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Proceedings of the 6th meeting of State Expert Appraisal Committee held on 24/5/2008 in the office of Senior Environmental Engineer, Punjab Pollution Control Board, Zonal Office, Ludhiana.

The following were present:

1. Dr. Anil Kumar Jain,

Director,

School of Energy Studies for Agriculture,

PAU, Ludhiana.

2. Dr. Neelima Jerath,

Additional Director (Env.)

PSCST, Chandigarh.

3. Dr. S.S. Marwaha,

Chief Executive Officer,

Punjab Bio-Technology Incubator,

SCO-8 (Top Floor), Phase-V, Mohali.

4. Dr. Rajiv Mohan Mathur,

Scientist-F,

Head Chemical Recovery,

Environmental Management and Biotechnology,

CPPRI, Saharanpur.

5. Dr. Babu Ram,

SEE, PPCB, Zonal Office,

Ludhiana.

At the outset of the meeting, Dr. Babu Ram, Secretary, State Expert Appraisal

Committee welcomed all the members of the Committee. Thereafter, the various project

developers were called to make presentation on their projects one by one.

Item no. 6.1 Consideration of New Proposals for Environmental Clearance. Item no. 6.1.1 Application for Environmental clearance for "Paras Downtown Square" a

multiplex and shopping complex to be developed by M/s Paras Build Call Pvt. Ltd. at Kalka Road, Zirakpur, Distt. Mohali.

The following were present from the promoter side :-

1. Sh. Rajinder Takkar, C.O.O.

2. Sh. Kunal Rishi, D.G.M.,

3. Mr. Deepak Gupta, Environmental Consultant

4. Sh. Mangat Ram, Plumbing Consultant

Mr. Deepak Gupta, Environmental consultant made a presentation on the

project proposal for the construction of multiplex, hotel and shopping complex project namely

"Paras Downtown Square" developed at Kalka Road, Zirakpur, Distt. Mohali. He informed that

the total area of the proposed site is 4.18 acres and the total built up area will be 42565.625 sq.

mt.

The site falls in the municipal limits of Zirakpur and the total cost of the

project is Rs. 129.23 crores. The complex shall be constructed above ground and there will be

two basements, which will be used for parking and other purposes. He informed that the plan of

the project has been approved by Chief Town Planner, Punjab and more than 80% construction

of the project has already been completed.

129 Kl/day of water is required for use in the multiplex and shopping

complex. The effluent generated will be treated in a sewage treatment plant of 110 Kl/day

capacity. The solid waste will be generated @ 1420 Kg/day. Existing tubewell will be used for

water requirement during construction stage of the project. The water requirement for the

proposed project in long term shall be met from the Municipal Water supply system. New

borewells if required, would be made only after taking permission from the competent authority.

42.57 Kl/day water will be reused after treatment for flushing purposes and 61 Kl/day treated

effluent will be used as make-up water for cooling system. 12.60 Kl/day treated effluent will be

utilized in the green area. Thus the entire effluent @ 116 Kl/day is proposed to be recirculated

and no treated / untreated domestic effluent is proposed to be discharged into sewer.

Sh. Deepak Gupta informed that during the construction phase, the

following measures will be taken :

o Wind breaking curtains all along the periphery of the project site.

o Sprinklers at all appropriate locations to suppress the dust.

o Debris and unutilized construction material / earth shall be removed immediately to avoid

the nuisance of dust generated due to wind.

o Portable toilets type mobile sanitation system would be provided for the construction

labourers.

o Medical cum first aid facility will be provided to the workers during construction phase.

o Ensured supply of potable drinking water for the construction labourers.

o All D.G. sets will be installed with necessary sound control measures.

o Vehicles to be allowed on site with PUC certificate only.

The following Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Mechanism will be

adopted in the multiplex-cum-shopping project :-

o The solid waste from the proposed multiplex-cum-shopping complex project will be

segregated i.e. bio-degradable and recyclable and non-biodegradable and non-

recyclable waste. Segregation would be carried out at source itself.

o Adequate number of coloured bins separately for the collection of different categories of

waste would be provided at suitable locations.

o Recyclable waste like empty bottles, glass, plastic bags etc. would be disposed to the

approved recyclers.

o Non-biodegradable solid wastes would be sent to approved landfill sites.

o Biodegradable waste will be sold to piggeries / biomass projects coming in Punjab.

o The collection vehicles will be well maintained to minimize noise and emissions. While

transporting, these will be covered to avoid littering.

Sh. Deepak Gupta further submitted the details of energy conservation

measures to be taken in the project and the data of ambient air monitoring and ground water

monitoring at the site. He submitted that during the construction phase, ambient air monitoring,

noise level monitoring and ground water monitoring will be done every month.

After detailed deliberations, the members of the Committee asked the

project proponent to submit the following details: -

(1) Data of ambient air and ground water quality for one month from NABL accredited

laboratory should be provided.

(2) Layout plan showing the dual plumbing system for reusing the treated sewage in the

flushing system should be provided.

(3) NOC from the Chief Fire Officer regarding adequate provision of fire hydrant system and

its revised plan indicating the said system should be submitted.

(4) The project proponent should submit written permission from Municipal Committee,

Zirakpur for the disposal of solid waste generated by it.

(5) The project proponent shall use fly ash as construction material in the construction

activities as per the provisions of fly ash notification of September 1999 and its

amendment as on August 2003.

(6) The project proponent should submit an affidavit that he will install necessary pollution

control measure at all the sources of fumes emitted from the Hotel & Shopping Complex.

(7) The project proponent was advised that construction of the project without obtaining prior

environmental clearance is in violation of provisions of EIA Notification. Further

construction in the project may, therefore, be stopped.

In view of the above, the Committee deferred the case and it was decided that

the proposal shall be considered for environmental clearance after the receipt of the above

details / data from the project proponent.

