APPENDIX I
(See Paragraph-6)
FORM 1
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(I) Basic Information
S.No.Item Details
Is your project Comes under Notified Industrial Area NA
Whether proposal involved violation of EIA notificationN/A
Weather Consent to Establishment ObtainedN/A
Upload copy of CTE N/A
1.
Name of the Project/s Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores Ltd (MLA : 1860.10 Ha) For Increase Of Iron Ore Production From 1.60 To 3.85 MTPA With Proposed 2.0 MTPA Ore Beneficiation Plant, Down Hill Conveyor System & 1.85 MTPA Crushing & Screening Plant
Brief summary of projectAnnexure-Brief summary of project
Proposal Number IA/KA/MIN/90857/2019
Project Cost 20000 lacs
2.
S. No. in the schedule1(a) Mining of minerals
2(b) Mineral beneficiation
Project Sector Non-Coal Mining
3. Proposed capacity/area/length/tonnage to be handled/command area/lease area/number or wells to be drilled Increase of Iron Ore Production From 1.60 to 3.85 MTPA With Total Excavation of 20.30 MTPA (ROM (Mn Ore & Iron Ore) + Waste + Top Soil) Along with Proposed 2.0 MTPA Ore Beneficiation Plant, Down Hill Conveyor System & 1.85 MTPA Crushing & Screening Plant Area: 1860.10 Ha ha.
4.
New/Expansion/ModernizationExpansion
Proposal NumberIA/KA/MIN/90855/2009
MoEFCC file number(Previous EC)F.NO. J-110015/96/2006-IA II (M)
Uploaded EC letterAnnexure-Uploaded EC letter
5. Existing Capacity/Area etc. Iron ore : 1.60 MTPA Manganese Ore : 0.55 MTPA Area: 1860.10 Ha ha.
6. Category of project i.e. 'A' or 'B' A
7.
Does it attract the general condition? If yes, please specify No
8.
Does it attract the specific condition? If yes, please specify No
9.
Location of the projectDeogiri,Subbarayanahalli,Ramgad & Kammuthuru Villages, Sandur Tehsil,Bellary District, Karnataka State
Shape of the project landBlock (Polygon)
Uploaded GPS fileAnnexure-GPS file      
Uploaded copy of survey of India ToposheetAnnexure-Survey of india toposheet
Plot/Survey/Khasra No.Mining lease area is part of Forest land falls under Swamymalai (SM) and Ramanamalai (RM) forest blocks of Sandur range and Revenue land (247.38 Ha). Survey numbers of revenue land are enclosed as additional document
Town / VillageDeogiri,Subbarayanahalli,Ramgad & Kammuthuru Villages, Sandur Tehsil,Bellary District, Karnataka State
State of the projectKarnataka
Details of State of the project
S.no State Name District Name Tehsil Name
(1.)KarnatakaBellarySandur
10.
Nearest railway station along with distance in kms Swamihalli Railway station, 1.3 km
Nearest airport along with distance in kms Bangalore, 300 km
11. Nearest Town/City/District Headquarters along with distance in kms Sandur , 5.1 km
12. Village Panchayats, Zila Parishad, Muncipal Corporation, Local body (Complete postal address with telephone nos. to be given) The Sandur Manganese & Iron Ores Ltd Post-Deogiri, Via-Sandur, Pin Code : 583 112 Bellary District, Karnataka Tel No : 08395 – 271025, 28, 29, 40
13. Name of the Applicant Mohammad
14. Registered Address ‘Satyalaya’, Door No.266(Old No.80), Behind Taluka Office Palace Road, Ward No.1, Sandur-Taluk, Ballari-District.
15.
Address for correspondance:
Name of the Company THE SANDUR MANGANESE & IRON ORES LIMITED
Name of the Applicant Mohammad
Designation (Owner/ Partner/ CEO) VPMINES
Pin code 583119
E-mail saleem@sandurgroup.com
Telephone No. 8395-260301
Fax No. 8395-
Copy of documents in support of the competence/authority of the person making this application to make application on behalf of the User Agency . Annexure-Uploaded Copy of documents in support of the competence/authority
16.
