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CONTENT LIST

S. NO. CONTENTS PAGE NO.

1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1

2.0 INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT/ BACKGROUND INFORMATION 4

(i) IDENTIFICATION OF PROJECT & PROJECT PROPONENT 4

(ii) BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF NATURE OF THE PROJECT 4

(iii) NEED FOR THE PROJECT & ITS IMPORTANCE TO THE COUNTRY /REGION 7

(iv) DEMAND-SUPPLY GAP 8

(v) IMPORTS VS. INDIGENOUS PRODUCTION 8

(vi) EXPORT POSSIBILITY 8

(vii) DOMESTIC/EXPORT MARKETS 8

(viii) EMPLOYMENT GENERATION (DIRECT AND INDIRECT) DUE TO THE PROJECT 8

3.0

PROJECT DESCRIPTION 9

(i) TYPE OF PROJECT INCLUDING INTERLINKED AND INDEPENDENT PROJECTS, IF ANY 9

(ii) LOCATION (MAP SHOWING GENERAL LOCATION, SPECIFIC LOCATION, AND PROJECT

BOUNDARY & PROJECT SITE LAYOUT) WITH COORDINATES

9

(iii) DETAILS OF ALTERNATIVE SITE CONSIDRATION AND BASIS OF SELECTING THE

PROPOSED SITE PARTICULARLY THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS GONE

SHOULD BE HIGHLIGHTED

11

(iv) SIZE OR MAGNITUDE OF OPERATION 11

(v) PROJECT DESCRIPTION WITH PROCESS DETAILS (A SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM/ FLOW CHART

SHOWING THE PROJECT LAYOUT, PROJECT COMPONENTS SHOULD BE GIVEN)

11

(vi) RAW MATERIAL REQUIRED ALONG WITH ESTIMATED QUANTITY, LIKELY SOURCE,

MARKETING AREA OF FINAL PRODUCTS, MODE OF TRANSPORT OF RAW MATERIAL

AND FINISHED PRODUCT

15

(vii) RESOURCES OPTIMIZATION/ RECYCLING AND REUSE ENVISAGED IN THE PROJECT, IF

ANY, SHOULD BE BRIEFLY OUTLINED

15

(viii) AVAILABILITY OF WATER ITS SOURCE, ENERGY /POWER REQUIREMENT AND SOURCE 16

(ix) QUANTITY OF WASTE TO BE GENERATED (LIQUID AND SOLID) AND SCHEME FOR THEIR

MANAGEMENT/DISPOSAL

16

4.0 SITE ANALYSIS 16

(i) CONNECTIVITY 16

(ii) LAND FORM, LAND USE AND LAND OWNERSHIP 17

(iii) TOPOGRAPHY AND DRAINAGE 17

(iv) EXISTING LAND USE PATTERN {AGRICULTURE, NON-AGRICULTURE, FOREST, WATER

BODIES (INCLUDING AREA UNDER CRZ)}, SHORTEST DISTANCES FROM THE PERIPHERY

OF THE PROJECT TO PERIPHERY OF THE FORESTS, NATIONAL PARK, WILD LIFE

SANCTUARY, ECO SENSITIVE AREAS, WATER BODIES (DISTANCE FROM THE HFL OF THE

RIVER), CRZ. IN CASE OF NOTIFIED INDUSTRIAL AREA, A COPY OF THE GAZETTE

NOTIFICATION

17

(v) EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE 20

(vi) SOIL CLASSIFICATION 20

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(vii) CLIMATIC DATA FROM SECONDARY SOURCES 20

(viii) SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE AVAILABLE 20

5.0 PLANNING BRIEF 20

(i) PLANNING CONCEPT (TYPE OF INDUSTRIES, FACILITIES, AND TRANSPORTATION ETC.)

TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING/DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY CLASSIFICATION

20

(ii) POPULATION PROJECTION 20

(iii) LAND USE PLANNING 20

(iv) ASSESSMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE DEMAND (PHYSICAL & SOCIAL) 21

(v) AMENITIES/FACILITIES 21

6.0 PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE 21

(i) INDUSTRIAL AREA (PROCESSING AREA) 21

(ii) RESIDENTIAL AREA (NON PROCESSING AREA) 21

(iii) GREEN BELT/PLANTATION DEVELOPMENT 21

(iv) SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE 22

(v) CONNECTIVITY 22

(vi) DRINKING WATER MANAGEMENT (SOURCE & SUPPLY OF WATER) 22

(vii) SEWERAGE SYSTEM 22

(viii) INDUSTRIAL WASTE MANAGEMENT 22

(ix) SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT 23

(x) POWER REQUIREMENT & SUPPLY/SOURCE 23

7.0 REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT (R & R) PLAN 23

(i) POLICY TO BE ADOPTED (CENTRAL/STATE)IN RESPECT OF THE PROJECT AFFECTED

PERSONS INCLUDING HOME OUSTEES, LAND OUSTEES AND LANDLESS LABORERS

(BRIEF OUTLINE TO BE GIVEN)

23

8.0 PROJECT SCHEDULE & COST ESTIMATES 23

(i) LIKELY DATE OF START OF CONSTRUCTION AND LIKELY DATE OF COMPLETION (TIME

SCHEDULE FOR THE PROJECT TO BE GIVEN)

23

(ii) ESTIMATED PROJECT COST ALONG WITH ANALYSIS IN TERMS OF ECONOMIC VIABILITY

OF THE PROJECT

23

9.0 ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL 23

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LIST OF TABLES

TABLE NO. TABLE PAGE NO.

1. SALIENT FEATURES OF THE PROJECT 1

2. GREENBELT DEVELOPMENT AND PLANTATION PLAN 3

3. STATUS OF EXISTING EC AND ITS CONSENTS 5

4. EMPLOYMENT POTENTIAL 8

5. LOCATION DETAILS 9

6. LIMESTONE RESERVES/RESOURCES AS PER UNFC 13

7. PAST PRODUCTION DETAILS 14

8. YEAR WISE COMBINED PRODUCTION OF ALL MINERALS (IN TONNES) 14

9. MINING DETAILS 15

10. ENVIRONMENTAL SETTINGS OF THE AREA 18

11. STAGE WISE LAND USE DETAIL 21

12. GREENBELT DEVELOPMENT AND PLAN 22

LIST OF FIGURES

FIGURE NO. FIGURE PAGE NO.

