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SIX MONTHLY MONITORING REPORT

(October 2018 – March 2019)

Construction of Residential Group Development Project entitled

“SSM Nagar Housing Complex” at Nedungundram Village, Chengalpattu Taluk,

Kancheepuram District, Tamil Nadu

By

M/s. SSM Builders & Promoters.

SSM Nagar, Puthur (Mappedu) Road, Alapakkam,

Chennai - 600063, Tamil Nadu

Submitted to;

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

Regional Office (Southern Eastern Zone)

No.34, Cathedral Garden Road,

Nungambakkam, Chennai – 600 034

June 2019

Six Monthly Monitoring Report M/s. SSM Builders & Promoters

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

S. No. Description Page. No.

1.0 Project Background 2

2.0 Project Status 3

3.0 Environmental Clearance 3

3.0

Environmental Monitoring 3

4.1 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring 4

4.2 DG Stack Emission Monitoring 4

4.3 Ambient Noise Level Monitoring 4

4.4 Ground Water Sampling and Analysis 5

4.5 Soil Sampling and Analysis 5

Annexures 6


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SIX MONTHLY MONITORING REPORT

1.0 Project Background

M/s. SSM Builders & Promoters is among the leading Realty and Infrastructure developers of

Chennai has proposed to construct Residential Group Development Project entitled “SSM

Nagar Housing Complex” at S. No. 310/2, 311/2, 311/3, etc., Nedungundram Village,

Chengalpattu Taluk, Kancheepuram District. The area of the plot is 1,96,605.54 Sq.m and

total built- up area of the project is 2,86,171.63 Sq.m comprising of 13 Residential Blocks

(Block A to F & L – Stilt + 4 Floors, LIG Block G to K & M – G + 3 Floors), 1 Club House

(G + 3 Floors) and 6 Commercial Blocks (Block 1, 4 & 6 – G + 1 Floor, Block 2, 3 & 5 – G +

3 Floors) with total number of dwelling units 2952.

The daily fresh water requirement is 1357 KLD which will be drawn from Ground water. It is

proposed to provide sewage treatment plant with total capacity of 1785 KLD capacity for

treatment of sewage. The treated sewage is proposed to be used for toilet flushing (677

KLD), gardening (183 KLD) and the balance 815 KLD will be discharged through nearest

CMWSSB STP. Total solid waste generation is expected to be 8942 kg/day. Segregation of

solid waste into biodegradable, and non-biodegradable will be done and the Bio degradable

waste will be treated in Bio Methanation Plant and manure will be used for gardening. The

non bio degradable/recyclable wastes will be handed over to authorized recyclers.

The power requirement is 16.63 MW. The back-up power for common area, lifts, STPs and

water pumps may be achieved by suitable DG sets. The emissions from the DG sets will be

let out through stacks of adequate heights as per CPCB norms. The increase in the ambient

noise levels due to the operation of DG sets will be controlled by providing acoustic

enclosure. Thick greenery is proposed to be developed all along the boundary of the project

site which will attenuate ambient noise levels and other pollutants.

Storm water drainage for the proposed development is adequately designed with rainwater

harvesting arrangements to augment ground water table. Energy conservation measures

proposed for the project includes use of energy efficient fixtures & equipment and solar

power for street lights, common area and partially for individual units. Environmental

monitoring is a vital process of any development which will be required during the

construction and operational phases of the project. All necessary parameters are being

monitored periodically as per the guidelines of MoEF&CC/CPCB and Tamil Nadu Pollution

Control Board.

2.0 Project Status

Construction of 13 Types (59 Blocks) of Residential Blocks comprising of 7 Types Blocks

with Stilt + 4 Floors (Block A to F & L3) and 6 Types Blocks with Ground + 3 Floors (LIG

Block G, H, I, J, K and M), 1 Club House - Ground + 3 Floors and 6 Commercial Blocks


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(Block 1, 4 & 6 – Ground + 1 Floor, Block 2, 3 & 5 – Ground + 3 Floors) has been completed

and partly occupied. In the Club House, the construction activity yet to be started.

3.0 Environmental Clearance

The project proposal falls under category 8(b) of the EIA Notification 2006. Based on this,

the proposal was appraised by the SEIAA of Tamil Nadu during April 2016 and accorded

Environmental clearance. Subsequently, we have obtained Consent to Establish from Tamil

Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) and started the construction.

4.0 Environmental Monitoring

As per the conditions stipulated in the Environmental Clearance issued by the SEIAA of

Tamil Nadu, environmental monitoring is being carried out at the project site so as to ensure

that the pollutants do not exceed the prescribed limits. The parameters monitored and the

frequencies of sampling are presented below.

Details of Environmental Monitoring

S. No. Environmental

Monitoring Parameters Tested

Frequency

of Testing

1 Ambient Air Quality

Monitoring

Particulate Matter-Less than 10µm, Particulate

Matter-Less than 2.5µm, Sulphur dioxide, Oxides of

Nitrogen, Carbon monoxide, Ozone, Lead,

Ammonia, Benzene, Arsenic, Nickel and Benzo

alpha Pyrene

Once in

three month

2 Noise Level

Monitoring Ambient Noise level in dB(A)

Once in

three month

3 DG Stack Emission

Monitoring

Flow Rate, Temperature, Gas Velocity, Particulate

Matter, Sulphur dioxide, Oxides of Nitrogen &

Carbon Monoxide.

Once in

three month

4

Ground Water

Sampling &

Analysis

pH@25

oC,Temperature, Salinity, Electrical

Conductivity@25oC, Color, Odour, Turbidity, Total

hardness as CaCO3, Alkalinity as CaCO3, Calcium as

Ca, Magnesium as mg, Total Dissolved Solids,

Sulphate as SO4, Chloride as Cl, Silica as SiO2,

Phosphate as PO4, Iron as Fe Sodium as Na,

Potassium as K, Nickel as Ni, Manganese as Mn,

Copper as Cu, Zinc as Zn Chromium as Cr, Mercury

as Hg, Arsenic as As, Lead as Pb, Coliforms & E-

coli.

