing pre-

dominant wind direction may also be indicated on the map. The water

requirement for the project, its availability and source to be furnished. A

detailed water balance should also be provided. Fresh water

requirement for the project should also be indicated.

19. Necessary clearance from the Competent Authority for withdrawal of

requisite quantity of water for the project should be provided.

20. Impact of the project on the water quality should be assessed and

necessary safeguard measures, if any required should be provided.

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21. Information on site elevation, working depth, groundwater table should

be provided both in AMSL and BGL. A schematic diagram may also be

provided for the same.

22. Quantity of solid waste generation, if any, should be estimated and

details for its disposal and management should be provided.

23. Impact on local transport infrastructure due to the project should be

evaluated. Projected increase in truck traffic as a result of the project in

the present road network (including those outside the project area) and

whether it is capable of handling the increased load should be

estimated. Arrangement for improving the infrastructure, if

contemplated including action to be taken by other agencies such as

State Government, if any, should be covered.

24. Details of the infrastructure facilities to be provided for the mine workers

should be furnished.

25. Phase-wise plan of greenbelt development, plantation and compensatory

afforestation clearly indicating the area to be covered under plantation

and the species to be planted should be provided.

26. Occupational health impacts of the project activity should be anticipated

and reported and proposed preventive measures indicated. These

alongwith details of pre-placement medical examination and periodical

medical examination schedules and medical facilities proposed to be

provided should be incorporated in the EMP

27. Measures of socio economic influence to the local community, proposed

to be provided by project proponent should be spelt out. As far as

possible, quantitative dimensions should be given.

28. Detailed environmental management plan to mitigate the environmental

impacts. Specific safeguard measures to control PM10 as well as

pollution due to transportation should be given.

29. Public hearing points raised and commitment of the project proponent

on the same along with time bound action plan to implement the same

should be provided.

30. Details of litigation pending against the project, if any, with direction

order passed by any Court of Law against the project should be given.

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31. The cost of the project (capital cost and recurring cost) as well as the

cost towards implementation of EMP should clearly be spelt out.

32. The prescribed TORs would be valid for a period of three years for

submission of the EIA/EMP reports, as per the O.M. No. J-

11013/41/2006-IA.II(I) Part dated 08.10.2014.

33. Other details as indicated in Appendix III of EIA Notification 2006 and

the manual titled as "EIA guidance Manual" published by the Ministry of

Environment & Forests, New Delhi for mining projects, should also be

attended.

34. The project proponent shall adopt and follow the procedure for

monitoring of sand mining or river bed mining as given in the Appendix-

xii of Notification No. S.O. 141 (E) dated 15.01.2016 issued by MoEF &

CC for streamlining the process of environmental clearance for mining of

minor mineral.

The project proponent should prepare draft rapid EIA / EMP

Report for its project based on above Terms of Reference and apply to the

Member Secretary, Punjab Pollution Control Board for conducting public

hearing as per the provisions of EIA Notification, 2006 as amended from time

to time on submitting EIA / EMP / Executive Summary Report prepared by the

project proponent as per TORs.

After completing the process of public hearing / public

consultation, the Department shall submit final EIA / EMP to the State Expert

Appraisal Committee after incorporating all the issues raised during public

hearing / public consultation for Appraisal of its project.

The case was considered by the SEIAA in its 122nd meeting held

on 02.05.2017, which was attended by the following: -


(ii) Sh. Gurdev S. Mahal, General Manager-cum-Mining officer, DIC, SBS

Nagar.

General Manager-cum-Mining officer, DIC, SBS Nagar presented the

salient features of the project before the SEIAA and requested for issuance of

ToRs.

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The SEIAA looked into the details of the case and was satisfied with

the same. Therefore, the Authority decided to accept the recommendations of

SEAC and to issue Terms of Reference as proposed by the SEAC. The SEIAA

also decided that the project proponent shall submit final EIA / EMP based

upon the ToRs after incorporating all the issues raised during public hearing /

public consultation for Appraisal of its project to the SEAC.

Item No122.30: Regarding amendment of environmental clearance granted under EIA notification dated 14.09.2006 to General Manager-cum-Mining Officer, Nawan Shahar for mining of minor minerals (Sand) in the revenue estate of Village Burj Tehal Dass, Tehsil Nawan Shahar, District SBS Nagar and transferred in the name of Sh. Jagvirinder Singh S/o Sh. Gulsher Singh R/o VPO Railon Khurd, Distt. RupNagar. (SIA/PB/MIN/19235/2014)

The SEIAA observed that

1. The General Manager-Cum-Mining Officer, Nawanshahar, was granted

environmental clearance under EIA notification dated 14.09.2006 vide

no. 7593 dated 31.01.2014 for carrying out the mining of minor minerals

(Sand) @ 1,00,310 Ton/year in River Sutlej in an area of 21.50 Hectares

in the revenue estate of Village Burj Tehal Dass (Hadbast no. 292),

Tehsil Nawan shahar, District S.B.S. Nagar, subject to certain conditions

including the following condition:

“The Mining Officer may apply for transfer of environmental clearance

under EIA notification dated 14.09.2006 to the contractor finalized by

the Department of Industries & Commerce to SEIAA, Punjab.

However, no activity shall be undertaken by the contractor till the

environmental clearance is transferred in his name and he is lawfully

bound to comply with the conditions of the environmental clearance.”

In compliance to the decision of 116th meeting of SEIAA held on

20.10.2016, environmental clearance has been transferred vide letter no. 3537

dated 07.11.2016 in the name of Sh. Jagvirinder Singh s/o Sh. Gulsher Singh

r/o VPO Railon Khurd, Distt. RupNagar, for the remaining validity period of

environmental clearance i.e. upto 30.01.2019 subject to the same conditions as

mentioned therein.

