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Topo sheet showing the Quarry site of

M/s Nellikunnu Grnaites at Maruthonkara

Village, Vatakara Taluk Kozhikode District

TOPO SHEET SHOWING THE QUARRY SITE OF M/S NELLIKUNNU GRANITE & CRUSHER PVT. LTD.1

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750 49’ 25” E

GOOGLE IMAGE SHOWS BOUNDARY BETWEEN QUARRY PROJECT AND

WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

GOOGLE IMAGE – PROJECT SITE OF M/S NELLIKKUNNU GRANITE & CRUSHER PVT. LTD.

VICINITY MAP - QUARRY PROJECT OF M/S NELLIKKUNNU GRANITE & CRUSHER PVT. LTD.

PROJECT SITE NEAREST TOWN

JUSTIFICATION FOR THE PROJECT

The Building Stone Mine (Quarry) project of M/s Nellikunnu Granite & Crusher Pvt. Ltd.

is situated at Survey No. 523/1pt, 571/1pt & 567pt of Maruthonkara Village &

Panchayat, Vatakara Taluk, Kozhikode District, Kerala in an area of 7.8991 hectares.

The boundary description of Malabar Wildlife Sanctuary is in eco sensitive zone. The

project site is located at 4.56 Km from the Santuary.

The Eco-friendly Mining Plan prepared by an Indian Bureau of Mine (IBM) approved

Recognized Qualified Person (RQP) has been approved by Mining & Geology

Department, Govt. of Kerala. This Mining plan is based on the requirements under the

Kerala Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 2015.

The land for the proposed quarry is a private owned land and the land is possessed in

the name of M/s Nellikunnu Granite & Crusher Pvt. Ltd. further, the quarry project is site

specific and hence the project site has been chosen for the project.

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BIODIVERSITY REPORT

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FLORAL ASPECTS

The proposed quarry site is situated at Marthomkara vi l lage of

Vadakara Taluk, Kozhikode District with an area of 7.8991 Ha. It is

an undulated area with two small hi l ls, one is characterized with

vegetat ion and other is with barren rock and l it t le vegetat ion. In

between the hil lock the land is characterized with marshy and

covered with vegetation. Besides the vegetat ion, on side of the

hil lock is characterized with Coconut plantation and a chicken farm

on the downward side. Apart from the small pools in the rocky

hil lock no natural water body found in the proposed site. (Figs 1-4).

Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Fig. 4

Apart from the common pteridophytes such as Adiantum lunulatum,

Pityrogramma calomelanos, Pteris argyraceae, Selaginella sp ., and

Trigonospora sp. , angiosperm herbaceous f lora such as

Achyranthes aspera, Acmella calva, Biophytum reinwardtii, Blumea

belangeriana, Boerhavia diffusa, Paspalum scrobiculatum,

Mitracarpus hirtus, Peperomia pel lucida, Phyllanthus amarus,

Stachytarpheta jamaicensis, Synedrella nodif lora, Sida spp ., etc

were found to be abundantly distributed in the proposed area.

Majority of the shrubby species recorded from the proposed quarry

l ike Breynia retusa, Caesalpinia mimosoides, Carissa hirsuta,

Chromolaena odorata, Clerodendrum infortunatum, Lantana camara,

Pennisetum pedicellatum, Phyllanthus spp., Solanum spp.,

Tabernaemontana spp ., etc. has wide distr ibution in the

proposed area. Among the shrubs observed in the area, species

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such as Colocasia esculenta, Costus speciosus and Amorphophallus

paeoniifol ius were located in the down ward marshy area where as

species l ike Mussaenda hirsut issima, Camell ia sinensis, Vitex

alt issima , etc were seen towards the upper reaches of the hil lock.

With regard to the arboreal elements of the area, species such as

Terminalia paniculata, Xylia xylocarpa, Tectona grandis, Bambusa

bambos has wide distr ibution in the site. However, species l ike

Vaccinium leschenaultia, Ficus benghalensis, Ficus arnottiana, F.

callosa, Artocarpus hirsutus, Litsea oleoides, Pterocarpus sp.,

Pterygota alata, Syzygium gardneri and Terminalia travancorensis

have local ized distribut ion in the proposed area. Some species

were found to be restr icted in the upper reaches of the hil locks in

the proposed area.

Analysis of the f lora revealed that about 90 species of angiopserms

and 6 species of pteridophytes were distributed in the proposed

site. Angiosperms constitute about 72 genera under 35 families in

which 10 species such as Artocarpus hirsutus, Arundinella

mesophylla, A. purpurea, Litsea oleoides, Rotala malampuzhensis,

Mussaenda hirsutissima, Sida rhomboidea, Terminalia

travancorensis, T. paniculata, Tabernaemontana alternifol ia were

under the endemic category and the species Saraca asoka under

the vulnerable status. The family Fabaceae dominated with 10

species in terms of the number of species fol lowed by Moraceae (8

species), Asteraceae (6 species), Apocyanaceae (5 speceis),

Euphorbiaceae (5 species), Poaceae (5 species), Rubiaceae (5

species), Verbenaceae (5 species) etc. Plants recorded from the

proposed area are enumerated in Table 1.

Table 1. Plants recorded from the proposed quarry site

Sr. No.

Name Family Status Nos.

1 Acanthus montanus T. Acanthaceae

2 Achyranthes aspera L. Amaranthaceae

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3 Acmella calva (DC.) R.K. Jansen, Syst. Asteraceae

4 Adiantum lunulatum Adiantaceae

5 Ageratum houstonianum Mil l. Asteraceae

6 Alstonia scholaris (L.) R. Br. Apocyanaceae 3

7 Amorphophallus paeoniifolius (Dennst.) Nicolson Araceae

8 Anacardium occidentale L. Anacardiaceae 7

9 Anamirta cocculus (L.) W ight & Arn. Menispermacae

10 Anaphalis marcescens (Wight) Clarke, Comp. Asteraceae

11 Areca catechu L. Arecaceae 60

12 Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam. Moraceae 14

13 Artocarpus hirsutus Lam. Moraceae Endemic – Tree 6

14 Artocarpus incisus (Thunb.) L.f . Moraceae

15 Arundinella mesophylla Nees ex Steud. Poaceae Endemic – Herb

16 Arundinella purpurea Hochst. ex Steud. Poaceae Endemic – Herb

17 Averrhoa bi l imbi L. Oxalidaceae 2

18 Bambusa bambos (L.) Voss Poaceae 18

19 Biophytum reinwardtii (Zucc.) Klotzsch. Oxalidaceae

20 Blumea belangeriana DC. Asteraceae

21 Boerhavia dif fusa L. Boraginaceae

22 Breynia retusa (Dennst.) Alston Euphorbiaceae

23 Caesalpinia mimosoides Lam. Fabaceae

24 Camell ia sinensis (L.) O.Ktze. Theaceae

25 Canavalia gladiata (Jacq.) DC. Fabaceae

26 Carica papaya L. Caricaceae 3

27 Carissa hirsuta Roth Apocyanaceae 16

28 Chassalia curvif lora (Wall. ex Kurz) Thw. Rubiaceae

29 Chromolaena odorata (L.) King & Robins. Asteraceae

30 Clerodendrum infortunatum L. Verbenaceae

31 Cocos nucifera L. Arecaceae 82

32 Coffea arabica L. Rubiaceae

33 Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott Araceae

34 Costus speciosus (Koenig) J.E. Smith Costaceae

35 Cyanotis axil laris (L.) D. Don Commelinaceae

36 Cyclea peltata (Lam.) Hook. f . Menispermacae

37 Cymbidium aloifolium (L.) Sw. Orchidaceae

38 Dioscorea f loribunda M.Martens & Dioscoreaceae

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39 Drynaria quercifolia Polypodiaceae

40 Ficus arnott iana (Miq.) Miq. Moraceae

41 Ficus benghalensis L. Moraceae 7

42 Ficus callosa Willd. Moraceae 3

43 Ficus hispida L. Moraceae

44 Ficus religiosa L. Moraceae

45 Gliricidia sepium (Jacq.) Kunth ex Walp. Fabaceae 11

46 Ichnocarpus frutescens (L.) R. Apocyanaceae

47 Knoxia sumatrensis (Retz.) DC. Rubiaceae

48 Lantana camara L. Verbenaceae

49 Litsea oleoides (Meisner) Hook. f Lauraceae Endemic – Tree

50 Macaranga peltata (Roxb.) Muell Euphorbiaceae 25

51 Mangifera indica L. Anacardiaceae

52 Mitracarpus hirtus (L.) DC. Rubiaceae

53 Mussaenda hirsutissima (Hook. f .) Hutch. ex Gamble Rubiaceae

Endemic – Shrub

54 Paspalum scrobiculatum L. Poaceae

55 Passif lora foetida L. passif loraceae

56 Passif lora sp. passif loraceae

57 Pennisetum pedicel latum Trin. Poaceae

58 Peperomia pel lucida (L.) Kunth Piperaceae

59 Phyllanthus airy-shawii Brunel & Roux, Nordic J. Euphorbiaceae

60 Phyllanthus amarus Schum. & Thonn. Euphorbiaceae

61 Phyllanthus leschenaulti i Müll .-Arg. Euphorbiaceae

62 Pityrogramma calomelanos (L.) Link Hemionit idaceae

63 Pongamia pinnata (L.) Pierre Fabaceae

64 Pteris argyraceae Pteridaceae

65 Pterocarpus marsupium Roxb. Fabaceae

66 Pterocarpus sp. Fabaceae

67 Pterygota alata (Roxb.) R. Sterculiaceae

68 Rotala malampuzhensis R.V. Nair ex Cook. Lythraceae

Endemic – Herb

69 Saraca asoca (Roxb.) de Wilde Fabaceae Vulnerable

70 Selaginel la sp. Selaginel laceae

71 Senna siamea (Lam.) Irwin & Barneby, Mem. Fabaceae

72 Sesamum orientale L. Pedaliaceae

73 Sida rhombifolia L. Malvaceae

74 Sida rhomboidea Roxb. ex Fleming Malvaceae Endemic –

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Shrub

75 Solanum capsicoides All. Solanaceae

76 Solanum melongena L. Solanaceae

77 Solanum torvum Sw. Solanaceae

78 Stachytarpheta jamaicensis (L.) Vahl. Verbenaceae

79 Sterculia guttata Roxb. ex DC. Sterculiaceae

80 Sterculia vi l losa Roxb. ex Smith Sterculiaceae

81 Synedrel la nodif lora (L.) Gaertn. Asteraceae

82 Syzygium gardneri Thw. Myrtaceae

83 Tabernaemontana alternifolia L. Apocyanaceae Endemic - Tree

84 Tabernaemontana divaricata (L.) R. Apocyanaceae

85 Tamarindus indica L Fabaceae 8

86 Tectona grandis L. f . Verbenaceae

87 Terminalia chebula Retz. Combretaceae

88 Terminalia paniculata Roth, Nov. Combretaceae Endemic – Tree 16

89 Terminalia travancorensis Wight & Arn. Combretaceae Endemic – Tree

90 Trema oriental is (L.) Blume Ulmaceae

91 Trigonospora sp. Thelypteridaceae

92 Urena lobata L. ssp. sinuata (L.) Borss. Malvaceae

93 Vaccinium leschenaulti i Wight Vacciniaceae 7

94 Vitex alt issima L. Verbenaceae

95 Xylia xylocarpa (Roxb.) Taub. Fabaceae 84

96 Ziziphus oenoplia (L.) Mill. Rhamnaceae

PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE FLORAL SPECIES OBSERVED

Ad iantum_conc innum Als ton ia_scholar is Ar tocarpus_inc isus Averrhoa_bi l imbi

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Bambusa_bombos Biophytum_re inwardt i i Breyn ia_retusa Caesalp in ia_mimosoide

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Chromoleana_odorata Clerodendrum_

in for tunatum Cyano t is_axi l la r is Cyc lea_pel ta ta

Cymbid ium_alo i fo l i um Pter is argyraceae Pterocarpus_sp Pterygota_ala ta

Pyt i rogramma ca lomelanos

Selag ine l la sp. Sida rhombi fo l ia Sida rhomboidea

Stercu l ia_vi l losa Synedre l la nodi f lo ra Tabernaemontana_

a l tern i fo l ia Tectona grandis

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Te rmina l ia panicu la ta Trema or ienta l is Tr igonospora sp Urena lobata L . ssp.

Sinuate

V i tex_al t iss ima Ziz iphus oenopl ia

FAUNA

Regarding the conservat ion status of the fauna, none of the animal

species identif ied from the site belonged to the threatened

categories identif ied by the International Union for Conservat ion of

the Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN). Most of them are

common and widely distr ibuted and the range of occurrence

extended to wide geographical area. No Western Ghat endemic or

endemic to the Kerala has been encountered from the study area

during the present survey.

VERTEBRATES

MAMMALS

Common name Scientific name

Squirrels Funambuluspalmarum

AVES (BIRDS)

Common crow Corvus splendens

Myna Acridotherestr ist is

Kuyil (Asian Koel ) Eudynamys scolopacea

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Chemboth( Greater Coucal) Centropus sinensis parrot i

House Sparrow Passer domesticus indicus

The Orange Minivet female Pericrocotus f lammeus

Balikakka(Large-bi l led Crow) Corvus macrorhynchos

Aanaranchi (Black Drongo) Dicrurus adsimilis macrocercus

White-throated Kingf isher Halcyon smyrnensis

REPTILES

Rat snake Zamenis sp

Cobra Najanaja

l izard Calotes versicolor

Common skink Mabuya carinata

AMBHIBIANS

Frog Rana hexadactyla

Toad Bufo sp.

INVERTEBRATES

Termites Odontotermes sp.

mill ipede Phyllogonostreptus sp

scorpion Lychas sp.

Spiders Salticisae sp.

INSECTS

Ants

1. Black ant.

Camponotus sp.

2. Weaver ant. Oecophylla smaragdina

3. Yellow crazy ant. Anoplolepis graci lepis

4. Short –legged Hunchback Ant Myrmicaria brunnea.

5. Common Bullhorn Ant Polyrhachis sp.

6. Shield ants. Meranoplus bicolor

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7. Queenless ant. Diacamma sp.

8. Harvester Ant Pheidole sp.

Dragonfly

(1). Blue Marsh Hawk

(2). Ground Skimmer

Orthetrum glaucaum

Diplocodes tr ivialis

Damselfly

(1) Orange-tailed Marsh Dart

Ceriagrion cerinorubellum

House f ly Musca domestica

Ant l ion Myrmeleontidae Sp.

Hornet wasp Vespa sp.

Flower Wasp Scolia sp.

Potter wasp Phimenes sp.

True honey bee Apisdorsata

Carpenter bee Xylocopa sp.

Grass hopper Chorthippus sp.

Stick insect Carausius sp.

Praying mantis Humbertiella sp.

