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PRE FEASIBILITY REPORT FOR KALATHUR GRAVEL QUARRY P.SERVARAN

Under EIA Notification 2006

Pre-Feasibility Report of

Gravel Quarry (Under the Guidelines of Ministry of Environment and Forest

in terms of the provisions of EIA notification 20051, 52 & 127 and specifically in circular

No J-11013/41/20051, 52 & 127 -IA.II (I) dated 30th

December, 2010)

In

S.F.No. 232/1, 232/2A1 & 232/2A2A,

Kalathur Village,

Tiruchuli Taluk, Virudhunagar District,

Extent: 2.83.50Ha (Less than 5Ha)

Category: B2 Project

Applicant

P.Servaran,

S/o.Periyasamy,

151/40, Manikandan Nagar,

Villapuram,

Madurai District - 625012



1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Thiru.P.Servaran has been obtained permission from District collector Virudhunagar to

quarry Gravel for over an extent of 2.83.50Ha in Survey No: 232/1, 232/2A1 & 232/2A2A at

Kalathur Village, Tiruchuli Taluk and Virudhunagar District, Tamilnadu state by District

Collector Virudhunagar, Rc.No. KV3/28155/2016 Dated: 12.12.2016, for a period of Three

years only subjected to submission of Environmental clearance from MoEF / DEIAA, consent

for Establishment and Consent for operation from TNPCB.

SALIENT FEATURES OF THE PROJECT

S.NO PARTICULAR DETAILS

1. Name of the Proponent P.Servaran

2. Type of Project Gravel quarry

3. Location Survey No.232/1, 232/2A1 & 232/2A2A

Kalathur Village,

Tiruchuli Taluk,

Virudhunagar District,

Tamilnadu State.

4. Mining lease area 2.83.50Ha

5. Type of land

Patta/forest/PWD

It is a Patta land – Non forest

6. Life of period Three years only

7. Production capacity The proposed quantity of reserves is 13184m3

(or) 2197 Lorry

Loads of Gravel up to an average depth of 1.0m below the

ground level for a period of Three years only.

Description Gravel in m3

Geological Resources 28350

Available Mineable reserves 13184

Three years plan period

As in the approved mining plan

13184

8. Method of Mining Open cast method of shallow mining is proposed, Machineries

like excavators are proposed for quarrying Gravel up to an

average depth of 1m below the ground level.

No drilling or blasting is proposed for this type of Gravel

Quarrying, it is a conventional eco friendly quarrying

operation.



9. Ultimate depth of

Mining

The quarry operation is proposed up depth 1m below the

ground level during this period

10. Latitude 09°45’28.90’’N to 09°45’36.67’’N

11. Longitude 78°11’47.23’’E to 78°11’54.01’’E

12. Top sheet No. 58 – K/01

13. Topography of MSL

area

108m from MSL

14. Land use classification It is a fresh quarry lease

15. Ground water level The Ground water is about 20mt depth from below ground

level.

16. Climatic condition Rainfall –900/annum

Temperature - 40ºC - 25ºC

17. Land use pattern Description Area in percentage (%)

Habitation / Road – 15%

Lake / Pond / Stream – 20%

Agricultural land – 20%

Barren Land – 25%

Trees – 20%

18. Nearest habitation Udaiyakanchirankulam – 0.50Km – SE

19. Nearest Town Tiruppuvanam - 10km - NE

20. Nearest Railway station Tiruppuvanam Railway station - 10km -NE

21. Nearest Airport Madurai Airport - 15km - NW

22. Nearest National

Highways & State

Highways

NH230 - Madurai – Thondi – 10km - NE

SH195 – Valayankulam – Madurai – 5km - NW

23. Nearest Hospital S.Nangoor – 1.5Km – NE

24. Aerial distance to the

nearest Eco sensitive

areas, CRZ, forest, wild

life sanctuary, Interstate

boundary, critically

polluted area if the

quarry site is within

500m of these areas.

More than 500m from Eco sensitive areas, CRZ, forest, wild

life sanctuary, Interstate boundary, critically polluted area.



25. Details of other quarries

for a radius of 500m

around the quarry site

There is no quarry within the radius of 500mt

26. Man power About 7 employees

27. Water requirement &

source

Total water requirement for 1.0KLD from water vendors &

nearby bore well.

