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-036/2020
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.) :
28.9394
(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
7.9409
Protected Forest
2
Hazaribagh West
16.91
jungle-jhari land
3
Chatra South
0.378
Protected Forest
4
Chatra South
3.7105
jungle-jhari land
Total
28.9394
Division 1. : Chatra South
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Chatra
4.0885
Total
4.0885
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
4.0885
0.2
Eco 3
Total.
4.0885
(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
Acacia Auricuiformis
Acacia
0
1
2
0
0
1
2
Acacia Catechu
Khair
0
2
3
4
0
0
3
Bamboo
Bamboo Clump
1
0
0
0
0
0
4
Gmelina Arborea
Gamhar
0
5
2
1
0
0
5
Pongamia Pinnata
Karanja
0
4
8
5
0
1
6
Azadirachta Indica
Neem
0
3
2
0
0
0
7
Dalburgia Sisoo
Shisam
0
0
1
1
0
0
8
Albezzia Labbeck
Siris
0
0
0
0
0
1
9
Borasis Flebilifer
Tal
0
0
0
0
3
13
10
Others
Chakunda, Chapati, Khejur, Sindwar
0
26
4
0
2
0
Total
1
41
22
11
5
16
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
96
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
Yes, (i) Rehabiliation cum Soil Conservation Working Circle, (ii) 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 :
Hyena, Jackal, squirrel, peacock, wild pig 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):
40.70785
Patch Wise Details
S.no
Patch No.
Area(ha.)
Name of PF/RF
Range
Compartment No
Uploaded KML file of patch
1
1
8.00
Protected Forest
Lawalong
Plot No- 2526(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
Manual Part-II
Division 2. : Hazaribagh West
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Hazaribag
24.8509
Total
24.8509
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
24.8509
0.6
Eco 3
Total.
24.8509
(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
Acacia Auriculiformis
Acacia
0
2
16
3
0
0
2
Terminalia Arjuna
Arjun
0
0
3
3
0
0
3
Others
Asan
5
15
16
13
7
4
4
Terminalia Bellarica
Barhera
0
1
1
0
0
0
5
Bambusa Vulgaris
Bamboo clumps
2
0
0
0
0
0
6
Ficus Bengalensis
Bargad
0
1
0
0
0
4
7
Semecarpus Anacardium
Bhelwa
3
4
7
0
0
0
8
Others
Babul
0
1
4
2
0
2
9
Others
Buchh
0
0
0
1
0
0
10
Others
Challe
2
1
0
2
1
0
11
Others
Chirchiri
110
17
6
3
2
1
12
Others
Dhautha
7
12
5
4
2
2
13
Ficus Racemosa
Dumar
0
1
2
2
3
1
14
Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus
427
117
116
61
5
4
15
Others
Galgal
2
2
0
0
0
0
16
Gmelina Arborea
Gamhar
2
8
4
1
0
1
17
Ailanthus excelsa
Ghor Karanj
0
1
0
0
0
3
18
Terminalia Chebula
Harre
0
0
1
0
1
0
19
Syzigium Cumini
Jamun
0
4
4
0
2
2
20
Others
Kadam
2
2
0
0
0
0
21
Others
Kaj
0
3
0
1
2
2
22
Anacardium Occidentale
Kaju
0
0
0
0
1
0
23
Others
Karajn
3
4
3
3
0
2
24
Prosophis Juliflora
Katar
0
1
0
0
0
0
25
Artocarpus Heterophyllus
Kathal
0
1
0
0
0
0
26
Acacia Catechu
Khair
7
28
15
5
2
0
27
Others
Khejur
0
0
9
16
1
0
28
Others
Konar
0
1
2
2
0
0
29
Madhuka Indica
Mahua
0
4
8
5
4
15
30
Mangifera Indica
Mango
0
2
2
1
0
4
31
Azadirachta Indica
Neem
2
6
5
1
1
3
32
Others
Pannan
0
0
0
1
0
0
33
Others
Papret
0
1
0
0
0
0
34
Butea Monosperma
Paras
200
194
105
45
16
19
35
Others
Piyar
2
5
3
1
1
0
36
Others
Prambhi
0
0
0
1
0
0
37
Others
Ratungair
1
2
1
3
1
1
38
Shorea Robusta
Saal
406
201
79
37
20
14
39
Tectona Grandis
Sagwan
2
6
2
1
0
1
40
Lagerstroemia Parviflora
Seedha
22
26
18
11
6
1
41
Dalburgia Sisoo
Shisam
1
15
10
8
5
7
42
Bombox Ceiba
Simar
0
1
1
0
0
0
43
Others
Sarah
5
6
0
1
0
0
44
Others
Simul
0
1
0
0
0
0
45
Others
Sindwar
0
7
3
0
0
0
46
Albizzia lebbeck
Sirish
0
3
3
0
0
1
47
Others
Tal
0
0
0
1
0
2
48
Others
Tilay
0
0
0
1
0
0
Total
1213
707
454
240
83
96
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
2793
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 system (CWS) and Rehabilitation and plantation cum-soil conservation working circle. In CWS system availability of both good quality and small timber trees is ensured by keeping enough number of mature trees and sufficient numbers of standards to keep forest in multi-strata condition by multiple coppice rotation of different species to assist natural regeneration. To improve stocking and quality of forest subsidiary silviculture operation like cleaning, thinning, climber cutting, fire protection activities, anti-grazing drive with soil and moisture conservation measures is carried out to tend and nurse growing stock. Tending of young crop is done on established silvicultural practices under strict supervision of senior officers. Every effort are made to regenerate such forests by protection with the active cooperation of VFMPCs. Artificial regeneration are resorted to in those areas where permanent blanks are more than 1.00 ha. and root stock is absent. In Rehabilitation working Circle the forest crop are stagnant in bushy stage (Sal rooted wastes) 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 are permitted on sound silvicultural principles. The suitable areas are planted with suitable indigenous and valuable species. The edaphic and other local factor are kept in mind while deciding about the suitable species. These working circle include main operations namely contour trenching, Nala bunding, Check-dams and silt detention dams as per site requirement and approved by competent authority. Plantations of fast growing species are done to restock the blank areas where natural regeneration has failed to come up. At the same time steps are taken to reduce soil erosion by adopting soil and moisture conservation works along with planting of trees. Emphasis is given on conservation of water in forest areas by soil conservation and water harvesting structures, check dams, siltation dams, gully plugging, contour trenching etc.
