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F.No.EP/12.1/326/AP/106
Date: 30.03.2015 To,
The General Manager (Environmnet), M/s Singareni Collieries Company Ltd., Kothagudam Collieries – 507 101, Bhadrachalam Road Rly Station, Khammam District, Telangana State, (Ph. 08744-242602, Fax: 08744-244115), (E-mail: [email protected]).
Subject: Bellampalli Opencast Coal Mine Extension Project – II (0.40 MTPA) of M/s Singareni Collieries Company Ltd., located in village Abbapur, Mandal Tandur, District Adilabad, Andhra Pradesh (Presently in the State of Telangana).– Compliance certification regarding.
Reference: (1). Ministry’s letter No. J-11015/147/2005-IA.II(M) dated 11.9.2006. (2). APPCB Order No. APPCB/PTN/NZB/174/HO/CFO/2012-1834
dated 7.8.2012. (4). Ministry’s Circular No. J-11011/618/2010-IA.II(I) dated 30.5.2012.
(5).Letter No. CRP/ENV/A/488/564 dated 12.11.2014 of M/s Singareni Collieries Company Ltd.
Sir,
In response to the letter No. CRP/ENV/A/488/564 dated 12.11.2014 of M/s The Singareni Collieries Company Ltd., the above cited Opencast Coal Mine Project was monitored on 04.02.2015 and certified compliance report of the above existing project is enclosed for perusal and further appropriate action.
Yours faithfully,
Encls: As above (Dr. M.T. Karuppiah) Scientist - C
Copy to: The Member Secretary, Coal Mining Sector, IA Division, Indira Paryavaran
Bhavan, Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change, Jorbagh Road, Aliganj, New Delhi – 110 003.
(Dr. M.T. Karuppiah) Scientist - C
भारत सरकार GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
पयाावरण ,वन एवं जऱवाय ुपररवतान मंत्राऱय
MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FORESTS & CLIMATE CHANGE
Regional Office (South Eastern Zone), 1st & 2nd floor, HEPC Building, No.34, Cathedral Garden Road,
Nungambakkam, Chennai – 600034 Tel.No.044-2822 2325, E-mail: [email protected]
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Government of India
Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEF&CC)
Regional Office - South Eastern Zone
Nungambakkam, Chennai – 600034.
MONITORING REPORT
PART I
DATA SHEET F.No.EP/12.1/326/AP/106
Dated 30.03.2015
1. Project Type:
River Valley / Mining / Industry / Thermal / Nuclear / Other Specify
Coal Mining
2. Name of the project
Bellampalli Opencast Coal Mine Extension Project – II (0.40 MTPA) of M/s Singareni Collieries Company Ltd., located in village Abbapur, Mandal Tandur, District Adilabad, Andhra Pradesh (Presently in the State of Telangana).
3. Clearance letter(s)/OM No. and dated No.J-11015/147/2005–IA.II(M) dated 1.9. 2006.
4. Locations :
a Taluk (s)
District
Tandur
Adilabad
b State (s) Telangana.
c Latitudes / Longitudes Latitude: 190 12’ 34” to 190 12’ 56” N Longitude: 790 20’ 53” to 790 21’ 41” E
5. Address of correspondence:
a Address of concerned project Chief Engineer (with Pin Code & Telephone / Telex / Fax numbers
Project Officer, BPA OC-II Extn. Project & GLT I & IA Inc., Village Goleti & Mandal Tandur, Adilabad: Dist: Telangana 504292. Mobile No. 9491144768.
The Director (Planning & Projects), M/s Singareni Collieries Company Ltd., Kothagudam Collieries – 507 101, Bhadrachalam Road Rly Station, Khammam District, Telangana State, (Ph. 08744-242602, Fax: 08744-244115), (E-mail: [email protected]).
