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-046/2016
1.
Location of the project/Scheme :
Jharkhand
(i)
State / Union Territory :
Jharkhand
(ii)
District :
Chatra
(iii)
Forest Division :
Chatra South
(iv)
Area of forest land proposed for diversion (in ha.) :
431.59
(v)
Category of the Proposal:
Mining
2.
Legal status of forest land proposed for diversion
S. No.
Division
Forest Land(ha.)
Legal Status
1
Chatra South
335.45
Protected Forest
2
Chatra South
96.14
jungle-jhari land
Total
431.59
Division 1. : Chatra South
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Chatra
431.59
Total
431.59
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
431.59
0.5
Eco 3
Total.
431.59
(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
0
1
0
0
0
0
2
Terminalia Arjuna
Aashan
0
21
1
0
0
0
3
Bambusa Vulgaris
Babul
0
1
0
0
0
1
4
Terminalia Bellarica
Bahera/Bahair/Baher
0
23
2
0
3
11
5
Ficus Bengalensis
Bar/Bargad
0
1
0
3
0
10
6
Aegle Marmelos
Bel
0
21
2
3
8
19
7
Syzigium Cumini
Jamun
0
10
11
11
3
12
8
Acacia Catechu
Khair
0
249
42
29
67
234
9
Eucalyptus
Liptus
0
1673
235
191
83
408
10
Madhuka Indica
Mahua
0
116
177
61
32
31
11
Mangifera Indica
Mango
0
0
0
0
0
1
12
Azadirachta Indica
Neem
0
60
21
13
19
82
13
Butea Monosperma
Paras
0
917
318
160
139
1113
14
Ficus Religiosa
Pipal
0
1
2
1
2
14
15
Tectona Grandis
Sagwan
0
66
11
1
0
1
16
Shorea Robusta
Sakhua
0
11526
300
52
66
217
17
Dalburgia Sisoo
Sisham
0
1
0
0
0
0
18
Others
Amla, Bair etc
0
1732
127
48
161
642
Total
0
16419
1249
573
583
2796
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
21620
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
Yes, (1) Rehabilitation & Sol Conservation Working Circle, (2) Fit for Plantation Working Circle
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
The forest area in and around the proposed site 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 :
Hyena, Peacock, Cobra, Wild Pig, Rabbit, Deer, Jackal, elephant 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):
2480.37533
Patch Wise Details
S.no
Patch No.
Area(ha.)
Name of PF/RF
Range
Compartment No
Uploaded KML file of patch
1
1
50.00
Mali PF
Lawalong
Plot No- 144P,145,146
View file
2
3
60.00
Katiya PF
Lawalong
Plot No- 168P,169P,173,174,177
View file
3
4
60.00
Kanti PF
Lawalong
Plot N- 1P,63
View file
4
5
60.00
Parwani PF
Lawalong
2,3,5,6,7,8
View file
5
6
55.00
Mahesha PF
Lawalong
50,53,4474
View file
6
7
50.00
Jojowari PF
Lawalong
Plot No- 118,120,121
View file
7
14
50.00
Gulli PF
Chatra Range
849,851,852,854
View file
8
2
48.00
Ulatu alias Simratanr PF
Tandwa
663,665,666
View file
9
15
25.00
PF
Tandwa
402P
View file
10
16
50.00
PF
Chatra Range
11P, 14, 15, 16, 17P
View file
11
17
50
PF
Chatra Range
3872P, 3873, 3874
View file
12
8
74.00
Jaspur PF
Lawalong
1,2,60,62,64
View file
13
9
60.00
Mahuari PF
Lawalong
Plot No- 1228,1229,1230P
View file
14
10
103
Ramtunda PF
Chatra Range
Plot No- 1790,1781,1765,1763
View file
15
11
100
Dariyatu PF
Chatra Range
Plot No- 1563,1564,1565,1566,1568,1569
View file
16
12
40.00
Gidhour PF
Chatra Range
4201,4202,4203,4207,4208
View file
17
13
55.00
Pitizi PF
Chatra Range
595,603
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
Manuall Part- II
2
Online Part-II
3
Compliance Report of query raised by MoEF&CC, GoI dated 17.04.2023
4
Forwarding Letter
5
Revised CA forwarding
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
1499.68
21
1922.36
10/07/2021
1881.65
0.00
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
One
07/04/2021
Chatra
CF
Yes
One
07/09/2021
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
Chatra South
Chatra
DFO
Recommended
The proposed area is a good reserve of coal required to meet the energy need of the country.
Chatra
CF
Recommended
The proposal is recommended for approval under the Forest Conservation Act 1980, Subject to provision to avoid air and water pollution regular maintenance of the concerned road and water sprinkling to be done by CCL i.e User Agency. From the perusal of the proposal and the documents attached to, it appears that the proposed forest land of 431.59 Ha is required by the CCL for the excavation/mining of coal which is the chief source of electricity/energy in the country and therefore, 431.59 Ha of proposed forest land is recommended for diversion under the provision of Forest Conservation Act 1980 and the Forest Conservation Rules, 2003
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
17/06/2022
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
8-48/2008-FC Vol.
21/12/2023
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/JH/MIN/17211/2015
MIN172112015754
715,878,486.00
715,878,000.00
2024-10-16
ICICR42024101600000215
Union Bank Of India
NEFT/RTGS (Challan)
2024-04-15
2024-04-22
FP/JH/MIN/17211/2015
MIN172112015931
256,800,000.00
Union Bank Of India
NEFT/RTGS (Challan)
2024-10-30
2024-11-05
23.
Stage-II Clearance Details
Proposal No.
Date of Stage-II Clearance
Proposal Status
Clearance Letter
FP/JH/MIN/17211/2015
Approved In-Principle
No Data
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