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Minutes of 201st SEAC Meeting Date 30/01/2015
The 201st meeting of SEAC was held in Directorate of Environment, U.P. on
30/01/2015. Following members were present in the meeting along with Secretary,
SEAC:
1. Dr. M. S. Khan, Chairman
2. Shri S.C. Bramhchari Member
3. Dr. D. C. Gupta, Member
4. Dr. R.K. Sardana Secretary
The Chairman welcomed the members to the 201th
SEAC meeting.
The minutes of 200th
SEAC meeting dated 12/01/2015 were confirmed.
The Members of SEAC unanimously taken following decisions on the agenda points
discussed:
General Discussion:
1. The SEAC committee has decided that the project proponent/Consultant while
submitting the project/reply/EIA/mining plan and all related documents at the
Secretariat, SEAC will have to make assure that the copy of the same shall be
made available to all committee members and also be e-mailed.
2. The reply should be point wise and that should be be e-mailed to all committee
members.
3. In case of mining plan summary should also be posted to all committee
members.
1- Sand/Moram Mining at Arazi No-107, Khand-8, Vill-Surawandalapur, Meja,
Uafaabad. (Leased Area-5,00 Acre) Sri Amarjeet, Mahuarikala, Allahabad. File
N0.-2141/AD(Sub)
The project proponent did not appear in the meeting. Request application from
the project proponent for not appearing in the meeting dated 30/01/2015 due to the
illness was received. The committee directed to consider the case in the next meeting
if a request to this effect is received from the project proponent and that to be
considered along with the medical certificate.
2- Sand Moram mining project at vill-Adawal Ahatmali, Tehsil & District-Fatehpur
(Leased area 1.2780 ha.) Shri Shiv Kumar, Vill-Dareyapur, Bindki, Fatehpur (File
No. 2147 DD(Y).
The committee noted that the matter was earlier discussed in SEAC meeting dated
12/01/2015 wherein the consultant of the project was not present alongwith the project
proponent in that case the Committee deliberated that the matter should be closed and shall
be open only after submission of request letter from the project proponent alongwith
commitment of the consultant they shall appear for the presentation, as and when scheduled
for SEAC.
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The case was considered in the SEAC meeting dated 30/01/2015. The committee
noted that an application dated 10/03/2014 was made by the project proponent for
environmental clearance of Sand Moram mining project at Gata No. 346 ka, 348, 350,
351, 352, 353 and 354 ka, Vill-Adawal Ahatmali, Tehsil & District-Fatehpur (Leased area
1.456 ha.). Later, howsoever the mining lease for Gata no. 352(lease area 1.2780 Ha.)
only is conditionally granted by the concerned authority, vide letter no. 103/30 Khanij
(2014-15) dated 08/01/2015 to the applicant Shri Shiv Kumar for 03 months i.e. for 90
days from the date of execution of lease and is also directed to stop the mining work till
submission of environmental clearance in the matter. Renewal of the mining lease shall
be applied after issuance of environmental clearance.
A presentation was made by project proponent alongwith their consultant M/s Ind Tech
House Consult. The proponent, through the documents submitted and the presentation
made, informed the committee that:
1. The environmental clearance as per the revised application is sought for Sand Mining
project at Gata no. 352, Vill-Adawal Ahatmali, Tehsil & District-Fatehpur (Leased
area 1.2780 ha.).
2. As per revised form-1, collection of 20,000m3 sand/moram is proposed from 1.2780
ha. mining lease area.
3. Mining Lease area was granted to the applicant Shri Shiv Kumar for 03 months i.e.
for 90 days from the date of execution of lease District Magistrate, Fatehpur through
his letter dated 08/01/2015 directed to stop the mining work till submission of
environmental clearance in the matter. Renewal of the mining lease shall be applied
after issuance of environmental clearance.
4. The mining is proposed from the open field which is in close vicinity of river Yamuna
flowing at the distance of 1.2 km. The sand acclimated on to the field due to the flood
occurrence.
5. 300 working days is proposed from mining activity.
6. The mining plan has been prepared by Shri UPS Chauhan (RQP No.-
RQP/DDN/165/2005/A).
7. 18 persons shall be employed for mining work.
8. Mining will be opencast type and manual method. No drilling and blasting is
proposed.
9. The water requirement will be limited to 10.0 KLD (Domestic use- 0.8 KLD and dust
suppression- 8.0 KLD and 1.2 KLD from Green belt). Water requirement shall be met
through nearby existing dugwells/borewells.
10. The ultimate depth of mining will be restricted to 03 meter/water table, whichever is
less.
11. The mining would be restricted to unsaturated zone only above the phreatic water
table and will not intersect the ground water table at any point of time.
12. The mining operation will not be carried out in safety zone of any bridge or
embankment or in eco-fragile zone such as habitat of any wild fauna.
13. Only sand lying on the field by flood occurrence shall be collected. No earth is to be
evacuated or will be removed.
14. There is no litigation pending in any court regarding the project.
15. The District Magistrate letter dated 12/01/2015 has been submitted by project
proponent that there is no existing operating mine with environmental clearance
accorded within 500 m from the periphery of the proposed site.
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16. This project does not attract any of the general conditions applicable on mining
projects specified in EIA Notification 14/09/2006.
17. The project proposal fall under category 1(a) of EIA Notification, 2006 (as amended).
The committee discussed the matter and recommended grant of environmental
clearance for the project proposals as above with general and specific conditions attached as
annexure-1 and annexure-2 to these minutes.
The committee also stipulated following conditions:
1. The mining will be carried out above the mean sea level.
2. Mining will be carried out strictly according to the approved mining plan.
3. Approach road should be made motorable.
4. A buffer/safe zone shall be maintained from the habitation as per mining guidelines.
5. Only sand lying on the field by flood occurrence should be collected. No earth shall
be evacuated or will be removed.
6. The CSR to be increased to Rs. 01.0 Lacs/annum and detail of works to be executed is
to be submitted with an affidavit.
3- Sand /Morum Mining at Gata N0- 22Kh, Vill-Nagwa Medwa, Sakaldiha, Chandauli
(Leased Area 1.72 Hac) Smt Shanti Devi, Vill/Post-Kethi, Varansi. (File No.2183/
AD-Sub.)
The project proponent did not appear in the meeting dated 30/01/2015. The
committee directed to consider the case in the next meeting. The proponent should be
informed accordingly and also that no mining is to be done without conceiving the
environmental clearance.
4- Sand Mine at Vill- SifathNagar, Mohanlalganj, Lucknow. (Leased Area 4.04Hac)
Sri Brijmohan, Vill-Hamirpur,Banthara,District Lucknow, (File no.-2224/DD-Y)
The committee noted that the matter was earlier discussed in SEAC meeting dated
14/11/2014 wherein the project proponent did not appear. The committee directed to close the
case and to reopen only, if a request to this effect is received from the project proponent
The case was considered in the SEAC meeting dated 30/01/2015. The committee
noted that an application dated 21/03/2014 was made by the project proponent for
environmental clearance of Sand Moram mining project at Gata No. 111Zha, 111DA, 111Ga,
111Cha, 111Chay & 88, Village-Sifathnagar Tehsil-Mohanlalganj & District- Lucknow (U.
(Lease area 4.04 ha.).The mining lease for aforesaid Gata no. is conditionally granted by the
concerned authority; vide letter nos. 441 dated: 10/09/2013 and 380/ vari. Saha. Khanan
/2014 dated 16/12/2014 to the applicant Sri Brijmohan for 01 year 23 days from the date of
execution of lease and is also directed to stop the mining work till submission of
environmental clearance in the matter. Renewal of the mining lease shall be applied after
issuance of environmental clearance. And in furtherance it is also made clear that there is no
mining area or mining lease / mining permission granted within 500 mt. in vicinity of the
aforesaid lease area.
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A presentation was made by project proponent alongwith their consultant M/s Global
Environment & Mining Services, Lucknow. The proponent, through the documents
submitted and the presentation made, informed the committee that:
1. The environmental clearance is sought for Sand/Moram mining project at Gata No.
111Zha, 111DA, 111Ga, 111Cha, 111Chay & 88, Village-Sifathnagar Tehsil-
Mohanlalganj & District- Lucknow (U.P.) (lease area 4.04 ha.).
2. As per form-1, collection of 25,000 TPA of sand/moram is proposed from lease area
4.04 ha. mining lease area.
3. Mining Lease at Gata no. is conditionally granted by the concerned authority; vide
letter nos. 441 dated: 10/09/2013 and 380/ vari. Saha. Khanan /2014 dated
16/12/2014 to the applicant Sri Brijmohan for 01 year 23 days from the date of
execution of lease and is also directed to stop the mining work till submission of
environmental clearance in the matter. Renewal of the mining lease shall be applied
after issuance of environmental clearance. And in furtherance it is also made clear that
there is no mining area or mining lease / mining permission granted within 500 mt. in
vicinity of the aforesaid lease area.
4. The mining is proposed from the bed of the River Gomti
5. 20 working days is proposed from mining activity.
6. The mining plan has been prepared by Shri Pankaj Pande (RQP No.-
RQP/DDN/086/95/A).
7. Mining will be opencast type and manual method. No drilling and blasting is
proposed.
8. The water requirement will be limited to 2 KLD (Domestic use- 1.0 KLD and dust
suppression- 1.0 KLD and 1.2 KLD from Green belt). Water requirement shall be met
through nearby existing dugwells/borewells supplied from the nearby villages by
tankers.
9. The ultimate depth of mining will be restricted to 03 meter/water table, whichever is
less.
10. The mining would be restricted to unsaturated zone only above the phreatic water
table and will not intersect the ground water table at any point of time.
11. The mining operation will not be carried out in safety zone of any bridge or
embankment or in eco-fragile zone such as habitat of any wild fauna.
12. Only sand lying on the field by flood occurrence shall be collected. No earth is to be
evacuated or will be removed.
13. There is no litigation pending in any court regarding the project.
14. The District Magistrate letter dated 16/12/2014 has been submitted by project
proponent that there is no existing operating mine with environmental clearance
accorded within 500 m from the periphery of the proposed site.
15. This project does not attract any of the general conditions applicable on mining
projects specified in EIA Notification 14/09/2006.
16. The project proposal fall under category 1(a) of EIA Notification, 2006 (as amended).
The committee discussed the matter and recommended grant of environmental
clearance for the project proposals as above with general and specific conditions attached as
annexure-1 and annexure-2 to these minutes.
