under eia notification 2006 pre-feasibility report of...

PRE FEASIBILITY REPORT FOR S.KODIKULAM SAVUDU QUARRY G.SUNDARRAJ

Under EIA Notification 2006

Pre-Feasibility Report of

Savudu Quarry (Under the Guidelines of Ministry of Environment and Forest

in terms of the provisions of EIA notification 20051, 52 & 127 and specifically in circular

No J-11013/41/20051, 52 & 127 -IA.II (I) dated 30th

December, 2010)

Location of the quarry lease area

S.F.No. 497 (P),

S.Kodikulam Village,

Srivilliputhur Taluk, Virudhunagar District,

Extent: 0.60.0Ha (Less than 5Ha)

Category: B2 Project

Applicant

G.Sundarraj,

S/o. Ganesan Servai,

No.51, Aladikkadu, Kudikadu,

Vettanur (Post), Aranthangi Taluk,

Pudukkottai District - 614630



1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Mr. G. Sundarraj has been obtained permission from District collector Virudhunagar to

quarry Savudu for over an extent of 0.60.0Ha in Survey No: 497 (P) at S.Kodikulam Village,

Srivilliputhur Taluk and Virudhunagar District, Tamilnadu state by District Collector

Virudhunagar, Rc.No. 3/4233/ 2017 Dated: 24.02.2017, for a period of Three months only

subjected to submission of Environmental clearance from MoEF / DEIAA, consent for

Establishment and Consent for operation from TNPCB.

SALIENT FEATURES OF THE PROJECT

S.NO PARTICULAR DETAILS

1. Name of the

Proponent

G.Sundarraj

2. Type of Project Savudu quarry

3. Location Survey No.497 (P)

S.Kodikulam Village,

Srivilliputhur Taluk,

Virudhunagar District,

Tamilnadu State.

4. Mining lease area 0.60.0Ha

5. Type of land

Patta/forest/PWD

It is a Government land – Non forest

6. Life of period Three months only

7. Production

capacity

The proposed quantity of reserves is 6000m3

(or) 1000 Lorry

Loads of Savudu up to an average depth of 1m for a period of

Three months only.

Description Savudu in m3

Geological Resources 6000

Available Mineable reserves 6000

Three months plan period

As in the approved mining plan

6000

8. Method of Mining Open cast method of shallow mining is proposed, Machineries

like excavators are proposed for quarrying Savudu up to an

average depth of 1m.

No drilling or blasting is proposed for this type of Savudu

Quarrying, it is a conventional eco friendly quarrying

operation.

9. Ultimate depth of

Mining

The quarry operation is proposed up depth 1m during this

period



10. Latitude 09°39’34’’N to 09°39’39’’N

11. Longitude 77°35’31’’E to 77°35’34’’E

12. Top sheet No. 58 – G/10

13. Topography of

MSL area

168m from MSL

14. Land use

classification

It is a fresh quarry lease

15. Ground water level The Ground water is about 43mt depth from below ground

level.

16. Climatic condition Rainfall –900/annum

Temperature - 40ºC - 25ºC

17. Land use pattern Description Area in percentage (%)

Panchayat Road – 03%

Approach Road – 01%

Habitations – 13%

Trees – 02%

Barren Land – 53%

Lake – 28%

18. Nearest habitation S.Kodikulam – 1.0Km – SE

19. Nearest Town Srivilliputhur - 17km - SE

20. Nearest Railway

station

Srivilliputhur Railway station - 19km -SE

21. Nearest Airport Madurai Airport - 58km - NE

22. Nearest National

Highways & State

Highways

NH208 - Tirumangalam – Shenkottai – 16km - E

SH182 – Virudhunagar – Watrap - 6km-E

23. Nearest Hospital S.Kodikulam – 1.0Km – SE

24. Aerial distance to

the nearest Eco

sensitive areas,

CRZ, forest, wild

life sanctuary,

Interstate

boundary,

critically polluted

area if the quarry

More than 500m from Eco sensitive areas, CRZ, forest, wild

life sanctuary, Interstate boundary, critically polluted area.



site is within 500m

of these areas.

25. Details of other

quarries for a

radius of 500m

around the quarry

site

There is no quarry within the radius of 500mt

26. Man power About 7 employees

27. Water requirement

& source

Total water requirement for 1.0KLD from water vendors &

nearby bore well.

