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-0191/2020
1.
Location of the project/Scheme :
Maharashtra
(i)
State / Union Territory :
Maharashtra
(ii)
District :
palghar,Thane,Raigad
(iii)
Forest Division :
Dahanu,Jawhar,Thane,Alibag
(iv)
Area of forest land proposed for diversion (in ha.) :
111.7321
(v)
Category of the Proposal:
Road
2.
Legal status of forest land proposed for diversion
S. No.
Division
Forest Land(ha.)
Legal Status
1
Alibag
8.8223
Reserved Forest
2
Alibag
2.3396
Protected Forest
3
Alibag
3.074
Private Forest
4
Thane
32.7839
Reserved Forest
5
Thane
13.0145
Protected Forest
6
Thane
16.484
Private Forest
7
Dahanu
14.3195
Protected Forest
8
Dahanu
5.1326
Private Forest
9
Jawhar
15.7417
Protected Forest
10
Jawhar
0.0147
Forest by dictionary meaning
Total
111.7268
Division 1. : Alibag
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
14.2359
0.2
Eco 1
Total.
14.2359
(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
Misc. Species
Valva, Sawar, Khari, Palas, Kokhandi, Dhaman, bamboo, apata, etc.
104
157
69
17
7
8
Total
104
157
69
17
7
8
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
362
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
NIL
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
The project area 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 :
nil
(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 :
This project passing through Matheran Eco-Sensitive Area. Out of total Forest area in Alibag division 13.6138 ha. of village Wangani Tarf Taloja S.No. 46 RF and Gut No. 13-1, Village Karambeli S.No. 42-49 and village Shiravali Gut. No. 22 is in Mathreran Eco-Sensitive 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 :
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):
210.64457
Patch Wise Details
S.no
Patch No.
Area(ha.)
Name of PF/RF
Range
Compartment No
Uploaded KML file of patch
1
15.000
Protected Forest
Dholkhamb
343
View file
2
1
13.500
Reserved Forest
Shahapur
684
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
1
distance of protect from protected area
2
document verification certificate
3
trees list and estimate
4
Archaeological Importance
5
chronology of event
6
cutting and felling of tree certificate
7
list of identified forest area of Raigad District
8
NPV certificate
9
wildlife Certificate
10
Identified and acquired forest certificate
11
information furnished in English
12
certificate of Alternative alignment
13
No Violation certificate
Division 2. : Dahanu
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
palghar
35.2138
Total
35.2138
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
19.4521
0.4
Eco 1
Total.
19.4521
(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
Teak
Sag
100
317
116
37
11
3
2
Acacia Catechu
Khair
39
38
8
3
0
0
3
Terminalia Tomentosa
Ain
70
296
148
91
38
8
4
Others
Injayli
659
1489
560
181
88
43
Total
868
2140
832
312
137
54
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
4343
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
NIL
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
Due to high rainfall the forest is prone to soil erosion
7.
Approximate distance of the proposed site for diversion from boundary of forest(in km.) :
0.62
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 :
Here
(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):
295.52
Patch Wise Details
S.no
Patch No.
Area(ha.)
Name of PF/RF
Range
Compartment No
Uploaded KML file of patch
1
1
20.00
RF
Khardi
585
View file
2
2
20.00
PF
Dhasai
119
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
1
Site Inspection Report
Division 3. : Jawhar
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
15.7617
0.7
Eco 1
Total.
15.7617
(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
Teak
Sag
54
158
69
21
5
3
2
Acacia Catechu
Khair
3
61
32
6
3
1
3
Terminalia Tomentosa
Ain
61
361
185
69
40
31
4
Misc. Species
Kakad, Hedu, Injayali
192
337
128
47
30
48
Total
310
917
414
143
78
83
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
1945
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
NIL
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
it is open forest
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. :
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):
332.44
Patch Wise Details
S.no
Patch No.
Area(ha.)
Name of PF/RF
Range
Compartment No
Uploaded KML file of patch
1
1
11.50
RF
Shahapur
684
View file
2
2
20.00
PF
Dholkhamb
89
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 4. : Thane
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Thane
62.2824
Total
62.2824
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
0.1928
0.4
Eco 1
2
62.0896
0.3
Eco 1
Total.
62.2824
(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
805
850
189
25
2
0
2
Acacia Catechu
Khair
46
176
59
4
0
0
3
Terminalia Tomentosa
Ain
324
414
133
35
8
0
4
Artocarpus Heterophyllus
Injali
69
154
50
18
12
0
5
Others
Others
1165
1386
439
140
94
0
Total
2409
2980
870
222
116
0
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
6597
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
Yes
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
The area is not vulnerable to erosioin
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 :
Rabit, Sneak. Peacock, Wild Boar
(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):
92340977
Patch Wise Details
S.no
Patch No.
Area(ha.)