It may be pointed out here that this Project has completed construction to the

extent of 80% as informed by the project proponent. SEIAA may, therefore, consider issuing

notice to this project for violation of provision of EIA Notification No. S.O. 1533 (E) dated

14/09/2006.

Item no. 6.1.2 Application for Environmental clearance for “PDA Omaxe City” a Residential Group Housing Project to be developed by M/s Omaxe Ltd. at Vill. Baran, Sirhind Road, Patiala.


1. Sh. Daleep Moudgil, Director (BD & Projects)

2. Sh. Navin Singh (Architect)


Mr. Deepak Gupta, Environmental Consultant made a presentation on the

project proposal for the construction of Residential Group Housing Project namely “PDA Omaxe

City” at Vill. Baran, Sirhind Road, Patiala. He informed that the total area of the proposed site is

333.18 acres and it is a joint venture project with Patiala Urban Planning and Development

Authority (PDA). The land falls in the proposed master plan of Patiala area. The development

includes Group Housing (Flats), EWS, Commercial Area, Dispensary, School and Community

Centre, IT and BIO Tech Park, Institutional area etc. The township will have convenient

shopping, landscape gardens, civic facilities and other amenities. The expected cost of the

project is 500 crores. The development of land has not been started so far.

The total water consumption in the colony will be 2588 Kl/day and the

total power requirement will be 11268 KW. The plan has been approved by PUDA. A sewage

treatment plant of 2400 Kl/day capacity is proposed to be installed. The solid waste will be

generated @ 7786 Kg/day and the green area in the project will be 103035 sq. mt. Existing

tubewell will be used for water requirement during construction stage of the project. The water

requirement for the proposed project in long term shall be met from the Municipal Water supply

system. New borewells if required, would be made only after taking permission from the

Competent Authority. 861 Kl/day waste water will be reused after treatment for flushing

purposes. 567 Kl/day treated effluent will be utilized in the green area. Thus the 1428 Kl/day

effluent is proposed to be reused and the balance 958 Kl/day treated effluent will be discharged

into sewer.








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The following Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Mechanism will be

adopted in the project :-

o There will be provision of collection facility. Segregation of organic and inorganic waste in

separate bags will be implemented.

o Two bins for collection of solid waste on each floor, small containers of 0.5 cu.m size will

be placed in lanes of plotted area.

o Recyclable waste like empty bottles, glass, plastic bags etc. would be disposed to the

approved recyclers.

o Transportation by tipper unto final disposal point shall be ensured day to day, while

organic waste shall be utilized for preparation of manure through designated collector.

o For biodegradable waste, vessel composting technique will be used.

o The proposed township project has provision of rainwater harvesting plan for the

recharging of ground water.



monitoring at the site. He informed that solar photo voltaic street light would be provided on the

roads as well as in the parks in phased manner. Use of CFL lamps shall be encouraged. The

residents shall be educated about the huge savings in their electricity bills if they use CFL

Lamps. Energy efficient electrical gadgets shall be used. All commercial and institutional

buildings would comply with the ECBC.

Sh. Deepak Gupta informed that during the operation phase, a monitoring

committee will be set up to ensure proper operation and management of various environmental

issues. The committee will consist of ;

o Environmentalist

o Horticulturist

o Senior citizen / residents.

The Committee will monitor the following activities :

i) All activities related to water consumption, wastewater generation and its treatment,

reuse of treated water, solid waste disposal, green belt development and energy

conservation techniques.

ii) Compliance of all rules and regulations pertaining to the environment.

iii) Initiate environmental monitoring as per approved schedule.

iv) Review and interpret the monitored results and take corrective measures wherever

needed.

v) Maintain documentation of good environmental practices and applicable

environmental laws. Maintain environmental related records.

vi) Co-ordinate with regulatory agencies, external consultants and monitoring

laboratories.

vii) Maintain log of public complaints and action taken.

The consultant informed that during the construction phase, ambient air

monitoring, noise level monitoring and ground water monitoring will be done every month.

After detailed deliberation, the members of the Committee asked the


1) Data of ambient air and ground water quality for one month from NABL accredited


2) Layout plan showing the dual plumbing system for reusing the treated sewage in the


3) The project proponent shall submit an undertaking that he will provide adequate fire

fighting system in the colony and also submit a copy of the fire fighting plan and necessary

approvals / NOC from competent authority.

4) The project proponent will submit an undertaking that agreement will be made with

common bio-medical waste treatment facility for disposal of bio-medical waste generated

from the dispensary.

5) The project proponent should submit written permission from Municipal Corporation,

Patiala for the disposal of excess sewage into the sewerage system of the city or the

revised water balance chart should be submitted for reuse of entire treated sewage within

the project area.


Patiala for the disposal of solid waste generated from the colony.

7) The promoter should submit calculations regarding requirement of land for vermi-

composting of bio-degradable waste generated from the colony and the land reserved for

this purpose in the project area.

8) The project proponent shall use fly ash as building material in the construction activities as

per the provisions of fly ash notification of September 1999 and its amendment as on

August 2003.

9) The project proponent should submit an undertaking that no bio-technology park will be

developed in this project and only I.T. park may be developed.

10) The project proponent should submit construction schedule (CPM / PERT chart).




Item no. 6.1.3 Application for Environmental clearance for “Omaxe Royal Residency” a Residential Group Housing Project to be developed by M/s Omaxe Ltd. at Vill. Thakarwal, Pakhowal Road, Ludhiana.


1. Sh. Daleep Moudgil, Director (BD & Projects)

2. Sh. Navin Singh, Architect


Mr. Deepak Gupta, Environmental Consultant made a presentation on the

project proposal for the construction of Residential Group Housing Project namely “Omaxe

Royal Residency” to be developed at Vill. Thakarwal, Pakhowal Road, Ludhiana. He informed

that the total area of the proposed site is 36.0 acres. The expected cost of the project is Rs. 115

crores. The development includes Group Housing (Flats), EWS, Commercial Area, Dispensary,

School and Community Centre, Hospital and Educational Buildings etc. The plan has been

approved by PUDA. One sample flat and marketing office has been constructed at site and no

further construction is being carried out.

