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-054/2021
1.
Location of the project/Scheme :
Jammu and Kashmir
(i)
State / Union Territory :
Jammu and Kashmir
(ii)
District :
Kathua
(iii)
Forest Division :
Kathua Forest Division
(iv)
Area of forest land proposed for diversion (in ha.) :
1.71
(v)
Category of the Proposal:
Road
2.
Legal status of forest land proposed for diversion
S. No.
Division
Forest Land(ha.)
Legal Status
1
Kathua Forest Division
1.71
Reserved Forest
Total
1.71
Division 1. : Kathua Forest Division
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Kathua
1.71
Total
1.71
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
1.71
0.5
Eco 3
Total.
1.71
(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
Amla
4
0
0
0
0
0
2
Aegle Marmelos
Bail
2
1
0
0
0
0
3
Zizyphus Jujuba
Bair
14
0
0
0
0
0
4
Terminalia Bellarica
Behra
1
0
0
0
0
0
5
Ficus Bengalensis
Bhor
0
2
1
0
0
0
6
Misc. Species
Chamarsa
1
1
0
0
0
0
7
Others
Charmod
6
1
0
0
0
0
8
Others
Cheela
16
0
0
0
0
0
9
Others
Chir
1
5
1
0
0
0
10
Others
Dudha
6
0
0
0
0
0
11
Others
Dhaman
5
2
0
0
0
0
12
Others
Faroo
2
0
0
0
0
0
13
Misc. Species
Gheen
2
0
0
0
0
0
14
Syzigium Cumini
Jamun
1
5
1
0
0
0
15
Others
Kakoa
37
0
0
0
0
0
16
Others
Kalam
12
3
0
0
0
0
17
Others
Kamela
539
1
0
0
0
0
18
Others
Karmaro
5
0
0
0
0
0
19
Others
Karnjal
218
0
0
0
0
0
20
Others
Kembal
43
52
0
0
0
0
21
Acacia Catechu
Khair
47
3
0
0
0
0
22
Others
Khini
4
0
0
0
0
0
23
Others
Kuri
4
0
0
0
0
0
24
Others
Plash
8
0
0
0
0
0
25
Others
Pansara
24
0
0
0
0
0
26
Others
Rada
11
0
0
0
0
0
27
Others
Rethen
2
0
0
0
0
0
28
Albzzia Spp.
Sareen
15
0
0
0
0
0
29
Bombax Ceiba
Simbal
9
1
0
0
0
0
30
Others
Sunan
26
0
0
0
0
0
31
Dalburgia Sisoo
Talli
6
0
0
0
0
0
32
Others
Tandla
1
0
0
0
0
0
33
Erythrina Indica
Thub
7
1
0
0
0
0
Total
1079
78
3
0
0
0
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
1160
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
The proposed area for diversion falls in REhabilatation-cum-Protection working circle, wherein the rehabilitation of the degraded forest area by protection of existing vegetation from various biotic nd abiotic pressure aided by ANR measures and SMC activities is prescribed.
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
The proposed area for diversion is a part of Shivlik hills and consists of Kandi formations which is prone to erosin
7.
Approximate distance of the proposed site for diversion from boundary of forest(in km.) :
0.50
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 :
Barking deer, Indian Fox, Jackel, Leopard, Jungle Cat, Nilgai, Rhesus Macaque, Common Gecko, Common Garden Lizard
(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):
7.00
Patch Wise Details
S.no
Patch No.
Area(ha.)
Name of PF/RF
Range
Compartment No
Uploaded KML file of patch
1
1
1.71
Tridwan
Kathua Range
15/K
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
Reply of EDS dated 23/02/2022
2
CA Suitabiliy certificate
3
Revised CA Plan
4
REply of EDS
5
REply of EDS by MoEFF
6
Check List including all reied documents
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
Kathua
265100
89868
362.14
26
362.14
01/11/2021
362.14
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
Kathua Forest Division
East Circle Jammu
DFO
Yes
One
27/08/2022
(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
Kathua Forest Division
East Circle Jammu
DFO
Recommended
The roads take off from village Gunni and surrounding areas are expected to be benefited by construction of this road on their completion and will provide connectivity to a population of about 10,000 souls inhabiting village Gunni. Also it will provide alternate/shortest connectivity to Billawar, Basholi and Bani areas with District Head Quarter. Therefore, in view of the envisaged benefits of the project for the local population it is recommended that the Project may be granted the Stage I or In principle approval.
East Circle Jammu
CF
Recommended
The case for diversion of 2.43 ha. of forest land is recommended as it provides road connectivity to people.
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
Jammu and Kashmir
State Secretary
Recommended
23/02/2022
Recommended for grant of In Principle Approval
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
Regional Office
9-JKB-010/2022 -Jammu
03/12/2022
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/JK/ROAD/140798/2021
ROAD1407982021005
2,800,888.00
2,800,888.00
26/12/2022
831788
Union Bank Of India
NEFT/RTGS (Challan)
05/12/2022
20/12/2022
FP/JK/ROAD/140798/2021
ROAD1407982021286
2,800,888.00
2,800,890.00
06/04/2026
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:
3.5
(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)
3.5
Status of CA Land so identified :
Forest Area
Site Name :
Brali
Location Details :
8K
Uploaded GPS File :
Uploaded Scanned copy of Map :
Status of CA Land so identified
Name of Forest.
Legal Status of Forest Land
Domar
RF
20.
Mutation Details Verified By Nodal Officer
Proposal No.
Verified Date
Mutation Letter
Remarks
FP/JK/ROAD/140798/2021
11 Apr 2026
No Data
verified
23.
Stage-II Clearance Details
Proposal No.
Date of Stage-II Clearance
Proposal Status
Clearance Letter
FP/JK/ROAD/140798/2021
Approved In-Principle
No Data
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