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COURT MATTER/MOST URGENT

F.No.EP/12.1/825/AP/lrGovernment of India

Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change(Regional Office - Chennai)

1st and 2nd floor, HEPC Building,No.34, Cathedral Garden Road,

Nungambakkam,Chennai - 600034

E-mail:[email protected]: 044-28222325

ToDr. (Ms.) Saroj,Scientist 'F'IA Division - Thermal SectorIndira Paryavaran Shavan,Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change,Jorbagh Road, Aliganj, New Delhi - 110 003.Tel. No: 24695319; Email: [email protected]

Dated: 13th February, 2015

Subject: 2640 MW (4 x 660 MW) Shavanpadu Thermal Power Project near KakrapalliVillage, Srikakulum District, Andhra Pradesh by Mis East Coast Energy PrivateLimited - regarding monitoring report

Ref: EC letter No. J-13011/36/2008-IA.II(T) dated 09.04.2009, 22.09.2011 and21.08.2014

Madam,

Consequent upon the Application No. 24 of 2014 (SZ) in the matter of Parapati TejaRao & Ors Vs Union of India & Ors filed before the Hon'ble National Green Tribunal(Southern Zone) - Chennai, the project cited above was inspected by the Regional Office _Chennai on 12.2.2015. The undersigned is hereby directed to enclose herewith the detailedmonitoring report along with the observations made during the site visit for taking appropriateaction in the matter.

Encl: As above Yours faithfully,

4?,~(Sundar Ramanathan)

Scientist - CCopy to:

1. Dr. P.S. Rastogi, Scientist 'F', Monitoring Cell, IA Division, Indira Paryavaran Bhavan,Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change, Jorbagh Road, Aliganj, New Delhi _110003. Tel. No: 24695319; Email: [email protected]

2. Dr. Motipalli Ramesh, Scientist '0', IA Division - Thermal Sector, Indira ParyavaranShavan, Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change, Jorbagh Road, Aliganj,New Delhi - 110 003 Tel. No: 24695319; Email: [email protected]; Mobile:9810701401

9(~ ~(Sundar R~manat~)

Scientist - C

Government of IndiaMinistry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEF&CC)

Nungambakkam, Chennai - 600034.

MONITORING REPORT

F.No. EP/12.1/825/AP1 Project Type

River valley I Mining IIndustry I Thermal I Nuclear IOther Specify

2 Name of the project

3 Clearance letter(s) I OM No.and dated

4 Locationsa. Village

MandaiDistrict

b. State (s)

5 Address of corresl2ondencea. Address of concerned

project Chief Engineer (withPin Code & telephone I telexI fax numbers

b. Address of Executive ProjectEngineerl Manager (with PinCode/fax numbers)

6 Salient features:a. Salient features of the

project

b. of the environmentalmanagement plans

7 Project area details

PART I

DATA SHEET

Thermal Power Plant

2640 MW (4 x 660 MW) Bhavanpadu ThermalPower Project near Kakrapalli Village, SrikakulumDistrict, Andhra Pradesh by Mis East Coast EnergyPrivate LimitedJ-13011/36/2008-1A.II(T) dated 09.04.2009,22.09.2011 and 21.08.2014

KakrapalliSanthabommaliSrikakulumAndhra Pradesh

Shri K.SrinivasVice President (Projects)Mis East Coast Energy Private Limited#7-1-24, B-Block, Roxana Towers, Greenlands,Begumpet, HyderabadAndhra Pradesh - 500016.Tel No: 040-66570665Fax No: 040-66570666Mobile: 09963844402Email: [email protected]

Covered in the EIAIEMPs submitted to theMoEF&CC for approval at the time of grant ofEnvironmental Clearance (EC).

1995 acres (As per the EC dated 9.4.2009)

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8 Break up of project affectedpopulation with enumerationof those losing houses Idwelling units only,agricultural land only, bothdwelling units andagricultural land and landlesslabourers I artisans

a SC,ST/AdivasisbOthers

9 Financial Details:a Project cost as originally

planned and subsequentrevised estimates and theyears of price reference

b Allocations made forenvironmental managementplans, with item wise andyear wise breakup

c Benefit cost ratio I internalrate of return and the yearsof assessment

d Whether (c) includes the costof environmentalmanagement as shown in (b)above

e Total expenditure on theProject so far

f Actual expenditure incurredon the environmentalmanagement plans so far

10 Forest land requirement: Nila The status of approval for a NA

diversion of forest land fornon-forestry use

b The status of compensatory NAafforestation, if any

c The status of clear felling NAd Comments on the viability NA

and sustainability ofcompensatory afforestationprogramme in the light ofactual field experience so far

11 The status of clear felling innon-forest area (such assubmergence area ofreservoir, approach road), ifany, with quantitativeinformation

12 Status of construction:a Date of commencement

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Nil

NANA

Rs. 11,075 crores (As per the EC dated 9.4.2009)

Rs. 530 Crores (As per the EC dated 9.4.2009)

Details not made available

Details not made available

Rs. 3,050 Crores (As per the project proponent)

Rs.180 Crores (As per the project proponent)

NA

17.06.2009

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b Date of completion (actualand I or planned)

13 Reasons for the delay if theproject is yet to start.

14 Date of site visit:a The dates on which the

project was monitored by theRegional Office on previousoccasions, if any

b Date of site visit for thismonitoring report

March 2016 (Unit #1: 660 MW) & September, 2016(Unit #2: 660 MW)March 2019 (Unit # 3: 660 MW & Unit #4: 660 MW)

Due to the suspension of the project constructionactivities by the Ministry of Environment, Forestsand Climate Change (MoEF&CC) on 01.03.2011,the construction activities at the project site weresuspended. Even though, the suspension wasfinally withdrawn by MoEF&CC on 02.04.2012, theconstruction activities could however resumed bythe project proponent only from March, 2013.

The construction activities are going now in fullswing for commissioning of the Unit # 1 (660MW)by March, 2016 and Unit # 2 (660MW) bySeptember, 2016. The activities for Unit # 3 (660MW) and Unit # 4 (660 MW) are likely to be takenup by the project proponent parallely and expectedto be commissioned by the first quarter of 2019.

17.7.2010 to 19.7.2010

12.02.2015

PRESENT STATUS OF THE PROJECT

Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) vide letter No. J-13011/36/2008-1A.II(T)dated 9.4.2009 accorded Environmental Clearance (EC) to MIs EastCoast Energy Private Limited (ECEPL) for setting up of 2640 MW (4 x 660 MW)Bhavanapadu Thermal Power Project near Kakrapalli village, Srikakulum District, AndhraPradesh. As per the EC, the total land requirement for the project is 1995 acres.Subsequently, MOEF&CC vide letter dated 22.9.2011 amended the EC dated 9.4.2009 bystipulating additional conditions for compliance by the project proponent. PP informed thatMoEF&CC vide letters dated 01.03.2011 and 5.10.2011, suspended the constructionactivities at the project site. Finally, MoEF&CC vide letter dated 02.04.2012 rescinded itssuspension order dated 5.10.2011. The Project Proponent (PP) informed that vide theirletters dated 18.1.2014 and 14.2.2014 approached MoEF&CC, New Delhi for extension ofvalidity of the EC dated 9.4.2009. Thereafter, in acceptance of the recommendation of theEAC (Thermal Power), MoEF&CC vide its letter dated 21.08.2014 has extended the validityof EC for a period of five years i.e. till 08.04.2019 to start the production operations by thePower Plant. Additional conditions were also stipulated by MoEF&CC for compliance by thePP.