6. Salient features :
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a Present status of the project As informed by the PA, the mining operations commenced on 27.07.2006 and stopped in November 2011 for want of forest land. The operations are likely to be resumed in the year 2015.
b of the environmental management plans Covered in EIA/EMP &submitted to MoEF&CC during project appraisal
7. Break up of the project area (in Ha.): (As per project authorities)
Quarry Area : 90.51 External OB Dumps : 23.81 Safety berm against quarry : 7.29 Drains & nala diversion : 16.27 Diversion of road & bund : 11.17 Haul road & other roads : 17.13 Pit Head CHP : 3.10 R&R for Sonapur : 22.70 Total : 191.98
a Submergence area (forest & non-forests) Not Applicable
b Others Nil
8. Break up of project affected population with enumeration of those losing houses / dwelling units only, agricultural land only, both dwelling units and agricultural land and landless labourers / artisans
R & R is under process.
a SC,ST / Adivasis
b Others
9. Financial Details:
a Project cost as originally planned and subsequent revised estimates and the years of price reference
Rs. 35.51 Crores
b Allocations made for environmental management plans, with item wise and year wise breakup (Capital & Recurring)
Rs. 4.25 Crores (Direct)
Rs. 5.99 Crores (Indirect)
c Benefit cost ratio / internal rate of return and the years of assessment
IRR - 73.09%
d Whether (c) includes the cost of environmental management as shown in (b) above
Yes
e Total expenditure on the Project so far Rs. 4.825 Crores
f Actual expenditure incurred on the environmental management plans so far
(As per project authorities) Capital Cost Rs. 164.60 Lakhs
Recurring Cost Rs. 389.70 Lakhs
10. Forest land requirement : 117.63 Ha
a The status of approval for a diversion of forest land for non-forestry use
28.62 Ha diverted on 06.07.2006.
108.78 Ha. diverted on 04.09.2014
b The status of compensatory afforestation, (As per project authorities) 28.62 Ha. - Paid Rs. 19.057 Lakhs for
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if any CA at Kistaram (V), Dhanwada (M), Mahaboobnagar Dist.
108.78 Ha. - Paid Rs. 199.00 Lakhs for CA at Polakapadu (V), Gopalpet (M), Jagathpalli (V), Peddamandadi (M), Mahaboobnagar Dist.
c The status of clear felling 28.62 Ha. - Mined out
108.78 Ha. - In the process
d Comments on the viability and sustainability of compensatory afforestation programme in the light of actual field experience so far
The land for CA is handed over to forest department.
11. The status of clear felling in non-forest area (such as submergence area of reservoir, approach road), if any, with quantitative information
74.35 Ha - In the process
12. Status of construction :
a Date of commencement 27.07.2006
b Date of completion (actual and / or planned)
20 Years
13. Reasons for the delay if the project is yet to start.
Not Applicable
14. Date of site visit :
a The dates on which the project was monitored by the Regional Office on previous occasions, if any
30.7.2008
b Date of site visit for this monitoring report 04.02.2015
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PRESENT STATUS
Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change vide letter No. J-11015/147/2005-IA.II(M) dated 11.9.2006 granted environmental clearance for Bellampalli Opencast coal mine extension project-II (0.40 MTPA) of M/s Singareni Collieries Company Ltd., located in village Abbapur, Mandal Tandur, District Adilabad, Andhra Pradesh (presently in the State of Telangana) subject to the implementation of environmental conditions and safeguards contained therein.The life of the project is 20 years and it has been proposed to extract coal reserves in three coal blocks namely, Block-C, Block-D and Block-B Extension. Mining operations have been stopped in the year 2011 after exhaustion of coal reserves in Block-C. Approval has been accorded by MoEF&CC in the year 2014 for forest land diversion in Block-B Extension and Block-D. The mining operations are likely to resume in the year 2015.The land requirement for the project is 191.98 Ha. The forest land require for the project is 117.63 Ha. No National Parks / Ecologically Sensitive areas are involved in the project. Project involves R & R of 3 villages Abbapur, Sonapur and Biejala comprising of 24 land losers, 52 homestead losers and 14 losers of both land and homestead. The water requirement for the project is 730 KLD.
The above project was monitored on 04.02.2015 along with the following officers of the project.
Shri M. Vasanth Kumar, GM, Environment, Corporate, Shri B. Ramnarayana, GM, Shri W. Vivekbabu, AGM (Forestry) Corporate, Shri G.Devendar, Agent, Shri K. Krishna Chary, Env. Officer, BPA, Shri N.V.R. Prahlad. Env. Officer, Corporate,
The status of compliance on the stipulated EC conditions contained in the letter No. J J-11015/147/2005-IA.II(M) dated 11.9.2006 is furnished under:
Photos during site Visit
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PART – II & III
Subject: Bellampalli Opencast Coal Mine Extension Project – II (0.40 MTPA) of M/s Singareni Collieries Company Ltd., located in village Abbapur, Mandal Tandur, District Adilabad, Andhra Pradesh ( Presently in the State of Telangana).
