Expansion in. Environment Clearance Application. Shopping Mall. Mall of India

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1 Expansion in Environment Clearance Application Of Shopping Mall Mall of India At Sector-18, ida, Uttar Pradesh BEING DEVELOPED BY: M/s DLF Limited DLF Centre, Sansad Marg, New Delhi PREPARED BY: Environmental Consultant M/s PERFACT ENVIRO SOLUTIONS PVT. LTD. (NABET Registered wide list of accredited consultants organizations/ Rev 51/ 7 th March, 2017 at S. -114) NN Mall, Sector-3, Rohini, New-Delhi-85 Phone: ; Fax:

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3 TABLE OF CONTENTS FORM 1 & 1A

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5 FORM 1 I. Basic Information S.. Item Details 1. Name of the project/s Shopping Mall Mall of India 2. S.. in the schedule 8 (b) 3. Proposed capacity/ area/length/ tonnage to be handled/ command area/ lease area/ number of wells to be drilled Total plot area 54, Sq m Built-up Area- 2,56912 Sq m (including FAR + n- FAR + Basement Area) 4. New/ Expansion/ Modernization Expansion in Environmental Clearance The project has already been granted Environmental Clearance vide F /2006 dated 15/07/ Existing Capacity/ Area etc. Plot Area (as per EC granted) 54, Sqm Built-up Area (as per EC granted) 2,27, sqm (excluding n-far) 6. Category of Project i.e. A or B B 7. Does it attract the general condition? If yes, please specify. t Applicable 8. Does it attract the specific condition? If yes, please specify. t Applicable Location Plot/ Survey/ Khasra. M Village SECTOR 18 Tehsil NOIDA District State UTTAR PRADESH 10. Nearest railway station/ airport along with distance in kms. Nearest railway Station: Okhla Railway station: 5.50 Km W Nearest Airport: Safdarjung Airport: Km NWW Nearest Highway: Greater ida Expressway: 0.65 Km, West 11. Nearest Town, city, District Headquarters along with distance in Project Site is in ida. kms. 12. Village Panchayats, Zilla Parishad, Municipal Corporation, Local body (complete postal addresses with New Okhla Industrial Development Authority telephone nos. to be given) 13. Name of the applicant M/s DLF Limited 4

6 14. Registered Address 3RD FLOOR, DLF SHOPPING MALL, ARJUN MARG, DLF CITY PHASE I, GURUGRAM Address for correspondence: C-308, 2nd Floor, Sector-10, ida Name Designation (Owner/Partner/CEO) RAJEEV SINGH EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Address M-03 MALL OF INDIA, SECTOR 18 Pin Code NOIDA Telephone Fax no Details of Alternative Sites 16. examined, if any. Location of these alternative site has been examined. It is sites should be shown on a Modification in Environmental clearance of project. toposheet. 17. Interlinked Projects, it is not an interlinked project 18. Whether separate application of interlinked project has been t Applicable submitted? 19. If yes, date of submission t Applicable 20. If no, reason t Applicable 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? t Applicable t Applicable t Applicable t Applicable 23. Forest land involved (hectares) 5

7 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. t applicable t applicable t applicable 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.. Information/Checklist confirmation 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/N o Details thereof (with approximate quantities /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data Earlier Environmental Clearance granted by MoEF&CC vide letter no /2006.IA.III dated 15th July 2007 for the construction of Shopping Mall for plot area 54, sqm and built-up area 81,394 sqm. Again, Environmental Clearance granted from SEIAA, UP for Expansion of Existing Shopping Complex vide letter no. 1546/Parya/SEAC/1447/2013/AD(H) dated 07/10/2013 for plot area 54, sqm and built-up area 2,27, sqm (excluding n-far). Since, no additional land has been allocated and the vacant land on which the environment Clearance has been granted earlier, land use has already been changed for the same. Hence, there will be no further change in land use. 6

8 1.2 Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings? The project is for expansion in environmental clearance of the existing shopping complex. Hence, no clearance of existing vegetation. 1.3 Creation of new land uses? creation of new land uses. It is expansion in Environmental Clearance of the same project. 1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing? Yes Pre-construction Geo-technical investigation has been carried out. 1.5 Construction works? Yes As per Building Sanction Plan. 1.6 Demolition works? demolition is required. 1.7 Temporary sites used for construction works or housing of construction workers? 1.8 Above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations 1.9 Underground works including mining or tunnelling? Yes Workers during construction phase shall be hired from nearby areas during construction after getting expansion in Environmental Clearance and hence there will be no housing provisions made. Only temporary shelters will be provided. Above ground, the building is elevated up to maximum height of 30 m and excavation was done for construction of foundation and basement of 3 level as per earlier Environment Clearance. t Applicable Reclamation works? reclamation work required Dredging? t applicable 1.12 Offshore structures? t applicable 1.13 Production and manufacturing processes? It is a construction project therefore no production or manufacturing processes shall be carried out Facilities for storage of goods or materials? Yes During Construction Phase: Separate raw material yard will be made within the project site. Cement will be separately stored under cover in bales. Sand will be stacked nearby under tarpaulin cover. Bricks and steel will be laid in open. During Operation Phase: As the project is a Shopping Mall, the raw 7