Once in

three month

5 Soil Sampling and

Analysis

pH@ 25

oC, Electrical Conductivity @25

oC, Moisture

Content, Phenolic Compounds as C6H5OH, Total

Kjheldal Nitrogen as N, Phosphorous as P, Sodium

as Na, Potassium as K, Nickel as Ni, Manganese as

Mn, Copper as Cu, Zinc as Zn Chromium as Cr,

Mercury as Hg, Arsenic as As and Lead as Pb.

Once in Six

month


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4.1 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring

During construction phase, pollutant emission are likely to occur from the site due to soil

excavation, movement of vehicles, DG emission etc., the ambient air quality is being

monitored for parameters as per NAAQS as per CPCB Notification dated 18th November

2009. Ambient air quality monitoring is being carried out at two locations within the project

site. The test reports of ambient air quality for a period of six months are enclosed herewith

as Annexure - II.

4.2 DG Stack Emission Monitoring

For providing power for the construction activity, diesel generators are operated during

working hours. DG stack emission is being monitored for velocity of the gas discharge,

volume of the gas discharge, Particulate Matter (PM), Sulphur dioxide (SO2), Oxides of

Nitrogen (NOX) and carbon monoxide. The test reports of DG stack emission for a period of

six months are enclosed herewith as Annexure - II.

4.3 Ambient Noise Level Monitoring

During construction phase the ambient noise level is likely to increase due to excavation,

construction and movement of vehicles. Ambient noise level is being monitored at four

locations. The test reports of noise levels for a period of six months are enclosed herewith as

Annexure - II.

4.4 Ground Water Sampling and Analysis

During construction phase, the ground water may get contaminated due to the runoff carrying

construction wastes. Hence the ground water is being tested for basic parameters including

heavy metals. The test reports of ground water samples are enclosed herewith as Annexure -

II.

4.5 Soil Sampling and Analysis

Soil quality during construction phase is likely to get polluted due to the construction wastes

and spillages. Hence the soil samples are being collected and analyzed for different

parameters including heavy metals. The test reports of soil samples for a period of six months

are enclosed as Annexure - II.

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COMPLIANCE REPORT ON THE STIPULATED CONDITIONS

OF ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE

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Annexure - I

Environmental Clearance Letter No: SEIAA/TN/F.1571/EC/8 (b)/458/2013 dt. 04.04.2016

PART A – Conditions for the Construction Phase:

S. No. Conditions Compliance

i)

The project authorities should advertise with

basic details at least in two local newspapers

widely circulated, one of which shall be in

the vernacular language of the locality

concerned, within 7 days of the issue of

clearance. The press releases also mention

that a copy of the clearance letter is available

with the State Pollution Control Board and

also at website of SEIAA, TN. The press

release should also mention the directions of

the Hon'ble NGT and clear status of the

project components. The copy of the press

release should be forwarded to the Regional

Office of the Ministry of Environment and

Forests & Climate Change located at

Chennai and SEIAA-TN.

Complied

Advertisements were given in News today

(English) and Maalai Sudar (Tamil) on

18.05.2016 and copies of the same were

submitted to the MoEF&CC and SEIAA-TN

on 21.05.2016.

ii)

In the case of any changes in the scope of the

project, a fresh appraisal by the

SEAC/SEIAA shall be obtained before

implementation.

There is no change in the scope of the

project.

iii)

A copy of the clearance letter shall be sent

by the proponent to the local body. The

clearance letter shall also be put on the

website of the proponent.

Complied

Copy of Environmental Clearance letter was

sent to the President cum Executive Officer,

Nedunkundram Village and Block

Development Officer, Kattankulathur

Panchayat Union on 21.05.2016. The

clearance letter has been uploaded on the

website of the company www.ssmbuilders.in.

iv)

The project components already established

partially and components yet to be started

shall be taken up only after obtaining CTE

from SPCB.

Complied

Consent To Establishment (CTE) was

obtained from Tamil Nadu State Pollution

Control Board (TNPCB) (Consent Order

No.160125436430 dt. 03.08.2016 for Air)

and (Consent Order No. 160115436430 dt.

03.08.2016 for water) and then the remaining

constructions were started as informed.

v)

All other statutory clearances from State /

Central Ground Water Authority as

applicable to the project shall be obtained by

project proponent from the concerned

Complied

We have obtained all the necessary statutory

clearances for ground water drawl vide Lr.

No.F-16/NOC/DB/EE/GW/GHN



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competent authorities prior to apply for

CTO.

dt.08.08.2017, Lr. No.9/G-

3/53/2017/NOC/Chennai/2017 dt.

08.08.2017 and Lr. No. OT 9/G-

3/83/2017/Renewal/NOC/Chennai/2017

dt.08.06.2017 from Water Resources

Department, Public Works Department

(PWD) prior to applying for CTO.

vi) No Construction activity of any kind shall be

taken up in the OSR area.

Complied

No Construction activity has been taken up

in the OSR area.

vii)

The building shall be handed over to the

buyers only after ensuring the safety of the

structure.

Complied

We have obtained required certificate for

safety and structural stability from Structural

Engineer cum Class-1 Licensed surveyor,

No. 2079 (Corporation of Chennai).

viii)

Energy conservation measures like

installation of CFL s/TFL s for lighting the

areas outside the building should be integral

part of the project design. Used CFL s and

TFL s should be properly collected and

disposed off/sent for recycling as per the

prevailing guidelines/rules of the regulatory

authority to avoid mercury contamination.

Complied

We installed only LED bulbs in 1890 units

out of 2952 units for lighting the areas

including outside the building as an integral

part of the project instead of CFL/TFL bulbs.

Further we will install the same LED bulbs in

the remaining units also. We have made an

agreement with TNPCB authorized E-Waste

recycler M/s. Quality Business System for

disposal of the used LED bulbs.

ix)

Lightning arrester shall be properly designed

and installed at top of the building and

wherever is necessary.

Complied

Properly designed Lightning Arresters are

installed at 9 different locations at the top of

the building.

x)

All required sanitary and hygienic measures

for the workers should be continued for

construction activities and they have to be

maintained throughout the construction

phase.

Complied

All required sanitary and hygienic measures

such as toilet, fogging for mosquito control,

drinking water and medical facilities were

provided to the construction workers and

were also maintained throughout the

construction phase.

xi)

All the labourers to be engaged should be

screened for health and adequately treated

during their employment on the work at the

site.

