MINE OWNER/LESSEE Geo Exploration and Mining Solutions,

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(Under Rule 18 (2) of Granite Conservation and Development Rules, 1999)

Patta Land / Scheme Period (2015-16 to 2019-20)

IN

LOCATION OF THE QUARRY LEASE AREA

EXTENT : 1.08.5 Ha

S.F.Nos. : 816/1, 817/2, 817/3, 817/4, 817/5,

817/7, 819/20 and 819/24A

VILLAGE : IRUTHUKOTTAI

TALUK : DENKANIKOTTAI

DISTRICT : KRISHNAGIRI

STATE : TAMIL NADU

FOR

MINE OWNER/LESSEE

S/o. Omvati Chahal

D-1, Sraddha Green Meadows,

4th Cross Rustan Bagh,

Bangalore,

Karnataka state - 560 017.

PREPARED BY

Recognized Qualified Person

Reg. No: RQP/MAS/019/87/A

Valid Upto: 17.11.2021

Geo Exploration and Mining Solutions, Old No.260-B, New No.17, Advaitha Ashram Road,

Alagapuram, Salem – 636 004,

Tamilnadu State,

Cell: 9443356539, 9442278601. E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

R. Vishal Chahal,

S/o. Omvati Chahal,


4th Cross, Rustan Bagh,

Bangalore,

Karnataka state – 560017.

CONSENT LETTER FROM LESSEE

The Scheme of quarrying in respect of Iruthukottai Black Granite

Quarry over an extent of 1.08.5 Ha Patta land in S.F.Nos. 816/1, 817/2,

817/3, 817/4, 817/5, 817/7, 819/20 and 819/24A in Iruthukottai

village, Denkanikottai Taluk, Krishnagiri District, Tamilnadu State has

been prepared by

A. JAGANNATHAN, B.E., F.C.C., M.M.E.A.,


RQP/MAS/019/87/A

I request the Commissioner, Department of Geology and Mining,

Chennai to make further correspondence regarding the modification of

the Scheme of quarrying with the said recognized qualified person at his

following address.


Geo Exploration and Mining Solutions,

Old No.260-B, New No.17, Advaitha Ashram Road,

Alagapuram,

Salem – 636 004.

Cell: +91 94422 78601, 94433 56539.

I hereby undertake that all the modifications, if any made in the

Scheme of Quarrying by the Recognized qualified person may be

deemed to have been made with my knowledge and consent and shall

be acceptable to me and binding on me in all respects.

Signature of the lessee

(R.Vishal Chahal)

Proprietor

Place: Bangalore

Date : 27.02.2015

R. Vishal Chahal,

S/o. Omvati Chahal,



Bangalore,


DECLARATION OF MINE OWNER

The Scheme of Quarrying in respect of Iruthukottai Black

Granite quarry over an extent of 1.08.5Ha Patta land in S.F.Nos. 816/1,

817/2, 817/3, 817/4, 817/5, 817/7, 819/20 and 819/24A in

Iruthukottai village, Denkanikottai Taluk, Krishnagiri District, Tamilnadu

State has been prepared in full consultation with me by



RQP/MAS/019/87/A

I have understood its contents and agree to implement the

same in accordance with Laws applicable to Mines.

Signature of the lessee

(R.Vishal Chahal)

Proprietor

Place: Bangalore

Date: 27.02.2015




Alagapuram, Salem – 636 004.

Cell: 94433 56539.

CERTIFICATE FROM THE RECOGNIZED QUALIFIED PERSON

This is to certify that the Provisions of Granite Conservation and

Development Rules, 1999 as amended in Tamil Nadu Minor Mineral

Concession Rules, 1959 have been observed in the preparation of

Scheme of Quarrying for Iruthukottai Black Granite quarry over an

extent of 1.08.5Ha Patta land in S.F.Nos. 816/1, 817/2, 817/3, 817/4,

817/5, 817/7, 819/20 and 819/24A in Iruthukottai village,

Denkanikottai Taluk, Krishnagiri District, Tamilnadu State has been

prepared for

Thiru. R. Vishal Chahal,

S/o. Omvati Chahal,



Bangalore,


Whenever specific permissions/exemptions/ relaxations and

approvals are required, the lessee will approach the concerned

authorities of Commissioner of Geology and Mining, Government of

Tamilnadu, Guindy, Chennai– 600 032 for such permissions/

exemptions /relaxations and approvals.

It is also certified that information furnished in the above Scheme

of Quarrying are true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

RQP SIGNATURE


RQP/MAS/019/87/A

Place: Salem

Date: 03.03.2015




Alagapuram, Salem – 636 004.

Cell: 94433 56539.

CERTIFICATE FROM THE RECOGNIZED QUALIFIED PERSON

Certified that the Provisions of Mines Act, Rules and Regulations

made there under have been observed in the preparation of Scheme of

Quarrying for Iruthukottai Black Granite quarry over an extent of

1.08.5Ha Patta land in S.F.Nos. 816/1, 817/2, 817/3, 817/4, 817/5,

817/7, 819/20 and 819/24A in Iruthukottai village, Denkanikottai Taluk,

Krishnagiri District, Tamilnadu State has been prepared for

Thiru. R. Vishal Chahal,

S/o. Omvati Chahal,



Bangalore,


Whenever specific permissions/exemptions/ relaxations and

approvals are required, the lessee will approach the concerned

authorities of the Director General of Mines Safety (DGMS), No. 5, IInd

Street, Block – AA, Anna Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu for such

permissions/ exemptions /relaxations and approvals.

It is also certified that information furnished in the Scheme of

Quarrying are true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

RQP SIGNATURE


RQP/MAS/019/87/A

Place: Salem

Date: 03.03.2015

LIST OF CONTENT

S.No. Description Page

No.

1. Introduction 1

2.

PART - I

Proposal under Scheme of Quarrying for the next

five years

6

3. Exploration and reserves 7

4. Conceptual mining plan 12

5. Mining 13

6. Blasting 17

7. Mine Drainage 17

8. Stacking of Mineral Waste and Disposal of Waste 18

9. Use of the granite stone 18

10. Quality control 18

11. Surface transport 18

12. Site Services 19

13. Employment potential 19

14. Environmental Management plan 20

15. Progressive Quarry Closure Plan 25

16. Mineral Conservation and Development 26

17. Statutory Provisions 26

LIST OF ANNEXURES

S. No. Description Annexure

No.

1. Copy of G.O. I

2. Copy of FMB II

3. Copy of Combined sketch III

4. Copy of Patta IV

5. Copy of Adangal V

6. Copy of “A” Register VI

7. Copy of power of Attorney VII

8. Copy of Lease deed VIII

9. Copy of Mining Plan Approval Letter IX

10. Copy of ID Proof X

11. Copy of RQP Certificate XI

LIST OF PLATES

SL.NO. DESCRIPTION PLATE

No.

