Application Form for Obtaining Environmental Clearance from State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) Tamilnadu

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1 Form 1 as per EIA tification2006for Varagur Rough Stone and Gravel Quarry of Thiru.R.Gopi, Varagur village, Thandrampattu Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District, Tamilnadu Application Form for Obtaining Environmental Clearance from State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) Tamilnadu

2 S. 1 (I) BASIC INFORMATION Item Name of the project/s FORM-1 2 S.. in the schedule 1(a). 3 Proposed capacity/ area/length/tonnage to be handled/command area/lease area/number of wells to be drilled Details Varagur Rough Stone and Gravel quarry project. Proposed capacity of 45,190m3 of Rough Stone and 6,347m3 of gravel formation for the period of five years only. Area = Ha. Total dimension of the area: Ultimate Pit dimension (M) Pit Length (max) in m Width (Avg) in m Depth(max) in (m) I The command area=2.63.0ha(effective quarrying area after leaving safety distance) It is a shallow open cast quarry. This is an Existing quarry operation applied for fresh lease. 4 New/ Expansion/ Modernization It is a New quarry project applied for lease. (Varagur Rough Stone and Gravel Quarry). Existing capacity/area etc. The Geological resource of 1,71,170m 3 of Rough stone and 17,117m 3 of gravel formation. The proposed capacity is about 45,190m 3 of 5 Rough Stone and 6,347m 3 of gravel formation for 11m below the Ground level. Afforestation has been proposed on all along the boundary barrier by planting trees. Area: Ha. 6 Category of project i.e. `A or B Category B Does it attract the general condition? If yes, please specify. Does it attract the specify condition? If yes, please specify. Location Plot/ Survey/ Khasra. 2/1, 2/2A and 2/3 Village Varagur Taluk Thandrampattu The applicant should maintain 7.5m 10m and 50m safety distance all along the boundary barrier. There is no any attract the specify condition Varagur Village, Thandrampattu Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District.

3 District Tiruvannamalai State Tamilnadu 10 Nearest railway station/ airport Tiruvannamalai Railway station -11km NE along with distance in kms Chennnai Airport 130km-NE 11 Nearest Town, city, District Headquarters along with distance in Town Thandrampattu - 5km N Nearest City Tiruvannamalai - 11km NE kms District Tiruvannamalai - 11km NE Village Panchayats, ZilaParishad, VillagePanchayat Varagur Municipal Corporation, Local body Panchayat Union -Thandrampattu 12 (complete postal addresses with Taluk Thandrampattu telephone nos. to be given) District Tiruvannamalai 13 Name of the applicant Thiru.R.Gopi, S/o. Rangasamy, Registered Address Door.4/75B, Veerapathiran Kovil Street, 14 Vijiyappanur Village, Irayandapuram Post, Thandrampattu Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District. Address for correspondence: - Name Thiru.R.Gopi, Designation (Owner/Partner/CEO) Proprietor / Owner S/o. Rangasamy, Door.4/75B, Veerapathiran Kovil Street, Address Vijiyappanur Village, Irayandapuram Post, 15 Thandrampattu Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District. Pin Code Pincode infoglobalmining@gmail.com Telephone. Cell.: Fax. - Details of Alternative Sites examined, There is no alternative sites are examined. The if any. Location of these sites should project is site specific. be shown on a Topo sheet. 17 Interlinked Projects There is no interlinked project. 18 Whether separate application of interlinked project has been submitted? 19 If yes, date of submission 20 If no, reason As there is no interlinked project, no application has been submitted. As there is no interlinked project, no application has been submitted. The project involves Rough Stone and Gravel quarry only.

4 21 22 Whether the proposal involves approval/ clearance under: if yes, details of the same and their status to be given. (a) The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980? (b) The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972? (c) The C. R. Z. tification, 1991? Whether there is any Government Order/ Policy relevant/ relating to the site? It is patta land registered in the name of applicant and Thiru.Purusothaman vide patta no-118 and 174, the applicant has obtained consent from the pattadars. Please refer annexure no IV and VII. (a) Forest (Conservation) Act (b) There is no wild life in the project site area under the Wildlife (protection) Act (C) The project area does not fall the C.R.Z tification, The precise area communication letter was issued from the District Collector Tiruvannamalai vide Rc.. 101/Mines/2015 dated (Enclosed as Annexure I). The Mining Plan was got approval by the Assistant Director, Department of Geology and Mining, Tiruvannamalai viderc.. 101/Mines/2015 dated Forest land involved (hectares) forest land is involved lease applied area. 24 Whether there is any litigation pending against the project and/ or land in which the project is propose to be set up? (a) Name of the Court (b) Case. (c) Orders/ directions of the Court, if any and its relevance with the proposed project. There is no court case pending, litigations relating to the project directly and indirectly.