28. Overburden/Waste There is no overburden anticipated in this area

29. Cost of the project The Project cost:

A. Estimated cost of Project = Rs. 1,50,000/-

B. Estimated EMP cost = Rs. 65,000/-

Total project cost = Rs. 2,15,000/-

The Prefeasibility report preparing for following condition of Government of India Ministry of

Environment and Forests (No.L-11011/47/2011 –IA-II (M) Dated: 24th June, 2013)

Saptur reserve forest is situated 3km from the Northwestern side.

Venkateshwarapuram reserve forest is located about 4km on the Southeastern side.

The lease applied area lies on S.Kodikulam Village (Pungankulam) PWD Tank.

Odai is passing within the radius of 1km.

Kovilaru Dam & Pilavakkal Dam is located about 5km & 7km away from the NW & SW side of the

lease area.

Vaigai River is flow about 10km away from the Northwestern side of the lease area.

Eco Sensitive area is situated 2km away from the Southeastern side.

Megamalai wild life sanctuaries is situated 10km away from the North western side.

There is no CRZ within the radius of 15km.

The project area does not fall in ‘HACA’ region.

There is no interstate boundary within the radius of 15km.

There are no Bird sanctuaries and National park as Act 1972, within the radius of 15kms.



The following information provided by the applicant

I have applied to DEIAA, Tamilnadu for getting Environmental clearance for the Savudu

quarry in S.F.No:497 (P) for over an extent of 0.60.0Ha, Government land in S.Kodikulam Village,

Srivilliputhur Taluk and Virudhunagar District.

� I swear to state and confirm that within 5km / 10km area of the quarry site, I have applied for

environmental clearance; none of the following is situated.

� Protected areas notified under the wild life (protection) Act, 1972.

� Critically polluted areas as notified by the central pollution control board constituted under

water (Prevention and Control of pollution) Act 1974. Eco – Sensitive areas as notified.

� Interstate boundaries and international boundaries within 5km radius from the boundary of

the proposed site.

� There are no quarries located within 500m radius from the periphery of my quarry.

� There will not be any hindrance or disturbance to the people living on enrouted / nearby my

quarry site while transporting the mined out material and due to quarrying activities.

� No habitations / Villages are located within 500m radius from the periphery of my quarry.

� I swear that Afforestation will be carried out during the course of quarrying operation and

maintained.

� The required insurance will be taken in the name of the labourers working in my quarry site.

� Approach road belongs to local panchayat only and no other private patta roads encountered.

� I will not engage any child labour in our quarry site and I aware that engaging child labour is

punishable under the law.

� All type of safety/ protective equipments will be provided to all the labourers working in my

quarry site.

� No permanent structures, temples, etc, are located within 500m radius from the periphery of

my quarry.



2.0 INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT OR BACKGROUND INFORMATION

(i) Identification of project and project proponent: In case of mining project, a copy of mining

lease/letter of intent should be given

Identification of Project

Project Proponent Name with Address

G.Sundarraj,

S/o. Ganesan Servai,

No.51, Aladikkadu, Kudikadu,

Vettanur (Post), Aranthangi Taluk,

Pudukkottai District -614630

Mobile No. 9790121119

Email: [email protected]

In case of mining project, a copy of mining lease/letter of intent should be given

I. The precise area communication letter was issued by the District collector Virudhunagar vide

Rc. No. KV3/4233/ 2017 Dated: 24.02.2017.

II. The Mining plan was approved by the Assistant Director, Department of Geology and Mining

Virudhunagar vide Rc. No. KV3/4233/ 2017 Dated: 26.04.2017.

Name of the Project S.Kodikulam Savudu quarry

Lease area 0.60.0Ha (Government land) - Non forest

Location Survey No. 497 (P)

S.Kodikulam Village, Srivilliputhur Taluk,

Virudhunagar District and Tamilnadu State.

Topo sheet No. 58 – G/10



(ii) Brief description of nature of the project

Mining:

The Lease applied area is exhibits almost plain topography, The Savudu quarrying by opencast

method of shallow mining is proposed. Machineries like excavator are proposed for quarrying of

Savudu. No drilling and blasting is proposed. There is no formation of bench; the quarrying is a

restricted to a depth of 1m in the entire area.

The applicant intends to use this Savudu especially for filling and leveling of low lying areas

for public Projects in and around the district.

The proposed quantity of Savudu:

There is no top soil. The waste material is not anticipated during the quarry operation, the

entire Savudu is excavated and utilized. There is no top soil. It is proposed to exploit Savudu of about

6000m3

for a period of Three months only.

