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-050/2021
1.
Location of the project/Scheme :
Jharkhand
(i)
State / Union Territory :
Jharkhand
(ii)
District :
Hazaribag,Chatra
(iii)
Forest Division :
Hazaribagh West,Chatra South
(iv)
Area of forest land proposed for diversion (in ha.) :
699.38
(v)
Category of the Proposal:
Mining
2.
Legal status of forest land proposed for diversion
S. No.
Division
Forest Land(ha.)
Legal Status
1
Hazaribagh West
295.46
Protected Forest
2
Hazaribagh West
2.96
jungle-jhari land
3
Chatra South
159.73
jungle-jhari land
4
Chatra South
241.23
Protected Forest
Total
699.38
Division 1. : Chatra South
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Chatra
21.7
Total
21.7
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
400.96
0.6
Eco 3
Total.
400.96
(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
20
0
0
0
2
0
2
Terminalia bellerica
Bahera
4
0
0
0
0
0
3
Bombax Ceiba
Bair, Barededhi
26
8
0
0
0
0
4
Ficus Bengalensis
Bargad
0
0
0
0
0
1
5
Aegle Marmelos
Bel
127
8
0
0
0
0
6
Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus, Fakair
61
57
6
1
6
7
7
Gmelina Arborea
Gamhar, Ginjan
424
38
0
0
0
0
8
Syzigium Cumini
Jamun
146
3
0
0
0
0
9
Diasporus Melanoxylon
Kendu, Kokarai
48
21
0
0
0
0
10
Madhuca indica
Mahua, Meshand
278
3
0
2
2
10
11
Azadirachta Indica
Neem
85
9
1
3
0
1
12
Butea Monosperma
Palash
1970
6
2
0
0
0
13
Tectona Grandis
Sagwan
1
0
0
0
0
0
14
Shorea Robusta
Sakhuwa, Sal
29159
1970
108
0
19
2
15
Boswellia Serrata
Salai
1
0
0
0
0
0
16
Dalburgia Sisoo
Sisam
2
3
0
0
0
0
17
Bombax Ceiba
Simar
40
5
1
0
0
0
18
Albezzia Labbeck
Siris
0
0
1
1
0
0
19
Others
Babul, Churchur, Chakod, Chir, Dhoutha, Dokka, Kadam, Kamod, Khari, Karam, Karanj, Katel, Konar, Kod
4562
591
21
1
0
4
Total
36954
2722
140
8
29
25
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
39878
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
Rehabilitation cum Soil Conservation Working Plan and Fit for Plantation Working Circle.
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
The forest area is moderately vulnerable to soil erosion.
7.
Approximate distance of the proposed site for diversion from boundary of forest(in km.) :
0.00
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 :
deer, peacock, hen, jackal, fox, mangoose, hare, blue cow, parrot, myna, and elephants 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 :
Yes
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):
2313.69279
Patch Wise Details
S.no
Patch No.
Area(ha.)
Name of PF/RF
Range
Compartment No
Uploaded KML file of patch
1
10
19.37
Pahra PF
Chatra Range
4,58P
View file
2
11
17.63
Pahra PF
Chatra Range
169P
View file
3
13
20.35
Sinduarikhurd PF
Chatra Range
2P,3P,4P,5P
View file
4
1
18.00
Pitiz PF
Chatra Range
2497P,2536,2541
View file
5
2
18.00
Pitiz PF
Chatra Range
2562P
View file
6
3
18.00
Damdoiya PF
Chatra Range
1359P
View file
7
12
14.00
Dahu PF
Tandwa
1614,1615,1717,1880,1881,1912,1970,1998
View file
8
14
28.00
Padampur PF
Tandwa
81P,197P,853P,857P
View file
9
15
47.30
Karlagga PF
Chatra Range
213,220,240,354P,317,352P,351
View file
10
16
209
Noniyachuwan PF
Hunterganj
3P,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,26,32,33
View file
11
4
63.40
Chiraiya PF
Chatra Range
245,246,247,248,249,250,251P
View file
12
5
10.00
Kalajeerma PF
Simaria
17,19,20P,23
View file
13
6
115.00
Lemboya PF
Chatra Range
861,862,863,864,868,867,873
View file
14
7
77
Nayakhap PF
Chatra Range
796,1277P
View file
15
8
81.00
Marangi PF
Chatra Range
3P,4P,5P,6P,112P,399P,400P,401P
View file
16
9
46.00
Mahuari PF
Lawalong
1228P,1229P,1230P,1231P
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
EDS Compliance Report
2
Manual Part- II Signed Copy
3
Online Part- II Signed Copy
Division 2. : Hazaribagh West
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Hazaribag
677.68
Total
677.68
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
298.42
0.6
Eco 3
Total.
