Government of India

Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

(Issued by the State Environment Impact Assessment
Authority(SEIAA), TAMIL NADU)

To,
The Chairman
VELMURUGA ENTERPRISES PRIVATE LIMITED
No. 1212, Trichy Road, Coimbatore. -641018

Subject: Grant of Environmental Clearance (EC) to the proposed Project Activity

under the provision of EIA Notification 2006-regarding

Sir/Madam,
This is in reference to your application for Environmental Clearance (EC)
in respect of project submitted to the SEIAA vide proposal number
SIA/TN/INFRA2/415256/2023 dated 24 Feb 2023. The particulars of the
environmental clearance granted to the project are as below.

1. EC Identification No. EC23B038TN118066

2. File No. 9787
3. Project Type Expansion
4. Category B
5. Project/Activity including 8(a) Building and Construction projects
Schedule No.
6. Name of Project Proposed Expansion of IT Park
7. Name of Company/Organization VELMURUGA ENTERPRISES PRIVATE
LIMITED
8. Location of Project TAMIL NADU
9. TOR Date N/A

The project details along with terms and conditions are appended herewith from page
no 2 onwards.

(e-signed)
Thiru.Deepak S.Bilgi
Date: 12/04/2023 Member Secretary
SEIAA - (TAMIL NADU)

Note: A valid environmental clearance shall be one that has EC identification

number & E-Sign generated from PARIVESH.Please quote identification
number in all future correspondence.

This is a computer generated cover page.

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 TItrRU.DEEPAK S.BILGI, I.F.S. STATE LEVEL EI{VIROTTMENT IMPACT
MEMBERSECRETARY ASSESSMENT AUTHORITY-TAMILNADU
3rd Floor, Panagal Maaligai,
No.1, Jeenis Road, Saidapet,
Chennai - 600 015.
Phone No. OM-24359973
Fax No. 044-24359975

ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE (EC)

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This has reference to your application 2nd & 3'd cited, the proposal is for obtaining
Environmental Clearance to Proposed expansion of IT/ITES building by IWs. Velmuruga
Enterprises Private Limited under Category B and Schedule S.No.8(a) under the
Environment lmpact Assessment Notification, 2006, as amended.

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 The Competent Authority and Authorized Signatory fumished the detailed

information in Form 1, Form lA and liquidate enclosures are as Annexures:

Annexure l
I'ROJECT DETAILS
SI. No Description Details

1) Name ofthe Project proponent and The Chairman

address M/s. VeLnuruga Enterprises Private Limited

No. 1212,
Trichy Road,
Coimbatore-641 018

2) Proposed Activity Expansion of IT/ITES building by M/s.

Velmuruga Enterprises Private Limited

3) Schedule No. 8(a)

4) Project Location
i)Survey No 60t28
ii)Revenue Village Kalapatti (West)Village

iii)Taluk Coimbatore North Taluk

iv)District Coimbatore District

V) Latitude & Longitude I I o05'36.46"N & 77'01' 56.83',E

s) Area Breakup ofthe Land (After expansion)

Description Existing After expansion
(Sq.rn) (sq.m)

Total Ground Coverage area of 2287 7222.2

buildings
Roads and Pavements area 4678 7546.8

Surface Parking area 2750 5 107

STP, Soild waste disposal and other 694 976

Other Utilities area

Green belt area (excluding OSR) 4l 85 4185

OSR area 2836 2836

Area for future development 10433 0

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 Total land area 27873 27873
6) Briefdescription of the project
The proposal involves construction of additional blocks to existing building accounting
to a builtup arca of 43643.33Sq.m. the development will comprise of construction of
office and other utilites in tenth floor of the existing block l, block 2-IT oIfice
(Ground+l0 floors) and block 3-Multi level car parking (Ground+6 floors) with other
required facilities.
Blocks Description Existing (Sq.m) After expansion
(sq.m)
Block I G+I0 Floors 23551 23984.83
Block 2 G*10 Floors, other 0 2459s.3
utilities
Block 3 G+6 Floors 0 186t4.2
Total 23551 67194.33
6) Built up Area (After expansion) 67194.33 Sq.m
8) Expected Occupancies (including 5497 Nos.

Visitors) (After expansion)

e) Green Belt area 4185 Sq.m
l0) Parking facilities Two wheelers - 775 Nos
Car- 806 Nos
Surface parking- 5107 Sq.m

Parking MLCP-2648 Sq.m

I l) UTILITIES.WATER
Total Water Requirement (After 35I KLD
expansion) Fresh water-129 KLD
Recycled water-222 KLD
a)Source from where the water is TWAD Board
proposed to be drawn

i)Domestic & Drinking water I29 KLD

Purposes (Aft er expansion)

iii) Toilet Flushing (Recycled Water) t24Kl-D

(After expansion)

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 iv) Green belt (Recycled Water) I5 KLD
(After expansion)
v) HVAC (Recycled Water) (After 83 KLD
expansion)
t2) Waste Water (After expansion)

i) Sewage Sewage Generation - 77 KLD

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Grey water Generation-54 KLD

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ii) Details of
STP
STP capacity - 80 KLD (existing) STP capacity - 135 KLD
(proposed)
Bar Bar Screen Chamber
Buffer tank Buffer tank
Collection tank Collection tank
Aeration tank tank
Decant tank Sludge holding tank