(iii) Need for the project and its importance to the country and or region

The Savudu quarrying project falls in the area of Virudhunagar District, Tamilnadu where

scanty agricultural activities are been carried out and the new industries are springing up in the

district. Savudu is an important commercial product, with a number of applications. The applicant

intends to use for filling and leveling of low lying areas for public Projects.

This project will give employment opportunities to 7 members directly. Mineral Industries of

the state of Tamilnadu provides employment opportunities for the people of the state as well as in the

specific project area. Mining and Quarrying is one among the major core sector industries which

plays a vital process of country’s economic development.

(iv) Demand and supply gap

There is a huge demand of Savudu in Virudhunagar District for this a huge quantity of

Savudu is required for filling and leveling of low lying areas of road construction projects and other

infrastructure development work. Besides there is also huge demand of Savudu for public and private

sector projects also.

(v) Imports vs indigenous production

There is no import of Savudu at present in India. India especially the peninsular India

(southern India) has good resource of Savudu.



(vi)Export Possibility

There is no possibility for export of this Savudu.

(vii) Domestic/Export Markets

The Savudu is specifically use for filling and leveling of low lying areas for own use and

public Projects in and around the district.

(viii) Employment Generation (Direct and Indirect) due to the project

About 7 employees labors directly and engaged in this proposed quarry project and the

tentative man power required for the proposed Savudu quarry shall be as follows.

Designation No’s

Skilled

Mines foreman 1

Assistant Engineer 1

Semi skilled

Excavators Operators 1

Co operator 1

Un-Skilled

Watchman 1

Unskilled helper 2

Total 7

The above man power is adequate to meet out the production schedule and the machinery

strength envisaged in the mining plan and also to comply with the stationary provisions of mine

safety regulation.

It is been ensured that the labors will not be deployed less than 18 years, No Child labors

will engaged or entertained for any kind of quarrying operations. All the labors engaged for

quarrying operations will be insured till the end of life of quarry.



3.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

(i) Type of project including interlinked and interdependent projects, if any

The S.Kodikulam Savudu quarry, it is an opencast method of shallow mining is proposed.

There is no interlinked & Interdependent Project.

(ii) Location (map showing general location, specific location, and project boundary & project

site layout) with coordinates

� The area is located in S.F.No.497 (P), S.Kodikulam Village, Srivilliputhur Taluk and

Virudhunagar District.

� It’s a Government land; the Lease applied area is exhibits almost plain topography.

� The altitude of the area is 168m (Maximum) from MSL

� The area is falls in GSI Topo sheet No. 58 – G/10

� The Latitude between of 09°39’34’’N to 09°39’29’’N

� The Longitude between of 77°35’31’’E to 77°35’34’’E on WGS 1984 datum.

GOOGLE IMAGE SHOWING THE LEASE BOUNDARY AREA

Lease area



LOCATION MAP OF THE PROJECT AREA WITH CO ORDINATES

LEASE AREA: Village : S.Kodikulam

Taluk : Srivilliputhur

District : Virudhunagar

Latitude: 09°39’34’’N to 09°39’29’’N

Longitude: 77°35’31’’E to 77°35’34’’E



DRAWING SHOW THE TOPOGRAPHICAL PLAN WITH CO-ORDINATES



DRAWING SHOW THE ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN



(iii) Details of alternate sites considered and the basis of selecting the proposed site, particularly

the environmental considerations gone into should be highlighted

The quarrying operation is proposed in the Government land and there is no any alternative

site for this project is not considered, the project is site specific.

(iv) Size or magnitude of operation

The total area of the project is about 0.60.0Ha. It is proposed to exploit Savudu about 6000m3

by open cast method of shallow mining is proposed for quarry by deploying excavate directly for a

period of Three months only.

(v) Project description with process details (a schematic diagram/flow chart showing the

project layout, components of the project etc. should be given)

General Geology

The Lease applied area is exhibits almost plain topography covered with Savudu which does not

sustain any type of vegetation due to the topography of the land.

Savudu is an important commercial product, with a number of applications. The applicant

intends to use this Savudu especially for leveling and filling of low lying areas for public projects in

and around the district.

OPEN CAST WORKING

Open cast method of shallow mining is proposed, Machineries like excavators are proposed

for quarrying Savudu 1m depth. No drilling or blasting is proposed for this type of Savudu quarrying,

it is a conventional eco friendly quarrying operation.

The Savudu will be loaded directly to the trucks / Lorries for transportation to the needy

customers.