5 I. Basic information 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.) Details thereof (with approximate Information/Checklist Yes S. quantities/rates, wherever possible) with confirmation / sources of information data The topography will be changed after the quarrying of Rough Stone and Gravel as per the Mining plan, Conventional Opencast method of semi mechanized mining with 5.0m vertical bench width of the bench is not less than bench height. The ultimate pit dimensions are given below. The depth of the quarry is restricted up to depth 11mbelow the ground level. Ultimate Pit dimension (M) Pit Length Width (Avg) Depth(ma 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 (max) in m in m x) in (m) I 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. Sl.. Land Use Present Area (Hect) Area in use during the quarrying period (Hect) 1. Quarrying Pit Infrastructure Nil Roads Green Belt Nil Unutilized Total =

6 1.2 Clearance of existing land, vegetation and building? There is no vegetation and building in this project lease applied area, hence there is no requirement of clearing the vegetation and building. There is an existing road leads to the quarry. This has 5m carriage way width. 1.3 Creation of new land uses? The total quarrying activity is proposed to carry out within the quarry lease applied area. Hence, there is no proposal for creating of new land uses. Temporary approach road within the project area will be form for the easy access of men and machinery which will be well maintained. The excavated rough stone will be directly loaded into tipper to the needy crusher and Gravel to needy customers for road project and construction works for filling and leveling of low lying areas. 1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing? The massive Charnockite formation is clearly inferred followed by the 1m (Avg) Gravel formation, hence pre-construction investigation and soil testing is not proposed before quarrying operation. 1.5 Construction works? Yes 1.6 Demolition works? There will be no major civil works, other than the following infrastructure: office building, storeroom, toilet and first aid room will be provided on permanent structures within the quarry lease applied area in the safety barrier. After the grant of lease. 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 Yes Sites service on permanent structure will be constructed only after grant of quarry lease within 7.5m safety barrier. 1.8 Above ground buildings, structures or Earthworks including linear structures, cut 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.

7 1.9 Underground works including mining or tunneling? 1.10 Reclamation works? 1.11 Dredging? 1.12 Offshore structures? Open cast method of semi mechanized quarrying will be adopted. underground mining or tunneling is proposed. There is no reclamation works is proposed. In the proposed mining plan only a maximum depth of 11m below the Ground level, has been envisaged as workable depth for safe & economic mining during the lease period. Hence, after quarry reaches ultimate pit limit (for this lease period) of 11m depth below the Ground level, fencing will be constructed around the quarried pits to prevent inherent entry of the public and cattle. There is no such type of activities involved in this opencast method of semi mechanized quarrying operation. There is no such type of activities involved; It is an inland quarrying project Production and manufacturing processes? production or manufacturing is involved in this Rough Stone and Gravel quarrying. The Rough Stone and Gravel is liberated from the parent rock mass and transported to the needy crusher/other buyers Facilities for storage of goods or materials? There is no proposal for storage of material within the quarry lease area. The Rough Stone and Gravel will be loaded directly to the tippers and transported to needy crusher/other buyers.

8 1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents? The entire quarried Rough Stone and Gravel will be consumed. The anticipated waste will be very negligible the entire Rough Stone and Gravel irrespective of size has a good commercial market at present market scenario. 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 Rough Stone and Gravel will not produce toxic effluence in the form of solid, liquid or gas. waste water will be discharged by quarry operation Facilities for long term housing of operational workers? The proposed project is Ha for a period of five years only. The minimum employees are available in the nearby villages, hence long term housing of operational workers are not proposed. Rest shelter will be constructed on permanent structure within the lease area on boundary barrier after the grant of quarry lease New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation? new roads, rail or sea traffic is proposed during operation, the existing road will be utilized for transportation of the Rough Stone and Gravel. There is no habitations or villages en-route between the stone quarry to the needy customers. However, internal roads within the quarry lease applied area will be developed and maintained. As per statutory norms 1.18 New road, rail, air waterborne 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 of The excavated rough stone and Gravel will be directly loaded into tipper to the Customer / other buyers for road project and construction works for filling and leveling of low lying areas.

9 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. There is no a habitation or villages en-route between the stone quarry to the nearby Customer / other buyers New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines? The project does not involve diversion of transmission/pipe lines Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers? The quarry operation is proposed upto a depth of 11mfrom below the ground level. Hence the quarrying operation may not affect the ground water. Ground water occurrence in this area is 40m in summer and 35m in rainy seasons. Hence there is no damage for ground water hydrology or aquifers Stream crossings? Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters? Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off? There is no stream crossing within the lease applied area. The proposed quarrying does not require any abstraction or transfer of water from the Ground or surface water bodies. The quarry operation is restricted up to a depth of 11mbelow the Ground level. 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 Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning? During operation phase, after grant of lease quarrying personnel will be brought from surrounding villages by applicant s jeep or van. The materials and tools shall be transported by trucks and tippers, the existing road and infrastructure facilities are sufficient. construction operation or decommissioning envisaged Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works? Dismantling and decommissioning is proposed in this project.