The committee also stipulated following conditions:
1. The mining will be carried out above the mean sea level.
2. Mining will be carried out strictly according to the approved mining plan.
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3. Approach road should be made motor able.
4. A buffer/safe zone shall be maintained from the habitation as per mining guidelines.
5. Only sand lying on the field by flood occurrence should be collected. No earth shall
be evacuated or will be removed.
6. The CSR to be increased to Rs. 01.0 Lacs/annum and detail of works to be executed is
to be submitted with an affidavit.
5- Sand Stone Mining at Gata No-2885 Vill-Viojaypur, Sadar, Mirzapur . (Leased
Area-2.5 Acer) Sri Gulam Sarvar, Vill-Paschim Mohal, Gopiganj, Bhadohi. (File
no.-2145/AD-VB)
The committee noted that the matter was earlier discussed in SEAC meeting dated
12/01/2015 wherein the project proponent informed the committee that their consultant M/s
Eko Pro Engineers Pvt. Ltd. are not present and requested for deferment of the matter till next
meeting. The committee expressed its displeasure as deferment of the matter amounts to
wastage of slot/committee time that is fixed for hearing of the matter. The committee directed
that the matter should be closed and shall be open only after submission of request letter from
the project proponent alongwith commitment of the consultant they shall appear for the
presentation, as and when scheduled for SEAC
The case was considered in the SEAC meeting dated 30/01/2015. The committee
noted that an application dated 07/03/2014 was made by the project proponent for
environmental clearance of Stone Mining at Gata No-2885 Vill-Viojaypur, Sadar, Mirzapur
(lease area 1.15 ha.).
The mining lease for aforesaid Gata no. 2885 was granted by the concerned authority;
vide letter dated 27/11/208 to the applicant Sri Gulam Sarvar for 05 years from 13/8/2008
to12/08/2008. The project proponent submitted that the lessee applied for the renewal of the
lease on 29/01/2013, copy of renewal application has also been submitted. Also, in
furtherance vide letter no. memo/khanij/a.p./2014 dated: 12/8/2014 approved by mine officer,
Mirzapur in which it is made clear that there is no mining area or mining lease / mining
permission granted within 500 mt. in vicinity of the aforesaid lease area.
The case is being heard on request of proponent. Instructed to bring M/s Eko Pro
Engineers Pvt. Ltd. consultant other the cases will not be heard in future.
A presentation was made by project proponent alongwith their consultant M/s Eko Pro
Engineers Pvt. Ltd. The proponent, through the documents submitted and the presentation
made, informed the committee that:
1. The environmental clearance is sought for Sand Stone Mining at Gata No. 2885, Vill-
Viojaypur, Sadar, Mirzapur . (Leased Area-2.5 Acer)
2. As per mining Plan, collection of 12,000 m3 /Annum is proposed from lease area 1.01
ha.(2.5 Acer) mining lease area.
3. Mining Lease area was granted to the applicant Sri Gulam Sarvar for 05 years from
13/8/2008 to12/08/2008. Application is applied for renewal of mining lease.
4. A 7.5 wide strip will be left at periphery of the lease area which will be used to store
overburden generated and later will be converted into green belt. Bench height will be
kept 3m.
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5. Mining will be done from the highest level of RL 115 mt. to an ultimate depth of RL
91 mt. as per commitment with the committee.
6. 22 working days is proposed from mining activity.
7. The mining plan has been prepared by Shri U.P.S.Chauhan (RQP No.-
RQP/DDN/165/2005/A).
8. Mining will be opencast type and manual method. No drilling and blasting is
proposed.
9. The water requirement will be limited to: Average demand-4.5KLD. Peak demand-
4.5KLD. Water requirement shall be met through nearby existing dugwells/borewells
supplied from the nearby villages by tankers.
10. The ultimate depth of mining will be restricted to 03 meter/water table, whichever is
less.
11. The mining would be restricted to unsaturated zone only above the phreatic water
table and will not intersect the ground water table at any point of time.
12. The mining operation will not be carried out in safety zone of any bridge or
embankment or in eco-fragile zone such as habitat of any wild fauna.
13. No earth is to be excavated only sand stone shall be removed.
14. There is no litigation pending in any court regarding the project.
15. The District mine officer letter dated 12/08/2014 has been submitted by project
proponent that there is no existing operating mine with environmental clearance
accorded within 500 m from the periphery of the proposed site.
16. This project does not attract any of the general conditions applicable on mining
projects specified in EIA Notification 14/09/2006.
17. The project proposal fall under category 1(a) of EIA Notification, 2006 (as amended).
The committee discussed the matter and recommended grant of environmental
clearance for the project proposals as above with general and specific conditions attached as
annexure-3 and annexure-4 to these minutes.
The committee also stipulated following conditions:
1. The mining will be carried out above the mean sea level.
2. Mining will be carried out strictly according to the approved mining plan.
3. Approach road should be made motorable.
4. A buffer/safe zone shall be maintained from the habitation as per mining guidelines.
5. No earth is to be excavated only sand stone shall be removed.
6. CSRto be increased to one lakh with details of works to be executed and also an
affidavit to be given.
6- Granite Stone Mining at Arazi No-715, Vill-Gonda, Karvi, Chitrakoot. (Leased
Area-5.00 Acres) Sri Pankaj Maheshwari, Karvi, Chitrakoot. (File no.-2189/DD-Y)
The project proponent did not appear in the meeting. Request application from
the project proponent for not appearing in the meeting dated 30/01/2015 due to the
illness was received. The committee directed to consider the case in the next meeting
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if a request to this effect is received from the project proponent and that to be
considered along with the medical certificate.
7- Sand Stone Mining at Arazi No-1639/1, Vill-Chhivalaha, Mau, Chitrakoot. (Leased
Area-3.00 Acres) Sri Balkrishna, R/o Tilauli, Mau, Chitrakoor. (File no.-2190/ADS)
The committee discussed the matter and directed the project proponent to submit
following information:
1. Copy of receiving letter of mining plan submitted in Directorate of Geology and
Mining, Govt. of Uttar Pradesh.
2. Declaration letter from the competent authority that there is no mining area or
mining lease / mining permission granted within 500 mt. in vicinity of the
aforesaid lease area.
3. Affidavit regarding regarding CSR commitment of
4. NOC from forest department.
5. Approved mining plan to be submitted.
6. The kutcha road is to be constructed motorable.
7. CSR to be increased to Rs. 02.00 Lacs and the details of CSR with an affidavit is
to be given for proper execution of works.
The matter shall be discussed after submission of information as above.
8- Granite Stone Mining at Arazi No-714, Vill-Gonda, Karvi, Chitrakoot. (Leased
Area-3.00 Acres) Sri Shambhu Singh, Akbarpur,Karvi, Chitrakoot. (File no.-
2191/ADH)
The committee discussed the matter and directed the project proponent to submit
following information:
1. Copy of receiving letter of mining plan submitted in Directorate of Geology and
Mining, Govt. of Uttar Pradesh.
2. Declaration letter from the competent authority that there is no mining area or
mining lease / mining permission granted within 500 mt. in vicinity of the
aforesaid lease area.
3. Affidavit regarding regarding CSR commitment of Rs. 02.00 Lacs.
4. NOC from forest department.
5. The morum waste to be used as filling works and royalty should also be paid to
mining department.
The matter shall be discussed after submission of information as above.
9- Sand/Morum Mining at Gata No. 474 (Khand No. 5) Vill-Pathreta, Tehsil-Kalpi,
Distt-Jalaun (Leased Area 16.19 Ha) Sri Babu Lal Nishad, House N0- 41,Vill-
Tarivulda, Tehsil-Kalpi, Distt-Jalaun,U.P. (File no.-1220/ADH)
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The committee discussed the matter related to file number 1220; however the consultant
of the project was not present alongwith the project proponent. The Project proponent made a
request in this regard to kindly defer the case for next meeting. In that case the committee
deferred the case to the upcoming SEAC meeting.
10- Sand/Morum Mining at Gata 1064 (Khand No. 3) Vill-Kahata Hamirpur, Kalpi,
Jalaun (Leased Area 16.19 Ha) Sri Babu Lal Nishad, Jalaun,U.P. (File no.-
1223/JDCA-S)
The committee discussed the matter related to file number 1223; however the consultant
of the project was not present alongwith the project proponent. The Project proponent made a
request in this regard to kindly defer the case for next meeting. In that case the committee
deferred the case to the upcoming SEAC meeting.
11- Sand/Morum Mining at Gata No. 2556, 2557, Khand N0.-5A, Vill-Bandhauli, The-
Orai, Distt-Jalaun, U.P. (Leased Area-90.0 Acres) Sri Anurudh Kr Gupta, Vill-
Gopal Ganj, The –Orai, Distt- Jalaun, U.P.(File no.- 1363/ AD-H)
The committee discussed the matter related to file number 1363; however the consultant
of the project was not present alongwith the project proponent. The Project proponent made a
request in this regard to kindly defer the case for next meeting. In that case the committee
deferred the case to the upcoming SEAC meeting.
12- Sand/Morum Mining at Gata No. 240 (Khand No. 3) Vill-Hemanpura, Tehsil-Kalpi,
Distt-Jalaun (Leased Area 16.19 Ha) Sri Chakki Lal S/o Sri Kunji Lal, Vill-
Saidnagar, Tehsil-Orai, Distt-Jalaun, U.P.(File no.- 1226/ DD-Y)
The committee discussed the matter related to file number 1226; however the consultant
of the project was not present alongwith the project proponent. The Project proponent made a
request in this regard to kindly defer the case for next meeting. In that case the committee
deferred the case to the upcoming SEAC meeting.
13- Sand/Moram Mining at Village-Bhedi Kharka, Tehsil-Sarila, District-Hamirpur,
U.P. (Leased Area 20.234) Ha Mr. Bhagwati Prasad, Owner, S/o Shri Chhota
Nishad, Bangali Mohal, Hamirpur, U.P. File No. 602/AD-H
The committee noted that the matter was earlier discussed in SEAC meeting dated
23/08/2014 wherein the project proponent was directed as follows:
"The committee discussed the matter and directed the proponent to submit a self explanatory
note regarding the specific period for which the environmental clearance is applied along with
supporting documents. The committee also directed the project proponent to submit following
information:
1. 10% of the width of the river (500 m) is to be left for safety zone i.e.50 meters
according plan should be submitted.