Details of Exploration

No exploration is carried out. The Savudu is found clearly right from the surface in the lease

applied area.

Proposed Study to be carried out

As the quarrying operation is proposed to be carried out for a period of Three months only to

a depth of 1m further exploration or proposed study is redundant.



Method of Estimation of Reserves

The Geological plans demarcating the commercially viable Savudu formation have been

prepared in 1:1000 scales (Plate No. III).

Two sections have been drawn, one section along the length wise of the area (X-Y) and another

one section is drawn width wise of the area (A-B) covering maximum area under lease in the scale of

Horizontal 1:1000 and Vertical 1:100 (please refer Plate No- III).

The cross sectional area for the proved depth persistence of 1m average depth has been worked

out for the section. The cross sectional area multiplied by its length of influence on the longer axis gives

the volume (insitu) in the cross sectional area.

The sum total of the insitu reserves available within the individual cross sectional area gives the

geological resources of the lease applied area.

As the recoverable of Savudu in the terms of cubic meter. The Geological Resources, Mineable

Reserves are given only in terms of Cubic meter.

Mineable reserves

Mineable reserves

Section

Length

in

(m)

Width

In

(m)

Depth

in

(m) (Avg)

Mineable

reserves of

Savudu in m3

XY-AB 120 50 1 6000

Total 6000

Total Mineable Reserves are calculated up to a average depth of 1m below the ground level = 6000m3

The applicant proposed to excavate 6000m3 of Savudu up to a depth of 1m.

Process details:

Excavating the Savudu by excavators

Loading the Savudu into tippers by excavator to the

needy Road construction sites



Overburden:

No overburden in the area, Savudu Clearly visible right from the surface.

(vi) Raw material required along with estimated quantity, likely source, marketing area of final

products, Mode of transport of raw Material and Finished Products

This is a quarrying project for excavating Savudu hence there is no requirement for raw

material.

Uses:

The Excavated Savudu especially for filling and leveling of low lying areas for public

Projects in and around the district.

(vii) Resource optimization/recycling and reuse envisaged in the project, if any, should be

briefly outlined

No optimization/ Recycling and Reuse envisaged in the proposed Savudu quarry project.

(viii) Availability of water its source, Energy/power requirement and source should be given

This Savudu quarry project does not require huge water for the project. The total water

requirement in the quarry will be around 1KLD.

Purpose Quantity Sources

Drinking &

Domestic purpose

0.3 KLD Water Purchase from Approved water vendors

available in S.Kodikulam (1.0Km – South Eastern side

of the area)

Dust suppression 0.3 KLD From Existing Borehole on nearby the quarry area.

Green belt 0.4 KLD From Existing Borehole on nearby the quarry area.

Total 1.0KLD



Energy

No electricity is required for quarry operation; the quarry working is restricted on day time

only (between 9Am to 5Pm). Diesel (HSD) will be used for quarrying machineries around 1000 liters

of HSD will be used for the entire projects. Diesel will be brought from nearby diesel pumps.

No power is required for the project. Lightings on the Night will be taken from nearby electric poles

after obtaining permission from concerned authorities.

Per hour Excavator will consume = 10 liters / hour

Per hour Excavator will excavate = 60m3

Per 6000m3 = 6000m

3/60m

3

= 100 hours

Diesel consume 100 working hours = 100 hours x 10 liters

= 1000 liters of HSD for entire project life.

(ix) Quantity of wastes to be generated (liquid and solid) and scheme for their

management/disposal

There is no wastage is encountered during the quarrying operation the entire Savudu is

utilized for public and private sector projects for filling and leveling the low lying areas.

There is no toxic effluent expected to generate in the form of solid liquid and gases and the no

requirement of treatment of waste. There is no top soil available in the lease applied area.



(x) Schematic representations of the feasibility drawing which give information of EIA purpose

4.0 SITE ANALYSIS

(i) Connectivity

S.

No.

Particulars Location Direction Approximate

Distance in km

1. Nearest Post office S.Kodikulam SE 1.0Km

2. Nearest Town Srivilliputhur SE 17km

3. Nearest Police station Srivilliputhur SE 17km

4. Nearest Govt. Hospital S.Kodikulam SE 1.0Km

5. Nearest Dispensary Srivilliputhur SE 17km

6. Nearest school Srivilliputhur SE 17km

7. Nearest DSP office Virudhunagar SE 40km

8. Nearest Railway station Srivilliputhur SE 19km

9. Nearest Airport Madurai NE 58km

To Submit DEIAA

As the project is categorized in category-“B2”

The project area is (>5Ha)

Final Presentation of this project

DEAC-Grant of Environmental Clearance

Form – 1

Along with Mining Plan

&

Pre-feasibility Report



(ii) Land Form, Land use and Land ownership

Land form:

The lease applied area is exhibits almost plain topography. Lease area is dry land. The area

does not fall in forest land.

