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SCHEME OF MINING FOR MULTICOLOUR GRANITE (Under Rule 19A of TNMMCR 1959 & Rule 12, 13 & 16 of GCDR, 1999) EXTENT : 2.11.10 HA S.F.NOS : 442/1A (PART) AND 442/2(PART) VILLAGE : PONMANAI TALUK : KALKULAM DISTRICT : KANNIYAKUMARI STATE : TAMIL NADU LESSEE Tvl.Om Muruga Granites, No. 40/1A, D.V.D Colony, Kottar, Nagercoil, Kanniyakumari District. Prepared by C.Natarajan, M.Sc., M.Phil., RQP/MAS/004/87/A No.93/36E2, Subramaniyar Kovil Street, Omalur Taluk, Salem District, Tamil Nadu, Pin-636 455. Mobile:9750223535 & 94446 54520.

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  • SCHEME OF MINING FOR

    MULTICOLOUR GRANITE

    (Under Rule 19A of TNMMCR 1959 & Rule 12, 13 & 16 of GCDR, 1999)

    EXTENT : 2.11.10 HA S.F.NOS : 442/1A (PART) AND 442/2(PART)

    VILLAGE : PONMANAI TALUK : KALKULAM

    DISTRICT : KANNIYAKUMARI STATE : TAMIL NADU

    LESSEE

    Tvl.Om Muruga Granites,

    No. 40/1A, D.V.D Colony,

    Kottar, Nagercoil,

    Kanniyakumari District.

    Prepared by

    C.Natarajan, M.Sc., M.Phil.,

    RQP/MAS/004/87/A

    No.93/36E2, Subramaniyar Kovil Street,

    Omalur Taluk, Salem District,

    Tamil Nadu, Pin-636 455.

    Mobile:9750223535 & 94446 54520.

  • C.Natarajan, M.Sc., M.Phil.,

    RQP/MAS/004/87/A

    No.93/36E2, Subramaniyar Kovil Street,

    Omalur Taluk, Salem District,

    Tamil Nadu, Pin-636 455.

    Mobile:9750223535 & 94446 54520.

    CERTIFICATE FROM THE RECOGNISED QUALIFIED PERSON

    This is to certify that the Provisions of Granite Conservation and Development Rules, 1999 and Tamil

    Nadu Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 1959 have been observed in the preparation of Scheme of Mining for

    Multicolour Granite over an Extent of 2.11.10Ha. in S.F.Nos. 442/1A (Part) and 442/2(Part) in Ponmanai

    Village, Kalkulam Taluk, Kanniyakumari District, Tamilnadu State. The Scheme has been prepared for

    Tvl.Om Muruga Granites, No. 40/1A, D.V.D Colony, Kottar, Nagercoil, Kanniyakumari District.

    Whenever specific permissions/exemptions/ relaxations and approvals are required, the applicant will approach

    the concerned authorities of Directorate of Geology and Mining, Government of Tamilnadu, Guindy, Chennai–

    600 032 for such permissions/ exemptions /relaxations and approvals.

    It is also certified that information furnished in the above Scheme of Mining are true and correct to the

    best of my knowledge.

    C.Natarajan, M.Sc., M.Phil.,

    RQP/MAS/004/87/A

    Place: Salem

    Date: 05.01.2018

  • Tvl.Om Muruga Granites,

    No. 40/1A, D.V.D Colony,

    Kottar, Nagercoil,

    Kanniyakumari District.

    CONSENT LETTER FROM APPLICANT

    The Scheme of Mining in respect of Multicolour Granite over an Extent of 2.11.10Ha in

    S.F.Nos. 442/1A (Part) and 442/2(Part) in Ponmanai Village, Kalkulam Taluk, Kanniyakumari District,

    Tamilnadu State has been prepared by C.Natarajan, M.Sc., M.Phil.,

    RQP/MAS/004/87/A.

    I request the Director, Department of Geology and Mining, Chennai to make further correspondence

    regarding the modification/clarification in respect of the Scheme of Mining Plan with the said recognized

    qualified person at the following address.

    C.Natarajan, M.Sc., M.Phil.,

    RQP/MAS/004/87/A

    No.93/36E2, Subramaniyar Kovil Street,

    Omalur Taluk, Salem District,

    Tamil Nadu, Pin-636 455.

    Mobile:9750223535 & 94446 54520.

    I hereby undertake that all the modifications, if any made in the mining plan by the Recognized qualified

    person may be deemed to have been made with my knowledge and consent and shall be acceptable to me

    and binding on me in all respects.

    G.K. Karuppiah (Partner)

    M.Subramanian (Partner)

    For Tvl.Om Muruga Granites,

    Place: Kanniyakumari

    Date: 03.01.2018

  • Tvl.Om Muruga Granites,

    No. 40/1A, D.V.D Colony,

    Kottar, Nagercoil,

    Kanniyakumari District.

    DECLARATION OF MINE OWNER

    The Scheme of Mining in respect of Multicolour Granite over an Extent of 2.11.10Ha. in

    S.F.Nos. 442/1A (Part) and 442/2(Part) in Ponmanai Village, Kalkulam Taluk, Kanniyakumari District,

    Tamilnadu State has been prepared in full consultation with me by C.Natarajan, M.Sc., M.Phil.,

    RQP/MAS/004/87/A.

    I have understood its contents and agree to implement the same in accordance with Laws

    applicable to Mines.

    G.K. Karuppiah (Partner)

    M.Subramanian (Partner)

    For Tvl.Om Muruga Granites,

    Place: Kanniyakumari

    Date: 03.01.2018

  • C.Natarajan, M.Sc., M.Phil.,

    RQP/MAS/004/87/A

    No.93/36E2, Subramaniyar Kovil Street,

    Omalur Taluk, Salem District,

    Tamil Nadu, Pin-636 455.

    Mobile:9750223535 & 94446 54520.

    CERTIFICATE BY THE RECOGNISED QUALIFIED PERSON

    Certified that the Provisions of Mines Act, Rules and Regulations made there under have been observed

    in the preparation of Scheme of Mining Plan for Multicolour Granite over an Extent of 2.11.10Ha. in

    S.F.Nos. 442/1A (Part) and 442/2(Part) in Ponmanai Village, Kalkulam Taluk, Kanniyakumari District,

    Tamilnadu. This Scheme has been prepared for Tvl.Om Muruga Granites, No. 40/1A, D.V.D Colony, Kottar,

    Nagercoil, Kanniyakumari District.

    Wherever specific permissions/exemptions/ relaxations and approvals are required, the applicant will

    approach the concerned authorities of the Director General of Mines Safety (DGMS), No. 5, IInd Street,

    Block – AA, Anna Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu for such permissions/ exemptions /relaxations and approvals.

    It is also certified that information furnished in the mining plan are true and correct to the best of my

    knowledge.

