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-020/2021
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.) :
564.9
(v)
Category of the Proposal:
Mining
2.
Legal status of forest land proposed for diversion
S. No.
Division
Forest Land(ha.)
Legal Status
1
Latehar
535.45
Protected Forest
2
Latehar
29.45
jungle-jhari land
Total
564.9
Division 1. : Latehar
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Latehar
564.9
Total
564.9
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
564.9
0.4
Eco 3
Total.
564.9
(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
Emblica Officianalis
Aawla
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
Pterospermum Acerifolia
Aasan
53
31
11
5
2
2
3
Psidium Guajava
Amrud
30
40
5
0
0
0
4
Ficus Religiosa
Arayal
3
1
0
0
0
0
5
Saraca Asoca
Ashok
113
2
4
3
0
0
6
Babul
Babul
78
68
10
1
0
0
7
Bahera
Bahera
1
5
6
1
3
9
8
Others
Bair
55
86
55
8
3
3
9
Melia Azadirachta
Bakain
0
1
1
1
0
1
10
Others
Baker
0
0
1
0
0
0
11
Others
Bandarlor
7
1
0
0
0
0
12
Ficus Bengalensis
Bar
10
8
9
13
12
41
13
Others
Barhar
0
0
1
1
0
4
14
Aegle Marmelos
Bel
7
9
7
4
2
2
15
Others
Bharuhal
0
0
0
1
0
0
16
Others
Bodler
1
0
0
0
0
0
17
Others
Chakundi
100
61
49
10
1
0
18
Holoptelia integrifolia
Chilbil
27
25
12
3
2
4
19
Diasporus Melanoxylon
Chirchiri (Tendu)
211
60
12
3
0
0
20
Others
Dhautha
4
2
1
0
0
1
21
Others
Dhodha
4
7
3
1
0
0
22
Gmelina Arborea
Gamhar
8
31
21
11
0
0
23
Others
Ghodakronj
18
15
6
2
1
1
24
Others
Ginjan
640
191
24
4
0
1
25
Ficus Racemosa
Gular
2
3
2
0
0
0
26
Terminalia Chebula
Hary
0
0
0
0
1
0
27
Tamarindus Indica
Imli
0
3
0
1
0
2
28
Others
Jalebi
3
1
1
0
1
0
29
Syzigium Cumini
Jamun
15
19
23
21
8
23
30
Acacia Catechu
Kadhar
0
0
0
0
1
1
31
Others
Kadhipatta
4
0
0
0
0
0
32
Others
Kanar
1
1
0
0
0
0
33
Others
Karam
13
21
15
10
7
7
34
Others
Kariberi
2
0
0
0
0
0
35
Karanj
Karanj
72
82
27
12
3
2
36
Artocarpus Heterophyllus
Kathal
26
19
5
0
0
1
37
Others
Khair
2495
1252
142
32
11
6
38
Bauhinia Parviflora
Konar
12
29
10
2
0
0
39
Others
Korkoriya
13
17
3
0
0
0
40
Others
Kushum
0
0
2
0
2
3
41
Eucalyptus
Liptus
234
415
373
196
71
11
42
Madhuca indica
Mahua
418
618
507
359
203
430
43
Moringa oleifera
Munga
4
10
0
0
0
0
44
Azadirachta Indica
Neem
52
35
17
10
1
2
45
Butea Monosperma
Plash
2312
1841
525
308
107
69
46
Peltoform Pterocarpum
Paprot
0
1
0
0
0
0
47
Ficus Religiosa
Pipal
6
2
6
6
2
13
48
Others
Piyar
324
109
18
5
0
0
49
Others
Rodhi
28
22
1
0
0
0
50
Tectona Grandis
Sagwan
149
149
29
1
0
0
51
Others
Sahi
1
4
0
2
0
0
52
Shorea Robusta
Sal
14814
19293
8626
3234
912
662
53
Others
Samsiyar
2
2
0
0
2
1
54
Bombax Ceiba
Semal
7
18
10
7
4
7
55
Lagerstroemia Parviflora
Sidha
2092
1254
451
105
10
10
56
Dalburgia Sisoo
Sisam
21
5
0
3
1
1
57
Cassia Fistula
Sohar
0
1
0
0
0
0
58
Others
Tharul
0
1
0
0
0
0
59
Others
Tilai
0
1
0
0
0
0
60
Others
Toot
0
0
1
0
0
0
61
Others
Vanlori
0
1
0
0
0
0
62
Mangifera Indica
Aam
4
10
11
4
2
1
Total
24497
25883
11043
4390
1375
1321
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
68509
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
Area propose for diversion lies in Coppice with Standard and Rehabilitation cum Plantation working circle.