Land use:

There are no water courses flowing through the applied lease area. There is no

vegetation/plantation in this area. Some thorny bushes and shrubs are observed. The land is

specifically used for collecting the water during the rainy season.

Land Ownership:

It is a Government land. The lessee has awarded tender from the Government.

(iii) Topography (along with map)

The Lease applied area is exhibits almost plain topography covered with Savudu which does not

sustain any type of vegetation due to the topography of the land. The altitude of the area is 168m

(maximum) from MSL, the slope of the area is towards South eastern side.

Google map view of the Quarry lease applied area

Lease area



GOOGLE IMAGE SHOWING THE LEASE BOUNDARY AREA

For S.Kodikulam Savudu Quarry

(iv) Existing land use pattern (agriculture, non-agriculture, forest, water bodies (including area

under CRZ)), shortest distances from the periphery of the project to periphery of the forests,

Lease Area:

Village: S.Kodikulam

Taluk: Srivilliputhur

District: Virudhunagar

Topo sheet No: 58 – G/10

Latitude : 09°39’34’’N to 09°39’29’’N

Longitude: 77°35’31’’E to 77°35’34’’E

Lease area



national park, wild life sanctuary, eco sensitive areas, water bodies (distance from the HFL of

the river), CRZ. In case of notified industrial area, a copy of the Gazette notification should be

given.

� Saptur reserve forest is situated 3km from the Northwestern side.

� Venkateshwarapuram reserve forest is located about 4km on the Southeastern side.

� The lease applied area lies on S.Kodikulam Village (Pungankulam) PWD Tank.

� Odai is passing within the radius of 1km.

� Kovilaru Dam & Pilavakkal Dam is located about 5km & 7km away from the NW & SW side

of the lease area.

� Vaigai River is flow about 10km away from the Northwestern side of the lease area.

� Eco Sensitive area is situated 2km away from the Southeastern side.

� Megamalai wild life sanctuaries is situated 10km away from the North western side.

� There is no CRZ within the radius of 15km.

� The project area does not fall in ‘HACA’ region.

� There is no interstate boundary within the radius of 15km.

� There are no Bird sanctuaries, wild life sanctuaries and National park as Act 1972, within the

radius of 15kms.

� There is no quarry within the radius of 500m

(v) Existing Infrastructure

There is no existing infrastructure in the proposed quarry lease applied area.

(vi) Soil Classification

The area is mostly covered with Savudu formation.

(vii) Climatic data form secondary sources

Both the North East and South West monsoon occurs here and the summer are hot and winter

is cool. During April and May the temperature may shoot up to 40°C and during winter the

temperature does not fall below 25°C. The average annual rainfall is around 900mm.

(viii) Social infrastructure available

There is no social infrastructures like Government Buildings, worship in the 1Km vicinity of

the quarry lease applied area.

5.0 PLANNING BRIEF



(i) Planning Concept (type of industries, facilities, transportation etc.) Town and Country

Planning/Development authority Classification.

The total area of the Project is about 0.60.0Ha. The Proposed production of Savudu is about

6000m3

for a period of Three months only up to a depth of 1m depth below the ground level. This

quarrying project is to excavate Savudu by conventional Open cast method of shallow mining is

proposed. Hydraulic excavator is proposed for quarrying Savudu. Transportation of Savudu shall be

done by tippers on roads.

The Project land is devoid of Vegetation and lies in the backward town of Virudhunagar

District. There are no specific industries or factories in and around the project areas.

Transportation

Hired Tippers of 10/20Ts capacity will be utilized for Transportation of Savudu from the quarry

to needy sites by Tarpaulin cover to prevent spillage. During the transportation the material along the

village roads and populated areas the vehicle should not exceed the 20Km speed limit.

Population project

There are few villages located in 5km radius from the lease applied area the details are given

below.

S.