1. LOCATION MAP 10

2. PROCESS FLOW CHART OF MINING 12

3. ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING MAP 19

ANNEXURES LIST

ANNEXURE NO ANNEXURE PAGE NO

I 33RD EAC MOM 24 - 30

II. MINING LEASE DOCUEMNTS 31 - 47

IIIA. EXISTING EC DATED 19.03.2001 48 - 51

IIIB EDS (NAME CHANGE) 52

IIIC CERTIFICATION OF EXISTING EC BY RO, MOEFCC 53 - 93

IV CTE IN FAVOR OF CCCPL DATED 11.04.2001 94 - 112

IVA CTO IN FAVOR OF CCCPL DATED 24-07-2001 113 - 126

IVB CTO IN FAVOR OF CCCPL DATED 04-04-2002 127 - 130

IVC CTO IN FAVOR OF CCCPL DATED 02-04-2003 131 - 134

IVD CTO IN FAVOR OF CCCPL DATED 24-04-2004 135 - 138

IVE CTO IN FAVOR OF CCCPL DATED 28-06-2005 139 - 142

IVF CTO IN FAVOR OF CCCPL DATED 04-04-2006 143 - 146

IVG CTO IN FAVOR OF CCCPL DATED 26-04-2007 147 - 150

IVH CTO IN FAVOR OF CCCPL DATED 24-04-2008 151 - 154

IVI CTO IN FAVOR OF CCCPL DATED 12-05-2010 155 - 160

IVJ CTO IN FAVOR OF CCCPL DATED 03-05-2011 161 - 164

IVK CTO IN FAVOR OF CCCPL DATED 13-07-2012 165 - 172

IVL CTO IN FAVOR OF CCCPL DATED 31-05-2013 173 - 176

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IVM CTO IN FAVOR OF CCCPL DATED 30-10-2014 177 - 180

IVN CTO IN FAVOR OF CCCPL DATED 27-07-2015 181 - 186

IVO CTO IN FAVOR OF CCCPL DATED 29-06-2016 187 - 194

IVP CTO IN FAVOR OF CCCPL DATED 23-05-2017 195 - 202

IVQ CTO IN FAVOR OF CCCPL DATED 17-09-2018 203 - 210

IVR CTO IN FAVOR OF CCCPL DATED 13-08-2020 211 - 218

V MINING PLAN APPROVAL LETTER 219 - 220

VI COPY OF AUTHENTICATED PRODUCTION FIGURES 221 - 222

VII AFFIDAVIT UNDER COMMON CAUSE 223

Revalidation of EC of Dholipatti Limestone Mine (ML Area: 138.785ha) Limestone: 1.40 Million TPA, Waste: 1.68 Million TPA (Total Excavation: 3.08

Million TPA) At Villages: Dholipatti, Palayam&Karikkali Tehsil: Guziliamparai, District: Dindigul, Tamil Nadu

Pre-Feasibility Report

M/s. Chettinad Cement Corporation Pvt Ltd. 1

PRE-FEASIBILITY REPORT

1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

� M/s. Chettinad Cement Corporation Pvt Ltd. was incorporated in the year 1962 with the

register of Companies, Chennai, and Tamil Nadu. The company commenced the commercial

production in the year 1967at Puliyur Plant located at Karur District. Company has an existing

Captive cement plant located in Karikkali Village, Taluk-Guziliamparai, District-Dindigul with

capacity of 4.5 million TPA. Environment Clearance was obtained from MoEFCC vide letter

noJ-11011/518/2009-IA II ( I) dated Aug 2nd, 2010

� Limestone Requirement of existing cement plant is being met from Dholipatti Mine, Seethai

Nagar Mine and Devermalai Mine.

� Environment Clearance for Existing Dholipatti Mine (138.785 ha) with consented production

capacity 1.40 million TPA was granted by MoEF under EIA Notification, 1994 vide letter No J-

11015/27/2000 – IA.II(M) Dated 19.03.2001.

� Present proposal is for validation of existing EC Validation of EC under Gazette Notification

S.O 1530(E) dated 06.04.2014 for Dholipatti Limestone Mine (ML Area- 138.785 ha)

withexisting Limestone Production capacity- 1.40 MTPA and Waste 1.68 MTPA (Total

Excavation 3.08 MTPA) situated at Villages-Dholipatti, Palayam&Karikkali, Taluk-Guziliamparai,

District-Dindigul, State- Tamil Nadu.

� Application for validation of EC was submitted to MoEFCC on 07.10.2018 under the Provision

of Notification S.O. 1530 (E) dated 06.04.2018.

� Essential Details were sought by MoEFCC on 02.11.2018, reply of same was submitted to

MoEFCC on 08.01.2019. Again, Essential Details were sought by MoEFCC on 01.02.2019 which

was met vide our reply dated 27.04.2021.

� Project was considered for ToR by EAC in their 31st meeting held on 11.06.2021. As per Minutes

uploaded on Parivesh, "The Committee returned the proposal in present form. PP is required

to apply afresh for obtaining Terms of Reference". (Annexure I)

Table-1

Salient Features of the Project

S. No. Particulars Details

A. Nature of the Project Opencast Fully Mechanized Limestone Mine

B. Size of the Project

1. Mining Lease Area 138.785 ha (21.095 ha: Govt. land & 117.69 ha: Private land)

2. Production capacity Limestone:1.40 Million TPA

Waste: 1.68 Million TPA

Total Excavation:3.08 Million TPA

C. Location Details

1. Villages Dholipatti, Palayam&Karikkali






2. Tehsil Guziliamparai

3. District Dindigul

4. State Tamil Nadu

5. Latitude & Longitude Latitude: 10°42'22.1" to 10°43'52.4"

Longitude: 78°06'16.5" to 78°07'25.6"

6. Toposheet No. of the Study area 58 J/2

D. Cost Details

1. Total Project Cost Rs. 67.15 Crores

2. Cost for Environment Protection

Measures

Capital Cost: Rs. 20.0 Lakhs

Recurring Cost:4 Lakh/Annum

E. Requirements of The Project

1. Water Requirement (KLD) 51 KLD which is sourced from rain water harvested and stored in

mine pit.

2. Power Requirement(MW) 200 KVA

Source: Tamil Nadu Electricity Board

3. Man Power Requirement

(Number of persons)

33 persons are employed which are Locals/outsiders (contract

based) as per their eligibility.

ENVIRONMENT MANAGMENT PLAN

A. AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT

� Drilling machines is being/will be equipped with wet/ dry drilling with de-dusting

arrangements to prevent dust emission.

� Controlled blasting is being/will be practice and optimum use of explosive energy will

help in reducing the air pollution.

� Use of Rock breaker in place of secondary blasting to reduce generation of fly rocks and

ground vibration.

� Avoiding overloading & Water Sprinkling on the haul roads within the mine area.

� Proper maintenance (preventive as well as scheduled maintenance) of vehicles is being

carried out regularly for minimization of generation of gaseous pollutants.

� PPE’s including dust masks will be provided to workers & operators working in dusty

zones.

� Vehicular emissions will be kept under norms by regular maintenance of vehicles &

HEMM.

� Total 10 Ha area will be convert into green belt/plantations. At present total 6.14 Ha area

has been covered under greenbelt.

� Periodic air quality monitoring is being/will be carried out.





B. WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT

� 2 KLD domestic wastewater generated from mines office is being disposed of in soak pit

via septic tank.

� Retaining walls, Garland drains, along the periphery of pits and dumps & settling tanks is

being constructed arrest surface run-offs.