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The project proponent has submitted an online application on

24.04.2017 and requested for amendment in Environment Clearance granted

to GM, DIC, SBS Nagar and transferred to Sh. Jagvirinder Singh S/o Gulsher

Singh VPO Railon Khurd, Distt. Roopnagar, Punjab. The GMDIC has requested

to amend environmental clearance for installation of a weighing bridge at site-

II and transport the material though through Gari Togar to the nearest bridge

joining NH-95 contending that the two mining site are across the active

channel and it is not possible to carry out mining on one of the site due to non-

availability of weighing bridge. He has requested allow him to install the second

weighing bridge and transport the mined material through another route. The

project proponent submitted updated Form-1, copy of Environment Clearance

letter, route plan and reply to the EDS.


27.04.2017, which was attended by Sh. Sushminder Singh, State Geologist and

Sh. Gurdev S. Mahal, General Manager-cum-Mining officer, DIC, SBS Nagar.

The GMDIC, SBS Nagar presented the details of the case are as under: -

1) Environment Clearance has already been granted vide letter No. 7593

dated 31.01.2014 to the General Manager-Cum-Mining Officer,

Nawanshahar.

2) Environmental clearance has been transferred vide letter no. 3537 dated

07.11.2016 in the name of Sh. Jagvirinder Singh s/o Sh. Gulsher Singh

r/o VPO Railon Khurd, Distt. RupNagar, for the remaining validity period

of environmental clearance i.e. upto 30.01.2019.

3) Mining activity at site-I has been started and only 37,080.220 Tonne

sand have been extracted so far. However, due to physical barrier of the

river flowing between the two sites work could not be started at site-II.

4) The transport route map of the material through Gari Togar to the

nearest bridge joining NH-95 has been marked on the layout plan.

5) The procedure for monitoring of sand mining or river bed mining as

given in the Appendix-xii of MoEF Notification dated 15.01.2016 is being

followed and undertaking in this regard has been submitted.

6) The mining site is not a part of the active channel or the River. Images

from the google earth dated 11.01.2017 has been submitted

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7) Environmental monitoring of the project site has already been conducted

from NABL accredited laboratory and the test reports of the same has

been submitted with six monthly compliance report of the conditions.


ground water level whichever comes first by open cast manual without

drilling and blasting for 225 days in a year excluding monsoon season

9) The total cost of project will be Rs. 30.09 Lacs and total amount of

water demand for the project is 2.8 KLD

10) Total area under the Environment Clearance granted will remain the

same and all conditions of the same for safeguarding the environment of

the project will be implemented.

After deliberations, the SEAC decided to recommend the case to

SEIAA for amendment regarding installation of a weighing bridge at site-II and

transport the material though Gari Togar to the nearest bridge joining NH-95 in

the environmental clearance granted vide letter No. 7593 dated 31.01.2014 to

the General Manager-Cum-Mining Officer, Nawanshahar & subsequently

transferred vide letter no. 3537 dated 07.11.2016 in the name of Sh.

Jagvirinder Singh s/o Sh. Gulsher Singh r/o VPO Railon Khurd, Distt. RupNagar.

The case was considered by the SEIAA in its 122nd meeting held

on 02.05.2017, which was attended by the following: -


Nagar.


GMDIC, SBS Nagar presented the details of the case and

requested to amend environmental clearance for installation of a weighing

bridge at site-II and transport the material though through Gari Togar to the

nearest bridge joining NH-95 contending that the two mining site are across

the active channel and it is not possible to carry out mining on one of the site

due to non-availability of weighing bridge. He has requested allow him to install

the second weighing bridge and transport the mined material through another

route.

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marked on the 'Aks Sajra', the GMDIC, SBS Nagar submitted a copy of 'Aks


SEIAA.




of SEAC.

Item No:122.31: Application for obtaining environmental clearance under EIA notification dated 14.09.2006 for mining of minor minerals (Sand) from the bed of river Satluj in the revenue estate of village Majara Kalan, Tehsil Ludhiana (W) District Ludhiana, Punjab of General Manager cum Mining Officer, District Industries Centre, Ludhiana.(Proposal No.

SIA/PB/MIN/61269/2016)






estate of village Majara Kalan, Tehsil Ludhiana (W) District Ludhiana, Punjab.

The project is covered under category 1 (a) of the Schedule appended to the

said notification. The details of the project are as under:

1) About 2,36,196 TPA of mining of minor minerals (Sand) will be carried out

in an area of 5.40 Hectare from the bed of river Satluj in the revenue estate

of village Majara Kalan, Tehsil Ludhiana (W) District Ludhiana, Punjab in

H.B. no. 119 bearing Khasra nos 1// 16/23/2,23/1,24,25,2// 20,21,3//

1,10,11/1,4// 1,2/1,2/2,3,4,8,13,9/2,10/1, 5// 6/1,17// 24,18// 21/2,23,25//

1/2,2/1.

2) During the lease period, the deposit will be worked from the top surface

to 3 m below ground level or above ground water table, whichever comes

first.



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4) The total cost of project will be Rs. 1,56,10,000.


pan,



6) The existing roads will be utilized for the transport of sand from mine site

to market. However, the haul roads will be repaired & maintained

regularly.

7) Rs. 3,12,200 will be utilized for following activities under Corporate Social

Responsibility.

i. Regular health check-up camps for the workers engaged in mines

shall be organized.

ii. Occupational health surveillance program of the workers shall be

undertaken periodically to observe any contractions due to

exposure to dust and take corrective measures, if needed.

iii. Common vocational training centre shall be setup at district level.

iv. Local needs of habitants like school, crèche, hospital, veterinary

hospital, sanitation, drinking water etc. shall be considered

positively.

8) Status of documents submitted viz-a-viz required as per the check list is

as under:

Sr. No.

Documents required as per the check list Checklist submitted by the Project proponent

1. Properly filled Form-1 and pre-feasibility report Submitted with EIA report Form I -page no. 5-19 PFR – Page No. 20-35

2. Proof of ownership of land such as copy of latest jamabandi

Complied with the EIA report Page No. 94-102

3. Mining Plan duly approved by the State Geologist Complied with the EIA report Page No. 39-92

4. NOC from concerned DFO regarding forest land Complied with the EIA report, page No. 103-104

5. Exact distance of proposed mining site from nearest Wildlife Sanctuary and in case site falls within 10 kms radius of Wildlife Sanctuary, a copy of acknowledgement along with complete set of application submitted online for obtaining NBWL

DFO letter is attached in report stated that there is no Wildlife Sanctuary exists within 10 kms radius from the periphery of the proposed

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permission be submitted. project, page No. 103-104

6. Status of mining at the site, if any, along with photographs from all the four sides.

Attached Page No. 37 – 38 & 91 -92 in the EIA report

7. 500 meter radius map of the area from periphery of project site clearly indicating the physical features.

