PART-II
(To be filled by the concerned Deputy Conservator of Forest)
State Serial No. of proposal : HP-0144/2022
1. Location of the project/Scheme : Himachal Pradesh
 (i) State / Union Territory : Himachal Pradesh  (ii) District : Kangra,Chamba  (iii) Forest Division : Nurpur,D/sala,Dalhousie  (iv) Area of forest land proposed for diversion (in ha.) : 7.2834  (v)

Category of the Proposal: Road
2. Legal status of forest land proposed for diversion
S. No. DivisionForest Land(ha.)Legal Status
1Dalhousie0.0372Un-demarcated Protected Forest
2Nurpur5.1508Un-demarcated Protected Forest
3Nurpur0.0513Unclassed Forests
4D/sala1.9475Un-Demarcated Protected Forest
5D/sala0.0966Unclassed Forests
Total 7.2834
Division 1. : D/sala
3. District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No. DistrictArea(ha.)
1Kangra2.0441
Total2.0441
4. Details of Vegetation available in the forest land proposed for diversion
 (i) Density of vegetation
S. No. Area(in ha.)Density Eco-Class
12.04410.3Eco 5
Total. 2.0441


(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.
1Mangifera IndicaAam - Mangifera indica071246
2Cassia FistulaKaniyar - Cassia fistula2320100
3embelica officinalisAmbal - Emblica officinale010000
4Psidium GuajavaAmrood - Psydium guajava030000
5Terminalia ArjunaArjun - Terminalia arjuna000101
6OthersBadar - Mimosa rubiculis000001
7Ficus benghalensisBargad - Ficus bengalensis010000
8OthersChil - Pinus rozburghii068581
9OthersChirindi - Litsaea umbrosa2211000
10OthersDagur - Ficus hispida0248100
11Melia AzadirachtaDarek - Melia Azadirachta002000
12OthersDhaman - Grewia hainesiana280000
13OthersDran - Broad Leave130000
14OthersGalagal - Citrus Sedolimon tanaka100000
15OthersGaleo - Cornus macrophylla010000
16OthersJamun - Eugenia jambulana3194200
17OthersKaangu - Diospyros cordifolia0144000
18OthersKachnar - Bauhinia variegata030000
19OthersKainth - Pyrus pashia7560000
20OthersKakadan - Pistacia integerrima041100
21OthersKala Dhoun - Diospyros montana050010
22OthersKhadamb - Neolamarckia cadamba000200
23Melotus PhilippensisKamal - Mallotus philippinensis1219022000
24OthersKathaman - Caruophylifolia010000
25Acacia CatechuKhair - Acacia catechu09228400
26OthersKhirak - Celtis australis471010
27OthersLasuda - Cordia myxa001000
28OthersLuciana - Lasiurus scindicus0100000
29OthersMakhan - Broad Leave000100
30Albzzia Spp.Oie - Albizzia stipulata031000
31OthersPajja - Prunus cerasoides010000
32OthersPankhar - Sageretia theezans030000
33OthersPuna - Ehretia acuminate032000
34OthersPansra - Wendlendis exerta031000
35Ficus ReligiosaPipal - Ficus religiosa000100
36OthersRada - Randia dumetorum091000
37OthersRumbal - Ficus glomerata010200
38Eucalyptus sppSafeda - Eucalyptus crebra000299
39OthersSanan - Ougeinia dalbergiodes010000
40Dalburgia SisooShisham - Dalbergia sisoo11611120
41OthersSilver Oak - Grovilia robusta100000
42OthersSimbal - Bombax malabaricum022000
43OthersSiris - Jasminum dispermum015100
44OthersToot - Moris alba010000
45OthersTrambal - Ficus roxburghii010000
46OthersTuni - Toona ciliata0115210
47Bambusa VulgarisBamboo - Bambusa vulgaris200000
Total 38 564109 2926 18
Sub Total (No of Trees.) 784


5. Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion : The area in question falls under Protection and Plantation Working Circle. The Working Plan of all compartments are uploaded in Additional Information.
6. Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion : The area in question is not vulnerable to land slides
7. Approximate distance of the proposed site for diversion from boundary of forest(in km.) : 0.500
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 Wildlife present in the area are Porcupines, Wild Boars, etc. No endangered species are found in the area.
 (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): 11.86944
Patch Wise Details
S.no Patch No.Area(ha.)Name of PF/RFRangeCompartment NoUploaded KML file of patch
114.17UP26K Nerti C7CShahpurC7C    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. DocumentsRemarks
1 Abstract and Enumeration list of Trees
2 Khasra Number Wise List of Trees duly signed
3 Working Plan of the Area proposed for CA
4 Recommendation
5 NPV Bill
6 Site Inspection Report
7 Working Plan of area proposed for Diversion
8 Complete Part II Scanned
9 Part II
Division 2. : Dalhousie
3. District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No. DistrictArea(ha.)
1Chamba0.0372
Total0.0372
4. Details of Vegetation available in the forest land proposed for diversion
 (i) Density of vegetation
S. No. Area(in ha.)Density Eco-Class
10.03720.1Eco 5
Total. 0.0372