298.42
(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
embelica officinalis
Amla
24
0
0
0
0
0
2
Terminalia Tomentosa
Aasan
205
3
1
0
0
0
3
Acacia Catechu
Acacia
194
183
12
2
0
1
4
Psidium Guajava
Amrud
4
0
0
0
0
0
5
Others
Arair
719
7
0
0
0
0
6
Terminalia Bellarica
Bahera
114
5
2
0
0
0
7
Bombax Ceiba
Bair
11
0
0
0
0
0
8
Melia Azadirachta
Baken
54
2
1
1
0
1
9
Ficus benghalensis
Bargad
23
1
1
2
0
3
10
Aegle Marmelos
Bel
222
47
2
2
0
0
11
Semecarpus Anacardium
Bhelwa
58
3
0
0
0
0
12
Others
Chirchiri
2
0
0
0
0
0
13
Others
Dhautha
372
9
0
0
0
0
14
Others
Dhawai
14
0
0
0
0
0
15
Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus
15705
6207
380
31
16
47
16
Others
Ginjan
1837
86
2
0
0
1
17
Terminalia Chebula
Harhad
3
1
0
0
0
0
18
Syzigium Cumini
Jamun
50
7
1
0
0
0
19
Others
Kantel
124
7
2
0
0
0
20
Others
Karam
6
0
0
0
0
0
21
Pongamia Pinnata
Karanj
120
5
0
0
0
1
22
Diasporus Melanoxylon
Kendu
5280
183
4
1
0
2
23
Acacia Catechu
Khair
4184
393
7
2
0
3
24
Madhuca indica
Mahuwa
1095
468
81
61
67
165
25
Azadirachta Indica
Neem
72
9
0
0
0
0
26
Butea Monosperma
Palash
865
128
11
2
0
1
27
Ficus Religiosa
Pipal
7
1
1
3
1
3
28
Others
Piyar
116
0
0
0
0
0
29
Tectona Grandis
Sagwan
133
13
1
1
0
2
30
Shorea Robusta
Sakhuwa
38687
6647
311
24
13
55
31
Boswellia Serrata
Salai
40
0
0
0
0
0
32
Dalburgia Sisoo
Shisam
19
1
0
0
0
0
33
Lagerstroemia Parviflora
Sidha
253
6
0
0
0
0
34
Mangifera Indica
Aam
5
3
2
0
0
1
35
Ficus Racemosa
Gular
1
2
0
0
0
0
36
Delonix Regia
Gulmohar
0
1
0
0
0
0
37
Others
Kakor
1
0
0
0
0
0
38
Others
Samsihar
5
0
0
0
0
0
39
Bombax Ceiba
Simar
15
12
2
1
0
0
40
Others
Ankh bidor
6
0
0
0
0
0
41
Cassia Fistula
Bandarlor
92
5
1
0
0
0
42
Others
Bansh Bakhar
1
0
0
0
0
0
43
Others
Bon Supaliya
4
0
0
0
0
0
44
Ficus Racemosa
Dumar
1
0
0
0
0
0
45
Others
Golgolwa
10
0
0
0
0
0
46
Terminalia Chebula
Haray
4
0
0
0
0
0
47
Others
Kanouda
320
0
0
0
0
0
48
Others
Kari
34
0
0
0
0
0
49
Bauhinia Parviflora
Kath Mohli
2
0
0
0
0
0
50
Neeroddi
Konar
2
1
0
0
0
0
51
Acacia Auriculiformis
Mauna
38
0
0
0
0
0
52
Others
Paisar
3
0
0
0
0
0
53
Others
Pandan
5
1
0
0
0
0
54
Alstonia Scholaris
Pindra
5
0
0
0
0
0
55
Others
Prambhi
20
0
0
0
0
0
56
Bambusa Vulgaris
Baans
32
2
0
0
0
0
57
Others
Berry
1
0
0
0
0
0
58
Others
Bhurkund
1
0
0
0
0
0
59
Gmelina Arborea
Gamhar
12
0
0
0
0
0
60
Others
Jhingaar
0
0
1
0
0
0
61
Others
Karo
7
0
0
0
0
0
62
Others
Chakor
98
126
26
13
8
9
Total
71337
14575
852
146
105
295
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
87310
