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 :
OR-034/2018
1.
Location of the project/Scheme :
Orissa
(i)
State / Union Territory :
Orissa
(ii)
District :
Cuttack,Dhenkanal
(iii)
Forest Division :
Athagarh,Dhenkanal
(iv)
Area of forest land proposed for diversion (in ha.) :
24.188
(v)
Category of the Proposal:
Railway
2.
Legal status of forest land proposed for diversion
S. No.
Division
Forest Land(ha.)
Legal Status
1
Dhenkanal
0.505
Revenue Forest
2
Dhenkanal
1.489
District Level Committee (D.L.C.) Forest
3
Dhenkanal
11.994
Reserved Forest
4
Athagarh
9.868
Reserved Forest
5
Athagarh
0.332
Revenue Forest
Total
24.188
Division 1. : Athagarh
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Cuttack
10.2
Total
10.2
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
10.2
0.4
Eco 2
Total.
10.2
(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
Saguan
0
85
25
6
2
0
2
Gmelina Arborea
Gambhari
0
11
3
0
0
0
3
Adina cordifolia
Kuruma
0
90
9
1
0
0
4
Shorea Robusta
Sal
0
1505
340
52
11
6
5
Terminalia Tomentosa
Asana
0
7
1
1
0
0
6
Syzigium Cumini
Jamu
0
8
1
0
0
0
7
Diasporus Melanoxylon
Kendu
0
43
7
3
1
0
8
Mangifera Indica
Mango
0
5
5
1
0
0
9
Acacia Auricuiformis
Acacia
0
48
5
1
1
0
10
Spondias pinnata
Ambada
0
4
2
3
0
0
11
Emblica Officianalis
Anla
0
16
2
0
1
0
12
Terminalia belerica
Bahada
0
111
9
0
1
0
13
Ficus Bengalensis
Bara
0
1
0
0
0
0
14
Ziziphus mauritiana
Barakoli
0
3
2
0
0
0
15
Aegle Marmelos
Bela
0
41
6
1
0
0
16
Chloroxylon swietenia
Bheru
0
1
0
0
0
0
17
Cassia siamea
Chakunda
0
8
3
0
0
0
18
Buchanania lanzan
Chara
0
355
80
21
4
0
19
Ficus Racemosa
Dimiri
0
10
5
0
0
0
20
Acacia leucophloea
Gohira
0
3
0
0
0
0
21
Terminalia Chebula
Harida
0
1
0
0
0
0
22
Limonia acidissima
Kaintha
0
2
0
0
0
0
23
Anacardium Occidentale
Kaju
0
88
3
1
0
0
24
Kydia calycina
Kapa
0
1
0
0
1
0
25
Pongamia pinnata
Karanja
0
5
1
0
0
0
26
Strychnos nux-vomica
Kochila
0
20
3
0
0
0
27
Careya arborea
Kumbhi
0
7
3
0
0
0
28
Madhuca indica
Mahula
0
158
24
3
1
0
29
Azadirachta indica
Neem
0
18
10
2
2
0
30
Butea monosperma
Palasha
0
165
21
2
0
0
31
Artocarpus Heterophyllus
Panasha
0
0
0
1
0
0
32
Psidium Guajava
Pijuli
0
1
0
0
0
0
33
Streblus asper
Sahada
0
83
15
5
0
1
34
Moringa oleifera
Sajana
0
0
0
2
0
0
35
Euphorbia royleana
Siju
0
0
1
2
0
0
36
Bombax ceiba
Simili
0
52
17
6
1
0
37
Hymenodictyon excelsum
Vesunga
0
1
0
0
0
0
38
Misc. Species
Attendi, Khajuri, Koli, Lemon, Roshan
0
61
7
1
0
0
Total
0
3018
610
115
26
7
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
3776
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
The land proposed for diversion is belongs to both Reserve and Revenue Forest Kissam land.
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
The forest land proposed for diversion is not vulnerable to erosion and also does not form a part of severely eroded area.
7.
