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-041/2020
1.
Location of the project/Scheme :
Jharkhand
(i)
State / Union Territory :
Jharkhand
(ii)
District :
Chatra
(iii)
Forest Division :
Chatra South,Chatra North
(iv)
Area of forest land proposed for diversion (in ha.) :
53.2129
(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
Chatra South
16.5026
Protected Forest
2
Chatra South
13.3748
jungle-jhari land
3
Chatra North
13.574
Protected Forest
4
Chatra North
9.7615
jungle-jhari land
Total
53.2129
Division 1. : Chatra North
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Chatra
23.3355
Total
23.3355
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
23.3355
0.5
Eco 3
Total.
23.3355
(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
0
0
2
0
1
2
Ficus Bengalensis
Bargad
0
0
0
0
0
1
3
C.Siamia
Chakundi
337
10
15
5
0
2
4
Gmelin Arborea
Gamhar
10
3
4
0
0
0
5
Terminalia Arjuna
Kahua
1
0
0
0
0
0
6
Acacia Catechu
Khair
10
13
2
0
0
0
7
Madhuca indica
Mahua
0
0
3
0
1
20
8
Azadirachta Indica
Neem
5
0
0
0
0
0
9
Butea Monosperma
Palas
18
26
44
15
2
1
10
Tectona Grandis
Sagwan
232
31
0
0
0
1
11
Dalburgia Sisoo
Shisham
4
13
7
1
0
0
12
Lagerstroemia Parviflora
Sidha
2
22
4
0
0
0
13
Bombax Ceiba
Simar
1
0
0
1
0
3
14
Others
Others
47
56
17
18
7
6
Total
667
174
96
42
10
35
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
1024
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
The Proposed land to be diverted towards this linear project falls predominently in rehablitation cum plantation working circle.
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
The forest land having open forest or degraded forest are prone to gully and sheet erosion during heavy rainfall.
7.
Approximate distance of the proposed site for diversion from boundary of forest(in km.) :
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 :
Jackals, Deer, Hare, Nilgai, Monkeys, Kraits, Pythons 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):
103.78691
Patch Wise Details
S.no
Patch No.
Area(ha.)
Name of PF/RF
Range
Compartment No
Uploaded KML file of patch
1
1
43.7944
Sonpurbigha
Hunterganj
2P, 7P
View file
2
2
10.786
Sonpurbigha
Hunterganj
8P
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
Land Schedule
2
Manual Part-II
3
4
5
6
7
Division 2. : Chatra South
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Chatra
29.8774
Total
29.8774
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
29.8774
0.6
Eco 3
Total.
29.8774
(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
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
Ficus benghalensis
Bargad
3
0
0
0
1
5
3
Gmelina Arborea
Gamhaar
1
1
1
0
1
1
4
Syzigium Cumini
Jamun
2
1
3
1
0
6
5
Terminalia Arjuna
Kahuwa
0
0
0
1
0
2
6
Acacia Catechu
khair
37
5
1
3
0
0
7
Madhuca indica
Mahuaa
1
1
3
7
3
25
8
Azadirachta Indica
Neem
0
0
0
2
0
1
9
Shorea Robusta
Saal
39
41
31
15
8
3
10
Tectona Grandis
Sagwan
14
2
1
0
0
0
11
Dalburgia Sisoo
Sisham
1
2
1
0
0
0
12
Terminalia Arjuna
Sidha
887
207
177
78
13
28
13
Others
Others
1401
408
157
90
35
85
Total
2387
668
375
197
61
156
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
3844
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
Yes, (1) Rehabilitation & Soil Conservation Working Circle, (2) Plantation Working Circle.
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
The forest area is highly prone to soil erosion as the landscape is very much deep sloppy and hilly and felling of trees wood further enhance the soil erosion needs CAT Plan.
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, Porcupine, Wild hen, Wild dog 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):
133.01134
Patch Wise Details
S.no
Patch No.
Area(ha.)
Name of PF/RF
Range
Compartment No
Uploaded KML file of patch
1
1
60.047
DARHA PF
Chatra Range
Thana- Chatra 157, Plot No- 198,199,182,188,190P,187P
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
NIL
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
08/06/2021
1881.65
0.00
2
Chatra
370600
201370
207.62876
7
0
31/03/2022
433.99532
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
Chatra South
Chatra
DFO
Yes
One
05/04/2021
Chatra North
Chatra
DFO
Yes
One
20/02/2021
Chatra
CF
Yes
One
23/05/2022
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 diversion of forest land is for erection of towers and laying of H.T. line from chatra to hunterganj for various needs of the people. It is a infrastructure project highly required by the user agency and from the site inspection it was very clear that the area proposed for diversion is minimum forest land and therefor the proposal has been recommended under the provision of FC Act 1980.
Chatra North
Chatra
DFO
Recommended
The Proposal submitted by user agency for construction of 132KV DC transmission line from Hunterganj Chatra will provide uniterrupted power supply for agricultural activity and households for people living in Hunterganj Block. On implementation the proposed transmission line would enhance the standard of living of local population by boosting socio economic activity in this part of chatra. Hence the proposal is here by recomended for approval.
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
15/09/2022
Recommended
State Govt. Officer
No Data
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