Pressure Sand Filter Decant tank

Activated Carbon Filter Pressure Sand Filter

UV system Activated Carbon Filter
1t Filter treated water tank UV Disinfection system
1 Sludge holding tank Filtered water tank
LrF treated tank UF system
UF treated tank

GWTP
(existing)
Bar Screen Chamber
Collection tank
Bag filter
Filter feed tank
Slow sand filter bed

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Dual media filter

Pressure Sand Filter

Activated Carbon Filter

UV system
Filter treated water tank
UF treated tank
iii) Mode of Disposal with quantity Treated water - 222 KLD
(After expansion) Flushing - 124 Kl,D
Green belt - 15 KLD
HVAC _ 83 KLD
l3) SOLID WASTE
I) Municipal Solid Waste
i) Bio degradable -27 | Kg lday Utilized for Biogas generation
ii) Non Bio degradable -343 Kg/day Sent to authorized recyclers

iii) STP sludge- l0 kg/week Dried and used as manure for green belt

development

iv) E-waste-0.3TlAnnum E- waste handed over to the authorized

recyclers/collection centers.
l4) POWER REQUIREMENT
i) Electricity Board 3426 kVA fiom TANGEDCO
ii) DG sets Existing
2 Nos of 1010 kVA
Proposed

3 Nos of l0l0 kVA

I Nos of725 kVA (stack height is l2m)
iii) stack Height l0l0 kVA DG set stack height is 52m from the
above the GL
ls) Provision for rain water harvesting No ofRW recharge pits-25 nos, 1.8m dia X
depth 3.6m

RWH capcity 2Nos of 120 KL (8.6 X 4*4m,

3.5m LD)
l6) Project Cost Rs. 75 crores

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 t7) EMP Cost Operation phase

Capital cost - 595 Lakhs

Operation cost - 42.85 Lakhs per annum

l8) CER activities with the specific Rs. 75 Lakhs
allocation of funds

Annexure 2- Affidavit
The proponent has furnished affidavit in Hundred Rupees stamp paper attested by the
Notary stating that I, S,V. Balasubramaniam Chairman of M/s. Velmuruga
Enterprises Private Limited having office at No.l2l2, Trichy Road, Coimbatore - 641
0l 8, Tamil Nadu have proposed to expand IT Park at S F. No. 60/28, Kalapafti (West)
Village, Coimbatore North Taluk, Coimbatore District, Tamil Nadu.
I . An application submitted by me seeking Environmental Clearance under the EIA
Notification, 2006 is under scrutiny in the Authority. In this regard I am
furnishing the following undertaking to the Authority.
2. I/We commit to SEIAA that the daily water requirement will be 351 KLD out of
which fresh water requirement for Domestic Use will be 129 KLD. Our daily
fresh water requirement during operation will be met from TWAD Board as
mentioned in our application. The nccessary agreement has been already made
with TWAD Board in this regard.
J. The treated sewage generated from the above development is 222 KLD; out of
which, 124 KLD will be used for flushing, 15 KLD for Greenbelt development
inside the project preriises and 83 KLD will be utilized for HVAC use. (The
trcated wolet used for greenbeb development will not pollute the soil/ground
waler/adjace nt canals/Iakes/ponds etc,,)
4. In addition to the existing storage sump of 120 KL, another 120 KL will be
constructed to collect rainwater runoff from the roof and from the partial
pavement area. 25 Nos ofrecharge pits were provided inside the project boundary

for ground water recharge.

5. L{Ve commit to the SEIAA that the storm water drain/trench will not carry any
untreated (or) treated s:wage generated from the project.
6. Greenbelt area ofproposed development is 4,185 Sqm which covers l5 % ofthe
total plot area.

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 7. The total quantity of Solid waste generated from the proposed project activity r,vill

be 613 Kg/Day out of which 271 Kg/Day Bio-Degradable waste will be utilized
for Bio Gas Generation, 343 Kg/Day of non-Bio-Degradable waste will be

handed over to authorized recyclers. STP sludge of 10 Kg/week will be dried &
used as manure for greenbelt development. E waste of 0,3 Tons/Annum will be
handed over to authorized recyclers/ collection centers. We shall dispose the solid

waste as committed above without polluting the soil/ground water/adjacent

canals,4ake/ponds etc.

8. I/We Commit to SEIAA that common facilities including Greenbelt

Development, Rain Water Harvesting, Sewage Treatment Plan! Solid Waste
Disposal arrangements will be maintained and Environmental Monitoring will be
done by me/us for the entire lifetime ofproject.

I/We Commit to SEIAA that VWe will allocate Rs. 75 Lakhs towards proposed CER
activity and details ofthe same given below.
S Ward
CER Activity Proposed Amount
No. No
I 52 Reconstruction of ICDS Centre at HUDCO Colony

Reconstruction of old Corporation Elementary

2 5 75.00 Lakhs
School at Valiyampalayam
J 8 Construction of ICDS Centre at Kalapatti

Total allocation of funds for proposed CER 75.00 Lak-hs

I am aware that Vwe can be prosecuted under the relevant Act and Rules if l/We am/are
not ensuring the adherence ofthe above commitment.
Vacant Site D tion Aflidavit
I, S.V. Balasubramaniam Chairman of lWs. Velmuruga Enterprises Private Limited
having office at No.l2l2, Trichy Road Coimbatore - 641 018, Tamil Nadu have
proposed to expand IT Park at S F. No. 60/28, Kalapatti (West) Village, Coimbatore
North Taluk, Coimbatore District, Tamil Nadu

