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It is submitted that earlier the project proponent was granted fresh consent to establish (NOC) from pollution angle under the provisions of the Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 vide no. CTE/Fresh/SAS/2019/8510231 dated 20.02.2019 valid upto 30.09.2019 for development of residential project having 365 flats, subject to certain terms and condition mentioned therein.
Thereafter, the project proponent was granted extension in the validity of consent to establish (NOC) from pollution angle under the provisions of the Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 vide no. CTE/Ext/SAS/2019/11418708 dated 25.10.2019 valid upto 30.09.2020 extended upto 30.09.2021 and further extended upto 27.12.2023 for development of residential project having 365 flats, subject to certain terms and condition mentioned therein.
Now, the project proponent has applied for obtaining fresh consent to establish (NOC) from pollution angle under the provisions of the Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 for development of residential project having 365 flats alongwith requisite documents.
The project proponent has deposited Rs. 128000/- vide R. No. 843554640 dated 14.06.2024 as consent to establish (NOC) fee. The fee deposited by the project proponent is adequate upto 12.01.2026 against the total proposed cost of the project Rs. 5400/- lacs.
Further, as per the policy of the Board dated 30.04.2013, the validity of ‘consent to establish' (NOC) can not be extended beyond five years from the date of issuance of the same, in any case. In case, any industry/project promoter applies for extension in the validity of NOC beyond the period of 5 years, then, such industry/project promoter must be asked to apply afresh for NOC from pollution angle and the same will be dealt/processed/decided as per the policies/guidelines prevailing at that time. As such, the project proponent applied for fresh consent to establish (NOC) from pollution angle.
The project proponent has submitted compliance report of the conditions of the previous granted consent to establish (NOC) from pollution angle under the provisions of the Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1981.
While scrutinizing the application, following observations were observed and the project proponent was requested to submit the reply through clarification. The project proponent has submitted point wise reply to the clarification and same is given as under:
S. No. Observations Reply submitted by the project proponent
1. The project proponent has not submitted any detail regarding installation of mechanical composter for the treatment of solid waste generated within the premises. Mechanical Composter will be installed within two months.
2. The project proponent has not submitted any detail regarding providing of open gym in the park at Village Khanpur, Kharar under CSR activity. 10 lacs rupees spend towards CSR. 3 Lacs spend on jute bags distributed in the area and 7 Lacs for plantation and its maintenance.
3. The project proponent has not submitted any detail regarding installation of smog gun. No construction activity is going on only the finishing work being done at site.
4. The project proponent has not submitted any detail regarding development of vermicomposting/composting to manage the biodegradable solid waste. Mechanical Composter will be installed within two months.
The site of the project was visited by the undersigned on 20.06.2024. During the visit, it was observed as under:
1. The project proponent has completed 04 blocks/Tower containing (G+3 storied building) having 188 flats and finishing work of 177 flats was under progress.
2. The project proponent has installed STP of Capacity 350 KLD based on SBR Technology. The component of STP consist of bar screen, oil and Grease trap, underground collection tank, SBR tank 1 & 2, pressures and filter, activated carbon filter and clear water tank. The project proponent has also constructed sludge drying pits. The project proponent has installed energy meter with the operation of STP. The project proponent has also installed water meter at the final outlet of STP. The project proponent has made an agreement with the adjoining farmer for the disposal of treated effluent onto land for plantation. The project proponent has developed green area for the disposal of treated effluent into adjoining site of STP. The project proponent has developed 01 lawn area as per their approved layout plan.
3. Presently, ~ 70 families are residing in the residential colonies.
4. The project proponent has installed 01 tubewell at the site and has provided watermeter with the same.
5. The project proponent was advised to maintain record of abstraction of groundwater, wastewater treated in STP, treated wastewater reused and excess discharged onto land for plantation.
6. The project proponent has provided solid waste storage bins within the premises and same is being lifted by the local rag pickers and dumped on MC sites.
7. The project proponent is complying with the NOC condition granted to it under Water (Prevention &Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and Air (Prevention &Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 and environmental clearance condition for construction purpose.
In view of the above, may if approved, it is recommended that consent to establish (NOC) from pollution angle under the provisions of the Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 may be granted for one year subject to suitable conditions and following additional conditions that:
1. The project proponent shall install mechanical composter of adequate capacity for the treatment of wet biodegradable solid waste within 02 months.
2. The project proponent shall development of vermicomposting/composting to manage the biodegradable solid waste within 02 months.
3. The project proponent shall provide open gym in the park at Village Khanpur, Kharar under CSR activity with 02 months.
4. The project proponent shall adopt an animal (Elephant/ Hippopotamus/ Royal Bengal Tiger/ Indian Lion) for at least five years at Chattbir Zoo under CSR activities and submit report within one month.
Competency: PBIP, Chandigarh
(Deemed approval: 25.07.2024) |