Complied

All labourers engaged for construction were

screened by our medical officer for health

and adequately treated during their

employment.

xii)

The entire water requirement during the

balance construction phase shall be drawn

from ground water after ensuring sustainable

water source and with approval of the PWD

Department of water resources.

Complied

The entire water requirement during the

construction phase was drawn from ground

water (Open well) and for that we have

obtained permission from Tamil Nadu Public

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Resources Department vide Lr No. OT 9/G-

3/16/2016/NOC/Chennai/2016dt.09.06.2016.

The above said NOC has been issued by

(TNPWD) – Water Resources Department

only after ascertaining the sustainability of

water source.

xiii)

Disposal of construction debris during

construction phase should not create any

adverse effect on the neighboring

communities and be disposed off only in

approved sites, with the approval of

Competent Authority with necessary

precautions for general safety and health

aspects of the people.

Complied

We have used the construction debris within

the project site itself for leveling the site and

the neighbouring communities have not been

disturbed.

xiv)

Construction spoils and other hazardous

materials must not be allowed to contaminate

water resources. Such hazardous waste such

as paint residues, container containing such

residues, broken electrical appliances and

hardware if any shall be disposed to the

Authorized recyclers or TSDF respectively

with the authorization from TNPCB.

Complied

Construction spoils are used for land

filling/site leveling within the project site.

The containers containing paint residues

have been taken back by the suppliers. Other

waste materials such as electrical appliances

and hardware will be disposed to the TNPCB

Authorized recyclers.

xv)

The Environmental Management Plan as

provided in EIA study report shall be carried

out and results to be communicated on

biannual basis to the TNPCB, Regional

Office MoEFCC with a copy to SEIAA.

Complied

The Environmental Management Plan as

provided in EIA study report was carried out

and results were submitted once in six

months regularly to the Ministry’s RO,

TNPCB and SEIAA.

xvi)

Ready-mix concrete shall alone be used in

building construction and necessary cube

tests should be conducted to ascertain their

quality.

Complied

Ready mix concrete (RMC) was used for

building construction and cube tests were

also conducted to ascertain the quality.

xvii)

The STP's constructed shall provide safe

access to the various units of STP's for safe

movement in the area, adequate ventilation

to avoid accumulation of gases such as

Methane and Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S),

while ensuring easy maintenance and

replacement of damaged equipment

/accessories as per appropriate engineering

measures.

Complied

We have constructed six numbers of Sewage

Treatment Plants (STP) facilitated with safe

access to the various units of STP's and safe

movement in the area to ensure the easy

maintenance and replacement of damaged

equipment / accessories as per appropriate

engineering measures. A mechanical

ventilation system for fresh air input and

exhaust, using ducting has been provided to

avoid accumulation of gases such as Methane

and Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S).

xviii)

The Project Proponent shall provide separate

electricity meter for the sewage treatment

plants and maintain daily record of the

Complied

Separate electricity meters & DG sets have

been installed for all the 6 STP’s. Power



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power consumed essential to ensure 24x7

functioning of STP's.

Consumption details for the STP’s are

maintained through TANGEDCO meter

reading and Bills paid separately.

xix)

The treated waste water which is taken for

flushing shall pass through Ultra Filtration

(UF) units to meet the guidelines for flushing

requirements.

Complied

We have provided an Ultra Filtration (UF)

units in all six STP’s to meet the guidelines

for flushing requirements.

xx) Special water proof plastering of interiors of

the STP's shall be made to prevent seepage.

Complied

Special water proof plastering for interiors of

all six STP's to prevent seepage has been

carried out.

xxi)

The Project Proponent shall establish

adequate storage capacity for treated effluent

storage.

Complied

We have installed six STP’s with the total

capacity of 1785 KLD and the storage

capacity provided for the treated water is

4833 KLD which is 3 days storage capacity.

xxii)

Online flow measurement system shall be

installed both at the Inlet and Outlet of the

STP's, and to monitor the effluent quality at

least for the basic parameters, such as pH,

suspended solids and BOD for self

monitoring and self regulations besides

ensuring compliance of the norms. The data

will be transferred directly from the analysis.

Complied

We have installed online Electro Magnetic

Flow Meter (EMFM) for flow measurement

for both inlet and out let of each of the STP’s

and the flow meter readings are recorded.

The online monitoring system has been

installed for monitoring of basic parameters

such as pH, suspended solids and BOD of the

sewage.

xxiii)

All the plumbing lines carrying raw water,

untreated effluent / treated effluent etc. shall

be colour coded.

Complied

We have provided colour coding as per IS

code no.2379-1990 for all the plumbing lines

such as Sea green, french blue and signal red

colour for carrying raw water, Black colour

for black water, Black with white colour for

grey water (untreated sewage) and Sea green

with light brown colour for treated sewage

etc.,

xxiv)

Fixtures for showers toilet flushing and

drinking water should be of Low flow type

by adopting the use of aerators / pressure

reducing devises and sensor based control

Complied

Fixtures for showers, toilet flushing and taps

are of low flow type. All taps are with

aerators. We have used CERA brand for all

the fixtures and showers.

xxv)

Use of glass shall be reduced up to 40% to

reduce the electricity consumption and load

on air conditioning if necessary, high quality

double glass with special reflecting coating

shall be used in windows.

Complied

It is a Residential project. There are no

centralized air conditioning systems in the

project. Glass is used only for window and

French doors.



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xxvi)

Roof should meet prescriptive requirement

as per Energy Conservation Building Code

by using appropriate thermal insulation

material to fulfill the requirements.

Complied.

As per Energy Conservation Building Code,

we have used M25 grade Ready Mix

Concrete (RMC) in the terrace slab in order

to reduce the heat ingress into the building.

In addition, special paint (Brand: Sun Cool

Coating) with higher values of Solar

Reflective Index (SRI value 108) is used

over the terrace surface to reflect the solar

radiation and thereby reducing the heat

ingress into the building. We have provided

SRI Painting on the roof of C1 Block and we

will follow the same for other roofs.

xxvii)

Opaque wall should meet prescribed

requirement as per Energy Conservation

Building Code which is mandatory for all air

conditioned spaces by use of appropriate

thermal insulation material to fulfill the

requirement.

Complied.