SCALE

1. LOCATION PLAN I 1:24,00,000

2. KEY PLAN IA 1:50,000

3. ROUTE MAP IB Not to scale

4. SATTELITE IMAGE FOR 500m

RADIUS IC 1:5,000

5. ENVIRONMENTAL AND LANDUSE

PLAN FOR 1KM RADIUS ID 1:10,000

6. QAUARRY LEASE PLAN II 1:1,000

7. SURFACE PLAN III 1:1,000

8. GEOLOGICAL PLAN AND

SECTIONS IV

Plan - 1:1,000

Section Hor - 1:1,000

Ver - 1:500

9. YEARWISE DEVELOPMENT AND

PRODUCTION PLAN AND SECTIONS

V

Plan - 1:1,000 Section

Hor - 1:1,000

Ver - 1:500

10. QUARRY LAYOUT AND AFFORESTATION PLAN

VI 1:1,000

11. PROGRESSIVE QUARRY

CLOSURE PLAN AND SECTIONS

VII

Plan - 1:1,000

Section Hor - 1:1,000

Ver - 1:500

12. ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN VIII

1:5,000

13. CONCEPTUAL PLAN AND

SECTIONS IX

Plan - 1:1,000 Section

Hor - 1:1,000

Ver - 1:500

Scheme of Quarrying Iruthukottai Black Granite

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SCHEME OF QUARRYING FOR IRUTHUKOTTAI

BLACK GRANITE (DOLERITE)

Scheme Period 2015-16 to 2019-20

(Prepared Under Rule 18(2), of Granite Conservation and Development Rules, 1999)

1.0 INTRODUCTION: The present Scheme of quarrying is prepared in respect of Iruthukottai Black Granite

quarry belongs to Thiru. R.Vishal Chahal, S/o. Omvati Chahal, over an extent of 1.08.5

Hectares Patta land in S.F.Nos. 816/1, 817/2, 817/3, 817/4, 817/5, 817/7, 819/20 and

819/24A in Iruthukottai village, Denkanikottai Taluk, Krishnagiri District, Tamil Nadu State.

The scheme of quarrying is prepared with a view of optimum exploitation of deposit

by systematic quarrying with proper bench dimensions and safety measures, to enable the

Granite deposit on a long run with consistent Granite to waste ratio. With a view to maintain

uniform cost of quarrying, profit margin, conservation and proper dumping of waste/rejects

with minimum damage to the environment and society.

The lessee for the past five five years has vast experience in safe and systematic

quarrying and export of black granite rough blocks.

1.1 Particulars of Approval of Mining Plan and Date of Commencement of Mining

Operation:

The quarry lease was granted vide G.O.(3D) No.26, Industries (MME-2)

Department Dated 27.05.2010 for a period of twenty years (Refer Annexure-I).

The quarry lease was executed on 05.07.2010 and the lease period is valid upto

04.07.2030 (Refer Annexure-VIII). The quarry operation commenced after the execution

of lease deed i.e., 05.07.2010.

The mining plan was prepared in respect of Iruthukottai Black Granite quarry and the

same was approved by the State Geology and Mining Department, Guindy, Chennai vide

letter No. 13101/MM5/2009, dated: 10.05.2010 (Refer Annexure-IX). The mining plan is

valid upto 04.07.2015. The first Scheme of quarrying is due from 05.07.2015 onwards

hence, this first scheme prepared and submitted at present for the period of 2015-16 to

2019-20 (Five years).

1.2 Details of lease particulars are given as under: Table -1

G.O. No. Extent (Hects)

Date of Execution

Period of lease

Valid upto

G.O.(3D) No.26 Industries (MME-2) Dated: 27.05.2010

1.08.5 05.07.2010 20 Years 04.07.2030


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1.3 Proposed and actual Production particulars from the commencement of quarry operations

Table -2

Year Proposed Achieved

ROM (m3)

Production @ 5% (m3)

Production achieved (m3)

2010 – 11 1000 50 Development work

2011 – 12 2,000 100 94.238

2012 – 13 2,000 100 289.326

2013 – 14 2,000 100 228.722

2014 – 15 2,000 100 Development work

(Upto 02.03.2015) Total 9,000 450 612.286

Recovery anticipated 5% and recovery achieved around 4% due to weathered joints

and fractures of top layer.

1.4.0 REVIEW OF MINING PLAN:

1.4.1 Name of the Quarry : Iruthukottai Black Granite Quarry

Name of quarry Owner : Thiru. R. Vishal Chahal,

Address : D-1, Sraddha Green Meadows,


District : Bangalore 560 017,

State : Karnataka

Phone No : +91 94434 44888.

1.4.2 REVIEW OF COMPLIANCE POSITION OF SALIENT FEATURES OF MINING PLAN

All the conditions stipulated in the G.O and lease deed was fulfilled and maintained

during the course of quarry operations.

1.5.0 REVIEW OF IMPORTANT CHAPTERS OF MINING PLAN

1.5.1 EXPLORATION: The Geological Survey of India and Department of Geology and Mining have already

carried out mapping and by the well experienced geologists.

No detailed prospecting was carried out by any agencies. The black granite is clearly

visible from the surface outcrops and the RQP and his team members had carried out

mapping and clearly demarcate the black granite deposit of the area. Hence, no bore holes

were proposed to drill during the mining plan period. Based on these features, estimation of

geological resources, Mineable reserve is arrived at considering waste products and market

potentiality.


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1.5.2 QUARRY DEVELOPMENT The quarry development has proposed and the actual production in the Mining plan is

given table below. During the approved mining plan period the quarry development and

production was proposed on the southern side and progressing towards Northern side with

the dimension of 55m (L) X 34m (W) X 8m (D).

The production and development for the Mining plan period is given under.

PROPOSAL GIVEN THE MINING PLAN PERIOD:

Table - 3

Year Proposed Achieved

ROM (m3)

Production @ 5% (m3)

Production achieved (m3)

2010 – 11 1000 50 Development work

2011 – 12 2,000 100 94.238

2012 – 13 2,000 100 289.326

2013 – 14 2,000 100 228.722

2014 – 15 2,000 100 Development work

(Upto 02.03.2015)

Total 9,000 450 612.286

Recovery anticipated 5% and recovery achieved around @ 4% due to weathered

joints and fractures of top layer of the deposits.

There was no substantial change in the proposed and actual productions during the

approved mining plan period.

The Black granite recovery percentage has been reduced in surface levels and in

deep seated conditions it may enhance the recovery upto 30% from the R.O.M. due to

absence of weathered joints, fractures also following reasons.

1. During the plan period the lessee has deployed drilling and blasting method of

mining, at present the new innovative machineries like diamond wire saw cutting

method has been adopted for quarrying operation. The diamond wire saw cutting

does not produce any vibration during cutting of the granite dimensional stone

from the parent rock mass and there is no chance to generate such cracks or

fractures. Hence, the diamond wire saw cutting method has given the additional

recovery of granite than the previous method of mining.

2. The geological factors are more importance for recovery of granite dimensional

stone quarries. Due to geological factors like structure, texture, colour, Mineral

content, etc., has decided to recovery percentage. In the surface level of the

granite body may contain inclusion of country rock, patches, joints and cracks. at

present depth there are no patches, country rock inclusion and any

contamination of the granite formation of this quarry is observed. These textural

features can be found only after removed the top layer.


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At present the lessee had developed the top layer and find out the potential area for

removing black granite by economically safe and systematic quarrying. Hence, the above

projection we have considered an average recovery of 30% during the present scheme

period, it may enhance.

In the interest of quarrying, the lessee worked out continuously and tried his

maximum effort to market. The lessee has keen in carrying out the quarrying operations in

a scientific and systematic manner to win the Black Granite in all possible means.

1.5.3 REVIEW OF MINING DEVELOPMENT: The quarry development and production was not carried out as per proposed in the

mining plan period. During the plan period the quarry development and production

proposed to carry out on the southern side and progressive towards Northern side.

But the lessee carried out the quarrying operation on the eastern side due to the

lessee has identify the good quality of marketable black granite is observed on the eastern

side during development work. Hence, the lessee started the quarry work on the eastern

side and at present most of the area had developed with the maximum dimension of

present pit is 130m (L) X 59m (W) X 19m (D).

