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-018/2018
1.
Location of the project/Scheme :
Assam
(i)
State / Union Territory :
Assam
(ii)
District :
Bongaigaon
(iii)
Forest Division :
Aie Valley
(iv)
Area of forest land proposed for diversion (in ha.) :
5
(v)
Category of the Proposal:
Quarrying
2.
Legal status of forest land proposed for diversion
S. No.
Division
Forest Land(ha.)
Legal Status
1
Aie Valley
5
Reserved Forest
Total
5
Division 1. : Aie Valley
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Bongaigaon
5
Total
5
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
5
0.05
Eco 1
Total.
5
(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.
NIL
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
NIL
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
Vulnerability to erosion is Nil due to rocky surface
7.
Approximate distance of the proposed site for diversion from boundary of forest(in km.) :
0.0
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 :
NO
(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):
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 :
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
(i).
Patch wise details of non-forest or Revenue forest land to be provided by User Agency for CA
Patch Wise Details
S.no
District Name
Village
Area(in ha.)
khasra
KML file
Present Owner file
1
Bongaigaon
Karea
5
Dag No.183 & 216
(ii).
Upload a scanned copy of the Geo-referenced map of the forest land proposed for C.A. prepared by using DGPS or Total Station:
(iii).
Upload a copy of Survey of India Toposheet indicating boundary of forest land proposed for C.A:
(iv).
Copy of CA scheme details:
(iv).
Copy of CA scheme details:
NA
Additional information Details
S. No.
Documents
Remarks
1
NPV CALCULATION
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
Bongaigaon
172529
12076.03
22.924
3
44.82
07/12/2018
44.82
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
Aie Valley
C.F Lower Assam Social Forestry Circle, Bongaigaon
DFO
Yes
One
04/12/2018
C.F Lower Assam Social Forestry Circle, Bongaigaon
CF
Yes
One
08/12/2018
(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
Aie Valley
C.F Lower Assam Social Forestry Circle, Bongaigaon
DFO
Recommended
The forest land in the name & style Bhairab Hill Stone Quarry [5.0 hal is proposed for operation of quarry will enable to meet the huge demand of stone materials required for the development works to be carried out by the Govt./Semi Govt. and private requirement within the district and its neighboring districts and also earn substantial amount by way of revenue to the state exchequer. The project will also generate greater employment opportunities and thereby will boost the income of economically backward unskilled labours. All alternative options were examined and no suitable land was found. Considering the fact stated above, it is recommended for acceptance of this proposal.
C.F Lower Assam Social Forestry Circle, Bongaigaon
CF
Recommended
The proposed Mining for Extraction of Stone/Boulders for use/suply in developmental activities under Bongaigaon and adjoining districts is ed on the Proposed Reserve Forest where the density of the Forest is nil and thereby requiring minimal or no felling of trees and disturbance to the Wildlife will be nil. The requirement of the Forest land is unavoidable and barest minimum for the Project. The area proposed for diversion does not form part of any Wildlife Sanctuary.
Yes
Nodal Officer
Recommended
The Proposal for diversion of 5.0 hectare forest land in Bhairab PRF under Aie Valley Forest Division for operation of Bhairab Hill Stone Quarry by DFO, Aie Valley Division is hereby 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
21/12/2018
Recommended
State Govt. Officer
No Data
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