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion are coppice with standard (CWS) working circle and Rehabilitation cum- plantation working circle. In CWS system over wood of standards usually of seedling origin composed of various age classes in multiple of coppice rotation are marked for retention. All other trees above predetermined girth classes are felled. CWS consists of two distinct elements. 1. A lower even aged story created as simple coppice. 2. An upper story of standards forming an un-even aged crop and treated as high forests on the principle of selection system. The object of the standards is to provide a certain proportion of large timber to furnish seeds for natural regeneration and in certain cases to afford protection to the coppice crop against frost. Tending of young crop is done on established silvicultural practices under strict supervision of senior officers. Every effort are be made to regenerate such forests by protection with the active cooperation of VFMPCs. The Rehabilitation cum - Plantation working Circle comprises such Sal and miscellaneous forests of the Division which are stagnation in bushy stage (Sal rooted wastes) blanks or perpetual sapling stage due to extremely adverse biotic factors like unregulated felling, grazing and forest fire. No felling has been prescribed under this Working Circle. Salvage felling of only dead. dying and diseased trees, thinning and singling of stock and cutting and resizing of deformed or pollarded root stock will be permitted on sound silvicultural principles. The suitable area are planted with suitable endogenous and valuable species. The edaphic and other local factor are kept in mind while deciding about the plantation of suitable species. Plantations of fast growing species (QGS), fuel and fodder species, Bamboo plantations and Khair Plantations may be raised under this Working Circle. The main aim of the plantation is to restock the blank areas where natural regeneration has failed to come up and provide employment to the people in plantation activities like planting, hoeing, weeding and protection. At the same time steps are be taken to reduce soil erosion by adopting soil and moisture conservation works along with planting of trees. Under soil conservation water harvesting structures, check dams, siltation dams, gully plugging, contour trenching are also be done.
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
Proposed Forest Area is vulnerable to soil erosion, gully erosion and in some part Ravines are also present inside the forest area proposed for the diversion.
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 :
Elephant, Hyena, Python, Nilgai, Wild Boar, Deer, Fox, Indian Cobra, Jungli Cat, Jackal, Rabbit etc. are present in and around proposed forest land.
(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 :
Yes
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):
1653.41253
Patch Wise Details
S.no
Patch No.
Area(ha.)
