Report

Form-1

APPLICATION FOR PRIOR ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE

1. Basic Informations

Project Name	Proposed Construction of IT Building in ELCO-SEZ, Vilankurichi, Coimbatore District by Electronics Corporation of Tamil Nadu Limited (ELCOT)	Company/Organisation Name	ELECTRONICS CORPORATION OF TAMIL NADU LIMITED (ELCOT)
Registered Address	692, Anna Salai, Chennai Tamil Nadu 600035	Legal Status of the Company	State PSU

Address for the correspondence:
(a)Name of the Applicant	Vijayakumar M
(b)Designation (Owner/ Partner/ CEO)	Managing Director
(c)Address	692, Anna Salai, Chennai,,Mambalam Guindy,Chennai,Tamil Nadu-600035
(d)Pin code	600035
(e)E-mail	elcotcoimbatore.ec@gmail.com
(f)Telephone No.	44-66401400
(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/TN/MIS/178342/2020
(e)Master Proposal Number(Single Window)	SW/178341/2020
(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	Tamil Nadu

Details of State(s) of the project
S. No.	State Name	District Name	Tehsil Name	Village Name
(1.)	Tamil Nadu	Coimbatore	Coimbatore North	Vilankurichi

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	Vilankurichi, Coimbatore
Town / Village (Name of more than one town may be entered by separating with)	Vilankurichi	Plot/Survey/Khasra No. (Name of more than one town may be entered by separating with)	439/1pt
State	Tamil Nadu	District	Coimbatore
Tehshil	Coimbatore North	Pincode	641014
Nearest railway station	Coimbatore Junction	Distance from the project site	7
Nearest airport	Coimbatore Airport	Distance from the project site	1.6
Nearest Town/City/District Headquarters	Coimbatore	Distance from the project site	2
Village Panchayats, Zila Parishad, Municipal Corporation, Local body(Complete postal addresses with telephone nos. to be given)	Coimbatore Municipal Corporation, Town Hall, Coimbatore - 641001 Phone no. 0422 – 2390261	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)	27419.8	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)

The land is categorized as Educational Use Zone by LPA, Coimbatore. The site has already been declared as Special Economic Zone (SEZ) for IT/ITES companies by Dept. of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industries, Govt. of India through its notification vide S.O. No. 564(E) dated 11.04.2007. Copy of the extract of Master Plan showing the land use classification & Notification declaring the site as SEZ is enclosed as Annexure - I. Hence there is no change in land use due to this project.

1.2

Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings?

Since the existing land is vacant, no major clearance activities will take place. Only minor clearance activities will be carried out to remove the shrubs and weeds.

1.3

Creation of new land uses?

No creation of new land use as the site is vacant land & only IT building will be constructed.

1.4

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

Yes

Soil Testing has been done to find the suitability of soil for providing adequate foundations for the proposed structures and the copy of the report is given in Annexure - II.

1.5

Construction works?

Yes

Construction of the IT building will be done systematically.

1.6

Demolition works?

No demolition works will be carried out as the land is vacant

1.7

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

Yes

Inside the proposed site, a small area will be utilized temporarily for construction of sheds for the migrated workers and materials. But most of the workers will be deployed from local area only.

1.8

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

Yes

Five storied building will be constructed and excavation work will be carried out for basement floors. Excavated material of 22,000 m3 will be used to level the site and excess will be disposed in designated site.

1.9

Underground works including mining or tunneling?

No underground works except basement floor excavation will be required as the proposed project.

1.10

Reclamation works?

Not envisaged.

1.11

Dredging?

Not envisaged.

1.12

Offshore structures?

Not envisaged.

1.13

Production and manufacturing processes?

Not applicable as the project is construction of IT building.

1.14

Facilities for storage of goods or materials?

Yes

Temporary sheds will be constructed for the storage of cement and other materials during construction phase.

1.15

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

Yes

Wastewater generated will be treated in STP and the treated sewage will be reused for toilet flushing, greenbelt development, Internal and external roadside plantation and HVAC makeup. Biodegradable waste will be composted through OWC and non-biodegradable wastes will be disposed to recyclers.

1.16

Facilities for long term housing of operational workers?

No operational phase workers involved in this project.

1.17

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

The existing road network is sufficient for connectivity of the site with other parts of the city.

1.18

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

There will be no change in the existing transport infrastructure.

1.19

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

As construction works will be within a specified area, there is no need for closure or diversion of existing transport routes.

1.20

New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines?

