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-0185/2021
1.
Location of the project/Scheme :
Maharashtra
(i)
State / Union Territory :
Maharashtra
(ii)
District :
Thane
(iii)
Forest Division :
Thane,SGNP Borivali
(iv)
Area of forest land proposed for diversion (in ha.) :
0.9984
(v)
Category of the Proposal:
Road
2.
Legal status of forest land proposed for diversion
S. No.
Division
Forest Land(ha.)
Legal Status
1
SGNP Borivali
0.6025
Reserved Forest
2
Thane
0.3959
Private Forest
Total
0.9984
Division 1. : SGNP Borivali
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
0.6025
0.3
Eco 1
Total.
0.6025
(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
Shemat
2
13
1
0
0
0
2
Others
Savar
0
10
6
0
0
0
3
Grewia Tiliaefolia
Dhaman
0
16
1
0
0
0
4
Others
Umbar
29
78
10
1
0
0
5
Others
Kumbh
0
0
1
0
1
0
6
Others
Ghol
1
7
5
2
1
1
7
Holoptolia Integrifolia
Vavla
0
2
8
0
0
0
8
Others
Kalam
0
1
0
0
0
0
9
Others
Agista
0
2
3
4
1
0
10
Others
Kharvat
0
6
2
0
0
0
11
Zizyphus Jujuba
Bor
1
3
1
1
0
0
12
Babul
Babul
0
1
3
1
0
0
13
Others
Ashi
0
2
0
0
0
0
14
Others
Subabhul
2
10
6
1
0
0
15
Others
Petara
0
0
1
0
0
0
16
Pongamia Pinnata
Karanj
0
0
3
0
0
0
17
Others
Kakad
0
2
0
0
0
0
18
Others
Katesavar
0
4
1
0
0
0
19
Others
Shivan
0
1
0
0
0
0
20
Others
Bibla
0
3
0
0
0
0
21
Delonix Regia
Gulmohar
0
2
0
1
0
0
22
Others
Chandiva
0
1
0
0
0
0
23
Terminalia Catappa
Badam
0
1
0
0
0
0
Total
35
165
52
11
3
1
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
267
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
NIL
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
their will be chances of soil erosion from the adjoning forest area. Hence the Project agency shall take necessory steps to control soil 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 SGNP, Borivali supports the following species of flora nad founal importance amoungst others.
(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 :
Located within Sanjay Gandhi National Park.
(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 Proposal involves diversion of four small pices of Forest Area. The user agency has already submitted proposal for approval of NBWL. The wildlife Mitigation plan is being prepaid and will be implimented. theirfore their will be minimum impact on willife of SGNP.
(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):
1431131
Patch Wise Details
S.no
Patch No.
Area(ha.)
Name of PF/RF
Range
Compartment No
Uploaded KML file of patch
1
1
3.00
RF
Yeur
1144
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
Division 2. : Thane
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Thane
0.3959
Total
0.3959
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
0.3959
0.2
Eco 1
Total.
0.3959
(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 :
yes
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
Not Applicable
7.
Approximate distance of the proposed site for diversion from boundary of forest(in km.) :
0.5
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 :
Lepord, Rabit, Senaks
(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 distance from Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary Boundary is 9.125 km and Part of the area is within Sanjay Gandhi National Park Eco Sensitive Zone Boundary.
(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 :
Yes
(a)Details of violation(s):
Construction of Asphalt Road
(b) Period of Work done(year) :
20132017
(c) Area of forest land involved in violation (in ha.) :
0.3959
S. No.
Name of person responsible for violation
Designation & Address of person responsible for violation
Action taken against the person responsible for violation
1
Mr Ajit Karnik
Executive Engineer
Warning issued to the Concerned officer
2
Mr Ramkrushna Kolhe
Deputy Engineer
Warning issued to the Concerned officer
3
Mr Ramnath Walunj
Building Inspector
Warning issued to the Concerned officer
4
Mr Sharad Pardeshi
Surveyor
Warning issued to the Concerned officer
5
Mr Dattaram Chauvan
Surveyor
Warning issued to the Concerned officer
12.