28. Overburden/Waste There is no overburden anticipated in this area

29. Cost of the project The Project cost:

A. Fixed Asset cost = Rs. 6,37,000/-

B. Operational cost = Rs. 3,32,000/-

C. EMP cost = Rs. 1,23,000/-

Total project cost = Rs. 10,92,000/-

CSR Cost (2.5%) = Rs. 27,000/-

Total cost = Rs. 11,19,000/-

The Prefeasibility report preparing for following condition of Government of India Ministry of

Environment and Forests (No.L-11011/47/2011 –IA-II (M) Dated: 24th June, 2013)

� Kanmai and Odai present in the South and western side of the lease applied area.

� Vaigai River is flow 10km away from the North eastern side of the area.

� There is no forest within the radius of 15km..

� There is no Western Ghats region within the radius of 15km.

� There is no CRZ within the radius of 15km.

� The project area does not fall in ‘HACA’ region.

� There is no interstate boundary within the radius of 15km.

� There are no Wildlife sanctuary, Bird sanctuaries, National park as Act 1972, within the

radius of 15kms.



The following information provided by the applicant

I have applied to DEIAA, Tamilnadu for getting Environmental clearance for the Gravel

quarry in S.F.No:232/1, 232/2A1 & 232/2A2A for over an extent of 2.83.50Ha, Patta land in

Kalathur Village, Tiruchuli Taluk and Virudhunagar District.

� I swear to state and confirm that within 5km / 10km area of the quarry site, I have applied for

environmental clearance; none of the following is situated.

� Protected areas notified under the wild life (protection) Act, 1972.

� Critically polluted areas as notified by the central pollution control board constituted under

water (Prevention and Control of pollution) Act 1974. Eco – Sensitive areas as notified.

� Interstate boundaries and international boundaries within 5km radius from the boundary of

the proposed site.

� There are no quarries located within 500m radius from the periphery of my quarry.

� There will not be any hindrance or disturbance to the people living on enrouted / nearby my

quarry site while transporting the mined out material and due to quarrying activities.

� No habitations / Villages are located within 300m radius from the periphery of my quarry.

� I swear that Afforestation will be carried out during the course of quarrying operation and

maintained.

� The required insurance will be taken in the name of the labourers working in my quarry site.

� Approach road belongs to local panchayat only and no other private patta roads encountered.

� I will not engage any child labour in our quarry site and I aware that engaging child labour is

punishable under the law.

� All type of safety/ protective equipments will be provided to all the labourers working in my

quarry site.

� No permanent structures, temples, etc, are located within 500m radius from the periphery of

my quarry.



2.0 INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT OR BACKGROUND INFORMATION

(i) Identification of project and project proponent: In case of mining project, a copy of mining

lease/letter of intent should be given

Identification of Project

Project Proponent Name with Address

P.Servaran,

S/o.Periyasamy,

151/40, Manikandan Nagar,

Villapuram,

Madurai District - 625012

Mobile No. 9994420303

Email: [email protected]

In case of mining project, a copy of mining lease/letter of intent should be given

I. The precise area communication letter was issued by the District collector Virudhunagar vide

Rc.No. KV3/28155/2016 Dated: 12.12.2016.

II. The Mining plan was approved by the Assistant Director, Department of Geology and Mining

Virudhunagar vide Rc. No. KV3/28155/2016 Dated: 16.05.2017.

Name of the Project Kalathur Gravel quarry

Lease area 2.83.50Ha (Patta land) - Non forest

Location Survey No. 232/1, 232/2A1 & 232/2A2A

Kalathur Village, Tiruchuli Taluk,

Virudhunagar District and Tamilnadu State.

Topo sheet No. 58 – K/01



(ii) Brief description of nature of the project

Mining:

The Lease applied area is Plain topography, The Gravel quarrying by opencast method of

shallow mining is proposed. Machineries like excavator are proposed for quarrying of Gravel. No

drilling and blasting is proposed. There is no formation of bench; the quarrying is a restricted to a

depth of 1m from the surface level in the entire area.

The applicant intends to use this Gravel especially for filling and leveling of low lying areas

for own use and public projects in and around the district.

The proposed quantity of Gravel:

There is no top soil. The waste material is not anticipated during the quarry operation, the

entire Gravel is excavated and utilized. There is no top soil. It is proposed to exploit Gravel of about

13184m3

for a period of Three years only.