10 Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment? Influx of people to an area in either temporarily or permanently? Yes There is no such type of activities involved in this project. During operational phase, the manpower requirement will be around 12 peoples will be directly and 9 peoples will be indirectly benefit to this project. Local people are envisaged in this quarry operation. Inherent entry of public will be strictly prevented. child labor will be deployed for any type of quarrying operation. All the labors engaged for quarrying operations will be trained, equipped with protective devices and insured till the end of life of quarry Introduction of alien species? 1.30 Loss of native species or genetic diversity? 1.31 Any other actions? There is no proposal to introduce alien species. There will be no loss of native species or genetic diversity taken during the quarry operation as the lease area is devoid of Plantation, vegetation and agriculture. Temporary approach road will be formed and maintain within the lease area. Tippers will be transport the Rough Stone and Gravel is to Customer / other buyers by existing road. (already in good condition) 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.

11 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 Information/Checklist confirmation Land especially undeveloped or agricultural land (ha) Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD Yes/ Yes 2.3 Minerals (MT) Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with sources of information data Total quarry lease applied area is Ha, It is patta land registered in the name of applicant and Thiru.Purusothaman vide patta no-118 and 174, the applicant has obtained consent from the pattadars. Please refer annexure no IV and VII. The area applied for quarry lease is exhibits almost plain topography covered by Gravel formation. The massive Charnockite formation is clearly inferred followed by the 1m (Avg) Gravel and gentle sloping towards southeastern side of the area, the altitude of the area is above 188m (maximum) from MSL The project does not require huge water for quarrying operation, about 1 KLD of water will be used for the project.(more than 5 L/Person) 1. Drinking Water 0.3KLD & Domestic purpose 2. Dust Suppression 0.3 KLD 3. Green belt KLD Total 1 KLD 0.3 KLD of Packaged Drinking water will be brought from the approved water vendors in Meyyur Village which is about 2.0km on rthern side of the area. Water for dust suppression and Green belt development around 0.3 KLD & 0.4 KLD. Total requirement for the project is around 1KLD. minerals used for construction purposes.

12 2.4 Construction material - Stone, aggregates, and/soil (expected source-mt) The proposed Rough Stone and Gravel quarry project does not require any construction material. This project itself is to produce Rough Stone and Gravel. 2.5 Forests and timber (source- MT) There is no forests and timber (source MT) 2.6 Energy including electricity and fuels (source, competing users) unit: fuel (MT),Energy (MW) Yes The limited scale of activities adopted in Rough Stone and Gravel quarrying does not require high-tension electric power supply. The quarrying 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 quarry site will be used. Fuels are used for operating machineries and vehicles during quarrying process and transportation. Fuel required for this project life is about 23,650Liters of HSD for entire project life. 2.7 Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units) other natural resource will be required. 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. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/ Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with sources 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 Rough Stone and Gravel quarry project.

13 3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases) The Rough Stone and Gravel does not produce any toxic effluent in the form of solid, liquid and 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 and quarry 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 people will enhance, around 12peoples will be directly and 9 peoples will be indirectly benefit to this project. child labor will be engaged for any type of quarrying 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) rms. 3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children s, the elderly etc., There is no effect envisaged for the vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project. The Rough Stone and Gravel will be transported to the needy crusher/other buyers by tarpaulin cover to prevent spillage. 3.5 Any other causes There is no other cause are envisaged.

14 4. Production of solid wastes during construction or operation or decommissioning MT/mounts) Details thereof (with approximate Information/Checklist Yes/ S. quantities/rates, wherever possible) confirmation with sources of information data Spoil, overburden or mine wastes Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes) Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules) Other industrial process wastes Yes 4.5 Surplus product Sewage sludge or other sludge form effluent treatment Construction or demolition wastes Redundant machinery or equipment Yes The Rough Stone and Gravel quarrying does not produce any waste. The entire Rough Stone and Gravel irrespective of size will be sold in commercial market. Waste storage does not arise. The small quantity of Municipal waste will be generated shall be disposed as per guidelines. In this quarrying 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. Industrial wastages are not generated during the quarrying operation. There is no such type of activities in this quarry. Sanitary facilities will be constructed on permanent structure and the sewage waste will be disposed periodically as per the norms. Construction or demolition wastes involved in this quarry. redundant machineries involved in this project. There is no a contaminated material or Contaminated soils or other 4.9 soil observed in the quarry lease applied materials area Agricultural wastes There is no agricultural waste anticipated Other solid wastes There is no other solid waste anticipated.

