PART-II
Form for seeking prior approval of Central Government under section 2 of the Forest(Conservation) Act,1980 for Diversion of fresh forest area
(To be filled by the concerned Deputy Conservator of Forest)
State Serial No. of proposal :
GA-017/2017
1.
Location of the project/Scheme :
Goa
(i)
State / Union Territory :
Goa
(ii)
District :
South Goa
(iii)
Forest Division :
Wildlife - North,North
(iv)
Area of forest land proposed for diversion (in ha.) :
15.6077
(v)
Category of the Proposal:
Railway
2.
Legal status of forest land proposed for diversion
S. No.
Division
Forest Land(ha.)
Legal Status
1
North
1.1892
Unclassed Forests
2
Wildlife - North
14.4185
Protected Forest
Total
15.6077
Division 1. : North
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
South Goa
1.1892
Total
1.1892
4.
Details of Vegetation available in the forest land proposed for diversion
(i)
Density of vegetation
S. No.
Area(in ha.)
Density
Eco-Class
1
1.1892
0.3
Eco 1
2
14.4185
0.8
Eco 1
Total.
15.6077
(ii)
Species-wise local/scientific names and girth-wise enumeration of trees at FRL
S. No.
Scientific Name
Local Name
(0-30)cm.
(31-60)cm.
(61-90)cm.
(91-120)cm.
(121-150)cm.
(>150)cm.
1
Bombax Ceiba
Sawar
0
19
5
1
1
1
2
Terminalia Tomentosa
Matti
0
30
23
25
40
4
3
Alstonia Scholaris
Saton
0
4
2
2
4
1
4
Misc. Species
Chanado
0
6
6
3
0
0
5
Acacia Auricuiformis
Acasia
0
0
2
1
0
0
6
Tectona Grandis
Teak
0
0
7
10
1
0
7
Anacardium Occidentale
Cashew
0
1
4
0
0
0
8
Misc. Species
Tirfal
0
1
1
0
0
0
9
Samania Saman
rain tree
0
1
0
0
0
0
10
Misc. Species
Acrocarpus spp
0
1
6
1
0
0
11
Misc. Species
Kudo
0
1
0
0
0
0
12
Misc. Species
Kumyo
0
2
5
5
5
1
13
Gliricidia Maculata
Gliricidia
0
15
9
3
1
0
14
Syzigium Cumini
Jamun
0
0
1
0
1
0
15
Misc. Species
Moi
0
16
9
4
5
0
16
Misc. Species
Charcoal tee
0
1
4
2
0
0
17
Misc. Species
Pongaro
0
11
17
5
4
0
18
Adina cordifolia
Hedo
0
3
0
0
2
0
19
Terminalia Bellarica
Ghoting
0
1
3
0
2
0
20
Acacia Catechu
Khair
0
32
5
0
0
0
21
Misc. Species
coconut
0
1
0
0
0
1
22
Moringa oleifera
Drumstick
1
0
1
0
0
0
23
Artocarpus Heterophyllus
Panas
0
0
1
0
0
0
24
Lagerstroemia Parviflora
nano
0
0
0
1
0
1
25
Misc. Species
jungli tree
0
4
5
1
1
0
26
Mangifera Indica
Aam
0
0
0
0
0
1
27
Misc. Species
Padval
0
1
1
0
0
0
28
Misc. Species
Kharvat
0
1
2
0
0
0
29
Misc. Species
Karmal
0
0
0
0
0
1
30
Gmelin Arborea
Shivon
0
1
0
0
0
0
31
Madhuca indica
Hassan
0
0
4
0
2
0
32
Misc. Species
Gel
0
2
0
0
0
0
33
Grewia Tiliaefolia
Daban
0
9
2
1
1
0
34
Misc. Species
Karo
0
0
3
1
3
0
35
Albizia Procera
Siris
0
5
1
0
0
0
36
Misc. Species
Babal
0
1
0
0
0
0
37
Misc. Species
Char
0
3
0
0
0
0
38
Misc. Species
Kavanch
0
0
1
1
0
0
39
Xylia Xylocarpa
Zamba
0
1
0
0
0
0
40
Misc. Species
Miryo
0
0
0
1
0
0
41
Misc. Species
Kharat
0
0
0
0
1
0
Total
1
174
130
68
74
11
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
458
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
NIL
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
Since the said forest area is having plain terrain with Open tree vegetation, it is not vulnerable to soil erosion.
7.
Approximate distance of the proposed site for diversion from boundary of forest(in km.) :
0.0
8.
Significance of the forest land proposed for diversion from wildlife point of view
(i).
