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K Srinivasulu v. the Chief Secretary State of Ap

NGT2 Sept 2024Original Application No. 106/2023

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What is this about?

The Tribunal recorded the compliance report by the APPCB regarding green belt development by mining units. The Court directed the Board to revise maintenance budgets for at least 3 years and collect funds from proponents, before closing the application.

What did the court decide?

Directing the APPCB to revise the maintenance budget for three years and collect funds from proponents; closing the original application after recording the compliance report.

K Srinivasulu vs the Chief Secretary State of Ap — Environment and Pollution | NGT (2024)

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Item No.13:

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BEFORE THE NATIONAL GREEN TRIBUNAL SOUTHERN ZONE, CHENNAI

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Monday, the 2^nd day of September 2024.

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(Through Video Conference)

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Original Application No.106 of 2023(SZ) [Earlier O.A. No.271 of 2022 (PB)(LP)]

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IN THE MATTER OF:

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Mr. K. Srinivasulu

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Village Kondasamudram & Surrounding Villages Gudupallu Mandal, Chittor, Andhra Pradesh – 517425.

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...Applicant(s)

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Versus

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1) State of Andhra Pradesh

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Through Chief Secretary, Government of Andhra Pradesh, 1^st Block, No.1, I^st Floor,

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A.P. Secretariat Office, Velagapudi – 522023.

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2) Principal Secretary, Department of Mines and Geology,

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Government of Andhra Pradesh

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Sri Anjaneya Towers, D.No. 7-104, C-Block, 5^th & 6^th Floors, Vijayawada, Ibrahimpatnam, Andhra Pradesh – 521456.

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3) Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India

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Paryavaran Bhawan, Jorbagh,

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New Delhi – 110003.

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4) Director of Mines Safety, Office of Directorate General of Mines Safety (Chennai Region)

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Lapis lagoon, AA Block, Shanthi Colony, Anna Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu – 600040 (Zonal Office South Central Zone) Hyderabad, Devi Nagar Colony, Bansilalpet, Bhoiguda, Hyderabad, Telangana – 500003.

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5) Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board

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Payavaram Bhawan, A-III, Industrial Estate, Sanath Nagar Hyderabad, A.P. – 500018.

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6) Collector, Chittor

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New Collector Office Chittor,

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Collectorate Complex, Andhra Pradesh – 517002.

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7) M/s. Rathna Mineral Enterprises

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8) M/s. Sri Sai Krupa Granites, (Black Granite Mine-0.611 HA)

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9) M/s. Sri Sai Raghavendra Granites, (Black Granite Mine-0.607 HA)

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10)M/s. Sri K. Siva Prakash Mine – 0.772 HA
11)M/s. Sri K. Siva Prakash Mine - 0.405 HA
12)M/s. J.R. Granites Pvt. Ltd.,
(Black Granite Mine – 4.846 HA)
13)M/s. J.R. Granites Pvt. Ltd.,
(Black Granite Mine – 1.620 HA)
14)M/s. J.R. Granites Pvt. Ltd.,
(Black Granite Mine – 0.850 HA)
...Respondent(s)
For Applicant(s): None.
For Respondent(s): Mrs. Madhuri Donti Reddy for R1, R2, R5 & R6.

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CORAM :

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HON’BLE Smt. JUSTICE PUSHPA SATHYANARAYANA, JUDICIAL MEMBER

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HON’BLE Dr. SATYAGOPAL KORLAPATI, EXPERT MEMBER

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ORDER

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1. Today, the matter is posted for reporting compliance with the directions issued by this Tribunal in O.A. No.106 of 2023(SZ) dated 08.11.2023.