In the interest of quarrying, the lessee worked out continuously and tried his

maximum effort to market. The lessee carried out all possible ways and best efforts to

develop and exploit the granite continuously.

1.6.0 AFFORESTATION PROGRAMME: Program of Afforestation as given in the Mining plan period are given as under. The

safety distance along the western boundary barrier has been identified and utilized for

topsoil dumping and afforestation.

Proposal given in the Mining Plan:

Table- 4

Year No of

saplings

Type of

sapling

Expected

Survival

rate %

Place

2010 - 11 30 Aylanthus, Neem,

Tamarind and other

Regional trees

80 Lease boundary

2011 – 12 30 80 Lease boundary

2012 - 13 30 80 Lease boundary



Total number of trees planted during the mining plan period is around 150 numbers

along the safety barrier an expected survival at the rate of 80%. The afforestation program

carried out during the Mining plan period is affected by the failure of monsoon and water

scarcity. Anyhow, the lessee ensures to compensate the afforestation during the present

scheme period.


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1.7.0 LAND RECLAMATION AND REHABILITATION: Due to nature of occurrence of the granite body in this quarry is beyond the

workable limits. During the approved mining plan period the quantum of waste is proposed

about 8550m3 (Granite Rejects) the same was proposed to dumped in the eastern side with

dimension of L 40m x W 21.37m x H 10.0m and excavated topsoil (3750m3) are proposed

to dumped on the safety barrier and utilized for road and afforestation purpose. Dumps are

properly terraced systematically by multi-level dumping. When the dump becomes inactive

part of the excavated topsoil will be preserved over and sides of the waste dump and planting

tree sapling for increasing the stability of the waste dumps and to prevent erosion during rainy

season. During the Mining plan period 14m(2m Topsoil + 12m Black granite) depth has

been considered as economically safe and scientific quarrying, now the quarry attained a

maximum depth of 19m.

During this scheme period 32m depth has been considered as economically viable

for safe and systematic quarrying at present market scenario. Immediate backfilling does not

arise. When the quarry reach the ultimate pit limit or at the end of life of quarry, quarried

out waste will be backfilled.

1.8.0 CONTROL OF DUST, NOISE AND VIBRATION: The quarrying operation was carried out by semi mechanized means and HEMM were

deployed occasionally. Hence, the effects due to dust, noise and vibration were minimal.

Anyhow the Ambient quality of Air respect of dust concentration, respirable dust, SO2, NO2

were tested periodically for every season around 1 kms radius for core and buffer zones as

per the guidance of TNPCB. The dust prone areas of the Quarry are Blasting site, Loading,

Hauling and dumping. All such areas were closely monitored as per the guidelines.

The quarry operation was carried out by semi mechanized method with drilling and

blasting. Dressing carried out manually with portable compressor and Jack Hammers.

Hence, the effects due to dust (only development and bench formation), noise and vibration

were minimal.

NOISE: The ambient Noise Level ranges must be <80 dB. As the compressors are, keep at

high levels the impact of noise to the workers is less. Expanding Chemical is used for

cracking the rough blocks and therefore noise of blasting is minimal.

VIBRATION: Blasting induced ground vibration is the only source of vibration in quarrying area.

Since chemicals @ 1kg for 3 feet is used for 8 hours retention time for cracking the solid

rock along the line of drilling. Vibration is observed in this quarry is negligible.


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1.9.0 SIGNIFICANT FEATURES: Being an individual lessee who is much concerned above the environment, he

closely monitored the environmental factors systematically without degrading the land,

water and air. However, tests have to be carried out to show the actual performance of

quarry on environmental issues which will be compiling in the present scheme period.

PART - I

2.0 PROPOSAL UNDER SCHEME OF QUARRYING FOR THE NEXT FIVE YEARS:

2.1 NAME OF THE LESSEE WITH ADDRESS

Name of Quarry : Iruthukottai Black Granite Quarry

Name of the lessee : Thiru. R.Vishal Chahal,



Bangalore 560 017,

State : Karnataka

Phone No : +91 94434 44888

2.2 NAME, ADDRESS AND REGISTRATION NUMBER OF THE RECOGNIZED

QUALIFIED PERSON WHO PREPARED THE MINING PLAN

Name : A. JAGANNATHAN, B.E., F.C.C., M.M.E.A.,

Recognized Qualified Person,

Address : Geo Exploration and Mining Solutions,


Alagapuram, Salem – 636 004,

Tamil Nadu.

Mobile : +91 94433 56539, 94422 78601.

Telephone : +91 427 2431989(Office).

Registration No. : RQP/MAS/019/87/A

Date of Grant/Renewal : 20.11.1987

Valid up to : 17.11.2021

E-Mail : [email protected], [email protected].

2.3 DETAIL Of LEASE PARTICULARS ARE GIVEN AS UNDER

Table -5

GO. No. Extent (Hects)

Date of Execution

Period of lease

Valid upto

G.O.(3D) No. 26 Dated: 27.05.2010

1.08.5 05.07.2010 20 Years 04.07.2030

The quarry lease was granted vide G.O.(3D) No. 26 Industries (MME-2) Department

Dated 27.05.2010 for a period of twenty years. The quarry lease was executed on

05.07.2010 and the lease period is valid upto 04.07.2030.


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2.4 DETAILS OF THE AREA

a. The area is marked in the Geological Survey of India, Topo sheet no. 57- H/15.

b. The details of the land covered by the area are given below.

c. There is no change in the extent as mentioned in the approved mining plan.

Table - 6

The area lies between the Latitudes of 12°27'57.81"N to 12°28'01.75"N and Longitudes

of 77°47'50.28"E to 77°47’55.63 in WGS Datum-1984 (Refer Plate No. I & IA).

3.0 EXPLORATION AND RESERVES a) Physiography The area is generally exhibits an undulated terrain. The general gradient towards

southeast and the altitude of the area is 875m (max) above from MSL. The black granite

mostly covered with reddish soil. The Dolerite dyke is intruded between the batholithic

formations of Biotite Gneiss. The area receives rainfall 750 - 900mm /annum and the ground

water occurs at a depth of 52m in summer and 48m at rainy season.

Topographical View of the Iruthukottai Black Granite (Dolerite)

Quarry Lease Area

District Taluk Village S.F.Nos. Area in

Ha. Patta No.

Classification

Krishnagiri Denkanikottai

Iruthukottai

816/1 0.28.5

962, 963 & 2025

Patta Land owned by Omvathi Chahal

(Consent obtained from the pattadhar)

817/2 0.28.5

817/3 0.08.0

817/4 0.04.0

817/5 0.07.5

817/7 0.10.0

819/20 0.11.0

819/24A 0.11.0

Total 1.08.5


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b) Regional geology The hard rock terrain of Achaean to late Proterozoic groups comprises of

predominantly Charnockite, Khondalite group of rocks and their magmatic derivatives,

supracrustal sequences intruded by ultramafic complexes, basic dykes and granites.

Granites were formed from molten rock referred to as “Magma” formed at great

depths within the crust of the earth. During the cooling process, some of the minerals grow

into larger crystals of colours peculiar to those minerals or get aligned along certain

preferred directions giving rise to beautiful colors and patterns. Such rocks that were

formed at great depths during the Archaean age are now exposed at the surface of the

earth as a result of the combined actions of wind, air, sun and water and weathering and

denudation over the past several million years.

c) Geology of the area.

