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 Proposed expansion of existing Master Plan Development of an IT/ITES SEZ township construction Project by M/s SmartCity (Kochi) Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.
Brief summary of projectAnnexure-Brief summary of project
Proposal Number IA/KL/NCP/77319/2018
Project Cost 814 lacs
2.
S. No. in the schedule8(b) Townships and Area Development projects.
Project Sector INFRA-1
3. Proposed capacity/area/length/tonnage to be handled/command area/lease area/number or wells to be drilled 99.4633 ha and 37,98,799 sq. m. ha.
4.
New/Expansion/ModernizationExpansion
Proposal NumberIA/KL/NCP/77313/2013
MoEFCC file number(Previous EC)184/SEIAA/3792/2013
Uploaded EC letterAnnexure-Uploaded EC letter
5. Existing Capacity/Area etc. 99.87441 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 projectKakkanad Village, Kanyannur Taluk, Ernakulam District, Kerala
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.The land for the proposed development is in three parcels of land, Land-A (53.1342 ha.), Land-B (40.6635 ha.) & Land-C (5.6656 ha.). The project land is separated is by water body viz. Kadambrayar LAND A – Block 9, Kakkanad Village, Thrikakara Municipality, Kanayannur Taluk, Ernakulam District, Kerala. LAND B – Block 37, Puthencruz Village, Vadavukode-Puthencruz Grama Panchayath, Kunnathunad Taluk, Ernakulam District, Kerala and LAND C – Block 9, Kakkanad Village, Thrikakara Municipality, Kanayannur Taluk, Ernakulam District, Kerala.
Town / VillageKakkanad Village, Kanayannur Taluk, Ernakulam District, Kerala
State of the projectKerala
Details of State of the project
S.no State Name District Name Tehsil Name
(1.)KeralaErnakulamKanayannur
10.
Nearest railway station along with distance in kms Tripunithura, 9 km
Nearest airport along with distance in kms Cochin International Airport Ltd. (CIAL) Airport, 28 km
11. Nearest Town/City/District Headquarters along with distance in kms Kakkanad Civil Station , 4 km
12. Village Panchayats, Zila Parishad, Muncipal Corporation, Local body (Complete postal address with telephone nos. to be given) Thrikkakara Municipality, Kakkanad Village, Kanayannur Taluk, Ernakulam, Kerala-682030. Ph. No. 0484 – 2422383. Puthencruz village, Village Office address :- Village Office, Puthencruz Village, Vadavukode Block, Ernakulam District, Kerala-6
13. Name of the Applicant MANOJ
14. Registered Address M/s SmartCity (Kochi) Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd., SmartCity Pavilion, Bhrahmapuram P.O., Kochi, Kerala-682303
15.
Address for correspondance:
Name of the Company SMARTCITY KOCHI INFRASTRUCTURE PVT LTD
Name of the Applicant MANOJ
Designation (Owner/ Partner/ CEO) CEO
Pin code 682303
E-mail emmanuel.thomas@smartcity-kochi.in
Telephone No. 0484-3080000
Fax No. 0484-
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?No
(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?Yes
Uploaded Order/PolicyAnnexure-Uploaded order/policy
23.
Whether any Forest Land Involved?No
Area of Forest land Involved (hectares)N/A
24.
Whether there is any litigation pending against the project and/or land in which the project is proposed to be set up?Yes
(a) Name of the CourtDistricts Courts
(b) Name of the Sub courtThiruvananthapuram
(c) Case No.86/16
(d) Orders/directions of the court, if any and relevance with the proposed projectThe court order is attached with application
(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 There will be permanent change in current land use of the project area. The total project area spread with an area of 99.4633 ha. The land for the proposed development is in three parcels of land, Land-A (53.1342 ha.) Land-B (40.6635 ha.) & Land-C (5.6656 ha.). The land is separated by a water body viz. Kadambrayar. The new land use will be for I.T. (SEZ) processing area & non-processing area & for related activities.
1.2 Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings? Yes Qualitative & Quantitative ecological assessment of the complete project site has been carried out. There are different types of trees and different varieties of shrubs, herbs, grass, climbers & old sheds/structures existing at site. For the development of the proposed project, there will be clearance of existing old structures/sheds & some of the existing trees & different varieties of shrubs, herbs, grass, climbers.