15 4. Release of pollutants or any hazardous, toxic or noxious substances to air (Kg/hr) S. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes /N o Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with sources of information data Emissions from combustion of fossil fuels from stationary or mobile sources Emissions from production processes Emissions from materials handing including storage or transport Yes Yes Yes The emissions of SO 2 (Sulfur dioxide) &NO 2 (Nitrogen dioxide) may be due to use of diesel operated quarry machinery and vehicles. Better maintenance of equipment in good condition will help to reduce such emissions. Dust is the main pollutant produced in the proposed activity. Emission from loading, drilling and blasting but they will be maintained within limits by proper maintenance and sprinkling of water and Afforestation developments. Tarpaulin covers will be covered in vehicles during transportation. 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 form construction activities including plant and equipment major construction activities are envisaged. It s an Eco friendly quarrying operation. 5.5 Dust or odors form handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste Minor Dust will be generated during breaking of rocks, transportation of Rough Stone and Gravel and it will be controlled. However, there is no possibility of any odor generation as there are no organic solvents/processes involved. 5.6 Emissions from incineration of waste The Rough Stone and Gravel quarrying does not produce any toxic effluent. 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 quarry project.

16 5.8 Emissions from any other sources Emissions from other sources are not envisaged. S Generation of ise and Vibration, and Emissions of Light and Heat: Information/Checklist confirmation From operation of equipment e.g. engines, ventilation plant, crushers From industrial or similar processes From construction or demolition Yes/ Yes 6.4 From blasting or piling 6.5 From construction or operational traffic Yes Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with sources of information data 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 that will be well within the prescribed limits. There is no proposal of processing plant. construction or demolition work takes place. The quarrying activity will be carried out blasting for shattering effect and loosen the Rough Stone and Gravel. However, controlled blasting measures will be adopted for minimizing ground vibration. The transport of Rough Stone and Gravel through tippers can produce noise but are maintained within permissible limits, by keeping machinery in proper condition as per RTO & TNPCB rms and maintenance under experience and qualified mechanics. 6.6 From lighting or cooling systems The quarry operation will be carried out at the day time only hence the lighting and cooling systems are not required.

17 6.7 From any other sources This quarrying project is site specific which is operated by jackhammer drilling and limited blasting; hydraulic excavators are used for loading the Rough Stone hence external power other than HSD is not involved in this project. 7. Risks of contamination of land or water from releases of pollutants into the ground or into sewers, surface water, ground water, coastal water or the sea: Details thereof (with approximate Information/Checklist Yes/ quantities/rates, wherever possible) confirmation with sources of information data S. 7.1 From handling, Storage, use or spillage of hazardous materials 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 The discharge of sewage will be collected on soap pits will be discharge to a place authorized by municipal authorizes as per guidelines 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 quarrying 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 buildup of pollutants in the environment from these sources? such type of activities not involved in this quarry.

18 8.Risk of accidents during construction or operation of the project, which could affect human health or the environment Details thereof (with approximate S. Information/Checklist Yes/ quantities/rates, wherever possible) confirmation with sources of information data 8.1 From explosions, spillages, fires etc., form storage, handling, use or production of hazardous substances 8.2 From any other causes Yes The drilling and blasting are involved in the project for liberation and splitting of Rough Stone and Gravel. The explosive materials will be brought from authorized explosive license holder during blasting. There is no proposal of storage of explosives after the grant of quarry lease. The risks of accidents are envisaged in quarry operations, failure of quarry pit slopes, excavators, tipper movement, etc. However, all safety measures shall be taken to prevent any accidents. The quarrying activities will be monitored under the supervision of experienced and qualified competent mines foreman. 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 in the lease applied area. It s an opencast quarrying, hence this project could not affect severely due to the natural disasters.

19 9. Factors which should be considered (such as consequential development) which could lead to environmental effects to environmental effects or the potential for cumulative impacts with other existing or planned activities in the locality S Information/Checklist confirmation Lead to development of supporting. cities, 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 treatment, etc.) housing development extractive industries supply industries other Lead to after- use of the site, which could have an impact on environment Yes / Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with sources of information data 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 workers are available from the nearby villages, hence the project will not attract housing Development, Extractive industries, supply industries or any other activities. The land does not used after the completion of quarrying operation the fencing will be constructed around the quarried pits to prevent the inherent entry of public and cattle. 9.3 Set a precedent for later developments A better after use scenario with increase in greenery, besides the quarried out pit will act as a temporary reservoir which will enhance the static level of the Ground water in the nearby wells. 9.4 Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects cumulative impacts are envisaged.

