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-03/2016
1.
Location of the project/Scheme :
Himachal Pradesh
(i)
State / Union Territory :
Himachal Pradesh
(ii)
District :
Mandi
(iii)
Forest Division :
J/Nagar,Mandi
 (iv)
Area of forest land proposed for diversion (in ha.) :
406.79
 (v)
Category of the Proposal:
Hydel
2.
Legal status of forest land proposed for diversion
S. No.
Division
Forest Land(ha.)
Legal Status
1
Mandi
123.59
Protected Forest
2
Mandi
112.65
Unclassed Forests
3
J/Nagar
170.55
DPF/UPF (Unclassified forest)
Total
406.79
Division 1. : J/Nagar
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Mandi
170.55
Total
170.55
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
170.55
0.26
Eco 5
Total.
170.55
(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
Mangifera Indica
Aam
41
0
0
0
0
0
2
Cassia Fistula
Amaltas
1680
3
0
0
0
0
3
Emblica Officianalis
Amla
294
3
0
0
0
0
4
Grewia Tiliaefolia
Bhiul
557
0
0
0
0
0
5
Terminalia Bellarica
Bheda
17
4
1
0
0
0
6
Pine
Chil
143
9
0
0
0
0
7
Melia Azadirachta
Dreak
50
1
0
0
0
0
8
Terminalia Chebula
Harade
2
0
0
0
0
0
9
Bauhinia Parviflora
Kachnar
666
0
0
0
0
0
10
Melotus Philippensis
Kambhal
9752
11
0
0
0
0
11
Acacia Catechu
Khair
522
0
0
0
0
0
12
Albzzia Spp.
Oie
392
65
6
0
0
0
13
Erythrina Indica
Paryara
247
7
0
0
0
0
14
Dalburgia Sisoo
Sisham
2387
52
0
0
0
0
15
Bombax Ceiba
Simbal
106
1
0
0
0
0
16
Albizzia lebbeck
Siras
469
24
0
0
0
0
17
Psidium Guajava
Amrood
25
0
0
0
0
0
18
Syzigium Cumini
Jamun
151
0
0
0
0
0
19
Eucalyptus
Safeda
3
2
0
0
0
0
20
Others
Others B/L Species
14558
277
2
1
0
0
Total
32062
459
9
1
0
0
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
32531
(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.
1
Cassia Fistula
Amaltas
66
0
0
0
0
0
2
Pine
Chil
20
0
0
0
0
0
3
Melotus Philippensis
Kambhal
655
0
0
0
0
0
4
Acacia Catechu
Khair
7
0
0
0
0
0
5
Albezzia Labbeck
Oie
37
0
0
0
0
0
6
Dalburgia Sisoo
Sisham
95
0
0
0
0
0
7
Others
Others B/L Species
593
0
0
0
0
0
Total
1473
0
0
0
0
0
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
1473
(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.
1
Cassia Fistula
Amaltas
143
0
0
0
0
0
2
Pine
Chil
46
7
0
0
0
0
3
Melotus Philippensis
Kambhal
1395
0
0
0
0
0
4
Acacia Catechu
Khair
26
0
0
0
0
0
5
Albizzia lebbeck
Oie
91
6
0
0
0
0
6
Dalburgia Sisoo
Sisham
225
2
0
0
0
0
7
Others
Other B/L Species
1538
6
0
0
0
0
Total
3464
21
0
0
0
0
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
3485
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
In Joginder Nagar Forest Division, the area proposed for diversion is 170.55 hect.. in Joginder Nagar Forest Division. Out of this 37.3185 hect area falls under chil working circle as per working plan and rest of area in un-classified forests and does not find any mention in the working plan. .
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
Minimum erosion
7.
Approximate distance of the proposed site for diversion from boundary of forest(in km.) :
0.5
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, Hare, Porcupine, Red Jungle fowl, pea-cock ,wild boar 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):
775.34788
Patch Wise Details
S.no
Patch No.
Area(ha.)
Name of PF/RF
Range
Compartment No
Uploaded KML file of patch
1
8
8
Batwada
Kangoo
Near Village Batwada
View file
2
11
6
Kunaila
Kangoo
Near Village Kunaila
View file
3
12
6
Khanokhar
Kangoo
Near Village Khanokhar
View file
4
14
6
Naval
Jai-Devi
Near Village Naval
View file
5
15
10
Fatehpur
Jai-Devi
Near Village Fatehpur
View file
6
17
5
Shaishdhar
Jai-Devi
Near Village Shaishdhar
View file
7
1
35
Joghani Nal
Pandoh
Near Village Dagiyal
View file
8
3
25.73
Bambola
Kataula
Village Bambola
View file
9
4
71.35
Sawindhar
Pangna
Sawindhar
View file
10
7
6.07
Solang
Kataula
Solang
View file
11
18
40
DPF
Darang
DPF Lanjhnu
View file
12
2
117.8
Jamnu
Pangna
Near Village Jamnu, Wasteland
View file
13
13
5
Koon
Kangoo
Near Village Koon, Wasteland
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
Certificate indicating aerial distance of diversion area from sanctuary
2
NPV calculation sheet of J/Nagar Forest Division
3
Revised Part-II of Joginder Nagar Forest Division.
4
General Abstract of enumeration of trees coming under submergence
5
General abstract of enumeration of trees not to be felled at FRL-2 and to be felled at FRL-2.
6
Detail of CA scheme updated as per MOEF Observations
7
Comments Chief Wild Life Warden
8
General abstract of enumeration of trees not to be felled at FRL-4 and to be felled at FRL-4.
