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Chapter Content
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1. Introduction 1
2. Overview of Mining Activity in the District 4
3. General Profile of the District 6
4. Geology of Madurai District 12
5. Drainage of Irrigation pattern 17
Land Utilisation Pattern in the District: Forest, Agricultural,
6. 18
Horticultural, Mining etc.,
7. Surface Water and Ground Water scenario of the District 20
8. Climate and Rainfall of the District 21
9. Details of Mining Leases in the District 23
10. Details of Royalty or Revenue received in last three years 28
11. Details of Production of Minor Mineral in last three years 29
12. Mineral Map of the District 30
List of Letter of Intent (LOI) Holder in the District along with
13. 31
its validity
14. Total Mineral Reserve available in the district 32
15. Quality/Grade of Mineral available in the district 33
16. Use of Mineral 34
17. Demand and supply of the Mineral in the last three years 34
18. Mining Leases marked on the map of the district 35
Details of the area of where there is a cluster of the mining
19. 36
leases
20. Details of Eco-sensitive area 36
21. Impact on the environment due to Mining activity 37
Remedial measures to mitigate the impact of mining on the
22. 38
environment
23. Reclamation of the mined out area 39
24. Risk assessment & Disaster Management Plan 39
25. Details of Occupational health issue in the District 41
Plantation and Green belt development in respect of leases
26. 41
already granted in the district
27. Any other information 42
 LIST OF PLATES

Plate 1. Location plan 3

Plate 2. General profile of Madurai district 6
Plate 3. Madurai district – blocks 8
Plate 4. Geomorphology of the district 15
Plate 5 The process of the deposition of the river sediments 17

Plate 5 (i) River system of Vaigai river 18

Plate 6. Land utilization pattern in the district 19

Plate 6 (i) Land use and land cover 19

Plate 6 (ii) Land use and land cover area as percentage 20

Plate 7. Climate and rainfall of the district 22

Plate 8. Mineral map of the district 30

Plate 9. Mining leases marked on the map of the district 35

 DISTRICT SURVEY REPORT
FOR GRAVEL -
MADURAI DISTRICT
1.0 INTRODUCTION
In conjunction to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, the
Government of India Notification No.SO 141 (E) dated 15.01.2016 and SO 190 (E) dated
20.01.2016 the District Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority (DEIAA) and
District Environment Appraisal Committee (DEAC) were constituted in Madurai District for
the grant of Environmental Clearance for category “B2” projects for quarrying of Minor
Minerals.
The main purpose of preparation of District Survey Report is to identify the mineral
resources and develop the mining activities along with relevant current geological data of the
District. The DEAC will scrutinize and screen scope of the category “B2” projects and the
DEIAA will grant Environmental Clearance based on the recommendations of the DEAC for
the Minor Minerals on the basis of District Survey Report. This District Mineral Survey
Report is prepared on the basis of field work carried out in Madurai district by the officials
from Geological Survey of India and Directorate of Geology and Mining, (Maduari District),
Govt. of Tamilnadu. The following District Survey Report (DSR) report prepared based on
the notification issued by MOEF S.O. 3611(E).dt 25.07.2018.
Madurai is the second largest city by area in Tamilnadu after Chennai and is the 25th
populated city in India. Madurai, also called by different names like "City of Jasmine"
(Malligai maanagar),"Temple City" (Koil maanagar), "City that never sleeps" (Thoonga
nagaram) and "City of four junctions" (Naanmada koodal) is surrounded by several
mountains. The Madurai city has 3 hills as its city boundary. Yanaimalai, Nagamalai,
Pasumalai named after Elephant, Snake and Cow respectively.
1.1 LOCATION
The District is situated in the South of Tamil Nadu state. It is bounded on the North
by the districts of Dindigul, Thiruchirapalli and on the East by Sivagangai and on the West by
Theni and South by Virudhunagar.Geographically Madurai district lies on the North Latitude
between 9°30 and 10°16 and on the east latitude between 77°15’and 78°25The geographical
area of Madurai district is 3,741.73 sq. km.

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 The land in and around Madurai is utilised largely for agricultural activity, which is
fostered by the Periyar Dam. Madurai lies southest of th western ghats, and the surrounding
region occupies the plains of South India and contains several mountain spurs. The soil type
in central Madurai is predominantly clay loam, while red loam and black

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FIG.1LOCATIONPLAN PLAN
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2.0 OVERVIEW OF MINING ACTIVITY IN THE DISTRICT
The Madurai district is endowed with a popular commercial name 'Kashmir White' has been
assigned to the garnetiferous quartzo-feldspathic granulite of Melur area as it resembles the scenic white
snows of Kashmir Valley, especially, when it is cut and polished and, further, the reddish garnets in the
rock resemble the red roses commonly seen in the valley. The commercial variety is unique in its
occurrence in the whole of the country.
Kashmir White deposit is a product of remelting of the pre-existing country rock garneiferous
sillimanite gneiss. Thinning and thickening of Kashmir White bands along its orientation is mainly
related to the degree of remelting and reconstitution they had undergone. In the partially remelted zone,
the incidence of darker patches of unmelted country rock within the white material is very much
frequent and may certainly persist at depth also. An interesting feature that can be well observed in the
quarry sections is that the transition phase of remelting between the country rock and the reconstituted
Kashmir White is marked by the development of light bluish-white layers of quartzo-feldspathic
material devoid of garnets. Therefore, a good export-worthy Kashmir White material is an ultimate
reconstituted product resulting from perfect remelting of country rock, with development of well
rounded garnets.
The Department of Geology and Mining (DGM) is functioning in Madurai district under the
control of District Collector, Madurai. The Deputy Director, Geology and Mining is assisting the
District Collector in the mineral administration works.
The brief description of the minerals are as follows:-
a) GRANITE:
Quality granite is found in Kilavalavu, area of Melur Taluk in Madurai district, They are having
White and grey background mixed with orange color dots, blue wavy movement Variation with grey
and white background.
b) BLUE METALS AND JELLY
Blue metal jelly occurs mostly in Sedapatti, Kottampatti, and Melur blocks of Madurai district.
c) GRAVEL/EARTH:
Graval occurs in Melur, Sedapatti and Usilampatti areas. They are mainly used as filling material.
Details of minor mineral quarry leases in patta and Government (poromboke) lands in the
district
Table No.1 Details of quarrying leases in patta and poromboke lands in the district
S.No. Name of the Mineral Classification of Land No.of Existing leases
Patta 3
1 Quartz and Feldspar
Government land -
Patta 96
2 Granite
Government land 7
Patta Land 56
3 Rough Stone
Government Land 28
4 Gravel/Earth Patta 12

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Table No.The Procedure for grant of lease for Rough stone/Gravel Quarry

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3.0 GENERAL PROFILE OF MADUARI DISTRICT

Fig No.4 .Madurai District Map

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 Madurai District is situated in the South of Tamil Nadu state. It is bounded on the
North by the districts of Dindigul, Thiruchirapalli and on the East by Sivagangai and on the
West by Theni and South by Virudhunagar .
The Madurai district is the ninth largest in population of the 32 districts of the
state of Tamil Nadu in southeastern India. The city of Madurai serves as the district
headquarters. It houses the world-famous Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwarar temple and is
situated on the banks of the river Vaigai. Thiruparankundram is one of the major tourist place
in the district. As of 2011, the district had a population of 3,038,252 with a sex-ratio of 990
females for every 1,000 males. Aside from the city of Madurai, the larger towns are
Melur, Avaniapuram, Thirumangalam and Usilampatti. It is an important hub for various film
shootings.
3.1 HISTORY