Butterflies & Moths

1. Chocolate Pansy

Junonia iphita

2. Common Crow Euploea core

3. Chestnut Bob Iambrix salsala

4. Bush Hopper Ampitt ia dioscorides

5. Nigger Orsotrioenamedus

6. Lesser Grass Blue Zizina ot is

7. Common Pierrot Castal ius rosimon

8. Common rose Pachliopta aristolochiae

9. Common Four-r ing Ypthima huebneri

10. Common Bushbrown Mycalesis perseus

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PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE FAUNAL ASPECTS OBSERVED

Common Pierro t (Casta l ius ros imon)

Chocola te Pansy (Junon ia iph i ta )

Common Crow (Euploea core)

Common Four- r ing (Ypth ima

huebner i ) Nigger (Orsot r iaena medus) Chestnut Bob ( Iambr ix

sa lsa la)

Ground Sk immer (Dip locodes

t r iv ia l is ) L izard (Calotes vers ico lor) The Orange Min ivet female

(Per ic rocotus f lammeus)

Whi te- throated Kingf isher (Halcyon smyrnens is)

PRE-FEASIBILITY REPORT

PRE-FEASIBILITY, BASELINE DATA AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN – M/s NELLIKKUNNU GRANITE &

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

The proposed building stone quarry project is situated at Survey No. 523/1 pt, 571/1 pt &

567 pt of Maruthonkara Village & Panchayat, Vatakara Taluk, Kozhikode District, Kerala

in an area of 7.8991 hectares. The proposed quarry site involves private own land. The

targeted production of mine will be 3,50,000 MTA. The estimated project cost will be Rs.

4.22 crores. The expected life of mine will be about 25 years.

1.1 LOCATION OF THE PROJECT

The proposed building stone quarry project is situated at Survey No. 523/1 pt, 571/1 pt &

567 pt of Maruthonkara Village & Panchayat, Vatakara Taluk, Kozhikode District, Kerala

in an area of 7.8991 hectares. The site photographs taken from different locations and

directions are provided.

The geographical location with respect to boundary pillars of the proposed mine lease

are:-

Latitude (N) 11039’03.17” to 11038’53.42”

Longitude (E) 75049’42.25” to 75049’25.16”


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The vicinity map showing location of the lease area is given below:-

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The route map showing location of the lease area is given below:-

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The google map showing location of the lease area is given below:-


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1.2 PROJECT PROPONENT INFORMATION

M/s Nellikunnu Granite & Crusher Pvt. Ltd. is into stone metal crushing. The main

market for our metal is in Kozhikode which is utilized in construction works of buildings

and roads. Along with the quarry activity we also pay attention to maintain and promote

the vegetation and the greenery of our land.

Name and address

of the Applicant

: Mr. Hameed Cheruveri, Managing Director,

M/s Nellikkunnu Granite & Crusher Pvt. Ltd.

Vannathichira P.O., Kavilum Para Via.,

Vatakara Taluk, Kozhikode District, Kerala-673513.

Mobile No. 08086004444.

E-mail : [email protected] &

[email protected]

1.3 NEED FOR THE PROJECT AND ITS IMPORTANCE TO THE COUNTRY OR REGION

The major need of building stone is due to its high compressive strength and durability

(among the hardest, dimensional & structural stones) it can effectively withstand the

vagaries of nature. Fine-grained granite is employed for ornamental and monumental

work as well as for inscription purposes. The mineral-rich colors, and the hardness &

density, makes it useful for many applications. Polished slabs and tiles are used in

countertops, flooring, retaining walls and landscaping around a center fountain/ pond,

staircase and many other design elements (residential and commercial applications). It

is also known as the maintenance-free stone. The proposed mining project will fulfill its

end uses in buildings and construction, bridges, paving, monuments and many other

exterior projects.

The mining and associated activities in the mineral bearing areas bring about gains in

gross domestic product, i.e. there is though a minor contribution by the proposed project

but will add to the gains in G.D.P. (Gross Domestic Product).

A total of 44 people will be employed in this mine. It will create employment (though

marginally) for local population.

Applicant will pay royalty for the mineral produced from the mine, direct and indirect

taxes will be paid thereby contributing to the regional revenue. The public revenue will

further be put for infrastructural development and other sectors like health, education

and social welfare.

1.4 END USE (DOMESTIC/ EXPORT MARKET)

The rock produced from the quarry will be sent to the Crusher unit under construction

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consumers which is finally consumed for road (State Highway & National Highway) &

building construction works. Fine Material is also sold to the hollow block/ solid block

manufactures.

2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

2.1 SALIENT FEATURES & ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING OF THE PROJECT

Particulars Details

Total Mine Lease area 7.8991 ha.

Total area owned by the proponent 17.0782 ha.

Current status of the quarry Existing quarry with an area of 0.6070 ha.

Local name of the project area Nellikkunnu

Production 3,50,000 MTA

Life of Mine 25 years

Estimated project cost Rs. 4.22 Crores

Details of insurance & source of

funding

Insurance = Insurance to the quarry workers would be

provided through LIC of India

Source of fund = Own source

Man Power 44 Persons

Highest and lowest elevation 171 m MSL to 71 m MSL

Land use Private own land with rocky land, rubber & coconut plantation

Nearest house 127 m., SW

Nearest town Pasukkadavu, 2 km., NE

Stone Crusher Within the complex

Width of access road to the quarry

site

6 m. tarred road, SE

Nearest Airport Calicut International Airport, Karipur, 80 km., S

Nearest Highway SH-38 connecting Kuttiady - Kozhikode, 11 km. W

Nearest Railway Station Vatakara, 35 km., SW

Details of nearby quarry / crusher ULCC Neetukotta, 1 Km, W

Power supply The total power requirement will be 75 kW for compressors

which will be operated by Diesel Engine.

Water and its Source

The total water requirement is about 16 KLD in which 2 KLD is

for domestic which would be sourced from open well, 12 KLD

for dust suppression system in mine as well as ancillary unit

(Crusher Unit) and 2 KLD for plantation purposes and will be

sourced from storm water pond.


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Nearest Govt. Hospital /

dispensary

Maruthonkara Govt. Dispensary, 6 km, W

Education facility Little Flower U.P. School, Pashukkadavu, 2.5 km., NE

Fire Station Nadapuram, 14 km., NW

Ambulance Maruthonkara Govt. Dispensary, 6 km, W

Police Station Thottilpalam, 7 km., NW

Church / temple / mosque Church - St. Marrys Ferona Church, Pasukkadavu, 2.5 km.,

NE

Temple - Centre Mukku Bajana Madam, 2 km., S

Mosque - Noor Juma Masjid Centre Mukku, 1 km., E

Electrical installation like HT/LT

line

Electrical HT Line – Within 500 m.

Electrical LT line – Within 500 m. for own use

Mobile Towers None within the area

Defence installations None within the area

Archeological Features None within the area

Ecological sensitive zones None within the area

Nearest Forests Janaki Forest, 4 Km, SW

Nearest streams/ rivers/ water

bodies (from mine boundary)

Kuttiyadi River, 4 km., S

Peruvannamoozhi Dam, 5.5 km., S

Kadantharapuzha, 0.5 km. S

Seismic zone Zone-III, Moderate damage risk zone as par BMTPC,

Vulnerability atlas Seismic zone of India IS: 1893-2002.

Categorization as per WGEEP

Report

ESZ - 3

HLWG Report status Not falling in ESA

2.2 PHYSIOGRAPHY / TOPOGRAPHY / DRAINAGE PATTERN

Part of the proposed land is already under mining and there is no vegetation in that

area. The physiography of the surrounding of the lease area is a part of elevated

terrain with native trees, shrub, herb, climbers, bushes & grass etc. The topography

of the lease area is hilly terrain. The highest elevation of the lease area is 171 m.

MSL and lowest is 71 m MSL. As the proposed area is hill rock, the drainage of the

lease area is towards south east and south side. The contour map of the lease area

is shown in figure 2.2.1.

2.3 LEASEHOLD AREA


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The proposed building stone mine is coming on a lease area of 7.8991 ha. The lease

area is private own land. The lease area is devoid of any transmission lines, streams/

nallahs, forests, habitation, etc. The present land use breakup of the lease area

comprises pit area of 6.9091 ha. and the remaining area of 0.99 ha. is allotted for

greenbelt/stripping limit as can be seen in surface layout plan.

The surface plan layout showing all features is given in fig 2.3.1.

2.4 GEOLOGY

2.4.1 REGIONAL GEOLOGY

The dominant groups of rocks on the area are (1) the charnockite gneiss and (2) the biotite

gneiss, and their variants. The charnockites represent the oldest rock unit in the area and

the biotite gneiss is considered as younger to and intrusive into the charnockites.

The tentative geological succession is as follows:

Laterite and lateritic soil Dolerite and gabbro Quartz and pegmatite veins Biotite gneiss Magnetite quartzite Hornblende gneiss, hornblende hypersthenes gneiss, hornblende biotite

Charnockite group hypersthenes gneiss and biotite hypersthenes gneiss Pyroxene granulite

The charnockite gneiss and the associated rock types occur in the southern and

western portions of the area mapped and the biotite gneiss and its variants occupy

the northern and north-eastern half with the boundary between the two trending in an

arcuate fashion from near Edavanna in the west to Elankur in the south and

Teyyampadikuttu in the east.

(*Secondary Source :- Geological Survey of India-www.gsi.gov.in)

2.4.2 LOCAL GEOLOGY

The local geology belongs to the regional geology. Main rock type in the study area is

charnockite. At places where they are exposed, the charnockite is medium to coarse

grained with dark grey quartz. The soil & over burden thickness is varies from avg. 0.75

m & 0.50 m. Topographically, the area is undulating with slope towards south east and

south side.

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2.5 MINEABLE RESERVES

In this area the building stone exposures are bordering to the lease boundary. The

mineable reserves are arrived after deducting the reserves locked in mines safety slope

along with boundary in compliance with mineral concession rules. The quantity of such

kind of reserves is arrived as following :-

BLOCKED RESERVE MINEABLE RESERVE

Section A-A'

BENCH Area, M2

Length, M DENSITY TON BENCH

Area, M2

Length, M DENSITY TON

151 35 80 2.6 7280 151 13 80 2.6 2704

146 64 80 2.6 13312 146 57 80 2.6 11856

141 88 80 2.6 18304 141 68 80 2.6 14144

136 138 80 2.6 28704 136 52 80 2.6 10816

131 163 80 2.6 33904 131 66 80 2.6 13728

126 189 80 2.6 39312 126 12 80 2.6 2496

Sub Total 140816 Sub Total 55744

Section B-B'

156 0 113 2.6 0 156 260 113 2.6 76388

151 0 113 2.6 0 151 387 113 2.6 113700.6

146 0 113 2.6 0 146 482 113 2.6 141611.6

141 0 113 2.6 0 141 551 113 2.6 161883.8

136 0 113 2.6 0 136 616 113 2.6 180980.8

131 0 113 2.6 0 131 617 113 2.6 181274.6

126 0 113 2.6 0 126 617 113 2.6 181274.6

121 0 113 2.6 0 121 633 113 2.6 185975.4

116 35 113 2.6 10283 116 510 113 2.6 149838

111 35 113 2.6 10283 111 385 113 2.6 113113

106 60 113 2.6 17628 106 195 113 2.6 57291

101 85 113 2.6 24973 101 215 113 2.6 63167

96 110 113 2.6 32318 96 218 113 2.6 64048.4

91 135 113 2.6 39663 91 233 113 2.6 68455.4

86 160 113 2.6 47008 86 221 113 2.6 64929.8

81 185 113 2.6 54353 81 235 113 2.6 69043

76 210 113 2.6 61698 76 240 113 2.6 70512

71 235 113 2.6 69043 71 148 113 2.6 43482.4


Section D-D'

161 0 156 2.6 0 161 39 156 2.6 15818.4

156 0 156 2.6 0 156 112 156 2.6 45427.2

151 0 156 2.6 0 151 185 156 2.6 75036

146 0 156 2.6 0 146 258 156 2.6 104644.8

141 0 156 2.6 0 141 331 156 2.6 134253.6


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136 0 156 2.6 0 136 429 156 2.6 174002.4

131 35 156 2.6 14196 131 492 156 2.6 199555.2

126 175 156 2.6 70980 126 571 156 2.6 231597.6

121 380 156 2.6 154128 121 642 156 2.6 260395.2

116 560 156 2.6 227136 116 705 156 2.6 285948

111 746 156 2.6 302577.6 111 786 156 2.6 318801.6

106 770 156 2.6 312312 106 786 156 2.6 318801.6

101 858 156 2.6 348004.8 101 800 156 2.6 324480

96 906 156 2.6 367473.6 96 836 156 2.6 339081.6

91 931 156 2.6 377613.6 91 856 156 2.6 347193.6

86 956 156 2.6 387753.6 86 893 156 2.6 362200.8

81 1002 156 2.6 406411.2 81 936 156 2.6 379641.6

76 1065 156 2.6 431964 76 947 156 2.6 384103.2

71 1138 156 2.6 461572.8 71 921 156 2.6 373557.6


Section C-C'

141 0 90 2.6 0 141 133 90 2.6 31122

136 0 90 2.6 0 136 384 90 2.6 89856

131 0 90 2.6 0 131 560 90 2.6 131040

126 0 90 2.6 0 126 619 90 2.6 144846

121 0 90 2.6 0 121 619 90 2.6 144846

116 25 90 2.6 5850 116 619 90 2.6 144846

111 50 90 2.6 11700 111 627 90 2.6 146718

106 150 90 2.6 35100 106 603 90 2.6 141102

101 200 90 2.6 46800 101 552 90 2.6 129168

96 250 90 2.6 58500 96 502 90 2.6 117468

91 300 90 2.6 70200 91 450 90 2.6 105300

86 350 90 2.6 81900 86 399 90 2.6 93366

81 400 90 2.6 93600 81 348 90 2.6 81432

76 450 90 2.6 105300 76 285 90 2.6 66690

71 475 90 2.6 111150 71 207 90 2.6 48438


Section E-E'

101 0 44 2.6 0 101 48 44 2.6 5491.2

96 25 44 2.6 2860 96 135 44 2.6 15444

91 50 44 2.6 5720 91 294 44 2.6 33633.6

86 75 44 2.6 8580 86 311 44 2.6 35578.4

81 125 44 2.6 14300 81 247 44 2.6 28256.8

76 200 44 2.6 22880 76 168 44 2.6 19219.2

71 250 44 2.6 28600 71 114 44 2.6 13041.6

Sub Total 82940 Sub Total 150664.8

Grand Total 5073229 Grand Total 8484156


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SECTION BLOCKED RESERVE MINEABLE RESERVE GEOLOGICAL RESERVE

(MT)

A-A’ 140816 55744 196560

B-B’ 367250 1986969 2354219

D-D’ 3862123 4674540 8536663

C-C’ 620100 1616238 2236338

E-E’ 82940 150664.8 233604.8

Grand total 5073229 8484156 13557385

2.6 DETAILS OF MINING

In this area the building stone is exposed to surface completely and it is having good

market demand, therefore the applicant have proposed to produce building stone from

this area. It is also proposed to undertake semi-mechanized opencast mining method by

forming suitable benches.

2.6.1 YEAR WISE PRODUCTION DETAILS

In this area the mining of building stone involves blasting because of its hard terrain.

The applicant is proposed to produce building stone working for a period of 25 years with

a production of 3,50,000 MTA. The details of year wise production for the first 3 years

period are given in Table 2.6.1.

