Renewal of Environmental Clearance for Commercial Complex City Square 2 S. No. in the Schedule 8 (a), Building & Construction project

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1 1 SCOPING 1.1 FORM 1 The scoping for the project has been done based on Form-I, as per EIA tification, dated September 14, 2006 amended as on date. The scoping details are as follows: I. Basic Information Item Details 1 Name of the Project/s Renewal of Environmental Clearance for Commercial Complex City Square 2 in the Schedule 8 (a), Building & Construction project 3 4 Proposed capacity / area / length / tonnage to be handled/ command area / lease area / no. of wells to be drilled New / Expansion / Modernization Total Plot Area 13,773 m 2 Built up Area 23,033 m 2 Modernization (Renewal of Environmental Clearance) 5 Existing Capacity / Area etc. t applicable 6 Category of Project (A or B) B Does it attract the general conditions? If yes, please specify. Does it attract specific condition? If yes, please specify Location Plot Survey / Khasra Village Tehsil / Taluka / Mandal District State Nearest railway station / airport / along with distance in km. Khasra 2, 3, 4, 5, 423/402/6, 7, 425/404/8, 406/9, 429/408/10 Billanwali Lavana Nalagarh Solan Himachal Pradesh Railway Station: Kalka railway station ~ 17 km in SE CONSULTANT: IDMA LABORATORIES LIMITED, PANCHKULA PAGE 1

2 Item Details direction. Chandigarh Railway Station is ~ 27 km in South direction. 11 Nearest town, city, district headquarters along with distances in kms Airport: Chandigarh International Airport is ~ 30 km in NE direction. The project lies within Solan district ~ 28.6 km in East direction. 12 Village Panchayat, Zilla Parishad, Municipal Corporation, Local Body (complete postal address with telephone nos. to be given) Municipal Council Solan, Ward 7, Solan Pin Code Website mcsolan.com 13 Name of the applicant Sh. Om Prakash Khullar 14 Registered address New Khullar House, Summer Hill, Shimla (H.P.) Address for correspondence Name Sh. Om Prakash Khullar Designation Proprietor New Khullar House, Summer Hill, Address 15 Shimla (H.P.) Pin Code opkhullar@gmail.com 16 Telephone no Fax no. - Details of alternative sites examined, if any. Location of these sites should be shown on the Toposheet alternative sites have been examined. 17 Interlinked Projects CONSULTANT: IDMA LABORATORIES LIMITED, PANCHKULA PAGE 2

3 Item Details 18 Whether separate application of interlinked project has been submitted? 19 If yes, date of submission t Applicable 20 If no, reason Individual project Whether the proposal involves approval / clearance under: if yes, details of the same and their status to be given: The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 The C.R.Z tification, 1991 Whether there is any Government order / policy, relevant / relating to the site 23 Forest land involved (ha.) 24 Whether there is any litigation pending against the project and / or land in which the project is proposed to be set up? Name of the Court Case Order / directions of the Court, if any and its relevance with the proposed project litigation is pending against the project. 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.) CONSULTANT: IDMA LABORATORIES LIMITED, PANCHKULA PAGE 3

4 Confirmation 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) Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings? /? 1.3 Creation of new land uses? 1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing? 1.5 Construction works? There is no change in land use. The license HIMUDA/LIC-23/2006 dated is granted under Section 5 (3) of Himachal Pradesh apartment & property Regulation Act, 2005 to Sh. Om Parkash S/o Late Sh. Telu Ram, Address-New Khullar House, Summer Hill, Tehsil & District- Shimla for setting up a Commercial Complex titled as City Square on Khasra 2,3,4,5, 423/402/6, 7, 425/404/8, 406/9, 429/408/10 kitas-9 measuring 18 bighas 6 biswas in Mauza-Billanwali Lavana, Pargana-Dharampur, Tehsil- Nalagarh, District-Solan (H.P.) t required The project is developed as a Commercial Complex with provision of requisite amenities as per local Bye laws. Soil investigation has been carried out prior to construction work at the site. Construction of Commercial complex has already taken place. 1.6 Demolition works? t Applicable Temporary sites used for construction works or housing of construction workers? Above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations During construction, mostly local labour was hired for construction work. The project is Commercial complex project. The excavated earth generated during construction was reused for backfilling, internal road development and landscaping. Top soil was reclaimed, temporarily stored and further used for green area development. CONSULTANT: IDMA LABORATORIES LIMITED, PANCHKULA PAGE 4