2. River flow data is to be collected for various seasons and submitted.
3. Mining plan period is not mentioned nor the plan is signed by R.Q.P. So it should be
mentioned /submitted."
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The project proponent submitted their replies through letter dated 10/11/2014. The
committee discussed the replies and recommended grant of environmental clearance on the
project details as given at Para-A alongwith general and specific conditions as annexed at
annexure 1 & 2 to these minutes.
The committee also stipulated following conditions:
1. The mining will be carried out above the mean sea level.
2. Mining will be carried out strictly according to the approved mining plan.
3. Approach road should be made motorable.
4. A buffer/safe zone shall be maintained from the habitation as per mining guidelines.
5. No earth is to be excavated only Sand/Moram shall be removed.
6. Commitment towards CSR has to be followed strictly and report of execution shall be
submitted.
7. Copy of approved mining plan is to be submitted.
Para-A:
1. The environmental clearance is sought for Sand/Morum Mining at Bhukhand no. 23/12,
Village-Bhedi Kharka, Tehsil-Sarila, District-Hamirpur, U.P. Leased Area 30.00 acres.
2. Mining is proposed from river bed of river Betwa.
3. The mining lease was granted for a period of 03 years i.e. from 27/02/2009 to 28/02/2012.
The application for environmental clearance is made for the 08 months period in which
the mining activities were stopped by the Administration due to various reasons.
4. The mine lease area is located between latitude 25054'31.49" N to 25
054'32.82" N
Longitude 79049'0.37" E to 79
049'23.46"E.
5. High flood level and low flood level are recorded as 107 m and 103 m respectively.
6. The ultimate depth of mining will be restricted to 03 meter/ water table, whichever is less.
The mining would be restricted to unsaturated zone only above the phreatic water table
and will not intersect the ground water table at any point of time.
7. The mining operation will not be carried out in safety zone of any bridge or embankment
or in eco-fragile zone such as habitat of any wild fauna.
8. The water requirement will be limited to 1.35 KLD and will be supplied from water
tankers.
9. 1 LTPA sand /Moram collections are proposed.
10. Mined Sand/Moram will be used in only construction work.
11. The mining will be opencast type and carried through manual manner.
12. During operation the maximum workers no 15.
13. The terms of reference for the title proposal were issued through letter no.
2353/parya/SEAC/602/2010/AD(H) dated 30/09/2011.
14. The public hearing was organized on 26/09/2012 and minutes of the same were received
through UPPCB’s letter No. G14065/C-2/NOC/3812/2012 dated 15/10/2012.
15. Final EIA report incorporating details of public hearing was submitted through project
proponent's letter dated 29/04/2014.
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16. CSR plans as per need also including mosquito net and blanket distribution. CSR audit
report will be maintained and shall be submitted.
17. This project does not attract any of the general conditions applicable on mining projects
specified in EIA Notification 14/09/2006.
18. The Project proposal falls under category – 1(a) of EIA Notification, 2006 (as amended).
19. There is no litigation pending in any court regarding the project.
14- Khanda/Gitti/Boulder Mining project at Vill-Bhatauti, Tehsil-Meja, Distt-
Allahabad, U.P. (Leased Area 15.0 Acres) Sri Brijesh Kr. MauryaH No- 521/92,
Bada Chandganj, Lucknow. File No. 1541/AD-H
The committee noted that the matter was earlier discussed in SEAC meeting dated
27/09/2014 wherein the project proponent was directed as follows:
"The committee noted that mining plan for the project has not been submitted and directed
the proponent to submit the mining plan for further discussion of the matter as the mining
plan is crucial document for appraisal of mining matters. The committee also directed to
submit site photographs and copy of QCI accreditation for consultant during period of EIA
preparation."
The project proponent submitted their replies through letter dated 01/11/2014. The
committee discussed the replies and recommended grant of environmental clearance on the
project details as given at Para-A alongwith general and specific conditions as annexed at
annexure 3 & 4 to these minutes.
The committee also stipulated following conditions:
1. The mining will be carried out above the mean sea level.
2. Mining will be carried out strictly according to the approved mining plan.
3. Approach road should be made motorable.
4. A buffer/safe zone shall be maintained from the habitation as per mining guidelines.
5. No earth is to be excavated only Khanda/Gitti/Boulder shall be removed.
6. Commitment towards CSR has to be followed strictly and report of execution shall be
submitted periodically.
Para-A:
1. The environmental clearance is sought for Khanda/Gitti/Boulder Mining project at
Vill-Bhatauti, Tehsil-Meja, Distt-Allahabad, U.P. (Leased Area 15.0 Acres).
2. Project details of the project is as follows:
Name of Mineral : Sand Stone
Plot/Khasra No. : 2098, A
Lease Perioed : 30/03/2010 to 29/03/2020 for 10 year.
Lease Hold Area : 6.07 Ha ( 15 Acre)
Proposed annual Capacity : 100,000 CUM
Type of Land : Waste Land
Method of Mining : Manual Mining
Location of the Project : Village - Bhatauti Tehsil - Meja District -
Allahabad, State-U.P
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Coordinate : 25O08’58.43” N, 82
O02’36.39” E
Water requirement : 10.5 KLD
Manpower : 40-45
15- Sand/Morum Mining at Zone-1, Bhukhand No.10 on Ken River, Village- Naseni,
Tehsil-Narain, Dstrict-Banda, U.P. (Leased Area 29.69 Acres) Mr. Dilip Singh S/o
Shri Shivkaran Singh, Kalukuan, Banda. File No. 845/TA-M
The committee noted that the matter was earlier discussed in SEAC meeting dated
23/08/2014 wherein the project proponent was directed as follows:
"The committee discussed the matter and observed that the project proponent has not
submitted mining plan for the proposed project. Though a mining plan for lease period from
27/10/2010 to 26/10/2013 has been provided in the meeting, however the committee found
that the lease period of submitted mining plan does not match with erstwhile lease period
regarding the site i.e. 22/01/2010 to 21/01/2013 as per presentation documents submitted by
the proponent.
The committee directed the proponent to submit mining plan regarding the proposed
project as submitted to Mining Department for approval alongwith following information:
1. 10% of the width of the river is to be left for safety zone. According plans should
be submitted.
2. NOC required from reserve forest Manpur Khurd for the purpose of mining.
3. River Ken water will be used for drinking purpose. As such water quality should
be checked and safe drinking water should be ensured.
4. CSR Plan with minimum Rs 10, 0000/- should be drawn up and submitted."
The project proponent submitted their replies through letter dated 17/11/2014. The
committee discussed the replies and recommended grant of environmental clearance on the
project details as given at Para-A alongwith general and specific conditions as annexed at
annexure 1 & 2 to these minutes.
The committee also stipulated following conditions:
1. The mining will be carried out above the mean sea level.
2. Mining will be carried out strictly according to the approved mining plan.
3. Approach road should be made motorable.
4. A buffer/safe zone shall be maintained from the habitation as per mining guidelines.
5. No earth is to be excavated only Sand/Morum shall be removed.
6. Commitment towards CSR has to be followed strictly and report of execution shall be
submitted periodically.
7. An affidavit regarding CSR to be duly submitted for the works to be executed.
8. Copy of approved mining plan from from Director of Mining and Geology is to be
submitted within three months.
Para-A:
1. The environmental clearance is sought for Sand/Morum Mining at Bhukhand no. 10,
Zone-1, Village-Naseni, Tehsil-Narain, District-Banda, U.P. Leased Area 29.69 acres.
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2. The lease was granted for a period of 03 years i.e. from 22/01/2010 to 21/01/2013.
Application for the renewal has been submitted on 15/05/2012 which is pending for
approval at the level of District Magistrate, Banda.
3. Mining is proposed from river bed of river Ken.
4. The mine lease area is located between latitude 25010'49.33" N to 25
010'28.76" N
Longitude 80025'55.18" E to 80
025'54.21" E.
5. The ultimate depth of mining will be restricted to 03 meter/ water table, whichever is less.
The mining would be restricted to unsaturated zone only above the phreatic water table
and will not intersect the ground water table at any point of time.
6. The mining operation will not be carried out in safety zone of any bridge or embankment
or in eco-fragile zone such as habitat of any wild fauna.
7. The water requirement will be limited to 2.08 KLD and will be supplied from water
tankers.
8. As per EIA 1, 30,000 TPA sand /Moram collections are proposed.
9. Mined Sand/Moram will be used in only construction work.
10. The mining will be opencast type and carried through manual manner. Manual mining
will be done through trucks, trolley and tractors.
11. During operation the maximum workers no 12.
12. The terms of reference for the title proposal were issued through letter no.
2124/parya/SEAC/845/2011/TA(M) dated 22/09/2011.
13. The public hearing was organized on 17/10/2013 and minutes of the same were received
through UPPCB’s letter No. G17996/C-2/NOC/3925/2014 dated 02/05/2014.
14. Final EIA report incorporating details of public hearing was submitted through project
proponent's letter dated 29/05/2014.
15. CSR plans as per need also including mosquito net and blanket distribution. CSR audit
report will be maintained and shall be submitted.
16. This project does not attract any of the general conditions applicable on mining projects
specified in EIA Notification 14/09/2006.
17. The Project proposal falls under category – 1(a) of EIA Notification, 2006 (as amended).
18. There is no litigation pending in any court regarding the project.
16- Sand/Morum Mining at Zone-1, Bhukhand No.8 on Ken River, Village- Lahureta,
Jamwara, Tehsil-Naraini, District-Banda, U.P. (Leased Area 80.22 Acres) Mr. Dilip
Singh S/o Shri Shivkaran Singh, Kalukuan, Banda. File No. 844/AD-Sub.
The committee noted that the matter was earlier discussed in SEAC meeting dated
20/06/2014 wherein the project proponent was directed as follows:
"The committee discussed the matter and directed the project proponent to submit the mining
plan. The matter shall be discussed after submission of information as above."
The project proponent submitted their replies through letter dated 31/10/2014. The
committee discussed the replies and recommended grant of environmental clearance on the
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project details as given at Para-A alongwith general and specific conditions as annexed at
annexure 1 & 2 to these minutes.
The committee also stipulated following conditions:
1. The mining will be carried out above the mean sea level.
2. Mining will be carried out strictly according to the approved mining plan.
3. Approach road should be made motorable.
4. A buffer/safe zone shall be maintained from the habitation as per mining guidelines.
5. No earth is to be excavated only Sand/Morum shall be removed.
6. Commitment towards CSR has to be followed strictly and report of execution shall be
submitted periodically.