An application submifted by me seeking Environmental Clearance is under appraisal in

State Environment Impact Assessment Authority, Tami Nadu, hereby solemnly alfirm

and state as follows:

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 The enclosed photograph ofthe site of the project has been taken on Tuesday,

28th of February 2023. This photograph has been attested by me, and notarized
by an approved Notary Public. It truty depicts the status ofthe site as on this day.
ll. As Proponent of the Project, I am aware of the penal provisions contained in
Sections 15 and l6 ofthe Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 and also the fact

that I can be proceeded against under the Act, if the above aflirmation is proved
as incorrect / wrong at a latcr date and punished with imprisonment or fine or
both.
SEAC Recom mendations:
The proposal was placed in this 358th SEAC Meeting held on 24.02.2023. Based on the
presentation and document fumished by the proponent, SEAC decided to recommend
the proposat for the grant of Environmental Clearance Expansion, subject to the
following specific conditions in addition to normal conditions stipulated by MOEF&.CC,
l. The project proponent shall obtain IGBC Platinum rating for the construction
project.

2. The project proponent shall maintain minimum l50Z green belt as committed'
3. The PP shall install STP on "BOT" basis to ensure its proper maintenance for l0
years.

4. The proponent shall provide adequate Bio-methanation Plant facility on "BOT"

basis to ensure its proper maintenance for l0 years within project site as

committed and non- Biodegradable waste to authorized recyclers as committed'

5. The project proponent shall explore the possibility ofadopting air cooling HVAC

system instead of water-cooling system.

6. The Project proponent shall ensure that DG sets are run on minimum of 50olo green

energy sources instead of Diesel.

7. The height ofthe stacks of DC sets shall be provided as per the CPCB norms'
8. The project proponent shall submit structural stability certificate from reputed
institutions like IIT, Anna University etc. to TNPCB before obtaining CTO'
9. The project proponent shall provide STP of capacity 135 KLD and Grey water
treatment plant of capacity 60 KLD the total treated watet of 222 kLD shall be
utilized for flushing and green belt, OSR an HVAC after ensuring that the vital
parameters conform to the standards prescribed by CPCB time to time'

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10. The proponent shall make proper arrangements for the utilization ofthe treated
water from the proposed site for Toilet flushing, Creen belt development, OSR,
and no treated water shall be let out ofthe premise.

11. The sludge generated from the Sewage Treatment Plant shall be collected and de-

watered using filter press and the same shall be utilized as manure for green belt
development aft er composting.
12. The purpose ofGreen belt around the project is to capture the fugitive emissions,
carbon sequestration and to attenuate the noise generated, in addition to improving

the aesthetics. A wide range ofindigenous plant species should be planted as given

in the appendix, in consultation with the DFO, State Agriculture University and
local school/college authorities. The plant species with dense/moderate canopy of
native origin should be chosen. Species of small/medium/tall trees altemating with
shrubs should be planted in a mixed manner.

13. Taller/one year old Saplings raised in appropriate size of bags, preferably eco-
friendly bags should be planted with proper spacing as per the advice of local forest
authorities/botanist/Horticulturist with regard to site specific choices. The
proponent shall earmark the greenbelt area with GPS coordinates all along the
boundary ofthe project site with at least 3 meters wide and in between blocks in
an organized manner.

14. The unit shall ensure the compliance ofland use classification fit for construction.
15. The project proponent shall provide entry and exit points for the OSR area, play

area as per the norms for the pubic usage and as committed.

16. The project proponent shall construct a pond ofappropriate size in the earmarked

OSR land in consultation with the local body. The pond should be modelled like
a lemple tank with parapet walls, steps, etc. The pond is meant to play three
hydraulic roles, namely (l) as a storage, which acted as insurance against low
rainfall periods and also recharges groundwater in the surrounding are4 (2) as a

flood control measure, preventing soil erosion and wastage of runoffwaters during
the period of heavy rainfall, and (3) as a device which was crucial to the overall
eco-system.

17. The Proponent shall provide rain water harvesting sump ofadequate capacity for

collecting the runoff fiom rooftops, paved and unpaved roads as committed.

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 18. The project proponent shall obtain the necessary authorization from TNPCB and

strictly follow the Hazardous & Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary
Movement) Rules, 2016, as amended for the generation ofHazardous waste within
the premises.

19. The project proponent shall allot necessary area for the collection of E waste and
strictly follow the E-Waste N'lanagement Rules 2016, as amended for disposal of
the E waste generation within the premise.

20. No waste of any type to be disposed of in any other way other than the approved

one.

21. All the mitigation measures committed by the proponent for the flood
management, to avoid pollution in Air, Noise, Solid waste disposal, Sewage

treatment & disposal etc., shall be followed strictly.

22. The project proponent shall fumish commitment for post-COVID health

management for construction workers as per ICMR and MHA or the State

Govemment guidelines.
23. The project proponent shall provide a medical facility, possibly with a medical
officer in the project site for continuous monitoring the health of construction
workers during COVID and Post - COVID period.
24. The project proponent shall measure the criteria air pollutants data (including CO)

due to traflic again before getting consent to operate from TNPCB and submit a

copy of the same to SEIAA.

