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-01/2018
1.
Location of the project/Scheme :
Maharashtra
(i)
State / Union Territory :
Maharashtra
(ii)
District :
palghar,Thane
(iii)
Forest Division :
Dahanu,Thane,SGNP Borivali
(iv)
Area of forest land proposed for diversion (in ha.) :
30.399
(v)
Category of the Proposal:
Drinking Water
2.
Legal status of forest land proposed for diversion
S. No.
Division
Forest Land(ha.)
Legal Status
1
Dahanu
19.547
Reserved Forest
2
Dahanu
1.339
Protected Forest
3
Dahanu
3.333
Private Forest
4
Thane
2.128
Protected Forest
5
Thane
0.135
Private Forest
6
Thane
0.7
Reserved Forest
7
Thane
0.037
Mangrove
8
SGNP Borivali
3.18
Reserved Forest
Total
30.399
Division 1. : Dahanu
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
24.219
0.4
Eco 1
Total.
24.219
(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
Teak
0
1
4
8
1
0
2
Adena Cardifolia
Hedh
0
0
1
0
0
0
3
Acacia Arabica
Acacia
0
0
6
14
11
11
4
Casurina Equisitifolia
Saru
0
0
1
8
3
3
5
Saraca Asoca
Ashoka
0
17
49
54
40
37
6
Mangifera Indica
Amba
0
3
16
34
34
63
7
Delonix Regia
Gulmohar
0
0
2
14
3
15
8
Syzigium Cumini
Jambhul
1
2
5
0
4
6
9
Ficus Bengalensis
Vad
0
0
0
1
0
2
10
Bombax Ceiba
Sawar
0
0
1
0
0
4
11
Pterocarpus Marsupium
Asana
0
0
1
0
0
0
12
Anacardium Occidentale
Kaju
0
2
9
14
5
5
13
Holoptelia integrifolia
Valva
0
0
1
0
0
1
14
Ficus Racemosa
Umbar
0
5
5
7
6
22
15
Tamarindus Indica
Chinch
0
0
0
1
2
2
16
Butea Monosperma
Palas
0
0
0
3
1
2
17
Azadirachta Indica
Kadulimba
0
0
1
2
2
0
18
Aegle Marmelos
Bibala
0
0
1
1
1
0
19
Annona Reticulata
Ramphal
0
0
2
1
1
0
20
Others
Others
0
08
105
65
19
31
Total
1
38
210
227
133
204
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
813
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
NIL
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
The area is in fuel wood & Improvement working circle as per shri k p singh & M M Ngullie Working plan 2010-11 to 2019-20 the slope is gently with scrubby growth.
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 :
Wild Fox, Rabit
(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):
10157724
Patch Wise Details
S.no
Patch No.
Area(ha.)
Name of PF/RF
Range
Compartment No
Uploaded KML file of patch
1
1
31.00
Other
Pen
0
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. : SGNP Borivali
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Thane
0.781
2
palghar
2.399
Total
3.18
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
3.18
0.5
Eco 1
Total.
3.18
(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
0
227
219
58
6
0
2
Acacia Catechu
Khair
0
1
0
0
0
0
3
Others
Asana
0
10
4
2
3
0
4
Ficus Religiosa
Pipal
0
0
0
0
2
0
5
Ficus benghalensis
Vad
0
2
5
2
6
0
6
Adina cordifolia
Haldu
0
6
3
2
1
0
7
Others
Khavas
0
8
1
2
2
0
8
Borasis Flebilifer
Tad
0
0
0
0
2
0
9
Others
Shemat
0
40
13
1
1
0
10
Grewia Tiliaefolia
Dhaman
0
32
5
3
0
0
11
Others
Kuda
0
132
23
4
0
0
12
Pterocarpus Marsupium
Bibla
0
18
3
5
9
0
13
Dalbergia Latifolia
Shisham
0
15
13
16
7
0
14
Madhuka Indica
Mohwa
0
2
0
0
0
0
15
Others
Sawar
0
20
8
5
2
0
16
Syzigium Cumini
Jambhul
0
20
8
5
2
0
17
Butea Monosperma
Palas
0
5
2
3
0
0
18
Cassia Fistula
Bahava
0
2
1
0
0
0
19
Others
Ambada
0
8
4
0
1
0
20
Others
Kharvat
0
30
9
5
6
0
21
Terminalia bellerica
Behada
0
2
2
0
0
0
22
Others
Chabhal
0
4
2
1
0
0
23
Ficus Racemosa
Umbar
0
1
0
0
0
0
24
Others
Koshimb
0
6
0
2
0
0
25
Others
Ashi
0
32
7
1
0
0
26
Others
Pangara
0
0
0
14
3
0
27
Others
Bondara
0
10
2
0
0
0
28
Others
Ghotvel
0
11
3
4
0
0
29
Others
Ghol
0
13
3
0
0
0
30
Others
Kumbh
0
5
5
2
2
0
31
Diasporus Melanoxylon
Temurni
0
5
0
0
0
0
32
Others
Kandol
0
5
0
0
0
0
33
Others
Bhokar
0
0
1
0
0
0
34
Albizia Procera
Kinhai
0
1
0
0
0
0
35
Gmelin Arborea
0
1
0
0
0
0
36
Others
Kakad
0
3
1
0
0
0
Total
0
677
347
137
55
0
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
1216
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
NIL
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
The proposed area is dense forest with tree and pole crop. The area is generally susceptible to the 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 :
Panthar is the only big cat and Barking deer, Wild Pig found in this area. Jungle Cat, Small Indian Civet, Common Palm Civet, Rusty Spotted Cat, Faunal Species are found in this area. Jackle, stripped hyena are quite rare. The Bonnet macaque is common in many parts. The Rhesus macaque & Hanuman Langoor occure in the area. Black headed gulls, stilt, harriers etc. are commonly seen.