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2. The Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board (APPCB) has filed its action taken report dated 30.08.2024, wherein it is specifically stated as follows:-

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Sl. No.	Name of the mining unit	Name of the plants developing as recommended in sustainable	No. of Plants	de g	Budget allocation velopment of add reen belt in buffe area	for itional r zone
		remediation plan		Costing of plant & Labour charges for pit	For maintenance cost (Watering)	Budget for second year onwards (replacing & Maintenance)
1.	M/s. Rathna Mineral Enterprises, Sy.No.132, 133,134 & 135, Kotamakanapalli (V), Gudupalli (M), Chittoor District.	1. Azardirachta- Neem 2. Mangifera- Mango 3. Eucalyptus - Neelagiri 4. Eugenia Jambolana – Indian Black berry 5. Avenue	500 Nos	Rs. 87,500/- (Rs. 175/- each x 500 Nos)	Rs. 1,44,000/- (Rs. 12,000 x 12)	Rs.25,000/-
		Plantation
2.	M/s. Sri K. Siva Prakash (0.772 Ha), Sy.No.101/2, Kotamakanapalli (V), Gudupalli (M), Chittoor District	1. Azardirachta - Neem 2. Ficus –Banyan 3. Mangifera- Mango 4. Eucalyptus– Neelagiri	300 Nos	Rs. 52,500/- (Rs. 175/- each x 300 Nos)	Rs. 1,20,000/- (Rs. 10,000 x 12)	Rs.25,000/-
		5. Eugenia Jambolana – Indian Black berry 6. Avenue Plantation
3.	M/s. J.R.Granites (0.850Ha), Sy.No.99/4 86 7, Kotarnakanapalli (V), Gudupalli (M), Chittoor District	1. Azardirachta - Neem 2. Melia - Chinaberry tree (Bandi veepa) 3. Ficus – Banyan	1500 Nos	Rs. 2,55,000/- (Rs. 170/- each x 1500 Nos)	Rs. 1,80,000/- (Rs. 15,000 x 12)	Rs.50,000/-
4.	M/s. J.R.Granites (4.846Ha), Sy.No.136, 137 & 138, Kotamakanapalli (V),Gudupalli (M), Chittoor District	4. Mangifera- Mango 5. Eucalyptus - Neelagiri 6. Eugenia Jambolana - Indian Black
5.	M/s. J.R.Granites (1.620 Ha), Sy.No.89/1, 95/1 (P), 95/2 (P) & 95/3(P), Kotamakanapalli (V), Gudupalli (M), Chitt Ditit	berry 7. Avenue Plantation
6.	oor src M/s. Sri Sai Krupa Granites (0.611 Ha), Sy.No.100, Kotamakanapalli (V), Gudupalli (M), Chittoor District	1. Azardirachta - Neem 2. Melia - Chinaberry tree (Bandi veepa) 3. Ficus - Banyan	500 Nos	Rs. 85,000/- (Rs. 170/- each x 500 Nos.	Rs. 1,20,000/- (Rs.10,000 x 12)	Rs.50,000/-
7.	M/s. Sai Raghavendra Granites, Sy.No.98/3 Part, Kotamakanapalli (V), Gudupalli	4. Eucalyptus - Neelagiri 5. Eugenia Jambolana - Indian Black berry

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(M),Chittoor District 6. Conocarpus -
Saptaparni
7. Avenue
Plantation
8. M/s. Sri K. Siva 1. Azardirachta - 300 Rs. Rs. Rs.25,000/-
Prakash (0.405 Ha), Neem Nos 52,500/- 1,20,000/-
Sy.No.103, 2. Ficus - Banyan (Rs. 175/- (Rs.10,000 x
Kotamakanapalli 3. Mangifera - each x 300 12)
(V), Gudupalli (M), Mango Nos)
Chittoor District 4. Eucalyptus -
Neelagiri
5. Eugenia
Jambolana -
Indian Black
berry
6. Avenue
Plantation

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3. From the last column, it can be seen that there is a budget allocation for the second year onwards for replacement and maintenance. As the said sum may not be sufficient, let the APPCB revise the said amount in consultation with the Forest Department and collect it from the Project Proponents. We further direct that at least a minimum of 3 years of maintenance should be followed by the APPCB.

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The compliance report is recorded and the Original
Application No.106 of 2023(SZ) is closed.

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Sd/Smt. Justice Pushpa Sathyanarayana, JM Sd/Dr. Satyagopal Korlapati, EM

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O.A. No.106/2023(SZ) 02^nd September, 2024. AD.

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K Srinivasulu v. the Chief Secretary State of Ap

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