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-019/2023
1.
Location of the project/Scheme :
Himachal Pradesh
(i)
State / Union Territory :
Himachal Pradesh
(ii)
District :
Solan,Bilaspur
(iii)
Forest Division :
Kunihar,Bilaspur
(iv)
Area of forest land proposed for diversion (in ha.) :
33.8599
(v)
Category of the Proposal:
Road
2.
Legal status of forest land proposed for diversion
S. No.
Division
Forest Land(ha.)
Legal Status
1
Kunihar
16.513
Protected Forest
2
Bilaspur
17.3469
Demarcated Protected Forest & Undermarcated Protected Forest
Total
33.8599
Division 1. : Bilaspur
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Bilaspur
17.3469
Total
17.3469
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
17.3469
0.56
Eco 5
Total.
17.3469
(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
Cassia Fistula
Amlatas
203
88
8
1
1
0
2
Misc. Species
Alash
0
2
0
0
0
0
3
Misc. Species
Amla (Phyllanthus emblica)
3
9
0
1
0
0
4
Terminalia Arjuna
Arjun
0
1
0
0
0
0
5
Misc. Species
Balodar(Sapium insigne)
43
13
7
0
4
0
6
Misc. Species
Baradi(Fiucs species)
0
1
0
0
0
0
7
Others
Bakar (Premnaiatifolia)
0
6
1
0
0
0
8
Ficus benghalensis
Bargad
14
0
2
0
0
3
9
Others
Barnai(Crataeva religiosa)
0
1
0
0
0
0
10
Misc. Species
Beri(Ziziphus mauritiana)
5
22
2
0
2
0
11
Terminalia Bellarica
Bheda
2
4
0
0
0
0
12
Aegle Marmelos
Bil
13
5
6
3
0
0
13
Syzigium Cumini
Jamun
0
0
1
0
0
0
14
Others
Biyul (Grewia Optiva)
443
94
18
3
0
0
15
Misc. Species
Bottlebrus (Callistemon)
0
1
1
0
0
0
16
Acacia Catechu
Khair
608
432
68
1
0
0
17
Misc. Species
Biyunce(salix tetrasperma)
0
2
2
0
1
0
18
Others
Kachanar (Bauhinia vanegata)
61
5
1
0
0
0
19
Others
Chil (Pinus roxburghii)
13
148
312
220
73
5
20
Others
Chamrud(Ehretia levevis)
0
2
0
1
0
0
21
Others
Kamal (Mallotus Philippinesnis)
0
3
0
0
0
0
22
Others
Chhal(Anogeissus)
77
225
14
0
0
0
23
Others
Kangoo (Flacoutia Sapxle roxb)
58
17
0
0
0
0
24
Others
Chuli(Albizza chinensis)
17
11
8
8
1
0
25
Others
Khadki (Ficus Species)
0
1
0
0
0
0
26
Melia Azadirachta
Drek
40
4
4
0
0
0
27
Others
Dogla(Ficus Polmta)
66
5
2
1
0
0
28
Others
Kainth (Pyrus Parlia)
13
3
1
0
0
0
29
Misc. Species
Dhown(Fiucs Species)
0
10
3
0
0
0
30
Others
Galendra(Fiucs species)
0
2
0
0
0
0
31
Jacaranda Mimosifolia
Jakrenda
30
34
18
5
1
0
32
Jatropa Curcas
Jatroffa
334
10
0
0
0
0
33
Misc. Species
Ticoma(Ticoma)
78
0
0
0
0
0
34
Others
Banana
6
0
0
0
0
0
35
Misc. Species
Erand(Ricinus communis)
15
0
0
0
0
0
36
Others
Amrood(Psidium guajava)
2
0
0
0
0
0
37
Bamboo
Bamboo
3
0
0
0
0
0
38
Misc. Species
Kakad (Vachellia)
14
1
5
1
0
0
39
Nyctanthes Arbor-Tristis
Kuri
51
19
0
0
0
0
40
Others
Lusuniya (Leucaena leucocephata)
1214
242
33
3
0
0
41
Mangifera Indica
Mango
0
3
5
2
0
1
42
Others
Pegomia(Millettia pinnata)
61
15
4
0
1
0
43
Misc. Species
Paja (Pinus Cornuta)
20
10
2
1
0
0
44
Ficus Religiosa
Pipal
0
1
0
0
0
3
45
Others
Paplar( Comellia sinenis)
0
2
0
0
0
0
46
Others
Ratela( Wenlandia esertra)
101
57
9
0
0
0
47
Misc. Species
Sehtoot (Morus alba)
56
19
11
3
0
0
48
Bombax Ceiba
Simbal
33
11
10
10
3
3
49
Others
Sirs (Albizza Chinensis)
5
11
4
2
1
1
50
Tectona Grandis
Sagwan
10
5
0
0
0
0
51
Dalburgia Sisoo
Shisham
197
59
20
2
1
0
52
Eucalyptus
Safeda
98
44
43
36
18
13
53
Misc. Species
Slambda (Lannea Coromandelica)
76
103
20
0
1
0
54
Greviia Robusta
Silver oak
38
1
3
2
1
0
55
Misc. Species
Tuni (Tunna Ciliata)
85
18
6
7
1
0
56
Misc. Species
Tilla (Fiucs species)
0
11
2
0
0
0
57
Misc. Species
Toot (Morus alba)
0
6
1
0
0
0
58
Others
Tyambali (Ficus Cunia buch)
15
18
12
2
0
0
59
Ficus Racemosa
Umbran
0
1
1
0
0
0
60
Misc. Species
Dhanvi (Woodfordia fruiticosa)
19
0
0
0
0
0
61
Others
Cactus (Euphorbia ingens vanegate
31
0
0
0
0
0
62
Others
Mendhu (Dadonaea viscosa)
67
0
0
0
0
0
63
Misc. Species
Kikar (Acacia arabita)
1
0
0
0
0
0
64
Others
Khirak (Celtisaustralis)
0
3
0
0
0
0
Total
4339
1821
670
315
110
29
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
7284
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
As per working plan the area is prescribed under plantation working Circle.
