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-016/2022
1.
Location of the project/Scheme :
Meghalaya
(i)
State / Union Territory :
Meghalaya
(ii)
District :
East Garo Hills
(iii)
Forest Division :
Garo Hills
(iv)
Area of forest land proposed for diversion (in ha.) :
0.765
(v)
Category of the Proposal:
Optical Fibre Cable
2.
Legal status of forest land proposed for diversion
S. No.
Division
Forest Land(ha.)
Legal Status
1
Garo Hills
0.765
Reserved Forest
Total
0.765
Division 1. : Garo Hills
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
East Garo Hills
0.765
Total
0.765
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
0.765
70
Eco 1
Total.
0.765
(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
Bamboo
0
0
0
0
0
0
Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
0
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
Plantation WC, Forest Protection WC, Joint Forest Management WC, Non-Timber Forest Produce EC, Wildlife Management WC
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
The area proposed to be diverted is less vulnerable to erosion, as the OFC cables are laid Overhead and the gradient of the area to be diverted is not steep
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 :
Barking Deer, Leopard Cat, Wild Boar, Common Fox, Common Mongoose, Monitor Lizard, Malayan Giant Squirrel, Jungle fowl etc.
(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 :
The Project lies on the boundary of the Nokrek Biosphere Reserve, and the project does not have significant negative impact on the Nokrek biosphere reserve.
(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 :
Yes
Details and comments on the impact of Project on such areas :
The Project lies on the boundary of the Nokrek Biosphere Reserve, and the project does not have significant negative impact on the Nokrek biosphere reserve.
(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):
1.63188
Patch Wise Details
S.no
Patch No.
Area(ha.)
Name of PF/RF
Range
Compartment No
Uploaded KML file of patch
1
1
0.1
Rongrenggre Reserve Forest
Simsanggre
7B
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
NPV & CA Calculation
2
Availability of Degraded Forest
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 Garo Hills
263000
15714.49
13.6881
10
28.66
09/09/2022
13.6
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
Garo Hills
Garo Hills
DFO
Yes
One
09/09/2022
Garo Hills
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
Garo Hills
Garo Hills
DFO
Recommended
This OFC involves no felling of trees and is aligned along the existing road, thus will not cause any adverse effect on the Forest, Environment and Wildlife of the area and improves connectivity for general populace.
Garo Hills
CF
Recommended
Since the project does not involve felling of trees and laid along the PWD Road, , it will not cause adverse negative effect on the Forest and Environment of the region.
Yes
Nodal Officer
Recommended
The proposal pertains to diversion of 0.765 Ha of Forest Land for laying of Overhead Optical Fibre Cable by BSNL in Rongrenggre, Songsak and Darugre Reserve Forest. It will pass through Tura RD Nongstoin Road, Chisobibra, Williamnagar Road and National Highway 62 through Rongrenggre Reserve Forest, Songsak Reserve Forest, and Darugre Reserve Forest. Perused the views of the Conservator of Forests, Wildlife and Territorial, Garo Hills Region, Tura in Part III. The length of the Optical Fibre Cable required inside the Reserve Forest is 25.5 kms which necessitates diverting 0.765 Ha of forest land. The project does not involve felling of trees. The OFC cable will be laid along the existing PWD Road and therefore will not have adverse effect on the Forest, Environment and Wildlife of the area. The project is crucial for improvement of the network connectivity in the Garo Hills Region which plays an important role in development of the region as a whole. Hence the proposal is 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
03/04/2023
the project is important for enhancing internet service in the region for improved connectivity. hence 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
Shillong
State Government
FOR3/2023
03/04/2023
23.
Stage-II Clearance Details
Proposal No.
Date of Stage-II Clearance
Proposal Status
Clearance Letter
FP/ML/OFC/157594/2022
IN-PRINCIPLE
No Data
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