It is proposed to construct 1068 flats for general public and 200 flats for

economically weaker section. The total water consumption in the project will be 871 Kl/day. The

power requirement of the project is 4000 KW. A sewage treatment plant of 800 Kl/day capacity

is proposed to be installed. The solid waste will be generated @ 2536 Kg/day and the green

area in the project will be 36446 sq. mt. The parking will be provided for 3229 vehicles.

Existing tubewell will be used for water requirement during construction

stage of the project. The water requirement for the proposed project in long term shall be met

from the Municipal Water supply system as EDC is deposited with PUDA. New borewells if

required, would be made only after taking permission from the Competent Authority. 290 Kl/day

waste water will be reused after treatment for flushing purposes. 200 Kl/day treated effluent will

be utilized in the green area. Thus the 490 Kl/day effluent is proposed to be reused and the

balance 294 Kl/day treated effluent will be discharged onto land for irrigation.








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monitoring at the site. He informed that solar photo voltaic street light would be provided on the

roads as well as in the parks in phased manner. Use of CFL lamps shall be encouraged. The

residents shall be educated about the huge savings in their electricity bills if they use CFL

Lamps. Energy efficient electrical gadgets shall be used. All commercial and institutional

buildings would comply with the ECBC.

Sh. Deepak Gupta informed that during the operation phase, a monitoring

committee will be set up to ensure proper operation and management of various environmental

issues. The committee will consist of ;

o Environmentalist

o Horticulturist

o Senior citizen / residents.

The committee will monitor all activities related to water consumption,

wastewater generation and its treatment, reuse of treated water, solid waste disposal, green belt

development and energy conservation techniques. The committee will ensure compliance to all

rules and regulations pertaining to the environment.

The consultant informed that during the construction phase, ambient air

monitoring, noise level monitoring and ground water monitoring will be done every month.







3) The project proponent shall submit an undertaking that he will provide adequate fire




Common Bio-Medical Waste Treatment Facility for disposal of bio-medical waste

generated from the dispensary.

5) The project proponent should indicate the area of land available for using 294 Kl/day of

treated sewage onto land for irrigation and its location viz-a-viz the project area.

6) The project proponent should arrange adequate land for disposal of solid waste to be

generated from the colony.


composting of bio-degradable waste generated from the colony and the land reserved for

this purpose in the project area.

8) The project proponent shall use fly ash as building material in the construction activities as


August 2003.

9) The project proponent should submit construction schedule (CPM / PERT chart).




Item no. 6.1.4 Application for Environmental clearance for “Bollywood Heights” a Residential Group Housing Project to be developed by M/s Hanumant Builders & Land Developers at adjoining Sector 20, Panchkula, Dhakoli Road, Peer Mushalla, Teh. Dera Bassi, Distt. Mohali.


1. Sh. Sanjay Garg, Partner

2. Sh. R.S. Saini, Environmental Consultant

Sh. R.S. Saini, Environmental Consultant made a presentation on the

project proposal for the construction of Residential Group Housing Project namely “Bollywood

Heights”. He informed that the project will have 312 flats for general public and 42 flats for

Economical Weaker Section. The company has proposed 14 blocks in 6 towers. The total plot

area of the proposed site is 7.04 acres. The expected cost of the project is Rs. 5552 lacs. The

project site is adjoining Sector 20, Panchkula and is located at Dhakoli Road, Peer Mushalla,

Teh. Dera Bassi, Distt. Mohali. One sample flat and marketing office has been constructed at

site and no further construction is being carried out.

The total water requirement for this project will be 280 Kl/day, out of

which effluent @ 210 Kl/day will be generated. This effluent will be treated in a sewage

treatment plant. The promoter will install sewage treatment plant in two modules of 110 Kl/day

capacity each. After treatment, treated domestic effluent @ 11 Kl/day will be used in the parks

and 112 Kl/day effluent will be used for flushing system in houses. The remaining treated

domestic effluent will be discharged onto land. The company will provide rain water harvesting

system and for this purpose, eight RWH pits will be installed.

The residential colony will need approximately 4270 KW of electricity.

Around 354 kg/day of municipal solid waste will be generated from residential zone.

The sewage treatment plant sludge @ 10 Kg/day will be used as manure.

The developer shall provide for paid house to house garbage collection, solid waste disposal

bins, segregation for recyclable wastes, and disposal of waste to municipal dump site.

He informed that number of measures have been proposed for energy

conservation. The structure does not have glass facade. Low pressure sodium lamps shall be

used for outdoor lighting. Parks and parking areas will have 25% mix of solar based lights.

Energy consumption will be minimized by use of dedicated CFL in place of incandescent lamps,

energy saving low ballasts are proposed to be installed. There is no centralized AC system. The

individual flat owners shall install their own air conditioners. All apartments are designed for

cross-ventilation with central courtyard around generating a beneficial micro-climate and

disposal of heat through court yard effect. A fire extinguishing system as per the requirements of

National Building Code shall be provided. The building is designed against earthquakes for

Zone-IV requirements as laid down in NBC. He also submitted data of ambient air and ground

water quality from NABL accredited laboratory.