9 1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents? 1.16 Facilities for long term housing of operational workers? Yes material storage is being done within the project site and same shall be followed in the expansion phase. During Construction phase: For further construction, Total labourers shall be working during the construction phase. Hence, the solid waste of 9 kg/day shall be generated, and shall be treated in composter already installed and operational in the Mall. Existing toilet shall be used for use of labour at the time of Construction. During Operation Phase: Total solid waste generated during average load (weekday) will be 5250 kg/day and during peak load (weekend) will be 6870 kg/day, which is being properly managed and and being processed at organic waste converter installed in the Mall. The amount of waste water generated from shopping mall during average load (weekday) will be 533 KLD and during peak load (weekend) will be 754 KLD. The waste water generated shall be treated in in-house STP of total 800 KLD capacity Details of Water Management & Solid Waste Management are given in Pre-Feasibility Report. During Construction phase: Mall is operational and staff is engaged for various shops and establishments from nearby areas. The workers during construction phase will be hired from nearby areas and hence no provision of long term housing shall be made. During Operation Phase: As this is a Shopping Mall, staff will be needed for the shops, multiplex and restaurant. Other staff like maintenance staff will be from the nearby areas. Separate 8

10 1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation? 1.18 New road, rail, air, waterborne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc.? 1.19 Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements? 1.20 New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines? housing will not be provided. new road, rail or sea traffic will be proposed. Adequate facilities are already made. Existing transportation facilities will be used during construction or operation phase. new road, rail, or sea traffic is proposed. The transportation measures already existing near site are as follows: Nearest Airport: Indira Gandhi International Airport: Km W Safdarjung Airport: Km NWW Nearest Railway Station: Okhala Railway station 5.50 Km W Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station 6.88 Km NW Tuglakabad Railway Station 6.83 Km SW Nearest National Highway: Greater ida Expressway 0.65 Km W NH Km NNW NH Km SWW Maharaja Agrsen Marg 1.27 Km SW Captain Vijay Thapar marg 0.61 Km E Jamanlal Bajaj Marg 0.96 Km NNW Dadri Main Road 1.24 Km NW closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements will be made. such closure or diversion of transmission lines is required Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers? impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of surface water courses is required Stream crossings? stream crossing Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters? abstraction or transfer of water from ground or surface will be done. During Construction Phase: Treated water shall be taken tanker water supplier/stp of nearby area. 9

11 1.24 Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or runoff? 1.25 Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning? 1.26 Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works? 1.27 Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment? 1.28 Influx of people to an area in either temporarily or permanently? Yes During Operation Phase: Water is being supplied by Municipal Supply and same will be followed in expansion phase. The total quantity of water requirement during average load (weekday) will be 1603 KLD, out of which fresh water requirement will be 1097 KLD. However, the total quantity of water requirement during peak load (weekend) will be 1765 KLD, out of which fresh water requirement will be 1115 KLD. There will be no change in water bodies or the land surface effective drainage or run-off. During Construction phase: Material during construction phase shall be transported by truck, trolley etc. During Operation Phase: Car, two-wheeler, etc. will be used. t Applicable t Applicable During Construction phase: Temporary influx of people in the form of labours is envisaged. Approx no. of local labours shall be employed. During Operation Phase: As this is a Shopping Mall, population during weekdays will be 800 staff & no. of visitors. However, population during weekends will increase. Hence, peak population will be 800 staff and visitors Introduction of alien species? t Applicable 1.30 Loss of native species or genetic diversity? There shall be no effect on any native species. 10

12 1.31 Any other actions? t Applicable S.. 2. Use of Natural resources for construction or operation of the Project (such as land, water, materials or energy, especially any resources which are nonrenewable or in short supply): Information/checklist confirmation 2.1 Land especially undeveloped or agricultural land (ha) 2.2 Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD Yes/ Details thereof (with approximate quantities /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data Yes Existing Plot area- 54, sq m Yes The land was allotted for the development of Commercial Complex. Since, no additional land has been allocated and the vacant land on which the environment Clearance has been granted earlier, land use for the same has already been changed. Hence, there will be no further change in land use. Copy of land papers is enclosed as Enclosure- 5. Source & Quantity During Construction phase: Water during construction phase shall be taken from tanker water supplier/stp of nearby area. Source & Quantity During Operation Phase: The ultimate source of water is Municipal Supply. The total quantity of water requirement during average load (weekday) will be 1603 KLD, out of which fresh water requirement will be 1097 KLD. However, the total quantity of water requirement during peak load (weekend) will be 1765 KLD, out of which fresh water requirement will be 1115 KLD. Detailed water Management & water Balance are given in Pre-Feasibility Report. Same will be followed after expansion. 2.3 Minerals (MT) t applicable 11