    C.Natarajan, M.Sc., M.Phil.,

    RQP/MAS/004/87/A

    Place: Salem

    Date: 05.01.2018

  • LIST OF CONTENTS

    S.No

    Description

    Page No

    1. Introduction 1

    2. Proposal as given in the mining plan & Scheme 6

    3. Exploration and reserves 9

    4. Conceptual mining plan 11

    5. Mining 12

    6. Stacking of mineral waste and disposal of waste 17

    7. Quality control 18

    8. Surface transport 18

    9. Site Services 18

    10. Employment potential 18

    11. Use of the Granite Stone 20

    12. Environmental Management plan 20

    13. Progressive Mine Closure Plan 23

    14. Mineral Conservation And Development 23

    15. Statutory Provisions 24

  • LIST OF ANNEXURES

    S.No Description Annexure

    No 1 Copy of G.O I

    2 Copy of Lease Deed II

    3 Copy of FMB Sketch III

    4 Copy of Village Map IV

    5 Copy of Patta/Chitta V

    6 Copy of Adangal VI

    7 Copy of ‘A’ Register VII

    8 Copy of Lease Agreement VIII

    9 Copy of ID Proof IX

    10 Copy of RQP Certificate X

  • LIST OF PLATES

    S.NO Description Plate Nos

    Scale

    1.

    LOCATION PLAN I Not to scale

    2.

    ROUTE MAP

    IA Not Scale

    3. KEY PLAN IB 1:50,000

    4. SATELLITE IMAGE IC 1:10,000

    5. QUARRY LEASE PLAN II 1:1000

    6. SURFACE PLAN III 1:1000

    7. GEOLOGICAL PLAN AND

    SECTIONS IV

    Plan - 1:1000 Section Hor - 1:1000 Ver - 1:500

    8. YEARWISE PRODUCTION AND

    DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND SECTIONS FOR NEXT FIVE YEARS

    V

    Plan - 1:1000 Section Hor - 1:1000 Ver - 1:500

    9. QUARRY LAYOUT, LAND USE AND

    AFFORESTATION PLAN VI 1:1000

    10. PROGRESSIVE QUARRY

    CLOSURE PLAN AND SECTIONS

    VII

    Plan - 1:1000 Section Hor - 1:1000 Ver - 1:500

    11. ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN VIII 1:10,000

    12 CONCEPTUAL PLAN AND

    SECTIONS IX

    Plan - 1:1000 Section Hor - 1:1000 Ver - 1:500

  • 1

    SCHEME OF MINING FOR

    PONMANAI MULTICOLOURED GRANITE

    Period of Scheme 2018-19 to 2022-23.

    (Prepared Under Rule 19A of TNMMCR 1959 & Rule 12, 13 & 16 of GCDR, 1999)

    1.0 INTRODUCTION:

    The present Scheme of Mining is prepared in respect of Multicoloured Granite quarry over an extent of

    2.11.10Ha in S.F.Nos. 442/1A (Part) and 442/2(Part) in Ponmanai Village, Kalkulam Taluk, Kanniyakumari

    District, Tamil Nadu State. The scheme of mining is prepared with a view of optimum exploitation of granite

    deposit by systematic and scientific mining with proper bench formation and adhering to strict safety

    measures. The main objective of the scheme is to maintain consistent Ore to waste ratio, uniform cost of

    mining, profit margin, Mineral conservation and proper dumping of waste/rejects with a bare minimum

    damage to the environment and society. The applicant has vast experience in mining and marketing of

    granite rough dimensional blocks and finished products in the domestic and overseas market.

    1.1 Particulars of Approved Mining Plan and Date of Commencement of Mining Operation:

    The Mining Lease was granted vide G.O.(3D) No.12, Industries (MMB2) Department Dated

    28.01.2004 for a period of 20 (Twenty) years in favour of Tvl.Om Muruga Granites.

    The Mining Operation commenced after the execution of lease deed, i.e. 11.02.2004. The Lease will

    be expired by 10.02.2024.

    The mining plan was approved by Commissioner of Geology and Mining vide letter No.16884/mm2/99,

    dated 21.01.2004.

    Mining plan was prepared and got approved by Commissioner of Geology and Mining, previous

    Scheme of Mining Plan was prepared and submitted to CGM but still scheme of mining not approved.

    This present scheme of Mining Plan (2018-19 to 2022-23) is prepared now for submission to

    Commissioner of Geology and Mining for approval.

    To comply with the rule of GCDR, 1999 the present Scheme of mining is prepared for the period of

    2018-19 to 2022-23.

    1.2 Detail of lease particulars are given as under:

    Table -1

    GO. No. Extent (Hects) Date of Grant Period of

    lease Date of expiry

    G.O.(3D) No.12 2.11.10 11.02.2004. 20 Years 10.02.2024

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    1.3 Proposed and actual Production particulars for the last fourteen years Table -2

    Year

    Proposed Achieved

    ROM (M3) Production @40% (M3)

    ROM (M3) Production achieved

    40% (M3)

    2004 – 05 1500 600 Earth Development work

    2005 – 06 1500 600

    2006 – 07 1500 600 128 51

    2007 – 08 1500 600 22 9

    2008 – 09 1500 600 48 19

    2009 – 10 142 57

    2010 – 11 - - 480 192

    2011 - 12 - - 255 102

    2012 - 13 - - 970 388

    2013 - 14 - - 623 249

    2014 – 15 - - 695 278

    2015 – 16 - - - -

    2016 – 17 - - - -

    2017 – 18 - - - -

    Total 7500 3000 3363 1345

    # Recovery Estimated 40% (The production was archived in year 2014-15 was 278m3 after that we

    could not mine and transport due to environment clearance).

    * There was a substantial difference between in the proposed and actual production. The reasons

    are due to,

    1. Poor recovery of Multicoloured granite

    2. Scarcity of Skilled & Semi Skilled labours

    3. Poor market conditions

    4. Overseas Market recession

    5. Financial crisis

    The area under the leasehold has wide spread deposits of multi colour granite gneiss. The applicant started

    the quarry operation with a hope that they would be able to get good recovery from the quarry and the

    demand for the material in the domestic and overseas market would be encouraging.

    But the recovery was poor and the market condition was also different from his expectation and was not

    able to find a customer for this material for the reason that the granite available in the neighbouring area

    were high in demand both in the local and export market. But that did not deter the applicant to discontinue

    the quarry operation and he operated in a limited manner by doing both the development and extraction of

    granite blocks simultaneously despite poor recovery, marketability and financial implications.

    Since the applicant hopes that the material being extracted from his quarry will find salability in the market

    in the near future, as the construction business in the domestic and overseas market is booming and the

    demand for alternate material is on the increasing trend, the applicant wants to continue the quarry

    operation and submitting this scheme of mining.

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    1.4.0 REVIEW OF MINING PLAN:

    1.4.1 Name of the Quarry : Ponmanai Multicoloured granite Quarry

    Name of the Owner/Lessee : Tvl.Om Muruga Granites

    Address : No. 40/1A, D.V.D Colony,

    Kottar, Nagercoil,

    Kanniyakumari District.

