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21127131

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Date Created:

2023-02-10 16:55:59.009

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The project proponent has applied for obtaining consent to establish (NOC) of the Board for pollution angle for development of a “Commercial Project” on Dhanaula Road, Tehsil and District. Barnala, Punjab in an area of 48 Kanal 14.71 Marla (24652.99 sq mtr). The project proponent has deposited NOC fee Rs. 18500/- (Rs. 18000/- NOC fee + Rs. 500/- application form fee) vide UTR no. BARBT22357276302 dated 07/12/2022, which is adequate for one year. The project proponent has obtained CLU from Local Government, Punjab issued by Competent Authority vide memo no. PB/CLU/BNN/BARNA/2571 dated 17/10/2022 for change of land use for commercial project in the land measuring 48 Kanal 14.71 Marla (24652.99 sq mtr) in the revenue estate of Dhanaula road, Barnala. Further, it is submitted that a complaint dated 9.1.2023 has also been received from Sh. Bhagwant Rai, resident of Barnala regarding breaking of sewerage chimney by the project promoter without any permission for construction of colony. The site of the commercial project was visited by AEE of this office on 09/01/2023 and observed as under:- 1.      The site of the proposed commercial project is located on Dhanaula road, Barnala. 2.      The project proponent has proposed to develop a commercial project in an area of 48 Kanal 14.71 Marla (24652.99sq. mtr) consisting of Commercial Shops @104 nos./day & Restaurant @ 05 nos./day. 3.      <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">The project proponent has submitted the feasibility report and stated that the commercial development will consists of Approved ResidentialTownship 6.091 acrs<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> and the estimated population for the project will be 350 persons. The total water requirement for the project will be 53 KLD for domestic purposes),out of which 43.0 KLD of domestic wastewater will be generated and same will be treated in STP of 42±10% KLD capacity to be installed based on SBR Technology. The project proponent has proposed that Out of 43 KLD, about 20 KLD treated water will be used for horticulture / green area measuring 2900 m2 area inside the colony and excess water about 23 KLD will be discharged into MC Sewer. The project proponent has obtained permission from MS Barnala vide no. 492/B dated 20.12.2022 to discharge treated wastewater into MC sewer. However, the MC has stated that the MC will allow to discharge the treated wastewater in the MC sewer after depositing requisite charges as well as approval of site plan from the Competent Authority after completion of the project and as per the available capacity of the sewer at that time, the MC will allow to discharge the treated wastewater discharged into MC Sewer. In this regard, it is pertinent to mentioned here that the MC Barnala has installed STP of 20 MLD capacity, the monitoring of the same is being carried out by the Board on monthly basis and it was come to the notice that the STP is running at its full capacity of 20 MLD and MC Barnala has yet not submitted any proposal to enhance the capacity of STP. Hence, the project proponent  is required to revise the proposal for utilization of entire treated wastewater in its premises, in case MC has not enhanced the capacity of STP. Also, the project proponent is required to submit the revised site plan showing utilization of entire treated wastewater generated from the premises after completion of the project. 4.      The project proponent has proposed to install STP consisting of Bar Screen, Collection Tank, Primary Clarifier, SBR, Pressure depth filter and sludge drying beds. 5.      The project proponent has not proposed to install any DG set its premises. 6.      The project proponent has proposed to generate 150 kg/day of solid waste which will be disposed off as per Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016. 7.      The promoter has started providing sewerage system, roads, street lights etc and the construction of residential houses is yet to start. 8.      No rice sheller, saila plant, stone  crusher,  cement  plant,  grinding  unit,  hot  mix plant falls within 500 mtr distance from  the  boundary  wall of  the  project. 9.      The project proponent has also submitted layout plan of the proposed project. From the above, it is evident that, the site of the project is suitable as per notification issued by the Govt. vide no. 3/6/07/STE(04)/2274 dated 25/07/2008 and EE(Mega) / Gen / 419 / 2009 / 4426-49 dated 05/02/2009 for establishment of such projects. However, the compliance of disposal of treated wastewater is not adequate. Hence, not complying with the provisions of the Water Act,1974.  <span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">Keeping in view of the above, it is recommended that the show cause notice for refusal of NOC may be issued to the project proponent due to above said violations.

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PPCB138

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Role:

RO AEE Vipan Kumar