13 2.4 Construction material stone, aggregates, sand / soil (expected source MT) 2.5 Forests and timber (source MT) 2.6 Energy including electricity and fuels (source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT), energy (MW) 2.7 Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units) Yes Yes Yes The major materials required for construction of the project are steel, tiles, glass, cement, aggregate fly ash blocks/bricks, flooring tiles / stones, sanitary and hardware items, electrical fittings, etc. Plywood for doors & windows shall be used which shall be procured from local market. Source of Electricity Paschimanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd. Total Electrical Load -14 MVA D.G. sets for power back up- 9 X 2000 KVA & 2 x 1010 KVA t applicable 3. Use, storage, transport, handling or production of substances or materials, which could be harmful to human health or the environment or raise concerns about actual or perceived risks to human health. S.. Information/Checklist confirmation 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/ Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data Yes This is a Shopping Mall and only 70 KL Petroleum of class B is being stored, apart from used oil. Suitable management practice is being adopted for the same. It is being stored in HDPE drums and kept in covered rooms under lock and key and sold to authorize vendors only. Specialized care is being taken to prevent leaks and spills. License for storing the Petroleum is already taken from Petroleum & Explosive safety Organisation (PESO). High Speed Diesel (low sulphur variety) is being used for D.G. Sets however; the quantity stored is 70 KL. Same will be followed in the expansion phase also. 12

14 3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases) 3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. by changing living conditions? Yes Suitable drainage and waste management measures will be adopted in both the construction and operational phase which will restrict stagnation of water or accumulation of water. This will effectively restrict the reproduction and growth of disease vectors. During Construction phase: Employment opportunities provided due to the project has led to better quality of life & have also set a standard for future developments in the area. Moreover, during construction phase about no. of local labors will be employed. 3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc., 3.5 Any other causes ne During Operation Phase: As it is a Shopping Complex, there shall be several services required which will generate direct & indirect employment to people of nearby area. vulnerable group of people will be affected by the project. 4. Production of solid wastes during construction or operation or S.. Information/Checklist confirmation 4.1 Spoil, overburden or mine wastes. Yes/ Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data t applicable 13

15 4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes) 4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules) Yes Yes During Construction phase: Solid waste during construction phase shall be 9 kg/day, treated in organic waste convertor. The OWC shall be installed within the shopping mall complex. During Operation Phase: Total solid waste generated during average load (weekday) will be 5250 kg/day and during peak load (weekend) will be 6870 kg/day, which will be properly managed and send to organic waste converter & approved vendors/recyclers. Detailed Solid Waste Management is given Pre-Feasibility Report. During Construction phase: Used oil whenever generated from the DG sets will be kept in leak proof containers in an isolated area and will be sent to approved recycler. During Operation Phase: 146 Lt/month used oil generated from diesel generators is being carefully stored in HDPE drums in isolated covered facility. The used oil is being sold to vendors authorized by Central Pollution Control Board for the treatment of the same. Suitable care is being taken so that spills / leaks of used oil from storage could be avoided and same shall be followed in the expansion phase. 4.4 Other industrial process t Applicable wastes 4.5 Surplus product t applicable 14

16 4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment 4.7 Construction or demolition wastes 4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment 4.9 Contaminated soils or other materials Yes Yes About 31 Kg/day of dried sludge will be generated from STP within complex during operation phase and this sludge will be passed through filter press where it will be dewatered/ dried to form a cake and then will be used as manure in green areas. The unused sludge shall be given to farmers or nursery. Construction waste generated shall be used for flooring & Back filling in roads etc. t applicable t applicable 4.10 Agricultural wastes t applicable 4.11 Other solid wastes During Construction phase: E-waste is being generated. During Operation Phase: 2 Kg/month E- waste is being generated and given to approved recycler of SPCB. Battery waste is being generated from inverters & UPS which disposed off as per the Batteries (Management & Handling) Rules, 2011.Same will be followed after expansion phase. 5. Release of pollutants or any hazardous, toxic or noxious substances to air (Kg/hr) S.. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/ 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 During Construction phase: Acoustically enclosed DG sets of capacities 62.5 KVA shall be installed with adequate stack height. During Operation Phase: The only source of emission from combustion of fuel will be DG set of 9x 2000 KVA & 2 x 1010 KVA. Hence, to avoid the emissions, 15