Details of wildlife present in and around the forest land proposed for diversion :
Indian Gaur, Wild Boar, Hare, Leopard, snakes & avifauna such as Peacock and Jungle Fowl etc.
(ii).
Whether forms part of national park, wildlife sanctuary, biosphere reserve,tiger reserve, elephant corridor, wildlife migration corridor etc. :
No
(iii).
Whether the forest land proposed for diversion is located within eco-sensitive zone(ESZ) of the Protected Area notified under Wildlife(Protection) Act,1972 (Note: In case, ESZ of a Protected Area is not notified,then,10kms distance from boundary of the Protected Area should be treated as ESZ):
Yes
Details of Protected Area and comments on the impact of Project on the ESZ :
The proposed alignment of doubling rail track is passing through the forest area which is in Eco Sensitive Zone of Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary. However since the project aims at doubling of existing track , no new adverse impact is envisaged.
(iv).
Whether any national park, wildlife sanctuary, biosphere reserve, tiger reserve, elephant corridor, wildlife migration corridor etc., is located within 1 Km. from boundary of the forest land proposed for diversion :
Yes
Details and comments on the impact of Project on such areas :
The proposed alignment of doubling rail track is passing through the forest area which is in Eco Sensitive Zone of Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary. However since the project aims at doubling of existing track , no new adverse impact is envisaged.
(v).
Whether any rare/endangered/unique species of flora and fauna found in the area :
No
9.
Details of any protected archaeological/heritage site/defence establishment or any other important monument located in the area, if any
(i).
Whether any protected archaeological/heritage site/defence establishment or any other important monument is located in the area :
No
10.
Comment as to the reasonability of the extent of the forest land proposed for diversion
(i).
Whether the requirement of forest land as proposed by the user agency is unavoidable and bare minimum for the project :
Yes
11.
Details of violation(s), if any ,committed
(i).
Whether any work in violation of the Act or guidelines issued under the Act has been carried out :
No
12.
Whether work in violation is still in progres(Yes/No) :
NIL
13.
Details of compensatory afforestation scheme
Patch wise details for Degraded Area (To be earmarked by DFO)
(i).
Total Financial Outlay for C.A(lacs):
Patch Wise Details
S.no
Patch No.
Area(ha.)
Name of PF/RF
Range
Compartment No
Uploaded KML file of patch
NO Data
Additional information Details
S. No.
Documents
Remarks
NIL
Division 2. : Wildlife - North
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
South Goa
14.4185
Total
14.4185
4.
Details of Vegetation available in the forest land proposed for diversion
(i)
Density of vegetation
S. No.
Area(in ha.)
Density
Eco-Class
1
14.4185
0.8
Eco 1
Total.
14.4185
(ii)
Species-wise local/scientific names and girth-wise enumeration of trees at FRL
S. No.
Scientific Name
Local Name
(0-30)cm.
(31-60)cm.
(61-90)cm.
(91-120)cm.
(121-150)cm.
(>150)cm.
1
Tectona Grandis
Teak
0
5
5
11
1
6
2
Dalbergia Latifolia
shisum
0
8
13
11
1
1
3
Terminalia Tomentosa
madat
0
69
74
128
87
65
4
Terminalia Paniculata
Kindal
0
155
225
168
63
28
5
Xylia Xylocarpa
Zambo
0
133
59
14
8
1
6
Lagistromia Lanceolata
Nano
0
19
11
20
16
4
7
Misc. Species
Jambal
0
0
0
1
0
0
8
Gmelina Arborea
Shivan
0
0
0
1
0
0
9
Artocarpus Hirsuta
Jackfruit
0
0
2
2
0
3
10
Grewia Tiliaefolia
Daban
0
16
4
1
0
0
11
Albezzia Labbeck
Shirus
0
3
6
1
1
0
12
Pterocarpus Marsupium
hasan
0
1
1
0
0
4
13
Calophyllum Inophyllum
undir
0
1
1
1
0
0
14
Adina cordifolia
hedu
0
3
1
0
0
1
15
Misc. Species
Kharsang
0
1
1
1
0
0
16
Acacia Catechu
Khair
0
0
1
0
0
0
17
Misc. Species
kassam
0
4
3
2
1
1
18
Misc. Species
Karmal
0
4
5
1
1
2
19
Terminalia Bellarica
Ghoting
0
2
8
6
11
9
20
Misc. Species
Kumyo
0
40
30
20
7
5
21
Misc. Species
kawanch
0
4
4
5
1
4
22
Acacia Auricuiformis
Acacia
0
17
19
16
4
0
23
Misc. Species
moi
0
23
10
11
4
2
24
Garcinia Indica
Bhirand
0
2
0
0
1
0
25
Mangifera Indica
mango
0
3
4
2
5
13
26
Alstonia Scholaris
Santon
0
15
9
6
2
3
27
Bombax Ceiba
sanvar
0
23
13
9
5
9
28
Misc. Species
Char
0
15
4
1
1
0
29
Misc. Species
karo
0
2
3
0
2
1
30
Misc. Species
Indian Charcoal
0
1
0
1
0
0
31
Misc. Species
rumod
0
0
3
0
2
3
32
Anacardium Occidentale
Cashew
0
3
0
1
0
0
33
Misc. Species
Kudo
0
41
4
1
0
0
34
Caryota Urens
bhillmad
0
0
0
1
2
0
35
Misc. Species
jarmal
0
0
0
0
0
2
36
Misc. Species
chandoda
0
25
7
1
1
1
37
Misc. Species
Anvla
0
1
0
0
0
0
38
Misc. Species
Coconut
0
1
18
2
0
0
39
Others
Others
0
109
40
20
8
4
Total
0
749
588
466
235
172
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
2210
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
NIL
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
Since the area is semi evergreen & moist deciduous forest it is likely to vulnerable to erosion
7.
