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-035/2020
1.
Location of the project/Scheme :
Karnataka
(i)
State / Union Territory :
Karnataka
(ii)
District :
Chitradurga
(iii)
Forest Division :
Chitradurga
(iv)
Area of forest land proposed for diversion (in ha.) :
221.8
(v)
Category of the Proposal:
Wind Power
2.
Legal status of forest land proposed for diversion
S. No.
Division
Forest Land(ha.)
Legal Status
1
Chitradurga
221.8
Reserved Forest
Total
221.8
Division 1. : Chitradurga
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Chitradurga
221.8
Total
221.8
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
221.8
0.1
Eco 3
Total.
221.8
(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
Abies Alba
0
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 :
NIL
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
Area is open forest and prone for erosion and Fire
7.
Approximate distance of the proposed site for diversion from boundary of forest(in km.) :
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 :
Sloth bear, Leopard,Wild pig, Spotted deer, Hare 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 :
The GIM 1 project site area -76.149 ha (Coming under Chitradurga and Holalkere Ranges) forests is completely within the Jogimatti Wildlife Sanctuary (Core and ESZ) while VVS project site area is far away from Jogimatti Wildlife Sanctuary (Core and ESZ)
(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 GIM 1 project site area 76 149 ha Coming under Chitradurga and Holalkere Ranges forests is completely within the Jogimatti Wildlife Sanctuary Core and ESZ while VVS project site area is far away from Jogimatti Wildlife Sanctuary Core and ESZ
(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 GIM 1 project site area 76 149 ha Coming under Chitradurga and Holalkere Ranges forests is completely within the Jogimatti Wildlife Sanctuary Core and ESZ while VVS project site area is far away from Jogimatti Wildlife Sanctuary Core and ESZ
(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 :
Yes
(a)Details of violation(s):
The area excess utilized and deviation total amoun
(b) Period of Work done(year) :
2005
(c) Area of forest land involved in violation (in ha.) :
80.354
S. No.
Name of person responsible for violation
Designation & Address of person responsible for violation
Action taken against the person responsible for violation
1
Wind World India Ltd
Wind World India Ltd
Due to change in alignment deviation by UA violated
12.
Whether work in violation is still in progres(Yes/No) :
Yes
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
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
Chitradurga
838800
77364.73
1436.308
40
96
31/03/2021
1436.308
1040.83
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
Chitradurga
Bellary
DFO
Yes
Two
24/11/2022,25/11/2022
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
Chitradurga
Bellary
DFO
Recommended
The Renewal proposal for forest land proposed for diversion 140.002 Ha of Forest Land in Chitradurga, Holalkere, Hosadurga and Hiriyur Ranges in Chitradurga District for Renewal of Lease proposal for 106.769 Ha Revised area after site inspection comes as 140.002 ha of Forest Land for Wind Power Project in Jogimatti and Marikanive Reserve forest diverted in favour of M/s KREDL for sub lease to M/s Enercon India Limited presently Wind World India limited on BOT basis for the total area of 221.80 Ha in Chitradurga district of Karnataka Proposed area is the bare minimum and unavoidable. The Project Proposal for diversion of forest area may be recommended subject to imposing suitable penalty/PCA for the violation of Forest Conservation Act, 1980.
Bellary
CF
Recommended
The renewal proposal for 221.80 ha. in favour of M/s. Wind World India Limited, Mumbai may be considered in light of the chapter No.8 in handbook of Forest Conservation Act, 1980.
Yes
Nodal Officer
Recommended
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
16/08/2024
Stage I
State Govt. Officer
No Data
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