The area for quarry lease contains pre-existing rock of Biotite Gneiss and intruded by

dolerite. The dyke is covered by 2m thickness of topsoil followed by fresh marketable black

granite. The dyke rock is hard, compact and sheet in nature at the middle and boundary along

the contacts due to geological disturbances.

The Biotite Gneiss is the host rock with trending of North - South and dipping towards

West. The dolerite dyke intruded between the country rock of Biotite Gneiss in a width of 85m

which stretches about entire lease area with trending of N65oW – S65oE with vertical dipping.

The black granite (dolerite) exhibits sub-ophitic texture, which is the special type of poikilitic

texture. The Dolerite composed of laths of plagioclase embedded in the plates of Augite.

Apatite, magnetite and Ilmenite form the secondary constituents.

STRUCTURAL SETTINGS OF THE AREA

AGE FORMATION

Recent - Top soil

---------Unconformity--------

Pegmatite and Quartz veins,

Proterozoic to Late Archean Dolerites, Migmatites,

Peninsular Gneissic Complex,

Charnockite.

It is a type of ferro – magneisan dyke rock comprised of mineral constituents such as

pyroxene (Augite and Hypersthene) and plagioclase more plagioclase and augite provide

Grey/Greenish Black Colour Upon polishing to this rock. The texture is a typical Porphyritic,

with phenocrysts of plagioclase embedded over pyroxene matrix. The rock is fine to medium

grained melanocratic and without any segregation or textural defects, but little boulders due to

spheroidal weathering. This spheroidal weathering cause for more rejection.

The color of the rock changes depending upon the texture of the rock. The Dykes is

fine grained at the contact of country rock.

Strike Direction - N65oW – S65oE

Dip - Vertical dipping.


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3.1 DETAILS OF EXPLORATION

3.1.1. ALREADY CARRIED OUT As far as Black granite deposits are concerned, the only practical method is the

systematic geological mapping and delineation of commercial black granite bodies within the

field and careful evaluation of body luster, physical properties, engineering properties,

commercial aspects etc.

Such an exploration study has already been conducted in this area during the course of

quarrying operations.

This quarry was already attained a maximum depth of 19meters in the eastern side

and the black granite is clearly visible from the existing quarry pit. Based on the valuable

geological information and by the field experience the estimation of geological resources,

mineable reserve is arrived at considering to waste and market potentiality.

3.1.2. PROPOSED STUDY TO BE CARRIED OUT Even though the depth persistence of the Black granite stone may be beyond 32m

depth (2m topsoil + 30m Black granite) from the Petrogenetic character of the rock, only 32m

depth persistent has been taken as economically viable depth to calculate categories of

proved, probable, and possible reserves.

The recovery of saleable Black granite stones has been taken as 30% and if the

recovery percentage is good, it may enhance.

No definite programs for future exploration have been drawn. If there is any

considerable increase or decrease in the recovery factor a modified Scheme of Quarrying will

be prepared and submitted to relevant authorities for subsequent clearance and approval.

3.2 METHOD OF ESTIMATION OF RESERVES

The geological plan demarcating the commercially viable granite body has been

prepared in 1:1000 scale (Plate No. IV). Totally five sections have been drawn, two along the

strike direction as (X-Y and X1Y1) length wise and other sections are perpendicular to strike as

(A-B, C-D and E-F) width wise which is suitably chosen to cover the maximum area, in the

scale of Horizontal 1:1000 & Vert 1: 500 respectively (Plate No. IV).

The cross sectional area for the proved depth persistence of 32m (2m topsoil + 30m

Black granite) has been worked out for each section. The cross sectional area multiplied by its

length of influence on the longer axis gives the volume (insitu) in the cross sectional area. The

sum total of the insitu reserves available within the individual cross sectional area gives the

Geological Resources of the lease area.

The granite recovery percentage has been considered @ 30% during this scheme

period.

From the total Geological insitu resources, the quantity of saleable granite stones and

quantity of granite rejects and waste generation are computed by applying recovery factor at

30% by its volume. As the salable black granite stone are in terms of cubic meters (Volume)

only and not in terms of tonnage as in the case of major industrial mineral, the geological

resources, mineable reserves and quantum of waste generated etc, are given only in terms of

cubic meters.


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The details of estimation of geological resources and mineable reserves with reference

to the geological plan & cross section and Conceptual Plan & Section as shown in (Plate No.IV

& IX).

Both geological resources and mineable reserves are categorized as proved under UNFC

code 111.

3.3. GEOLOGICAL RESOURCES (Reassessed on 02.03.2015):

Maximum Length = 145m

Maximum Width = 102m

Maximum Depth = 32m

Table - 7

Section Bench Length

(m) Width (m)

Depth (m)

ROM (m3)

Recovery @ 30% (m3)

Granite Waste @ 70% (m3)

Topsoil (m3)

Side Burden (m3)

XY-AB

i 7.5 15 2 - - - 225 - ii 36 52 5 9360 2808 6552 - - iii 36 52 5 9360 2808 6552 - - iv 36 52 5 9360 2808 6552 - - v 36 52 5 9360 2808 6552 - - vi 36 52 5 9360 2808 6552 - - vii 36 52 5 9360 2808 6552 - -

Total 56160 16848 39312 225 -

XY-CD

i 7.5 19 2 - - - 285 - ii 45 60 5 13500 4050 9450 - - ii 45 18 5 - - - - 4050 iii 45 60 5 13500 4050 9450 - - iii 45 18 5 - - - - 4050 iv 45 60 5 13500 4050 9450 - - iv 45 18 5 - - - - 4050 v 45 60 5 13500 4050 9450 - - v 45 18 5 - - - - 4050 vi 45 60 5 13500 4050 9450 - - vi 45 18 5 - - - - 4050 vii 45 60 5 13500 4050 9450 - - vii 45 18 5 - - - - 4050

Total 81000 24300 56700 285 24300

X1Y1-EF

i 15 30 2 - - - 900 - ii 7.5 15 1 - - - - 113 iii 34 5 2 340 102 238 - - iii 34 43 3 4386 1316 3070 - - iii 34 15 5 - - - - 2550 iv 34 43 5 7310 2193 5117 - - iv 34 15 5 - - - - 2550 v 34 43 5 7310 2193 5117 - - v 34 15 5 - - - - 2550 vi 34 43 5 7310 2193 5117 - - vi 34 15 5 - - - - 2550 vii 34 69 5 11730 3519 8211 - - vii 34 15 5 - - - - 2550

Total 38386 11516 26870 900 12863

Grand Total 175546 52664 122882 1410 37163


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Total Geological Resource in ROM = 1,75,546m3

Total Recoverable Reserves @ 30% = 52,664m3

Granite Waste @ 70% = 1,22,882m3

Side burden(SB) = 37,163m3

Total Waste (Granite Waste + SB) = 1,60,045m3

Topsoil = 1,410m3

Granite: Waste ratio = 1:3

3.4 MINEABLE RESERVES: (Reassessed on 02.03.2015)

Maximum Length = 62m

Maximum Width = 55m

Maximum Depth = 32m

Table – 8

Section Bench Length

(m) Width (m)

Depth (m)

ROM (m3)

Recovery @ 30% (m3)

Granite Waste @ 70% (m3)

Topsoil (m3)

Side Burden (m3)