7. Photo copy of mining plan ad approved by Director of mining and Geology is to be
submitted.
Para-A:
1. The environmental clearance is sought for “Sand/Moram Mining at Zone 1, Bhukhand
no.08 on Ken River, Village- Lahureta, Jamwara, Tehsil- Naraini, District- Banda,
Uttar Pradesh, Leased Area - 80.22 Acres.
2. Mining is proposed from river bed of Ken River.
3. The mine lease area at Gata no. 190/1, 195/1, 193, 194, 62 is located between: Latitude-
25° 9' 21.06" N to 25° 9'43.07" N Longitude-80°23'25.26" E to 80°25'6.86" E Gata no.
03 is located between Latitude-25° 8'53.50" N to 25°8’52.18” N Longitude-
80°22'43.00" E to 80°22’42.03”E
4. The ultimate depth of mining will be restricted to 03 meter/ water table, whichever is
less. The mining would be restricted to unsaturated zone only above the phreatic water
table and will not intersect the ground water table at any point of time.
5. The mining operation will not be carried out in safety zone of any bridge or
embankment or in eco-fragile zone such as habitat of any wild fauna.
6. The water requirement will be limited to 2.3 KLD (Domestic purpose 0.35 KLD and for
dust suppression will be around 1.95 KLD) will be supplied from the dug wells/bore
wells from nearby villages.
7. AS per EIA 3.5 Lacs tonnes / Annum sand collections are proposed.
8. Mined Sand will be used in only construction work.
9. The mining will be opencast type and carried through manual manner.
10. During operation the maximum workers no -46
11. This project does not attract any of the general conditions applicable on mining projects
specified in EIA Notification 14/09/2006.
12. The Project proposal falls under category – 1(a) of EIA Notification, 2006 (as
amended).
13. There is no litigation pending in any court regarding the project.
14. The terms of reference for the above proposal were issued through letter no.
2330/Parya/SEAC/844/2011/ADS dated 30/09/2011.
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15. Public hearing was organized on 17/10/2013 and minutes of the same were received
through UPPCB’s letter no. G17995/C-2/NOC/3929/2014 dated 02/5/2014.
16. The project proponents have submitted final EIA report incorporating details of public
hearing through letter dated 29/5/2014.
17- Sand/Morum Mining at Gata No. 2,8/4,35,40.60,40/o on Ken River, Village-
Gaurshivpur, Tehsil-Nareni,Banda, U.P. (Leased Area 43.44 Acres) Mr. Anil
Gupta, S/o Shri Siyaram Gupta, Chhoti Bazar, Banda. File No. 840/JDCA-V/AD-H
The committee discussed the matter related to file number 840; however the consultant of
the project, M/s Grass Root Research and Creation India (P) Ltd. was present alongwith
the project proponent. The committee observed that the presentation made by the
consultant alongwith the project proponent of the project was not upto the mark.
Hence,the committee directed the consultant alongwith the project proponent to:
1. Correction of the date of lease period is to be done in report.
2. The Committee observed that the proponent must thoroughly study the the report
before presentation before the Committee.
18- Sand/Morum Mining at Khand No 25/12,Village Ichora Jitkari, Tehsil-Sarila, Distt-
Hameerpur, U.P., Leased Area 90 Acre, Mrs. Geeta Singh, W/o Sh. Purushottam
Singh, Chowk Achhan, Sumerpur, Hamirpur, U.P. File No. 1101/TA-M
The committee noted that the matter was earlier discussed in SEAC meeting dated
07/06/2014 wherein the project proponent directed to submit following information:
3. Letter of intent from District Magistrate/Mining Officer, Hamirpur should be
submitted to justify claim of applicant on the proposed mining site.
4. Mining plan for proposed mining activity.
5. Details of year wise production.
6. Source of information about mineral reserves as mentioned in the project report.
7. Plan for plantation around the project site.
8. Provision of green belt along all side of the proposed site in width of 7.5 m along
with plantation of trees to be proposed.
9. The reserve of mine along with production should be shown in cubic meter and to
be corrected accordingly.
The project proponent submitted their replies through letter dated 08/07/2014. The
matter was listed in SEAC meeting dated 12/09/2014 and the authorized representatives of
project proponent not appear in the meeting. The matter again listed in SEAC meeting dated
30/01/2015. The committee discussed the replies and recommended grant of environmental
clearance on the project details as given at Para-A alongwith general and specific conditions
as annexed at annexure 1 & 2 to these minutes.
The committee also stipulated following conditions:
1. The mining will be carried out above the mean sea level.
2. Mining will be carried out strictly according to the approved mining plan.
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3. Approach road should be made motorable.
4. A buffer/safe zone shall be maintained from the habitation as per mining guidelines.
5. No earth is to be excavated only Sand/Morum shall be removed.
6. Commitment towards CSR has to be followed strictly and report of execution shall be
submitted periodically.
Para-A:
1. The environmental clearance is sought for proposed Sand/Morum Mining at Khand
No 25/12,Village-Ichora Jitkari, Sarila, Distt-Hameerpur, Leased Area 90 Acre.
2. The water requirement will be limited to 4.5 KLD and will be supplied through
tankers from the nearby area.
3. The ultimate depth of mining will be 03 meter.
4. The mining operation will not be carried out in safety zone of any bridge or
embankment or in eco-fragile zone such as habitat of any wild fauna.
5. The annual production of 2.5 Lac TPA of sand moram.
6. During operation the maximum no. of workers will not be more then 40.
7. Terms of reference regarding the project were issued through letter no. 418 dated
05/03/2012.
8. The public hearing was organized on dated 19/09/2012 at mining site under
Chairmanship of ADM , Hamirpur.
9. The project proponents have submitted final EIA report after incorporating details of
public hearing through letter dated 15/04/2014.
10. The Project proposal falls under category – 1(a) of EIA Notification, 2006 (as
amended).
11. This project does not attract any of the general conditions applicable on mining
projects specified in EIA Notification 14/09/2006.
12. Regarding the project no litigation is pending in any court.
19- Sand/Morum Mining Project at Vill-Kanwara, Tehsil & Distt-Banda (Area-36.42
Hac) Sri Prakash Chandra Dwivedi, B-405, Kasmanda, Hazaratganj, Lucknow.
(Old File No. 1154/AD-VB)/New File No- 2377/SPO-V)
The project proponent informed the committee that environmental clearance in the
matter was earlier issued by SEIAA through letter dated 11/10/2013 for production capacity
1,80,000 TPA. The project proponent through letter dated 26/12/2014 submitted a revised
form-1 for sand/moram mining on the same site with revised production capacity 7,20,000
TPA.
A presentation was made by Shri Prakash Chandra Dwivedi project proponent
alongwith their consultant M/s GRC India Pvt. Ltd. The proponent, through the documents
submitted and the presentation made, informed the committee that:
1. The environmental clearance is sought for Kanwara Sand/Morum Mining at Khand
No. 3, Khasra No. 28 & 29, Village-Kanwara, Taluka-Banda, District-Banda, U.P.
(Leased Area 36.42 Ha).
2. Proponent has been granted EC on 11/10/2013 for a production of 1, 80,000 TPA.
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3. The proposed project is for expansion of Production from 1,80,000 tonnes per annum
to 7,20,000 tonnes per annum for same area & location.
4. As per form-1 and presentation made collection of 7,20,000 TPA of sand/moram is
proposed from 36.42 Ha mining lease area.
5. The mining is proposed from the river bed of river Ken.
6. The mining plan has been prepared by Shri Praveen Kumar Singh (RQP No.-
RQP/JBP/129/2011/A).
7. 225 days/year shall be working days.
8. Lease for the project was granted for 03 years from 02/11/2013 to 01/11/2016.
9. Mining will be opencast type and manual. No drilling and blasting is proposed.
10. This project does not attract any of the general conditions applicable on mining
projects specified in EIA Notification 14-09-2006.
11. During operation the maximum number of workers is 115.
12. The water requirement will be limited to 08 KLD. Water requirement shall be met
through nearby existing dugwells/borewells.
13. The ultimate depth of mining will be restricted to 03 meter/water table, whichever is
less. The mining would be restricted to unsaturated zone only above the phreatic
water table and will not intersect the ground water table at any point of time.
14. The mining operation will not be carried out in safety zone of any bridge or
embankment or in eco-fragile zone such as habitat of any wild fauna.
15. This project does not attract any of the general conditions applicable on mining
projects specified in EIA Notification 14/09/2006.
16. The project proposal fall under category – 1(a) of EIA Notification, 2006 (as
amended).
17. There is no litigation pending in any court regarding the project.
The committee discussed the matter and recommend grant of environmental clearance
for expansion in production capacity alongwith general and specific conditions as annexed at
annexure 1 & 2 to these minutes.
The committee also stipulated following conditions:
1. The mining will be carried out above the mean sea level.
2. Mining will be carried out strictly according to the approved mining plan.
3. Approach road should be made motorable.
4. A buffer/safe zone shall be maintained from the habitation as per mining guidelines.
5. No earth is to be excavated only Sand/Morum shall be removed.
6. Commitment of Rs 02.5 Lacks towards CSR has to be followed strictly and report of
execution shall be submitted periodically.
20- Sand/Morum Mining Project at Khasra No-788, Vill-Laxmipur, Tahsil-Sadar, Distt-
Maharajganj (Area 2.428 Hac) Sri Ram Milan Nishad, Vill-Laxmipur, Tahsil-Sadar,
Distt-Maharajganj. (Old)1377/JDCA-S/(New File N0. 2413/OSD-T)
The project proponent informed the committee that environmental clearance in the
matter was earlier issued by SEIAA through letter dated 17/04/2013 for production capacity
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6,000 TPA. The project proponent through letter dated 03/04/2014 submitted a revised form-
1 for sand/moram mining on the same site with revised production capacity 63,000 MTPA.
A presentation was made by Shri Ram Milan Nishad project proponent alongwith
their consultant M/s Ascenso Management and Consulting Services Pvt. Ltd. The proponent,
through the documents submitted and the presentation made, informed the committee that:
1. The environmental clearance is sought for Sand/Morum Mining Project at Khasra No-
788, Vill-Laxmipur, Tahsil-Sadar, Distt-Maharajganj (Area 2.428 Hac)
2. Proponent has been granted EC on 17/04/2013 for a production of 6,000 TPA.
3. The proposed project is for expansion of Production from 6,000 tonnes per annum to
63,000 tonnes per annum for same area & location.
