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 :
MN-05/2016
1.
Location of the project/Scheme :
Manipur
(i)
State / Union Territory :
Manipur
(ii)
District :
Churachandpur,Thoubal
(iii)
Forest Division :
Southern Forest Division,Churachandpur,Thoubal Forest Division
(iv)
Area of forest land proposed for diversion (in ha.) :
18.414
(v)
Category of the Proposal:
Transmission Line
2.
Legal status of forest land proposed for diversion
S. No.
Division
Forest Land(ha.)
Legal Status
1
Southern Forest Division,Churachandpur
7.479
Reserved Forest
2
Thoubal Forest Division
10.935
Reserved Forest
Total
18.414
Division 1. : Southern Forest Division,Churachandpur
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Churachandpur
7.479
Total
7.479
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
7.479
40
Eco 1
Total.
7.479
(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
Lagerstroemia Parviflora
Akman
0
275
211
75
0
0
2
Bauhinia Parviflora
Chingthtao
0
187
0
0
0
0
3
Gmelina Arborea
Wang
0
1869
187
37
0
0
4
Calotrophis Gigantium
Mondol
0
574
37
0
0
0
5
Cedrela Febrifuga Blume
Tairen
0
673
112
25
0
0
6
Ficus Racemosa
Heiyit
0
25
225
0
25
0
7
Bombax Ceiba
Tera
0
62
12
25
25
0
8
Schima Wallichii Chois
Usoi
0
112
112
12
0
0
9
Pine
Uchan
0
125
249
810
0
0
10
Eucalyptus (Seed Orgin)
Nasik
0
187
474
225
0
0
11
Cassia Siamea
Sahi-Kuhi
0
997
0
0
0
0
12
Emblica Officinalis
Heikru
0
50
0
0
0
0
13
Pakia Biglandulosa
Yongchak
0
0
125
25
0
0
14
Artocarpus Heterophyllus
Theibong
0
0
0
125
0
0
15
Mangifera Indica
Heinou
0
100
112
0
0
0
16
Pyrularia Edulis
Quercus (Uyung)
0
561
0
0
0
0
Total
0
5797
1856
1359
50
0
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
9062
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
Plantation Working Circle
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
As the proposed transmission line goes in the form of a strip, erosion may not be significant
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 :
Apart from barking deer and other reptiles like snakes, no other rare and endangered species are found in the 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 :
The project site within part Dampi RF of Southern Forest Division is about 5.5 km from Keibul Lamjao National Park separated by human settlements may have little or no impact on the protected 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):
47.18
Patch Wise Details
S.no
Patch No.
Area(ha.)
Name of PF/RF
Range
Compartment No
Uploaded KML file of patch
1
1
15
Dampi
Churachandpur Range
17
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
Calculation of NPV uploaded
Division 2. : Thoubal Forest Division
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Thoubal
10.935
Total
10.935
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
0.26
50
Eco 1
2
10.675
30
Eco 1
Total.
10.935
(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
Pine
Uchan
0
233
277
84
9
0
2
Others
Quercus
0
25
0
0
0
0
3
Castanopsis Tribuloides
Sahi
0
105
15
0
0
0
4
Castanopsis Tribuloides
Thangji
0
2
4
0
0
0
5
Alnus Nepalensis
Pareng
0
14
10
0
0
0
6
Mangifera Indica
Heinou
0
6
6
2
0
0
7
Tooni Cedrela
Tairen
0
22
7
4
0
0
8
Others
Uthum
0
0
1
0
0
0
9
Schima Wallichii Chois
Usoi
0
47
5
1
1
0
10
Others
Tom heinou
0
7
9
7
0
0
11
Others
Tumitla
0
13
1
0
0
0
12
Erythrina Indica
Kurao
0
2
0
0
0
0
13
Gmelina Arborea
Wang
0
54
7
1
0
0
14
Melia Azadirachta
0
0
0
1
0
0
15
Others
Chorphon
0
2
1
0
0
0
16
Artocarpus Heterophyllus
Theibong
0
0
1
0
0
0
17
Others
Heirit (Ficus semicordata)
0
6
0
0
0
0
18
Others
Ngaang (Zanthaylum budrunga)
0
8
0
0
0
0
19
Others
Unigthou (Phoebe hainesiana)
0
11
0
0
0
0
20
Others
Yongchak (Parkia roxburghii)
0
1
0
0
0
0
21
Others
Uyung (Quercus serrata)
0
18
1
0
0
0
22
Eucalyptus spp
Nasik
0
25
27
3
0
0
23
Bombax Ceiba
Tera
0
2
0
1
0
0
24
Albezzia Labbeck
Uil
0
5
2
0
0
0
25
Rhus Spp.