(iii) Need for the project and its importance to the country and or region

The Gravel quarrying project falls in the area of Virudhunagar District, Tamilnadu where

scanty agricultural activities are been carried out and the new industries are springing up in the

district. Gravel is an important commercial product, with a number of applications. The applicant

intends to use this Gravel especially for filling and leveling of low lying areas for own use and public

projects in and around the district.

This project will give employment opportunities to 7 members directly. Mineral Industries of

the state of Tamilnadu provides employment opportunities for the people of the state as well as in the

specific project area. Mining and Quarrying is one among the major core sector industries which

plays a vital process of country’s economic development.

(iv) Demand and supply gap


for own use and public projects in and around the district and there is a huge demand of Gravel in

Virudhunagar District for this a huge quantity of Gravel is required for filling and leveling of low

lying areas of road construction projects and other infrastructure development work. Besides there is

also huge demand of Gravel for public and private sector projects also.



(v) Imports vs indigenous production

There is no import of Gravel at present in India. India especially the peninsular India

(southern India) has good resource of Gravel.

(vi)Export Possibility

There is no possibility for export of this Gravel.

(vii) Domestic/Export Markets



(viii) Employment Generation (Direct and Indirect) due to the project

About 7 employees labors directly and engaged in this proposed quarry project and the

tentative man power required for the proposed Gravel quarry shall be as follows.

Designation No’s

Skilled

Mines foreman 1

Assistant Engineer 1

Semi skilled

Excavators Operators 1

Co operator 1

Un-Skilled

Watchman 1

Unskilled helper 2

Total 7

The above man power is adequate to meet out the production schedule and the machinery

strength envisaged in the mining plan and also to comply with the stationary provisions of mine

safety regulation.

It is been ensured that the labors will not be deployed less than 18 years, No Child labors

will engaged or entertained for any kind of quarrying operations. All the labors engaged for

quarrying operations will be insured till the end of life of quarry.



3.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

(i) Type of project including interlinked and interdependent projects, if any

The Kalathur Gravel quarry, it is an opencast method of shallow mining is proposed. There is

no interlinked & Interdependent Project.

(ii) Location (map showing general location, specific location, and project boundary & project

site layout) with coordinates

� The area is located in S.F.No.232/1, 232/2A1 & 232/2A2A, Kalathur Village,

Tiruchuli Taluk and Virudhunagar District.

� It’s a Patta land; the Lease applied area is almost plain topography.

� The altitude of the area is 108m (Maximum) from MSL

� The area is falls in GSI Topo sheet No. 58 – K/01

� The Latitude between of 09°45’28.90’’N to 09°45’36.67’’N

� The Longitude between of 78°11’47.23’’E to 78°11’54.01’’E on WGS 1984 datum.

GOOGLE IMAGE SHOWING THE LEASE BOUNDARY AREA

Lease area



LOCATION MAP OF THE PROJECT AREA WITH CO ORDINATES

LEASE AREA: Village : Kalathur

Taluk : Tiruchuli

District : Virudhunagar

Latitude: 09°45’28.90’’N to 09°45’36.67’’N

Longitude: 78°11’47.23’’E to 78°11’54.01’’E

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(iii) Details of alternate sites considered and the basis of selecting the proposed site, particularly

the environmental considerations gone into should be highlighted

The quarrying operation is proposed in the Patta land and there is no any alternative site for

this project is not considered, the project is site specific.

(iv) Size or magnitude of operation

The total area of the project is about 2.83.50Ha. It is proposed to exploit Gravel about

13184m3 by open cast method of shallow mining is proposed for quarry by deploying excavate

directly for a period of Three years only.

(v) Project description with process details (a schematic diagram/flow chart showing the

project layout, components of the project etc. should be given)

General Geology

The Lease applied area is slightly undulated terrain, Gravel is composed of unconsolidated rock

fragments that have a general particle size range and include size classes from granule- to cobble-

sized fragments. Gravels is sub-categorized by the Udden-Wentworth scale into granular Gravels (>2

to 4 mm or 0.079 to 0.16 in) and pebble Gravels (>4 to 64 mm or 0.2 to 2.5 in). One cubic yard of

Gravels typically weighs about 3000 pounds (or a cubic meter is about 1,800 kilograms).



OPEN CAST WORKING

Open cast method of shallow mining is proposed, Machineries like excavators are proposed

for quarrying Gravel 1m from the surface level depth. No drilling or blasting is proposed for this type

of Gravel quarrying, it is a conventional eco friendly quarrying operation.

The Gravel will be loaded directly to the trucks / Lorries for transportation to the needy

customers.

