F.No. 21-112/2014-IA.IIIGovernment of India

Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change(IA.IIISection)

Indira Paryavaran Bhawan,Jor Bagh Road,

New Delhi - 110 003

Dated: 18th June, 2015ToM/s D.O. Associates,Lawrence & Mayo House,1st Floor, 276, Dr. Road, Fort,Mumbai - 400 001

Subject: Construction of proposed residential project at plot bearing S. No.85/1B,S.No. 85/1C, S. No. 85/2B,S. No. 85/4B,S. No. 85/5B,S.No. 85/1/1B, S.No. 86/1/1C, S. No. 86/4B,S. No. 87/17B, S. No.87/17C, S. No. 87/18C, S. No. 87/19, S. No. 96/4B, S. No. 96/4C,S. No. 96/5B, S. No. 96/5C & S. No. 90 at village Kolshet, Thane,Maharashtra by M/s D.O. Associates - Environmental Clearance _Reg.

Sir,

This has reference to your application No. Nil dated 10.10.2014 andsubsequent letters dated 20.11.2014 seeking prior Environmental Clearance onthe above-mentioned project.

2. The Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change has consideredthe application. It is noted that the proposal is for grant of EnvironmentalClearance for Construction of proposed residential project at plot bearing S.No. 85/1B, S. No. 85/1C, S. No. 85/2B, S. No. 85/4B, S. No. 85/5B, S. No.85/1/1B, S. No. 86/1/ lC, S. No. 86/4B, S. No. 87/ 17B, S. No. 87/17 C, S.No. 87/18C, S.No. 87/19,S.No. 96/4B,S.No. 96/4C, S. No. 96/5B,S. No.96/5C & S. No. 90 at village Kolshet, Thane, Maharashtra by M/s D.O.Associates. The proposal was considered by the EAC in its meetings held on26th - 28th November, 2014 and reconsidered in 144th EAC meeting held on 28th- 30th January, 2015. The proponent has informed that:

i. The project involves construction of proposed residential project at plotbearing s. No. 85/1B, S. No. 85/1C, S. No. 85/2B, S. No. 85/4B, S. No.85/5B, S. No. 85/1/1B, S. No. 86/1/1C, S. No. 86/4B, S. No. 87/17B, S.No. 87/17 C, S. No. 87/18C, S. No. 87/19, S. No. 96/4B, S. No. 96/4C, S.No. 96/5B, S. No. 96/5C & S. No. 90 at village Kolshet, Thane,Maharashtra by M/ s D.D. Associates. The project site located on19°14'40.44" N Latitude and 72°58'51.59" Longitude. The proposed projectis accessible by 12m wide internal road from a 40m wide RP road and a 30m wide HCMTRpassing through the plot.

ii. The total plot area of proposed site is 29,840 sqm, FSI area will be23,117.83 sqm and total construction area will be 47,288.13 sqm. Theproject will comprise of 5 residential building and a clubhouse. Total 504tenements shall be developed. Maximum height of the building will be 85.4m.

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iii. Total water requirement during construction phase is 36 KLDwhich will bemet through private water tankers. During operation phase, the total waterrequirement is estimated to be 342 KLDwhich will be met through MMRDAand treated waste water. Fresh water requirement will be about 227 KLDduring non-monsoon season. The waste water generation is estimated to be319 KLD which will be treated in the STP. Sewage Treatment Plan of totalcapacity of 260 and 70 KLD will be provided. About 159 KLD of treatedwater will be reused (125 KLDfor flushing and 34 KLDfor gardening).

IV. Construction waste is proposed to be reused in pavement. Duringoperational phase, the solid waste generation is estimated to be 1266 kg/d.It will be segregated into biodegradable (waste vegetables and foods, etc.)and recyclable (paper, cartons, thermocol, plastics, glass, etc.) componentsand collected in separate bins.

v. The total power demand is estimated to be 4.4 MWwhich will be met fromMSEDCL. DG sets of 2 x250 kVAcapacity for power back up are proposed.

vi. Parking facility for 420 nos. of four wheelers and 330 nos. of two wheelersare proposed to be provided.

vii. Rooftop rainwater potential estimated to be 28 KL. Three RWH tanks of 93KLcapacity for harvesting after filtration are proposed.