Approximate distance of the proposed site for diversion from boundary of forest(in km.) :
0.0
8.
Significance of the forest land proposed for diversion from wildlife point of view
(i).
Details of wildlife present in and around the forest land proposed for diversion :
Tiger Panther & Bison and Sambar & Chitel & King Cobra
(ii).
Whether forms part of national park, wildlife sanctuary, biosphere reserve,tiger reserve, elephant corridor, wildlife migration corridor etc. :
Yes
Details and comments on the impact of Project on such areas :
The area involves cutting of hill side and filling as such chances of increase in land side and soil erosion due to heavy rain.
(iii).
Whether the forest land proposed for diversion is located within eco-sensitive zone(ESZ) of the Protected Area notified under Wildlife(Protection) Act,1972 (Note: In case, ESZ of a Protected Area is not notified,then,10kms distance from boundary of the Protected Area should be treated as ESZ):
No
(iv).
Whether any national park, wildlife sanctuary, biosphere reserve, tiger reserve, elephant corridor, wildlife migration corridor etc., is located within 1 Km. from boundary of the forest land proposed for diversion :
Yes
Details and comments on the impact of Project on such areas :
Sine it is part of sanctuary it results in damage to vegetation and habitat of wildlife.
(v).
Whether any rare/endangered/unique species of flora and fauna found in the area :
Yes
9.
Details of any protected archaeological/heritage site/defence establishment or any other important monument located in the area, if any
(i).
Whether any protected archaeological/heritage site/defence establishment or any other important monument is located in the area :
No
10.
Comment as to the reasonability of the extent of the forest land proposed for diversion
(i).
Whether the requirement of forest land as proposed by the user agency is unavoidable and bare minimum for the project :
Yes
11.
Details of violation(s), if any ,committed
(i).
Whether any work in violation of the Act or guidelines issued under the Act has been carried out :
No
12.
Whether work in violation is still in progres(Yes/No) :
NIL
13.
Details of compensatory afforestation scheme
Patch wise details for Degraded Area (To be earmarked by DFO)
(i).
Total Financial Outlay for C.A(lacs):
Patch Wise Details
S.no
Patch No.
Area(ha.)
Name of PF/RF
Range
Compartment No
Uploaded KML file of patch
NO Data
Additional information Details
S. No.
Documents
Remarks
NIL
14.
District Profile
S.no
District Name
Geographical area of the district (in ha.)
Forest area of the district (in ha.)
Total forest area diverted since 1980 (in ha.)
No. of Approved Cases
Forest Land including penal C.A. (in ha.)
Progress of compensatory afforestation as on(date)
A) Forest land (in ha.)
B) Non-forest land (in ha.)
1
South Goa
173600
57604
429.304
1
2
South Goa
173600
57604
429.304
60
1415.3132
31/12/2015
627.85
14.2940
15.
Site inspection report of the DFO/CCF/Nodal Officer highlighting important facts pertaining to the forest land
Division Name
Circle
Site inspected By
Whether site inspected
No. of times site visited
Site inspection report
Date of visit
North
Conservation
DFO
Yes
One
14/07/2018
Wildlife - North
Wildlife and Ecotourism
DFO
Yes
One
18/01/2019
Conservation
CF
Yes
One
24/07/2019
Wildlife and Ecotourism
CF
Yes
One
24/07/2019
(Specific recommendation of the DFO/CCF/Nodal Officer with(Part II,III & Part IV))
16.