XY-AB

ii 27 33 5 4455 1336 3119 - -

iii 22 23 5 2530 759 1771 - -

iv 17 13 5 1105 331 774 - -

v 12 3 5 180 54 126 - -

Total 8270 2480 5790 - -

XY-CD

ii 35 51 5 8925 2677 6248 - -

ii 35 4 5 - - - - 700

iii 32 46 5 7360 2208 5152 - -

iii 32 2 5 - - - - 320

iv 27 38 5 5130 1539 3591 - -

v 22 28 5 3080 924 2156 - -

vi 17 18 5 1530 459 1071 - -

vii 7 8 5 280 84 196 - -

Total 26305 7891 18414 - 1020

X1Y1-EF

i 13 11 2 - - - 286 -

iii 13 5 2 130 39 91 - -

iii 13 33 3 1287 386 901 - -

iii 13 33 5 - - - - 2145

iv 3 31 5 465 139 326 - -

Total 1882 564 1318 286 2145

Grand Total 36457 10935 25522 286 3165

Total Mineable Reserves in ROM = 36,457m3


Granite Waste @ 70% = 25,522m3

Side burden(SB) = 3,165m3

Total Waste (Granite Waste + SB) = 28,687m3

Topsoil = 286m3

Granite: Waste ratio = 1:2.6


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The geological resources computed based on the geological cross sections up to the

economically workable depth of 32m (2m topsoil + 30m Black Granite) below the general

ground profile at the rate of 30% recovery yields 52,664m3 and 1,75,546m3 of ROM and

Mineable reserves have been computed as 10,935m3 at the rate of 30% recovery with

36,457m3 of ROM (Refer Plate No. IV).

The Black Granite body occurring in this area exhibits more or less uniform colour,

texture and sold in Par with commercial granite deposit. If any variation occurs during

quarrying, such as cracks flaws and patches, the defective area is removed during dressing

and marketed.

The mineable reserves are calculated by deducting the Mineral locked up area under

safety distance and bench loss. Proved & possible reserves are categorized up to 32m depth

from the elevated portion of the area.

4.0 CONCEPTUAL MINING PLAN:

Conceptual mining plan is prepared with an object of long-term systematic

development of benches, lay outs, selection of permanent ultimate pit limit, depth of quarrying

and ultimate pit, selection of sites for construction of infrastructure etc.

The ultimate pit size is designed based on certain practical parameters such as

economical depth of quarrying, safety zones, permissible area etc.,

The ultimate pit dimensions of the quarry are given below. Table - 9

Dimensions in meters (Maximum) Pit Length Width Depth I 67 59 32 II 19 67 27

However, during extraction of blocks each bench will be of 5mts height & width, vertical

slope for proper dimensional cutting. The total volume of excavation is estimated to be

39,908m3 (ROM 36,457m3 + Topsoil 289m3 + Side burden 3,165m3) to a depth of 32m. The

generation of total waste is estimated about 28,687m3 and marketable Black granite is

10,935m3.

During the present scheme period, excavated waste (13,930m3) will be proposed to

dump on the northern side with dimension of 38m x 24m x 15.3m(H). Dumps are properly

terraced systematically by multi-level dumping. When the quarry reach the ultimate pit limit or

at the end of life of quarry, waste will be backfilled and commercial plantation will be carried

out in the backfilled area and remaining pit will be allowed to collect the rainwater and

seepage and the water storage will be kept as reservoir for charging the nearly wells and

will be used for afforestation purpose.

After completion of quarry operation quarried out land will be fenced with barbed wire

also bund will be constructed around the quarry to prevent inadvertent entry of public and

cattle. (Please refer plate No. IX).


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5.0 MINING

No change in the method of mining. The same open cast semi mechanized mining with

5mt vertical bench with a bench width of 5 mtr has been followed.

Under the regulation 106 (2) (b) of the Metalliferous Mines Regulation 1961, in all open

cast mining, the bench height should not exceed 5 mtr and bench width should not be less

than bench height. The slope of the bench should not exceed 60˚from horizontal.

But as far as the quarrying of granite dimensional stones are concerned, observance of

the provisions of Regulation 106(2) (b) as above is seldom possible due to various inherent

petro genetic & mining difficulties. Hence, it is proposed to obtain relaxation to the provisions

of the above regulation from the Director of Mines Safety, Chennai for which necessary

provision is available with the Regulation 106 (2) (b).

The production of Black granite dimensional stone in this quarry involves the following

method typical for granite stone mining in contrast to other major mineral mining.

Splitting of rock mass of considerable volume from the parent sheet rock is carefully

removed by avoiding any kind of damage in the form of cracks adopting the method of

diamond wire cutting along the horizontal as well as two vertical sides along the width direction

and the third vertical face behind the front face.

This liberation of huge volume of granite body from the parent sheet rock is called

primary cutting. The Blocks splitted above are toppled and removed from the pit to the

dressing yard, by using hydraulic cranes.

Removing the defective portion and dressing into the dimensional blocks are done

manually using feather, wedges, and chiseling respectively by the labours that are skilled in

this work. The defect free, dimensional stone of different sizes is marketed in domestic and

international market by the well experienced marketing personnel of the lessee.

The waste material generated during quarrying activity includes rock fragments of

different sizes and waste chips during dressing of the blocks.

The total quantity of wastes is proposed to temporarily dump on the northern side.

When the quarry reach the ultimate pit limit or at the end of life of quarry, quarried out waste

will be backfill. Excavated topsoil will be preserved all along the safety barrier and utilized

for construction of bund, haul road and afforestation purpose (refer Plate No. VI and IX).


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5.1 YEAR WISE DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION FOR THE NEXT FIVE YEARS:

Table -10

Section Year Bench Length

(m)

Width

(m)

Depth

(m)

ROM

(m3)

Recovery @

30%

(m3)

Granite

Waste @

70% (m3)

XY-CD

2015-16 ii 15 51 5 3825 1148 2677

2016-17 ii 15 51 5 3825 1148 2677

2017-18 ii 16 51 5 4080 1224 2856

2018-19 iii 19 43 5 4085 1225 2860

2019-20 iii 19 43 5 4085 1225 2860

Grand Total 19900 5970 13930

Total ROM = 19,900m3


Granite Waste @ 70% = 13,930m3

Granite: Waste ratio = 1:2.3

Estimated Life of the quarry

Mineable ROM = 36,457m3

Mineable Recoverable Reserves @ 30% = 10,935m3

Average Annual production @ 30% = 5,970m3/ 5years = 1,194m3

Estimated life of the quarry = 15 years

(Remaining reserves of 4,965m3 will be taken up for the remaining lease

period of 10 years).

The year wise quantum of work proposed and the details of estimation of production

quantity and generation of waste are furnished with reference to Year wise Development and

Production plan (Plate No.V).

The proposed volume of production is 1,194m3 per annum and 5,970m3 during this

scheme period at the rate of 30% recovery. More details of the year wise production

parameter are explained with bench length, width and height in Plate No. V.

5.2 PROPOSED RATE OF PRODUCTION WHEN THE QUARRY IS FULLY DEVELOPED

The proposed rate of production when the quarry is fully developed is 1,194m3 per

annum @ 30% recovery. The production schedule for this scheme period is drawn mainly in

consideration of reserves position, market demand, men, machinery development and the cost

of production.


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5.3 MINEABLE RESERVES AND ANTICIPATED LIFE OF QUARRY:

The dolerite dyke is deep seated in nature as they have been formed by basic

intrusions from depth as dyke. The depth persistence of the dyke will be beyond the

economically workable depth. The method of extraction of rock mass from dyke sheet rock is

highly expensive at greater depth.

An optimum depth of 32mts has been established as economically viable depth.

Eventually this depth is optimum for safe and scientific quarrying.

The Mineable Reserves are calculated by excluding the mining loss due to formation of

benches with suitable height & width, ultimate depth of quarry, the Mineral Reserve held up

within the safety distances all along the lease boundary.

