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 :
HP-045/2018
1.
Location of the project/Scheme :
Himachal Pradesh
(i)
State / Union Territory :
Himachal Pradesh
(ii)
District :
Kangra
(iii)
Forest Division :
Palampur
(iv)
Area of forest land proposed for diversion (in ha.) :
2.2926
(v)
Category of the Proposal:
Hydel
2.
Legal status of forest land proposed for diversion
S. No.
Division
Forest Land(ha.)
Legal Status
1
Palampur
2.2926
Unclassed Forests
Total
2.2926
Division 1. : Palampur
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Kangra
2.2926
Total
2.2926
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
2.2926
0.2
Eco 5
Total.
2.2926
(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
Dudala
0
15
0
0
0
0
2
Others
Ban oak
0
29
4
0
0
0
3
Others
Karmaru
0
5
1
0
0
0
4
Others
Sharu
0
13
0
0
0
0
5
Others
Alan
0
1
0
0
0
0
6
Others
Bhadrol
0
2
0
0
0
0
7
Others
Duri
0
5
0
0
0
0
8
Pine
Chir pine
0
1
0
0
0
0
9
Rhododendron
Brash
0
11
0
0
0
0
Total
0
82
5
0
0
0
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
87
(iii)
Species-wise local/scientific names and girth-wise enumeration of trees at FRL-2 meter
S. No.
Scientific Name
Local Name
(0-30)cm.
(31-60)cm.
(61-90)cm.
(91-120)cm.
(121-150)cm.
(>150)cm.
NIL
(iv)
Species-wise local/scientific names and girth-wise enumeration of trees at FRL-4 meter
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 :
The forest U.19.B Banu Khad fall under the protection working circle. There is no specific prescription for the area under question.
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
Most of the work shall be done cutting/filling. The area adjoining to the working area is forested. Moreover, most of the work will be done near the river bed.
7.
Approximate distance of the proposed site for diversion from boundary of forest(in km.) :
0.01
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 :
Himalayan black bear, ghoral, fox monkey, langur etc.
(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):
1109270
Patch Wise Details
S.no
Patch No.
Area(ha.)
Name of PF/RF
Range
Compartment No
Uploaded KML file of patch
1
1
5
U.25.B.Bandeol
Baijnath
Nil
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
calculation for Net Present Value attached
2
certificate regarding construction of project 10 KMs away from eco sensitive zone.
3
estimate of reclamation plan for dumping site and plantation
4
revised part 2 uploaded.
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
Kangra
93960
38817.37
94.8171
47
153.54
15/06/2018
153.54
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
Palampur
D/Sala
DFO
Yes
One
02/06/2018
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
Palampur
D/Sala
DFO
Recommended
The project will provide clean energy.
D/Sala
CF
Recommended
The project will provide clean energy and develop the remote area.
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
Himachal Pradesh
State Secretary
Recommended
29/01/2019
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
Shimla
Regional Office
8B/HP/01/12/2019/FC
26/06/2019
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/HP/HYD/31910/2018
HYD319102018553
1,715,881.00
1,715,881.00
23/09/2019
HDFCR52019092396611862
Corporation Bank
NEFT/RTGS (Challan)
NA
NA
FP/HP/HYD/31910/2018
HYD319102018553
1,715,881.00
730,568.00
17/11/2020
HDFCR52020111758174844
Corporation Bank
NEFT/RTGS (Challan)
16/09/2019
17/09/2019
FP/HP/HYD/31910/2018
HYD319102018848
40,714.00
40,714.00
26/11/2025
PUNBN62025112651705291
Union Bank Of India
NEFT/RTGS (Challan)
20/11/2025
26/11/2025
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:
5
(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)
5
Status of CA Land so identified :
Forest Area
Site Name :
Ban Deol
Location Details :
Ban Deol
Uploaded GPS File :
Uploaded Scanned copy of Map :
Status of CA Land so identified
Name of Forest.
Legal Status of Forest Land
UP25B Ban Deol
PF
20.
Mutation Details Verified By Nodal Officer
Proposal No.
Verified Date
Mutation Letter
Remarks
FP/HP/HYD/31910/2018
28 Feb 2020
No Data
CA has been proposed over degraded forest land, hence mutation is not required.
21.
Compliance Details Submitted by User Agency
Proposal No.
Compliance Details submitted on(Date)
Uploaded Letter
FP/HP/HYD/31910/2018
13 Mar 2026
Compliance Details Submitted by User Agency(old)
Proposal No.
Compliance Details submitted on(Date)
Reject Remarks
Reject Date
Uploaded Letter
FP/HP/HYD/31910/2018
20 Feb 2026
EDS: None of the observations have been attenended
05 Mar 2026
FP/HP/HYD/31910/2018
09 Mar 2020
EDS: EDS
18 Nov 2020
22.
Compliance Details Verified by Nodal Officer
Proposal No.
Remarks
Verified Date
Uploaded Letter
FP/HP/HYD/31910/2018
Compliance reported to GoI
03 Jun 2020
23.
Stage-II Clearance Details
Proposal No.
Date of Stage-II Clearance
Proposal Status
Clearance Letter
FP/HP/HYD/31910/2018
Approved In-Principle
No Data
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