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 :
MH-0140/2022
1.
Location of the project/Scheme :
Maharashtra
(i)
State / Union Territory :
Maharashtra
(ii)
District :
Nagpur,Bhandara,Gondia
(iii)
Forest Division :
Nagpur,Bhandara,Gondia(Nagpur)
(iv)
Area of forest land proposed for diversion (in ha.) :
9.4714
(v)
Category of the Proposal:
Pipeline
2.
Legal status of forest land proposed for diversion
S. No.
Division
Forest Land(ha.)
Legal Status
1
Bhandara
0.0888
Chhote Jhad ka jungle
2
Bhandara
1.0848
Zudpi jungle
3
Nagpur
0.8584
Zudpi jungle
4
Gondia(Nagpur)
3.2294
Protected Forest
5
Gondia(Nagpur)
4.1246
Zudpi jungle
6
Gondia(Nagpur)
0.0854
Forest by dictionary meaning
Total
9.4714
Division 1. : Bhandara
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Bhandara
1.1736
Total
1.1736
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
1.1736
0.1
Eco 3
Total.
1.1736
(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
Tectona Grandis
Saag
6
3
1
0
0
0
2
Others
Aadjat
16
11
9
2
0
0
Total
22
14
10
2
0
0
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
48
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
No
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
The forest land involved in the project is not prone 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 :
No
(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 :
It does not form part of National Park, Wildlife Sanctuary, Biosphere reserve, Elephant corridor. But, the project area affects the tiger corridor of Eastern Vidarbha Landscape identified by WII, Dehradun. There is no impact of project on such area.
(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
Patch wise details for Degraded Area (To be earmarked by DFO)
(i).
Total Financial Outlay for C.A(lacs):
100.03
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:
(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
Division 2. : Gondia(Nagpur)
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Gondia
7.4394
Total
7.4394
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
7.4394
0.3
Eco 3
Total.
7.4394
(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
Tectona Grandis
sag
129
81
16
4
0
1
2
Hardwickia Binnata
Anjan
3
16
4
4
0
1
3
Others
Selwat
0
3
0
0
0
0
4
Pongamia Pinnata
Karanj
3
2
0
1
0
0
5
Others
Bor
3
2
0
1
0
0
6
Others
Kasai
1
2
1
1
0
0
7
Bombax Ceiba
Sawar
0
0
0
1
0
0
8
Others
Palas
55
106
40
20
14
4
9
Azadirachta Indica
Neem
63
4
2
3
1
1
10
Others
Sihana
997
151
8
2
1
1
11
Acacia leucophloea
Hiwar
0
2
4
1
1
0
12
Madhuca indica
Moha
0
5
2
4
2
11
13
Tamarindus Indica
Chinch
0
0
1
0
0
0
14
Others
Babul
0
1
0
0
0
0
15
Acacia Auricuiformis
A. Babul
0
0
1
0
0
0
16
Terminalia Tomentosa
Saja
31
19
10
4
1
0
17
Others
Kumbhi
0
3
0
0
0
0
18
Others
Char
1
11
1
2
0
0
19
Mangifera Indica
Mango
12
0
1
1
0
1
20
Cassia Fistula
Keshiya
1
44
0
0
0
0
21
Gmelin Arborea
Shiwan
0
45
0
0
0
0
22
Peltoform Pterocarpum
Pelta Farm
107
0
0
0
0
0
23
Others
Jamun
42
2
0
0
0
1
24
Others
Kosam
2
2
0
0
1
0
25
Others
Rohan
0
1
1
0
0
0
26
Diasporus Melanoxylon
Tendu
0
2
0
0
0
0
27
Dalbergia Latifolia
Shisam
1
1
1
0
0
0
28
Dendrocalamus Strictus
Bamboo
1
0
0
0
0
0
29
Others
Kudwa
111
0
0
0
0
0
30
Terminalia Chebula
Hirada
10
3
0
0
0
0
31
Cassia Fistula
Bahava
1
6
0
0
0
0
32
Albizzia lebbeck
Kinhi
0
1
0
0
0
0
33
Zizyphus Xylopyrus
Ghoti
0
1
0
0
0
0
34
Others
Bija
7
0
0
7
5
4
35
Terminalia bellerica
Behada
0
0
0
1
0
0
36
Others
Atali
2
1
0
0
0
0
37
Others
Dhawada
75
6
0
0
0
0
38
Others
Garadi
74
0
0
0
0
0
39
Others
Khair
1
0
0
0
0
0
40
Diasporus Melanoxylon
Tembhurn
12
0
0
0
0
0
41
Others
Parad
2
0
0
0
0
0
42
Others
Bhera
126
41
11
2
1
0
43
Aegle Marmelos
Bel
0
1
0
0
0
0
44
Others
Haldi
0
1
0
0
0
0
45
Terminalia Catappa
Dhoban
1
0
0
0
0
0
46
Others
Ghogar
4
0
0
0
0
0
47
Others
Pandhari
0
1
0
0
0
0
48
Others
Mowai
0
0
0
1
0
0
49
Others
Pakhad
0
0
0
0
0
1
50
Others
Kin
0
0
1
0
0
1
51
Others
Apta
0
0
1
0
0
0
52
Others
Haldu
0
0
0
1
0
0
Total
1878
567
106
61
27
27
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
2666
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
Proposed area is under IWC/AFF/MISC working circle in this working circle there is harvesting /SMC work /regeneration/Silvicultural work is prescribed
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
The forest land involved in the project is not prone 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 :
Sambar, Chitals,Sloth bear, Guar 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 :
It does not form part of National Park, Wildlife Sanctuary, Biosphere reserve, Elephant corridor. But, the proposed pipeline is passing through 11 villages which fall under tiger corridor as mentioned in the EVL as per WII Dehradun report.
