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-034/2022
1.
Location of the project/Scheme :
Karnataka
(i)
State / Union Territory :
Karnataka
(ii)
District :
Uttara Kannada
(iii)
Forest Division :
Dandeli Wildlife
(iv)
Area of forest land proposed for diversion (in ha.) :
1.9858
(v)
Category of the Proposal:
Optical Fibre Cable
2.
Legal status of forest land proposed for diversion
S. No.
Division
Forest Land(ha.)
Legal Status
1
Dandeli Wildlife
1.9858
Reserved Forest
Total
1.9858
Division 1. : Dandeli Wildlife
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Uttara Kannada
1.9858
Total
1.9858
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
1.9858
90
Eco 1
Total.
1.9858
(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 Ariciloformis
0
0
0
0
0
0
Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
0
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
Since the proposed forest land is part of protected area, there are no working plan prescriptions.
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
The proposed area is part of Anshi National Park and Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary. The terrain is hilly and receives an average annual rainfall of 300-400 cm. Highly prone to erosion
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 :
Tiger, Leopard, Wild dog, Elephant, Sambar, Barking deer, Spotted deer, etc The area is part of a biodiversity rich western ghats. All the major assemblage of fauna in a tropical evergreen forest is present.
(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 :
The impact is minimal and mainly restricted to the implementation phase. The impact may be further reduced by using trenchless boring technology.
(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 :
Yes
Details and comments on the impact of Project on such areas :
The impact of the project is minor and restricted to the implementation phase of the project. The impact may be further reduced by using trenchless boring technology.
(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):
68.31962
Patch Wise Details
S.no
Patch No.
Area(ha.)
Name of PF/RF
Range
Compartment No
Uploaded KML file of patch
1
1
4
Belwatagi
Haliyal
8
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
NIL
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
Uttara Kannada
173808
141430
9.57
1
0
01/06/2022
0
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
Dandeli Wildlife
Kanara
DFO
Yes
One
07/05/2022
Kanara
CF
Yes
One
05/16/2022
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
Dandeli Wildlife
Kanara
DFO
Recommended
The project is expected to have minimal mitigable impact on Kali Tiger Reserve. It is essential for the long term development of Uttar Kannada district.
Kanara
CF
Recommended
I agreed recommendation made by the Deputy Conservator of Forest Director Kali Tiger Reserve Forest, Dandeli Recommended for Diversion of 1.9858 Ha. of Forest Land For Under ground OFC Cable all along the road without cutting any tree.
Yes
Nodal Officer
Recommended
Justified in letter
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
Karnataka
State Secretary
Recommended
20/01/2023
Stage I Approval
State Govt. Officer
No Data
17.
Stage-I Clearance Report
Regional Office
Recommendation By
MoEF File No.
Date of Stage-I Clearance
Clearance Letter
Bangalore
State Government
FEE 90 FLL 2022
20/01/2023
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/KA/OFC/152519/2022
OFC1525192022197
30,872,314.12
Union Bank Of India
NEFT/RTGS (Challan)
2023-08-30
2023-08-31
23.
Stage-II Clearance Details
Proposal No.
Date of Stage-II Clearance
Proposal Status
Clearance Letter
FP/KA/OFC/152519/2022
IN-PRINCIPLE
No Data
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