Consent to Establish Granted: Vanpakkam II Sand Quarry in Cuddalore

Here’s a summary of the key information:

• Consent Order Number and Date: 2501268312619, dated July 10, 2025.
• Industry Category: Orange.
• Purpose: Consent for Establishment under Section 21 of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, as amended in 1987.
• Unit Details: M/s. VANPAKKAM II SAND QUARRY, located at S.F. No. 1 (Part), Ward A, Block 24, Vaan Pakkam village, Panruti Taluk, Cuddalore District.
• Industry User ID: 025CUD68312195.
• Application Details: Unit’s application No. 68312619 dated June 17, 2025, and resubmitted on June 30, 2025.
• Validity: This consent to establish is valid up to March 31, 2030, or until the industry obtains consent to operate, whichever is earlier.
• Product Details: Sand quarrying from Thenpennaiyar river at SF.No:1 (Part) ward A, block-24 over an extent of 4.98.75 Ha in Vanpakkam II village, Panruti Taluk of Cuddalore District, for 1 year, with a quantity of 54,743 cubic meters.
• Emission Control: For fugitive/noise emission from vehicle movement, a water sprinkler system is specified as a control measure.
• Special Conditions:
  • Any change in product/by-product or quantity requires fresh consent.
  • Any change in emission source/control measures/stack height requires fresh consent.
  • The unit must obtain No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Tamil Nadu Bio Diversity Board/National Bio Diversity Authority if using biological resources.
  • The industry should use and popularize “Mission LiFE” logo and mascot and request employees to adopt “Mission LiFE” action points, furnishing half-yearly reports.
• Additional Conditions:
  • No change in mining technology and scope of working without prior approval.
  • Achieve Ambient Noise Level standards prescribed by the Board.
  • Furnish an agreement for quarry lease from the District Collector.
  • No drilling and blasting operations shall be carried out.
  • Quarry lease area must be demarcated with stone or concrete pillars.
  • Undertake plantation/afforestation work with native species.
  • Provide an approach road after obtaining proper permission.
  • Establish a separate environmental management cell.
  • Comply with conditions stipulated in the environmental clearance issued by SEIAA (Lr. No SEIAA – TN/F.No 9399/EC/1(a)/5320/2022 Dated: 22.09.2022).
• General Conditions:
  • This consent is not a consent to operate; operation cannot commence without obtaining consent to operate.
  • Request for consent to operate must be made at least thirty days before trial production.
  • Any change in furnished details must be approved by the Board.
  • Comply with the Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991 (where applicable).
  • Consent to operate will not be issued unless consent to establish conditions are met.
  • Provide adequate water sprinklers for dust control during loading/unloading and along temporary roads.
  • Develop a green belt around the premises.
  • Inform of any change in management immediately.