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Project: “Revanta” Sec 78, Village-Shikhopur, Gurgoan Haryana SIX- MONTHLY ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE REPORT FOR STIPULATED & GENERAL CONDITIONS OF ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE (APRIL 2015 TO NOVEMBER 2015) FOR GROUP HOUSING PROJEC REVANTA SEC-78, AT VILLAGE SHIKHOPUR,GURGOA HARYANA. SUBMITTED TO: Ministry of Environment & Forests (MoEF) Northern Regional office Bays No 24-25 Sector 31- A Dakshin Marg Chandigarh SUBMITTED BY: RAHEJA DEVELOPERS LTD DECEMBER 2015 1

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Project: “Revanta” Sec 78, Village-Shikhopur, Gurgoan Haryana

SIX- MONTHLY ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE REPORT FOR STIPULATED & GENERAL CONDITIONS OF ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE

(APRIL 2015 TO NOVEMBER 2015)

FOR

GROUP HOUSING PROJEC REVANTA SEC-78, AT VILLAGE SHIKHOPUR,GURGOA HARYANA.

SUBMITTED TO:

Ministry of Environment & Forests (MoEF)Northern Regional office Bays No 24-25 Sector 31- A Dakshin Marg Chandigarh

SUBMITTED BY:

RAHEJA DEVELOPERS LTD

DECEMBER 2015

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Table of Contents

DESCRIPTION Page No.Chapter 1 Introduction and Project Description

1.1 Introduction 41.2 Project Description 41.3 Present Status 51.4 Purpose of the report 5

Chapter 2 Compliance of Stipulated Conditions of Environmental ClearancePart A Specific Conditions for buildings in operational phase

I. Construction Phase 6II. Operation Phase 8

Part B General Conditions 11Chapter 3 Details of Environmental Monitoring

3.1 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring 133.1.1 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations 133.1.2 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Methodology 133.1.3 Discussion on Ambient Air Quality in the Study Area 143.2 Ambient Noise Monitoring 14

3.2.1 Ambient Noise Monitoring Locations 143.2.2 Methodology of Noise Monitoring 153.2.3 Ambient Noise Monitoring Results 153.2.4 Discussion on Ambient Noise Levels in the Study Area 153.3 Groundwater Quality Monitoring 16

3.3.1 Groundwater Quality Locations 163.3.2 Methodology of Groundwater Quality Monitoring 163.3.3 Groundwater Quality Monitoring Results 163.3.4 Discussion on Groundwater Quality in the Study Area 173.4 Soil Monitoring 17

3.4.1 Soil Monitoring Locations 173.4.2 Methodology of Soil Monitoring 183.4.3 Soil Monitoring Results 183.4.4 Discussion on Soil Characteristics in the Study Area 19

TABLES3.1 Details of Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations 133.2 Techniques used for Ambient Air Quality Monitoring 143.3 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Results 143.4 Details of Ambient Noise Monitoring Stations 153.5 Ambient Noise Monitoring Results 153.6 Details of Water Quality Monitoring Station 163.7 Groundwater Quality Monitoring Results 173.8 Details of Soil Quality Monitoring Location 183.9 Physico-Chemical Characteristics of soil in the Study Area 18

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LIST OF ANNEXURES

S.NO. DESCRIPTION ANNEXURE1 Environmental Clearance letter Annexure-I2 Latest Monitoring report Annexure-II3 License Copy Annexure-III4 CTE Copy Annexure-IV

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Project: “Revanta” Sec 78, Village-Shikhopur, Gurgoan Haryana

CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION AND PROJECT DESCRIPTION

1.1 INTRODUCTION

“REVANTA” a group housing project measuring area 18.7213 acres is being developed at village Shikhopur, Sector 78, Gurgoan, Haryana, by M/s Raheja Developers Ltd. to facilitate Residential services in the nearby area. The project includes all facilities which will give enhance the green area and other facilities in the nearby area.

The project has been awarded Environmental Clearance with ‘Gold’ grading by State Environmental Impact Assessment Authority, under category 8(a) Haryana, vide reference number SEIAA/HR/2013/1078 dated 23/10/2013.

The project has been sanctioned License vide letter number 49 of 2011 dated 01.06.2011 by the Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP), Govt. of Haryana .

1.2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

SALIENT FEATURES:

This project involves construction of group housing on a plot area of 18.7213 Acres or 75762.29 m 2. Total Built–up area is 146173.074 m2. The group housing project contains 5 number of towers having 2 basements shopping complex and nursery school etc.

The maximum permissible height of the building is 175 m for which the permission is already being taken from the airport authority of India.

The total fresh water requirement for the project is 783.59 KLD. The fresh water demand for the project is 395.18 KLD and the waste water generation will be about 485.50 KLD which will be treated in STP of 650 KLD capacity. The treated water will be reused in horticulture, cooling of DG, flushing and washing and the excess water will be discharged into the public sewer with permission.

Total waste generation will be 2055.20 Kg/day, which will be disposed off as per SWM & Handling Rules.

PARKING:

Adequate parking will be provided in the group housing project. Total of 1350 ECS has been provided for the parking. Due care will be taken for the movement of the vehicles to tackle the traffic movement. The project will have complete parking facility and no outside open parking area will be used.

WATER SUPPLY:

The primary source of water for the construction phase will be treated STP water supplied through private tankers and during the operational phase water will be sourced through HUDA.

ELECTRICITY:

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The maximum demand load for the group housing project will be approximately 5760 KW and the power will be sourced through Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited.

