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-0277/2021
1.
Location of the project/Scheme :
Maharashtra
(i)
State / Union Territory :
Maharashtra
(ii)
District :
Mumbai (Suburban)
(iii)
Forest Division :
Thane
(iv)
Area of forest land proposed for diversion (in ha.) :
0.018
(v)
Category of the Proposal:
Road
2.
Legal status of forest land proposed for diversion
S. No.
Division
Forest Land(ha.)
Legal Status
1
Thane
0.018
Unclassed Forests
Total
0.018
Division 1. : Thane
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Mumbai (Suburban)
0.018
Total
0.018
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
0.018
0.1
Eco 1
Total.
0.018
(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
Amba
0
1
0
0
0
0
2
Others
Peru
1
0
0
0
0
0
3
Others
Gunj
0
0
0
3
0
0
4
Ficus Racemosa
Umbar
0
1
0
0
0
0
5
Alstonia Scholaris
Saptparni
0
1
0
0
0
0
6
Others
Palm
0
0
2
3
0
0
Total
1
3
2
6
0
0
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
12
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 :
Faunal species in SGNP include 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, Atlas moth, 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 :
Prior permission of Monitoring Committee of Eco Sensitive Zone of Sanjay Gandhi National Park is necessary before commencement of the road works in the project 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 :
The area proposed for diversion is from unclassed forest in charge of Sanjay Gandhi National Park. However, this area does not form part of Notified Protected Area of Sanjay Gandhi National Park. Area proposed for diversion is for widening of existing road. Being adjoining to already developed area, the project will less likely to cause any new threat to eco-system of Sanjay Gandhi National Park.
(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
(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
2
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
31/03/2023
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
Thane
Thane
DFO
Yes
One
27/04/2022
Thane
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
Thane
Thane
DFO
Recommended
The area proposed for diversion is situated at the junction of the Western Express Highway and existing road which is known as Kulupwadi Road. Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai has sanctioned Road Line of 18.30 mtr. wide for this road. At this junction, a bottleneck is created due to existing staff quarters and boundary wall of SGNP creating a blind turn while negotiating and therefore causing hardship and hurdle to the vehicular traffic of local users, public transport and school buses during peak hours. Widening of Kulupwadi Road at junction will remove the bottleneck and thereby ease the traffic congestion.
Thane
CF
Recommended
Proposal is recommended for approval under section 2 of FCA 1980
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
25/08/2023
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
Nagpur
Regional Office
FC-I/MH-340/2023-NGP
06/05/2024
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/ROAD/37039/2018
ROAD370392018991
533,279.00
533,279.00
23/09/2024
SBINR52024092310052557
Union Bank Of India
NEFT/RTGS (Challan)
21/09/2024
23/09/2024
23.
Stage-II Clearance Details
Proposal No.
Date of Stage-II Clearance
Proposal Status
Clearance Letter
FP/MH/ROAD/37039/2018
Approved In-Principle
No Data
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