After detailed deliberations, the Committee decided to recommend the

project for grant of environmental clearance to State Environment Impact Assessment Authority

subject to the following conditions:-

PART A SPECIFIC CONDITIONS

I. Construction Phase

i) “Consent to establish” shall be obtained from Punjab Pollution Control Board

under Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 and Water (Prevention &

Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and a copy of the same shall be submitted to the

Ministry of Environment & Forests before the start of any construction work at site.

ii) All required sanitary and hygienic measures should be in place before starting

construction activities and to be maintained throughout the construction phase.

iii) A first aid room will be provided in the project both during construction and

operation phase of the project.

iv) Adequate drinking water and sanitary facilities should be provided for construction

workers at the site. The safe disposal of wastewater and solid wastes generated

during the construction phase should be ensured.

v) Provision should be made for the supply of fuel (kerosene or cooking gas),

utensils such as pressure cookers etc. to the labourers during construction phase.

vi) All the labourers to be engaged for construction should be screened for health and

adequately treated before engaging them to work at the site.

vii) For disinfection of wastewater, use ultra violet radiation, not chlorination.

viii) All the topsoil excavated during construction activities should be stored for use in

horticulture / landscape development within the project site.

ix) Disposal of muck during construction phase should not create any adverse effect

on the neighbouring 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.

x) Construction spoils, including bituminous material and other hazardous material,

must not 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.

xi) The diesel generator sets to be used during construction phase should be low

sulphur diesel type and should conform to E(P) Rules, 1986 prescribed for air and

noise emission standards.

xii) Vehicles hired for bringing construction material to the site should be in good

condition and should conform to applicable air and noise emission standards and

should be operated only during non peak hours.

xiii) Ambient noise levels should conform to prescribed standards both during day and

night. Incremental pollution loads on the ambient air and noise quality should be

closely monitored during construction phase.

xiv) Fly ash should be used as construction material in the construction as per the

provisions of Fly Ash Notification of September, 1999 and amended as on August,

2003 (The above condition is applicable only if the project is within 100 Km of

Thermal Power Station).

xv) Ready mixed concrete must be used in building construction.

xvi) Storm water control and its reuse as per CGWB and BIS standards for various

applications.

xvii) Water demand during construction should be reduced by use of curing agents and

other best practices referred.

xviii) Permission to draw ground water shall be obtained from the Competent Authority

prior to construction / operation of the project.

xix) Separation of drinking water supply and treated sewage supply should be done by

the use of dual plumbing line for separation of drinking water and treated sewage.

xx) Fixtures for showers, toilet flushing and drinking should be of low flow either by

use of aerators or pressure reducing devices or sensor based control.

xxi) Use of glass may be reduced by upto 40% to reduce the electricity consumption

and load on air-conditioning. If necessary, use high quality double glass with

special reflective coating in windows.

xxii) Roof should meet prescriptive requirement as per Energy Conservation Building

Code by using appropriate thermal insulation material to fulfill requirement.

xxiii) Adequate measures to reduce air and noise pollution during construction keeping

in mind CPCB norms on noise limits.

xxiv) 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 aspirational for non air-conditioned spaces by use of appropriate thermal

insulation material to fulfill requirement.

xxv) The approval of the competent authority shall be obtained for structural safety of

the buildings due to earthquake, adequacy of fire fighting equipments etc. as per

National Building Code including protection measures from lightening etc.

II. Operation Phase

i) The installation of sewage treatment plant (STP) should be certified by Punjab

Pollution Control Board and a report in this regard should be submitted to the

Ministry of Environment & Forests before the project is commissioned for operation.

Discharge of treated sewage shall conform to the norms and standards of the Punjab

Pollution Control Board.

ii) Rainwater harvesting for roof run-off and surface run-off should be implemented.

Before recharging the surface run-off, pretreatment must be done to remove

suspended matter, oil and grease.

iii) The solid waste generated should be properly collected and segregated before

disposal to the City Municipal Facility. The in-vessel bio-compost technique should

be used for composting the organic waste.

iv) Any hazardous waste including biomedical waste should be disposed of as per

applicable Rules and norms with necessary approvals of the Punjab Pollution Control

Board.

v) The green belt design along the periphery of the plot shall achieve attenuation factor

conforming to the day and night noise standards prescribed for residential land use.

The open spaces inside the plot should be suitably landscaped and covered with

vegetation of indigenous variety.

vi) Incremental pollution loads on the ambient air quality, noise and water quality should

be periodically monitored after commissioning of the project.

vii) Application of solar energy should be incorporated for illumination of common areas,

lighting for gardens and street lighting in addition to provision for solar water heating.

A hybrid system or fully solar system for a portion of the apartments should be

provided.

viii) Traffic congestion near the entry and exit points from the roads adjoining the

proposed project site must be avoided. Parking should be fully internalized and no

public space should be utilized.

ix) A report on the energy conservation measures conforming to energy conservation

norms finalized by Bureau of Energy Efficiency should be prepared incorporating

details about building materials and technology, R & U Factors etc. and submitted to

the Ministry of Environment & Forests in three months time.

PART – B GENERAL CONDITIONS :

i) The environmental safeguards mentioned during the presentation before State Expert Appraisal Committee should be implemented in letter and spirit

ii) Six monthly monitoring reports should be submitted to the Ministry of Environment & Forests, New Delhi and its Northern Regional Office, Chandigarh.

iii) Officials from the Regional Office of Ministry of Environment & Forests, Chandigarh who would be monitoring the implementation of environmental safeguards should be given full cooperation, facilities and documents / data by the project proponents during their inspection. A complete set of all the documents submitted to State Environment Impact Assessment Authority should be forwarded to the CCF, Regional Office of Ministry of Environment & Forests, Chandigarh.

iv) In the case of any change(s) in the scope of the project, the project would require a fresh appraisal by State Environment Impact Assessment Authority.

v) The State Environment Impact Assessment Authority reserves the right to add additional safeguard measures subsequently, if found necessary, and to take action including revoking of the environmental clearance under the provisions of the Environmental (Protection) Act, 1986 to ensure effective implementation of the suggested safeguard measures in a time bound and satisfactory manner.