20 (III) Environmental Sensitivity S. 1 2 Areas Areas protected under international conventions, national or local legislation for their ecological, landscape, cultural or other related value Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests Na me/ ide ntit y Aerial distance (within 15 km.) Proposed project location boundary There are no such protected areas like ecological landscape, cultural area etc. identified within the 10 Km radius. There is no wild life, bird sanctuary, Reserve or Social forest within 10kms radius from the quarrying lease area. There is no coastal zone, Forest, Eco sensitive zone within the radius of 10Km. The area does not fall in HACA region. 3 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 10km radius. 4 Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters 5 State, National boundaries There is no Inland, coastal, and marine or underground water around the site. There is a State and National boundary within 10Km radius. 6 Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas There is no tourist, pilgrim areas within 10 Km radius. 7 Defense installations defense installation found within 10Kms from the project area.

21 Kilsirupakkam is densely populated village. This is about 4.0Km-NW side of the area. 8 Densely populated or built-up area Yes S. Name of the Village Approximate distance & Direction from lease applied area Approximat e population 1. Nachchianandal 1.0km - NE Kilsirupakkam 4.0km - NW Varagur 1.5Km SE Kampattu 2.5Km-SW Areas occupied by sensitive man-made land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities) Yes Meyyur having all the facilities which are at a distance of 2Km N side from the lease applied area Areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources (ground water resources, surface resources, forestry, agriculture, fisheries, tourism, minerals) Areas already subjected to pollution or environmental damage.(those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded) 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) The quarry operation is restricted to only 11m depth below the ground level. Hence the ground water will not be affected beside the area is devoid of agriculture, Forestry, Tourist place etc., This is the existing quarry project applied for fresh lease, hence the area has not subjected to pollution or environmental damage. The atmosphere is quite fresh and it is proposed to carry out the quarrying operations an Eco friendly manner. The areas are not susceptible to natural hazards like landslides, Earthquake; it is a high stable land. There are no evidences recorded in the past history.

22 The local institution will be engaged to carry out the EIA & EMP regularly after the grant of the quarry lease and the report will be periodically submitted to relevant authorities as per norms. I hereby given undertaking that the data and information given in the application and enclosures are true to the best of my knowledge and belief and I am aware that if any part of the data and information submitted is found to be false or misleading at any stage, the project will be rejected and clearance give, if any to the project will be revoked at our risk and cost. Signature of the proponent with Name and Full Address R.Gopi, S/o. Rangasamy, Door.4/75B, Veerapathiran Kovil Street, Vijiyappanur Village, Irayandapuram Post, Thandrampattu Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District. Signature of the Recognized qualified person R.Rajasekar.M.Sc., RQP/CNN/264/2015/A Place :Cuddalore Date :

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76 PRE FEASIBILITY REPORT OF VARAGUR ROUGH STONE AND GRAVEL QUARRY UNDER EIA NOTIFICATION 2006 THIRU.R.GOPI PRE FEASIBILITY REPORT OF VARAGUR VILLAGE ROUGH STONE AND GRAVEL QUARRY LEASE APPLIED AREA FOR OVER AN EXTENT OF Ha IN VARAGUR VILLAGE, THANDRAMPATTU TALUK, TIRUVANNAMALAI DISTRICT AND TAMILNADU OF THIRU. R.GOPI, (Under the Guidelines of Ministry of Environment and Forest in terms of the provisions of EIA notification 2006 and specifically in circular J /41/2006-IA.II (I) dated 20 th December, 2020) 1.1 Executive Summary of the project The total extent of the Area is Ha, Patta land in Varagur village of Thandrampattu Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District. The category of project is B2. It is a new quarry in Varagur village. The area applied for quarry lease is exhibits almost plain topography. The quarry operation is proposed to carry out with open cast semi mechanized mining with 5.0m vertical bench width of the bench is not less than bench height. Quarrying operation is carried out Splitting of rock mass of considerable volume from the parent rock mass by jackhammer drilling and blasting, hydraulic excavators are used for loading the Rough Stone from pithead to the needy crushers. Occasionally hydraulic excavators are attached with rock breakers for fragmentation to avoid secondary blasting. The quarry operation is proposed up to depth for 11m below ground level. Geological Resources is estimated at 1,71,170m 3 of Rough stone and 17,117m 3 of gravel formation. Mineable Reserves is estimated at 61,815m 3 of Rough Stone and 6,347m 3 of gravel formation after leaving necessary safety distance from the lease boundary as indicated in the precise area letter and relevant mining laws in force. Production Schedule is proposed an average production of 45,190m 3 of Rough Stone and 6,347m 3 of gravel formation for the period of five years. Mining license applied for period of five years only. Life of the quarry is five years. The Prefeasibility report preparing for following condition of Government of India Ministry of Environment and Forests (.L-12011/47/2011 IA-II (M) Dated: 24th June, 2013) The project area does not fall in HACA region. 1