During the site visit, it was informed by the PP that the power project will beimplemented in two phases i.e. Phase I: 2x660 MW and Phase II: 2x660 MW. Presently,only the phase I (2x660 MW) is under development and the details of the constructionactivities being carried out at the project site in respect of phase I of the power project aresummarized as below. As per the PP, the phase I is expected to be commissioned by March2016 (Unit #1: 660 MW) and September, 2016 (Unit #2: 660 MW). The activities for Unit # 3(660 MW) and Unit # 4 (660 MW) are likely to be taken up by the project proponent parallelyand expected to be commissioned by the first quarter of 2019.MNR OF ECEPLPOWER PLANT EC2009 VISIT 12.2.2015 Page3 of 21

A. BTG BOILER UNIT-11 Boiler Unit -1 1. Piling and pile cap works completed.

2. Structural Steel erection work in progress.3. 1st, 2nd, 3rd tiers erection Completed. 4th Tier erectioncommenced on 10.02.2015.4.Over 1850 MT structural steel erected as on date2 Bunker & Mill Unit-1 1. Piling & Pile Cap works Completed for Bunker.2. Pilil'!9_for Mills Com_e_!eted.3 ESP & FF Unit -1 1. ESP & FF Unit #1 Structural Steel erection in progress.Structural Steel erection done including Ash hoppers.Side panels erection work in progress.2. Over 800 MT erected as on date3. Prefabrication of hO__QPersfor FF in_Qro_gress.4 Main Plant Building 1. Piling works completed.

Unit-12. 85 % pile caps and pedestals completed.3. MDBFP Piling & Pile Cap works completed.5. TG, CEP Pit, CW Pit Raft casting Completed. 3 Nos. ofTG deck Columns up to Mezzanine floor Completed.Balance works are in_p_ro...9_ress.5 Transformer yard Unit # 1 Transformer yard piling works completed.Area dressing in progress for taking up the pile capworks.

6 Chimney Inlet and Outlet Piling works completed. Inlet Duct pile cap works induct sU_QportUnit # 1 _pro_gress7 10 Fans Foundation Unit # Piling works completed.110 Fan - 1 No. Pile Ca..e_read_yfor castin...9_8 GIS Pili'"!9_works CompletedB. BTG BOILER UNIT-II

1 Boiler Unit -2 1. Piling works completed.2. Pile CC!Qsover 40% Con~.f)Ieted2 Bunker & Mill Unit-2 1. Piling works Completed2. Bunker 50% pile Cap works Completed. Mills PilingCompleted

3 ESP & FF Unit -2 Piling works completedESP - 2 Pile Ca..e_sover 40% COll!Q_leted4 Main Plant Building 1. Piling works completed.

Unit-22. 50% pile caps completed. Balance pile cap work inprogress3. TG Raft - 0 - Wall over 60% Completed. Balance in2r~ress

5. Chimney Inlet and Outlet Piling works completedduct sUP_2_ort

6. Fan Foundation Pili~ works completedC. CHIMNEY

1 Chimney Chimney shell construction achieved a Height of 1581270.2 Mts as on date. Daily average height is about 2.5mtrs.

D. WATER SYSTEMS1. IDCT # 1 1. Piling completed

2. Pile Caps about 50% Completed. Balance works inprogress.3. Basin Raft 15% Completed. Balance works inPr~ress.

2. IDCT# 2 1. Pilin...9_works about 95% completed. Balance inMNR OF ECEPLPOWER PLANT EC2009 VISIT 12.2.2015

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Progress.2. Pile Cap works 20% completed. Balance in Progress

3. CWPH/CW channel from i) CWPH - Piling works 100% completed & pile capIDCT#1 & IDCT#2 to CW excavation in progress.pump house ii) CW Channel - Piling works 90% completed

parallely Raft work 5% completed.4. Desalination Water Storage 1. 100% piling works completed.

Tank 2. 100% Raft completed.3. 100 side walls 151 lift & columns completed

5. Sea Water Storage Tank Piling works 100% completed6. Central Monitoring basin Piling & raft 100% completed7. MED #1 & 2 Piling 100% completed.

MED#1 pile caps 100% completed.8. MED Pump house #1 & 2 Piling works completed.9. OM Water Storage Tanks - 1. Piling works completed.

1&2 2. Foundation works completed.10 Chemical lab Piling works 100% completed.11 FWT &CWT Piling works 40% completed.12 Ro&DM Piling works 40% completed.13 Neutralization Pit Piling & Pile Cap works Completed14 CST 1 & 2 Piling & Foundation works Completed

E. FUEL OIL SYSTEM1. Fuel Oil System 1. Tank foundation completed

2. Tanks fabrication & erection works in progress.3. Fuel oil pump house pile caps completed. Superstructure work to be taken up.

F. AUXILIARY BOILER1. Auxiliary Boiler Piling and Pile Cap works completed

G. COAL HANDLING SYSTEM1. Track Hopper Piling works 100% completed and o - wall works in

Progress2. Crusher House I Wagon Piling 100% completed.

Tippler & Belt Conveyor Pile cap excavation in progress.areas

3. Transfer points in BTG area 1. Piling works in Unit-1 completed.2. Piling works in Unit-2 in progress

4. TP1, TP2,TP9,TP1 0,TP11 Piling Works Completed5. Fly Ash Silos 40% Piling works Completed. Balance in Progress6. MH-1&2 Piling Works Completed

The above project was monitored on 12.2.2015 along with the following officers of theproject:

i. Shri T. Karunakaran, Sr. Vice Presidentii. Shri P. V. N. Raju, Vice Presidentiii. Shri K.Ramesh Babu, Addl, General Manager, EHS

The photographs indicating the status of the construction activities at the project site areenclosed as Annexure - I. The report is submitted on the basis of the field visit and as perthe information provided by the PP. The status of compliance on the stipulated conditionscontained in the EC cited above is given below in Part II and Part III. Z, ~

(Sundar RamanClthrn;Scientist 'C'

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PART II & III

DESCRIPTIVE REPORT ON STATUS OF COMPLIANCE TO THE CONDITIONS OF THEENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

Subject

Reference

2640 MW (4 x 660 MW) Bhavanpadu Thermal Power Project nearKakrapalli Village, Srikakulum District, Andhra Pradesh by Mis EastCoast Energy Private Limited

EC letter No. J-13011/36/2008-1A.II(T) dated 09.04.2009,22.09.2011 and21.08.2014

S.No.i)

Conditions Compliance statusPrior CRZ clearance for the activitieslfacilities to be located in the CRZ areashall be obtained prior to start of work.