1.3 PRESENT STATUS

Project is in construction phase.

1.4 PURPOSE OF THE REPORT

This six- monthly report is being submitted as per the condition stipulated in the Environmental Clearance letter.

Further, the study will envisage the environmental impacts that have generated in the local environment due to the project.

The environment assessment is being carried out to verify:

That the project does not have any adverse environmental impacts in the project area and it’s surrounding.

Compliance with the conditions stipulated in the Environmental Clearance letter. That the Project Management is implementing the environmental mitigation measures as suggested in

the approved Form-1, Form-1A, Environmental Management Plan (EMP) and building plans. The project proponent is implementing the environmental safeguards in the true spirit. Any non-conformity in the project with respect to the environmental implication of the project.

CHAPTER 2

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Compliance of Stipulated condition of Environmental Clearance for Buildings in Construction & Operational Phase.

PART A – SPECIFIC CONDITIONS

I. CONSTRUCTION PHASE S. No.

Conditions of Environmental Clearance Status of Compliance

1 Consent to establish shall be obtained from Haryana State pollution control board under air and water act and a copy shall be submitted to SEIAA Haryana before the start of any construction at site.

Agreed. Consent to establish has been obtained prior of the start of the construction of the project.

2 A first aid room will be provided in the project both during construction and operation phase of the project.

Agreed. First aid facility is readily available at the project site for the safety of the workers during the construction phase and is in the custody of the project in charge. The facility will be maintained even during the operation phase of the project.

3 Adequate drinking water and sanitary facilities should be provided for construction workers at site. Provision should be made for mobile toilets. Open desiccation by the labors strictly prohibited. The safe disposal of waste water and solid wastes generated during the construction phase should be ensured.

Agreed. Adequate drinking water and sanitary facility is being provided for the construction workers during the construction phase. There is provision of mobile toilets in the construction site and these are proper facility of waste water and solid waste disposal.

4 All the topsoil excavated during construction activities should be stored for use in horticulture/landscape development within the project site

Agreed. All the top soil from the excavation of the project is being stored at the safest secured location and will be used for the horticulture and landscaping purpose once the construction of the project is complete.

5 The project proponent shall ensure that the building materials required during the construction phase is properly stored within the project area and disposal of construction waste should not create any adverse effect on the neighboring communities and should be disposed of after taking necessary precautions for general safety and health aspects of the people. Only in approved site with the approval of competent authority.

Agreed. Building material will be stored in the safest possible place for the protection and preservation of the environment. Permission from the competent authority will be taken if required.

6 Disposal of muck during construction phase should not create any adverse effect on the neighboring communities and be disposed taking the necessary precautions for general safety and health aspects of people, only in approved sites with the approval of competent authority.

Very small amount of muck was generated during the starting of the construction of the project. Due care was being taken for the safety and health aspects of the peoples. No hazardous waste is being generated, however if it would be so then, disposal would be as per HSPCB guideline.

7 Construction spoils, including bituminous material and other hazardous materials, must not

Agreed. Construction spoils, including bituminous material and other hazardous materials was disposed off

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be allowed to contaminate watercourses and the dump sites for such material must be secured so that they should not leach into the ground water and any hazardous waste generated during construction phase, should be disposed off as per applicable rules and norms with necessary approval of the Haryana State Pollution Control Board.

in scientific manner. Due care was being taken to have zero impact on the watercourse.

8 The diesel generator sets to be used during construction phase should be of low sulphur diesel type and should conform to Environment (Protection) Rules prescribed for air and noise emission standards

Agreed. Low sulphur diesel is being used to run the DG sets during power failure and it conforms to Environment (Protection) Rules prescribed for air and noise emission standards.

9 The diesel required for operating DG sets shall be stored in underground tanks and if required, clearance from Chief Controller of Explosives shall be taken.

Agreed. Very low quantity of diesel is being required during the power failure and DG sets are being run only during the power failure. The diesel required for operating DG sets is stored /secured in such a way that no accidents, spillage and leakage is possible. Due care is being taken during the storage and transportation of the diesel.

10 Ambient noise levels should conform to residential standards both during day and night. Incremental pollution loads on the ambient air and noise quality should be closely monitored during construction phase. Adequate measures should be taken to reduce ambient air and noise level during construction phase, so as to conform to the stipulated standards.

Agreed. Ambient noise level monitoring was carried out dated 26.11.2015 near tower C at group housing project and it was found within the prescribed limit of residential standards during day and night. Incremental pollution loads on the ambient air and noise quality are closely monitored during construction phase. Water sprinklers and other specific measures are being used for reducing the pollution level in and around the construction site. Adequate measures have been taken to reduce ambient air and noise level during construction phase.

11 Fly ash should be used as building material in the construction as per the provisions of Fly Ash Notification of September, 1999 and

amended as on 27 August 2003

Fly Ash is being used in Ready Mix Concrete as building material in the construction as per the provisions of Fly Ash Notification of September, 1999 and amended as on 27th August 2003.

12 Storm water control and its re-use as per CGWB and BIS standards for various applications

Storm water is being controlled by laying proper internal drainage network within the project site as per the CGWB and BIS standards.

13 Water demand during construction should be reduced by use of pre-mixed concrete, curing agents and other best practices referred

Agreed. To conserve water, pre-mixed concrete, curing agents and other best practices are being followed in the project.