17 5.2 Emissions from production processes 5.3 Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport 5.4 Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment 5.5 Dust or odours from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste Yes Yes Yes stack height of 6 m above roof level & 37 m above ground level for the D.G. Set is provided to reduce the air emissions as per the norms prescribed by CPCB. t applicable Dust shall be generated during construction from the movement of transport vehicles. The effect will e restricted to construction phase only. Water sprinklers shall be used for dust suppression. Material will be stored under Tarpaulin cover. Dust & emissions are likely to be generated during construction activities which shall be reduced by sprinkling of water in a specific time interval & timely maintenance schedule for machinery. Also, the machines shall be shut down during idle period. During loading and unloading of construction material dust is likely to be generated during construction phase. Water shall be sprinkled and tarpaulin cover shall be provided over stored raw material to reduce dust emission. Mobile toilets during construction phase shall be provided and waste water shall be disposed in septic tank followed by soak pit. t applicable. 5.6 Emissions from incineration of waste. 5.7 Emissions from burning of waste in open air (e.g. slash materials, construction debris). 5.8 Emissions from any other ne sources. 6. Generation of ise and Vibration, and Emissions of Light and Heat: Open burning of biomass/ other material will be prohibited. S.. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/ Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data with source of information data 16

18 6.1 From operation of equipment e.g. engines, ventilation plant, crushers During Construction Phase: Acoustically enclosed DG set of 62.5 KVA capacity shall be installed. The equipment such as mixer machines, bulldozers, cranes, compactors & excavators shall be used which will be of highest standard and will adhere to international standards. Hence, an insignificant impact due to construction machinery is envisaged. Apart from this, the construction activities will be restricted to day time only and timely maintenance of machinery are ensured. During Operation Phase: Source of noise in the operational phase will be D.G. Set of capacity 9 x 2000 KVA & 2 x 1010 KVA. The existing D.G. Sets are being kept acoustically enclosed in room and is being used during Power failure only and same will be followed for the additional DG sets. They may generate noise level maximum upto 75 db (A). t applicable 6.2 From industrial or similar processes 6.3 From construction or demolition Yes During construction phase (expansion) due to the various activities there are short-term noise impacts in the immediate vicinity of the project site. 6.4 From blasting or piling blasting or piling will be done. 6.5 From construction or operational traffic Yes 6.6 From lighting or cooling systems t Applicable 6.7 From any other sources ne Some amount of noise (70 75 db (A)) will be generated from vehicular movement in the construction and operational phase. Plantation around the boundary wall are done to reduce noise from traffic. 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.. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/ Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 17

19 7.1 From handling, storage, use or spillage of hazardous materials 7.2 From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge) The hazardous waste generated will be Used oil and E-waste only. Used Oil is being stored in HDPE drums and kept in covered rooms under lock and key and sold to authorized vendors only. E-waste is being stored separately and given to approved recycler by CPCB. Special care is taken to prevent leakages and spills and same will be followed in the expansion phase. The amount of waste water generated from shopping mall during average load (weekday) will be 533 KLD and during peak load (weekend) will be 754 KLD. The waste water generated shall be treated in in-house STP of total 800 KLD capacity The treated water generated during average load (weekday) will be 506 KLD and during peak load (weekend) will be 650 KLD which shall be completely utilized for flushing, Cooling, backwash and gardening purposes & no excess treated water shall be discharged in sewer. 7.3 By deposition of pollutants emitted to air into the land or into water 7.4 From any other sources t applicable 7.5 Is there a risk of long term buildup of pollutants in the environment from these sources? major fresh water bodies are located in downward direction hence no risk of contamination of water from release of pollutants. t applicable 8. Risk of accidents during construction or operation of the Project, which could affect human health or the environment. S.. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/ Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 18

20 8.1 From explosions, spillages, fires etc. from storage, handling, use or production of hazardous substances During Construction Phase: All appropriate measures shall be taken to avoid accidents. During Operational Phase: Proper Disaster management & firefighting system are installed at site which will be followed for expansion part too. 8.2 From any other causes During Construction Phase: All the labours shall be provided with suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) as required under the health & safety norms. Training and awareness about the safety norms shall be provided to all supervisors and labours involved in construction activity. Same shall be done during further construction. 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 Seismic zone- IV, according to the Indian Standard Seismic Zoning Map. Suitable seismic coefficients in horizontal and vertical directions respectively, will be adopted while designing the structure. 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.. Information/Checklist confirmation 9.1 Lead to development of supporting facilities, 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/N o Yes Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data STP of 800 KLD has already been installed for the treatment of wastewater which will be used for expansion part also. t Applicable t Applicable t Applicable 19

