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 :
ML-05/2020
1.
Location of the project/Scheme :
Meghalaya
(i)
State / Union Territory :
Meghalaya
(ii)
District :
South Garo Hills
(iii)
Forest Division :
Garo Hills
(iv)
Area of forest land proposed for diversion (in ha.) :
27.606
(v)
Category of the Proposal:
Road
2.
Legal status of forest land proposed for diversion
S. No.
Division
Forest Land(ha.)
Legal Status
1
Garo Hills
27.606
Reserved Forest
Total
27.606
Division 1. : Garo Hills
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
South Garo Hills
27.606
Total
27.606
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
27.606
70
Eco 1
Total.
27.606
(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
Albizzia procera
kilwe
0
0
0
1
0
0
2
Albzzia Spp.
Bolpu
0
0
0
1
0
0
3
Alstonia Scholaris
Sokchon
0
0
1
3
0
4
4
Others
Chram
0
0
6
15
6
15
5
Artocarpus Heterophyllus
Tebrong
0
0
0
1
2
5
6
Others
Arumu
0
0
0
1
1
0
7
Others
Dongram
0
0
8
3
1
4
8
Others
Gimbil
0
0
2
0
3
0
9
Others
May pul
0
0
1
3
1
0
10
Others
Chako
0
0
3
5
5
4
11
Dalburgia Sisoo
Sisso
0
0
1
1
3
1
12
Others
Agatchi
0
0
1
1
1
4
13
Others
Bolgisim
0
0
2
1
1
0
14
Duabanga Grandiflora
Bolchim
0
0
0
0
0
1
15
Syzigium Sps
Chambu
0
2
9
10
3
5
16
Others
Tekra
0
0
0
3
0
0
17
Others
Jiga
0
3
7
8
5
2
18
Gmelina Arborea
Gambari
0
1
12
6
5
2
19
Others
Boltajong
0
0
2
2
0
0
20
Others
Bolong
0
0
6
3
2
1
21
Others
Sidai
0
0
0
1
0
0
22
Others
Jalai
0
0
0
0
1
0
23
Others
Bolbit
0
0
1
2
3
0
24
Mangifera Indica
Tegatchu
0
0
0
2
1
0
25
Others
Joypol
0
0
0
2
2
0
26
Others
Gangma
0
0
9
6
7
6
27
Melia Azadirachta
Nim
0
0
3
4
0
0
28
Mesua ferea
Kimde
0
0
1
0
0
0
29
Misc. Species
Matchu bol
0
0
0
0
0
8
30
Others
Changsim bol
0
0
0
2
2
4
31
Schima Wallichii Chois
Boldak
0
7
40
39
18
33
32
Semecarpus Anacardium
Babari
0
0
0
1
0
0
33
Shorea Robusta
Bolsal
0
118
484
469
118
72
34
Others
Olmak
0
0
0
1
0
0
35
Others
Bolsil
0
0
2
4
3
6
36
Tectona Grandis
Segun
0
14
13
5
3
7
37
Terminalia bellerica
Surori
0
0
3
6
4
8
38
Terminalia Chebula
Aritak
0
0
0
2
0
0
39
Others
Awek
0
0
0
0
1
4
40
Others
Bolbret
0
1
8
4
5
6
41
Others
Rangri
0
1
9
10
1
0
42
Misc. Species
Jigre
0
0
13
8
10
5
43
Misc. Species
Tewan
0
0
0
0
0
1
44
Others
Tejpat
0
0
0
2
0
0
Total
0
147
647
638
218
208
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
1858
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
CA land has been identified under Saipung Range. There are two patches which shall be taken up for CA as per the existing working plan prescription.
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
Erosion is likely to occur once the road project started.
7.
Approximate distance of the proposed site for diversion from boundary of forest(in km.) :
1.6
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 :
Elephant, clouded leopard, common leopard, bear, Hoolock gibbon, Sambar, Barking deer, some bird species etc. are available in this area.
(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 :
It will definitely impact on the wildlife of this area. This need to be monitored constantly and some mitigation measures need to be taken up with the help of wildlife expert so as to minimize the impact and disturbance to wild animals.
(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 ESZ include all the proposed diversion of this project area right from Baghmara to Panda. Some mitigation measures need to taken to minize its impact on the environment since it is a Reserved Forest with considerable population of Wild Elephants. This is infact the most important Elephant Corridor of this region.
(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 :
This is the main elephant corridor and this project will definitely impact on the wild animals especially the elephant.
(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):
1516
Patch Wise Details
S.no
Patch No.
Area(ha.)