Attached as Enclosure – I with EDS Reply

8. Mining lay out plan showing key distances of the mining site from the various features such river bank, active channels, bundh and other structures in the vicinity, if any, drawn on portion of 'Aks Sajra' of the mining site, so as to ensure that minimum statutory distances are maintained. The route map to be followed should also be marked on the layout plan.

Attached with EIA report Page No.108

9. Final District Survey Report for minor mineral, which should be the basis of application for EC, preparation of reports and appraisal of projects.

Attached as Enclosure – II with EDS Reply

10. An undertaking to the effect that: (i) No other mining site falls within a radius of 500 m from the periphery of proposed site to whom either environmental clearance has already been granted by SEIAA or MoEF or application has been submitted for obtaining environmental clearance with SEIAA/DEIAA/ MoEF&CC. (ii) In case any new mining site comes at any stage in future within a radius of 500 m of the above said site, the same will be informed to the SEIAA/DEIAA/MoEF&CC, immediately. (iii) Mining site is not located in stream as per the actual layout plan enclosed herewith and no in stream mining is involved. (iv) Mining will be carried out by manual opencast method by hand tools without use of drilling, blasting and JCB or any other mechanized means. All the stipulations provided in the OM dated 24.12.2013 issued by Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change will be complied with in true letter & spirit.

Undertaking letter already attached with report Page No. 109

11. The declaration about Environmental Consultant engaged and who have prepared EIA/EMP report needs to be made. The Consultant has to be NABET approved as per MoEF&CC notification dated 03.03.2016 and necessary proof in this regard is required to be attached.

Attached as Enclosure – III with EDS Reply

12. Environmental Management Plan indicating the following:

Attached with EIA report Page No. 73-87

a) Plan to follow the sustainable sand and gravel mining guidelines, 2016 issued by MoEF&CC.

Complied in EMP Report Page No. 73-87

b) All mitigation measures for each item-wise activity to be undertaken during the construction, operation and the entire life cycle to minimize adverse environmental impacts as a result of the activities of the project.

Complied in EMP Report Page No. 73-87

c) Compliance of various environmental regulations. Complied in EMP Report

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Page No. 73-87

d) Steps to be taken in case of emergency such as accidents at the site including fire.

Not applicable

e) For how long period the project proponent will be responsible for implementation of EMP and the name of the person(s) responsible for implementation of EMP.

Project proponent shall be responsible for implementation of EMP till the validity of EC.

d) Capital & recurring cost for the EMP per year and the details of funds for the same.

Total capital cost for EMP in 5 year- Rs 6,70,000 Recurring cost per year for EMP- Rs 1,34,000

f) Name of the individual persons / organization, who will be responsible for implementation of EMP after the lapse of the period for which the project proponent is responsible.

Project proponent shall be responsible for implementation of EMP till the validity of EC

13. Whether the periphery of any other area of borrowing / excavation falls Within a radius of 500m from the periphery of this area borrowing/excavation or not? If yes, how much is the total area of all such Borrowing/ excavation sites? The project proponent shall submit an undertaking to the effect that the total area of all borrowing/excavation sites including the area of proposed project within a radius of 500 m from the proposed area of borrowing / excavation is less than 5 hectares.

Details given in Mining officer letter attached with the Report Page No.107

14. Mining sites located more than 1 km apart are to be considered as different block/cluster and are required to obtain separate environmental clearance under EIA notification dated 14.09.2006.

Mining officer letter attached with the report Page No.107

15. Complete transportation plan giving detailed procedure to be followed as per requirements of appendix-XII of the MoEF&CC notification dated 15.01.2016.

Integrated Mining and Minerals Management System (I3MS software) is under process to implement soon by Govt. of Punjab. To stop illegal mining attached as Enclosure – IV with EDS Reply

16. Status verification with regard to legal notice received/court case pending, if any.

Not applicable



proponent:

(iv) Sh. Mahesh Khanna General Manager-cum-Mining officer, DIC,

Ludhiana.

(v) Sh. Paras Mahajan, Asst. Geologist.

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(vi) Sh. S. Brahma, HOD-EIA & Shivani Duti, M/s Shivalik Solid Waste


proponent.

Sh. S. Brahma, HOD-EIA, M/s Shivalik Solid Waste Management

Ltd., Environmental consultant presented the salient features of the mining

project site.

The SEAC queried that mining site is divided into two parts

located across the active channel and crossing the active channel is not

permitted. In reply, the project proponent requested that he intends to drop

one pocked of mine lease area. The SEAC observed that in case one pocket is

dropped, the mine lease area will get reduced to less than 5 hectares.

Moreover, both mine areas falls within 500 meter from periphery of each other

and thus form cluster. As per the amended notification dated 15.1.2016 issued

by the MoEF&CC, cluster area of mine leases less than 25 hectares no

individual lease more than 5 hectares, the authority to appraise/grant EC is

respective DEAC/DEIAA. Also, in case of individual mining projects have mine

lease area upto 5 hectare, the authority to appraise/grant lies with respective

DEAC/DEIAA.

After deliberation, SEAC decided to recommend to SEIAA to reject

the application of the project proponent.



proponent:


(ii) Sh. Mahesh Khanna General Manager-cum-Mining officer, DIC,

Ludhiana.


Management Ltd., Environmental consultant of the project proponent

General Manager-cum-Mining officer, DIC, Ludhiana submitted a

request letter dated 02/05/2017 for withdrawal of his application for sand

mining since the area Majran Kalan has been reduced to less than 5.0 hectare.

Thus, appraisal of the project site falls in the preview of DEIAA/DEAC.

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request of the project proponent and allow him to withdraw his application.