Complied with.

CRZ Clearance has been obtained fromMoEF&CC vide letter No. 10-48/2009-1A.1I1dated 12.07.2012. PP informed thatsoil investigation has been done in theCRZ and the detailed engineering studiesare in progress in respect of CRZfacilities.ii) The total land requirement for all the

activities of the project including 35acres for colony shall not exceed 1995acres.

Refer the comments at the end.

As per the EC dated 9.4.2009, the totalland requirement for all the activities ofthe project is 1995 acres. The break upfor the 1995 acres is furnished under:-• Plant & other facilities - 1800 acres• Colony• Pipeline corridor

- 35 acres- 160 acres

PP informed that the entire land of 1995acres has been acquired from AndhraPradesh Industrial and InfrastructureCorporation (APIIC), Govt. of AndhraPradesh and it's under the possession ofPP.

Subsequently, MoEF&CC vide letterdated 22.9.2011 amended the EC dated9.4.2009, wherein it has been stipulatedthat against 1800 acres of plant area, nofilling and raising of land beyond 1317acres (constituting 150 acres of greenbelt) is permitted and an area of 483acres (425 acres + 8 acres + 50 acres)shall be left untouched.

PP informed that the construction isbeing carried out as stipulated above andthe project layout has been revised. Acopy of the layout as provided by the PPis enclosed as Annexure - II.

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S.No. Conditions Compliance status

During the site visit, it was observedthat the PP had acquired an additionalland of 250acres beyond the total areaspecified in the EC condition(condition no.ii) and constructed 14km garland drain (Width varies from20-BOm)in 173 acres and earmarked77 acres for CSR activities withoutprior permission from the MoEF&CC.A copy of the layout incorporating 250acres additional land as provided bythe PP is enclosed as Annexure - II. Aphotograph indicating garland drainsis enclosed as Annexure -III.

Further, PP informed that additional landof 250 acres acquired (173 acres forgarland drain and 77 acres for CSRactivities) is a part of fulfillment towardsthe commitment made during the PublicHearing.

iii) An amount of Rs. 50 Lakhs per annum Complied with.shall be contributed to the corpus fundtowards conservation and protection of PP informed that Conservation Cell wasecology. The organizations like BNHS formed in September 2009 with theand Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology following composition:and Andhra University will be involvedfor conservation and protection of the 1. Prof.V.Nagulu (Ecologist) - Head.ecology of the area. A conservation 2. Prof.VVasudeva RaoCell in the company is to be created (Ornithologist) - Member.which will carry out the above activities. 3. Prof.M.S.Chakravarty (Marine

Biologist) - Member.

Dr.S.Narendra Prasad, Former Sr.Principal Scientist, SACON (A WetlandExpert) is attending all meetings asSpecial Invitee.

The expenditure incurred from Sept,2009 to March, 2014 is reported to beRs.1.65Crores. The expenditure for theperiod April, 2014 to September 2014 isRS.9.94 Lakhs. The details of theexpenditure incurred as informed by thePP are furnished under:-

i. Fellowships to Research Scholarsfrom Andhra University &Acharya N.G.Ranga AgriculturalUniversity as per UGC normsConducting Conservation Cell &Advisory Committee meetingsConductinc field monitoring

ii.

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studies and established &maintaining the laboratory foranalysis.

iv. Towards equipment,consumables, vehicles,infrastructure etc.

v. Towards consultancy etc.

Compliance status

So far, seventeen (17) meetings ofConservation Cell held till date and thelast meeting was held on 20-2151November, 2014.

iv) The Conservation Cell should have an Complied with.Ecologist, an Ornithologist, and aMarine Biologist and it will be headed PP informed that Conservation Cell wasby the Ecologist. An Advisory formed in September 2009 with theCommittee consisting of one Expert following composition:each from BNHS, Salim Ali Centre forOrnithology, Andhra University 1. Prof.V.Nagulu (Ecologist) _ Head.(Waltair), representative of Regional 2. Prof.V.Vasudeva RaoOffice of MoEF, and a nominee of (Ornithologist) _ Member.Conservator of Forests of the region 3. Prof.M.S.Chakravarty (Marineshould be constituted. The Ecologist of Biologist) _ Member.the conservation cell wi" act as theMember Secretary of the committee. Dr.S.Narendra Prasad, Former Sr.The committee wi" be chaired by the Principal SCientist, SACON (A WetlandExpert from BNHS and wi" be Expert) is attending a" meetings asreconstituted once in three years and Special Invitee.should meet at least twice a year. Thecommittee can co-opt other Experts PP informed that Advisory Committee tofrom any National Institute /University. Conservation Cell was formed as perThe function of the committee is to stipulation and is functioning since Nov,assess and monitor the status and 2009.functioning of the ecosystems on acontinuous basis and advise the Ten (10) meetings of Advisory Committeeconservation cell for sustainable to Conservation Cell held till date.management of the ecosystems. Theconservation cell and the committeeshould be put in place duringdevelopment phase of the project itselfand continue to operate till the life ofthe power plant.I The advisorycommittee wi" be an integral part of theconservation cell. The money alreadyearmarked of Rs. 50 lakhs p.a will beutilized for the activities of the cell

v) Area drainage system wi" be prepared PP informed that the area drainageand implemented to ensure that the system is designed for smooth flow ofecology of the area is not disturbed. water from Garibulagedda & desigedda

drains into sea. The area drainagesystem is approved by the State IrrigationDepartment. During the site visit, it wasobserved that the PP had acquired an


viii)

S.No. Conditions Compliance statusadditional land of 250 acres beyond thetotal area specified in the EC condition(condition no.ii) and constructed 14 kmgarland drain (Width varies from 20 m to80m) in 173 acres and earmarked 77acres for CSR activities without priorpermission from the MoEF&CC. Further,PP informed that drainage system hasfunctioned effectively during the recentcyclones and unprecedented rains, whenstorm water flowed smoothly into the sea.

vi) Ash content in the imported coal and Condition pertains to the operationindigenous washed coal to be used in phase and the compliance status isthe project shall not exceed 12% and yet to come.34%, sulphur contents 0.8% and 0.3%respectively. However in the blended Phase - I (2x660 MW): 70% indigenouscoal ash and sulphur contents shall coal + 30% imported coal. Indigenousalso not exceed 28.79% and 0.42% coal from Mahanadi Coal Fields Limited.respectively at any given time. In case Imported Coal from Indonesia.of variation of coal quality at the time ofissue of lOA, a fresh reference shall be Phase - II (2x660 MW): 100% importedmade to MOEF for suitable coal.amendments to environmentalclearance conditions wherever PP submitted that the condition is "Noted"necessary. and aqreed to abide by the condition.

vii) A copy of the lOA for Coal Linkage Complied with.shall be furnished to the Ministry within15 days from the receipt of the same by PP informed that the copy of lOA fromthe proponent. Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCl)

submitted to MoEF&CC vide letter dated06.07.2009.Condition pertains to the operationphase and the compliance status isyet to come.