1.3 Creation of new land uses? Yes The new land use will be for I.T. (SEZ) processing area & non-processing area & for related activities. The new land use include IT/ITES buildings, Shopping area, Food court / Restaurant, Hotel, Multiplex, Convention centre, Hospital, Multistoried Residential Apartments, Service Apartments, Apartments for working staff, School, Mobility Hub, Club House, Promenade and other supporting infrastructure facilities
1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing? Yes Pre-construction Soil Investigation has been carried out for the site by M/s F.S. Engineers Pvt. Ltd., Kochi, As per the soil investigation report, the water table in the project site varies from 0.30 m. to 30.0 m. from the ground level at different locations.
1.5 Construction works? Yes Construction of IT/ITES (SEZ processing area and non-processing area) & related facilities. Internal roads, bridges, for movement of vehicles, cycle tracks & pedestrian walkways, inside the project site will be constructed.
1.6 Demolition works? Yes There are some old sheds / structures existing at site. For the development of the proposed project, there will be demolition of existing structures / sheds.
1.7 Temporary sites used for construction works or housing of construction workers? Yes A labour colony / camp will be provided for housing of construction workers within the project site. Open land shall be provided temporarily to the contractors as per their requirement for establishing temporary sheds and facilities for accommodating the workmen deployed by them.
1.8 Above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations and fill or excavations Yes It is proposed to construct IT/ITES (SEZ processing area and non-processing area) & related facilities within the site. The proposed project development include IT/ITES buildings, Shopping area, Food court / Restaurant, Hotel, Multiplex, Convention centre, Hospital, Multistoried Residential Apartments, Service Apartments, Apartments for working staff, School, Mobility Hub, Club House, Promenade and other supporting infrastructure facilities.
1.9 Underground works including mining or tunnelling? No No underground work including mining or tunneling.
1.10 Reclamation works? No There is no reclamation work in the project development
1.11 Dredging? No No dredging work is required in the project development.
1.12 Offshore structures? No No offshore structure is required in the project development.
1.13 Production and manufacturing processes? No No production / manufacturing process involved in the project development.
1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or materials? Yes As mentioned the proposed project is an IT/ITES SEZ township development along with related activities, Separate raw material storage of cement and other construction materials will be made within the project premises by the individual plot owners within their site. Bricks and steel will be stacked in open within the individual plot. For the infrastructure developmental works, the construction materials required will be stored within the common area
1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents? Yes Construction phase :- Municipal solid waste generation from the project site including the labour colony during construction phase will be about 1.44 Ton/day and domestic sewage would be about 0.227 MLD. The non-biodegradable waste and other packaging material would be sold to the vendors. The bio-degradable solid waste would be disposed in a bio-gas generation plant and the bio-gas generation would be utilized in the labour colony.
1.16 Facilities for long term housing of operational workers? Yes The proposed project is an I.T. (SEZ) township project with I.T. office buildings and other utilities. Accommodation facility in the name of low income group residential apartments would be constructed within the project site to accommodate the operational workers.
1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation? Yes A public road passing through Land-B of the project site is already re-aligned to the eastern side of the project site and the land for the re-alignment of the road is provided by SCK. Also, in order to promote water transport, provision for boat jetty within the project premises along the water body would be constructed. In addition, the department of Water Transport is establishing Boat jetty in the vicinity of SmartCity project.
1.18 New road, rail, air water borne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc? Yes A public road passing through Land-B of the project site is already re-aligned to the eastern side of the project site and the land for the re-alignment of the road is provided by SCK. Also, in order to promote water transport, provision for boat jetty within the project premises along the water body would be constructed. It is proposed to construct a bridge across Kadambrayar connecting land parcel A and land parcel B.
1.19 Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements? Yes A public road passing through Land-B of the project site is already re-aligned to the eastern side of the project site and the land for the re-alignment of the road is provided by SCK. The Order in this regard G.O. (Rt) No. 250/2008/ITD. dt. 29-11-2008 and Proceedings of District Collector Ernakulam vide no. C4-32613/08 dt. 13-03-2012 is passed.
1.20 New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines? Yes There is E.H.T. lines passing through the site (Land B in east direction). The clearance (horizontal) distance required as per the rules would be left from the underground gas pipe line (wherever available) and clearance as per ‘Central Electricity Authority’ guidelines for HT & EHT Overhead Transmission line shall be followed.
