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Amendment in EC, Agawali Silica Sand Mine, M.L.No 2/93, 203400 MTPA (Lease Area 49.56 Ha ) at village : Agawali Tehsil: Bayana, District: Bharatpur (Rajasthan).

Shivalik Silica

APPENDIX – I (See paragraph – 6)

FORM 1

(I) Basic Information:

S.No. Item Details

1 Name of the project/s: Amendment in Environmental Clearance Ref : J-11015/163/2006-IA II (M) dated 17th May 2007 for reducing lease area from 71.70 Ha to 49.56 Ha & change/transfer (Name) from Yogesh Mittal to M/S Shivalik Silica of Agawali Silica Sand Mine, M.L. no 2/93

2 S. No. in the schedule Section 12 of EIA Notification 2006 read with para 1.1 of circular no. J-11013/41/2006-IA.II (I)

3. Proposed capacity/area/length/ tonnage to be handled/command area/lease area/number of Wells to be drilled.

Area : 49.56 Ha

Production : 203,400 MTPA of Silica sand

4. New/Expansion/Modernization Amendment in EC for:- 1. Reducing lease area from 71.70 Ha to 49.56

Ha 2. Change/Transfer (Name) from Yogesh Mittal

to M/S Shivalik Silica Environmental Clearance Ref : J-11015/163/2006-IA II (M) dated 17th May 2007

5. Existing Capacity Area etc. Production : 203,400 MTPA of Silica sand

Area : 49.56 Ha

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

7. Does it attract the general condition? If yes, Please specify.

No, It does not attract any general condition.

8. Does it attract the specific condition? If 'yes, Please specify.

No, It does not attract any specific condition.

9. Location

Plot/Survey/Khasra No. Khasra Map is enclosed as Annexure

Village Agawali, Ajnoli & Bajoli

Tehsil Bayana

District Bharatpur

State Rajasthan 10. Nearest railway station/airport along

with Distance in kms. Nearest Railway Station: Bayana Railway

station (~12 km in SE direction).

Nearest Airport: Indira Gandhi International

Airport, New Delhi (~130 km in NW direction)

11. Nearest Town, city, District Headquarters Along with distance in kms.

Nearest Town:- Bayana (~ 12.0 km In SE direction).

Nearest City & District Headquarter: - Bharatpur (~30.0 km in NE direction).

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12. Village Panchayats, Zilla Parishad, Municipal Corporation, Local body (complete postal Address with telephone nos. to be given)

Village Panchayat : Agawali under Salabad Panchayat and Ajnoli & Bajoli under Lehchora Kalan Panchayat Zilla Parishad: Bharatpur Municipal Corporation: Bharatpur (Rajasthan)

13. Name of the applicant M/S Shivalik Silica

14. Registered Address 410, Sector 17, Faridabad-121002 (Hr)

15. Address for correspondence: 427, Krishna Nagar, Bharatpur-321001 (Raj)

Name Sh Yogeshh Mittal

Designation (Owner/Partner/CEO) Partner

Address 410, Sector 17, Faridabad-121002

Pin Code 121002

E-mail [email protected]

Telephone No. 0129-4077161; 9950438488

Fax No.

16. Details of Alternative Sites examined, if any. Location of these sites should be shown on a topo sheet.

No alternative site has been examined since it is a site specific mining project based on availability of mineral potentiality. E.C for the said site is issued dated 17/05/2007 in favour of Yogesh Mittal Power of Attorney of Sh Madhup Joshi but the Mining department had allowed for the transfer of Mining Lease from M/s Madhup Joshi to M/s Shivalik Silica through letter no. 406-18 dated 13.02.2008 by the Director Mines and Geology Department, Udaipur Rajasthan, transfer lease deed was registered on 19.02.2008 in the office of Sub Registrar, Bayana and letter of memorandum was issued on dated 21.02.2008 by The Mining Engineer, Bharatpur. The area of mining lease was 71.70 Ha in the E.C issued vide letter no J-11015/163/2006-IA.II (M) dated 17/05/2007, renewal of mining lease was pending, the proponent has to surrender a part of lease area which was allotted as few minor mineral leases by the Sate Govt, hence the surrendered area was approved 27.07.2007 on dated and the mining area left with the proponent was 49.56 Ha and the same was approved by SME, ( A copy of letter of approval of surrendered lease area by SME, Bharatpur is enclosed here with)

17. Interlinked Projects Not Applicable

18. Whether separate application of interlinked Project has been submitted?

Not Applicable

19. If yes, date of submission Not Applicable

20. If no, reason Not Applicable, It is an independent project.

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21. Whether the proposal involves approval / clearance under: if yes, Details of the same and their status to be given. (a) The Forest (Conservation) Act,

1980 (b) The Wildlife (Protection) Act,

1972 (c) The C.R.Z. Notification, 1991

Not Applicable

22. Whether there is any Government Order/ Policy relevant/ relating to the site?

Not Applicable

23. Forest land involved (hectares) Not Applicable

24. Whether there is any litigation pending against the project and /or land in which the project is propose to be set up? (a) Name of the Court (b) Case No.