Two bi-flue stacks each of 275 mheight shall be provided withcontinuous online monitoringequipments for SOx, NOx, Particulatematter and Hg. Exit velocity of fluegases shall not be less than 28.6m/sec.

Presently, bi-flue Stack of 275 m heightunder construction for Phase - I. PPassured that the online monitoringequipments would be provided and theexit velocity of flue gases will be morethan 28.6m/sec as stipulated.Condition pertains to the operationphase and the compliance status isyet to come.

ix) High efficiency Electrostatic Precipitator(ESP) shall be Installed to ensure thatparticulate emission does not exceed50 rnq/Nm".

PP submitted that the condition is "Noted"and agreed to abide by the condition.Complied with.x) Space provision shall be kept for

retrofitting of FGD with Mercuryremoval system if required at a laterdate.

Condition pertains to the operationphase and the compliance status is

Adequate area has been earmarked bythe PP for FGD in the plant layout.

xi) Adequate dust extraction system, likecyclones/bag filters and water spray

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S.No. Conditions Compliance statussystem in dusty areas such as coal yet to come.handling and ash handling points,transfer areas and other vulnerable PP submitted that the condition is "Noted"dusty areas shall be provided. and a_greedto abide b_ythe condition.

xii) Fly ash shall be collected in dry form Condition pertains to the operationand storage facility (silos) shall be phase and the compliance status isprovided. 100% fly ash utilization shall yet to come.be achieved so as to reduce the landutilization of ash dyke. In emergency, PP submitted that the condition is "Noted"unutilized fly ash and bottom ash shall and agreed to abide by the condition.be disposed off in the ash pondMercury and other heavy metals (As,Pb, Cr etc) shall be monitored inbottom ash and in the effluentsemanatil}g from the ash__Q_ond.

xiii) The ash dyke area on the northern PP informed that ash dyke area on theportion shall be deleted. northern portion has been deleted and

the layout has been revised accordingly.

Ash pond shall be lined with impervious Condition pertains to the operationlining. Adequate safety measures shall phase and the compliance status isalso be implemented to protect the ash yet to come.dyke from getting breached.

PP submitted that the condition is "Noted"and a_greedto abide b_y_the condition.

xiv) Cooling towers shall be provided. COC Condition pertains to the operationof 2 shall be adopted. The effluents phase and the compliance status isshall be treated as per the prescribed yet to come.norms.

PP submitted that the condition is "Noted"and a_greedto abide b_ythe condition.

xv) The treated effluents conforming to the Condition pertains to the operationprescribed standards only shall be phase and the compliance status isdischarged from cold water side in the yet to come.sea. The temperature of the dischargedeffluents shall not exceed SoC over and PP submitted that the condition is "Noted"above the ambient water temperature and agreed to abide by the condition.of sea. The temperature of thedischarged water shall be monitoredcontinuously and records maintained.

xvi) A sewage treatment plant shall be Agreed upon.provided and the treated sewage shallbe used for raising greenbelt/plantation. Presently, septic tanks and soak pits are

provided for the toilets at the project site.PP submitted that the condition is "Noted"and agreed to abide by the conditionduring the operational phase of theproject.

xvii) Rain water harvesting should be Agreed upon.adopted. Central GroundwaterAuthority/ Board shall be consulted for PP informed that the proposed rain waterfinalization of appropriate rain water harvesting technology for the thermalharvestil}9_ technol~y within a period of _Qower project has been C!2Qrovedby the


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S.No.

A creen belt of adequate width and

Conditions Compliancestatusthree months from theclearance and detailsfurnished.

of Central Ground Water Board, Hyderabadbe vide letter dated 26.6.2009 and has been

communicated to the Ministry vide letterdated 6.7.2009.

dateshall

PP submitted that the condition is "Noted"and agreed to abide by the conditionduring the operational phase of theproject.

xviii) Adequate safety measures shall beprovided in the plant area tocheck/minimize spontaneous fires incoal yard, especially during summerseason. Copy of the these measureswith full details along with location plantlayout shall be submitted to the Ministryas well as to the Regional Office of theMinistrv at Bangalore.

xix) Storage facilities for auxiliary liquid fuelsuch as LDO and/HFO/ LSHS shall bemade in the plant area where risk isminimum to the storage facilities.Disaster Management Plan shall beprepared to meet any eventuality incase of an accident taking place. Mockdrills shall be conducted regularly andbased on the same, modificationsrequired, if any shall be incorporated inthe DMP. Sulphur content in the liquidfuel will not exceed 0.5%.

Condition pertains to the operationphase and the compliance status isyet to come.

PP submitted that the condition is "Noted"and agreed to abide by the condition.


Onsite emergency plan and a fire tenderteam are in place at site to meet anyeventuality in case of an accident takingplace.


xx) Provision shall be made for the housingof construction labour within the sitewith all necessary infrastructure andfacilities such as fuel for cooking,mobile toilets, mobile STP, safedrinking water, medical health care,creche etc. The housing may be in theform of temporary structure to beremoved after the completion of theproject.

Compliedwith.

Temporary housing with infrastructurefacilities for the construction labour hasbeen provided by the PP. It was informedthat a senior medical officer is appointedon full time basis for regular healthcheckups of the employees & labour.

xxi) Regular monitoring of ground water inand around the ash pond areaincluding for heavy metals(Hg,Cr,As,Pb) shall be carried out,records maintained and six monthlyreports shall be furnished to theRegional Office of this Ministry. Thedata so obtained should be comparedwith the baseline data so as to ensurethat the groundwater quality is notadversely affected due to the project.

Partially complied with.

The ground water samples are beingcollected at 7 locations including the ashpond area on monthly basis andanalyzed for various parametersincluding heavy metals by an third party(accredited with MoEF&CC/NABL).However, the ground water monitoreddata is not being submitted to theMoEF&CC's Regional Office along withthe six monthly compliance report.

xxii) Being complied.

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S.No. Conditions Compliance status

Further, AAQ levels are being monitoredat another 7 locations at a frequency of24 hourly twice a week ~ a third __Qar!_y

density shall be developed around theplant periphery covering 1/3rd of the MoEF&CC vide letter dated 22.9.2011project area preferably with local amended the EC dated 9.4.2009,species. wherein it has been stipulated that

against 1800 acres of plant area, nofilling and raising of land beyond 1317acres (constituting 150 acres of greenbelt) is permitted. Presently, a nursery isestablished at the site and the greenbeltis being developed in an area of 30 acresalong the periphery of the Power Plant.About 50,000 saplings have been plantedso far. Photographs indicating green beltdevelopment is enclosed as Annexure _IV.

