Report Part 1

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

Whether it is a violation case and application is being submitted under Notification No. S.O.804(E) dated 14.03.2017 ?

Yes

Type of Violation

Started the work onsite without prior EC under EIA notification,2006.

Details of Violation

Operation of Mine without prior EC under EIA notification, 2006 and now the project attract Violation as per the Notification 141(E).

Name of the Project/s	M/s. Dwaraka Mines & Minerals, Quartz & Feldspar Quarry from over an Extent of 2.36.5Ha in S.F.No. 69/1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 1E, 1F, 69/2B & 2C at Avadathur Village of Mettur Taluk, Salem District, Tamilnadu
Brief summary of project	Annexure-Brief summary of project
Proposal Number	IA/TN/MIN/65846/2017
Project Cost	15.13 lacs

S. No. in the schedule	1(a) Mining of minerals
Project Sector	Non-Coal Mining

Proposed capacity/area/length/tonnage to be handled/command area/lease area/number or wells to be drilled

The proposed quantity @ (60%) of ROM is about 80950Ts (8095Ts @10% of Quartz & 72855Ts @90% of Feldspar) during this Scheme period of Four years. Area = 2.36.5 ha.

New/Expansion/Modernization

New

Existing Capacity/Area etc.

2.36.5 ha.

Category of project i.e. 'A' or 'B'

Does it attract the general condition? If yes, please specify

Does it attract the specific condition? If yes, please specify

Location of the project	11'41’41.82’’N to 11'41’48.80’’N 77'50’49.38’’ E to 77'50’57.49’’ E
Shape of the project land	Block (Polygon)
Uploaded GPS file	Annexure-GPS file
Uploaded copy of survey of India Toposheet	Annexure-Survey of india toposheet
Plot/Survey/Khasra No.	S.F.No:69/1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 1E, 1F, 69/2B & 2C
Town / Village	Avadathur Village, Mettur Taluk, Salem District, Tamilnadu
State of the project	Tamil Nadu

Details of State of the project
S.no	State Name	District Name	Tehsil Name
(1.)	Tamil Nadu	Salem	Mettur

10.

Nearest railway station along with distance in kms	Mettur Railway station, 13 km
Nearest airport along with distance in kms	Salem Airport, 28 km

11.

Nearest Town/City/District Headquarters along with distance in kms

Town– Jalakandapuram , 3 km

12.

Village Panchayats, Zila Parishad, Muncipal Corporation, Local body (Complete postal address with telephone nos. to be given)

12 Village Panchayats, ZilaParishad, Municipal Corporation, Local body (complete postal addresses with telephone nos. to be given) Village - Avadathur Panchyat Union - Mettur Taluk - Mettur District

13.

Name of the Applicant

Govindarajan

14.

Registered Address

No. 15, Udaiappa Colony, Opp. Government Arts and Science College, Salem

15.

Address for correspondance:
Name of the Company	DWARAKA MINES AND MINERALS
Name of the Applicant	Govindarajan
Designation (Owner/ Partner/ CEO)	ManagingPartner
Pin code	636007
E-mail	dwarakaminerals@gmail.com
Telephone No.	0427-2431989
Fax No.	0427-
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

17.

Whether part of Interlinked projects?

18.

Whether separate application of Interlinked project has been submitted?

N/A

19.

If Yes, MoEF file number	N/A
Date of submission	N/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/Policy	Annexure-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?	No
(a) Name of the Court	N/A
(b) Name of the Sub court	N/A
(c) Case No.	N/A
(d) Orders/directions of the court, if any and relevance with the proposed project	N/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

Open cast Mining with 3m height and 5m width with 60º slope is being proposed. Topography will change in respect to overburden excavation. However, measures will be implemented as per mining Plan. As the area of the quarry remains the same, there will not be any increase in intensity of local land use. After the end of the life of the quarry the waste material will be backfilled in the mined work out area.

1.2

Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings?

There is no vegetation and building in this project lease area

1.3

Creation of new land uses?