It is residential building. There is no

centralized Air conditioning system in the

project. However air conditioning equipment

in the individual house will have an

appropriate thermal insulation material to

fulfill the requirement.

xxviii)

Adequate fire protection equipments and

rescue arrangements should be made as per

prescribed standard.

Complied.

We have provided 71 nos. of fire

extinguishers for all the blocks. Also the

rescue operation training program Mock

Drills such as fire drill, safety drill have been

conducted for the staff at regular intervals as

informed.

xxix)

Proper and free approach road for fire-

fighting vehicles up to the buildings and for

rescue operations in the event of emergency

shall be made.

Complied.

We have provided approach roads having

width varying from 7.2m to 18.0m enabling

free movement of fire fighting vehicles in all

directions for rescue operations in the event

of emergency. All the parking facilities are

provided only in the allotted area of the

individual units and we assured that parking

will not be allowed on the road side to ensure

free movement of the fire fighting vehicles.

xxx) All Energy Conservation Building Code

(ECBC) norms have to be adopted.

Complied.

It is residential building. As per the Energy

Conservation Building Code (ECBC), energy

conservation measures such as LED bulbs,

Gearless lifts, timer based switches for

common areas, energy efficient pumps &

motors and low flow type fixtures have been

provided.

xxxi) The Project Proponent shall reduce power

consumption by at least 20% by

Complied.

As per energy conservation measures, we



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replacing CFL lamps with LED lamps, using

energy efficient device (solar relay –

Bureau of energy efficiency) Providing

Insulated windows or insulated glasses and

adopting advance elevator and air

conditioning technologies.

have provided LED lightings for the entire

project, gearless elevators and energy

efficient motor pumps (Grundfos).

xxxii)

The proponent shall install energy efficient

elevators using gearless machines or

regenerative drive technology

Complied.

We have installed Energy efficient elevators

using gearless machines.

xxxiii) Inverter technology based Air Conditioning

machines should be installed.

We have not provided Air conditioner to any

of the apartment unit.

xxxiv)

Installation of IR/Thermal switches in

corridors & staircases to save energy shall be

provided.

Complied.

We have installed timer based switches in

corridors, staircase & stilt floor.

xxxv)

Diesel power generating sets proposed as

source of back-up power should be of

enclosed type and confirm to rules made

under the Environment (protection) Act,

1986. The height of stack of DG sets should

be equal to the height needed for the

combined capacity of all proposed DG sets.

Complied.

We have installed 6 separate DG sets for all

six STP’s and also 11 separate DG sets for

residential blocks. There is no combined DG

set anywhere in the project. The height of

stack of each DG set is as directed by

TNPCB.

xxxvi)

The acoustic enclosures shall be installed at

all noise generating equipments such as DG

sets, air conditioning systems, cooling water

tower etc. and the noise level shall be

maintained as per

MoEF&CC/CPCB/TNPCB guidelines/norms

both during day and night time.

Complied.

We have provided the DG sets with inbuilt

acoustic enclosure and we will maintain the

noise level as per the

Ministry/CPCB/TNPCB guidelines/norms

both during day and night time.

xxxvii)

The Project Site shall continue to provide

with health and safety devices as per Labour

Act. Periodical health checkup shall be

undertaken and made available during

inspection.

Complied.

We have provided all safety devices as per

Labour Act. Also we have established health

center in the project premises and periodical

health checkup has been done by our medical

officer and records are maintained. The

labour department also has inspected the site.

xxxviii)

A separate environmental management cell

with suitable qualified personnel shall be set

-up under the control of a Senior Executive

and the same shall be informed to SEIAA

before taking up further construction.

Complied.

We have formed separate environmental

management cell with suitable qualified

personnel from various divisions under the

control of a Senior Executive and the same

has been informed to SEIAA.

xxxix)

Application of solar energy should be

incorporated for illumination of common

areas lighting for gardens and street lighting.

A hybrids system or fully solar system for a

We have installed solar panels on the terrace

of C1 Block for generating power which will

be supplied through net metering separately

to all the units of the block. Further solar



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portion of the apartments shall be provided. power panel is installed for providing power

to common area lighting for the block on trial

basis. We will provide the same facilities for

remaining blocks. The net metering facility

will be provided only for existing service

connection holder and hence we will be able

to apply for the connection only after the

occupancy. The process will be initiated after

the installation of Solar Panels.

xl)

A report on the energy conservation

measures conforming to energy conservation

norms prescribed by the Bureau of Energy

Efficiency shall be prepared incorporating

details about building materials &

technology; R & U factors etc. and submitted

to the SEIAA in three month's time.

Complied.

We have submitted the energy conservation

measures report to SEIAA on 26.11.2016.

xli)

The Proponent shall furnish the biannual

report for the compliance of the points raised

by the Expert committee constituted by the

Hon'ble NGT and the Environment

Clearance conditions stipulated by SEIAA-

TN during the construction phase to the

Regional office, MoEF&CC and also

SEIAA-TN, forward the compliance report

obtained from Regional office, MoEF& CC.

Complied.

We are regularly submitting biannual

compliance reports of the points stipulated by

the expert committee constituted by the

Hon’ble NGT on the environmental

clearance condition stipulated by SEIAA-TN

during the construction phase to the

Ministry’s regional office, Chennai and also

SEIAA-TN.

PART B – Conditions for the Operation Phase:


1. Ground water Use:

i.

The proponent should immediately

conduct appropriate tests for the

sustainability of the ground water drawl by

as competent Authority and submit the

same to SEIAA

Complied.

We have conducted aquifer

sustainability test through an expert

Consulting Hydro Geologist of M/s.

Kumaraguru Geo Tech and submitted

the report to SEIAA.

ii.

Ground water shall be drawn only after

obtaining necessary permission from the

Competent Authority

Complied.

We have obtained NOC from TNPWD-

Water resource department vide Lr. No.

F-16/NOC/DB/EE/GW/GHN dt

08.08.2017, Lr. No. 9/G-

3/53/2017/NOC/Chennai/2017

dt.08.08.2017 and Lr. No. OT 9/G-

3/83/2017/Renewal/NOC/Chennai/2017

dt.08.06.2017 for drawl of ground

water.



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2. Waste Water Management / Sewage Treatment

i. Disposal of treated sewage:

a.

The excess treated sewage shall be

disposed to CMWSSB STP with their

permission and at the cost of the Project

Proponent.