Reference: (1). Ministry’s letter No. J-11015/147/2005-IA.II(M) dated 11.9.2006. (2). APPCB Order No. APPCB/PTN/NZB/174/HO/CFO/2012-1834 dated 7.8.2012. (4). Ministry’s Circular No. J-11011/618/2010-IA.II(I) dated 30.5.2012.
(5).Letter No. CRP/ENV/A/488/564 dated 12.11.2014 of M/s Singareni Collieries Company Ltd.
2 (A). EC Conditions
S.No Specific Conditions Status of Compliance (i) No Mining / developmental activity shall be
undertaken in forestland without forestry clearance as per provisions of the FC Act, 1980.
Complied with Project authorities informed that they have obtained forest clearance for 28.62 Ha. of Forestland required for Block-C operation vide. letter No. F(C) A/16.1/74/AP/MIN dated. 06.07.2006 from the Forest department. Stage-II forest clearance is obtained from MoEF&CC, vide letter No.F.No.8-21/2009-FC dated 04.09.2014 for diversion of remaining 108.78 Ha. of forestland. It was also informed that mining operations will be started soon.
(ii) All the conditions stipulated by the SPCB in their NOC shall be effectively implemented.
Partly Complied.
CFE was obtained from the APPPCB vide Order No. APPCB/PTN/NZB/174/HO/2004 dated 17.2.2005.
CFO was obtained vide Order No.APPCB/PTN/NZB/174/HO/CFO/2012-1834 dated 7.8.2012, which was valid upto 28.2.2013. PA needs to obtain valid consent to operate beyond the period 28.2.2013.
(iii) It shall be ensured that the mining operations within the lease area which is drained by a number of streams and nallahs and outfall into the River Godavari which flows within 600 m distance from the lease boundary are safe and mine area is not inundated by peak flow of water from the natural drainage. It shall also be ensured that no OB from the mine operations out fall into these natural courses.
Complied with It was informed that the Narsapur nallah which is in the Block-C area was diverted and protection bund cum road was provided against the nallah keeping in view of peak flow of the nallah i.e HFL:983.43 m observed on 22.09.2007.
Steps are being taken to prevent the outfall of OB into the streams by stabilizing the slopes, garland drains and settling ponds.
(iv) The proposed bund of 1186 m length along the diverted Narsapur nallah, the 3286 m bund to be constructed along the diverted Sonapur Nallah and a bund to be constructed for a length of 1200 m along the nallah to be diverted in the Block-B Extn. Shall be of adequate height and width and strength shall be constructed
Complied with The protection bund was provided against the diverted Narsapur nalla for a length of 1.186 Km with height more than 6 m above the highest flood level of the nallah by considering the peak water flow to prevent mine inundation and to prevent wastes from out
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considering the peak water flow to prevent mine inundation and to prevent wastes from out falling into the drainage of the Nallah and shall be at least 6 m higher than the HFL. The embankment shall be properly stabilized and developed with plantation for further stabilization.
falling into the drainage of the Nallah.
The embankment was properly stabilized and developed with plantation covering an area of 1.80 Ha. (slopes) during the monsoon period of the year, 2008.
It was informed that the diversion of Sonapur Nallah will be taken up and flood protection bund will be constructed after diversion of remaining forestland required for Block-B extension.
(v) Topsoil should be stacked properly with proper slope at earmarked site(s) and should not be kept active and shall be used for reclamation and development of green belt.
Complied with It was informed that 4.73 LCuM of topsoil was removed and the same has been stacked properly at earmarked site.
(vi) OB should be stacked at earmarked external OB dumpsite within ML area and shall be a maximum height of 30m only consisting of 10m benches. The ultimate slope of the dump shall not exceed 280. Back filling shall begin at the end of 7th year in the de-coaled area. Monitoring and management of existing reclaimed dumpsites should continue until the vegetation becomes self-sustaining. Compliance status should be submitted to the Ministry of Environment & Forests and its Regional office located at Bangalore on a yearly basis.
