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It is submitted that Project Proponent was earlier granted ‘consent to establish’ (NOC) from the Board under the Water Act, 1974 and the Air Act, 1981 vide no. CTE/Fresh/BAR/2023/21562398 dated 21.07.2023 for establishment of Colony having approved an 18.431 acre with total no. of 223 Residential Plots, SCO's 27 no, Community Centre, EWS area and utilities area. under the name & style of Ganpati Enclave Ext. 1, Opposite D Mart Handiaya Road, Barnala, with the discharge of domestic effluent @ 193.0 KLD with validity upto 20/07/2024.
The project proponent had submitted feasibility report vide its last NOC application (21562398), wherein the project proponent has proposed to install combined STP for treatment of wastewater generated from M/s Ganpati Enclave & M/s Ganpati Enclave (Ext-1) of capacity250±10% KLD consisting of Bar Screen, Collection tank cum equalization tank, Primary clarifier, Aeration tank, Secondary clarifier, Multi-grade pressure depth filter and sludge drying beds.
The PP had proposed to generate 193 KLD of wastewater from M/s Ganpati Enclave (Ext. -1) and 72 KLD from M/s Ganpati Enclave. The entire wastewater of township to the tune of 265 KLD after the treatment through 300KLD Common STP will be utilized onto land for plantation measuring 6500 sqm in the green area / green belts alongside road &pavements in the premises of Ganpati Enclave and 13000 sqm in the green area/ green belts alongside road & pavements in the premises of Ganpati Enclave(Ext.-1).
The project proponent had proposed to convert kitchen waste and green waste into compost through vermi-composting at site. Further, it had also proposed to sold out recyclable waste to authorized recycling units and other waste will beget lifted through MC, Barnala.
The project proponent had submitted an affidavit dated 08.07.2023 stated that :-
1.That we will install common STP for treatment of 265 KLD effluent(proposed) to be generated from residential colonies namely- M/s Ganpati Enclave and M/s Ganpati Enclave Ext. 1 (Promoter & Developed by Ganpati Builders and Developers) located at opposite D Mart,Handiaya Road, Barnala.
2. That we will develop 4.90 acre of green area in above said residential colonies and treated effluent of 30-50 KLD generated after STP will be used for plantation purposes in that green area. The treated effluent wil lalso be used in construction activities of the colonies
3. That at present, MC sewer is not available at the site of colony. But, we have obtained permission from EO, MC, Barnala vide no. 411/B dated06/10/2022, that the colonies can discharge its treated effluent into MC sewer as and when MC sewer would install in the area, subject to certain condition as mentioned in said permission
4. That for the utilization/disposal of surplus treated effluent, we will make arrangements to provide sewerage line from the colony upto MC sewer at our own cost after obtaining prior permission from the concerned Department, when the discharge of colony increases from 50 KLD; in case, MC sewer will not available. Or We will be bound to develop plantation area as per Karnal Technology to utilized the entire treated effluent of qty. 265 KLD.
It is pertinent to mention that the above wastewater generation quantity has been calculated by considering 05 persons per residential plot
Then, the project proponent had auto-renewed the same vide no. CTE/Renewal/BAR/2024/26873862 dated 17.09.2024, which was valid upto 17.09.2025.
Thereafter, the project had granted revised CTE vide no. CTE/Fresh/BAR/2025/28171461 dated 16.04.2025 for the development of Residential Plots @ 319 Numbers, Commercial Plots @ 27 Numbers, EWS Plots @ 2 Numbers in Total area of 27.91, after addition of 9.48 acres in already approved area of 18.431 acre, with the discharge of domestic effluent @ 520 KLD (225 KLD in dual plumbing, 59.8 KLD into green area/parks and remaining 235 KLD onto land for planation as per Karnal technology/MC sewer after treated in the Common STP with M/s Ganpati Enclave with validity upto 03/04/2026, with special conditions mentioned therein.
As per the feasibility report attached with the application, the total fresh water requirement for Ganpati Enclave (Extension-1) is 663 KLD, and the total treated wastewater generation is 520 KLD. Out of this, 225 KLD is proposed to be utilized through the dual plumbing system, 59.8 KLD is proposed to be utilized for irrigation of park areas and green strips (2.11 acre), and the remaining 235 KLD is proposed to be disposed of as per Karnal Technology.
The PP had submitted agreement dated 05.03.2025 with the owner land area measuring 13 Kanal 10 Marla (1.68 Acre) adjoining to the premises for the development of plantation area for disposal of treated waste water after STP.
It is pertinent to mention that in the above application, water consumption and wastewater generation quantity has been calculated by considering 15 persons per residential plot.
Afterward, the project proponent had applied for Consent to Operate under Water Act, 1974 and Air Act, 1981 28770349 & 28769643 dated 22.10.2025, However, the case was returned after clarification was raised due to failure of the Project Proponent to submit the requisite reply
Now, the project proponent has applied for consent to operate under the Water Act, 1974 & Air Act, 1981 for the Residential Plots @ 319 Number, Commercial Plots @ 27 Number and EWS Plot @ 2 Number in an area 27.91 acre, for the generation of solid waste @ 1600 Kg/Day same is disposed through MC, Barnala. and for discharge of domestic effluent @ 531 KLD treated in the Common STP with M/s Ganpati Enclave (225 KLD in dual plumbing, 59.8 KLD into green area/parks and remaining 235 KLD onto land for planation as per Kernal technology/MC sewer)
. The details of the case is as under:
1. The PP has deposited Rs. 21600/- vide receipt no. 728049819 dated 02.01.2026 under the Water Act, 1974 against the fixed assets Rs. 1293.26 as per CA certificate dated 22.10.2025. During CTE application, the Project Proponent had submitted copy of project report, showing total project cost will be Rs. 1856.31(1247.17 Lakh for 18.431 acres + 609.14 Lakh for 9.48 acers).