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xxiii) First aid and sanitation arrangements Complied with.shall be made for the drivers and othercontract workers during construction PP informed that the necessaryphase. sanitation arrangements and a first aid

center at the project site for all contractlabor including drivers have beenprovided. A senior medical officer isa_.QQointedat the first aid center.

xxiv) Noise levels emanating from turbines Presently, noise levels at seven locationsshall be controlled so that the noise in are being monitored by a third party onthe work zone is limited to 75 dSA. For monthly basis and the records are beingpeople working in the high noise areas, maintained. As per the records, the levelsrequisite personal protective equipment are found to be within the limits.like earplugs/ear muffs etc., shall beprovided. Workers engaged in noisy Condition pertains to the operationareas such as turbine area, air phase and the compliance status iscompressors etc shall be periodically yet to come.examined to maintain audiometricrecord and for treatment for any PP submitted that the condition is "Noted"hearing loss including shifting to non and agreed to abide by the condition.noisy/less noisy areas.

xxv) Continuous monitoring of air quality will Being complied with.be carried out at the ISA site atTelineelapuram. It shall be ensured that Ambient air quality at Telineelapuram isthe air quality at the ISA site does not being monitored by a third partyexceed the standards prescribed for (accredited with MoEF&CC/NASL) onsensitive areas. continuous basis for the parameters

PMlO, SOx, NOx & Hg. The AAQ levelsduring the period Apr-Sep 2014 atTelineelapuram are reported to be PMlO

(40.4- 53.9J,Jg/m3),S02 (8.7-13.3 J,Jg/m3)& NOx (40.4- 53.9J,Jg/m3).Mercury (Hg)levels are reported to be less than 0.1ng/m3.

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S.No. Conditions Compliance status(accredited with MoEF&CC/NABL) andthe records are being maintained. As perthe records, the levels are found to bewithin the stipulated standards.Being complied with.xxvi) Regular monitoring of ground level

concentration of S02, NOx, Hg, SPMand RSPM shall be carried out in theimpact zone and records maintained. Ifat any stage these levels are found toexceed the prescribed limits, necessarycontrol measures shall be providedimmediately. The location of themonitoring stations and frequency ofmonitoring shall be decided inconsultation with SPCB. Periodicreports shall be submitted to theRegional Office of this Ministry. Thedata so monitored shall also be put onthe website of the company. Further, AAQ levels are being monitored

at another 7 locations at a frequency of24 hourly twice a week by a third party(accredited with MoEF&CC/NABL) andthe records are being maintained. As perthe records, the levels are found to bewithin the stipulated standards.

Ambient air quality at Telineelapuram isbeing monitored by a third party(accredited with MoEF&CC/NABL) oncontinuous basis for the parametersPM1Q,SOx, NOx & Hg. The AAQ levelsduring the period Apr-Sep 2014 atTelineelapuram are reported to be PM10

(40.4- 53.9IJg/m\ S02 (8.7-13.3 IJg/m3)& NOx (40.4- 53.9IJg/m3).Mercury (Hg)levels are reported to be less than 0.1ng/m3.

PP informed that the ambient air qualitystations are established in consultationwith the Pollution Control Board. The sixmonthly compliance report inter-aliaincluding ambient air quality data is beingsubmitted to the MoEF&CC, RegionalOffice and uploaded on the companywebsite and the link ishttp://www.eastcoastenergy.in/compliance-ec.html

xxvii) The project proponent shall advertise in Compliedwith.at least two local newspapers widelycirculated in the region around the PP has given advertisement in Indianproject, one of which shall be in the Express (English News daily) andvernacular language of the locality, Vaartha (Telugu New Daily) on/office of Municipal Corporation/Gram 15.04.2009 and EC copy is uploaded onPanchayat concerned and on the ECEPL's websitecompany's web site within seven days (http://www.eastcoastenergy.in/compliancfrom the date of this clearance letter, e-ec.html) The EC copy is also availableinforming that the project has been on the MoEF&CC's websiteaccorded environmental clearance and http://environmentclearance.nic.in/defaultcopies of clearance letter are available .aspxwith the State Pollution ControlBoard/Committee and may also beseen at Website of the Ministry ofEnvironment and Forests at

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xxx)

Compliedwith.Fund provision as shown in point no.9 ofPart - I has been made.

S.No. Conditions Compliancestatus

xxxi)

htm.·//envfor.nic.in.xxviii) A separate environment management

cell with qualified staff shall be set upfor implementation of the stipulatedenvironmental safeguards.

Compliedwith.A separate Environment ManagementCell has been set up by the PAs forimplementation of the stipulatedenvironmental safeguards. Thecomposition of the EMC is furnishedunder:-

i. Shri P. V. N. Raju, Head of theProject

ii. Shri K.Ramesh Babu, AGM, EHSiii. Shri S.Chandrasekhara Rao,

Social Scientistiv. Dr.Somasekhar Rao,

Occupational Health S_Qecialistxxix) Half yearly report on the status ofimplementation of the stipulatedconditions and environmentalsafeguards shall be submitted to thisMinistry/ Regional Office/CPCB/SPCB.

Beingcompliedwith.

PP informed that the six monthlycompliance reports are being regularlysubmitted to the Regional office,MoEF&CC and other statutoryauthorities.

Regional Office of the Ministry ofEnvironment & Forests located atBangalore will monitor theimplementation of the stipulatedconditions. A complete set ofdocuments including EnvironmentalImpact Assessment Report andEnvironment Management Plan alongwith the additional informationsubmitted from time to time shall beforwarded to the Regional Office fortheir use during monitoring.

Compliedwith.

Agreed. PP informed that the completeset of EIA documents submitted toMoEF&CC, Regional Office vide letterdated 19.09.2009.

Project proponent will up-load thecompliance status in their website andup-date the same from time to time atleast six monthly basis.

PP has uploaded the compliance statusin their website(http://www.eastcoastenergy.in/compliance-ec.html) and updated.

Criteria pollutants levels (Stack &ambient levels of NOx) will be displayedat the main gate of the power plant orat any other convenient location forinformation of public and employees.


PP submitted that the condition is "Noted"and agreed to abide by the condition.Separate funds shall be allocated for

implementation of environmentalprotection measures along with itemwise break-up. These cost shall beincluded as part of the project cost. Thefunds earmarked for the environmentprotection measures shall not be


S.No. Conditionsdiverted for other purposes and yearwise expenditure should be reported tothe ministry.

Compliance status

xxxii) The project authorities shall inform theRegional Office as well as the Ministryregarding the date of financial closureand final approval of the project by theconcerned authorities and the dates ofstart of development work andcommissioning of plant.

Complied with.