Complied with It was informed that the OB removed from the Block-C was dumped in the internal dump located in the Block-A void area of BPA OC-II. The overall angle of slope is being maintained is less than 280. Plantation was done in about 7.5 Ha. of area along the slopes of the 1st deck previously.
It was also informed that the mining operations were temporarily stopped as the FC for the remaining 108.76 Ha. is under process. The compliance status of the same is being submitted to the Regional Office of MoEF&CC on half yearly basis.
(vii) Catch drains and siltation ponds of appropriate size should be constructed to arrest silt and sediment flows from soil, OB and mineral dumps. The water so collected should be utilized for watering the mine area, roads, green belt development etc. The drains should be regularly de-silted and maintained properly.
Garland drains (size, gradient and length) and sump capacity should be designed keeping 50% safety margin over and above the peak sudden rainfall and maximum discharge in the area adjoining the mine site. Sump capacity should also provide adequate retention period to allow proper settling of silt material.
Complied with Diverted Nursapur nallah of 1.186 Km is on the periphery of the quarry, which is acting as catch drain to collect the water from the surrounding areas. Three nos. of siltation ponds followed by rock-fill dams were constructed in nallah taking advantage of topographic conditions along the Nallah. Garland drain was made around the Dump-A of BPA OC-II and 2 nos. of siltation ponds followed by rock-fill dams were provided along the drain to arrest silt and sediments flow from OB dump.
(viii) Dimension of the retaining wall at the toe of the dumps and OB benches within the mine to check run-off and siltation should be based on the rainfall data
Earthen bund was provided at the toe of the dump to check run-off.
(ix) Crushers at the CHP should be operated with high efficiency bag filters, water sprinkling system should be provided to
There is no crusher for this project. The excavated coal was used to send directly to the different consumers. The balance coal
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check fugitive emissions at loading point, conveyor system, haulage roads and transfer points.
was transported to the RKP / SRP CHP, wherein continuous water sprinkling system is provided. No high efficiency bag filters are provided.
It was informed that shifting of bunkers, belt arrangement and transfer points near to Block-D is under progress. It was assured that water sprinkling arrangements will be provided to suppress the dust and it will be maintained to check fugitive emissions at loading point, conveyor system, haulage roads and transfer points immediately after resuming mining operations.
(x) Drills should be wet operated only
Presently no mining operation. It was assured that wet drilling will be implemented immediately after resuming of mining operations.
(xi) Controlled blasting shall be practiced only during daytime with use of delay detonators. The mitigative measures for control of ground vibrations and to arrest the fly rocks and boulders should be implemented
Presently no mining operation. PA assured to comply with the condition.
(xii) The road from mine to CHP at Shanthi khani UG project and road to be laid connecting Block-B Extn. To Block-D shall be metal topped. Trucks used for transporting the mineral shall be covered with tarpaulin and optimally loaded. The vehicles shall be regularly got serviced and vehicular emissions shall be maintained within prescribed norms
Complied with The road from mine to CHP at Shantikhani UG project was black topped. At present there is no production hence, no transportation of coal to RKP CSP. The approach road to Block-D is metal topped.
(xiii) Afforestation shall cover an area of 102.64 Ha. which includes reclaimed external OB dump (19.16ha) reclaimed topsoil dump, backfilled area (40.87 ha), along ML boundary, along drains (13.38 ha) along road (15.21 ha + 1.92 ha) along service buildings, CHP (3.10 ha) within the lease and avenue plantation and green belt and avenue plantation in the township outside the lease and an area of 64.12 ha in the old abandoned mine by planting native species in consultation with the local DFO/ Agriculture Department. The density of the trees should be around 2500 plants per Ha
Being complied. It was informed that plantation is being taken up in this project as per approved EMP and as on now, plantation was done in 7.5 Ha. of area (avenue) at this project.
(xiv) A progressive Mine Closure Plan shall be implemented by reclamation of quarry area of 49.87 ha with afforestation by planting native plant species in consultation with the local DFO / Agriculture department. The density of the trees should be around 2500 plants per ha. The balance 40.64 ha of de-coaled area shall be converted into a
Agreed to Comply
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water reservoir, the upper benches of which shall be gently sloped and stabilized and reclaimed with plantation and the reservoir peripherally fenced.
(xv) The condition stipulated by the state Ground Water Department shall be effectively implemented. The company shall obtain prior approval of CGWA/CGWB regional Office for use of ground water if any, for mining operation.