Details of Exploration

No exploration is carried out. The Gravel is found clearly right from the surface in the lease

applied area.

Proposed Study to be carried out

As the quarrying operation is proposed to be carried out for a period of Three years only to a

depth of 1m from the surface level further exploration or proposed study is redundant.



Method of Estimation of Reserves

The Geological plans demarcating the commercially viable Gravel body have been prepared in

1:1000 scales (Plate No.III).

Totally two sections have been drawn, one section is drawn along the Length wise as (X-Y)

another sections is drawn the Width wise as (A-B) to choose the maximum area cover under the lease in

the Horizontal 1:1000 and Vertical 1: 100 (please refer Plate No- III).

The cross sectional area for the proved depth persistence of 1.0m has been worked out for the

section. The cross sectional area multiplied by its length of influence on the longer axis gives the volume

(insitu) in the cross sectional area.

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

geological resources of the lease applied area.

As the recoverable of Gravel in the terms of cubic meter. The Geological Resources, Mineable

Reserves are given only in terms of Cubic meter.

The Details of estimation of Geological Resources and Mineable Reserves with reference to

Topography, Geological Plan and Section shown in (Plate No. III).

Mineable reserves

Section Bench L (m) W

(m)

D (m) Gravel in

(m3)

XY -AB I 128 103 1 13184

Total 13184

Total Mineable Reserves are calculated up to a depth of 1.0m below the ground level = 13184m3 for a

period of Three years.

Process details:

Overburden:

No overburden in the area, Gravel Clearly visible right from the surface.

Excavating the Gravel by excavators

Loading the Gravel into tippers by excavator to the

needy Road construction sites



(vi) Raw material required along with estimated quantity, likely source, marketing area of final

products, Mode of transport of raw Material and Finished Products

This is a quarrying project for excavating Gravel hence there is no requirement for raw

material.

Uses:



(vii) Resource optimization/recycling and reuse envisaged in the project, if any, should be

briefly outlined

No optimization/ Recycling and Reuse envisaged in the proposed Gravel quarry project.

(viii) Availability of water its source, Energy/power requirement and source should be given

This Gravel quarry project does not require huge water for the project. The total water

requirement in the quarry will be around 1KLD.

Purpose Quantity Sources

Drinking &

Domestic purpose

0.3 KLD Water Purchase from Approved water vendors

available in S.Nangoor (1.5Km – Northeastern side of

the area)

Dust suppression 0.3 KLD From Existing Borehole on nearby the quarry area.

Green belt 0.4 KLD From Existing Borehole on nearby the quarry area.

Total 1.0KLD

Energy

No electricity is required for quarry operation; the quarry working is restricted on day time

only (between 9Am to 5Pm). Diesel (HSD) will be used for quarrying machineries around 2200 liters

of HSD will be used for the entire projects. Diesel will be brought from nearby diesel pumps.

No power is required for the project. Lightings on the Night will be taken from nearby electric poles

after obtaining permission from concerned authorities.

Per hour Excavator will consume = 10 liters / hour

Per hour Excavator will excavate = 60m3

Per 13184m3 = 13184m

3/60m

3 = 220 hours

Diesel consume 220 working hours = 220 hours x 10 liters

= 2200 liters of HSD for entire project life



(ix) Quantity of wastes to be generated (liquid and solid) and scheme for their

management/disposal

There is no wastage is encountered during the quarrying operation the entire Gravel is utilized

for public and private sector projects for filling and leveling the low lying areas.

There is no toxic effluent expected to generate in the form of solid liquid and gases and the no

requirement of treatment of waste. There is no top soil available in the lease applied area.

(x) Schematic representations of the feasibility drawing which give information of EIA purpose

To Submit DEIAA

As the project is categorized in category-“B2”

The project area is (>5Ha)

Final Presentation of this project

DEAC-Grant of Environmental Clearance

Form – 1

Along with Mining Plan

&

Pre-feasibility Report



4.0 SITE ANALYSIS

(i) Connectivity

S.

No.

Particulars Location Direction Approximate

Distance in km

1. Nearest Post office S.Nangoor NE 1.5Km

2. Nearest Town Tiruppuvanam NE 10km

3. Nearest Police station Tiruppuvanam NE 10km

4. Nearest Govt. Hospital S.Nangoor NE 1.5Km

5. Nearest Dispensary Tiruppuvanam NE 10km

6. Nearest school Tiruppuvanam NE 10km

7. Nearest DSP office Virudhunagar SW 33km

8. Nearest Railway station Tiruppuvanam NE 10km

9. Nearest Airport Madurai NW 15km

(ii) Land Form, Land use and Land ownership

Land form:

The lease applied area is exhibits almost plain topography. Lease area is dry land. The area

does not fall in forest land.