    Telephone : 9843268226

    Date of commencement of : 11.02.2004

    Mining operation

    1.4.2 REVIEW OF COMPLIANCE POSITION OF SALIENT FEATURES OF MINING PLAN

    i. The date of commencement of the period of lease shall be the date on which the

    agreement is executed.

    ii. The applicant shall pay seigniorage or dead rent whichever is more respect of the actual

    quantity of granite removed at the rate prescribed from time to time in appendix- II of the

    Tamilnadu Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 1959.

    iii. The applicant should keep correct accounts showing the quantities and other particulars of

    all minerals obtained from the lands permitted to quarry.

    iv. The applicant should also allow any officer authorized by the District Collector or any

    officer authorized by him in this behalf or any other officer authorized by the State

    Government in this behalf to inspect the area and verify records and accounts and furnish

    such furnish such information under the terms as may be required by them.

    v. The applicant shall carry out the quarrying operations in skilful, scientific, systematic

    manner keeping in view the proper safety of the labour conservation of minerals and

    preservation of the above said authorities.

    vi. The applicant shall allow any officer authorized by the District Collector and Commissioner

    of Geology and Mining to enter upon the area and inspect for the purpose mentioned in

    conditions 4 and 6 above and also carry out the directions issued to the satisfaction of the

    above said authorities.

    vii. No quarrying activities connected there to shall be done before the execution of the

    agreement and are registration at the cost of the applicant.

    viii. No hindrance shall be caused to the adjoining pattadars of public.

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    ix. The applicant should restrict his mining operation strictly within the permitted area as

    defined in the sketch.

    x. The applicant should follow terms conditions are also subject to such further modifications,

    deletion and additions alteration as may be ordered by the Government to be included in

    the agreement to be executed for this purpose.

    xi. The applicant should maintain at his cost proper signboards indicating the survey

    numbers, years of the lease, name of the lease holder and the lease period to the

    satisfaction of the District Collector / Commissioner of Geology and Mining and maintain it

    all time at the quarry site.

    xii. No working shall be made within a distance of 7.5metres of the boundaries of the

    permitted area.

    xiii. The applicant should make his own arrangements to form the approach road from the

    public road to the place of his quarry.

    xiv. The lessee shall strictly adhere to the statutory and safety requirements.

    xv. The waste materials generated during quarrying operation shall be dumped only in the

    area granted under lease.

    1.5.0 REVIEW OF IMPORTANT CHAPTERS OF MINING PLAN

    1.5.1 EXPLORATION:

    The Geological Survey of India and Department of Geology & Mining have already carried out

    detailed survey & recorded the findings. There is one existing trial pit.

    MINE DEVELOPMENT

    The mine development & production proposed in the approved mining plan and the actual

    development & production is given in the table below. The development and production were carried out as

    proposed in the mining plan. The production and development were started from the Centre portion and

    progressed towards the Western portion. Please refer Surface and Geological plan (Plate No. III & IV).

    The production and development for the last Ten years of the mining plan is as under:

  • 5

    PROPOSAL GIVEN IN THE APPROVED MINING PLAN:

    Table -3

    Year Proposed Achieved

    ROM (M3) Production @40% (M3)

    ROM (M3) Production achieved

    40% (M3)

    2004 – 05 1500 600 Earth Development work

    2005 – 06 1500 600

    2006 – 07 1500 600 128 51

    2007 – 08 1500 600 22 9

    2008 – 09 1500 600 48 19

    2009 – 10 142 57

    2010 – 11 - - 480 192

    2011 - 12 - - 255 102

    2012 - 13 - - 970 388

    2013 - 14 - - 623 249

    2014 – 15 - - 695 278

    2015 – 16 - - - -

    2016 – 17 - - - -

    2017 – 18 - - - -

    Total 7500 3000 3363 1345

    # Recovery anticipated 40%

    REVIEW OF MINING DEVELOPMENT:

    The mining operation was carried out as per the proposal, which started from the center portion

    and progressed towards the western portion of the lease area. The lessee had initially used the machinery

    as proposed and quarried the deposit but could not produce the proposed quantity of granite blocks of

    commercial quality. As the deposit beneath the ground were highly fractured and having defects/ flaws like

    bands, veins, blemishes, moles etc., resulting in poor recovery. Moreover, the market demand was not as

    anticipated. Due to the financial crises, the lessee was forced to carry out the mining operation in a slow

    paced manner intermittently.

    1.6.0 AFFORESTATION PROGRAMME:

    Program of Afforestation as given in the mining plan from 2006 to 2015 are given as under.

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    Proposal as given in the mining plan: Table -4

    Year

    Area to be covered (Sq.m)

    No of saplings

    Type of saplings

    Space between saplings

    Survival rate %

    2004 - 05 150 50 Neem 3mx3m 80%

    2005 - 06 150 50 Tamrind 3mx3m 80%

    2006 - 07 150 50 Mango 3mx3m 80%

    2007 – 08 150 50 Jack Fruit 3mx3m 80%

    2008 – 09 150 50 Teak 3mx3m 80%

    2009 – 10 - -

    -

    - -

    2010 – 11 - - - -

    2011 - 12 - - - -

    2012 - 13 - - - -

    2013 - 14 - - - -

    2014 - 15 - - - -

    Total number of trees planted during the period 2004 to 2015 is 25 numbers around mines office

    and the actual survival was 20 neem trees, 80% survival rate as envisaged in the approved mining plan.

    The lessee will take necessary steps to compensate and develop the afforestation program in the present

    scheme period.

    1.7.0 LAND RECLAMATION AND REHABILITATION:

    The mining operation is being concentrated only in the Granite bearing area and it has not reached

    the ultimate pit limit of mining, hence the program of back filing the quarry pit does not arise now. Dumps

    are properly terraced systematically by multilevel dumping. When the dump becomes non-active it will be

    further terraced for spread of top soil for reclamation and plantation of trees. Back filling will be started after

    completion of mining. No much disturbance is observed in area in respect of fauna, flora and human

    settlement of the villages. The lessee has to rehabilitate the old dumps and stabilize it with local

    inhabitants. Similarly the workings should be landscaped or terraced properly after completion of mining so

    as to utilize the worked out area for aqua culture., etc.

    The mining operation was carried out only with minimum machineries, certified by RTO for

    emission & pollution. Hence, the effects due to dust, noise and vibration were minimal.

    1.8.0 CONTROL OF DUST, NOISE AND VIBRATION DUST:

    The mining operation was carried out only with minimum machinery, certified by RTO for emission

    & pollution. Hence, the effects due to dust, noise and vibration were minimal. Any how the Ambient quality

    of Air in respect of dust concentration, repairable dust, S02, N02 were tested periodically for every season

    around 1 kms radius for core and buffer zones as per the guidance of TNPCB. The dust prone areas of the

    Mine are the Blasting site, Loading, Hauling and dumping. All such areas were closely monitored as per the

    guidelines & remedial measures taken to control/arrest the dust. noise & vibration.

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    NOISE:

    The ambient Noise Level ranges must be < 80 dB. Since the compressors are kept at higher levels

    the impact of noise to the workers is less. Expanding Chemical is used for cracking the rough blocks and

    therefore there is no noise of blasting.