1.21 Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers? Yes The land for the proposed development is in three parcels of land (Land-A, Land-B & Land-C). The project site is separated by a water body viz. Kadambrayar River. For connecting of each parcel of land, appropriate culverting / bridges would be constructed. Culvert would be constructed above the marshy land in land parcel B. The existing ponds (in land A) and (in land B) would be retained.
1.22 Stream crossings? Yes The land for the proposed development is in three parcels of land (Land-A, Land-B & Land-C). The land separation is by a water body viz. Kadambrayar River. For connecting to each parcel of land, stream crossings, pedestrian / cycle track over bridges would be constructed. Also, appropriate bridge in land C where a water channel crossing the site which is connected to the Kadambrayar would be constructed.
1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters? No There is no abstraction or transfer of water structures (ground or surface) within the project site.
1.24 Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off? No The project development does not envisage any change in the existing water body (within the project site & outside). As far as possible, the natural drainage or run-off would be maintained
1.25 Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning? Yes Transportation of personnel / material during the construction phase of the project development. During operation phase, the intermediate public transport system (IPT) would be developed for transport of personnel within the project site and outside.
1.26 Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works? No There is no long term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works
1.27 Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment? No Not applicable
1.28 Influx of people to an area in either temporarily or permanently? Yes The proposed project is an I.T. (SEZ) township project. After the proposed expansion, it is expected to provide job facilities for about 1,42,877 persons in the operation phase and average 3,600 persons per day (skilled/unskilled) during construction phase. Further, on full occupancy of the project, the maximum population expected is 2,48,891 Persons (floating & fixed population) and hence there will be influx of large people
1.29 Introduction of alien species? No Not applicable
1.30 Loss of native species or genetic diversity? Yes There are different types of trees (all native species) and different varieties of shrubs, herbs, grass & climbers existing at site. For the development of the proposed project, there will be clearance of some of the existing trees & different varieties of shrubs, herbs, grass, climbers.
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 The total site area spread over an area of 99.4633 ha. The land for the proposed development is reserved for development of IT/ITES SEZ township project. The land is in three parcels of land, Land-A (53.1342 ha.), Land-B (40.6635 ha.) & Land-C (5.6656 ha.). The land separation by bodies viz. Kadambrayar.
2.2 Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD Yes Construction phase :– The water consumption during construction phase is for meeting the domestic requirement (about 0.252 KLD) for the construction labourers. The water requirement for building construction purposes (0.50 MLD). The source of water will be from ponds and KINFRA water supply for meeting the non-flushing water requirement & treated water from sewage treatment plant for the flushing requirement.
2.3 Minerals (MT) No Not applicable
2.4 Construction material – stone, aggregates, sand / soil (expected source – MT) Yes Steel : 32,00,000 MT Sand (manufactured): 3,60,00,000 cu.m. Cement Blocks : 4,0,00,000 cu.m. Cement : 80,00,00 Bags The construction materials would be brought from local suppliers available in the area.
2.5 Forests and timber (source – MT) Yes Wood shall be used for frame of doors however recyclable wood shall be used for doors from local source
2.6 Energy including electricity and fuels (source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT),energy (MW) Yes Total Power Req. : 126 MW Power Source : Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB). Total capacity of D.G. Sets proposed (1,010 kVA x 6 nos. + 375 kVA x 3 nos.) (Standby power back up arrangement for common area services) (additionally D.G. sets are proposed in the individual plot owners as per the required capacity) Fuel – Low Sulphur HSD
2.7 Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units) No Not applicable
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 This is an I.T. (SEZ) township project and no storage of hazardous chemicals ( as per MSIHC Rules ) will be done, apart from diesel storage for D.G. Sets which will be operated only during emergency and suitable arrangement will be adopted for the same. It will be stored in HDPE drums and kept in covered rooms under lock and key.
3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases) No Appropriate mitigation / management measures will be adopted in both the construction and operation phase which will avoid stagnation or accumulation of water within the site & its surroundings. This will effectively restrict the reproduction and growth of disease vectors. Further, appropriate sanitation facility will be provided at site during construction phase & operation phase.
