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-032/2020
1.
Location of the project/Scheme :
Karnataka
(i)
State / Union Territory :
Karnataka
(ii)
District :
Ramanagara
(iii)
Forest Division :
Cauvery Wildlife,Bannerghatta National Park,Ramanagara
(iv)
Area of forest land proposed for diversion (in ha.) :
3.61
(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
Cauvery Wildlife
3.2138
Reserved Forest
2
Bannerghatta National Park
0.396
Reserved Forest
Total
3.6098
Division 1. : Bannerghatta National Park
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Ramanagara
0.396
Total
0.396
4.
Details of Vegetation available in the forest land proposed for diversion
(i)
Density of vegetation
S. No.
Area(in ha.)
Density
Eco-Class
NIL
(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 :
NIL
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
Gentle slope not much erosion
7.
Approximate distance of the proposed site for diversion from boundary of forest(in km.) :
4.012
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 :
Elephant, Jackel, Leopard, Wild dog, Wild boar, Indian Gour, deer, Sambar Etc..
(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 :
Not much effect on forest area since, the proposed project involves laying of underground pipeline within sanctuary for drinking water purpose.
(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 :
It involves laying of 200 mm dia MS pipeline underground to supply drinking water to 298 villages
(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 :
It involves laying of 200 mm dia MS pipeline underground to supply drinking water to 298 villages
(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
Ramanagara
VEERASANDRA
4.37
SY No 13
(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)
Additional information Details
S. No.
Documents
Remarks
1
Drinking water
Division 2. : Cauvery Wildlife
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(in ha.)
NIL
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
3.2138
0.6
Eco 3
Total.
3.2138
(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
Albezzia Amara
Chujjalu
28
85
42
14
8
7
2
Tamarindus Indica
Hunase
0
0
0
0
0
1
3
Azadirachta Indica
Bevu
0
3
0
0
0
0
4
Acacia Catechu
Kaggali
1
2
2
0
0
0
5
Grewia Tiliaefolia
Udape
1
0
0
0
0
0
6
Hardwickia Binnata
Kamara
0
0
2
0
0
0
7
Sepandus Emerginatus
Antwala
0
5
0
2
0
0
8
Zizyphus Jujuba
Bore
0
3
4
0
0
0
9
Others
urugalu
5
25
3
1
0
0
10
Ficus Mysorensis
goni
0
0
0
0
0
1
Total
35
123
53
17
8
9
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
245
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
Management does not exist.
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
Gentle slope not much erosion
7.
Approximate distance of the proposed site for diversion from boundary of forest(in km.) :
2.00
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 :
Elephant, jasckel , leopard, Wild dog ETC
(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 :
Not much effect on forest area since, the proposed project involves laying of underground pipeline within sanctuary for drinking water purpose except jackwell, panel room above the ground
(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 :
It involves laying of 610mm dia Ms pipeline underground to supply drinking water to 298 villages
(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 :
It involves laying of 610mm dia Ms pipeline underground to supply drinking water to 298 villages
(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
Ramanagara
VEERASANDRA
4.37
SY No 13
(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)
Additional information Details
S. No.
Documents
Remarks
NIL
Division 3. : Ramanagara
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(in ha.)
NIL
4.
Details of Vegetation available in the forest land proposed for diversion
(i)
Density of vegetation
S. No.
Area(in ha.)
Density
Eco-Class
NIL
(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 :
NIL
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
Non Forest area
7.
Approximate distance of the proposed site for diversion from boundary of forest(in km.) :
0.0005
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 :
Non forest area
(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 :
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
Ramanagara
VEERASANDRA
4.37
SY No 13
(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)
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
Ramanagara
351600
41400
2.05
2
0
08/12/2020
3.61
43.89
2
Ramanagara
355912
77699.46
3.98
1
0
08/03/2013
0
0
3
Ramanagara
357600
41454.48
171.78
18
78.96
11/03/2022
32.00
8.01
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
Cauvery Wildlife
Chamarajanagara
DFO
Yes
Two
28/07/2020,27/10/2020
Ramanagara
Bangalore
DFO
Yes
One
26/02/2021
Bangalore
CF
No
No Data
Bannerghatta National Park
Bangalore
DFO
Yes
One
22/02/2021
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
Cauvery Wildlife
Chamarajanagara
DFO
Recommended
The requirement of forest land for the said proposal is unavoidable and barest minimum and moreover, it is a drinking water purpose for 298 villages. Hence, proposal can be considered for public utility.
Bannerghatta National Park
Bangalore
DFO
Recommended
This proposal for lasing/diversion of 0.396ha area at Kodihalli Wildlife Range, Bilikal State Forest village Sy.No.1 Maralavadi Hobli , Kankapura Taluk, Ramanagara District. The proposal for diversion has been recommended for approval as the requirement is barest minimum and the Pipeline goes beneath the ground and the underground pipeline project is helpful to the local people, and adjoining villagers for drinking water purpose in vicinity of National Park. The underground pipeline water project supply drinking water to 298 villages. hence the proposal can be considered for further approval.
Ramanagara
Bangalore
DFO
Recommended
Since this project is for public utility it is recommended.
Bangalore
CF
Recommended
recommended
Yes
Chamarajanagara
CF
Recommended
I have inspected the proposed Chilandavadi reserve forest area of Sangam Wildlife Range on 22.03.2021 for diversion of said forest area for construction and laying of jackwell, panel room, electrical sub station and pipe line Raw water rising main etc. The proposed area has been demarcated with stone pillars on the ground. And requirement of forest land for the said proposal is unavoidable and barest minimum and moreover, it is for drinking water purpose to supply drinking water to 298 villages. The proposal may be considered in the interest of public at large.
Yes
Nodal Officer
Recommended
Recommended
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
10/08/2021
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
Regional Office
F.No.4-KRB1309/2021-BAN
25/09/2023
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/WATER/39356/2019
WATER393562019052
36,180,254.00
36,180,300.00
28/03/2024
YESBR52024032850634023
Union Bank Of India
NEFT/RTGS (Challan)
NA
NA
FP/KA/WATER/39356/2019
WATER393562019562
1,744,000.00
1,744,000.00
03/05/2025
0057120250503945872
Union Bank Of India
NEFT/RTGS (Challan)
23/04/2025
30/04/2025
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:
4.37
(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)
4.37
Status of CA Land so identified :
Non Forest Area
Site Name :
Veersandra Sy No 13
Location Details :
Veersandra Sy No 13
Uploaded GPS File :
Uploaded Scanned copy of Map :
Mutation Status :
Mutated
Mutation Status
Circle Name.
Name of Division.
Name of Range.
Mutation Order No.
Mutation Date
How Much Area of Mutated Land Received
Mutation Letter
Chamarajanagara
Cauvery Wildlife
Sangama WL
MR T5/2024-2025 03/02/2025
03 Feb 2025
4.37
20.
Mutation Details Verified By Nodal Officer
Proposal No.
Verified Date
Mutation Letter
Remarks
FP/KA/WATER/39356/2019
04 Apr 2025
No Data
The mutation details has been accepted
21.
Compliance Details Submitted by User Agency
Proposal No.
Compliance Details submitted on(Date)
Uploaded Letter
FP/KA/WATER/39356/2019
05 Apr 2025
23.
Stage-II Clearance Details
Proposal No.
Date of Stage-II Clearance
Proposal Status
Clearance Letter
FP/KA/WATER/39356/2019
Approved In-Principle
No Data
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