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 :
KL-07/2022
1.
Location of the project/Scheme :
Kerala
(i)
State / Union Territory :
Kerala
(ii)
District :
Idukki
(iii)
Forest Division :
Kottayam
(iv)
Area of forest land proposed for diversion (in ha.) :
0.2023
(v)
Category of the Proposal:
Others
2.
Legal status of forest land proposed for diversion
S. No.
Division
Forest Land(ha.)
Legal Status
1
Kottayam
0.2023
Proposed Reserved Forests (Sec-4 of IFA)
Total
0.2023
Division 1. : Kottayam
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Idukki
0.2023
Total
0.2023
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
0.2023
0
Eco 1
Total.
0.2023
(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 area is included in the Protection Working Circle. As the area is a grass land controlled burning is prescribed along with the adjacent lying grass-lands.
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
The area is with a gentle slope towards southwards. Since the diverted area is less (0.2023 Ha), there is little chance of large scale 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 :
The proposed area lies at about an aerial distance of 750 m from the Azhutha Range Boundary of Periyar West Division. The Periyar TIger Reserve is having all sorts of wildlife including Tiger, Leopard, Guar, Elephant, Sambar etc
(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):
Yes
Details of Protected Area and comments on the impact of Project on the ESZ :
The proposed area comes under the eco-sensitive zone of Periyar Tiger Reserve. However, as the area is being proposed for a Police Station building, there wont be much negative impact on the Tiger Reserve.
(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 diversion is proposed for the construction of a Police Station, which in no way is going to negatively impact on the Periyar Tiger Reserve.
(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
Patch wise details for Degraded Area (To be earmarked by DFO)
(i).
Total Financial Outlay for C.A(lacs):
23.60
Patch Wise Details
S.no
Patch No.
Area(ha.)
Name of PF/RF
Range
Compartment No
Uploaded KML file of patch
1
1
0.50
Ranni RF
Erumely
Kallar
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
Toposheet showing proposed area countersigned
2
Countersigned georeferenced sketch of the proposed area
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
Idukki
435800
315000
11.76
2
23.52
04/02/2022
23.52
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
Kottayam
High Range Circle, Kottayam
DFO
Yes
One
12/02/2022
High Range Circle, Kottayam
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
Kottayam
High Range Circle, Kottayam
DFO
Recommended
The required area is proposed is the bare minimum and would not cause much impact on Forest eco system. The proposed bit of land does not pass through Wildlife Sanctuary, National Park, Elephant Corridor or Tiger Reserve. Hence the proposal is recommended.
High Range Circle, Kottayam
CF
Recommended
No private lands are available for the construction of Mullaperiyar Police station adjacent to the Dam site or near vicinity. More construction is not advisable within the Periyar Tiger Reserve were the Dam is situated. The extent required for the Mullaperiyar Police station in the proposed site is the least minimum required. The impact on environment and ecology due to this small scale construction is very negligible considering the benefits that can be derived from locating the Police station outside the Periyar Tiger Reserve and the Dam site and also the security benefits. Hence the proposal for diversion of 0.2023Ha land is recommended for acceptance
Yes
Nodal Officer
Recommended
The police station Locating outside the Periyar Tiger Reserve and the dam site and also the security benifits
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
Kerala
State Secretary
Recommended
13/04/2022
Proposal 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.4-KLB1350/2022-BAN
22/03/2024
23.
Stage-II Clearance Details
Proposal No.
Date of Stage-II Clearance
Proposal Status
Clearance Letter
FP/KL/Others/150946/2022
Approved In-Principle
No Data
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