    VIBRATION:

    Blasting induced ground vibration is the only source of vibration in mining area. Since chemicals @

    1kg for 3 feet is used for 8 hours retention time for cracking the solid rock along the line of drilling, no

    vibration is observed in this mine.

    1.9.0 SIGNIFICANT FEATURES:

    Being an individual lessee who is much concerned about the environment, he closely monitored

    the environmental factors systematically without degrading the land, water and air. However, tests have to

    be carried out to show the actual performance of the mine related to environmental issues. In case of any

    anomalies, steps will be taken to bring them under control and comply with the statutory parameters, during

    the present scheme period.

    PART - II

    2.0 PROPOSAL UNDER SCHEME OF MINING 2018-19 to 2022-23 YEARS:

    2.1 NAME OF THE APPLICANT WITH ADDRESS

    Name of the Owner/Lessee : Tvl.Om Muruga Granites,

    Address : No. 40/1A, D.V.D Colony,

    Kottar, Nagercoil,

    Kanniyakumari District.

    Telephone : 9843268226

    Date of commencement of : 11.02.2004

    Mining operation

    2.2 NAME, ADDRESS, AND REGISTRATION NUMBER OF THE RECOGNIZED QUALIFIED PERSON

    WHO PREPARED THE SCHEME OF MINING

    Name : C.Natarajan.M.Sc.M.Phil.,

    Recognized Qualified Person

    RQP/MAS/004/87/A

    Address : No.93/36E2, Subramaniyar Kovil Street,

    Omalur Taluk, Salem District,

    Tamil Nadu, Pin-636 455.

    Mobile : 97502 23535 & 94446 54520.

    Granite to be mined : Multicoloured Granite (Ivory Pearl)

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    2.3 Area & Date of expiry : 2.11.10 ha & 10.02.2024.

    Detail of lease particulars are given as under,

    Table -5

    GO. No. Extent (Hects) Date of Grant Period of

    lease Date of expiry

    G.O.(3D) No.12 2.11.10 11.02.2004 20 Years 10.02.2024

    The Mining Plan was prepared in respect of Multicolored Granite Quarry and the same was

    approved by the State Geology and Mining Department, Guindy, Chennai.

    After careful examination by the Government of Tamilnadu, in exercise of powers conferred under

    Rule 19A of Tamilnadu Minor Mineral Concession Rules 1959 and Rules 4, 6 and 12 of Granite Conservation

    Development Rules 1999, grants quarry lease to Tvl.Om Muruga Granites, Kanniyakumari for quarrying

    Multicoloured Granite, over an extent of 2.11.10 hectares in S.F.Nos. 442/1A (Part) and 442/2(Part) in

    Ponmanai Village, Kalkulam Taluk, Kanniyakumari District for a period of twenty (20) years subject to the

    conditions specified in the Annexure – I (Please refer Annexure no. I).

    The Mining Lease was granted vide G.O.(3D) No.12, Industries (MMB2) Department Dated 28.01.2004 for a

    period of twenty years. The Mining Operation commenced after the execution of lease deed, i.e. on

    11.02.2004. The Lease will be expired by 10.02.2024.

    2.5 DETAILS OF THE AREA

    a. The area is marked in the Geological Survey of India, Topo Sheet No. 58 H 07.

    b. The details of the land covered by the area is given below

    Table -6

    The area lies in the Latitudes of N 0820’15.81” to N 0820’21.23” and Longitudes of E 7719’17.71”

    to E 7719’26.09” in WGS Datum-1984 (Refer Plate No. I & IA).

    District Taluk Village S.F.Nos. Area in Ha. Classification

    Kanniyakumari Kalkulam Ponmanai

    442/1A (Part)

    and

    442/2(Part)

    2.11.10

    Patta land owned by

    Thiru.Ravindran and

    Tmt.Selvakumari vide

    Patta Nos:1528 and 3147.

    Total

    2.11.10

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    3.0 EXPLORATION AND RESERVES

    3.1 Geology of the area.

    The area is exhibits hilly terrain and granite rock is well exposed at many places with intermittent soil

    cover. There are pits nearby on the Middle side of the lease area varying in depth from 6m to 11m. The general

    gradient towards northeastern side of the area.

    The area forms part of the peninsular gneiss, the most wide spread group of rocks found in many

    parts of the South India. They consist of a very heterogeneous mixture of different types of Granite intrusive

    that transformed into schist after the latter were folded, crumbled and metamorphosed. Compared to granite

    gneiss, the Charnockite, quartzite covers very small area. Hornblende Biotite gneiss, Leptinite gneiss, the

    retrograded derivations of Charnockite are the principle rock type of the area within which the gray and granite

    gneiss occurs as irregular enclosures. Subsequent younger Gray–Pegmatite are intrusions. The granite gneiss

    trends N300E- S300W and deviates upto N400E- S400W. The granite gneiss is medium grained, gray in colour

    with pleasing alternate bands of pinkish yellow (Rose) and light grey with gneissic pattern. The biotite mica and

    garnet forms a linear pattern. The pink feldspar shows the play of colours. The gneissic wavy pattern with pink

    feldspar and the garnet on linear movement gives an extra appearance to the rocks.

    The general geological sequence of the rocks in this area is:

    AGE ROCK TYPE

    Recent - Top soil

    Archaean - Younger-gray pegmatite intrusions

    Gray/granite gneiss

    Charnockite

    Peninsular Gneiss

    3.2 METHOD OF ESTIMATION OF RESERVES

    The geological plan demarcating the commercially viable granite body has been prepared in 1:1000

    scale (Plate No. IV). Four sections have been drawn, one along the strike direction (X-Y) in the scale 1:1000

    and another three sections perpendicular to strike (A-B), (C-D) and (E-F) suitably chosen to cover the

    maximum area, in the scale of Horizontal 1:1000 & Vert 1: 500 respectively. (Plate No. IV)

    The cross sectional area for the proved depth persistence of 26m (1m topsoil + 25m Multicolored

    Granite) has been worked out for each section. The cross sectional area multiplied by its length of influence on

    the longer axis gives the volume (insitu). The sum total of the insitu reserves available within the individual

    cross section gives the Geological Reserves of the leasehold area.

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    From the total Geological insitu Reserves, the quantity of Saleable granite and quantity of granite

    rejects and waste generation are computed by applying recovery factor as 40% by volume. As the salable

    Multicolored Granite stone are in terms of cubic meters (Volume) only and not in terms of tonnage as in the

    case of major industrial mineral, the Geological reserves, Mineable reserves and quantum of waste generated

    etc, are given only in terms of cubic meters.

    The details of estimation of Geological reserves and Mineable reserves with reference to the

    Geological plan & cross section and Conceptual Plan & Section are shown in (Plate no.IV & IX).

    Both Geological Resources and Mineable Reserves are categorized as proved under UNFC code 111.