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
No danger to erosion in the area is soil strata is rocky.
7.
Approximate distance of the proposed site for diversion from boundary of forest(in km.) :
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 :
Wild boar, Monkey, Porcupine, rabbit, barking dear, Leopard, Crow, Sparrows, Jackals 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):
25503142
Patch Wise Details
S.no
Patch No.
Area(ha.)
Name of PF/RF
Range
Compartment No
Uploaded KML file of patch
1
1
5
DPF Rachhoh
Shree Naina Devi
H43E11
View file
2
2
10
UPF Samtehan
Shree Naina Devi
H43E7
View file
3
3
20
UPF Bandla
Sadar
H43E15
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
Revised NPV Bill
2
CA suitability certificate for DPF Rachhoh issued by DCF, Bilaspur
3
Location map
4
Abstract and lists of dumping sites
5
enumeration lists
6
proposed CA area working circle
7
Hard copy check list No. 1 to 23
8
Hard copy Check list 24 to 31 and others
9
Part-II
10
Recommendation of DCF
11
DSS analysis certificate issued by DCF GIS Lab Shimla
Division 2. : Kunihar
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Solan
16.513
Total
16.513
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
16.513
0.38
Eco 5
Total.
16.513
(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
0
255
234
152
30
11
2
Acacia Catechu
khair
1
165
127
19
0
0
3
Eucalyptus spp
safeda
0
8
11
30
22
14
4
Others
Tuni (Toona ciliata)
0
63
21
3
4
0
5
Bauhinia Parviflora
kachnar
0
29
2
0
0
0
6
Bombax Ceiba
simal
0
19
8
4
2
0
7
Albizzia lebbeck
siris
0
1
1
0
0
0
8
Ficus Tomentosa
Dagla
0
63
6
2
0
0
9
Others
paja (prunus spp)
0
61
12
1
0
0
10
Syzigium Cumini
jamun
0
7
0
1
0
0
11
Others
Retha (Sapindus spp)
0
27
2
0
0
0
12
Cassia Fistula
amaltas
0
1
0
0
0
0
13
Psidium Guajava
amrood
0
8
0
0
0
0
14
Mangifera Indica
aam
0
7
0
0
0
0
15
Emblica Officinalis
amla
0
9
2
0
0
0
16
Zizyphus Jujuba
ber/beri
0
4
0
0
0
0
17
Others
darru (Punica granatum)
0
4
0
0
0
0
18
Morus Laevigata
toot
0
7
2
0
0
0
19
Others
Kakkar (Psitiacia integerrima)
0
273
49
15
6
0
20
Others
Dalbergia sissoo
0
1
0
0
0
0
21
Dendrocalamus Strictus
bamboo/bans
9
0
0
0
0
0
22
Others
Buel (Grewia optiva)
0
137
5
6
1
0
23
Others
kambal (Mallotus phillipinensis)
0
33
4
4
0
0
24
Others
karmarua
0
29
13
10
3
0
25
Others
lucina (Leucaena leucocephala)
0
20
6
1
0
0
26
Others
Khirak (Celtis australis)
0
8
2
1
0
0
27
Others
Jharinu (olea glandilflora)
0
34
8
5
2
0
28
Others
kalezu
0
40
4
0
0
0
29
Others
Kainth (Pyrus pashia)
0
138
12
0
0
0
30
Others
Chuli, Naspaati, Panjol, Tura, tymbal, Nimboo, Bankhad, Kadeya, Padang, Kaango, Khaskhura,
0
73
26
15
3
2
31
Others
saplings (Broad leave)
108
0
0
0
0
0
Total
118
1524
557
269
73
27
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
2568
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
Not prescribed in WP
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
unavoidable and bare minimum for the project
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 :
Common Leopard, Barking Deer, Common Langur, Macaque, Ghoral, swamp deer,Kalij pheasent, Red jungle fowl,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):
Yes
Details of Protected Area and comments on the impact of Project on the ESZ :
The widning of Four lane would not have much impact on the existing flora and fauna fauond in Majathal WL sanctuary situated around 7 km from the boundary of the project
(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):
20861349
Patch Wise Details
S.no
Patch No.