Complied.

We have obtained permission from

CMWSSB for disposal of 815 KLD of

excess treated water to CMWSSB-STP

Perungudi.

b. Flow meters for treated and raw sewage

shall be installed

Complied.

We have installed Electro Magnetic

Flow Meters for treated and raw sewage

pipe lines.

ii.

Transportation of treated sewage through

tankers equipped with GPS system shall be

done (to monitor their movement of the

vehicle).

Complied.

As per the recommendation of SEIAA

through “Amendment to Environmental

Clearance (EC) dated 13.12.2017, we

have entered into an agreement with

land owner (farmer) to provide the

excess treated STP water for the

irrigation purposes through pipelines

from STP’s to his farmland. The

pipeline laying work has been

completed. The treated water as per

agreement is being provided to the

Farmer’s land.

iii.

The Project Proponent shall analyze the

treated sewage for basic parameters once

in a week through accredited lab.

The online monitoring system has been

installed for monitoring of basic

parameters such as pH, suspended

solids and BOD of the treated sewage.

Also the same are being tested through

accredited lab.

iv.

The Sewage Treatment Plant (STP)

installed should be certified by

independent expert/ reputed Academic

institutions for its adequacy before

commissioning.

Complied.

We have obtained Adequacy Certificate

for all 6 STP’s from B.S.Abdur

Rahman University and M/s. Eco

Services India Pvt. Ltd., for its

adequacy before commissioning.

v.

Any alteration of the STP to satisfy the

designated quality shall be incorporated

and the STP as installed shall be informed

to SEIAA – TN.

Complied.

There is no alteration in the design of

the STP.

vi.

The proponent shall operate STP

continuously by providing stand by DG set

in case of power failure.

Complied.

We have installed stand by 6 DG sets

separately to all the STP’s to operate

continuously in case of power failure.

vii. The treated sewage for gardening / Green Complied.



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belt shall be ensured that it would not

pollute the ground water sources.

The treated sewage is being used for

gardening/green belt development and

will not pollute the ground water

sources.

viii.

The ground water quality shall be

maintained by taking samples as

incorporated in EMP.

Complied.

Water samples are being analysed and

the water Quality is maintained as

incorporated in EMP

3. Rain water Harvesting and Storm water Drainage:

i.

The Project Proponent have to propose

rainwater harvesting plan considering the

surface on impervious to annual run off

coefficient and accordingly the drain shall

be designed. The rainwater plan shall have

storage facility such that entire harvested

water shall be available for reuse.

Complied.

We have constructed the Rain water

harvesting structures of 172 percolation

pits with size of 1.2 m dia X 3 m depth

and storm water drains by considering

the annual runoff coefficient of 0.6.

Further, we have provided the storage

facility of 450 Cum to store and reuse

the harvested water. The Rain water

harvesting structures have been

provided as per the recommendation of

Functional Area Expert for Geology &

Hydrology, Former Deputy Director,

PWD Ground Water Government of

Tamil Nadu.

ii.

The Project Proponent shall ensure that

flooding in the vicinity and stagnation of

the discharged water in the low lying areas

around the complex does not occur either

by increasing the capacity of rain water

storage sumps or providing additional pits

in the surface run off collection drain.

Complied.

We ensure that flooding in the vicinity

and stagnation of the discharged water

in the low lying areas around the

complex does not occur since we have

provided 172 percolation pits and 20

collection sumps as per the

recommendation by Functional Area

Expert for Geology & Hydrology,

Former Deputy Director, PWD Ground

Water Government of Tamil Nadu.

iii.

Alternate recharge points shall be

identified based on scientific investigation

within the property for storage and

recharge of excess storm water.

We will identify the alternate based on

scientific investigation within the

property for storage and recharge of any

further excess storm water.

iv.

The proponent / Owner of the flats ensure

that storm water drain provided at the

project site shall be maintained without

chocking or without causing stagnation

Complied.

We are maintaining the storm water

drain provided without chocking or

without causing stagnation and also



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and should also ensure that the storm water

shall be properly disposed off in the

natural drainage / channels without

disrupting the adjacent public. Adequate

harvesting of the storm water should also

be ensured.

properly dispose off in the natural

drainage / channels without disrupting

the adjacent public.

v.

In respect of Plan Marked channels, the

recommendations below made by the

SEAC Expert Committee shall be strictly

followed:

Complied.

For condition 3.V (a) -to 3.V (g), we

have provided hume pipes in the

existing defunct channel as per the

CMDA/SEIAA directions.

a.

Channel 1:

The plan marked channel, even though it

does not exist physically now should be

restored and maintained to function as

effective storm water drainage channel.

The outflow from the channel should be

taken to nearby natural water body/course.

The inlet for the channel should be created

by providing opening in the compound

wall at western end of the plan marked

channel.

b.

Channel 2:

In order to make the Hume pipe functional,

opening should be provided in the

compound wall near eastern and western

ends of the Hume pipe. The approach

channel for the Hume pipe should be

restored by the proponent and maintained

for proper water flow. Similarly the out

flow from the Hume pipe on the eastern

side should be connected to a natural water

body/ course.

As stated above

c.

Channel 3:

The proponent should restore the channel

from start to end by adopting the present

alignment shown to the extent possible and

modifying the alignment wherever needed

in the built up area. The restored channel

should more or less be along the marked

channel. Like in the case of other channels,

the inflow should be ensured by

connecting to channels, the inflow should

be ensured by connecting to channel

outside the compound wall. Similarly the

out flow for the channel at the eastern end

should be connected to a natural water

body/course.

As stated above



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d.

Channel 4:

Like in the case of channel 3, channel 4

should be restored from start to end. This

should be done by following the marked

alignment to extent possible and modifying

the alignment in areas where construction

has come up. The inflow to the channel

should be restored by providing opening

the western boundary wall. The eastern

end of the channel should be extended and

taken along the 18m wide link road to

connect to the restored channel 3.

As stated above

e.

Channel 5:

Instead of letting the outflow from the 1st

branch into the private property the

proponent should ensure that the outflow

reaches a natural water body/course. In

case of the 2nd

branch the channel should

be restored along the 18m wide road to

connect to channel 4 then to channel 3.

As stated above

f.