The Mineable Reserves for this Black granite quarry is thus arrived as 10,935m3 at the

rate of 30% recovery and 36,457m3 for an assumed depth of 32meters from the elevated

portion of the area. The details of estimation of year wise development and production plan

(plate no. IV).

The average rate of production of Black Granite from this quarry is 1,194m3 per year

and 5,970m3 during this scheme period considering 30% recovery and remaining

recoverable reserves of 4,965m3 will be taken up for the remaining lease periods of 10

years.

Based on the above, and taking into consideration of the available Mineable reserves,

the life of quarry will be about 15 years (considering all the safety factors) at 30%

recovery, if the quarry is being worked continuously with an average annual production of

1,194m3. This calculation is based on the plan approved by Director of Mines Safety leaving

Benches and Safety barriers. If the annual production increases considerably and consistently

a modified scheme of quarrying will be prepared under Granite Conservation and Development

Rules-1999 the same will be submitted to the relevant authorities for subsequent clearance

and approval.

5.4 EXTENT OF MECHANIZATION

The following machineries are utilized on rental basis for the development and

production work at this quarry.

I. DRILLING MACHINE

Table -11

S. No.

Type Nos Dia Hole mm Size Capacity Make Motive power

1 Jack hammer 10 32 1.2m to 6m Atlas Copco Compressed air

2 Compressor 3 - 450/150 psa Atlas Capco Diesel Drive

3 Diamond Wire saw 1 - 30m3/ Day Optima Diesel Generator


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II. LOADING EQUIPMENT Table -12

III. HAULAGE WITHIN THE QUARRY & TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT a) Table -13

S.No. Type Nos Capacity Make Motive Power

1 Tippers 2 20 tonns Tata Diesel Drive

b) Transport from the quarry head to destination Transport from quarry head to destination is done by trucks or by trailers.

c). Miscellaneous: Apart from the above, the following tools and tackles are required for quarry operation.

A. For operation The operation of granite quarry requires the following loose tools material and have to

be kept sufficiently in stock for non - interruption of the quarry work.

1. Drill roads - 0.3m ,0.4m , 0.5 m ,0.6m , 0.75m ,1.65m, 2.25m, 3m & 3.6m.

2. Steel Alloy chains of sufficient length of 12mm, 16mm, 18mm, and etc., sizes.

3.’D’ shackles to link the chain lengths.

4. Rubber hose of required length.

5. Hose clamps to link the compressor delivery hoses.

6. Feather and wedges of 6” and 12” dia sizes utilize for splitting the block from the mother

rock. This is an important tool in the operation of a quarry.

7. Crow bars.

8. Spades.

9. Sludge Hammer

10. Iron Pans

11. Pitcher Hammer

12. Chisels.

13. Consumables, such as diesel, grease, Hydraulic oil, etc.

14. Stock of essential spare parts of machinery.

15. Explosive as per the licensed quantity ‘M’ type portable explosive Magazine with

accessories.

16. Besides diamond wire saw equipment and new innovative machine specifically designed for

granite with accessories are required to liberate the rock from the parent body rapidly to

minimize damage and to obtain good recovery. Splitting the sheet rock by Diamond wire

sawing which increases substantial recovery potential. Hence it is proposed to follow “Diamond

wire saw cutting” for best recovery.

The above machineries are adequate to meet out the simultaneous development and

production schedule drawn out in this scheme.

S.No. Type Nos Capacity Make Motive Power 1 Excavator 1 220 Tata Hitachi Diesel Drive 2 Hydraulic Crane 1 855 Tata P&H Diesel Drive


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6.0 BLASTING

a. Broad Blasting Parameters: In general for granite quarrying primary (deep hole drill) blasting is not practiced, only

secondary blasting is practiced coupled with jackhammer drilling (30-35mm dia). These

blasting are carried out for splitting the blocks from parent sheet mass.

The granite industry needs blocks for about 3m x 2m x 2m for International buyers

hence small blocks blasting pattern is not followed. The blasting pattern depends upon the

texture of the rocks in the case of granite quarrying which in-turn depends upon the bedding

plane, presence of fractures, fissures and cracks hence it is difficult to decide the definite

particular pattern of holes in each blast.

Nowadays Diamond wire saws are used for splitting the blocks from parent sheet mass.

It is a new innovative Eco-friendly splitting technique without involving blasting. This is

increase the recovery percentage of granite blocks and reduced from induce fissures due to

blasting.

Hence, it is difficult to pronounce a definite pattern of holes with regard to spacing,

burden and depth. Hence, only blasting is deployed for secondary fragmentation for handling

the wastes and not for production.

b. Type and use of explosives In granite quarries, only heaving effect is required and not the shattering effect. The

aim is to recovery as large a block as possible.

Hence only low intense explosives like D-Cord and Gelatin sticks are used.

In granite quarrying it is very difficult to prescribe the charge/ hole as it depends upon

the various factors like type of rock, texture, planes of weakness, required size of block, etc.

c) Storage of explosives: Authorized explosive dealers supply the explosive at site as per the day’s requirement.

Hence question of storage of explosives does not arise at present.

However, the lessee has been advised to install one portable magazine of ‘M’ type at

the earliest possible opportunity.

Splitting within the sheet rock is affected by diamond wire sawing which increases

substantial recovery potential. Hence it is proposed to follow diamond wire saw cutting for

better recovery of granite dimensional stone.

During future development of quarrying, removal of over burden will be done by

blasting with explosives in small dia holes drilled by Jackhammer.

The explosive that will be used are D-Cord and Gelatin sticks that are indicated below.

D Cord - 5mg

Gelatin Sticks.

7.0 MINE DRAINAGE

The water table in this area is 52m as observed in nearby bore wells. Working expected

to well above the water table. If water is encountered at depth due to rainwater seepage, the

same may be drained out by 5HP motor pumps and drained out water will be utilized for

afforestation.


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8.0 STACKING OF MINERAL WASTE AND DISPOSAL OF WASTE

a) Topsoil: There is no topsoil generated during this scheme period.

b) Granite waste and Land chosen for disposal of waste: The total waste to be produced during this scheme period is around 13,930m3 70% of

Granite Waste the same will be proposed to dump on the northern side with dimension of 38m

x 24m x 15.3m(H), which will act as temporary waste dump. Dumps are properly terraced

systematically by multi-level dumping.

c) Manner of disposal of waste: As and when there is accumulation of waste, the same is loaded into the tipper by

loading machines and dumped in the respective places ear-marked for the purpose.

The waste management plan with reference to the quantum of waste generated is

shown in quarry layout and Afforestation plan (Plate No.VI).

9.0 USE OF THE GRANITE STONE

The quarried out Black granite rough blocks are exported as raw blocks and also

processed as value added products such as slabs, tiles, fancy items, Monuments, precision

surface plates for engineering application.

The export market for black granite blocks is European Country, North America, Middle

East, Far East, Japan, Taiwan & Canada besides catering local markets.

10.0 QUALITY CONTROL

The granite deposit occurring in this quarry shows uniform quality throughout the

granite body, hence Granite will be quarried and market as a single variety.

The excavated blocks are carefully examined for any natural defects such as joints,

cracks, xenoliths growth etc and such defects is removed manually using feather and wedges

and the blocks are then shaped into perfect rectangular dimensional stone blocks by chiseling.

Different price for each quality material have been fixed and the entire production quantity is

marketed accordingly.

