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 :
GA-015/2017
1.
Location of the project/Scheme :
Goa
(i)
State / Union Territory :
Goa
(ii)
District :
South Goa
(iii)
Forest Division :
Wildlife - North,North
(iv)
Area of forest land proposed for diversion (in ha.) :
120.875
(v)
Category of the Proposal:
Railway
2.
Legal status of forest land proposed for diversion
S. No.
Division
Forest Land(ha.)
Legal Status
1
North
7.018
Unclassed Forests
2
Wildlife - North
113.857
Protected Forest
Total
120.875
Division 1. : North
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
South Goa
7.018
Total
7.018
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
7.018
0.7
Eco 1
2
113.857
0.8
Eco 1
Total.
120.875
(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
Terminalia Tomentosa
MATTI
0
11
13
13
5
5
2
Terminalia Paniculata
KINDAL
0
80
51
47
24
15
3
Misc. Species
CHAR
0
0
1
1
0
0
4
Dalbergia Latifolia
SEESUM
0
6
4
1
1
1
5
Anacardium Occidentale
KAJU
0
44
25
4
0
0
6
Xylia Xylocarpa
ZAMBA
0
6
4
3
1
0
7
Misc. Species
KUMBHYO
0
5
3
0
3
1
8
Misc. Species
KATE KAWATCH
0
3
1
0
0
0
9
Misc. Species
CHARCOAL
0
0
1
0
0
0
10
Misc. Species
BHAILADO
0
2
1
0
0
0
11
Alstonia Scholaris
SATON
0
2
3
3
2
4
12
Misc. Species
KAJRO
0
0
5
0
0
0
13
Mangifera Indica
MANGO
0
1
6
3
3
3
14
Artocarpus Heterophyllus
JACK FRUIT
0
0
1
5
2
2
15
Misc. Species
COCONUT
0
0
43
5
0
0
16
Misc. Species
JAMUN
0
1
2
1
1
0
17
Misc. Species
MOI
0
4
2
0
0
1
18
Misc. Species
CHANADO
0
17
11
1
0
1
19
Misc. Species
OM
0
0
0
0
1
0
20
Misc. Species
KOSSAM
0
0
1
2
1
0
21
Lagistromia Lanceolata
NANO
0
5
3
1
3
1
22
Adena Cardifolia
HEDU
0
3
0
0
0
0
23
Misc. Species
KARO
0
1
2
3
2
0
24
Misc. Species
KUDO
2
2
1
0
0
0
25
Misc. Species
DAVAN
0
8
0
3
0
0
26
Misc. Species
BAYO
0
0
1
0
0
0
27
Misc. Species
GUAVA
0
1
0
0
0
0
28
Misc. Species
LAVAKI
0
1
0
0
1
0
29
Misc. Species
SALAI
0
7
1
0
0
0
30
Misc. Species
BEDUS
0
0
0
1
0
0
31
Misc. Species
MALYO
0
0
1
0
0
0
32
Misc. Species
VAVOLI
0
1
0
0
0
0
33
Terminalia bellerica
GHOTING
0
1
1
0
1
5
34
Misc. Species
BOKADIYO
0
2
0
0
0
0
35
Misc. Species
KARMAL
0
0
0
0
2
0
36
Misc. Species
KHARWAT
0
1
0
0
0
0
37
Misc. Species
JUNGLEE
0
8
7
3
1
1
38
Misc. Species
GEL
0
0
1
0
0
0
39
Misc. Species
POKARO
0
1
0
0
0
0
40
Wrigtria Tingtoria
KALAKONDA
0
2
3
0
0
0
41
Misc. Species
MIRYO
0
0
0
1
0
0
42
Misc. Species
PATRO
0
1
0
0
0
0
43
Misc. Species
KALAM
0
1
0
0
0
0
44
Misc. Species
BIRYO
0
0
1
0
0
0
45
Tectona Grandis
TEAK
0
1
4
1
0
0
46
Garcinia Indica
BHIRAND
0
0
1
0
0
0
47
Misc. Species
BAVA
0
5
1
0
0
0
Total
2
234
206
102
54
40
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
638
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
NIL
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
The area is mostly plain and has good tree vegetation cover. Part of it is slopy. However the soil strata is stabilised and therefore not prone to soil 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 appears to be frequented by wild animals like Indian Gaur, Wild Boar, Hare, Leopard, snakes & avifauna such as Peacock and Jungle Fowl, though no direct sightings was noticed at the time of site inspection.
