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-025/2018
1.
Location of the project/Scheme :
Kerala
(i)
State / Union Territory :
Kerala
(ii)
District :
Thiruvananthapuram
(iii)
Forest Division :
Thiruvananthapuram WL
(iv)
Area of forest land proposed for diversion (in ha.) :
0.21
(v)
Category of the Proposal:
Others
2.
Legal status of forest land proposed for diversion
S. No.
Division
Forest Land(ha.)
Legal Status
1
Thiruvananthapuram WL
0.21
Protected Forest
Total
0.21
Division 1. : Thiruvananthapuram WL
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Thiruvananthapuram
0.21
Total
0.21
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
0.21
0.2
Eco 3
Total.
0.21
(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 :
The proposed area is for the construction of a bridge across Neyyar reservoir and hence there is no 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 :
Elephant,Gaur,Smabar deer,leopard, Wild boar 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 proposed area is lying on the fringe of Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Since the bridge is to constructed at Kombichalkadavu across Neyyar reservoir, there is little impact on the eco system of the sanctuary
(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 project area is lying on the fringe of Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary.Since the bridge is to constructed at Kombichalkadavu across Neyyar reservoir, there is little impact on the eco system of the sanctuary
(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
Patch wise details for Degraded Area (To be earmarked by DFO)
(i).
Total Financial Outlay for C.A(lacs):
0
Patch Wise Details
S.no
Patch No.
Area(ha.)
Name of PF/RF
Range
Compartment No
Uploaded KML file of patch
1
1
0.39
Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary
Neyyar
Karikuzhy
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
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
Thiruvananthapuram
219200
36860
0
0
0
28/07/2018
0
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
Thiruvananthapuram WL
Agastyavanam Biological Park Circle, Thiruvanantha
DFO
Yes
Two
31/05/2018,26/06/2018
Agastyavanam Biological Park Circle, Thiruvanantha
CF
Yes
One
28/07/2018
(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
Thiruvananthapuram WL
Agastyavanam Biological Park Circle, Thiruvanantha
DFO
Recommended
The bridge is to be constructed at kumbichalkadavu across Neyyar Reservoir in Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary.The bridge will provide vehicular traffic to about 400 families of 11 tribal settlements on other side of Neyyar reservoir. This is the only way to connect the people outside. The proposal will not adversely affect the wildlife. Hence recommended for Forest clearance.
Agastyavanam Biological Park Circle, Thiruvanantha
CF
Recommended
The bridge will provide vehicular traffic to about 400 families of 11 tribal settlements on either side of Neyyar Reservoir.At present there is a ferry operating in the reservoir and it is very difficult to operate the same during rainy season.Klamala- I Section office of Neyyar Wildlife sanctuary is also functioning on the other bank of reservoir.The bridge is very much useful for the department and the local inhabitants who are tribals.The proposal will not adversely affect the wildlife.Hence
Yes
Nodal Officer
Recommended
The bridge is to be constructed at Kumbichalkadavu across Neyyar Reservoir in Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary.The bridge will provide vehicular traffic to about 400 families of 11 tribal settlements on other side of Neyyar Reservoir.This is the only way to connect the people outside.
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
15/09/2020
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
State Government
C3/70/2019/FWLD
14/09/2020
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/KL/Others/32487/2018
OTHERS324872018919
1,095,150.00
1,095,150.00
2022-05-09
SBIN512882650478
Union Bank Of India
NEFT/RTGS (Challan)
2022-04-26
2022-04-27
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/KL/Others/32487/2018
09 Jun 2022
No Data
verify and found correct
21.
Compliance Details Submitted by User Agency
Proposal No.
Compliance Details submitted on(Date)
Uploaded Letter
FP/KL/Others/32487/2018
09 Jun 2022
22.
Compliance Details Verified by Nodal Officer
Proposal No.
Remarks
Verified Date
Uploaded Letter
FP/KL/Others/32487/2018
The proposal may be considered and accorded stage II clearance at the earliest.
13 Apr 2023
23.
Stage-II Clearance Details
Proposal No.
Date of Stage-II Clearance
Proposal Status
Clearance Letter
FP/KL/Others/32487/2018
08 May 2023
APPROVED
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