Vlll. The total' cost of the project is Rs 122 crores.IX. Wildlife issues: It is located within 10 km of Eco Sensitive areas. The

project site is about 2 km away from Sanjay Gandhi National Park.x. Forest land: No forest land involved in the project.

Xl. There is no court cases/violation pending with the project proponent.

3. The proposal was considered by the EAC in its meeting held on 26th _28th November, 2014 and sought details of green belt, revised layout showinggreen belt, clear driveway of 6 m, circulation and parking, information inaccordance with the OM dated 20.08.2014 with respect to Wild life Clearanceetc. The project proponent submitted information and informed that:

i. The RG proposed in 7102.83 sqm against requirement of 4061.48 sqm 298tree saplings are proposed.

11. Clear driveway of minimum 6 m is proposed.iii. Parking for 420 four wheelers and 330 two wheelers have been proposed

against the 290 and 318 respectively.IV. Applied for Wild Life clearance.

4. The proposal was again considered by the Expert Appraisal Committee(EAC)and recommended in its 144th EAC meeting held on 28th - 30th January,2015 for granting Environmental Clearance. The Ministry of Environment,Forests & Climate Change hereby accords Environmental Clearance for theabove-mentioned Construction of proposed residential project at plot bearingS. No. 85/1B,S.No. 85/1C,S. No. 85/2B, S. No. 85/4B, S. No. 85/5B ,S.No.85/1/1B, S. No. 86/1/1C, S. No. 86/4B, S. No. 87/17B, S. No. 87/17 C, S.No. 87/18C,S. No. 87/19,S. No. 96/4B,S. No. 96/4C,S. No. 96/5B,S. No.96/5C & S. No. 90 at village Kolshet, Thane, Maharashtra by M/s D.D.Associates under the provisions of the Environment Impact AssessmentNotification, 2006 and amendments thereto and Circulars issued thereon andsubject to the compliance of the following specific conditions, in addition to thegeneral conditions mentioned below:

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PARTA - SPECIFICCONDITIONSEC_D.D. Associates

I. Construction Phase

(i) The Project Proponent shall insure that the guidelines issued vide thisMinistry's OM No. 19-2/2013-IA.III dated 09.06.2015, to be followedfor building and construction projects to ensure sustainableenvironmental management in pursuance of Notification No. 3252 (E)dated 22. 12.2014 under the EIA Notification, 2006, as applicable,are followed in this project.

(ii) The Project Proponent shall obtain all necessary clearance/permission from all relevant agencies including town planningauthority before commencement of work.

(iii) "Consent for Establishment" shall be obtained from State PollutionControl Board under Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act,1981 and Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.

(iv) The environmental clearance is subject to obtaining prior clearancefrom wildlife angle including clearance from the Standing Committeeof the National Board for Wildlife as applicable.

(v) Grant of environmental clearance does not necessarily implies thatWildlife Clearance shall be granted to the project and that theirproposals for Wildlife Clearance shall be considered by the respectiveauthorities on their merits and decision taken.

(vi) The total plot area of proposed site is 29,840 sqm, FSI area shall be23,117.83 sqm and total construction area shall be 47,288.13 sqm.The project will comprise of 5 residential building and a clubhouse.Total 504 tenements shall be developed. Maximum height of thebuilding shall be 85.4 m.

(vii) Total water requirement during construction phase is 36 KLD whichshall be met through private water tankers. During operation phase,the total water requirement is 342 KLD which shall be met throughMMRDA and treated waste water. Fresh water requirement shall beabout 227 KLD during non-monsoon season. The waste watergeneration is 319 KLD which shall be treated in the STP. SewageTreatment Plan of total capacity of 260 and 70 KLD shall be provided.

(viii) Construction waste shall be reused in pavement. During operationalphase, the solid waste generation is 1266 kg /d which shall besegregated into biodegradable (waste vegetables and foods, etc.) andrecyclable (paper, cartons, thermocol, plastics, glass, etc.)components and collected in separate bins.