(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):
Yes
Details of Protected Area and comments on the impact of Project on the ESZ :
Although the area falls in the Eco sensitive Zone of Bhagwan Mahavir National Park and also lies in Eco Sensitive Area of Western Ghat , but since there is already railway track existing in the area and the project is for doubling of the track, there shall not be major impact on the wildlife of the area.
(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 :
Although the area falls in the Eco sensitive Zone of Bhagwan Mahavir National Park and also lies in Eco Sensitive Area of Western Ghat , but since there is already railway track existing in the area and the project is for doubling of the track, there shall not be major impact on the wildlife of the 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
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/RF
Range
Compartment No
Uploaded KML file of patch
NO Data
Additional information Details
S. No.
Documents
Remarks
NIL
Division 2. : Wildlife - North
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
South Goa
113.857
Total
113.857
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
113.857
0.8
Eco 1
Total.
113.857
(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
Adina cordifolia
Hedu
0
0
0
0
1
0
2
Aegle Marmelos
Bel
0
1
1
0
0
1
3
Albizzia lebbeck
Shirus
0
4
1
3
5
4
4
Alstonia Scholaris
Satan
0
49
28
16
12
51
5
Anacardium Occidentale
Cashew
0
1
1
2
0
0
6
Artocarpus Hirsuta
Ranpanas
0
1
1
0
1
0
7
Bombox Ceiba
Sanvar
0
1
0
0
0
0
8
Boswellia Serrata
Salaki/Salai
0
458
164
85
12
4
9
Calophyllum Inophyllum
Thilo/undir
0
3
5
1
0
0
10
Caryota Urens
Bhillmad
0
106
168
124
11
1
11
Acacia Ariciloformis
Acacia
0
3
0
0
0
0
12
Cassia Fistula
Bhava
0
15
10
1
1
0
13
Casurina Equisitifolia
Gali
0
21
12
8
3
0
14
Dalbergia Latifolia
Shisum
0
14
11
7
6
6
15
Ficus Racemosa
Umbar
0
0
3
0
0
0
16
Ficus Religiosa
Pimpal
0
29
16
6
4
0
17
Garcinia Indica
Bhirand
0
65
31
6
2
3
18
Gmelina Arborea
Shivani
0
5
3
1
0
0
19
Grewia Tiliaefolia
Daban
0
256
148
66
30
12
20
Lagistromia Lanceolata
Nano
0
122
82
87
140
298
21
Mangifera Indica
Mango
0
28
17
16
21
24
22
Moringa Olifera
Shigrut
0
3
0
0
0
0
23
Pongamia Pinnata
Karanj
0
15
3
4
1
4
24
Pterocarpus Marsupium
Asan/Hasan
0
0
0
0
0
1
25
Saraca Asoca
Ashoka
0
8
3
0
1
1
26
Semecarpus Anacardium
Amberi
0
2
0
2
0
0
27
Tamarindus indicus
Chinch
0
0
0
0
1
0
28
Terminalia Paniculata
Kindal
0
209
322
271
74
302
29
Terminalia bellerica
Ghoting
0
18
15
26
42
102
30
Terminalia Tomentosa
Madat
0
16
33
35
39
19
31
Xylia Xylocarpa
Zamba
0
72
145
82
22
14
32
Misc. Species
Panas
0
4
0
1
0
2
33
Artocarpus Heterophyllus
jackfruit
0
9
7
6
5
10
34
Misc. Species
Atomb
0
8
5
2
0
3
35
Misc. Species
Katekawanch
0
108
54
36
12
6
36
Misc. Species
Kumayo
0
187
101
92
28
15
37
Misc. Species
Karwand
0
5
3
1
1
0
38
Misc. Species
Dalchini/tiki
0
127
71
18
14
12
39
Misc. Species
Karmal
0
48
40
25
20
8
40
Misc. Species
Jambal
0
60
64
96
54
62
41
Misc. Species
Payari
0
0
0
0
0
1
42
Misc. Species
Kharwat
0
8
1
0
3
0
43
Misc. Species
Rumod
0
35
45
34
9
42
44
Misc. Species
khast
0
182
69
24
25
20
45
Misc. Species
Moi
0
31
33
24
14
13
46
Misc. Species
Chandoda
0
525
189
33
8
0
47