Madurai is called with various nicknames like Athens of the East, Thoonga
Nagaram (City that never Sleeps), Naan maada koodal (City of Four junctions), Malligai
Managar (City of Jasmine), Koodal Managar (City of Junction) Koil Nagar (Temple city)
etc. The main kingdoms which ruled Madurai during various times are the Pandyas and
the Nayaks.
3.2 GEOGRAPHY
The geography of Madurai comprises of its location, altitude and area. This religious
city falls within its namesake district, Madurai, and also acts as the district headquarters. The
city of Madurai is situated on the banks of the river Vaigai. It is located between 9.93ºNorth
Longitude and 78.12ºEast Latitude. The city lies at an altitude of 330 feet or 101 meters
above sea level. This religious town of Tamil Nadu stretches over an area of 22.6 square
kilometers.Famous for the Meenakshi temple, the city of Madurai is bordered by three hills.
These hills are known as the Yanaimalai which mean an elephant, Nagamalai meaning snake
and Pasumalai which stands for cow. Madurai is a land-locked city and is located in the
vicinity of a number of famous cities. Madurai is located at south central part of Tamil Nadu.
Madurai district is having administrative divisions of 11 taluks and 13 blocks as detailed
below.
3.3 TALUK
1. Madurai North, 2. Madurai South, 3.Madurai East, 4.Madurai
West,5. Thiruparunkundram, 6.Thirumangalam, 7.Peraiyur, 8.Usilampatti, 9.Vadipatti, 10.
Melur.11.kallikudi

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3.4 BLOCKS
1.Alanganallur, 2. Kallikudi, 3.Madurai East, 4.Melur, 5.T.Kallupatti, 6.Tirupparangunram 7.Vadipatti, 8.Chellampatti, 9.Kottampatti,
10.Madurai West, 11.Sedapatti, 2.Tirumangalam, 13.Usilampatti.

Fig No.5.MADURAI DISTRICT – BLOCKS

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 Table No.5 Madurai District at a Glance

Madurai District at a Glance

Area & Population
Area in Square K.m. 3741.73
Population (2011 Census) 30,38,252
(a) Males 15,26,475
(b) Females 15,11,777
(c) Rural 11,91,451
(d) Urban 18,46,801
Density/S.q.K.m. 812
Literates 22,73,430

Main Workers (2011 Census)

a.Total Workers 13,54,632
b.Male Workers 9,02704
c.Female Workers 4,51,928
d.Rural Workers 6,27,737
e.Urban Workers 7,26,895
f.Cultivators 81,352
g.Agricultural Labourers 2,87,731
h.Household Industry 39,753
i. Other Workers 7,65,066
j.MarginalWorkers 1,84,027
Non-Workers 16,83,620

Revenue Administrative Divisions

Revenue Divisions 4
Revenue Taluks 11
Revenue Firkas 52
Revenue Villages 670

Local Bodies
I.Corporations 1
ii.Municipalities 6
iii.Panchayat Union 13
iv.Village Panchayats 431

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Legislature
Members of Legislative Assembly
a. Elected 10
b. Nominated --
Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) 2
Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) 1
Medical and Health (Govt.,) (Number)
1. Modern Medicine
Hospitals 10
Dispensaries 2
Primary Health Centres 53

Health Sub Centres 324

Other Medical Institutions 20
Beds in Hospitals and Dispensaries 2678
Doctors 253
Nurses 1232
2.Indian Medicine
Hospitals 1
Dispensaries 10
Primary Health Centres 41
Beds in Hospitals and Dispensaries -
Doctors 45
Nurses --
3.Homoeopathy
Hospitals 1
Dispensaries --
Beds in Hospitals and Dispensaries 25
Doctors 25
Nurses 3

Education
1.University 2
2.Arts and Science Colleges 41
3 Medical Colleges
a. Allopathy 1
b. Indian Medicine --
c. Homoeopathy 1
4.Engineering Colleges 7
5.Agriculture Colleges 1
6.Veterinary Colleges --
7.Law Colleges 1
8.Colleges for Special Education 4

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9.Pre Primary Schools 354
10.Primary Schools 814
11.Middle Schools 408
12.High Schools 178
13.Higher Secondary Schools 297
14.Teacher Training Institute 15

Transport
1.Road Length (in Km)
National Highways 120.587
State Highways 355.715
Corporation and Municipal Roads 364
Town Panchayat /Township Roads/Panch.Union 1164.93
2.Railway Length (in K.m)
a. Route Length
Broad Gauge 95.95
Metre Gauge --
b. Track Length
Broad Gauge 125.67
Metre Gauge --
Railway Stations 10
4.Sea port --
5. Air Port 1
6.Name of the Sea port --
7.Name of the Air port MADURAI

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4.0 - GEOLOGY OF MADURAI DISTRICT
Madurai with a total area of 3860 sq.km.is one of the trifurcated districts of the
erstwhile composite Madurai and is situated between North latitudes 9°30' - 10°16' and east
longitudes 77°15' - 78°25'. It is bound by Theni district in the west, Dindigul district in the
north, Karur and Sivaganga districts in the east and by Virudunagar district in the south. It
comprises 10 taluks,viz., Madurai East, Madurai West, Thirupparankundram, Usilampatti,
Tirumangalam, Madurai South, Madurai North, Vadipatti, Peraiyur and Melur taluks with
Madurai City as the district headquarters. Madurai district is covered by granulite facies high
grade metamorphic rocks and younger intrusives which fall under the following categories:
1.Metasedimentary group comprising quartzite, calc gneiss/crystalline limestone,
garnet- sillimanite ± biotite ± cordierite ± spinel gneiss, minor garnet-cordierite gneiss and
garnetiferousquartzo-feldspathic gneiss (Khondalites and leptynite), magnetite and quartzite.
2.Charnockite Group consisting of acid charnockite and pyroxene granulite.
3.Older Intrusive rocks consisting of amphibolite, pyroxenite and gabbro (mafics-
ultramafics).
4.Migmatite group made up of banded hornblendebiotite gneiss, grey granitic gneiss,
pink granitic gneiss and grey hornblende granite.
5.Younger Acid Intrusives consisting of granite and pegmatite. Metasedimentary
group: This consists of rocks of arenaceous, calcareous and argillaceous composition
metamorphosed under granulite facies and represented by quartzite, calc gneiss/diopside
granulite, marble, garnet sillimanite gneiss (Khondalite) with minor bands of
garnetiferousquartzo-feldspathic gneiss (leptynite), garnet cordierite gneiss. These rocks
occur as either individual bands or as 'enclaves' or as tectonic slices within the predominantly
charnockite-migmatite country. Quartzite is the important member of the Metasedimentary
Group and occupies the crest of the linear ridges in the district. Thickness of the individual
quartzite bands varies from less than a metre to 150m. The quartzite is white or dirty white in
colour and composed essentially of interlocking grains of quartz and Feldspar which is often
kaolinised. Calc gneiss is grayish white, medium grained, granular or gneissose rock with
typical ribbed weathering. It consists mainly of green diopside, white calcite and quartz with
pinhead size garnets, green apatite and magnetite as accessory minerals. The thickness of calc
gneiss varies from 1m to 30m. With the decrease of silicate minerals and increase of
carbonates the calc gneiss grades into crystalline limestone at a few places. Garnet-sillimanite
gneiss (Khondalite) represents metamorphosed pelitic sediments. This rock shows a thickness
varying from 1m to 50m. Development of garnet is very profuse and at times garnet rich
layers (1 to 2 cm thick) alternate with quartz-Feldspar rich layers. Sillimanite occurs in