� Water harvesting structures is being developed.

� Water level is monitored regularly.

C. NOISE POLLUTION CONTROL

� Drilling is done with sharp drill bits.

� Blasting is carried out during day time only.

� Controlled blasting technique has been adopted to reduce noise, vibration and fly rock

movements.

� Rock breakers are used to avoid secondary blasting.

� Explosives charge per hole and per delay is maintained as per DGMS guidelines.

� Adequate silencers in HEMM will be provided to reduce generation of noise.

� All HEMMs are equipped with closed cabins for operators.

� Proper maintenance, oiling and greasing of machines at regular intervals is done.

� Personal Protective Equipment, earmuffs and earplugs are used as a protective measure

from the high noise level generated at the mine site and wherever required.

� Total 10 Ha area will be convert into green belt/plantations. At present total 6.14 Ha area

has been covered under greenbelt.

� Noise level monitoring is carried out regularly.

D. GREEN BELT DEVELOPMENT

� The total mining lease area is 138.785 ha.

� At present 8.50 ha area has already been developed under greenbelt/plantation. While

another 6.34 ha area is proposed to be developed. The proposed greenbelt development

and plantation plan is given below:

Table 2

Greenbelt Development and plantation Plan

Total proposed area for Green belt & Plantation (in Ha): 14.84

Area covered under Green Belt & Plantation (in Ha) 8.5 As on 20.07.2021

Balance area to be covered under Green Belt & Plantation (in Ha) 6.34

No.of Sapling Covered so far : 10930

S.No Year No. of Target Sapling

(in Nos)

Area to be covered in

Ha Location Name of Species

1

2021-22

(after

Aug’21)

2340 2.34 Safety/Barrier Zone at

Palayam Pit

Pongamia

Pinnata(Pungan) ,

AcaciaLeducopholoea

(Velvel&Azadirachta 2 2022-23 2000 2.00 Safety/Barrier Zone at





Kolinchinwadi Pit indica(Neem)

3 2023-24 2000 2.00 Safety/Barrier Zone at

Mettukalathur Pit

Total 6340 6.34

2.0 INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT/ BACKGROUND INFORMATION

(i) IDENTIFICATION OF PROJECT AND PROJECT PROPONENT

IDENTIFICATION OF PROJECT

Present proposal is for validation of existing EC Validation of EC under Gazette Notification

S.O 1530(E) dated 06.04.2014 for Dholipatti Limestone Mine (ML Area- 138.785 ha) with

existing Limestone Production capacity- 1.40 MTPA and Waste 1.68 MTPA (Total Excavation

3.08 MTPA) situated at Villages-Dholipatti, Palayam&Karikkali, Taluk-Guziliamparai, District-

Dindigul, State- Tamil Nadu.

IDENTIFICATION OF PROJECT PROPONENT

� The Chettinad Group is today engaged in activities such as Cement, Silica, Engineering,

Information Technology, Plantations, Steel & Textile Trading, Shipping, Transportation,

Stevedoring, Clearing & Forwarding and Logistics

� M/s. Chettinad Cement Corporation Pvt Ltd. was incorporated as Public Limited

Company in the year 1962 but has converted into Chettinad Cement Corporation

Private Limited (CCCPL) under Section 18 of Companies Act 2013.

� CCCPL is operating three Cement Plants in Tamil Nadu viz. Puliyur near Karur, Karikkali

near Dindigul and Kilapaluvur near Ariyalur.

� Thus, presently it has a consolidated capacity of 11.7 MTPA cement of various grades by

employing the modern Dry Process Technology.

� CCCPL is producing Ordinary Portland Cement, Portland Pozzolana Cement, Slag

Cement, etc. and marketing their products like OPC 53 Grade & OPC43 Grade, PPC,

Sulphur Resistant Cement, Super Grade Cement.

� Its head quarter is in Chennai (Tamil Nadu).

(ii) BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE NATURE OF PROJECT

� Present proposal is for validation of existing EC Validation of EC under Gazette

Notification S.O 1530(E) dated 06.04.2014 for Dholipatti Limestone Mine (ML Area-

138.785 ha) withexisting Limestone Production capacity- 1.40 MTPA and Waste 1.68 MTPA

(Total Excavation – 3.08 MTPA) situated at Villages-Dholipatti, Palayam & Karikkali, Taluk-

Guziliamparai , District-Dindigul, State- Tamil Nadu.

� Environment Clearance for Existing Dholipatti Mine (138.78.5 ha) with consented

production capacity 1.40 million TPA was granted by MoEFCC on 19.03.2001 under EIA

Notification, 1994. Application for validation of EC was submitted to MoEFCC on

07.10.2018 under the Provision of Notification S.O. 1530 (E) dated 06.04.2018.

� Essential Details were sought by MoEFCC on 02.11.2018, reply of same was submitted to





MoEFCC on 08.01.2019. Again, Essential Details were sought by MoEFCC on 01.02.2019

which was met vide our reply dated 27.04.2021.

� Project was considered for ToR by EAC in their 31st meeting held on 11.06.2021. As per

Minutes uploaded on Parivesh, "The Committee returned the proposal in present form.

PP is required to apply afresh for obtaining Terms of Reference

A. SCREENING CATEGORY

As per EIA Notification dated 14th September, 2006 as amended on date, the project falls

under Category “A”(>100 ha), Project or Activity 1(a)(3) for Mining of Mineral.

B. MINING LEASE STATUS

� Dholipatti Mining Lease was granted to Chettinad Cement by Government of Tamil Nadu

vide G.O (Ms). No. 23 Industries (D2) Dept. dated 09.01.1989 for a period of 20 years over

an extent of 138.785 Hectares (Ha) in village-Dholipatti, Palayam and Karikkali Taluk-

Guziliamparai District- Dindigul, State-Tamil Nadu.

� The Lease was valid from 01.03.1989 to 28.02.2009.

� Further, as per the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) (MMDR)

Amendment Act 2015, the period of the lease will be valid upto 28.02.2039 i.e. for a period

of 50 years from the date of Initial Grant and the new GO (Ms) No. 39 dated 09.04.2018.

� Mining lease documents are enclosed as Annexure II

C. STATUS OF EXISTING EC AND ITS CONSENTS AND MINING PLAN

Table-3

Status of Existing EC and Its Consents

Existing Environment Clearances (EC)

S.

No.