(ix) The total power demand is 4.4 MWwhich shall be met from MSEDCL.DG sets of 2 x250 kVA capacity for power back up shall be provided.D.G sets shall be at least 6 m away from the boundary.

(x) Parking facility for 420 nos. of four wheelers and 330 nos. of twowheelers shall be provided.

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(xi) Rooftop rainwater potential estimated to be 28 KL. Three RWH tanksof 93 KLcapacity for harvesting after filtration shall be provided.

(xii) The project proponent shall comply with the conditions ofNOC/Clearance obtained from Fire Department.

(xiii) All the construction shall be in accordance with the local buildingbyelaws. The Project Proponent shall obtain all necessary clearances.

(xiv) The project proponent shall put in place a credible enforcementmechanism for compliance of energy conservation measuresindicating at least 20 % energy saving from conventional mode, withits allottees, as projected, as projected, in perpetuity. This would bemonitored by the designated Energy Conservation/ EfficiencyAuthority in the State. The project proponent shall also consider toissue at least two LED light for each flats as part of energyconservation measures.

(xv) Temporary toilets will be provided for all construction labour.

(xvi) Suitable toilet fixtures for water conservation shall be provided.

(xvii) Proponent shall obtain permission for ground water withdrawal fromState Ground Water Authority.

(xviii)The rainwater harvesting plan should be incorporated by the CGWA.

(xix) Provision shall be made for the housing of construction labour withinthe site with all necessary infrastructure and facilities such as fuel forcooking, mobile toilets, mobile STP, safe drinking water, medicalhealth care, creche etc. The housing may be in the form of temporarystructures to be 'removed after the completion of the project.

(xx) A First Aid Room will be provided in the project both duringconstruction and operation of the project.

(xxi) All the topsoil excavated during construction activities should bestored for use in horticulture/landscape development within theproject site.

(xxii) Disposal of muck during construction phase should not create anyadverse effect on the neighbouring communities and be disposedtaking the necessary precautions for general safety and healthaspects of people, only in approved sites with the approval ofcompetent authority.

(xxiii) Soil and ground water samples will be tested to ascertain that there isno threat to ground water quality by leaching of heavy metals andother toxic contaminants.

(xxiv) Construction spoils, including bituminous material and otherhazardous materials, must not be allowed to contaminatewatercourses and the dump sites for such material must be securedso that they should not leach into the ground water.

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(xxv) Any hazardous waste generated during construction phase, should bedisposed off as per applicable rules and norms with necessaryapprovals of the State Pollution Control Board.

(xxvi) The diesel generator sets to be used during construction phaseshould be low sulphur diesel type and should conform toEnvironment (Protection) Rules prescribed for air and noise emissionstandards.

(xxvii)The diesel required for operating DG sets shall be stored inunderground tanks and clearance from Chief Controller of Explosivesshall be taken, as applicable.

(xxviii) Vehicles hired for bringing construction material to the site should bein good condition and should have a pollution check certificate andshould conform to applicable air and noise emission standards andshould be operated only during non-peak hours.

(xxix)Ambient noise levels should conform to residential standards bothduring day and night as per Noise Pollution (Control and Regulation)Rules, 2000. Incremental pollution loads on the ambient air andnoise quality should be closely monitored during construction phase.Adequate measures should be made to reduce ambient air and noiselevel during construction phase, so as to conform to the stipulatedstandards by CPCB/ SPCB.

(xxx) Fly ash should be used as building material in the construction asper the provisions of Fly Ash Notification of September, 1999 andamended as on 27th August, 2003.

(xxxi) Ready mixed concrete must be used in building construction.

(xxxii) Storm water control and its re-use as per CGWB and BIS standardsfor various applications.

(xxxiii) Water demand during construction should be reduced by use of pre-mixed concrete, curing agents and other best practices referred.

(xxxiv) Permission to draw ground water shall be obtained from thecompetent Authority prior to construction/ operation of the project.

