F.No. 21-54/2014-IA.IIIGovernment of India

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

Indira Paryavaran Bhawan,Jor Bagh Road,

New Delhi - 110 003

Dated: 18thJune, 2014

ToThe Deputy City Engineer (BSUP),Mjs Thane Municipal Corporation,Ray Office Building, PR No.2,Near Oswal Park, Mumbai - 400 606Maharashtra

Subject: Redevelopment of residential building No. 54, 55, 56 of VartakNagar on land bearing S.No.186, 364 at village Majiwade, Tal andDist: Thane, Maharashtra by MIs Thane Municipal Corporation -Environmental Clearance - Reg.

Sir,

This has reference to your application No. TMCjS.B.jNo.153 dated31.07.2014 seeking prior Environmental Clearance on the above-mentionedsubject.

2. The Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change has considered theapplication. It is noted that the proposal is for grant of Environmental Clearancefor Redevelopment of residential building No. 54, 55, 56 of Vartak Nagar onland bearing S.No.186, 364 at village Majiwade, Tal and Dist: Thane,Maharashtra by MIs Thane Municipal Corporation. The proposal wasconsidered in the 140th EAC meeting held on 27th - 29th October, 2014. Theproponent has informed that:

1. The proposal involves redevelopment of existing dilapidated building nos.54, 55 and 56 of Vartak Nagar on land bearing S. No.186, 364 at villageMajiwade, Tal and Dist: Thane, Maharashtra for economically weakersections.

11. Total plot area of the site is 4163.57 rn-. Net plot area is 3768.03 m2. Thesanctioned FSI area is 25,551.69 m-. The proposed FSI area is 23542.14m-. The total proposed construction area is 39308.8 sqm.

111. The proposed development includes construction of 2 residential buildings,one sale building with two wings and one rehabilitation building. The salebuilding comprises of stilt (for parking) + 27 upper (residential floors) +28th part floor (Fitness center & society office) and 399 flats. Therehabilitation building comprises of ground floor (part) & part stilt (forparking) + 29th upper (residential floors) and 338 flats and 23 shops.

iv. The life of the proposed structure would be 50 years due to location close toseashore.

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v. Total water requirement is estimated to be 499 KLD which will be metfrom the supply of TMC and reuse of treated wastewater. Fresh waterrequirement will be 332 KLD. The wastewater generation is estimated to be466 KLD which is proposed to be treated in 2 nos of STP of 480 KLDcapacity (260& 220). PP proposed to reuse about 167 KLD for flushing, 27KLD for landscape and 125 KLD will be provided to the MHADARG and 142KLD will be discharged to Municipal Sewer. Total solid waste generation isestimated to be 1857 kg/day.

VI. Two D.G sets of 320 KVAis proposed as standby.Vll. Parking facility for 142 ECS is proposed to be provided against the

requirement of 142 ECS.viii. Energy conservation measures are proposed to save 25.36 % of energy.ix. The project cost is Rs. 106 Crore.x. There is no court cases/violation pending with the project proponent.

3. The proposal was considered by the Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) andrecommended in its 140th EAC meeting held on 27th - 29th October, 2014 forgranting Environmental Clearance. The Ministry of Environment, Forests &Climate Change hereby accords Environmental Clearance for the above-mentionedRedevelopment of residential building No. 54, 55, 56 of Vartak Nagar on landbearing S.No.:186, 364 at village Majiwade, Tal and Dist: Thane, Maharashtraby M/s Thane Municipal Corporation under the provisions of the EnvironmentImpact Assessment Notification, 2006 and amendments thereto and Circularsissued thereon and subject to the compliance of the following specific conditions,in addition to the general conditions mentioned below:

PARTA - SPECIFICCONDITIONS

I. Construction Phase

(i) The Project Proponent shall insure that the guidelines issued videthis Ministry's OM No. 19-2/2013-IA.III dated 09.06.2015, to befollowed for 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 EC will be based on the veracity and subsistence of thesubmissions made by the Project Proponent before the EAC, andshall be subject to the Project Proponent obtaining all the necessarybuilding, town planning, fire fighting and other statutory clearancesbefore initiating any on-site activity.

