Minutes of the 27Th Meeting of State Level Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC) Held on 27

Minutes of the 27th meeting of State Level Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC) held on 27.01.2011 from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm in the Conference Room of DPCC

The 27th meeting of State Level Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC) was held on 27/01/2011 in the conference room of DPCC under the Chairmanship of Professor C.R. Babu. The following members of SEAC were present in the meeting:

1.  Dr. A.K. Ambasht - Secretary

2.  Professor Subir Kr. Saha - Member

3.  Professor Mihir Deb - Member

4.  Dr. (Mrs.) P. Malarvizhi - Member

5.  Dr. R.K Khandal - Member

Dr. M. P. George (Sr. Scientist, DPCC) and Dr. Chetna (Scientist, Environment) also assisted the Committee.

The Chairman welcomed the members of the Committee. The minutes of the 26th meeting of the SEAC was confirmed by the members.

With due permission from the Chairman, cases were considered as per the placed agenda.

Case No. 13

Project Name:Zonal Development Plan of Narela, Sector A-1 to A-4, Narela Sub-City, New Delhi.

Project Proponent: Executive Engineer, DDA, Narela, New Delhi.

Project Consultant : M/s Asian Consulting Engineers Pvt. Ltd.

The proponent requested the Committee to defer the case because of his inability to attend the meeting. As per the request of the proponent, the Committee decided to consider this project in the next meeting.

Case No. 20

Project Name : Internal Renovations of the existing Hotel Ashok Yatri Niwas

built by India Tourism Development Corporation Ltd. From

1979 to 1982 at Plot No.19, Ashok Road, New delhi-110001

Project Proponent: M/s Hotel Queen Road Pvt. Ltd.19, Ashok Road, New Delhi- 01

Project Consultant: M/s Perfact Enviro Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

The proposal was reconsidered by the Committee and the proponent made a presentation on the additional information sought by the Committee. The project was earlier considered by the SEAC in its meeting held on 29/09/2010. The proposal is for grant of Environmental Clearance for Internal Renovations of the existing Hotel Ashok Yatri Niwas built by India Tourism Development Corporation Ltd. at Plot No. 19, Ashok Road, New Delhi-110001. The total Plot Area of the hotel is 7120.70 sq.mt. The total Built-up Area is 20991 sq.mt. The total green area is 1424 sq.mt. The project involves internal renovation of the existing hotel. There is no change in Built-up Area, Ground Coverage, Green Area, STP capacity and Electric Load. The parking requirement is 138 ECS and parking provision is of 319 ECS. The number of rooms before renovation was 558 and after renovation the number is reduced to 419. The total population before renovation was 700 and after renovation, the figure is enhanced to 1000 (700 guest + 300 staff). Before renovation, the total water requirement was 255 KLD. The wastewater generation was 240 KLD, which was treated in on-site STP of 150 KLD capacity. After renovation, total water requirement is 255 KLD, out of which freshwater requirement is 139 KLD. The source of fresh water supply is NDMC. Presently the wastewater generation from the hotel complex is 125 KLD, which is treated at on-site STP of 150 KLD. The treated wastewater is used for Cooling and Gardening purposes. The electric load of the hotel is 1923 KW supplied by NDMC. One DG set of 1250 KVA capacity and one DG set of 500 KVA capacity have been provided for power backup. The solid waste generated before renovation was 105 Kg/day and after renovation it is 124 Kg/day. Two Rainwater harvesting pits are provided at the site.

Based on the information furnished, presentation made and further discussions held, the Committee suggested to the project proponent that the information submitted does not meet the requirement for Environmental Clearance. The Committee sought the following information from the project proponent for its further consideration:

(i)  Change in the name of the project.

(ii)  Revised Water Balance Diagram with actual data of operational phase.

(iii) Details on wastewater generation before and after renovation and its treatment.

(iv) Information on the total cost of the project.

(v)  Original receipts/bills supporting DJB water supply.

(vi) Floor-wise layout plans in A1 size after renovation.

(vii)  Details of Solid Waste Management.

(viii)  Action Plan for Corporate Social Responsibility.

(ix) Parking Plans in A1 size.