Name of PF/RF
Range
Compartment No
Uploaded KML file of patch
1
1
30
RF
Shahapur
624
View file
2
2
25
RF
Shahapur
647
View file
3
3
20
RF
Shahapur
638
View file
4
4
25
PF
Shahapur
-
View file
5
5
25
RF
Shahapur
657
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
1
DCF Certificate
2
Site Inspection Report
3
UA Certificates
4
Joint Inspection Report
5
Part II
6
Project Note
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
31/03/2022
1423.149
1541.531
2
Raigad
715200
164768
1240.7597
93
2113.0954
31/03/2021
2113.0954
367.4640
3
palghar
594400
230624
1221.8885
48
910.5100
03/05/2022
910.5100
164.1200
4
palghar
955800
96684
954.7085
15
252.608
30/04/2022
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
Alibag
Thane
DFO
Yes
One
22/04/2022
Thane
Thane
DFO
Yes
One
11/04/2022
Dahanu
Thane
DFO
Yes
One
20/04/2022
Jawhar
Thane
DFO
Yes
One
23/04/2022
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
Alibag
Thane
DFO
Recommended
This project is for construction of Vododara Mumbai Expressway Phase II SPUR from km 0+000 to km 79.783 km. This project is infrastructure project and public utility project as well as it is a national interest project. Project proponent is ready to bear all the Government levies hence the proposal is being recommended for approval for diverting the required forest land under Forest Conservation Act, 1980.
Thane
Thane
DFO
Recommended
The Project undertaken by government of India NHAI is part of public infrastructure facility and essential for convenient, fast and safe travel. Hence this public infrastructure is of utmost need and the forest land involved is unavoidable due to the existing alignment of the road over non forest land. Hence, the proposal is recommended for acceptance. The NPV rate to be charged for the forest land is to be at the rate of Eco Class I. The project authority should take responsibility for the people affected in the proposed alignment as the proposed alignment in some places is already going through residential encroachments in the forest area. The Project Authority should bear the necessary amount for construction of Chainlink Fencing Length 12380 Mtr., Watch Tower 2 Nos.,Patrolling Vehicle – 2 Nos., Forest Check Post – 1 Nos. and CCTV System for effective protection of balance forest area along with Proposed National Highways and Vehicles of forest officers should be exempted from toll at toll plazas in this project. Details of above Conditional work attached in Annexure I The proposal is being recommended for acceptance.
Jawhar
Thane
DFO
Recommended
The proposal for “Development of Vadodara Mumbai expressway Phase II SPUR from km 0.000 to 79+783 in the State of Maharastra .” included Village Nimbavali, Gorad, Kelthan Tal Wada , Dist. Palghar proposed area 15.7617 ha. has been submitted by Project Director, National Highway Authority of India Project implementation Unit Thane . The techno economics route has been surveyed part of which passes through forest area, which is unavoidable. The area is not sensitive for any flora or fauna and the Road Construction will not have adverse affect on the ecology of the area. Hence the proposal is recommended for approval for diverting the required forest land under Forest Conservation Act.1980.
Dahanu
Thane
DFO
Recommended
Liner project. Present alignment involves the bare minimum forest land required for this project of National Importance.
Thane
CF
Recommended
Proposal is recommended for acceptance and necessary approval.
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
25/07/2022
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-III/MH-50/2022-NGP
25/09/2022
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/53857/2020
ROAD538572020022
308,590,651.00
308,590,651.00
10/10/2022
738410
Union Bank Of India
NEFT/RTGS (Challan)
03/10/2022
04/10/2022
FP/MH/ROAD/53857/2020
ROAD538572020554
19,069,334.00
19,069,334.00
05/07/2023
16978
Union Bank Of India
NEFT/RTGS (Challan)
29/06/2023
03/07/2023
FP/MH/ROAD/53857/2020
ROAD538572020910
33,242,641.00
33,242,600.00
22/08/2024
CNRBR52024082187066938
Union Bank Of India
NEFT/RTGS (Challan)
12/08/2024
12/08/2024
FP/MH/ROAD/53857/2020
ROAD538572020065
4,173,185.00
4,173,190.00
06/09/2024
CNRBR52024090688207853
Union Bank Of India
NEFT/RTGS (Challan)
NA
NA
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/MH/ROAD/53857/2020
24 Nov 2022
No Data
verify
21.
Compliance Details Submitted by User Agency
Proposal No.
Compliance Details submitted on(Date)
Uploaded Letter
FP/MH/ROAD/53857/2020
21 Oct 2024
Compliance Details Submitted by User Agency(old)
Proposal No.
Compliance Details submitted on(Date)
Reject Remarks
Reject Date
Uploaded Letter
FP/MH/ROAD/53857/2020
23 Feb 2024
EDS: For Physical Copy submission
14 Mar 2024
FP/MH/ROAD/53857/2020
19 May 2023
EDS: Query Raised by this office letter Dated -20/11/2023
22 Nov 2023
FP/MH/ROAD/53857/2020
13 Jun 2024
EDS: For Physical copy submission
26 Jul 2024
22.
Compliance Details Verified by Nodal Officer
Proposal No.
Remarks
Verified Date
Uploaded Letter
FP/MH/ROAD/53857/2020
Recommended
04 Sep 2023
23.
Stage-II Clearance Details
Proposal No.
Date of Stage-II Clearance
Proposal Status
Clearance Letter
FP/MH/ROAD/53857/2020
30 Dec 2024
APPROVED
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