11.0 SURFACE TRANSPORT

The produced granite rough blocks are transported by road to various customer

destinations and granite processing units located at different parts of the country. The blocks

and slabs approved for export market are shipped from Chennai Port to various countries and

if required the blocks may be shifted to Thoothukudi Port depends upon the exporter’s

destination from time to time.


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12.0 SITE SERVICES The simple methods adopted and the limited scale of activities involved in granite

dimensional stone quarrying does not require high tension electric power supply or huge

workshop facilities. The quarry operation is restricted to one general shift during day time only.

Machinery repair works are attended at Denkanikottai (7km) on the Northern side. Minor

repairs can be rectified at the quarry site itself by the lessee’s experienced personnel.

Potable drinking water is supplied from the nearby approved water vendors in

Denkanikottai town. Quarry office, First-Aid Room, Store Room, Rest shed, Toilet etc, will be

provided on semi - permanent structures within the lease hold area (Plate No - V - VII).

13.0 EMPLOYMENT POTENTIAL The following manpower is proposed for the Black Granite quarry to look after and

carryout the day-to-day quarrying activities, aimed at the proposed production target and also

to comply with the statutory provisions of the Metalliferous Mines Regulations, 1961.

1. Mines manager (with valid statutory qualification) : 1

2. Mines foreman (with valid statutory qualification) : 1

3. Machinery operators (Certified) : 2

WORKERS:

a. Skilled labour : 6

b. Semi-skilled : 17

c. Unskilled : 3

Total : 30

Allowing for 10% absenteeism, the no. of men of roll will be around 27.

ORGANIZATION CHART

The above manpower is adequate to meet out the production schedule and the

machinery strength envisaged in the mining plan and to comply with the statutory provisions

of the Mines Safety Regulations.

PART-TIME MINING ENGINEER

CLERK

MINES MANAGER

OPERATORS

HELPERS

CLEANERS

BLASTER

DRILLERS

CHISELMEN

OWNER


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14.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

14.1 BASELINE INFORMATION

The following observations are made for environmental management plan.

I.EXISTING LAND USE PATTERNS: The area is generally exhibits an undulated terrain. The general gradient towards

southeast and the altitude of the area is 875m (max) above from MSL. The black granite

mostly covered with reddish soil. It is a dry barren land hence, the area did not fit for

agricultural activities. The area experiences moderate climate and there is scanty growth of

vegetation around the area. (seasonal vegetation is mostly practiced).

Existing Land use pattern Table-14

Description

Present

area in Ha

Area utilized in %

Area under Quarry 0.51.1 47.1

Dump Nil -

Infrastructure Nil -

Roads 0.02.0 1.8

Green Belt Nil -

Stocking Blocks 0.55.4 51.1

Grand Total 1.08.5 100

II.WATER REGIME:

Ground water depth occurrence in this area is 52m during summer and 48m at rainy

season below from ground level. The quarry operation confined to well above the ground water

table; hence the quarry operation will not be affected by the ground water in any manner.

There is no major water body like river, reservoir within 500m radius of the area.

III. FLORA AND FAUNA: The main floras are Cereals, Groundnut, Mango, Neem, Coconut, Palm, Shrub and

Thorny bushes are observed and faunas are ant, squirrel, rat, rabbit, cow and goat are living

around the area. No plants of botanical interest or animals of zoological interest are recorded

within 500m radius.

IV.CLIMATIC CONDITIONS: The prevailing climatic condition experienced in the quarry lease hold area is semi-arid

with maximum temperature up to 42°C in summer and it drops down to 22oC during winter

seasons. The area receives 750 - 900mm an average rainfall per annum during both south

west and north east monsoons.


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V.HUMAN SETTLEMENT: There are few habitations located about 150m from the south western side of the area.

There are few villages located within 5km radius of the lease area. The direction, approximate

distance and population are given below.

Table -15

S.No Name of the Village Approximate distance & Direction

from lease hold area

Approximate

population

1. Santhanpalli 3km – North East 450

2. Jarakalatti 4km – North East 200

3. Noganur 4km – North West 300

4. Iruthukottai 4km – East 500

5. Andevanapalli 4km – South west 800

6. Maniyambadi 3km – South west 250

Basic human welfare amenities such as health center, schools, communication facilities,

commercial centers etc, are available in Denkanikottai located at 7km-North from the lease

area.

VI. PUBLIC BUILDINGS, MONUMENTS AND PLACES OF WORSHIPS:

There are no Public buildings, Archaeological or National Monuments and places of

worship situated within 500 meter radius of the quarry lease area.

TABLE – 16

Particulars Location Approximate Aerial

Distance in Km.

Nearest Post Office Andevanapalli 4

Nearest School Andevanapalli 4

Nearest Dispensary Andevanapalli 4

Nearest Police Station Denkanikottai 7

Nearest govt. Hospital Denkanikottai 7

Nearest Town Denkanikottai 7

Nearest D.S.P. Office Denkanikottai 7

Nearest Railway Station Rayakottai 25

Nearest Airport Bangalore 70

Nearest Seaport Chennai 280


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Table-17

S.

No.

Salient Features at Presently

bounded the quarry site

Prescribed

Safety

distance

Actual Distance and Direction from

the site

1.

Railways, Highways, Tank,

Lake, Odai, Canal, Stream,

River and Reservoir

50m

Salem – Bangalore Railway line 25Km

eastern side.

Salem – Bangalore National Highway

(NH-7) 27Km North eastern side.

No Canal, tank within the radius of 500m

There is no reservoir within the radius of

10Km.

2. Village Road 10m Village road is 130m southern side of the

area.

3. Habitation / Village 300m Habitations are located 150m south

western side.

4. Adjacent Patta / Government Land

7.5m/ 10m

North, South, West and East surrounded

by patta lands, 7.5m safety distance has

been maintained from the area.

SE- S.F.No. 1196 is a government

poramboke land 10m safety distance has

provided for the same.

5. Housing area, EB line (HT & LT Line)

50m

There is no EB line (LT/HT line) or

Housing area located within the radius of

50m.

6. Boundaries of the permitted area (S.F.No.)

7.5m

North - 817/1, 808, 817/6 & 811

East - 816/2

South - 819/17,19,21,23, and

819/24B

West - 818 and 819/12A

SE - 1196(10m safety)

7.

Reserved forest / protected

area / ECO sensitive area/State

or International border

10Km

The following Reserved forests are

located within 10km radius.

1. Noganur R.F. 200m-North

2. Gullatty R.F. 6km-SE

3. Ponai R.F. 7km-SW There is no protected area / ECO

sensitive area/State or National border

situated within 10km radius.

Karnataka –Tamilnadu state border

located at 18Km western side of the

area.


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VII. WEATHER THE AREA FALLS UNDER NOTIFIED AREA UNDER WATER ACT, 1974. The area falls under notified area under water Act, 1974. 14.2 ENVIRONMENT IMPACT ASSESSMENT STATEMENT

The scheme of quarrying is proposed very small production of black granite dimensional

stone without involving deep hole drilling and heavy blasting. Such limited quarrying activity is

not likely to cause any impact adversely on environment as far as pollution of air, water and

noise is concerned.

The following quarries are located within 500m radius of this Black granite quarry lease area

Table – 18

S.

No.

