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1) It is submitted that the project is large scale red category a commercial shopping mall with car washing facility. The project proponent was granted consent to operate under the Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 vide no. CTOW/Renewal/LDH4/2019/9663740 dated 06/05/2019, upto 31/03/2024 for Commercial Shopping Mall with Car Washing Facility and for discharge of domestic effluent @ 100 KLD into sewer after the treatment of STP with certain conditions.
2) Consent to operate under the Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 was granted vide no. CTOA/Renewal/LDH4/2019/9665493 dated 06/05/2019, upto 31/03/2024 for 04 DG sets of capacities (1x380 KVA & 03x1500 KVA) these are equipped with canopy with acoustic enclosure.
3) Earlier, the site of the commercial shopping mall was visited by the officer of the Board was on 03.05.2022. During the visit, effluent sample was collected from the outlet and inlet of the STP installed by the Mall and as per analysis result obtained from the outlet of STP the concentration of various parameters at the outlet of STP are pH =7.5, TSS=47 mg/l, TDS=691 mg/l, COD=137 mg/l, BOD=35 mg/l and Oil & Grease=6.6 mg/l. The concentration of BOD parameter (35 mg/l) is marginally beyond the stringent parameter i.e 30 mg/l and within prescribed limit as per the general standard for discharge of environmental pollutants. The details report has been sent to competent authority through e-noting no. 19387254 dated 21.07.2022.
4) Further, the competent authority of the Board has decided to issue advisory for operating STP properly and efficiently so as to achieve the prescribed standards of the Board at all the times vide Board letter no. 112 dated 13.01.2023.
5) Now, the project proponent has applied for renewal of consent to operate under Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and under the Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 through OCMMS on 06.02.2024.
6) The project proponent has deposited consent fee of Rs. 5,28,000/- vide R.No. 670408124 dated 06.02.2024 under the Water Act, 1974, Rs. 5,28,000/- vide R.No. 620403427 dated 06.02.2024 under the Air Act, 1981 and Rs. 10,800/- vide R.No. 671658122 dated 06.02.2024 as NOC regularization fee against gross value of fixed assets of Rs. 99,41,81,890/- and plant & machinery of Rs. 24,71,83,092/- as on 30.01.2024, which is adequate upto 31.03.2029.
7) The site of the commercial shopping mall was visited by the officer of the Board on 08.02.2024 and it was observed as under:-
1. The project is large scale red category a commercial shopping mall with car washing facility.
2. The project proponent has installed STP for treatment of effluent generated in the premises. The effluent generated from car washing section is also received in collection tank of STP after pre treatment in grit removal tank. The treated effluent is being discharged into sewer.
3. The project proponent has installed water meter at final outlet of STP and energy meter for STP & submersible pump.
4. The industry is maintaining record of STP operation w.r.t. water meter & energy meter readings. The record was found in order. The detail of last six months are attached pdf file. Average discharge is 34 KLD during six months. The representative informed that the discharge as per footfall and same is found within the consented capacity.
5. The project proponent has installed 04 DG sets of capacities (1x380 KVA & 03x1500 KVA) these are equipped with canopy with acoustic enclosure.
6. The project proponent has installed de-composting machine for treatment of compostable solid waste. The compost is use as manure for irrigation/plantation inside the premises. The remaining inert solid waste is being lifted by the authorized agency i.e. M/s A2Z Waste Management (Ludhiana) Ltd, Ludhiana for lifting of municipal solid waste on daily basis.
7. There is no change in floor area and project proponent is complying with the provisions of Water Act, 1974 & Air Act, 1981.
Keeping in view of above, it is recommended that consent to operate under the Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 may be granted upto 31.03.2029 with suitable conditions and following special conditions for regular compliance:-
1. The project proponent shall not use and allow any banned single use plastic items by the caterers and shall not prior inform the organizer of the marriage parties/functions to not purchase, stock, use and distribute any banned single use plastic items such as plastic or Styrofoam plates, cups, glasses, cutlery items etc.
2. If any later stage the project proponent is found using any banned items then Board shall be at liberty to take action against project proponent as per Law.
3. The establishment shall obtain necessary permissions from Punjab Water Regulation and Development Authority (PWRDA)/ Central Groundwater (CGWA) for extraction of groundwater as and when required.
4. The PPCB shall be at liberty to take action against the establishment for failure to obtain the necessary permission for extraction of groundwater as and when required from the concerned Department.
5. The establishment shall maximize the reuse of treated water for non-potable purpose/gardening, etc.
6. The establishment shall furnish quarterly reports to the PPCB showing quantity of water consumption (month-wise) and quantity of treated water.
7. Rain water harvesting system shall be installed by all establishments in consultation with the PWRDA/CGWA. Bigger hotels/halls need to make arrangements for both roof-top and ground-based harvesting of rain water. In case roof-top harvesting is not possible/ viable, the smaller halls/venues having hosting capacity of less than 500 persons/guests shall then go for ground-based/artificial storage systems, storage tanks and other similar arrangements.
8. The establishment shall need to use efficient fixtures such as low flow shower heads, bath, sink faucet aerators, low flow toilets.
9. The establishments shall use approved fuel such as LPG, PNG, Charcoal for tandoor, boiler, etc. with preference to cleaner fuels.
10. The establishment shall properly channelize the fugitive emissions including emissions from cooking & kitchen operations by providing proper ducting/hood arrangement and proper exhaust system and emissions.
11. The establishment shall not install the any gensets on temporary as well as permanent basis without the acoustic enclosure for as per the specific norms.
12. The establishment shall explore the application of solar energy in various area such as illumination, water heating.
13. The establishment shall explore the use of inverters of Diesel Generator sets.
14. The establishment shall explore the use of LED bulbs.
15. The establishments shall properly handle, manage and dispose the solid waste generated and comply with the provisions of the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016.
16. The project proponent shall comply with the clause 3 (8) of the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016, marriage halls generating waste of more than 100 kg/day fall under the category of ‘Bulk Waste Generator’ and should ensure compliance with the provisions of the Rules.
17. The project proponent shall not throw, burn or burry the solid waste generated by him, on streets, open public spaces outsides his premises or in the drain or water bodies.
18. The establishments shall ensure that food waste shall kept in segregated from at source and shall be treated/ processed in organic waste convertor to through any other scientific way allowed under the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 and treated compost/ by product shall be used as manure or for other useful purposes.
19. The establishments shall ensure that the hazardous waste (used oil, used batteries) generated in the premises are collected property and disposed only to authorizes recyclers registered with MoEF&CC/CPCB and valid operating license of PPCB.
20. The establishment shall obtain permission from designated as per provisions of Noise Pollution (regulation & Control) Rules, 2000.
21. The establishment shall comply with provision of Noise Rules Specifically Rules 5 and Rules 6 of the Noise Rules.
22. The DG sets shall comply with the provisions of Noise Pollution Control limits.
23. The establishment shall obtain necessary permissions from the concerned departments under the above said guidelines for Traffic movement, Fire safety, Building plan and for development of green belt.
Competency: Hon’ble Chairman of the Board. |