Approximate distance of the proposed site for diversion from boundary of forest(in km.) :
0.02
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, Wild Boar, Spotted deer, Bat, Barking deer, Rat, Rabit, Squirrel, otter, Fox, Jungle cat, Mongoose, Jackle, Monkeys and Snakes etc. and birds Pigeon, Dove, Parrot, Weaver bird, Common myna, Cuckoo, Owl, Crow and Peacock etc.
(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 proposed area is coming within the Eco-Sensitive Zone boundary of Kapilash Wild life Sanctuary as per final Notification dt. 17.06.2015 issued by GOI, MoEF and CC.
(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 area is coming within the Eco-Sensitive Zone boundary of Kapilash Wild life Sanctuary as per final Notification dt. 17.06.2015 issued by GOI, MoEF and CC.
(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 area is coming within the Eco-Sensitive Zone boundary of Kapilash Wild life Sanctuary as per final Notification dt. 17.06.2015 issued by GOI, MoEF and CC.
(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):
247.01500
Patch Wise Details
S.no
Patch No.
Area(ha.)
Name of PF/RF
Range
Compartment No
Uploaded KML file of patch
1
1
28.14
Balipasi RF
Sadangi
1
View file
2
2
20.365
Balipasi RF
Sadangi
1
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
Division 2. : Dhenkanal
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Dhenkanal
13.988
Total
13.988
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
13.988
0.5
Eco 3
Total.
13.988
(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
Saguan
0
455
93
22
6
0
2
Terminalia tomentosa
Asan
0
125
4
0
0
0
3
Anogeissus latifolia
Dhaura
0
48
2
0
0
0
4
Syzygium cumini
Jamu
0
26
1
0
0
2
5
Bridelia retusa
Kasi
0
80
14
0
0
0
6
Diasporus Melanoxylon
Kendu
0
33
3
0
0
0
7
Streblus asper
Sidha
0
27
0
0
0
0
8
Terminalia belerica
Bahada
0
104
18
5
2
0
9
Dalbergia paniculata
Barakoli
0
20
3
23
0
0
10
Aegle marmelos
Bela
0
64
1
0
0
0
11
Cassia siamea
Chakunda
0
294
71
7
2
1
12
Buchanania lanzan
Chara
0
198
22
2
0
0
13
Strychnos potatorum
Khankada
0
219
4
0
0
0
14
Madhuca indica
Mahul
0
80
4
0
0
0
15
Lannea coromandelica
Mai
0
64
12
1
0
0
16
Misc. Species
Kaju
58
12
1
0
0
0
17
Bombax ceiba
Simili
0
16
20
1
2
1
18
Azadirachta indica
Neem
0
21
4
1
0
0
19
Bombax Ceiba
Sirisa
0
12
5
1
0
0
20
Misc. Species
Angura, Baburi, Bakara, Kumbhi, Kaitha etc
0
121
29
38
12
29
Total
58
2019
311
101
24
33
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
2546
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
The proposed railway alignment coming within the Megha RF & Godabolua RF.
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
The area is not vulnerable to 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 :
Elephant, Spotted Deer, Barking deer, Wild Boar, Sloth Bear,Reptiles etc
(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 have an impact on the Kapilash Wildlife Sanctuary. The User agency is advised to do the needful as per the Act & regulations.
(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 is coming under the Eco sensitive zone of Kapilash Wildlife Sanctuary. The User agency is advised to do the needful as per the Act & regulations.
(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 User agency is advised to do the needful as per the Act & regulations.
(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):
25567350
Patch Wise Details
S.no
Patch No.
Area(ha.)
