Report

Form-1

APPLICATION FOR PRIOR ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE

1. Basic Informations

Project Name	Auramah Valley Phase - III, by Club One Estates	Company/Organisation Name	"AURAMAH VALLEY PHASE - II" BY CLUB ONE ESTATE
Registered Address	Village - Tikkar, District - Shimla, H.P. Himachal Pradesh 171203	Legal Status of the Company	Private

Address for the correspondence:
(a)Name of the Applicant	Manavinder Singh
(b)Designation (Owner/ Partner/ CEO)	Owner
(c)Address	Village - Tikkar, District - Shimla, H.P.,Shimla,Himachal Pradesh-171203
(d)Pin code	171203
(e)E-mail	auramahv20@gmail.com
(f)Telephone No.	701-0601156
(g)Fax No.
Copy of documents in support of the competence/authority of the person making this application to make application on behalf of the User Agency .	NIL

Category of the Project/Activity as per Schedule of EIA Notification,2006:
(a)Major Project/Activity	8(a) Building and Construction projects
(b)Minor Project/Activity	NIL
(c)Category	B2
(d)Proposal Number	SIA/HP/MIS/169817/2020
(e)Master Proposal Number(Single Window)	SW/169815/2020
(f)EAC concerned (for category A Projects only)	INFRA-2
(g)Project Type(New/Expansion/Modernization)	Fresh EC

(a)Number of States in which Project will be Executed	1
(b)Main State of the project	Himachal Pradesh

Details of State(s) of the project
S. No.	State Name	District Name	Tehsil Name	Village Name
(1.)	Himachal Pradesh	Shimla	Shimla	Tikkar/Prahani

Details of Public Consultation:
(a)Whether the Project Exempted from Public Hearing?	Yes
(c)Reason	-1
(d)Supporting Document	NILL

Project Profile

Location of the project	Village - Tikker/Prahani, District Tehsil - Shimla, H.P.
Town / Village (Name of more than one town may be entered by separating with)	Tikker/Prahani	Plot/Survey/Khasra No. (Name of more than one town may be entered by separating with)	180, 182, 183/1 and 192 at Mohal Tikkar and Khasra No. 53/2, 54 to 61, 66, 74 and 75 at Mohal Prahani,
State	Himachal Pradesh	District	Shimla
Tehshil	Shimla Rural(T)	Pincode	171203
Nearest railway station	Shimla Old Railway Station	Distance from the project site	7.49
Nearest airport	Shimla Airport	Distance from the project site	14.6
Nearest Town/City/District Headquarters	Shimla	Distance from the project site	7.62
Village Panchayats, Zila Parishad, Municipal Corporation, Local body(Complete postal addresses with telephone nos. to be given)	Naldhera	Upload GPS file	Copy of Kml File Uploaded GPS file
Shape of the project land	Block (Polygon)	Site alternative under consideration(If any)	Uploaded Site alternative under consideration
Brief summary of project	Uploaded Brief summary of project
Does your project location falls under out of any following areas	None of above Areas
Proposed Built up area (Built up area or covered area on all the floors puttogether including its basement and other service areas which are proposed in the building or construction projects)(In Meter /Sqr)	50557.62	Existing Built Up Area(In Meter /Sqr)	0
Does it attract any of the general conditions given below?	No
Does it attract the specific condition given below?	No
Interlinked Projects	No
Whether separate application of interlinked projects has been submitted?		Date of Submission
Whether the proposal involves approval/clearance under the Forest (Conservation) Act,1980?	No
Whether the proposal involves approval/clearance under the wildlife (Protection) Act,1972?	No
Whether the proposal involves approval/clearance under the C.R.Z notification,2011?	No
Whether there is any Government Order/Policy relevent/relating to the site?	No
Forest land involved(hectares)	0
Is there any litigation pending against the project?	No

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

Approval of land use given by Division of Town Planning Office Shimla

1.2

Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings?

The existing land is grassland with some shrubs. During Clearance topsoil shall be removed and kept separately for plantation purposes. No cutting of tree is proposed

1.3

Creation of new land uses?

Yes

The change of land use from Ghasni to Residential has been accorded by the competent authority for construction of apartments. Approval of land use given by Division of Town Planning Office Shimla

1.4

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

Yes

Soil, Ambient Air, Ground Water, Surface Water and Ambient Noise investigation was carried out and the results were found satisfactory. Lab report of the same is attached along as Annexure IX.

1.5

Construction works?

Yes

Proposed construction will be carried out as per approved plan. Residential Block Type A (3 BHK) No of Blocks 1 Nos. No. of Floors Ground Floor + 1-3rd Floor + Attic Floor Total Built-up area of 7 Blocks 1433.89 Sq.m. No. of Dwelling Units 4 x 1 = 4 DU Type B (3 BHK) No of Blocks 1 Nos. No. of Floors Ground Floor + 1-3rd Floor + Attic Floor Total Built-up area of 4 Blocks 1173.36 Sq.m. No. of Dwelling Units 4 x 1 = 4 DU Type C (3 BHK – Villas) No of Blocks 1 Nos. No. of Fl

1.6

Demolition works?

No Demolition work will be done at site.

1.7

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

Stocking of raw and construction materials shall be confined within the project site. Temporary shelters are proposed for labours along with the sanitation facilities. Around 50-70 workers will be hired from surrounding villages.

1.8

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

Yes

Excavation will be carried out for foundation of buildings and basements. The excavated soil will be used in backfilling and landscape area development activities

1.9

Underground works including mining or tunneling?

No underground work including mining/ tunneling is required except excavation of earth.

1.10

Reclamation works?

No reclamation work is required.

1.11

Dredging?

No dredging is required.

1.12

Offshore structures?

No offshore structure is required.

1.13

Production and manufacturing processes?

No production/manufacturing process is involved as the proposed project is a Residential building.

1.14

Facilities for storage of goods or materials?

Yes

Raw material will be stored at site in a covered area. Cement will be separately stored under cover in bales. Sand will be stacked neatly under tarpaulin cover. Bricks and steel will be laid in open.

1.15

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

Yes

Domestic Waste: Approximately 500kg/day domestic solid waste is estimated to be generated from the project activity; this will be collected from designated locations and segregated into inorganic and organic wastes. The inorganic non-biodegradable wastes will be sold to authorize vendors for recycling and the biodegradable wastes will be disposed according to Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016. Liquid effluents: During construction phase, temporary toilets with septic tank shall be provided

1.16

Facilities for long term housing of operational workers?

Local labor will be hired from nearby areas during construction phase. So, there will be no need to create permanent facilities for long-term housing of operational workers.

1.17

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

Not applicable.

1.18

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

Not applicable.

1.19

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

Not applicable.

1.20

New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines?

There will not be any new/diverted transmission line or pipeline around the proposed project.

1.21

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

No impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of surface watercourses is proposed.

1.22

Stream crossings?

There is no stream running across the site.

1.23

Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters?

Yes

Total Fresh Water requirement of the project will be 57.5KLD. During operational phase, water demand will be supplied by Natural rainwater nala from own site and Rainwater Harvesting.

1.24

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

Runoff will increase due to increased paved surface. However, increased runoff will be managed by well-designed rainwater harvesting system and storm water management plan.

1.25

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

Yes

Transport of personnel/material during construction and operation phase are envisaged. Adequate parking space within the project site for loading and unloading of materials will be provided. Adequate parking space for 311 ECS will be provided during operational phase of the project to the staff and Residential occupants of the premises.

1.26

Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works?

No long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration work will be involved.

1.27

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

No decommissioning activity is involved, Hence, no impact on the environment by the proposed project envisaged.

1.28

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

Yes

Local laborers from nearby area will be employed during the construction phase. In the operation phase, most of the expected occupants will be from the surrounding areas. Hence, the project will lead to a redistribution of occupants within the city. Thus, no significant influx of people is envisaged.

1.29

Introduction of alien species?

The landscaping will be carried out with mainly local species with a few ornamental varieties of flora that are well suited to the local conditions.

1.30

Loss of native species or genetic diversity?

There will be no significant impact on the native species or genetic diversity.

1.31

Any other actions?

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

Non agriculture land shall be developed into Residential area. Town Planning Office Shimla.

2.2

Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD

Yes

Total freshwater requirement for the proposed project will be 57.5 KLD shall be met from harvested rainwater & tanker water supply.

2.3

Minerals (MT)

Yes

Not Applicable.

2.4

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

Yes

Construction materials like stone, aggregates, steel and cement will be sourced through local retailers. No quarry/crushers/hot mix plants is & will be established at site.

2.5

Forests and timber (source – MT)

Yes

All material forests and timber will be provided by selected suppliers. However, steel frames etc shall be used to minimize the use of timber.

2.6

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

Yes

All material forests and timber will be provided by selected suppliers. However, steel frames etc shall be used to minimize the use of timber.

2.7

Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units)

No other natural resource will be involved in the project except the mentioned above.