Misc. Species
Anjan
0
54
26
12
2
0
48
Misc. Species
Kadamba
0
370
186
115
87
133
49
Misc. Species
Fadgus
0
85
54
30
9
25
50
Misc. Species
Gol
0
16
12
9
8
3
51
Misc. Species
Indian Charcoal
0
12
15
4
1
0
52
Misc. Species
Gel
0
32
16
8
1
0
53
Misc. Species
Kassom
0
94
59
52
36
18
54
Misc. Species
Khair
0
1
0
0
1
0
55
Misc. Species
Padal
0
16
9
8
3
5
56
Misc. Species
Karo
0
16
6
9
7
10
57
Misc. Species
lavani
0
3
2
1
0
0
58
Misc. Species
Jhamba
0
24
16
14
13
14
59
Misc. Species
kudo
0
251
10
2
9
0
60
Misc. Species
Kumbal
0
125
64
28
16
5
61
Others
others
0
4237
2420
998
786
798
Total
0
8198
4800
2531
1601
2052
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
19182
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
NIL
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
Vunerable to soil erosion due to cutting of hill side & filling in valley causing severe disturbance to habitat.
7.
Approximate distance of the proposed site for diversion from boundary of forest(in km.) :
0.00
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 :
Tiger Panther, Bison, Slot bear, Mouse dear, Barking Dear, Wild dog 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 :
Severe damage to the habitat
(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 area is part of Bhagwan Mahavir National Park
(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):
Patch Wise Details
S.no
Patch No.
Area(ha.)
Name of PF/RF
Range
Compartment No
Uploaded KML file of patch
NO Data
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
South Goa
173600
57604
429.304
1
2
South Goa
196600
57604
800.6716
43
986.75
30/09/2008
927.39
19.47
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
North
Conservation
DFO
Yes
One
24/07/2019
Wildlife - North
Wildlife and Ecotourism
DFO
Yes
One
18/01/2019
Conservation
CF
Yes
One
24/07/2019
Wildlife and Ecotourism
CF
Yes
One
24/07/2019
(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
North
Conservation
DFO
Recommended
Since the requirement of Forest land is bare minimum and the project being site specific with no alternate available, the diversion of 7.018 ha of Forest area is recommended to the user agency.
Wildlife - North
Wildlife and Ecotourism
DFO
Recommended
Castle rock to Kulem Railway Doubling in BMNP
Conservation
CF
Recommended
The proposal is recommended in public interest
Yes
Wildlife and Ecotourism
CF
Recommended
Recommended in Public Interest
Yes
Nodal Officer
Recommended
Proposal recommended in public interest
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
Goa
State Secretary
Recommended
25/07/2019
The proposal is recommended in public interest
State Govt. Officer
No Data
17.
Stage-I Clearance Report
Regional Office
Recommendation By
MoEF File No.
Date of Stage-I Clearance
Clearance Letter
Bangalore
Regional Office
F.No.GOA1207/2019-BAN
04/02/2021
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/GA/RAIL/22041/2016
RAIL220412016257
1,475,610,044.00
1,475,610,044.00
09/04/2021
UTIB409800356071
Union Bank Of India
NEFT/RTGS (Challan)
29/03/2021
30/03/2021
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:
242.036
(iii). No. of Maintenance years:
10
(iv). Total No. of Patches/Parcel:
4
No. of patches :
1
Patch wise details
Patch No.