3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. by changing living conditions? Yes The proposed project is an I.T. (SEZ) township project and thereby the employment opportunities of qualified persons in the project vicinity will improve and this will improve the living & health index of the people around the project site. Also there will be various ancillary activities like hotels, hospital, retail shops, convention centre, multiplex, laundry, education institutions, restaurants facilities etc. attached to the project which will benefit 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 applicable
3.5 Any other causes No Not applicable
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 No No such spoil over burden or mine waste will be generated. The construction debris will be used for back filling purposes within the site
4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes) Yes There will be about 1.44 Tons/day of municipal solid waste during construction phase. The total municipal solid waste to be generated from the proposed project would be about 29.56 Tons/day on full occupancy during the operation phase. This includes the packaging waste generated from the commercial areas and I.T. office, residential & other building
4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules) Yes The oil used in the D.G. sets (as a standby source of power) after certain of hours of operation, needs to be changed. This used oil from the D.G. Sets will be sold to the CPCB approved recyclers. Also there will be discarded fuel filters & oil filters, discarded automobile & generator lead acid batteries and which will constitutes hazardous waste.
4.4 Other industrial process wastes Yes Discarded computer parts, monitor, key boards etc. constitutes e-waste and this waste will be stored in an earmarked area. e-waste will be disposed as per e Waste (Management & Handling) Rules, 2012. The e-waste will be disposed through M/s Kerala Enviro Infrastructure Ltd. (KEIL), a KSPCB approved agency
4.5 Surplus product No Not applicable
4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment Yes The sludge from the Sewage Treatment Plants will be partially recycled for enhancing biological treatment and the excess sludge will be sent to the bio-gas generation facility and the bio-gas produced will be used in the apartment block of economically weaker section within the premises and the manure produced will be used in green area during operation phase.
4.7 Construction or demolition wastes Yes Construction waste & demolition waste will be used for back filling purposes in the respective construction sites of individual plots
4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment No Not applicable
4.9 Contaminated soils or other materials No Not applicable
4.10 Agricultural wastes Yes Some agricultural waste & garden waste will be generated and which will be sent to the bio-gas generation plant.
4.11 Other solid wastes Yes From the proposed township, bio-medical waste from the hospital building (about 298 Kg/day) like infectious beddings, cotton, swabs, used syringes, discarded medicines, etc. would be generated. The bio-medical waste would be segregated at source by providing appropriate colour coded bins / containers as per the colour coding provided in the Bio-Medical Waste (Management & Handling) Rules.
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 The operation of the proposed project does not envisage any major air pollutant generating sources except D.G. Sets and from vehicular traffic, construction equipments during construction phase and operation phase. There will be D.G. sets for construction purposes in the individual plots. During operation phase for emergency services and for common area services, SCK will provide D.G. sets of 1,010 kVA x 6 nos. + 375 kVA x 3 nos
5.2 Emissions from production processes Yes Only during construction phase, there will be a batching plant for the production of concrete mix. Not applicable during operation phase.
5.3 Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport Yes This will be restricted to the construction phase and within the project site only.
5.4 Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment Yes Dust will be generated during unloading of construction materials, drilling and grinding operations etc. This will be restricted to the construction phase and within the project site only. There will be batching plants for the production of concrete mix at individual plots
5.5 Dust or odours from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste Yes During construction phase dust will be generated during the handling of construction materials.
5.6 Emissions from incineration of waste No Not applicable, no incinerator is proposed
5.7 Emissions from burning of waste in open air (e.g. slash materials, construction debris) No Not applicable
5.8 Emissions from any other sources No Not applicable
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 During construction, the machinery used for construction will be of highest standards and will be of reputed make and will adhere to international standards. These standards itself take care of noise generated from these machines. The construction involved is an IT/ITES buildings, residential buildings & other commercial buildings. There will be heavy construction machinery used for foundation works of different buildings & for other construction works
6.2 From industrial or similar processes No Not applicable
6.3 From construction or demolition Yes Due to the various construction activities, there will be short term noise impacts in the immediate vicinity of the project site. The construction activity will include the following noise generation activities: Operation of D.G. Sets, batching plants and excavation works for foundation of structures
6.4 From blasting or piling No No blasting / pilling are adopted in the construction process
6.5 From construction or operational traffic Yes Some amount of noise will be generated from vehicular movement in the construction and operation phase. There will be noise generation during cutting of marble & other stone materials
6.6 From lighting or cooling systems Yes The lighting proposed within the project area during construction phase and operation phase will be limited to the permissible lux level. The I.T. buildings, commercial and other buildings like hospital, retail block, convention centre, multiplex etc. will have centrally air conditioned cooling system and cooling towers will be installed in the individual plots
6.7 From any other sources No Not applicable
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 No Used Oil from the D.G. Sets will be stored in HDPE drums and will be kept at a separate place and sold to CPCB approved recyclers. Therefore there is no risk of contamination due to used oil. The storage of used oil will be in such a way that no spillage of hazardous materials.