Channel 6:

The inflow to the Hume pipe should be

ensured with proper maintenance upstream

of the inlet point closer to the private

property boundary. The outflow from the

Hume pipe should be connected to a

natural water body/course.

As stated above

g.

Channel 7:

The proponent should ensure proper inflow

into the Hume pipe by maintaining the

approach channel at the starting point and

by providing opening in the compound

wall similarly the proponent should ensure

that the outflow reaches a natural water

body/course.

As stated above

4. Green Belt Development

i.

Project Proponent shall plan for the

scientific green belt development,

maximum possible space shall be left

unpaved for recharging of ground water

besides the proposed rain water harvesting

system. The unpaved area shall be covered

with green top or any other pervious

material to maintain permeability of soil.

Complied.

We have developed the green belt with

maximum possible space left unpaved

for recharging of ground water besides

the rain water harvesting system after

completion of the internal road

construction works. We have covered

the unpaved area with green top to

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ii

Green belt shall be developed all around

the site boundary to act as a barrier for air

and noise pollution. Ornamental plants /

area left for landscape, covered with grass /

shrubs and roof top garden shall be

considered in the areas mandatory for

green belt development. Sufficient space

has to be provided for each tree so that it

does not choke to death because of the

putting of cement concrete all around the

tree.

Complied.

We have developed the green belt all

around the site boundary to act as a

barrier for air and noise pollution. We

have planted Ornamental plants

including developing landscapes with

shrubs in the areas. Further, sufficient

space has been provided around each

tree.

iii.

The project proponent shall plant 50

Ornamental Plant Species in the form of

two rows in between the blocks to make

meaningful greenery.

Complied.

We have planted around 11,999

Ornamental Plant Species in our

project.

iv)

The Project Proponent shall plant tree

species with large potential for carbon

capture in the proposed green belt area

based on the recommendation of the Forest

department well before the project is ready

for occupation.

Complied.

We have planted about 985 trees of

different species as suggested by the

Forest dept.

5 Solid Waste Management

i.

The project proponent shall prepare the

action plan for ensuring segregation,

collection, transportation, treatment and

scientific disposal of Municipal Solid

Waste. This action plan should be

submitted to SEIAA and TNPCB for their

approval.

Complied.

We have prepared an action plan for

ensuring segregation, collection,

transportation, treatment and scientific

disposal of Municipal Solid Waste and

submitted the same to SEIAA and

TNPCB. Bio-methanation plant works

with BARC Technology has been

completed.

The plant has been commissioned on

12.09.2018. Collected Biogas is being

used in the kitchen

ii.

The project proponent shall put in place a

system for collection of discarded CFL &

LED lamp and shall be disposed to

Authorized recyclers only.

We will collect the discarded LED lamp

in the separate place and dispose to

Authorized recyclers only.

iii. STP sludge shall be reused as the input for

the Biomethanation plant and STP.

We will reuse the STP sludge as the

input for the Biomethanation plant

which is nearing completion.

iv.

Adequate measures should be taken to

prevent odour emanating from

Biomethanation plant and STP.

Complied.

We have installed the mechanical

ventilation system for exhaust and fresh

air input, using ducting to prevent

odour emanating from STP and



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Biomethanation plant.

v. The Plastic Waste (Management &

Handling) Rules 2011.

We are collecting, storing and will

dispose the plastic waste to the

authorized recyclers.

vi.

The e-waste generated should be collected

and disposed to a nearby authorized e-

waste center as per e waste (Management

& Handling), Rules 2011.

We are collecting and will dispose the

e-waste generated to a nearby

authorized e-waste center as per the e-

waste (Management & Handling)

Rules, 2011.

6. Traffic Management

i.

The project proponent shall submit an

action plan based on the traffic survey

before commissioning. The

recommendation of the traffic survey shall

be strictly enforced to avoid congestion on

the road, increased concentration of air

pollutants.

Complied.

We have conducted the traffic survey in

consultation with traffic Police dept.

and have implemented the

recommendation of the survey.

ii.

The project proponent shall ensure regular

sweeping of the roads inside and adjacent

to the complex to avoid re-suspension of

settled dust thereby taking care of any

possibility of increasing particulate matter

levels.

Complied.

We ensure regular sweeping of the

roads inside and adjacent to the

complex to avoid re-suspension of

settled dust thereby taking care of any

possibility of increasing particulate

matter levels.

iii.

Traffic congestion near the entry and exit

points from the roads adjoining the

proposed project site shall be avoided.

Parking shall be fully internalized and no

public space should be utilized. Parking

plan to be as per CMDA norms.

Complied.

We have installed traffic equipment

such as barricades, blinkers and ‘No

Parking’ sign boards as recommended

by police department to avoid traffic

congestion near the entry and exist

points from the roads adjoining the

project site. Parking is fully internalized

and vehicles will be allowed only in the

allocated parking area. No public area

will be utilized for parking and we

confirm that the parking plan is as per

CMDA norms.

iv.

The traffic wing of the police shall be

consulted and any cost effective traffic

regulative facility shall be met before

commission.

Complied.

We have installed cost effective traffic

regulative facility such as barricades,

blinkers and ‘No Parking’ sign boards

as recommended by police.

7. Energy savings & Power management

i. For meeting hot water requirement in

kitchen solar energy should be used.

We have provided solar panels at C1

Block of the flats.



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ii. The project should obtain GRIHA or any

other such rating.

Complied.

We have been awarded PLATINUM

rated Indian Green Building Council

(IGBC) green homes certification.

iii.

The diesel required for operating DG sets

shall be stored in underground tanks

fulfilling the safety norms and if required,

clearance from the Chief Controller of

Explosives shall be taken.

No underground tanks are provided for

storage of diesel. The diesel will be

purchased for daily requirement from

the nearest fuel station.

iv.

Spent oil from D.G sets should be stored in

HDPE drums in an isolated covered

facility and disposed as per the hazardous

Wastes (management, handling, Trans-

boundary Movement) Rules 2008. Spent

oil from D.G sets should be disposed off

through registered recyclers.

We will store the spent oil from DG

sets in HDPE drums in an isolated

covered facility and dispose as per the

Hazardous Wastes (management,

handling, Trans-boundary Movement)

Rules 2008 through registered

recyclers.

v.