Table 2.6.1 Year wise production of building stone for the first 3 years period

Year Bench Minerals (MT)

I ROAD DEV., 161-151 350000

II 146-141 (50%) 350000

III 141-136 (20%) 350000

TOTAL 1050000

The details of the pits observed to estimate the top soil and overburden from the

proposed area is given below:-

Particulars Pit - 1 Pit - 2 Pit – 3 Pit – 3

Top soil (thickness in m.) 0.25 0.75 0.15 Nil (currently mining area)

Over burden (thickness in m.) 0.35 0.20 0.50 Nil (currently mining area)

The map showing working plan of the mining project for the first 3 years is shown in

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2.6.2 PROPOSED METHOD OF MINING

It is proposed to undertake Open Cast Semi-Mechanized Mining Method.

2.6.2.1 Open cast mining

The mining will be done by open cast semi-mechanized method of mining. The bench

height and width will be maintained 5 m. Excavated material is transported to the crusher

unit (under construction) within the complex for further processing. The ultimate depth of

the mine workings is estimated to reach upto 71 m MSL.

2.6.2.2 Salient features of mining method

The proposed mining operations will be carried out by open cast semi-mechanized

method. The salient features of proposed mining method are:-

• The height and width of the bench will be maintained at 5 m respectively.

• The mining will be done from top to bottom by slicing of 2.5 m thick.

• The exploitation of mineral is being done from 171 m MSL to 71 m MSL in conceptual

phase.

• Considering the stability of rocks the final slope or say ultimate pit slope is proposed

45° from vertical.

• Haul road will be developed up to point of loading.

• Transportation of the mineral from pit-mouth to destination will be by tippers/trucks

(15T capacity).

2.6.3 EXTENT OF MECHANIZATION

The details of equipments proposed to be used in mining operation are listed below:-

S. No. Machine Type Required No. of M/c Size/Capacity

1. Back Hoe 4 0.9 m3

2. Rock Breaker 4 --

3. Compressor (Chicago) 2 CFM/100

4. Tippers/Trucks 8 15T

5. Jack hammer 8 32 mm

6. DG set 2 125 kVA


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2.6.4 CONCEPTUAL MINING PLAN

The applied area is having building stone throughout the area. As estimated in section

2.5 above, the geological reserves is about 1,35,57,385 MT. After deducting the

minerals locked in mines safety slope of 50,73,229 MT, the mineable reserves are

arrived to be 84,84,156 MT. The annual production is estimated to be 3,50,000 MTA. At

the end of life of mine, the ultimate floor (bottom) level will reach 71 m MSL. Under

reclamation it is anticipated to undertake plantation in the applied area. Anticipating 50%

growth rate, at the end of life of mine about 7,500 trees will be grown in total area.

2.6.4.1 Land Use Pattern

The land use for mining and allied purposes is given below:-

Particulars Present land use (Ha.) After IIIrd year (Ha.) Conceptual land use (Ha.)

Pit 0.6070 3.21 6.9091 (reclaimed by plantation)

Top soil It is estimated that around 59,243 cu. m. of top

soil will be generated from the proposed pit,

which will be properly stacked and will be

utilized for plantation over the reclaimed areas.

Nil

OB. It is also estimated that around 39,495 cu. m. of

OB is generated which will be utilized in

developing internal roads and at the end use

the same will be used as soil base for

reclamation.

Nil

Green belt Nil 0.99 0.99

Road 0.065 0.12 Nil

Undisturbed 7.2271 3.5791 Nil

Drainage/Pond Nil Nil Nil

Total 7.8991 7.8991 7.8991

The conceptual plan is enclosed as fig 2.6.2.

2.6.5 DRILLING

The excavation of mineral is proposed by excavators. The mineral is fractured and easily

exploitable by rock breakers and excavators. The hard strata are proposed to excavate

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2.6.5.1 Salient features of drilling/ blasting

� About 30 to 50 holes per blast of 32 mm diameter and to a depth of 1.5 to 2 m will be

adopted.

� It is estimated about 2 to 3 T production per hole.

� Number of blasts per day depends upon the workable area and production to be

achieved.

� The spacing of 1.0 to 1.5m between the holes will be adopted.

� About 250gm per hole of explosive will be used. However, 10 kg/ blast will be adopted

at any point of time.

� Millisecond electric blasting will be adopted to limit the PPV and noise levels within

the stipulated standards.

2.6.6 BLASTING

The controlled blasting is proposed by adopting all the safety measures as per “MMR

1961” and with the permission of DGMS.

In this area for fragmentation of granite the blasting will be conducted. Multiple blast

holes of 1.0 to 1.5 m depth will be drilled with the help of 32 mm drill rod, Jack Hammer

and Air Compressor of 100 cfm capacity.

It is estimated about 250 g of explosives per hole is required. About 30 – 50 holes per

blast are proposed. Therefore, the requirement of explosives will be about 10 kg/ blast.

2.6.6.1 Blasting Safeguard

� Blasting in the open cast pit will be done only during day time at designated hours.

� Only competent blasters will be appointed to handle explosives.

� Explosives will be stored in approved and licensed magazine as per Explosive Act/ Rules.

� Explosives will be brought from magazine to blasting site in licensed Explosive Van

under the care of blaster.

� Sufficient warning signals will be given before blasting the holes.

� Guards will be posted on all roads and paths at least 250 m distance to stop entrance to

the danger zone during blasting hour.

� Controlled blasting will be practiced to control vibrations and flying fragments.

� Optimum charge will be used, while blasting near office complex/ infrastructure site.

� Maximum charge per delay will always be less than 10kg to limit the PPV levels within

the DGMS standards of 15 mm/sec.

2.6.6.2 Types of Explosive Used

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Booster (20%) Slurry explosive

Explosive (Column charge) (80%)

Ammonium Nitrate Fuel oil (ANFO). The ANFO mixture can be readily produced at a site by mixing ammonium nitrate (94.5 %) with diesel oil (5.5 %).

Initiator Electric detonators

2.6.6.3 Storage of Explosive

Considering low consumption, a 550 kg magazine is existing for storing the explosive.

The magazines are located within the complex.

2.7 MINERAL TRANSPORTATION

Loading of mineral will be done by excavator and will be sent to the crushing unit (under

construction) within the complex. Trucks/ Tippers of 15T will be used for transportation of

mineral from mine site. It is expected that 78 trips will be required to transport on daily

basis. For this, movement of truck per hour will be 7-8 only. Thus, the impact due to

movement of trucks from the mine will be marginal and well within the capacity of the

roads.

2.8.1 EMPLOYMENT POTENTIAL

The total number of employees including skilled and un-skilled workers are 44 which

includes workers for mine and ancillary unit. The details of the employees/workers

including their position and names in the organization is also given below:-

Table showing list of employees and their designations

TOTAL TEAM OF QUARRY OPERATION

Sr.

No. NAME OF THE POST NOS. NAME OF THE PERSON

1. MINES MANAGER 1st CLASS 1 AZAM HUSSAIN (PART TIME)

2. MINES MANAGER 2nd CLASS 1 DHEERAJ SHARMA

3. MECHANICAL ENGINEER 1 SAMEER NM

4. HITACHI OPERATOR 1st shift 2 M.A PRAJEESH, MANEESH

5. HITACHI OPERATOR 2nd shift 2 SUDHEESH,CS PRAJEESH

6. MINES FOREMAN 1 MUHAMMAD SHAMEER VP

7. MINES MATE 2 PAPACHAN, MOHANAN

8. DRILLING 10 SHUBRAN, BABU, KUMAR,

MANOJAN, RAJESH, MANOJ,

NARAYANAN, SHANKAR, RAJAN

AND MANU

9. CLEANING 5 BALAN, RAVI, MATHEW, NANU AND

KUNHIRAMAN

10. BLASTING HELPERS 5 KUMARAN, MANOJAN, BABU,

JALEEL AND VIJAYAN

11. QUARRY INCHARGE 1 ANEESH T.A


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12. QUARRY SUPERVISOR 1 VASU

13. MESS (COOK + HELPER) 2 PRASEEDA AND REENA

14. TIPPER DRIVERS 5 KUNNHAMMED, NIJEESH,

BASHEER, MANU AND SHAJAN

15. TIPPER CLEANERS 5 BINU, ANOOP, RAMEES, BABU &

CHATHU

TOTAL 44


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2.9 WATER REQUIREMENT & SOURCE

The total water requirement for the proposed activity is 16 KLD. The detailed breakup

of the same is given below:-

S. No. Particulars Quantity (KLD)

1. Domestic purpose (mine and ancillary) 2

2. Dust Suppression / Water sprinkling at mine site 2

3. Green belt / Plantation 2

4. Dust Suppression in Ancillary Unit 10

Total 16

The water required will be sourced from the storm water reservoir. However, the

drinking water will be sourced from the open well which will be purified in mini RO

plant. It is proposed to collect the storm water into the Holding / Siltation Tank by

constructing channels all around the foot of hill. The channels will be constructed with

intermediate check dams/silt traps to prevent soil erosion. The sizing of the channels

will be 1m x 1m. The details of storm water management are given in EMP section.

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2.9.1 Water Conservation Measures

It is proposed to have storm water collection pond and de-siltation unit of capacity of

8,000 KL in the lowest contour of the plot. The water requirement for sprinkling on

sources of dust emission, roads, crusher and for landscaping purposes can be met

from the stored rain water in the pond and thereby conserve the fresh.

2.10 POWER

The total power requirement will be 75 kW for the compressors which will be operated

by Diesel Engine.

3.0 BASELINE ENVIRONMENT

The baseline environment quality represents the background environmental scenario

of various environmental components such as air, noise, land, ecological and socio-

economic status of the study area. Field monitoring studies was carried out by

M/s Standards Environmental & Analytical Laboratories, Kochi (KSPCB approved

laboratory) to evaluate the base line status of the project site in compliance with state

SEIAA guidelines.

3.1 AIR ENVIRONMENT

The prime objective of the baseline air monitoring was to evaluate the existing air

quality of the area. This will also be useful for assessing the conformity to standards

of the ambient air quality during the operation of the proposed mine.

Field monitoring studies for 24 hourly frequencies was carried out to evaluate the

base line status of the project site in compliance with state SEIAA guidelines.

Ambient Air monitoring instruments

Instrument Make Model No. Instrument Identification No.

Range and Sensitivity

Respirable Dust Sampler (RDS)

M/s Envirotech Instruments Pvt. Ltd

APM-450BL SAL/RDS/01 0.40 – 1.5 m3/min ±0.02 m3/min (PM10)

0 – 3 LPM ± 0.2 LPM (gases)

Fine Particulate Sampler

M/s Envirotech Instruments Pvt. Ltd

APM 550 DTC-205 ±0.03 DGM m3 (PM2.5)


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Testing Method to be followed for Ambient Air Quality

Particular Testing Method to be Followed

A PM10 IS-5182 (part – 23) 2006

B PM2.5 IS : 5182 Part -23-2006

C SO2 (Sulfur Dioxide) IS 5182 (Part – II) 2001, with Improved West & Gaeke Method

D NOx (Oxides of Nitrogen)

Modified Jacobs – Hochheiser Method / Arsenite Method (IS 5182 Part 6) 2011

E Carbon Monoxide NDIR Spectroscopy method

Results & Conclusions: The results obtained from the different locations and are provided.

It is seen that the ambient air monitoring results obtained are well within the prescribed

standards (NAAQS) with respect to PM10, PM2.5, NOx and SO2.

3.2 WATER ENVIRONMENT

The purpose of this study is to:-

• Assess the water quality characteristics for critical parameters;

• Evaluate the impacts on agricultural productivity, habitat conditions, recreational

resources and aesthetics in the vicinity; and

• Predict the likely impacts on water quality due to the project and related activities.

To analyze the suitability of water for mining purpose, water sample from open well

and to analyze the suitability of water for domestic purpose sample from open well

near to the site were collected.

The sample was collected by grab sampling technique. The sample was analyzed as

per the procedures specified in ‘Standard Methods for the Examination of Water &

Wastewater’ published by American Public Health Association (APHA).

Results & Conclusions: - The water samples collected from the different locations

and are provided. It is seen from the above results that the water quality with respect

to open well were found to be well within the prescribed drinking water standards (IS:

10500). The water results with respect to open well are found to be well within the

general effluent standards except pH values which should be suitably treated before

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3.2.1 HYDROGEOLOGY

Ground water occurs under phreatic, semi-confined and confined conditions in the above

formations. The weathered Charnockites, Granite gneiss, schists and laterites form the

major phreatic aquifers, whereas the deep fractures in the Charnockites, Granite gneiss

& schists and the granular zones in the Tertiary sedimentary formations form the

potential confined to semiconfined aquifers.

The Archaean rocks: - The shallow aquifers of the archaean rocks are made up of the

highly decomposed weathered zone or partly weathered and fractured rock. Thick

weathered zone is seen along the midland area either beneath the laterites or exposed.

In the hill ranges, thin weathered zone is seen along topographic lows, area with lesser

elevation and gentle slope. In areas along the hill ranges generally rock exposures are

seen. The depth to water level in this aquifer varies from 2 to 16 mbgl and the yield of

the well ranges between 2 to 10 cu.m. per day.

Laterites: - The depth to water level in the formation ranges from less than a meter to

25 mbgl. Laterite forms potential aquifers along valleys and can sustain medium duty

irrigation wells with the yields in the range of 0.5 - 6 cu.m. per day. The occurrence and

movement of ground water in the laterites are mainly controlled by the topography.

Laterite is a highly porous rock formation, which can form potential aquifers along

topographic lows. However, due to this same porous nature, groundwater is drained

from elevated places and slopes at shortest duration after monsoon due to which

scarcity is experienced in the elevated places and slopes.

Water Table: The ground water depths were observed from the available open well

within the complex. The observation made during the field studies are given below:

Particulars

Open Well

(Within the

complex)

Open well

(outside the complex

(100 m. radius)

Open well

(outside the complex

(200 m. radius))

Depth of Well from

G.L 2.5 2.75 2.75

Water level from G.L

(summer). 4.4 4.4 4.8

Water level from G.L.

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3.3 NOISE ENVIRONMENT

The main objective of noise monitoring in the study area is to establish the baseline

noise levels and assess the impact of the total noise expected to be generated during

the project operations in the project site.

Instant sound level meter is used for the collection of data related to noise at an

interval of one hour per reading. Noise level for 24 hours was conducted in a day. The

details of the instrument used for the sampling are as given below:-

Noise (Sound) Measuring Instrument

Instrument Make Model No. Instrument

Identification

Detection Limit

Integrated Sound Level

Measurement Instrument

Standard Accessories

Lutron SL-4001 SAL/NOISE/INT/01 Lo 30-80dB

Hi 80-130dB

Testing Method to be followed

Particular Testing Method to be Followed

Noise Level Measurement

A Noise Level in dB (A) for continuous

24 hours at 1 hour interval

Operational Manual of Noise level Meter, Model No.

DT - 805 issued by Mextech

Results and conclusion:-

It is seen from the obtained results that the Noise levels are well within the prescribed

national standards and is provided.

3.4 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT

Study of biological environment is one of the important aspects in Environmental

Impact Assessment in view of the need for conservation of Environmental quality. A

detailed study has been carried for enumeration of species. Occurrences of flora at

various locations were observed and typical plant species were collected. The visual

observations of plants were recorded with a view to obtain some idea about the

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3.4.1 FLORAL ASPECTS

The proposed quarry site is situated at Marthomkara village of Vadakara Taluk,

Kozhikode District with an area of 7.8991 Ha. It is an undulated area with two small

hills, one is characterized with vegetation and other is with barren rock and little

vegetation. In between the hillock the land is characterized with marshy and covered

with vegetation. Besides the vegetation, on side of the hillock is characterized with

Coconut plantation and a chicken farm on the downward side. Apart from the small

pools in the rocky hillock no natural water body found in the proposed site. (Figs 1-4).

Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Fig. 4

Apart from the common pteridophytes such as Adiantum lunulatum, Pityrogramma

calomelanos, Pteris argyraceae, Selaginella sp., and Trigonospora sp., angiosperm

herbaceous flora such as Achyranthes aspera, Acmella calva, Biophytum reinwardtii,

Blumea belangeriana, Boerhavia diffusa, Paspalum scrobiculatum, Mitracarpus

hirtus, Peperomia pellucida, Phyllanthus amarus, Stachytarpheta jamaicensis,

Synedrella nodiflora, Sida spp., etc were found to be abundantly distributed in the

proposed area. Majority of the shrubby species recorded from the proposed quarry

like Breynia retusa, Caesalpinia mimosoides, Carissa hirsuta, Chromolaena odorata,

Clerodendrum infortunatum, Lantana camara, Pennisetum pedicellatum, Phyllanthus

spp., Solanum spp., Tabernaemontana spp., etc. has wide distribution in the

proposed area. Among the shrubs observed in the area, species such as Colocasia

esculenta, Costus speciosus and Amorphophallus paeoniifolius were located in the

down ward marshy area where as species like Mussaenda hirsutissima, Camellia

sinensis, Vitex altissima, etc were seen towards the upper reaches of the hillock.

With regard to the arboreal elements of the area, species such as Terminalia

paniculata, Xylia xylocarpa, Tectona grandis, Bambusa bambos has wide distribution

in the site. However, species like Vaccinium leschenaultia, Ficus benghalensis, Ficus

arnottiana, F. callosa, Artocarpus hirsutus, Litsea oleoides, Pterocarpus sp.,

Pterygota alata, Syzygium gardneri and Terminalia travancorensis have localized

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distribution in the proposed area. Some species were found to be restricted in the

upper reaches of the hillocks in the proposed area.

Analysis of the flora revealed that about 90 species of angiopserms and 6 species of

pteridophytes were distributed in the proposed site. Angiosperms constitute about 72

genera under 35 families in which 10 species such as Artocarpus hirsutus,

Arundinella mesophylla, A. purpurea, Litsea oleoides, Rotala malampuzhensis,

Mussaenda hirsutissima, Sida rhomboidea, Terminalia travancorensis, T. paniculata,

Tabernaemontana alternifolia were under the endemic category and the species

Saraca asoka under the vulnerable status. The family Fabaceae dominated with 10

species in terms of the number of species followed by Moraceae (8 species),

Asteraceae (6 species), Apocyanaceae (5 speceis), Euphorbiaceae (5 species),

Poaceae (5 species), Rubiaceae (5 species), Verbenaceae (5 species) etc. Plants

recorded from the proposed area are enumerated in Table 1.

Table 1. Plants recorded from the proposed quarry site

Sr. No.

Name Family Status Nos.

1 Acanthus montanus T. Acanthaceae

2 Achyranthes aspera L. Amaranthaceae

3 Acmella calva (DC.) R.K. Jansen, Syst. Asteraceae

4 Adiantum lunulatum Adiantaceae

5 Ageratum houstonianum Mill. Asteraceae

6 Alstonia scholaris (L.) R. Br. Apocyanaceae 3

7 Amorphophallus paeoniifolius (Dennst.) Nicolson Araceae

8 Anacardium occidentale L. Anacardiaceae 7

9 Anamirta cocculus (L.) Wight & Arn. Menispermacae

10 Anaphalis marcescens (Wight) Clarke, Comp. Asteraceae

11 Areca catechu L. Arecaceae 60

12 Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam. Moraceae 14

13 Artocarpus hirsutus Lam. Moraceae Endemic – Tree 6

14 Artocarpus incisus (Thunb.) L.f. Moraceae

15 Arundinella mesophylla Nees ex Steud. Poaceae Endemic – Herb

16 Arundinella purpurea Hochst. ex Steud. Poaceae Endemic – Herb

17 Averrhoa bilimbi L. Oxalidaceae 2

18 Bambusa bambos (L.) Voss Poaceae 18

19 Biophytum reinwardtii (Zucc.) Klotzsch. Oxalidaceae

20 Blumea belangeriana DC. Asteraceae

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22 Breynia retusa (Dennst.) Alston Euphorbiaceae

23 Caesalpinia mimosoides Lam. Fabaceae

24 Camellia sinensis (L.) O.Ktze. Theaceae

25 Canavalia gladiata (Jacq.) DC. Fabaceae

26 Carica papaya L. Caricaceae 3

27 Carissa hirsuta Roth Apocyanaceae 16

28 Chassalia curviflora (Wall. ex Kurz) Thw. Rubiaceae

29 Chromolaena odorata (L.) King & Robins. Asteraceae

30 Clerodendrum infortunatum L. Verbenaceae

31 Cocos nucifera L. Arecaceae 82

32 Coffea arabica L. Rubiaceae

33 Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott Araceae

34 Costus speciosus (Koenig) J.E. Smith Costaceae

35 Cyanotis axillaris (L.) D. Don Commelinaceae

36 Cyclea peltata (Lam.) Hook. f. Menispermacae

37 Cymbidium aloifolium (L.) Sw. Orchidaceae

38 Dioscorea floribunda M.Martens & Galeotti Dioscoreaceae

39 Drynaria quercifolia Polypodiaceae

40 Ficus arnottiana (Miq.) Miq. Moraceae

41 Ficus benghalensis L. Moraceae 7

42 Ficus callosa Willd. Moraceae 3

43 Ficus hispida L. Moraceae

44 Ficus religiosa L. Moraceae

45 Gliricidia sepium (Jacq.) Kunth ex Walp. Fabaceae 11

46 Ichnocarpus frutescens (L.) R. Apocyanaceae

47 Knoxia sumatrensis (Retz.) DC. Rubiaceae

48 Lantana camara L. Verbenaceae

49 Litsea oleoides (Meisner) Hook. f Lauraceae Endemic – Tree

50 Macaranga peltata (Roxb.) Muell Euphorbiaceae 25

51 Mangifera indica L. Anacardiaceae

52 Mitracarpus hirtus (L.) DC. Rubiaceae

53 Mussaenda hirsutissima (Hook. f.) Hutch. ex Gamble Rubiaceae

Endemic – Shrub

54 Paspalum scrobiculatum L. Poaceae

55 Passiflora foetida L. passifloraceae

56 Passiflora sp. passifloraceae

57 Pennisetum pedicellatum Trin. Poaceae

58 Peperomia pellucida (L.) Kunth Piperaceae

59 Phyllanthus airy-shawii Brunel & Roux, Nordic J. Euphorbiaceae

60 Phyllanthus amarus Schum. & Thonn. Euphorbiaceae

61 Phyllanthus leschenaultii Müll.-Arg. Euphorbiaceae

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63 Pongamia pinnata (L.) Pierre Fabaceae

64 Pteris argyraceae Pteridaceae

65 Pterocarpus marsupium Roxb. Fabaceae

66 Pterocarpus sp. Fabaceae

67 Pterygota alata (Roxb.) R. Sterculiaceae

68 Rotala malampuzhensis R.V. Nair ex Cook. Lythraceae Endemic – Herb

69 Saraca asoca (Roxb.) de Wilde Fabaceae Vulnerable

70 Selaginella sp. Selaginellaceae

71 Senna siamea (Lam.) Irwin & Barneby, Mem. Fabaceae

72 Sesamum orientale L. Pedaliaceae

73 Sida rhombifolia L. Malvaceae

74 Sida rhomboidea Roxb. ex Fleming Malvaceae Endemic – Shrub

75 Solanum capsicoides All. Solanaceae

76 Solanum melongena L. Solanaceae

77 Solanum torvum Sw. Solanaceae

78 Stachytarpheta jamaicensis (L.) Vahl. Verbenaceae

79 Sterculia guttata Roxb. ex DC. Sterculiaceae

80 Sterculia villosa Roxb. ex Smith Sterculiaceae

81 Synedrella nodiflora (L.) Gaertn. Asteraceae

82 Syzygium gardneri Thw. Myrtaceae

83 Tabernaemontana alternifolia L. Apocyanaceae Endemic - Tree

84 Tabernaemontana divaricata (L.) R. Apocyanaceae

85 Tamarindus indica L Fabaceae 8

86 Tectona grandis L. f. Verbenaceae

87 Terminalia chebula Retz. Combretaceae

88 Terminalia paniculata Roth, Nov. Combretaceae Endemic – Tree 16

89 Terminalia travancorensis Wight & Arn. Combretaceae Endemic – Tree

90 Trema orientalis (L.) Blume Ulmaceae

91 Trigonospora sp. Thelypteridaceae

92 Urena lobata L. ssp. sinuata (L.) Borss. Malvaceae

93 Vaccinium leschenaultii Wight Vacciniaceae 7

94 Vitex altissima L. Verbenaceae

95 Xylia xylocarpa (Roxb.) Taub. Fabaceae 84

96 Ziziphus oenoplia (L.) Mill. Rhamnaceae


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PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE FLORAL SPECIES OBSERVED

Adiantum_concinnum Alstonia_scholaris Artocarpus_incisus Averrhoa_bilimbi

Bambusa_bombos Biophytum_reinwardtii Breynia_retusa Caesalpinia_mimosoides

Chromoleana_odorata Clerodendrum_

infortunatum Cyanotis_axillaris Cyclea_peltata

Cymbidium_aloifolium Pteris argyraceae Pterocarpus_sp Pterygota_alata

Pytirogramma calomelanos Selaginella sp. Sida rhombifolia Sida rhomboidea

Sterculia_villosa Synedrella nodiflora Tabernaemontana_

alternifolia Tectona grandis

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Terminalia paniculata Trema orientalis Trigonospora sp Urena lobata L. ssp. Sinuate

Vitex_altissima Ziziphus oenoplia

3.4.2 FAUNA

Regarding the conservation status of the fauna, none of the animal species identified

from the site belonged to the threatened categories identified by the International

Union for Conservation of the Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN). Most of them

are common and widely distributed and the range of occurrence extended to wide

geographical area. No Western Ghat endemic or endemic to the Kerala has been

encountered from the study area during the present survey.

VERTEBRATES

MAMMALS

Common name Scientific name

Squirrels Funambuluspalmarum

AVES (BIRDS)

Common crow Corvus splendens

Myna Acridotherestristis

Kuyil (Asian Koel ) Eudynamys scolopacea

Chemboth( Greater Coucal) Centropus sinensis parroti

House Sparrow Passer domesticus indicus

The Orange Minivet female Pericrocotus flammeus

Balikakka(Large-billed Crow) Corvus macrorhynchos

Aanaranchi (Black Drongo) Dicrurus adsimilis macrocercus

White-throated Kingfisher Halcyon smyrnensis

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REPTILES

Rat snake Zamenis sp

Cobra Najanaja

lizard Calotes versicolor

Common skink Mabuya carinata

AMBHIBIANS

Frog Rana hexadactyla

Toad Bufo sp.

INVERTEBRATES

Termites Odontotermes sp.

millipede Phyllogonostreptus sp

scorpion Lychas sp.

Spiders Salticisae sp.

INSECTS

Ants

1. Black ant.

Camponotus sp.

2. Weaver ant. Oecophylla smaragdina

3. Yellow crazy ant. Anoplolepis gracilepis

4. Short –legged Hunchback Ant Myrmicaria brunnea.

5. Common Bullhorn Ant Polyrhachis sp.

6. Shield ants. Meranoplus bicolor

7. Queenless ant. Diacamma sp.

8. Harvester Ant Pheidole sp.

Dragonfly

(1). Blue Marsh Hawk

(2). Ground Skimmer

Orthetrum glaucaum

Diplocodes trivialis

Damselfly

(1) Orange-tailed Marsh Dart

Ceriagrion cerinorubellum

House fly Musca domestica

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Hornet wasp Vespa sp.

Flower Wasp Scolia sp.

Potter wasp Phimenes sp.

True honey bee Apisdorsata

Carpenter bee Xylocopa sp.

Grass hopper Chorthippus sp.

Stick insect Carausius sp.

Praying mantis Humbertiella sp.

Butterflies & Moths

1. Chocolate Pansy

Junonia iphita

2. Common Crow Euploea core

3. Chestnut Bob Iambrix salsala

4. Bush Hopper Ampittia dioscorides

5. Nigger Orsotrioenamedus

6. Lesser Grass Blue Zizina otis

7. Common Pierrot Castalius rosimon

8. Common rose Pachliopta aristolochiae

9. Common Four-ring Ypthima huebneri

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PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE FAUNAL ASPECTS OBSERVED

Common Pierrot (Castalius rosimon) Chocolate Pansy (Junonia iphita ) Common Crow (Euploea core)

Common Four-ring (Ypthima huebneri) Nigger (Orsotriaena medus) Chestnut Bob (Iambrix salsala)

Ground Skimmer (Diplocodes trivialis) Lizard (Calotes versicolor) The Orange Minivet female

(Pericrocotus flammeus)

White-throated Kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis)

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3.5 LAND USE/LAND COVER

The proposed land use / land cover of the total property area is as follows:

Sr. No. Particulars Area (Ha.)

1. Proposed lease area 7.8991

2. Water bodies (Storm water pond) 0.4263

3. Plant / Built up Area 0.03

4. Roads 0.52

5. Rubber Plantation 8.1428

6. Working area

(transformer, crusher & D.G. set)

0.06

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4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

4.1 LAND ENVIRONMENT

Parameter Potential

impacts

Mitigation Measures

Land

Environment.

Land use

change

Any mining activity may alter the land use pattern in the

lease area. In order to minimize the adverse affects, the

following suggestions have been made.

� Construction of check dams and collecting channel all

around at the foot of the hill to prevent soil erosion

during the monsoon season and also to collect the

storm water for various use within the mine lease area.

� Green belt development along the boundary of the

lease area.

� It is proposed to reclaim the pit area and this area will

be suitably planted with local species for eco-

restoration in all possible means.

� Proper barricading and monitoring of the water stored

area will be taken up to prevent accidents (if any).

Soil

Environment

Soil erosion It is estimated that around 59,243 cu. m. of top soil will be

generated from the proposed pit, which will be properly

stacked and will be utilized for plantation over the

reclaimed areas.

It is also estimated that around 39,495 cu. m. of OB is

generated which will be utilized in developing internal

roads.

4.2 WATER ENVIRONMENT

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Water

Environment

Domestic waste

water, storm water

with siltation

Mining activities may cause adverse impacts due to

discharge of domestic waste water and siltation due

to runoff/ storm water. An impact due to soil erosion

during monsoon period is also significant in nature.

Some of the control measures adopted for controlling

water pollution are as follows:-

� Construction of check dams and collecting

channel all around at the foot of the hill to prevent

soil erosion during the monsoon season and also

to collect the storm water for various use within

the mine lease area.

� The storm water will be used for dust suppression,

greenbelt development, etc.

Domestic Sewage

� The sewage to a tune of 1.6 KLD generated from

the mine office will be diverted to the septic tank

followed by soak pit.

Crusher Unit

(under

construction)

The storm water after treated in holding/ siltation pond

will be used for dust suppression in the Crusher unit.

