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 :
JH-040/2021
1.
Location of the project/Scheme :
Jharkhand
(i)
State / Union Territory :
Jharkhand
(ii)
District :
Latehar
(iii)
Forest Division :
Latehar
(iv)
Area of forest land proposed for diversion (in ha.) :
166
(v)
Category of the Proposal:
Forest Village Conversion
2.
Legal status of forest land proposed for diversion
S. No.
Division
Forest Land(ha.)
Legal Status
1
Latehar
166
Reserved Forest
Total
166
Division 1. : Latehar
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Latehar
166
Total
166
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
166
0.55
Eco 3
Total.
166
(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
Acacia Catechu
Khair
10
0
0
0
0
0
2
Adena Cardifolia
Karam
127
29
10
0
0
0
3
Others
Dhaura
322
166
49
10
0
0
4
Bombax Ceiba
Semal
0
0
0
0
0
10
5
Boswellia Serrata
Salai
10
39
0
39
39
0
6
Others
Piyar
2714
1172
625
186
29
0
7
Butea Monosperma
Palash
273
312
59
49
39
20
8
Cassia Fistula
Amaltas
10
10
0
0
0
0
9
Others
Bharhul
0
10
0
0
0
0
10
Diasporus Melanoxylon
Kendu
1162
117
0
0
0
0
11
Emblica Officianalis
Amla
117
39
0
0
0
0
12
Eucalyptus
Eeqlyptus
10
0
10
0
0
0
13
Others
Jamti
429
146
264
39
20
0
14
Ficus Bengalensis
Bargad
0
0
29
10
59
0
15
Ficus Religiosa
Pipal
0
0
0
0
0
10
16
Gmelin Arborea
Gamhar
0
10
0
0
0
0
17
Others
Koreya
1084
29
0
0
0
0
18
Lagerstroemia Parviflora
Sidha
410
78
20
0
0
0
19
Others
Gijan
401
312
244
117
10
10
20
Madhuca indica
Mahua
1768
1279
986
713
371
49
21
Pterocarpus Marsupium
Bijasal
10
10
9
0
0
0
22
Others
Kari
29
29
10
0
10
0
23
Semecarpus Anacardium
Bhelwa
420
225
68
0
0
0
24
Shorea Robusta
Sakhua
18756
4394
3203
2656
1172
137
25
Others
Rohan
0
20
0
19
0
0
26
Terminalia Bellarica
Baher
0
38
49
10
10
0
27
Terminalia Chebula
Harre
165
39
20
10
0
0
28
Terminalia Tomentosa
Asan
3036
1074
420
49
49
10
Total
31263
9577
6075
3907
1808
246
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
52876
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
Area of Lai RF and Pailapathal RF come under Coppice-With-Standard (CWS) and Rehabilitation-cum-Plantation Working circles.
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
Moderately Prone 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 :
Fauna frequently sighted in the area are Hyena, Jackal, Barking deer, Langur, Rhesus macaque/monkey, Mongoose, Wild cat, Wild pig, snakes, birds etc. Being the neighbouring area of PTR (within the notified ESZ of Palamau WLS, Betla NP and Mahuadanr Wolf Sanctuary) it is itself a rich faunal diversity area and big mammals like elephant were also sighted in and around the area in the past.
(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 :
Lai KRF & Pailapathal RF fall in ESZ of Palamau WLS, Betla NP and Mahuadanr Wolf Sanctuary. This diversion proposal is for voluntary relocation of villagers from Latu, Kujrum and other forest villages from core area of Palamau Tiger Reserve. This will change the land use pattern of the area. Felling of trees for agriculture, infrastructure and other necessities of the new settlement along with increased biotic interferences will impact this ESZ area of diverted forest land
(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
Form-A, Part-II (old)
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
Latehar
379068
162745
409.374
11
690.36
24/09/2021
690.36
97.77
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
Latehar
Daltonganj
DFO
Yes
Two
17/09/2021,18/09/2021
Daltonganj
CF
Yes
One
01/10/2021
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
Latehar
Daltonganj
DFO
Recommended
It is an ambitious and important proposal as it is going to benefit one of the first Tiger Reserve under Tiger Project and the only National Park in Jharkhand. Letters of DC Latehar and DC Palamau inform about the non availability of suitable non forest land. The proposed site is a dense forest of 0.5 to 0.6 vegetative density, is rich in floral and faunal diversity and also falls in notified ESZ. However as communicated by DD, PTR S in spite of these facts and also Latehar Forest Division having degraded forest land, this being a voluntary relocation scheme, they have ed this site as the proposed site of Lai Pailapathal RF is found desirably suitable by the villagers among the alternatives being considered. The relocation of Latu and Kujrum villages will result in making more than 300 ha land in core area of Palamau Tiger Reserve free from human interferences and thereby providing an inviolate area which will be developed as meadow and will be available for a wide range of wildlife. Therefore taking in consideration the bigger goal of wildlife conservation, this proposal can be recommended, provided the suggested conditions get fulfilled.
Daltonganj
CF
Recommended
Recommended in the interest of P.T.R. as per the provisions of Forest Conservation Act/Rules.
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
Jharkhand
State Secretary
Recommended
11/02/2022
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
Ranchi
Head Office
8-35/2021-FC pt.
29/11/2022
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 Date
Mutation Letter
Remarks
FP/JH/FVC/146641/2021
03 Apr 2023
No Data
Verified
21.
Compliance Details Submitted by User Agency
Proposal No.
Compliance Details submitted on(Date)
Uploaded Letter
FP/JH/FVC/146641/2021
08 Jun 2023
Compliance Details Submitted by User Agency(old)
Proposal No.
Compliance Details submitted on(Date)
Reject Remarks
Reject Date
Uploaded Letter
FP/JH/FVC/146641/2021
04 Apr 2023
EDS: Please take note on EDS by GOI
07 Jun 2023
22.
Compliance Details Verified by Nodal Officer
Proposal No.
Remarks
Verified Date
Uploaded Letter
FP/JH/FVC/146641/2021
Stage - I compliance
12 Apr 2023
23.
Stage-II Clearance Details
Proposal No.
Date of Stage-II Clearance
Proposal Status
Clearance Letter
FP/JH/FVC/146641/2021
07 Aug 2023
APPROVED
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