(c) Orders/directions of the Court, if any and its relevance with the proposed project.

No litigation is pending.

Capacity corresponding to sectoral activity (such as production capacity for manufacturing, mining lease area and production capacity for mineral production, area for mineral exploration, length for linear transport infrastructure, generation capacity for power generation etc.,)

(II) Activity

1. Construction, operation or decommissioning of the Project involving actions, which will cause physical changes in the locality (topography, land use, changes in water bodies, etc.)

S. No.

Information/Checklist confirmation

Yes/No

Details thereof (with approximate quantities /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data

1.1 Permanent or temporary change in land use, land cover or topography including increase in intensity of land use (with respect to local land use plan)

There will be a slightly change in the topography of the area such as formation of benches carried out in the process of open cast mining and ultimate pit slope of 45º. The mining activity will leave excavated area, which will be converted into reservoir. Dense green belt/plantation will be developed along the lease boundary, near mine office etc. There is local plan exist in the State of Rajasthan.

1.2 Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings?

No No clearance of existing land vegetation and buildings is required

1.3 Creation of new land uses?

Yes Mining activity will involve excavation of the area, which will be converted into water reservoir. Dense green belt/plantation will be developed along the lease boundary, haul roads, around mine office etc.

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1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing?

No Pre-construction investigations have already been carried out and found satisfactory.

1.5 Construction works?

No No additional construction works is proposed. Existing infrastructure will be used. No new building will be constructed. This is a case of Amendment in EC for change in name of proponent and reducing lease area only.

1.6 Demolition works?

No No demolition is proposed at the mining site.

1.7 Temporary sites used for construction works or housing of construction workers?

No

Local villagers & habitant of near town have been employed and living containers facilities have been provided to the outside workers for rest and stay at site, so, No specific Site is required for Housing for the workers.

1.8 Above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations?

Yes Excavation during mining operation is being carried out as per approved mining plan. Voids are formed by excavation of mineral.

1.9 Underground works including mining or tunneling?

No No underground mining or work is proposed. Only open cast mining will be done.

1.10 Reclamation works?

Reclamation work will be carried out as per approved mining plan. There will be a permanent change of land use of mining activity area. At the end of mine’s life the mined out pits will be converted into reservoir. Dense green belt/plantation will be developed along the lease boundary, near mine office etc.

1.11 Dredging?

No Not Applicable

1.12 Offshore structures? No Not Applicable

1.13 Production and manufacturing processes?

Yes The proposed method of mining is being/ will be open cast mining by semi mechanized and manual opencast method which include blasting, excavation, sizing of raw mineral & transportation by trucks to the processing plant within the lease area. Production has been planned from the pit and mining is being/shall be carried by forming proper benches. Raw mineral feed to the hopper of the processing plant, processing of mineral consisting of breaking by Jaw and cone, grinding by sander/roller crusher and screening and demagnetizing of mineral.

1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or materials?

Yes At the mine site, the excavated Silica sand based on their grades have to be temporarily stored at non mineralized

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earmarked area of the lease and the same will be transported to the processing plant for further homogenization & utilization.

1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents?

Yes There will be no solid waste generation from the plant. However dust generated during drilling is controlled by using wet drilling, transportation by the trucks/tippers/tractors/loader/excavators on the haul roads, loading ,unloading of mineral are being controlled by sprinkling of water on the haul roads and processing of mineral is controlled by water spray and covering of screens and discharge chutes by metal sheets. Small amount of overburden had been dumped at earmarked area and same will be restored and reclaimed as green area and same also has been proposed in future also.

1.16 Facilities for long term housing of operational workers?

No Local villagers and habitant of near town have been employed and living containers facilities have been provided to the outside workers for rest and stay at site. Technical supervisors will be provided accommodations in nearby village close to the area. So, no long term housing facilities is required at site.

