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-0135/2022
1.
Location of the project/Scheme :
Maharashtra
(i)
State / Union Territory :
Maharashtra
(ii)
District :
Mumbai (Suburban)
(iii)
Forest Division :
SGNP Borivali
(iv)
Area of forest land proposed for diversion (in ha.) :
0.0728
(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
0.0728
Unclassed Forests
Total
0.0728
Division 1. : SGNP Borivali
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Mumbai (Suburban)
0.0728
Total
0.0728
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
0.0728
0.1
Eco 1
Total.
0.0728
(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
Saptparni
0
1
0
1
0
0
2
Others
Raintree
0
0
0
2
0
0
Total
0
1
0
3
0
0
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
4
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
NIL
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
Area proposed for diversion is not vulnerable 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 :
Leopard (Panthera pardus), Jackal (Canis aureus), Striped Hyaena (Hyaena hyaena), Jungle Cat (Felis chaus), Rusty Spotted Cat (Prionailurus rubiginosus), Indian Grey Mongoose (Herpestes edwardsii), Small Indian Civet (Viverricula indica), Wild Boar (Sus scrofa), Mouse Deer (Moschiola meminna), Spotted Deer (Axis axis), Barking Deer (Muntiacus muntjak), Sambar (Rusa unicolor), Langur (Semnopithecus entellus), Black Naped Hare (Lepus nigricollis), Porcupine (Hystrix indica), etc. with birds like Peafowl (Pavo cristata), Pariah Kite (Milvus migrans), Grey Hornbill (Ocyceros birostris), Purple Heron (Hardea purpurea), Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis), Asian Koel (Eudynamys scolopaceus), Spotted Owl (Strix occidentalis), Common Wood Shrike (Tephrodornis pondicerianus), Red whiskered Bulbul (Pycnonotus jocosus), etc. Insects include numerous butterflies and moths, etc. The reptile species found in this tract are Crocodile (Crocodylus palustris), Common Garden Lizard (Calotes versicolor), Indian Chameleon (Chamaeleo zeylanicus), Monitor Lizard (Varanus bengalensis), Dhaman (Ptyas mucosa), Indian Cobra (Naja naja), Indian Krait (Bungarus caeruleus), Rock Python (Python molurus), 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 diversion of forest land is for widening of existing bridge over Dahisar River. The area involved in proposal is on the boundary of Sanjay Gandhi National Park and is part of tourism zone. Therefore, the work of project is less likely to pose any direct threat to sensitivity of the forest area.
(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 :
As the present proposal involves diversion of unclassed forest land situated on outskirts of Sanjay Gandhi National Park. The adjoining forest area is fenced with barbed wire fencing and Dahisar River flows parallel to this fencing, this area is not part of any animal passage or corridor.
(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
1
1
1
RF
Yeur
419
View file
(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
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
Mumbai (Suburban)
44600
4443
96.7232
7
6.97
31/12/2022
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
02/01/2023
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 . 2 . Getting prior permission of monitoring committee of ESZ of Sanjay Gandhi National Park SGNP before commencement of the road works in the project area. 3 . 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 . 4 . Installation of one big bill board Hoarding 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.
Wildlife Borivali
CF
Recommended
recommended
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
29/05/2023
FLD 2023/C.R.135/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-I/MH-332/2023-NGP
08/08/2023
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/155480/2022
ROAD1554802022797
886,194.00
886,194.00
26/10/2023
216768
Union Bank Of India
NEFT/RTGS (Challan)
12/09/2023
13/09/2023
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:
1
(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)
1
Status of CA Land so identified :
Forest Area
Site Name :
Village Gavandbag Round Yeoor Beat Panchpakhadi District Thane
Location Details :
Village Gavandbag Round Yeoor Beat Panchpakhadi District Thane
Uploaded GPS File :
Uploaded Scanned copy of Map :
Status of CA Land so identified
Name of Forest.
Legal Status of Forest Land
Degraded Reserved forest
RF
20.
Mutation Details Verified By Nodal Officer
Proposal No.
Verified Date
Mutation Letter
Remarks
FP/MH/ROAD/155480/2022
16 Jan 2024
No Data
verified
21.
Compliance Details Submitted by User Agency
Proposal No.
Compliance Details submitted on(Date)
Uploaded Letter
FP/MH/ROAD/155480/2022
23 Jul 2024
22.
Compliance Details Verified by Nodal Officer
Proposal No.
Remarks
Verified Date
Uploaded Letter
FP/MH/ROAD/155480/2022
Recommended
11 Apr 2025
23.
Stage-II Clearance Details
Proposal No.
Date of Stage-II Clearance
Proposal Status
Clearance Letter
FP/MH/ROAD/155480/2022
24 Apr 2025
APPROVED
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