21 9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, which could have an impact on the environment. 9.3 Set a precedent for later developments 9.4 Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects III. Environmental Sensitivity Yes t Applicable Proper care shall be taken to avoid any disturbances Infrastructure development of area. Socio Economic condition will be improved. impact S.. Areas Name/ Identity Aerial distance (within 15 km.) from Proposed project location boundary 1 Areas protected under international conventions, national or local legislation for their ecological, landscape, cultural or other related value 2 Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests 3 Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration 4 Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters. ne Water Bodies Yamuna River Hindan River ida drain Sanjay Lake Shahdara Drain Forest Asola wild life sanctuary Jahapanah city Forest Okhala Bird Sanctuary Asola wild life sanctuary Okhala Bird Sanctuary ne ne 0.89 km SWW 9.08 km E 3.86 km NEE 5.30 Km N km 9.29 km SW 8.31 km SW 0.85 Km W 9.29 km SW 0.85 Km W ne 20

22 5 State, National boundaries Delhi Boundary 1.73 km SWW 6 Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas Greater ida Expressway NH 24 NH- 2 Maharaja Agrsen MArg Captain Vijay Thapar marg Jamanlal Bajaj Marg Dadri Main Road 0.65 Km W 6.29 Km NNW 4.87 Km SWW 1.27 km SW 0.61 Km E 0.96 Km NNW 1.24 Km NW Railway Station Okhala Railway station Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station Tuglakabad Railway Station Airport Safdargunj Airport Indira Gandhi International Airport 7 Defense installations ne ne 5.50 Km W 6.88 km NW 6.83 km SW km NWW km W 8 Densely populated or built-up area Sector km NEE 21

23 9 Areas occupied by sensitive man-made land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities) 10 Areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources (Ground water resources, surface resources, forestry, agriculture, fisheries, tourism, minerals) 11 Areas already subjected to pollution or environmental damage. (Those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded) Hospital Yatharth Wellness Center Neo Hospital Surbhi Hospital Chikitsa NMS Hospital Manas Hospital Post Office India Post ida Post office India Post Office Places of worship Sanatana Dharma Mandir Sai Mandir Lotus Temple School Apeejay School Primary School Cambridge School Marigold Public School Delhi Public School Bank DCB Bank State Bank Of Jaipur RBL Bank Indusland Band (ATM) Tourism Okhla Bird Sanctuary Asola wild life sanctuary Siri Fort ne 7.28 Km SW 4.79 km SEE 4.14 Km NEE 1.98 Km NEE 4.48 Km NEE 1.92 Km NNW 4.70 Km NWW 1.71 Km SE 1.46 Km NE 3.46 Km E 6.28 Km W 0.85 Km NW 1.72 Km NNW 0.93 Km NE 1.26 km NE 1.64 Km NEE 0.24 Km NE 0.33 Km NEE 0.40 Km E 0.26 Km SW 0.85 Km W 9.29 km SW 9.25 Km SWW ne 22

24 12 Areas susceptible to natural hazard which could cause the project to present environmental problems (Earthquakes, subsidence, landslides, erosion, flooding or extreme or adverse climatic conditions) Natural The project area falls in seismic zone IV. 23

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26 FORM 1A CHECK LIST OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS (Project proponents are required to provide full information and wherever necessary attach explanatory notes with the Form and submit along with proposed environmental management plan & monitoring programme) I. LAND ENVIRONMENT (Attach panoramic view of the project site and the vicinity) 1.1 Will the existing land use get significantly altered from the project that is not consistent with the surroundings? (Proposed land use must conform to the approved Master Plan / Development Plan of the area. Change of land use if any and the statutory approval from the competent authority be submitted). The proposed project is at sector-18, ida, Uttar Pradesh. The construction was done as per earlier Environmental Clearance granted vide F no. 546/Parya/SEAC/1447/2013/AD(H) dated 07/10/2013. As proposed project has some modification in the activities, now there some more requirement of area in electro mechanical, convenient parking space, traffic flow & green building. Hence, there will be no change in land use. Attach Maps of (i) Site location (ii) Surrounding features of the proposed site (within 500 meters) (iii) The site (indicating levels & contours) to appropriate scales. If not available attach only conceptual plans. 1.2 List out all the major project requirements in terms of the Land area, Built up area Water consumption Power requirement Connectivity Community facilities The site location shown on Google Map is enclosed as Enclosure- Map showing vicinity around the site is given in PFR. Total Plot area = sq m 2,56912 Sq m 1603 KLD during average load (weekday) and 1765 KLD during peak load (weekend) 14 MVA Greater ida Expressway 0.65 Km W Multiplex 25