PP informed that financial closureachieved on 08.09.2010 and the civilworks commenced on 17.06.2009.

xxxiii) Full cooperation shall be extended tothe Scientists/Officers from the Ministry/ Regional Office of the Ministry atSangalore /the CPCS/the SPCS whowould be monitoring the compliance ofenvironmental status.

Complied with.

Full co-operation extended by the PPduring the site visit.

4. The Ministry of Environment andForests reserves the right to revoke theclearance if conditions stipulated arenot implemented to the satisfaction ofthe Ministry. MOEF may imposeadditional environmental conditions ormodify the existing ones, if necessary.

Agreed upon.


6. In case of any deviation or alteration in Refer the comments at the end.the project proposed from thosesubmitted to this Ministry for clearance, As per the EC dated 9.4.2009, the totala fresh reference should be made to land requirement for all the activities ofthe Ministry to assess the adequacy of the project is 1995 acres. The break upthe condition(s) imposed and to add for the 1995 acres is furnished under:-additional environmental protection • Plant & other facilities - 1800 acresmeasures required, if any. • Colony - 35 acres

• Pipeline corridor - 160 acres

5. The environmental clearance accordedshall be valid for a period of 5 years tostart of production/operations by thepower plant.

Agreed upon.


Validity of environmental clearanceextended up to 08.04.2019 by MoEF&CCvide letter dated 21.08.2014.

PP informed that the entire land of 1995acres has been acquired from AndhraPradesh Industrial and InfrastructureCorporation (APIIC), Govt. of AndhraPradesh and it's under the possession ofPP.

Subsequently, MoEF&CC vide letterdated 22.9.2011 amended the EC dated9.4.2009, wherein it has been stipulatedthat against 1800 acres of plant area, nofilling and raising of land beyond 1317

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7. The above stipulations would be Being complied with.enforced among others under theWater(Prevention and Control of The Andhra Pradesh Pollution ControlPollution) Act, 1974, the Air(Prevention Board vide letter dated 30.12.2014and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, the extended the validity of the Consent ForEnvironment (Protection) Act,1986 and Establishment (CFE) till 8.4.2019. PPrules there under, Hazardous Wastes submitted that the condition is "Noted"(Management and Handling) and agreed to abide by the condition.Rules,1989 and its amendments, thePublic Liability Insurance Act,1991 andits amendments

8. Any appeal against this environmental Agreed upon.clearance shall lie with the NationalEnvironment Appellate Authority, if PP submitted that the condition is "Noted"preferred, within 30 days as prescribed and agreed to abide by the condition.under Section 11 of the NationalEnvironment A__eg_ellate,Act 1977.

Additional Conditions stipulated by Ministry of Environment and Forests videletter # J-13011/36/2008-IA.l1(T)dated 22.09.2011xxxiv) No filling and raising of land beyond Being complied.

1317 acres J.constituti~ 150 acres for

S.No. Conditions


Compliance statusacres (constituting 150 acres of greenbelt) is permitted and an area of 483acres (425 acres + 8 acres + 50 acres)shall be left untouched.

PP informed that the construction isbeing carried out as stipulated above andthe project layout has been revised. Acopy of the layout as provided by the PPis enclosed as Annexure _II.

During the site visit, it was observedthat the PPhad acquired an additionalland of 250acres beyond the total areaspecified in the EC condition(condition no.ii) and constructed 14km garland drain (Width varies from20-BOm)in 173 acres and earmarked77 acres for CSR activities withoutprior permission from the MoEF&CC.A copy of the layout incorporating 250acres additional land as provided bythe PP is enclosed as Annexure - II. Aphotograph indicating garland drainsis enclosedasAnnexure _11/.

Further, PP informed that additional landof 250 acres acquired (173 acres forgarland drain and 77 acres for CSRactivities) is a part of fulfillment towardsthe commitment made during the PublicHearil}g.

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S.No. Conditionsgreen belt) shall be permitted

Compliance statusPP informed that the construction isbeing carried out accordingly. The projectlayout has been revised and submitted toMoEF&CC.

xxxv) No activity shall be permitted in the 425acres lying near Kakarapalli village andon either side of approach road andbehind the present Fire Station.Besides this, 8 acres proposed fortemple tank shall be left undisturbed.

Being complied.

PP informed that the project layout hasbeen revised and submitted to MoEF&CCvide letter dated 07.10.2011. Total areaof 483 Acres (425 acres + 8 acres +50acres) is left untouched as per the PP.

xxxvi) An area of 50 acres abutting the lowlying areas out of proposed site shallbe reduced and remain untouched.

Being complied.

PP informed that the project layout hasbeen revised and submitted to MoEF&CCvide letter dated 07.10.2011. Total areaof 483 Acres (425 + 8 +50) is leftuntouched as per the PP.

xxxvii) Atleast 50 willing fishermen communityshall be identified and trained in skillsrelevant to the project and employmentshall be provided. The action plan andstatus of implementation of the sameshall be submitted to the RegionalOffice of the Ministry within threemonths.

Partially complied.

PP informed that as of now 4 (four)fishermen are working for the project andthe balance stipulation will be compiled,with the support of the DistrictAdministration in due course of time. Thecompany has been consistently followingup the matter with the District Collector,Srikakulam.

xxxviii) A Committee shall be constitutedcomprising of representative of StatePollution Control Board, Ministry ofEnvironment & Forests, and fourprominent members from nearestvillages to monitor implementation ofthe conditions stipulated in theenvironment clearance and thecommitments made by the projectproponent (including desilting ofstreams I nallahs).

Being complied.

PP informed that the first meeting of themonitoring committee was held at theproject site on 07.11.2014 and therecords of the meeting are beingmaintained.

xxxix) An in-built monitoring mechanism forthe CSR schemes identified shall beformulated within three months. Themonitoring mechanism of CSRschemes shall comprise of conductingannual social audit by a third party(government institute of repute in theregion.)

Partially complied.

PP informed that a MonitoringMechanism for the CSR activities isalready in place.1. The Company has appointed a

General Manager to oversee theimplementation of CSR activities.

2. The Company also constituted:a. Conservation cell which reviews

and monitors the activities onquarterly basis.

b. Advisory committee, whichreviews the activities undertaken

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S.No. Conditions Compliance statusand being undertaken at halfyearly intervals.

3. The Company is in process of tie upwith Tata Institute of SocialSCiences, Mumbai for conducting theSocial Audit report and the saidreport will be submitted toMoEF&CC.

xl) To ensure effective implementation of Complied with.environmental concerns it shall beensured that the Head of the A separate Environment ManagementEnvironment Management Cell created Cell has been set up by the PP forshall report directly to the Head of the implementation of the stipulatedOrganisation and not to the Head of the environmental safeguards. PP informedPower Plant. Status of implementation that the head of Environmentof such a mechanism shall be Management Cell reports to thesubmitted to the Regional Office of the Managing Director of the Company.Minist!)' within 15 dC!Y_s.