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Annexure-A

Conditions to be imposed on Sand/Gravel Mining Projects

A. Specific conditions:

(i) The environmental clearance will be valid for a period of seven years

from the date of issuance, as per the provisions of the EIA Notification,

2006 as amended subsequently, for mining of minor minerals in the

above said location and khasra numbers.

(ii) The absolute elevation (Redline), below which no mining shall be

allowed to be carried out, shall be determined by the Department of

Industries & Commerce, Punjab along with Department of Irrigation,

Punjab after carrying out proper survey of the mining site, so as to avoid

impacts on structures such as bridges, piers and to avoid vegetation

impacts associated with down cutting due to excessive removal of

sediment. In no case mining shall be carried out below the redline.

Environmental clearance of mine lease area will be transferred to any

contractor only after defining the red line.

(iii) The Mining Officer shall demarcate the mining lease area in the

presence of revenue authorities and concerned Village Panchayat or

their representatives. Mining lease area will be demarcated on the

ground with pucca pillars with reference to some permanent bench mark

before starting any mining activity at site. The existing river bed level

will also be marked on the pillars to be erected before starting the

mining activities. Intimation with documentary evidence before starting

activity i.e. transfer of environmental clearance in the name of

contractor shall be submitted to SEIAA, Punjab.

(iv) Mining shall be as per the approved Development/Mining Plan prepared

for this project and as per the Mines & Mineral (Development &

Regulation) Act, 1957 and rules framed there under as amended from

time to time, other Acts/rules related with mining of minor minerals.

(v) The mining activity shall be carried out strictly as per guidelines

contained in the Office Memorandum dated 24.12.2013 & Sustainable

Sand Mining Management Guidelines 2016 issued by MoEF&CC, New

Delhi as amended from time to time and guidelines issued by Geological

Survey of India.

(vi) The Mining Officer shall obtain Consent to Establish and Consent to

Operate from the Punjab Pollution Control Board and effectively

implement all the conditions stipulated therein.

(vii) The Mining Officer shall observe the mining site after every 15 days and

in case, a Schedule-I or Schedule-II species as per Wildlife Act or any

rare or endangered species are reported, the Mining Officer will get a

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conservation plan prepared in consultation with the Department of

Wildlife and ensure its implementation.

(viii) The mining of minor mineral (sand) shall be carried out only upto a

depth of 3.0 m of the demarcated riverbed level or above the

groundwater level, whichever is less.

(ix) The mining activity shall be restricted to the section of river bed where

there is no flow of water and no in stream mining shall be carried out in

any circumstances. Stream shall not be diverted under any

circumstances to form inactive channel.

(x) The Mining Officer shall ensure that the mining shall be carried out by

the contractor/lessor as per the EMP prepared and development /

mining plan prepared as per the Mines & Mineral (Development &

Regulation) Act, 1957 / other Acts/Rules related with mining of minor

minerals. It shall be ensured that no mining shall be carried out during

the monsoon season as defined by the Meteorological Department.

(xi) The Mining Officer shall ensure that wherever deployment of labour

attracts the Mines Act, the provision thereof shall be strictly followed.

(xii) The Mining Officer shall undertake plantation/afforestation work by

planting the native species in the nearby area adjacent to mine lease.

(xiii) The Mining Officer shall ensure that effective safeguard measures, such

as regular water sprinkling shall be carried out in critical areas prone to

air pollution and having high levels of particulate matter such as loading

and unloading point and all transfer points. Extensive water sprinkling

shall be carried out on haul roads. It should be ensured that the

Ambient Air Quality parameters conform to the norms prescribed by the

Ministry of Environment & Forests/Punjab Pollution Control Board in this

regard.

(xiv) The Mining Officer shall undertake adequate safeguard measures during

extraction of sand and ensure that due to this activity, the hydro-

geological and ecological regime of the surrounding area shall not be

affected. Regular monitoring of ground water level and quality shall

be carried out around the mine lease area by establishing a network

of existing wells, if any, and installing new piezometers during the

mining operation.

(xv) The periodic monitoring [(at least four times in a year- pre-monsoon

(April May), monsoon (August), post-monsoon (November) and winter

(January); once in each season)] shall be carried out in consultation

with the State Ground Water Board/Central Ground Water Authority and

the data thus collected may be sent regularly to the Ministry of

Environment and Forests and its Regional Office at Chandigarh, the

Central Ground Water Authority, the Regional Director, Central Ground

Water Board; SEIAA, Punjab and Punjab Pollution Control Board. If at

any stage, it is observed that the groundwater table is getting depleted

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or rising due to the mining activity, necessary corrective measures shall

be carried out.

(xvi) The Mining Officer shall obtain necessary prior permission of the

competent authorities for drawl of requisite quantity of water (surface

water and groundwater), if any, required for the project.

(xvii) Appropriate mitigation measures shall be taken by the Mining Officer to

prevent pollution at the mining site in consultation with the State

Pollution Control Board. It shall be ensured that there is no leakage of

oil and grease at the mining site from the vehicles/mining equipments

used for transportation.

(xviii) The transportation route map will be prepared and finalized in such a

manner that no vehicle passes through the flowing water section /

channel of the river. Vehicular emissions shall be kept under control and

regularly monitored. The project proponent shall ensure that, as far as

possible, the transportation route will be away from the habitation area

and will not pass through any village. The transportation hours of mined

material shall be restricted to non-peak hours only.

(xix) The mineral transportation shall be carried out through the covered

trucks only and the vehicles carrying the mineral shall not be

overloaded. All the public roads as well as approach roads shall be

maintained by the Department and it shall be ensured that tippers

carrying mined material are not loaded beyond the permissible load as

per designed load bearing capacity of the road. Moreover, provision of

sufficient funds shall be made in the budget for the proper maintenance

of the roads.

(xx) Mining shall be carried out only by manual opencast method by hand

tools without use of drilling, blasting and JCB or any other mechanized

means.

(xxi) Mineral handling area shall be provided with the adequate number of

dust suppression systems. Loading and unloading areas including all the

transfer points should also have efficient dust control arrangements.

