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 :
JK-0128/2021
1.
Location of the project/Scheme :
Jammu and Kashmir
(i)
State / Union Territory :
Jammu and Kashmir
(ii)
District :
Ramban
(iii)
Forest Division :
Batote Forest Division,Ramban Forest Division
(iv)
Area of forest land proposed for diversion (in ha.) :
4.37
(v)
Category of the Proposal:
Transmission Line
2.
Legal status of forest land proposed for diversion
S. No.
Division
Forest Land(ha.)
Legal Status
1
Batote Forest Division
1.34
Reserved Forest
2
Ramban Forest Division
3.03
Reserved Forest
Total
4.37
Division 1. : Batote Forest Division
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Ramban
1.34
Total
1.34
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
1.34
0.6
Eco 5
Total.
1.34
(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
Pine
Chir
49
01
4
7
9
31
Total
49
1
4
7
9
31
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
101
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
Effetive closing and strict fire protection. Artifiacial planting, and closure of areas having young chir crop.
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
Area being devoid of major vegetation and steep slopes is prone to erosion which requires immediate attention for its rehabilitation.
7.
Approximate distance of the proposed site for diversion from boundary of forest(in km.) :
0.5
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 :
stray incidences of Jackal, Hare, Monkeys and leopard.
(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):
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 :
No
(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):
5.76322
Patch Wise Details
S.no
Patch No.
Area(ha.)
Name of PF/RF
Range
Compartment No
Uploaded KML file of patch
1
1
3
Gandhri Parnote Forest
Ghandri
57b/Gandhri
View file
(ii).
Copy of CA scheme details:
(iii).
Scanned copy of the Geo-referenced map of the forest land proposed for C.A. prepared by using DGPS or Total Station:
(iv).
Copy of Survey of India Toposheet indicating boundary of forest land proposed for C.A.:
(V).
Copy of NOC from Competent Authority :
Additional information Details
S. No.
Documents
Remarks
1
CA Approval
2
Specific recommendations as per format
3
Calculation sheet of NPV
4
Dimension of Transmission Line
5
Cost of marking of trees and poles
6
Calculation sheet of forest area to be diverted
7
Cost of enumeration of trees / poles
8
Extraction charges of trees and poles
9
Enumeration and abstract of trees/Saplings
Division 2. : Ramban Forest Division
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Ramban
3.03
Total
3.03
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
2.7378
0.8
Eco 5
2
0.2922
0.6
Eco 5
Total.
3.03
(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
Pine
Chir Pinus rouxbergii
0
0
0
18
17
56
2
Others
Farlai Lucaena leucocephala
0
1
0
0
0
0
3
Others
Dhaman Grewia optica
1
0
0
0
0
0
4
Others
Kau (Oleo cuspidata)
0
1
0
0
0
0
Total
1
2
0
18
17
56
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
94
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
The area falls under under Chir Irregular Working Circle. The prescriptions are:- To convert the abnormally irregular forests to uniformity. II. To carry out concentrated and intensive regeneration operations. III. To rehabilitate the degraded Chir forests. IV. To supplement natural regeneration with artificial restocking by patch sowing and planting of nursery raised plants of Chir in blank areas.
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
The area is prone to soil erosion
7.
Approximate distance of the proposed site for diversion from boundary of forest(in km.) :
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 :
Goral, Khaleej Pheasant, Leopard, Common Myna, House Sparrow, Common Langur, Rhesus Monkey, Himalayan Griffon Vulture, Himalayan White Backed vulture 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):
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 :
No
(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 :
Yes
(a)Details of violation(s):
Site clearance and earth cutting
(b) Period of Work done(year) :
1
(c) Area of forest land involved in violation (in ha.) :
0.159
S. No.
Name of person responsible for violation
Designation & Address of person responsible for violation
Action taken against the person responsible for violation
1
Kawaljeet Singh JE TLMD III Sanjeev Pathiania AEE TLMD III AND CONTRACTOR JK ENGINEERS
damage bill raised to the tune of Eleven lakhs sixty thousands one hundred thirty has been raised against user agency TLMD III for violation of clause ten of government order two hundred and ninety FST of two thousand and nineteen The details have been uploaded under additional documents
12.
Whether work in violation is still in progres(Yes/No) :
No
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):
9.86535
Patch Wise Details
S.no
Patch No.
Area(ha.)
Name of PF/RF
Range
Compartment No
Uploaded KML file of patch
1
1
7.34
Gool Ramakunda Forest
Gool
Co 30/Ar
View file
(ii).
Copy of CA scheme details:
(iii).
Scanned copy of the Geo-referenced map of the forest land proposed for C.A. prepared by using DGPS or Total Station:
(iv).
Copy of Survey of India Toposheet indicating boundary of forest land proposed for C.A.:
(V).
Copy of NOC from Competent Authority :
Additional information Details
S. No.
Documents
Remarks
1
Minimum Land use certificate Ramban Forest Division
2
CA APPROVAL CCF RAMBAN FOREST DIVISION
3
Revised NPV Calculation Sheet
4
Joint Site Inspection Report
5
DFO report as per format
6
VIOLATION DETAILS RAMBAN FOREST DIVISION
7
Wildlife Mitigation Plan
8
area calculation sheet Ramban Forest Division
9
Enumeration list Ramban Forest Division
10
FST 290 OF 2019 Dated:-24-09-2019
11
CHECKLIST Ramban Forest Division
12
Enumeration list Ramban Forest Division
13
Layout Plan Ramban Forest Division
14
Muck Disposal Plan Ramban Forest Division
15
Undertaking by User Agency Ramban Forest Division
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
Ramban
132900
82086
535.57
63
1810
24/06/2022
1810
0
2
Ramban
132900
82164.58
787.85
88
0
17/12/2021
1704.91
0
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
Batote Forest Division
Chenab Circle Doda
DFO
Yes
One
10/12/2021
Ramban Forest Division
Chenab Circle Doda
DFO
Yes
One
15/11/2021
(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
Batote Forest Division
Chenab Circle Doda
DFO
Recommended
No other alternative is available and project is of National importance
Ramban Forest Division
Chenab Circle Doda
DFO
Recommended
uploaded with recommendations as pdf
Chenab Circle Doda
CF
Recommended
Forest land diversion under j&k forest conservation act, 1980 for construction of 132kv d/c ramban sangaldaan transmission line is hereby recommended for approval under fca. Total of 4.37 hac of forest area recommended by dfo batote & ramban for approval.
Yes
Nodal Officer
Recommended
RECOMMENDED
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
Jammu and Kashmir
State Secretary
Recommended
07/09/2022
Recommended for grant of Stage I clearance.
State Govt. Officer
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