14 In view of the severe constrains in water supply augmentation in the region and sustainability of the water resources the developer will submit the NOC from CGWA specifying water extraction quantity of water with details of intended use of water –portable and non potable. Assurance is required for both construction and operation stages separately. It shall be submitted to the SEIAA and RO MOEF Chandigarh before the

Agreed. Only the treated water for the construction purpose is being taken and no ground water abstraction will be done throughout the construction phase of the project.

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start of the construction. 15 Roof should meet prescribed requirement as per

Energy Conservation Building Code by using appropriate thermal insulation materials to fulfill requirement

Energy conservation measures are being adopted for roof treatment.

16 Opaque wall should meet prescriptive requirement as per Energy Conservation Building Code which is proposed to be mandatory for all air conditioned spaces while it is aspiration for non-air-conditioned spaces by use of appropriate thermal insulation material to fulfill requirement.

Energy conservation measures are being adopted for walls.

17 The approval of the competent authority shall be o b t a i n e d f o r structural s a f e t y o f the building due to earthquake, adequacy of fire fighting equipments etc. as per National Building Code including protection measures from lighting etc. If any forest land is involved in the proposed site, clearance under forest Conservation Act shall be taken from the competent Authority

Agreed. All approvals from the competent authority have been obtained for structural safety of the building for earthquake, adequacy of fire fighting equipments etc.

18 Overexploited ground water and impending severe shortage of water supply in the region requires the developer to redraw the water and energy conservation Plan. The developer shall reduce the overall footprint of the proposed development. Project proponent shall incorporate water efficiency /savings measures as well as water reuse/recycling within 3 months and before start of the construction to the SEIAA Haryana and RO MoEF GOI Chandigarh.

Agreed same shall be complied further.

19. The project proponent shall provide the adequate fire safety measures and equipment as required by the Haryana Fire safety service act 2009 and instructions issued by the local authority /directorate of fire from time to time. Further the project proponent shall take necessary permission regarding fire safety scheme /NOC from competent authority as required.

Agreed. Adequate fire safety measures and equipment as required by the Haryana Fire safety service act 2009 and instructions issued by the local authority /directorate of fire from time to time has been taken. Necessary permission regarding fire safety scheme /NOC from competent authority as required has been obtained.

20 The project proponent shall obtained assurance from the DHBVN for supply of 5760 KW of power supply before the start of construction. In no case project will be operational solely on generators without any power supply from the external power utility.

Agreed. Permission for the same has been obtained.

21 Detail calculation of power load and ultimate power load of the project shall be submitted to DHBVN under intimation to SEIAA Haryana before the start of construction. Provisions shall be made for electrical infrastructure in the project area.

Agreed. There will be proper provisions for electrical infrastructure in the project area.

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22 The project proponent shall not raise any construction in the natural land depression/Nallah/water course and shall ensure that the natural flow from the Nallah/water course is not obstructed.

Agreed. We will not raise any construction in the natural land depression/Nallah/water course and we shall ensure that the natural flow from the Nallah/water course is not obstructed.

23 The project proponent shall keep the plinth level of the building blocks sufficiently above the level of approach road to the project as per prescribed by laws. Level of other area in the project shall also be kept suitably so as to avoid flooding.

Agreed. We shall keep the plinth level of the building blocks sufficiently above the level of approach road to the project as per prescribed by laws. Level of other area in the project will also be kept suitably so as to avoid flooding.

24 Construction shall be carried so that density of population does not exceed norms approved by Director General Town and Country Planning Department Haryana

Agreed. The Construction will be carried out as per the directions and will not exceed norms approved by Director General Town and Country Planning Department Haryana

25 The project proponent shall submit the affidavit with the declaration that ground water will not be used for construction and only treated water should be used for construction.

Agreed.

26 The project proponent shall not cut any existing tress and project landscaping plan should be modified to include those trees in the green area.

Agreed and due care will be taken for developing the landscaping and other green including the existing trees in the project.

27 The project proponent shall provide 3 m high barricade around the project area, dust screen for every floor above the ground proper sprinkling and covering of stored materials to restrict dust and air pollution during construction.

Agreed. We have provide 3 m high barricade around the project area, dust screen for every floor above the ground proper sprinkling and covering of stored materials to restrict dust and air pollution during construction.

28 The project proponent shall construct a sedimentation basin in the lower level of the project site to trap pollutant and other waste during rains.

Agreed and same will be complied.

29 The project proponent shall provide proper rasta of proper width and proper strength for each project before the start of the construction.

Agreed. Proper rasta with adequate width has been provided for the free movement of the construction vehicles inside the project premises.

30 The project proponent shall ensure that the U Value of the glass is less then 3.177 and maximum solar heat gain co-efficient is 0.25 for vertical fenestration.

Agreed and same will be complied further.

31 The project proponent shall adequately control construction dusts like silica dust non silica dust wood dust. Such dusts shall not spread outside project premises. Project proponent shall provide respiratory protective equipment to all construction workers.

Agreed and same will be complied further.

32 The project proponent shall ensure that the plinth level of the building block to be 1.5 m above 100 years flood level of the said Najafgarh Jheel.

Agreed. The plinth level of the building block is above 1.5 m which is above 100 years flood level of the said Najafgarh Jheel.

33 The project proponent shall obtain NOC from HUDA as well as irrigation department before the start of the constriction regarding possible adverse effect of project proposal of the said

Agreed and same will be complied further.

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Najafgarh Jheel.34 The project proponent shall develop complete

civic infrastructure of the group Housing colony including internal roads green belt development sewerage line rain water recharge arrangement storm water drainage system solid waste management and site provision of treatment of bio degradable waste STP water supply line dual plumbing line electric supply lines etc. shall offer possession of the units/flats thereafter.