Land use:

There are no water courses flowing through the applied lease area. There is no

vegetation/plantation in this area. Some thorny bushes and shrubs are observed. The land is

specifically used for collecting the water during the rainy season.

Land Ownership:

It’s a Patta land register in the name of applicant (Thiru. P.Servaran), Vide Patta No.1534.

Refer the Annexure No – IV.



(iii) Topography (along with map)

The area is Almost Plain topography covered with Gravel which does not sustain any type of

vegetation. The altitude of the area is 108m (Maximum) from MSL, the slope of the area is towards

Western side.

Google map view of the Quarry lease applied area

Lease area



GOOGLE IMAGE SHOWING THE LEASE BOUNDARY AREA

For Kalathur Gravel Quarry

Lease Area:

Village: Kalathur

Taluk: Tiruchuli

District: Virudhunagar

Topo sheet No: 58 – K/01

Latitude : 09°45’28.90’’N to 09°45’36.67’’N

Longitude: 78°11’47.23’’E to 78°11’54.01’’E

Lease area



(iv) Existing land use pattern (agriculture, non-agriculture, forest, water bodies (including area

under CRZ)), shortest distances from the periphery of the project to periphery of the forests,

national park, wild life sanctuary, eco sensitive areas, water bodies (distance from the HFL of

the river), CRZ. In case of notified industrial area, a copy of the Gazette notification should be

given.

� Kanmai and Odai present in the South and western side of the lease applied area.

� Vaigai River is flow 10km away from the Northeastern side of the area.

� There is no forest within the radius of 15km.

� There is no Western Ghats region within the radius of 15km.

� There is no CRZ within the radius of 15km.

� The project area does not fall in ‘HACA’ region.

� There is no interstate boundary within the radius of 15km.

� There are no Bird sanctuaries, wild life sanctuaries and National park as Act 1972, within the

radius of 15kms.

� There is no quarry within the radius of 500m.

(v) Existing Infrastructure

There is no existing infrastructure in the proposed quarry lease applied area.

(vi) Soil Classification

The area is mostly covered with Gravel formation.

(vii) Climatic data form secondary sources

Both the North East and South West monsoon occurs here and the summer are hot and winter

is cool. During April and May the temperature may shoot up to 40°C and during winter the

temperature does not fall below 25°C. The average annual rainfall is around 900mm.

(viii) Social infrastructure available

There is no social infrastructures like Government Buildings, worship in the 1Km vicinity of

the quarry lease applied area.



5.0 PLANNING BRIEF

(i) Planning Concept (type of industries, facilities, transportation etc.) Town and Country

Planning/Development authority Classification.

The total area of the Project is about 2.83.50Ha. The Proposed production of Gravel is about

13184m3

for a period of Three years only up to a depth of 1m from the surface level depth below the

ground level. This quarrying project is to excavate Gravel by conventional Open cast method of

shallow mining is proposed. Hydraulic excavator is proposed for quarrying Gravel. Transportation of

Gravel shall be done by tippers on roads.

The Project land is devoid of Vegetation and lies in the backward town of Virudhunagar

District. There are no specific industries or factories in and around the project areas.

Transportation

Hired Tippers of 10/20Ts capacity will be utilized for Transportation of Gravel from the quarry

to needy sites by Tarpaulin cover to prevent spillage. During the transportation the material along the

village roads and populated areas the vehicle should not exceed the 20Km speed limit.

Population project

There are few villages located in 5km radius from the lease applied area the details are given

below.

S.

No Name of the Village

Approximate distance

& Direction from

lease applied area

Approximate

population

1. S.Nangoor 1.5Km (NE) 500

2. Udaiyakanchirankulam 0.5Km (SE) 200

3. Senkulam 1.5Km (SW) 300

4. Pandiankottai 1.0km (NW) 400

(iii) Land use planning (breakup along with green belt etc.,)

The Gravel quarrying operation is proposed for a period of Three years only up to depth of

1m from the surface level. The project area extent is 2.83.50Ha. The entire area is proposed to be

quarried. The land is specifically used for collecting the water during the rainy season.



