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-073/2021
1.
Location of the project/Scheme :
Jammu and Kashmir
(i)
State / Union Territory :
Jammu and Kashmir
(ii)
District :
Kathua
(iii)
Forest Division :
Kathua Wildlife
(iv)
Area of forest land proposed for diversion (in ha.) :
3.386
(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 Wildlife
3.386
Reserved Forest
Total
3.386
Division 1. : Kathua Wildlife
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Kathua
3.386
Total
3.386
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
3.386
0.4
Eco 5
Total.
3.386
(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
Pansar
0
2
3
1
0
0
2
Melotus Philippensis
Kamila
0
11
5
0
0
0
3
Acacia Catechu
Khair
0
10
8
2
0
0
4
Others
Beri
0
0
2
1
0
0
5
Cassia Fistula
Karangal/Amaltas
0
17
4
0
0
0
6
Others
Phalahi
0
1
0
0
0
0
7
Others
Tut
0
2
1
0
0
0
8
Others
Cheela
0
2
0
1
0
0
9
Others
Kaimble
0
12
7
3
0
1
10
Others
Tunu
0
1
0
0
0
0
11
Others
Daddar
0
1
3
0
3
0
12
Bombax Ceiba
Simbal
0
1
0
0
3
0
13
Butea Monosperma
Plaah
0
1
1
1
4
0
14
Others
Sanan
0
2
0
2
0
0
15
Others
Karko
0
1
1
0
0
0
16
Others
Talta
0
1
0
0
0
0
17
Others
Lassinea
0
9
1
0
0
0
18
Others
Thub
0
0
1
0
0
0
19
Others
Kalam
0
2
1
0
0
1
20
Others
Chir
0
0
0
0
0
2
21
Dalburgia Sisoo
Talli
0
1
2
2
3
1
Total
0
77
40
13
13
5
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
148
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
No specific prescription of the working plan as the area falls in Protected Area.
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
The Area is slightly prone to erosion due to slope.
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 :
Himalayan Grey Goral (Nemorhaedus bedfordi) populations owing to its rugged terrain. Other ungulates such as Nilgai (Boselaphus trangocamelus), barking deer (Muntiacus muntjak), Chital (Axis axis) and wild pig (Sus scrofa). Other faunal species include Mongoose (Herpestes edwardsii), Porcupine (Hystrix indica), Chital (Axis axis), Rhesus monkey, (Macaca mullata), Jackal (Canis aureus) and Hare (Lepus negricollis). Common Leopards (Panthera Pardus) Barking deer (Muntiacus muntjak), Nilgai (Boselaphus tragocamelus), Goral (Nemorhaedus goral), Wild Boar (Sus scorfa), Jackal (canis aureus), Hare (Lepus nigricollis), Jungle Cat (Felis chaua), Porcupine (Hystrix indica), Mongoose (Herpestes edwardsii) 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 :
No significant negative impact of the current proposal on Thein Wildlife Conservation Reserve is likely to occur in terms of section 29 of the Wildlife Protection Act. 1972, thus there is no significant impact on the corridor of the Wildlife.
(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):
12.02
Patch Wise Details
S.no
Patch No.
Area(ha.)
Name of PF/RF
Range
Compartment No
Uploaded KML file of patch
1
1
10
Bagra
Kathua Range
26/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
Letter to DC for FRA Certificate.
2
Enumeration List with Abstract.
3
Abstract of Cost of CA, NPV and Tree Extraction.
4
Covering Letter of Wildlife Warden Kathua.
5
Layout Plan Map.
6
NPV of forest Area.
7
Checklist of User Agency.
8
Undertaking NPV.
9
Specific recommendation of Wildlife Warden Kathua.
10
No Violation Certificate.
11
No Muck dumping Certificate.
12
Copy of CA Approval.
13
Undertaking CA.
14
Undertaking Additional NPV.
15
Site Inspection report.
16
Extraction cost of Trees.
17
Checklist DFO.
18
Minimum use of Forest Land.
19
Area Calculation Sheet
20
Certificate of UA regarding Const. of existing road prior to 1980.
21
Site Plan of existing Road formation
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
26472
375.38
29
375.38
01/07/2021
362.14
13.24
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 Wildlife
East Circle Jammu
DFO
Yes
One
26/06/2021
(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
Kathua Wildlife
East Circle Jammu
DFO
Recommended
Since, the existing link road Single Lane is only connecting link of 4 tehsils of Kathua with district HQ and NH 44. The Improvement/Widening of Lakhanpur Thein Road shall give better connectivity to 4 Tehsils namely Billawar, Mahanpur, Basohli and Bani of Kathua District on completion. No significant negative impact of the current proposal on Thein Wildlife Conservation Reserve is likely to occur in terms of section 29 of the Wildlife Protection Act. 1972, thus there is no significant impact on the corridor of the Wildlife.
East Circle Jammu
CF
Recommended
The case is recommended
Yes
Nodal Officer
Recommended
To provide road connectivity.
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
10/11/2021
the case is 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
Jammu
Regional Office
9-JKB-086/2021-Jammu
22/11/2021
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/143592/2021
ROAD1435922021906
3,426,602.00
3,426,602.00
10/03/2022
RBI0702256384163
Union Bank Of India
NEFT/RTGS (Challan)
23/02/2022
28/02/2022
23.
Stage-II Clearance Details
Proposal No.
Date of Stage-II Clearance
Proposal Status
Clearance Letter
FP/JK/ROAD/143592/2021
Approved In-Principle
No Data
Print
Checklist for State Nodal Officer
×