5 1.9 Confirmation Underground works including mining or tunneling? /? underground work including mining or tunneling was done Reclamation works? reclamation works done Dredging? dredging work done Offshore structures? offshore structures Production and manufacturing processes? The Project is a Commercial complex and doesn t involve production and manufacturing process of any kind Facilities for storage of goods or materials? Construction Phase During construction phase of the project, Minimum bulk material for construction was brought as and when required and was temporarily stored at site with proper arrangement of storage and under proper cover Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents? Solid waste: Solid waste generated in Project area is approx. 500 kg/day. Solid waste is segregated into biodegradable and non-biodegradable wastes and collected in separate bins. The non-biodegradable waste is segregated in separate bins and is disposed off as per instructions of Municipal Corporation, Solan 1.16 Facilities for long term housing of operational workers? The proposed project is corporate office complex. So, there shall not be any facility for long term housing of operational workers New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation? The project site i.e. Commercial Complex City Square is approx. 1.5 km (SSW) away from NH-21A, approx km (East) away from Sai road and 1.2 km (NNW) away from Malpur road which will facilitate the movement at site. CONSULTANT: IDMA LABORATORIES LIMITED, PANCHKULA PAGE 5

6 Confirmation New road, rail, air waterborne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc.? Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements? New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines? Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers? /? t Applicable The project doesn t involve closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements. t Applicable Hydrology of watercourses remained unchanged due to the development of the project Stream crossings? t Applicable Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters? Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off? Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning? Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works? Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment? Influx of people to an area either temporarily or Ground water is being extracted for use in the Commercial complex. Permission regarding extraction has been granted vide Letter IPHD-NLG-WA-CB- Industries/ dated Drainage or run off didn t change due to the development of the project. t required t Applicable t Applicable During construction phase, approximately 50 workers depending upon the quantum CONSULTANT: IDMA LABORATORIES LIMITED, PANCHKULA PAGE 6

7 Confirmation permanently? /? of work were employed from local area. Since the project is a commercial complex, the influx of population is temporary. There is no provision of housing facilities in the complex Introduction of alien species? t Applicable 1.30 Loss of native species or genetic diversity? t Applicable 1.31 Any other actions? t Applicable 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): Land especially undeveloped or agricultural land (ha) Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD /? Undeveloped During operation phase, total 140 KLD water will be required. Source: Tubewell 2.3 Minerals (MT) t Applicable Construction material stone, aggregates, sand / soil (expected source, MT) Forests and timber (source, MT) Energy including electricity and fuels (source, competing users) unit: fuel (MT), energy (MW) Construction material such as stone, cement, sand, bricks, marble, paints, tiles, Gypsum plaster, electric wires, sanitary ware and glass has been used. All the above material was purchased from the local market and from nearest approved dealers as and when required. It was stored temporarily at the site. t Applicable Power Requirement: 1,358 kw For power back up, DG set of 150 kva capacity is being used at project site. CONSULTANT: IDMA LABORATORIES LIMITED, PANCHKULA PAGE 7

8 /? 2.7 Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units) 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 Information / Checklist Use of substances or materials, which are hazardous (as per MSIHC rules) to human health or the environment (flora, fauna, and water supplies) Changes in occurrence of disease or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases) Affect the welfare of people e.g. by changing living conditions? Vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc., /? There will be no storage of hazardous chemicals (as per MSIHC rules) Suitable drainage and waste management practices were adopted in both construction as well as operational phase which restrict stagnation of water or accumulation of waste. This effectively restricts the reproduction and growth of disease vectors. During construction phase, 50 workers were employed from local area. During the operational phase, there is temporary influx of persons. t Applicable 3.5 Any other causes t Applicable CONSULTANT: IDMA LABORATORIES LIMITED, PANCHKULA PAGE 8

9 4. Production of solid wastes during construction or operation or decommissioning (MT/month) /? 4.1 Soil, overburden or mine wastes Excavated surplus earth was used for backfilling, internal road development in the project premises and also used for development of green belt. The municipal solid waste generated during operational phase will consist of : Organic waste waste vegetables and food materials. Inorganic waste Paper, plastics, glass, etc Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes) Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules) Solid waste storage - Adequate number of collection bins, separately for biodegradable waste have been provided as per Municipal Solid Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, Waste from such bins is being collected separately on daily basis. The quantity of solid waste generated is approximately 500 kg /day. The recyclable waste will be sold off to authorized recyclers. The biodegradable wastes will be collected and converted into compost by compositing at site. Dewatered/ dried sludge (30 kg/day) from STP will be used as manure in horticulture. There will be no generation of hazardous wastes. 4.4 Other industrial process wastes t Applicable 4.5 Surplus product t Applicable 4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment Sludge generated, is being used as manure in green belt. CONSULTANT: IDMA LABORATORIES LIMITED, PANCHKULA PAGE 9

10 Construction or demolition wastes Redundant machinery or equipment Contaminated soils or other materials /? The construction waste will consist of construction debris along with cement bags, small cut-pieces of steel, insulating and packaging materials etc. cement bags, waste paper and card board packaging material is being sold off to recycler. t Applicable t Applicable 4.10 Agricultural wastes t Applicable 4.11 Other solid wastes t Applicable 5. Release of pollutants or any hazardous, toxic or noxious substances to air (kg/hr) Emissions from combustion of fossil fuels from stationary or mobile sources Emissions from production processes Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment Dust or odours from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste Emissions from incineration of waste /? t Applicable t Applicable Dust emissions at the time of construction are being mitigated by providing barricades and water sprinkling. t Applicable There is no generation of odour from sewage and waste. t Applicable 5.7 Emissions from burning of t Applicable CONSULTANT: IDMA LABORATORIES LIMITED, PANCHKULA PAGE 10