(iv) Assessment of Infrastructure Demand (Physical & Social)

The existing road facilities are already available which shall be used and maintained. Medical

facilities is available for the project sites, Government and private hospitals and other basic

infrastructure facilities like communication center, school supermarket, bus stand are also available

in Tiruppuvanam which is at a distance of 10km on Northeastern side of the area. This quarry project

will provide employment for about 7 persons directly.

(v) Amenities/Facilities

The simple methods adopted and the limited scale of activities involved in Gravel quarrying

does not require High Tension Electric Power supply or huge worship facilities. The quarrying work

is restricted to one general shift during day time only. Major Machinery repair works are attended at

Virudhunagar. Packaged drinking water will be brought from approved water vendors. All the

facilities are available in Virudhunagar district which is at a distance about 33km on the

Southwestern side of the area.

6.0PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE

(i) Industrial Area (Processing area)

There is no processing area proposed within the lease applied area.

(ii) Residential area (Non processing area)

There is no residential area within 300mts of the lease applied area.

(iii) Green Belt

The 7.5m safety distance along the lease Applied boundary has been identified to be utilized

for afforestation. The applicant ensures to plant native species like pungam, neem, causirina. It is

proposed to plant around 20 trees in the period of Three years. The cost estimate for afforestation is

around Rs. 15,000/-

(iv) Social infrastructure

This proposed Gravel quarry will fetch employment for about 7 people directly and 5 persons

indirectly.



(v) Connectivity (traffic and transportation road/ Rail/ Metro/ Water ways etc.)

Mode Description

Road connectivity 1. The Earth road is available on the Northern side of the area

these roads lead Connecting on the Senkulam road at a

distance of 0.50Km.

2. The Nearest National Highway (NH230) - Madurai – Thondi

– 10km –Northeastern side of the area.

3. The Nearest State Highway (SH195) – Valayankulam –

Madurai – 5Km – Northwestern side of the area.

Railway station &

Railway line

1. The Nearest Railway station is Tiruppuvanam – 10km –

Northeastern side.

2. The Nearest Railway line is Madurai – Ramanathapuram line

– 10km –Northeastern side of the area.

Air port 1. The Nearest Airport is Madurai – 15km- Northwestern side.

(vi) Drinking Water management (Source& Supply of water)

This proposed Gravel quarry project does not require huge water either for beneficiation or

processing. Drinking water for this will be brought from approved water vendors in S.Nangoor which

is about 1.5Km on the Northeastern side of the area.

(vii) Sewerage System

Toilets will be constructed on semi-permanent structure and sewage will be discharged once

in Three years. The sewage waste will be collected in soak pit and discharged as manure.

(viii) Industrial Waste Management

No industrial waste will be generated from the project.

(ix) Solid Waste Management

The Gravel quarrying does not produce any waste. The entire Gravel is excavated and

utilized. This waste may not produce any toxic effluent in the form of solid liquid or gas.

(x) Power Requirement & Supply / source

The proposed Gravel quarrying does not required any power supply the quarrying operation

which is proposed to operate in day time only for 7 Am to 5Pm with 1 Hour lunch interval between

1Pm to 2Pm.



7.0 REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT (R & R PLAN)

(i) Policy to be adopted (Central/State) in respect of the project affected persons including

home oustees, land oustees and landless laborers (a brief outline to be given)

The project area lies in Patta land, Kalathur Village, Tiruchuli Taluk, Virudhunagar district.

There is no residential area within the radius of 300m; hence there is no rehabilitation and

resettlement involved in this Gravel quarrying project.

8.0 PROJECT SCHEDULE & COST ESTIMATES

(i) Likely date of start of construction and likely date of completion (Time schedule for the

project to be given)

The Gravel quarrying project is likely to get commenced after the execution of quarrying

lease. The total quantity of reserves is 13184m3 of Gravel. The life of the quarry project is Three

years only.