25. Solar energy should be at least 50olo oftotal energy utilization. Application ofsolar
energy should be utilized maximum for illumination of common areas, street
lighting etc.
26. That the grant of this E.C. is issued from the environmental angle only and does

not absolve the project proponent from the other statutory obligations prescribed
under any other law or any other instrument in force. The sole and complete
responsibility, to comply with the conditions laid down in all other laws for the
time-being in force, rests with the project proponent.
27. As per the MoEF&CC Olfice Memorandum F.No. 22-65/2017 -lA.lll dated:

30.09.2020 and 20.10.2020, the proponent shall adhere the EMP as committed.

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 28. As accepted by the Project Proponent the CER cost is Rs.75 Lakhs and the amount

shall be spent for (i) Re-construction of ICDS centre at HUDCO colony (ii) Re-
construction of old corporation Elementary school at Valiyampalayam (iii)
Construction of ICDS centre at Kalapatti.
SEIAA mendations
The proposal was placed in the 604s Authority meeting held on 27.03.2023. The
authority noted that this isal in 358t meeting of SEAC
held on 24.02.2023 Environmental
Clearance subject the Authority
accepted the mental
Clearance s tion in
addition to the

and the
colony

) con
2 srons.

4.

5.

6 tants
7 . The

8. efficiency.
9 lation and lighting
systems.

10. The proponent shall adopt strategies to reduce temperature including the Building
Fagade.

11. The proponent shall adopt methodologies to effectively implement the Solid
Waste Management Rules, 2016, E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016, plastic

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 Waste Management Rules, 2016 as amended, Bio-Medical Waste Management
Rules, 2016 as amended, Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and
Transboundary Movement) Rules, 201 6 as amended, Construction and

Demolition Waste Management Rules, 2016, & Batteries (Management and

Handling) Rules,2001.
12. The proponent shall provide solar panels and contribute to the grid from the solar

panel as proposed.

13. The proponent shall adopt methodology to control thermal environment and other

shocks in the building.

14. The proponent shall adopt strategies to reduce anthropogenic GHCs such as COz,

CHl. nitrous oxidc, etc., resulting from human activities.

15. The database record of environmental conditions of all the events from pre-
construction, construction and post-construction should be maintained in
digitized format.
16. There should not be any impact due to the modification ofthe habitat on critically
endangered species, biodiversity, etc,.

17. The proponent should develop an emergency response plan in addition to the
disaster management plan.

18. The proponent should maintain environmental audits to measure and mitigate
environmental concerns.
19. The proponent shall develop building-friendly pest control strategies by using
non chemical measures so as to control the pest population thereby not losing
beneficial organisms.
20. The proponent shall ensure that the proposed activities in no way result in the

spread of invasive species.

21. As per the 'Polluter Pay Principle', the proponent will be held responsible for any

environmental damage caused due to the proposed activity including withdrawal

ofEC and stoppage ofwork.
22. The proponent shatl adopt dctailed plan to reduce carbon footprints and also
develop strategies for climate proofing and climate mitigation.
23.The proponent shall adopt strategies to ensure the buildings in blocks are not
trapping heat to become local urban heat islands.

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 24. The proponent shall adopt sustainability criteria to protect the micro environment

fiom wind turbulences and change in aerodynamics since high rise buildings may
stagnate air movements.

25. The proponent shall adopt strategies to prevent bird hits.

26. The proponent shall ensure that the building does not create artificial wind tunnels

creating cold water and uncomfortable living conditions resulting in health issues.
27. The proponent shall develop detailed evacuation plan for disabled people and
safety evacua{ion plan in emergencies.

Environmental Clearance along with the conditions containing four parts namely
Part - A {ommon conditions applicable for Pre-construction, Construction and
Operational Phases
Part - B -Specific Conditions - Pre construction phase

Part - C - Specific Conditions - Construction phase

Part - D - Specific Conditions - Operational Phase/Post constructional phase /
Entire life ofthe project.
Validitv:

The SEIAA hereby accords Environmental Clearance to the above oroiect

under the orovisions of EIA Notification dated l4th Sentember.2006 as amended.
with validi8 for Seven vears from the date ofissue ofEC. subiect to the compliance
of the terms and conditions stioulated below:

Pa rt -A - Common conditions aonlicab for Pre-construction. Co struction and

Operational Ph ases:

l. 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 ofthe National Green Tribunal Act, 2010.
2. The construction of STP, ETP, Solid Waste Management facility, E-waste
management facility, DG sets, etc., should be made in the earmarked area only.
In any case, the location ofthese utilities should not be changed later on.
3. The Environmental safeguards contained in the application of the proponent
/mentioned during the presentation belore the State Level Environment Impact

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 Assessment Authority / State Level Expert Appraisal Committee should be

implemented in the letter and spirit'

4. All other statutory clearances such as the approvals for storage of diesel from
Civil
Chief Controller of Explosives, Fire and Rescue Services Department'
Aviation Department, Forest Conservation Act, 1980 and Wild
Life (Protection)