Particular Letter No & Date Ref

1. Environment Clearance for existing

Limestone Production Capacity of 1.40

Million TPA

Letter no. J-11015/27/2000-1A-II(M)dated 19.03.2001 Annexure IIIA

2. Name change in existing EC from

Chettinad Cement Corporation limited

to Chettinad Cement Corporation Pvt

Ltd

Under Process with MoEFCC

Application for Name change in EC was submitted to

MoEFCC on 29.02.2020. Essential details sought by

MoEFCC on 22.06.2021 "EC letter was granted by

MoEF&CC on 19th March 2001 under the provision of

EIA Notification, 1994 which is valid for 5 years after

revalidation name can be changed"

Annexure IIIB

2. Certification of Existing EC by RO,

MoEFCC

E.P./12.1/237/TN/647 dated 22.07.2021 Annexure IIIC

Existing Consent ToEstablish (CTE)

1. CTE for Limestone Production Capacity Consent order no. 2094 validity from 11.04.2001 Annexure IV





of 1.40Million TPA

Existing Consent To Operate (CTO)

S.No. Particular Letter No & Date Ref

1. CTO for existing Limestone Production

Capacity of 1.40Million TPA

Consent order no. 15288 (Under Air Act) and Order

No 19236 (Under Water Act)

Valid from 11.04.2001 to 31.03.2002

Annexure IVA





Valid from 04.04.2002 to 31.03.2003

Annexure IVB





Valid from 02.04.2003 to 31.03.2004

Annexure IVC





Valid from 24.04.2004 to 31.03.2005

Annexure IVD





Valid from 28.06.2005 to 31.03.2006

Annexure IVE





Valid from 04.04.2006 to 31.03.2007

Annexure IVF





Valid from 26.04.2007 to 31.03.2008

Annexure IVG





Valid from 24.04.2008 to 31.03.2010

Annexure IVH





Valid from 15.05.2010 to 31.03.2011

Annexure IVI





Valid from 03.05.2011 to 31.03.2012

Annexure IVJ





Valid from 13.07.2012 to 31.03.2013

Annexure IVK





Annexure IVL





Valid from 31.05.2013 to 31.03.2014





Valid from 30.10.2014 to 31.03.2015

Annexure IVM



Consent order no. 15082142901 (Under Air Act) and

Order No 15081142901 (Under Water Act) dated

27.07.2015 (Valid from 27.07.2015 to 31.03.2016)

Annexure IVN




Order No 160814181551 (Under Water Act) dated

29.06.2016 (Valid from 29.06.2016 to 31.03.2017)

Annexure IVO




Order No . 170827951474 (Under Water Act) dated

23.05.2017 (Valid from 23.05.2017 to 31.03.2018)

Annexure IVP



Consent order no. 1808212292047 (Under Air Act)

and Order No. 1808112292047 (Under Water Act)

dated 17.09.2018 (Valid from 17.09.2018 to

31.03.2020)

Annexure IVQ



Consent order no. 2008231518840 (Under Air Act)

and Order No. 2008131518840 (Under Water Act)

dated 17.09.2018 (Valid from 13.08.2020 up to

31.03.2025)

Annexure IVR

Mining Plan

1.

Modification in approved Mining Plan

and Progressive Mine Closure Plan for

1.40 Million TPA of limestone

production capacity has been

approved from IBM Chennai

Letter no. TN/DGL/LST/ROMP/1525.MDS dated

13.11.2018.

Annexure V

(iii) NEED FOR THE PROJECT & ITS IMPORTANCE TO THE COUNTRY/ REGION

� M/s. Chettinad Cement Corporation Pvt Ltd. was incorporated in the year 1962 with the

register of Companies, Chennai, and Tamil Nadu. The company commenced the

commercial production in the year 1967. Company has a existing Captive cement plant

located in Karikkali, Taluk- Guziliamparai, District-Dindigul with Cement Production

capacity of 4.5 million TPA.

� Total Limestone requirement of the Cement Plant is 6.70 MTPA which is being fulfilled

by Dholipatti Mines (1.40 MTPA), Seethai Nagar Mines (4.5 MTPA) and Devarmalai

Mines (0.80 MTPA).





(iv) DEMAND – SUPPLY GAP

Limestone produced from the Dholipatti Limestone mine is being/ meet the

requirement/demand of limestone of the own integrated cement plant located at Villages:

Karikkali, Taluk – Guziliamparai, District Dindigul.

(v) IMPORTS vs. INDIGENOUS PRODUCTION

The Limestone mined out from this Limestone Mine is used for captive purpose in the

existing Cement Plant of the company.

(vi) EXPORT POSSIBILITY

There is no export possibility as the mine is for captive use.

(vii) DOMESTIC/EXPORT MARKETS

The Limestone mined out from this Limestone Mine is used for captive use in the existing

Cement Plant of the company. Thus there will be no other users for the limestone from this

mine.

(viii) EMPLOYMENT GENERATION (DIRECT AND INDIRECT) DUE TO THE PROJECT

The total man power requirement in the mine will be 37 persons. Unskilled /semi-skilled

manpower are hired from the local area and skilled manpower are hired from outside.

Preference is given to the locals as per their eligibility. Details of the same are given in

following table:

Table - 4

Employment Details

S. No. Designation Requirement in no.

1. Mines Manager 1

2. Assistant Manager cum Mining Engineer 3

3. Geologist 1

4. Surveyor 1

5. Foreman 3

6. Electrical Foreman 1

7. Mechanical Foreman 1

8. Mechanical Engineers 1

9. Driller-cum-compressor operator 3

10. Blaster 1

11. HEMM Operator 5

12. Mechanic cum fitter 3

13. Electrician 1

14. Explosives Van and truck driver 1

15. Clerk 1





S. No. Designation Requirement in no.

16. Helpers, Mazdoors 4

17. Watchman cum Challan issuer 2

Total 33

Source: Modified Approved Mining Plan & progressive mine closure plan

3.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

(i) TYPE OF PROJECT INCLUDING INTERLINKED AND INDEPENDENT PROJECTS IF ANY

� Type of Project: Present proposal is for validation of existing EC Validation of EC under

Gazette Notification S.O 1530(E) dated 06.04.2014 for Dholipatti Limestone Mine (ML Area-

138.785 ha) with existing Limestone Production capacity- 1.40 MTPA and Waste 1.68 MTPA

(Total Excavation – 3.08 MTPA) situated at Villages-Dholipatti, Palayam & Karikkali, Taluk-

Guziliamparai , District-Dindigul, State- Tamil Nadu.

Interlinked Project: Company has a existing Captive cement plant located in Karikkali, Taluk-

Guziliamparai, District-Dindigul with Cement Capacity of 4.5 million TPA. Environment

Clearance was obtained vide letter J-11015/27/2000 – IA.II(M) Dated 19.03.2001.

(ii) LOCATION (MAP SHOWING GENERAL LOCATION, SPECIFIC LOCATION, AND PROJECT

BOUNDARY & PROJECT SITE LAYOUT) WITH COORDINATES

Table- 5

Location Details

Location Details

1. Village Dholipatti, Palayam&Karikkali

2. Taluk Guziliamparai

3. District Dindigul

4. State Tamil Nadu

5. Latitude & Longitude Latitude: 10°42'22.1" to 10°43'52.4"

Longitude: 78°06'16.5" to 78°07'25.6"

6. Toposheet No. 58 J/2





Figure 1: Location Map of the Mine Site





(iii) DETAILS OF ALTERNATIVE SITE CONSIDERATION AND BASIS OF SELECTING THE PROPOSED

SITE PARTICULARLY THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS SHOULD BE HIGHLIGHTED

As this is an existing mine so, no alternative site has been taken into consideration as the

mineral (Limestone) has already been proved with adequate reliability at this site.

