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-010/2021
1.
Location of the project/Scheme :
Assam
(i)
State / Union Territory :
Assam
(ii)
District :
Tinsukia
(iii)
Forest Division :
Doomdooma,Digboi
(iv)
Area of forest land proposed for diversion (in ha.) :
27.43
(v)
Category of the Proposal:
Pipeline
2.
Legal status of forest land proposed for diversion
S. No.
Division
Forest Land(ha.)
Legal Status
1
Digboi
20.95
Reserved Forest
2
Doomdooma
6.48
Reserved Forest
Total
27.43
Division 1. : Digboi
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(in ha.)
NIL
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
4.22
0.1
Eco 1
2
16.73
0.7
Eco 1
Total.
20.95
(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
Aahoi
0
0
0
0
2
6
2
Others
Ajar
0
0
6
43
67
50
3
Others
Amora
0
0
0
0
2
1
4
Others
Bandordima
0
2
4
1
2
3
5
Others
Bhula
0
0
1
5
1
1
6
Terminalia Bellarica
Bhumura
0
0
0
1
1
6
7
Others
Bhumloti
0
0
1
0
0
0
8
Others
Bohot
0
0
0
0
0
8
9
Others
Bon Bogori
0
1
0
2
1
1
10
Others
Boga Chandan
0
0
0
1
0
1
11
Others
Bon Jalphai
0
0
0
1
0
0
12
Others
Bon posola
0
0
1
0
0
1
13
Others
Bon Tejpat
0
0
2
1
1
0
14
Others
Borhamthuri
0
1
7
8
16
23
15
Others
Borpat
0
2
3
2
1
11
16
Others
Chaudau
0
0
0
1
0
0
17
Shorea Robusta
Dhuna
0
0
0
3
3
11
18
Ficus Racemosa
Dimoru
0
0
0
1
0
0
19
Others
Gahori sopa
0
0
0
1
0
0
20
Others
Gendhelipoma
0
0
0
0
0
1
21
Others
Gohora
0
0
1
2
3
2
22
Gmelina Arborea
Gomari
0
4
13
11
10
42
23
Others
Gonsoi
0
0
0
0
0
1
24
Terminalia Myriocarpa
Halakh
0
4
11
17
21
42
25
Others
Hatihingia
0
0
0
1
0
0
26
Others
Hatiborolia
0
0
0
0
0
1
27
Others
Hati Koila
0
0
1
0
1
3
28
Others
Hengalu
0
0
2
2
0
2
29
Others
Hill Gomari
0
0
1
0
0
0
30
Castanopsis Tribuloides
Hingori
0
0
3
7
9
10
31
Others
Hollong
0
3
68
129
137
163
32
Others
Jamuk
0
0
0
3
5
1
33
Others
Jori
0
0
0
0
0
1
34
Ailanthus excelsa
Jutuli
0
0
4
2
1
3
35
Others
Kadam
0
0
2
3
3
6
36
Garcinia Combogia
Kawori Thekera
0
1
0
0
0
0
37
Others
Khakan
0
0
2
6
0
0
38
Others
Koliya Ajar
0
0
0
1
0
0
39
Others
Kona Simalu
0
0
0
0
0
2
40
Others
Koram
0
0
0
0
1
0
41
Others
Kotkora
0
0
0
0
0
1
42
Others
Lali
0
0
0
0
0
1
43
Others
Lali poma
0
0
0
0
0
1
44
Others
Lemtem
0
0
0
2
1
1
45
Others
Lepsow
0
0
0
0
0
2
46
Others
Leteku
0
0
0
1
0
0
47
Others
Aam
0
0
1
0
0
2
48
Erythrina Indica
Modar
0
0
0
0
0
2
49
Others
Morhal
0
0
2
7
4
1
50
Others
Moj
0
0
1
0
1
0
51
Others
Noga Hilikha
0
0
0
0
1
0
52
Others
Nagaver
0
0
2
0
1
4
53
Mesua ferea
Nahar
0
5
4
7
3
1
54
Others
Owtenga
0
0
1
1
0
1
55
Others
Jolphai
0
0
1
1
0
1
56
Others
Pani Hingori
0
0
0
0
4
1
57
Others
Paroli
0
1
1
2
7
11
58
Others
Pisola
0
0
2
4
4
1
59
Others
Poma
0
1
11
3
5
11
60
Others
Raintree
0
0
0
0
0
1
61
Others
Rudrakha
0
0
1
2
0
0
62
Alstonia Scholaris
Sotiyana
0
0
1
1
5
7
63
Others
Sam
0
0
0
0
0
4
64
Tectona Grandis
Segun
0
1
4
11
9
13
65
Others
Seleng
0
1
1
3
6
10
66
Others
Sengeli
0
0
0
0
1
0
67
Terminalia Chebula
Hillikha
0
0
2
3
4
7
68
Bombax Ceiba
Simolu
0
0
0
0
0
1
69
Albzzia Spp.