Act,lgzz,State/CentralGroundWaterAuthority,CoastalRegulatoryZone
the project shall
Authority, other statutory and other authorities as applicable to
be obtained by project proponent from the concerned
competent authorities'
measures subsequently,
5. The SEIAA reserves the right to add additional safeguard
if of any of the EC conditions is found and to take action'
non-compliance
case may be'
including revoking ofthis Environmental Clearanoe as the
6. A proper record showing compliance of all the conditions of Environmental
times'
Clearance shall be maintained and made available at all the
3 l st March in Form-
7. The environmental Statement for each financial year ending
the concemed State
V as is mandated to be submitted by the project proponent to
(Protection) Rules'
Pollution Control Board as prescribed under the Environment
website ofthe company'
1986, as amended subsequently, shall also be put on the
and shall also be
The status of compliance ofenvironmental clearance conditions
and Forests' Chennai
sent to the Regional Office ofthe Ministry ofEnvironment

by e-mail.
8. The Regional O{fice of the Ministry located at Chennai shall monitor
should extend full
compliance ofthe stipulated conditions' The project authorities
cooperation to the officer (s) of the Regional Office by
furnishing the requisite

data / information / monitoring reports'

9. "Consent for Establishment" shall be obtained from the
Tamil Nadu Pollution
Tamil Nadu'
Control Board and a copy shall be submitted to the SEIAA'
by the
10. In the case of any change(s) in the scope ofthe project' a fresh appraisal
SEAC/SEIAA shall be obtained before implementation'
provisions of the water
ll. The conditions will be enforced inter-alia, under the
(Prevention & Control of
(Prevention & Control ofPollution) Act, 1974' the Air
Pollution) Act, 1981, the Environment (Protection)
Act' 1986' the Public
Minor Mineral
Liabitity Insurance Act, 1991, along with their amendments 'draft

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Conservation & Development Rules , 2010 framed under MMDR Act

l957,National Commission for protection of Child Right Rules,2006 and rules
made there under and also any other orders passed by the Hon'ble Supreme Court

of India,{Hon'ble High Court of Madras and any other Courts of Law, including
the Hon'ble National Green Tribunal relating to the subject matter.

12. The Environmental Clearance shall not be cited for relaxing the other applicable

rules to this project.

13. 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, I 986.
l4.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, Chennai, the respective Zonal Offrce of CPCB, Bengaluru and the
TNPCB. The criteria pollutant levels namely; PMro, PMz.s, SOz, NOx (ambient
levels as well as stack emissions) or critical sectoral parameters, indicated for the

project shall be monitored.

15. The SEIAA, TN may cancel the Environmental Clearance granted to this project
under the provisions of EIA Notification, 2006, it at any stage ofthe validity of
this environmental clearance, if it is found or if it comes to the knowledge ofthis
SEIAA, TN that the project proponent has deliberately concealed and/or
submifted false or misleading information or inadequate data for obtaining the
Environmental Clearance.
l6.The Environmental Clearance does not imply that the other statutory /
administrative clearances shall be granted to the project by the concemed
authorities. Such authorities would be considering the project on merits and be
taking decisions independently of the Environmental Clearance.
17. The SEIAA, TN may alter/modif the above conditions or stipulate any further
condition in the interest of environment protection, even during the subsequent
period.

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 18. The Environmental Clearance does not absolve the applicant/proponent
of his

obligation/requirement to obtain other statutory and administrative clearances

from other statutory and administrative authorities'
1g. where the trees need to be cut, compensation plantation in the ratio of 1: l0 (i.e.

planting of l0 trees for every one tree that is cut) should be done with the
obligation to continue maintenance.
20. A separate environmental management cell with suitable qualified personnel

should be set-up under the control ofa Senior Executive who will report directly
to the Head of the organization and the shortfall shall be strictly reviewed and
addressed.

21. The EMP cost shall be deposited in a nationalized bank by opening separate

account and the head wise expenses statement shall be submitted to TNPCB with

a copy to SEIAA annually.

22.TheProjectProponenthastoprovideadequatenumberofrainwaterharvesting
pits to recover and reuse the rain water during rainy days as committed'

23. The project activity should not cause any disturbance & deterioration ofthe local
bio diversity.
24. The project activity should not impact the water bodies' A detailed inventory of
the water bodies and forest should be evaluated and fact reported to the Forest
Department & PWD for monitoring.
25. All the assessed flora & fauna should be conserved and protected'
(Ms)
26. The proponent should strictly comply with, Tamil Nadu Government Order

No.84 Environment and forests (EC.2) Departrnent dated 25 06'2018 regarding

banononetimeuseandthrowawayplasticsirrespectiveofthicknesswitheffect
from 01.01 .2019 under Environment (Protection) Act, 1986'
27. Necessary permission shall be obtained from the competent authority
for the

drawl / outsourcing offresh water before obtaining consent from TNPCB'

28. The proponent shall appoint an Environmental Engineer with necessary
qualification for the operation and maintenance of STP (Sewage Treatment
Plant) and GWTP (grey water Treatment Plant)
29. The Proponent shall provide the dispenser for the disposal ofSanitary
Napkins'

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30. All the mitigation measures committed by the proponent for the flood
management, Solid waste disposal, Sewage treatment & disposal etc., shall be
followed strictly.
31. No waste of any type to be disposed of in any watercourse including drains,
canals and the surrounding environment.

32. Traffic congestion near the entry and exit points from the roads adjoining the
proposed project site must be avoidsd.

