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-07/2020
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.) :
2.696
(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
2.696
Reserved Forest
Total
2.696
Division 1. : Digboi
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Tinsukia
2.696
Total
2.696
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
1.396
0.2
Eco 1
2
1.3
0.7
Eco 1
Total.
2.696
(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
Misc. Species
hengalu,bogori,paroli,hollock etc
2
40
44
14
16
17
Total
2
40
44
14
16
17
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
133
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.) :
2.25
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 within ESZ of Dehing patkai wildlife sanctuary. Initial drilling may cause some disturbance for the animals , but no major adverse impact is expected unless a leakage or spillage occurs during operation.
(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):
38.35844
Patch Wise Details
S.no
Patch No.
Area(ha.)
Name of PF/RF
Range
Compartment No
Uploaded KML file of patch
1
1
6
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
site inspection report
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
10/10/2020
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 had pre 1980 wells and the area was cleared accordingly. The new proposal will be for the same area and hence impact may not be high unless leakage or spillage occurs. S, considering the importance of this project for national economy and limited impact ,the project is recommended
C.F. E.A.C, Jorhat
CF
Recommended
The proposed area had wells and approach road . Considering the importance of this project for national economy and limited impact ,the project is recommended.
Yes
Nodal Officer
Recommended
Recommendation
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-112-2020 - GHY
28/07/2023
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/AS/MIN/23425/2017
MIN234252017725
12,354,844.00
12,354,800.00
12/03/2024
SBINR52024031208235376
Union Bank Of India
NEFT/RTGS (Challan)
17/01/2024
30/01/2024
FP/AS/MIN/23425/2017
MIN234252017985
6,000,000.00
6,000,000.00
21/05/2024
SBIN324142444172
Union Bank Of India
NEFT/RTGS (Challan)
25/04/2024
04/05/2024
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:
6
(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)
6
Status of CA Land so identified :
Forest Area
Site Name :
Compartment No.114, Block No.1
Location Details :
Lakhipathar Range, Digboi Forest diviison
Uploaded GPS File :
Uploaded Scanned copy of Map :
Status of CA Land so identified
Name of Forest.
Legal Status of Forest Land
Upper Dehing Reserve Forest
RF
20.
Mutation Details Verified By Nodal Officer
Proposal No.
Verified Date
Mutation Letter
Remarks
FP/AS/MIN/23425/2017
23 Aug 2024
No Data
Verified
21.
Compliance Details Submitted by User Agency
Proposal No.
Compliance Details submitted on(Date)
Uploaded Letter
FP/AS/MIN/23425/2017
24 Aug 2024
22.
Compliance Details Verified by Nodal Officer
Proposal No.
Remarks
Verified Date
Uploaded Letter
FP/AS/MIN/23425/2017
Forwarded compliance report
21 May 2025
FP/AS/MIN/23425/2017
Forwarded compliance report
21 May 2025
23.
Stage-II Clearance Details
Proposal No.
Date of Stage-II Clearance
Proposal Status
Clearance Letter
FP/AS/MIN/23425/2017
Approved In-Principle
No Data
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