(iv) SIZE OR MAGNITUDE OF OPERATION

Dholipatti Limestone Mine (ML Area- 138.785 ha) with existing Limestone Production

capacity- 1.40 MTPA and Waste 1.68 MTPA (Total Excavation – 3.08 MTPA) situated at Village –

Dholipatti, Palayam & Karikkali, Taluk-Guziliamparai, District-Dindigul, State- Tamil Nadu of

M/s. Chettinad Cement Corporation Pvt Ltd.

(v) PROJECT DESCRIPTION WITH PROCESS DETAILS (A SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM/ FLOW CHART

SHOWING THE PROJECT LAYOUT, PROJECT COMPONENTS SHOULD BE GIVEN)

a. GEOLOGY OF AREA:

Regional Geology:

The crystalline limestone of Tamilnadu is classified broadly under the following four major

categories: - Thirunelveli - Ramanathapurarn deposits, MaduraiDindigul -- Tiruchirapalli

deposits, Madukkarai - Ettimadai deposits, and Sankaridurg - Tiruchengodu - Nammakal

deposits.

The rocks in the area are crystalline in nature and form part of Great Archaean complex of

peninsular India. All the rocks domains possess evidence of deep seated metamorphism,

under conditions of high temperature and pressure. The crystalline limestone and associated

rocks appear to be meta-sediments. Though the Original chemical composition of these

sediments has been retained in some of the bands, at other places these sediments must have

interacted intimately with the other intrusive and have therefore given rise to rocks of

complex composition.

The limestone out crops stand out above the surrounding ground level and are covered by

thin veneer of overburden and calcareous kankar.

Local Geology:

The limestone deposits of Palayam, Dholipatt; &Karikkali area belong to Madurai Dindigul

Tiruchi limestone belt. The rock types encountered within the area are crystalline limestone

calc-gneiss, Pegmatite and granite gneiss. The pegmatite and granite gneiss are found as

intrusive bodies within the limestone. The beds are sub vertical at all places.

b. METHOD OF MINING

Mining operations is carried out by fully mechanized opencast method, utilizing Heavy Earth

Moving Machinery (HEMM) in conjunction with drilling and blasting with the use of suitable

explosives and same shall continue in future also. The limestone deposit is developed and

worked by conventional mechanized method considering various technical parameters like

surface topography, continuation of limestone deposit, quality variations, geo technical

aspects, required rate of production etc.





The top soil is already removed hence, drilling and blasting will be used to excavate the

mineral further. Controlled Blasting is carried out. DTH drills of 100/115 mm diameter are being

used for drilling of blast holes. The blast holes are being drilled in square and staggered

pattern with spacing and burden of 3.5m x 2.5m.A minimum width of working bench 10m is

being maintained for safe operation of mining machinery. The individual benches are sloped

at 80ofrom horizontal and the overall pit slope has been planned to be maintained less than

45○.

The hydraulic excavator of 2.1 m3 bucket capacity in combination with Taurus dumpers

(on contract, capacity: 35T) are being used for loading of materials. Rock breakers are

utilized for sizing the large boulders before transportation to the integrated cement plant.

Fragmented limestone is loaded by hydraulic excavators into the tippers. The limestone is

transported by tippers directly to the cement plant for stacking in stockpile and is being used

as main raw material for clinker/cement manufacturing.

Figure 2: Process flow chart of Mining

Sequence of Mining

Soil and OB/SB/IB removal

No topsoil is likely to be generated during the review of mine plan period as topsoil is already

removed and used for afforestation.

Drilling

High capacity equipments are deployed. Drilling is being carried out with the help of sharp drill

bits which help in reducing noise. Sub-drilling is kept just adequate to tear-off the bench

bottom.

Blasting

Drilling

EXCAVATION, REMOVAL OF SOIL

Loading

Hauling by dumper

Fragmenting by rock breaker &

Transportation to Cement Plant.





Blasting

The blasting operations in the mine is being carried out by deep hole drilling and blasting

using delay detonators, which reduces the ground vibrations. Further, the ground vibrations

are being controlled by using modern shock tubes with delay non- electric detonators.

Blasting operations is being carried out only during day time as per DGMS guidelines. Blasting

is being performed strictly as per the guidelines specified under MMR, 1961. No secondary

blasting is being done in this mine. The oversized boulders generated during primary blasting

are being segregated and reduced in size by deploying hydraulic rock breaker. Explosive is

being used for blasting purpose which is stored in licensed explosive magazines and

Ammonium Nitrate Store rooms.

Loading

The hydraulic excavator of 3.5 m3 bucket capacity is presently being used for loading of

materials. Blasted limestone is being loaded by hydraulic excavators into the dump trucks for

onward dispatch to the crusher (for limestone) and at temporarily waste dump(for waste).

Transportation

Crushed Limestone is being/ will be transported from mine site to the Cement Plant via

Covered Conveyor Belt. Cement Plant is 8.2 km south to existing Mine site.

c. MINEABLE RESERVES AND RESOURCES

Table -6

Limestone Reserves/Resources as per UNFC

Classification Code Quantity

(million tons)

Grade

A. Total Mineral Reserve 15.93 +35% CaO

Proved Mineable Reserve 111 11.13

Probable Mineable Reserve 121 & 122 4.80

B. Total Remaining Resources 6.546

Feasibility Mineral Resource 211 6.546

Pre-Feasibility Mineral Resource 221 & 222 Nil

Measured Mineral Resource 331 Nil

Indicated Mineral Resource 332 Nil

Inferred Mineral Resource 333 Nil

Reconnaissance Mineral Resource 334 Nil

Total Reserves + Resources 22.476

Source: Modified Mining Plan & progressive mine closure plan

Anticipated Life of Mine

Considering the total limestone reserve of 15.93 million tonne, as per the EC the life of the

mine was estimated to be 11 years. But according to the present proposal the life of the mine

is estimated to be 8 years.





d. MINING DETAILS

This is an existing mine. Details of past production since year 1993 is given below:

Table – 7

PAST PRODUCTION DETAILS

S. No Year

Production

Quantity

(in tonne)

S. No Year

Production

Quantity

(in tonne)

1. 1993-94 250.00 15. 2007-08 608018.30

2. 1994-95 5300.00 16. 2008-09 778125.30

3. 1995-96 4200.00 17. 2009-10 889562.90

4. 1996-97 14710.00 18. 2010-11 907387.05

5. 1997-98 19500.18 19. 2011-12 1279303.60

6. 1998-99 15382.00 20. 2012-13 816887.00

7. 1999-2000 1009.00 21. 2013-14 490953.10

8. 2000-01 1000.00 22. 2014-15 375625.40

9. 2001-02 254768.39 23. 2015-16 213251.45

10. 2002-03 862117.00 24. 2016-17 249205.05

11. 2003-04 931316.18 25. 2017-18 278723.20

12. 2004-05 940147.10 26. 2018-19 414046.75

13. 2005-06 809237.15 27. 2019-20 565452.70

14. 2006-07 756638.30 28. 2020-21 591502.150

Production figures have been authenticated by Assistant Director Geology and Mining, Collectorate,

District: Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, dated 31.05.2021. Copy of same is enclosed as Annexure VI. Affidavit

under Common Cause is enclosed as Annexure VII.

