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-095/2022
1.
Location of the project/Scheme :
Karnataka
(i)
State / Union Territory :
Karnataka
(ii)
District :
Tumkur
(iii)
Forest Division :
Tumkur
(iv)
Area of forest land proposed for diversion (in ha.) :
48.2
(v)
Category of the Proposal:
Mining
2.
Legal status of forest land proposed for diversion
S. No.
Division
Forest Land(ha.)
Legal Status
1
Tumkur
48.2
Reserved Forest
Total
48.2
Division 1. : Tumkur
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Tumkur
48.2
Total
48.2
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
48.2
0.3
Eco 3
Total.
48.2
(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 Auricuiformis
Acacia
0
36
0
0
0
0
2
Terminalia Chebula
Alale
9
256
3
0
0
0
3
Ficus Religiosa
Arali
0
2
0
0
0
0
4
Ficus Racemosa
Atthi
0
1
0
0
0
0
5
Albezzia Labbeck
Baage
0
7
0
0
0
0
6
Dalburgia Sisoo
Beete
9
116
4
0
0
0
7
Phyllanthus Emblica
Bettadanelli
0
2
0
0
0
0
8
Azadirachta Indica
Bevu
0
9
0
0
0
0
9
Tacoma Stans
Gante
0
90
1
0
0
0
10
Pongamia Pinnata
Honge
0
28
0
0
0
0
11
Calophyllum Inophyllum
Honne
0
8
0
0
0
0
12
Tamarindus Indica
Hunase
0
3
2
0
0
0
13
Acacia Nilotica
Jalli
0
37
1
0
0
0
14
Semecarpus Anacardium
Kadugere
1
9
0
0
0
0
15
Cassia Siamea
kadutgangadi
0
4
0
0
0
0
16
Wrigtria Tingtoria
Marale
1
584
0
0
0
0
17
Butea Monosperma
Muttuga
0
31
5
0
0
0
18
Syzigium Cumini
Nerale
0
27
1
0
0
0
19
Gmelina Arborea
Shivani
0
10
2
0
0
0
20
Calophyllum Inophyllum
Surehonne
10
184
1
0
0
0
21
Holoptelia integrifolia
Tapasi
0
4
0
0
0
0
22
Terminalia Bellarica
Thare
0
4
1
0
0
0
23
Tectona Grandis
Thega
0
17
0
0
0
0
24
Others
Others
266
15208
206
6
0
0
Total
296
16677
227
6
0
0
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
17206
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
The underlying Bauxite and Gneis occurring frequently in the area permit moderate growth. These forests have been felled repeatedly for fuel in the past; only coppice growth of Jane, pachali, Maradi, Tupra, Muthuga, Teak, Beete, Honne can be observed. Jalari is found in the sheltered pockets of the hills. Mining activities are more in these areas. Iron manganese ores are available in addtion to limestone
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
Excessive grazing and destruction of forest cover have accelerated soil erosion and formation of gullies.
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, Bear, Peacock, Wild Bore 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):
Yes
Details of Protected Area and comments on the impact of Project on the ESZ :
The proposed land is not part of any National Park, Wildlife Sanctuary, Biosphere Reserve, Tiger Reserve, Elephant Corridor etc. The proposed mining area is 7.53 km and approach road is 7.70 km away from the Bukkapatna Chinkara Wildlife Sanctuary But the proposed mining area and approach road falls within the eco sensitive zone of Bukkapatna Chinkara Wildlife Sanctuary default 10 km if eco sensitive zone is not notified
(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
(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
Chamarajanagar
Ponnachi
43.1
96/A-3,96/A-P2,436/2,437/2B,439,440 and 441/3
2
Chamarajanagar
Gowdahalli
3.21
53,59/1,59/2,59/5 and 59/6A
3
Chamarajanagar
Madduru
1.94
957,960 and 961
(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:
(iv).
Copy of CA scheme details:
NA
Additional information Details
S. No.
Documents
Remarks
1
2
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
Tumkur
1059800
114497.61
385.66
23
974.95
12/12/2024
559.7
415.25
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
Tumkur
Hassan
DFO
Yes
One
03/11/2023
Hassan
CF
Yes
One
18-12-2024
(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
Tumkur
Hassan
DFO
Recommended
M/s Mineral Enterprises Private Limited, Bengaluru has applied for diversion 48.20 ha of forest land for Mining Purpose 37.45 ha and Approach Road 10.75 ha in Sy. No. 11, 12, 130 & 8 of Gollarahalli, Sy. No. 33, 34 of Thonalapura, Sy. No. 55 of Lakmenhalli, Sy. No. 64 of Hoshalli, Sy. No. 48 & 49 of Kodihalli village, Chikkanayakanhalli Taluk, Tumakuru District. The subject envisages the use of forest land for mining is submitted for further consideration
Hassan
CF
Recommended
M/s Mineral Enterprises Private Limited, Bengaluru has applied for diversion 48.20 ha of forest land for Mining Purpose 37.45 ha and Approach Road 10.75 ha in Sy. No. 11, 12, 130 & 8 of Gollarahalli, Sy. No. 33, 34 of Thonalapura, Sy. No. 55 of Lakmenhalli, Sy. No. 64 of Hoshalli, Sy. No. 48 & 49 of Kodihalli village, Chikkanayakanhalli Taluk, Tumakuru District. The subject envisages the use of forest land for mining is submitted for further consideration
Yes
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