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-014/2022
1.
Location of the project/Scheme :
Karnataka
(i)
State / Union Territory :
Karnataka
(ii)
District :
Gadag
(iii)
Forest Division :
Gadag
(iv)
Area of forest land proposed for diversion (in ha.) :
0.13
(v)
Category of the Proposal:
Drinking Water
2.
Legal status of forest land proposed for diversion
S. No.
Division
Forest Land(ha.)
Legal Status
1
Gadag
0.13
Reserved Forest
Total
0.13
Division 1. : Gadag
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Gadag
0.13
Total
0.13
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
0.13
0.2
Eco 4
Total.
0.13
(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.
NIL
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
The proposed area for diversion is part of the Kappathgudda WLS which will be covered in the Management Plan. The rest areas falling within the Eco-sensitive zone is part of Protection cum Improvement Circle and planted with Eucalyptus species which is being extracted and planted with mixed local species.
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
The area proposed to be diverted is under scrub like forest, and hence little tree growth. Regular SMC works has been helping the area to assist in vigorous regeneration.
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, black buck, barking deer, Wolves, Striped hyenas, porcupine, fox, four horned antelope, leopard and other smaller mammals.
(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 area although falling within the proposed Eco Sensitive Zone of Kappathagudda Wildlife Sanctuary has no direct effect on the wildlife as it is just beside the already existing settlements and on the periphery of the forest boundaries. The pipeline once laid in the forest land, the land can be restored to its original state.
(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 area although falling within the proposed Eco Sensitive Zone of Kappathagudda Wildlife Sanctuary has no direct effect on the wildlife as it is just beside the already existing settlements and on the periphery of the forest boundaries. The pipeline once laid in the forest land, the land can be restored to its original state.
(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 although falling within the proposed Eco Sensitive Zone of Kappathagudda Wildlife Sanctuary has no direct effect on the wildlife as it is just beside the already existing settlements and on the periphery of the forest boundaries. The pipeline once laid in the forest land, the land can be restored to its original state.
(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):
Patch Wise Details
S.no
Patch No.
Area(ha.)
Name of PF/RF
Range
Compartment No
Uploaded KML file of patch
NO Data
(ii).
Copy of CA scheme details:
NA
(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
Gadag
465715
32442.124
417.406
14
0
05/02/2022
0
62.783
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
Gadag
Dharwad
DFO
Yes
One
01/02/2022
Dharwad
CF
No
No Data
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
Gadag
Dharwad
DFO
Recommended
Since, the project is an important public utility project and part of a Scheme envisaged to provide drinking water to every household through tap connections in every house, its important that the project is sanctioned at the earliest and hence diversion of 0.13 Ha. of forest land is recommended for approval to be diverted under FCA, 1980.
Dharwad
CF
Recommended
recommended for diversion of proposed area as per FCA, 1980.
Yes
Nodal Officer
Recommended
Justified
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
04/05/2022
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 57 FLL 2022
04/05/2022
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/WATER/149106/2021
WATER1491062021094
376,118.00
376,118.00
2022-09-22
728907
Union Bank Of India
NEFT/RTGS (Challan)
2022-06-09
2022-06-14
19.
Uploaded Status of Land to be transferred to Forest Department under FCA (Mutation Details) :
No
20.
Mutation Details Verified By Nodal Officer
Proposal No.
Verified Date
Mutation Letter
Remarks
FP/KA/WATER/149106/2021
30 Jan 2025
No Data
Please upload the compliance report
21.
Compliance Details Submitted by User Agency
Proposal No.
Compliance Details submitted on(Date)
Uploaded Letter
FP/KA/WATER/149106/2021
01 Feb 2025
23.
Stage-II Clearance Details
Proposal No.
Date of Stage-II Clearance
Proposal Status
Clearance Letter
FP/KA/WATER/149106/2021
IN-PRINCIPLE
No Data
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