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varying amounts. Biotite is a common associate mineral. Development of cordierite is noticed
in the garnet-sillimanite gneiss in a few places. Minor bands of a few cm to a couple of
metres wide, whitish looking quartzo-feldspathic gneiss (leptynite) with unevenly distributed
pink garnets occur as interbands within garnet-sillimanite gneiss.
The charnockite group consists of acid to intermediate charnockite and the associated
thin interbands and lenses of pyroxene granulite. The pyroxene granulite is dark grey granular
to gneissic; medium grained and occurs mostly as unmappable bands within charnockite and
hornblende biotite gneiss.
The charnockite is grey greasy, medium to coarse grained, massive or gneissic rock
and occupies the major part of Madurai District. It occurs over the hills as well as the plains
underlying the metasediments. The rock is chiefly made up of quartz, K Feldspar, plagioclase,
and hypersthene with apatite and magnetite as accessories. Pink garnet upto 1 or 2 mm
diameter are developed in a few places.
The charnockite group of rocks has been extensively migmatised due to later quartzo-
feldspathic influx resulting in banded hornblende- biotite gneiss, which with change in
intensity of migmatisation grade into granitic gneiss and grey hornblende granite. The
garnetiferous quartzo-feldspathic gneiss (Melur white) is considered as migmatitic product of
Khondalitic group of rocks.
The hornblende biotite gneiss is medium to coarse, pale grey coloured rock and show
banded structure with alternating quartz-Feldspar rich layers and hornblendebiotite rich layers
with individual layers ranging from 1mm to 1cm width, imparting a well developed
gneissosity to the rock. Granitic gneiss is grey, medium grained, well foliated rock with
colour and compositional banding. It occurs mostly as band upto 15m wide, cofolded along
with the metasediments. The rock is chiefly made up of quartz and orthoclase, which is
mostly perthitic with plagioclase and biotite as the main accessories. The garnetiferous
quartzo-feldspathic gneiss (Melur white) is white or pale grey in colour, granoblastic and
consists of colourless quartz, white K Feldspar, minor amount of plagioclase with pink
garnets evenly distributed; biotite occurs in a small amount.
Younger Acid Intrusives that are noticed in the Madurai District are granite and thin
veins of pegmatite. Pegmatite is coarse grained, mostly pink coloured with orthoclase and
quartz as the main minerals. Biotite and magnetite occur in small amounts. Pockets of
Tertiary marine sandstone, calcareous gritty sandstone and low level laterite capping with
kankary veins are noticed east of Madurai, Quaternary alluvium is found on either side of
River Vaigai around Madurai.

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 Three phases of folding are recognized with the earliest (F1) being tight to near
isoclinal fold of reclined to recumbent type. The F2 fold is of close type with steep axial
plane trending NE-SW with low southerly plunge. Third phase (F3) occur as open type along
WNW-ESE axial trace.
The main trend of the rocks South of River Vaigai is NW-SE to E-W with low to
moderate southerly dip and north of the River Vaigai the rocks show a NE-SW trend with
moderate north-westerly dip.The area had undergone metamorphism of Upper amphibolite to
granulite facies with subsequent retrogression due to migmatisation and shearing.
Mineralization is known in the form of sulphide dissemination in calc gneiss north
and NW of Usilampatti and NW of Tirumangalam. A few bands of crystalline limestone
useful for cement industry also occur as seen north and NW of Usilampatti. Some of the
quartzite bands, with the removal of impurities like garnet and biotite by mechanical
separation may prove useful for ceramic and glass industry. The garnetiferous quartzo
feldspathic gneiss in Melur area is being extensively quarried for dimension stone (Kashmiri
white). White quartz veins and K-Feldspar rich pegmatite veins are quarried west of
Cholavandan (Kalluttu) for glass and ceramic industries. Graphite dissemination with local
concentrations within calc gneiss is also reported near Kalluttu and further west. The
charnockite and granitic gneiss are extensively quarried for road metal, fencing blocks and
building stones.

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4.1 PHYSIOGRAPHY OF THE DISTRICT
4.1.1 GEOMORPHOLOGY AND GEOHYDROLOGY
The prominent geomorphic units in the district are structural and denudated land forms such as structural and denudational hills, residual wells,
linear ridges, uplands and barried pediments.

Fig No.8 Geomorphology of the District

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 Madurai District is flanked on the west by the Andipatti Hills, Which extends from SW to NE
with peaks of Kottar Malai 1312m, 1138, Pocchi Mottai, ∆1271, Saduragiri, 1301, Nallathevanpatti,
Tirumarasanayakanur, ∆ 1049,753 Nagamalai.The vaigai River Orginatiing from the Varashanadu
Hills, flows into the board valley of the Andipatti hills and Sirumalai hills situated in the
north.Sirumalai hills north of Palamedu Comprises ∆ 1359,1223, ∆835 peaks situated to the east.
A Narrow valley separates it form the Alagar Kovil.829, chokkampatti 715 chain of isolated
hillocks.Rest of the area is characterized by undulating pediplains with less than 4o slope covered by
red soils.Black soil covers are seen at Tirumangalam area.
Vaigai is the Main river within a curvilinear course, enters the district north of
cholavandan,from there it enters Sivaganga district and finally debouches into the Palk Strait in the
east.The other ephemeral streams are Periyar river,Gundar river,Malattar and Govindan
Ar.Rivers.The Geomorphology of Madurai distric t is characterized by alluvial lanforms like active
channel,levee and flood plain and denudational landforms like hill,valley and pediment /
pediplain.The western half of the district is marked by a prominent northeasterly slooping valley-the
cumbam valley –flanked on ether side by the range of western Ghats.
In the eastern half, the hills are restricted.The alluvial landforms are limited along the river
courses.For the Major part of a year,the active channel is restricted along narrow zones in the river
bed.The rest of the area forms the pediplain/Pediment with varying thickness of Soil cover.Towards
Madurai North and further East one enters the domain of man made/ Natural tanks from augment
water supply for both domestic and agricultural needs.

4.1.2 TOPOGRAPHY:
The geological formations met within the basin in Madurai district compriseof pre-cambrian
harnockites. The basin area is chiefly occupied bycrystalline rocks in the western, upper gondwanas
and Cuddalore sandstonecapped by laterites in the central part and alluvium in the eastern part.Recent
and tertiary sediments occur along the coast and a narrow belt ofalluvium along the river course. The
terrain is mostly plain. The soilsavailable in the command area are predominantly red sandy clay
loam soils,brown clay loam soils, alluvial soils and black clay soils.
4.1.3 SOILS:
The district is characterized by Red soil, Black clayey soil and Alluvial soil etc.,The Soil
classification is shown in the different place found in the district.