Name of PF/RF
Range
Compartment No
Uploaded KML file of patch
1
1
28.137
Balipasi RF
Sadangi
1
View file
2
2
20.365
Balipasi RF
Sadangi
1
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
Forwarding letter to RCCF
2
3
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
Cuttack
659700
58562.035
370.9973
10
494.04
30/06/2019
494.04
156.69
2
Dhenkanal
459800
178820.75
1787.087
18
3032.721
17/08/2019
2654.191
1031.3356
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
Dhenkanal
Angul
DFO
Yes
One
31/07/2019
Athagarh
Angul
DFO
Yes
One
03/08/2019
Angul
CF
No
No 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
Division
Circle
Recommendation By
Recommendation
Reason
Letter
Whether CF agreed
Dhenkanal
Angul
DFO
Recommended
The diversion proposal is recommended for acceptance subject to following clearances • The User Agency shall obtain clearance from the NBWL • The User Agency shall obtain environmental clearance from MoEF & CC, Govt. of India • The User Agency shall submit the Site Specific Wildlife Conservation Plan.
Athagarh
Angul
DFO
Recommended
The project for construction 3rd and 4th Railway Line between Budhapanka Salegaon, Via Raja Athgarh has been sanction in the year 2015 16 and located distance of 98.133 Km. After construction and functioning for the above Railway Line will required the cater the increase the pole production of Mahanadi coal field and facilitating coal evacuation and cater the needs of number of Thermal Power Plants in India.
Angul
CF
Recommended
Part III for both Dhenkanal Division and Athgarh Division furnished by RCCF Angul and recommended for acceptance of the proposal
Yes
Nodal Officer
Recommended
Recommended for diversion of 24.188 ha of forest land for construction of 3rd & 4th Railway Line between Budhapanka Salegaon Railway Project 0.00 Km to 85.00 Km under Dhenkanal and Athagarh Forest Divisions in the districts of Cuttack & Dhenkanal of Odisha by East Coast Railway for approval under Section 2 ii of Forest Conservation Act, 1980 subject to taking up eco friendly measures to mitigate impacts of linear infrastructure on wildlife.
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
Orissa
State Secretary
Recommended
06/03/2020
recommended vide letter no 5212 dated 04.03.2020.
State Govt. Officer
No Data
17.
Stage-I Clearance Report
Regional Office
Recommendation By
MoEF File No.
Date of Stage-I Clearance
Clearance Letter
Bhubaneswar
Regional Office
5-ORC411/2020-BHU
08/10/2020
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/OR/RAIL/34204/2018
RAIL342042018672
43,489,064.00
43,489,064.00
15/07/2021
SBIN421196934527
Union Bank Of India
NEFT/RTGS (Challan)
08/07/2021
09/07/2021
FP/OR/RAIL/34204/2018
RAIL342042018592
189,155,500.00
189,155,500.00
06/10/2021
SBIN221279045207
Union Bank Of India
NEFT/RTGS (Challan)
29/09/2021
01/10/2021
FP/OR/RAIL/34204/2018
RAIL342042018206
8,557,456.00
8,557,456.00
27/06/2022
653498
Union Bank Of India
NEFT/RTGS (Challan)
21/06/2022
22/06/2022
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:
48.5
(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)
48.5
Status of CA Land so identified :
Forest Area
Site Name :
Balipasi RF
Location Details :
Balipasi RF, Sasangi, Dhenkanal
Uploaded GPS File :
Uploaded Scanned copy of Map :
Status of CA Land so identified
Name of Forest.
Legal Status of Forest Land
Balipasi RF
RF
20.
Mutation Details Verified By Nodal Officer
Proposal No.
Verified Date
Mutation Letter
Remarks
FP/OR/RAIL/34204/2018
26 Aug 2022
No Data
verified
21.
Compliance Details Submitted by User Agency
Proposal No.
Compliance Details submitted on(Date)
Uploaded Letter
FP/OR/RAIL/34204/2018
30 Aug 2022
22.
Compliance Details Verified by Nodal Officer
Proposal No.
Remarks
Verified Date
Uploaded Letter
FP/OR/RAIL/34204/2018
The compliance to the conditions imposed by GoI MoEF & CC IRO Bhubaneswar as well as State Govt. is sent herewith vide this office letter No.16552 dated 24.08.2022 for according final approval.
07 Sep 2022
23.
Stage-II Clearance Details
Proposal No.
Date of Stage-II Clearance
Proposal Status
Clearance Letter
FP/OR/RAIL/34204/2018
09 Sep 2022
APPROVED
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