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<p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin-left: 1.0in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -1.0in; line-height: 115%;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Tahoma',sans-serif; background: white; font-style: normal;">Subject: -<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Proceedings of the personal hearing given to </span></strong><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Tahoma',sans-serif; font-style: normal;">M/s Neelam Plaza, G.T. Road, Ajitwal, Moga for refusal of 'Consent to establish' (NOC) under the provisions of the Water Act, 1974 and Air Act, 1981 <strong><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma',sans-serif; background: white;">by the Senior Environmental Engineer on 05.04.2023.</span></strong></span></strong></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 1.0in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -1.0in; line-height: 115%;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Tahoma',sans-serif;">The following were present:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 1.0in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -1.0in; line-height: 115%;"><strong><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Tahoma',sans-serif;">From Board's side:</span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 1.0in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -1.0in; line-height: 115%;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Tahoma',sans-serif;">Er. Ravideep Singla, AEE, ZO, Bathinda</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: 115%;"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma',sans-serif; color: windowtext; background: white;">From </span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma',sans-serif;">marriage palace</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma',sans-serif; color: windowtext;"> <strong><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma',sans-serif; background: white;">side:</span></strong></span></strong></p>
<p style="margin: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: 115%;"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma',sans-serif; color: windowtext; background: white;">Sh. Parveen Kumar, Partner</span></strong></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma',sans-serif;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>It was brought out that the industry is a <span style="background: white;">hotel-cum-marriage palace and t</span>he project proponent has applied for obtaining 'consent to establish' (NOC) of the Board for <span style="background: white;">establishment of hotel-cum-marriage palace with 600 person capacity.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma',sans-serif;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>The application of the project proponent has been examined by the Competent Authority and it has been observed that: -</span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin-left: 22.5pt; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: justify; text-indent: -22.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Tahoma',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Tahoma; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Tahoma',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">The project proponent has not submitted approved building plan / site plan demarcating green area for disposal of treated effluent generated.</span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 22.5pt; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: justify; text-indent: -22.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Tahoma',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Tahoma; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Tahoma',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">The project proponent has not provided undertaking / proposed compliance w.r.t. guidelines as per NGT order dated 19.09.2019 in O.A no. 400/2017.</span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 22.5pt; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: justify; text-indent: -22.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Tahoma',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Tahoma; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Tahoma',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">The project proponent has submitted feasibility / technical report with the application which is not in accordance with the project report as:</span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in; line-height: 150%; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Tahoma',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Tahoma; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">a.<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Tahoma',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">In project report the PP has mentioned that the project is having 13 no. cottages, a restaurant and a banquet hall however as per technical report (page 3) the hotel rooms have been mentioned as 20 no. </span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in; line-height: 150%; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Tahoma',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Tahoma; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">b.<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Tahoma',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">On page no 3 of the technical report under introduction section, it has been mentioned as maximum gathering will be 700 persons however on the same page it has been mentioned under the total effluent generation head that the max strength will be 806 persons & 30 rooms. </span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in; line-height: 150%; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Tahoma',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Tahoma; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">c.<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Tahoma',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">On page 3, it has been mentioned that the total effluent generation per room will be 100 ltr/room, 20 ltr/ person for small gathering, 40 ltr/person for marriage gathering etc. which is not in consonance with the Code of Basic Requirements of Water Supply, Drainage & Sanitation (IS:1172-1993). And is considered in much less quantity than the IS Code. </span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in; line-height: 150%; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Tahoma',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Tahoma; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">d.<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Tahoma',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">On page 6, the quantity of effluent generation per function for kitchen under various heads is having wrong calculation. </span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in; line-height: 150%; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Tahoma',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Tahoma; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">e.<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Tahoma',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">The project proponent has proposed for discharge of effluent onto land for irrigation however the adequacy of green area has not been provided. </span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in; line-height: 150%; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Tahoma',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Tahoma; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">f.<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Tahoma',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">The project proponent has not proposed any grit chamber in the effluent treatment mechanism which is required as per the guidelines for hotels and marriage palaces as per NGT order dated 19.09.2019 in OA no. 400/2017. </span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in; line-height: 150%; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Tahoma',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Tahoma; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">g.<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Tahoma',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">On page 15 the solid waste generation has been quantified by taking into account 400 persons only however the PP is applying for 600 persons. </span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in; line-height: 150%; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Tahoma',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Tahoma; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">h.<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Tahoma',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">The project proponent has proposed to provide solid waste to pig farm however as per Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 & guidelines for hotels and marriage palaces as per Hon'ble NGT order dated 19.09.2019 in OA no. 400/2017 the PP his required to provide in house management of Solid waste.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma',sans-serif; background: white;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>The project proponent was issued clarification through online to submit the reply within 4 days w.r.t. the above observations for which the project proponent has failed to submit reply till date. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma',sans-serif; background: white;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma',sans-serif;">Show cause notice for refusal of 'consent to establish' (NOC) under the provisions of the Water Act, 1974 and Air Act, 1981 was issued to the industry with an opportunity of personal hearing on 22.03.2023. </span><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Tahoma',sans-serif;">Last opportunity of personal hearing has been afforded to the marriage palace on 05.04.2023. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 1.0in; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma',sans-serif;">During hearing, the representative of the marriage palace were guided regarding the shortcomings in the application applied and the representative of the marriage palace assured that they will prepare and submit all the required documents within one week. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 1.0in; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; background: white; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">After hearing the representative of the industry as well as officer of the Board, it has been decided that:-</span></p>
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<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="mso-add-space: auto; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in; line-height: 150%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; margin: 0in 0in .0001pt .25in;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Tahoma',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Tahoma; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Tahoma',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; background: white; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">Regional Office, Faridkot shall verify the documents to be submitted by the representative of the marriage palace and will process the CTE application submitted by the marriage palace on merits.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 1.0in; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma',sans-serif; background: white;">You are requested to ensure the compliance of the above decisions of the personal hearing. </span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText" style="text-align: center; line-height: 150%;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Tahoma',sans-serif; background: white; font-style: normal;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><strong><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Submitted for confirmation of proceedings of the hearing dated 05.04.2023 please.</strong></span></p>
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