S.No Types of Soil Place found in the Extent % of

District (in Ha) Geographical
1 Red Soil Kottampatti 137174 36.66
Elumalai
2 Black Soil 76064 20.33
Chinnakattalai

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 Samayanallur
3 Brown Soil Aanaiyur 51724 13.82
Thumbaipatti
4 Alluvial Soil - 2050 0.55
5 Soil Association - 37278 9.96
6 Miscellaneous - 6125 1.64
Thirupparankundram
7 Forest and Hills Narasingampatti 53575 14.32
Sedapatti
Water Bodies 10183
8 - 2.72
Etc.
Total
Geographical - 374173 100.00
area
.Table No.8 Soil Classification
5.0. DRINAGE OF IRRIGATION PATTERN:
Vaigai, a major ephemeral river originates in westernghats of Theni district flow in
NWSEdirection, in the central part of the district. In addition, tributaries of Vaipar and Gundar drain
in south-western part of the district, while the tributaries of Pambar drained in north eastern part. The
general flow direction of the drainage is NW-SE.
Vaigai reservoir is located about 70 km from Madurai and 15km from Theni. It is a reservoironVaigai
river constructed in 1955a nd completed in1958.There servoiriseutrophic with diverse types of sedimentary
bottom. The river Vaigai rises at an altitude of about 1524 m in the Western Ghats in the Gandamanaickanur in
Theni District and flows in northern direction. Vaigai reservoir is a multi purpose reservoir.

Fig No.2 .The process of the deposition of the river sediments

The water is used for irrigation in Dindigul Madurai, Theni, Sivagangai and Ramanathapuram
Districts, in addition to hydro power use and drinking water supply to Madurai city. Vaigai reservoir
has a maximum length of 315.468 m (1035 ft) Maximum width at top as roadway over reservoir
3.657m (12 ft and maximum depth of 71ft. The water spread area is 24.2015 sq.km while the water
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volume is 194.785mm3 (6878 mcft). The reservoir is subjected to temporal fluctuation in water
volume with high water volume in rainy season and less water in the dry season due to high
evaporation. The water retention time is between September and December months in the rainy
season (September-November) with an average precipitation 663mm, while the water residence time
in the dry season (April-July) is between March and July months with an average rainfall ofRivers are
typically considered in terns of the flow and movement of water though catchments providing a
hydrological link in between precipitation in the mountain areas with discharge and flooding in the
flood plains. However, underlying the hydrological cycle is an equally important energy cycle. From
an energy point of view, the river system can be considered as a continuous process of energy
conversion, where the potential energy water embodies at the top of the continuous and river channels.

Fig No.3River system of Vaigai river

During transport, some kineticenergy is dissipated work as the water moves through the
catchments and river tributaries or channels. Sustainable sediment management passes the entire
fluvialse diment system consisting of water shed, river reservoir and dam. It is not achieved without
cost. As a minimum, it involves better information and improved management but it may also include
large operational and capital costs for watershed management, the construction or low-level outlets or
bypass works.
6.0 LAND UTILIZATION PATTERN IN THE DISTRICT: FOREST,
AGRICULTURAL, HORTICULTURAL, MINING ETC.,
Land use is obviously constrained by environmental factors such as soil characteristics,
climate, topography, and vegetation. But it also reflects the importance of land as a key and
finite resource for most human activities including agriculture, industry, forestry, energy
production, settlement, recreation, and water catchment and storage. Land is a fundamental

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factor of production, and through much of the course of human history, it has been tightly
coupled with economic growth.
Table No.6 Land Utilization Pattern
S.NO LAND USE COVER AREA IN SQ KM
1. Crop Land 2137
2. Dende Forest 160
3. Fallow land 227
4. Barren Rocky Land 68
5. Settelment 63
6. Land with or without scrub 605
7. Plantations 309
8. Water bodies 50
The land use and land cover map clearly shows that area of crop land is higher than others.
Land with or without scrub has 605 sq km area it occupies second place in thisdistrict, Plantation
has 309 Sq Km and Fallow land has 227 Sq Km, Dense forest occupies 160 Sq Km while rest of
other have low than 100 Sq Km area.Often improper Landuse is causing various forms of
environmental degradation. For sustainable utilization of the land ecosystems, it is essential to
know the natural characteristics, extent and location, its quality, productivity, suitability and
limitations of various land uses. Landuse is a product of interactions between a society's cultural
background, state, and its physical needs on the one hand, and the natural potential of land on the
other (Balak Ram and Kolarkar 1993).

Fig.No.6.Land Use and Land Covrer

In order to improve the economic condition of the area without further deteriorating
the bio environment, every bit of the available land has to be used in the most rational way.

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Fig No.7:Image showing Landuse and Land cover area as Persentage

7.0 SURFACE WATER AND GROUND WATER SCENARIO OF THE

DISTRICT
7.1 -HYDROGEOLOGY
The district is underlain predominantly by crystalline formations and alluvium is found along
the courses of the river. Ground water occurs under phreatic conditions in weathered residuum and
interconnected shallow fractures and under semi-confined to confined conditionsin deeper fractures.
The depth of weathering varies from 20-25 m bgl in Usilampatti, Sedapatti and Kottampatti area,
while it varies from 30 to 40 m bgl in remaining parts of the district. The depth of dug wells varies
from 10 – 20 m with a yield of 45 – 135 lpm. In the exploration programme of Central Ground Water
Board, 29% of the wells yielded less than 1 lps while 30% of the wells yielded between 1 – 3 lps. In
general there are about 2 – 3 fracture zones less than 50 m and about 2 – 3 fracture form beyond 100
m also. The variation in the yield of bore wells are very high in the district. Potential fractures with
high discharge have been established along Valandur-usilampatti Timmarasanayakanur, Thirali-
Peraiyur tract and Palkalainagar- Nilayur tract in the district. The depth to water level in the district
varies from 3.13 to 7.66 m bgl during premonsoon (May) and 1.86 to 5.74 m bgl during post
monsoon period.(Source:CGWB).
7.2 BASIN AND SUB-BASIN
Madurai district can be further subdivided into Vaigai, gundar, Vaipar and Pambar sub-basins.

7.3 TRIBUTARIES
The main tributaries of the river Vaigai are, the river Suruliyaru, the river Mullaiyaaru, the
river Varaganadi, the river Manjalaru and riverKridhumaal. All these rivers, except Kridhumaal join
with the great Vaigairiver nearer to the places around the Vaigai dam which is situated in
Thenidistrict, whereas Kridhumaal joins Vaigai in Madurai. Vaigai gets major feedfrom the Periyar

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Dam in Kumuli, Kerala. Water from the Periyar River inKerala is diverted into the Vaigai River in
Tamil Nadu via a tunnel throughthe Western Ghats. In summers, the Vaigai river ends up dry very
often. Thewater never reaches Madurai, let alone flowing into places past Madurai.The Vaigai Dam is
built across the river in Periyakulam Taluk, in the Thenidistrict of Tamil Nadu. It provides water for
irrigation for the Madurai district and the Dindigul district as well as drinking water to Madurai
andAndipatti. Near the dam, the Government of Tamil Nadu has constructed anAgricultural Research
Station for researching the growing of a variety ofcrops, including rice, sorghum, blackgram, cowpea
and cotton.The Periyar Dam was built in 1895 by John Pennycuick, who implemented aplan proposed
over a century earlier by Pradani Muthirulappa Pillai ofRamnad. The dam was built by the British
Army Engineering corps forthe Travancore kingdom. The first dam was washed away by floods, and
asecond masonry dam was constructed in 1895.

8.0 CLIMATE AND RAINFALL OF THE DISTRICT

The climate is dry and hot, with rains during October-December. Temperatures during
summer reach a maximum of 40 and a minimum of 26.3 degrees Celsius. Winter temperatures
range between 29.6 and 18 degrees Celsius. The average annual rainfall is about 85cm.
Analysis of long term rainfall data (1901-2004) shows that the district receives rainfall during
NE monsoon (47%) , SW monsoon (32%), summer (17%) and winter (4%).The normal annual
rainfall varies from 806 mm (Sholavandan Rain GaugeStation) in the northern part to 964.1 mm
(MelurRainguage Station) in theeastern part of the district. The entire district experiences a declining
trendin annual rainfall except at Melur, where a rising trend is noticed. The climate is subtropical and
the temperature varies from 15 to 41°C in the district. The relative humidity varies from 45 to 85%
and is high during NE monsoon.