Specific recommendation of the DFO/CCF/Nodal Officer for acceptance or otherwise of the proposal with reason
Division
Circle
Recommendation By
Recommendation
Reason
Letter
Whether CF agreed
North
Conservation
DFO
Recommended
since the requirement of forest land is bare minimum and the project being site specific with no alternate available, the diversion of 1.1892 ha. of forest area is recommended
Wildlife - North
Wildlife and Ecotourism
DFO
Recommended
Recommended in Public Intrest
Conservation
CF
Recommended
The proposal is recommended in public interest
Yes
Wildlife and Ecotourism
CF
Recommended
Recommended in Public interest
Yes
Nodal Officer
Recommended
Recommended in Public Interest
Specific recommendation of the State Government(Part V)
17.
Specific recommendation of the State Government for acceptance or otherwise of the proposal with reason ( Part V)
State
Recommendation By
Recommendation
Recommendation Date
Remarks
Signing Authority
Notification
Recommendation Letter
Goa
State Secretary
Recommended
25/07/2019
The proposal is recommended in public interest
State Govt. Officer
No Data
17.
Stage-I Clearance Report
Regional Office
Recommendation By
MoEF File No.
Date of Stage-I Clearance
Clearance Letter
Bangalore
Regional Office
F.No.GOC1206/2019-BAN
04/02/2021
18.
Payment made by User Agency
Proposal No.
Application No.
Total Amount (Rs.)
Recieved Amount (Rs.)
Transaction Date
Transaction ID
Bank Name
Mode of Payment
Demmand Generated By User Agency
Demmand Verified By Nodal Officer
Uploaded Demand Letter
FP/GA/RAIL/28650/2017
RAIL286502017974
112,459,537.50
112,459,537.00
09/04/2021
UTIB409800365332
Union Bank Of India
NEFT/RTGS (Challan)
26/03/2021
30/03/2021
19.
Uploaded Status of Land to be transferred to Forest Department under FCA (Mutation Details).
(i). Whether CA Land is mandatorily required in this Proposal :
Yes
(ii). Total Land identified for raising CA:
31.3784
(iii). No. of Maintenance years:
10
(iv). Total No. of Patches/Parcel:
1
No. of patches :
1
Patch wise details
Patch No.
Shape of land identified for CA
Area of Patch/Parcel(in ha.)
1
Block(Polygon)
31.3784
Status of CA Land so identified :
Forest Area
Site Name :
KAKATI
Location Details :
BELGAUM
Uploaded GPS File :
Uploaded Scanned copy of Map :
Status of CA Land so identified
Name of Forest.
Legal Status of Forest Land
KAKATI
RF
20.
Mutation Details Verified By Nodal Officer
Proposal No.
Verified Date
Mutation Letter
Remarks
FP/GA/RAIL/28650/2017
21 Apr 2021
No Data
The details has been verified and found to be correct as the user agency has identified the double the degraded land for CA in Belgavi division for railway doubling project as per the provision of FCA, 1980
21.
Compliance Details Submitted by User Agency
Proposal No.
Compliance Details submitted on(Date)
Uploaded Letter
FP/GA/RAIL/28650/2017
05 Apr 2022
Compliance Details Submitted by User Agency(old)
Proposal No.
Compliance Details submitted on(Date)
Reject Remarks
Reject Date
Uploaded Letter
FP/GA/RAIL/28650/2017
02 Mar 2022
EDS: Please upload the compliance letter as discuss
03 Mar 2022
FP/GA/RAIL/28650/2017
09 Feb 2022
EDS: please upload the copy of letter address to MoEF&CC from PCCF office Karnataka Forest Dept.
11 Feb 2022
FP/GA/RAIL/28650/2017
22 Apr 2021
EDS: Forwarding for information & to re-submit the proposal after submitting the compliance report in repect of Karnataka portion.
17 Dec 2021
FP/GA/RAIL/28650/2017
03 Mar 2022
EDS: forwarding for compliance
25 Mar 2022
FP/GA/RAIL/28650/2017
07 Jan 2022
EDS: forwarding for compliance
28 Jan 2022
22.
Compliance Details Verified by Nodal Officer
Proposal No.
Remarks
Verified Date
Uploaded Letter
FP/GA/RAIL/28650/2017
The compliance report of Stage-I approval letter dated 01.02.2021 is submitted herewith for forwarding the same to IRO Bangalore for grant of Stage-II approval.
26 Nov 2021
23.
Stage-II Clearance Details
Proposal No.
Date of Stage-II Clearance
Proposal Status
Clearance Letter
FP/GA/RAIL/28650/2017
12 Apr 2022
APPROVED
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