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 :
SK-056/2021
1.
Location of the project/Scheme :
Sikkim
(i)
State / Union Territory :
Sikkim
(ii)
District :
Gangtok
(iii)
Forest Division :
East Wildlife,East Territorial
(iv)
Area of forest land proposed for diversion (in ha.) :
8.3801
(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
East Territorial
8.3801
5.7179 ha in Fambonglho Wildlife Sanctuary + 2.6622 ha in khasmal
2
East Wildlife
0
Protected Forest
Total
8.3801
Division 1. : East Territorial
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Gangtok
8.3801
Total
8.3801
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
8.3801
0.8
Eco 5
Total.
8.3801
(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
Others
Mawa
0
0
3
1
3
0
2
Populus spp
Pipli
0
0
1
1
0
0
3
Others
Kaulo
0
0
11
8
2
0
4
Acer Cambelli
Kapasay
0
0
9
2
2
0
5
Machelia Cathcartii
Tetay Champ
0
0
0
0
1
0
6
Others
Bhadrasey
0
0
0
1
1
0
7
Alnus Nepalensis
Uttis
4
0
8
21
16
1
8
Others
Baparey
0
0
2
0
0
0
9
Others
Bar
1
0
0
0
0
0
10
Others
Khanakpa
1
0
1
0
0
0
11
Nil
latikat
1
0
0
0
0
0
12
Nil
latikat
1
0
0
0
0
0
13
Nil
P.Katus
0
0
0
0
1
0
14
Others
Malato
10
0
2
0
0
0
15
Castanopsis Tribuloides
Katus
5
0
1
1
1
1
16
Nil
Ambakey
0
0
1
1
0
0
17
Nil
Gheguni
0
0
2
0
0
0
18
Daphiphyllum Himalayense
Chandan
0
0
2
5
0
0
19
Daphiphyllum Himalayense
Chandan
0
0
2
5
0
0
20
Nil
Gheguney
30
0
0
0
0
0
21
Nil
Phursey Champ
0
0
2
2
0
0
22
Schima Wallichii Chois
Chilauney
0
0
2
0
0
0
23
Cryptomeria Japonica
Dhupi
0
0
13
7
0
0
24
Nil
Tarching
0
0
1
0
0
0
25
Tooni Cedrela
Tooni
0
0
1
0
0
0
26
Nil
Saur
0
0
1
0
0
0
27
Schima Wallichii Chois
Lekh Chilauney
0
0
0
0
1
0
Total
53
0
65
55
28
2
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
203
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
KML file and Toposheet map has been prescribed by Working Plan
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
Being hilly terrain, the problem of soil erosion to some extent cannot be Ignored.
7.
Approximate distance of the proposed site for diversion from boundary of forest(in km.) :
00
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 :
5.7179 HA in Fambonglho Wildlife Sanctuary.
(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 :
As such, in particular there have been no major development activities inside this sanctuary. The only threat to the sanctuary is encroachment .
(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 :
As such, in particular there have been no major development activities inside this sanctuary. The only threat to the sanctuary is encroachment .
(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 :
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):
3937313
Patch Wise Details
S.no
Patch No.
Area(ha.)
Name of PF/RF
Range
Compartment No
Uploaded KML file of patch
1
1
11.67
Yali RF
Gangtok
00
View file
2
2
5.0902
Yali RF
Gangtok
00
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 Scheme technically sanctioned
2
Certificate for non availability of non forest land for CA
3
CA Map
4
certificate of degraded forest land
5
Cost of cutting in khasmal land
6
FRA certificate II
7
Joint certificate for non availability
8
NPV
9
Part II form
10
Cost of cutting wildlife area
11
FRA Certificate
12
Site inspection report
13
Diversion map
14
Joint inspection report
15
Site suitability report
16
Dwarfs species plant
17
Aerial Distance
18
Integrated plantation plan
Division 2. : East Wildlife
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Gangtok
0
Total
0
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
0
0
Eco 5
Total.
0
(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
Abies densa
na
0
0
0
0
0
0
Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
0
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
NIL
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
na
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 :
na
(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 :
na
(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):
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
Gangtok
95400
61051
993.33
132
1565.77
31/03/2013
746.42
0.00
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
East Territorial
Territorial
DFO
Yes
One
21/03/2022
East Wildlife
Wildlife
DFO
No
No Data
Territorial
CF
No
No Data
Wildlife
CF
No
No Data
Nodal Officer
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
East Territorial
Territorial
DFO
Recommended
Diversion of 8.3801 ha of forest land for laying of 132 KV D/C Dikchupool to Perbing TL under Comprehensive Scheme for strengthening of Transmission Distribution System in Govt of Sikkim is recommended for forest clearance under section 2 of the forest conservation Act, 1980.
East Wildlife
Wildlife
DFO
Recommended
na
Territorial
CF
Recommended
Diversion of 8.3801 ha of forest land for laying of 132KV DC Dikchupool to Perbing TL under CSSTDS in Sikkim is necessary for the development of industries, agriculture and reliable power supply to domestic consumers augmenting efforts to make the State self reliant to meet energy requirements/demands. Hence, the proposal is recommended for obtaining Forest Clearance under Section 2 of the FCA 1980
Yes
Wildlife
CF
Recommended
na
Yes
Nodal Officer
Recommended
Diversion of 8.3801 ha of forest land for laying of 132KV DC Dikchupool to Perbing TL under CSSTDS in Sikkim is necessary for the development of industries, agriculture and reliable power supply to domestic consumers augmenting efforts to make the State self reliant to meet energy requirements/demands. Hence, the proposal is recommended for obtaining Forest Clearance under Section 2 of the FCA 1980
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
Sikkim
State Secretary
Recommended
08/09/2022
Recommendation of Secretary for the diversion of 8.3801 ha of forest land for laying of 132KV DC Dikchupool to Perbing TL under CSSTDS in Sikkim is necessary for the development of industries, agriculture and reliable power supply to domestic consumers augmenting efforts to make the State self reliant to meet energy requirements/demands. Hence, the proposal is recommended for obtaining Forest Clearance under Section 2 of the FCA 1980
State Govt. Officer
No Data
17.
Stage-I Clearance Report
Regional Office
Recommendation By
MoEF File No.
Date of Stage-I Clearance
Clearance Letter
Kolkata
Regional Office
IRO/KOL/SK/TRANS/148885/2021
25/11/2022
23.
Stage-II Clearance Details
Proposal No.
Date of Stage-II Clearance
Proposal Status
Clearance Letter
FP/SK/TRANS/148885/2021
Approved In-Principle
No Data
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