The total Mining activity is proposed to carry out within the quarry lease area. Hence, there is no proposal for creating of new land uses. Temporary approach road within the area will be form for the easy access of men and machinery which will be well maintained. The Trailers/ trucks will be transport from pithead to sale points

1.4

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

There is no pre-construction investigation and soil testing proposed before mining operation

1.5

Construction works?

There will be no major civil works, Other than the following: Office building, storeroom, toilet and first aid room which will be provided as permanent structures within the quarry lease area, after the grant of quarry lease

1.6

Demolition works?

There are no existing building within the lease applied area hence no demolition work is involved

1.7

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

Yes

Sites service on permanent structure will be constructed only after grant of quarry lease, hence no temporary sites are proposed.

1.8

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

There are no tall buildings or linear structure found within the quarry site. There is no requirement of cutting and filling in the site.

1.9

Underground works including mining or tunnelling?

Open cast mining will be adopted. No underground mining or tunneling is proposed.

1.10

Reclamation works?

Yes

It’s an existing project and it is proposed plan only 17m (from the elevated portion of the lease area) during this Scheme period. Hence, after quarry reaches ultimate limit of 32m the remaining waste will be refilled in the worked out quarry area

1.11

Dredging?

It’s an inland opencast mining operation, hence dredging activities are not proposed.

1.12

Offshore structures?

It’s an opencast mining operation, There is no such type of activities involved

1.13

Production and manufacturing processes?

The quarry is proposed to carry out the opencast method; jackhammer with Compressor drilling and blasting will be carried out. Loading will done manually. The mineral will be transported from pithead to sale points. No manufacturing and beneficiation process is proposed in this project.

1.14

Facilities for storage of goods or materials?

The loose tools used for mining applications will be stored in the store room and the machineries will be parked in the mechanic shed. The produced Quartz & Feldspar is proposed to stock inside the quarry area and directly loaded from pit head to sale points

1.15

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

The proposed Recovery of Dimensional stone is 60% (10% of quartz and 90% of feldspar) and Mineral reject @ 40% of ROM. There is no toxic effluent anticipated in the form of solid and liquid or gas. Domestic waste water will be treated in Septic Tank followed by soak pit. The manure will be treated and used for green belt development. The mineral will not produce any toxic effluent in the form of solid, liquid or gas. The sewage water from the pits will be drained by 5HP m

1.16

Facilities for long term housing of operational workers?

The minimum employees are available in the nearby villages hence long term housing of operational workers are not proposed. Temporary Rest shelter will be constructed on permanent structure within the lease area after the grant of quarry lease.

1.17

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

No new roads, rail or sea traffic is proposed during operation, the existing road will be utilized for transportation from pit head to sale points. However, internal roads within the quarry lease applied area will be developed and maintained.

1.18

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

There is no such type of activities involved in this project. Existing road will be utilized for the transportation from pit head to sale points

1.19

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

The project will not cause any changes and hindrance in the existing traffic movements. The drivers will be strictly instructed to move the loaded trucks not exceeding 40Km/ Hour. As much of the transportation is carried on main roads vehicles are loaded with specific capacity, checked properly and maintained as per R.T.O norms by the competent and statutory mines foreman.

1.20

New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines?

The project does not involve diversion of transmission/pipe lines.

1.21

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

The quarry operation is proposed up to depth of 17m (from the elevated portion of the lease area) during this Scheme period. The Ground water occurrence in this area is 40mt depth from ground profile. Hence there is no damage or hindrance for ground water hydrology or subsurface aquifers

1.22

Stream crossings?

There is no Stream crossing in the lease applied area.

1.23

Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters?

The proposed mining does not require any abstraction or transfer of water from the Ground or surface water bodies.

1.24

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

The quarry operation is proposed up to a depth of 17m (from the elevated portion of the lease area) during this Scheme period. The quarry operation will not affect the drainage pattern of the lease applied area. There is no change in water bodies or the land surface affected during run off. The seepage water during rainy season will be drained by 5HP Pumps and will be used for green belt development and dust suppression on haul roads

1.25

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

During operation phase, after grant of lease mining personnel will be brought from surrounding villages by applicant town vehicle. The materials and tools shall be transported by trucks and tippers, the existing road and infrastructure facilities are sufficient. No construction operation or decommissioning envisaged.