Table - 8

YEAR WISE COMBINED PRODUCTION OF ALL MINERALS (IN TONNES)

Year Pit no.

Total Tentative

Excavation Top Soil OB/SB/IB

ROM

Total Waste

Ore :OB

Ratio Ore

Mineral reject

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

(Tonnes) (Tonnes) (Tonnes) (Tonnes) (Tonnes) (Tonnes) (T : T)

2019 - 20 Year 2019-20 is completed

2020 - 21 Year 2019-20 is completed

2021 – 22 (from

July 21)

Metukalathur, 838562 Nil

429321 327392 81848 511169

Palayam – I, 478707 137750 272765 68191 205942

SUB TOTAL 1317269

567072 600157 150039 717111 1:1.19





2022 - 23 Metukalathur, 727180

Nil 354218 298370 74592 428811

Palayam – I, 601356 218805 306041 76510 295315

SUB TOTAL 1328536 573024 604410 151103 724126 1:1.20

2023 -24

Palayam – I, 1371328

Nil

588480 626278 156570 745050

Kolichiwadi 1000650 680159 256393 64098 744258

Metukalathur, 707814 411161 237323 59331 470491

SUB TOTAL 3079793 1679800 1119994 279998 1959799 1:1.75

GRAND TOTAL 5725598 Nil 2819896 2324561 581140 3401036 1:1.46

Source: Modification of the Approved Review of Mining Plan

Table - 9

Mining details


1. Method of mining Fully Mechanized Opencast mining

2. Total Geological Reserves 22.476 million tonnes (as on 3o.06.2021)

3. Total Mineable reserves 11.13 million tonnes (as on 01.07.2021)

4. Life of the Mine 8 Years @ 1.40 Million TPA

5. Bench Height 10 m

6. Bench Width 10 m

8. Elevation Range 200 to 219 m AMSL

9. Present working depth 41 m

10. Ultimate Working Depth 70 m

11. ROM/Waste Ratio (Tonnes: Tonnes) 1:1.20

12. Number of Working Days 300 days

13. Number of shifts per day 2 Shifts


(vi) RAW MATERIAL REQUIRED ALONG WITH ESTIMATED QUANTITY, LIKELY SOURCE,

MARKETING AREA OF FINAL PRODUCTS, MODE OF TRANSPORT OF RAW MATERIAL AND

FINISHED PRODUCT

� This is a Limestone Mining project; thus no raw material is required.

� Excavated limestone is being/will be transported to the cement plant via road.

� Limestone is being/will be used for captive purpose in the existing Cement Plant of the

company for cement manufacturing located at Villages: Karikkali, Taluk Guziliamparai,

District – Dindigul.

(vii) RESOURCES OPTIMIZATION/ RECYCLING AND REUSE ENVISAGED IN THE PROJECT, IF ANY,

SHOULD BE BRIEFLY OUTLINED.

� Only small quantity of Top soil was removed from the broke open area and stacked at

the earmarked place and used for developing green belt activities. As on date mined





out Top soil at initial stage of mining operation is about 90000 M3 and the same has

been utilized for green belt development around the mining lease area. In future there

could be a possible generation of Top soil for a quantity of 37200 M3 and the entire

quantity will also be utilized for afforestation.

� 2 KLD of Domestic wastewater generated from mines office is being disposed of in

soak pit via septic tank. Retaining walls, Garland drains, along the periphery of pits and

dumps & settling tanks is being constructed arrest surface run-offs. Septic tanks and

soak pits are provided for disposal of domestic waste water.

(viii) AVAILABILITY OF WATER ITS SOURCE, ENERGY /POWER REQUIREMENT AND SOURCE

SHOULD BE GIVEN

A. Water Requirement

Total water requirement for the project is about 51 KLD. Same is being sourced from

the harvested rain water stored in mine pits.

B. Power Requirement

Total power requirement for the mining project after expansion will be 200 KVA which

is being sourced from Tamil Nadu Electricity Board.

(ix) QUANTITY OF WASTE TO BE GENERATED (LIQUID AND SOLID) AND SCHEME FOR THEIR

MANAGEMENT/DISPOSAL

SOLID WASTE

� The solid waste generated is mainly hard rock consisting of calc-gneiss, pegmatite and

granite gneiss, it does not siltation or erosion in the dump yards.

� Garland drains (2.5 X 2 X 2 m) – 2nos are being/ will be made all along the periphery of

dumpsites to prevent the water carrying the wash off to enter into the mines.

� The slopes of the dump sites will be terraced and planted with grasses, legumes etc. to

arrest soil erosion to a great extent.

LIQUID WASTE

� The water collected in the garland drains will flow towards the settling tanks.

� Settling tanks are installed to collect the water from dump yards. The wash off is

allowed to settle and the pure and clean water is used for plantation purpose and for

wetting of haul roads.

4.0 SITE ANALYSIS

(i) CONNECTIVITY

� Nearest Highway is SH SH-75 (~3 km by road towards in East direction).

� Nearest Town is Karur (~ 35 Km in North Direction).

� The nearest railway station is Palayam (3 km in East direction).

� The nearest airport is Trichy (~80 km in NE direction)

� The site is well connected with communication facilities like telephone, fax and as such,

no constraints are envisaged in this aspect as the Tehsil and District headquarters are

near to the site.





(ii) LAND FORM, LAND USE AND LAND OWNERSHIP

The mining lease area forms a part of plain terrain with a gentle slope towards east.

There will be a permanent change of land use due to mining activities.

The total ML Area is 138.785 ha out of which 21.095 ha is Govt. land & 117.69 ha is

Private land. At conceptual stage; total excavated area 63.60 ha out of which 35.42

ha will be backfilled and 28.18 will be converted into water reservoir. 19.63 ha will be

used as dump, 2.78 ha will be under road, 0.50 ha under infrastructure, 10 ha area will

be developed as green belt/plantation on safety zone & 42.255 ha will remain

undisturbed.

(iii) TOPOGRAPHY & DRAINAGE

The area is generally plain flat with an elevation of about 200 m RL in the central part to

219 m RL in the NW side. The area is plain flat terrain with a gentle slope towards East.

There is no perennial water body within the lease area. The study area of 10Kms radius

around the mining lease there is no perennial river. There are natural seasonal streams

and nallahs surrounding the mine leases which are active during rainy season and

remains dry for most of the year.