Agreed and same will be complied further.

35 The project proponent shall provide one refuse area till 24 m and one till 39 m and one after every 15 m as per the national building code.

Agreed and same will be complied further.

36 The project proponent shall provide fie control room and fire officer for building above 35 m as per the building code.

Agreed a fire control room will be provided as per the building code.

37 The project proponent shall obtain permission of mines and geology department for excavation of soil before the start of the construction.

Agreed and same will be complied further.

38 The project proponent shall seek specific prior approval from concerned local authority/HUDA regarding provision of storm drainage and sewerage system including their integration with external services of HUDA/local authorities besides other required services before taking up any construction activity.

Agreed and same will be complied further.

39 The site for solid waste management plant be earmarked on the layout plan and the detailed project for setting up the solid waste management shall be submitted to the authority with in one month.

Agreed. There is proper marking of the solid waste management and collection point as per the site plan.

40 The project proponent shall submit NOC from airport authority regarding height clearance.

Agreed. The NOC from the airport authority has been obtained.

41 The project proponent shall submit the copy of the fire safety plan duly approved by the fire department before the start of construction.

Agreed and same will be complied further.

42 The project proponent shall provide helipad facility as required under NBC norms and shall seek permission of the helipad from the AAI accordingly.

Agreed and same will be complied further.

43 The project proponent shall not raise any construction activity in the ROW reserved /acquired for high tension wire passing through the project area and shall maintain horizontal and vertical ROW as required under Indian electivity Rules 1956/DHBVN latest instructions.

Agreed and same will be complied further.

44 The project proponent shall seek NOC from Town and country department regarding height of the building allowed in the skyline of the city.

Agreed building plans have been approved the Town and country planning department.

45 The project proponent shall provide stage Agreed and same will be complied further.

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pumping (One level) of lifting water to rooftop.46 The project proponent shall ensure structural

stability to withstand earthquake of the richer scale 8.2.

Agreed and same will be complied further.

aa Ready mix concrete must be used in building construction

Ready Mix Concrete is being used for the building construction.

ab Permission from competent authority for supply of water shall be obtained prior to construction/ operation of the project

Assurance for Water supply has been obtained from HUDA for the operation phase.

II. OPERATION PHASE

1 Consent to operate shall be obtained from Haryana state Pollution control Board under Air and water act and a copy shall be submitted to the SEIAA Haryana

Agreed. Consent to operate from HSPCB will be obtained.

2 The STP shall be installed for the treatment of the sewage generated to the prescribed standards including odour and treated effluent will be recycled to achieve zero discharge. The STP should be installed shall be certified by the independent expert and a report in this regards should be submitted to the SEIAA Haryana before the project commissioned for operation. Tertiary treatment of waste water is mandatory. Discharge of the treated sewerage shall conform to the norms and adequate of HSPCB Panchkula. Project proponent shall implement such STP technology which does not require filter backwash.

Agreed and same will be complied further.

3 Separation of gray and black water should be done by the use of dual plumbing line. Treatment of 100% gray water by decentralized treatment should be done ensuring that the re circulated water should have BOD maximum 10 pm and the recycled water will be used for flushing, gardening and HVAC makeup and DG set cooling.

Provision of dual plumbing line has been made for separation of grey and black water. Treated waste water will be used for flushing, landscaping and DG cooling.

4 For disinfections of the treated wastewater ultra violate radiation or ionization should be used.

Use of UV Treatment has been proposed for disinfection of treated waste water in the STP.

5 Diesel power generating sets proposed as source of backup power for lifts, common area illumination and for domestic use should be of enclosed type and conform to rules made under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. The location of the DF sets should be in the basement as promised by the project proponent with appropriate stack height as per the CPCB norms. The diesel used for DG sets should be of low sulphur contents (Maximum 0.25%)

DG sets installed would be of enclosed enclosure type conforming to the rules made under EP Act 1986.Proper stack height above the rooftop is being provided for the easy dispersion of the emissions as per the rules.

Low sulphur diesel (with maximum sulphur content of 0.25%) is in practice while running the DG sets during the power failure.

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6 Ambient Noise level should be controlled to ensure that it does not exceed the prescribed standards both within and at the boundary of the proposed Commercial Complex.

Ambient Noise level at the project site during operation phase is in practice on a regular basis. Due care is being taken for maintaining minimum noise level both within and around the construction site for the welfare of the residential.

7 The project proponent as stated in the proposal should maintain at least 44.64 % as green area for tree plantation especially all around the project periphery of the project and on the road sides preferably with local species which can provide protection against noise and suspended particulates matter. The open spaces inside the project should be preferably landscaped and covered with vegetation/grass herbs and shrubs. Only locally available species shall be used.

Agreed. We will maintain 44.64 % of the green area as committed.

8 The PP shall strive to minimize water in irrigation of landscape by minimizing green area using native variety xeriscaping and mulching utilizing efficient irrigation system scheduling irrigation only after checking evapo transpiration data.

Agreed and same will be complied further.

9 Rain water harvesting for roof run-off and surface run-off as per plan submitted should be implemented. Before recharging the surface runoff, pre run off treatment must be done to remove suspended matter, oil and grease. The bore well for rain water recharging should be kept at least 5 m above the highest ground water table. Efforts will be made by the project proponent to utilize the runoff water during the construction phase for recharging by providing water harvesting system simultaneously. The PP shall avoid rain water harvesting of first 10 minutes of rain fall. Roof top of the building shall be without any toxic materials or paints which can contaminate rain water. Wire mess and filters should be used whenever required.