27 Parking needs etc. 1.3 What are the likely impacts of the proposed activity on the existing facilities adjacent to the proposed site? (Such as open spaces, community facilities, details of the existing landuse, and disturbance to the local ecology). 1.4 Will there be any significant land disturbance resulting in erosion, subsidence & instability? (Details of soil type, slope analysis, vulnerability to subsidence, seismicity etc. may be given). 1.5 Will the proposal involve alteration of natural drainage systems? (Give details on a contour map showing the natural drainage near the proposed project site) 1.6 What are the quantities of earthwork involved in the construction activity cutting, filling, reclamation etc. (Give details of the quantities of earthwork involved, transport of fill materials from outside the site etc.) Parking Requirement 2396 ECS The entire project influenced area was developed as per the provision of Master Pan, thus no induced development is foreseen due to the proposed project. Also, the development was carried out as per the defined building by-laws; hence no impact is envisaged due to proposed development. Same shall be followed during further construction Construction phase as well as operation Phase of the project, will generate direct and indirect employment opportunities for a large section of society. The employment will have positive impact thereby increasing the quality of life. such significant land disturbance will result. However, care will be taken so that no erosion, subsidence & instability takes place. Slope Analysis: The project area possesses fairly plain terrain. Erosion / Subsidence: Proper greening & paving of area will not cause any soil erosion problem and subsidence. Seismicity: The area under study falls in Seismic zone-iv according to the Indian Standard Seismic Map. Suitable seismic coefficients in horizontal and vertical directions respectively, will be adopted while designing the structure. The expansion of the proposed project activities will not cause any alteration of natural drainage system. During construction phase, soil was excavated in order to provide of basement and foundation. This excavated soil had already been reused for back filling purposes & Landscaping purpose. The top soil has already been used for landscaping. And since no basement has been proposed for the expansion part hence, no adverse impacts on the land environment are envisaged. 26

28 1.7 Give details regarding water supply, waste handling etc. during the construction period. 1.8 Will the low-lying areas & wetlands get altered? (Provide details of how low lying and wetlands are getting modified from the proposed activity) 1.9 Whether construction debris & waste during construction cause health hazard? (Give quantities of various types of wastes generated during construction including the construction labour and the means of disposal) Water Supply: During Construction stage, water will be sourced through nearby STP through tanker supplier. Waste Generation / Handling: Spillage of oil from the machinery or cement residual from concrete mixer plants would be properly collected disposed off through authorised agency.. For construction labour, proper sanitary facilities shall be provided and good hygienic conditions will be maintained in construction phase. low lying and wetlands area are present in and around the project site. The construction debris generated from the project is common in nature and will not cause any health hazard to associate and nearby population. Approx labours will be engaged during the construction period. Proper sanitary facilities shall be provided to construction labourers. Wash areas shall be constructed and good hygienic conditions is maintained. The sewage and wastewater generated is disposed off to septic tank via soak pit and same will be complied during expansion also. 27

29 2. WATER ENVIRONMENT 2.1 Give the total quantity of water requirement for the proposed project with the breakup of requirements for various uses. How will the water requirement met? State the sources & quantities and furnish a water balance statement. After expansion, the total quantity of water requirement during average load (weekday) will be 1603 KLD. However, the total quantity of water requirement during peak load (weekend) will be 1765 KLD. The water supply will be met by Municipal Supply (ida Authority). Water Balance Diagram is given in Pre-Feasibility Report. The detailed water requirement during average load (weekday) is given below: Domestic: 181 KLD Cooling: 1014 KLD Flushing: 368 KLD Gardening: 20 KLD Backwash: 20 KLD Total Water Requirement: 1603 KLD Total Waste Water Generated: 533 KLD Water Storage during operation: This is an operational Mall. Water storage is already provided after ascertaining day to average requirement. The water main is led into Firefighting storage tanks and from these compartments; the water is allowed to overflow into raw water tanks. 2.2 What is the capacity (dependable flow or yield) of the proposed source of water? 2.3 What is the quality of water required, in case, the supply is not from a municipal source? (Provide physical, chemical, biological characteristics with class of water quality) After expansion, the total quantity of water requirement during average load (weekday) will be 1603 KLD. However, the total quantity of water requirement during peak load (weekend) will be 1765 KLD. Water demand is being supplied by Municipal Supply and same will be followed during expansion In case supply is not made or the supply made is inadequate then the water shall be arranged through Tankers. In that case the water quality at the project site will be of standard as prescribed by the appropriate authority. 28