Complied with NOC has been obtained from State Ground Water Dept, vide letter No.3634/Hg.III [1]/2004, dated 24.03.2005.
(xvi) Regular monitoring of ground water level quality should be carried out by establishing a network of existing wells and construction of new Piezometers. The monitoring of quantity should be done four times a year in pre-monsoon (May), monsoon (August), Post-monsoon (November) and Winter (January) seasons and for quality in May. Data thus collected should be submitted to the Ministry of Environment & Forests and to the Central Pollution Control Board quarterly within one month of monitoring
Partly Complied with Ground water level is being monitored four times in a year by establishing a network of existing wells and also by using piezometers. Project authority needs to strengthen the analysis of ground water quality along with water level.
(xvii) The company shall put up artificial groundwater recharge measures for augmentation of groundwater resource. The project authorities should meet water requirement of nearby village(s) in case the village wells go dry due to dewatering of mine
Artificial groundwater recharge structures needs to be constructed for augmenting the groundwater resources.
(xviii) Besides carrying out regular periodic health checkup of their workers, 10% of the workers identified from workforce engaged in active mining operations shall be subjected to health checkup for occupational diseases and hearing impairment, if any, through an agency such as NIOH, Ahmedabad within a period of one year and the results reported to this Ministry and to DGMS
Being Complied. The project authorities are carrying out periodical occupational health surveillance as per rules. Besides this health checkup for occupational diseases and hearing impairment has also been done at their SCCL hospital for 10% of the workers identified from workforce engaged in active mining operations.
(xix) Digital processing of the entire lease area using remote sensing technique should be done regularly once in 3 years for monitoring land use pattern and report submitted to MoEF and its Regional Office at Bhopal
It was also informed that land use for core and buffer zone studies carried out during 2014-15 has been submitted.
(xx) ETP should also be provided for workshop and CHP waste water
Presently no ETP is available.
(xxi) A sewage treatment plant shall be installed in the combined township
Not complied.
(xxii) R&R shall be not be less than the norms Not Complied.
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stipulated in the National R & R Policy and shall be completed before the commissioning of the Project.
PA informed that the preliminary socio economic survey & structures measurements were completed by SCCL as per the prescribed pro-forma of R&B Deptartment and structure measurements was completed by R&B dept., Mancherial for estimation of the structures value. It was also informed that the identification of sites for R&R of Abbapur & Sonapur villages is under progress.
(xxiii) A Final Mine Closure Plan along with details of Corpus Fund should be submitted to the Ministry of Environment & Forests 5 years in advance of final mine closure for approval.
Agreed to Comply It was assured that a final mine closure plan along with details of Corpus Fund will be submitted to the MoEF & CC five years in advance of final mine closure for approval.
(xxiv) Consent to Operate shall be obtained for the rated capacity before expansion in mining operations
Not complied. The Consent for Operation was obtained for the rated capacities of 0.4 MTPA vide letter No. APPCB /PTN/NZB /174 /HO/CFO/2012-1834 dated 07.08. 2012.
It was informed that, an application was submitted for renewal of consent order vide letter No. BPA/ENV/C/001 /2013 /611, dated: 02.02.2013. PA needs to obtain valid consent beyond the period 7.8.2012 which was valid up to 28.2.2013. Further, renewal application needs to be submitted 60 days in advance of validity period.
GENRAL CONDITIONS
(i) No Change in mining technology and scope of workings should be made without prior approval of the Ministry of Environment and forests.
Complied with It was informed that there is no change in mining technology as envisaged in approved EMP.
(ii) No change in the calendar plan including excavation, quantum of mineral coal and waste should be made
Complied with It was informed that there was no change in their calendar plan
(iii) Four ambient air quality monitoring stations should be established in the core zone as well as in the buffer zone for SPM, RPM, SO2 and NOX
monitoring, Location of the stations should be decided based on the meteorological data, topographical features and environmentally and ecologically sensitive targets in consultation with the State Pollution control Board
Complied with Ambient air quality for the parameters such as PM10, PM2.5, SO2 & NOx are being monitored through MoEF&CC approved third party at four locations in buffer zone and four stations in core zone regularly and the monitoring locations have been decided in consultation with the State Pollution Control Board by considering meteorological data, topographical features and environmentally and ecologically sensitive targets. The values are within the limit.
