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-055/2018
1.
Location of the project/Scheme :
Karnataka
(i)
State / Union Territory :
Karnataka
(ii)
District :
Uttara Kannada
(iii)
Forest Division :
Haliyal,Dandeli Wildlife
 (iv)
Area of forest land proposed for diversion (in ha.) :
10.45
 (v)
Category of the Proposal:
Railway
2.
Legal status of forest land proposed for diversion
S. No.
Division
Forest Land(ha.)
Legal Status
1
Haliyal
0.88
Reserved Forest
2
Dandeli Wildlife
9.57
Protected Forest
Total
10.45
Division 1. : Dandeli Wildlife
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Uttara Kannada
9.57
Total
9.57
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
9.57
100
Eco 1
Total.
9.57
(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 Racemosa
Atti
3
6
4
0
0
0
2
Misc. Species
Anjan - memecylon talbotianuim
9
55
41
26
9
4
3
Misc. Species
Anjani - memecylon talbotianuim
7
29
33
20
16
4
4
Garcinia Combogia
Arashinaguragi
2
6
2
0
0
0
5
Caryota Urens
bagani
0
0
0
2
0
0
6
Albizzia lebbeck
Bage
0
1
0
0
1
2
7
Caryota Urens
Baine
0
1
1
1
0
0
8
Mimusops Elengi
Bakula
0
1
1
0
0
0
9
Misc. Species
Banata- Lophopetalum wightianum
0
4
0
3
1
0
10
Misc. Species
Basavana pada- Bahunia racemosa
0
0
1
0
0
0
11
Symingtonia Populnea
Bedas
0
0
4
3
2
0
12
Caryota Urens
Bhagani
0
0
1
0
1
0
13
Misc. Species
Bibti
0
2
0
0
0
0
14
Others
Bilisarali- Olea dioica
4
19
8
8
6
7
15
Others
Trees
295
415
556
781
253
700
Total
320
539
652
844
289
717
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
3361
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
NIL
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
Not vulnerability 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 :
Spotted Deer, Hornbills, Rabbits, Bears and other animals
(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 :
Yes
Details and comments on the impact of Project on such areas :
The area is in rich in semi evgreen to evergreen forest enterstersed with vast grasslands.
(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):
6615000
Patch Wise Details
S.no
Patch No.
Area(ha.)
Name of PF/RF
Range
Compartment No
Uploaded KML file of patch
1
1
21
Belavatagi Reserve Forest
Haliyal
95
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
Division 2. : Haliyal
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Uttara Kannada
0.88
Total
0.88
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
0.88
100
Eco 1
Total.
0.88
(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
Terminalia Tomentosa
Matthi
0
1
0
0
2
2
2
Lagistromia Lanceolata
Nandi
1
0
5
6
4
3
3
Grewia Tiliaefolia
Dhaman
1
0
2
0
0
0
4
Terminalia Paniculata
Kindal
0
3
9
4
3
2
5
Dalbergia Latifolia
Sissum
0
1
0
0
1
2
6
Others
Others
2
43
29
28
9
18
Total
4
48
45
38
19
27
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
181
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
NIL
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
Not Valnuable to Erision.
7.
Approximate distance of the proposed site for diversion from boundary of forest(in km.) :
0.1
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 :
Spotted deer, Hornbills, Rabbits, bears, and other animals.
(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 :
No
S.No.
Component
Forest Area(in ha.)
NO Data
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):
334.530
Patch Wise Details
S.no
Patch No.
Area(ha.)