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 Source:

http://hydro.imd.gov.in/hydrometweb/(S(smwwf455h1k0ul45nq3dyg45))/landing.aspx#

Fig No.9 District Rainfall Map

Source:http://hydro.imd.gov.in/hydrometweb/(S(vasznc453ylyikan2h4dbv55))/DistrictRaifall.aspx
Note :(1) The District Rainfall in millimeters (R/F) shown below are the arithmatic averages of Rainfall of Stations under the District.
(2) % Dep. are the Departures of rainfall from the long period averages of rainfall for the District.

(3) Blank Spaces show non-availability of Data Table No.9.1 Rainfall Data

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 9.0 - DETAILS OF MINING LEASES / QUARRYING IN THE DISTRICT
Per
iod Obtained Metho
of Date of Environm Location of the d of
Mi Comme ental Mining lease Minin
Name Mining Area of Mining lease (ha) Captive
Address & Period of nin ncemen Clearance (Latitude & g
SI. of the Name of the lease Grant Stat /
Contact No. Mining g t of (Yes/No), Longitude) (Open
No Miner Lessee Order No. us Non
of Lessee lease lea Mining if Yes cast /
al & date Captive
se Operati Letter No Under
(Ini on with date groun
Hecta tial of Grant Latitu Longit d)
Taluk Village S.F.Nos )
res of EC de ude

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15)
33(0.58.5),
34/2A(0.52.5
),
34/2B(0.29.5
), 34/2C
K.Ramamoorthy
(0.04.5),
,
34/2D
S/o. Kamatchi, DEIAA -
(0.05.0),
D.No.4-5/26, TN-MDU/
Roc. No. 40/1 Non 100 780 Open
K.Ramamoort Bharathidhasan 19.03.2018 23.03.20 Non F.No.
1 Gravel 266/2017, Dt Vadipatti Aathanur (0.23.5), 2.65.0 Nil Wor 04’07.54 07’10.4
hy Street, - 18.03.2020 18 Captive 004/1(b),
12.03.2018 40/2A king ”N 0”E cast
Kalaivanar dated.
(0.10.0),
Nagar, Kallanai, 23.06.2017.
40/2B
Alanganallur,
(0.16.5),
Madurai District
40/5A(0.08.5
),
40/5B(0.13.0
)&
40/4(0.43.5)

S.Chandran,
;. DEIAA - 780
S/o.Sivalingam, 100
Roc. 1/7 (1.20.0), TN- 07’08.9
No.33 03’52.50
No.123/2018, 13 (1.22.0) 11.01.2019 07.02.20 Wor Non MDU/F.No. 8”E to Openca
2 Gravel S.Chandran Karukapillaikara Vadipatti Aathanur 3.30.5 Nil ”N to
Dt & 14 - 10.01.2021 19 king Captive 47/2018/1(b 780 st
Street, Madurai 10004’0
31.12.2018 (0.88.5) ), dated. 07’19.1
South Taluk, 1.82”N
05.12.2018. 3”E
Madurai District

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 494/1C
(0.10.5),
495/2
(0.15.0),
495/5
(0.17.5),
496/1
S.Abdul Rahim, (0.13.0),
S/o. 496/4A1 DEIAA - 780
100
Saiyathuravutha (0.07.0), TN-MDU/ 06’59.0
Roc. No. Muduvarpat 05’17.47
S.Abdul r, 497/1 19.03.2018 23.03.20 Wor Non F.No. 0”E to Openca
3. Gravel 574/2016, Dt Vadipatti ti & 2.78.5 Nil ”N to
Rahim Keelamathur (0.43.5), - 18.03.2020 18 king Captive 004/1(b), 780 st
12.03.2018 Palamedu 10005’2
Post, 498/1A dated. 07’06.4
9.53”N
Madurai (0.40.5), 23.06.2017. 9”E
District. 498/1B
(0.01.0),
496/4A2
(0.58.0) &
497/2
(0.29.5) and
262/6
(0.43.0)

157/3G
(0.05.0),
163/1B
(0.17.5),
163/2C
(0.10.0),
163/2D
(0.04.5),
E.Sathiyamoorth
164/2 DEIAA - 100 780
y,S/o.
Roc. No. (0.12.0), TN-MDU/ 03’00.13 07’24.7
Irulappan55 Non
E.Sathiyamoo 1584/2016, Vavidamaru 164/3 19.03.2018 28.03.20 Non F.No. ”N to 3”E to Openca
4. Gravel Kallampatti Vadipatti 2.77.0 Nil Wor
rthy Dt thur (0.12.0), - 18.03.2020 18 Captive 004/1(b), 100 780 st
Post, Melur king
26.02.2018 164/4 dated. 03’09.98 07’31.6
Taluk, Madurai
(0.14.0), 23.06.2017. ”N 7”E
District
164/5
(0.18.0),
164/12
(0.47.5),
164/13
(0.24.0),
164/16
(0.14.5),
165/2B

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 (0.07.5),
165/2C
(0.08.0),
165/9
(0.28.0),
165/14
(0.14.0),
164/15
(0.17.0),
165/17
(0.16.5) &
165/18A
(0.07.0)

M.Pradeep
Ramkumar,
S/o.S.Mathivana
n, DEIAA - 090 780
Flot No.2, Door TN-MDU/ 45’55.56 08’09.6
Roc. No.
M.Pradeep No.A6, Madurai 23.04.2018 - 14.05.20 Wor Non F.No. ”N to 6”E to Openca
5. Gravel 464/2014, Dt Nallur 284/1 1.87.5 Nil
Ramkumar Seetha South 22.04.2019 18 king Captive 030/1(b), 090 780 st
15.03.2018
Apartment, dated. 46’0.77” 08’15.1
Old Natham 08.03.2018. N 5”E
Road,
Madurai
District.

Ajmeer Kaja.S, DEIAA - 100 780

S/o.Sarkkarai Roc. No. 649/8 TN- 01’37.34 26’30.4
Ajmeer Mohamed, 1692/2017, Uranganpatt (0.59.5) & 21.06.2018 09.07.20 Wor Non MDU/F.No. ”N to 2”E to Openca
6. Gravel Melur 2.16.0 Nil
Kaja.S Attapatti Post, Dt i 649/9 - 20.06.2019 18 king Captive 016/2018/1( 100 780 st
Melur Taluk, 04.04.2018 (1.56.5) b) dated. 01’43.72 26’35.5
Madurai District 19.02.2018 ”N 7”E

S. Palaniyandi,
S/o. DEIAA - 090 780
Sonaimuthu, TN-MDU/ 53’46.84 18’29.6
Roc. No. 35/1 (1.85.5)
No.3/166, 19.03.2018 03.04.20 Wor Non F.No. ”N to 0”E to Openca
7. Gravel S. Palaniyandi 523/2017, Dt Melur Poonjuthi & 35/2A 3.38.8 Nil
Parayankulam, - 18.03.2020 18 king Captive 033/1(b), 090 780 st
26.02.2018 (1.53.3)
Varichiyur Post, dated. 53’39.21 18’23.6
Madurai District 23.06.2017. ”N 9”E
- 625020