(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.
1Adenanthera PavoninaDuggar070100
2OthersTuni - Cedrella toona000001
3OthersKainth - Pyrus pashia010000
4OthersTrimbal - Ficus roxburghii000010
5Otherskalam - Mitragyna parvifolia020000
6Ficus RacemosaRumbal000010
7OthersBan - Quercus leucotrichophora000100
Total 0 100 22 1
Sub Total (No of Trees.) 15


5. Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion : Chil Working Circle
6. Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion : Non vulnerable
7. Approximate distance of the proposed site for diversion from boundary of forest(in km.) : 0.1
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 : Fox, Rabit 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):
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 NPV Bill
2 Site Inspection Report
3 Complete Part II
4 Abstract and Enumeration List
5 Part II
6 Recommendadtion
Division 3. : Nurpur
3. District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No. DistrictArea(ha.)
1Kangra5.2021
Total5.2021
4. Details of Vegetation available in the forest land proposed for diversion
 (i) Density of vegetation
S. No. Area(in ha.)Density Eco-Class
15.20210.3Eco 5
Total. 5.2021


(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.
1Albzzia Spp.Siras022611
2Tooni CedrelaTuni093322
3Ficus RacemosaRumbal045264
4Spondias Axillaris RoxbMada001000
5OthersKhidak (celtis austrlis065110
6OthersKainth (feronia limonia)010220500
7OthersTirmira (Zanthoxylum armatum)001000
8SalTatplanga (Oroxylum inidicom )041000
9Mangifera IndicaMango01887613
10Bombax CeibaSimbal0522014
11Melia AzadirachtaDerk022010
12OthersBand (viscum album)000005
13Syzigium CuminiJamun14098410
14OthersKakredan (Pistaacia integerrima)0144118
15OthersNaspati (Pyrus pyrifolia)030000
16OthersLasuni (lasiurus scindicus)01612100
17embelica officinalisAmbal012000
18OthersKangu (Flacourtia indica)023000
19Otherskremble (lamnea cormandelica)0268311
20Albzzia Spp.oai000110
21Bauhinia ParvifloraKachnar0152150
22OthersChamard (Ehretia laevis010000
23OthersPankhar (wedlandia heynei)046001
24Casurina Equisitifoliaaaran 001000
25OthersAmrood ( Dregea volubilis)043000
26OthersRada (Randia Dumetorum)010000
27OthersGalgal (Citrus sedolimon Tanaka030000
28OthersLusada (Cordia dichotoma)001100
29OthersLichi (Nephelium010000
30Terminalia bellericaBehra000001
31Terminalia ArjunaArjun0123422
32Cassia FistulaKanyar0101000
33OthersBer ( Zizyphus mauritiana)010002
34Aegle MarmelosBill000001
35OthersBottle brush (Callustemon Citrinus)032000
36Tectona GrandisSagwan015000
37Ficus ReligiosaPipal010006
38EucalyptusSafeda025389
39Grewia TiliaefoliaDhamani051000
40OthersPanser (wedlendis exerta)0140000
41Holoptolia IntegrifoliaRajan010000
42Populus sppPapular000123
43OthersTrimble (Ficus roxburghii)052000
44OthersBadoh ( Salia alba)042000
45Ficus LacorPalakh000001
46OthersLugat (Eribotrya japonica)020000
47Greviia Robustasilvar oak012130
48PremulaGrelu000010
49OthersDho (Anogeissus latifolia)011000
50Dalburgia SisooShisham2447402
51Bambusa VulgarisBamboo030000
52OthersChil (Pinus roxburghil)01347938
53Melotus Philippensiskamal21273331431
54Grewia TiliaefoliaDhaman17716200
55OthersChrindi (litsaea umbrosa)210618222
56OthersDagur ( Ficus Glomerath211622100
57Misc. SpeciesToot (Moris alba)153201
58Acacia Catechukhair1254401432
Total 42 1026267 9664 150
Sub Total (No of Trees.) 1645


5. Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion : Plantation Working Circle
6. Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion : Non Vulnerable
7. Approximate distance of the proposed site for diversion from boundary of forest(in km.) : 0.250
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 : Pigs, Deer Fox 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): 20.52781
Patch Wise Details
S.no Patch No.Area(ha.)Name of PF/RFRangeCompartment NoUploaded KML file of patch
1111U-84 Dole C10KotlaC10    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. DocumentsRemarks
1 Working Plan Prescription of area Proposed for CA
2 Recommendation
3 Part II
4 Abstract and Enumeration List of Trees
5 Site Inspection Report
6 NPV Bill
7 Geo Map CA
8 CA Scheme
9 Working Plan Prescription of DA Area
10 Land Suitability Certificate
11 Topo Map CA
12 Khasra Number Wise Signed Abstract and Enumeration List