(ii) Estimated project cost along with analysis in terms of economic viability of the project

A. Fixed asset cost

Land cost = Rs. 5, 67,000/-

Temporary rest Shelter = Rs. 20,000/-

Sanitary facilities = Rs. 50,000/-

Total cost = Rs. 6, 37,000/-

B. Operational cost

For Excavation = Rs. 2, 20,000/-

Drinking Water = Rs. 36,000/-

Sanitary arrangement = Rs. 36,000/-

Safety kits = Rs. 20,000/-

Leveling after quarrying = Rs. 20,000/-

Total Operational Cost = Rs. 3, 32,000/-

C. EMP cost

Water Sprinkling = Rs. 1,08,000/-

Afforestation cost = Rs. 15,000/-

Total EMP cost = Rs. 1,23,000/-

The project cost:

A. Fixed asset cost = Rs. 6,37,000/-

B. Cost of the project = Rs. 3,32,000/-

C. EMP cost = Rs. 1,23,000/-

Total Project cost (A+B+C) = Rs. 10,92,000/-

CSR Cost (2.5%) = Rs. 27,000/-

Total Cost = Rs.11,19,000/-

• The total Project cost (A+B+C) and including CSR cost is about Rs. 11,19,000/- (Rupees

Eleven lakhs nineteen thousand only)

• The total EMP cost is around Rs. 1,23,000/- (Rupees One lakh twenty three thousand only)

Population Benefit

The applicant ensures to take social responsibilities like providing School Note books,

Uniforms to the Students below poverty level beside if the villages require any borehole for public

use the applicant ensure to do so. The applicant will also take part and contribute the native cultural

activities in the nearby villages. During summer seasons packaged drinking water will be kept in the

village for public and for tress passers. The applicant will involve and contribute all the socio cultural

allocation in and around the area.

Government Revenue

The state Government will get revenue as Royalty, sale tax, surface rent, dead rent/ VAT/

income tax etc.



9.0 ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL (FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS)

(i) Financial and social benefits with special emphasis on the benefit to the local people

including tribal population, if any, in the area

The Excavated Gravel is utilized for filling and leveling of low lying areas for public Projects,

Besides the Gravel also used for domestic housing and infrastructure projects of the district. Due to

this project many of the infrastructure development will be carried out in and around the district on

time, nearly 7 employees directly and 5 employees indirectly get employment opportunity through

this project. The detail furnished in this mining plan is based on information provided by the state

Government and lessee. By considering the merit of the project the permission may be granted.

Place: Virudhunagar

Date: 14.06.2017

1. Signature of the Applicant

P.Servaran

2. Signature of the Qualified Person

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

RQP/MAS/019/87/A

BASE LINE STUDIES OF KALATHUR GRAVEL QUARRY P.SERVARAN

Base Line Studies is Prepared for

Kalathur Gravel Quarry


BASE LINE STUDIES

The base line study is prepared for Kalathur Gravel Quarry project. Base line studies

provide a base data for regular Environmental Monitoring and Environmental Impact

Assessment (EIA).

The baseline study is provides bench mark for carrying out environmental Impact

assessment due to the course of quarrying and mining activities. The purpose of these studies is

to evaluate the benefited and adverse effect of developing activities on the neighborhood

environment and the area where the quarrying is proposed to carry out.

Thiru. P.Servaran applied for Gravel Quarry project lease for over an extent of

2.83.50Ha in S.F.No: 232/1, 232/2A1 & 232/2A2A at Kalathur Village, Tiruchuli Taluk,

Virudhunagar District and Tamilnadu.

General approach to Environment

The Environmental besides data comprise of the features present of the site area its

includes environmental features such as forest area, conservation area, water bodies, industries,

wild life and fauna place of historic and importance etc.,

The data collected to cover the following.

1. Air Environment

2. Noise Environment

3. Water Environment

Air Environment

Ambient Air quality has been assessed through a net – Work of 3 ambient air quality

stations. Standard monitoring and analysis procedures were adopted for adopted for determining

the Air quality parameters. The PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NO2 are monitored as per prescribed

guidelines/methods. The AAQ monitored data for all locations for above parameters are shown

in Table No: 1

S.No Test Parameters Unit Protocol Results CPCB

Standards

1 Particulate matter less

than 10 micron size

(PM10)

µg/m3

IS 5182 Part 23-2006 41.4 100

2 Particulate matter less

than 2.5 micro size

(PM2.5)

µg/m3 IS 5182 part 4-1999

(Reaff 2010)

21.5 80

3 Sulphur dioxide SO2 µg/m3

IS 5182 part 2-2001

(Reaff 2006)

4.1 80

4 Nitrogen Dioxide NO2 µg/m3 IS 5182 Part 6-2006 5.4 80


Noise Environment:

Sound can be defined as atmospheric or air vibration perceptible to ear. Noise is usually

unwanted or undesired sound. Consequently, particular sound can be noise to one person and not

to others or noise at one time and not at other time. Hence sound loud enough to be harmful is

called noise without regard to its characteristics. Noise is a form of pollution because it can cause

hearing impairment and psychological stresses.