Sirish
0
1
2
0
0
2
70
Others
Sopa
0
2
25
12
7
6
71
Others
Tejpat
0
0
0
0
0
2
72
Michelia Champaka
Tita sopa
0
0
1
0
2
18
73
Others
Udal
0
0
1
1
2
12
74
Bischofia Javanica
Uriam
0
0
1
4
6
28
75
Others
Ziya
0
0
0
1
0
0
Total
0
30
198
321
361
556
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
1466
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
plantation 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.) :
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 :
The area has various species including elephants,leopards,hoolock gibbon, 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. As the project is an underground pipeline, no major impact in anticipated after installation . The installation is to be done in minimum possible period so as to minimize any adverse impact.
(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 abour 2.52 kms away from proposed Dehing Patkai National Park at the closest. As the project is an underground pipeline, no major impact in anticipated .
(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.As the project is an underground pipeline, no major impact in anticipated .
(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):
177.54285
Patch Wise Details
S.no
Patch No.
Area(ha.)
Name of PF/RF
Range
Compartment No
Uploaded KML file of patch
1
1
55
Upper Dehing Reserved Forest East Block
Margherita East
44 ,46
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. : Doomdooma
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Tinsukia
6.48
Total
6.48
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
4.42
0.1
Eco 1
2
2.06
0.4
Eco 1
Total.
6.48
(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
Bhumura
0
1
1
0
0
1
2
Others
Khokan
0
0
0
0
0
2
3
Others
Jiapoma
0
0
0
0
0
2
4
Others
Bandordima
0
3
0
0
0
2
5
Others
Hengalu
0
6
6
0
0
2
6
Others
Lamtem
0
0
0
0
0
1
7
Others
Pichola
0
0
0
0
1
1
8
Others
Kadam
0
0
0
0
0
2
9
Others
Morhal
0
8
7
1
1
0
10
Others
Am
0
0
0
0
0
1
11
Others
Hingori
0
16
12
3
0
9
12
Others
Bhelu
0
0
3
1
1
2
13
Others
Paroli
0
0
0
0
0
3
14
Others
Sam Kothal
0
8
9
0
1
0
15
Others
Lali
0
0
0
0
1
0
16
Others
Neem
0
0
1
0
0
0
17
Others
Panimoti
0
38
3
0
0
0
18
Others
Dhuna
0
11
5
1
0
0
19
Others
Sopa
0
4
3
0
1
0
20
Others
Phulkata
0
15
6
0
0
0
21
Others
Nahar
0
1
0
0
0
0
22
Others
Poyeng
0
2
6
0
0
0
23
Others
Seleng
0
2
3
2
0
3
24
Others
Moj
0
3
1
1
0
0
25
Others
Jamuk
0
9
5
0
0
0
26
Others
Dimoru
0
6
3
0
0
1
27
Others
Hollong
0
21
12
43
53
82
28
Others
Holock
0
0
0
4
6
8
29
Others
Ajhar
0
0
0
0
1
2
30
Others
Modar
0
0
0
0
0
1
31
Others
Satiana
0
10
7
0
1
1
32
Others
Borpat
0
3
1
1
1
3
33
Others
Poma
0
2
2
0
0
1
34
Others
Uriam
0
0
4
1
3
7
35
Others
Gomari
1
1
15
12
11
10
36
Others
Rudrakshya
0
0
5
1
0
0
37
Others
Barhamthuri
0
2
4
0
0
0
38
Others
Bhelkor
0
1
0
0
0
0
39
Others
Bon Bogori
0
4
1
0
0
0
40
Others
Tezpat
0
5
3
0
0
0
41
Others
Thekera
0
0
5
0
0
0
42
Others
Hilikha
0
0
0
1
0
0
43
Others
Bola
0
1
0
0
0
0
44
Others
Outenga
0
5
11
0
1
1
45
Others
Lewa
0
20
20
1
1
0
Total
1
208
164
73
84
148
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
678
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
plantation 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.) :
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 :
The area has various species including elephants,leopards,hoolock gibbon, 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.