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 etc. shall be obtained, as applicable, by project proponents from the competent authorities.

vii) The project proponent should advertise in at least two local newspapers widely circulated in the region, one of which shall be in the vernacular language informing that the project has been accorded environmental clearance and copies of clearance letters are available with the Punjab Pollution Control Board. The advertisement should be made within seven days from the day of issue of the clearance letter and a copy of the same should be forwarded to the Regional Office, Ministry of Environment & Forests, Chandigarh.

viii) These stipulations would be enforced among others under the provisions of Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, Environmental (Protection) Act, 1986, the Public Liability (Insurance) Act, 1991 and EIA Notification, 2006.

ix) Under the provisions of Environmental (Protection) Act, 1986, legal action shall be initiated against the project proponent if it is found that construction of the project has been started without obtaining environmental clearance.

x) Environmental clearance is subject to final order of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India in the matter of Goa Foundation Vs. Union of India in Writ Petition (Civil) No. 460 of 2004 as may be applicable to this project.

Item no. 6.1.5 Application for Environmental clearance for 225 Acres Mega real estate project based on golf course to be developed by M/s Spark Buildcon Private Limited at Village Mullanpur, Tehsil Ludhiana West and Village Talwandi Khurd, Tehsil Jagraon, Distt. Ludhiana.

No representative of the promoter attended the meeting on 24/5/2008. It

was observed that Form-I and Form I-A have not been submitted by the promoter. Therefore, it

was decided to delist the project and the project will be considered only after complete

application is received from the promoter alongwith Form-I, Form I-A and the conceptual plan of

the project. It was, therefore, decided to inform the promoter, accordingly.

Item no. 6.1.6 Application for Environmental clearance for residential group housing project namely “Jamuna Apartments” to be developed by M/s Jamuna Developers at Vill. Khanpur, Teh. Kharar, Kurali Road, Distt. Mohali.


1. Sh. Lalit Bansal, Proprietor .

2. Er. A.K. Umat, Environmental Consultant

3. Sh. Sital Singh, Environmental Consultant

4. Sh. S.L. Kaushal, Architect

Er. A.K. Umat made a presentation on the project proposal for the

construction of Residential Group Housing Project namely “Jamuna Apartments” to be

developed at Vill. Khanpur, Teh. Kharar, Kurali Road, Distt. Mohali. He informed that the total

area of the proposed site is 9.1 acres and the project cost is Rs. 95 crores. This will be a group

housing project in which 348 no. of flats will be constructed. Change of land use for this project

site has been obtained from the Government. Only boundary wall, site office and a sample flat

has been constructed at site and no further construction has been done. The ground coverage

will be only 28% of the project area and 72% area will be open to sky. Adequate parking area

has been planned keeping in mind the number of flats in the proposed residential project.

280 Kl/day of water is required for use in the colony. In order to meet the

requirement of water, developers have planned a deep tubewell and 2 no. overhead reservoirs.

The effluent will be generated @ 230 Kl/day. This effluent will be treated in a sewage treatment

plant based on extended aeration system. The sewage treatment plant shall be installed in two

phases having two modules (100 Kl/day and 150 Kl/day). The sewage will be treated upto

tertiary level. A part of the treated domestic effluent @ 90 Kl/day will be reused for flushing

purposes in the flats for which dual plumbing system will be provided. Separate pipelines will be

provided for the re-circulation of treated effluent to be used in flushing. The remaining treated

domestic effluent @ 140 Kl/day will be used for landscaping and plantation for which the

promoter has sufficient land adjoining its premises. The solid waste @ 450 kg/day will be

treated through vermiculture and used as manure. No hazardous/bio medical waste shall be

generated.

The residential colony will need approximately 3390 KW of electricity.

Pollution from D.G. sets will be controlled through adequate height of stack and through

acoustic enclosure. Adequate fire fighting equipment will be provided with hydrant at all the

floors and other suitable sites. Underground tank will be provided for water storage for use

during emergency.

Regular monitoring of all significant environmental parameters will be

done at frequent intervals. To implement the EMP, a structured environment management cell

interwoven with the existing management system will be created. The frequency of checking will

be as under:

o Effluent from STP : Twice a month for 1st six months and monthly after that.

o Air monitoring : Quarterly

o Fire Fighting : Monthly

The Environment Management Cell shall Include:

o Representative of Management (Head of Environment Cell)

o Process incharge from STP, Water Works/SWM

o Incharge Maintenance Department

o A representative of Environmental Consultants

o A representative of local authority





(2) The project proponent should submit an undertaking for treatment of solid waste

generated within the colony and to provide dual plumbing system for reuse of treated

effluent for flushing purposes.

(3) The project proponent shall submit an undertaking that he will provide adequate fire



(4) The project proponent shall use fly ash as building material in the construction activities as


August 2003.

(5) The project proponent should submit construction schedule (CPM / PERT chart).




Item no. 6.1.7 Application for Environmental clearance for shopping complex namely “Silicon Square” to be developed by M/s Silicon Constructions Pvt. Ltd. at Chandigarh-Ambala Road, Teh. Dera Bassi, Distt. Mohali.


1. Sh. Karan Dhillon, Promoter

2. Sh. Sunil Solanki, Environmental Consultant

Sh. Karan Dhillon, promoter of the project alongwith consultant Sh. Sunil

Solanki made a presentation on their project proposal for construction of Commercial Complex

Project namely “Silicon Square” to be developed at Chandigarh-Ambala Road, Vill. Singhpura

and Bhankarpur, Teh. Dera Bassi, Distt. Mohali. Sh. Sunil Solanki informed that the total plot

area of the proposed project site is 9.554 Hectares. The site falls within municipal limit of

Zirakpur. It is planned to develop a hotel, multiplex and shopping complex in this project. The

promoter has obtained change of land use certificate for commercial purposes issued by the

Deptt. of Housing and Urban Development, Government of Punjab. The total cost of the project

is more than Rs. 100 crores.

The project involves the construction of hotel, multiplex and shopping

complex on a plot area of 9.554 hectares. The total daily water requirement is 1546 Kl/day.