9
Abstract of forest land identified for CA
10
Updated CA Scheme of Thana Plaun HEP as on August 2023
11
Covering Letter No. 4571 Dated 28.08.2023 comprising reply to the observation raised by FAC in respect of Thana Plaun HEP.
Division 2. : Mandi
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Mandi
236.24
Total
236.24
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
236.24
0.29
Eco 5
Total.
236.24
(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
Pine
Chil
115
57
39
11
1
0
2
Others
B/L
8757
695
130
16
5
0
3
Pine
chil
0
0
1
0
0
3
4
Others
B/L
2871
2517
1251
668
167
27
Total
11743
3269
1421
695
173
30
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
17331
(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.
1
Pine
Chil
36
9
0
0
0
0
2
Others
Broad Leaves
821
12
1
0
0
0
Total
857
21
1
0
0
0
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
879
(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.
1
Pine
Chil
90
26
0
0
0
0
2
Others
Broad Leaves
2000
57
5
0
0
0
Total
2090
83
5
0
0
0
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
2178
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
There is no prescription for this forest land in the working plan
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
Not vulnerable to soil erosion.
7.
Approximate distance of the proposed site for diversion from boundary of forest(in km.) :
0.5
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 :
Local Flora and Fauna Birds, Monkeys 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) :
No
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):
1045.25333
Patch Wise Details
S.no
Patch No.
Area(ha.)
Name of PF/RF
Range
Compartment No
Uploaded KML file of patch
1
4
78.64
Badaun
Kataula
H43F1
View file
2
6
5.58
Basa
Darang
H43E13
View file
3
12
13.27
Masad
Panarsa
H43F2
View file
4
14
5.18
Nandal
Kataula
H43F1 & H43E13
View file
5
1
10
DPF SIRAM
Sadar(Mandi)
NEAR VILLGE SIRAM
View file
6
8
8
DPF JAMMU TUNKER
Kataula
BEAT MOHAR
View file
7
16
7
UPF Khorpani
Keylong
Whole
View file
8
20
6
Chhaned-111
Tindi
Part of RF Channed
View file
9
23
5
Gorigoth
Tindi
Adjacent to RF Dhandal
View file
10
28
10
UPF Sansha
Pattan(Jalmah)
Near Shangrang RF
View file
11
29
30
Akash Mata (Kufri Dhar)
Sainj
Near Sharidal PF
View file
12
21
103.51
BODANDHAR
Sadar(Mandi)
NEAR VILLAGE BODANDHAR
View file
13
22
10
DPF KUFRU
Sadar(Mandi)
BLOCK REHRADHAR
View file
14
11
10
Algan DPF
Kataula
Whole
View file
15
2
10
DPF Sinhal
Sadar(Mandi)
Whole
View file
16
7
5
DPF Peukar
Keylong
Whole
View file
17
15
7
Silagompa
Keylong
Whole
View file
18
24
5.74
NAGDHAR
Panarsa
NEAR VILLAGE NAGDHAR
View file
19
25
8.42
SUHDA
Kataula
NEAR VILLAGE SUHDA
View file
20
26
34.31
SUMA
Kataula
NEAR VILLAGE SUMA
View file
21
27
32.04
TIHRI
Kataula
NEAR VILLAGE TIHRI
View file
22
3
10
TUNG
Sadar(Mandi)
BIJAN
View file
23
5
14.85
ARNEHAD
Sadar(Mandi)
NEAR VILLAGE ARNEHAD
View file
24
9
10
BAIROO DPF
Kataula
BEAT MOHAR
View file
25
10
5
DPF JUNAH
Kataula
BEAT NERINISHOO
View file
26
13
10
DPF NERINISHOO
Kataula
BEAT NERINISHOO
View file
27
17
20
DPF BUNGA DHAR
Darang
BEAT KUNNU
View file
28
18
8
HALOG DPF
Kataula
BEAT KAMAND
View file
29
19
15
KALAUN DPF
Darang
BEAT PADHAR
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
Updated NPV from Mandi Forest Division
2
DETAIL OF PATCHES IN UPDATED CA SCHEME OF MANDI FOREST DIVISION
3
GENERAL ABSTRACT OF TREE ENUMERATION AT FRL-4 AND FRL-2 IN R/O MANDI FOREST DIVISION
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
Mandi
66639.51
25775.87
114.8423
53
242.3748
31/10/2019
239.0014
0
2
Mandi
85110.05
33663
375.2546
68
562.0034
31/03/2017
533.968
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
J/Nagar
Mandi
DFO
Yes
One
22/10/2019
Mandi
Mandi
DFO
Yes
One
06/09/2019
Mandi
CF
Yes
One
15/10/2020
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
J/Nagar
Mandi
DFO
Recommended
This is development project and the project has been planned in such a way that minimun number of trees and forest land has been in involved in c/o sais project. this project will be of a great importance to the state and its people in terms of generation of electric energy, revenue and employment therein, hence recommended for approval.
Mandi
Mandi
DFO
Recommended
Proposal is in large public interest invilving minimum possible trees standing on the said land hence recommended for granting approval under FCA/980
Mandi
CF
Recommended
Recommended.
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
30/07/2021
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
Head Office
8-21/2021-FC
11/01/2024
23.
Stage-II Clearance Details
Proposal No.
Date of Stage-II Clearance
Proposal Status
Clearance Letter
FP/HP/HYD/8255/2014
Approved In-Principle
No Data
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