33. The safety measures proposed in the report should be strictly followed.

34. The project proponent shall carryout CER activity as committed as per MoEF &
CC O.M F.No.22-65/2017-IA.III dated: 30.09.2020 & 20,10.2020 before
obtaining CTO from TNPCB.
Part-B- Specific Condi s-Preco nstruction Dhase:
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 ofthe clearance letter is available
with the State Pollution Control Board and also at website of SEIAA, TN.
The copy ofthe press release should be forwarded to the Regional OIfice of
the Ministry of Environment and Forests located at Chennai and SEIAA-
TN.
2 In the case of any change(s) in the scope of the project, a fresh appraisal by the
SEAC/SEIAA shall be obtained before implementation.
3 A copy of the clearance letter shall be sent by the proponent to the Local
Body. The clearance Ietter shall also be put on the website ofthe Proponent.
4 The approval ofthe competent authority shall be obtained for structural safety of
the buildings during earthquake, adcquacy offirefighting equipments, etc. as per
National Building Code including protection measures from lightning etc. before
commencement of the work.
5 All required sanitary and hygienic measures for the workers should be in place
before starting construction activities and they have to be maintained throughout
the construction phase.

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 6. Design of buildings should be in conformity with the Seismic Zone
Classifications.
7. The construction ofthe structures should be undertaken as per the plans approved

by the concemed local authorities/local administration'

8. No construction activity ofany kind shall be taken up in the OSR area'

9. Consent of the locat body concerned should be obtained for using the treated
sewage in the OSR area for gardening purpose The quality of treated sewage

shall satisf, the bathing quatity prescribed by the CPCB'

l0.Theheightandcoverageoftheconstructionsshallbeinaccordancewiththe
existing FSI/FAR norms as per Coastal Regulation Zone Notification' 201 l '
1l'TheProjectProponentshallprovidecarparkingexclusivelyforthevisitingguest
in the proposed residential apartments as per CMDA norms'

12. The project proponent shall ensure the entry of basement shall be above
maximum flood level.
13. The proponent shall prepare completion plans showing Separate
pipelines marked

with different colours with the following details

i. Location olSTP, compost system, underground server line'
ii. Pipe Line conveying the treated effluent lor green belt

develoPment.

iii. Pipe Line conveying the treated eflluent for toilet flushing

iv. Water suPPlY PiPeline

v. Gas supply pipe line' ifproposed
vi. Telephone cable
vii. Power cable
viii. Strom water drains, and
ix. Rain water harvesting system, etc' and it shall be made available
to the owners

14. A First Aid Room shall be provided in the project site during the entire
construction and operation phases ofthe project'
15.Thepresentlandusesurroundingtheprojectsiteshallnotbedisturbedatany
point of time.
16. The green belt area shall be planted with indigenous native trees'

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 17. Natural vegetation listed particularly the trees shall not be removed during the

constructior/operation phase. In case any trees are likely to be disturbed, shall be

replanted.
18. During the construction and operation phase, there should be no disturbance to

the aquatic eco-system within and outside the area.

19. The Provisions ofForest conservation Act 1980, Wild Life protection Act 1972
& Bio diversity Act 2002 should not be violated.

20. There should be Firefighting plan and all required safety plan.

2l . Regular fire drills should be held to create awareness among owners/ residents.

date of
charts to

D All
on the

%
-!^ any

iii) in the project

shall be and records or the purpose, schedule of
health examination of the workers should be drawn and followed
accordingly. The workers shall be provided with personnel protective
measures such as masks, gloves, boots etc.

3. Water Supply:
i) The entire water requirement during construction phase may be met from
private tankers

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 Provision shall be made for the housing labour within the site
with all
ii)
necessary infrastructures and facilities such as fuel for
cooking' mobile
etc'
toilets, mobile STP, safe drinking water, medical health care' crdche
The 'housing may be in the form of temporary structures to
be removed

after the completion ofthe project'

for
iii) Adequate drinking water and sanitary facilities should be provided
ofwaste water
construction workers at the site' The treatment and disPosal
shall be through dispersion trench after treatment through septic
tank The
identified
MSW generated shall be disposed through Local Body and the
dumPsite onlY.

iv) Water demand during construction should be reduced by use ofpre-mixed

concrete, curing agents and other best practices prevalent'

be of low
v) Fixtures for showers, toilet flushing and drinking water should
/
flow type by adopting the use of aerators / pressure reducing devises
sensor based control.

4. Solid Waste Management:

plan for
i) In the solid waste management plan, the STP sludge management
direct use as manure for gardens is not acceptable; it must be co-
comPosted with biodegradables'

ii) Hazardous waste such as batteries, small electronics' CFL

bulbs' expired

medicinesandusedcleaningsolventbottlesshouldbesegregatedat
as per the
source, colleoted once in a month from residences and disposed

SWM Rules 2016'

waste handling
iii) Domestic solid wastes to be regularly collected in bins or
and disposed as per the solid waste management rules 2016'
receptacles
including
iv) No waste of any type to be disposed of in any watercourse
drains, canals and the surrounding environment'
as per E-waste
v) E-waste shall be disposed through Authorized vendor
amendment'
(Management and Handling) Rules' 2016 and subsequent

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 5. Top Soil Management:
i) All the top soil excavated during construction activities should be stored
for use in horticulture/ landscape development within the project site.

6, Construction Debris disposal:

i) Disposal of construction debris during construction phase should not
create any adverse effect on the neighboring communities and be disposed

ofionly in approved sites, with the approval of Competent Authority with

necessary precautions for general safety and health aspects ofthe people.
The construction and demolition waste shall be managed as per
Construction & Demolition Waste Management Rules, 2016.
ii) Construction spoils, including bituminous materials and other hazardous
materials, must not be allowed to contaminate watercourses. The dump
sites for such materials must be secured so that they should not leach into

the adjacent land,/ lake/ stream etc.