(xxxv) Separation of grey and black water should be done by the use of dualplumbing line for separation of grey and black water.

(xxxvi) Fixtures for showers, toilet flushing and drinking should be of lowflow either by use of aerators or pressure reducing devices or sensorbased control.

(xxxvii)Use of glass may be reduced by up-to 40% to reduce the electricityconsumption and load on air-conditioning. If necessary, use highquality double glass with special reflective coating in windows.

(xxxviii)Regular supervision of the above and other measures for monitoringshould be in place all through the construction phase, so as to avoiddisturbance to the surroundings.

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(xxxix) Under the provisions of Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, legalaction shall be initiated against the project proponent if it was foundthat construction of the project has been started without obtainingenvironmental clearance.

II. Operation Phase

(i) The quantity of fresh water usage, water recycling and rainwaterharvesting shall be measured and recorded to monitor the waterbalance as projected by the project proponent. The record shall besubmitted to the Regional Office, MoEF&CC along with six monthlyMonitoring reports.

(ii) The treated wastewater of 159 KLD shall be recycled and reused forflushing (125 KLD)and gardening (34 KLD)to reduce the demand offresh water as committed.

(iii) Solid waste management shall be collected, treated disposed inaccordance with the Municipal Solid Waste (Management &Handling) Rules, 2000. No municipal waste should be disposed offoutside the premises.

(iv) The Operation and Maintenance of STP shall be made in the MoUwith STP supplier. Project Proponent shall ensure regular operationand maintenance of the STP.

(v) Parking facility with 6 m clear driveway shall be provided ascommitted.

(vi) The Project Proponent shall explore the possibilities of reusing thetreated wastewater from nearby projects.

(vii) The installation of the Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) should becertified by an independent expert and a report in this regard shouldbe submitted to the Ministry before the project is commissioned foroperation. Treated affluent emanating from STP shall be recycled/reused to the maximum extent possible. Treatment of 100% greywater by decentralized treatment should be done. Discharge ofunused treated affluent shall conform to the norms and standards ofthe State Pollution Control Board. Necessary measures should bemade to mitigate the odour problem from STP.

(viii) The solid waste generated should be properly collected andsegregated. Wet garbage should be composted and dry/ inert solidwaste should be disposed off to the approved sites for land fillingafter recovering recyclable material.

(ix) Diesel power generating sets proposed as source of back-up powerfor elevators and common area illumination during operation phaseshould be of enclosed type and conform to rules made under theEnvironment (Protection) Act, 1986. The height of stack of DG setsshould be equal to the height needed for the combined capacity of allproposed DG sets. Use low sulphur diesel. The location of the DGsets may be decided with in consultation with State Pollution ControlBoard.

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(x) Noise should be controlled to ensure that it does not exceed theprescribed standards. During night time the noise levels measured atthe boundary of the building shall be restricted to the permissiblelevels to comply with the prevalent regulations.

(xi) The green belt of the adequate width and density preferably withlocal species along the periphery of the plot shall be raised so as toprovide protection against particulates and noise.

(xii) Rain water harvesting for roof run- off and surface run- off, as plansubmitted should be implemented. Before recharging the surface runoff, pre-treatment must be done to remove suspended matter, oil andgrease. The borewell for rainwater recharging should be kept at least5 mts. above the highest ground water table.

(xiii) Energy conservation measures like installation of CFLs/TFLs for thelighting the areas outside the building should be integral part of theproject design and should be in place before project commissioning.Use CFLs and TFLs should be properly collected and disposedoff/sen t for recycling as per the prevailing guidelines / rules of theregulatory authority to avoid mercury contamination. Use of solarpanels may be done to the extent possible.

PART - B. GENERAL CONDITIONS

(i) A copy of the environmental clearance letter shall also be displayedon the website of the concerned State Pollution Control Board. TheEC letter shall also be displayed at the Regional Office, DistrictIndustries centre and Collector's Office/ Tehsildar's office for 30 days.