No Name of the Village

Approximate distance

& Direction from

lease applied area

Approximate

population

1. Nedunkulam 1.0Km – NE 300

2. S.Kodikulam 1.0Km -SE 400

(iii) Land use planning (breakup along with green belt etc.,)

The Savudu quarrying operation is proposed for a period of Three months only up to depth

of 1m. The project area extent is 0.60.0Ha. The entire area is proposed to be quarried. The land is

specifically used for collecting the water during the rainy season.

(iv) Assessment of Infrastructure Demand (Physical & Social)

The existing road facilities are already available which shall be used and maintained. Medical

facilities is available for the project sites, Government and private hospitals and other basic

infrastructure facilities like communication center, school supermarket, bus stand are also available

in Srivilliputhur which is at a distance of 17km on South eastern side of the area. This quarry project

will provide employment for about 7 persons directly.

(v) Amenities/Facilities



The simple methods adopted and the limited scale of activities involved in Savudu quarrying

does not require High Tension Electric Power supply or huge worship facilities. The quarrying work

is restricted to one general shift during day time only. Major Machinery repair works are attended at

Virudhunagar. Packaged drinking water will be brought from approved water vendors. All the

facilities are available in Virudhunagar district which is at a distance about 40km on the Southeastern

side of the area.

6.0PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE

(i) Industrial Area (Processing area)

There is no processing area proposed within the lease applied area.

(ii) Residential area (Non processing area)

There is no residential area within 500mts of the lease applied area.

(iii) Green Belt

After the completion of the quarrying operation, the land will be enhance the Capacity of the

Tank. The applicant ensures to plant native species like pungam, neem, causirina on the periphery of

the tank bund or nearby villages and village road after consultation with the panchayat authorities. It

is proposed to plant around 25 trees in the period of three months. The cost estimate for afforestation

is around Rs. 5,000/-

(iv) Social infrastructure

This proposed Savudu quarry will fetch employment for about 7 people directly and 5 persons

indirectly.

(v) Connectivity (traffic and transportation road/ Rail/ Metro/ Water ways etc.)



Mode Description

Road connectivity 1. There is an existing road from the area leads to S.Kodikulam

village on southeastern side of the area.

2. The Nearest National Highway (NH208) - Tirumangalam –

Shenkottai – 16km – Eastern side of the area.

3. The Nearest State Highway (SH182) – Virudhunagar –

Watrap – 6km – Eastern side of the area.

Railway station &

Railway line

1. The Nearest Railway station is Srivilliputhur – 19km –

Southeastern side.

2. The Nearest Railway line is Virudhunagar - Tenkasi line –

18km –Southeastern side of the area.

Air port 1. The Nearest Airport is Madurai – 58km- Northeastern side.

(vi) Drinking Water management (Source& Supply of water)

This proposed Savudu quarry project does not require huge water either for beneficiation or

processing. Drinking water for this will be brought from approved water vendors in S.Kodikulam

which is about 1.0Km on the South Eastern side of the area.

(vii) Sewerage System

Toilets will be constructed on semi-permanent structure and sewage will be discharged once

in three months. The sewage waste will be collected in soak pit and discharged as manure.

(viii) Industrial Waste Management

No industrial waste will be generated from the project.

(ix) Solid Waste Management

The Savudu quarrying does not produce any waste. The entire Savudu is excavated and

utilized. This waste may not produce any toxic effluent in the form of solid liquid or gas.

(x) Power Requirement & Supply / source

The proposed Savudu quarrying does not required any power supply the quarrying operation

which is proposed to operate in day time only for 7 Am to 5Pm with 1 Hour lunch interval between

1Pm to 2Pm.

7.0 REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT (R & R PLAN)



(i) Policy to be adopted (Central/State) in respect of the project affected persons including

home oustees, land oustees and landless laborers (a brief outline to be given)

The project area lies in Government land, S.Kodikulam Village, Srivilliputhur Taluk,

Virudhunagar district. There is no residential area within the radius of 500m; hence there is no

rehabilitation and resettlement involved in this Savudu quarrying project.

8.0 PROJECT SCHEDULE & COST ESTIMATES

(i) Likely date of start of construction and likely date of completion (Time schedule for the

project to be given)

The Savudu quarrying project is likely to get commenced after the execution of quarrying

lease. The total quantity of reserves is 6000m3 of Savudu. The life of the quarry project is Three

months only.

