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-078/2022
1.
Location of the project/Scheme :
Himachal Pradesh
(i)
State / Union Territory :
Himachal Pradesh
(ii)
District :
Shimla
(iii)
Forest Division :
Shimla(shimla),Shimla MC
(iv)
Area of forest land proposed for diversion (in ha.) :
19.1788
(v)
Category of the Proposal:
Road
2.
Legal status of forest land proposed for diversion
S. No.
Division
Forest Land(ha.)
Legal Status
1
Shimla MC
0.0076
UPF
2
Shimla(shimla)
19.1712
UPF & DPF
Total
19.1788
Division 1. : Shimla MC
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Shimla
0.0076
Total
0.0076
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
0.0076
0
Eco 6
Total.
0.0076
(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
deodar
0
0
0
0
0
0
Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
0
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
Previously Forest Department Shimla (Urban) area was the part of M.C. Shimla area and Working plan available of 1965. Now this division is under Forest Department the Working Plan of Shimla Forest Division(Urban) is under preparation
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
No vulnerability of forest area to erosion
7.
Approximate distance of the proposed site for diversion from boundary of forest(in km.) :
0.300
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 and birds
(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 :
As per report of DFO WL Shimla that the aerial distance of proposed project site is approx. 29.28 mtrs from Shimla Water Catchment Wildlife Sanctuary, but inside the Eco Sensitive Zone of Shimla Water Catchment Sanctuary.
(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/RF
Range
Compartment No
Uploaded KML file of patch
NO Data
Additional information Details
S. No.
Documents
Remarks
1
Joint inspection
2
Reply of observation
3
Site Inspection Report
4
Part II
5
Abstract of trees
6
Scheme for compensatory afforestation
7
CA scheme
8
land suitability certificate
9
Bill of NPV
10
Regarding reply of Enumeration list
Division 2. : Shimla(shimla)
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Shimla
19.1712
Total
19.1712
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
19.1788
0.5
Eco 6
Total.
19.1788
(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
Pinus wallichina (Kail)
196
110
87
75
12
0
2
Others
Prunus cornuta (Paza)
55
0
0
0
0
0
3
Others
Purus pashia (Kainth)
23
0
0
0
0
0
4
Others
leucotrichophora Juglans regia (Akharot0
11
1
0
0
0
0
5
Others
Quercus leucotrichophora (Ban)
600
189
11
1
0
0
6
Others
Other Broad Leave
90
7
0
0
0
0
7
Others
Cedrus deodara (Deodar)
401
273
59
3
1
0
8
C.Glanduliferum Meissn
Celtis australis (Kakar)
135
7
0
1
0
0
9
Others
Populous cilitata (Popular)
100
14
7
3
0
0
10
Sweitinia Mahagony
Sapium sebiferum (Chui)
15
3
0
0
0
0
11
Others
Albizzia julibressin(Dudhala)
16
3
0
0
0
0
12
Rhododendron
Rhododendron arborem (Brass)
51
11
0
0
0
0
13
Others
Quercus dilatata (moharu)
2
3
0
0
0
0
14
Others
Robinia pseudoacia (Robinia)
20
0
0
0
0
0
15
Others
Grawia optiva (Beel)
3
0
0
0
0
0
16
Others
Rhamnus spp. (Glaju)
13
0
0
0
0
0
17
Others
Punica granatum (Daru)
27
0
0
0
0
0
18
Others
Acacia mollissima (Acacia)
6
0
0
0
0
0
19
Others
Hala
44
10
0
0
0
0
20
Others
Cupressus torulosa (Saru)
2
1
0
0
0
0
21
Others
Cornus capitata (Thumba)
127
11
0
0
0
0
22
Others
Morus alba (Kimu)
4
0
0
0
0
0
23
Others
Callistemon (Bottle brush)
2
0
0
0
0
0
24
Others
Pinus roxberghii (Chil)
593
386
30
1
0
0
25
Others
Celtis australis (Khirak)
19
4
0
0
0
0
26
Others
Ficus palmata (Fegra)
10
0
0
0
0
0
27
Others
Salix alba (Willow)
18
3
0
0
0
0
Total
2583
1036
194
84
13
0
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
3910
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
As per the working plan the U-174 Badfar has been prescribed Chil working plan, U-190 Sanan & D-82 Kasumpti has been prescribed Bioshpere WC,U-173 Dhalli & D-73 Mashobra has been prescribed as Deo/Kail WC & U-189 Toru has been prescribed as Plantation WC.
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
The area proposed for diversion is a flat area & is not vulnerable to 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 :
There is some Langoor & Monkey
(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 :
As per report of DFO WL Shimla that the aerial distance of proposed project site is approx. 29.28 mtrs from Shimla Water Catchment Wildlife Sanctuary, but inside the Eco Sensitive Zone of Shimla Water Catchment Sanctuary
(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):
10266019
Patch Wise Details
S.no
Patch No.