Low Sulphur Diesel emissions shall be

used for operating diesel generator sets.

The Rules under Environment (Protection)

Act, 1986, and the Rules framed thereon.

We are using the Low sulphur diesel

(which is available in the petrol bunk)

as fuel for DG sets.

8.

The proponent should be responsible for

the maintenance of common facilities

including greening, rainwater harvesting,

sewage treatment and disposal, solid waste

disposal and environmental monitoring

including terrace gardening for a period of

3 years. Within one year after handing over

the flats to all allottees a viable society or

an association among the allottees shall be

formed to take responsibility of continuous

maintenance of all facilities with required

agreements for compliance of all

conditions furnished in Environment

Clearance (EC) order issued by the

SEIAA-TN or the Proponent himself shall

maintain all the above facilities for the

entire period. The copy of MoU between

the buyers Association and proponent shall

be communicated to SEIAA –TN.

Agreed

9.

The proponent shall prepare completion

plans showing Separate pipelines marked

with different colour with the following

details.

i) Location of STP, compost system,

underground sewer line

ii) Pipe line conveying the treated

Complied.

We have prepared the plans showing all

the lines marked with different colours

as stipulated and made available to the

owners



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effluent for green belt development

iii) Pipeline conveying the treated

effluent for toilet flushing

iv) Water supply pipe line if proposed

v) Telephone cable

vi) Power cable

vii) Strom water drain and

viii) Rain water harvesting system, etc.

and it shall be made available to the

owners.

10.

The building should have adequate

distance between them to allow free

movement of fresh air and passage of

natural light, air and ventilation.

Complied.

All blocks are having an adequate

space/ adequate distance between them

to allow free movement of fresh air,

passage of natural light, and ventilation

11.

The amount allocated by the project

proponent under CSR activity should be

utilized for such activities by the proponent

for the purpose for which it was allocated.

An amount of Rs. 72 Lakhs was

allocated for CSR activities mainly for

schools, health aspects and

infrastructure works for the nearby

villages. So far about Rs. 18 Lakhs was

incurred for this purpose.

12.

The Environmental Statement for each

financial year ending 31st March in Form-

V as is mandated has to be submitted by

the Project proponent to the Tamil Nadu

Pollution Control Board as prescribed

under the Environment (Protection) Rules,

1986, as amended subsequently and shall

also be put on the website of the company

along with the status of compliance of EC

conditions and shall also be sent to the

Regional Office of MoEF, Bangalore by e-

mail.

Agreed.

13.

This environmental Clearance does not

imply that the other statutory /

administrative clearances shall be granted

to the project by the concerned authorities.

Such authorities would be considering the

project on merits and be taking decisions

independently of the Environmental

Clearance.

Agreed.

14.

The SEIAA, TN may alter/modify the

above conditions or stipulate any further

condition in the interest of environment

protection even during the subsequent

period.

Agreed.



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15.

The Environmental clearance does not

absolve the applicant/proponent of his

obligation/requirement to obtain other

statutory and administrative clearance from

other statutory and administrative

authorities.

Agreed.

16.

The SEIAA, TN may cancel the

environmental clearance granted to this

project under the provisions of EIA

Notification, 2006, if it is found or if it

comes to the knowledge of this SEIAA,

TN that the project proponent has

deliberately concealed and/or submitted

false or misleading information or

inadequate data for obtaining the

environmental clearance.

Agreed.

17.

A copy of the environmental Clearance

(EC) letter shall be issued to all the

allottees / Owners while executing the

allotment order / sale deed / before

handing over of the building to allottees.

Complied.

We have uploaded a copy of the EC on

our website www.ssmbuilders.in.

enabling all the allottees/owners to

view the details any time.

18.

The proponent shall upload the status of

compliance of the stipulated EC

conditions, including results of monitored

data on their website and shall update the

same periodically. It shall simultaneously

be sent to the Regional Office of MoEF,

Bengaluru, the respective Zonal Office of

CPCB, Bengaluru and the TNPCB. The

criteria pollutant levels namely; SPM,

RSPM,SO2, NOx (ambient levels as well

as stack emissions) or critical sectoral

parameters, indicated for the project shall

be monitored and displayed at a convenient

location near the main gate of the company

in the public domain

Complied.

We have uploaded the status of

compliance of the stipulated EC

conditions, including results of

monitored data on our website and also

updating the same periodically. The

reports have been sent to the Regional

Office of MoEF&CC, Chennai, the

respective Zonal Office of CPCB,

Bengaluru and the TNPCB. The

monitored data are displayed at a

convenient location near the main gate

of the company for the public.

19.

The Regional Office of the Ministry

located at Chennai shall monitor

compliance of the stipulated conditions.

The project authorities should extend full

cooperation to the officer (s) of the

Regional Office by furnishing the requisite

data / information / monitoring reports.

Complied.

We will extend full co-operation to the

officers during the inspection and also

we will submit a complete set of all the

documents to Regional Office of

MoEF&CC, Chennai.

20.

The project proponent shall also submit six

- monthly reports on the status of

compliance of the stipulated

Complied.

We are submitting Six monthly

compliance reports (both in hard copies

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Environmental Clearance conditions

including results of monitored data (both in

hard copies as well as by e-mail) to the

Ministry of Environment and Forests &

Climate Change, Chennai, the respective

Zonal office of Central Pollution Control

Board, SEIAA, TN and the State Pollution

Control Board.

as well as by e-mail) regularly to the

Ministry’s Regional Office, Chennai,

Zonal office of Central Pollution

Control Board, SEIAA, TN and the

State Pollution Control Board

(TNPCB).

21.

Failure to comply with any of the

conditions mentioned above may result in

withdrawal of this clearance and attract

action under the provisions of the

Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.

Agreed.

22.

The above conditions will be enforced

inter-alia, under the provisions of the water

(Prevention & Control of pollution) Act,

1974, the air (Prevention & Control of

pollution) Act 1981, the Environment

(Protection) Act, 1986, the public Liability

Insurance Act, 1991, along with their

amendments, draft Minor Mineral

Conservation & Development Rules, 2010

framed under MMDR Act 1957, National

Commission for protection of child Right

Rules, 2006 and Rules made there under

and also ant other orders passed by the

Hon’ble Supreme Court of India/ Hon’ble

High Court of Madras and other Courts of

Law, including the Hon’ble National

Green Tribunal relating to the subject

matter.