7. Diesel Generator sets:

i) Low Sulphur Diesel shall be used for operating diesel generator sets to be
used during construction phase. The air and noise emission shall conform

to the standards prescribed in the Rules under the Envtonment

(Protection) Act, 1986, and the Rules framed thereon.
ii) The diesel required for operating stand by DG sets shall be stored in
barrels fulfilling the safety norms and if required, clearance from Chief
Controller ofExplosives shall be taken.
iii) The acoustic enclosures shall be installed at all noise generating
equipments such as DG sets, air conditioning systems, cooling water
tower etc.

8, Air & Noise Pollution Control:

i) Vehicles hired for bringing construction materials to the site should be in
good condition and should conform to air and noise emission standards,
prescribed by TNPCBiCPCB. The vehicles should be operated only
during non-peak hours.
ii) Ambient air and noise levels should conform to residential standards
prescribed by the TNPCB, both during day and night. Incremental

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 pollution loads on the ambient air and noise quality should be closely
monitored during the construction phase' The pollution abatement
measures shall be strictly implemented'

iii) Traffic congestion near the entry and exit points from the roads adjoining
the proposed project site shall be avoided' Parking shall be fully
plan to be as
intemalized and no public space should be utilized' Parking
per CMDA norms. The traflio department shall be consultcd and any cost

effective traffic regulative facitity shatl be met before commissioning'

to allow free
iv) The buildings should have adequate distance between them
ventilation'
movement of fresh air and passage ofnatural light' air and
v) The project proponent should ensure that adequate Air Pollution Control

measures shall be provided from buses and other vehicles'

which will be

shall be
entering the bus terminal' Further, water sprinkling system
provided and same shall be used at regular interval to control
the dust

emission within the Project site'

9. Building material:
the construction as
i) Fly-ash blocks should be used as building material in
per the provision ofFly ash Notification ofSeptember' 1999 and amended

as on 27th August, 2003 and Notification No' S'O

2807 @) dated:

03.1 1.2009.

Ready-mix concrete shall alone be used in building construction

and
ii)
necessary cube-tests should be conducted to ascertain
their quality'

iii) Use of glass shall be reduced up to 40% to reduce the electricity

consumptionandloadonairconditioning'Ifnecessary'highquality
used in windows'
double gtass with special reflecting coating shall be

10. Storm Water Drainage:

site shall be established
i) Storm water management around the site and on
water manual'
by following the guidelines laid down by the storm
engaging the services
ii) Storm water management plan shall be obtained by
of Anna UniversitY/IIT'

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 11. Energy Conservation Measures:
i) Roof should meet prescriptive requirement as per Energy Conservation
Building Code by using appropriate thermal insulation material, to fulfill
the requirement.
ii) 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.
iii) All norms of Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) and National
Building Code,2005 as energy conservation have to be adopted Solar
lights shall be provided for illumination ofcommon areas.
iv) Application of solar energy should be incorporated for illumination ofl
common areas, lighting for gardens and street lighting. A hybrids system
or fully solar system for a portion ofthe apartments shall be provided.
v) 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.
vi) Energy conservation measures like installation ofCFLs/TFLs for lighting
the areas outside the building should be integral part ofthe project design
and should be in place before project commissioning.

12. Fire Safety:

i) Adequate fire protection equipments and rescue arrangements should be

made as per t}re prescribed standards.

ii) Proper and flee approach road for fire-fighting vehicles upto the buildings

and for rescue operations in the event ofemergency shall be made.

13. Green Belt Development:

i) 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
completed.

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 The proponent has to earmark the greenbelt area
with dimension and
ii)
the boundary of the
GPS coordinates for the green belt area all along
be included in
project site with at least 3 meter wide and the same shall
approval'
the layout out plan to be submitted for CMDA/DTCP
per the plan fumished and
iii) The proponent shall develop the green belt as
area earmarked for the $eenbelt shall not be alter at any point of time for

any other Purpose'

14. Sewage Treatment Plant:

be certified by an
i) The Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) installed should
independent experV reputed Academic institutions
for its adequacy and a
TN before the
report in this regard shoutd be submifted to the SETAA'
less power consuming
project is commissioned for operation' Explore the
systems viz baffle reactor, etc', for the treatment
of sewage'
alteration to satisry the
ii) The Proponent shall install STP as fumished' Any
bathing quality shall be informed to SEIAA-TN'
iii) The project proponent shall operate and maintain the Sewage treatment

Plant and Effluent treatment plant effectively to meet

out the standards

Prescribed bY the CPCB'

iv) The projeot proponent shall continuously operate and
maintain the
plant to achieYe the
Sewage treatment plant and Effluent treatment
standards Prescribed bY the CPCB'
of treated
v) The project proponent has to ensure the complete recycling
prescribed by the
Sewage &Effluent water after achieving the standards

CPCB.
separate standby D'G set for the
vi) The project proponent has to provide
in case of
STP/GWTP for the continuous oPeration of the STP/GWTP

Power failure.
15. Rain Water Harvesting:
collected from the covered
i) The proponent shall ensure that roofrain water
the maximum
roofofthe buildings, etc shall be harvested so as to ensure
beneficiationofrainwaterharvestingbyconstructingadequatesumpsso
that 100% ofthe harvested water shall be reused'