The general topography of the entire leased area is a very gentle slope towards east.

The regional drainage is dendritic in pattern. The main source of water in the area is

rainfall. The seepage water as well as the rain water during monsoon accumulating the

mine pit will be pumped out and used for domestic, green belt and dust suppression

activities. The depth of ground water table is about 120m. The water will not be

encountered during mining

(iv) EXISTING LAND USE PATTERN (AGRICULTURE, NON-AGRICULTURE, FOREST, WATER

BODIES (INCLUDING AREA UNDER CRZ)), SHORTEST DISTANCES FROM THE PERIPHERY OF

THE PROJECT TO PERIPHERY OF THE FORESTS, NATIONAL PARK, WILD LIFE SANCTUARY,

ECO SENSITIVE AREAS, WATER BODIES (DISTANCE FROM THE HFL OF THE RIVER), CRZ. IN

CASE OF NOTIFIED INDUSTRIAL AREA, A COPY OF THE GAZETTE NOTIFICATION SHOULD

BE GIVEN

� The total ML Area is 138.785 ha out of which 21.095 ha is Govt. land &117.69 ha is Private

land. The mining lease area forms a part of plain terrain with a gentle slope towards

east. There will be a permanent change of land use due to mining activities.

� No forest land falls in the mine lease area.

� No National Park, Wildlife Sanctuary exists within study area.

� Details of Environmental settings around the mine site are given in the table below:





Table - 10

Environmental Settings of the Area

S.No. Particulars Details

1. Nearest Town Karur (~ 35 Km in North Direction)

2. Nearest State/National Highway SH-75(~3 km by road towards East direction )

3. Nearest Railway Station Palayam (~3 km in Eastdirection)

4. Nearest Airport Trichy (~80 km in NE direction)

5. National Park, Wild Life Sanctuaries,

Biosphere Reserves, Tiger Reserves,

Wildlife Corridors etc. within 10km radius

None

6. Reserved / Protected Forest within 10km

radius (Boundary to boundary distance)

Toppai Swamimalai RF (~6 km in SE direction)

7. Nearest water bodies Vallianaikulam pond (~8 km in NNE direction)

8. Seismic Zone Zone – II as per IS: 1893 (Part-I) : 2002

Source: Google Earth & SOI Toposheet

Revalidation of EC of Dholi[patti Limestone Mine(ML Area: 138.785ha) Limestone: 1.40 Million TPA, Waste: 1.68 Million TPA(Total Excavation: 3.08 Million TPA) At Villages: Dholipatti, Palayam&Karikkali Tehsil: Guziliamparai, District:

Dindigul, Tamil Nadu



Figure 3: Environmental Setting Map of Study Area

Revalidation of EC of Dholi[patti Limestone Mine(ML Area: 138.785ha) Limestone: 1.40 Million TPA, Waste: 1.68 Million TPA(Total Excavation: 3.08




(v) EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE

This is an existing mine hence, existing infrastructure facilities will be used.

(vi) SOIL CLASSIFICATION

The entire limestone band is completely concealed under the top soil except in one or two

places where outcrops are seen. The soil around the lease boundary is used for agricultural

purposes.

(vii) CLIMATIC DATA FROM SECONDARY SOURCES

This area has a tropical climate and this area is too hot in summer. The average annual

temperature is 31.5 °C. In a year, the average rainfall is 650 mm. The temperatures are

highest on average in May, at around 41.5°C. In January, the average temperature is 21.5°C.

It is the lowest average temperature of the whole year. Relative humidity ranged between

67.2% and 69.2%.During rainy season, spanning September to November, rainfall occurs. The

total rainfall during the study period was 650mm.Wind speed and wind directions were

observed. During the month of May the wind speed Was a maximum of 4.82 Km/Hr. During

the month of September recorded a maximum value of 3.32 Km/Hr it was found that the

wind speed is more during the day time compare to nights. Predominant wind direction was

SW in post monsoon, NE during winter season and SW during monsoon

(viii) SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE AVAILABLE

The site is well connected with social infrastructure facilities like medical, post office,

schools, police stations etc. and as such no constraints are envisaged in this aspect. Tehsil

and district headquarter are near to the site.

5.0 PLANNING BRIEF

(i) PLANNING CONCEPT (TYPE OF INDUSTRIES, FACILITIES, TRANSPORTATION ETC.) TOWN

AND COUNTRY PLANNING/DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY CLASSIFICATION.

The project proposed by M/s Chettinad Cement Corporation Pvt Limited is due for

validation of EC for its Limestone mine. Existing Mining Lease area falls in Govt & Private

land. The Limestone mined out from this Limestone Mine is being used for captive use in

the existing Cement Plant of the company. The mined out limestone is transported to the

captive cement plant by a covered conveyer (2.8 km).

(ii) POPULATION PROJECTION

Total manpower is 33 persons. Preference is being/ will be given to the locals as per the

eligibility.

(iii) LAND USE PLANNING

The total ML area is 138.785 ha. Based on exploration carried out in the area, reserves

estimated considering various constraints and statutory barrier of 7.5 m of ML, a total of 4

nos. of pits shall be formed within ML upto conceptual stage. As the conceptual land use

pattern total excavated area 63.60 ha out of which 35.42 ha will be backfilled and 28.18 will

be converted into water reservoir. 19.63 ha will be used as dump, 2.78 ha will be under road,

0.50 ha under infrastructure, 10 ha area will be developed as green belt/plantation on safety





zone & 42.255 ha will remain undisturbed. Details of the environmental sensitivity of the ML

Area:

Table - 11

Stage Wise Land Use Detail

S. No Particular Existing land use

(In Ha)

At the end of the plan

period (In Ha)

Conceptual period

(In Ha)

1. Area of excavation 45.45 46.55 63.60

2. Overburden/dump 11.72 19.63 19.63

3. Mineral Storage/Sub grade 0.00 1.04 0.00

4. Infrastructure 0.50 0.52 0.52

5. Roads 3.28 3.28 2.78

6. Others (Green belt & Safety

zone) 8.5 14.84 14.84

7. Undisturbed area 69.335 52.925 37.415

Total 138.785 138.785 138.785


(iv) ASSESSMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE DEMAND (PHYSICAL & SOCIAL)

Chettinad Cement Corporation Pvt Limited has / will assess the demand of infrastructure

(Physical & Social) in nearby area and same is being/will be developed in under corporate

social responsibilities programs.

(v) AMENITIES/FACILITIES

Chettinad Cement Corporation Pvt Limited has developed / will develop the

Amenities/Facilities in the nearby area of the project site as per requirement of local

people the nearby area of under corporate social responsibilities programs.

6.0 PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE

(i) INDUSTRIAL AREA (PROCESSING AREA)

Existing limestone mining lease area is138.785ha and existing infrastructure facilities will be

utilized for this project.

(ii) RESIDENTIAL AREA (NON PROCESSING AREA)

No area of mining lease area is being used or will be used for residential/township purpose.