Details of Alternative Sites examined, if any. Location of these sites should be shown on a toposheet No
17. Whether part of Interlinked projects? No
18. Whether separate application of Interlinked project has been submitted? N/A
19.
If Yes, MoEF file numberN/A
Date of submissionN/A
20. If No, Reason N/A
21.
Whether the proposal involves Approval/ Clearance under: if yes, details of the same and their status to be given
(i) Whether the proposal involves approval/clearance under the Forest (Conservation) Act,1980?Yes
StatusFinal(Stage-II) Approval Obtained
MoEF file number8-17/1994-FC
Date of In-Principle31/12/1899
Date of final approval31/12/1899
Area diverted-1 ha.
Uploaded Clearance LetterAnnexure-Uploaded clearance letter
(ii) Whether the proposal involves approval/clearance under the wildlife (Protection) Act,1972?No
(iii) Whether the proposal involves approval/clearance under the C.R.Z notification, 2011?No
22.
Whether there is any Government Order/Policy relevant/relating to the site?No
23.
Whether any Forest Land Involved?Yes
Area of Forest land Involved (hectares)1612.72 ha.
24.
Whether there is any litigation pending against the project and/or land in which the project is proposed to be set up?No
(a) Name of the CourtN/A
(b) Name of the Sub courtN/A
(c) Case No.N/A
(d) Orders/directions of the court, if any and relevance with the proposed projectN/A
(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 there of (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) Yes Total Mining Lease Area is 1860.10 Ha (Reserved Forest Land: 1612.72 Ha and Revenue Land: 247.38 Ha) Post mining Land use plan will be as follows • Area Under Mine Pit - 496.33 Ha • Area Under Waste Dump - 385.02 Ha • Mineral Storage (subgrade/saleable) - 143.23 Ha • Roads - 35.16 Ha • Infrastructure - 24.01 Ha • Township Area - 25.52 Ha • Area reserved for future mining operation including pits, dumps ore stacking, processing plant, plantation etc - 750.83 Ha
1.2 Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings? No Not Applicable
1.3 Creation of new land uses? Yes Total Mining Lease Area is 1860.10 Ha (Reserved Forest Land: 1612.72 Ha and Revenue Land: 247.38 Ha) Post mining Land use plan will be as follows • Area Under Mine Pit - 496.33 Ha • Area Under Waste Dump - 385.02 Ha • Mineral Storage (subgrade/saleable) - 143.23 Ha • Roads - 35.16 Ha • Infrastructure - 24.01 Ha • Township Area - 25.52 Ha • Area reserved for future mining operation including pits, dumps ore stacking, processing plant, plantation etc - 750.83 Ha
1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing? No None. Exploration for estimation of reserves was already done
1.5 Construction works? Yes • Downhill conveyor system of of about 1.2km. • Beneficiation plant • Crushing and screening plans
1.6 Demolition works? No No demolition works are involved as no structures are existing at present in the mining lease area.
1.7 Temporary sites used for construction works or housing of construction workers? No No such structures are proposed in the area.
1.8 Above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations and fill or excavations Yes • Downhill conveyor system of about 1.2km. • Beneficiation plant • Crushing and screening plants
1.9 Underground works including mining or tunnelling? No None
1.10 Reclamation works? Yes Mined out area will be backfilled and will be rehabilitated with plantation of local species
1.11 Dredging? No No dredging is involved
1.12 Offshore structures? No No offshore structures as the mining lease is in landlocked area
1.13 Production and manufacturing processes? Yes Mining operations are carried out by fully mechanized open-cast mining method Beneficiation process include • Crushing • Scrubbing • Wet screening • Jigging • Cyclone classifier • Thickener • Slime Management The tailing generated will be in the form of cake and will be stacked separately adjacent to the plant
1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or materials? Yes An area of 143.23 Ha is earmarked for storage of ore.
1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents? Yes An area of 385.02 Ha is earmarked for dumps for waste disposal. Dumping is done by retreating method and stabilization is done by coir matting/plantation. Domestic waste water is treated in Sewage Treatment Plant of 100 KLD Workshop effluent is generated and is treated for Oil removal. The total water is reused for greenbelt, dust suppression and ore beneficiation plant.
