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-023/2020
1.
Location of the project/Scheme :
Jammu and Kashmir
(i)
State / Union Territory :
Jammu and Kashmir
(ii)
District :
Ramban
(iii)
Forest Division :
Batote Forest Division
(iv)
Area of forest land proposed for diversion (in ha.) :
1.47
(v)
Category of the Proposal:
Transmission Line
2.
Legal status of forest land proposed for diversion
S. No.
Division
Forest Land(ha.)
Legal Status
1
Batote Forest Division
1.47
Reserved Forest
Total
1.47
Division 1. : Batote Forest Division
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Ramban
1.47
Total
1.47
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
1.47
0.6
Eco 6
Total.
1.47
(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
Deodar
1
2
0
0
0
0
2
Others
Kail
17
6
0
0
0
0
3
Pine
Chir
0
2
1
0
0
0
4
Others
Robinia
100
0
0
0
0
0
5
Others
Anardana
200
0
0
0
0
0
6
Diasporus Melanoxylon
Amlook
100
0
0
0
0
0
Total
418
10
1
0
0
0
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
429
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
Area falls in Deodar-Kail Selection Working Circle. Prescriptions as per working plan are:- The areas near human settlement under severe pressure of grazing should be effectively closed. II) In case of presence of partial regeneration, the subsidiary measures such as, uprooting and cutting of shrubs, Artificial Regeneration by way of planting be resorted.
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
For the last decade the area has shown some drastic occurances of slides. With the result, the area is sinking. In short it is Prone to Erosion
7.
Approximate distance of the proposed site for diversion from boundary of forest(in km.) :
0.25
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 :
wild bore,porcupine,leopard , jungle cat 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):
5.763
Patch Wise Details
S.no
Patch No.
Area(ha.)
Name of PF/RF
Range
Compartment No
Uploaded KML file of patch
1
1
2.94
Danga Forests
Batote
11/Batote
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
Cost of enumeration of trees and poles
2
Calculation sheet of forest area to be diverted
3
Enumeration list of trees and poles
4
Cost of marking of trees and poles
5
Dimension of Transmission line
6
Estimate for extraction of trees and poles
7
General abstract of trees and poles
8
CA Approval
9
Calculation sheet of NPV
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
Ramban
132900
82086
534.11
61
1530
30/06/2020
1530
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
Batote Forest Division
Chenab Circle Doda
DFO
Yes
One
10/07/2020
Chenab Circle Doda
CF
Yes
One
17-07-2020
(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
Batote Forest Division
Chenab Circle Doda
DFO
Recommended
The land proposed for diversion is essentially required for re alignment of transmission line as there is no other alternative except giving nod for the passing of this line through forest area.
Chenab Circle Doda
CF
Recommended
Forest land diversion under Jammu and kashmir PDD Department for construction /Alignment of 220 KV PDD line is hereby recommended for approval under FCA. Total of 1.47 Ha of forest land near Baggu Nallah Comptt. 15/ Batote. In Batote Forest Range of Batote Forest Divison is recommended. the project is near human habitation. There is protected Forest area. Heritage building . Defence building near proposed site.
Yes
Nodal Officer
Recommended
The project is important to restore 220KV Power supply Transmission Line.
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
13/11/2020
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-003/2020-Jammu
29/04/2022
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/TRANS/44649/2020
TRANS446492020750
2,593,765.00
2,593,770.00
27/04/2024
JAKA R520240429000 81445
Union Bank Of India
NEFT/RTGS (Challan)
NA
NA
23.
Stage-II Clearance Details
Proposal No.
Date of Stage-II Clearance
Proposal Status
Clearance Letter
FP/JK/TRANS/44649/2020
Approved In-Principle
No Data
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