Heimang
0
1
0
0
0
0
26
Others
Aakman (Lannea grandis)
0
13
7
0
0
0
27
Others
Pheija (Wendlandia glabra)
0
3
1
0
0
0
28
Chukrasia Tabularis
Taimareng
0
1
0
0
0
0
29
Syzigium Cumini
Sileima
0
7
2
4
1
0
30
Albzzia Spp.
Khok
0
9
0
2
0
0
31
Cassia Fistula
Chauhi
0
2
0
0
0
0
32
Others
Chingthrao (Bauhinia purpurea)
0
2
0
0
0
0
33
Others
Thangji (Castanopsis hystrix)
0
5
0
0
0
0
34
Others
Shaamba (Oroxylum indicum)
0
2
0
0
0
0
35
Others
Kuhi (Pasania pachyphylla)
0
0
4
0
0
0
36
Others
Missi (Stereospermum chelonioides)
0
0
1
0
0
0
37
Others
Laangjan (Sterculia villosa)
0
6
0
0
0
0
38
Erythrina Indica
Kurao
0
3
0
0
0
0
39
Others
Heikreng manbi (Trema orientalis)
0
2
0
0
0
0
40
Artocarpus Heterophyllus
Theibong
0
1
0
0
0
0
Total
0
665
389
110
11
0
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
1175
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
the forest land proposed for diversion falls under Plantation and Biodiversity Working Circle.
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
Being linear in nature with a narrow width, the project is not likely to have significant issues pertaining 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 :
Hog Deer, Pangolin, Jungle cat 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 :
About 10 kms of the length of the transmission line will pass through the ESZ of the Keibulamjao National Park. As this 10kms stretch would fall mostly on agriculture fields, the impact might be minimal.
(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):
41.28
Patch Wise Details
S.no
Patch No.
Area(ha.)
Name of PF/RF
Range
Compartment No
Uploaded KML file of patch
1
1
22
Thonga Mondum Reserve Forest
Kakcliiiig Range
4
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 calculation for the forest area falling within Thoubal Forest Division
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
Churachandpur
457000
415700
228.26
4
142.22
01/10/2016
142.22
0
2
Thoubal
51400
10000
2.5142
3
5.0284
09/11/2016
5.0284
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
Southern Forest Division,Churachandpur
Southern Forest Circle
DFO
Yes
Two
17/10/2016,04/11/2016
Central Forest Circle
CF
No
No Data
Thoubal Forest Division
Central Forest Circle
DFO
Yes
One
27/09/2016
(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
Southern Forest Division,Churachandpur
Southern Forest Circle
DFO
Recommended
The proposed diversion of forest land is in the form of a narrow strip which is unavoidable and to the barest minimum for stringing the 132 KV transmission line which the district has acute needed for years together. The proposal is therefore recommended.
Thoubal Forest Division
Central Forest Circle
DFO
Recommended
Recommendation for 10.935 ha is made as this much area of the proposed diversion falls within the Thoubal Forest Division
Southern Forest Circle
CF
Recommended
Stringing of transmission line for distribution of power supply in the state
Yes
Central Forest Circle
CF
Recommended
The project will provide power supply to the people living in Kakching and Churachandpur areas.
Yes
Nodal Officer
Recommended
Recommended for diversion of 18.414 ha of forest land as the project is a public utility project to be managed by the State Government.
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
Manipur
State Secretary
Recommended
04/05/2017
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
Regional Office
3-MNC 020/2017-SHI
14/11/2022
23.
Stage-II Clearance Details
Proposal No.
Date of Stage-II Clearance
Proposal Status
Clearance Letter
FP/MN/TRANS/20059/2016
Approved In-Principle
No Data
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