Whether work in violation is still in progres(Yes/No) :
No
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
(ii).
Copy of CA scheme details:
NA
(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
Area Statement
2
Site Inspection Report
3
DCF Certificate
4
Joint Inspection Report
5
Part II
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
Thane
320693
77203.032
1389.211
102
1403.15
31/03/2019
1423.149
118.382
2
Thane
424150.00
3879.52
96.7232
07
6.97
31/03/2021
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
SGNP Borivali
Wildlife Borivali
DFO
Yes
One
28/08/2021
Thane
Thane
DFO
Yes
One
28/08/2021
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
SGNP Borivali
Wildlife Borivali
DFO
Recommended
Considering the public utility of project for connectivity, the proposed project is recommended subject to compliances of the following conditions 1 Depositing of 2% the project cost by the project agency for protection and conservation of the Sanjay Gandhi National Park SGNP as mentioned in NBWL proposal. 2 Getting prior permission of the State Board of wildlife SBWL and National Board of wildlife NBWL before commencement of the work in the proposed project area. 3 Getting prior permission of monitoring committee of ESZ of Sanjay Gandhi National Park SGNP before commencement of the road works in the project area. 4 Construction of cement concrete wall with barbed wire fencing on top of it along the boundary of the Sanjay Gandhi National Park in the patches of diverted forest area. 5 Conversion of all culverts in the Project into a Box type culverts 3mX4m so as to allow free movement of wildlife like Leopard, etc. 6 Construction of four Type II quarter buildings for field staff of SGNP as per the design provided by the SGNP Authorities on Survey No. 291 adjacent to proposed road. 7 Installation of four big bill boards Hoardings of size 4 metres length x 3 metres width x 5 metres height near the diverted forest land along the road and hand it over to SGNP authorities for displaying wildlife related education contents/alert messages.
Thane
Thane
DFO
Recommended
The Private Forest Land involved in current proposal is already being use by TMC for service road. The Land involved in the jurisdiction of Thane Forest Division is Private Forest Land. But Since the project is of Public utility and along with the proposed Forest land of SGNP It will help in easing out the traffic movement, their by reducing the vehicular pollution. The Project is therefore recommended for acceptance.
Thane
CF
Recommended
Forwarded to APCCF and Nodal Officer, M.S. Nagpur
Yes
Wildlife Borivali
CF
Recommended
Recommended
Yes
Nodal Officer
Recommended
Recommendation.
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
12/12/2021
PCCF HOFF has recommended the proposal 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-I/MH-248/2021-NGP
20/10/2023
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/MH/ROAD/145871/2021
ROAD1458712021432
21,451,432.00
21,451,400.00
28/03/2024
MAHBH24088111133
Union Bank Of India
NEFT/RTGS (Challan)
28/03/2024
28/03/2024
FP/MH/ROAD/145871/2021
ROAD1458712021533
21,451,432.00
21,451,400.00
28/03/2024
28/03/2024
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:
3
(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)
3
Status of CA Land so identified :
Forest Area
Site Name :
Old S. No 344 New S. No 419 Village Mahiwada Tal Thane Dist Thane
Location Details :
Old S. No 344 New S. No 419 Village Mahiwada Tal Thane Dist Thane
Uploaded GPS File :
Uploaded Scanned copy of Map :
Status of CA Land so identified
Name of Forest.
Legal Status of Forest Land
Reserved Forest
RF
20.
Mutation Details Verified By Nodal Officer
Proposal No.
Verified Date
Mutation Letter
Remarks
FP/MH/ROAD/145871/2021
26 Jun 2024
No Data
Verified
21.
Compliance Details Submitted by User Agency
Proposal No.
Compliance Details submitted on(Date)
Uploaded Letter
FP/MH/ROAD/145871/2021
11 Jul 2024
23.
Stage-II Clearance Details
Proposal No.
Date of Stage-II Clearance
Proposal Status
Clearance Letter
FP/MH/ROAD/145871/2021
Approved In-Principle
No Data
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