77 PRE FEASIBILITY REPORT OF VARAGUR ROUGH STONE AND GRAVEL QUARRY UNDER EIA NOTIFICATION 2006 THIRU.R.GOPI There is no interstate boundary within the radius of 10Kms. The project area does not fall in CRZ zone within the radius of 10km from project area. There is no Western Ghats within the radius of 10Kms from project area. There are no Bird sanctuaries, wild life sanctuaries as per Wild life protection Act 1972, within the radius of 10Kms. There is no Habitation situated within 500mts in the project area. Other existing pit situated within the radius of 500mts. 0.3KLD of water for labor drinking and domestic purpose will be available from nearby village through package drinking water vendors. 0.3KLD and 0.4KLD for dust suppression in haul roads and Green belt during the course of quarrying will be taken from the existing Borehole on near the quarry. The project cost (Fixed assert cost + EMP cost + Operational cost) is about Rs. 55,09,000/-Fifty five lakhs and nine thousand Rupees only) The EMP cost is around Rs. 4,25,000/- (Four Lakh and Twenty five thousand rupees only) 2.0 INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT OR BACKGROUND INFORMATION The Rough Stone and Gravel is proposed to excavate by opencast semi mechanized method in Varagur village, Thandrampattu Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District over an extent of Ha. The Category of project- B2 (i) Identification of project and project proponent: In case of mining project, a copy of mining lease/letter of intent should be given I. The quarry lease was applied at the date of II. Precise area communication was issued by the District Collector Tiruvannamalai District vide Rc.. 101/Mines/2015 dated III. The Mining Plan was approved by the Assistant Director, Department of Geology and Mining, Tiruvannamalai vide Rc.. 101/Mines/2015 dated Owner name and address of the Project Proponent: Name of owner : Thiru. R.Gopi, Address : S/o. Rangasamy, Door.4/75B, Veerapathiran Kovil Street, Vijiyappanur Village, Irayandapuram Post, Thandrampattu Taluk, 2

78 PRE FEASIBILITY REPORT OF VARAGUR ROUGH STONE AND GRAVEL QUARRY UNDER EIA NOTIFICATION 2006 THIRU.R.GOPI Tiruvannamalai District. Pin code : Phone no : Address : infoglobalmining@gmail.com Location of the Lease Applied Area: Name of the quarry : Varagur Rough Stone and Gravel quarry S.F. s : 2/1, 2/2A and 2/3 Extent Village Taluk District State Ownership : Ha, : Varagur : Thandrampattu : Tiruvannamalai : Tamil Nadu : Private individual It is patta land registered in the name of applicant and Thiru.Purusothaman vide patta no-118 and 174, the applicant has obtained consent from the pattadars. Please refer annexure no IV and VII. (ii) Brief description of nature of the project The Rough Stone and Gravel quarrying operation is proposed to carry out by opencast Semi mechanized method by formation of benches. The width of each bench is proposed not less than the height. The area applied for quarry lease is exhibits almost plain topography covered by Gravel formation. The massive Charnockite formation is clearly inferred followed by the 1m (Avg) Gravel and gentle sloping towards southeastern side of the area, the altitude of the area is above 188m (maximum) from MSL. Production Schedule is proposed an average production of reserve 45,190m 3 of Rough Stone and 6,347m 3 of Gravel formation for a period of five years only. The excavated rough stone and Gravel will be directly loaded into tipper to the Customer / other buyers for road project and construction works for filling and leveling of low lying areas. The quarrying operation is proposed up to a depth of 11m below the Ground level. The quarrying Rough Stone and Gravel of irrespective of sizes has a good market at present scenario. 3