1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation?

No No new road, rail or sea traffic will be required during construction or operation of the proposed mining project. Haul roads and other internal roads will be constructed within mining lease area for raw material transport. Existing road network will be used for transporting Mineral Silica Sand and Overburden.

1.18 New road, rail, air waterborne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc?

No No new road, rail, air, waterborne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports, etc will be required.

1.19 Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements?

No Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements is not involved.

1.20 New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines?

No No new or diverted transmission lines or pipelines are proposed.

1.21 Impoundment,damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers?

No There will be no impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers.

1.22 Stream crossings?

No There is no stream crossing through the mine site.

1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water form ground or surface waters?

Total water requirement for the mining project is 25 KLD sourced from existing tube well in the lease area since 2003.

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There is no additional water requirement is proposed. This is a case of Amendment in EC i.e Name and Reducing Lease area only.

1.24 Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off?

No There is no surface water body within in the Lease area. There will be no change in water bodies during mining operation. There will be a permanent change of land use of mining activity area. The mining activity will leave excavated area and the same will be converted into reservoir. Dense green belt/plantation will be developed along the lease boundary, near mine office etc.

1.25 Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning?

Mine workers are residing in nearby area hence does not require any transport. Mineral had been transported from mining face to processing plant by trucks/tippers/tractors at the existing haul roads in the lease area.

1.26 Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works?

No No long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works is required.

1.27 Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment?

No Not applicable, as no such activities are involved.

1.28 Influx of people to an area in either temporarily or permanently?

No Technical and managerial staff will be employed for the operation of mines as per the qualifications mentioned in the rules and regulations. Preference to local residents from the nearby villages will be given for carrying out the mining process.

1.29 Introduction of alien species?

No Only Local wild and domestic species, already present will be given preference during afforestation program.

1.30 Loss of native species or genetic diversity?

No There will be no loss of native species or genetic diversity.

1.31 Any other actions?

No Not Applicable

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2. Use of Natural resources for construction or operation of the Project (such as land, water, materials or energy, especially any resources which are non-renewable or in short supply):

S.No.

Information/checklist confirmation

Yes/No


2.1 Land especially undeveloped or agricultural land (ha)

Yes Total Mining area is 49.56 ha. Out of which 49.47 Ha is a Govt. Land and 0.09 Ha is a private land. The mining area is completely undulated hilly terrain and barren.

2.2 Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD

Yes Total water requirement for the mining project is 25 KLD sourced from existing tube well in the lease area since 2003. There is no additional water requirement is proposed. This is a case of Amendment in EC i.e Name and Reducing Lease area only.

2.3 Minerals (MT) No There is no requirement of mineral inputs as raw material for mining and processing of Silica Sand

2.4 Construction material – stone, aggregates, sand / soil (expected source – MT)

No No construction material required in mining of Silica Sand.

2.5 Forests and timber (source – MT) No No forests and timber is required.

2.6 Energy including electricity and fuels (source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT), energy (MW)

Yes Power requirement for processing plant is sourced from JVVNL. Diesel is required for operation of mining machineries.

2.7 Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units)

No No other natural resource will be required.

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3. Use, storage, transport, handling or production of substances or materials, which could be harmful to human health or the environment or raise concerns about actual or perceived risks to human health.

S.No.


Yes/No


3.1 Use of substances or materials, which are hazardous (as per MSIHC rules) to human health or the environment (flora, fauna, and water supplies)

Blasting is being/will be done with explosives only for removing the waste rock. The eco friendly blasting is being/will be done following all the adequate safety measures & precautions by the competent persons as per provisions of MMR 1961.

3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases)

No This is a case of amendment in EC i.e Name and Reducing Lease area only, therefore, no effect is envisaged

3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. by changing living conditions?

Yes The project provides direct employment opportunities for local people & indirect employment is being/will be generated due to mining activities. This has enhanced the living standards and economic status of the local people.

3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc.,

No Not envisaged

3.5 Any other causes

No Nil

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4. Production of solid wastes during construction or operation or Decommissioning (MT/month)

S. No.


Yes/No


4.1 Spoil, overburden or mine wastes

Yes OB and topsoil will be generated during mining activity. Small amount of overburden and top soil had been dumped at earmarked areas and same will be restored and reclaimed as green area and same also has been proposed in future also.

4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes)

Yes It is generated only from the mines office & canteen, which is being/ will be disposed off suitably by composting/land filling.