No new or diversion transmission lines & pipelines are required for this project.

1.21

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

There will be no alteration in the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers due to the proposed project.

1.22

Stream crossings?

There is no stream crossing in the project site.

1.23

Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters?

Water requirement will be sourced from Coimbatore Municipal Corporation.

1.24

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

There is no change in the water bodies or land surface which affects the drainage or runoff.

1.25

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

Yes

Transportation of personnel & construction materials during construction phase will be through existing roads only.

1.26

Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works?

As part of this project, no long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works would be involved.

1.27

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

There will not be any decommissioning works.

1.28

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

Yes

During construction period few workers will be stationed temporarily and others will be deployed locally.

1.29

Introduction of alien species?

No introduction of alien species

1.30

Loss of native species or genetic diversity?

No loss of native species or genetic diversity

1.31

Any other actions?

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

S.No

Information/Checklist confirmation

Yes/No

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

2.1

Land especially undeveloped or agricultural land (ha)

Yes

The proposed project will be established in an approved SEZ for IT/ITES industries of 1.129 ha. The copy of land alienation GOs are enclosed as Annexure – III.

2.2

Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD

Yes

Total Fresh Water Requirement – 113 KLD Source : Coimbatore Municipal Corporation

2.3

Minerals (MT)

No usage of mineral is envisaged.

2.4

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

Yes

The approximate consumption of cement, steel, concrete, sand, etc. are given below. Cement - 5,157 Tons Steel - 1,179 Tons Aggregate - 2,06,294 cu. ft. Sand -3,53,646 cu. ft. Bricks - 53,04,692 Nos

2.5

Forests and timber (source – MT)

Forests and timbers will not be used in this project.

2.6

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

Yes

Total power requirement –2500 KVA Source – TANGEDCO DG Set – 3 No x 900 KVA & 1 No x 500 KVA

2.7

Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units)

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

S.No

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

Minimum quantity of hazardous waste (paints, solvents/thinners – 10 to 15 kg/day) will be generated during construction phase and it will be disposed to recyclers. During operational phase, used oil from DG set, e-waste and battery waste will be generated which will be disposed to authorized recyclers.

3.2

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

There will not be any occurrence of diseases, as the activities are confined to construction of IT building.

3.3

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

Yes

Local people will get preference in the employment during construction phase.

3.4

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

No vulnerable group of people will be affected by the project.

3.5

Any other causes

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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

There will be no spoil, overburden or mine waste.

4.2

Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes)

Yes

The biodegradable wastes generated from the proposed project will be treated through OWC and Non-biodegradable wastes generated will be handed over to recyclers.

4.3

Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules)

Yes

4.4

Other industrial process wastes

Not applicable

4.5

Surplus product

Not applicable, since this is a IT building construction project.

4.6

Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment

Sewage sludge from STP will be used as manure in gardening.

4.7

Construction or demolition wastes

Yes

Construction waste of approximately 30 kg/day will be used in land filling and in road pavements in the surrounding low lying areas.

4.8

Redundant machinery or equipment

Most of the equipment used during construction phase will be hired.

4.9

Contaminated soils or other materials

There is no source for contamination of soils or other materials.

4.10

Agricultural wastes

Does not arise

4.11

Other solid wastes

No other waste generation expected.

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 gaseous emissions are expected from transport vehicles moving inside the project site. This will be minimized by controlling the speed of vehicles, hiring well maintained vehicles, planting trees and spraying water periodically. Emissions are expected from DG Sets during operation phase. The DG Sets shall be provided with acoustic enclosure for noise control and adequate height of stack to disperse the emission.

5.2

Emissions from production processes

Does not arise since the proposed project is an IT building development.

5.3

Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport

Yes

Emissions like dust will arise during the transportation of materials and the dust will be controlled by slow movement of vehicles, covering the materials properly and water spraying.

5.4

Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment

Yes

Marginal quantity of emission is expected from construction activities which will be controlled by suitable control measures like water spraying.

5.5

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

Yes

Dust emission will be arrested by water spraying and covering the stored materials with tarpaulin cover. Septic tanks & soak pit will be provided to treat the sewage during construction phase.

5.6

Emissions from incineration of waste

There are no incineration activities.

5.7

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

No such activities will be carried out.

5.8

Emissions from any other sources

No emissions from any other sources.

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

RMC will be used at site. In case of any usage of machinery / equipment, then they will be properly covered and workers will be given ear plugs in noisy area. Acoustic enclosures will be provided for DG sets.