1.16 Facilities for long term housing of operational workers? Yes Residential colony with 783 houses is exists. Colony of SMIORE is located within the mining complex at Deogiri and Subrayanahalli camps. All the necessary infrastructure facilities such as School, Occupational Health Center, Park and Playground, Temple, Commercial Complex, etc., are provided in the colony. Additional houses of 200 are proposed for the enhancement production in the same camps.
1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation? Yes Downhill conveyor system of 300 Tonnes per hour capacity is proposed from Mine to the nearest railway siding over a length of about 1.2km.
1.18 New road, rail, air water borne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc? Yes Downhill conveyor system of 300 Tonnes per hour capacity is proposed from Mine to the nearest railway siding over a length of about 1.2km.
1.19 Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements? No No closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements are proposed. The approach roads from the active pits to the designated waste/sub-grade & mineral reject dumps in the mining lease area are proposed to be tarred (bituminous) to improve efficiency of the Heavy Earth Moving Machinery & to minimize the effect on environment
1.20 New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines? No No transmission lines or pipelines are passing through the mine area.
1.21 Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers? No Hydrology of the area will not be altered
1.22 Stream crossings? No No perennial streams are passing within mine lease area.
1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters? Yes At present 1225 m3/day of water is being extracted from Bore wells. For this expansion another 3000 m3/day is required. The same will be taken from groundwater
1.24 Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off? No No water bodies are present in the area. No changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off are anticipated
1.25 Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning? Yes Tippers are being used for transportation of materials. Downhill conveyor system of 300 Tonnes per hour capacity is being proposed from Kammathuru Iron Ore Mine to the nearest siding PMBR (BMM) siding over a length of about 1.2km. Transport facility is made for the personnel to reach to site from Sandur.
1.26 Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works? No After exhaustion of minerals, the mined-out area will be reclaimed and rehabilitated as proposed in the Mine Closure Plan
1.27 Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment? Yes During decommissioning there will be positive impact on environmental attributes due to reclamation and rehabilitation measures.
1.28 Influx of people to an area in either temporarily or permanently? Yes More employment is created and the commercial activities will be picked up further.
1.29 Introduction of alien species? No No alien species will be introduced. Local species will be planted in consultation with Forest department
1.30 Loss of native species or genetic diversity? No Not applicable
1.31 Any other actions? No None
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 Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
2.1 Land especially undeveloped or agricultural land (ha) Yes Total Mining Lease Area is 1860.10 Ha (Reserved Forest Land: 1612.72 Ha and Revenue Land: 247.38 Ha) Post mining Land use plan will be as follows • Area Under Mine Pit - 496.33 Ha • Area Under Waste Dump - 385.02 Ha • Mineral Storage (subgrade/saleable) - 143.23 Ha • Roads - 35.16 Ha • Infrastructure - 24.01 Ha • Township Area - 25.52 Ha • Area reserved for future mining operation including pits, dumps ore stacking, processing plant, plantation etc - 750.83 Ha
2.2 Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD Yes At present 1225 m3/day of water is being extracted from Bore wells. For this expansion another 3000 m3/day is required. The same will be met from borewells
2.3 Minerals (MT) Yes Iron Ore: 3.85 MTPA Manganese Ore: 0.55 MTPA
2.4 Construction material – stone, aggregates, sand / soil (expected source – MT) No Not required
2.5 Forests and timber (source – MT) No No timber will be used.
2.6 Energy including electricity and fuels (source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT),energy (MW) Yes The Power requirement is about 1013 KVA This is being used for lighting & other general purpose. Fuel requirement is about 265 LD.
2.7 Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units) No None
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 Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
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 No None.
3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases) No No diseases will be caused.
3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. by changing living conditions? Yes The mining operations brought improvement in the socio-economic levels in the study area.
3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc. No No such groups exist.
3.5 Any other causes No None
4 Production of solid wastes during construction or operation or decommissioning (MT/month)
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
4.1 Spoil, overburden or mine wastes Yes Total Excavation for producing 3.85 MTPA iron ore is 20.30 MTPA which includes ROM of Mn Ore & Iron Ore, Heamatitic Siliceous Ore, Waste (OB/SB/IB) and Top Soil The mining lease is valid till December, 2033. The waste generation till the lease period is estimated to be about 206.56 million tonnes and mineral reject generation is 12.36 million tonnes. Tailings generation is 7.5 million tonnes.