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 D.Sivamurugan,
S/o.Duraisamy
DEIAA - 770
Devar, 090
Roc. TN- 59’26”
No.3/109, K. 50/6 (0.51.0) 57’20”N
D.Sivamuruga No.1656/201 Thiruma 03.01.2019 07.02.20 Wor Non MDU/F.No. E to Openca
8. Gravel Chokkanathapur Puliankula & 50/7 1.29.0 Nil to
n 7, Dt ngalam - 02.01.2021 19 king Captive 43/2018/1(b 770 st
am, m (0.78.0) 09057’2
31.12.2018 ), dated. 59’33”
Chekkanurani, 2”N
30.11.2018. E
Madurai District
- 625 514

Muthumuniyasa 194/1B2 DEIAA - 780

090
my.K,S/o.Kuma (0.56.5) & TN-MDU/ 16’53”
Roc. No. Poonjuthi & 53’11”N
Muthumuniya raiah,2/69,Sakku 12/1B2 18.01.2019 - 12.03.20 Wor Non F.No. E to Openca
9. Gravel 1815/17, Dt Melur Thuvaranku 1.32.0 Nil to
samy.K di post,Madurai (0.21.0), 17.01.2020 19 king Captive 68/2018/1(b 780 st
11.01.2019 lam 09053’2
East 12/1C1 ), dated. 16’57”
0”N
Taluk,Madurai. (0.54.5) 05.12.2018. E

Thiru.S.Chellad
urai,
S/o.Subbaiya @
Kannan, DEIAA -
780
TN-MDU/ 09056’5
Roc. No. 06.03.2019 21’27”
Thiru.S.Chell A.Chettiyarpatti, Arasappanp 15.03.20 Wor Non F.No. 8”N to Openca
10. Gravel 1835/17, Dt Melur 136/4 2.07.0 - Nil E to 780
adurai Vallalapatti atti 19 king Captive 45/2018/1(b 09057’0 st
28.02.2019 05.02.2020 21’31”
Post, ), dated. 5”N
E
Melur Taluk, 03.12.2018.
Madurai
District - 625
301

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 8/1(0.14.0),
Thiru.P.Malairaj
11/1A1B(0.0
an,
9.5),
S/o.Pitchai,
12/6A(0.48.0 DEIAA -
No.1/55, 780
), TN-MDU/ 09059’3
Manthai Near, Roc. No. 18.01.2019 03’55”
Thiru.P.Malai Madurai 12/6B(0.43.5 13.03.20 Wor Non F.No. 4”N to Openca
11. Gravel Adhalai 1110/18, Dt Athalai 2.57.0 - Nil E to 780
rajan North ), 19 king Captive 46/2018/1(b 09059’4 st
Village, 26.02.2019 17.01.2020 04’16”
12/7(0.74.0), ), dated. 8”N
Podumbu Post, E
17/1(0.28.0), 05.12.2018.
Madurai North
17/6(0.25.0)
Taluk, Madurai
and 20/5D
District
(0.15.0)

S/o. Ochathevar, 269/2A

Chinna (0.60.70), DEIAA -
090 770
kuravakudi, 269/2B TN-MDU/
Roc. No. 21.02.2019 54’45”N 59’12”
Thiru.O.Selva Ayyanarkulam Kinnimanga (0.74.80), 01.03.20 Wor Non F.No. Openca
12. Gravel 755/18, Dt 2.90.0 - Nil to E to 770
m post, Thiruma lam 269/3 19 king Captive 49/2018/1(b st
18.02.2019 20.01.2020 09054’5 59’18”
Usilampatti ngalam (0.33.0) and ), dated.
4”N E
Taluk, 269/4 07.12.2018.
Madurai (1.21.50)
District.

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 10.0 - DETAILS OF THE REVENUE RECEIVED IN THE LAST 3 YEARS FROM 2015-2016 TO -2018-2019
(GRAVEL)

Gravel - Reconciled Revenue for the period from 2015-2016 to 2018-2019 in Madurai

Year Apr May June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Total

2015-2016 1139125 1143925 1831600 2011500 1797976 1469325 1412450 963940 1327100 1060150 1313025 2950016 18420132

2016-2017 588770 575416 866613 1739655 2814531 3772771 2111025 1652185 3255920 1093905 1556230 2330045 22357066

2017-2018 1024895 1784595 1860850 1028075 4200025 535591 424235 314325 681657 718571 1436610 332360 14341789

2018-2019 1931445 1166023 1543929 1563365 1905622 623570 670720 779410 872140 997469 735750 1394170 14183613

Total 4684235 4669959 6102992 6342595 10718154 6401257 4618430 3709860 6136817 3870095 5041615 7006591 69302600

Table No. 4 Reconciled Revenue for the period from 2015-2016 to 2018-2019(Feb)

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11.0 - DETAILS OF PRODUCTION OF MINOR MINERALS (GRAVEL) IN LAST THREE YEARS FROM 2015-
2016 to 2018- 2019

Minor Minerals (Cbm)

Sl. No. Month Total

Gravel Production
(Minor Minerals)
(1) (2) (3) (4)

1 2015-16 736805 736805

2 2016-17 894283 894283

3 2017-18 571235 571235

4 2018-19 429806 429806

Total 2632129 2632129

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12.0 MINERAL MAP OF THE DISTRICT Legend

Fig No.10 District Resources Mapof Madura(Mineral Map)

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13.0 - LIST OF LETTER OF INTENT (LOI) HOLDER IN THE DISTRICT ALONG WITH ITS VALIDITY
Area of
mining Vali Use Location of the
Sl. Letter of Intent
Name of the Address & contact no. of lease to dity (Captive Mining lease
No Name of the lessee Grant order No. &
Mineral letter of Intent holder be of / Non- (Latitude &
. date
allotted LOI capitive) Longitude)
(Ha)

1. NIL

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14.0 TOTAL MINERAL RESERVE AVAILABILE IN THE DISTRICT.
LEPTYNITE :

The rocks type around Melur can be broadly classified into Khondalite
and Charnockite Groups of rocks. Khondalite Group in this area is essentially
made up of calc-granulite/ crystalline limestone and garnetiferoussillimanite
gneiss, with minor bands of quartzite. Charnockite Group on the other hand
includes the acid to intermediate charnockite with minor bands of two pyroxene
granulite. Both the group of rocks were later migmatised and reconstituted
giving rise to grey coloured migmatite comprising hornblende biotite gneiss, as
well as garnet biotite gneiss and garnetiferousquartzo-feldspathic granulite. The
intrusions of younger pink granite as well as pink pegmatoidal granite had
converted part of the grey migmatite into pink migmatitic gneiss and pink augen
gneiss. The white garnetiferous quartzo- feldspathic granulite occurring east of
Melur is considered to be a reconstituted garnetiferous sillimanite gneiss while
the pink augen gneiss well developed near Tiruchchanai is due to blastic growth
of pink potash Feldspar augens with in the grey biotite gneiss. A number of
minor pegmatite and quartz veins represent the last stage intrusive activity in the
area. The tentative geological succession of the rock types is as follows (TableI):

Table I GEOLOGICAL FORMATION OF THE DISTRICT

Quaternary Recent Laterite and soil

Pegmatite veins/ quartz veins

Proterozoic Acid intrusives Pink augen gneiss and migmatite
Pink medium grained granite/
pegmatoidal granite
Hornblende biotite gneiss/ Garnet biotite
Grey gneiss
Migmatite
Garnetiferous quartzofeldspathic
granulite