(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) NOC/Clearance from Fire Department shall be obtained prior to startof work.

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

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

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

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

(ix) 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.

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

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

(xii) 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 health aspectsof people, only in approved sites with the approval of competentauthority.

(xiii) 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.

(xiv) 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.

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

(xvi) The diesel generator sets to be used during construction phase shouldbe low sulphur diesel type and should conform to Environment(Protection) Rules prescribed for air and noise emission standards.

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

(xviii) 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.

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(xix) 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

(xxvi) Fixtures for showers, toilet flushing and drinking should be of low floweither by use of aerators or pressure reducing devices or sensor basedcontrol.

(xxvii)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.

(xxviii) 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.

(xxix) 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 treated wastewater shall be recycled and reused for flushing oftoilets (about 167 KLD), landscape (about 27 KLD) and HVAC toreduce the demand of fresh water as committed.

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

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

(iv) Parking facility of 142 ECS shall be provided as committed.

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

(vi) 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 recycledjreused 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.

(vii) The solid waste generated should be properly collected andsegregated. Wet garbage should be composted and dry j inert solidwaste should be disposed off to the approved sites for land filling afterrecovering recyclable material.

(viii) Diesel power generating sets proposed as source of back-up power forelevators 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.

(ix) 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.

(x) The green belt of the adequate width and density preferably with localspecies along the periphery of the plot shall be raised so as to provideprotection against particulates and noise.

(xi) 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.

(xii) Energy conservation measures like installation of CFLsjTFLs 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 disposed

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off/sent 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 displayed onthe website of the concemed State Pollution Control Board. The ECletter shall also be displayed at the Regional Office, District Industriescentre 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.

4. Officials from the Regional Office of MoEF&CC, Bhopal 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, Bhopal.

5. In the case of any change(s) in the scope of the project, the project wouldrequire a fresh appraisal by this Ministry.

6. 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 in atime bound and satisfactory manner.

7. All other statu tory 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.

8. 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.

9. The project proponent should advertise in at least two local Newspaperswidely circulated in the region, one of which shall be in the vemacular 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 Bhopal.

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10. This Clearance is subject to final order of the Hori'ble Supreme Court 0 I

India 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.

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

12. A copy of the clearance letter shall be sent by the proponent to concerne I

Pan chayat, Zilla Parisad/Municipal Corporation, Urban Local Body and the LocNGO, if any, from whom suggestions/ representations, if any, were received whil

lprocessing the proposal. The clearance letter shall also be put on the website of thecompany by the proponent.

13. The proponent shall upload the status of compliance of the stipulated E iconditions, including results of monitored data on their website and shall updat<ithe same periodically. It shall simultaneously be sent to the Regional Office 0 IMoEF&CC, the respective Zonal Office of CPCB and the SPCB. The criteripollutant levels namely; SPM, RSPM, S02, NOx (ambient levels as well as stac I

emissions) or critical sectoral parameters, indicated for the project shall b9monitored and displayed at a convenient location near the main gate of thecompany in the public domain.

14. The environmental statement for each fmancial year ending 31st March iForm-Vas is mandated to be submitted by the project proponent to the concerned!State Pollution Control Board as prescribed under the Environment (Protection)lRules, 1986, as amended subsequently, shall also be put on the website of thelcompany along with the status of compliance of EC conditions and shall also besent to the respective Regional Offices of MoEF&CC bye-mail.

Yours faithfully,

(Dr. Ranjini Warrier)Director

Copy to:

1. The Secretary, Department of Environment, Govt. of Maharashtra, Mantralaya,Mumbai - 400 032.The Chairman, CPCB, Parivesh Bhawan, CBD-cum-Office Complex, East ArjunNagar, Delhi - 32.

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

3. The Chief Conservator of Forests, Ministry of Environment and Forests,Regional Office, Westem Region, Kendriya Paryavaran Bhavan, Link, Road No.3, Ravishankar Nagar, Bhopal- 462016 (M.P.)

4. Guard File.5. Monitoring Cell.

(Dr. Ranjini Warrier)Director

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