Additional Conditions stipulated by Ministry of Environment and Forests videletter # J-13011/36/2008-IA.1I (T) dated 21.08.2014xli


Hamessinq solar power within thepremises of the plant particularly atavailable roof tops shall be undertakenand status of implementation shall besubmitted periodically to the RegionalOffice of the Minist~


PP submitted that the condition is "Noted"and a_g_reedto abide b_y_the condition.xlii A long term study on radio activity and

heavy metals contents on coal to beused shall be carried out through areputed institute.Thereafter mechanismfor an in-built continuous monitoring forradio activity and heavy metals in coaland fly ash (including bottom ash) shallbej>_utin_2Iace.



xliii Mercury emissions from stack shallalso be monitored on periodic basis.


PP submitted that the condition is "Noted"and a_g_reedto abide b_ythe condition.xlivCondition pertains to the operationphase and the compliance status isyet to come.

Fugitive emissions shall be controlledto prevent impact on agricultural ornon-agricultural land.

PP submitted that the condition is "Noted"and a_g_reedto abide qy the condition.xlvCondition pertains to the operationphase and the compliance status isyet to come.

No ground water shall be extracted foruse in operation of the power planteven in lean season. No water bodiesincluding natural drainage system inthe area shall be disturbed due toactivities associated with the setting up/02erationof the_e_ower2lant.

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S.No. Conditions Compliance statusCondition pertains to the operationphase and the compliance status isyet to come.

xlvi Fly ash shall not be used foragricultural purpose. No mine voidfilling will be undertaken as an optionfor ash utilization without adequatelining of mine with suitable media suchthat no leachate shall take place at anypoint of time. In case, the option ofmine void filling is to be adopted, priordetailed study of soil characteristics ofthe mine area shall be undertaken froman institute of repute and adequate claylining shall be ascertained by the StatePollution Control Board andimplementation done in close coordination with the State PollutionControl Board.


Agreed upon.xlvii Green belt shall also be developedaround the Ash Pond over and abovethe Green Belt around the plantboundary.

PP submitted that the condition is "Noted"and agreed to abide by the conditionduring the operation phase.Not complied.xlviii A common Green Endowment Fund

shall be created and the interestearned out of it shall be used for thedevelopment and management ofgreen cover of the area.

Being complied.

PP has not created the common GreenEndowment Fund.

xlix CSR scheme should address PublicHearing issues and shall be undertakenbased on need based assessment inand around the villages within 5.0 km ofthe site and in constant consultationwith the village Panchayat and theDistrict Administration.As part of CSR prior identification oflocal employable youth and eventualemployment in the project afterimparting relevant training shall be alsoundertaken. Development of fodderfarm, fruit bearing orchards, vocationaltraining etc. can form a part of suchprogramme. Company shall provideseparate budget for communitydevelopment activities and incomegenerating programmes. Vocationaltraining programme for possible selfemployment and jobs shall be impartedto identify villagers free of cost.

Being complied.

PP informed that the company is carryingout CSR activities in the vicinity of theProject as per the directions andguidance of the District Administration.Further, it was informed that an amountof Rs.20.99 Crores is incurred till datetowards CSR activity.

The company has tied up with NationalAcademy of Construction, BhavishyaBharat Foundation, Naandi Foundationfor carrying out the CSR activities. Manyof the CSR activities are beingimplemented through "East CoastDevelopment Foundation" a trust formedby the company.

The project proponent shall alsoadequately contribute in thedevelopment of the neighboringvillages. Special package withimplementation schedule for freepotable drinking water supply in the

PP informed that an RO plant of 1000litres/hour capacity has been provided atNaupada Village in April, 2012 in tie upwith Naandi Foundation and is received

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PP informed that the CorporateEnvironment Policy of the Company is inplace.

S.No. Conditions


Compliance statusnearby villages and schools shall beundertaken in a time bound manner. well by the locals. Similar Plants are likely

to be taken up by the PP in the othervillC!.9._esalso.

The environment statement for eachfinancial year ending 31st March inForm-Vas is mandated to be submittedby the project proponent to theconcerned State Pollution ControlBoard as prescribed under theEnvironment (Protection) Rules, 1986,as amended subsequently, shall alsobe put on the website of the companyalong with the status of compliance ofenvironmental clearance conditionsand shall also be sent to the respectiveRegional Offices of the Ministry by email.


Iii An Environmental Cell comprising of atleast one expert in environmentalscience/ engineering, ecology,occupational health and social science,shall be created preferably at theproject site itself and shall be headedby an officer of appropriate superiorityand qualification. It shall be ensuredthat the Head of the Cell shall directlyreport to the Head of the Plant whowould be accountable forimplementation of environmentalregulations and social impactim_e_rovementlmitl.9_ationmeasures.

Complied with.

PP informed that the Environmental Cellis headed by the General managerhaving more than 25 years experience inenvironmental science/ engineering andhe is posted at the project site. Hereports directly to the Head of the Plant.

liii The project proponent shall formulate awell laid Corporate Environment Policyand identify and designate responsibleofficers at all levels of its hierarchy forensuring adherence to the policy andcompliance with the conditionsstipulated in this clearance letter andother applicable environmental lawsand r~ulations.

Complied with.

Comments and End note:-

1. Status of implementation of stipulated conditions:- It is inferred from above thatfollowing are the observations against stipulated conditions of the EnvironmentalClearance:-

i. Project proponent has acquired an additional land of 250 acres beyond thetotal area specified in the EC condition and constructed 14 km garland drainin 173 acres and earmarked 77 acres for CSR activities without priorpermission from the MoEF&CC.

ii. Project proponent has not created the common Green Endowment Fund asstipulated in the EC condition.

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2. Housekeeping: It requiresimprovement.

3. With regard to issuance of show cause/directions/closure notices:- PP informedthat MoEF&CC vide letters dated 01.03.2011 and 5.10.2011, suspended theconstruction activities at the project site. Finally, MoEF&CC vide letter dated02.04.2012 rescinded its suspension order dated 5.10.2011. Copies of the lettersdated 1.3.2011, 5.10.2011 and2.4.2012 are enclosedas Annexure -V.

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Dated the March 01, 2011

ToMI s East Coast Energy Pvt. Ltd,lSI Floor, NBCCTower15, Bhikaji CamaPlaceNew Delhi - 110 066

Sub: 2640 MW Bhavanapadu Thermal Power project near village Kakropalliin Srikakulam District in Andhro Pradesh - Directions under Section 5of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.