1.26

Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works?

No Dismantling or decommissioning is proposed in this project

1.27

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

There is no such type of activities involved in this project

1.28

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

Yes

During operational phase, the manpower requirement will be around 21nos. Local people are available and envisaged in this mining operation. Inherent entry of public will be strictly prevented. No child labor will be deployed for any type of mining operation. All the labors engaged for mining operations will be trained, equipped with protective devices and insured till the end of life of quarry.

1.29

Introduction of alien species?

There is no proposal to introduce alien species

1.30

Loss of native species or genetic diversity?

There will be no loss of native species or genetic diversity taken during the mining operation as the lease area is devoid of vegetation and agriculture

1.31

Any other actions?

Trucks will be maintained below 40Km/Hour on roads and the drivers will be inducted to strictly follow the traffic rules during the transportation besides the vehicles will be maintained in good conditions as per RTO norms. No long term dismantling or decommissioning is involved in this project. This project is sites specific and may not have any significant impact on the environment.

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)

The lease area is almost slightly elevated topography. The area applied for lease is a dry land with scattered outcrops of Quartz and feldspar. The area is sloping towards south eastern. The Altitude of the area is above 302m above MSL. The area receives 750mm rainfall/annum and the water table is found at 40m in dry season and 35m in rainy season

2.2

Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD

Yes

The project does not require huge water for mining operation, about 1 KLD of water will be used for the project. (More than 5L/ Person) 1. Drinking Water –0.2KLD & Domestic purpose 2. Dust Suppression – 0.4 KLD 3. Green belt – 0.4 KLD Total – 1.0 KLD The source of water brought from approved water vendors and existing bore well on nearby quarry area.

2.3

Minerals (MT)

No minerals are used for construction purposes

2.4

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

The proposed mining project does not require any construction material for the project

2.5

Forests and timber (source – MT)

The Quartz and Feldspar mining operation does not require any timber for the project

2.6

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

Yes

The limited scale of activities adopted in Quartz and Feldspar mining operation does not require high-tension electric power supply. The quarry operation is only for daytime. The electricity will be used only for mine office and lighting around the quarry during night time. The existing electric line near the mine site will be used. Fuels are used for operating machinery and vehicles during mining process and transportation. About 200 liters per day diesel will be brought from nearby diesel p

2.7

Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units)

Except HSD, no other natural resource will be required for this mining operation

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

There is no proposal for storage, handling or transportation of any hazardous materials or substances as per MSIHC rules in this Quartz and feldspar

3.2

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

The Quartz & Feldspar quarry project does not produce any toxic effluent in the form of solid, Liquid or gas hence the diseases related to insect or water borne diseases is not envisaged. There is no proposal of storage of water inside the project area. The seepage water and rain water will be drained immediately by 5HP pumps and it will be used for Green Belt Development and for dust suppression on haul roads

3.3

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

Welfare of people will get positive change due to the project, where a number of Welfare activities are being undertaken. Due to increase of the employment earning of local people and lifestyle of the village people will enhance, around 21 peoples will be directly benefit to this project. No child labor will be engaged for any type of mining operation. All the labor will be insured and the salary and benefits will be paid as per the Labor enforcement officers (Ministry of labor and welfare) No

3.4

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

There is no effect envisaged for the vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project. The mineral will be transported from pithead to sale points by tarpaulin cover to prevent dust. There is no toxic effluence anticipated in the form of solid liquid or gas. The project area lies in the outside of the district which is devoid of Hospitals, Schools elderly homes and vulnerable group of people