Adequate number of RWH pits will be constructed in the operational part of the building. RWH pits have been designed as per CGWB norms.

10 The ground water level and its quality should be monitored regularly in consultation with Central Ground Water Authority.

The ground water level and its quality is being monitored on a regular basis and due care is being taken for maintaining and conserving the ground water.

11 There should be no traffic congestion near the entry and exit points for the road adjoining the proposed project site. Parking should be fully internalized and no public space should be utilized.

Project has proper adequate car parking space available for residential and visitors during the operation phase of the project and no traffic congestion will take place during the operation phase of the project. No public space will be utilized for parking during operation phase.

12 A report on the energy conservation measures conforming to energy conservation norms finalize by Bureau of Energy Efficiency should be prepared incorporating details about building materials and technology, R & U Factors etc.

The report on the energy conservation measures conforming to energy conservation norms finalized by Bureau of Energy Efficiency will be prepared and the same will be submitted to the IA Division of Environment Department, Haryana.

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and submit to the IA Division of Environment Department, Haryana in three months time

13 Energy conservation measures like installation of CFLs/ TELs for lighting the areas outside the building should be integral part of the project design and should be in place before project commissioning. Used CFLs and TFLs should be properly collected and disposed off/ sent for recycling as per the prevailing guidelines/ rules of the regulatory authority to avoid mercury contamination. Use of solar panels should be done to maximum extent possible.

Energy efficient luminaries like CFL and LED etc is integral part of the project and are in practice and will be encouraged further during the operational phase of the project.

14 The project proponent shall maintain zero ozone depleting potential material in insulation refrigeration air conditioning and adhesive. The PP shall also provide Halon free fire suppression system.

Agreed and same will be complied further.

15 The solid waste generated should be properly collected and segregated. Wet garbage should be composted and dry/inert solid waste should be disposed off to the approved sires for land filling after recovering recyclable material

Solid waste is being disposed through authorized waste collector and is being disposed to the government approved disposal site. Practice of daily collection and segregation is being followed and will be practiced further.

16 The provision of the solar water heating system shall be as per the norms specified by HAREDA and shall be made operational in each building block

Agreed and will be complied.

17 The traffic plan and the parking plan proposed by the PP should be adhered to meticulously with further scope of additional parking for future requirement. There should be no traffic congestion near the entry and exit points from the roads adjoin the project site. Parking should be fully internally and no public space shall be used.

The traffic plan and the parking plan proposed by the PP should be adhered to meticulously with further scope of additional parking for future requirement. There should be no traffic congestion near the entry and exit points from the roads adjoin the project site. Parking should be fully internally and no public space shall be used.

18 The PP shall be operational zed only when HUDA local authority will provide domestic water supply system in the area.

Agreed and same will be complied further.

19 Operation and maintained of the STP solid waste management and electrical infrastructure pollution control measures shall be ensured even after the completion of sale.

Agreed and same will be complied further.

20 Different type of waste should be disposed off as per the provisions of municipal solid waste biomedical waste hazardous waste e waste batteries and plastic rules made under environment protection act 1986 particularly E waste and battery waste shall be disposed off as

Agreed and same will be complied further.

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per existing E waste Management rule 2011 and batteries management rules 2001. The project proponent shall maintain a collection center for E waste and it should be disposed of to only registered and authorized dismelter /recycler.

21 Standards for discharge of environmental pollutants as enshrined in various scheduled of rule 3 of EPA 1986 shall be strictly complied with.

Agreed and same will be complied further.

22 Water supply shall be metered among different users of utility.

Agreed and same will be complied further once the project comes under the operation phase.

23 The PP shall ensure the stack height of DG set is as per the CPCB guide lines and also ensure that the emission standards of noise and air are within the CPCB prescribed limits. Noise emission level of the DG set generator then 800 kVA shall be as per the CPCB latest standards for high capacity DG sets

Agreed. For the proper dispersion of fuel gases stack height above roof top will be provided as per the norms approved by the CPCB.

24 All electric supply exceeding 100 amp ,3 phase shall maintain the power factor between 0.98 lag to 1 at the point of connection.

Agreed and same will be complied further.

25 The PP shall use only treated water instead of fresh water for DG cooling. PP shall also use evaporation cooling technology and double stage cooling system for HVAC in order to reduce water consumption. Further temperature relative humidity during summer and winter seasons should be kept at optional level. Variable speed drive best coefficient of performance as well as optimal integrated point load value and minimum outside fresh air supply may be restored for conservation of power and water. Coil type cooling DG sets shall be used for saving cooling water consumption for water cooled DG sets.

Agreed and same will be complied further.

26 The PP shall ensure that the transformer is constructed with high quality grain oriented low loss silicon steel and virgin electrolyte grade cooper. The PP shall obtain manufacture certificate also for that.

Agreed and same will be complied further.

aa The PP shall ensure the exit velocity for stack should be sufficiently high. Stack height be designed in such as way that there is no down water under any metrological conditions.

Agreed and same will be complied further.

ab The PP shall provide water sprinkling system in the project area to suppress the dust in addition to the already suggested mitigation measures in the air environment chapter of the EMP.

Agreed. For the purpose of reducing the dust level and other pollutants inside the project premises proper water sprinkling system has been provided as committed during the EMP.

