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 :
CG-012/2020
1.
Location of the project/Scheme :
Chhattisgarh
(i)
State / Union Territory :
Chhattisgarh
(ii)
District :
Kabirdham
(iii)
Forest Division :
Kawardha
(iv)
Area of forest land proposed for diversion (in ha.) :
3.579
(v)
Category of the Proposal:
Optical Fibre Cable
2.
Legal status of forest land proposed for diversion
S. No.
Division
Forest Land(ha.)
Legal Status
1
Kawardha
1.76
Reserved Forest
2
Kawardha
1.819
Protected Forest
Total
3.579
Division 1. : Kawardha
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Kabirdham
3.579
Total
3.579
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
3.579
0.5
Eco 3
Total.
3.579
(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 :
OFC line laying on right of way of existing road, 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, Deer, Beer, Bison, Leopard, 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 of OFC route is part of Bhoramdeo Wildlife Sanctuary. The underground optical fiber cable laying with in right-of-way of existing road so no any measurable impact of project on applied area.
(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 area of OFC route is part of Bhoramdeo Wildlife Sanctuary and Kanha National park falls within 10 km. radius. The underground optical fiber cable laying with in right-of-way of existing road so no any measurable impact of project on applied area.
(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
Mahasamund
Bhalesar
3.579
1597/1
(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:
NA
Additional information Details
S. No.
Documents
Remarks
1
Vegetation map FCM_64 F 04
2
Vegetation map FCM_64 B16
3
SOI map
4
Georeferenced Route map
5
Undertaking for least utilization of forest land
6
FRA certificate
7
Part-I
8
Vegetation map FCM_64 G01
9
Vegetation map FCM_64 F 04
10
DGPS Survey Report
11
Forest area statement
12
\Vegetation map FCM_64 B16
13
Dfo Certificate
14
Part- II
15
Pr-03
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
Kabirdham
444705.00
158830.00
1240.00
18
905.54
21/12/2020
905.54
184.00
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
Kawardha
Durg
DFO
Yes
One
23/12/2021
Nodal Officer
No
No Data
(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
Kawardha
Durg
DFO
Recommended
The OFC cable under BharatNet Project Phase II have to be lay with in Right of way of existing road of gram panchants 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 BharatNet Project Phase II.
Durg
CF
Recommended
Recommended by CCF
Yes
Nodal Officer
Recommended
Formiv and covering letter enclosed
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
Chhattisgarh
State Secretary
Recommended
21/12/2023
In Principle Approval
State Govt. Officer
No Data
17.
Stage-I Clearance Report
Regional Office
Recommendation By
MoEF File No.
Date of Stage-I Clearance
Clearance Letter
Raipur
State Government
F 5-54/2023/10-2
19/12/2023
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/CG/OFC/43124/2019
OFC431242019433
25,445,316.00
25,445,300.00
2024-01-16
INDBR32024011600674730
Union Bank Of India
NEFT/RTGS (Challan)
2024-01-11
2024-01-12
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:
3.579
(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)
3.579
Status of CA Land so identified :
Forest Area
Site Name :
Mahasamund Forest Range, Mahasamund Forest Division
Location Details :
Khara No.-1579/1, Village Bhalesar, Tehsil - Mahasamund, Disy. - Mahasamund
Uploaded GPS File :
Uploaded Scanned copy of Map :
Status of CA Land so identified
Name of Forest.
Legal Status of Forest Land
Revenue Forest Land
Other Forest Land
20.
Mutation Details Verified By Nodal Officer
Proposal No.
Verified Date
Mutation Letter
Remarks
FP/CG/OFC/43124/2019
01 Feb 2024
No Data
Verified
21.
Compliance Details Submitted by User Agency
Proposal No.
Compliance Details submitted on(Date)
Uploaded Letter
FP/CG/OFC/43124/2019
02 May 2024
22.
Compliance Details Verified by Nodal Officer
Proposal No.
Remarks
Verified Date
Uploaded Letter
FP/CG/OFC/43124/2019
13 May 2024
23.
Stage-II Clearance Details
Proposal No.
Date of Stage-II Clearance
Proposal Status
Clearance Letter
FP/CG/OFC/43124/2019
IN-PRINCIPLE
No Data
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