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.)
1Chamba65222437334.97881652.189831/03/2022604.20980
2Kangra57390061061.58204.269102401.185431/03/2021383.08140
3Kangra57390061061.58312.256348436.381631/03/2022436.3816102.0960
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
D/salaD/SalaDFOYesOne03/08/2022
NurpurD/SalaDFOYesOne10/08/2022
DalhousieChambaDFOYesOne19/07/2022
D/salaD/SalaCFYesOne17/08/2022
 Nodal OfficerNoNo 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
DivisionCircleRecommendation ByRecommendationReasonLetter Whether CF agreed
D/salaD/SalaDFO RecommendedThe forest land 1.9475 ha in Dharamshala Forest Division is barest minimum forest land required for the upgradation to 4 lane configuration and strengthening of Sihuni to Rajol km 51.00 to km 72.00. It will have long term benefits and large community will be benefited with the upgradation of this road. The Diversion of 1.9475 ha of forest land is recommended for approval.
NurpurD/SalaDFO RecommendedThe proposal is submitted for Upgradation to Four Lane Configuration and Strengthening of Sihuni to Rajol Package IIA from KM 51.00 to KM 72.00 Design Length of 18.450 km of NH 20 New NH 154 of Pathankot Mandi Section. The Diversion of 5.1508 ha in Nurpur Forest Division is barest minimum required for the Project, hence recommended for approval.
DalhousieChambaDFO RecommendedThe project starts Sihuni to Rajol from Km. 51.00 to Km 72.00 of NH 20 of Pathankot Mandi Section in the State of Himachal Pradesh. Forest land of 0.0220 hac. has been proposed to be acquired considering the widening proposal of project road from existing 2 lane to 4 lane with paved shoulder with geometrical improvements. There is no other alternative alignment feasible for this project. Hence the proposal is recommended for approval please.
D/SalaCF RecommendedThe Forest Land proposed for Diversion in Nurpur and Dharamshala Forest Division, 7.0983 ha is unavoidable and barest minimum required for the Project. It will have long term benefits and large community will be benefited with the upgradation of this Highway The Diversion of 5.1508 ha within the Jurisdiction of Nurpur Forest Division and 1.9475 ha within the Dharamshala Forest Division is recommended for Approval.Yes
ChambaCF RecommendedRecommended as per report of DFO Dalhousie.Yes
Nodal Officer RecommendedRecommended
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
Himachal PradeshState SecretaryRecommended14/10/2022RecommendedState Govt. OfficerNo Data
17. Stage-I Clearance Report
Regional OfficeRecommendation ByMoEF File No.Date of Stage-I ClearanceClearance Letter
ShimlaRegional OfficeFC/HPC/06/155/202205/04/2023
18. Payment made by User Agency
Proposal No.Application No.Total Amount (Rs.)Recieved Amount (Rs.)Transaction DateTransaction IDBank NameMode of PaymentDemmand Generated By User AgencyDemmand Verified By Nodal OfficerUploaded Demand Letter
FP/HP/ROAD/152261/2022ROAD152261202263520,283,632.0020,283,632.0008/05/2023942755Union Bank Of IndiaNEFT/RTGS (Challan)24/04/202325/04/2023
19. Uploaded Status of Land to be transferred to Forest Department under FCA (Mutation Details) : No
20. Mutation Details Verified By Nodal Officer
Proposal No.Verified DateMutation LetterRemarks
FP/HP/ROAD/152261/202208 Dec 2023No DataCA 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/ROAD/152261/202217 Mar 2025
Compliance Details Submitted by User Agency(old)
Proposal No.Compliance Details submitted on(Date)Reject RemarksReject DateUploaded Letter
FP/HP/ROAD/152261/202208 Mar 2025EDS: Despite repeated requested irrelevant documents are being uploaded . Please upload the reply strictly in accordance with the observation of GoI irrelevant documents may be removed.11 Mar 2025
FP/HP/ROAD/152261/202220 Jan 2025EDS: Please submit the reply strictly in accordance with the observation of GoI irrelevant documents may be removed.28 Jan 2025
22. Compliance Details Verified by Nodal Officer
Proposal No.RemarksVerified DateUploaded Letter
FP/HP/ROAD/152261/202227 Mar 2024
23. Stage-II Clearance Details
Proposal No.Date of Stage-II ClearanceProposal StatusClearance Letter
FP/HP/ROAD/152261/202201 Apr 2025APPROVED