Area(ha.)
Name of PF/RF
Range
Compartment No
Uploaded KML file of patch
1
1
8.3576
UPF Banardhar
Kumarsain
UPF Banardhar
View file
2
2
10
DPF Bargal
Kumarsain
DPF Bargal
View file
3
3
5
DPF bargal
Kumarsain
DPF Bargal
View file
4
5
10
UPF Bishanadhar
Kumarsain
UPF Bishanadhar
View file
5
4
5
UPF Parech
Kumarsain
DPF Parech
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 regarding WLS
2
Trees list
3
CA Scheme in detail along with technical
4
Check List No. 7
5
SMC bill
6
Copy of minutes of the 2 nd meeting of the Project
7
Reply of point No. 19
8
Net Present Value of the Forest being diverted.
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
Shimla
1965.43
842.68
9.349
41
16.92314
17/09/2022
0
0
2
Shimla
513100
32198.34
405.9725
162
767.186
31/03/2022
644.16
4.79
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
Nodal Officer
No
No Data
Shimla
CF
Yes
One
10/03/2023
Shimla MC
Shimla
DFO
Yes
One
16/09/2022
Shimla(shimla)
Shimla
DFO
Yes
One
04/10/2022
(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
Shimla MC
Shimla
DFO
Recommended
Recommended for approval please
Shimla(shimla)
Shimla
DFO
Recommended
Recommended under FCA 1980
Shimla
CF
Recommended
Recommendation for approval under FCA 1980
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
14/12/2022
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
FC/HPC/06/181/2022
03/08/2023
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/HP/ROAD/154923/2022
ROAD1549232022298
218,840,527.00
218,840,527.00
15/09/2023
162492
Union Bank Of India
NEFT/RTGS (Challan)
22/08/2023
22/08/2023
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:
38.3576
(iii). No. of Maintenance years:
10
(iv). Total No. of Patches/Parcel:
5
No. of patches :
1
Patch wise details
Patch No.
Shape of land identified for CA
Area of Patch/Parcel(in ha.)
1
Block(Polygon)
8.3576
Status of CA Land so identified :
Forest Area
Site Name :
UPF Banardhar
Location Details :
village Banardhar,Tehsil Kumarsain
Uploaded GPS File :
Uploaded Scanned copy of Map :
Status of CA Land so identified
Name of Forest.
Legal Status of Forest Land
UPF Banardhar
Other Forest Land
No. of patches :
2
Patch wise details
Patch No.
Shape of land identified for CA
Area of Patch/Parcel(in ha.)
2
Block(Polygon)
10
Status of CA Land so identified :
Forest Area
Site Name :
DPF Bargal
Location Details :
Village Bargal, Tehsil Kumarsain
Uploaded GPS File :
Uploaded Scanned copy of Map :
Status of CA Land so identified
Name of Forest.
Legal Status of Forest Land
DPF Bargal
Other Forest Land
No. of patches :
3
Patch wise details
Patch No.
Shape of land identified for CA
Area of Patch/Parcel(in ha.)
3
Block(Polygon)
5
Status of CA Land so identified :
Forest Area
Site Name :
DPF Bargal
Location Details :
Village Bargal, Tehsil Kumarsain
Uploaded GPS File :
Uploaded Scanned copy of Map :
Status of CA Land so identified
Name of Forest.
Legal Status of Forest Land
DPF Bargal
Other Forest Land
No. of patches :
4
Patch wise details
Patch No.
Shape of land identified for CA
Area of Patch/Parcel(in ha.)
4
Block(Polygon)
5
Status of CA Land so identified :
Forest Area
Site Name :
UPF Parech
Location Details :
village Kanda, Tehsil Kumarsain
Uploaded GPS File :
Uploaded Scanned copy of Map :
Status of CA Land so identified
Name of Forest.
Legal Status of Forest Land
UPF Parech
Other Forest Land
No. of patches :
5
Patch wise details
Patch No.
Shape of land identified for CA
Area of Patch/Parcel(in ha.)
5
Block(Polygon)
10
Status of CA Land so identified :
Forest Area
Site Name :
UPF Bishanadhar
Location Details :
Village Bishanadhar, Tehsil Kumarsain
Uploaded GPS File :
Uploaded Scanned copy of Map :
Status of CA Land so identified
Name of Forest.
Legal Status of Forest Land
UPF Bishanadhar
Other Forest Land
20.
Mutation Details Verified By Nodal Officer
Proposal No.
Verified Date
Mutation Letter
Remarks
FP/HP/ROAD/154923/2022
02 Aug 2025
No Data
CA has been proposed over degraded Forest land hence mutation is not required
23.
Stage-II Clearance Details
Proposal No.
Date of Stage-II Clearance
Proposal Status
Clearance Letter
FP/HP/ROAD/154923/2022
Approved In-Principle
No Data
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