3.5

Any other causes

No other cause are envisaged

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

There is no generation of waste during the present scheme period. The proposed Recovery of Dimensional stone is 60% (10% of quartz and 90% of feldspar) and mineral rejects @ 40% of ROM. There is no toxic effluent anticipated in the form of solid and liquid or gas. Domestic waste water will be treated in Septic Tank followed by soak pit. The manure will be treated and used for green belt development. The Quartz & Feldspar will not produce toxic effluence in the form of solid, liquid or gas

4.2

Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes)

Yes

The small quantity of Municipal waste will be generated and the same shall be disposed as per guidelines

4.3

Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules)

In this mining activities waste oil will be generated during the operation period it will be sent to authorize Re- Circulars as per SPCB/ CPCB norms. Care and maintenance of vehicles by experience qualified mechanics will be undertaken to prevent breakdown and spillage of oils and lubes

4.4

Other industrial process wastes

Industrial wastages are not envisaged during the mining operation.

4.5

Surplus product

There is no such type of activities anticipated in this quarry

4.6

Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment

Yes

Sanitary facilities will be constructed as permanent structure and the sewage waste will be disposed periodically and will be used as manure after treatment

4.7

Construction or demolition wastes

No Construction or demolition wastes involved in this quarry.

4.8

Redundant machinery or equipment

No redundant machineries involved in this project

4.9

Contaminated soils or other materials

Machinery will be maintained in good working condition and measures will be taken to prevent spillage. Thus this project will not cause any soil contamination

4.10

Agricultural wastes

There is no agricultural waste anticipated during the mining operation

4.11

Other solid wastes

There is no other solid waste anticipated

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 emissions of SO2 (Sulfur dioxide) & NO2 (Nitrogen dioxide) may be due to use of diesel operated mining machinery and vehicles. Better maintenance of equipment in good condition as per RTO norms will help to reduce such emissions.

5.2

Emissions from production processes

Yes

Emission from drilling and blasting but they will be maintained within limits by proper maintenance and sprinkling of water. Tarpaulin covers will be covered in vehicles during transportation

5.3

Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport

Yes

Fugitive dust will be generated from material handling activities. Dust suppression by water sprinklers will be provided to prevent the fugitive dust emissions during loading. Tarpaulin covers will be covered in vehicles during transportation.

5.4

Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment

No major construction activities are envisaged. No plant is proposed inside the mining project

5.5

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

Minor dust will be generated during drilling, blasting, it will be controlled by carry out the operation in wet conditions. There is no possibility of odor generation as this mineral does not produce any toxic effluent in the form of Solid, liquid or Gas of this Eco friendly mining operation.

5.6

Emissions from incineration of waste

The Quartz & Feldspar mining does not produce any toxic effluent. No emissions are envisaged in this mining operation

5.7

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

There is no such type of activities involved in this mining project.

5.8

Emissions from any other sources

Emissions from other sources are not envisaged

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

Due to operation of machineries there is likely hood of some increase in noise level. The noise level at site will be maintained below permissible limit. Measures like lubrication & preventive maintenance shall be taken to control noise from the machineries. The vibration during the moment of machinery will be minimal for a short span of time be well within the prescribed limits

6.2

From industrial or similar processes

There is no proposal of processing plant

6.3

From construction or demolition

No construction or demolition work is proposed, hence noise vibration and emission of heat is not envisaged

6.4

From blasting or piling

The mining activity will be carried out by blasting for liberation effect and fracture of the mineral. However, controlled blasting measures will be adopted for minimizing ground vibration. Hence the limited low explosives are practiced for liberation effect.

6.5

From construction or operational traffic

Yes

The transport of mineral through trucks and tippers can produce noise but are maintained within permissible limits, by keeping machinery in proper condition as per RTO & TNPCB Norms and maintenance under experience and qualified Mines foreman and mechanics

6.6

From lighting or cooling systems

The mining operation will be carried out at the day time only hence the lighting and cooling systems are not required

6.7

From any other sources

No other sources are proposed; hence the Noise and vibration are not envisaged

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 hazardous materials will be used in the process. Oiling and lubrication of hauling vehicles will be done by using oil tray to prevent spillage of oil. Vehicles and machinery will be well maintained to prevent leakage of oil

7.2

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

Septic tank will be cleaned periodically and the sludge generated will be used as manure in the green belt.