4. As per form-1 and presentation made collection of 63,000 TPA of sand/moram is
proposed from 2.428 Ha mining lease area.
5. The mining is proposed from the river bed of river Rohin.
6. The mining plan has been prepared by Shri UPS Chauhan (RQP No.-
RQP/DDN/165/2005/A).
7. 250 days/year shall be working days.
8. Lease for the project was granted for 03 years from 04/04/2012 to 03/04/2015.
9. Mining will be opencast type and manual. No drilling and blasting is proposed.
10. This project does not attract any of the general conditions applicable on mining
projects specified in EIA Notification 14-09-2006.
11. During operation the maximum number of workers is 30.
12. The water requirement will be limited to 3.45 KLD. Water requirement shall be met
through from local authorities.
13. The ultimate depth of mining will be restricted to 03 meter/water table, whichever is
less. The mining would be restricted to unsaturated zone only above the phreatic
water table and will not intersect the ground water table at any point of time.
14. The mining operation will not be carried out in safety zone of any bridge or
embankment or in eco-fragile zone such as habitat of any wild fauna.
15. This project does not attract any of the general conditions applicable on mining
projects specified in EIA Notification 14/09/2006.
16. The project proposal fall under category – 1(a) of EIA Notification, 2006 (as
amended).
17. There is no litigation pending in any court regarding the project.
The committee discussed the matter and recommend grant of environmental clearance
for expansion in production capacity alongwith general and specific conditions as annexed at
annexure 1 & 2 to these minutes.
The committee also stipulated following conditions:
1. The mining will be carried out above the mean sea level.
2. Mining will be carried out strictly according to the approved mining plan.
3. Approach road should be made motorable.
4. A buffer/safe zone shall be maintained from the habitation as per mining guidelines.
5. No earth is to be excavated only Sand/Morum shall be removed.
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6. Commitment of Rs. 01.00 Lac. towards CSR has to be followed strictly and report of
execution shall be submitted periodically.
21- Sand/Moram Mine on Yamuna River at Khasra No. 108, 109, 154 etc. Khand No. 3,
Village-Otai, Tehsil & District-Fatehpur. (Leased Area 35.61 ha.) Mr. Shivsharan
Singh, Mohala-Chhoti Bazar, Banda. (Old)/931/DD-Y/(New File N0.2491/AD-Sub.
The project proponent informed the committee that environmental clearance in the
matter was earlier issued by SEIAA through letter dated 18/09/2012 for production capacity
90,000 TPA. The project proponent through letter dated 11/11/2014 submitted a revised
form-1 for sand/moram mining on the same site with revised production capacity 4,50,000
TPA.
A presentation was made by Shri Sandeep Singh, authorized representative of project
proponent alongwith their consultant M/s GRC India Pvt. Ltd. The proponent, through the
documents submitted and the presentation made, informed the committee that:
1. The environmental clearance is sought for Sand/Moram Mine on Yamuna River at
Khasra No. 108, 109, 154 etc. Khand No. 3, Village-Otai, Tehsil & District-Fatehpur.
(Leased Area 35.61 ha.).
2. Proponent has been granted EC on 18/09/2012 for a production of 90,000 TPA.
3. The proposed project is for expansion of Production from 90,000 tonnes per annum to
4,50,000 tonnes per annum for same area & location.
4. As per form-1 and presentation made collection of 4,50,000 TPA of sand/moram is
proposed from 35.61 Ha mining lease area.
5. The mining is proposed from the river bed of river Yamuna.
6. The mining plan has been prepared by Shri UPS Chauhan (RQP No.-
RQP/DDN/165/2005/A).
7. 250 days/year shall be working days.
8. Lease for the project was granted for 03 years from 06/04/2013 to 05/04/2016.
9. Mining will be opencast type and manual. No drilling and blasting is proposed.
10. This project does not attract any of the general conditions applicable on mining
projects specified in EIA Notification 14-09-2006.
11. During operation the maximum number of workers is 70.
12. The water requirement will be limited to 5.5 KLD. Water requirement shall be met
through nearby villages.
13. The ultimate depth of mining will be restricted to 03 meter/water table, whichever is
less. The mining would be restricted to unsaturated zone only above the phreatic
water table and will not intersect the ground water table at any point of time.
14. The mining operation will not be carried out in safety zone of any bridge or
embankment or in eco-fragile zone such as habitat of any wild fauna.
15. This project does not attract any of the general conditions applicable on mining
projects specified in EIA Notification 14/09/2006.
16. The project proposal fall under category – 1(a) of EIA Notification, 2006 (as
amended).
17. There is no litigation pending in any court regarding the project.
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The committee discussed the matter and recommend grant of environmental clearance
for expansion in production capacity alongwith general and specific conditions as annexed at
annexure 1 & 2 to these minutes.
The committee also stipulated following conditions:
1. The mining will be carried out above the mean sea level.
2. Mining will be carried out strictly according to the approved mining plan.
3. Approach road should be made motorable.
4. A buffer/safe zone shall be maintained from the habitation as per mining guidelines.
5. No earth is to be excavated only Sand/Morum shall be removed.
6. Commitment of Rs 04.00 Lacks towards CSR has to be followed strictly and report
of execution shall be submitted periodically.
22- Sand Moram Mining at Plot No O-4, Khasara No. 122, 141, 142 etc., On Yamuna
River, Village-Oti, Fatehpur. (Leased Area 88.00 Acres) Mr. Anil Kumar Gupta,
Mohala-Chhoti Bazar, Banda. (Old) 937/JDCA-V/(New File N0- 2490/ AD-H).
The project proponent informed the committee that environmental clearance in the
matter was earlier issued by SEIAA through letter dated 06/09/2012 for production capacity
90,000 TPA. The project proponent through letter dated 27/01/2015 submitted a revised
form-1 for sand/moram mining on the same site with revised production capacity 4,50,000
TPA.
A presentation was made by Shri Jitendra Singh, authorized representative of project
proponent alongwith their consultant M/s GRC India Pvt. Ltd. The proponent, through the
documents submitted and the presentation made, informed the committee that:
1. The environmental clearance is sought for Sand Moram Mining at Plot No O-4,
Khasara No. 122, 141, 142 etc., On Yamuna River, Village-Oti, Fatehpur. (Leased
Area 88.00 Acres).
2. Proponent has been granted EC on 06/09/2012 for a production of 90,000 TPA.
3. The proposed project is for expansion of Production from 90,000 tonnes per annum to
4,50,000 tonnes per annum for same area & location.
4. As per form-1 and presentation made collection of 4,50,000 TPA of sand/moram is
proposed from 88.0 acres mining lease area.
5. The mining is proposed from the river bed of river Yamuna.
6. The mining plan has been prepared by Shri UPS Chauhan (RQP No.-
RQP/DDN/165/2005/A).
7. 250 days/year shall be working days.
8. Lease for the project was granted for 03 years from 14/06/2013 to 15/06/2016.
9. Mining will be opencast type and manual. No drilling and blasting is proposed.
10. This project does not attract any of the general conditions applicable on mining
projects specified in EIA Notification 14-09-2006.
11. During operation the maximum number of workers is 70.
12. The water requirement will be limited to 5.5 KLD. Water requirement shall be met
through nearby villages.
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13. The ultimate depth of mining will be restricted to 03 meter/water table, whichever is
less. The mining would be restricted to unsaturated zone only above the phreatic
water table and will not intersect the ground water table at any point of time.
14. The mining operation will not be carried out in safety zone of any bridge or
embankment or in eco-fragile zone such as habitat of any wild fauna.
15. This project does not attract any of the general conditions applicable on mining
projects specified in EIA Notification 14/09/2006.
16. The project proposal fall under category – 1(a) of EIA Notification, 2006 (as
amended).
17. There is no litigation pending in any court regarding the project.
The committee discussed the matter and recommend grant of environmental clearance for
expansion in production capacity alongwith general and specific conditions as annexed at
annexure 1 & 2 to these minutes.
The committee also stipulated following conditions:
1. The mining will be carried out above the mean sea level.
2. Mining will be carried out strictly according to the approved mining plan.
3. Approach road should be made motorable.
4. A buffer/safe zone shall be maintained from the habitation as per mining guidelines.
5. No earth is to be excavated only Sand/Morum shall be removed.
6. The trucks having PUC certificates should be allowed at site.
7. CSR to be increased to 04.00 lakhs. An affidavit is to be submitted with details
programme of CSR and its proper executions.
23- Sand/Morum Mining at plot no. 3, 4, 5, Vill-Daulatpur Kachhar, Tehsil-Bhognipur,
Ramabai Nagar (Area-30.26 Hac) Ms. Rekha Devi, W/O Sri Subhash Singh Yadav,
615-Lakhanpur, Vikash Nagar, Kanpur Nagar. (Old)1054/DD-Y /(New File N0-
2392/SPO-V
The committee noted that the matter was earlier discussed in SEAC meeting dated
14/11/2014 wherein the project proponent was directed as follows:
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The project proponent submitted their replies through letter dated 13/12/2014. The
committee discussed the replies and recommended grant of environmental clearance on the
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project details as given at Para-A alongwith general and specific conditions as annexed at
annexure 1 & 2 to these minutes.
The committee also stipulated following conditions:
1. The mining will be carried out above the mean sea level.
2. Mining will be carried out strictly according to the approved mining plan.
3. Approach road should be made motorable.
4. A buffer/safe zone shall be maintained from the habitation as per mining guidelines.
5. No earth is to be excavated only Sand/Morum shall be removed.
6. Commitment of Rs 04.00 Lacs towards CSR has to be followed strictly and report of
execution shall be submitted periodically.
Para-A:
1. The environmental clearance is sought for Sand/Morum Mining at plot no. 3, 4, 5,
Vill-Daulatpur Kachhar, Tehsil-Bhognipur, Ramabai Nagar (Area-30.26 Hac).
2. Proponent has been granted EC on 06/09/2012 for a production of 1,80,000 TPA.
3. The proposed project is for expansion of Production from 1,80,000 tonnes per annum
to 4,50,000 tonnes per annum for same area & location.
4. As per form-1 and presentation made collection of 9,40,000 TPA of sand/moram is
proposed from 30.26 ha mining lease area.