(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 :
Positive impacts MMRDA project of 403-MLD bulk water supply will meet the growing demands of drinking water in the western sub-region of MMR. Proposed 403-MLD bulk water supply project will also ameliorate shortage of drinking water problem. The Forest Department & Protected Area staff would also benefit in overcoming the acute shortage of drinking water faced during summer. Forest Nurseries in this area would also benefit accordingly. Contribute to the income & employment creation opportunities in the local economy and sustainable development to the people of Palghar and Thane districts. Negative Impacts Likely negative significant incremental impacts due to the proposed project are negligible since the proposed project is largely underground. Impact to the wildlife in the underground strata during execution of the project is also likely to be not significant since the Project Proponent has proposed the use of latest technology in tunnel boring works which are proposed to be, on an average, 5.0m below ground level in ‘Non-PA’ areas and is about 5.0 to 30.0 metres in ‘PA’ area of Tungareshwar Sanctuary. Likely negative significant incremental impact due to the proposed project is negligible since the proposed project is largely underground.
(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 :
As above.
(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 above.
(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
User Agency certificates
2
NPV Certificate of SGNP
3
Certificates of SGNP Div.
Division 3. : Thane
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
3
0.2
Eco 1
Total.
3
(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
Teak
0
25
0
0
0
0
2
Mangifera Indica
Amba
0
1
0
1
0
0
3
Grewia Tiliaefolia
Dhaman
0
1
1
0
0
0
4
Bombax Ceiba
Sawar
0
48
4
2
0
0
5
Ficus Religiosa
Pipal
0
0
0
0
1
0
6
Holoptelia integrifolia
Valva
0
3
0
0
0
0
7
Azadirachta Indica
Neem
0
1
0
0
0
0
8
Ficus Bengalensis
Vad
0
1
0
0
0
0
9
Diasporus Melanoxylon
Tendu
0
4
0
0
0
0
10
Tamarindus Indica
Chinch
0
0
0
1
0
0
11
Others
Umber, Subhabul,Shewga etc.
0
14
3
0
2
0
Total
0
98
8
4
3
0
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
113
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
No
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
The proposed protected forest area is open with scares trees, degraded forest. The area is susceptible to soil erosion. The proposed Reserved forest area is dense 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 :
Yes, Panther, Barking deer, Wild pig, Jungle Cat, Small indian Civet, Stripped hyena, Stilt harriers etc. found in this area.
(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 :
No impact on ESZ.
(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 :
Yes
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
User agency
2
DCF cert.pdf
3
DCF NPV
4
UA NPV
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
424150
170108.7
1389.211
101
1403.15
31/03/2017
1423.149
118.382
2
palghar
424150
170108.7
1389.211
96
1403.15
31/03/2015
1423.149
118.382
3
palghar
955800
96684
852.0625
40
668.630
19/03/2018
504.510
164.120
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
Dahanu
Thane
DFO
Yes
One
19/03/2018
Thane
Thane
DFO
Yes
One
15/03/2018
SGNP Borivali
Wildlife Borivali
DFO
Yes
One
25/01/2018
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
Dahanu
Thane
DFO
Recommended
Thane
Thane
DFO
Recommended
Yes
SGNP Borivali
Wildlife Borivali
DFO
Recommended
Thane
CF
Recommended
Yes
Wildlife Borivali
CF
Recommended
Yes
Nodal Officer
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
13/08/2018
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-II-MH-83-2018-NGP
22/10/2018
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/WATER/31069/2017
WATER310692017081
60,714,895.00
60,714,895.00
10/01/2019
MAHBH19010363567
Corporation Bank
NEFT/RTGS (Challan)
04/01/2019
04/01/2019
23.
Stage-II Clearance Details
Proposal No.
Date of Stage-II Clearance
Proposal Status
Clearance Letter
FP/MH/WATER/31069/2017
Approved In-Principle
No Data
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