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 ii) Rain water harvesting for surface run-of{ as per plan submitted should be
implemented. Before recharging the surface run oft pre_treatment with
screens, settlers etc. must be done to remove suspended matter, oil and
grease, etc.

iii) The Project Proponent has to provide adequate number of rain water
harvesting pits to recover and reuse the rain water during rainy days as
committed.
iv) The project activity should not cause any disturbance & deterioration of
the local bio diversity.
16. Building Safety:
Lightning arrester shall be properly designed and installed at top ofthe
building and where ever is necessary.
Part D S fic Conditions - Operational Phase/Post constru ctional
phase/Entire life of the oroiect:

There should be Firefighting plan and all required safety plan

2. Regular fire drills should be held to create awareness among owners/ residents.
3. Hazardous waste such as batteries, small electronics, CFL bulbs, expired
medicines and used cleaning solvent bottles should be segregated at source,
collected once in a month from residences and disposed as per the SWM Rures
2016.
4. The building should not spoil the green views and aesthetics ofsurroundings and

should provide enough clean air space.

5. Solar energy saving shall be increased to atreastl0% oftotal energy utilization.
6. The Project proponent has to spend the cER as committed in the affidavit. The
above activity shall be carried out before obtaining CTO from TNpCB.

7. The EMP cost shall be deposited in a nationalized bank by opening separate

account and the head wise expenses statement shall be submitted to TNpcB with
a copy to SEIAA annually
8. The EMP cost shall be printed in the Brochure / pamphlet for the preparation
of
the sale ofthe property and should also mention the component involved.

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 from the wetland Authority before
9. The Project proponent shall get due permission

the commencement of the work, if applicable'

10. The Project proponent s'hould cliscuss

with the wet tand Authority' Tamil Nadu
restoration cum improvement'
Forest Department, PWD and support lake
awareness and conservation programs'
the manmade structures'
11. The project activities should in nolvay disturb
restoration programme contemplated to
12. The Proponent shall do afforestation/
with the
strengthen the open spaces shalt preferably include native species along
for 5 years'
financial forecast for planting and maintenance
13. "Consent to Operate" should be obtained
from the Tamil Nadu pollution Control
project and copy shall be submitted
Board before the start of the operation ofthe
to the SEIAA-TN.
for portability and if necessary RO plant shall
14. Raw water quality to be checked

be provided.

15. The Proponent should be responsible

for the maintenance of common facilities
solid
including greening, rain water harvesting' sewage treatment and disposal'
including terrace gardening for a
waste disposal and environmental monitoring
over the flats to all allottees a
period of 3 years. Within one year after handing
allottees shall be formed to take
viable society or an association among the
responsibility of continuous maintenance
of all facilities with required
agteements for compliance ofall conditions furnished in Environment Clearance
or the Proponent himself shalt maintain
all
@C) order issued by the SEIAA-TN
The copy of MoU between the buyers
the above facilities for the entire period.
to SEIAA-TN'
Association and proponent shall be communicated
16. The ground water level and its
quality should be monitored and recorded regularly

in consultation with Ground Water Authority'

17. Treated effluent emanating from
STP shall be recycled / reused to the maximum
to the norms and standards for
extent possible. The treated sewage shall conform
ofany use' Necessary measures
bathing quality laid down by CPCB irrespective
mosquito problem from STP'
should be made to mitigate the odour and
continuously by providing stand by DC set in
18. The Proponent shall operate STP

case of power failure'

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 19. It is the sole responsibility ofthe proponent that the treated sewage water disposed

for green belt development/ avenue plantation should not pollute the soil/ ground
water/ adjacent canals/ lakes/ ponds, etc

20. Adequate measures should be taken to prevent odour emanating from solid waste
processing plant and STP.

21. The e - waste generated should be collected and disposed to a nearby authorized

e-waste centre as per E- waste (Management & Handling), Rules 2016 as

amended.

22. Diesel power generating sets proposed as source of back-up power during
operation phase should be ofenclosed tlpe and conform to rules made under the
Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. The height of stack ofDG sets should be
equal to the height needed for the combined capacity ofall proposed DG sets.

23. The noise level shall be maintained as per MoEF/CPCB/TNPCB

guidelines/norms both during day and night time.
24. Spent oil from D.G sets should be stored in HDPE drums in an isolated covered
facility and disposed as per the Hazardous & other Wastes (Management &
Transboundary Movement) Rules 2016. Spent oil from D.G sets should be
disposed off through registered recyclers.

25. The proponent is required to provide a house hold hazardous waste / E-waste
collection and disposal mechanism.
26. The proponent shall ensure that storm water drain provided at the project site shall

be maintained without choking or without causing stagnation and should also

ensure that the storm water shall be properly disposed offin the natural drainage
/ channels without disrupting the adjacent public. Adequate harvesting of the
storm water should also be ensured.
Z7.Used CFLs and TFLs should be properly collected and disposed off/sent for
recycling as per the prevailing guidelines/rules of the regulatory authority to
avoid mercury contamination.
28. 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, I 986.

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 29 The Environmentar clearance is
issued based on the documents fumished
by the
project proponent. In case any
documents found to be incorect/not
in order at a
later date the Environmentar clearance
issued to the project wi, be deemed to be
revokedT cancelled.

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