5. The mining is proposed from the river bed of river Yamuna.
6. The mining plan has been prepared by Shri UPS Chauhan (RQP No.-
RQP/DDN/165/2005/A).
7. 250 days/year shall be working days.
8. Lease for the project was granted for 03 years from 20/07/2013 to 19/07/2016.
9. Mining will be opencast type and manual. No drilling and blasting is proposed.
10. This project does not attract any of the general conditions applicable on mining
projects specified in EIA Notification 14-09-2006.
11. During operation the maximum number of workers is 212.
12. The water requirement will be limited to 7.5 KLD. Water requirement shall be met
through nearby villages.
13. The ultimate depth of mining will be restricted to 03 meter/water table, whichever is
less. The mining would be restricted to unsaturated zone only above the phreatic
water table and will not intersect the ground water table at any point of time.
14. The mining operation will not be carried out in safety zone of any bridge or
embankment or in eco-fragile zone such as habitat of any wild fauna.
15. This project does not attract any of the general conditions applicable on mining
projects specified in EIA Notification 14/09/2006.
16. The project proposal fall under category – 1(a) of EIA Notification, 2006 (as
amended).
17. There is no litigation pending in any court regarding the project.
24- “Moram” Mining Project at Plot No-K-4, Vill-Korrakanak, Tehsil-Sarar, Distt-
Fatehpur, U.P. (Area-40.46 Hac) Sri Sahiruddin Khan, Vill-Sabada, Tehsil & Distt-
Banda, U.P.(New File N0-2367/AD-Sub. 1074/DD-Sh. (Old)
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The case was considered in the SEAC meeting dated 30/01/2015. The committee
discussed the matter and directed the project proponent to submit following information:
1. NOC from forest department.
2. The status of accreditation of the EIA consultant with NABET/QCI shall be
specifically mentioned. The consultant shall certify that his accreditation is for the
sector for which this EIA is prepared.
3. Laboratory (NABET) data for approved parameters with signature of quality
manager on the test report.
4. Capacity of consultant, personal by whom the presentation is to be done.
5. Copy of receiving letter of mining plan submitted in Directorate of Geology and
Mining, Govt. of Uttar Pradesh.
6. Approach road should be made motorable.
7. The applied area is situated near State highway-13 in between Bahuwa and
Tindwari should be confirmed.
6. On Page no.6 of mining plan it is mentioned that the applied area is 4.5 Km. Far
from State highway-13 whereas in map it is shown 1 Km.
7. Approved mining plan should be submitted.
8. Affidavit regarding regarding CSR commitment of Rs. 05.00 Lacs.
9. Copy of receiving letter of mining plan submitted in Directorate of Geology and
Mining, Govt. of Uttar Pradesh.
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8. Declaration letter from the competent authority that there is no mining area or
mining lease / mining permission granted within 500 mt. in vicinity of the
aforesaid lease area.
9. The CSR to be increased to Rs. 02.0 Lacs/annum and detail of works to be
executed is to be submitted with an affidavit.
The matter shall be discussed after submission of information as above.
Discussion matter:-
1- The reply Submitted by the project Proponent appeared to be satisfactory on the
basis of the the actual facts based on the project site, whereas the points raised
by the complainer seems to be irrelevant regarding the mining in district
Kausambi U.P. therefore the committee feels that the Environmental Clearance
may be granted as per specified genral and Specific conditions.
2- The matter may be studied from the file and as per the co-ordinate units on the
site should be intimated to District Magistrate and Mining Officer accordingly.
3- The letter is in concern with SEIAAUP it is not related to the SEAC meeting.
4- The committee took the decision on file number 2464 & 2465 and deliberated
that the file should be studied in detail and as per the decision of SEIAA meeting
dated 12.01.2015 that all the files should be kept in chronological order in the
Agenda. Committee is committed to expedite the pending cases as earliest
including the aforesaid files.
5- The committee took the decision on file number 2494 and deliberated that the
file should be studied in detail and as per the decision of SEIAA meeting dated
12.01.2015 that all the files should be kept in chronological order in the Agenda.
Committee is committed to expedite the pending cases as earliest including the
aforesaid files.
6- Requisite for environmental clearance are accepted and granted as per the GoI
notification 14th September, 2006. The same shall be intimated to the needy. 7- The committee discussed the matter related to file number 1585 and deliberated
that the file should be examined as per the decision of SEIAA meeting dated
12.01.2015 and should be kept in the next meeting agenda as per the permission
of chairman.
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Annexure-1
GENERAL CONDITIONS PRESCRIBED BY SEIAA/SEAC, UP FOR SAND/MORUM
MINING PROPOSALS General Conditions:
1. This environmental clearance is subject to allotment of mining lease in favour of project
proponent by District Administration/Mining Department.
2. Forest clearance shall be taken by the proponent as necessary under law.
3. Any change in mining area, khasra numbers, entailing capacity addition with change in process
and or mining technology, modernization and scope of working shall again require prior
Environmental Clearance as per the provisions of EIA Notification, 2006 (as amended).
4. Precise mining area will be jointly demarcated at site by project proponent and officials of
Mining/Revenue department prior to starting of mining operations. Such site plan, duly verified
by competent authority along-with copy of the Environmental Clearance letter will be displayed
on a hoarding/board at the site. A copy of site plan will also be submitted to SEIAA within a
period of 02 months.
5. Mining and loading shall be done only within day hours time.
6. No mining shall be carried out in the safety zone of any bridge and/or embankment.
7. It shall be ensured that standards related to ambient air quality/effluent as prescribed by the
Ministry of Environment & Forests are strictly complied with. Water sprinklers and other dust
control majors should be applied to take-care of dust generated during mining operation.
Sprinkling of water on haul roads to control dust will be ensured by the project proponent.
8. All necessary statutory clearances shall be obtained before start of mining operations. If this
condition is violated, the clearance shall be automatically deemed to have been cancelled.
9. Parking of vehicles should not be made on public places.
10. No tree-felling will be done in the leased area, except only with the permission of Forest
Department.
11. No wildlife habitat will be infringed.
12. It shall be ensured that excavation of minor mineral does not disturb or change the underlying
soil characteristics of the river bed /basin, where mining is carried out.
13. It shall be ensured that mining operation of Sand/Moram will not in any way disturb the,
velocity and flow pattern of the river water significantly.
14. It shall be ensured that there is no fauna dependant on the river bed or areas close to mining for
its nesting. A report on the same, vetted by the competent authority shall be submitted to the
RO, PCB and SEIAA within 02 months.
15. Primary survey of flora and fauna shall be carried out and data shall be submitted to the RO,
PCB and SEIAA within six months.
16. Hydro-geological study shall be carried out by a reputed organization/institute within six
months and establish that mining in the said area will not adversely affect the ground water
regime. The report shall be submitted to the RO, PCB and SEIAA within six months. In case
adverse impact is observed /anticipated, mining shall not be carried out.
17. Adequate protection against dust and other environmental pollution due to mining shall be
made so that the habitations (if any) close by the lease area are not adversely affected. The
status of implementation of measures taken shall be reported to the RO, UPPCB and SEIAA
and this activity should be completed before the start of sand mining.
18. Need-based assessment for the nearby villages shall be conducted to study economic measures
which can help in improving the quality of life of economically weaker section of society.
Income generating projects/tools such as development of fodder farm, fruit bearing orchards,
vocational training etc. can form a part of such program me. The project proponent shall
provide separate budget for community development activities and income generating
programmes.
19. Green cover development shall be carried out following CPCB guidelines including selection of
plant species and in consultation with the local DFO/Horticulture Officer.
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20. Separate stock piles shall be maintained for excavated top soil, if any, and the top soil should be
utilized for green cover/tree plantation.
21. Dispensary facilities for first-aid shall be provided at site.
22. An Environmental Audit should be annually carried out during the operational phase and
submitted to the SEIAA.
23. The District Mining Officer should quarterly monitor compliance of the stipulated conditions.
The project proponent will extend full cooperation to the District Mining Officer by furnishing
the requisite data/information/monitoring reports. In case of any violations of stipulated
conditions the District Mining Officer will report to SEIAA.
24. The project proponent shall submit six monthly reports on the status of compliance of the
stipulated environmental clearance conditions including results of monitored data (both in hard
& soft copies) to the SEIAA, the District Officer and the respective Regional Office of the State
Pollution Control Board by 1st June and 1st December every year.
25. A copy of the clearance letter shall be sent by the proponent to concerned Panchayat, Zila
Parisad/ Municipal Corporation and Urban Local Body.
26. Transportation of materials shall be done by covering the trucks / tractors with tarpaulin or other
suitable mechanism to avoid fugitive emissions and spillage of mineral/dust.
27. Waste water, from temporary habitation campus be properly collected & treated before
discharging into water bodies the treated effluent should conform to the standards prescribed by
MoEF/CPCB.
28. Measures shall be taken for control of noise level to the limits prescribed by C.P.C.B.
29. Special Measures shall be adopted to protect the nearby settlements from the impacts of mining
activities. Maintenance of Village roads through which transportation of minor minerals is to be
undertaken, shall be carried-out by the project proponent regularly at his own expenses.
30. Measure for prevention & control of soil erosion and management of silt shall be undertaken.
Protection of dumps against erosion, if any, shall be carried-out with geo textile matting or
other suitable material.
31. Project Proponent shall explore the possibility of using solar energy wherever possible.
32. Under social corporate responsibility a sum of 5% of the total project cost or total income
whichever is higher is to be earmarked for total lease period. Its budget is to be separately
maintained. CSR component shall be prepared based on need of local habitant. Income
generating measures which can help in upliftment of poor section of society, consistent with the
traditional skills of the people shall be identified. The programme can include activities such as
development of fodder farm, fruit bearing orchards, free distribution of smokeless Chula etc.
33. Possibility for adopting nearest three villages shall be explored and details of civic amenities
such as roads, drinking water etc proposed to be provided at the project proponent’s expenses
shall be submitted within 02 months from the date of issuance of Environment Clearance.
34. The funds earmarked for environmental protection measures should be kept in separate account
and should not be diverted for other purpose. Year wise expenditure should be reported to the
Ministry of Environment and Forests and its Regional Office located at Lucknow, SEIAA, U.P
and UPPCB.