These should be properly maintained and operated.

(xxii) Periodical medical examination of the workers engaged in the project

shall be carried out and records maintained. For the purpose, schedule

of health examination of the workers should be drawn and followed

accordingly.

(xxiii) Provision shall be made for the housing of workers, if residing at site,

within the site with all necessary infrastructure and facilities such as fuel

for cooking, mobile toilets, mobile STP, safe drinking water, medical

health care, crèche etc. The housing may be in the form of temporary

structures to be removed after the completion of the project. In case of

non-residential/daily workers, provision of adequate bath rooms, mobile

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toilets, and mobile STP shall be made to avoid open defecation and

treated domestic effluent shall be discharged onto land for plantation.

(xxiv) The municipal solid waste generated shall be disposed off as per Solid

Waste Management Rules, 2016. Segregation of bio-degradable and

non-biodegradable wastes shall be done at site and disposed off as per

provisions of Solid Waste Management Rules. Dustbins will be provided

at site and the workers will be guided to put the domestic waste and

plastic carry bags etc. if any, in the dustbin. No littering will be

permitted at the site as well as in the vicinity.

(xxv) The critical parameters such as RSPM (Particulate matter with size less

than 10 micron i.e., PM10) and NO in the ambient air within the impact

zone shall be monitored periodically. Further, quality of discharged

water shall also be monitored [(TDS, DO, PH, Faecal Coliform and Total

Suspended Solids (TSS)]. The monitored data shall be uploaded on the

website of the company as well as displayed on a display board at the

project site at a suitable location near the main gate of the Company in

public domain. The Circular No. J-20012/1/2006-IA.II(M) dated

27.05.2009 issued by Ministry of Environment and Forests, which is

available on the website of the Ministry www.envfor.nic.in shall also be

referred in this regard for its compliance.

(xxvi) The Mining Officer shall take all precautionary measures during mining

operation for conservation and protection of rare and endangered flora

& fauna found in the study area. Action plan for conservation of flora

and fauna shall be prepared in consultation with the State Forest and

Wildlife Department. All the safeguard measures brought out in the

Wildlife Conservation Plan so prepared specific to this project site shall

be effectively implemented. Necessary allocation of funds for

implementation of the conservation plan shall be made and the funds so

allocated shall be included in the project cost. A copy of action plan shall

be submitted to the Regional Office of the Ministry of Environment and

Forests, Chandigarh and SEIAA, Punjab.

(xxvii) The Mining Officer shall submit within 3 months their policy towards

Corporate Environment Responsibility which should inter-alia address (i)

Standard operating process/ procedure to bring into focus any

infringement/deviation/violation of environmental or forest norms/

conditions, (ii) Hierarchical system or Administrative order of the

company to deal with environmental issues and ensuring compliance of

EC conditions and (iii) System of reporting of non compliance/violation

of environmental norms to the Board of Directors of the company and/or

stakeholders or shareholders.

(xxviii) Vehicles hired to be used for transportation of mined material should be

in good condition and should conform to applicable air and noise

emission standards as provided in the Vehicular Act.

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(xxix) Ambient noise levels should conform to prescribed standards both

during day and night. Incremental pollution loads on the ambient air and

noise quality should be closely monitored.

(xxx) The Risk assessment and disaster management plan should be

prepared.

(xxxi) The Mining Officer shall submit the site plan showing the earmarked

area for storage of mined material.

(xxxii) The Mining Officer shall ensure that the compensation to the private

land owner (s) for the mined area shall be made as per the prevalent

policy of the State Govt.

(xxxiii) No mining operation shall be carried out at any point within 75 m of

railway line, 60 m from national highway, 50 m from HT line/any public

works/reservoirs, tanks/canal/public roads and buildings or inhabited or

10 m of outer edge of any village road. No mining shall be carried out

within 500 m of upper side and lower side of high level bridge on the

rivers. Similarly, no mining shall be carried out within 250 m of upper

and lower side of other bridges. To prevent bank erosion, no mining at

the concave side of the river channel will be carried out. No mining shall

be carried out 100 m inside and 500 m outside of the flood protection

bund of river Satluj. A safety barrier of 7.5m width shall be left intact

around the mine lease boundary. Mining shall be restricted minimum 3

m away (inward) from the active channel bank and stream.

(xxxiv) The project proponent shall ensure that the quantum of material to be

mined does not exceed the annual replenishable rate and the original

bed level of the river shall be maintained.

(xxxv) The project proponent shall ensure the implementation of the post

closure mining plan as proposed by the project proponent in the mining

plan.

(xxxvi) The protection bundh is not permitted for use as transportation route for

the hauling of mined material. In case, use of small stretch of protection

bundh is un-avoidable for taking the final route, the said portion of the

protection bundh shall be maintained in good condition. The said portion

shall be used only after obtaining prior written permission of the

concerned department and a copy of the same be sent to the SEIAA,

Punjab.

(xxxvii) The project proponent shall adopt and follow the procedure for

monitoring of sand mining or river bed mining as given in the Appendix-

xii of Notification No. S.O. 141 (E) dated 15.01.2016 issued by MoEF &

CC for streamlining the process of environmental clearance for mining of

minor mineral.

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B. General Conditions:

(i) No change in mining technology and scope of working should be made

without prior approval of the Ministry of Environment, Forests &

Climate Change.

(ii) No change in the calendar plan including excavation, quantum of

mineral sand/gravel (minor mineral) and waste should be made.

(iii) Four ambient air quality-monitoring stations should be established in the

core zone as well as in the buffer zone for RSPM (Particulate matter with

size less than 10micron i.e., PM) and NOx monitoring. Location of the

stations should be decided based on the meteorological data,

topographical features and environmentally and ecologically sensitive

targets and frequency of monitoring should be undertaken in

consultation with the State Pollution Control Board.

(iv) Data on ambient air quality RSPM (Particulate matter with size less than

10micron i.e., PM) & NOx should be regularly submitted to the Ministry

of Environment and Forests including its Regional office located at

Chandigarh and the Punjab Pollution Control Board / Central Pollution

Control Board once in six months and SEIAA, Punjab.

