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 :
KA-084/2022
1.
Location of the project/Scheme :
Karnataka
(i)
State / Union Territory :
Karnataka
(ii)
District :
Bellary
(iii)
Forest Division :
Bellary
(iv)
Area of forest land proposed for diversion (in ha.) :
23.3876
(v)
Category of the Proposal:
Hydel
2.
Legal status of forest land proposed for diversion
S. No.
Division
Forest Land(ha.)
Legal Status
1
Bellary
23.3876
Reserved Forest
Total
23.3876
Division 1. : Bellary
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Bellary
23.3876
Total
23.3876
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
23.3876
0.1
Eco 3
Total.
23.3876
(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
Azadirachta Indica
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
Acacia Nilotica
3
1
0
0
0
0
3
Grewia Tiliaefolia
30
4
0
0
0
0
4
Cassia Fistula
37
8
0
0
0
0
5
Hardwickia Binnata
3
0
0
0
0
0
6
Wrigtria Tingtoria
5
5
1
0
0
0
7
Cassia Siamea
11
0
0
0
0
0
8
Gmelin Arborea
4
0
0
0
0
0
9
Terminalia Bellarica
1
0
0
0
0
0
10
Acacia Catechu
12
8
1
0
0
0
11
Albezzia Amara
23
40
9
0
0
0
12
Terminalia Chebula
0
1
0
0
0
0
13
Albezzia Labbeck
0
1
0
0
0
0
14
Ficus Infectoria
1
0
0
0
0
0
15
Azadirachta Indica
6
6
1
0
0
0
16
Terminalia Tomentosa
0
1
0
0
0
0
17
Pongamia Pinnata
0
1
0
0
0
0
18
Acacia Nilotica
3
0
0
0
0
0
19
Grewia Tiliaefolia
155
25
0
0
0
0
20
Cassia Fistula
33
3
0
0
0
0
21
Hardwickia Binnata
279
273
7
0
0
0
22
Wrigtria Tingtoria
3
0
0
0
0
0
23
Alberia Lebbac (Dirshanam)
1
1
0
0
0
0
24
Acacia Catechu
241
117
4
4
0
0
25
Albezzia Amara
8
4
0
0
0
0
26
Azadirachta Indica
4
2
1
0
0
0
27
Grewia Tiliaefolia
6
12
2
4
0
0
28
Cassia Fistula
0
1
0
1
0
0
29
Hardwickia Binnata
3
0
0
0
0
0
30
Acacia Catechu
23
2
5
1
0
0
31
Albezzia Amara
6
7
156
206
0
0
32
Others
394
84
13
0
220
0
Total
1296
607
200
216
220
0
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
2539
(iii)
Species-wise local/scientific names and girth-wise enumeration of trees at FRL-2 meter
S. No.
Scientific Name
Local Name
(0-30)cm.
(31-60)cm.
(61-90)cm.
(91-120)cm.
(121-150)cm.
(>150)cm.
NIL
(iv)
Species-wise local/scientific names and girth-wise enumeration of trees at FRL-4 meter
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 :
NIL
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
The project is situated on moderate to steep slope forest area. Because of which there may be an issue of soil erosion. In this regard, the User Agency was directed to prepare CATP
7.
Approximate distance of the proposed site for diversion from boundary of forest(in km.) :
0.00
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 :
Proposed area has Southern Dry Deciduous Forests. Following are major species of Flora & fauna Flora: Albizzia amara, Acacia catechu, Grewia tillaefolia, and etc Fauna: Leopard, Sloth Bear, Jackal, Hares, Peafowl, Wild pig, Grey partridge, Indian porcupine, Monitor lizard, four-horned antelope and Pangolin.
(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 :
Yes
(i).
Details and comments on the impact of Project on such sites/establishments :
The DRDO establishment is located in the vicinity of proposed project. In this regard, the User Agency has provided map showing the distance of proposed project from DRDO establishment. Moreover the User Agency has also furnished the undertaking alongwith the guidelines from ministry of Defence, Government of India
(ii).
Copy of NOC from Competent Authority :
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
(i).
Patch wise details of non-forest or Revenue forest land to be provided by User Agency for CA
Patch Wise Details
S.no
District Name
Village
Area(in ha.)
khasra
KML file
Present Owner file
1
Belgaum
Kelil Krishnapur
24.98
22-38, 22-39, 22-40. 22-41, 22-42, 22-43
(ii).
Upload a scanned copy of the Geo-referenced map of the forest land proposed for C.A. prepared by using DGPS or Total Station:
(iii).
Upload a copy of Survey of India Toposheet indicating boundary of forest land proposed for C.A:
(iv).
Copy of CA scheme details:
NA
Patch wise details for Degraded Area (To be earmarked by DFO)
Patch Wise Details
S.no
Division Name
Patch No.
Area(in ha.)
Name of PF/RF
Range
Village Name
Survey No.
Compartment No./any identification No.
KML file of patch
1
Bellary
1
70.40
Metriki RF
Bellary
Vitalapura
1 and 3
1 and 3
(i).
Upload a scanned copy of the Geo-referenced map of the forest land proposed for C.A. prepared by using DGPS or Total Station:
(ii).
Upload a copy of Survey of India Toposheet indicating boundary of forest land proposed for C.A:
(iii).
Copy of CA scheme details:
(iv).
Total Financial Outlay for C.A:
42939634.00
Additional information Details
S. No.
Documents
Remarks
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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
Bellary
432000
64032.651
5641.884
73
1782.93
31/03/2023
937.09
1326.807
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
Bellary
Bellary
DFO
Yes
One
26/05/2023
Bellary
CF
Yes
One
31-08-2023
(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
Bellary
Bellary
DFO
Recommended
The proposal for diversion of 23.3876 ha of Forest land for 130.00 MW of Power Storage Plant project in Kurekuppe, Vaddu, Bannihatti, Taranagara, Lingadahalli, Kodalu, Chikkanthapura villages, Donimalai RF, Sandur Taluk, Ballari District in favour of M/s. JSW Renewable Energy Vijayanagara Limited, Toranagallu is forwarded for further consideration under Forest Conservation Act, 1980.
Bellary
CF
Recommended
The diversion of forest land to the tune of 23.3876 ha Revised from 38.50 ha of forest land for the establishment of 130.00 MW of Power Storage Plant Project in Kurekuppe, Vaddu, Bannihalli, Taranagar, Lingadahalli, Kodalu, Chikkanthapura villages, Donimail RF, Sandur Taluka Ballari District in favour of M/s. JSW Renewable Energy Vijayanagara Limited, Toranagallu may be considered as per the provision of the Forest Conservation Act, 1980.
Yes
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