35. Action plan with respect to suggestion/improvement and recommendations made and agreed
during Public Hearing shall be submitted to the District mines Officer, concern Regional
Officer of UPPCB and SEIAA within 02 months.
36. Environmental clearance is subject to obtaining clearance under the Wildlife (Protection) Act,
1972 from the competent authority, if applicable to this project.
37. The proponent shall observe every 15 day for nesting of any turtle in the area. Based on the
observations so made, if turtle nesting is observed, necessary safeguard measures shall be taken
in consultation with the State Wildlife Department. For the purpose, awareness shall be created
amongst the workers about the nesting sites so that such sites, if any, are identified by the
workers during operations of the mine for taking required safeguard measures. In this regards
the safety notified zone should be left so that the habitat/nesting area is undisturbed.
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38. The project proponent shall undertake adequate safeguard measures during extraction of river
bed material and ensure that due to this activity the hydro geological regime of the surrounding
area shall not be affected.
39. The project proponent shall obtain necessary prior permission of the competent Authorities for
withdrawal of requisite quantity of water (surface water and groundwater), required for the
project.
40. Appropriate mitigative measures shall be taken to prevent pollution of the river in consultation
with the State Pollution Control Board. It shall be ensured that there is no leakage of oil and
grease in the river from the vehicles used for transportation.
41. Vehicular emissions shall be kept under control and regularly monitored. The vehicles carrying
the mineral shall not be overloaded.
42. Provision shall be made for the housing of construction labour within the site with all necessary
infrastructure and facilities such as fuel for cooking, mobile toilets, mobile STP, safe drinking
water, medical health care, crèche etc. (MoEF circular Dated : 22-09-2008 regarding stipulation
of condition to improve the living conditions of construction labour at site).
43. Personnel working in dusty areas should wear protective respiratory devices and they should
also be provided with adequate training and information on safety and health aspects.
Occupational health surveillance program of the workers should be undertaken periodically to
observe any contractions due to exposure to dust and take corrective measures, if needed.
44. A copy of the clearance letter shall be sent by the proponent to concerned Panchayat, Zila
Parishad/ Municipal Corporation, Urban Local Body and the Local NGO, if any, from whom
suggestions/ representations, if any, were received while processing the proposal. The clearance
letter shall also be put on the website of the Company by the proponent.
45. The environmental statement for each financial year ending 31st March in Form-V as is
mandated to be submitted by the project proponent to the concerned State Pollution Control
Board as prescribed under the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986, as amended subsequently,
shall also be put on the website of the company along with the status of compliance of
environmental clearance conditions and shall also be sent to the Regional Office of the Ministry
of Environment and Forests, Lucknow by e-mail.
46. The green cover development/tree plantation is to be done in an area equivalent to 20% of the
total leased area either on river bank or along road side (Avenue Plantation).
47. Debris from the river bed will be collected and stored at secured place and may be utilized for
strengthen the embankment.
48. Safety measures to be taken for the safety of the people working at the mine lease area should
be given, which would also include measure for treatment of bite of poisonous reptile/insect
like snake.
49. Periodical and Annual medical checkup of workers as per Mines Act and they should be
covered under ESI as per rule.
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Annexure-2
Specific Conditions for Sand Moram Mining:
1. The Environmental clearance will be co-terminus with the mining lease period.
2. Project falling with in 05 KM area of Wild Life Sanctuary is to obtain a clearance from
National Board Wild Life (NBWL) even if the eco-sensitive zone is not earmarked.
3. The project proponent will submit the approved mining plan within 03 month from the date of
issuance of the E.C. letter. Failing which E.C. will be deemed to be cancelled.
4. Social Corporate Responsibility (SCR) plan along with budgetary provision amounting to 5%
of total project cost shall be submitted within three month on need base assessment study in
the study area. Income generating measures which can help in up-liftment of weaker section
of society consistent with the traditional skills of the people identified. The programme can
include activities such as development of fodder farm, fruit bearing orchards, vocational
training etc. In addition, vocational training for individuals shall be imparted so that poor
section of society can take up self employment and jobs. Separate budget for community
development activities and income generating programmes shall be specified.
5. The mining work will be open-cast and exclusively manual. No mechanical work or
drilling/blasting should be involved at any stage.
6. It shall be ensured that there shall be no mining of any type within 03 m or 10% of the width
which-ever is less, shall be left on both the banks of precise area to control and avoid erosion
of river bank. The mining is confined to extraction of sand/moram from the river bed only.
7. The project proponent shall undertake adequate safeguard measures during extraction of river
bed material and ensure that due to this activity the hydro-geological regime of the
surrounding area shall not be affected.
8. The project proponent shall adhere to mining in conformity to plan submitted for the mine
lease conditions and the Rules prescribed in this regard clearly showing the no work zone in
the mine lease i.e. the distance from the bank of river to be left un-worked (Non mining area),
distance from the bridges etc. It shall be ensured that no mining shall be carried out during the
monsoon season.
9. The project proponent shall ensure that wherever deployment of labour attracts the Mines
Act, the provision thereof shall be strictly followed.
10. The project proponent will provide personal protective equipment (PPE) as required, also
provid adequate training and information on safety and health aspects. Periodical medical
examination of the workers engaged in the project shall be carried out and records
maintained. For the purpose, schedule of health examination of the workers should be drawn
and followed accordingly.
11. The critical parameters such as PM10, PM2.5, SO2 and NOx in the ambient air within the
impact zone shall be monitored periodically. Further, quality of discharged water if any shall
also be monitored [(TDS, DO, pH, Fecal Coliform and Total Suspended Solids (TSS)].
12. Effective safeguard measures, such as regular water sprinkling shall be carried out in critical
areas prone to air pollution and having high levels of particulate matter such as loading and
unloading point and all transfer points. Extensive water sprinkling shall be carried out on haul
roads.
13. It should be ensured that the Ambient Air Quality parameters conform to the norms
prescribed by the Central Pollution Control Board in this regard.
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14. The extended mining scheme will be submitted by the proponent before expiry of present
mining plan.
15. Four ambient air quality-monitoring stations should be established in the core zone as well as
in the buffer zone for monitoring PM10, PM2.5, SO2 and NOx. Location of the stations
should be decided based on the meteorological data, topographical features and
environmentally and ecologically sensitive targets and frequency of monitoring should be
undertaken in consultation with the State Pollution Control Board.
16. Common road for transportation of mineral is to be maintained collectively. Total cost will be
shared/worked out on the basis of lease area among users.
17. Proponent will provide adequate sanitary facility in the form of mobile toilets to the labours
engaged for the project work.
18. Solid waste material viz., gutkha pouchs, plastic bags, glasses etc. to be generated during
project activity will be separately storage in bins and managed as per Solid Waste
Management rules.
19. Green area/belt to be developed along haulage road in consultation of Gram Sabha/Panchyat.
20. Natural/customary paths used by villagers should not be obstructed at any time by the
activities proposed under the project.
21. Digital processing of the entire lease area in the district using remote sensing technique
should be done regularly once in three years for monitoring the change of river course by
Directorate of Geology and Mining, Govt. of Uttar Pradesh. The record of such study to be
maintained and report be submitted to Regional office of MoEF, SEIAA, U.P. and UPPCB.
22. A copy of clearance letter will be marked to concerned Panchayat / local NGO, if any, from
whom suggestion / representation has been received while processing the proposal. The
clearance letter shall also be put on the website of the company.
23. State Pollution Control Board shall display a copy of the clearance letter at the Regional
office, District Industry Centre and Collector’s office/Tehsildar’s Office for 30 days.
24. The project authorities shall advertise at least in two local newspapers widely circulated, one
of which shall be in the vernacular language of the locality concerned, within 7 days of the
issue of the clearance letter informing that the project has been accorded environmental
clearance and a copy of the clearance letter is available with the State Pollution Control Board
and also at web site of the SEIAA at http://www.seiaaup.com and a copy of the same shall be
forwarded to the Regional Office of the Ministry located in Lucknow, CPCB, State PCB.
25. The MoEF/SEIAA or any other competent authority may alter/modify the above conditions or
stipulate any further condition in the interest of environment protection.
26. Concealing factual data or submission of false/fabricated data and failure to comply with any
of the conditions mentioned above may result in withdrawal of this clearance and attract
action under the provisions of Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
27. Any appeal against this environmental clearance shall lie with the National Green Tribunal, if
preferred, within a period of 30 days as prescribed under Section 11 of the National
Environment Appellate Authority Act, 1997.
28. Waste water from potable use be collected and reused for sprinkling.
29. During the school opening and closing time vehicle movement will be restricted.
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Annexure-3
General Conditions for Stone Mining Projects:
1. This environmental clearance is subject to allotment of mining lease in favour of project
proponent by District Administration/Mining Department.
2. Forest clearance shall be taken by the proponent as necessary under law.
3. Any addition of the mining area, change of Khasra numbers, enhancement of capacity, change
in mining technology, modernization and scope of working shall again required prior
environmental clearance as per EIA notification, 2006.
4. No change in the calendar plan including excavation, quantum of mineral and waste shall be
made.
5. Mining will be carried out as per the approved mining plan. In case of any violation of mining
plan, the Environmental Clearance given by SEIAA will stand cancelled.
6. Four ambient air quality monitoring stations shall be established in the core zone as well as in
the buffer zone for RSPM, SPM, SO2, NOx monitoring. Location of the stations should be
decided based on the meteorological data, topographical features and environmentally and
ecologically sensitive targets and frequency of monitoring should be undertaken in consultation
with the State Pollution Control Board. The monitored data for criteria pollutants shall be
regularly up loaded on the company's website and also displayed at website.
7. Data on ambient air quality (RPM, SPM, SO2, NOx) should be regularly submitted to the
Regional office, MoEF, GoI, Lucknow and the State Pollution Control Board / Central
Pollution Control Board once in six months.
8. Ambient air quality at the boundary of the mine premises shall confirm to the norms prescribed
in MoEF notification no. GSR/826(E) dt. 16.11.09.
9. Fugitive dust emissions from all the sources shall be controlled regularly. Water spraying
arrangement on haul roads, loading and unloading and at transfer points shall be provided and
properly maintained.
10. Measures shall be taken for control of noise levels below 85 dBA in the work
environment. Workers engaged in operations of HEMM, etc. shall be provided with ear plugs /
muffs and health records of the workers shall be maintained.