7.2 From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge) No The domestic sewage which will be generated during the construction phase & operation phase will be treated through proposed de-centralized Sewage Treatment Plant to be developed within the premises. Hence there is no discharge of sewage. The hospital effluent and laundry waste water will be treated through separate effluent treatment plant and hence there is no discharge of any untreated effluent to the water body or to the land.
7.3 By deposition of pollutants emitted to air into the land or into water No There is no emission except of D.G. set. By use of low sulphur diesel, the emission from the D.G. sets will be within the norms
7.4 From any other sources No Not applicable
7.5 Is there a risk of long term build up of pollutants in the environment from these sources? No Not applicable
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 The project is an I.T. (SEZ) township project. The chances of explosions, spillages, fire are minimal. During construction all the labours will be provided with suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) as required under the health & safety norms. Training and awareness about the safety norms will be provided to all supervisors and labours involved in construction activity.
8.2 From any other causes No Not applicable
8.3 Could the project be affected by natural disasters causing environmental damage (e.g. floods, earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst etc)? No As per seismic classification, the project site falls in Zone-III. No reported cloudburst in the area. Also, as per the contour of the site, part of the land is having steep slopes within the site. These areas would be retained and the slope protection & relates measures will be incorporated while the preparation of the layout plan.
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 Appropriate infrastructure facilities supporting the proposed township like construction of new roads & widening of existing roads by Public Works Department (PWD), Govt. of Kerala & National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), Greater Cochin Development Authority (GCDA), Water supply:- Water supply by KINFRA & by Kerala Water Authority, Metro Services :- Metro connectivity by Kochi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (KMRC)
9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, which could have an impact on the environment No Not applicable
9.3 Set a precedent for later developments Yes SCK intends to develop an environmental friendly township and to set a precedent for future development.
9.4 Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects Yes The project site is surrounded by Infopark Phase-1 & Infopark Phase-2 located within the immediate vicinity of the project site. Also there are residential apartments within the immediate surroundings.
(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
 Yes Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary - about 10.5 km. (SW) Mattancherry Palace (Museum) - About 12 km. (SW) St. Francis Church - About 14 km. (SW)
2 Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests Yes Kadambrayar & Edachira thodu - abutting the project site
3 Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration Yes Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary - about 10.5 km. (SW
4 Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters Yes Kadambrayar & Edachira thodu abutting the project site. Arabian Sea - about 15 km.
5 State, National boundaries Yes None within the area
6 Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas No Not applicable
7 Defence installations Yes Kochi CSD Depot about 9 km Kochi Naval Airbase about 11.5 km
8 Densely populated or built-up area Yes Project site is within Thrikkakara Municipality and Puthencruz Village which is densely populated area.
9 Areas occupied by sensitive man-made land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities) Yes There are several hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities located within 15 km radius.
10 Areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources.(ground water resources,surface resources,forestry,agriculture,fisheries,tourism,minerals) No Not applicable
11 Areas already subjected to pollution or environmental damage.(those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded) No Not applicable
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 The project area and it’s surroundings falls under Zone-III, according to the Indian Standards Seismic Zoning Map. No reported earth quake, subsidence, erosion, cloudburst in the area or in its surroundings
(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) NIL
Additional Attachments, if any
Attached File
            Essential Detail Sought:
Sno. EDS Letter Remarks Date of EDS
1.NAThe correction have been made as per the instruction received 17 Oct 2018
2.NAThis is a Category “B” project. SEIAA/SEAC Kerala has been re-constituted vide notification dated 19.09.2018. Kindly apply to SEIAA/SEAC Kerala and withdraw the proposal from this portal. 10 Oct 2018
      Additional Detail Sought : NIL
(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 ApplicantMANOJ
DesignationCEO
Name of Company (Applicant Name should not be given here)SMARTCITY KOCHI INFRASTRUCTURE PVT LTD
AddressM/s SmartCity (Kochi) Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd., SmartCity Pavilion, Bhrahmapuram P.O., Kochi, Kerala-682303
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