(v) Fugitive dust emissions from all the sources should be controlled

regularly. Water spraying arrangement on haul roads, loading and

unloading and at transfer points should be provided and properly

maintained.

(vi) Personnel working in dusty areas should wear protective respiratory

devices and they should also be provided with adequate training and

information on safety and health aspects. Occupational health

surveillance program of the workers should be undertaken periodically

to observe any contractions due to exposure to dust and take corrective

measures, if needed.

(vii) A separate environmental management cell with suitable qualified

personnel should be set-up under the control of a Senior Executive, who

will report directly to the Head of the Organization.

(viii) The funds earmarked for environmental protection measures should be

kept in separate account and should not be diverted for other purpose.

Year wise expenditure should be reported to the Ministry of Environment

and Forests and its Regional Office located at Chandigarh and SEIAA,

Punjab.

(ix) The Mining Officer should inform to the Regional Office of the Ministry of

Environment & Forests located at Chandigarh and SEIAA, Punjab

regarding date of financial closures and final approval of the project by

the concerned authorities and the date of start of land development

work.

(x) The Regional Office of Ministry of Environment & Forests located at

Chandigarh and SEIAA, Punjab shall monitor compliance of the

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stipulated conditions. The project authorities should extend full

cooperation to the officer (s) of the Regional Office by furnishing the

requisite data / information / monitoring reports.

(xi) The Mining Officer shall submit six monthly reports on the status of

compliance of the stipulated environmental clearance conditions

including results of monitored data (both in hard copies as well as by e-

mail) to the Ministry of Environment and Forests, its Regional Office

Chandigarh, the respective Zonal Office of Central Pollution Control

Board and the State Pollution Control Board and SEIAA, Punjab. The

proponent shall upload the status of compliance of the environmental

clearance conditions, including results of monitored data on their

website and shall update the same periodically. It shall simultaneously

be sent to the Regional Office of the Ministry of Environment and

Forests, Chandigarh, the respective Zonal Office of Central Pollution

Control Board and the State Pollution Control Board and SEIAA, Punjab.

(xii) A copy of the clearance letter shall be sent by the proponent to

concerned Panchayat, Zila Parisad/ Municipal Corporation, Urban Local

Body and the Local NGO, if any, from whom suggestions/

representations, if any, were received while processing the proposal.

The clearance letter shall also be put on the website of the Company by

the proponent.

(xiii) The State Pollution Control Board should display a copy of the clearance

letter at the Regional office, District Industries Centre and the Collector’s

office/ Tehsildar’s office.

(xiv) The environmental statement for each financial year ending 31 March in

Form-V as is mandated to be submitted by the project proponent to the

concerned State Pollution Control Board as prescribed under the

Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986, as amended subsequently, shall

also be put on the website of the company along with the status of

compliance of environmental clearance conditions and shall also be sent

to the Regional Office of the Ministry of Environment and Forests,

Chandigarh and SEIAA, Punjab by e-mail.

(xv) The Mining Officer shall adhere to the commitments made in the

Environment Management Plan and Corporate Social Responsibility.

(xvi) The Mining Officer should advertise at least in two local newspapers

widely circulated, one of which shall be in the vernacular language of

the locality concerned, within 7 days of the issue of the clearance letter

informing that the project has been accorded environmental clearance

and a copy of the clearance letter is available with the State Pollution

Control Board and also at web site of the Ministry of Environment and

Forests at http://envfor.nic.in and a copy of the same should be

forwarded to the Regional Office of Ministry of Environment & Forests at

Chandigarh and SEIAA, Punjab.

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(xvii) The Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change and SEIAA,

Punjab or any other competent authority may alter/modify the above

conditions or stipulate any further condition in the interest of

environment protection.

(xviii) The SEIAA may cancel the environmental clearance granted to this

project under the provisions of EIA Notification, 2006, if, at any stage of

the validity of this environmental clearance, it is found/ come to the

knowledge of the SEIAA that the project proponent has deliberately

concealed and/or submitted false or misleading information or

inadequate data for obtaining the environmental clearance.

(xix) Digital processing of the entire lease area using remote sensing

technique should be done regularly once in three years for monitoring

the change of river course, if any and report submitted to the Ministry of

Environment, Forests & Climate Change & its Regional Office located at

Chandigarh and SEIAA, Punjab.

(xx) The Mining Officer shall get the micro chemical analysis of the mined

material done from an approved laboratory once in a year and shall

submit the analysis results to the Ministry of Environment &

Forests/Punjab Pollution Control Board and SEIAA, Punjab.

(xxi) The Mining Officer shall ensure that the contractor shall engage people

of local area for mining purpose as far as possible, so as to have

opportunities of employment for them.

(xxii) The Mining Officer may apply for transfer of environmental clearance

under EIA notification dated 14.09.2006 to the contractor finalized by

the Department of Industries & Commerce to SEIAA, Punjab. However,

no activity shall be undertaken by the contractor till the environmental

clearance is transferred in his name and he is lawfully bound to comply

with the conditions of the environmental clearance.

(xxiii) The monitoring of the mining project in respect of Environment

Management shall be carried out by the State/District Level Environment

Management Cells constituted by the Govt. of Punjab vide notifications

dated 03.12.2012.

(xxiv) 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.

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Annexure-B A. Specific conditions:

(i) The environmental clearance will be valid for a period of seven years

from the date of issuance or for completion of excavation of sand/gravel @ ______( the quantity will be specified in each case) or up to a depth of 3m only whichever is reached earlier, as per the provisions of the EIA Notification, 2006 as amended subsequently, for mining of minor minerals in the above said location and khasra numbers.

(ii) Mining shall be as per the approved Development/Mining Plan prepared for this project and as per the Mines & Mineral (Development & Regulation) Act, 1957 / other Acts/rules related with mining of minor minerals.

(iii) The Mining Officer shall obtain Consent to Establish and Consent to Operate from the Punjab Pollution Control Board and effectively implement all the conditions stipulated therein.