Name of PF/RF
Range
Compartment No
Uploaded KML file of patch
1
1
21
Belavatagi FSy No 95
Haliyal
FSy No. 95
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
Compensatory Afforestation Site Suitability Certificate Letter
2
Compensatory Afforestation GPS Map
3
Compensatory Afforestation Toposheet Map
4
Compensatory Afforestation Site Suitability Certificate
5
Compensatory Afforestation Amounts Details
6
Compensatory Afforestation Google Map
7
Compensatory Afforestation Village Map
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
134500
134500
10
02
0
31/10/2019
0
0
2
Uttara Kannada
148004.35
109792.987
259.686
23
297.960
30/09/2019
297.960
127.120
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
Haliyal
Kanara
DFO
Yes
One
05/10/2019
Dandeli Wildlife
Kanara
DFO
Yes
One
05/11/2019
Kanara
CF
Yes
One
08/11/2019
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
Haliyal
Kanara
DFO
Recommended
As the project is for the railway line doubling at Tinaighat, Castlerock – Carzon Railway line doubling, in the interest of public service, I hereby recommend the sanction of lease for 0.88 Ha of Forest land under Section 2 of Forest Conservation Act to the Chief Engineer Construction , Club road, Keshwapur, Hubballi.
Dandeli Wildlife
Kanara
DFO
Recommended
Recommanded
Kanara
CF
Recommended
I hereby recommend to sanction the lease the Total Forest area of 10.444 Ha 0.88 Ha. Reserve Forest land of Haliyal Division and 9.564 ha Protected area of Kali Tiger Reserve Dandeli for Railway Line doubling at Tinaighat Castlerock – Caranzol Railway line in the interest of public service, under Section 2 of Forest Conservation Act to the General Manager/Projects, Rail Vikas Nigam Limited, Gadag Road, Hubballi.
Yes
Nodal Officer
Recommended
recommended by field officers and essential for public. Hence recomended
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
05/02/2020
RECOMMENDED.
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
Regional Office
F.No.KRC1227/2020-BAN
04/02/2021
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/RAIL/34288/2018
RAIL342882018881
93,727,970.00
93,727,970.00
09/04/2021
UTIB409800365291
Union Bank Of India
NEFT/RTGS (Challan)
31/03/2021
31/03/2021
FP/KA/RAIL/34288/2018
RAIL342882018101
2,415,000.00
2,415,000.00
04/02/2022
UTIB203400484323
Union Bank Of India
NEFT/RTGS (Challan)
02/02/2022
03/02/2022
19.
Uploaded Status of Land to be transferred to Forest Department under FCA (Mutation Details).
(i). Whether CA Land is mandatorily required in this Proposal :
Yes
(ii). Total Land identified for raising CA:
21
(iii). No. of Maintenance years:
10
(iv). Total No. of Patches/Parcel:
1
No. of patches :
1
Patch wise details
Patch No.
Shape of land identified for CA
Area of Patch/Parcel(in ha.)
1
Block(Polygon)
21
Status of CA Land so identified :
Forest Area
Site Name :
Belvatgi Reserve Forest
Location Details :
NIL
Uploaded GPS File :
Uploaded Scanned copy of Map :
Status of CA Land so identified
Name of Forest.
Legal Status of Forest Land
BELVATGI Reserve Forest
RF
20.
Mutation Details Verified By Nodal Officer
Proposal No.
Verified Date
Mutation Letter
Remarks
FP/KA/RAIL/34288/2018
19 Aug 2021
No Data
Verified
21.
Compliance Details Submitted by User Agency
Proposal No.
Compliance Details submitted on(Date)
Uploaded Letter
FP/KA/RAIL/34288/2018
09 Feb 2022
Compliance Details Submitted by User Agency(old)
Proposal No.
Compliance Details submitted on(Date)
Reject Remarks
Reject Date
Uploaded Letter
FP/KA/RAIL/34288/2018
23 Aug 2021
EDS: need to make payment of Differential CA charges and to submit RoFR Certificate from Deputy Commissioner
01 Feb 2022
22.
Compliance Details Verified by Nodal Officer
Proposal No.
Remarks
Verified Date
Uploaded Letter
FP/KA/RAIL/34288/2018
Complied to the conditions of Stage-I
17 Dec 2021
23.
Stage-II Clearance Details
Proposal No.
Date of Stage-II Clearance
Proposal Status
Clearance Letter
FP/KA/RAIL/34288/2018
05 Apr 2022
APPROVED
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