(ii) Estimated project cost along with analysis in terms of economic viability of the project

A. Cost of the Project



Rest shelter = Rs. 20,000/-

Sanitary facility = Rs. 10,000/-

For Excavation = Rs. 1, 00,000/-

Leveling = Rs. 20,000/-

Total Cost = Rs. 1, 50,000/-

B. EMP cost

Drinking Water = Rs. 4,500/-

Sanitary Arrangements = Rs. 4,500/-

Safety Kits = Rs. 20,000/-

Water Sprinkling = Rs. 6,000/-

Afforestation cost = Rs. 5,000/-

CSR Cost = Rs. 25,000/-

Total EMP cost = Rs. 65,000/-

The Project cost:

A. Estimated cost of Project = Rs. 1,50,000/-

B. Estimated EMP cost = Rs. 65,000/-

Total project cost = Rs. 2,15,000/-

• The total Project cost (A+B) and including CSR cost is about Rs. 2,15,000/- (Rupees Two

lakhs fifteen thousand only)

• The total EMP cost is around Rs. 65,000/- (Rupees Sixty five thousand only)

Population Benefit

The applicant ensures to take social responsibilities like providing School Note books,

Uniforms to the Students below poverty level beside if the villages require any borehole for public

use the applicant ensure to do so. The applicant will also take part and contribute the native cultural

activities in the nearby villages. During summer seasons packaged drinking water will be kept in the

village for public and for tress passers. The applicant will involve and contribute all the socio cultural

allocation in and around the area.

Government Revenue

The state Government will get revenue as Royalty, sale tax, surface rent, dead rent/ VAT/

income tax etc.

9.0 ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL (FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS)



(i) Financial and social benefits with special emphasis on the benefit to the local people

including tribal population, if any, in the area

The Excavated Savudu is utilized for filling and leveling of low lying areas for public

Projects, Besides the Savudu also used for domestic housing and infrastructure projects of the

district. Due to this project many of the infrastructure development will be carried out in and around

the district on time, nearly 7 employees directly and 5 employees indirectly get employment

opportunity through this project. The detail furnished in this mining plan is based on information

provided by the state Government and lessee. By considering the merit of the project the permission

may be granted.

Place: Virudhunagar

Date: 06.06.2017

1. Signature of the Applicant

G.Sundarraj

2. Signature of the Qualified Person

S.Ilavarasan, M.Sc.,

RQP/MAS/253/2013/A

BASE LINE STUDIES OF S.KODIKULAM SAVUDU QUARRY G.SUNDARRAJ

Base Line Studies is Prepared for

S.Kodikulam Savudu Quarry


BASE LINE STUDIES

The base line study is prepared for S.Kodikulam Savudu Quarry project. Base line

studies provide a base data for regular Environmental Monitoring and Environmental Impact

Assessment (EIA).

The baseline study is provides bench mark for carrying out environmental Impact

assessment due to the course of quarrying and mining activities. The purpose of these studies is

to evaluate the benefited and adverse effect of developing activities on the neighborhood

environment and the area where the quarrying is proposed to carry out.

Mr. G.Sundarraj applied for Savudu Quarry project lease for over an extent of 0.60.0Ha

in S.F.No: 497 (P) at S.Kodikulam Village, Srivilliputhur Taluk, Virudhunagar District and

Tamilnadu.

General approach to Environment

The Environmental besides data comprise of the features present of the site area its

includes environmental features such as forest area, conservation area, water bodies, industries,

wild life and fauna place of historic and importance etc.,

The data collected to cover the following.

1. Air Environment

2. Noise Environment

3. Water Environment

Air Environment

Ambient Air quality has been assessed through a net – Work of 3 ambient air quality

stations. Standard monitoring and analysis procedures were adopted for adopted for determining

the Air quality parameters. The PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NO2 are monitored as per prescribed

guidelines/methods. The AAQ monitored data for all locations for above parameters are shown

in Table No: 1

S.No Test Parameters Unit Protocol Results CPCB

Standards

1 Particulate matter less

than 10 micron size

(PM10)

µg/m3

IS 5182 Part 23-2006 41.4 100

2 Particulate matter less

than 2.5 micro size

(PM2.5)

µg/m3 IS 5182 part 4-1999

(Reaff 2010)

21.5 80

3 Sulphur dioxide SO2 µg/m3

IS 5182 part 2-2001

(Reaff 2006)

4.1 80

4 Nitrogen Dioxide NO2 µg/m3 IS 5182 Part 6-2006 5.4 80


Noise Environment:

Sound can be defined as atmospheric or air vibration perceptible to ear. Noise is usually

unwanted or undesired sound. Consequently, particular sound can be noise to one person and not

to others or noise at one time and not at other time. Hence sound loud enough to be harmful is

called noise without regard to its characteristics. Noise is a form of pollution because it can cause

hearing impairment and psychological stresses.