(iv) The Mining Officer shall observe the mining site after every 15 days and in case, a Schedule-I or Schedule-II species as per Wildlife Act or any rare or endangered species are reported, the Mining Officer will get a conservation plan prepared in consultation with Department of Wildlife and ensure its implementation.

(v) The mining of minor mineral (sand) shall be carried out only upto a depth for which the sand strata is available, but not more than 3 meter below the natural ground level in any case or above the ground water table, whichever is less. The top over burden removed prior to starting the mining, shall be placed and it shall be ensured that no depression is created with respect to adjoining areas and natural drainage pattern of the area is not altered after mining.

(vi) The Mining Officer shall ensure that the mining shall be carried out by the contractor/lessor as per the EMP prepared and development / mining plan prepared as per the Mines & Mineral (Development & Regulation) Act, 1957 / other Acts/Rules related with mining of minor minerals. It shall be ensured that no mining shall be carried out during the monsoon season.

(vii) The mining activity shall be carried out strictly as per guidelines contained in the Office Memorandum dated 24.12.2013 & Sustainable Sand Mining Management Guidelines 2016 issued by MoEF&CC, New Delhi as amended from time to time and guidelines issued by Geological Survey of India as applicable for such projects.

(viii) Effective safeguard measures shall be taken by Mining Officer to ensure that the AAQ levels at various locations are within permissible limit as prescribed by MoEF/PPCB.

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(ix) The Mining Officer shall ensure that wherever deployment of labour

attracts the Mines Act, the provision thereof shall be strictly followed. (x) The Mining Officer shall undertake plantation/afforestation work by

planting the native species in the nearby area adjacent to mine lease. (xi) The Mining Officer shall ensure that effective safeguard measures, such

as regular water sprinkling shall be carried out in critical areas prone to air pollution and having high levels of particulate matter such as loading and unloading point and all transfer points. Extensive water sprinkling shall be carried out on haul roads. It should be ensured that the Ambient Air Quality parameters conform to the norms prescribed by the Ministry of Environment & Forests/Punjab Pollution Control Board in this regard.

(xii) The Mining Officer shall undertake adequate safeguard measures during

extraction of sand and ensure that due to this activity the hydro-geological and ecological regime of the surrounding area shall not be affected. Regular monitoring of ground water level and quality shall be carried out around the mine lease area by establishing a network of existing wells and installing new piezometers during the mining operation.

(xiii) The periodic monitoring [(at least four times in a year- pre-monsoon

(April May), monsoon (August), post-monsoon (November) and winter (January); once in each season)] shall be carried out in consultation with the State Ground Water Board/Central Ground Water Authority and the data thus collected may be sent regularly to the Ministry of Environment and Forests and its Regional Office at Chandigarh, the Central Ground Water Authority, the Regional Director, Central Ground Water Board and Punjab Pollution Control Board. If at any stage, it is observed that the groundwater table is getting depleted or rising due to the mining activity, necessary corrective measures shall be carried out.

(xiv) The Mining Officer shall obtain necessary prior permission of the

competent authorities for drawl of requisite quantity of water (surface water and groundwater), if any, required for the project.

(xv) Appropriate mitigative measures shall be taken by the Mining Officer to

prevent pollution at the mining site in consultation with the State Pollution Control Board. It shall be ensured that there is no leakage of oil and grease at the mining site from the vehicles/mining equipments used for transportation.

(xvi) Vehicular emissions shall be kept under control and regularly monitored.

The project proponent shall ensure that, as far as possible, the transportation route will be away from the habitatin area.

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(xvii) The mineral transportation shall be carried out through the covered trucks only and the vehicles carrying the mineral shall not be overloaded.

(xviii) No drilling and blasting operation shall be carried out. (xix) Mineral handling area shall be provided with the adequate number dust

suppression system. Loading and unloading areas including all the transfer points should also have efficient dust control arrangements. These should be properly maintained and operated.

(xx) Periodical medical examination of the workers engaged in the project

shall be carried out and records maintained. For the purpose, schedule of health examination of the workers should be drawn and followed accordingly.

(xxi) Provision shall be made for the housing of construction labour within the

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

(xxii) The critical parameters such as RSPM (Particulate matter with size less

than 10micron i.e., PM10) and NO in the ambient air within the impact zone shall be monitored periodically. Further, quality of discharged water shall also be monitored [(TDS, DO, PH, Faecal Coliform and Total Suspended Solids (TSS)]. The monitored data shall be uploaded on the website of the company as well as displayed on a display board at the project site at a suitable location near the main gate of the Company in public domain. The Circular No. J-20012/1/2006-IA.II(M) dated 27.05.2009 issued by Ministry of Environment and Forests, which is available on the website of the Ministry www.envfor.nic.in shall also be referred in this regard for its compliance.

(xxiii) The Mining Officer shall take all precautionary measures during mining

operation for conservation and protection of rare and endangered flora & fauna found in the study area. Action plan for conservation of flora and fauna shall be prepared in consultation with the State Forest and Wildlife Department. All the safeguard measures brought out in the Wildlife Conservation Plan so prepared specific to this project site shall be effectively implemented. Necessary allocation of funds for implementation of the conservation plan shall be made and the funds so allocated shall be included in the project cost. A copy of action plan shall be submitted to the Regional Office of the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Chandigarh.

(xxiv) The Mining Officer shall submit within 3 months their policy towards

Corporate Environment Responsibility which should inter-alia address (i) Standard operating process/ procedure to bring into focus any infringement/deviation/violation of environmental or forest norms/

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conditions, (ii) Hierarchical system or Administrative order of the company to deal with environmental issues and ensuring compliance of EC conditions and (iii) System of reporting of non compliance/violation of environmental norms to the Board of Directors of the company and/or stakeholders or shareholders.

(xxv) Vehicles hired to be used for transportation of mined material should be

in good condition and should conform to applicable air and noise emission standards.

(xxvi) Ambient noise levels should conform to prescribed standards both

during day and night. Incremental pollution loads on the ambient air and noise quality should be closely monitored.