The Committee decided that the following conditions should be laid down at the time of issuing EC:

(i)  No Ground Water Usage without prior permission form DJB.

The Committee noted that this is a violation case as the construction work was completed without Environmental Clearance and the DPCC may initiate action for violation of EIA notification 2006.

Case No. 59

Project Name : Environmental Clearance for Redevelopment of Inter-State

Bus Terminus (ISBT) at Sarai Kale Khan, New Delhi.

Project Proponent: Transport Department, Govt. of NCT of Delhi, 2nd Floor,

I.S.B.T, Kashmere Gate, New Delhi-110006.

Project Consultant: M/s Kadam Environmental Consultants.

The proposal was reconsidered by the Committee and the proponent made a presentation on the additional information sought by the Committee. The project was earlier considered by the SEAC in its meeting held on 03/09/2010. The proposal is for the grant of Environmental Clearance for Redevelopment of ISBT at Sarai Kale Khan, New Delhi. Total Plot Area is 1,00,000 sq.mt. Total permissible FAR is 1,00,000 sq.mt. (70,000 sq.mt. for ISBT + 30,000 sq.mt. for hotel to be constructed later). Total permissible Ground Coverage is 25000 sq.mt. The blocks proposed in the project are: Block A(Inter State)- G+1, Block B(City Interchange)- G+12, Block C(Connecting passage)- G+1. The proposed FAR for block A is 20952.84 sq. mt. and proposed Ground Coverage is 16178.36 sq.mt. The proposed FAR for Block B is 39096.31 sq.mt and proposed Ground Coverage is 4073.4 sq.mt. The proposed FAR for Block C is 1933.44 sq.mt. and proposed Ground Coverage area is 1288.96 sq.mt. Total achieved FAR for ISBT is 61,985.31. Sq. mt. One level basement is proposed and basement area is 31,836.00 sq. mt. Total built-up area of the project is 93,821.31sq. mt. The height of Block A will be 14.09 mt. and the Block B will be 57.54 mt high. Total green area will be 25,033.36 sq.mt. (25.4% of the total plot area). Parking will be provided for 232 ECS on surface and 1265 ECS will be in basement. The estimated population is 10,000 (floating & fixed staff) and 44800 bus passengers. Total water demand for the project will be 1424.42 KLD including fresh water requirement of 623 KLD. Existing water demand is 800 KLD. The source of fresh water will be from the supply by Delhi Jal Board. The quantity of wastewater generated is approx. 843.59 KLD. This wastewater will be treated at On-site STP of 850 KLD capacity. The quantity of treated wastewater of approx. 801.42 KLD which will be used for HVAC cooling, flushing, bus washing and horticulture. Approx. 5 to 6 tons/day of solid waste will be generated from proposed project. The power requirement for the project is 4788 KW and it will be supplied by NDPL. Existing power load is 83 KW. 4 D.G. sets of 1500 KVA capacity each will be installed as back up during power failure. The estimated cost of the project is Rs. 150 crores.

Based on the information furnished, presentations made and discussions held and after examination of the submitted additional information as sought by the Committee, the Committee recommended the project proposal to SEIAA for Environmental Clearance.

The Committee decided that the following conditions should be laid down at the time of issuing EC:

(i)  No ground water usage during construction and operation phases.

Case No.60

Project Name : Environmental Clearance for proposed construction of 200 Beds Hospital Project at Kaushik Enclave, Burari, Delhi.

Project Proponent: Directorate of Health Services, Govt. of NCT of Delhi,

Swasthya Sewa Nideshalaya Bhawan, F-17, Karkardooma,

Delhi -110032.

Project Consultant: M/s EQMS India Pvt. Ltd.