However, the fresh water requirement will be limited to 698 Kl/day. The treated water @ 848

Kl/day would be used for flushing purposes, horticulture requirement and HVAC requirement

and hence 54.85% of fresh water will be conserved per day. The agreement is being made

shortly with Municipal Committee for water supply. No construction has been started at site so

far.

The Environmental Management Plan during the construction phase will

be as under:

o Seeding on the top of preserved top soil so as to prevent dust emissions from it.

o Preserving of top soil for the proposed green area development.

o First Aid Facility will be provided to the workers during construction phase.

o Mobile sanitation system would be provided for the construction labourers.

o Supply of potable drinking water for the construction labourers.

o Wind breakers all along the periphery of the project site.


o All D.G. sets with necessary sound control measures.

The Effluent Management Plan would be as under:

o The proposed project is a commercial complex project and is expected to cater a large

number of floating people during operation phase.

o It is estimated that about 943 Kl/day of domestic liquid will be generated from the

proposed project.

o The whole quantity of domestic sewage will be channelized to the proposed sewage

treatment plant to be developed within the project premises.

o The treated sewage from the STP (i.e. 848 Kl/day) will be used for flushing, horticulture

and as make-up water to cooling towers attached to HVAC & D.G. sets.

The Solid Waste Management Plan would be as under:

o The proposed commercial complex project will generate about 2,330 kg/day solid waste.

o The solid waste from the proposed complex will be segregated into two categories at

source i.e. Bio-degradable solid waste and Non-biodegradable solid waste.

o Bio-degradable waste will be sent to the approved landfill sites at the site level.

o The Non-biodegradable waste will be sent to the recyclers.

o The waste oil, oil filters etc. from the D.G. sets which are categorized as hazardous

waste will be stored in drums and will be sold to the approved recyclers of Central

Pollution Control Board.

The total parking proposed in the complex is 2169 ECS which will be

provided in the basements and at ground floor.





(2) The project proponent shall submit an undertaking that he will provide adequate fire

fighting system in the colony and also submit a copy of the fire fighting plan and

necessary approvals / NOC from competent authority.

(3) The water balance chart given by the promoter does not appear to be proper. The

project proponent should submit the revised water balance statement indicating total

water requirement, quantity of treated sewage reused for flushing purposes, quantity of

water reused for make-up purposes alongwith details where the remaining treated

sewage, if any, will be discharged.

(4) The project proponent should submit written permission from M.C., Zirakpur for the

disposal of solid waste generated by it.

(5) The project proponent shall submit an undertaking to use fly ash as building material in

the construction activities as per the provisions of fly ash notification of September 1999

and its amendment as on August 2003.

(6) The project proponent should submit an affidavit to install necessary pollution control

measure at all the sources of fumes emitted from the Hotel & Shopping Complex.





Item no. 6.1.8 Application for Environmental clearance for commercial complex namely “Grand Trunk Mall” to be developed by M/s Ascot Hotels & Resorts Ltd. at Vill. Kotkalan & Paragpur, G.T. Road, Jalandhar.


1. Sh. Vimal Nagpal, Exe. Vice President

2. Sh. Yashpal Jain, Environmental Consultant

Sh. Vimal Nagpal, Exe. Vice President of the project alongwith consultant

Mr. Yashpal Jain made a presentation on their project proposal for the construction of shopping

complex Project namely “Grand Trunk Mall” to be developed at Vill. Kotkalan & Paragpur, G.T.

Road, Jalandhar. Sh. Yashpal Jain informed that the total area of the proposed site is 1.65

Hectare and the site is located within Municipal limit of Jalandhar. It is proposed to construct a

hotel with 72 rooms / suites, 3 screen multiplex with sitting capacity of 1150, restaurant and

show rooms etc. The total cost of the project is Rs. 160 crores and the electrical power

requirement is 3 MW. No construction has been started at site so far. Parking required for this

project comes out to be 943 ECS. The promoter has proposed to provide 1210 ECS in the

project area. The land area is already under commercial use. No natural drain line passes

through the site area. No low lying area or wetland exists nearby. The ground water will be used

as source of water.

The average daily water requirement of the project is 230 Kl/day. The

average daily wastewater generation will be 85 m3/day and the treated wastewater reuse

potential has been worked out to be 140 m3/day. Dual plumbing system will be adopted for

treated wastewater reuse. It is proposed to install sewage treatment plant for the treatment of

wastewater generated from the complex.

The municipal solid waste will be generated @ 1000 Kg/day which will be

segregated and disposed to M.C., Jalandhar. The D.G. sets will be housed in acoustic

chambers and the stack height will be provided as per norms. He informed that the promoter

has proposed to take energy conservation measures through;

o Use of solar energy for water heating, common lighting etc.

o Use of e-glass / thermal treated roofing to reduce heat loading

o Use of CFL and LED based lighting

o Putting fire pumps on terrace (to reduce power rating)

o Use of A.C. machines with heat recovery system for hot water generation (saving ~0.5

KW/TR)

o Use of high efficiency motors and transformers.

o Use of servo-stabilized HT transformers to cut down losses

o Use of VFDs for all motors above 7.5 HP to operate them at desired efficiency.

o Use of CFC / HCFC free coolant for HVAC

o Use of plastic bags to be discouraged within the complex.

The Environment Management Plan (EMP) during construction phase will

be as under :-

S.N. Issue Management / Mitigative measures

1. Safety during

construction

All manpower will be provided with personal protective

equipment. Working hours and working conditions, as per ILO

norms, will be strictly adhered to. Adequate preventive

measures to be implemented. Workers to be properly trained in

on-site emergency response management.

2. Equipment and

machinery

All equipment and machinery will conform to the relevant BIS

norms, various other statutory provisions (in terms of

performance, emissions, noise etc.) A record of PUC will be

maintained for all plant and machinery.

3. Construction

material

The material to be procured from existing approved sources

conforming to the applicable environmental provisions and

should have valid consents / permissions / authorizations.

