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-046/2020
1.
Location of the project/Scheme :
Jharkhand
(i)
State / Union Territory :
Jharkhand
(ii)
District :
Giridih
(iii)
Forest Division :
Hazaribagh East
(iv)
Area of forest land proposed for diversion (in ha.) :
1.7587
(v)
Category of the Proposal:
Railway
2.
Legal status of forest land proposed for diversion
S. No.
Division
Forest Land(ha.)
Legal Status
1
Hazaribagh East
1.7587
Protected Forest
Total
1.7587
Division 1. : Hazaribagh East
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Giridih
1.7587
Total
1.7587
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
1.7587
0.7
Eco 3
Total.
1.7587
(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
Others
Bandar Lari
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
Aegle Marmelos
Bel
1
0
1
0
0
1
3
Semecarpus Anacardium
Bhelwa
1
0
1
1
0
0
4
Others
Chodra
1
1
0
2
1
2
5
Acacia Arabica
Acacia
291
1
0
0
0
0
6
Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus
13
9
27
11
1
0
7
Others
Gulel
2
1
0
0
0
0
8
Syzigium Cumini
Jamun
3
0
0
1
0
0
9
Others
Kadam
2
0
0
1
0
0
10
Mangifera Indica
Mango
0
0
0
0
0
1
11
Azadirachta Indica
Neem
3
0
0
0
0
1
12
Butea Monosperma
Palash
49
10
2
1
3
0
13
Ficus Religiosa
Pipal
0
0
0
0
0
1
14
Teak
Sagwan
1
0
0
0
0
0
15
Others
Sarifa
3
0
0
0
0
0
16
Bombax Ceiba
Semal
0
0
1
1
1
2
17
Alberia Lebbac (Dirshanam)
Siris
0
0
0
0
1
1
18
Others
Gair Neem
0
0
0
1
0
0
Total
371
22
32
19
7
9
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
460
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
Improvement working circle & Rehabilitation working circle
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
Almost the entire area had gentle slope with some portion being moderately sloping. At place, the soil erosion becomes severe with rill and gully erosion being easily seen.
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 :
Python, Mangoose, Indian Cobra, Indian Hare, Jackal, Peafowl/Peacock, Wild boar, Barking deer.
(ii).
Whether forms part of national park, wildlife sanctuary, biosphere reserve,tiger reserve, elephant corridor, wildlife migration corridor etc. :
Yes
Details and comments on the impact of Project on such areas :
1. The entire area is part of migratory route of wild elephants with the most recent migration being in June-July, 2021. As, such, a site-specific wildlife management plan will be needed to address human-elephant interface issues. 2. In the said project, there is a habitat of small wild animals like Python, Mangoose, Indian Cobra, Barking Deer, Jackal, Peafowl/Peacock, Wild Pig etc. There is strong likelihood of major adverse impact on them as per the nature of the project.
(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):
29.41642
Patch Wise Details
S.no
Patch No.
Area(ha.)
Name of PF/RF
Range
Compartment No
Uploaded KML file of patch
1
1
4.00
NAGARKESHWARI
Bagodar
23p, 24p
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
2
3
4
5
6
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
Giridih
485400
16311.48
135.8709
10
0
23/10/2021
840.44
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
Hazaribagh East
Hazaribagh
DFO
Yes
One
19/08/2021
Hazaribagh
CF
No
No Data
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
Hazaribagh East
Hazaribagh
DFO
Recommended
1. The proposed construction of new Keshwari station and yard would be located adjacent to the DFCCIL railway line and the existing track. As such the nature of the project is not site specific rather it should be seen as an extension of the existing/proposed railway line. The same has been accepted by UA too. Hence, the issues related to the present proposal has significant negative fallout on the local flora and wildlife along with the riverine ecology and hydrology. It is noteworthy to mention that there are instances of damage caused by wild elephants to the level crossing adjacent to the proposed area. This is in addition with the area being frequented by wild elephants. In this regard, the issue was also raised vide letter no. 1498 dated 03.07.2018 with railway authorities to reduce the speed of trains to avoid collision induced wild elephant mortality and potential derailment of trains. As the aforementioned projects have considerable impact on wildlife particularly on wild elephants, the possibility of mortality/injury to wild elephant can not be ruled out without addressing adequate human wildlife mitigation measures like underpass with funneling effect, habitat improvement, early warning systems for speed reduction etc. Thus, the issues raised on account of habitant fragmentation and distraction needs to be addressed exclusively and prominently. 2. The watershed/ catchment area of the nearby river Barakar shall be greatly affected by tree felling and consequent soil erosion. Therefore, extensive river side plantation needs to be carried out as per site conditions. 3. At various places, Lantana camara infestation was noticed during the site visit. Hence, a Lantana removal scheme need to be included for 10 years to check further infestation of this invasive species 4. It was noticed that the forest area has gentle to moderate slope. Therefore, a soil and moisture conservation plan have to be necessarily included to check incidental soil erosion caused by the proposed activities. 5. Furthermore, an avenue plantation scheme needs to be included for loss of flora in the area. Overall, considering the nature importance of the project, the proposal is hereby recommended for acceptance subject to the addressal of the above observations.
Hazaribagh
CF
Recommended
The proposal is for diversion of 1.7587 ha. forest land in Hazaribagh East Forest Division for construction of New Keshwari station and yard of DFCCIL at Sariya Khurd village. The entire area is part of migratory route of wild elephants with almost regular visits of the proposed area. The most recent migration of wild elephants was witnessed in the month of June July 2021. As such, a site specific wildlife management plan will be needed to address human elephant interface issues. The watershed/catchment area of the nearby river Barakar shall be greatly affected by tree felling and consequent soil erosion. Therefore, extensive river side plantation needs to be carried out as per site conditions. This proposal is mainly concerned with construction of new station and yard by DFCCIL. This proposal will lead to the greater movement of goods and speedier cargo disposal on the DFCCIL track. In view of the aforesaid facts the proposal is recommended for the diversion of 1.7587 ha. forest land in Hazaribagh East Forest Division for construction of construction of New Keshwari station and yard of DFCCIL at Sariya Khurd village.
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
24/03/2022
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
Regional Office
FP/JH/RAIL/54648/2020
06/04/2022
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/RAIL/54648/2020
RAIL546482020093
5,261,087.00
5,261,087.00
30/05/2022
19310
Union Bank Of India
Union Bank Of India (Challan)
11/05/2022
19/05/2022
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/RAIL/54648/2020
25 Jun 2022
No Data
Verified
21.
Compliance Details Submitted by User Agency
Proposal No.
Compliance Details submitted on(Date)
Uploaded Letter
FP/JH/RAIL/54648/2020
25 Jun 2022
23.
Stage-II Clearance Details
Proposal No.
Date of Stage-II Clearance
Proposal Status
Clearance Letter
FP/JH/RAIL/54648/2020
Approved In-Principle
No Data
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