    3.3 GEOLOGICAL RESOURCES:

    Table -7

    Section Topography Bench length in (m)

    Width in (m)

    Depth in (m)

    Volume In m3

    Geological Resources

    in m3

    Multicolor Granite

    40% Recovery

    in m3

    Granite Waste 60% in

    m3

    Top Soil in

    m3

    XY-AB

    Above Ground

    level

    I 80 73 1 5840 5840

    II 80 73 5 29200 29200 11680 17520

    III 80 73 5 29200 29200 11680 17520

    Below Ground

    level

    IV 80 73 5 29200 29200 11680 17520

    V 80 73 5 29200 29200 11680 17520

    VI 80 73 5 29200 29200 11680 17520

    Total 146000 58400 87600 5840

    XY-CD

    Above Ground

    level

    I 24 16 1 384 384

    II 24 16 5 1920 1920 768 1152

    III 24 59 5 7080 7080 2832 4248

    Below Ground

    level

    IV 73 92 5 33580 33580 13432 20148

    V 73 92 5 33580 33580 13432 20148

    VI 73 92 5 33580 33580 13432 20148

    Total 109740 43896 65844 384

    XY-EF

    Above Ground

    level

    I 92 126 1 11592 11592

    II 63 94 5 29610 29610 11844 17766

    III 82 117 5 47970 47970 19188 28782

    Below Ground

    level

    IV 87 122 5 53070 53070 21228 31842

    V 87 122 5 53070 53070 21228 31842

    VI 87 122 5 53070 53070 21228 31842

    Total 236790 94716 142074 11592

    Grand Total 492530 197012 295518 17816

    Topsoil = 17,816 m3

    Total Geological Reserves in ROM = 4,92,530m3

    Multicolored Granite Reserves @ 40% = 1,97,012 m3

    Granite Waste @ 60% = 29,5518m3

    Granite to waste ratio = 1:1.5

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    3.4 Mineable Reserves

    Table -8

    Section Topography Bench length in (m)

    Width in (m)

    Depth in (m)

    Volume In m3

    Mineable Reserve

    in m3

    Multicolor Granite

    40% Recovery

    in m3

    Granite Waste 60% in

    m3

    Top Soil in m3

    XY-AB

    Above Ground

    level

    I 72 57 1 4104 4104

    II 72 56 5 20160 20160 8064 12096

    III 67 46 5 15410 15410 6164 9246

    Below Ground

    level

    IV 62 36 5 11160 11160 4464 6696

    V 57 26 5 7410 7410 2964 4446

    VI 52 16 5 4160 4160 1664 2496

    Total 58300 23320 34980 4104

    XY-CD

    Above Ground

    level III 24 38 5 4560 4560 1824 2736

    Below Ground

    level

    IV 73 62 5 22630 22630 9052 13578

    V 73 52 5 18980 18980 7592 11388

    VI 73 42 5 15330 15330 6132 9198

    Total 61500 24600 36900

    XY-EF

    Above Ground

    level

    I 83 109 1 9047 9047

    II 63 86 5 27090 27090 10836 16254

    III 78 100 5 39000 39000 15600 23400

    Below Ground

    level

    IV 73 90 5 32850 32850 13140 19710

    V 68 80 5 27200 27200 10880 16320

    VI 63 70 5 22050 22050 8820 13230

    Total 148190 59276 88914 9047

    Grand Total 267990 107196 160794 13151

    Topsoil = 13151m3

    Total Mineable Reserves in ROM = 267990m3

    Multicolored Granite Reserves @ 40% = 107196 m3

    Granite Waste @ 60% = 160794 m3

    Granite to waste ratio = 1:1.5

    4.0 CONCEPUTAL MINING PLAN:

    Conceptual mining plan is prepared with an object of long-term systematic development of benches,

    lay outs, selection of ultimate pit dimension, depth of mining and selection of sites for waste dump, stock yard,

    loading point, construction of infrastructure etc.

    The ultimate pit size is designed based on certain practical parameters such as economical depth of

    mining, safety zones, permissible area etc. The ultimate pit dimensions of the quarry are given below.

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    Section Length Width Depth

    XY-AB 72m 57m 26m

    XY-CD 73m 77m 26m

    XY-EF 83m 109m 26m

    However, during extraction of blocks each bench will be of 5mts height & width and the slope will be

    vertical for proper dimensional cutting.

    5.0 MINING:

    No change in the method of mining. The same open cast semi mechanized mining with 5m vertical

    bench with a bench width of 5m will be followed.

    Under the regulation 106 (2) (b) of the Metallurgical Mines Regulation 1961, in all open cast mining,

    the bench height should not exceed 5m and bench width should not be less than bench height. The slope of

    the bench should not exceed 60˚ from horizontal.

    But as far as the quarrying of granite dimensional stones are concerned, observance of the provisions

    of Regulation 106(2) (b) as above is seldom possible due to various inherent difficulties. Hence, it is proposed

    to obtain relaxation to the provisions of the above regulation from the Director of Mines Safety, Chennai.

    The production of Multicolored granite dimensional stone in this quarry involves the following method

    of mining typical for granite stone quarries in contrast to other major mineral quarrying.

    Splitting of rock mass of considerable volume from the parent sheet rock is carefully done by adopting

    diamond wire cutting along the horizontal as well as vertical sides.

    This liberation of huge volume of granite body from the parent sheet rock is called primary cutting. The

    Blocks split are toppled and removed from the pit to the dressing yard, by using hydraulic cranes.

    Removing the defective portion and dressing into the dimensional blocks are done manually using

    feather, wedges, and chisels by the skilled Chislemen.

    The defect free, dimensional stone of different sizes is marketed in domestic and international market.

    The waste material generated during quarrying activity includes rock fragments of different sizes and

    waste chips during dressing of the blocks are dumped in the area earmarked as waste dump.

    The waste material and topsoil will be dumped along the Southeastern side of the lease area with

    dimensions of 55m X 55mX 4.77m (Avg) in the proposed waste dump. (Plate No. V & VI).

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    5.1 YEAR WISE DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION FOR THE 2018-19 to 2022-23 YEARS

    Table -9

    Year Section Bench length in (m)

    Width in (m)

    Depth in (m)

    Volume In m3

    Mineable reserve in

    m3

    Multicolor Granite

    40% Recovery

    in m3

    Granite Waste 60% in

    m3

    Top Soil

    in m3

    2018-19

    XY-AB I 18 57 1 1026 1026

    II 17 56 5 4760 4760 1904 2856

    Total 4760 1904 2856 1026

    2019-20

    XY-AB I 17 57 1 969 969

    II 17 56 5 4760 4760 1904 2856

    Total 4760 1904 2856 969

    2020-21

    XY-AB I 17 57 1 969 969

    II 17 56 5 4760 4760 1904 2856

    Total 4760 1904 2856 969

    2021-22

    XY-AB I 17 57 1 969 969

    II 17 56 5 4760 4760 1904 2856

    Total 4760 1904 2856 969

    2022-23

    XY-CD III 8 38 5 1520 1520 608 912

    XY-AB III 15 46 5 3450 3450 1380 2070

    Total 4970 1988 2982

    Grand Total 24010 9604 14406 3933

    Topsoil = 3,933m3

    Total Recoverable Reserves in ROM = 24,010m3

    Multicoloured Granite Reserves @ 40% = 9,604m3

    Granite Waste @ 60% = 14,406m3

    Granite to waste ratio = 1:1.5

    Estimated Life of the quarry

    Mineable ROM = 2,67,990m3

    Mineable Reserves @40% = 1,07,196 m3

    Average production per year@40% = 1,921 m3

    Estimated Life of the Quarry = 1,07,196 / 1921

    Life = 55.8years

    If the quarrying operation is carried out continuously, and if the production is achieved 1,921m3 @ 40%

    recovery per year, the life of the mine would be 55.8 years. The life span may be extended or shortened

    depends upon the quality and market demand of the multicolored granite.