(xxvii) The Risk assessment and disaster management plan should be

prepared. (xxviii) The Mining Officer shall submit the site plan showing the earmarked

area for storage of mined material. (xxix) The Mining Officer shall ensure that the compensation to the private

land owner (s) for the mined area shall be made as per the prevalent policy of the State Govt.

(xxx) The mining activity shall be done only manually.

(xxxi) The project proponent shall adopt and follow the procedure for

monitoring of sand mining or river bed mining as given in the Appendix-xii of Notification No. S.O. 141 (E) dated 15.01.2016 issued by MoEF & CC for streamlining the process of environmental clearance for mining of minor mineral.

B. General Conditions:

(i) No change in mining technology and scope of working should be made without prior approval of the Ministry of Environment & Forests.

(ii) No change in the calendar plan including excavation, quantum of mineral sand, bajri and boulders (minor mineral) and waste should be made.

(iii) Four ambient air quality-monitoring stations should be established in the

core zone as well as in the buffer zone for RSPM (Particulate matter with size less than 10micron i.e., PM) and NOx monitoring. Location of the stations should be decided based on the meteorological data, topographical features and environmentally and ecologically sensitive targets and frequency of monitoring should be undertaken in consultation with the State Pollution Control Board.

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(iv) Data on ambient air quality RSPM (Particulate matter with size less than 10micron i.e., PM) & NOx should be regularly submitted to the Ministry of Environment and Forests including its Regional office located at Chandigarh and the Punjab Pollution Control Board / Central Pollution Control Board once in six months.

(v) Fugitive dust emissions from all the sources should be controlled

regularly. Water spraying arrangement on haul roads, loading and unloading and at transfer points should be provided and properly maintained.

(vi) Personnel working in dusty areas should wear protective respiratory

devices and they should also be provided with adequate training and information on safety and health aspects. Occupational health surveillance program of the workers should be undertaken periodically to observe any contractions due to exposure to dust and take corrective measures, if needed.

(vii) A separate environmental management cell with suitable qualified

personnel should be set-up under the control of a Senior Executive, who will report directly to the Head of the Organization.

(viii) The funds earmarked for environmental protection measures should be

kept in separate account and should not be diverted for other purpose. Year wise expenditure should be reported to the Ministry of Environment and Forests and its Regional Office located at Chandigarh.

(ix) The Mining Officer should inform to the Regional Office of the Ministry of

Environment & Forests located at Chandigarh regarding date of financial closures and final approval of the project by the concerned authorities and the date of start of land development work.

(x) The Regional Office of Ministry of Environment & Forests located at Chandigarh shall monitor compliance of the stipulated conditions. The project authorities should extend full cooperation to the officer (s) of the Regional Office by furnishing the requisite data / information / monitoring reports.

(xi) The Mining Officer shall submit six monthly reports on the status of

compliance of the stipulated environmental clearance conditions including results of monitored data (both in hard copies as well as by e-mail) to the Ministry of Environment and Forests, its Regional Office Chandigarh, the respective Zonal Office of Central Pollution Control Board and the State Pollution Control Board. The proponent shall upload the status of compliance of the environmental clearance conditions, including results of monitored data on their website and shall update the same periodically. It shall simultaneously be sent to the Regional Office of the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Chandigarh, the respective Zonal Office of Central Pollution Control Board and the State Pollution Control Board.

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

(xiii) The State Pollution Control Board should display a copy of the clearance

letter at the Regional office, District Industries Centre and the Collector’s office/ Tehsildar’s office.

(xiv) The environmental statement for each financial year ending 31 March in

Form-V as is mandated to be submitted by the project proponent to the concerned State Pollution Control Board as prescribed under the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986, as amended subsequently, shall also be put on the website of the company along with the status of compliance of environmental clearance conditions and shall also be sent to the Regional Office of the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Chandigarh by e-mail.

(xv) The Mining Officer shall adhere to the commitments made in the

Environment Management Plan and Corporate Social Responsibility. (xvi) The Mining Officer should advertise at least in two local newspapers

widely circulated, one of which shall be in the vernacular language of the locality concerned, within 7 days of the issue of the clearance letter informing that the project has been accorded environmental clearance and a copy of the clearance letter is available with the State Pollution Control Board and also at web site of the Ministry of Environment and Forests at http://envfor.nic.in and a copy of the same should be forwarded to the Regional Office of Ministry of Environment & Forests at Chandigarh.

(xvii) The MoEF/SEIAA or any other competent authority may alter/modify the

above conditions or stipulate any further condition in the interest of environment protection.

(xviii) The SEIAA may cancel the environmental clearance granted to this project under the provisions of EIA Notification, 2006, if, at any stage of the validity of this environmental clearance, it is found/ come to the knowledge of the SEIAA that the project proponent has deliberately concealed and/or submitted false or misleading information or inadequate data for obtaining the environmental clearance.

(xix) The Mining Officer shall demarcate the mining lease area in the

presence of revenue authorities and concerned Village Panchayat or their representatives.

(xx) The Mining Officer shall get the micro chemical analysis of the mined

material done from an approved laboratory once in a year and shall

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submit the analysis results to the Ministry of Environment & Forests/Punjab Pollution Control Board.

(xxi) The Mining Officer shall ensure that the contractor shall engage people

of local area for mining purpose as far as possible, so as to have opportunities of employment for them.

(xxii) The Mining Officer may apply for transfer of environmental clearance

under EIA notification dated 14.09.2006 to the contractor finalized by the Department of Industries & Commerce to SEIAA, Punjab. However, no activity shall be undertaken by the contractor till the environmental clearance is transferred in his name and he is lawfully bound to comply with the conditions of the environmental clearance.

(xxiii) The monitoring of the mining project in respect of Environment

Management shall be carried out by the State/District Level Environment Management Cells constituted by the Govt. of Punjab vide notifications dated 03.12.2012.

(xxiv) This environmental clearance will be valid for carrying out mining of

minor minerals (sand) only and not for river sand mining.

(xxv) 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.

(xxvi) The project proponent will plant only those species of plants as mentioned in the 'Guidelines for Plantation of Trees in Green Belt' for different zones of the State, which are available on the website of SEIAA i.e. seiaapunjab.co.in.

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