30 2.4 How much of the water requirement can be met from the recycling of treated wastewater? (Give the details of quantities, sources and usage) 2.5 Will there be diversion of water from other users? (Please assess the impacts of the project on other existing uses and quantities of consumption) 2.6 What is the incremental pollution load from wastewater generated from the proposed activity? (Give details of the quantities and composition of wastewater generated from the proposed activity) 2.7 Give details of the water requirements met from water harvesting? Furnish details of the facilities created. 2.8 What would be the impact of the land use changes occurring due to the proposed project on the runoff characteristics (quantitative as well as qualitative) of the area in the post construction phase on a longterm basis? Would it aggravate the problems of flooding or water logging in any way? The treated water generated during average load (weekday) will be 506 KLD and during peak load (weekend) will be 650 KLD which shall be completely utilized for flushing, Cooling, backwash and gardening purposes & no excess treated water shall be discharged in sewer. Approx. 32% (during weekday) and 36.8% (during weekend) of total water requirement is met by recycled water. excess treated water will be discharged to sewer. There will not be any substantial effect on water demand of this region as the development has been done as per the development plan of the area and same will be followed in the expansion phase. The amount of waste water generated from shopping mall during average load (weekday) will be 533 KLD and during peak load (weekend) will be 754 KLD. The waste water generated shall be treated in in-house STP of total 800 KLD capacity The treated water generated during average load (weekday) will be 506 KLD and during peak load (weekend) will be 650 KLD which shall be completely utilized for flushing, Cooling, backwash and gardening purposes & no excess treated water shall be discharged in sewer. The rain water from terraces and other open area is channelized to storm water line. 13 no. of rain water harvesting pit are provided for recharging ground water. The details of Rain Water details are given in Pre- Feasibility Report. There will be no change in land-use from the proposed construction., it will not aggravate the problem of flooding or water logging in any way, rather will reduce the same. 29

31 2.9 What are the impacts of the proposal on the ground water? (Will there be tapping of ground water; give the details of ground water table, recharging capacity, and approvals obtained from competent authority, if any) 2.10 What precautions/measures are taken to prevent the run-off from construction activities polluting land & aquifers? (Give details of quantities and the measures taken to avoid the adverse impacts) 2.11 How is the storm water from within the site managed? (State the provisions made to avoid flooding of the area, details of the drainage facilities provided along with a site layout indication contour levels) 2.12 Will the deployment of construction labourers particularly in the peak period lead to unsanitary conditions around the project site (Justify with proper explanation) 2.13 What on-site facilities are provided for the collection, treatment & safe disposal of sewage? (Give details of the quantities of wastewater generation, treatment capacities with technology & facilities for recycling and disposal) There will be no ground water extraction, however ground water recharging is proposed through rain water harvesting, so, there will be positive impact on ground water levels. As proposed construction has some modification in existing building, hence very less runoff from the construction site. Adequate measures are taken to channelize such storm water and total 13 no. of rain water harvesting pits are provided for recharging ground water. (Existing: 8 has already provided against earlier proposed 5 s). Toilets provided within the shopping complex shall be used by labours during construction phase. Hence, there will be no unsanitary conditions around project site during construction phase. As the toilets provided within the complex shall be used by labours during construction phase. Hence, waste water generated during construction phase shall be treated in in-house STP. The amount of waste water generated from shopping mall during average load (weekday) will be 533 KLD and during peak load (weekend) will be 754 KLD. The waste water generated shall be treated in in-house STP of total 800 KLD capacity. The treated water generated during average load (weekday) will be 506 KLD and during peak load (weekend) will be 650 KLD which shall be completely utilized for flushing, Cooling, backwash and gardening purposes & no excess treated water 30

32 shall be discharged in sewer Give details of dual plumbing system if treated waste used is used for flushing of toilets or any other use. Dual Plumbing line are provided in the complex for reuse of treated water. 3. VEGETATION 3.1 Is there any threat of the project to the biodiversity? (Give a description of the local ecosystem with its unique features, if any) 3.2 Will the construction involve extensive clearing or modification of vegetation? (Provide a detailed account of the trees & vegetation affected by the project) The ecology of the study area is not very rich in diversity or high in endemism, nearby area is already developed. Planted species are dominated in buffer zone. Core zone is devoid of vegetation. The major mammalian fauna of the project-influenced area involves common languor, Rhesus macaques (Macaqua mulata), mongoose (Herpestris edwardii) etc. Avifauna is primarily represented by common crow (Corvus splendens), House sparrow (Passer domesticus), blue rock pigeon (Columba livia), Rose ring paraqeet (Pitecula cramerii), spotted doves (Streptopilia chinensis) and finches. Common peacock (Pavo cristatus), are known to be present in within 10 km study area. Small reptiles, primarily squamates like lizards, chameleons, poisonous & non-poisonous snakes are also found in the study area. endangered or endemic species (as notified in IUCN Red Data Book) are located within the study area. migratory birds breed in the study area. Tiger reserve / turtle breeding place is located within 15 km radius of the study area. The proposed project site was an open land, which has been earmarked for development of Commercial Complex hence there is no extensive clearing or modification of vegetation. 31