4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules)

No No hazardous wastes will be generated due to the mining project.

4.4 Other industrial process wastes

No There will be no other industrial process waste generation.

4.5 Surplus product No Not Envisaged

4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment

No Not Envisaged

4.7 Construction or demolition wastes No No construction work.

4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment No There will be no redundant machinery or equipment.

4.9 Contaminated soils or other materials

No This is a case of amendment in EC i.e Name and Reducing Lease area only. No contamination of soil or any other materials as adequate precautions taken to control air and water pollution.

4.10 Agricultural wastes No There will not be any agricultural waste.

4.11 Other solid wastes

Yes Small amount of overburden had been dumped at earmarked area and same will be restored and reclaimed as green area and same also has been proposed in future also.

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

S. No.


Yes/No


5.1 Emissions from combustion of fossil fuels from stationary or mobile sources

Yes Emission will be generated due to the use of fossil fuel in movement of vehicles & diesel operated equipments for various activities. Better maintenance of equipment is being/will help to reduce such emissions and maintain below permissible limit.

5.2 Emissions from production processes

Yes Particulate Matter is emitted during excavation and kept below the prescribed limits by adopting suitable mitigating measures. Water sprinkling on haul roads and at loading faces is being /will be done.

5.3 Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport

Yes The loading of excavated material and transportation emit some amount of pollutants. Proper maintenance of HEMMs will help reduce such emissions. The fugitive emission on haul road is suppressed by water spray.

5.4 Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment

No No new construction work will come in the existing mine as this is a case of amendment in EC.

5.5 Dust or odours from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste

Yes Dust is generated during drilling, blasting excavation, loading, unloading at the feeding hopper and processing of mineral. Dust suppression is being/will do by sprinkling of water & wet drilling. All screens, grizzly, Jaw, cone, discharge chutes, conveyor carrying sand are covered/enclosed with metal sheets to combat dust particles in the air.

5.6 Emissions from incineration of waste

No Incineration activity is not involved in the project.

5.7 Emissions from burning of waste in open air (e.g. slash materials, construction debris)

No There is no burning of waste in open air.

5.8 Emissions from any other sources

No There will be no emissions from any other sources.

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

S. No. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data with source of information data

6.1 From operation of equipment e.g. engines, ventilation plant, crushers

Yes Due to operation of machinery and vehicles there may be slight increase in noise/ vibration but within the prescribed limits. To combat such noise levels, all workers are provided with the PPEs such as ear muffs, ear plugs etc. All screens, grizzly, Jaw, cone, discharge chutes, conveyor carrying sand are covered/enclosed with metal sheets to combat noise levels and dust particulate in air. Green belt will be developed all along the project boundary to restrict increase in the noise level outside the plant premises. Proper maintenance of machineries has been done in routine. Regular noise level monitoring is being/will be done and noise level is being/will be kept within permissible limits.

6.2 From industrial or similar processes

Yes There will be generation of noise due to the operation of machinery. Proper mitigation measures have been taken for the reduction of noise levels i.e. acoustic enclosures and the workers have been provided with personal protective equipments.

6.3 From construction or demolition No Not applicable, as no construction or demolition is proposed as this is a case of amendment in EC only.

6.4 From blasting or piling

Yes Blasting is done for the mining of Silica sand, which may generate some noise. Controlled blasting is in practice, this technique reduces the noise & vibration to considerable extent. Plantation around the peripheral area will minimize propagation of noise.

6.5 From construction or operational traffic

Yes During vehicular movement, the noise is likely to be within the prescribed limits.

6.6 From lighting or cooling systems No Nil

6.7 From any other sources No Nil

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7. Risks of contamination of land or water from releases of pollutants into the ground or into sewers, surface waters, groundwater, coastal waters or the sea:

S.No.


Yes/No


7.1 From handling, storage, use or spillage of hazardous materials

No No use/handling of hazardous material will take place except periodical oil change, which is being/will be handled in closed containers. Spillage of Oil/Grease during maintenance of heavy vehicles is being/will be controlled by using collection tray etc. Care will be taken during its use for lubrication of equipment, so that nothing falls on ground to contaminate soil. Equipments are being/ will be kept well maintained to keep them leakage free. The used oil and grease are being/will be sold to authorized vendors.

7.2 From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge)

No Zero discharge principle is followed. Waste water from office toilets will be disposed off in soak pit via septic tank.