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 :
vulture, Hyena, Python, Nilgai, Wild Boar, Spotted Deer, Fox, Indian Cobra, Jungle Cat, Jackal, Peacock, Chameleon, 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):
147.40839
Patch Wise Details
S.no
Patch No.
Area(ha.)
Name of PF/RF
Range
Compartment No
Uploaded KML file of patch
1
1
50
Chalkusha
Barhi
1850, 1916, 1558, 1886, 1404, 1816, 1466
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 - Hazaribag West Division
2
Specific Recommendation - Hazaribag West Division
3
Undertaking. (Hazaribag West Forest Division)
4
Tree Felling & Tree Trimming List. (Hazaribag West Forest Division)
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
1802.36
08/04/2021
1761.65
0.00
2
Hazaribag
430200
203800
3794.237
26
6482.3932
31/03/2020
536537
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
11/12/2020
Chatra South
Chatra
DFO
Yes
One
27/03/2021
Hazaribagh
CF
No
No Data
Chatra
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 proposed site for construction of Transmission line was inspected on 11th. December, 2020 measuring an area of 24.8509 Ha. in the corresponding villages Dumardih, Karrso, Katiaun, Khonraahar, Goriakarma, Kharaun in Barhi Range & Hazari Dhamna in Chouparan Range. On inspection it was found that the patch of forest in Bero Protected Forest is predominate with Palash and other species like Babul, Shisam, Asan, Dhoutha, Neem, Gamhar etc. In Babul, Shisam, Asan, Dhoutha, Neem, Gamhar are seen and likewise in Khonraahar PF Saal etc are found and the average density is 0.6. The soil along the proposed transmission line is highly vulnerable to soil erosion. It has been recorded that many wild animals including Elephants have been criss crossing the proposed site because of their vicinity to Hazaribag Wildlife Sanctuary and Gautam Buddha Wildlife Sanctuary. Hence, all precaution should be taken to avoid electrocution of wildlife especially Elephants, so ABC cables Insulated Aerial Bundled Cables / Underground cable should be preferred in the area. In case of overhead transmission line, the height of the transmission line be kept more than the trunk height of the Elephants. Since, the present alignment involves least forest area and also that it would fulfill the energy requirements to the people in the area, the proposal may be recommended.
Chatra South
Chatra
DFO
Recommended
The areas of this division is still very poor in terms of power availability to the people. By this project a good network of power transmission shall be formed to make the power feasible to the people for education, medical, business, office works, agriculture, water supply etc. and therefore as this project involves the minimum and the unavoidable forest land, the same is being recommended for diversion in the interest of people and state.
Hazaribagh
CF
Recommended
The proposal is for diversion of 24.8509 ha. 7.9409 ha. PF and 16.91 ha. GMJJ forest land in Hazaribagh West Forest Division for construction of 132 KV transmission line from Barhi to Itkhori Transmission line. The soil along the proposed transmission line is highly vulnerable to soil erosion. It has been recorded that many wild animals including Elephant have been criss crossing the proposed site because of their vicinity to Hazaribag Wildlife Sanctuary and Gautam Buddha Wildlife Sanctuary. Hence, all precaution should be taken to avoid electrocution of wildlife especially Elephants, so ABC cables Insulated Aerial Bundled Cables /Underground cable should be preferred in the area. In case of overhead transmission line, the height of the transmission line be kept more than the trunk height of the Elephant. 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 24.8509 ha. Forest Land for construction of 132 KV transmission line from Barhi to Itkhori Transmission line.
Yes
Chatra
CF
Recommended
The proposal is recommended for approval under the 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
23/12/2021
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/TRANS/45211/2020
04/03/2022
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/TRANS/45211/2020
TRANS452112020911
96,181,906.62
96,181,907.00
2023-03-01
892374
Union Bank Of India
NEFT/RTGS (Challan)
NA
NA
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/TRANS/45211/2020
23 Sep 2024
No Data
Verified
21.
Compliance Details Submitted by User Agency
Proposal No.
Compliance Details submitted on(Date)
Uploaded Letter
FP/JH/TRANS/45211/2020
24 Sep 2024
22.
Compliance Details Verified by Nodal Officer
Proposal No.
Remarks
Verified Date
Uploaded Letter
FP/JH/TRANS/45211/2020
Stage I Compliance
20 Jan 2025
23.
Stage-II Clearance Details
Proposal No.
Date of Stage-II Clearance
Proposal Status
Clearance Letter
FP/JH/TRANS/45211/2020
Approved In-Principle
No Data
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