4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes) Yes Municipal waste from colony - 300 Kg/day (Garbage) Disposal : Sewage sludge is used as manure.
4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules) Yes Waste oil generated is disposed to licensed vendors.
4.4 Other industrial process wastes No None
4.5 Surplus product No No surplus product will be generated.
4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment Yes Sewage sludge is used as manure.
4.7 Construction or demolition wastes No No demolition works are involved as no structures are existing at present in the mining lease area.
4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment Yes The Redundant machinery will be disposed off.
4.9 Contaminated soils or other materials No No contamination of soils is anticipated
4.10 Agricultural wastes No None
4.11 Other solid wastes No None
5 Release of pollutants or any hazardous, toxic or noxious substances to air(Kg/hr)
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
5.1 Emissions from combustion of fossil fuels from stationary or mobile sources Yes Emissions from the IC engines of mining machinery.
5.2 Emissions from production processes Yes Fugitive dust is generated from the mining activities.
5.3 Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport Yes Fugitive dust is generated from the material handling/storage during mining
5.4 Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment Yes Dust emissions for short duration during construction of site services
5.5 Dust or odours from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste No None
5.6 Emissions from incineration of waste No No incineration activities are involved.
5.7 Emissions from burning of waste in open air (e.g. slash materials, construction debris) No No open air burning is proposed
5.8 Emissions from any other sources No None
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
6.1 From operation of equipment e.g. engines, ventilation plant, crushers Yes Expected noise from Drilling and Excavators – 90-95 dB(A).
6.2 From industrial or similar processes Yes Near Drilling Operation - 90-92 dB(A) Near Excavator - 83-85 dB(A); Near Tipper - 84-86 80-85 dB(A) Crusher : 83-85 dB (A)
6.3 From construction or demolition Yes During installation of beneficiation plant and construction conveyor
6.4 From blasting or piling Yes Generation of noise and vibration during blasting. Controlled blasting techniques are adopted
6.5 From construction or operational traffic Yes Dumpers / Tipper - 80-85 dB(A)
6.6 From lighting or cooling systems No None
6.7 From any other sources No None
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 Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
7.1 From handling, storage, use or spillage of hazardous materials Yes Explosive used for blasting will be handled as per DGMS norms
7.2 From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge) Yes STP of 100 KLD is in place for treating the domestic effluent.
7.3 By deposition of pollutants emitted to air into the land or into water Yes Dust emitted is suppressed by water sprinkling
7.4 From any other sources No None
7.5 Is there a risk of long term build up of pollutants in the environment from these sources? No None
8 Risk of accidents during construction or operation of the Project, which could affect human health or the environment
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
8.1 From explosions, spillages, fires etc from storage, handling, use or production of hazardous substances Yes Handling of explosives results in risk of accidents. However, the same is be handled by taking proper care as per DGMS norms
8.2 From any other causes No None
8.3 Could the project be affected by natural disasters causing environmental damage (e.g. floods, earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst etc)? No Mine area is located in seismic zone – II which is not active and will not be effected by earth quakes. No damage due to landslide will be there though the mine is located in a hilly terrain.
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 Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
9.1 Lead to development of supporting utilities, 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 The project has resulted in the benefits to the people of the surrounding villages. Details are provided in Pre Feasibility Report
9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, which could have an impact on the environment Yes The mining has led to a pit formation that will be back-filled with waste.