4. Construction

operations

Construction material will be regularly sprinkled with water to

keep the exposed surface wet and preventing it from getting air

borne.

5. Material

transportation and

handling

The vehicles should conform to Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.

The covered transportation will be preferred. Due care to be

taken during unloading.

6. Environmental

conditions

Periodic monitoring of air, water, noise and soil quality, through

an approved monitoring agency will be periodically undertaken

to ensure safe environmental conditions.

7. Parking and

machinery bays

The area for parking of construction vehicles, fuel / lubricant

storage area, equipment and machinery area will be lined. All

operations will be carried out in a way to prevent the

contamination of ground from spillage of fuels / lubricants.

Arrangement will be provided to arrest the run-off from the area

and send it to septic tank.

8. Labour camp The camp will provide necessary facilities in functional and

hygienic manner. The sanitation and sewage system are

designed, built and operated, such that no health hazards occur

and no pollution to air, ground water, etc. takes place.

The Environment Management Plan (EMP) during operational phase will

be as under :-

S.N. Issue Management / Mitigative measures

1. Wastewater treatment and disposal

Elaborate wastewater treatment facility will be developed to ensure, to the maximum capacity, the reuse of treated wastewater (for sanitation, HVAC, watering of plantations, etc.) Remaining treated wastewater will be disposed into public sewer.

2. Solid waste management

Solid wastes will be appropriately segregated (at source) into recyclable, compostable, and non-compostable components. The recyclable fraction will be sent directly to recyclers. Remaining waste will be disposed through M.C., Jalandhar.

3. Equipment and machinery

All equipment and machinery will conform to the relevant BIS norms, various other statutory provisions (in terms of

performance, emissions, noise etc.)

4. Ground water usage

To minimize the additional stress to meet the project water requirement, appropriate ground water recharge using rain water harvesting will be implemented. The annual recharge potential is more than 4200 m3. Compliance with the requirements of Central Ground Water Authority is to be ensured.

5. Drainage Adequate storm water management will be developed.

6. Green belt development

More than 800 m2 of horticulture and green area along with about 100 trees (Alstonia, Cassia, Delonix) will be provided.

7. Accidents Adequate preventive measures to be implemented for fire, electrical hazards, earthquakes, etc.

8. Environmental conditions

Regular monitoring of air, water, noise, and soil quality, through an approved monitoring agency will be periodically undertaken.

9. Energy conservation

Efforts will be incorporated, through expert planning, to minimize the electrical power consumption of the complex with due care to use of natural lighting, solar power etc.

Sh. Yashpal Jain further informed that solar water heating system will

also be installed to save electrical energy. On further query, he submitted that data of

monitoring of ambient air quality and ground water from NABL approved laboratory will be

submitted after one month.



1. Data of ambient air and ground water quality for one month from NABL accredited


2. Layout plan showing the dual plumbing system for reusing the treated sewage in the


3. The project proponent shall submit an undertaking that he will provide adequate fire

fighting system in the colony and also submit a copy of the fire fighting plan and

necessary approvals / NOC from competent authority.

4. The project proponent should submit written permission from Municipal Corporation,

Jalandhar for the disposal of solid waste generated from the commercial complex.

5. The promoter should submit calculations regarding requirement of land for vermi-

composting of bio-degradable waste generated from the commercial complex and the

land reserved for this purpose in the project area.

6. The project proponent shall use fly ash as building material in the construction activities

as per the provisions of fly ash notification of September 1999 and its amendment as on

August 2003.

7. The project proponent should submit construction schedule (CPM / PERT chart).

In view of the above, the Committee deferred the case and it was decided

that the proposal shall be considered for environmental clearance after the receipt of the above


Item no. 6.1.9 Application for Environmental clearance for “Group Housing Project” to be developed by M/s Omaxe Ltd. at Village Mehmadpur, Rajpura-Ambala Road, Distt. Patiala.

No representative of the promoter attended the meeting on 24/5/2008. It

was, therefore, decided to defer the case.

Item no. 6.1.10 Application for Environmental clearance for Business Park namely

“Hampton Court” to be developed by M/s Ritesh Properties & Industries Ltd. at Focal Point, Phase-VIII, Ludhiana.


1. Sh. Roop Kishore Fatehpuria, Director

2. Dr. Amarnath Verma, D.G.M.

3. Sh. Kanwaljit Singh, Architect

4. Sh. D.K. Singh, Environmental Consultant

Sh. D.K. Singh, Environmental Consultant of the project made a

presentation on their project proposal for the establishment of Business Park namely “Hampton

Court” to be developed at Phase-VIII, Focal Point at Chandigarh Road, Ludhiana. He informed

that the total area of the proposed site is 1,61,844.87 sq. mts. (approx. 40 acres) and the

expected cost of the project is Rs. 192 crore. The site falls in the municipal limits of Ludhiana.

The development includes residential area, flatted factory, Convenient

Shopping Centre, Dispensary, Nursery School, Club, Religious Building, Park & Green Area.

570 nos. of dwelling units for residential purposes and 29 nos. of EWS units will be developed.

The water requirement of the project is 1261 Kl/day. The total sewage generated will be 588

KLD. The solid waste will be generated @ 4.7 Ton/day and the estimated power demand is 17.8

MVA.

739 Kl/day of fresh water is required for this project. The effluent

generated will be treated in a sewage treatment plant of 920 Kl/day capacity. 317 Kl/day treated

water is proposed to be reused in flushing system. 160 Kl/day treated water is proposed to be

reused for horticulture purpose. 45 Kl/day treated water will be reused for D.G. set cooling

purposes. 100 Kl/day treated effluent will be used for road washing and recreational purposes.