PART B- GENERAL CONDITIONS

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S.No

Conditions of Environmental Clearance Status of Compliance

I The PP shall ensure that the commitments made in the Form 1 and Form 1 A EIA/EMP and other documents submitted to the SEIAA for the protection of the Environment and proposed environmental safeguards are complied with in letter and spirit. In case of contradiction between two or more documents or any point the most environmentally friendly commitment on the point shall be taken as committed by PP.

Agreed and same will be complied further.

II Six monthly compliance report should be submitted to the HSPCB and regional office MOEF GOI Northern regional Chandigarh and a copy to the SEIAA Haryana.

Agreed. Six monthly compliance report are being complied on a regular basis.

III STP outlet after stabilization and stack emission shall be monitored monthly. Other environmental parameters and green belt shall be monitored on quarterly basis. After every 3 months the PP shall conduct environmental audit and shall take corrective measures if required without delay.

Agreed and same will be complied further.

IV The SEIAA, Haryana reserves the right to add additional safeguard measures subsequently, if found necessary. Environment Clearance granted will be revoked if it is found that false information has been given for getting approval of this project.SEIAA reserve the right to revoke the clearance if condition stipulated are not implemented to the satisfaction of SEIAA /MOEF.

Agreed. The project will accept any suggestion by the SEIAA for environmental safeguard for the welfare of the residential and society. There is no change in the scope of the project.

V The PP shall not violet any judicial orders/pronouncements issued by any court/Tribunal.

Agreed.

VI All other statutory clearances such as the approvals for storage of diesel from Chief Controller of Explosives, Fire Department, Civil Aviation Department, Forest Conservation Act, 1980 and Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, shall be obtained, as applicable by project proponents from the respective authorities.

Agreed. All other statutory clearances required for the project will be obtained from the concerned authorities. However, approval from AAI has been obtained.

VII The PP should inform the public that the project has been accorded EC by the SEIAA and copies of the clearance letter are available with the HSPCB and SEIAA. This should be advertised within 7 days from the date of issue of the clearance letter at least in 2 local newspapers that are widely circulated in the region and a copy of the same should be forward to SEIAA Haryana. A copy of EC conditions shall also put on PP website for public awareness.

Agreed and same will be complied further.

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VIII Under the provision of EPA act 1986 legal action shall be initiated against the PP if it was found that construction of the Project has been started before obtaining the EC.

Agreed and same will be complied further.

IX Any appeal against this EC shall lie with the NGT if preferred with a period of 30 days as prescribed under section 16 of NGT Act 2010.

Agreed.

X The PP shall put in place in place corporate environmental policy as mentioned in MoEF GOI OM No J-1103/41/2006-IA II (I) dated 26.04.2012 within 3 months period. Latest corporate environmental policy should be submitted to SEIAA with in 3 month of issue of this letter.

Agreed.

XI The fund ear-marked for environmental protection measures should be kept in separate account and should not be delivered for other purposes and year wise expenditure shall be reported to the SEIAA/RO/MOEF/GOI under rules prescribed for the environmental audit.

Agreed and same will be complied further.

XII The PP shall ensure that compliance of the forest department Haryana notification no S.O. 121/PA2/1900/s4/97 dated 28.11.1997.

Agreed.

XIII The PP shall ensure that no vehicle during the construction /operation phase enter the project premises without Pollution check Control certificate from the competent authority.

Agreed and same will be complied further.

XIV The PP is responsible for compliance of all conditions in the EC letter and Project Proponent can not absolve himself herself of the responsibility by shifting it to contractor engaged by PP.

Agreed.

XV The PP shall seek fresh EC if at any stage there is change in the planning of the proposed project.

Agreed.

XVI Besides the developer the responsibility to ensure the compliance of Environmental safeguards conditions imposed in the EC letter shall also lie on the license/licensees in whose name/names the license/CLU has been granted by the TCP Haryana.

Agreed and same will be complied further.

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CHAPTER 3

DETAILS OF ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING

3.1 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY MONITORING

3.1.1 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY MONITORING STATIONS

Ambient air quality monitoring has been carried out at one location near the site office to access the ambient air quality. This will enable us to have analytical understanding about air quality and the changes in the air environment in the study area with respect to the condition prevailing. The locations of the ambient air quality monitoring stations are given in Table 3.1

Table 3.1 Details of Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Station

S. No. Location Code Location Name / Description Environmental Setting1. AAQ-1 Near Project office Residential

3.1.2 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY MONITORING METHODOLOGY

Monitoring was conducted in respect of the following parameters

Particulate Matter 2.5 (PM 2.5) Particulate Matter 10 (PM 10 ) Sulphur Dioxide ( SO2) Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) Ozone as O3

The said monitoring for all parameters were done with the method IS 5182 and UL/STM for 24 hours except O3 which was conducted for 1 hour. Grab sample of ambient air was taken to analyze while O3 was monitored on 1-hourly basis. This is to allow a comparison with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards. Colorimetric Measurement techniques have been used for sampling and analysis protocol for the estimation of Ozone as O3. The air samples were analyzed as per standard methods specified by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and IS: 5182 (Pt-2, Pt-6 and Pt-23), UL/STM/A/11 and also UL/STM/A/09. The test protocols are given in Table 3.2.

