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PROJECT SAFFRON HIGH STREETS Consent to Establish:
The Regional Office has submitted report in lieu to the application filed by the project proponent.
After perusal of the report sent by RO and the application filed by the project proponent, it was noted as under:
• The project proponent has applied for establishment of commercial complex in an area of 26911.59 sqm with built-up area of 118204.36 sqft or 10981.45 sqm consisting of components as Commercial Shops @ 78 Numbers, Mini Multiplex (Three Screen with 182 Seats each) @ 1 Number, Restaurant/Drive Through @ 3 Numbers, alongwith requisite documents & fees.
• The project proponent has deposited Rs. 36000/- vide R No. 687885422 dated 31.05.2024 and Rs. 6000/- vide R No. 758983934dated 06.06.2024 on account of ‘Consent to Establish’ fees against the proposed project cost of Rs. 31.39 Crore; which is adequate for one year.
• The project proponent has obtained the CLU vide its Memo No. 1252/STP(J)/Lay/BP(K)S-1 dated 21.12.2023 and Memo No. 205/STP(J)/Lay/BP(K)S-1 dated 15.02.2024 for an area of 6.65625 acres.
• The project proponent has submitted site plan approved by Senior Town Planner, Jalandhar vide no. 205 dated 15.02.2024. As per site plan the total area will be 26911.59 square meter and the built up area will be 10981.5 square meter which is below 20,000 square meter; therefore, not covered under the ambit of EIA notification dated 14.09.2006. Further, as per the site plan submitted by the project proponent, it shall have Mini Multiplex (Three Screen with 182 Seats each) @1 Numbers/Day, RESTAURANT/DRIVE THROUGH (PERSON'S CAPACITY 150) @ 3 Numbers/Day and COMMERCIAL SHOPS @ 78 Numbers/Day.
• The project proponent has submitted feasibility report for control of pollution as per which total waste water generation will be 27 KLD. As per the feasibility report, STP of capacity 50 KLD has been proposed to be installed at site. The STP will be based on MBBR technology which is principally adequate. The project proponent has proposed to dispose of treated effluent partially onto land reserved for green area and green buffer at site and for plantation adjoining to the site on land measuring 0.5 acres owned by sister concern of the unit for which the sister concern has given its consent. The project shall generate solid waste which will be segregated into recyclable, Biodegradable and inert waste. Compost pits for the treatment of biodegradable shall be installed. Recyclable waste shall be sold to recyclers. Non-Bio-degradable waste will be disposed of as per the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016.
• The proposed site was visited by Environmental Engineer along with AEE on 06.06.2024. The site of the project falls outside Municipal limit of MC Kapurthala. The project proponent has demarcated the boundary wall of the proposed project at site. No MAH industry/cement plant/ grinding unit/ rice sheller/ saila plant/ stone crushing/ screening cum washing unit/ hot mix plant/ brick kiln within a radius of 500 m from the boundary of the proposed site of the project. No air polluting industry located within 100 m of the site. Therefore, the site of the project is conforming to the sitting guidelines laid down by the Govt. of Punjab, Department of Science Technology and Environment vide order dated 25/07/2008 as amended on 30/10/2009.
• The RO has recommended that consent to establish (NOC) under Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 may be granted to the project for one year with suitable conditions and special conditions as mentioned in its note.
It is brought out that the project proponent has not proposed for reutilization of treated effluent after STP for flushing purposes which is a mandatory requirement as per Boards order no. 315 dated 05.07.2018 and the relevant part of the said order is reproduced as under:
“2. If the residential colony/commercial complex/construction project is proposed to be established outside the municipal limits of a City/Town of the State or jurisdiction of any other development authority, then the individual colonizer shall provide adequate and appropriate STP to treat its waste water and shall make arrangements to reuse the treated waste water for flushing purposes and to discharge the remaining treated effluent onto land for plantation/irrigation purposes.”
Therefore, a condition can be imposed to the project proponent to provide necessary arrangements for max. utilization of treated effluent for flushing purposes in the project and only the remaining treated effluent shall be utilized for irrigation of green area and the plantation area to be developed in 0.5 Acres as proposed by the project proponent.
In consideration of the report/ recommendations sent by RO; if approved, the ‘Consent to Establish’ (NOC) from pollution angle under the provisions of the Water Act, 1974 & the Air Act, 1981 for establishment of commercial complex in an area of 26911.59 sqm with built-up area of 118204.36 sqft or 10981.45 sqm consisting of components as Commercial Shops @ 78 Numbers, Mini Multiplex (Three Screen with 182 Seats each) @ 1 Number, Restaurant/Drive Through @ 3 Numbers, be granted to the unit for one year i.e. upto 30.05.2025 (one year from date of application filing), subject to suitable conditions and the following additional conditions that:
1. This CTE is valid for establishment of commercial complex in an area of 26911.59 sqm with built-up area of 118204.36 sqft or 10981.45 sqm consisting of components as Commercial Shops @ 78 Numbers, Mini Multiplex (Three Screen with 182 Seats each) @ 1 Number, Restaurant/Drive Through @ 3 Numbers, on the same site for which site plan approved by Senior Town Planner, Jalandhar vide no. 205 dated 15.02.2024, only.
2. The project proponent shall develop its project strictly in accordance with the layout/ building plan approved by the site plan approved by Senior Town Planner, Jalandhar vide no. 205 dated 15.02.2024. In case, there is variation in built-up area/green area/ any other details in layout plan approved by the competent authority (if at any stage), then the project proponent shall get its revised layout plan approved from the competent authority as well as obtain fresh Consent to Establish from the Board, for the said change.