The noise level measurement in the core zone and nearby buffer zone area was carried

out to evaluate the future impact on noise environment due to the proposed mining operation.

Noise measurements were carried out using Lutron SL 4001 sound level meter. The result of

hourly background noise levels for all locations are given in Table No: 2

S.No Location Results

dB (A)

CPCB Standard

Limit

1 Project site – Centre area 41.1 70*

2 Project Site SW corner 39.5 70*

3 Project site SE Corner 43.2 70*

4 Project site NE Corner 41.3 70*

Water environment

Assessment of baseline data on water environment includes identification of water

resources, collection of water samples, Analyzing water samples collected for Physico –

Chemical parameters as per standards. 1 bore well and 2 well water samples were collected and

the water quality results are given Table No: 3

Test Protocol Results Limits as per IS 10500 : 2012

Acceptable

Limit

Permissible limit in the

absence of alternate

source

Colour IS : 3025 part : 4-1983

(Reaff : 2006)

9.1Hazen 6 15

Odour IS : 3025 part : 5-1983

(Reaff : 2006)

Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable

pH at 250C IS : 3025 part : 11-

1983 (Reaff : 2006)

6.1 7.5 – 8.5 No relaxation

Total Dissolved

solids

IS : 3025 part : 16-

1984 (Reaff : 2006)

1415mg/l 600 mg/l 2000mg/l

Aluminiumas Al IS : 3025 part 2:2004

(Reaff : 2009)

BDL (DL:0.005

mg/l)

0.04 mg/l

0.2 mg/l

Barium as Ba IS : 3025 Part 2:2004

(Reaff : 2009)

0.20 mg/l 0.7mg /l No relaxation

Boran as B IS : 3025 Part 2:2004

(Reaff : 2009)

BDL (DL: 0.1

mg/l)

0.5mg /l 1.0mg/l

Calcium as Ca IS: 3025 Part 2: 2004

(Reaff : 2009)

149.7mg/l 75mg/l 200mg/l

Chloride as Cl IS : 3025 Part 32-1988

(Reaff . 2009)

471mg/l 245mg/l 1000mg/l

Copper as Cu IS: 3025 part 2: 2004

(Reaff : 2009)

BDL (DL:0.01

mg/l)

0.05mg/l 1.5mg/l

Fluoride as F IS : 3025 Part 60: 2008 0.71mg/l 1.0mg/l 1.5mg/l


Flora and fauna in and around the area

A detail study related to flora and fauna was carefully observed physically by

environmental engineers, Botanist and zoologist. The following table shows the flora and Fauna

available at the region.

S.No Common Name Botanical name Pictures

1. Neem Azadirachata indica

2. Korai Cyperus Pangorei

3. Oomathai Datura metel

4. Sappathikalli Opuntia dillenii

5. Pirandi Cissusqua drangularis

6. Karuvelam Tree Acsia nilotica

7. Palm tree Borassus falabellifer

8. Velikathan Prosopis juliflora

9. chotthukatali Aloe Vera

10. Mookuthichedi Tridax procumbens

List of Faunas

S.No Common Name Scientific name 1. Frog Rana aurora

2. Dog Canius familairis

3. Goat Capra hircus

4. Crow Corvus splenders

5. Squirrel Rodentia scrurus,

6. Ant Hymenopterous formicida,

7. Cat Felsis catus


Conclusion

The base line studies relents no hazardous levels of dust and noise and prevailing at the

project area. A well implemented environmental Management plan as discussed in the mining

plan will help in mitigation the adverse effects due to quarrying activities.

The movement of vehicles is very minimal. The entire vehicle used will be periodically

maintained by well experienced mechanic and kept under TNPCB standards, emission testing

will be carried out periodically and water will be sprinkled periodically to prevent dust into air.

The small quantity of non-humus rich surface soil will be removed and preserved in the

boundary barrier to facilitate the Afforestation.

Environmental care and attitude of preventing environment is inducted to the proponent

and advice to carry out and mitigate the minor impacts due to quarrying. Appropriate persons are

advice to get employed to protect the Environment and Ecology of the area.

Date : 22.06.2017

Place : Virudhunagar

1. Signature of the applicant

G.Sundarraj

2. Signature of the Qualified Person

S.Ilavarasan, M.Sc.,

RQP/MAS/253/2013/A

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