PART-II
(To be filled by the concerned Deputy Conservator of Forest)
State Serial No. of proposal : KA-045/2018
1. Location of the project/Scheme : Karnataka
 (i) State / Union Territory : Karnataka  (ii) District : Gulbarga  (iii) Forest Division : Gulbarga  (iv) Area of forest land proposed for diversion (in ha.) : 0.9215  (v)

Category of the Proposal: Others
2. Legal status of forest land proposed for diversion
S. No. DivisionForest Land(ha.)Legal Status
1Gulbarga0.0733Section 4
2Gulbarga0.1882Unclassed Forests
3Gulbarga0.66Reserved Forest
Total 0.9215
Division 1. : Gulbarga
3. District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No. DistrictArea(ha.)
1Gulbarga0.9215
Total0.9215
4. Details of Vegetation available in the forest land proposed for diversion
 (i) Density of vegetation
S. No. Area(in ha.)Density Eco-Class
10.921540Eco 3
Total. 0.9215


(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.
NIL
5. Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion : The proposed forest land comes under Wildlife Sanctuary. Hence the working plan prescription doesn’t arise.
6. Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion : Laying of OFC would be carried out by Hydraulic drilling method. hence there is no soil erosion.
7. Approximate distance of the proposed site for diversion from boundary of forest(in km.) : 3
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 Jackal, Fox, Hyena, Porcupine, Barking deer, Spotted Deer, Wild Boar, Civet cat, Chinkara, Sambar & Cheetal
 (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 project will be implemented through hydraulic drilling method. So, there will not be any impact on Wildlife/ Wildlife sanctuary.
 (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 project will be implemented by hydraulic drilling method. So, there will not be any impact on Wildlife/ Wildlife sanctuary.
 (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 project will be implemented through hydraulic drilling method. So, there will not be any impact on that area.
 (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/RFRangeCompartment NoUploaded KML file of patch
NO Data
(ii). Copy of CA scheme details: NA (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. DocumentsRemarks
NIL

14. District Profile
S.no District NameGeographical area of the district (in ha.)Forest area of the district (in ha.)Total forest area diverted since 1980 (in ha.)No. of Approved CasesForest 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.)
1Gulbarga109412037693.82.842028/02/201900
15. Site inspection report of the DFO/CCF/Nodal Officer highlighting important facts pertaining to the forest land
Division NameCircleSite inspected ByWhether site inspectedNo. of times site visited Site inspection reportDate of visit
GulbargaGulbargaDFOYesOne18/09/2018
 GulbargaCFYesOne24/03/2019
 Nodal OfficerNoNo Data
(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
DivisionCircleRecommendation ByRecommendationReasonLetter Whether CF agreed
GulbargaGulbargaDFO RecommendedAs there is no alternate route for laying OFC
GulbargaCF Recommendedi have inspected the proposed forest land diversion and recommended Yes
Nodal Officer RecommendedThe said project is central government project and essential for public and providing broadband connections and other telecom facilities
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)
StateRecommendation ByRecommendationRecommendation DateRemarksSigning AuthorityNotificationRecommendation Letter
KarnatakaState SecretaryRecommended07/11/2020 Approved in principle State Govt. OfficerNo Data
17. Stage-I Clearance Report
Regional OfficeRecommendation ByMoEF File No.Date of Stage-I ClearanceClearance Letter
BangaloreRegional OfficeF. No.4-KRB1251/2020-BANNo Data
BangaloreState GovernmentFEE 4 FLL 2019 e16/09/2020
18. Payment made by User Agency
Proposal No.Application No.Total Amount (Rs.)Recieved Amount (Rs.)Transaction DateTransaction IDBank NameMode of PaymentDemmand Generated By User AgencyDemmand Verified By Nodal OfficerUploaded Demand Letter
FP/KA/Others/25957/2017OTHERS2595720174474,326,442.504,326,442.5021/11/2020CNRBR52020112152020477Corporation BankNEFT/RTGS (Challan)10/11/202012/11/2020
19. Uploaded Status of Land to be transferred to Forest Department under FCA (Mutation Details) : No
20. Mutation Details Verified By Nodal Officer
Proposal No.Verified DateMutation LetterRemarks
FP/KA/Others/25957/201704 Dec 2020No Dataverified
21. Compliance Details Submitted by User Agency
Proposal No.Compliance Details submitted on(Date)Uploaded Letter
FP/KA/Others/25957/201705 Dec 2020
23. Stage-II Clearance Details
Proposal No.Date of Stage-II ClearanceProposal StatusClearance Letter
FP/KA/Others/25957/201731 Jul 2020Returned
FP/KA/Others/25957/2017IN-PRINCIPLENo Data