Table 3.2 Techniques used for Ambient Air Quality Monitoring

S. No. Parameter Technique Technical ProtocolGuidelines for planning the sampling IS- 5182 (Part-14)

1 Particulate Matter PM 2.5 Fine particulate sampler APM 460, Gravimetric Method

UL/STM/A/11

2 Particulate Matter PM 10 Respirable Dust Sampler AAS 190, Gravimetric Method

IS- 5182 (Part-23)

3 Sulphur Dioxide Improved West and Geake method IS-5182 (Part-II)4 Nitrogen Dioxide Jacob & Hochheister IS-5182 (Part- VI)5 Ozone as O3 Colorimetric Measurement Method UL/STM/A/092

3.1.3 DISCUSSION ON AMBIENT AIR QUALITY IN THE STUDY AREA

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PM 10 levels and PM 2.5 levels were within the permissible limit i.e. 100 µg/m3 while 60 µg/m3 (for residential, rural and other areas as stipulated in the National Ambient Air Quality Standards) and also the Limits for SO 2, NO2 and O3 limits were within the permissible limit. Monitoring data for the ambient air quality is being described in table 3.3.

Table 3.3 Detailed monitoring data for Ambient Air Quality Monitoring

S. No. Parameter Units Results NAAQS TWA Technical Protocol1 Particulate Matter PM 2.5 µg/m3 41 60 24 hrs IS- 5182 (Part-23)2 Particulate Matter PM 10 µg/m3 90 100 24 hrs UL/STM/A/113 Sulphur Dioxide µg/m3 10.5 80 24 hrs IS-5182 (Part-II)4 Nitrogen Dioxide µg/m3 20.8 80 24 hrs IS-5182 (Part- VI)5 Ozone as O3 µg/m3 98 180 1 hrs UL/STM/A/096 Carbon monoxide as CO mg/m3 0.77 4 1 hrs IS5182( PT-10)7 Ammonia as NH3 µg/m3 82 400 24 hrs UL/STM/A/04

Table 3.4 Detailed monitoring data for Ambient Air Quality Monitoring

S. No. Parameter Units Results NAAQS TWA Technical Protocol1 Particulate Matter PM 2.5 µg/m3 48 60 24 hrs IS- 5182 (Part-23)2 Particulate Matter PM 10 µg/m3 93 100 24 hrs UL/STM/A/113 Sulphur Dioxide µg/m3 12.6 80 24 hrs IS-5182 (Part-II)4 Nitrogen Dioxide µg/m3 23.1 80 24 hrs IS-5182 (Part- VI)5 Ozone as O3 µg/m3 101 180 1 hrs UL/STM/A/096 Carbon monoxide as CO mg/m3 0.92 4 1 hrs IS5182( PT-10)7 Ammonia as NH3 µg/m3 97 400 24 hrs UL/STM/A/04

3.2 AMBIENT NOISE MONITORING

3.2.1 AMBIENT NOISE MONITORING LOCATIONS The main objective of noise monitoring in the study area is to assess the present ambient noise levels in the nearby area of project site and project boundary due to various construction allied activities and increased vehicular movement. A preliminary reconnaissance survey has been undertaken to identify the major noise generating sources in the area. Ambient noise monitoring was conducted at one location about 1 meter distance from the boundary inside the project as given in Table 3.5.

Table 3.5 Details of Ambient Noise Monitoring Stations

S. No Location Code Location Name/Description Present Land use1. N1 1 m distance from the boundary inside the

project.Residential

3.2.2 METHODOLOGY OF NOISE MONITORING

Ambient noise level and source was monitored by using a calibrated Sound Level Meter. The instrument has a range to record noise level between 30 – 130 dB. Noise level was monitored inside the project premises at selected location for day and night, continuously for 24 hours.

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During each hour Leq were directly computed by the instrument based on the sound pressure levels. Lday (Ld), Lnight (Ln) and Ldn values were computed using corresponding hourly Leq. Monitoring methodology used were IS 9876 & IS 9989.

3.2.3 AMBIENT NOISE MONITORING RESULTS

The time wise ambient noise monitoring results is summarized in Table 3.6.

Table 3.6 Ambient Noise Monitoring Results

Sr.No.

Test Locations

Day Time – dB (A) Night Time – dB(A)

ResultsLimits as per

CPCB Guidelines Results

Limits as per CPCB

Guidelines

1.Near site office at 1 m distance

from the southern periphery inside the project.

51.1 55 30.8 45

3.2.4 DISCUSSION ON AMBIENT NOISE LEVELS IN THE STUDY AREA

Day Time Noise Levels (Lday):The day time noise levels were found to be lower than the limit prescribed near the site office location.

Night Time Noise Levels ( Lnight):The night time noise levels were found much within the limit prescribed for Residential area i.e. 45 dB (A)

3.3 GROUNDWATER QUALITY MONITORING

3.3.1 GROUNDWATER QUALITY MONITORING LOCATIONS

Keeping in view the importance of groundwater as an important source of drinking water to the local population, sample of ground water was collected near the project site for the impact assessment of the project on the groundwater quality.

Water sample was collected from one location near the project site. The sample was analyzed for various parameters to compare with the standards for drinking water as per IS: 3025 (Part –I) for ground water sources. The details of water sampling are given in Table 3.7.

Table 3.7 Details of Water Quality Monitoring Station

S. No Location Code Location Name / Description1. GW 1 Near Project Site

3.3.2 METHODOLOGY OF GROUNDWATER QUALITY MONITORING

Sampling of ground water was carried out on 27.11.2015. Samples were collected as grab sample and sampling forms were filled in as per the sampling plan. Grab sample were drawn, kept in a clean and dry container and preserved in ice box in the manner, as prescribed in IS 3025 (Part 1). The samples were transported to the

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laboratory for further analysis. Soon after the completion of sampling, chain of custody sheets for the samples were filled in and then were transported by road to Ultratec Labs Pvt. Ltd, Gurgoan for further analysis. Proper care was taken during packing and transportation of samples. All the samples reached the central laboratory within the holding times for different parameters. After ensuring the same the samples were forwarded immediately for analysis.