The noise level measurement in the core zone and nearby buffer zone area was carried

out to evaluate the future impact on noise environment due to the proposed mining operation.

Noise measurements were carried out using Lutron SL 4001 sound level meter. The result of

hourly background noise levels for all locations are given in Table No: 2

S.No Location Results

dB (A)

CPCB Standard

Limit

1 Project site – Centre area 41.1 70*

2 Project Site SW corner 39.5 70*

3 Project site SE Corner 41.8 70*

4 Project site NE Corner 41.3 70*

Water environment

Assessment of baseline data on water environment includes identification of water

resources, collection of water samples, Analyzing water samples collected for Physico –

Chemical parameters as per standards. 1 bore well and 2 well water samples were collected and

the water quality results are given Table No: 3

Test Protocol Results Limits as per IS 10500 : 2012

Acceptable

Limit

Permissible limit in the

absence of alternate

source

Colour IS : 3025 part : 4-1983

(Reaff : 2006)

9.1Hazen 6 15

Odour IS : 3025 part : 5-1983

(Reaff : 2006)

Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable

pH at 250C IS : 3025 part : 11-

1983 (Reaff : 2006)

6.1 7.5 – 8.5 No relaxation

Total Dissolved

solids

IS : 3025 part : 16-

1984 (Reaff : 2006)

1415mg/l 600 mg/l 2000mg/l

Aluminiumas Al IS : 3025 part 2:2004

(Reaff : 2009)

BDL (DL:0.005

mg/l)

0.04 mg/l

0.2 mg/l

Barium as Ba IS : 3025 Part 2:2004

(Reaff : 2009)

0.20 mg/l 0.7mg /l No relaxation

Boran as B IS : 3025 Part 2:2004

(Reaff : 2009)

BDL (DL: 0.1

mg/l)

0.5mg /l 1.0mg/l

Calcium as Ca IS: 3025 Part 2: 2004

(Reaff : 2009)

149.7mg/l 75mg/l 200mg/l

Chloride as Cl IS : 3025 Part 32-1988

(Reaff . 2009)

471mg/l 245mg/l 1000mg/l

Copper as Cu IS: 3025 part 2: 2004

(Reaff : 2009)

BDL (DL:0.01

mg/l)

0.05mg/l 1.5mg/l

Fluoride as F IS : 3025 Part 60: 2008 0.71mg/l 1.0mg/l 1.5mg/l


Flora and fauna in and around the area

A detail study related to flora and fauna was carefully observed physically by

environmental engineers, Botanist and zoologist. The following table shows the flora and Fauna

available at the region.

S.No Common Name Botanical name Pictures

1. Neem Azadirachata indica

2. Korai Cyperus Pangorei

3. Oomathai Datura metel

4. Sappathikalli Opuntia dillenii

5. Pirandi Cissusqua drangularis

6. Karuvelam Tree Acsia nilotica

7. Palm tree Borassus falabellifer

8. Velikathan Prosopis juliflora

9. chotthukatali Aloe Vera

10. Mookuthichedi Tridax procumbens

List of Faunas

S.No Common Name Scientific name 1. Frog Rana aurora

2. Dog Canius familairis

3. Goat Capra hircus

4. Crow Corvus splenders

5. Squirrel Rodentia scrurus,

6. Ant Hymenopterous formicida,

7. Cat Felsis catus


Conclusion

The base line studies relents no hazardous levels of dust and noise and prevailing at the

project area. A well implemented environmental Management plan as discussed in the mining

plan will help in mitigation the adverse effects due to quarrying activities.

The movement of vehicles is very minimal. The entire vehicle used will be periodically

maintained by well experienced mechanic and kept under TNPCB standards, emission testing

will be carried out periodically and water will be sprinkled periodically to prevent dust into air.

The small quantity of non-humus rich surface soil will be removed and preserved in the

boundary barrier to facilitate the Afforestation.

Environmental care and attitude of preventing environment is inducted to the proponent

and advice to carry out and mitigate the minor impacts due to quarrying. Appropriate persons are

advice to get employed to protect the Environment and Ecology of the area.

Date : 14.06.2017

Place : Virudhunagar

1. Signature of the applicant

P.Servaran

2. Signature of the Qualified Person

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

RQP/MAS/019/87/A

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