An Act to provide for better preservation and protection of certain portions of territories of Himachal Pradesh. Activities like clearing, breaking up, quarrying, cutting trees of timber are not permitted, regulated or restricted in such areas. materials for construction from notified areas. 3. Himachal Pradesh Ground Water (Regulation and Control of Development and Management) Act, 2005. Himachal Pradesh Ground Water (Regulation and Control of Development and Management) Rules, 2006. The act (2005) aims to regulate and control the development and management of groundwater resources in Himachal Pradesh. Any user of the groundwater desiring to sink a well within the notified area should get permission from the Authority. If a registered well becomes defunct, this should be brought to the notice of the Authority by the user of groundwater and such well may be used for recharging in consultation with the Authority. Every user of groundwater in a notified area shall pay prescribed royalty to the State Government. Every user of groundwater in a notified area shall install a water measuring device within 30 days of registration. The authority may guidelines for rainwater harvesting to State Government Departments in notified areas. In urban areas, the Authority may issue guidelines for rain water harvesting in residential, commercial and other premises having plinth area of 100m2. Applicable to the Program, where the construction site falls in notified areas or where sinking of a bore well is proposed within the premises or where groundwater is used for the construction activities. 4. The Himachal Pradesh Town and Country Planning Act, 1977 and its amendment (Rules, 2014). This Act makes provision for planning and development and use of land; to make better provision for the preparation of Permission should be taken for construction of buildings. Structural stability certificate (obtained from structural engineer) should be furnished after the completion. Soil investigation report from a geologist should be submitted for the areas falling in sinking and sliding zones. Applicable to construction activities in the Municipality
The existing mechanism of e-waste management, through registered recyclers needs to be ensured. As per the e-waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2011, the bulk consumers should maintain record of generated by them in the Form 2 and make such record available for scrutiny by the State Pollution Control Board or the Pollution Control Committee concerned. Occupational Health and Safety in Office/Work Environment: The occupational health hazards associated with computer use can be avoided by ensuring optimum work set up and awareness among the employees on right posture, duration, visual breaks etc. An awareness session for employees on the same could be planned. Recommendations on Social Aspects The key recommendations for the Programme Action Plan are to: Undertake screening of the land identified for construction of Treasury/ sub-treasury buildings to rule out any social impact, Ensure basic amenities for the construction workers near the sites during construction, and Consider public safety especially women and needs of differently abled people in building design and constructions The key recommended actions, responsibilities and timelines are listed in the table below: Table 5: Key Recommended Actions, Responsibilities and Timelines S. No Key Agreed Actions Responsibilities Timeline Environment 1. Screening for Exclusion of Activities Department of Treasuries and PWD Continuous 2. Preparation of Site Specific Environment Social Management Plans (ESMPs) Environment Engineer/Consultant, PWD At the time of building plans 3. Green Building Certification for the Treasury/Sub Treasury Offices Department of Treasuries From the time of building plan to completion 4. Orientation to Executive Engineers and Contractors PWD Before Initiation of Constructions or on continuous basis depending on the need 5. e-waste management through registered recyclers. Debris disposal as per prescribed norms. PWD Continuous 6. Workshop on operation and management of the assets (energy, efficiency), occupational health hazards related to computer use. Department of Treasuries After Program inception