The samples were analyzed as per the standard procedures specified in ‘Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater’ published by American Public Health Association (APHA) and CPCB. The analytical techniques and the test methods adopted for testing of ground water are given in Table 3.7.

3.3.3 GROUNDWATER QUALITY MONITORING RESULTS

The detailed groundwater quality monitoring results are presented in Table 3.8

Table 3.8 Groundwater Quality Monitoring Results

S. No Parameter Unit Results Test Protocol

1. Colour Hazen <5 IS:3025(PART-4)2. Odour … Agreeable IS 3025(PART5)3. pH value at 25˚C … 7.66 IS 3025(PART 11)4. Turbidity NTU 1.5 IS:3025(PART-10)5. Total dissolved Solids mg/l 462 IS:3025 Part 166. Total Hardness as CaCo3 mg/l 242 IS 3025( Part 21)7. Calcium as Ca mg/l 65 IS:3025(PART-40)8. Magnesium as Mg mg/l 19 IS:3025 (Part 46)9. Total Alkanity as Calcium Carbonate mg/l 336 IS:3025(Part 23)10. Chloride as Cl mg/l 44 IS:3025(PART-32)11. Sulphate as SO4 mg/l 23 IS:3025(Part 24)12. Iron as Fe mg/l 0.18 IS:3025 Part 5313. Fluoride as F mg/l 0.66 IS:3025 Part 6014. Nitrite Nitrigen as NO2-N mg/l <0.5 IS:3025 Part 3415. Total Phosphorous as P mg/l 3.9 IS:3025 Part 3116. Chemical Oxygen demand mg/l 39 IS:3025 Part 5817. Sodium as Na mg/l 64 IS:3025 (Part 45)18. Total Coliform* MPN/100ML Absent IS:1622-198119. Boron* mg/l 0.017 IS:3025 Part 5720. Nitrite as NO3 * mg/l 5.1 IS:3025 (PART 34)

*Not covered under NABL scope. 3.3.4 DISCUSSION ON GROUNDWATER QUALITY IN THE STUDY AREA

The ground water quality in the project area is observed to having total alkalinity up to 336 mg/l which is slightly higher than desirable limit of 200 mg/L. Total dissolved solids in the ground water is 462 mg/L which is also as per the prescribed permissible limit of 500 mg/L.

3.4 SOIL MONITORING

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3.4.1 SOIL MONITORING LOCATIONS

The objective of soil monitoring is to identify the impact of ongoing project activities on soil quality and also predict impacts, which have arisen due to execution of various constructions and allied activities and in consonance of the above, take corrective measures. Accordingly, a study of assessment of the soil quality has been carried out.

To assess impacts of ongoing project activities on the soil in the area, the physic-chemical characteristics of soils were examined by obtaining soil samples and analysis of the same. One sample of soil was collected from back side of the site office from a depth of approximately 6’’ to 9” below the earth surface for studying soil characteristics, the location of which is listed in Table 3.9.

Table 3.9 Details of Soil Quality Monitoring Location

S. No Location Code Location Name / Description1 S1 Group Housing Project

3.4.2 METHODOLOGY OF SOIL MONITORING

Samples of top soil, from a depth of nearly 6″-9″ below the surface, were collected from the project premises. The samples were preserved in clean and lock-in polyethylene and transported to the laboratory for testing. Testing was performed with reference to the standard methods prescribed in UL/SOP/EX/02.

The samples were analyzed as per the established scientific methods for physic-chemical parameters. The heavy metals have been analyzed by using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer and Inductive Coupled Plasma Analyzer.

3.4.3 SOIL MONITORING RESULTS

The physic-chemical characteristics of the soil, as obtained from the analysis of the soil sample, are presented in Table 3.10.

Table 3.10 Physico-Chemical Characteristics of Soil in the Study Area

S. No Parameter Unit Observed Value Test Protocol1. pH value at 25˚C .. 8.8 IS: 2720 Pt 262. Conductivity at 25˚C µmhos/cm 198 IS: 2720 Pt 213. Moisture Content % 15 IS : 2720 Pt 24. Texture based soil classification - Sandy Clay Loam UL/SOP/EX/235. Water Holding Capacity % 29.8 UL/SOP/EX/136. Phosphorous as P2 O5 Kg/Hectare 26 UL.STM.S.047. Potassium as K2 O Kg/Hectare 130 UL.STM.S.058. Nitrogen as N Kg/Hectare 175 UL.STM.S.039. Boron ppm 0.58 UL.STM.S.0710. Organic Content % 1.4 IS:2720 Pt 2211. Soluble Sulphate ppm 9.91 IS: 2720 Pt 2712. Total Soluble Solids - Normal IS: 2720 Pt XXI

3.4.4 DISCUSSION ON SOIL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE STUDY AREA

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The soil in study area is characterized by slightly alkaline in nature. The soil quality in the project area has not been affected by the project activities. Desirable range of the pH value is 6.0–7.5 for horticultural purpose. pH 6.6 – 6.9 is slightly acidic, 7.1 – 8.5 is moderately alkaline, >8.5 is strongly alkaline.

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