    The year wise quantum of work proposed and the details of estimation of production and generation of

    waste are furnished with reference to Year wise Development and Production plan (Plate No.V).

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    The quarrying pit dimension is designed in such a way to meet the average annual production. The

    average annual production for the Scheme period five years is 1,921m3 at the rate of 40% recovery.

    For achieving the targeted production year wise, the pit dimension of 18m(L)x 57(W) x 1m (D) will be

    operated from the Middle portion and will be extended towards Northwestern side from 2018-19 to 2022-23.

    Details of year wise production for five years are shown with bench length, width and height in Plate No.V.

    5.2 PROPOSED RATE OF PRODUCTION WHEN THE QUARRY IS FULLY DEVELOPED

    The proposed rate of production when the quarry is fully developed is 1,921m3 per annum. The

    production schedule for the subsequent 2018-19 to 2022-23 year is drawn mainly considering the reserves

    position, availability of men & machinery, development of quarry, cost of production, market demand and

    export potential.

    5.3 Mineable Reserves And Anticipated Life Of Mine

    The Multicolored granite are deep seated in nature as they are formed by acid intrusions in depth as

    Batholiths. The depth persistence of the Multicolored granite will be beyond the economically workable depth.

    The method of extraction of rock mass is highly expensive affair at greater depths.

    An optimum depth of 26m (1m topsoil + 25m Multicoloured Granite) for the entire lease period has

    been assumed as economically viable depth. Eventually this depth is the optimum depth for safe and scientific

    quarrying.

    The mineable reserves are calculated by excluding the mining loss due to formation of benches,

    ultimate depth of quarry, the mineral reserve held up within the safety distances all along the boundary of

    quarry lease applied area.

    The mineable reserves for this Multicolored Granite quarry is thus arrived as 1,08,056m3 (Table-8) and

    ROM 2,70,140m3 (Table-8) for an assumed depth of 26m from top surface (1m topsoil + 25m Multicolored

    granite). The details of estimation of Scheme period five years development plan is furnished in Table-9.

    The average quantity of production of Multicolored Granite from this quarry is 1,921m3 per year.

    Based on the above and taking into consideration the available Mineable Reserves, the life of mine will be

    about 55.8 years.

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    5.4 EXTENT OF MECHANIZATION

    The following machineries are utilized on rental basis for the development and production work at quarry.

    I. DRILLING MACHINE Table -10

    S.No Type Nos Dia Hole mm Size Capacity Make Motive power

    1 Jack hammer 4 30-40 1.2m to 6m Atlas Copco Compressed air

    2 Compressor 1 450/150 psa Atlas Capco Diesel Drive

    II. LOADING EQUIPMENT

    Table -11

    III. HAULAGE WITHIN THE MINE & TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT

    Table -12

    S.No. Type Nos Capacity Make Motive Power

    1 Tippers 2 10 tons Tata Diesel Drive

    a) Transport from the quarry head to destination

    Transport from quarry head to destination is done by trucks or by trailers.

    b). Miscellaneous:

    Apart from the above the following tools and tackles are required for quarry operation.

    c. For operation

    The operation of granite quarry requires the following loose tools which have to be kept sufficiently in

    stock for non - interruption of the quarry work.

    1. Drill roads - 0.3m ,0.4m , 0.5 m, 0.6m, 0.75m, 1.65m, 2.25m, 3m & 3.6m.

    2. Steel Alloy chains of sufficient length of 12mm, 16mm and 18mm, sizes.

    3.’D’ shackles to link the chains.

    4. Rubber hose of required length.

    5. Hose clamps to link the compressor delivery hoses.

    6. Feather and wedges of 6” and 12” dia sizes utilized for splitting the block from the mother rock. This is an

    important tool in the operation of a quarry.

    7. Crow bars.

    8. Spades.

    9. Sludge Hammers

    S.No. Type Nos Capacity Make Motive Power

    1 Excavator 1 270 Tata Hitachi Diesel Drive

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    10. Iron Pans

    11. Pitcher Hammers

    12. Chisels.

    13. Consumables, such as diesel, Hydraulic oil, etc.

    14. Stock of essential spare parts of machinery.

    15. Explosive as per the licensed quantity

    16. ‘M’ type portable explosive Magazine with accessories.

    In addition to the above diamond wire saw equipment is used for releasing the blocks from sheet

    rocks. The above machineries are adequate to meet out the development and production schedule drawn out

    in this Scheme of mining.

    5.5 BLASTING

    a. Broad Blasting Parameters:

    In granite quarrying deep hole blasting is not practiced.

    The size of the block, bedding planes, presence of fissures and cracks decide the pattern of holes in

    each and every blast. It is very difficult to follow a definite pattern in granite quarrying unless the granite

    formation is a huge sheet rock without any bedding plane, fissures etc.

    In very small quarries, the blocks are dislodged using feathers and wedges.

    Hence it is very difficult to pronounce a definite pattern of holes with regard to spacing, burden, depth

    etc, and also the charge per hole.

    b. Type and use of explosives

    In granite quarries, only heaving effect is required and not the shattering effect. The aim is to recover

    as large a block as possible.

    For clearing the waste rock, conventional type of explosives are proposed.

    In granite quarrying it is very difficult to prescribe the charge/ hole as it depends upon the various

    factors like type of rock, texture, planes of weakness, required size of block, etc.

    c) Storage of explosives:

    The explosive is supplied at site by authorized explosive dealers as per the days' requirement. Hence

    question of storage of explosives does not arise at present.

    However, the applicant has been advised to install one portable magazine of ‘M’ type at the earliest.

    Splitting within the sheet rock is effected by diamond wire sawing which increases substantial recovery

    percentage. Hence it is proposed to follow diamond wire saw cutting for better recovery of material.

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    During future development of mining, removal of side burden will be done by blasting with explosives

    in holes drilled by Jack hammer.

    The explosive that will be used are gun powder and safety fuse detonator as indicated below.

    Slurry Cartridge - 3-4 kg

    Safety fuse - class 6 – 30m.

    5.6 MINE DRAINAGE

    The water table in this area in 45m as observed in nearby wells. Quarry operation is confined to 11m

    which is well above the water table level during the present scheme period.