Agreed.

23.

The SEIAA reserves the right to add

additional safeguard measures

subsequently, if noncompliance of any of

the EC conditions are found and to take

action. Including revoking of this

Environmental Clearance as the case may

be.

Agreed.

24.

The project proponent should ensure both

during construction and post construction

period, no damage is caused to ecology

and environment, drainage system or any

other system prevailing in and around the

project site and also disposal of discarded

CFL and Led lamps, demarcation of site

for collection of construction debris,

proper arrangements for utilization of

Complied.

We have followed all the directions /

instructions as per stipulations, to

ensure proper safety against

environment / ecology loss.



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treated sewage, installation of online

system to monitor the effluent quality,

provisions to be made in regards to car

parking, collection, segregation and

disposal of municipal solid waste in

accordance with the rules and undertaking

various other steps to comply with all

directions to ensure proper safety against

environment / ecology loss.

25.

The project proponent shall have to furnish

the probable date of commissioning of the

project supported with necessary bar charts

to SEIAA – TN.

Complied.

We have submitted the probable date of

commissioning of the project supported

with bar chart to SEIAA-TN.

26.

Any appeal against this environmental

clearance shall lie with the Hon’ble

National Green Tribunal, if preferred,

within a period of 30 days as prescribed

under Section 16 of the National Green

Tribunal Act, 2010.

No appeal was made against this

environmental clearance.

COMPLIANCE REPORT ON THE AMENDMENT TO

ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE

Amendment to Environmental Clearance (EC)

Letter No:SEIAA/TN/F.1571/EC/8 (b)/A/458/2013dt:13.12.2017

S. No. Directions Compliance

27.

The handing over possession to all the flat

owners shall be subject to compliance of the

order dated 02.11.2017

An affidavit in this regard has been filed to NGT

and a copy has been sent to SEIAA TN.

28

Out of 1966503 Sqm of area of the plot, the

green belt is proposed to be raised over 52138

Sqm, which is 26.5 % of the total area. This

green belt area must remain unchanged and

should be brought under tree cover and not

merely open parks, gardens and open areas and

should not be diverted for any other general

utility purposes. Any change in the area under

green belt should be done only if fresh EC has

been obtained.

We have ensured that the green belt area is

unchanged and not diverted for any other general

utility purpose.

29

Out of 1675 KLD of sewage, 677 KLD is

proposed to be used in flushing, 183 KLD in

greenbelt and the excess treated sewage water

of 815 KLD available after reusing for flushing

The treated sewage water after utilizing for

flushing and greenbelt is given to a nearby

former’s land through pipe line for irrigation

purpose. For this we have entered into an



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and greenbelt is proposed to be transported by

tankers to CMWSSB STP Chennai for further

treatment. This treated

Sewage should be sold, after proper treatment,

either to the industries located nearby or to

farmers to be used for irrigation purposes,

rather than being transported over long

distance. In view of the fact that such

transportation, through tankers, is not a

sustainable option in the long run.

agreement with the former.

30

The aquifer sustainability and ground water

monitoring must be done rigorously and

periodically and the water withdrawal from the

bore wells is to be rationed, regulated and

monitored accordingly. In the event of water

table depletion beyond the normal rate. Also,

Rain Water Harvesting and usage of treated

sewage water should be increased.

The water withdrawal from open wells and bore

wells are monitored and the monthly consumption

report is submitted to Water Resources

Department of PWD.

31

Regarding the generation of Biogas through

Biomethanation by using wet waste, the

proponent shall install 3 TPD Bio-gas plant to

convert food, kitchen and other biodegradable

waste energy and the fact shall be informed to

SEIAA, The facility shall be ready for

commissioning at the time of occupation.

We have installed with a capacity of 3.0 TPD

Biomethanation Plant based on the BARC

technology.

On 12.09.2018 the Plant was commissioned and is

in operation.

32.

Green belt should not be concretised at any cost

and all the footpaths, cycle tracks etc., within it,

if constructed, should be free from any

concretisation to permit infiltration/percolation

of water into the ground.

We have ensured that Green belt area is not

concretised. The path ways are covered with

pavers allowing infiltration/percolation of water

into the ground.

33.

The drinking water which is proposed to be

either drawn from the ground water through

bore wells or through the water supply from the

Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and

Sewage Board should be treated to meet the

drinking water standards and for this purpose a

treatment plant / RO plant be setup for the

complete colony, thereby dispensing with the

requirement of ROs at the individual

House hold level.

We have provided RO unit at all individual

dwelling units at our cost.

34

Complete segregation of MSW at the

household level should be a condition made to

the allottees at the time of occupation and

The construction work of the infrastructure for

collection and segregation of various types of

wastes was completed.



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appropriate infrastructure for segregation

and collection should be provided by the

project proponent at the time of giving

possession letters.

35

The project proponent should also inform either

by displaying at a conspicuous place within the

colony or by writing to individual allottees, all

the conditions of EC and the commitment of

the project proponent for fulfilment of the

conditions, so that all the residents / allottees

are aware of the conditions of EC and

commitment to be fulfilled by the project

proponent towards environment.

EC copy is issued to all the allottees at the time of

handing over of the flats.

Also EC copy is made available in our website

www.ssmbuilders.in

36

All the natural storm water drains passing

through the area under the project should be

maintained and used only for the purpose of

carrying storm water. They should be

suitably strengthened through soil and water

conservation measures, including planting of

green belt for slope stabilization.

Noted

37

In case there is any default on the part of the

project proponent, the Environmental

Clearance granted shall be liable to be

withdrawn/cancelled and the project proponent

would be liable to pay environmental

compensation, as well as, face all other

proceedings including disobedience of the

orders of the Tribunal, in accordance with law.

Noted

38

Inspection will be conducted by SEIAA, Tamil

Nadu as to whether the project proponent has

complied with all the conditions laid down in

the order dated 02.11.2017 and also previous

orders of the Tribunal.

Noted

39

The project proponent shall strictly adhere and

comply to the above additional conditions and

other previous conditions and report the facts to

SEIAA, TN on a fortnightly basis for placing

the report to SEAC for verification and

compliance.

Noted and will be Complied.

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