The effluent generated from this unit carries lot of fine

dust particles which will be treated in sand filter

followed by sedimentation tank and the clear water

will be recycled/ reused in the same process.

4.2.1 STORM WATER MANAGEMENT

The following measures will be taken with respect to the prevailing site conditions:-

� Storm water drains with silt traps will be suitably constructed all along the periphery of

the pit area to collect the run-off from the lease area and divert into the storm water

pond existing within the complex.

� All measures will be taken not to disturb the existing drainage pattern adjacent to the

other property.

� The storm water collected from the lease area will be utilized for Crusher unit as well

as for dust suppression on haul roads, plantation within the premises, etc.

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4.3 AIR ENVIRONMENT

4.3.1 IMPACTS

Transportation

Movement of vehicles like dumpers, trucks, tankers etc. will also generate dust. The

transportation activities on unpaved area results in fugitive emissions to the tune of

1.261 kg/VkmT for PM10 and 0.126 kg/VkmT for PM2.5. (Calculation based on

USEPA- AP 42 series.).

Gaseous Emission rate due to transportation

CO 5.45 g/kWh

HC 0.78 g/kWh

NOx 5.0 g/kWh

4.3.2 MANAGEMENT

Parameter Potential

impacts

Mitigation measures

Air Excavation,

Loading,

Transportation

Mining activities will generate certain quantities of dust during drilling,

blasting, loading and transportation operations. The following

measures will be taken to mitigate the fugitive dust from different

operations.

� Laying of haul road as per the standards, black topping of

permanent haul road and service road to avoid or eliminate air –

borne dust.

� To avoid the dust generation from the drilling operations, wet

drilling method will be adopted.

� Drill machines will be equipped with dust collectors.

� Use of appropriate explosives for blasting and avoiding

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� Watering of haul road and other road at regular intervals.

� Provision of dust filters/ mask to workers working at highly dust

prone and affected areas.

� Provision of green belt all along the periphery of the lease area.

� Periodical monitoring of ambient air quality in and around the lease

area.

The extracted mineral will be transported from the quarry to the

end user by adopting following measures so as to minimize dust

emissions.

� In case of long transportation the trucks after loading will be

covered with tarpaulin sheets.

� Speed of the vehicles will be maintained within the prescribed

limits.

� Trucks will not be over loaded and will be maintained to the body

level.

Crusher Unit

(under

construction)

The following measures are being taken to control the dust emissions:-

� The unit is based on latest green technology and the entire unit is

closed loop with proper control strategies

� The unit is well equipped with dust extraction system like bag filters

at all traverse points to control the dust emissions.

� Closed conveyor system with water sprinkling arrangements are

adopted in this unit

� Sufficient water is used to maintain the moisture content to control

the fugitive emissions throughout the system

4.4 NOISE ENVIRONMENT

4.4.1 IMPACTS

Drilling, blasting, compressors, plying of vehicles are the main sources of noise.

S. No. List of equipments Range dB (A)

1. Excavator 95-100

2. Hydraulic Jack Hammer 95 -100

3. Compressor 92-95

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The nearest house is located at 127 m, SW from the proposed mine boundary and

predicted noise levels at different distances from the source is given below:-

4.4.2 MANAGEMENT

Parameter Potential impacts Mitigation measures

Noise

Environment

The sources of noise

contributing to

environment in this

mine and surrounding

area are mainly due

to drilling, blasting,

loading and

unloading of mineral

and movement of

trucks.

The major noise generating source from the proposed

activity is working machinery, drilling, blasting and plying of

vehicles. The following control measures are to be

undertaken to bring down the noise levels:-

� Proper maintenance of machinery, equipments and

improvement on design of machines.

� Use of personal protective devices i.e., earmuffs and

earplugs by workers, working in high noise areas.

� Creation of wide green belt of dense foliage between mine

areas and residential colonies.

� It is proposed that the proposed mine operates only ten

hours a day.

� Conducting periodical medical checkup of all workers for

any noise related health problems

Distance from the source Predicted noise levels without EMP, dB(A)

100 64

127 61.9

200 58

300 54.5

400 52

500 50

600 48.4

700 47.1

800 46

900 44.9

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� Proper training to personnel to create awareness about

adverse noise level effects.

� Planned noise monitoring at suitable locations in the plant

and outside location for proper effective remedial actions.

4.5 GROUND VIBRATIONS

The only source of ground vibrations is due to blasting operations. Based on the

ground vibration studies made earlier proper care will be taken during blasting

operations.

4.5.1 BLASTING HAZARDS

Blasting in mining areas may give rise to ground vibrations. Fly rock is another

problem that deserves attention. Based on the ground vibration studies made earlier,

proper precautions will be taken during blasting operations for controlling the ground

vibrations. The management plan for addressing the various impacts due to blasting

operations is presented below.

4.5.1.1 Blast vibrations & control measures

Controlled blasting technique will be adopted in this project in order to reduce blast

vibrations. Further, charge per delay will be regulated to minimize blast vibrations.

Proper hook-up will be adopted while firing the drill holes. Moreover the experience

gained in other open cast mines would be gainfully utilized to limit the ground

vibration levels within the prescribed limit of 15 mm/sec (as per DGMS). In practice,

this is kept much less to about 10mm/sec.

In addition, the following guidelines will be adopted wherever required to check the

ground vibrations:-

� The maximum charge per delay will not be more than 10 kg so as to limit the PPV

values to 10mm/ sec. (As against the permissible 15 mm/ sec.).

� Optimum delay sequence and stem to column ratio will be maintained to minimize

the fly rock distance and ground vibration intensity.

� Basing on the distance of the nearest sensitive areas from the epicenter of the

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� Design of optimum blast hole geometry considering bench height, diameter of

hole, type of explosive, nature of rock, level of fragmentation required etc.

� Divide total charge/ blast in several parts so as to keep minimum explosive per

delay i.e. use of millisecond delay detonators & relays.

� Avoid concentration of explosive by using deck charging.

� Avoiding blasting in unfavorable weather conditions.

4.5.2 FLY ROCK CONTROL MEASURES

There are a large number of factors that influence fly rocks. Most important of these

factors are long explosive columns with little stemming at the mouth of the hole,

irregular shape of face, long water column in holes, loose stones on face of the

surface blasting area, and strong wind. However, certain preventive measures will be

taken to minimize the risks arising from flying fragments. These are:-

� Marking of danger zone: - The area falling within 250 m of the blasting area will

be marked off as danger zone with red flags, or other appropriate signs, and entry

of any unauthorized person into this zone will be prohibited during blasting

operation.

� Warning signals: - An audible warning signal will be given, fifteen minutes before

actual firing of blast to enable persons to move out of danger zone. For this

purpose, a set of sirens/ hooters will be provided at appropriate places.

� Providing blasting shelters: - In order to protect the personnel engaged in

blasting operations, blasting shelters will be provided for taking shelter during

blasting.

4.5.3 AIR BLAST CONTROL MEASURES

The release of explosive energy through air and movement of fragmented rocks are

primary causes for noise and air over pressure during blasting.

Adoption of following measures while carrying out blasting operation will help in

reducing the intensity of air blasts and will also minimize the noise level associated

with the air blasts. The measures suggested are:-

� Avoiding overcharging of blast holes

� Adequate stemming

� Maintaining proper inter-hole & inter-row delays.

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About 59,243 cu. m. of top soil is estimated from the pit of the proposed mine. Other than

top soil, about 39,495 cu. m. of overburden will be generated throughout the mine life.

(i) Topsoil Management

A total quantity of 59,243 cu. m. of topsoil is proposed to be removed during the mining

operations. The topsoil excavated from the quarry will be dumped separately at pre-

determined place and subsequently will be utilized in spreading over reclaimed areas for

plantation. Precautions will be taken to limit the height of the topsoil dump to 5 to 6

meters in order to preserve its fertility and shelf life. It will be suitably protected from soil

erosion and infertility by planting fodder grass and leguminous plants during temporary

storage.

(ii) Overburden Management

About 39,495 cu. m. of overburden will be generated throughout the mine life. This

waste will be utilized within the pit for lying of haul roads. At the end use, OB can be

reutilized as soil base for plantation.

(iii) End Land Use Plan

The total land required for the proposed mine is 7.8991 ha. As a result of phase wise

working 6.9091 ha of the pit area will be reclaimed at the end of mining operation leaving

no void.

4.7 SOCIO – ECONOMIC

4.7.1 Introduction

To identify the needs of the nearby community to the project site, a community need

assessment study was carried out in Maruthonkara Gram Panchayat. The main purpose of

the study was to assist M/s Nellikunnu Granites & Crusher Pvt. Ltd. in delivering their

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). As per the guidelines of Company’s Act

(Amendment) 2013, the study was mainly focused on the following areas.

1. Promotion of Quality Education

2. Public health and

3. Community Development

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To conduct the study, primary and secondary data were used. Primary Data: Stake holder

interviews, unstructured interview, field observation, and telephonic survey. Secondary data:

Yearly project document and Development Charter of the Panchayat.

4.7.3 Stake Holders

As part of study the Socio - Economic expert conducted interviews with different

stakeholders of the Panchayat. The details of stake holders are given below

Sl. No Name Designation Ph. No

01 Rama M ICDS Supervisor 9446514603

02 Mini K N Anganwadi Worker 9048872349

03 Shija T Teacher, MGLC, Pasukadavu 9846623201

04 Immanual P M Little flower UP School Pasukadavu 9746827703

05 Sajith T President, Maruthonkara Gram Panchayat 9946445811

06 Mohan K K HI, PHC, Maruthonkara 9846299123

07 Kunjammadu M Teacher, G.LP School, Maruthonkara 9495759182

08 Pradeep V K Teacher, GLP School, Maruthonkara 9895599860

4.7.4 Maruthonkara Gram Panchayat

In 1977 The Gram Panchayat came in to exist. The most of the geographical part of the

Panchayat is hilly area. Janakikadu eco - tourism Programme is one of the renowned

programme of the Gram Panchayat.

4.7.5 Panchayat at a glance

Name of the Panchayat Maruthonkara Gram Panchayat

Geographical area 29.63 Sq. Km

Total ward 14

Village Maruthonkara

Block Kunnummal

District Kozhikode

Boundary North – kavilum para Gram Panchayat

South – Changaroth and Chakittipara Gram panchayats

East – Wayanadu District

West – Kuttyadi Gram Panchayat

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Total Population 18,673

Total Male Population 9237

Total Female Population 9436

4.7.7 Transport

Pasukadavu – Kuttyadi is the main bus route in the Gram Panchayat. Three buses conduct

services along this road. Taxi Jeeps conduct parallel service to Pasukadavu from Kuttyadi.

However it is difficult to get a vehicle from Pasukadave or Nellikunnu to Kuttyadi.

4.7.8 Lively hood

Nearly 70 percent of the families are engaging in agriculture and daily wage works. Rubber,

Coconut palm, Aloe plant and pepper are the important cultivations in this Panachayat.

Some are running small shops and vehicles. A portion of the population is working in

different quarries in the Gram Panchayat.

4.7.9 Identified Corporate Social Responsibility

The Socio - Economic expert conducted need assessment study in Maruthonkara Gram

Panchayat and identified Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) for the Nellikunnu Granites.

The identified CSR activities are given below.

A. Education

� There are 278 children studying in little flower UP School Pasukadavu. The smart

room and Library cum Lab room are in pathetic condition. To improve the facilities

the project can support the school.

Particulars Amount (in Rs.) Total (in Rs.) Type of Expense

Renovation of Smart room 25,000 Non recurring

Shelf for Lab 5000 x 2 10,000 Non recurring

Library books 5000 5000 Non recurring

Shelf for Library 5000 x 2 10,000 Non recurring

Total 50,000


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� The project can provide necessary facilities to the MGLC (Multi Grade Learning

Center) Pasukadavu. In this Center (One Teacher School) 10 ST Children are

studying.


One Computer and speakers 30,000 Non recurring

Educational Kit (Bag, books,

Uniforms Etc.)

1000 x 10 10,000 Recurring

Water purifier 12,500 Non recurring

Total 52,500

� The project can provide study table and chair to 15 ST students in association with

Grama Sabha.


Study tables and chairs 3500 x 15 52,500 Non recurring

Total 52,500

� The project will start a scholarship programme for economically back ward children to

pursue higher education after Plus two.


Professional

courses

40,000 x 5 2,00,000 Recurring

Degree courses 10,000 x 5 50,000 Recurring

Total 2,50,000

� The project can provide Recreational materials to three anganwadi near to the

project site.


Recreational materials 5000 x 3 15,000 Non Recurring

Total 15,000

B. Health

� The project can provide necessary equipments for the beneficiaries of Pain and

Palliative Care Unit in association with the PHC.


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Particulars Total (in Rs.) Type of Expense

Equipments like air bed, crutches, etc. 50,000 No recurring

Total 50,000

� The project can provide medical aid to 30 patients from economically backward

family. To get this aid the patients should have a recommendation letter from Medical

Officer of the PHC.


Medical aid 500 x 30 x 12 months 1,80,000 Recurring

Total 1,80,000

� The project can support 4 patients for economically back ward family to do dialysis.

The project can afford the cost of two dialysis per week for a patient.


Dialysis 1000 x 4 x 96times 3,84,000 Recurring

Total 3,84,000

� The project can provide bicycles to 25 girls from economically back ward family.


Bicycles 4,000 x 25 1,00,000 Non recurring

Total 1,00,000

� The project will provide food kit to 50 families from economically back ward. The food

kit consisting of Rice, vegetables, etc,


Food Kit 500 x 50 x 12 3,00,000 Recurring

Total 3,00,000

C. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

� The project can build a waiting shed at Nellikunnu Bus stop.


Waiting Shed 1,00,000 Non recurring

Total 1,00,000


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� The project can provide raw materials for construct or maintenance of the roads in

the panchayat.


Raw materials 2,00,000 Recurring

Total 2,00,000

� The project will install 15 LED lights at the different parts of the Gram Panchayat.


LED lights 3,500 x 15 52,500 Recurring

Total 52,500

� The project can support 10 economically back ward family to accomplish their

houses/ toilets.


To houses 35,000 x 5 1,75,000 Non recurring

To Toilets 15,000 x 5 75,000 Non recurring

Total 2,50,000

� The project can make a corpus fund to use in the important occasions of the public

living 1 km. radius from the Project site. The important occasions are death, marriage

etc.,


Corpus fund 2,00,000 Recurring

Total 2,00,000

SUMMARY

Sl.

No.

Areas of Intervention No. of Intervention Recurring

Expenses

Non Recurring

Expenses

(in Rs.)

1 Education 5 2,60,000 1,60,000

2 Health 5 8,64,000 1,50,000

3 Community Development 5 4,52,500 3,50,000

Total 15 15,76,500 6,60,000


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4.8 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT

4.8.1 GREEN BELT DEVELOPMENT/ ECO-RESTORATION

The year wise programme of eco-restoration for the life of mine, about 7,500 trees

will be planted in an area of 7.8991 ha.

Biological reclamation / ecological restoration for the mined area by plantation of the

species as per the time schedule suggested below: -

First Six months -- Herbs & grass

Next Six months -- Shrubs

Next Six months onwards -- Trees

Selection of species is based on High Dust Capturing, Soil Holding Capacity, ground

water recharge capacity etc. More focus is given for medicinal plants.