Name of PF/RF
Range
Compartment No
Uploaded KML file of patch
1
1
25.00
Madhuban
Barhi
1019 P
View file
2
2
50.00
Lokiya
Barhi
1(P), 421(P), 592(P), 598(P)
View file
3
3
38.00
Badiyajwar
Barhi
750(P), 751(P), 752(P)
View file
4
4
68.00
Balori
Barhi
62(P), 63(P), 64(P), 65(P)
View file
5
5
49.00
Simarkurha
Barhi
409, 412, 413, 414, 415, 419, 421, 423
View file
6
7
19.91
Mangrmuha
Barhi
100, 107, 110, 113
View file
7
14
5.80
Damdoya
Chatra Range
928, 1359
View file
8
15
23.80
Dahu
Tandwa
1585, 1594, 1611, 1472(p), 1931(p), 1935(p), 1936(p)
View file
9
16
49.99
Unta
Chatra Range
1(p)
View file
10
6
10.00
Basriya
Barhi
132, 133, 134
View file
11
8
64.70
Chandgarh
Barhi
131, 133, 134, 139
View file
12
9
39.75
Lachudih
Barhi
18, 19, 34, 43, 45
View file
13
10
16.00
Jatghaghra
Barhi
155, 1289, 1345
View file
14
11
73.70
Kendua
Barhi
02, 14, 26, 149, 190, 192, 428, 429, 432, 433
View file
15
12
34.00
Jarhiya
Barhi
194, 143
View file
16
13
29.65
Sindhuwari Khurd
Chatra Range
2(p), 3(p), 4(p), 5(p)
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
Part-II
2
Compliance report of EDS
3
Online Part-II
4
Compliance report of EDS
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
Chatra
370600
201370
1575.27
23
1922.36
17/09/2022
1761.65
0.00
2
Hazaribag
430200
203800
3794.237
26
6393.354
22/01/2024
6393.354
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
Chatra South
Chatra
DFO
Yes
Two
03/09/2022,04/09/2022
Hazaribagh West
Hazaribagh
DFO
Yes
One
11/09/2022
Hazaribagh
CF
Yes
One
01/10/2022
Chatra
CF
Yes
One
01/10/2022
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
Chatra South
Chatra
DFO
Recommended
The Chandragupt Open Cast Coal Mines of Amrapali Chandragupt Area of Central Coalfields Ltd. proposal has been found complete in all respects and therefore is recommended for diversion as per the provisions of Forest Conservation Act/Rules.
Hazaribagh West
Hazaribagh
DFO
Recommended
The user agency M/S CCL has applied for 298.42 hectare of forest land for diversion under forest Conservation Act to excavate coal, the main raw material required for power generation and other commercial and domestic needs in the country. The area is spread in forests of 02 villages namely Chattibariyatu & Jordag under this division and as per the documents attached with the proposal it has got vast reserve of coal approximately 527.30 MT. The project is site specific and shall cater the many essential needs of the people through its linked infrastructural projects e.g. Transmission Line, Roads etc. Our energy demand for all round development is still very much dependent on coal which is about 60% of total requirement of power of the nation. At this stage, one cannot rule out the coal mining projects. The proposal was examined in the light of the guidelines issued by GOl along with the checklist and has been found in a complete state. The proposed area and its surrounding area is good habitat of may wild animals and this project will definitely impact adversely on resident and migratory wild animals for which a wildlife management plan shall be required. The project will generate many employment opportunities to the local people and will also address the migration problem of the people from these areas. Overall, the project is in the interest of the local people and the nation and therefore, this proposal for diversion of 298.42 ha. forest land for coal mining, under the provisions of Forest Conservation Act is recommended for approval by the competent authority.
Hazaribagh
CF
Recommended
Present proposal has been submitted for the diversion of 298.42 ha. under Hazaribagh West Forest Division for the Chandragupta Open Cast Mining Project. The proposal is recommended for approval under the provisions of Forest Conservation Act 1980.
Yes
Chatra
CF
Recommended
The proposal is recommended for approval under the provisions of Forest Conservation ACt 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
Jharkhand
State Secretary
Recommended
22/08/2023
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
8-24/2023-FC
27/05/2024
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/JH/MIN/140599/2021
MIN1405992021645
1,102,626,699.00
2024-10-30
2024-11-04
23.
Stage-II Clearance Details
Proposal No.
Date of Stage-II Clearance
Proposal Status
Clearance Letter
FP/JH/MIN/140599/2021
Approved In-Principle
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