(ii) The funds earmarked for environmental protection measures shall bekept in separate account and shall not be diverted for other purpose.Year-wise expenditure shall be reported to this Ministry and itsconcerned Regional Office.

5. Officials from the Regional Office of MoEF&CC, Nagpur who would bemonitoring the implementation of environmental safeguards should be given fullcooperation, facilities and documents/ data by the project proponents during theirinspection. A complete set of all the documents submitted to MoEF&CC should beforwarded to the CCF, Regional office of MoEF&CC, Nagpur.

6. In the case of any changers) in the scope of the project, the project wouldrequire a fresh appraisal by this Ministry.

7. The Ministry reserves the right to add additional safeguard measuressubsequently, if found necessary, and to take action including revoking of theenvironment clearance under the provisions of the Environmental (Protection) Act,1986, to ensure effective implementation of the suggested safeguard measures ina time bound and satisfactory manner.

8. All other statutory clearances such as the approvals for storage of dieselfrom Chief Controller of Explosives, Fire Department, Civil Aviation Department,Forest Conservation Act, 1980 and Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 etc. shall beobtained, as applicable by project proponents from the respective competentauthorities.

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9. These stipulations would be enforced among others under the provisions ofWater (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, the Air (Prevention andcontrol of Pollution) act 1981, the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, the PublicLiability (Insurance) Act, 1991 and EIA Notification, 2006.

10. The project proponent should advertise in at least two local Newspaperswidely circulated in the region, one of which shall be in the vernacular languageinforming that the project has been accorded Environmental Clearance and copiesof clearance letters are available with the State Pollution Control Board and mayalso be seen on the website of the Ministry of Environment, Forests & ClimateChange at http://www.envfor.nic.in. The advertisement should be made withinSeven days from the date of receipt of the Clearance letter and a copy of the sameshould be forwarded to the Regional Office of this Ministry at Nagpur.

11. This Clearance is subject to final order of the Hon'ble Supreme Court ofIndia in the matter of Goa Foundation v/ s. Union of India in Writ Petition (Civil)No.460 of 2004 as may be applicable to this project.

12. Any appeal against this clearance shall lie with the National GreenTribunal, if preferred, within a period of 30 days as prescribed under Section 16of the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010.

13. A copy of the clearance letter shall be sent by the proponent to concernedPanchayat, Zilla Parisady Municipal Corporation, Urban Local Body and the LocalNGO, if any, from whom suggestions/ representations, if any, were received whileprocessing the proposal. The clearance letter shall also be put on the website ofthe company by the proponent.

14. The proponent shall upload the status of compliance of the stipulated ECconditions, including results of monitored data on their website and shall updatethe same periodically. It shall simultaneously be sent to the Regional Office ofMoEF&CC, the respective Zonal Office of CPCB and the SPCB. The criteriapollutant levels namely; SPM, RSPM, S02, NOx (ambient levels as well as stackemissions) or critical sectoral parameters, indicated for the project shall bemonitored and displayed at a convenient location near the main gate of thecompany in the public domain.

15. The environmental statement for each financial year ending 31st March inForm-Vas is mandated to be submitted by the project proponent to the concernedState Pollution Control Board as prescribed under the Environment (Protection)Rules, 1986, as amended subsequently, shall also be put on the website of thecompany along with the status of compliance of EC conditions and shall also besent to the respective Regional Offices of MoEF&CCbye-mail.

Yours faithfully,

LwY---(Dr. R. Warrier)Director

Copy to:1. The Secretary, Department of Environment, Govt. of Maharashtra,

Mantralaya, Mumbai - 400032.

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The Chairman, CPCB, Parivesh Bhawan, CBD-cum-Office Complex, EastArjun Nagar, Delhi - 32.

2. The Chairman, Maharashtra Pollution Control Board, Kalpataru Points, 3rd &4th floor, Opp. Cine Planet, Sion Circle, Sion (E), Mumbai - 400 022.

3. The Chief Conservator of Forests, Ministry of Environment and Forests,Regional Office, Nagpur.

4. Guard File.5. Monitoring Cell.

(Dr. R. Wartier)Director

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