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 :
ML-04/2020
1.
Location of the project/Scheme :
Meghalaya
(i)
State / Union Territory :
Meghalaya
(ii)
District :
East Jaintia Hills
(iii)
Forest Division :
Jaintia Hills
(iv)
Area of forest land proposed for diversion (in ha.) :
4
(v)
Category of the Proposal:
Mining
2.
Legal status of forest land proposed for diversion
S. No.
Division
Forest Land(ha.)
Legal Status
1
Jaintia Hills
4
Private Forest
Total
4
Division 1. : Jaintia Hills
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
East Jaintia Hills
4
Total
4
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
4
60
Eco 1
Total.
4
(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 :
Their is no prescription under Working Plan since the proposed is a Private Forest Land
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
The proposed area is not vulnerable due to the erosion of soil.
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 studies been done
(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 :
Yes
(a)Details of violation(s):
Broken for Limestone Mining
(b) Period of Work done(year) :
6
(c) Area of forest land involved in violation (in ha.) :
4
Name of person responsible for violation
Designation & Address of person responsible for violation
Action taken against the person responsible for violation
NIL
12.
Whether work in violation is still in progres(Yes/No) :
No
13.
Details of compensatory afforestation scheme
(i).
Patch wise details of non-forest or Revenue forest land to be provided by User Agency for CA
Patch Wise Details
S.no
District Name
Village
Area(in ha.)
khasra
KML file
Present Owner file
1
Mualhoi
4
Saipung
(ii).
Upload a scanned copy of the Geo-referenced map of the forest land proposed for C.A. prepared by using DGPS or Total Station:
(iii).
Upload a copy of Survey of India Toposheet indicating boundary of forest land proposed for C.A:
(iv).
Copy of CA scheme details:
(iv).
Copy of CA scheme details:
NA
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
East Jaintia Hills
381900
2516
322.8715
17
322.8715
14/05/2021
322.8715
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
Jaintia Hills
Khasi&Jaintia Hills
DFO
Yes
One
12/03/2021
Khasi&Jaintia Hills
CF
Yes
One
22/07/2021
(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
Jaintia Hills
Khasi&Jaintia Hills
DFO
Recommended
Specific recommendation for acceptance or otherwise of the proposal The requirement of forest land as proposed by the user agency in Col. 2 of part I is unavoidable and is barest minimum required for the project. The proposal submitted by the user agency is very much important for mining of lime stone to be used for cement manufacturing to cater the needs of the cement for the developmental works in the state. The proposal mentioned above not only beneficial to cater the needs of the cement in the developmental works in the state but also will generate employments for the public in the district. Considering the above, it is recommended for further processing and to grant approval if deem fit and proper under Section.2 of Forest Conservation Act 1980.
Khasi&Jaintia Hills
CF
Recommended
The proposed site located in East Jaintia Hills district was inspected on 22nd July 2021 along with the DFO T concerned and also representatives of Hill Cement Company Ltd. and based on the report of the DFO and my observations during the said inspection this office recommends forest clearance under provisions of FCA – 1980 and corresponding extant Guidelines subject to realization of penalties from the user agency. Since the matter also involves violation of FCA – 1980 appropriate penalties may be imposed accordingly as also indicated in the Inspection Report .
Yes
Nodal Officer
Recommended
The proposal pertains to Mynkre limestone mining by M/s Hills Cement Company Ltd at Mynkre. As per JIT – I report, the proposed land has been found to be a forest land deemed forest and in an inspection conducted by the Conservator of Forests WL & T , Khasi & Jaintia Hills, Shillong and the Divisional Forest Officer, Jaintia Hills T Division, Jowai it was found and confirmed that the land was broken for the purpose of extracting limestone. Since, the matter involved violation of FC Act, 1980, an appropriate penalty may be imposed accordingly to the project proponent. Hence, the proposal is hereby 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
Meghalaya
State Secretary
Recommended
29/03/2022
The proposal is for mining of limestone to supply to cement plant. it will promote industries, create employment to local people and generate revenue to State Government. hence recommended. The recommendation is subject to payment of 5 times the NPV plus 12simple interest till the penalty is paid by project proponent as penalty.
State Govt. Officer
No Data
17.
Stage-I Clearance Report
Regional Office
Recommendation By
MoEF File No.
Date of Stage-I Clearance
Clearance Letter
Shillong
Regional Office
3-MGB013/2022-SHI
14/01/2025
23.
Stage-II Clearance Details
Proposal No.
Date of Stage-II Clearance
Proposal Status
Clearance Letter
FP/ML/MIN/42964/2019
Approved In-Principle
No Data
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