79 PRE FEASIBILITY REPORT OF VARAGUR ROUGH STONE AND GRAVEL QUARRY UNDER EIA NOTIFICATION 2006 THIRU.R.GOPI (iii) Need for the project and its importance to the country and or region The Rough Stone and Gravel is important building material to our country and Region, it s a vital material for construction industries and the Rough Stone and Gravel quarrying project falls in the area of Tiruvannamalai District, where plenty of Road widening projects are been carried being under massive development hence a lot of Rough Stone and Gravel is required for (Granular sub base GSB) and also for the culverts and bridges, Besides catering domestic construction projects. Other infrastructure projects like building, Bridges are also under progress hence there is a huge demand of Rough Stone and Gravel for public sector companies and local private sector projects also. The earning source in the targeted area is limited, most of the people in and around the area depend upon the seasonal agriculture and much of the people migrate to nearby towns where good industries and factories are growing up. Through this project will give employment opportunities to 12 employees directly and 9 employees indirectly. Mineral Industries of the state of Tamil Nadu provides employment opportunities for the people of the state as well as in the specific project area. The Quarrying is one among the major core sector for industries, which plays a vital process of country s economic development. (iv) Demand and supply gap There is a huge demand of Rough Stone and Gravel in Tiruvannamalai District as many National Road projects is under massive development for its widening and strengtiruvannamalaing operation apart from this many bridges and fly over s are also being under construction. There is a huge demand of Rough Stone and Gravel for infrastructure development of the state; hence the project is significant to the state. The Railway line is also under progress where huge Demand of Rough Stone and Gravel is required as Ballast. Other internal panchayat Roads, State Highway roads and Major District Roads are also under progress, besides all these public works projects the Rough Stone and Gravel is widely used for domestic construction project like Hospital, School, Government Building and Housing, Construction. It is worth mentioning that the Rough Stone and Gravel of Tiruvannamalai District. (v) Imports vs indigenous production There is no import of Rough Stone and Gravel at present in India. 4

80 PRE FEASIBILITY REPORT OF VARAGUR ROUGH STONE AND GRAVEL QUARRY UNDER EIA NOTIFICATION 2006 THIRU.R.GOPI (vi) Export Possibility There are no possibilities for export. (vii) Domestic/Export Markets After obtaining the lease the applicant will fetch a domestic market as mentioned earlier. It is propose to the excavated rough stone will be directly loaded into tipper to the needy crushers and Gravel to needy customers for road project and construction works for filling and leveling of low lying areas. (viii) Employment Generation (Direct and Indirect) due to the project It is proposed to deploy about 12 directly and 9 persons will be indirectly benefited. The tentative man power required for the proposed Rough Stone and Gravel quarry shall be as follows. a. Skilled labors Operator : 4 Mechanic : 1 Mines Manager/mate : 1 b. Semi-skilled Driver : 2 c. Unskilled- helper Musdoor/Labours : 4 Total : 12 The above man power is adequate to meet out the production schedule and the machinery strength envisaged in the mining plan and also to comply with the stationary provisions of quarry safety regulation. It is been ensured that the labours will not be deployed less than 18 years, Child labours will engaged or entertained for any kind of quarrying operations. All the labours engaged for quarrying operations will be insured till the end of life of quarry. 3.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION (i) Type of project including interlinked and interdependent projects, if any There is no interlinked & interdependent project. This is a quarrying project for production of 1,73290m 3 of Rough Stone and 2,944m 3 of Gravel formation for a period of five years only. The quarry operation is proposed depth for 11m below ground level. The project is site specific. The excavated rough stone and Gravel will be directly loaded into tipper to the Customer / other buyers for road project and construction works for filling and leveling of low lying areas. 5

81 PRE FEASIBILITY REPORT OF VARAGUR ROUGH STONE AND GRAVEL QUARRY UNDER EIA NOTIFICATION 2006 THIRU.R.GOPI (ii) Location (map showing general location, specific location, and project boundary & project site layout) with coordinates It is patta land registered in the name of applicant and Thiru.Purusothaman vide patta no-118 and 174, the applicant has obtained consent from the pattadars. Please refer annexure no IV and VII. The area is mentioned in GSI Toposheet. 57-P/04 The Latitude between of 12 08'54"N to12 08'58"N The Longitude between of 79 01'34"E to 79 01'41"E WGS 1984 datum. The Altitude is 188m (Maximum) from MSL. (iii) Details of alternate sites considered and the basis of selecting the proposed site, particularly the environmental considerations gone into should be highlighted There is no alternative sites are examined, The entire rough stone will be directly loaded into tipper to the needy crushers and Gravel to needy customers for road project and construction works for filling and leveling of low lying areas. (iv) Size or magnitude of operation The total area of the project is about Ha. It is proposed to excavate 1,73290m 3 of Rough Stone and 2,944m 3 of gravel formation for a period of five year. The quarry proposed depth for 11m by Opencast, Semi-mechanized Mining with a bench height of 5m and bench width of 5m is proposed, Machineries like Tractor mounted compressor attached with Jack hammers are proposed to deploy for quarrying operation. Table-1: Description Rough Stone (m 3 ) Gravel (m 3 ) Geological Resources 1,71,170 17,117 Available Mineable reserves 61,815 6,347 Five year plan period As in the approved mining plan 45,190 6,347 (v) Project description with process details (a schematic diagram/flow chart showing the project layout, components of the project etc. should be given): The reserves and resource are arrived based upon the Geological investigation REMOVAL OF GRAVEL BY EXCAVATORS AND DIRECLTY LOADED INTO TIPPERS. 6