    If water is encountered at depth due to rain water seepage, the same may be drained by suitable

    pumping & drained into the nearby agricultural area.

    6.0 STACKING OF MINERAL WASTE AND DISPOSAL OF WASTE

    a) Topsoil:

    The thickness of topsoil is about 1m of Top soil. There will be a generation of topsoil about 3933m3 during the

    scheme period of the quarry which will be dumped all along the boundary barrier for afforestation, road & site

    services.

    b) Granite waste and Land chosen for disposal of waste:

    Granite waste forms nearly 60% of ROM and the total quantity of waste in the scheme period will be

    around 14406m3. The Granite waste material will be dumped Southeastern side of the lease area. The quantity

    of 1,62,084m3 of granite waste will be generated at the end of the life of the quarry and will be dumped in the

    proposed back-filling of the lease area.

    c) Land chosen for disposal of waste:

    The Proposed waste will be dumped along the Southeastern side of the lease area with dimensions

    55m X 55mX 4.77m(h).Avg which will also accommodate the waste generated during the scheme period.

    (Plate No. V and VI).

    d) Manner of disposal of waste:

    As and when there is accumulation of waste, the same is loaded into the tipper and transported to the

    dump yard.

    The waste management plan with reference to the quantum of waste generated is shown in Mine

    layout and Afforestation plan (Plate No.VI) The Southeastern side of the lease area will be used as temporary

    waste dump for this scheme period.

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    7.0 QUALITY CONTROL

    The granite deposit in the quarry is almost uniform in quality throughout and hence mined and

    marketed as a single variety.

    The excavated blocks are carefully checked for any visible natural defects such as joints, cracks,

    moles, patches, blemishes, lines, veins., etc and such defects are removed manually using feather and

    wedges and the blocks are then shaped into perfect rectangular dimensional stone by chiseling. Different price

    for each quality of material have been fixed and the entire production quantity is marketed accordingly in the

    domestic as well as in the overseas market depending on the market potential.

    8.0 SURFACE TRANSPORT

    The mode of transport for the granite blocks is by road to various customer destinations and granite

    processing units located at different parts of the country. The blocks selected for market are transported to the

    harbour by truck and shipped from there to various countries.

    9.0 SITE SERVICES

    The simple methods and the limited scale of activities involved in granite dimensional stone quarrying

    does not require high tension electric power supply or huge workshop facilities. The quarry operation is

    restricted to one general shift during day time only. Machinery repair works are done at the nearby town. Minor

    repairs can be rectified at the mine site itself by experienced technicians.

    Potable drinking water is supplied from the nearby water vendors through tippers. Mine office, First-Aid

    Room, Store Room, Rest shed, Toilet etc, will be provided through semi - permanent structures within the

    lease hold area (Plate No - V - IX).

    10.0 EMPLOYMENT POTENTIAL

    The following manpower is proposed for the Multicolored Granite quarry to carry out the day-to-day

    mining activities, aimed at the targeted production and also to comply with the statutory provisions of the

    Metalliferrous Mines Regulations, 1961.

    1. Mines manager (II class) : 1

    2. Part time Mining Engineer or geologist : 1

    3. Mines Clerk : 1

    Total : 3 Nos.

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    Highly skilled, Skilled, Semi-skilled and Unskilled :

    High skilled :

    Supervisors : 3

    Skilled :

    Compressor operators : 2

    Drillers : 4

    Blaster : 1

    Operators : 2

    Drivers : 3

    Chisel men : 3

    Total : 18 Nos

    Semi-skilled:

    Office -boy : 1

    Watchman : 2

    Total : 3

    Unskilled - Cleaner : 2

    Total : 26 Nos

    Allowing for 15% absenteeism, the no. of men on roll will be around 22.

    ORGANISATION CHART

    OWNER

    MINES MANAGER PART-TIME MINING ENGINEER

    CLERK

    BLASTER OPERATORS

    DRILLERS HELPERS

    CHISELMEN CLEANERS

    The above manpower is adequate to meet out the development and production schedule envisaged in

    the Scheme of mining and to comply with the statutory provisions of the Mines Safety Regulations.

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    11.0 USE OF THE GRANITE STONE

    The quarried Multicolored granite blocks are sold in the domestic market and exported to overseas

    market as well depending on the demand. It is exported both in the form of rough dimensional blocks and as

    processed tiles, slabs, monuments, Industrial base plates, artifacts, prefabricated kitchen tops, vanities., etc.

    This variety of Multicoloured granite has got average demand in US, Canada, Europe, Middle East,

    Far East, etc.

    12.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

    12.1 BASELINE INFORMATION

    The following observations are made for environmental management plan.

    I.EXISTING LAND USE PATTERNS:

    The quarry leasehold area exhibits a hilly terrain. The slope of the area is gentle towards Northeast

    and altitude of the area is 91m above MSL. The area receives 600 - 800mm rainfall/annum and the ground

    water table is at a depth of 45m in summer and 40m at rainy season. Villagers use water for drinking and other

    domestic purposes without any adverse health effect. Drinking water will be supplied from the public water

    supply system from the Ponmanai Hamlet. Agricultural activities are carried out based on bore wells. The area

    experiences moderate climate and there is scanty growth of vegetation in and around the leasehold area.

    II. WATER REGIME:

    Ground water table in this area is at 45m depth from below ground level. The quarry operation is

    proposed to a depth of 26m (11m above ground level and 15m below ground level). Hence, the ground water

    level will not get affected by the quarry operation. There is no lake, stream, river, or reservoir near the area.

    III.FLORA AND FAUNA:

    The main crops are banana, paddy, sugercane, rubbers, cereals etc. In some places, drip irrigation is

    carried out. There is no wild life sanctuary, bird sanctuary, reserve or social forest near the area applied for

    quarrying lease.

    IV.CLIMATIC CONDITIONS:

    The climate is semi arid with maximum temperature up to 420C in summer and 250C during winter

    seasons. The area receives 600 - 800mm rainfall per annum during both south west and north east monsoons.

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    V.HUMAN SETTLEMENT:

    There are few villages located within 5 km radius of quarry lease hold area. The approximate distance

    and population are given below.

    Table -13

    S.No Name of the Village Approximate distance & Direction from

    lease hold area

    Approximate

    population

    1. Ponmanai 2.0 km on NE 500

    2. Kulachavillagam 3.0km on NW 200

    3. Andoor 1.5km on SW 300

    Basic human welfare amenities such as health center, schools, community centres, commercial

    market., etc, are available at Ponmanai which is at a distance of 2.0km on northeastern side from the lease

    hold area.

    VI. PUBLIC BUILDINGS, MONUMENTS AND PLACES OF WORSHIPS:

    There are no Public buildings, Archaeological or National Monuments or places of worship situated

    within 500m of the quarry site.

    VII. WHETHER THE AREA FALLS UNDER NOTIFIED AREA UNDER WATER ACT, 1974.

    The area does not fall under notified area under water Act, 1974.