6.2

From industrial or similar processes

Not Applicable

6.3

From construction or demolition

Yes

Noise levels in the range of 75-85 dB (A) will be generated occasionally during the construction activities. Workers in the noisy areas will be provided with earmuffs and earplugs.

6.4

From blasting or piling

Not applicable

6.5

From construction or operational traffic

Yes

During construction phase, construction materials will be transported by road, through well maintained vehicles to control noise, vibration and emissions. During operational phase traffic noise and emissions will be increased slightly that will be minimized by paving roads with asphalt / concrete, well maintained vehicles, slow movement of vehicles and by planting trees.

6.6

From lighting or cooling systems

Adequate enclosures will be provided and tree plantations will be carried out.

6.7

From any other sources

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

Yes

The hazardous materials (paints, solvents/thinners, etc) will be used during the construction phase and it will be properly stored in labeled containers in a ventilated area. During operational phase, used oil from DG set will be generated which will be stored in a proper containers.

7.2

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

Yes

Wastewater generated will be treated in the proposed Sewage Treatment Plant and treated sewage will be reused for toilet flushing, greenbelt development, roadside plantation and HVAC makeup.

7.3

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

There will be minimal emissions of pollutants from the project site.

7.4

From any other sources

No other polluting sources exist.

7.5

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

There will not be any long term buildup of pollutants in the environment from these sources.

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

The hazardous materials (paints, solvents / thinners, etc.) will be used during the construction phase and it will be stored in properly labeled containers in a ventilated area. During operational phase, used oil from DG set will be generated which will be stored in proper containers. However adequate safety measures to mitigate all risks anticipated out of fire in diesel will be taken care of by installing suitable firefighting system.

8.2

From any other causes

No risks from any other sources.

8.3

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

The area under study falls in Zone-III according to the Indian Standard Seismic Zoning Map. The structure was designed to be earthquake resistant. The proposed project will not be affected by natural disasters causing environmental damage.

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

Proposed infrastructure like roads, power supply, etc. will not create any impact on the environment.

9.2

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

No impact will be seen due to proposed the activity

9.3

Set a precedent for later developments

No impact is seen due to the proposed activity

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

No such areas within 15 Km radius

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

Yes

Singanallur Lake – 3.7 km, S Noyyal River – 5.5 km, S Chinnavedapatti lake – 6.5 km, NW Valan Kulam – 6.6 km, SW Kannampalyam Lake – 8.15 km, SE Periya Kulam – 8.2 km, SW Kumarasamy Lake – 8.8 km, SW Selva Chinthamani Lake – 9.0 km, SW Kurichi Kulam – 9.10 km, SW Sulur Lake – 9.3 km, E

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

No such areas within 15 Km radius

Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters

Yes

State, National boundaries

No such areas within 15 Km radius

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

No such areas within 15 Km radius

Defence installations

No such areas within 15 Km radius

Densely populated or built-up area

Yes

Coimbatore - 2 km

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

Yes

Hospitals & Schools are located within 1 km radius

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

No such areas within 15 Km radius

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

No such areas within 15 Km radius

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 area under study falls in Zone-III, according to the Indian Standard Seismic Zoning Map

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.)	29/10/2020	With reference to the above, your application was received by this office through online. The processing fees for scrutiny & process your application as per G.O. No.218 Dated: 31.12.2012 and the hard copy of the application is not yet received by this office even the date of online application submitted is more than 15 days. In this regard your are requested to submit the hard copy along with the scrutiny fees. Hence the application filed by you is returned. After receiving the above said processing fees and hard copy, your application will be processed accordingly.	EDS Letter
(2.)	19/12/2020	The correction have been made as per the instruction received
(3.)	28/12/2020	The PP is requested to furnish all the EDS/ADS on PARIVESH Website only in PDF Form as separate sheet for each Annexure marking a copy to cmantnseiaa@yahoo.com within 7 working days.	EDS Letter
(4.)	03/07/2021	The correction have been made as per the instruction received

Additional Details Sought
S. No.	ADS Sought Date	ADS Sought	Letter
(1.)	14/10/2022	As Per 217 SEAC Minutes Pls Submit the Additional Details.
(2.)	23/12/2022	Additional details as per 217th SEAC Minutes	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	Vijayakumar M
Designation	Managing Director
Name of Company (Applicant Name should not be given here)	ELECTRONICS CORPORATION OF TAMIL NADU LIMITED (ELCOT)
Address	692, Anna Salai, Chennai