(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 :
Yes
Details and comments on the impact of Project on such areas :
The proposed work of laying the Natural Gas Pipeline & OFC is underground work The forest area along with the area of Tiger Corridor from which the pipeline is passing is barest minimum & will not disturb the overall habitat & also will not hamper the movement of wild animals Proper Mitigation Plan should be prepared under the guidance of WII Deharadun & all safety precautions should be adhered with
(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):
NIL
(b) Period of Work done(year) :
2023
(c) Area of forest land involved in violation (in ha.) :
0.1595
S. No.
Name of person responsible for violation
Designation & Address of person responsible for violation
Action taken against the person responsible for violation
1
Shri Ajay Singh Baghel
Regional Construction Manager
As per the Govt of India policy for laying of underground Natural Gas Pipeline along with Optical Fiber Cable OFC from Nagpur to Jharsuguda Nagpur to MH MP Border Maharashtra section by GAIL India Ltd and Funds granted for construction the work and it is Bonafide in the interest of public welfare and for development of nation Hence action was not proposed
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):
5791244
Patch Wise Details
S.no
Patch No.
Area(ha.)
Name of PF/RF
Range
Compartment No
Uploaded KML file of patch
1
1
10.00
other govt. non forest land
Aundha E.
59
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(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
Site Inspection report
2
Part II
Division 3. : Nagpur
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Nagpur
0.8584
Total
0.8584
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
0.8584
0.1
Eco 3
2
7.4394
0.3
Eco 3
Total.
8.2978
(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
Others
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
Others
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 :
NO
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
not prone to erosion.
7.
Approximate distance of the proposed site for diversion from boundary of forest(in km.) :
0.1
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 :
No
(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
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
1
2
3
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
Nagpur
993100
240111.50
5429.6411
162
906.22
01/11/2022
520.95
2843.18
2
Bhandara
371665.00 ha.
125889.878 ha.
3547.794 ha.
55 cases.
8532.91 ha.
17/11/2022
8532.91 ha.
0
3
Gondia
564100.00
249805
1553.13
74
8379.3971
30/06/2024
7718.087
7.59
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
Bhandara
Nagpur
DFO
Yes
Three
05/08/2022,19/09/2022,19/10/2022
Nodal Officer
No
No Data
Gondia(Nagpur)
Nagpur
DFO
Yes
One
19/11/2023
Nagpur
Nagpur
DFO
Yes
One
11/07/2022
(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
Bhandara
Nagpur
DFO
Recommended
Recommended for approval.
Nagpur
Nagpur
DFO
Recommended
Recommended for approval with conditions of SBWL Sanction.
Gondia(Nagpur)
Nagpur
DFO
Recommended
The project is recommended.
Nagpur
CF
Recommended
Recommended for approval with the conditions of SBWL sanction
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
Maharashtra
State Secretary
Recommended
19/04/2023
FLD 2023/CR109/F 10, Recommended for 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
Nagpur
Regional Office
FC-IIMH-2152023-NGP
03/10/2024
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/MH/Pipeline/153017/2022
PIPELINE1530172022332
18,286,724.00
18,286,700.00
2024-11-04
SBIN324309388822
Union Bank Of India
NEFT/RTGS (Challan)
2024-10-30
2024-10-31
FP/MH/Pipeline/153017/2022
PIPELINE1530172022658
600,000.00
600,000.00
2024-11-29
SBINR52024112966160434
Union Bank Of India
NEFT/RTGS (Challan)
2024-11-28
2024-11-28
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:
10
(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)
10
Status of CA Land so identified :
Non Forest Area
Site Name :
Jalaldhaba
Location Details :
Gut no 59 , Khata no 467
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
Aurangabad
Hingoly
Aundha E.
1744315
26 Nov 2024
10
20.
Mutation Details Verified By Nodal Officer
Proposal No.
Verified Date
Mutation Letter
Remarks
FP/MH/Pipeline/153017/2022
17 Dec 2024
No Data
verified
21.
Compliance Details Submitted by User Agency
Proposal No.
Compliance Details submitted on(Date)
Uploaded Letter
FP/MH/Pipeline/153017/2022
17 Dec 2024
22.
Compliance Details Verified by Nodal Officer
Proposal No.
Remarks
Verified Date
Uploaded Letter
FP/MH/Pipeline/153017/2022
Compliance Report
17 Dec 2024
23.
Stage-II Clearance Details
Proposal No.
Date of Stage-II Clearance
Proposal Status
Clearance Letter
FP/MH/Pipeline/153017/2022
Approved In-Principle
No Data
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