Name of PF/RF
Range
Compartment No
Uploaded KML file of patch
1
1
20.212
Saipung RF
Saipung
7B
View file
2
2
35
Saipung RF
Saipung
8
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
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 Garo Hills
1850000
1001000
8.2524
4
11.2524
15/04/2021
27.606
21.338
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
Garo Hills
Garo Hills
DFO
Yes
One
18/02/2021
Garo Hills
CF
Yes
One
18/04/2021
(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
Garo Hills
Garo Hills
DFO
Recommended
Since this is the main lifeline road of these areas, people will be benefitted. Moreover travelling to capital city Shillong will be shorter and will save time and money for the people of these areas. Besides, BSF personnel who is guarding the international border also uses this road regularly and it will be helpful for them in the interest of the nation. Since there is no alternative road and land available, this road which pass through our RF may be considered for betterment of these Region in the larger interest of the local people.
Garo Hills
CF
Recommended
Since this the main lifeline road for people of South Garo Hills, this diversion of forest land of 27.606 ha for upgradation to 2 lane road from Panda to Baghmara which pass through Baghmara Reserve Forest may kindly be considered. Once this road project is completed many farm produced can be marketed for better prices. Besides people travelling from these area can be reached to Shillong within four to five hours journey. In addition the BSF personnel who is guarding the International Border can also be used these roads for defense purposes. Hence, this project proposal may kindly considered.
Yes
Nodal Officer
Recommended
This project involves diversion of 27.606 Ha of Baghmara Reserve Forest Land for up gradation to 2 lane of State Highway SH 04 stretch from Panda to Baghmara from Existing km 119.800 to 139.00 under SARDP NE Phase “A” in the State of Meghalaya. The proposed project is important to the State as it improves the connectivity leading towards overall socio economic development in the state. In addition, this project is important in terms of national security as this road traverse the international border areas there by benefiting the armed forces who are guarding the border. However, the project involves diversion of forest land for non forestry purpose in the Eco Sensitive Zone of Balpakram National Park as per the reports of DFO in Form A Part II Point 8. In this regard, the proposal is recommended subject to fulfilment of mitigative measures like construction of over paths / elephant crossing points as directed by Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests Wild Life in a separate letter to the User Agency.
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
Meghalaya
State Secretary
Recommended
08/06/2021
The project is expected to improve the economic conditions of the local people as this stretch of road serves as main lifeline of people of south Garo Hills and connect to Khasi hills. Hence, recommended.
State Govt. Officer
No Data
17.
Stage-I Clearance Report
Regional Office
Recommendation By
MoEF File No.
Date of Stage-I Clearance
Clearance Letter
Shillong
Regional Office
3-MG C 026/2021-SHI
03/09/2021
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/ML/ROAD/44918/2020
ROAD449182020881
96,016,129.00
96,016,129.00
31/01/2022
385001
Union Bank Of India
Union Bank Of India (Challan)
18/01/2022
18/01/2022
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:
55.212
(iii). No. of Maintenance years:
10
(iv). Total No. of Patches/Parcel:
2
No. of patches :
1
Patch wise details
Patch No.
Shape of land identified for CA
Area of Patch/Parcel(in ha.)
1
Block(Polygon)
20.212
Status of CA Land so identified :
Forest Area
Site Name :
Saipung RF
Location Details :
Saipung RF Jaintia Hills
Uploaded GPS File :
Uploaded Scanned copy of Map :
Status of CA Land so identified
Name of Forest.
Legal Status of Forest Land
Saipung Reserve Forest
RF
No. of patches :
2
Patch wise details
Patch No.
Shape of land identified for CA
Area of Patch/Parcel(in ha.)
2
Block(Polygon)
35
Status of CA Land so identified :
Forest Area
Site Name :
Saipung RF
Location Details :
Saipung RF Jaintia Hills
Uploaded GPS File :
Uploaded Scanned copy of Map :
Status of CA Land so identified
Name of Forest.
Legal Status of Forest Land
Saipung Reserve Forest
RF
20.
Mutation Details Verified By Nodal Officer
Proposal No.
Verified Date
Mutation Letter
Remarks
FP/ML/ROAD/44918/2020
02 Mar 2022
No Data
CA on degraded forest land, thus no Mutation required.
21.
Compliance Details Submitted by User Agency
Proposal No.
Compliance Details submitted on(Date)
Uploaded Letter
FP/ML/ROAD/44918/2020
03 Mar 2022
22.
Compliance Details Verified by Nodal Officer
Proposal No.
Remarks
Verified Date
Uploaded Letter
FP/ML/ROAD/44918/2020
17 Aug 2023
23.
Stage-II Clearance Details
Proposal No.
Date of Stage-II Clearance
Proposal Status
Clearance Letter
FP/ML/ROAD/44918/2020
Approved In-Principle
No Data
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