7.3

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

There is likely hood of increase of Particulate Matter due to mining operations. Regular sprinkling of water will suppress dust at points/places of generation

7.4

From any other sources

An efficient and effective management plan is proposed for the project; hence it may not have any significant impact on the surrounding environment

7.5

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

No such type of activities is not involved in this mining operation

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 blasting and drillings are involved in the project for liberation and splitting of minerals. The explosive materials will be stored in the separate room proper maintenance will be carried out. The blasting will be carried out under the supervision of experienced blaster

8.2

From any other causes

Yes

The risks of accidents are envisaged in mining operations, failure of pit slopes, truck movement, etc. However, all safety measures shall be taken to prevent any accidents. The mining activities will be monitored under the supervision of experienced and qualified competent Mines foreman. The mine foreman will be in-charge of first aid. The mining operation is carried out only in the stabilized strata

8.3

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

There is no earthquake, floods, Landslides, cloud burst recorded or anticipated in the lease applied area. It’s an opencast mining, hence this project could not affect severely due to the natural disasters. The mining operation is proposed to carry out in the stable strata.

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

Living standard will be improved of the nearby villagers. The proposed project shall directly/indirectly develop the area by providing employment, tax to government, development of ancillary units, shopkeeper, supermarket, mechanic shed etc., The project is site specific. The workers are available from the nearby villages, hence the project will not attract housing Development, Extractive industries, supply industries or any other activities.

9.2

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

The land may not be used after the completion of mining operation; a parapet wall will be constructed to prevent inadvertent entry of cattle and human beings. The green belt will be maintained. Hence after quarry reaches ultimate pit limit of 32m, the remaining waste will be refilled in the worked out quarry area.

9.3

Set a precedent for later developments

A better after use scenario with increase in greenery.

9.4

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

No cumulative impacts are envisaged

(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

There are no such protected areas like ecological landscape, cultural area etc. identified within the 15 Km radius.

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

There is no wild life, bird sanctuary within 15Km radius from the quarry lease area. There is no coastal zone, CRZ, Forest, HACA, Eco sensitive zone within the radius of 15Km. Pakkanadu RF & Vanavasi RF is situated 4km away from the North western side of the area. Mettur East canal is passing 7km away from the Northwestern side. Cauvery river is flowing about 7km away from the North western side of the area. Dam is situated 12km away from the Northwestern side of the area.

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

There is no protected sensitive species are identified within the 15km radius

Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters

There is no Inland, coastal, and marine or underground water around the site.

State, National boundaries

There is no State, National boundaries within the radius of 15km

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

There is no tourist, pilgrim areas within 15 Km radius

Defence installations

No defense installation is found within 15Km radius from the project area

Densely populated or built-up area

Yes

1. Avadathur 2km –SE 750 2. Adaiyur 3km-W 900 3. Kuppampatti 3km-NE 800

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

Yes

Jalakandapuram is having all the basic facilities like hospitals schools, places of worship, community facilities is at a distance of 3km on the Eastern side of the lease area

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

The mining operation is proposed up to depth for 32m at present scenario considering for the entire lease period. Hence the ground water will not be affected beside the area is devoid of agriculture, Forestry, Tourist place etc.,

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

The atmospheric air is quite fresh. The area has not been subjected to pollution or environmental damage. The project area is a dry land covered mostly by rocky exposures.

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 areas are not susceptible to natural hazards like landslides, earthquake, it is a high stable land. There are no records in the past for such type of activities

(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
5	Uploaded Approval of mining Plan	N/A

Additional Attachments, if any
Attached File

Essential Detail Sought : NIL

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 Applicant	Govindarajan
Designation	ManagingPartner
Name of Company (Applicant Name should not be given here)	DWARAKA MINES AND MINERALS
Address	No. 15, Udaiappa Colony, Opp. Government Arts and Science College, Salem