2. The project proponent has submitted revised approved layout plan of the proposed colony i.e M/s Ganpati Enclave Extention-1, approved by Dept. Local Government, Punjab having an area of 27.91 acres and submitted copies of registry of land in the name of M/s Ganpati Builders and developers Barnala.
3. The project proponent has submitted a self-affirmation that the they have installed Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) with a capacity of 650 KLD within the premises of Ganpati Enclave Extension-I The domestic sewage generated from both Ganpati Enclave (estimated 73.5 KLD) and Ganpati Enclave Extension-I (approximately 531 KLD) is treated at this facility.
4. The Project Proponent has submitted a land lease deed executed with the landowner, Smt. Ramandeep Kaur, W/o Sh. Kulvir Singh, for an area of 1.68 acres for development of the plantation area, with validity up to 04.03.2030.
5. The Project Proponent has submitted details of water consumption, wastewater generation, and its reuse after treatment, based on the current occupancy of houses/plots.
Moreover, during the scrutiny of CTO application it is observed as under:
1. The project proponent has not submitted agreement/permission/NOC from MC, Barnala for the disposal of solid waste generated from the premises.
2. The Project Proponent has not submitted the STP completion certificate, duly issued by the STP installation engineer / authorized technician, certifying successful installation and readiness for operation and capacity of STP.
3. As per special condition no. 08 mentioned in the CTE certificate, the project proponent shall obtain permission from the Punjab Water Regulation and Development Authority (PWRDA) for the abstraction of ground water and submit the same to the Board before commissioning of the project. However, the PP has not submitted any document regarding this.
4. The Project Proponent has submitted a self-affirmation stating that a Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) of 650 KLD capacity has been installed within the premises of Ganpati Enclave. However, in the feasibility report submitted during the CTE application, the STP capacity was mentioned as 550 KLD. Therefore, the Project Proponent is required to clarify the exact capacity of the STP.
To process the application, the site of the Colony was visited by AEE and JEE of this office on 06.01.2026 and it was observed as under: -
1. The residential colony is located on Handiaya Road, Barnala and falls within the Municipal Council (MC) limits.
2. During the site visit, it was observed that out of 319 residential plots, around 15 houses were constructed and occupied, while about 15-20 houses were under construction and all the Commercial Plots @ 27 Number have been constructed.
3. As per the CTO application, fresh water consumption of 663 KLD has been considered for domestic purposes. However, during the visit, it was observed that no water meter has been installed on the fresh water supply pipeline/tubewell to maintain record of abstraction of groundwater as mention in special condition of CTE Certificate.
4. Project Proponent has installed a common STP based upon MBBR Technology within the premises of M/s Ganpati Enclave (Extension-1) for treatment of wastewater generated from both colonies, i.e., Ganpati Enclave(Domestic effluent @ 72 KLD and Ganpati Enclave (Ext-1) (Domestic effluent @ 531 KLD). During the visit, the STP was not in operation, and no operational records were being maintained.
5. The Project Proponent has not provided a dual plumbing system for reuse of treated wastewater for flushing purposes, as required under the special conditions of the NOC. Further, no distribution pipeline network has been provided for utilization of treated wastewater in the green belt / park areas of both colonies.
6. The representative of the colony informed that they will discharge waste water into nearby vacant plot when collection tank at the outlet of STP get fully filled.
7. The Project Proponent has not developed any plantation area as per Karnal Technology. Instead, a plain plantation area of approximately 2.80 acres, located outside both colonies, was shown, wherein only small plants of about 1-1.5 feet height have been planted. Further, no pipeline network has been provided to convey treated effluent from the STP outlet to the said plantation area.
8. No municipal sewer line has been laid in the area by the MC, Barnala where both colonies have been developed.
9. Being a bulk solid waste generator, the Project Proponent has not provided any compost pits for in-house management of biodegradable solid waste generated from the premises of both colonies. Further, no service/community bins have been placed for collection and segregation of solid waste, despite such provision being mentioned in the feasibility report submitted during the CTE application. The project proponent is required to install mechanical composter for the management of solid waste.
10. The project proponent needs to apply for partial consent to operate under both Water Act, 1974 & Air Act, 1981 as per present domestic effluent discharge.
From the above, it is evident that the Project Proponent is not complying with provisions of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 & Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 as well as Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016.
In view of the above, it is recommended that:
1. The project proponent of M/s Ganpati Enclave Extension-1 needs to obtain fresh NOC/CTE as it requires to install separate STP as per layout plan approved by Department of Local Govt, Punjab.
2. Action under the provisions of Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 & Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 may be initiated against the project, due to aforesaid reasons.
Competency: Worthy Chief Environmental Engineer
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