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-054/2021
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.) :
19.17
(v)
Category of the Proposal:
Mining
2.
Legal status of forest land proposed for diversion
S. No.
Division
Forest Land(ha.)
Legal Status
1
Bellary
19.17
Section 4
Total
19.17
Division 1. : Bellary
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Bellary
19.17
Total
19.17
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
19.17
0.1
Eco 3
Total.
19.17
(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
Ficus Bengalensis
0
2
3
2
1
8
2
Acacia Auriculiformis
2
2
0
0
0
0
3
Terminalia Chebula
9
10
5
7
2
0
4
Ficus Religiosa
2
1
1
2
1
0
5
Ficus Infectoria
0
0
1
1
0
0
6
Dalbergia Latifolia
1
1
2
0
0
0
7
Azadirachta Indica
2
9
3
3
0
0
8
Terminalia Tomentosa
377
151
20
8
0
0
9
Pterocarpus Marsupium
36
9
3
2
0
0
10
Grewia Tiliaefolia
218
44
8
3
0
0
11
Acacia Catechu
201
81
9
3
0
0
12
Diasporus Melanoxylon
13
13
1
4
1
0
13
Others
2482
986
223
112
17
0
Total
3343
1309
279
147
22
8
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
5108
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
Southern Dry Deciduous Type of Forest (Eco- class III)
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
The proposed area is situated on a ridge and is having steep slope. Hence, the proposal project may lead to high Soil erosion along the slope, impacting the entire watershed.
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 :
Leopard, Sloth Bear, Jackal, Hares, Peafowl, Wild pig, Grey partridge, Indian porcupine, Monitor lizard and Pangolin Leopard, Sloth Bear, Jackal, Hares, Peafowl, Wild pig, Grey partridge, Indian porcupine, Monitor lizard 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 :
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
(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
GAVALI
19.17
72/18, Part of 72/16
(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
Belgaum
1
15.157
others
Khanapur
Gavali
72/18
7218
2
Belgaum
2
4.013
others
Khanapur
Gavali
72/16
7218
(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:
35196120
Additional information Details
S. No.
Documents
Remarks
1
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
Two
26/05/2023,31/08/2023
Nodal Officer
No
No Data
(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 19.17 hectares [Revised from 13.98 Ha] Forest land in Swamymalai Block, Sandur South Range, Sandur Taluk, Ballari District for Downhill Conveyor System which includes Service Road, Approach Road & DHC infrastructure area from Narasimha Iron ore Mine ML No.2148 to BP Plant area in favour of M/s. MSPL Limited, Hospet is recommended for further approval under underVan Sanrakshana Evam Samvardhan Adhiniyam,1980 subject to the condition that, the User Agency has to obtain necessary clarification or NOCs from Revenue authorities with respect to proposed non forest land i.e. Sy.No.110B of Somalapura Village, Sandur Taluk, Ballari District
Bellary
CF
Recommended
The Proposal may be considered under the provisions of FC Act 1980
Yes
Nodal Officer
Recommended
Recommended
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