PART-II
(To be filled by the concerned Deputy Conservator of Forest)
State Serial No. of proposal : CG-044/2019
1. Location of the project/Scheme : Chhattisgarh
 (i) State / Union Territory : Chhattisgarh  (ii) District : Bilaspur  (iii) Forest Division : Bilaspur  (iv) Area of forest land proposed for diversion (in ha.) : 6.897  (v)

Category of the Proposal: Optical Fibre Cable
2. Legal status of forest land proposed for diversion
S. No. DivisionForest Land(ha.)Legal Status
1Bilaspur1.002Reserved Forest
2Bilaspur4.72Protected Forest
3Bilaspur0.747Unclassed Forests
4Bilaspur0.428Revenue Forest
Total 6.897
Division 1. : Bilaspur
3. District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No. DistrictArea(ha.)
1Bilaspur6.897
Total6.897
4. Details of Vegetation available in the forest land proposed for diversion
 (i) Density of vegetation
S. No. Area(in ha.)Density Eco-Class
16.8970.5Eco 3
Total. 6.897


(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 : Surface slope pf diverted land is under 25 degree, so that no probability of 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 : Monkey, beer, deer
 (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
Patch wise details for Degraded Area (To be earmarked by DFO)
(i). Total Financial Outlay for C.A(lacs):
Patch Wise Details
S.no Patch No.Area(ha.)Name of PF/RFRangeCompartment NoUploaded KML file of patch
NO Data

Additional information Details
S. No. DocumentsRemarks
1 Vegetation Map 64J4-3-2 and 64G13
2 Vegetation Map 64K 1-5-6 and 64J 7-8
3 NOC Revenue New
4 Vegetation Map 64F16-15-14-11
5 NOC Vide Latter No. 3583 Dated 12.03.2021 by Mandal Prabandhak, Kota Pariyojna Mandal, Bilaspur (C.G.)
6 COllector Bilaspur NOC regarding utilization of Revenue forest land
7 Bhag -2 New
8 Historical Place New
9 Nyuntam upyogita praman Patra (Check list Point 10) New
10 Prapatra- 3 New
11 Meeting Report (Compliance of APCCF Latter No. 1166 Dated 05.06.2021)
12 Niyam Ullanghan Vachan Patra (Check list Point 10) New
13 DFO Submission Latter No. 1160 Dated 31-08-2021
14 Georefrence Map
15 Toposheets
16 Geomatic Computed Area Statement
17 DGPS survey report validated by DFO Bilaspur Forest Division New
18 From Chips Complains Latter

14. District Profile
S.no District NameGeographical area of the district (in ha.)Forest area of the district (in ha.)Total forest area diverted since 1980 (in ha.)No. of Approved CasesForest 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.)
1Bilaspur35034878336.000723.37816030/07/201900
15. Site inspection report of the DFO/CCF/Nodal Officer highlighting important facts pertaining to the forest land
Division NameCircleSite inspected ByWhether site inspectedNo. of times site visited Site inspection reportDate of visit
 Bilaspur(CG)CFNoNo Data
 Nodal OfficerNoNo Data
BilaspurBilaspur(CG)DFOYesOne29/08/2021
(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
DivisionCircleRecommendation ByRecommendationReasonLetter Whether CF agreed
BilaspurBilaspur(CG)DFO RecommendedThe OFC cable under BharatNet Project have to be lay with in Right of way of existing road of gram panchants to connecting with block office. There is no option other then it. The utilization of forest land is optimal and necessary. It is good to provide connectivity to remote area for future development. Therefore proposed forest land is justified for laying optical fiber cable under Bharat Net Project.
Bilaspur(CG)CF RecommendedRecommendedYes
Nodal Officer RecommendedEnclosed
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)
StateRecommendation ByRecommendationRecommendation DateRemarksSigning AuthorityNotificationRecommendation Letter
ChhattisgarhState SecretaryRecommended21/01/2022In Principle ApprovalState Govt. OfficerNo Data
17. Stage-I Clearance Report
Regional OfficeRecommendation ByMoEF File No.Date of Stage-I ClearanceClearance Letter
RaipurState GovernmentF 5-14/2020/10-211/01/2022
23. Stage-II Clearance Details
Proposal No.Date of Stage-II ClearanceProposal StatusClearance Letter
FP/CG/OFC/42622/2019IN-PRINCIPLENo Data