9.3 Set a precedent for later developments Yes Development of good landscape, water reservoir, greenbelt development.
9.4 Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects No None
(III) Environmental Sensitivity
S.No Areas Name/Identity Aerial distance (within 15km.) Proposed project location boundary
1 Areas protected under international conventions, national or local legislation for  their ecological, landscape, cultural or other related value
 No None
2 Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests Yes ? Mining Lease area is part of Swamymalai and Ramanamalai RF ? Ubbalagandi Extn RF- 4.5 km – NE ? Bandravi SF – 2.9 km – E ? Somalapura RF – Around the Mine Site ? Tumbaraguddi RF - Around the Mine Site ? Tonasigeri RF – Around the Mine Site ? SM Block RF – Around the Mine Site ? Kuramasvamibetta RF – Around the Mine Site
3 Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration No None
4 Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters No None
5 State, National boundaries No None
6 Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas Yes National Highway – (NH-13) - Hungund – Kudligi - 12.2 km - W. National Highway – (NH-63) - Hosapete – Ballari - 15.8 km - N. State Highway – (SH-131) - Nagalapur – Gudekota - 4.4 km – NE. State Highway – (SH-40) - Toranagallu – Kudligi - 1.3 km in NW.
7 Defence installations No None
8 Densely populated or built-up area Yes Sri Kumaraswamy Temple is Located at 0.25 km–N
9 Areas occupied by sensitive man-made land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities) Yes Sandur - 5.1
10 Areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources.(ground water resources,surface resources,forestry,agriculture,fisheries,tourism,minerals) Yes ? Mining Lease area is part of Swamymalai and Ramanamalai RF ? Ubbalagandi Extn RF- 4.5 km – NE ? Bandravi SF – 2.9 km – E ? Somalapura RF – Around the Mine Site ? Tumbaraguddi RF - Around the Mine Site ? Tonasigeri RF – Around the Mine Site ? SM Block RF – Around the Mine Site ? Kuramasvamibetta RF – Around the Mine Site
11 Areas already subjected to pollution or environmental damage.(those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded) No None
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) similar effects No None
(IV) Proposed Terms of Reference for EIA studies
1 Uploaded Proposed TOR File Annexure-TOR file
2 Uploaded scanned copy of covering letter Annexure-scanned copy of covering letter
3 Uploaded Pre-Feasibility report(PFR) Annexure-PFR
4 Uploaded additional attachments(only single pdf file) Annexure-Additional attachments
5Uploaded Approval of mining PlanAnnexure-Uploaded Approval of mining plan
Additional Attachments, if any
Attached File
ADS Letter
ADS Letter
ADS Letter
            Essential Detail Sought:
Sno. EDS Letter Remarks Date of EDS
1.NAThe correction have been made as per the instruction received 15 Feb 2019
2.NA(i). Details of past production of mine since its inception, duly authenticated by Department of Mines & Geology, State Government. (ii). Copy of affidavit needs to be submitted by PP in compliance of the Ministry’s OM no. 3-50/2017-IA.III (Pt.), dated 30th May 2018. (iii). Compliance of order dated 02.8.2017 in CWP No. 114/2014 of Hon'ble Supreme court (Common Cause Vs Union of India &Ors.) (iv). Details of demand if any raised by Department of Mining and Geology. (v). Details of payment, if any made to Department of Mines & Geology. (vi). Copy of valid lease document has not uploaded. 01 Feb 2019
            Additional Detail Sought:
Sno. ADS Letter Remarks Date of ADS
1. ADS Reply LetterSir, We are herewith submitting the replies to ADS dated 10.06.2019 issued by MoEFCC for consideration of our case for grant of TOR Thanking you Md. Abdul Saleem 28 Jun 2019
2. ADS Raise LetterADS 10 Jun 2019
3.NAADS 10 Jun 2019
4. ADS Reply LetterNA 29 Apr 2019
5.NA

Thus, the Committee deferred the project proposal and the Committee is of the view that the PP carried out mining activity from 23.01.2012 to till date without valid EC. Thus, the Committee is of the view that such project may be appraised as per the provisions of the violation Notification issued by the MoEF&CC

12 Apr 2019
(V) Undertaking
I hereby give undertaking that the data and information given in the application and enclosures are true to be best of my knowledge and belief and I am aware that if any part of the data and information found to be false or misleading at any stage, the project will be rejected and clearance given, if any to the project will be revoked at our risk and cost.
V.(i)
Name of ApplicantMohammad
DesignationVPMINES
Name of Company (Applicant Name should not be given here)THE SANDUR MANGANESE & IRON ORES LIMITED
Address‘Satyalaya’, Door No.266(Old No.80), Behind Taluka Office Palace Road, Ward No.1, Sandur-Taluk, Ballari-District.
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