Archaean Charnockite Pyroxene Granulite

Group Charnockite (acid to intermediate)
and
Khondalite
Group
Calc granulite/ Crystalline limestone
Garnetiferous sillimanite gneiss/
Quartzite

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 REGIONAL STRUCTURE

Regional foliation trend of the rock types in Melur area swerves from NE-
SW to ENEWSW direction dipping either east or westwards with dip amounts
ranging between 50an 80 depicting a broad antiformal fold with axial plane trending
along ENE-WSW direction and plunging at low angles towards ENE direction. The
garnetiferousquartzo-feldspathicgranulite viz. Kashmir White bands are located
mainly in the limb portions of the major fold. The pink medium grained granite
viz.Vanjinagaram Pink has been intruded mainly along the weak plane of the above
major fold axis and in turn has influenced the adjoining grey granite/ grey migmatite
rocks with pink permeations, giving rise to the formation of pink and grey augen
gneiss viz. Tiger Skin. Due to the cross folding of the above major fold mainly along
NNW- SSE direction, puckering effect (microfolds) besides development of minor
step like fractures are seen in the Tiger Skin deposit. Minor folds trending along
ENE-WSW direction are also noticed mainly in the Kashmir White bands. Some of
the fractures and cleavages are seen filled by pegmatites and quartz veins, especially
in Tiger Skin deposit. Apart from the above mentioned structural features, no other
major structural disturbance which may affect production of commercial granite
could be deciphered in Melur area.
Multi color dimension stone and Rough stone / Gravel, are noteble economic
importance minerals of found in Madurai District. Mining activities based on rough
stone (mostly charnockite) are majorly concentrated in Madurai, Melur, Vadipatti,
Thirumangalam and Peraiyur Taluks in the district under operation for production of
construction materials and earth fill as gravel.

There are approximately a quantity of 1,43,06,343 cbm of Rough Stone and

4,73,101 cbm of Gravel mineral available in Mining District as per the mining plan.

15.0 - QUALITY / GRADE OF MINERAL AVAILABLE IN THE DISTRICT

Madurai district is covered by granulite facies high grade metamorphic rocks

and younger intrusives which fall under the following categories:
1.Metasedimentary group comprising quartzite, calc gneiss/crystalline
limestone, garnet- sillimanite ± biotite ± cordierite ± spinel gneiss, minor garnet-
cordierite gneiss and garnetiferousquartzo-feldspathic gneiss (Khondalites and
leptynite), magnetite and quartzite.

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 2.Charnockite Group consisting of acid charnockite and pyroxene granulite.
3.Older Intrusive rocks consisting of amphibolite, pyroxenite and gabbro
(mafics-ultramafics).
4.Migmatite group made up of banded hornblendebiotite gneiss, grey granitic
gneiss, pink granitic gneiss and grey hornblende granite.
5.Younger Acid Intrusives consisting of granite and pegmatite.
Metasedimentary group: This consists of rocks of arenaceous, calcareous and
argillaceous composition metamorphosed under granulite facies and represented by
quartzite, calc gneiss/diopside granulite, marble, garnet sillimanite gneiss (Khondalite)
with minor bands of garnetiferousquartzo-feldspathic gneiss (leptynite), garnet
cordierite gneiss.
Gravel is composed of unconsolidated rock fragments that have a general particle size
range and include size classes from granule to boulder sized fragements. Gravel is formed by
erosion and transportation rock particles.

Gravel:

Gravel is a loose aggregation of rock fragments. Gravel is classified by particle size

range and includes size classes from granule- to boulder-sized fragments. Gravel is
categorized into granular gravel (2 to 4 mm or 0.079 to 0.157 in) and pebble gravel (4 to 64
mm or 0.2 to 2.5 in). ISO 14688 grades gravels as fine, medium, and coarse with ranges 2
mm to 6.3 mm to 20 mm to 63 mm.

16.0 - USE OF MINERAL

Gravel is an important commercial product, with a number of applications.
Gravel is used for road projects and other infrastructure development work especially
for leveling and filling of low lying areas.

17.0 - DEMAND AND SUPPLY OF THE MINERAL IN THE LAST THREE YEARS
There is drastic variation in production of Gravel for the last three years due to
the fluctuations of demand in the road work project.

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 18.0 - MINING GRAVEL LEASES MARKED ON THE MAP OF THE
DISTRICT

Fig No11.Mining Gravel Lease on the District Map

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19.0 DETAILS OF THE AREA WHERE THERE IS A CLUSTER OF MINING
LEASES VIZ., NUMBER OF MINING LEASES, LOCATION (LATITUDE &
LONGITUDE)

No.of Location
Sl.
quarrying Name of Village & Taluk
No Latitute Longitude
leases
Aathanoor Village,
1. 2 N 10°03' 50.29'' E 78°07' 12.31''
Vadipatti Taluk

20.0 - DETAILS OF ECO-SENSITIVE AREA

The Eco-Sensitive Zone has been discussed including the width of the Eco-Sensitive
Zone and various activities to be prohibited, regulated and permitted in the proposed Eco-
Sensitive Zone, with all concerned Virudhunagar District Officials and minutes of discussion
on Eco-Sensitive Zone for Srivilliputtur Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary, has been
approved by Virudhunagar District Collector on 25.11.2014 . As part of the Eco-Sensitive
Zone fall in Peraiyur Taluk, Madurai District, the Collector, Madurai District has been
consulted on the various aspects of the proposal on 02.12.2014. As such the proposed Eco-
Sensitive Zone has been suggested by the District authority for regulation of quarrying
activities between 2 to 5 Kms from the boundary of the Srivilliputtur Grizzled Squirrel
Wildlife Sanctuary.
The details of quarries lies within the Eco-Sensitive Zone from the boundary of the
Srivilliputtur Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary is furnished in the prescribed proforma.
PROFORMA
Actual Distance Recommend
from the Name of the ing distance
boundary of the wildlife for fixing
S. No / Name wildlife Sanctuaries / Eco –
Sl. No. Village
of the Quarry Sanctuaries / Birds Sensitive
Birds Sanctuaries / Zones from
Sanctuaries area National Park the
/ National Park boundary
Rough Stone Quarries
67/2
Grizzled
Manga 2.83.5 Hects
1 4.25 Kms Squirrel 2 to 5 Kms
lrevu
Wildlife
D.Sakthivel
Sanctuary,
412 (Part)
Srivilliputtur,
1.00.0 Hects
2. Kudiseri 0.517 Kms Virudhu nagar 2 to 5 Kms
District
M.Thanga mani

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21.0 IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT DUE TO MINING ACTIVITY:-

Environmental impact on granite quarrying can be broadly classified in to two categories:

1. Environmentaldegradation
2. Environmental pollution

ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION: Degradation of topography, fauna and flora

in variably takes place on granite quarrying. While developing infrastructure, vegetation
cover is destroyed, topography degraded and fauna and flora affected. If it is rubber
plantation in Kerala, it is mango grooves in Tamil Nadu that is destroyed. Natural lakes,
nalla beds have become the convenient locito dump the over burden. Filling up of the
natural drainage channels creates problem in the water way system. Degradating the
topography leads to destruction of vegetative cover, dry air circulation, non precipitation,
choking of natural drainage and finally to extreme drought. This is what i happening at
presentin excessively quarried areas for which the reason attributed is failure of monsoon.

ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION: Air, water and noise pollution, ground vibration

from blasting and generation of solid waste are some of the impacts of granite quarrying
on environment which have extreme destructive consequences. Silicosis is the prevalent
disease that affects majority of the quarry workers and the adjoining villages. In addition
to the natural water sources getting contaminated with particulates, deepening of quarry
depth intercepts ground water table. Natural topo graphic gradient is upset with
concomitant change in drainage pattern. Deepened out quarries have become overnight
perched aquifers draining away water from all the surrounding highlands. Noise pollution,
over and above those from quarrying equipment get saccentuated from increase duse of
jet burners (flames cutters). Ground vibration on account of blasting are at times worst,
simulating seimic waves, and causing damages to the buildings nearby. Solid waste is
non-biodegradable and slow mechanical disintegration of which leads to environment of
silica, sodium, potassium and calcium in soils. Soils become unproductive. Inadequate
space for dumping solid wastes near quarries leads to dumping of them on either side of
the road. Granite dumps on road sides impart not only aesthetic displeasure but also ugly
sights and potential danger for traffic hazards.

22. REMEDIAL MEASURE TO MITIGATE THE IMPACT OF MINING ON THE

ENVIRONMENT

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 The following remedial measures to be taken during mining
22.1 REMEDIAL MEASURES TO MITIGATE AIR POLLUTION
 Water sprinkling on mineral transport road from the mines to the main road
 Black topping of the main transportation roads to the possible extent.
 Avoiding crowding of trucks by properly spacing them to avoid the concentration of
dust emission at any time
 Covering the trucks by tarpaulin sheets during ore transportation
 Proper maintenance of HEMM to minimize gaseous emission
 Imparting sufficient training to operators on safety and environmental parameters
 Development of green belt / plantation around mine, along the roads, backfilled area
in various undisturbed areas within the mine lease areas etc.,
22.2 REMEDIAL MEASURES TO MITIGATE WATER POLLUTION
 Industrial effluent treatment systems wherever necessary to be introduced and
maintained properly.
 Safety barriers to be provided for all water bodies and no mining activities should be
carried out in the safety barrier area.
 Mitigative measures like construction of garland drains formation of earth bunds to be
followed in the waste dumping areas to avoid wash off.
 Domestic effluents to be treated in scientific manner
 Required statutory clearances to be obtained and all precautionary measures to be
adopted wherever pumping of ground water is involved.
22.3 REMEDIAL MEASURES TO REDUCE NOISE & VIBRATION
 Planting rows of native trees around mine, along the roads, other noise generating
centres to act as acoustic barriers.
 Sound proof operator’s cabin for equipment may lead to less noise generation.
 Proper and regular maintenance of equipment may lead to less noise generation
 Air silencers of suitable type that can modulate the noise of the engines of machinery
to be utilized and will be maintained effectively.
 Providing in-built mechanism for reducing sound emissions.
 Providing ear muff’s to workers exposed to higher noise level and to those persons
operating or working close to any machine.
 Conducting regular health check-up of workers including Audiometric test for the
workers engaged in noise prone area.
22.4 REMEDIAL MEASURES TO REDUCE IMPACT ON LAND ENVIRONMENT:

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due to mining.
22.5 REMEDIAL MEASURES TO REDUCE IMPACT ON BIOLOGICAL
ENVIRONMENT
 Necessary mitigative measures like dust suppression, proper maintenance of
equipments, black topping of roads etc., to be carried out to prevent dust generation &
any further impact on the vegetation.
 Conservation plan for schedule –I species if any to be prepared in consultation with
the Forest Department and the proposals given in the conservation plan to be strictly
implemented.
 Effluents generated in the mining areas to be treated properly.
23. RECLAMATION OF MINED OUT AREA (BEST PRACTICE ALREADY
IMPLEMENTED IN THE DISTRICT, REQUIREMENT AS PER RULES AND
REGULATIONS, PROPOSED RECLAMATION PLAN)
The reclamation of mined out lands by simultaneous backfilling and development of
plantation in the backfilled areas will be the best practice of reclamation.
24. RISK ASSESSMENT & DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN
Risk Assessment and Disaster Management plan in connection with mining and allied
operations should be spelt out in detail to cover possible dangers /risks/explosions/accidents
etc., likely to arise from the project operations including onsite and off-site emergency plans
to meet the disastrous situations if any.
The management is able to deal with the situation efficiently to reduce confusion
keeping in view of the likely sources of danger in the mine.
1) OUTLINE OF DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN :-
The purpose of disaster management plan is to restore the normalcy for early
resumption of mining operation due to an unexpected, sudden occurrence resulting to
abnormality in the course of mining activity leading to a serious danger to workers or any
machinery or the environment.
2) SYSTEM OF COMMUNICATION:-
An internal communication system should be provided. Telephone nos. and addresses
of adjoining mines, rescue station, police station, Fire service station, local hospital,
electricity supply agency and standing consultative committee members should be properly
updated and displayed.

3) CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE:-

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members consists of Mines manager /safety officer / medical officer / public relation
officer/Foreman/ and environmental engineer.
4) FACILITIES & ACCOMMODATION:-
Accommodation and facilities for medical centre, rescue room and for various
working groups shall be provided. Regular checking of these facilities shall be undertaken.
5) FIRST AID & MEDICAL FACILITIES:-
The mine management should be having first aid / medical centre for use in
emergency situation. All casualties should be registered and should be given first aid. The
centre should have facilities for first aid & minor treatment, resuscitation, ambulance and
transport. Proper telephone / wireless should be provided for quick communication with
hospitals where the complicated cases are to be referred. Regular checking of these facilities
shall be undertaken by the doctor and the in charge of the first aid room.
6) STORES AND EQUIPMENT :-
A detailed list of equipment available, its type & capacity and items reserved for
emergency should be maintained.

7) TRANSPORT SERVICES:-
A well defined transport control system should be provided to deal with the situation.

8) FUNCTIONS OF PUBLIC RELATIONS GROUP:-

Liaison with representatives of the mine workers is required to ameliorate the
situation of panic, tension, sentiments, grievances and misgivings created by any disaster.
Management is required to ameliorate the injured, survivors and family members of affected
persons by providing material, finance, moral support and establishing contact with relatives
of victims. The consultative committee formed, especially the nominated public relation
officer shall look into these aspects.
9) SECURITY :-
Manning of security posts is very essential during the disaster management.
10) CATERING & REFRESHMENT :-
Arrangement will be made for the victims, rescue teams and others.

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25. DETAILS OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH ISSUE IN THE DISTRICT (LAST
FIVE –YEAR DATA OF NUMBER OF PATIENTS OF SILICOSIS &
TUBERCULOSIS IS ALSO NEEDS TO BE SUBMITTED)

THE DETAILS OF NUMBER OF PATIENTS TREATED FOR SILICOSIS AND

TUBERCULOSIS FOR THE LAST FIVE YEARS IN THE DISTRICT IS GIVEN BELOW:

Number of patients Number of patients treated

Sl.No. Year
treated for silicosis for Tuberculosis
1 2017 NIL -

2 2016 NIL -

3 2015 NIL -

4 2014 NIL -

5 2013 NIL -

26. PLANTATION AND GREEN BELT DEVELOPMENT IN RESPECT OF

LEASES ALREADY GRANTED IN THE DISTRICT

It is necessary to develop Green belt in and around the polluted site with suitable species
to reduce the air pollution effectively. Implementation of afforestation program is of
paramount importance. In addition to augmenting existing vegetation, it also checks soil
erosion, make the ecosystem more complex and functionally more stable and make the
climate more conductive.
Simultaneous backfilling method will be followed in most of the mining areas. During the
operations, the plantation will be proposed and will be carried out on the safety barrier areas
and also on the mined out and backfilling areas.

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