33 3.3 What are the measures proposed to be taken to minimize the likely impacts on important site features (Give details of proposal for tree plantation, landscaping, creation of water bodies etc along with a layout plan to an appropriate scale) There will not be any kind of impact of this project on site features. The Shelter belt for the proposed project has been developed to provide a clean, healthy and beautiful green environment for the people to live in within the proposed project site. To minimize the impact, Green area of 9000 sqm is provided. 4. FAUNA 4.1 Is there likely to be any displacement of fauna- both terrestrial and aquatic or creation of barriers for their movement? Provide the details. 4.2 Any direct or indirect impacts on the avifauna of the area? Provide details. 4.3 Prescribe measures such as corridors, fish ladders etc. to mitigate adverse impacts on fauna. Core Zone: The proposed site has already been constructed and no fauna is found, so in existing conditions this place is not the habitat for local fauna. There will not be any type of displacement or any other effect on the local fauna due to proposed project activities. Buffer Zone : There are wild life sanctuaries within 10 km radius of the project site. There is no distinct plantation at site, as the trees planted are very young, no avifauna seen at site, however, proper landscaping has been planned to provide a clean, healthy and beautiful green environment for the population. Common native variety of trees and ornamental flowering species are planted and more will be planted in the green space which will attract avifauna & hence will have direct positive impact on the local avifauna & this will provide shelter to local birds. Prope r measures shall be taken to p rotect fau na in the a rea. 5. AIR ENVIRONMENT 32

34 5.1 Will the project increase atmospheric concentration of gases & result in heat islands? (Give details of background air quality levels with predicted values based on dispersion models taking into account the increased traffic generation as a result of the proposed constructions) 5.2 What are the impacts on generation of dust, smoke, odorous fumes or other hazardous gases? Give details in relation to all the meteorological parameters. 5.3 Will the proposal create shortage of parking space for vehicles? Furnish details of the present level of transport infrastructure and measures proposed for improvement including the traffic management at the entry & exit to the project site. 5.4 Provide details of the movement patterns with internal roads, bicycle tracks, pedestrian pathways, footpaths etc., with areas under each category. 5.5 Will there be significant increase in traffic noise & vibrations? Give details of the sources and the measures proposed for mitigation of the above. The traffic will increase due to operation of complex. Increased traffic generation of vehicles due to project will not cause significant increase in atmospheric concentration of gases and do not result in heat island formation. Tree plantation in the complex will be provided such that the impact of air pollution shall be minimized. D.G. Set of capacity 9 x 2000 KVA & 2 x 1010 KVA are already installed in the complex which will be operated during power cut only. dust, odour will be generated at site. Smoke will be generated from the operation of DG sets. Proper stack height of 6 m above roof level and 37 m above ground level is provided and emission standards is already being maintained as per CPCB guidelines and same will be maintained for expansion part also. The optimum parking provision is proposed in the basement & surface. Hence there will be no shortage of parking space for vehicles. Total parking provision of complex will be 3127 ECS. Maximum capacity of parking is provided in basement and a proper route have already been provided for the traffic movement as well as pedestrian movement. For further construction, portable noise barriers shall be provided to reduce traffic noise & vibrations and during operation green belt developed within the complex which mitigate the traffic noise. Proper care is being taken during design so that there is not any increase in traffic noise by providing adequate traffic movement, hence no conjunction will cause. The foundation for expansion phase will be made very hard and paved with rubber flooring to minimize the vibration, also all other measures has been adopted during designing that there will not be any causes of vibrations during the traffic density. honking zone within the complex is being maintained. 33

35 5.6 What will be the impact of DG sets & other equipment on noise levels & vibration in & ambient air quality around the project site? Provide details. Since DG sets are already operational there shall be no noise levels, vibration and in ambient air quality around the project site. 1. All the D.G. Sets of the project have been bought and installed in an acoustically enclosed in basement. 2. Stack height as per C.P.C.B. norms to reduce the impacts on air quality around the project site have been provided. 3. The noise from D.G. Sets meets the desired standard as per CPCB guidelines. Low Sulphur fuel is being used to run these D.G. Sets. 4. Vibration pads is being used in DG sets to minimize the vibration effect. Same will be followed in expansion phase also. 6. AESTHETICS 6.1 Will the proposed constructions in any way result in the obstruction of a view, scenic amenity or landscapes? Are these considerations taken into account by the proponents? 6.2 Will there be any adverse impacts from new constructions on the existing structures? What are the considerations taken into account? 6.3 Whether there are any local considerations of urban form & urban design influencing the design criteria? They may be explicitly spelt out. Are there any anthropological or archaeological sites or artifacts nearby? State if any other significant features in the vicinity of the proposed site have been considered. After the expansion of project, it will increase the beauty of the area by having well-ordered building & proper landscaping. Yes, all considerations have been taken by the proponents. The development in the entire project influenced area is as per the provision of Planning Department; hence no adverse impacts are anticipated from new constructions on the existing structures in this area. However, the proposed project will improve the lookout of area. There are no typical urban form & urban design influencing the design criteria. there is no anthropological or archaeological site or artefacts near the site. All significant features have been considered. 7. SOCIO-ECONOMIC ASPECTS 34