Area(ha.)
Name of PF/RF
Range
Compartment No
Uploaded KML file of patch
1
1
10
DPF Baila
Arki
0
View file
2
2
10
DPF kanlah
Arki
0
View file
3
3
15
UPF Tipra
Kuthar
0
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
Site inspection report of DFO Kunihar
2
survey of india sheet & kml of conservation reserve aerial distance
3
Notification 2013 regarding denotification of darlaghat WL sanctuary
4
Reply Letter Dfo Kunihar to CF Bilaspur
5
Hard copy proposal (Checklist 16-31 & other)
6
Tree List Kunihar
7
Undertaking DFo Kunihar Translocating Sapling
8
Hard copy Proposal (Checklst 1 to15)
9
NPV Nill
10
checklist 17
11
Pr.CCF WL & CWLW comments
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
Bilaspur
116700
42800
880.8574
95
2018.3189
31/03/2024
1747.9094
0
2
Solan
58249.58
17924.16
914.5576
38
1578.355
05/04/2024
1564.53
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
Bilaspur
Bilaspur
DFO
Yes
One
20/03/2024
Bilaspur
CF
Yes
One
20 march24
Nodal Officer
No
No Data
Kunihar
Bilaspur
DFO
Yes
One
20/03/2024
(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
Bilaspur
Bilaspur
DFO
Recommended
The land proposed for diversion is unavoidable and barest minimum hence recommended.
Kunihar
Bilaspur
DFO
Recommended
Being situated on the existing road covering barest minimum forest area the diversion Forest area is recommended in the current proposal submitted by NHAI
Bilaspur
CF
Recommended
The land proposed for diversion is unavoidable and barest minimum hence 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
09/05/2024
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/06/16/2024
19/03/2025
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/156128/2022
ROAD1561282022602
116,022,484.05
116,022,000.00
26/03/2025
CNRBR52025032753115202
Union Bank Of India
NEFT/RTGS (Challan)
25/03/2025
26/03/2025
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:
70
(iii). No. of Maintenance years:
10
(iv). Total No. of Patches/Parcel:
6
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 :
DPF Rachhoh
Location Details :
Range- Shree Naina Devi H43E11
Uploaded GPS File :
Uploaded Scanned copy of Map :
Status of CA Land so identified
Name of Forest.
Legal Status of Forest Land
DPF Rachhoh
Others
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 :
UPF Samtehan
Location Details :
Range-Shree Naina Devi, Comp. no. H43E7
Uploaded GPS File :
Uploaded Scanned copy of Map :
Status of CA Land so identified
Name of Forest.
Legal Status of Forest Land
UPF Samtehan
Others
No. of patches :
3
Patch wise details
Patch No.
Shape of land identified for CA
Area of Patch/Parcel(in ha.)
3
Block(Polygon)
20
Status of CA Land so identified :
Forest Area
Site Name :
UPF Bandla
Location Details :
Range-Sadar, Comp. no. H43E15
Uploaded GPS File :
Uploaded Scanned copy of Map :
Status of CA Land so identified
Name of Forest.
Legal Status of Forest Land
UPF Bandla
Others
No. of patches :
4
Patch wise details
Patch No.
Shape of land identified for CA
Area of Patch/Parcel(in ha.)
4
Block(Polygon)
10
Status of CA Land so identified :
Forest Area
Site Name :
DPF Baila
Location Details :
Range-Arki
Uploaded GPS File :
Uploaded Scanned copy of Map :
Status of CA Land so identified
Name of Forest.
Legal Status of Forest Land
DPF Baila
Others
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 :
DPF kanlah
Location Details :
Arki Range
Uploaded GPS File :
Uploaded Scanned copy of Map :
Status of CA Land so identified
Name of Forest.
Legal Status of Forest Land
DPF kanlah
Others
No. of patches :
6
Patch wise details
Patch No.
Shape of land identified for CA
Area of Patch/Parcel(in ha.)
6
Block(Polygon)
15
Status of CA Land so identified :
Forest Area
Site Name :
UPF Tipra
Location Details :
Kuthar range
Uploaded GPS File :
Uploaded Scanned copy of Map :
Status of CA Land so identified
Name of Forest.
Legal Status of Forest Land
UPF Tipra
Others
20.
Mutation Details Verified By Nodal Officer
Proposal No.
Verified Date
Mutation Letter
Remarks
FP/HP/ROAD/156128/2022
01 Jun 2026
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/156128/2022
Approved In-Principle
No Data
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