    12.2 ENVIRONMENT IMPACT ASSESSMENT STATEMENT

    The Scheme of mining proposed is for a very small production of granite dimensional stone without

    involving deep hole drilling and heavy blasting. Such limited mining activity is not likely to cause any adverse

    impact on the environment as far as pollution of air, water and noise is concerned.

    12.3 PROPOSAL FOR WASTE MANAGEMENT

    The waste in the quarry includes top soil, rock fragments, rubbles generated as waste during

    production work.

    The total waste produced during the two year scheme period will be 14,406m3.

    The waste management plan with reference to the quantum of waste generated is shown in mine

    layout plan (Plate No. VI). The Southeastern side of the area will be used as temporary waste dump.

    The generated top soil during the entire life of the quarry will be dumped all along the boundary barrier

    for construction of bunds, road and afforestation purpose. The waste generated during the quarrying will be

    dumped along the Southeastern side. Suitable trees will be grown over in such soil dump as part of

    afforestation program.

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    12.4 PROPOSAL FOR RECLAMATION OF LAND AFFECTED BY MINING ACTIVITIES DURING & AT THE

    END OF QUARRYING

    Due to nature of occurrence of massive granite formation, the depth persistence of the granite body

    in this quarry is beyond workable limits. In the proposed Scheme of mining only 11m depth (1m topsoil + 10m

    Multicoloured Granite) has been envisaged as workable depth for safe, systematic & economic mining. Hence

    after quarry reaches the ultimate pit limit of 26m depth during the entire lease period, the proposed waste will

    be dumped along the quarry barrier in northeastern portion to form safety bund and barbed wire fencing will be

    erected to maintain safety around the quarried area.

    12.5 PHASED PROGRAMME OF PLANTING TREES

    The 7.5m safety distance along the lease boundary were identified to be utilized for subsequent

    Afforestation. Appropriate species of Pongamiapinnata trees will be planted in a phased manner during the

    scheme plan period as described below.

    Table -14

    Year

    No. of tress

    proposed to be

    planted

    Name of the

    species

    Survival rate

    expected in %

    Area to be

    covered

    Sq.m

    No. of trees expected

    to grow

    2018-19 20 Pongamiapinnata 80 300 16

    2019-20 20 Pongamiapinnata 80 300 16

    2020-21 20 Pongamiapinnata 80 300 16

    2021-22 20 Pongamiapinnata 80 300 16

    2022-23 20 Pongamiapinnata 80 300 16

    Nearly 1500Sq.mtr area is proposed for afforestation by planting 20 Nos. of Pongamiapinnata trees

    during every year and expected survival is around 16 no. of Pongamiapinnata trees at a survival rate of 80%.

    The afforestation plan is shown in Plate No.VII.

    12.6 MEASURES FOR DUST SUPPRESSION:

    As the granite here are quarried as dimensional blocks by using wire sawing/wire rope cutting without

    deep hole drilling but with mild blasting for spilling of rocks from the parent mass, the shattering effect,

    fragmentation and generation of lumps, fines or dust is negligible. This quarrying activity will not generate dust

    which is detrimental to the health of the persons employed. Water will be sprinkled for the suppression air

    borne dust along quarry approach roads and waste dumps on regular intervals using water tankers. Drilling of

    blast holes of 35 mm dia will be always under wet conditions to prevent flying of dusts. In the loading/unloading

    points, water will be sprinkled through tippers to suppress dust. The drillers/chislemen/stone cutters/helpers will

    be provided with respirators/ear mufflers in accordance with the Mines Regulations.

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    12.7 MEASURES TO MINIMIZE GROUND VIBRATION DUE TO BLASTING AND CHECK NOISE

    POLLUTION

    Shallow holes of 35 mm diameter will be drilled and conventional low explosives such as slurry

    cartridge, ordinary safety fuse will be used for blasting to remove side burden. Hence ground vibration and

    noise pollution will be minimal and restricted. The blasting will be taken up at appointed timing and with

    sufficient caution to the public. The noise produced by diamond wire saw/rope cutting will be negligible.

    12.8 STABILIZATION AND VEGETATION OF DUMPS

    As the waste generation in the mine includes hard rock fragments of considerable size and irregular

    shape with varying angularity, the temporary waste dump will be stable on its own even at higher slopes of the

    sides. However suitable variety of soil will be identified and brought from outside and used for increasing the

    stability of the sides of the waste dumps and also for planting trees over safety zone in a phased manner.

    13.0 PROGRESSIVE MINE CLOSURE PLAN

    In the Multicolored Granite quarry operations the maximum depth proposed is 11m depth (1m topsoil +

    10m Multicoloured Granite), based on safe, scientific and systematic working condition of the quarry.

    The waste during the quarrying operation is proposed to be dumped on the Southeastern side to form

    a safety barrier along the border of the quarried out pits at the end of the lease period.

    After completion of quarry operation the quarried out land will be fenced with barbed wire and maintained to

    prevent inherent entry of the public and cattle’s. Garland drains will be constructed around the quarry to

    prevent the surface run off of the rain water.

    Afforestation and Green belt development will be maintained in all the boundaries, till the trees attain

    the stabilize level.

    Land use pattern Table-15

    Description Present Area

    (Ha.)

    Area in use during the

    quarrying period (Ha)

    Area under mining 0.54.10 0.97.20

    Infrastructure Nil 0.01.00

    Roads 0.01.00 0.01.00

    Green Belt Nil 0.15.00

    Waste dump Nil 0.30.25

    Unutilized Area 1.56.00 0.66.65

    Grand Total 2.11.10 2.11.10

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    14.0 MINERAL CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT

    The Scheme of mining proposed has fully covered the aspects of Granite Conservation and

    development with a future plan to extend the working of the quarry to the maximum possible depth. Extreme

    care is taken to ensure proper supervision of quality control, aimed at maximizing the recovery saleable quality

    and quantity of Multicolored Granite dimensional blocks to the satisfaction of the consumers.

    Care is being taken in each and every process just to safeguard the quality and quantity of production in

    an economical and efficient manner by adopting systematic and scientific quarrying in consultation and

    supervision of well experienced quarry masters.

    15.0 STATUTORY PROVISIONS

    The provisions of the Mines Act, Rules and Regulations and orders made there under shall be

    complied with, so that the safety of the mine, machinery and people will be ensured. Permission, relaxation or

    exemption wherever required for the safe and scientific mining of the deposit will be obtained from the

    Department of Mines Safety, Chennai. Any violation pointed out by the inspecting authorities shall be rectified

    as per the guidelines of the department.

    Certified that this Scheme of mining has been prepared in accordance with the Mines Act, Rules and

    Regulations and orders made there under and also in conformity with the provisions sub rule (13) of Rule 19A

    of Tamilnadu Mineral Concession Rules, 1988 and Rule 12,13,16 of G.C.D.R 1999.

    C.NATARAJAN.M.Sc.M.Phil,

    Recognized Qualified Person

    RQP/MAS/004/87/A

    Place: Salem

    Date: 05.01.2018

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