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-037/2022
1.
Location of the project/Scheme :
Assam
(i)
State / Union Territory :
Assam
(ii)
District :
Biswanath
(iii)
Forest Division :
Sonitpur East
(iv)
Area of forest land proposed for diversion (in ha.) :
7.971
(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
Sonitpur East
7.971
Reserved Forest
Total
7.971
Division 1. : Sonitpur East
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Biswanath
7.971
Total
7.971
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
7.971
0.1
Eco 1
Total.
7.971
(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
Amari - Amoora wallichii
20
0
0
0
0
0
2
Mangifera Indica
Aam
2
3
1
1
0
0
3
Spondias Axillaris Roxb
Amora
0
0
1
0
0
0
4
Others
Ajhar - Lagestroemia flosreginae
15
1
0
0
0
0
5
Others
Bagnala
0
1
0
0
0
0
6
Zizyphus Jujuba
Bogori
1
4
0
0
0
0
7
Ailanthus Grandis Prain
Borpat
11
0
0
0
0
0
8
Others
Bortenga
0
1
0
0
0
0
9
Ficus Racemosa
Dimaru
1
0
0
0
0
0
10
Others
Gohora - Premna bengalensis
4
0
0
0
0
0
11
Gmelin Arborea
Gamari
3
5
0
0
0
0
12
Terminalia Chebula
Hilikha
1
1
0
0
0
0
13
Syzigium Cumini
Jamu
5
1
0
0
0
0
14
Anthocephalus Cadamba
Kadam
0
2
6
0
0
0
15
Artocarpus Heterophyllus
Kathal
1
3
0
0
0
0
16
Others
Keseru - Heteropanax fragrans
1
0
0
0
0
0
17
Pongamia Pinnata
Karach
0
1
0
0
0
0
18
Albzzia Spp.
Koroi
5
4
5
2
0
0
19
Others
Kutkura
0
0
1
2
0
0
20
Others
Leteku - Baccaurea sapida
2
0
0
0
0
0
21
Psidium Guajava
Madhuri
3
0
0
0
0
0
22
Albzzia Spp.
Moj - Albizia lucida
0
1
0
0
0
0
23
Others
Outenga - Dillenia indica
0
0
2
0
2
0
24
Cedrela Febrifuga Blume
Poma
0
5
1
0
0
0
25
Others
Puja
0
3
0
0
0
0
26
Bombax Ceiba
Simul
1
0
0
1
0
0
27
Alstonia Scholaris
Satiana
0
5
2
0
0
0
28
Others
Som - Machilus bombycina
1
0
0
0
0
0
29
Others
Belkor - Trewia nudiflora
5
7
0
1
0
0
Total
82
48
19
7
2
0
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
158
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
The proposed area falls in the compartment numbers SER5C1 and SER5C3. The Working Plan 2019-20 to 2028-29 proposes for Joint Forest Management Working Circle for the proposed area.
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
The forest area proposed for diversion has a gentle slope and is not vulnerable to soil erosion.
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 :
Incidents of wild elephant depredation in nearby area has been observed.
(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 forest area for diversion falls inside Gohpur RF which is a part of the Sonitpur Elephant Reserve notified vide No.FRW-44/2002/46. The proposed area is under human habitation and devoid of wild animals except for elephant movement observed during migration of elephants between forest area in Arunachal Pradesh and 6th Addition to Kaziranga National Park.
(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 :
Yes
Details and comments on the impact of Project on such areas :
The proposed forest area for diversion falls inside Gohpur RF which is a part of the Sonitpur Elephant Reserve notified vide No.FRW-44/2002/46. The proposed area is under human habitation and devoid of wild animals except for elephant movement observed during migration of elephants between forest area in Arunachal Pradesh and 6th Addition to Kaziranga National Park.
(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):
134.57
Patch Wise Details
S.no
Patch No.
Area(ha.)
Name of PF/RF
Range
Compartment No
Uploaded KML file of patch
1
1
16
Naduar RF
Diplonga
SER1C20
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
Google Map of CA Land
2
Total Financial Outlay
3
Vulnerability Report
4
Site Inspection Report
5
Scheme of Dwarf Species Plantation
6
Land Suitability Certificate
7
Net Present Value
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
Biswanath
141518.5
76662
49.843
3
96
16/07/2022
0
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
Sonitpur East
C.F N.A.C, Tezpur
DFO
Yes
Two
16/05/2022,04/08/2022
(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
Sonitpur East
C.F N.A.C, Tezpur
DFO
Recommended
The construction of 132 KV EHT single circuit transmission line on double circuit tower from AEGCL Gohpur GSS to NF Railway Gohpur TSS is an important requirement for electrifying the track between Rangia and Murkongselek which is expected to improve the economic condition of the region. It is a project of national interest as several stations of strategic importance as the track follows the foothills of Arunachal Pradesh. Therefore, in order to facilitate the electrification of Rangia Murkongselek track, the diversion of the forest land which is barest minimum required as above is recommended for acceptance.
C.F N.A.C, Tezpur
CF
Recommended
The construction of 132 KV EHT Single Circuit transmission line on double Circuit tower from AEGCL Gohpur GSS to NF Railway Gohpur TSS the Railway Electrification Project is a Central Govt. Project. The project will improve the scenerio of Railway Electrification between several Railway Station as well as railway transport in between Rangiya Murkangselek rail track. The Project will also improve the Economic scenario of the Region. The diversion of the forest land is barest minimum required. The proposed forest area falls inside the Gohpur RF which is a part of Sonitpur Elephant Reserve notified vide No FRW 44/2002/46, dtd. 7th March/2003. The proposed area is under human habitation and devoid of wild animals. Movements of wild elephant noticed from the neighbouring RF of Arunachal Predesh & 6th Additional to Kaziranga National Park. So it is suggested to maintain precautionery measures for smooth movement of wild elephant by the User Agency/Project Proponent to safe guard the wildlife of the State as per rules and regulations of FC Act 1980 as well as wild life protection Act,1972.
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
03/11/2022
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-146/2022/GHY
02/11/2023
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/TRANS/153641/2022
TRANS1536412022538
39,241,322.00
39,241,300.00
2024-02-02
SBIN224033866841
Union Bank Of India
NEFT/RTGS (Challan)
2024-01-30
2024-02-02
FP/AS/TRANS/153641/2022
TRANS1536412022029
12,807,500.00
12,807,500.00
2024-03-05
SBIN424066461332
Union Bank Of India
NEFT/RTGS (Challan)
2024-03-01
2024-03-01
23.
Stage-II Clearance Details
Proposal No.
Date of Stage-II Clearance
Proposal Status
Clearance Letter
FP/AS/TRANS/153641/2022
Approved In-Principle
No Data
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