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
Prone to erosion (To mitigate the resultant adverse impact a Soil and Moisture Conservation Plan must be prepared and implemented under supervision of Latehar Forest Division)
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, Hyana, Mangoose, Wild Cat, Jackal, Wild Boar, Common Langur, Barking deer, Newla 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):
12598.24185
Patch Wise Details
S.no
Patch No.
Area(ha.)
Name of PF/RF
Range
Compartment No
Uploaded KML file of patch
1
1
14.84
Baligarh
Garhwa
137p, 138p, 188p, 189p
View file
2
3
37.02
Okhargara
Garhwa
3276p, 3667p, 3668p, 3669p, 3760p, 3761p, 3785p
View file
3
5
42.02
Chama
Garhwa
1272p, 1274p, 1275p, 1276p
View file
4
6
48.62
Kalyanpur
Garhwa
2136, 2137p, 2139p, 2140p
View file
5
7
46.5
Geruasoti
Garhwa
8p, 150p, 151p, 152p, 153p
View file
6
8
16.40
Amhar Khas
Garhwa
272p, 766p, 768p, 771p
View file
7
4
177.27
Rajbandha
Garhwa
317p, 322p, 323p, 324p, 239p, 313p, 314, 315p, 317p, 318p, 322p, 323p
View file
8
2
41.02
Tenar
Garhwa
218p, 1151p, 1152p, 1157p, 1162p, 1163p, 1164p, 1178p
View file
9
15
23.97
Pipra
Bhawanathpur
13p, 14p, 15p, 16p, 17p
View file
10
16
125.37
Khutheriya
Bhawanathpur
1014p, 1015p
View file
11
17
41.50
Torelawa
Bhawanathpur
2p, 3p, 4p, 5p, 6p
View file
12
18
36.85
Adar
Bhawanathpur
2p, 3p, 4p, 6p, 7p, 10p
View file
13
19
12.10
Bahiyar Khurd
Garhwa
11p, 12p, 13p, 14p
View file
14
20
19.01
Koindi
Garhwa
32p, 168p, 169p
View file
15
9
59.9
Baghuta
Garhwa
8, 9p, 12p, 58p
View file
16
10
74.98
Jikabukcham
Bhawanathpur
78p, 79p, 80p, 81p, 106p, 110p, 66p, 67p, 75p, 76p, 81p, 82p, 83p, 84p
View file
17
11
32.94
Harigawan
Bhawanathpur
53p, 358p, 363p, 365p, 366p, 367p, 368p
View file
18
12
109.5
Nawadih
Bhawanathpur
124p, 126p, 127p
View file
19
13
126.88
Chatania
Bhawanathpur
16p, 125p
View file
20
14
61.57
Pachadumar
Bhawanathpur
1728p
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
List of Flora and Fauna
2
Form-A, Part-II Online
3
Form-A, Part-II Offline
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
429100
238320
901.3171
17
2129.06
16/09/2025
1657.72
127.09
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
One
11/07/2025
Daltonganj
CF
Yes
One
25/09/2025
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
The proposed project of coal mining is recommended keeping in mind the larger public interest and energy security, provided the above concerns get adequately addressed. Hence, the forest land diversion being site specific and CTR being the most feasible is recommended taking into consideration the mitigative measures, regarding wildlife, forest and environment.
Daltonganj
CF
Recommended
Based on the facts documented in Part 1 by the user Agency, along with the inspection and recommendation notes from the Divisional Forest Officer, Latehar Forest Division, the diversion of 564.90 hectares of forest land for the proposed Rajbar E&D Coal Mining Project in Latehar District is 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
Jharkhand
State Secretary
Recommended
28/11/2025
Recommended
State Govt. Officer
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