HERBS (4 Species)

SHRUBS (4 Species)

CLIMEBERS (2 Species)

TREES (7 Species)

Amaranthus spinosus (Mullencheera)

Cestrum nocturnum

(Night Jessamine) (Flowering)

Ipomoea nil (Thaliyari) (Flowering)

Phyllanthus acidus (Ari Nelli)

(Medicinal)

Rauvolfia serpentine Sarpagandhi (Flowering)

Murraya koenigii (Kariveppila)

(Domestic Use)

Desmodium gangeticum

(Changalamparanda) (Medicinal)

Citharexylum spinosum (Parijatham) (Medicinal)

Vetiveria zizanioides (Ramacham)

(Soil erosion control)

Codiaeum variegatum

(Kozhivalan) (Ornamental)

Pongamia pinnata

(Ungu) (Medicinal)

Asparagus racemosus (Sathavari)

(Medicinal,Perenial)

Ocimum tenuiiflorum

(Thulasi) (Medicinal)

Holarrhena pubescens

(Kadalapala) (Flowering)

Bauhinia variegate

(Mandaram) (Flowering & Medicinal)

Mangifera Indica

(Mavu) (Fruit bearing)

Citrus maxima

(Kambilinaranga) (Fruit bearing)

4.8.2 Compensatory Mass Plantation Programme

An area of about 0.4931 ha. is proposed to be reserved in the area owned by the

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The main objective of this plantation is to conserve the endemic species (if any) which

are being up rooted from the proposed pit area. The area selected is such that there

is enough depth of top soil and overburden and the quarrying in this area is not

proposed in future.

4.9 MINE CLOSURE PLAN

Various works that are to be taken up under the mine closure plan includes:-

(i) Revegetation

It is proposed to develop green belt to 100% which includes areas like all along

the mine lease boundary (7.5 m width), all along the periphery and the reclaimed

area.

Grass and bushes will be planted in areas prone to erosion especially at the foot

of the hill. Other areas will be fertilized and planted with local species. The

characteristics of this vegetation will resemble that of the natural environment

except for the early growth, which may be a protective cover crop of non-seeding

annuals.

Before re-vegetation, the land will be properly prepared by spreading the top soil

which is rich in organic contents. Vegetation will be self-sufficient after planting

and require no fertilization or maintenance.

(ii) Buildings and Surface Infrastructure

a. Administrative Buildings, Rest Room and Toilets

These structures may be utilized for the expansion project as the life of the mine is

much more than the present lease period.

b. Support & Transport Infrastructures

As such there is no major infrastructure facilities planned in this project and does

not call for importance. The main mining site and secondary access road will be

kept in a sufficient condition to allow access for monitoring till such time any other

authorities wish to maintain and legally accept responsibility for the access roads.

c. Surface Equipment and Heavy Machinery

No heavy and surface equipment are proposed in this project. Open cast semi-

mechanized method is used in this case. The equipments and small machinery if

used will be taken out of the premises.

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The hazardous materials and explosives will be totally evacuated from the mine

site and the site will cleared of any such materials and substances.

(iii) Water Resource Management

Prior to the commissioning of the project area the water run-off used to flow

naturally and used to join the nearby drainage nallahs/ streams. It is proposed to

collect and hold this runoff/ storm water from the lease area including own

property and use it for various purposes within the lease area. The grounding of

the project will not be causing any alteration to the drainage pattern of the area.

The quality of the water will be maintained in compliance with the general effluent

standards / drinking water standards.

(iv) Monitoring

The monitoring of the mine closure plan is an essential requirement for review of

the efficacy of the mine closure and to take corrective actions. The monitoring

consists of measuring the air quality, water quality, preservation of landscape,

aesthetic and other land use values.

(v)Submission of detailed Mine Closure Plan

The detailed mine de-commissioning plan will be made on the above-mentioned

principles, before the closure which will be submitted for approval. This plan will

also provide the fund provision for the mine closure plan.

4.10 RISK ASSESSMENT AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN

4.10.1 FALL OF SIDES

• Flatter slopes angles are adopted where occurrences of loose earth are encountered.

• No disaster like land slide, flood or inundation or fire is anticipated in this case.

• Unmanageable heights are not created.

• Loose rocks are properly dressed.

• Nature and structure of the rocks are properly studied for their slips.

• The faces will slope at 70°.

• The hanging wall, footwall, and mineralized zone are competent to stand safely

for long time.

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• Proper and safe storage of explosives in approved and Licensed Magazine.

• Proper, safe and careful handling and use of explosives by competent Blasters

having Blaster’s Certificate of Competency issued by DGMS.

• Proper security system to prevent theft/ pilferage, unauthorized entry into

Magazine area and checking authorized persons to prevent carrying of match

box, lights, mobile phones, cigarette or Beedi, etc.

• The explosives of class 2 will be used in their original cartridge packing and such

cartridge shall not be cut to remove explosive for making cartridge of different size.

• Detonators will be conveyed in special containers. These will not be carried with

other explosives.

• The holes which have been charged with explosives will not be left unattended till

blasting is completed.

• Before starting charging, clear audible warning signals by Sirens will be given so

that people nearby can take shelter.

• Blasting operations will be carried out in day times only. However, in this project

the mining operations are proposed to be carried out in day times.

4.10.3 STORAGE OF OIL AND FUEL

• Due care will be taken to avoid oil spillage.

• Storage will not be allowed beyond necessity.

• Fuel oil and lubricants will be stored only in approved containers in separate store

rooms. Match box, lighters, mobile phone, dry wood, plastic paper sheets and

smoking will not be allowed near the storage area.

4.10.4 WATER

• Due care will be taken to provide channel all around the foot of the hill to collect

run off and also to avoid soil erosion.

• There is no danger of flood or inundation as the proposed working is above the

normal ground level. The area is not susceptible to floods.

4.11 DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN

During construction phase, proper measures will be taken to ensure safety at heights.

In some cases, fencing/ railings will be provided at construction openings to prevent

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In order to handle disaster/ emergency situations, an organizational chart entrusting

responsibility to various project personnel will be prepared with their specific roles

during emergency.

The possible composition of the management team shall be:-

1. Mines Manager

2. Section In-charge

3. Site Controller

4. Incident Controller

5. Personnel/Administrative Manager

6. Communication Officer

7. Fire and Security Officer

8. Transport Coordinator

9. Medical Coordinator

10. Media Representatives

11. Communication Coordinator

4.11.1 INFRASTRUCTURE

Following infrastructure and operational system will be provided to meet any

emergencies.

4.11.1.1 EMERGENCY CONTROL ROOM

This will be situated in an area away from the places of fire and will be provided

with the following facilities:-

a. Master plan of the mines.

b. First aid boxes.

c. Gas masks.

d. Telephone line with STD facility.

e. Loud hailers.

f. Emergency lighting system.

g. Stretchers.

h. Transport facility.

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4.11.1.2 ASSEMBLY POINTS

Assembly points are to be set up farthest from the location of likely hazardous events,

where pre-designated persons from the works, contractors and visitors would

assemble in case of emergency. Up-to-date list of pre-designated employees of

various departments must be available at these points so that roll call could be taken.

Pre-designated persons would take charge of these points and mark presence as the

people come into it.

4.11.1.3 COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

Different types of alarms to differentiate types of emergencies will be provided.

Alarms will be followed by an announcement over Public Address System. In case of

failure of alarm system, communication will be by telephone operator who will make

announcement in industrial complex through Public Address System which should be

installed. Walkie-talkie and paging systems, using predetermined codes of

communication, are very useful during emergency. If everything fails, a messenger

will be used for sending the information.

4.11.1.4 WARNING SYSTEM AND CONTROL

The Control Centers will be located at an area of minimum risk or vulnerability in the

premises concerned, taking into account the wind direction, areas which might be

affected by fire/explosion, toxic releases, etc. For promptness and efficiency, the

premises/storage sites may be divided into number of zones, which should be clearly

marked on the site plan.

4.11.1.5 EMERGENCY SERVICES

This includes the fire-fighting system, first aid center, hospital etc. Alternate sources

of power supply for operating fire pumps, communication with local bodies, fire

brigade etc., will also be clearly identified. Adequate number of external and internal

telephone connections will be installed.

4.11.1.6 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM

The fire protection system for the proposed mine will consist of,

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b. Portable hand appliances of suitable types/ capacities for extinguishing small

fires in selected areas of the mine/storage areas.

4.12 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

The main areas of concern for ensuring adequate occupational health and safety are:-

� All working places will have safe means of access, safe working platform and exit.

Persons working in hazardous dust prone area will be provided with dust mask.

� Personal protective equipments like respirators, ear plug, noise muff, helmet etc. will

be provided to the workers.

� Proper unit design and engineering controls in order to protect workers, including by

control of process and fugitive emissions.

� Adequate arrangement of drinking water will be done.

� Education & training will be provided to the workforce about facilities, protective

equipment, risk associated, potential health effects, etc.

� Display board will be provided showing the hazards associated and recommended

precautionary measures.

Medical Surveillance

Following are the proposed Medical Surveillance will be conducted for all employees:-

� Pre-employment medical check-up.

* Pulmonary Function Test

* Complete Physical Examination

* Blood Test

* Urine Test

* Chest X ray

� Once in Six months medical check-up of each employee.

� Form 27A Fitness Certificate will be obtained every year from certified

surgeon.

� Form 17 Health Register of each employee will be obtained every year from

certified surgeon.

� Individual medical record will be maintained.

4.12.1 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

Occupational health needs attention both during construction and operation phases.

However, the problem varies both in magnitude and variety in the above phases.

Construction

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constructional accident and noise. To overcome these hazards, in addition to

arrangements to reduce it within TLV's, necessary protective equipments will also be

supplied to workers.

Operation and Maintenance

The problem of occupational health, in the operation and maintenance phase is

primarily due to dust and noise which could affect the workers from respiratory and

hearing problems. The necessary personal protective equipments will be given to all

the workers. The working personnel will be given the following appropriate personnel

protective equipments.

� Industrial Safety Helmet;

� Crash Helmets;

� Face shield with replacement acrylic vision;

� Zero power plain goggles with cut type filters on both ends;

� Zero power goggles with cut type filters on both sides and blue color glasses;

� Welders equipment for eye and face protection;

� Cylindrical type earplug;

� Ear muffs;

� Dust mask;

� Self contained breathing apparatus;

� Leather apron;

� Safety belt/line man's safety belt;

� Leather hand gloves;

� Asbestos hand gloves;

� Acid/ Alkali proof rubberized hand gloves;

� Canvas cum leather hand gloves with leather palm;

� Lead hand glove;

� Electrically tested electrical resistance hand gloves; and

� Industrial safety shoes with steel toe.

Full-fledged hospital facilities will be available round the clock for attending

emergency arising out of accidents, if any. All working personnel will be medically

examined at least once in every year and at the end of his term of employment. This

is in addition to the pre-employment medical examination.

4.12.2 SAFETY PLAN

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concern. Safety plan will be prepared and implemented in the proposed site. The

preparedness of an industry for the occurrence of possible disasters is known as

emergency plan. The disaster is possible due to collapse of rock structures and

fire/explosion etc.

Keeping in view the safety requirement during construction, operation and

maintenance phases a safety policy will be formulated with the following regulations:-

• To allocate sufficient resources to maintain safe and healthy conditions of work;

• To take steps to ensure that all known safety factors are taken into account in the

construction, operation and maintenance of men, machinery and equipment;

• To ensure that adequate safety instructions are given to all employees;

• To provide wherever necessary protective equipment, safety appliances and

clothing and to ensure their proper use;

• To inform employees about materials, equipment or processes used in their work

which are known to be potentially hazardous to health or safety;

• To keep all operations and methods of work under regular review for making

necessary changes from the point of view of safety in the light of experience and

upto date knowledge;

• To provide appropriate facilities for first aid and prompt treatment of injuries and

illness at work;

• To provide appropriate instruction, training, retraining and supervision to

employees in health and safety, first aid and to ensure that adequate publicity is

given to these matters;

• To ensure proper implementation of fire prevention methods and an appropriate

fire fighting service together with training facilities for personnel involved in this

service;

• To organize collection, analysis and presentation of data on accident, sickness

and incident involving people injury or injury to health with a view to taking

corrective, remedial and preventive action;

• To promote through the established machinery, joint consultation in health and

safety matters to ensure effective participation by all employees;

• To publish/notify regulations, instructions and notices in the common language of

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• To prepare separate safety rules for each type of occupation/processes involved

in at site; and

• To ensure regular safety inspection by a competent person at suitable intervals of

all buildings, equipments, work places and operations.

4.12.3 SAFETY ORGANIZATION

Construction and Erection Phase

A qualified and experienced safety officer shall be appointed. The responsibilities of

the safety officer include identification of the hazardous conditions and unsafe acts of

workers and advice on corrective actions, conduct safety audit, organize training

programs and provide professional expert advice on various issues related to

occupational safety and health. He is also responsible to ensure compliance of Safety

Rules/ Statutory Provisions.

Operation and Maintenance Phase

When the construction is completed the posting of safety officers shall be in

accordance with the requirement of Factories Act / DGMS and their duties and

responsibilities will be as defined thereof.

4.12.4 SAFETY CIRCLE

In order to fully develop the capabilities of the employees in identification of

hazardous processes and improving safety and health, safety circles would be

constituted in each area of work. The circle would consist of 3-5 employees from that

area. The circle normally will meet for about an hour every week.

4.12.5 SAFETY TRAINING

A full-fledged training center will be set up at the plant. Safety training will be provided

by the Safety Officers with the assistance of faculty members called from Professional

Safety Institutions and Universities. In addition to regular employees, limited

contractor labors will also be provided safety training. To create safety awareness

safety films will be shown to workers and leaflets will be distributed. Some

precautions and remedial measures proposed to be adopted to prevent fires are:-

� Spread of fire in horizontal direction would be checked by providing fire stops;

� Reliable and dependable type of fire detection system with proper zoning and

interlocks for alarms are effective protection methods;

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regular fire watching system strengthens fire prevention and fire fighting; and

� Proper fire watching by all concerned would be ensured.

4.12.6 HEALTH AND SAFETY MONITORING PLAN

The health of all employees will be monitored once in a year for early detection of any

ailment due to exposure of dust, heat and noise.

4.13 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME

A centralized environmental monitoring cell will be established for monitoring of

important and crucial environmental parameters which are of immense importance to

assess the status of environment during construction and mine operations.

The following routine monitoring programme as detailed below shall be implemented

at site. Besides to this monitoring, the compliances to all environmental clearance

conditions and consents from KSPCB/ MoE&F will be monitored and reported

periodically.

Sr.

No.

Potential

Impact

Action to be Followed Parameters for

Monitoring

Frequency of

Monitoring

Location

1. Air Emissions Ambient air quality within

the premises of the

proposed unit and nearby

habitations to be

monitored.

PM10, PM2.5, SO2,

NOx and CO.

Once in a year Atleast One

location at site

and nearest

habitation

Exhaust from vehicles to

be minimized by use of

fuel efficient vehicles and

well maintained vehicles

having PUC certificate.

Vehicle logs to be

maintained

-

Vehicle trips to be

minimized to the extent

possible

Vehicle logs Daily records Main gate

2. Noise Noise generated from

various mining operation

Spot Noise Level

recording;

Once in a year Noise

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Sr.

No.