Whereas, the Ministry had issued environmental clearance under theEnvironment Impact Assessment (erA) Notification, 2006, which IS aNotification under the Environment (Prot~ction) Act, 1986, to the abovementioned project vide the letter of even number dated 9th April, 2009stipulating various conditions; end

Whereas, the Ministry has received several representations regardingthe location of the project being in wetland area as well as regarding noncompliance with the order of Hon'ble National Environment AppellateAuthority(NEAA) dated so" August, 2010, which order is in the knowledge ofthe project proponents as Q Respondent and is a publiC document; and

Whereas, in view of the nature and the seriousness of the matter, it hadbeen decided that the Expert Appraispl Committee (EAC) dealing With ThermalPower Projects should consider these. and the issue of compliance with theconditions stipulated in the aforest:lid environmental clearance in Its meetingscheduled to be held on -r» March, 2011: and

Whereas, it has been reported that an unfortunate incident of policefiring has token place at Kokarapo.llivillage in the proximity of the project siteresulting in death and injury to the locel people, which incident was related tothe above issues of wetland and non-compliance,

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Now, therefore, pending receipt Qf the recommendatIOns of theEAC(Thermal) and decision thereupon, the Ministry of Environment andforests directs that;

(i) The on-going construction work rekrted to this project be Suspendedforthwith.

(ii) A report be submitted immediately, 'I,lh~$t by 6t~ Moreh. 2011, with upto date and relevant details, of compliance with the conditions of theenvironmental clearance, the issue of the project· site being located in thewetland and any other environmentQI matter, as are germane to the projectlocation and development. Further. the repre$entativ~/s of the Company willremain present before the EAC(Thermal) in its meeting of 7th March, 2011.

twith the opp,ovol.f the Compotont Aythorijy. /.;{)

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Deputy Director

This ISsues

Cop,' to:

1. The Chief Secretary, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, Hyde.rabQd.2. The Member Secretary. Andhra Pradesh State Pollution Control Board.

Paryavarana Bhawan. A·3, Industrial Estate. Sanath Nagar, Hyderabad _500018.

3. The District Collector, Srikakwlam District, Andhra Pradesh.4. WebsiTe of MoEF.

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(W. 8harrot Singh)Deputy Director

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J- 13011/36/2Q08-IA.1I (T)Government of India

Ministry of Environment & Forests

Paryavaran Shavan, C.G.O. Complex,Lodi Road, New Delhi -110003.

Tele/fax: 011- 2436 3973E-mail: [email protected]

Dated: 5th October, 2011

OFFICE MEI\:,ORANDUM

Sub: 2640 MW Bhavanapadu Thermal Power Project near Village Kakrapalli inSrikakulam District in Andhra Pradesh by MIs East Coast Energy Pvt. Limited -Stoppage of work regarding

The Ministi)' of Environment and Forests had accorded environmental clearance underthe provisions of EIA Notification, 2006 to MIs East Coast Energy Pvt. Limited in respect of their2640 MW Bhavanapadu Thermal Power Project near Village Kakrapalli in Srikakulam District inAndhra Pradesh vide letter of even no. dated 9th April, 2009 subject to stipulation of variousenvironmental safeguards.

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2. The Ministry vide letter of ·even no. dated 1st March, 2011 directed to stop theconstruction work at the site' in view of unfortunate incident of Police firing in the proximity of theproject site resulting in death and iinjury to local people. Thereafter based on therecommendation of the. Expert Appraisal Committee (Thermal). the 'stop I.A!!Xk'0rd8r 0f1.03.2011 was withdrawn by letter dated 22.09.201,.

3. However, after issuance of the withdrawal order dated 22.09.2011, fresh complaints ofserious nature have been received. These complaints are under examination.

4. In view of the above, the Ministry has' decided that, pending examination of thecomplaints, the earlier order of even no. dated 22.092011 to rescind the stop work at theproject site is kept in abeyance and the Ministry of Environment and Forests directs that theongoing construction activity at the project site shall be stopped until further orders.

This issues with the approval of the Competent Authority.~•••..• _ •__ .~ .... ••a•• _ ••__ • ~":_"': .__ •• __ ...... __, •• _._ •• _. __ .... _••••••• _ •••• _-_ ..... - '" .. _.--_ ••••••••• ,.

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Mis East Coast Energy (Pvt.) Limited,st Floor, NBCC Tower,15, Bhikaji Carna Place,New Delhi - 110 066

!(Dr. P.L. Ahujarai)

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-2-Copy to:

1. The Chief Secretary, Government of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad.2. The Secretary (Environment), Forests and Environment Department Government of Andhra

Pradesh. .

3. Ihe Chairman, Andhra Pradesh State r-vHut!on Control Board, Paryavaran Shawan, A-3,Industrial Estate, Sanath Nagar, Hyderabad -500 018.

4. The Chief Conservator of Forests, Regional Office (S2), Kendriya Sadan, 4th Floor E&FWings 1ih Main Road, 1 Block, Koranmangala, Bangalore -560 034.

5. The District Collector, Srikakulam District, Andhra Pradesh.6. Website of MoEF.

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Scientist 'F'

J. 13011/36/2008.IA.1I (T)Government of India

Ministry of Environment & Forests

Paryavaran Bhavan C,G,O Complex,Lodi Road, New IJefhi 11000:J

Tele/tax 011 24363973E -mail: i~rlllj;;Lr~?j@D"~;:D

Dated: 2'''; April, 2012

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub; 2640 MW Bhavanapadu Thermal Power Project near Village Kakrapalli inSrikakulam District in Andhra Pradesh by MIs East Coast Energy Pvt. Limited _regarding Stoppage of work

The Ministry of Environment and Forests had accorded environmental clearance underthe provisions of EIA Notification, 2006 to MIs East Coast Energy Pvt. Limited in respect 01their 2640 MW Bhavanapadu Thermal Power Project near Village Kakrapalli in SrikakulamDistrict in Andhra Pradesh vide letter of even no, dated 9th April, 2009 subject to stipulation ofvarious environmental safeguards

2. Subsequently, vide letter dated 5,10.2011, it was decided that earlier order of even no.dated 22.09.2011 to rescind the stop work at the project site would be kept In abeyance andthe ongoing construction activity shall be stopped until further orders.

3. The Ministry has now decided to rescind the aforesaid abeyance order dated510.2011 ,

This issues with the approval at the Competent Authority.::;'0

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Mis East Coast Energy (Pvt.) Limited1"1 Floor, NBCC Tower,15, Bhikaji Cama Place,New Delhi - 110066

Copy to:

1 The Chief Secretary, Government of Andhra Pradesh. Hycerabad2. The Secretary (Environment), Forests and Environment Department Government of

Andhra Pradesh.3. The Chairman, Andhra Pradesh State Pollution Control Board, Paryavaran Bhawan, A.3,

Industrial Estate, Sanath Nagar, Hyderabad -500 018,4, The Chief Conservator of Forests, Regional Office (SZ), Kendriya Sadan, 4'0 Floor E&F

Wings 1r"Main Road, 1 Block Koranmangala, Bangalore 5600345 The District Collector, Srikakulam District Andhra Pradesh

(Dr. P.L. Ahujarai)SCientist IF'

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