82 PRE FEASIBILITY REPORT OF VARAGUR ROUGH STONE AND GRAVEL QUARRY UNDER EIA NOTIFICATION 2006 THIRU.R.GOPI REMOVAL OF ROUGH STONE AND GRAVEL BY EXCAVATORS BY DRILLING AND BLASTING. SHALLOW DRILLING WITH JACKHAMMER mm Dia. MINIMUM BLASTING WITH CLASS 2 EXPLOSIVES. LOADING OF ROUGH STONE AND GRAVEL BY EXCAVATORS INTO TIPPERS. TRANSPORTATION BY TIPPERS TO NEEDY CUSTOMERS/OTHER BUYERS. (VI)Raw material required along with estimated quantity, likely source, marketing area of final products, Mode of transport of raw Material and Finished Products This is a quarrying project for exploiting Rough Stone and Gravel; hence, there is no requirement for raw material. The final product of Rough Stone and Gravel irrespective of sizes will be sold to needy crushers & needy Customers. (vii) Resource optimization/recycling and reuse envisaged in the project, if any, should be briefly outlined optimization/recycling and Reuse envisaged in the proposed Rough Stone and Gravel quarry. (viii) Availability of water its source, Energy/power requirement and source should be given This Rough Stone and Gravel and quarry project does not require huge water and Electricity for the project. WATER BALANCE CHART WATER (1 KLD) 0.3KLD of Drinking water & Domestic purpose 0.3 KLD for Dust suppression 0.4 KLD for Green belt development Used only for drinking purpose for operational workers Dust Suppression in the Haul Roads to prevent Dust emission and pollution. 7

83 PRE FEASIBILITY REPORT OF VARAGUR ROUGH STONE AND GRAVEL QUARRY UNDER EIA NOTIFICATION 2006 THIRU.R.GOPI Table-2 Purpose Quantity Sources Drinking & Domestic Purpose 0.3KLD Approved Packaged Drinking water vendors available in Meyyur village which is about 2.0km on northern side of the area. Dust suppression 0.3KLD From Existing Borehole on nearby the quarry. Green belt 0.4 KLD From Existing Borehole on nearby the quarry. Energy Electricity for Mines office and Lights only at nights (working is restricted on day time only between 9Am to 5Pm with 1pm to 2pm as lunch break). Diesel (HSD) will be used for quarrying machineries around 23,650liters of HSD will be used for the entire project life. Diesel will be brought from nearby diesel pumps. power is required for the project. Lightings on the Night will be taken from nearby electric poles after obtaining permission from concerned authorities. For Gravel Per hour Excavator will consume Per hour Excavator will excavate For 6,347m 3 Diesel consume 106 working hour For Rough Stone Per hour Excavator will consume Per hour Excavator will excavate =10 liters / hour =60 m 3 of Gravel =6,347/60 = 106hours = 106hours x 10 liters = 1060liters of HSD for the excavation of Gravel. = 10 liters / hour = 20 cbm of Rough Stone For 45,190Cbm = 45,190/20 = 2,259hours Diesel consume 2,259working hours = 2,259hours x 10 litres Stone. Diesel consumption for Gravel = 2,2590liters of HSD for the excavation of Rough = 1060Liters Diesel consumption for Rough Stone = 2,2590Liters. Total diesel consumption = 23,650Liters of HSD Will be utilized for Entire project life. 8

84 PRE FEASIBILITY REPORT OF VARAGUR ROUGH STONE AND GRAVEL QUARRY UNDER EIA NOTIFICATION 2006 THIRU.R.GOPI (ix) Quantity of wastes to be generated (liquid and solid) and scheme for their management/disposal The entire quarried Rough Stone and Gravel of irrespective of sizes will be consumed in the needy crushers as even the dust is sold nowadays as M sand. Hence, there is no waste in this quarrying operation. There is no toxic effluent expected to generate in the form of solid or liquid and gases and the no requirement of treatment of waste. (x) Schematic representations of the feasibility drawing which give information of EIA purpose Form 1 Along with pre-feasibility report & Approved Mining plan with Annexure To Submit SEIAA Final Presentation 4.0 SITE ANALYSIS (i) Connectivity There is an existing road from the area leads to Varagur Nachchianandal road on eastern side of the area. The Nearest Railway line is Tiruvannamalai to Tirukkovilur line which is about 11Km on rtheastern side of the area. The National Highway (NH-66) Tiruvannamalai- Krishnagiri is about 8km on rthern side of the area. The State Highway (SH-6) Tiruvannamalai Kallakurichi is about 450m on Eastern side of the area. (ii) Land Form, Land use and Land ownership The entire project area is about Ha, which is n irrigated and devoid of Vegetation and Habitations. 9