The proposal was reconsidered by the Committee and the proponent made a presentation on the additional information sought by the Committee. The project was earlier considered by the SEAC in its meeting held on 15.01.2009. The proposal is for grant of Environmental Clearance for proposed construction of 200 Beds Hospital Project at Kaushik Enclave, Burari, Delhi on the total plot area of 16,390.87 sq.mt. The total Built-up area for the proposed project will be 48,175.87 sq.mt. The permissible FAR is 32000 sq.mt. The total FAR for the proposed project will be 29,968.59 sq.mt. The total basement area will be 18,207.28 sq.mt. The permissible Ground Coverage is 4800 sq.mt. The proposed Ground Coverage for the proposed project will be 4,784.51 sq.mt. The total Green Area will be 7220.81 sq.mt. The proposed maximum height of the building is 35 m. The project includes 3 proposed buildings: Hospital Block (G+6 with 2 basement levels), Essential Staff Quarters -Type 1 and Type 2 (G+7) & Nurses/RMO Hostel (G+7). The parking is proposed for 548 ECS in the 2 basement levels & 46 ECS will be in the open surface. The fresh water requirement will be 157 KLD. The source of freshwater will be DJB and from a borewell that will be dug at the site. The total effluent generation will be 77 KLD (Hospital block: 50 KLD and Flushing: 27 KLD), which will be treated at an On-site ETP of 90 KLD capacity. The total sewage generation will be 98 KLD, which will be treated at an On-site STP of 110 KLD capacity. The treated effluent from ETP will be 70 KLD and will be used in DG set cooling (30 KLD) and horticulture (40 KLD). The treated wastewater from STP will be 89 KLD and will be used in HVAC (40 KLD) and Flushing (49 KLD). Total solid waste generation from the proposed hospital will be 400 Kg/day. One Organic Waste Converter is also proposed. The power requirement for the project will be 3669.45 KVA and will be supplied by NDPL. 3 D.G sets of 1250 KVA each will be installed for backup during power failure. It is proposed to provide 4 nos. of Rainwater Harvesting pits. The total cost of the project is Rs. 147 crores.

Based on the information furnished, presentations made and discussions held and after examination of the submitted additional information as sought by the Committee, the Committee recommended the project proposal to SEIAA for Environmental Clearance.

The Committee decided that the following conditions should be laid down at the time of issuing EC:

(i)  Borewell water usage is subject to permission from DJB.

(ii)  Borewell water should not be utilized for drinking purpose unless treated for nitrates.

Case No.73

Project Name :Proposed Expansion of ESIC Hospital” at Sree Maa Anandmayee Marg, Okhla, Ph-I, New Delhi.

Project Proponent:M/s Employees State Insurance Corporation, Sree Maa Anandmayee Marg, Ph-I, Okhla, New Delhi-20.

Project Consultant: M/s Environmental Engineers & Consultants Pvt. Ltd.

The proposal was reconsidered by the Committee and the proponent made a presentation on the additional information sought by the Committee. The project was earlier considered by the SEAC in its meeting held on 26/11/2010. The proposal is for grant of Environmental Clearance for Proposed Expansion of ESIC Hospital at Sree Maa Anandmayee Marg, Okhla, Ph-I, New Delhi. The detailed area statement of the proposed project is as under:

Total number of beds after expansion will be 500(existing beds 216 + 284 additional beds proposed).The total population for both existing and proposed building is 7510 including staff, visitors, OPD patients, Attendants (3751 persons in existing building + 3759 persons in the proposed expansion). The fresh water requirement including proposed expansion will be 177.551 KLD. The source of water will be DJB. The total waste water generation including proposed expansion will be 205.216 KLD, which will be treated at On-site STP of total capacity of 250 KLD. The treated wastewater will be 184.70 KLD which will be used in Horticulture (51.257 KLD), Cooling (82.976 KLD) and Flushing (50.467 KLD). The total power requirement for the existing building is 1781 KW. The power demand for the proposed project is 1630 KW, which will be provided by NDPL. 2 D.G. sets of 140 KVA each and 1 D.G. set of 750 KVA are operational and 2 D.G. sets of 1500 KVA capacity each are proposed for power backup for the additional block. Total Solid Waste generation including proposed expansion will be 810.55 kg/day. Total Bio-medical Waste generation including proposed expansion will be 350 Kg/day. 6 Rain Water Harvesting pits are proposed. The total cost of the proposed project is Rs. 162.5 Crores.

Based on the information furnished, presentations made and discussions held and after examination of the submitted additional information as sought by the Committee, the Committee suggested to the project proponent that the information submitted does not meet the requirement for Environmental Clearance. The Committee sought the following information from the project proponent for its further consideration: