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-015/2020
1.
Location of the project/Scheme :
Jharkhand
(i)
State / Union Territory :
Jharkhand
(ii)
District :
Hazaribag
(iii)
Forest Division :
Hazaribagh East
(iv)
Area of forest land proposed for diversion (in ha.) :
3.561
(v)
Category of the Proposal:
Drinking Water
2.
Legal status of forest land proposed for diversion
S. No.
Division
Forest Land(ha.)
Legal Status
1
Hazaribagh East
1.538
Protected Forest
2
Hazaribagh East
2.023
jungle-jhari land
Total
3.561
Division 1. : Hazaribagh East
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Hazaribag
3.561
Total
3.561
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
3.561
0.2
Eco 3
Total.
3.561
(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
Alstonia Scholaris
Chatwan
1
16
7
0
0
0
2
Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus
0
0
0
0
0
1
3
Others
Karanj
0
1
0
0
0
0
4
Madhuca indica
Mahua
0
0
0
1
1
11
5
Tectona Grandis
Sagwan
3
7
0
0
0
0
6
Shorea Robusta
Sakhua
0
0
0
0
0
4
7
Others
Chukar
1
0
6
1
0
0
8
Bamboo
Bamboo
1
0
0
0
0
0
9
Acacia Ariciloformis
Acacia
0
0
1
0
0
0
Total
6
24
14
2
1
16
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
63
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
Rehabilitation working circle & Improvement cum coppice 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 places, 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, Jackal, Peafowl/peacock, Barking deer etc.
(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 January – February, 2022. This observation was further reiterated during the interaction with local villagers. 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, Barking Deer, Jackal, Peafowl/Peacock 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
(i).
Patch wise details of non-forest or Revenue forest land to be provided by User Agency for CA
Patch Wise Details
S.no
District Name
Village
Area(in ha.)
khasra
KML file
Present Owner file
1
Hazaribag
DUMARDIHA
6.88
Plot No-02 Bishnugarh Anchal Thana No 238 Pargana Rampur Dumardiha
(ii).
Upload a scanned copy of the Geo-referenced map of the forest land proposed for C.A. prepared by using DGPS or Total Station:
(iii).
Upload a copy of Survey of India Toposheet indicating boundary of forest land proposed for C.A:
(iv).
Copy of CA scheme details:
(iv).
Copy of CA scheme details:
NA
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
Hazaribag
599800
208800
357.7447
17
0
17/05/2022
1236.20
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
Two
04/09/2021,29/04/2022
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 East
Hazaribagh
DFO
Recommended
1. The area proposed for diversion is part of Hazaribagh Urban drinking Water Supply Scheme for Hazaribagh district. Hence, the issues emerging out of the present proposal does have significant impact on the local flora and wildlife. It is noteworthy to mention that the areas proposed for diversion has seen the frequent movement of wild elephant in past. During these movement, there are several instances of damage caused to the life and property. Therefore, for avoiding any negative human wild animal interface a detailed wildlife management plan with adequate mitigation measures has to be included. 2. 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 3. 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. 4. Furthermore, an avenue plantation scheme needs to be included for loss of flora in the area. Overall, considering the high 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 3.561 ha. forest land in Hazaribagh East Forest Division for construction of Hazaribagh Urban drinking Water Supply Scheme for Hazaribagh district. The entire area is part of migratory route of wild elephants with the most recent migration being in January February, 2022. This observation was further reiterated during the interaction with local villagers. As such, a site specific wildlife management plan will be needed to address human elephant interface issues. 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. Furthermore, an avenue plantation scheme needs to be included for loss of flora in the area. In view of the aforesaid facts, this proposal is being recommended for the diversion of 3.561 ha. forest land in Hazaribagh East Forest Division for construction of Hazaribagh Urban drinking Water Supply Scheme for Hazaribagh district.
Yes
Nodal Officer
Recommended
Recommended for diversion of 3.5612 ha forest land
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
09/05/2023
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/WATER/35936/2018
17/07/2023
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/WATER/35936/2018
WATER359362018407
7,036,084.00
7,036,084.00
11/10/2023
199461
Union Bank Of India
NEFT/RTGS (Challan)
11/09/2023
12/09/2023
23.
Stage-II Clearance Details
Proposal No.
Date of Stage-II Clearance
Proposal Status
Clearance Letter
FP/JH/WATER/35936/2018
Approved In-Principle
No Data
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