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-085/2021
1.
Location of the project/Scheme :
Jammu and Kashmir
(i)
State / Union Territory :
Jammu and Kashmir
(ii)
District :
Kathua,Samba
(iii)
Forest Division :
Kathua Forest Division,Samba forest Division
(iv)
Area of forest land proposed for diversion (in ha.) :
1.9891
(v)
Category of the Proposal:
Road
2.
Legal status of forest land proposed for diversion
S. No.
Division
Forest Land(ha.)
Legal Status
1
Samba forest Division
1.3249
Protected Forest
2
Kathua Forest Division
0.6642
Forest Closure on State land
Total
1.9891
Division 1. : Kathua Forest Division
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Kathua
0.6642
Total
0.6642
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
0.6642
0.5
Eco 3
Total.
0.6642
(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 Catechu
Khair
33
3
0
0
0
0
2
Others
Kakoa (Flacourtia indica)
1
0
0
0
0
0
3
Others
Kemble (Lannea coromandelica)
2
0
0
0
0
0
4
Others
Lucnia (Leucaena lecuocephla)
240
3
0
0
0
0
5
Dalburgia Sisoo
Sisso
11
5
0
0
0
0
6
Greviia Robusta
Silver oak
2
0
0
0
0
0
7
Others
Gulmohar (Delonix regia)
1
0
0
0
0
0
8
Azadirachta Indica
Neem
1
0
0
0
0
0
9
Dendrocalamus Strictus
Bamboo
185
0
0
0
0
0
10
Misc. Species
Gadilla
25
0
0
0
0
0
11
embelica officinalis
Amla
4
0
0
0
0
0
12
Acacia Ariciloformis
Waliete Kikar
2
0
0
0
0
0
13
Acacia Nilotica
Kiker
2
2
1
0
0
0
14
Eucalyptus spp
Safeda
253
14
1
1
0
0
Total
762
27
2
1
0
0
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
792
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
NIL
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
The proposed area falls in th bank of Bein Nallah and prone to soil erosin
7.
Approximate distance of the proposed site for diversion from boundary of forest(in km.) :
2.53
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 :
Common Garden Lizard, common gecko
(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):
4.00
Patch Wise Details
S.no
Patch No.
Area(ha.)
Name of PF/RF
Range
Compartment No
Uploaded KML file of patch
1
1
2
Said Kootah
Jasrota Range
75J
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
Check list and other documents
Division 2. : Samba forest Division
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Samba
1.3249
Total
1.3249
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
1.3249
0.8
Eco 5
Total.
1.3249
(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 Nilotica
Kiker
23
11
0
0
0
0
2
Albizia Procera
Siris
18
5
0
0
0
0
3
Dalburgia Sisoo
Sissoo
36
7
1
0
0
0
4
Acacia Catechu
Khair
24
5
0
0
0
0
5
Others
Lucuenia
325
3
0
0
0
0
6
Eucalyptus
Safeda
13
12
0
0
0
0
7
Zizyphus Jujuba
Ber
1
0
0
0
0
0
8
Terminalia Arjuna
Arjun
12
0
0
0
0
0
9
Others
Toot
1
0
0
0
0
0
10
Others
Farlie
1
0
0
0
0
0
Total
454
43
1
0
0
0
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
498
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
Rehabilitation cum Rebiosement working circle
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
It is lower limit of the Kandi zone which is prone to soil erosion during the monsoon season
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 :
Rabbit, Peacock, Porcupine, foxes, 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):
5.30
Patch Wise Details
S.no
Patch No.
Area(ha.)
Name of PF/RF
Range
Compartment No
Uploaded KML file of patch
1
1
2.65
Sumbli Forest
Parmandal
15/D
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
check list and other 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
07/09/2021
362.14
0
2
Samba
91400
29476
202.3832
13
355
14/08/2021
355
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
Samba forest Division
East Circle Jammu
DFO
Yes
One
07/07/2021
Kathua Forest Division
East Circle Jammu
DFO
Yes
One
27/07/2021
(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
Samba forest Division
East Circle Jammu
DFO
Recommended
The development of Package Delhi Katra Expressway has been recommended in view of larger public interest involved herein.
Kathua Forest Division
East Circle Jammu
DFO
Recommended
The projects starts at Km. 468.100 at Village Gurha Baildaran of Hiranagar Tehsil in Kathua District and end at Km 503.250 at Village Bagla of Vijaypur Tehsil in Samba District. The proposed project will improve connectivity from Delhi to Katra. The development will also improve the connectivity between U.T. of Jammu and Kashmir with the major cities of Punjab State, Haryana State and the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
East Circle Jammu
CF
Recommended
The case of diversion of 1.9891 Ha area of Forest land for Dehli Katra Expressway is recomended.
Yes
Nodal Officer
Recommended
To improve connectivity of the road.
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
24/11/2021
Recommended for grant of Stage I 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-JKB090-2021-JAMMU
28/12/2021
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/ROAD/142566/2021
ROAD1425662021875
2,582,893.00
2,582,893.00
15/02/2022
26376620801DC
Union Bank Of India
NEFT/RTGS (Challan)
10/02/2022
10/02/2022
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:
4.65
(iii). No. of Maintenance years:
10
(iv). Total No. of Patches/Parcel:
2
No. of patches :
1
Patch wise details
Patch No.
Shape of land identified for CA
Area of Patch/Parcel(in ha.)
1
Block(Polygon)
2
Status of CA Land so identified :
Forest Area
Site Name :
Said Kootah RF in Jasrote Range, Kahua Divisio
Location Details :
Said Kootah RF in Jasrote Range, Kahua Divisio
Uploaded GPS File :
Uploaded Scanned copy of Map :
Status of CA Land so identified
Name of Forest.
Legal Status of Forest Land
Said Kootah RF in Jasrote Range, Kahua Division
RF
No. of patches :
2
Patch wise details
Patch No.
Shape of land identified for CA
Area of Patch/Parcel(in ha.)
2
Block(Polygon)
2.65
Status of CA Land so identified :
Forest Area
Site Name :
Sumbli Foerst in Purmandal Range, Kathua Division
Location Details :
Sumbli Foerst in Purmandal Range, Kathua Division
Uploaded GPS File :
Uploaded Scanned copy of Map :
Status of CA Land so identified
Name of Forest.
Legal Status of Forest Land
Sumbli Foerst in Purmandal Range, Kathua Division
RF
20.
Mutation Details Verified By Nodal Officer
Proposal No.
Verified Date
Mutation Letter
Remarks
FP/JK/ROAD/142566/2021
10 Jun 2022
No Data
verified
21.
Compliance Details Submitted by User Agency
Proposal No.
Compliance Details submitted on(Date)
Uploaded Letter
FP/JK/ROAD/142566/2021
10 Jun 2022
22.
Compliance Details Verified by Nodal Officer
Proposal No.
Remarks
Verified Date
Uploaded Letter
FP/JK/ROAD/142566/2021
Recommended for Stage-II approval
20 Jun 2022
23.
Stage-II Clearance Details
Proposal No.
Date of Stage-II Clearance
Proposal Status
Clearance Letter
FP/JK/ROAD/142566/2021
30 Aug 2022
APPROVED
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