Domestic sewage will be kept separate from rain water collection and storage system. 104

Kl/day treated wastewater will be used for nearby parks and farmers. Hence, treated

wastewater will be recycled within the project premises as maximum as possible and balance

water (if any) will be connected to the public sewer. During construction phase, the water

requirement is 150 Kl/day and the wastewater generation will be 12 Kl/day. During operation

phase, the source of water supply will be Authority Water Supply system augmented by

borewells.

The parking will be provided for flatted factory @ 2433 Cars (2229 in two

basements + 204 on surface) and the parking in residential area will be for 1060 cars (580 in

basement + 480 on surface). The company will provide seven rain water harvesting pits. Total

greenery area of the project is 25997 sq. m.

During construction phase, approx. 30 Ton of solid waste is expected to

be generated periodically. A soil erosion and sedimentation control plan will be prepared to

control soil erosion and loss of top soil during construction. When opening the site, care will be

taken to minimize vegetation clearing. The excavated material such as topsoil and stones will be

stacked for reuse during later stages for construction. The remaining excavated soil will be

utilized in refilling of foundation, road works, raising of site level and disposing to the vendors

etc.

Approx. 900 cum of soil will be generated periodically from earth work.

Construction yards are proposed for storage of construction materials. Construction work

generated solid waste is proposed to be collected and disposed off to vendors. Excavated top

soil will be stored in temporary constructed soil bank and will be reused for landscaping of the

proposed complex. There shall be “Refuse Containers” at site for the management of domestic

waste generated by the construction laborers and these containers shall be emptied at least

once daily to maintain the site sanitation.

Sh. D.K. Singh also submitted details of energy conservation measures to

be taken in the project. Due care will be taken to have earthquake resistant structures. Fire

safety would be taken into account and will follow all the safety norms and regulations as per

the NBC and other related Indian Standards. Solar lighting will be provided for open spaces and

for hot water supply to kitchen. All the roofs are insulated to minimize heat gain with 50 mm

expanded polystyrene or equivalent insulation. CFL will be used in basement and common

areas. DG sets shall be PLC controlled to optimize their usage based on actual load

requirements. Fly ash made bricks as available and cement are proposed to be used in

common areas i.e. pathway and paved area.





(2) Layout plan showing the dual plumbing system for reusing the treated sewage in the


(3) NOC from the Chief Fire Officer regarding adequate provision of fire hydrant system

and its plan indicating the said system should be submitted.

(4) The project proponent should submit written permission from M.C., Ludhiana for the

disposal of solid waste to be generated by it.

(5) The project proponent should submit written permission from Municipal Corporation,

Ludhiana for the disposal of excess sewage into the sewerage system of the city or the

revised water balance chart should be submitted for reuse of entire treated sewage

within the project area.

(6) The promoter should submit calculations regarding requirement of land for vermi-

composting of bio-degradable waste generated from the business park and the land

reserved for this purpose in the project area.

(7) The project proponent shall use fly ash as building material in the construction activities

as per the provisions of fly ash notification of September 1999 and its amendment as on

August 2003.


In view of the above, the Committee deferred the case and it was decided

that the proposal shall be considered for environmental clearance after the receipt of the above


Item no. 6.1.11 Application for Environmental clearance for residential colony namely “Vipul World” to be developed by M/s Vipul Limited at Vill. Banohar, Ferozepur Road, Ludhiana.


1. Sh. S.P. Singh, G.M. (Services)

2. Sh. A.M. Shrivastav, G.M. (Environment)

3. Mr. Umesh Kumar, Sr. Architect

4. Sh. S.K. Nakra, Environmental Consultant

5. Sh. H.S. Rawat, Manager

Sh. S.K. Nakra, Environmental Consultant made a presentation on the

project proposal of the promoter for construction of Residential Colony namely “Vipul World” to

be developed at Vill. Banohar, Ferozepur Road, Ludhiana. Sh. Nakra informed that the total

area of the proposed site is 108.13 acres and the expected cost of the project is Rs. 300 crores.

The residential area is proposed to be developed in 50.05 acre land, out of which group housing

will be developed in 9.95 acre area. The commercial area will be developed in 5.16 acre and

12.31 acre land has been kept as green area. The proposed number of residential plots are

541. The total power requirement will be 15000 KVA. One no. 63 KVA D.G. set will be used for

pump operation for common service in case of power failure. One no. 125 KVA D.G. set will be

used for emergency lighting. The stack height of the D.G. sets will be 6 m above roof level. The

total parking required in the project is 3928 for residential area, 705 for group housing, 801 for

commercial area and 765 for institution area.

The water will be drawn from tubewell after prior approval from the

Central Ground Water Authority. Side by side, the water will also be withdrawn from Greater

Ludhiana Area Development Authority (GLADA) to meet water demand. The total water demand

of the project is 2407 Kl/day. Fresh water will be used @ 1477 Kl/day and 930 Kl/day of treated

effluent will be reused. 582 Kl/day treated sewage will be used for flushing purposes and 348

Kl/day treated sewage will be used for gardening purposes. The sewage treatment plant will be

installed on extended aeration system followed by tertiary treatment. No timber will be used for

construction. Rainwater harvesting system will be provided. CFL lighting fixtures will be provided

in the common areas. Natural light will be used to the maximum. Around 300 construction

workers will be employed.

He also submitted the baseline air environment data of the site and the

adjoining area.







3) NOC from the Chief Fire Officer regarding adequate provision of fire hydrant system

and its plan indicating the said system should be submitted.


common bio-medical waste treatment facility for disposal of bio-medical waste

generated from the dispensary.


Ludhiana for the disposal of solid waste to be generated from the colony.


Ludhiana for the disposal of excess sewage into the sewerage system of the city or

the revised water balance chart should be submitted for reuse of entire treated sewage

within the project area.


composting of bio-degradable waste generated from the business park and the land

reserved for this purpose in the project area.

8) The project proponent shall use fly ash as building material in the construction

activities as per the provisions of fly ash notification of September 1999 and its

amendment as on August 2003.




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