11. Industrial waste water (workshop and waste water from the mine) should be properly collected,
treated so as to conform to the standards prescribed under GSR 422 (E) dated 19th May, 1993
and 31st December, 1993 or as amended from time to time. Oil and grease trap shall be
installed before discharge of workshop effluents.
12. Personnel working in areas shall be provided with protective respiratory devices like mask
and they shall also be imparted adequate training and information on safety and health aspects.
13. Special measures shall be adopted to prevent the nearby settlements from the impacts of
mining activities.
14. The transportation of the materials shall be limited to day hours time only.
15. Provision shall be made for the housing the labourers within the site with all necessary
infrastructure and facilities such as fuel for cooking, mobile toilets, safe drinking water,
medical health care, crèche etc. The housing may be in the form of temporary structures to be
removed after the completion of the project.
16. A separate Environmental Management Cell with suitable qualified personnel shall be setup
under the control of a Senior Executive, who will report directly to the Head of the
Organization.
17. The Project Proponent shall inform to the Regional Office, MoEF, GoI, Lucknow and
State Pollution Control Board regarding date of financial closures and final approval of the
project by the concerned authorities and the date of start of land development work.
18. The funds earmarked for environmental protection measures shall be kept in separate
account and shall not be diverted for other purpose. Year wise expenditure shall be reported to
the MoEF, GoI, Lucknow and State Pollution Control Board
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19. The Regional Office, MoEF, GoI, Lucknow and State Pollution Control Board shall monitor
compliance of the stipulated conditions. A complete set a documents including Environment
Impact Assessment Report, Environmental Management Plan, Public hearing and other
documents information should be given to Regional Office of the MoEF, GoI, Lucknow and
State Pollution Control Board
20. A copy of the environmental clearance shall be submitted by the Project Proponent to the Heads
of the Local Bodies, Panchayat and Municipal Bodies as applicable in the matter.
21. The Project Proponent shall advertise at least in two local newspapers widely circulated,
one of which shall be in the vernacular language of the locality concerned, within 7 days of the
issue of the clearance letter informing that the project has been accorded environmental
clearance and a copy of the clearance letter is available with the State Level Environment
Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA).
22. The Project Proponent has to submit half yearly compliance report of the stipulated prior
environmental clearance terms and conditions in hard and soft copy to the SEIAA,U.P.
on 1st June and 1st December of each calendar year.
23. The SEIAA m a y alter/modify the above conditions or stipulate any further condition in the
interest of environment protection.
24. Concealing factual data or submission of false/fabricated data and failure to comply with
any of the conditions mentioned above may result in withdrawal of this clearance and attract
action under the provisions of Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
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Annexure-4
Specific Conditions for Stone Mining projects:
1. A comprehensive EIA including mining areas within 15 K.M. to assess impact of the
mining activity on the surrounding area shall be undertaken and report submitted to this
Authority within one year. 2. No two pits shall be simultaneously w o r k e d i.e before the first is exhausted and
reclamation work completed, no mineral bearing area shall be worked.
3. After exhausting the first mine pit and before starting mining operations in the next pit,
reclamation and plantation works in the exhausted pit shall be completed so as to ensure
that reclamation, forest cover and vegetation are visible during the first year of mining
operations in the next pit. This process will follow till the last pit is exhausted. Adequate
rehabilitation of mined pit shall be completed before any new ore bearing area is worked
for expansion.
4. Adequate buffer zone shall be maintained between two consecutive mineral bearing
deposits.
5. Sprinkling of water on haul roads to control dust will be ensured by the project
proponent.
6. Green belt development shall be carried out considering CPCB guidelines including
selection of plant species and in consultation with the local DFO / Agriculture
Department. Herbs and shrubs shall also form a part of afforestation programme besides
tree plantation. The company shall involve local people for plantation programme.
Details of year wise afforestation programme including rehabilitation of mined out area
shall be submitted to the Regional Office, MoEF, GoI, Lucknow every year.
7. Blast vibrations study shall be conducted and a observation report submitted to the
Regional office, MoEF, GoI, Lucknow and UPPCB within six months. The report shall
also include measures for prevention of blasting associated impact on nearby houses and
agricultural fields.
8. Controlled blasting techniques with sequential blasting shall be adopted. The blasting shall
be carried out in the day time only.
9. Appropriate arrangement for shelter and drinking water for the mining workers has to be
ensured at the mining site.
10. Maintenance of village roads used for transportation of minerals are to be done by
the company regularly at its own expenses. The roads shall be black topped.
11. Rain water harvesting shall be undertaken to recharge the ground water source.
12. Status of implementation shall be submitted to the Regional Office,
MoEF,GoI,Lucknow and UP Pollution Control Board within six months and thereafter
every year from the next consequent year.
13. Measures for prevention and control of soil erosion and management of silt shall be
undertaken. Protection of dumps against erosion shall be carried out with geo textile
matting or other suitable material, and thick plantations of native trees and shrubs shall be
carried out at the dump slopes. Dumps shall be protected by retaining walls.
14. Trenches / garland drains shall be constructed at foot of dumps and coco filters
installed at regular intervals to arrest silt from being carried to water bodies.
Adequate number of Check Dams and Gully Plugs shall be constructed across
seasonal/perennial nallahs, if any flowing through the ML area and silts arrested. De silting
at regular intervals shall be carried out.
15. Garland drain of appropriate size, gradient and length shall be constructed for both mine pit
and for waste dump and sump capacity shall be designed keeping 50% safety margin
over and above peak sudden rainfall (based on 50 years data) and maximum discharge in
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the area adjoining the mine site. Sump capacity shall also provide adequate retention
period to allow proper settling of silt material. Sedimentation pits shall be constructed at the
corners of the garland drains and de silted at regular intervals.
16. Ground and surface water, if any in and near the core zone (within 5.0 km of the lease)
shall be regularly monitored for contamination and depletion due to mining activity and
records maintained. The monitoring data shall be submitted to the Regional Office,
MoEF, GoI, Lucknow and U.P.Pollution Control Board regularly. Further, monitoring
points shall be located between the mine and drainage in the direction of flow of ground
water shall be set up and records maintained.
17. Fugitive dust generation shall be controlled. Fugitive dust emission shall be regularly
monitored at locations of nearest human habitation (including schools and other
public amenities located nearest to sources of dust generation as applicable) and records
submitted to the Regional Office, MoEF, GoI, Lucknow and U.P.Pollution Control Board
regularly.
18. Baseline data for ambient air quality shall be generated and maintained and RSPM level in
ambient air in the nearby human habitation (villages) shall also be monitored along with
other parameters.
19. Transportation of minerals shall be done by covering the trucks with tarpaulin or other
suitable mechanism so that no spillage of mineral/dust takes place.
20. Occupational health and safety measures for the workers including identification of work
related health hazards, training on malaria eradication, HIV, and health effects on exposure
to mineral dust etc. shall be carried out. Periodic monitoring for exposure to respirable
mineral dust on the workers shall be conducted and records maintained including health
records of the workers. Awareness programme for workers on impact of mining on their
health and precautionary measures like use of personal equipments etc. shall be carried out
periodically. Review of impact of various health measures shall be conducted followed by
follow up action wherever required.
21. The project proponent will ensure for providing employment to local people as per
requirement, necessary protection measures around the mine pit and waste dump and
garland drain around the mine pit and waste dump.
22. Top soil / solid waste shall be stacked properly with proper slope and adequate safeguards
and shall be utilized for backfilling (wherever applicable) for reclamation and rehabilitation
of mined out area. Top soil shall be separately stacked for utilization later for reclamation
and shall not be stacked along with over burden.
23. Over burden (OB) shall be stacked at earmarked dump site(s) only and shall not be kept
active for long period. The maximum height of the dump shall not exceed 20 m, each stage
shall preferably be of maximum 10 m and overall slope of the dump shall not exceed 35o.
The OB dump shall be backfilled. The OB dumps shall be scientifically vegetated with
suitable native species to prevent erosion and surface run off.
24. Monitoring and management of rehabilitated areas shall continue until the vegetation
becomes self sustaining. Compliance status shall be submitted to the Regional Office,
Ministry of Environment & Forests, GoI, Lucknow and U.P.Pollution Control Board on
six monthly basis.
25. Slope of the mining bench and ultimate pit limit shall be as per the mining scheme
approved by Indian Bureau of Mines.
26. Permission for abstraction of ground water shall be taken from Central Ground Water
Board. Regular monitoring of ground and surface water sources for level and quality shall
be carried out by establishing a network of existing wells and constructing new
piezometers during the mining operation. The monitoring shall be carried out four times
in a year i.e. premonsoon (AprilMay), monsoon (August), postmonsoon (November) and
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winter (January) and the data thus collected shall be regularly sent to MoEF, Central
Ground Water Authority and Regional Director, Central Ground Water Board.
27. The waste water from the mine shall be treated to conform to the prescribed
standards before discharging in to the natural stream. The discharged water from the
Tailing Dam, if any shall be regularly monitored and report submitted to the
Regional Office, Ministry of Environment & Forests, GoI, Lucknow, Central Pollution
Control Board and the State Pollution Control Board.
28. Hydro geological study of the area shall be reviewed by the project proponent
annually. In case adverse effect on ground water quality and quantity is observed mining
shall be stopped and resumed only after mitigating steps to contain any adverse
impact on ground water is implemented.
29. Vehicular emissions shall be kept under control and regularly monitored. Vehicles used
for transportation of minerals and others shall have valid permissions as prescribed
under Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989 and its amendments. The vehicles
transporting minerals shall be covered with a tarpaulin or other suitable enclosures so that
no dust particles / fine matters escape during the course of transportation. No overloading
of minerals for transportation shall be committed. The trucks transporting minerals shall not
pass through wild life sanctuary, if any in the study area.
30. Prior permission from the Competent Authority shall be obtained for extraction of ground
water, if any.
31. A final mine closure plan, along with details of Corpus Fund, shall be submitted to the
Regional office, Ministry of Environment & Forests, GoI, Lucknow and U.P. Pollution
Control Board 5 years in advance of final mine closure for approval.
32. Project Proponent shall explore the possibility of using solar energy where ever
possible.
33. Commitment towards CSR has to be followed strictly.
34. Regular health checkup record of the mine workers has to be maintained at site in a proper
register. It should be made available for inspection whenever asked.
35. Project Proponent has to strictly follow the direction/guidelines issued by MoEF,
CPCB and other Govt. Agencies from time to time.
36. The blasting will be done only after getting the permission from the Mining Department.