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 :
AS-08/2020
1.
Location of the project/Scheme :
Assam
(i)
State / Union Territory :
Assam
(ii)
District :
Tinsukia
(iii)
Forest Division :
Digboi
(iv)
Area of forest land proposed for diversion (in ha.) :
3.411
(v)
Category of the Proposal:
Mining
2.
Legal status of forest land proposed for diversion
S. No.
Division
Forest Land(ha.)
Legal Status
1
Digboi
3.411
Reserved Forest
Total
3.411
Division 1. : Digboi
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Tinsukia
3.411
Total
3.411
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
0.2
Eco 1
2
1.021
0.7
Eco 1
3
1.39
0.4
Eco 1
Total.
3.411
(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
Bischofia Javanica
Uriam
0
0
2
3
1
0
2
Terminalia Chebula
0
1
1
0
0
0
3
Albizzia lebbeck
Siris
0
1
0
0
0
0
4
Terminalia Bellarica
Bhomora
0
1
2
0
0
0
5
Syzigium Cumini
Jamuk
1
0
0
0
0
0
6
Terminalia Myriocarpa
Hollock
0
0
1
0
1
0
7
Misc. Species
Hengalu,Hollong,owtenga,Bonjaluk
0
14
20
16
1
0
Total
1
17
26
19
3
0
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
66
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
plantation and regeneration working circle under draft working plan
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
as no rivers or major streams traverse the area, the area is not vulnerable to erosion.
7.
Approximate distance of the proposed site for diversion from boundary of forest(in km.) :
1.25
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 :
The area has various endangered species including elephants,leopards,hoolock gibbon,white winged wood duck 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 part of Dehing Patkai Elephant Reserve. Initial drilling may cause some disturbance for the animals , but no major adverse impact is expected unless a leakage or spillage occurs during operation.
(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 site is located at a distance of 3.05km from Dehing Patkai 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 proposed area is part of Dehing Patkai Elephant Reserve. Initial drilling may cause some disturbance for the animals , but no major adverse impact is expected unless a leakage or spillage occurs during operation.
(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):
42.07670
Patch Wise Details
S.no
Patch No.
Area(ha.)
Name of PF/RF
Range
Compartment No
Uploaded KML file of patch
1
1
7
Upper Dehing Reserved Forest West Block
Lakhipathar
114
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
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
Tinsukia
379000
158257
164.89
56
330
09/10/2020
330
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
Digboi
C.F. E.A.C, Jorhat
DFO
Yes
Two
08/10/2020,10/10/2020
C.F. E.A.C, Jorhat
CF
Yes
One
11/10/2020
(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
Digboi
C.F. E.A.C, Jorhat
DFO
Recommended
The proposed area already has a well and an approached road built before 1980 and the new drilling will not need any felling of trees. Also, considering the contribution and need of oil and gas for national economy , the project is recommended.
C.F. E.A.C, Jorhat
CF
Recommended
The proposed area already has a well and an approach .The drilling will also not lead major change in configuration of the area. Also, considering the contribution and need of oil and gas for national economy , the project is recommended.
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
Assam
State Secretary
Recommended
27/11/2020
State Govt. Officer
No Data
17.
Stage-I Clearance Report
Regional Office
Recommendation By
MoEF File No.
Date of Stage-I Clearance
Clearance Letter
Guwahati
Regional Office
3_AS_B_111/2020/SHI
28/07/2023
23.
Stage-II Clearance Details
Proposal No.
Date of Stage-II Clearance
Proposal Status
Clearance Letter
FP/AS/MIN/23241/2016
Approved In-Principle
No Data
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