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-08/2022
1.
Location of the project/Scheme :
Jharkhand
(i)
State / Union Territory :
Jharkhand
(ii)
District :
Hazaribag
(iii)
Forest Division :
Hazaribagh West
(iv)
Area of forest land proposed for diversion (in ha.) :
10.106
(v)
Category of the Proposal:
Transmission Line
2.
Legal status of forest land proposed for diversion
S. No.
Division
Forest Land(ha.)
Legal Status
1
Hazaribagh West
3.005
jungle-jhari land
2
Hazaribagh West
7.101
Protected Forest
Total
10.106
Division 1. : Hazaribagh West
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Hazaribag
10.106
Total
10.106
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
10.106
0.3
Eco 3
Total.
10.106
(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
Aamti
0
1
1
0
0
0
2
Acacia Catechu
Acacia
0
3
4
4
0
1
3
Spondias Axillaris Roxb
Amada
1
0
0
0
0
0
4
Acacia Nilotica
Babul
1
0
0
0
0
1
5
Ziayphus xylopyra
Baour
1
0
0
0
0
0
6
Others
Chatim
0
0
0
1
0
0
7
Others
Chokhar
0
2
0
0
0
0
8
Others
Doka
0
0
3
0
0
0
9
Others
Dumar
0
1
0
0
0
4
10
Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus
5
11
0
0
0
1
11
Gmelina Arborea
Gamhar
2
3
9
2
0
0
12
Others
Guava
0
1
1
0
0
0
13
Delonix Regia
Gulmohar
1
0
2
0
0
0
14
Others
Harai
0
3
3
1
0
1
15
Others
Haur
0
0
0
0
0
1
16
Syzigium Cumini
Jamun
0
1
0
3
2
3
17
Others
Kadam
0
13
1
0
0
0
18
Others
Karam
1
0
0
0
0
0
19
Others
Karanj
2
4
3
4
3
6
20
Artocarpus Heterophyllus
Kathal
0
0
0
0
1
0
21
Others
Kau
0
1
0
0
0
0
22
Others
Kend
4
0
2
2
0
0
23
Acacia Catechu
Khair
0
0
1
1
0
0
24
Others
Khajur
0
0
0
1
0
0
25
Bauhinia Parviflora
Koinar
1
6
4
1
2
1
26
Madhuca indica
Mahua
0
2
0
0
2
9
27
Mangifera Indica
Aam
0
1
1
4
1
6
28
Azadirachta Indica
Neem
2
2
1
0
1
0
29
Butea Monosperma
Palash
1
2
8
2
3
3
30
Others
Pepraiya
0
1
0
0
0
0
31
Ficus Religiosa
Pipal
0
1
0
1
0
3
32
Moringa oleifera
Sajna
0
0
1
0
0
0
33
Shorea Robusta
Sakhua
0
0
0
1
0
0
34
Tectona Grandis
Segun
0
1
1
2
0
0
35
Bombax Ceiba
Shimal
0
3
3
2
1
1
36
Dalburgia Sisoo
Shisham
6
22
4
2
0
0
37
Alberia Lebbac (Dirshanam)
Siris
0
0
0
1
0
0
38
Others
Galgal
0
0
0
2
0
0
Total
28
85
53
37
16
41
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
260
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion are as per the general practices under coppice with standard (CWS) working circle and Rehabilitation cum- plantation working circle.
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, Barking 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):
Yes
Details of Protected Area and comments on the impact of Project on the ESZ :
The proposed area and its surrounding area is good habitat of many wild animals and this project will definitely impact adversely on resident and migratory wild animals and birds for which a wildlife management plan will be required.
(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 :
Yes
Details and comments on the impact of Project on such areas :
The proposed area and its surrounding area is good habitat of many wild animals and this project will definitely impact adversely on resident and migratory wild animals and birds for which a wildlife management plan will be required.
(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):
53.55652
Patch Wise Details
S.no
Patch No.
Area(ha.)
Name of PF/RF
Range
Compartment No
Uploaded KML file of patch
1
1
29.00
Nagarbarsot
Barhi
2188, 2189, 2191, 2192
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
Offline Prt-II
2
Online Part-I
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
Hazaribag
430200
203800
3794.237
26
5930.405
31/03/2022
5930.405
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 West
Hazaribagh
DFO
Yes
One
02/10/2022
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 West
Hazaribagh
DFO
Recommended
The user agency M/S DVC has applied for10.106 hectare of forest land for diversion under forest Conservation Act for construction of 132 KV D/C Transmission line between DVC’s Hazaribag Sindur substation to T.S.S. Hazaribag of Railway to facilitate to power supply to Railway. The area is spread in forests of 08 villages namely Nagwan , Mandaikhurd , Maraikalan, Alagdiha, Harina, Mayapur, Chharwa & Gadokhar under this division . This project will improve the electrical supply to railway which is essential for regular transportation of coal through Railway to different parts of country. 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 and birds for which a wildlife management plan will be required. Overall, the project is in the interest of the nation and therefore, this proposal for diversion of 10.106 ha. forest land for 132 KV D/C Transmission line , under the provisions of Forest Conservation Act is recommended for approval by the competent authority.
Hazaribagh
CF
Recommended
The present proposal for diversion involves 10.106 Ha of forest land in Hazaribagh West Division out of which 7.101 ha. is Protected Forest and the rest 3.005 ha. GM Jungle Jhari for construction of 132 KV D/C Transmission line between DVC’s Hazaribagh Sindur sub station to TSS Dhanbad. The applied forest area proposed for diversion is spread across 9 PFs namely Nagwan, Merawal, Mandaikhurd, Maraikalan, Alagdiha, Harina, Mayapur, Chharwa & Gadokhar PF . As mentioned above in the divisional forest officer recommendation the proposed area and surrounding area is good habitat of may wild animals and this project will definitely impact adversely on resident and migratory wild animals and birds for which a wildlife management plan will be required. The proposal is meant for construction and development of transmission system and also to mitigate the actual shortage of power due to non availability/inadequate capacity of transmission system in the area. A large number of people will be benefited by this project. In view of the aforesaid facts, this proposal is being recommended for the diversion of 10.106 ha. Forest Land for construction of 132 KV D/C Transmission line between DVC’s Hazaribagh Sindur sub station to TSS Dhanbad.
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
15/06/2023
Recommended
State Govt. Officer
No Data
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