(iii) GREEN BELT

� The total mining lease area is 138.785 ha.

� At present 8.5 ha area has already been developed under greenbelt/plantation. While

another 1.5 ha area is proposed to be developed. The proposed greenbelt development

plan is given below:





Table 12

Greenbelt Development and plantation Plan

Total proposed area for Green belt & Plantation (in Ha): 14.84

Area covered under Green Belt & Plantation (in Ha) 8.5 As on 20.07.2021

Balance area to be covered under Green Belt & Plantation (in Ha) 6.34

No.of Sapling Covered so far : 10930

S.No Year No. of Target Sapling

(in Nos)

Area to be covered in

Ha Location Name of Species

1

2021-22

(after

Aug’21)

2340 2.34 Safety/Barrier Zone at

Palayam Pit Pongamia

Pinnata(Pungan) ,

AcaciaLeducopholoea

(Velvel&Azadirachta

indica(Neem)


Kolinchinwadi Pit


Mettukalathur Pit

Total 6340 6.34

(iv) SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE

Expansion in Limestone Mining project will result in growth of the surrounding areas by

increased direct and indirect employment including ancillary development and supporting

infrastructure.

(v) CONNECTIVITY

The area is easily approachable by road, rail, and air. Nearest HighwaysareSH-75(~1 km in

East direction).The nearest railway station is Palayam (~0.5 km in Eastdirection).The nearest

airport is Indore International Airport Trichy (~65 km in ENE direction).The site is well

connected with communication facilities like telephone, fax and as such, no constraints are

envisaged in this aspect as the Tehsil and District headquarters are near to the site.

(vi) DRINKING WATER

Purified drinking water generated from RO plant installed at Existing Cement Plant will be

utilized for Drinking purpose at mines.

(vii) SEWERAGE SYSTEM

The domestic effluent generated from mine office is being disposed of in soak pit via septic

tank.

(viii) INDUSTRIAL WASTE MANAGEMENT

2 KLD Waste water generates from mines office is being/will be disposed off in soak pit via

septic tank.

Revalidation of EC of Dholi[patti Limestone Mine(ML Area: 13

Million TPA) At Villages: Dholipatti, Palayam&Karikkali

(ix) SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

The solid waste generated is mainly hard rock consisting of calc

granite gneiss, it does not siltation or erosion in the dump yards.

sites will be terraced and planted with grasses, legum

extent. Garland drain are being/ will be made all along the periphery of dumpsites to

prevent the water carrying the wash off to enter into the mines.

(x) POWER REQUIREMENT AND SOURCE

Power requirement for the mining

sourced from Tamil Nadu Electricity Board.

7.0 REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT (R & R) PLAN

(i) POLICY TO BE ADOPTED (CENTRAL/ST

PERSONS INCLUDING HOME OUSTEES, LAND OUSTEES AND LANDLESS LABORER (BRIEF

OUTLINE TO BE GIVEN)

The total ML Area is 138.785 ha out of which 21.095 ha is Govt. land &

land. R&R will be followed as p

8.0 PROJECT SCHEDULE AND COST ESTIM

(i) LIKELY DATE OF START OF CONSTRUCTION AND LIKELY D


This is an existing mine.

(ii) ESTIMATED PROJECT COST ALONG WITH ANALYSIS IN TERMS OF ECONOMIC VIABILITY

OF THE PROJECT

�� Capital Cost of the Project:

�� Cost for Environment Protection for the Project:

• Capital Cost:

• Recurring Cost:

9.0 ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL

This limestone mine project will result in growth of the surrounding areas by increased direct and

indirect employment in the region incl

Development of social amenities is

infrastructures, etc. No major adverse effect on environment is envisaged as the required

mitigation measures will be inbuilt in the project.

Mine(ML Area: 138.785ha) Limestone: 1.40 Million TPA, Waste: 1.68 Million TPA(Total Excavation: 3.08

Dholipatti, Palayam&Karikkali Tehsil: Guziliamparai, District: Dindigul, Tamil Nadu

SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

The solid waste generated is mainly hard rock consisting of calc-gneiss, pegmatite and

granite gneiss, it does not siltation or erosion in the dump yards. The slopes of the dump

sites will be terraced and planted with grasses, legumes etc. to arrest soil erosion to a great

Garland drain are being/ will be made all along the periphery of dumpsites to

prevent the water carrying the wash off to enter into the mines.

POWER REQUIREMENT AND SOURCE

ower requirement for the mining project after expansion will be 200 KVA which will be

Tamil Nadu Electricity Board.

ION AND RESETTLEMENT (R & R) PLAN

POLICY TO BE ADOPTED (CENTRAL/STATE)IN RESPECT OF THE PROJECT AFFECTED


OUTLINE TO BE GIVEN)

The total ML Area is 138.785 ha out of which 21.095 ha is Govt. land &

R&R will be followed as per Central and State Government Rules & notifications.

AND COST ESTIMATES

E OF START OF CONSTRUCTION AND LIKELY DATE OF COMPLETION (TIME


This is an existing mine.

ED PROJECT COST ALONG WITH ANALYSIS IN TERMS OF ECONOMIC VIABILITY

Capital Cost of the Project: Rs. 67.15 Crores

Cost for Environment Protection for the Project:

Capital Cost: Rs. 20.0 Lakhs

Recurring Cost: 4 lakh/Annum

ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL

limestone mine project will result in growth of the surrounding areas by increased direct and

indirect employment in the region including ancillary development and supporting infrastructure.

Development of social amenities is in the form of medical facilities, education, communication,

No major adverse effect on environment is envisaged as the required

ion measures will be inbuilt in the project.

.785ha) Limestone: 1.40 Million TPA, Waste: 1.68 Million TPA(Total Excavation: 3.08


gneiss, pegmatite and

The slopes of the dump

es etc. to arrest soil erosion to a great

Garland drain are being/ will be made all along the periphery of dumpsites to

project after expansion will be 200 KVA which will be

E)IN RESPECT OF THE PROJECT AFFECTED


117.69 ha is Private

er Central and State Government Rules & notifications.

E OF COMPLETION (TIME

ED PROJECT COST ALONG WITH ANALYSIS IN TERMS OF ECONOMIC VIABILITY

limestone mine project will result in growth of the surrounding areas by increased direct and

supporting infrastructure.

in the form of medical facilities, education, communication,

No major adverse effect on environment is envisaged as the required

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Anenxure IIIB_EDS (Name Change)

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Annexure IVB RCTO (2002-2003)

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Annexure IVC RCTO (2003-2004)

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Annexure IVD RCTO (2004-2005)

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Annexure IVE RCTO (2005-2006)

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Annexure IVF RCTO (2006-2007)

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Annexure IVG RCTO (2007-2008)

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Annexure IVH-RCO 2008-09

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Annexure IVL-RCO 2013-14

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Annexure V_Approval letter of MP

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Annexure VI_Authenticated Proudction Certificate

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Annexure VII_Affidavit -Common cause

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