3. The project proponent shall ensure that the total built up area of construction carried out by it or being carried out by any different builder(s) may not be greater than 20,000 sqm, otherwise the project as such is covered under category 8(a) of the schedule appended to the EIA notification and project proponent of the building and construction project is required to obtain the environmental clearance, failing which, the promoter company/builder shall be liable for action for the violation of EIA notification dated 14/09/2006.
4. The promoter company shall install STP of capacity 50 KLD based on MBBR technology for the treatment of domestic effluent generated by the project premises, as proposed by it.
5. The project proponent shall provide necessary arrangements for usage of the treated effluent after STP for flushing purpose in accordance with the Board’s office order no. 315 dated 05.07.2018 and only the remaining treated effluent shall be discharged onto the green area to be developed within premises and the plantation area as per Karnal Technology to be developed in 0.5 Acres area owned by its sister firm i.e. M/s Excellence Builders Kapurthala.
6. The project proponent will develop the project on its own risk & cost in regard to disposal arrangement. The project proponent shall be entirely responsible for the arrangement of additional land required for the disposal of treated domestic effluent, if any.
7. The project proponent shall not carry out any activity/ construction at site which obstructs the natural drainage through the site, in wetland and water bodies and the natural drainage system should be maintained for ensuring unrestricted flow of water.
8. The project proponent shall restrict its water consumption, waste water generation and abide by the treatment proposal for wastewater and solid waste, as per the proposal given by it.
9. The promoter shall also not allow any occupancy in the project till the time adequate arrangements for effluent treatment & disposal, solid waste handling & disposal are made as well as 'consents to operate' under the Water Act, 1974 & the Air Act, 1981 are obtained.
10. During construction phase, it shall ensure that the waste water being generated from the labour quarters/ toilets shall be treated and disposed in environment friendly manner. In this regard, the project proponent shall provide septic tanks for the treatment of wastewater generated from the labour hutments and the treated effluent/ supernatant from the septic tanks shall be utilized in green area/ plantation only.
11. The promoter company shall submit the complete drawing and design of the STP and its component at the time of obtaining consent to operate.
12. The project proponent shall obtain permission from the PWRDA for the abstraction of ground water.
13. The project proponent shall utilize treated wastewater from nearby STPs for the construction purpose and shall submit an agreement in this regard within one month.
14. The project proponent shall provide separate water meter and energy meter for the STP and maintain record of the same on daily basis.
15. The promoter shall provide a buffer zone of green belt (dense populated trees with pleasant fragrance) around the sewage treatment plant, so as to reduce the effect of odour problem in its vicinity.
16. The promoter company shall explore the possibility of using treated domestic effluent for useful purpose such as construction work, sprinkling on dusty patches/roads, use in nearby construction activities etc.
17. The project proponent shall place adequate no. of bins outside its premises from where the Municipal Solid Waste shall be got lifted.
18. The project proponent shall properly handle and manage the solid waste as per the provisions of the Municipal Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 and ensure that the solid waste is segregated into biodegradable and non-biodegradable components. The biodegradable component shall be treated by providing mechanical composter of adequate capacity to produce compost, which will be disposed of/reused in an environmentally sound manner and the non-biodegradable solid waste shall also be disposed of in an environmentally sound manner.
19. The project proponent shall obtain permission from JDA regarding disposal of the inert solid waste onto any authorized or upcoming dumping/ SLF site of JDA. In case, the permission for the same is denied or not allowed by the JDA at any stage; then this ‘Consent to Establish’ (NOC) from pollution angle shall be deemed cancelled and the Board shall not be responsible for any financial liability arising due to cancellation of this CTE (NOC). In such case, the project proponent shall apply for fresh ‘Consent to Establish’ (NOC) from pollution angle alongwith concrete proof for alternate modes of disposal of the inert solid waste. The project proponent will develop the project on its own risk & cost in regard to disposal arrangement of the solid wastes.
20. The project proponent shall also ensure that the hazardous waste and e-waste components of the solid waste shall also be segregated and the same shall be channelized to the authorized facility for such type of waste.
21. The project proponent shall comply with the provisions of the Construction and Demolition Management Rules, 2016.
22. The project proponent shall take adequate steps to the effect that the construction material of any kind that is stored at site shall be fully covered in all respects so that it does not disperse in the air in any form.
23. The project proponent shall ensure that all the construction material and debris shall be carried out in trucks or other vehicles which are fully covered and protected so as to ensure that the construction debris or the construction material does not get disburse into the air or atmosphere in any form.
24. The project proponent shall take all necessary steps to control the dust emissions to be generated from the construction activities of the project.
25. The project proponent shall ensure that the vehicles carrying construction material and construction debris of any kind shall be cleaned before it is permitted to ply on the road after unloading of such material.
26. The project proponent shall provide mask to every worker working on the construction site and involved in loading/ unloading and carrying of construction material and construction debris.
27. The project proponent shall provide all medical help, investigation and treatment of workers involved in construction of building and carrying out construction material and debris related to dust emissions.
28. The project proponent shall install mechanical composter for the treatment of solid waste being a bulk waste generator.
29. The project proponent shall make use of alternatives of single use plastics (SUP) within its premises and will not use any SUP items banned in accordance with MoEF&CC notification no. G.S.R. 571(E) dated 12.08.2021.
30. The Punjab Pollution Control Board shall have the liberty to revoke this consent & take penal action against the industry/project proponent and its responsible/ concerned person(s), in case any information/document provided by the industry/ project proponent is found to be incorrect/false/misleading at any point of time.
31. The Punjab Pollution Control Board shall not be responsible for any financial liability and/ or any other liability of the project proponent, due to grant of this Consent to Establish. |