Shape of land identified for CA
Area of Patch/Parcel(in ha.)
1
Block(Polygon)
100
Status of CA Land so identified :
Forest Area
Site Name :
Shigeholi
Location Details :
Belgavi District
Uploaded GPS File :
Uploaded Scanned copy of Map :
Status of CA Land so identified
Name of Forest.
Legal Status of Forest Land
Shigeholi
RF
No. of patches :
2
Patch wise details
Patch No.
Shape of land identified for CA
Area of Patch/Parcel(in ha.)
2
Block(Polygon)
100
Status of CA Land so identified :
Forest Area
Site Name :
Suldhal
Location Details :
Belgavi
Uploaded GPS File :
Uploaded Scanned copy of Map :
Status of CA Land so identified
Name of Forest.
Legal Status of Forest Land
Suldhal
RF
No. of patches :
3
Patch wise details
Patch No.
Shape of land identified for CA
Area of Patch/Parcel(in ha.)
3
Block(Polygon)
25
Status of CA Land so identified :
Forest Area
Site Name :
Sutagatti
Location Details :
Belgavi
Uploaded GPS File :
Uploaded Scanned copy of Map :
Status of CA Land so identified
Name of Forest.
Legal Status of Forest Land
Sutagatti
RF
No. of patches :
4
Patch wise details
Patch No.
Shape of land identified for CA
Area of Patch/Parcel(in ha.)
4
Block(Polygon)
17.036
Status of CA Land so identified :
Forest Area
Site Name :
Iddalahonda
Location Details :
Belgavi
Uploaded GPS File :
Uploaded Scanned copy of Map :
Status of CA Land so identified
Name of Forest.
Legal Status of Forest Land
Iddalahonda
RF
20.
Mutation Details Verified By Nodal Officer
Proposal No.
Verified Date
Mutation Letter
Remarks
FP/GA/RAIL/22041/2016
21 Apr 2021
No Data
The details have been verified and found to be correct as the user agency has identified the double the degraded area for the railway project in Belgavi division as per the provision of FCA, 1980
21.
Compliance Details Submitted by User Agency
Proposal No.
Compliance Details submitted on(Date)
Uploaded Letter
FP/GA/RAIL/22041/2016
05 Apr 2022
Compliance Details Submitted by User Agency(old)
Proposal No.
Compliance Details submitted on(Date)
Reject Remarks
Reject Date
Uploaded Letter
FP/GA/RAIL/22041/2016
02 Mar 2022
EDS: Please upload the compliance letter as discuss
03 Mar 2022
FP/GA/RAIL/22041/2016
09 Feb 2022
EDS: Please upload the copy of letter address to MoEF&CC from PCCF office Karnataka Forest Dept.
11 Feb 2022
FP/GA/RAIL/22041/2016
22 Apr 2021
EDS: Forwarding for information and to re-submit the proposal after submitting the compliance report in respect of Karnataka portion
17 Dec 2021
FP/GA/RAIL/22041/2016
03 Mar 2022
EDS: Forwarding for compliance
25 Mar 2022
FP/GA/RAIL/22041/2016
07 Jan 2022
EDS: forwarding for compliance
28 Jan 2022
22.
Compliance Details Verified by Nodal Officer
Proposal No.
Remarks
Verified Date
Uploaded Letter
FP/GA/RAIL/22041/2016
The compliance report is submitted herewith for forwarding the same to IRO, MoEF&CC Bangalore for grant of Stage-II approval
26 Nov 2021
23.
Stage-II Clearance Details
Proposal No.
Date of Stage-II Clearance
Proposal Status
Clearance Letter
FP/GA/RAIL/22041/2016
12 Apr 2022
APPROVED
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