Potential

Impact


Monitoring

Frequency of

Monitoring

Location

like drilling/blasting/

vehicular to be optimized

and monitored

Leq(day), Leq(dn) site and nearby

habitations

Generation of vehicular

noise

Maintain records of

vehicles

Periodic during

operation phase

-

3. Wastewater

Discharge

No untreated discharge to

be made to surface water,

groundwater or soil.

No discharge

hoses in vicinity of

watercourses.

Periodic during

operation phase

-

4. Drainage and

effluent

Management

Ensure drainage system

and specific design

measures are working

effectively.

Design to incorporate

existing drainage pattern

and avoid disturbing the

same.

Visual inspection

of drainage and

records thereof

Periodic during

operation phase

-

5. Water Quality

and Water

Levels

Monitoring used water

quality & groundwater

quality and levels

Comprehensive

monitoring as per

IS 10500

Groundwater level

bgl

Periodic during

operation phase

Three locations

surrounding mine

site

6. Energy Usage Energy usage for air-

conditioning and other

activities to be minimized

Conduct annual energy

audit for the buildings

Energy audit report Annual audits and

periodic checks

during operational

phase

-

7. Emergency

preparedness,

such as fire

fighting

Fire protection and safety

measures to take care of

fire and explosion

hazards, to be assessed

and steps taken for their

prevention.

Mock drill records,

on site emergency

plan, evacuation

plan

Periodic during

operation phase

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Sr.

No.

Potential

Impact


Monitoring

Frequency of

Monitoring

Location

8. Maintenance

of flora and

fauna

Vegetation, greenbelt /

green cover development

No. of plants,

species

Periodic during

operation phase

-

9. Waste

Management

Implement waste

management plan that

identifies and

characterizes every waste

arising associated with

proposed activities and

which identifies the

procedures for collection,

handling & disposal of

each waste arising.

Records of solid

waste generation,

treatment and

disposal

Periodic during

operation phase

--

10. Soil quality Maintenance of good soil

quality

Physio-chemical

parameters and

metals.

Periodical

monitoring

Plantation areas

11. Health Employees and migrant

labour health check ups

All relevant

parameters

including HIV

Regular check

ups

-

4.14 COSTS TOWARDS IMPLEMENTATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

MEASURES (EMP)

It is proposed to invest an amount of Rs. 9.0 Lacs per annum towards environmental

action plan and the details of the same are given below:-

S. No. Description of item Recurring cost (in lac)

1 Air Pollution Control - Water sprinkling 2.0

2 Water Pollution Control 1.0

3 Environmental Monitoring and Management 5.0

4 Green belt Development 1.00

Total 9.0


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5.0 CONCLUSION

It is predicted that socio-economic impact due to this project will positively increase

the chance of more employment opportunities for local inhabitants. There are no

Resettlement and Rehabilitation issues involved in this project. The project

infrastructures will be of use to people of the area. The revenue of the State Govt. will

be definitely increasing due to the proposed activity. The entire project area is devoid

of any endangered flora and fauna. It is proposed to reclaim the land and develop

green cover for eco-restoration with native species to a maximum possible

extent. Thus the proposed project is not likely to affect the environment or adjacent

ecosystem adversely.

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Fig. 2.2.1 Plan showing the contour levels of the lease area

Figure 2.3.1 Surface plan layout showing all features

Figure 2.4.1 Surface geological plan of the lease area

Fig 2.6.1 Plan showing 1st, 2nd, 3rd year workings

Fig. 2.6.2 Conceptual Plan of the lease area showing cross sections

14 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]

MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

NOTIFICATION

New Delhi, the 31st December, 2015

S.O. 69(E).—The following draft of the notification, which the Central Government proposes to issue in

exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1), read with clause (v) and clause (xiv) of sub-section (2) and sub-

section (3) of section 3 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (29 of 1986) is hereby published, as required under

sub-rule (3) of rule 5 of the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986, for the information of the public likely to be affected

thereby; and notice is hereby given that the said draft notification shall be taken into consideration on or after the expiry

of a period of sixty days from the date on which copies of the Gazette containing this notification are made available to

the public;

Any person interested in making any objections or suggestions on the proposals contained in the draft

notification may forward the same in writing, for consideration of the Central Government within the period so specified

to the Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Indira Paryavaran Bhawan, Jorbagh Road,

Aliganj, New Delhi-110003, or send it to the e-mail address of the Ministry at: [email protected]

Draft Notification

WHEREAS, the Malabar Wildlife Sanctuary is situated between 110 75' and 11

0 76' North latitude and between 76

0 20’

and 750

38' East longitude in the Chakkittapara and Chembanoda revenue villages of Quilandy taluk in Kozhikode

District of Kerala State;

AND WHEREAS, Malabar Wildlife Sanctuary is an integral part of the Western Ghats and has sharp topographical

gradient ranging from 40 to 1506 metres characterised by steep hills, deep valleys, marshy lands etc. with hillocks, and

has perennial water sources;

AND WHEREAS, the Sanctuary is characterised with high diversity of flora and the vegetation of the region varies from

hill top evergreen forests to tropical evergreen forests, semi evergreen forests and moist deciduous forests including

Terminalia bellerica, Pterocarpus marsupium, Stereospermum chelonoides, Grewia tilifolia, Dillenia pentagyna,

Lasianthus Sp, Psychotria Sp, Solanam Sp, Strobilanthus Sp;

AND WHEREAS, the sanctuary harbours several endemics and many rediscovered species with a a few species

occuring only within the sanctuary and the Malabar Wildlife Sanctuary is also the abode of a number of globally

threatened mammals, birds, reptiles, fishes and amphibians;

AND WHEREAS, the Malabar Wildlife Sanctuary is part of the Wayanad Elephant Reserve and supports diverse fauna

which include 41 species of mammals, of which 6 are endemic to Western Ghats, 38 species of amphibians of which 26

are endemics, 52 species of fishes, of which 21 are endemic;

AND WHEREAS, the sanctuary also harbours threatened mammal species such as tiger, leopard, leopard cat, jungle cat,

pangolin, slender loris, mouse deer, wild dog, flying squirrel and sloth bear;

AND WHEREAS, it is necessary to conserve and protect the area, extent and boundaries of which are specified in

paragraph 1 of this notification around the protected area of Malabar Wildlife Sanctuary as Eco- sensitive Zone from

ecological and environmental point of view and to prohibit industries or class of industries and their operations and

processes in the said Eco-sensitive Zone.

NOW THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub section�(1) and clauses (v) and (xiv) of sub-section (2)

and sub-section (3) of section 3 of the Environment (Protection) Act 1986 (29 of 1986) read with sub-rule (3) of rule 5 of

the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986, the Central Government hereby notifies an area with an extent varying from

0.1 kilometre to 1 kilometer from the boundary of Malabar Wildlife Sanctuary in the State of Kerala as the Malabar

Wildlife Sanctuary Eco-sensitive Zone (herein after referred to as the Eco-sensitive Zone), details of which are as under,

namely:-

1. Extent and boundaries of Eco-sensitive Zone.—(1)�The extent of Eco-Sensitive Zone varies from 0.1 kilometer to 1

kilometer around the boundary of Malabar Wildlife Sanctuary and is spread over an area of 37.9 square kilometre.

Details of boundary are appended as Annexure-I.

(2) The map of the Eco-sensitive Zone along with co-ordinates of prominent points is appended as Annexure II.

(3) The Eco-sensitive Zone covers two revenue villages including vested forests. The list of the villages and vested

forests falling within the Eco-sensitive Zone is appended as Annexure III.

2. Zonal Master Plan for the Eco-sensitive Zone.—(1) The State Government shall, for the purpose of the Eco-

sensitive Zone prepare, a Zonal Master Plan, within a period of two years from the date of publication of final

notification in the Official Gazette, in consultation with local people and adhering to the stipulations given in this

notification.

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(2) The said Plan shall be approved by the competent authority in the State Government.

(3) The Zonal Master Plan for the Eco-sensitive Zone shall be prepared by the State Government in such manner as

is specified in this notification and also in consonance with the relevant Central and State laws and the guidelines issued

by the Central Government, if any.

(4) The Zonal Master Plan shall be prepared in consultation with all concerned State Departments, namely:-

(i)� Environment,

(ii)� Forest,

(iii)� Urban Development,

(iv)� Tourism,

(v)� Municipal,

(vi)� Revenue,

(vii)� Agriculture

(viii)� State Pollution Control Board,

(ix)� Irrigation, and

(x)� Public Works Department

for integrating environmental and ecological considerations into it.

(5) The Master Plan shall not impose any restriction on the approved existing land use, infrastructure and activities,

unless so specified in this notification and the Zonal Master Plan shall factor in improvement of all infrastructure and

activities to be more efficient and eco-friendly.

(6) The Zonal Master plan shall provide for restoration of denuded areas, conservation of existing water bodies,

management of catchment areas, watershed management, groundwater management, soil and moisture conservation,

needs of local community and such other aspects of the ecology and environment that need attention.

(7) The Zonal Master Plan shall demarcate all the existing worshipping places, village and urban settlements, types

and kinds of forests, agricultural areas, fertile lands, green area, such as, parks and like places, horticultural areas,

orchards, lakes and other water bodies.

(8) The Zonal Master Plan shall regulate development in Eco-sensitive Zone as to ensure eco-friendly development

for livelihood security of local communities.

(9) Adequate publicity shall be given to the provisions of the Zonal Master Plan.

3. Measures to be taken by State Government.-The State Governments shall take the following measures for

giving effect to the provisions of this notification, namely:-

(1) ��Land use.—Forests, horticulture areas, agricultural areas, parks and open spaces earmarked for recreational

purposes in the Eco-sensitive Zone shall not be used or converted into areas for commercial or industrial related

development activities:

Provided that the conversion of agricultural lands within the Eco-sensitive Zone may be permitted on the

recommendation of the Monitoring Committee, and with the prior approval of the State Government, to meet the

residential needs of local residents, and for the activities listed against serial numbers 17, 22, 28, 34 and 37 in column (2)

of the Table in paragraph 4, namely:-

(i) eco-friendly cottages for temporary occupation of tourists, such as tents, wooden houses, etc. for eco-friendly

tourism activities,

(ii) widening and strengthening of existing roads,

(iii) small scale industries not causing pollution,

(iv) rainwater harvesting, and

(v) cottage industries including village industries, convenience stores and local amenities:

Provided further that no use of tribal land shall be permitted for commercial and industrial development

activities without the prior approval of the State Government and without compliance of the provisions of article 244 of

the Constitution or the law for the time being in force, including the Scheduled Tribes and other Traditional Forest

Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 (2 of 2007):


Provided also that any error appearing in the land records within the Eco-sensitive Zone shall be corrected by

the State Government, after obtaining the views of Monitoring Committee, once in each case and the correction of said

error shall be intimated to the Central Government in the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change:

Provided also that the above correction of error shall not include change of land use in any case except as

provided under this sub-paragraph:

Provided also that there shall be no consequential reduction in green area, such as forest area and agricultural

area and efforts shall be made to reforest the unused or unproductive agricultural areas.

(2) Natural springs.-The catchment areas of all natural springs shall be identified and plans for their

conservation and rejuvenation shall be incorporated in the Zonal Master Plan and the guidelines shall be drawn up by the

State Government in such a manner as to prohibit development activities at or near these areas which are detrimental to

such areas.

(3) Tourism.—(a) The activity relating to tourism within the Eco-sensitive Zone shall be as per Tourism Master Plan,

which shall form part of the Zonal Master Plan.

(b) The Tourism Master Plan shall be prepared by Department of Tourism, Government of Kerala in consultation with

Department of Revenue and Forests, Government of Kerala.

(c) The activity of tourism shall be regulated as under, namely:-

(i) all new tourism activities or expansion of existing tourism activities within the Eco-sensitive Zone shall be in

accordance with the guidelines issued by the Central Government in the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate

Change and the eco-tourism guidelines issued by National Tiger Conservation Authority, (as amended from time to time)

with emphasis on eco-tourism, eco-education and eco-development and based on carrying capacity study of the Eco-

sensitive Zone;

(ii) new construction of hotels and resorts shall not be permitted within the Eco-sensitive Zone except for

accommodation for temporary occupation of tourists related to Eco-friendly tourism activities:

Provided that extension of existing establishments may be permitted in accordance with the Zonal Master Plan.

(iii) till the Zonal Master Plan is approved, development for tourism and expansion of existing tourism activities

shall be permitted by the concerned regulatory authorities based on the actual site specific scrutiny and recommendation

of the Monitoring Committee.

(4) Natural heritage.—All sites of valuable natural heritage in the Eco-sensitive Zone, such as the gene pool reserve

areas, rock formations, waterfalls, springs, gorges, groves, caves, points, walks, rides, cliffs, etc. shall be identified and

preserved and plan shall be drawn up for their protection and conservation, within six months from the date of

publication of this notification and such plan shall form part of the Zonal Master Plan.

(5) Man-made heritage sites.—Buildings, structures, artefacts, areas and precincts of historical, architectural, aesthetic,

and cultural significance shall be indentified in the Eco-sensitive Zone and plans for their conservation shall be prepared

within six months from the date of publication of final notification and incorporated in the Zonal Master Plan.

(6) Noise pollution.—The Environment Department of the State Government shall draw up guidelines and regulations

for the control of noise pollution in the Eco-sensitive Zone in accordance with the provisions of the Air (Prevention and

Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 (14 of 1981) and the rules made thereunder.

(7) Air pollution.—The Environment Department of the State Government shall draw up guidelines and regulations for

the control of air pollution in the Eco-sensitive Zone in accordance with the provisions of the Air (Prevention and

Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 (14 of 1981) and the rules made thereunder.

(8) Discharge of effluents.—The discharge of treated effluent in Eco-sensitive Zone shall be in accordance with the

provisions of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 (6 of 1974) and the rules made thereunder.

(9) Solid wastes. - Disposal of solid wastes shall be as under:-

(i) the solid waste disposal in Eco-sensitive Zone shall be carried out as per the provisions of the Municipal Solid Waste

(Management and Handling) Rules, 2000 published by the Government of India in the erstwhile Ministry of

Environment and Forests vide notification number S.O. 908 (E), dated the 25th

September, 2000 as amended from time

to time;

(ii) the local authorities shall draw up plans for the segregation of solid wastes into biodegradable and non-biodegradable

components;

(iii) the biodegradable material shall be recycled preferably through composting or vermiculture;

(iv) The inorganic material may be disposed in an environmental acceptable manner at site identified outside the Eco-

sensitive Zone and no burning or incineration of solid wastes shall be permitted in the Eco-sensitive Zone.


(10) Bio-medical waste.—The bio-medical waste disposal in the Eco-sensitive Zone shall be carried out as per the

provisions of the Bio-Medical Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 1998 published by the Government of India in

the erstwhile Ministry of Environment and Forests vide Notification number S.O. 630(E), dated the 20th

July, 1998 as

amended from time to time.

(11) Vehicular traffic. - The vehicular movement of traffic shall be regulated in a habitat friendly manner and specific

provisions in this regard shall be incorporated in the Zonal Master Plan and till such time as the Zonal master plan is

prepared and approved by the Competent Authority in the State government, the Monitoring Committee shall monitor

compliance of vehicular movement under the relevant Acts and the rules and regulations made thereunder.

(12) Industrial Units.-

(a) No establishment of new wood based Industries within the proposed Eco-sensitive zone shall be permitted except the

existing wood based Industries set up as per the law.