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

Yes

The proposed project is a Residential project. Hence, storage of hazardous chemicals (as per MSIHC Rules) is not expected. HSD is required to run standby D.G. sets, for which the stored quantity of diesel will be below the threshold limit, specified in the MSIHC rules. Necessary permission will be obtained from the Explosives Department if required.

3.2

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

Suitable drainage and waste management measures (with frequent spray of insecticides etc.) will be adopted in both the construction and operational phase such that there will be no stagnation of water or accumulation of waste. This will effectively restrict the reproduction and growth of disease vectors.

3.3

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

Yes

Socio-economic standard of people will improve due to increased employment opportunities provided by this project. This will lead to better quality of life and will also set a standard for future developments in the area.

3.4

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

Impacts of this type are not expected.

3.5

Any other causes

No other causes are involved except the mentioned above.

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

It is a construction project, no such spoil; overburden or mine wastes will be generated. Excavated Muck will be used in Site.

4.2

Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes)

Yes

The total municipal solid waste to be generated is approximately 500 kg/day. The inorganic non-biodegradable wastes will be sold to authorized vendors for recycling and the biodegradable wastes will be disposed according to Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016.

4.3

Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules)

Yes

The used oil from DG sets, battery wastes and e-wastes (such as CFLs, bulbs etc.) generated in the property are being stored in an isolated leachate proof area which is labeled as Hazardous Waste for disposal. Disposal is being carried out with the help of Authorized Vendor. Care will be taken so that spills/leaks of spent oil from storage could be avoided.

4.4

Other industrial process wastes

Not applicable as this is a residential project.

4.5

Surplus product

Not applicable as this is a residential project.

4.6

Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment

Yes

Sludge generated from the STP plant will be dried and later will be used as manure for green belt development.

4.7

Construction or demolition wastes

Yes

Recyclable waste i.e. Cement bags, wood pieces etc. is to be sent for recycling.

4.8

Redundant machinery or equipment

Redundant machinery will not be generated.

4.9

Contaminated soils or other materials

Contaminated soils or other materials will not be generated.

4.10

Agricultural wastes

No agricultural wastes will be generated.

4.11

Other solid wastes

Not applicable as this is a Residential cum hotel project.

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 project does not envisage any major air pollution sources except operation of DG sets during power failure and vehicular traffic. The emission from stationary sources (D.G. sets) has been predicated. The DG sets will be the only source of air emission used during the operation phase in case of power failure. The DG stacks of adequate height (as per CPCB norms) will be provided to disperse the pollutant generated from D.G. sets. The pollution generated from the vehicular movement will be che

5.2

Emissions from production processes

This will be restricted to the construction phase and the construction site only

5.3

Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport

Yes

Small quantities of fugitive emissions are envisaged during transport and handling of construction materials. Such emissions will be temporary and controlled by the use of sprinkling and other viable techniques like covering of loose material.

5.4

Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment

Yes

This will be restricted to the construction phase and the construction site only.

5.5

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

Yes

Dust is anticipated during loading and unloading of construction material and excavation of upper earth surface. These will however be temporary in nature, which will be controlled by providing water sprinklers. Tarpaulin cover will be provided on stored loose materials to reduce the dust emission.

5.6

Emissions from incineration of waste

Not applicable. There will not be any incineration of waste is proposed.

5.7

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

Open burning of biomass/other material will be prohibited on site as this is a construction of Residential project.

5.8

Emissions from any other sources

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

The machinery to be used for construction will be of high standard and will adhere to international standard. These standards itself take care of noise control/vibration control and air emission control. Hence, insignificant impacts due to construction machinery are envisaged. Apart from this, the construction activities will be restricted to day time only. Source of noise in the operational phase will be from DG sets (which will be used in operation only during power failure) and pumps & motor

6.2

From industrial or similar processes

No industrial processes will be carried out in the proposed project.

6.3

From construction or demolition

Yes

Due to various construction activities there will be short term noise impacts on the immediate vicinity of the project site. The construction activity will include the following noise generating activities: • Concreting, mixing machine, operation of DG sets. • Vehicle movement.

6.4

From blasting or piling

No blasting or mechanized piling will be done.

6.5

From construction or operational traffic

Yes

Significant noise will be generated from vehicular movement in the construction and operational phase but that will be mitigated with green belt development.

6.6

From lighting or cooling systems

No significant noise impact will result from lighting or cooling systems.

6.7

From any other sources

There will be no other sources for noise & vibration generation except the mentioned above.

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

The used oil from DG sets, battery wastes and e-wastes (such as CFLs, bulbs etc.) generated in the property will be stored in an isolated leachate proof area which will be labeled as Hazardous Waste for disposal. All precautions will be taken to avoid spillage from storage as per The Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016.

7.2

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

Yes

There will be no discharge of untreated sewage on land or into water bodies. Adequate treatment of sewage will be carried out in a STP having the capacity of 130KLD proposed within the project premises. Treated water will be re-used for landscaping and rest will be stored in treated water tank.

7.3

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

The DG Sets will be provided with stacks of adequate height. Hence dispersion will be achieved and avoid deposition of pollutants in significant concentrations at any single location.

7.4

From any other sources

No other sources are involved except the mentioned above.

7.5

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

No long-term cumulative impact is envisaged.

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

This is a Residential project and does not involve hazardous construction activity. Hence chances of explosions, spillages, fires etc. are minimal. During construction, suitable personal protective equipment will be provided to all construction workers as required under the health & safety norms. Awareness & Training about safety norms will be provided to all the supervisor and construction workers involved in construction activities. To deal with any fire related accident, fire fighting f

8.2

From any other causes

No other causes are involved except the mentioned above.

8.3

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

Yes

The project falls under seismic active Zone IV according to the Indian Standard Seismic Zoning Map. Suitable seismic coefficient will be adopted in horizontal and vertical direction respectively, while designing the structure. Protection measures shall be provided to protect against heavy rain and landslides.

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 proposed project is for Residential use; it may lead to development of supporting services and infrastructure in and around the area. The project will have positive impact on the ancillary infrastructure like road, markets, public health, amenities, conveyance facilities etc. The project is proposed for the development of Residential purpose only. Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable

9.2

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

Not Anticipated

9.3

Set a precedent for later developments

Not applicable

9.4

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

Not applicable

(III)

Environmental Sensitivity

S.No

Areas

Name/Identity

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

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

Not applicable

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

Not applicable

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

Yes

Oghna Reserve Forest - At an approx. distance of 1.2 km toward South-West Naldhera PF - At an approx. distance of 1.7 km toward North - East

Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters

There is no area under the mentioned categories near the project site.

State, National boundaries

None within 15 km radius of the project site

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

Yes

SH-13 - 1.96 Km in North NH-22 - 7.10 KmSSE

Defence installations

There is no area under defense installation.

Densely populated or built-up area

Yes

Bhawana 7.33 km, SSE from project site

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

Yes

Particulars Distance (Km) Direction School Govt. Sr. Sec. School Mashobra, Shimla 6.26 SE Government Primary School 2.49 NW Hospital Military Hospital 6.85 South Shimla Hospital 7.25 South Worship Place Mahunag Tample 1.71 NE Shri Kali Mata Mandir 3.68 SW

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

Yes

Nayaser ka Khad - 1.5 Km in South – West Direction

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

Does not fall under notified critically polluted area.

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

The site falls under the zone IV as per the Seismic Zone Map of India. Design of the building is as per prescribed norms.

Document to be attached

1.	Upload a copy of PFR	Uploaded a copy of PFR.
2.	Upload a copy of EMP	Uploaded a copy of EMP.
3.	Upload Scanned copy of covering letter.	Uploaded Scanned copy of covering letter..
4.	Upload Additional attached if any(Single PDF)	Uploaded Additional attached if any(Single PDF).
5.	Whether it is a violation case and application is being submitted under Notification No. S.O.804(E) dated 14.03.2017 ?	No

Essential Details Sought
S. No.	EDS Sought Date	EDS Sought	Letter
(1.)	21/11/2020	EDS	EDS Letter
(2.)	23/12/2020	The correction have been made as per the instruction received
(3.)	04/03/2021	EDS	EDS Letter
(4.)	31/03/2021	The correction have been made as per the instruction received

Additional Details Sought
S. No.	ADS Sought Date	ADS Sought	Letter
(1.)	10/08/2022	As per observation in 84th meeting of HPSEAC	EDS Letter
(2.)	22/05/2023	Reply to ADS dated 10-8-2022.	EDS Letter
(3.)	13/06/2023	Kindly submit the documents as per observation in 93rd meeting of HPSEAC.
(4.)	17/07/2023	reply to ADS sought on 13-6-2023	EDS Letter

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. In addition to above, I hereby give undertaking that no activity/ construction/ expansion has since been taken up.

Name of Applicant	Manavinder Singh
Designation	Owner
Name of Company (Applicant Name should not be given here)	"AURAMAH VALLEY PHASE - II" BY CLUB ONE ESTATE
Address	Village - Tikkar, District - Shimla, H.P.