(iv) Fugitive dust emissions (SPM and RPM) Pertains to operation pahse.
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from all the sources should be controlled regularly monitored and data recorded properly. Water spraying arrangements on haul roads, wagon loading, and dump trucks (loading and unloading) points should be provided and properly maintained.
(v) Data on ambient air quality (SPM, RPM, SO2 and NOX) should be regularly submitted to the Ministry including its Regional Office at Bangalore and to the state Pollution Control Board and the Central Pollution Control Board once in six months
Complied with It was informed that the data on ambient air quality (PM10, PM2.5, SO2 & NOx) is being regularly submitted to the Regional Office of MoEF&CC.
(vi) Adequate measures should be taken for control of noise levels below 85 dBA in the work environment, workers engaged in blasting and drilling operations, operation of HEMM, etc. should be provided with ear plugs/muffs
Pertains to operation phase.
(vii) Industrial waste water (Workshop and wastewater 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 before discharge. Oil and Grease trap should be installed before discharge of workshop effluents
Oil and Grease trap of 60 KL capacity is provided in the base workshop to treat the washing effluents of HEMM
(viii) Vehicle emissions should be kept under control and regularly monitored. Vehicles used for transporting the mineral should be covered with tarpaulins and optimally loaded
At present no HEMM is being used in this mine.
(ix) Environmental laboratory should be established with adequate number and type of pollution monitoring and analysis equipment in consultation with the Station Pollution Control Board
Not Complied. No Environmental laboratory is established. However, monitoring work is being carried out through MoEF&CC approved external agency
M/s. Environment Protection Training and Research Institute (EPTRI), Hyderabad.
(x) 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 programme of the workers should be undertaken periodically to observe any contractions due to exposure to dust and to take corrective measures, if needed
Pertains to operation phase.
(xi) A separate environmental management Being Complied.
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cell with suitable qualified personnel should be set up under the control of a Senior Executive, who will report directly to the head of the company.
(xii) 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 this Ministry and its Regional Office at Bangalore
It was informed that the funds earmarked for environmental protection measures are being kept in separate account and assured that it will not be diverted for any other purpose.
(xiii) The Regional Office of this Ministry located at Bangalore shall monitor compliance of the stipulated conditions. The project authorities shall extend full cooperation to the office(s) of the Regional Office by furnishing the requisite data/information / monitoring reports
Complied with
(xiv) A copy of the environmental clearance letter shall be marked to concerned Panchayat / Local NGO, if any, from whom any suggestion / representation has been received while processing the proposal
Complied with It was informed that this condition was compiled vide letter no. BPA/ ENV/ I/ 006/83, dated 20.09.2006.
(xv) State pollution control Board should display a copy of the clearance letter at the Regional office, District Industry Center and Collector’s Office/ Tahsildar’s office for 30 days
Pertains to State PCB.
(xvi) The project authorities should advertise at least in two local newspapers widely circulated around the project, one of which shall be in the vernacular language of the locality concerned within seven days 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 may also be seen at the website of the ministry of Environment & Forests at http://envfor.nic.in
Complied with The project authorities have already advertised in Deccan Chronicle (English) and Eenadu (Telugu) on 15.09.2006 informing that the project has been accorded environmental clearance.
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Remarks and recommendations for corrective action:
1 PA needs to obtain valid ‘Consent to Operate’ from the State PCB beyond the period
28.2.2013 - Specific condition (ii) & (xxiv).
2 Project authority needs to strengthen the analysis of ground water quality along with water
level - Specific condition (ii).
3 Artificial groundwater recharge structures needs to be constructed for augmenting the
groundwater resources - Specific condition (xvii).
4 ETP / Sewage treatment plant needs to be constructed - Specific condition (xx) & (xxi).
5 R&R should be implemented within the time frame - Specific condition (xxii).
6 Mine closure plan should be submitted at appropriate time - Specific condition (xxiii).
7 Public liability Insurance needs to be obtained under Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991 –
Para No. 5.
Other observations
1 Court cases: PA has submitted that no court case filed / under progress for the past three years.
2 With regard to issuance of showcause Notice / closure direction: PA has submitted that no showcause Notice / Closure direction was issued over last three years.
(Dr. M.T. Karuppiah) Scientist - C