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 :
JK-022/2020
1.
Location of the project/Scheme :
Jammu and Kashmir
(i)
State / Union Territory :
Jammu and Kashmir
(ii)
District :
Badgam
(iii)
Forest Division :
Pirpanjal Forest Division
(iv)
Area of forest land proposed for diversion (in ha.) :
0.8
(v)
Category of the Proposal:
Optical Fibre Cable
2.
Legal status of forest land proposed for diversion
S. No.
Division
Forest Land(ha.)
Legal Status
1
Pirpanjal Forest Division
0.8
Reserved Forest
Total
0.8
Division 1. : Pirpanjal Forest Division
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Badgam
0.8
Total
0.8
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
0.8
0.7
Eco 6
Total.
0.8
(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.
NIL
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
The Forest Land Proposed for Diversion comprising of Comptt.S-S-8,S-9,s-15,S-16 & S-17 of very Fragile Eco-system with steep to precipitous topography and is also vulnerable to erosion and observing frequent land slides. The Comptt. S-09 & S-15 fall in Fir Selection Working Circle, S-16 &S-17 fall in Rehabilitation Working Circle & S-08 falls in Alpine Working Circle requiring protection and rehabilitation works for their rejuvenation.
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
The Track is very Fragile Eco-System with steep to precipitous topography and is vulnerable to erosion and frequent land slides
7.
Approximate distance of the proposed site for diversion from boundary of forest(in km.) :
1.50
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 :
Musk Deer, Leopard, Black Bear, Jackel 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 :
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):
18.8
Patch Wise Details
S.no
Patch No.
Area(ha.)
Name of PF/RF
Range
Compartment No
Uploaded KML file of patch
NO Data
(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
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
Badgam
1371.00
51936.25
60.66
25
0
20/07/2020
1012
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
Pirpanjal Forest Division
Srinagar Circle
DFO
Yes
One
08/06/2020
Srinagar Circle
CF
Yes
One
27/07/2020
(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
Pirpanjal Forest Division
Srinagar Circle
DFO
Recommended
The project is a critical development initiative as it is going to form back bone of Optical Network Infrastructure connecting people to Digital World. The Project will provide high speed internet services to the Telecom Operators and will increase Network Penetration and cover gapes to improve delivery of e GOVERNANCE. As such project needs to be cleared for effective Development of the area in peticular and whole of UT in General.
Srinagar Circle
CF
Recommended
The proposed site is linked with the world famous Tosamaidan which is an upcoming tourist destination. Efficient digital connectivity would help in improvement of communication for public at large and Govt Departments as well. It would facilitate development of this remote area.
Yes
Nodal Officer
Recommended
To provide Network communication.
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
Jammu and Kashmir
State Secretary
Recommended
07/05/2021
State Govt. Officer
No Data
17.
Stage-I Clearance Report
Regional Office
Recommendation By
MoEF File No.
Date of Stage-I Clearance
Clearance Letter
Jammu
State Government
FST/Land/Parivesh/18/2020
04/05/2021
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/JK/OFC/44684/2020
OFC446842020788
1,070,000.00
1,070,000.00
27/05/2021
N147211514433045
Union Bank Of India
NEFT/RTGS (Challan)
20/05/2021
21/05/2021
19.
Uploaded Status of Land to be transferred to Forest Department under FCA (Mutation Details).
(i). Whether CA Land is mandatorily required in this Proposal :
Yes
(ii). Total Land identified for raising CA:
1.6
(iii). No. of Maintenance years:
10
(iv). Total No. of Patches/Parcel:
1
No. of patches :
1
Patch wise details
Patch No.
Shape of land identified for CA
Area of Patch/Parcel(in ha.)
1
Block(Polygon)
1.6
Status of CA Land so identified :
Forest Area
Site Name :
Zogoo
Location Details :
Compartment no S-13
Uploaded GPS File :
Uploaded Scanned copy of Map :
Status of CA Land so identified
Name of Forest.
Legal Status of Forest Land
Sukhnag
RF
20.
Mutation Details Verified By Nodal Officer
Proposal No.
Verified Date
Mutation Letter
Remarks
FP/JK/OFC/44684/2020
12 Aug 2021
No Data
o.k
21.
Compliance Details Submitted by User Agency
Proposal No.
Compliance Details submitted on(Date)
Uploaded Letter
FP/JK/OFC/44684/2020
12 Aug 2021
22.
Compliance Details Verified by Nodal Officer
Proposal No.
Remarks
Verified Date
Uploaded Letter
FP/JK/OFC/44684/2020
Recommended for Stage-II
11 Nov 2021
23.
Stage-II Clearance Details
Proposal No.
Date of Stage-II Clearance
Proposal Status
Clearance Letter
FP/JK/OFC/44684/2020
13 Dec 2021
APPROVED
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