(b) No establishment of any new Industry causing water, air, soil, noise pollution within the proposed Eco-sensitive zone

shall be permitted.

4. List of activities prohibited or to be regulated within the Eco-sensitive Zone.—All activities in the Eco sensitive

Zone shall be governed by the provisions of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (29 of 1986) and the rules made

thereunder, and be regulated in the manner specified in the Table below, namely:-

TABLE

Sl. No. Activity Remarks

(1) (2) (3)

Prohibited Activities

1. Commercial Mining, stone quarrying and

crushing units.

(a) New mining (minor and major minerals), stone

quarrying and crushing units shall be prohibited

effect except for the domestic needs of bona fide

local residents with reference to digging of earth for

construction or repair of houses and for manufacture

of country tiles or bricks for housing for personal

consumption.

(b) The mining operations shall strictly be in

accordance with the interim order of the Hon’ble

Supreme Court dated 04.08.2006 in the matter of

T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad Vs. UOI in W.P.(C)

No. 202 of 1995 and order of the Hon’ble Supreme

Court dated 21.04.2014 in the matter of Goa

Foundation Vs. UOI in W.P.(C) No. 435 of 2012.

2. Setting up of saw mills. No new or expansion of existing saw mills shall be

permitted within the Eco-sensitive Zone.

3. Setting up of industries causing water or air

or soil or noise pollution.

No new or expansion of polluting industries in the

Eco-sensitive Zone shall be permitted.

4. Commercial use of firewood. Prohibited (except as otherwise provided) as per

applicable laws. However, permitted for bonafide use

of tribals.

5. Establishment of new major hydroelectric

projects and irrigation projects.

Prohibited (except as otherwise provided) as per

applicable laws.

6. Use or production of any hazardous

substances.


applicable laws.

7. Discharge of untreated effluents and solid

waste in natural water bodies or land area.


applicable laws.

8. Undertaking activities related to tourism

like over-flying the National Park Area by



aircraft, hot-air balloons applicable laws.

9 New wood based industry. Establishment of new wood based industry shall not

be permitted within the limits of Eco-sensitive Zone:

Provided the existing wood-based industry may

continue as per law.

10 Commercial water resources including

ground water harvesting

(a) Extraction of surface water and ground water for

industrial or commercial use including for

commercial mineral water plants and aerated drinks,

bottling plants shall not be permitted in the Eco-

sensitive Zone.

(b) The extraction of surface water and ground water

shall be permitted only for bona fide agricultural use

and domestic consumption of the occupier of the

land.

(c) No sale of surface water or ground water shall be

permitted.

(d) Steps shall be taken to prevent contamination or

pollution of water from any source including

agriculture.

11 Dumping of solid wastes/plastic

wastes/chemical wastes in the river and the

land area.


applicable laws.

12 Commercial Fishing and unscientific

fishing.


applicable laws. However, permitted for bonafide use

of tribals.

13 Encroachment of river banks and

destruction of river bank vegetation.


applicable laws.

14 Collection of river stones. Prohibited (except as otherwise provided) as per

applicable laws.

15 Manufacturing and storage of explosive

items.


applicable laws.

16 Conversion of hills for commercial purpose. Prohibited (except as otherwise provided) as per

applicable laws.

Regulated Activities

17. Establishment of hotels and resorts. No new commercial hotels and resorts shall be

permitted within the Eco-sensitive Zone except for

accommodation for temporary occupation of tourists

related to eco-friendly tourism activities:

Provided that extension of existing establishments

may be allowed in accordance with the Zonal Master

Plan.

18 Construction activities (a) No new commercial construction of any kind shall

be permitted within the Eco-sensitive Zone:

Provided that, local people shall be permitted to

undertake construction in their land for their

residential use including the activities listed in sub-

paragraph (1) of paragraph 3.

(b) The construction activity related to small scale

industries not causing pollution shall be regulated and

kept at the minimum, with the prior permission from


the competent authority as per applicable rules and

regulations, if any.

(c) Construction activity in the Eco-sensitive Zone

shall be as per Zonal Master Plan.

19. Felling of trees. (a) There shall be no felling of trees on the forest or

Government or revenue or private lands without prior

permission of the competent authority in the State

Government.

(b) The felling of trees shall be regulated in

accordance with the provisions of the concerned

Central or State Act and the rules made thereunder.

(c) In case of reserve forests and protected forests the

working plan prescriptions shall be followed.

20. Erection of electrical cables and

telecommunication towers.

Promote underground cabling

21. Fencing of existing premises of hotels and

lodges.

Regulated under applicable laws.

22. Widening and strengthening of existing

roads

Shall be done with proper Environment Impact

Assessment and mitigation measures, as applicable.

23. Movement of vehicular traffic at night. Regulated for commercial purpose, under applicable

laws.

24. Introduction of exotic species. Regulated for commercial purpose, under applicable

laws.

25. Protection of hill slopes and river banks. Regulated for commercial purpose, under applicable

laws.

26. Discharge of treated effluents in natural

water bodies or land area.

Recycling of treated effluent shall be encouraged and

for disposal of sludge or solid wastes, the existing

regulations shall be followed.

27. Commercial Sign boards and hoardings. Regulated under applicable laws.

28. Small scale industries not causing pollution. Non-polluting, non-hazardous, small-scale and

service industry, agriculture, floriculture, horticulture

or agro-based industry producing products from

indigenous goods from the Eco-sensitive Zone, and

which do not cause any adverse impact on

environment shall be permitted.

29. Collection of Forest produce or Non-Timber

Forest Produce (NTFP).

Regulated under applicable laws.

30 Air and vehicular pollution Regulated under applicable laws.

31 Use of polythene bags by shopkeepers Regulated under applicable laws.

32 Drastic Change of Agriculture systems Regulated under applicable laws.

Permitted Activities

33. Ongoing agriculture and horticulture

practices by local communities along with

dairies, dairy farming and fisheries.

Permitted under applicable laws.


5. Monitoring Committee.—(1) The Central Government hereby constitutes a Monitoring Committee, for effective

monitoring of the Eco-sensitive Zone, which shall comprise of the following namely:-

(i) The District Collector, Kozhikode-Chairman

(ii) Representative of District Collector, Wayanad –Member

(iii) The Member of Legislative Assembly, Perambra -Member

(Subject to the State Government of Kerala obtaining relevant approvals inter alia including permission from the

Speaker of Legislative Assembly, Kerala, if required)

(iv) The Member of Legislative Assembly, Balussery - Member

(Subject to the State Government of Kerala obtaining relevant approvals inter alia including permission from the

Speaker of Legislative Assembly, Kerala, if required)

(v) President, District Panchayat, Kozhikode –Member

(vi) One representative of Non Governmental Organisation working in the field of environment to be nominated by

the Government of Kerala for a term of one year in each case –Member

(vii) one expert in the area of ecology and environment from a reputed institution of University in the State to be

nominated by the Government of Kerala for a term of one year in each case –Member

(viii) Kerala Pollution Control Board, District Officer, Kozhikode -Member

(ix) The Divisional Forest Officer, Kozhikode –Member-Secretary

Terms of Reference:

(2) The Monitoring Committee shall monitor the compliance of the provisions of this notification.

(3) The activities that are covered in the Schedule to the notification of the Government of India in the erstwhile

Ministry of Environment and Forest number S.O. 1533(E), dated the 14th

September, 2006, and are falling in the

Eco-sensitive Zone, except the prohibited activities as specified in column (3) of the Table under paragraph 4

thereof, shall be scrutinized by the Monitoring Committee based on the actual site-specific conditions and

referred to the Central Government in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change for prior

environmental clearances under the provisions of the said notification.

(4) The activities that are not covered in the Schedule to the notification of the Government of India in the erstwhile

Ministry of Environment and Forests number S.O. 1533(E), dated the 14th

September, 2006 but are falling in

the Eco-sensitive Zone, except the prohibited activities as specified in column (3) of the Table under paragraph

4 thereof, shall be scrutinized by the Monitoring Committee based on the actual site-specific conditions and

referred to the concerned regulatory authorities.

(5) The Member-Secretary of the Monitoring Committee or the concerned Collector or the concerned park�

incharge shall be competent to file complaints under section 19 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986

against any person who contravenes the provisions of this notification.

(6) The Monitoring Committee may invite representatives or experts from concerned Departments, representatives

from Industry Associations or concerned stakeholders to assist in its deliberations depending on the

requirements on issue to issue basis.

(7) The Monitoring Committee shall submit the annual action taken report of its activities as on 31st March of every

year by 30th

June of that year to the Central Government in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate

Change as per proforma given in Annexure IV.

34. Rain water harvesting. Shall be actively promoted.

35. Organic farming. Shall be actively promoted.

36. Adoption of green technology for all

activities.

Shall be actively promoted.

37. Cottage industries including village artisans,

etc.

Shall be actively promoted.

38. Use of renewable energy sources Bio gas, solar light etc. to be promoted


(8) The Central Government in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change may give such directions,

as it deems fit, to the Monitoring Committee for effective discharge of its functions.

6. The Central Government and State Government may specify additional measures, if any, for giving effect to

provisions of this notification.

7. The provisions of this notification shall be subject to the orders, if any, passed, or to be passed, by the Hon’ble�

Supreme Court of India or the High Court or National Green Tribunal.

[F. No.�25/98/2015-ESZ-RE]

Dr. T. CHANDINI, Scientist ‘G’

ANNEXURE-I

BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION OF THE ECO-SENSITIVE ZONE

North 100 m width after Muthattupuzha along the southern inhabited area of Chempanoda village up to a

distance of 8 km and 1 km width along the vested forest VFC Item Nos. 4 and 54 of Pakkathu Villeri

Chudupullan Pulikikan Malavaram up to a distance of 3.8 km.

East 1 km width from Kozhikode – Wayanad inter district boundary towards south east direction through

VFC Item 15 Vattathumala Vested Forest, VFCItem No. 59 Karinganni Vested Forest, VFC Item�

7 and and 57, Baghyalakshmi Estate Vested Forest, VFC Item No. 13 Perunthatta and CR estate

Vested Forest, up to distance of up to a distance of 5.8 km, 100 mtr width along the private estates in

Wayanad district up to a distance of 2.5 km and 1 km with along the inter district boundary through

VFC Item Nos. 18, 19 and 87 Achooran Malavaram of South Wayanad division till the pint metts with

Thamarassery Forest Range up to a distance of 8.9 km.

South 1 km width along the vested forest boundary in a south westerly direction of Thamarassery range

through VFC Item No. 26, Pattermedu Villathipilavu Malavaram and 1 km along the Vested Forest

boundary in a north western direction through VFC Item No. 33 Paniankara Malavaram of

Thamarassery Range up to a distance o f 9 km.

West One kilometer width along the Vested Forest boundary VFC Item No. 52 bit No. 27 up to a distance of

4.5 km. From the boundary of KSEB land to Kakkayam falling within a distance of 1.5 km, the

eco-sensitive zone is zero. Thereafter 1 km width through the VFC item 52 bit No. 31 vested forest,

Sanctuary boundary of through private occupied area and KSEB land and through Kuttiady Irrigation

Project Reservoir and through forest lease land (Plantation Corporation of Kerala) and through

private occupied land and through lease land (IISR) and through Kuthali Farm and Pannikottur Colony

up to distance of 30.5 km .


ANNEXURE-II

MAP OF ECO-SENSITIVE ZONE WITH LATITUDES AND LONGITUDES


LATITUDE AND LONGITUDE OF KEY LOCATIONS

ON THE BOUNDARY OF ECO-SENSITVE ZONE

Location on the Map Latitude Longitude

1 110 38’ 480” 075

0 52’ 095”

2 110 38’ 750” 075

0 54’ 032”

3 110 36’ 498” 075

0 54’ 712”

4 110 36’ 175” 075

0 55’ 192”

5 110 35’ 920” 075

0 55’ 852”

6 110 34’ 720” 075

0 57’ 735”

7 110 33’ 652” 075

0 57’ 830”

8 110 32’ 870” 075

0 59’ 010”

9 110 29’ 520” 075

0 56’ 232”

10 110 30’ 620” 075

0 54’ 840”

11 110 31’ 570” 075

0 54’ 923”

12 110 32’ 938” 075

0 54’ 927”

13 110 33’ 018” 075

0 54’ 096”

ANNEXURE-III

LIST OF VILLAGES AND VESTED FORESTS IN ECO-SENSITIVE ZONE

Sl. No District Taluk Name of Village Status (Partial/Full)

1 Kozhikode Koyilandy Chembanoda Part

2 Kozhikode Koyilandy Chakkittapara Part

3 Kozhikode Koyilandy Koorachundu Part

4 Kozhikode Kozhikode Puthuppadi Part

5 Kozhikode Kozhikode Kedavoor Part

6 Wayanad Kalpetta Thariyod Part

7 Wayanad Kalpetta Achooran Part

Sl.

No

District Name of Reserved/Vested

Forest

Administrative

Control

Extent

(sq.km)

Notification No.

1 Kozhikode VFC Items No. 4 and 54

Pakkath Villeri

Chudupullan

Kozhikode Forest

Division

12.43 D 5272/77 dated

25.07.1980

2 Kozhikode VFC Item No. 52 Bit 27 Kozhikode Forest

Division

3.09 D 5272/77 dated

05.05.2001

3 Kozhikode VFC Item No. 52 Bit No.

31

Kozhikode Forest

Division

0.76 D 5272/77 dated

21.11.1979

4 Kozhikode VFC Item No. 26

Pattarumedu, Villathiplavu

Kozhikode Forest

Division

13.99 D 5272/77 dated

10.07.1977


Sl.

No

District Name of Reserved/Vested

Forest

Administrative

Control

Extent

(sq.km)

Notification No.

5 Kozhikode VFC Item No. 33

Panniyankara Malavaram

Kozhikode Forest

Division

8.42 D 5272/77 dated

10.07.1977

6 Wayanad VFC Item No. 15

Vattathumala

South Wayanad

Forest Division

11.26 D 5272/77 dated

25.07.1980

7 Wayanad VFC Items No. 7 & 57

Bhagyalakshmi Estate

South Wayanad

Forest Division

1.76 D 5272/77 dated

10.07.1977


Perunthatta & CR Estate

South Wayanad

Forest Division

0.81 D 5272/77 dated

10.07.1977

9 Wayanad VFC Items No. 18, 19 & 87

Achooranmala

South Wayanad

Forest Division

25.52 D 5272/77 dated

07.12.1978


Karunganni

South Wayanad

Forest Division

1.50 D 5272/77 dated

10.07.1977

ANNEXURE-IV

Performa of Action Taken Report: - Eco-sensitive Zone Monitoring Committee.-

1. Number and date of Meetings

2. Minutes of the meetings: Mention main noteworthy points. Attach Minutes of the meeting as separate

Annexure.

3. Status of preparation of Zonal Master Plan including Tourism Master Plan

4. Summary of cases dealt for rectification of error apparent on face of land record. Details may be attached as

Annexure

5. Summary of cases scrutinised for activities covered under the Environment Impact Assessment Notification,

2006. Details may be attached as separate Annexure.

6. Summary of cases scrutinised for activities not covered under the Environment Impact Assessment Notification,

2006. Details may be attached as separate Annexure.

7. Summary of complaints ledged under Section 19 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.

8. Any other matter of importance.

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