7.3 By deposition of pollutants emitted to air into the land or into water

Yes Dust is generated by movement of machinery & mining operations, excavation, loading and unloading. There is likelihood of increase of PM

concentration, which may affect air but the measures followed will control the air pollutions.

7.4 From any other sources No Not envisaged

7.5 Is there a risk of long term build up of pollutants in the environment from these sources?

No There will be no long-term buildup of pollutants in the environment, however periodic monitoring is being/will be done for the air, water and soil in the lease area and surroundings so that timely mitigation measures can be undertaken.

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8. Risk of accidents during construction or operation of the Project, which could affect human health or the environment

S. No.


Yes/No


8.1 From explosions, spillages, fires etc from storage, handling, use or production of hazardous substances

Yes Explosives will be handled with utmost care in compliance to rules 16 and regulations and as per provisions of MMR1961. Control and delay technique is used to arrest fly rock. Possibility of accident on account of explosion, spillages, fire or hazardous substances etc is very less or negligible. Proper maintenance, operation and leak proof condition of machinery eliminates possibilities of fire. However fire extinguishers will be provided near workshop, mines office in each vehicles etc. and all persons shall be properly trained to quench the fire at source itself. No other major risks will be involved, as mines will be working following provisions of mines act, rules and regulations and under supervision of qualified persons.

8.2 From any other causes Yes Accidents by transport vehicles due to negligence and/or ignoring the safety aspects. However, to deal the minor incidences and accidents, first aid measures at site will be provided.

8.3 Could the project be affected by natural disasters causing environmental damage (e.g. floods, earthquakes, landslides, Cloudburst etc)?

No The project is located in the Seismic Zone III. There has been no flood, cloudbursts and landslide reported so far in the history of this area.

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9. Factors which should be considered (such as consequential development) which could lead to environmental effects or the potential for cumulative impacts with other existing or planned activities in the locality

S. No.


Yes/No


9.1 Lead to development of supporting, facilities, ancillary development or development stimulated by the project which could have impact on the environment e.g.:

• Supporting infrastructure (roads, power supply, waste or waste water treatment, etc.) • housing development

• extractive industries

• supply industries

• other

Yes Employment opportunities will increase due to the requirement of workers for the proposed project. Local people will be preferred for employment. This will contribute in raising the socio-economic status and standard of living of the nearby villagers. Greenery of the surrounding area will be enhanced which will further add the area aesthetic beauty to the area. This will contribute in raising the socioeconomic status and standard of living of the nearby villagers

9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, which could have an impact on the environment

Yes The after use of site planned would be helpful to the society, owing to better greenery and development of water reservoir supporting the surrounding localities.

9.3 Set a precedent for later developments Yes A better after use scenario, which is likely to increase aesthetic beauty of the area in addition to benefit of greenery and water reservoir, would set precedence for subsequent entrepreneurs who venture such projects.

9.4 Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects

No major industries except two silica sand mines are located in the 10 km area, which are not functional, few grinding unit of other mineral and two small crushers to produce grits. Thus there is likelihood of cumulative effect due to the transportation of mineral only, but the impact of the project will be limited to M.L Area. A better planned and executed project has to yield a better result individually; which in turn has to give better cumulative effect also.

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(III) Environmental Sensitivity

S. No.

Areas

Name/ Identity

Aerial distance (within 15 km.) Proposed project location boundary

1 Areas protected under international conventions, national or local legislation for their ecological, landscape, cultural or other related value

No No such area is located within 15 km radius area

2 Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests


3 Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration


4 Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters


5 State, National boundaries


6 Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas

No Nil

7 Defence installations


8 Densely populated or built-up area Yes Bayana Town 12 Km ~SE & Uchchain small town 12 Km ~NE

9 Areas occupied by sensitive man-made land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities)

Yes There are primary schools, dispensaries, small hospitals, places of worship within 15 km from the project site. No dislocation or demolition is proposed. Adequate mitigation measures will be taken to ensure safety.

10 Areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources (ground water resources, surface resources, forestry, agriculture, fisheries, tourism, minerals).

No No such hot spots or scarce resources in the project vicinity

11 Areas already subjected to pollution or environmental damage. (those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded)


12 Areas susceptible to natural hazard which could cause the project to present environmental problems (earthquakes, subsidence, landslides, erosion, flooding or extreme or adverse climatic conditions)

No The area falls under seismic Zone-III and is not earthquake prone and as there would not be any high rise buildings within 15Km radius and within the ML Area, no adverse impact is envisaged.

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