11 /? waste in open air (e.g. slash materials, construction debris) 5.8 Emissions from any other sources t Applicable 6. Generation of ise and Vibration, and Emissions of Light and Heat: 6.1 From operation of equipment e.g. engines, ventilation plant, crushers 6.2 From industrial or similar processes 6.3 From construction or demolition /? As of now, construction work has been completed at the project site. The Commercial complex is in running stage. DG sets have been provided with acoustic enclosures for the abatement of noise pollution. t Applicable During construction activities, there were short term noise impacts in the immediate vicinity of the project site which were mitigated by the use of barricades, acoustic enclosures etc. 6.4 From blasting or piling t Applicable 6.5 From construction or operational traffic 6.6 From lighting or cooling systems During Construction, noise generated due to construction activity was of short term only, which was kept within limits. There is sufficient plantation on the periphery of the project site which acts as barrier for noise. t Applicable 6.7 From any other sources t Applicable CONSULTANT: IDMA LABORATORIES LIMITED, PANCHKULA PAGE 11

12 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 /? 7.1 From handling, storage, use or spillage of hazardous materials There is no storage/handling of hazardous waste in the project From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge) By deposition of pollutants emitted to air into the land or into water There is no discharge of effluent or untreated sewage into water or land and the waste water will be collected and treated into sewage treatment plant. Treated waste water is being reused in flushing and gardening etc. t Applicable 7.4 From any other sources t Applicable 7.5 Is there a risk of long term build up of pollutants in the environment from these sources? t Applicable 8. Risk of accidents during construction or operation of the Project, which could affect human health or the environment 8.1 From explosions, spillages, fires etc from storage, handling, use or production of hazardous substances /? 8.2 From any other causes 8.3 Could the project be affected by natural disasters causing environmental damage e.g. floods, with source of information data t Applicable During operation phase, accidents due to electrical fire hazard may occur. We have taken due care by providing wires and other electrical equipments of standard quality. Project area is categorized in seismic intensity Zone III, which is classified as having a moderate damage risk zone, which is classified as having a CONSULTANT: IDMA LABORATORIES LIMITED, PANCHKULA PAGE 12

13 /? with source of information data earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst etc)? least active seismic risk zone. The structure design is as per codes to negate the threat of environmental and other damages. 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 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) Lead to after-use of the site, which could have an impact on the environment Set a precedent for later developments Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects /? quantities/ rates, wherever possible) t Applicable. Negligible increase in traffic and there will be positive impact of socio-economic environment. The project will lead to development of a corporate office complex, which will generate number of employment opportunities. As Above III. Environmental Sensitivity Areas Name / Identity Aerial Distance (within 15 km) of the proposed project location boundary 1 Areas protected under international conventions, national or local There is no area within 15 km distance under international conventions, CONSULTANT: IDMA LABORATORIES LIMITED, PANCHKULA PAGE 13

14 Areas Name / Identity Aerial Distance (within 15 km) of the proposed project location boundary 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 Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters national or local legislation. Sandoli talaab is situated 1 km away from the project site in West direction. t Applicable 5 State, National boundaries t Applicable 6 Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas 7 Defense installations NH-21A is ~1.5 Km in SSW direction Sai road is ~0.04 km in East direction. Malpur road is ~1.2 km in rth direction. Chandimandir Cantonment is located at a distance of 25 km in South direction. 8 Densely populated or built-up area Baddi is ~ 1.5 km in East Direction. Hospitals: Bhardwaj Hospital is ~ 0.06 km in SSE Direction. 9 Areas occupied by sensitive manmade land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities) Malhotra Hospital is ~ 0.64 km in NNE direction. Schools: PC Cambridge School is ~ 0.83 km in NW direction. VR Senior Secondary Public School is ~ 0.84 km in rth direction. CONSULTANT: IDMA LABORATORIES LIMITED, PANCHKULA PAGE 14

15 Areas Name / Identity Aerial Distance (within 15 km) of the proposed project location boundary Colleges: Bhojia Dental College ~2.6 km, NW Bhojia Institute of Life Sciences ~ 3.4 km, rth 10 Areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources (ground water resources, surface resources, forestry, agriculture, fisheries, tourism, minerals) There are no such areas within 15 km of the project boundary site 11 Areas already subjected to pollution or environmental damage. (Those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded) There are no areas within 15 km of the project boundary site that are subjected to pollution or environmental damage. 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) Project area is categorized in seismic intensity Zone III, which is classified as having a moderate damage risk zone. The structure design is as per codes to negate the threat of environmental and other damages. I hereby given undertake 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 given, if any project will be revoked at our risk and cost. Date: Place: Shimla CONSULTANT: IDMA LABORATORIES LIMITED, PANCHKULA PAGE 15

16 IV. Proposed Terms of Reference for EIA studies t Applicable. CONSULTANT: IDMA LABORATORIES LIMITED, PANCHKULA PAGE 16