Name of the

Applicant/Lessee

Name of the village and

Survey Numbers

Extent

in

Hectare

Lease period

a. Existing Quarries

1. Thiru. R. Vishal Chahal Irudukottai Village,

S.F.Nos. 816/1, 817/2,3,4,5,7, 819/20 and 819/24A

1.08.5 05.07.2010 to 04.07.2030

2. M/s. Seven hills Granites Irudukottai Village,

S.F.Nos. 802/3B1, etc., 1.90.0

12.12.2016 to 11.12.2036

b. Abandoned Quarries

1. Nil - - -

c. Present Proposed Quarries

1. Nil - - -

d. Future Proposed Quarries

1. Nil - - -

Total Extent 2.98.5 -

14.3 PROPOSAL FOR WASTE MANAGEMENT The waste in the quarry includes rock fragments, rubbles generated as waste during

production work.

The total waste to be produced during this scheme period is about 13,930m3 the same

is proposed to temporarily dump on the Northern side with dimension of 38m x 24m x

15.3m(H). Dumps are properly terraced systematically by multi-level dumping. When the

dump becomes inactive excavated topsoil will be spread out over and sides of the waste dump

also planting trees for increasing the stability of the waste dump and to prevent erosion during

rainy season. When the quarry reach the ultimate pit limit or at the end of life of quarry, waste

will be backfilled.

The waste management plan with reference to the quantum of waste generated is

shown in quarry layout and afforestation plan (Plate No. VI).


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14.4 PROPOSAL FOR RECLAMATION OF LAND AFFECTED BY MINING ACTIVITIES

DURING & AT THE END OF QUARRYING

In the proposed depth of quarrying is about 32m has been envisaged as workable

depth for safe & economic quarrying. When the quarry reach the ultimate pit limit or at the

end of life of quarry, waste will be backfilled and commercial plantation will be carried out in

the backfilled area and remaining pit will be allowed to collect the rainwater and seepage and

the water storage will be kept as reservoir for charging the nearly wells and will be used for

afforestation purpose (Please refer plate No. IX).

14.5 PHASED PROGRAMME OF PLANTING TREES The safety distance along the eastern lease boundary will be utilized for subsequent

Afforestation. Appropriate species of Neem, Mango, Pongamia Pinnata, Casuarina, Tamarind,

etc., trees will be proposed to plant during this scheme period.

Table -19

Year No. of Trees proposed to be planted

Name of the species

Area to be covered in

m2

Survival rate %

No. of trees expected to be grown

2015-16 20 Neem, Mango,

Pongamia Pinnata, Casuarina,

Tamarind, etc.,

160 80% 16 2016-17 20 160 80% 16 2017-18 20 160 80% 16 2018-19 20 160 80% 16 2019-20 20 160 80% 16

Careful measures will be taken to survive these plantations at 80% Survival rate nearly

800m2 area is proposed to be used under afforestation by planting 20 number of trees during

every year and by growing 16 number of trees at a survival rate of 80%. The afforestation

plan is shown in Plate No.VI.

14.6 MEASURES FOR DUST SUPPRESSION: As the granite stones are quarried as undamaged dimensional stones without involving

deep hole drilling and heavy blasting, fragmentation and generation of lumps, fines or dust is

very limited. This quantum of quarrying activity will not cause the dust detrimental to the

health of the persons employed. Nevertheless, water will be sprinkled for the suppression air

borne dust from quarry approach roads, waste dumps on regular intervals using water tankers.

Drilling of blast holes of 32 mm dia will be always under wet conditions to prevent flying of

dusts. In the unloading points, water will be sprinkled through tippers to suppress dust. The

drillers are provided with respirators in accordance with the Mines Safety Regulations.

14.7 MEASURES TO MINIMIZE GROUND VIBRATION DUE TO BLASTING AND

CHECK NOISE POLLUTION Shallow holes of 32 mm diameter will be drilled and conventional low explosives such

as D-Cord, Gelatin sticks only will be used for removal of over burden and side burden. Hence,

ground vibration and noise pollution will be minimal and restricted with the quarry workings.

The blasting will be taken up at appointed timing and with sufficient caution to the public. The

noise produced by diamond wire saw cutting will be negligible.


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14.8 STABILIZATION AND VEGETATION OF DUMPS

As the waste generation in the quarry includes hard rock fragments of considerable size

and irregular shape with varying angularity, the waste dump will be stable on its own even at

higher slopes of the sides. However, excavated topsoil will be utilized for spread out over and

sides of the waste dump also tree sapling will be carried out for increasing the stability and to

prevent erosion during rainy season.

15.0 PROGRESSIVE QUARRY CLOSURE PLAN

In the Black Granite quarry operation is proposed to a depth of 32meters for the entire

life of quarry, this is based on the market potential at present scenario. Hence, the ground

water will not disturb in any manner. Afforestation will be carried out and maintained in the

boundary barriers till the plants reach the stabilize level. Office room toilet store room will be

well maintained. The sludge from the toilet will be periodically removed and the same will be

used as manure for afforestation.

Sentries will be posted in the night to prevent the inadvertent entry of public. Sufficient

caution and sign boards will be kept in and around the quarry to induct public for awareness.

Blasting will be carried out in a specific time after giving sufficient caution to the public,

sentries will be posted on a 1km radius with whistle and flags during small amount of blasting

(blasting is carried out only for secondary fragments and not to liberate the Granite body from

the parent rock mass).

The waste generated during the quarrying operation is proposed to dump on the

Northern side, which will act as temporary waste dump. Dumps are properly terraced

systematically by multi-level dumping. When the working area reaches the ultimate pit limit or

at the end of life of quarry, quarried out waste will be backfilled and commercial plantation will

be carried out in the backfilled area. After completion of quarry operation quarried out land will

be fenced with barbed wire also bund will be constructed around the quarry to prevent

inadvertent entry of public and cattle. (Please refer plate No. IX).

Garland drains will be constructed around the quarry to prevent the surface run-off of

the rain water.

Land use pattern Table-20

Description

Present area in (Ha)

Area to be required during

this scheme period (Ha)

Area at the End of life of quarry (Ha)

Area under Quarry 0.51.1 Nil 0.57.6

Dump Nil 0.09.1 Backfilled Infrastructure Nil 0.01.0 0.01.0

Roads 0.02.0 Nil 0.03.0 Green Belt Nil 0.08.0 0.29.0 Stocking Blocks 0.55.4 0.37.3 0.17.9

Grand Total 1.08.5 0.55.4 1.08.5


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16.0 MINERAL CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT The Scheme of Quarrying proposed has fully covered the aspects of Granite

Conservation and development rules 1999, with a future plan to extend the proposed working

of the quarry to the maximum possible workable depth of the deposit. Extreme care is taken to

ensure proper supervision of quality control of the Granite dimensional stone aimed at the

recovery of the maximum saleable quality and quantity of granite dimensional stones suitable

for full utilization of the consumers.

Care is been taken for each process just to safeguard the material quarried in an

economical and efficient manner by adopting systematic and scientific quarrying with the

consultation and supervision of well experienced quarry persons.

17.0 STATUTORY PROVISIONS

The provisions of the Mines Act, Rules and Regulations and orders made there under

shall be complied with, so that the safety of the quarry, machinery and person will be ensured.

Permission, relaxation or exemption wherever required for the safe and scientific quarrying of

the deposit will be obtained from the Department of Mines Safety, Chennai. Any violation

pointed out by the inspecting authorities shall be rectified as per the guidelines of the

department.

Certified that this scheme of quarrying has been prepared in accordance with the Mines

Act, Rules and Regulations and orders made there under and also in conformity with the

provisions sub rule (13) of Rule 19A of Tamilnadu Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 1959 and

Rule 12,13,16 of Granite Conservation and Development rules 1999.

RQP SIGNATURE


Recognized Qualified Person RQP/MAS/019/87/A.

Place: Salem Date: 03.03.2015

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