(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):
No
(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):
177.54285
Patch Wise Details
S.no
Patch No.
Area(ha.)
Name of PF/RF
Range
Compartment No
Uploaded KML file of patch
1
1
55
Upper Dehing Reserved Forest, East Block
Margherita East
44,46
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
Tinsukia
379000
158257
164.89
56
330
31/05/2021
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
One
31/05/2021
Doomdooma
C.F. E.A.C, Jorhat
DFO
Yes
One
24/05/2021
C.F. E.A.C, Jorhat
CF
Yes
One
01/07/2021
(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
Digboi
C.F. E.A.C, Jorhat
DFO
Recommended
The proposed diversion is for underground pipeline along the existing RoW. No major impact is anticipated after installation . Also the gas pipeline will increase the availability of gas and reduce the pressure on forest areas for fuel wood. The 20.95 ha area which falls under Digboi division is hence recommended
Doomdooma
C.F. E.A.C, Jorhat
DFO
Recommended
Recommended
C.F. E.A.C, Jorhat
CF
Recommended
The proposed project is a pipeline. Hence no major impact is anticipated after installation. Along with the recommendations ,few conditions are being laid down to minimize the adverse impacts during installation.
Yes
Nodal Officer
Recommended
The proposed diversion is for underground pipeline along the existing RoW. Considering the importance of lying of pipeline for transportation of produced hydrocarbons from the field the proposal is hereby recommended with certain conditions.
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
28/10/2021
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
Guwahati
Regional Office
3-AS-C-054/2021-GHY
30/03/2022
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/Pipeline/55045/2020
PIPELINE550452020622
73,435,939.00
73,435,939.00
2022-06-13
SBIN122164350888
Union Bank Of India
NEFT/RTGS (Challan)
2022-05-06
2022-05-10
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
(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)
55
Status of CA Land so identified :
Forest Area
Site Name :
Compartment 44 &46,block 1,Margherita East range,Digboi Division
Location Details :
Compartment 44 &46,block 1,Margherita East range,Digboi Division
Uploaded GPS File :
Uploaded Scanned copy of Map :
Status of CA Land so identified
Name of Forest.
Legal Status of Forest Land
Digboi Forest
RF
20.
Mutation Details Verified By Nodal Officer
Proposal No.
Verified Date
Mutation Letter
Remarks
FP/AS/Pipeline/55045/2020
15 Jul 2022
No Data
Verified
21.
Compliance Details Submitted by User Agency
Proposal No.
Compliance Details submitted on(Date)
Uploaded Letter
FP/AS/Pipeline/55045/2020
16 Jul 2022
22.
Compliance Details Verified by Nodal Officer
Proposal No.
Remarks
Verified Date
Uploaded Letter
FP/AS/Pipeline/55045/2020
04 Mar 2024
23.
Stage-II Clearance Details
Proposal No.
Date of Stage-II Clearance
Proposal Status
Clearance Letter
FP/AS/Pipeline/55045/2020
Approved In-Principle
No Data
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