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 :
MZ-02/2021
1.
Location of the project/Scheme :
Mizoram
(i)
State / Union Territory :
Mizoram
(ii)
District :
Aizawl,Champhai
(iii)
Forest Division :
Aizawl,Champhai
(iv)
Area of forest land proposed for diversion (in ha.) :
27.850022
(v)
Category of the Proposal:
Road
2.
Legal status of forest land proposed for diversion
S. No.
Division
Forest Land(ha.)
Legal Status
1
Champhai
6.728989
Reserved Forest
2
Aizawl
21.121
Reserved Forest
Total
27.849989
Division 1. : Aizawl
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Aizawl
21.121
Total
21.121
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
21.121
45
Eco 1
Total.
21.121
(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
Ficus benghalensis
Bung
0
1
0
0
0
0
2
Rhus Spp.
Chhimhruk
0
1
0
0
0
0
3
Eucalyptus spp
Eucalyptus
0
4
0
0
0
0
4
Albizia Procera
Kangtek
1
9
0
0
0
0
5
Juglan Regia
Khawkherh
0
3
0
0
0
0
6
Rhus Spp.
Khawmhma
0
1
0
0
0
0
7
Schima Wallichii Chois
Khiang
2
69
4
0
0
0
8
Bischofia Javanica
Khuangthli
0
2
0
0
0
0
9
Artocarpus Heterophyllus
Lamkhuang
2
6
0
0
0
0
10
Syzigium Cumini
Lenhmui
0
1
0
0
0
0
11
Michelia Champaka
Ngiau
0
7
0
0
0
0
12
Emblica Officinalis
Sunhlu
1
39
0
0
0
0
13
Others
Tawitaw
0
4
0
0
0
0
14
Tectona Grandis
Teak
3
54
26
0
0
0
15
Others
Tei
0
17
1
0
0
0
16
Syzigium Sps
Theichhawl
1
7
0
0
0
0
17
Mangifera Indica
Theihai
2
16
0
0
0
0
18
Others
Theiria
1
3
0
0
0
0
19
Others
Theitit
2
16
0
0
0
0
20
Albzzia Spp.
Thingri
1
76
1
0
0
0
21
Others
Thingsaihlum
0
6
0
0
0
0
22
Castanopsis Tribuloides
Thingsia
1
20
0
0
0
0
23
Gmelin Arborea
Thlanvawng
3
49
3
0
0
0
24
Albzzia Spp.
Vang
4
49
3
1
1
0
25
Others
Vaube
1
12
1
0
0
0
26
Others
Zairum
3
11
0
0
0
0
27
Others
Zawngtah
3
12
0
0
0
0
28
Duabanga Grandiflora
Zuang
1
16
0
0
0
0
Total
32
511
39
1
1
0
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
584
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 not much vulnerable to soil erosion as there is good ground cover
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 :
NA
(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):
NIL
(b) Period of Work done(year) :
2022
(c) Area of forest land involved in violation (in ha.) :
17
S. No.
Name of person responsible for violation
Designation & Address of person responsible for violation
Action taken against the person responsible for violation
1
SG Dwivedy
General Manager NHIDCL PMU Seling
User Agency informed to stop all non-forestry activities and remove labour camps from inside forest.
12.
Whether work in violation is still in progres(Yes/No) :
No
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):
41.20908
Patch Wise Details
S.no
Patch No.
Area(ha.)
Name of PF/RF
Range
Compartment No
Uploaded KML file of patch
1
1
29.080
Community Land
Chhingchhip
NIL
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
Reply to EDS 1
2
Reply to EDS 2
3
Reply to EDS 6
4
Reply to EDS 5
5
Reply to EDS 3
6
Reply to EDS 4
7
Reply to EDS 10
8
Actions on violations
9
Certificate indicating distance from nearest diversion area from Protected Area
10
Chronological details and Action taken report on violation
Division 2. : Champhai
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Champhai
6.728989
Total
6.728989
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
6.728989
60
Eco 1
Total.
6.728989
(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
Duabanga Grandiflora
Zuang
0
6
1
2
0
0
2
Others
Thingvawkpui (Balakata baccata)
1
0
0
0
0
0
3
Gmelin Arborea
Thlanvawng
0
14
10
2
0
0
4
Others
Hnum(Engelhardtia spicata)
0
3
1
0
0
0
5
Bischofia Javanica
Khuangthli
0
6
7
9
2
0
6
Others
Vang (Albizia chinensis)
0
7
0
0
0
0
7
Others
Thingkha (Derris robusta)
0
9
3
0
0
0
8
Others
Hnahkiah (Callicarpia arborea)
0
10
0
0
1
0
9
Others
Theitit (Ficus prostrata)
0
10
0
0
0
0
10
Others
Bil (Protium serratum)
0
10
0
0
0
0
11
Others
Hnahkhar (Macaranga peltata)
0
2
0
0
0
0
12
Others
Zihnghalh (Stereospurmum chelonoides)
0
1
0
0
0
0
13
Tectona Grandis
Teak
0
10
4
0
0
0
14
Others
Thinglung (Homalium ceylanicum)
0
1
0
0
0
0
15
Artocarpus Heterophyllus
Lamkhuang
0
2
1
1
0
0
16
Bombox Ceiba
Phunchawng
0
0
0
0
1
0
17
Others
Chhawntual ( Aporosa octandra)
0
1
0
0
0
0
18
Schima Wallichii Chois
Khiang
0
1
0
0
0
0
19
Others
Theichhawl (Syzigium grandii)
0
1
0
0
0
0
20
Others
Thingsaihlum ( Vitex canescens)
0
1
0
0
0
0
21
Others
Thil (Lithgocaypus pachiyphyllus)
0
1
0
0
0
0
22
Michelia Champaka
Ngiau
0
0
0
2
1
0
23
Adena Cardifolia
Lungkhup
0
1
0
0
0
0
24
Others
Tatkawng (Artocurpus chaplasha)
0
1
0
0
0
0
25
Others
Hnahthap ( Colona floribunda)
0
1
0
0
0
0
Total
1
99
27
16
5
0
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
148
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
There is no approved working plan for Champhai Forest Division
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
The area is not much vulnerable to erosion as there is good ground cover
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 :
Not much wildlife is found as the area is small and along the national highway.
(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):
NIL
(b) Period of Work done(year) :
2022
(c) Area of forest land involved in violation (in ha.) :
6.7289
S. No.
Name of person responsible for violation
Designation & Address of person responsible for violation
Action taken against the person responsible for violation
1
SG Dwivedy
General Manager NHIDCL PMU Seling
User Agency informed to suspend all non-forest activities on forest areas and explanation called for violation of Forest Conservation Act, 1980.
12.
Whether work in violation is still in progres(Yes/No) :
No
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):
26.34
Patch Wise Details
S.no
Patch No.
Area(ha.)
Name of PF/RF
Range
Compartment No
Uploaded KML file of patch
1
1
29.080
Community Land
Chhingchhip
NIL
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
Avenue Plantation Scheme
2
FRA Certificate
3
Annexure of action taken report on violation
4
Trees to be felled
5
Site Suitability
6
Action taken report
7
Violation Report
8
Geo Coordinates of CA Area
9
Action on violation 2
10
Distance from nearest protected Area
11
NPV Estimate
12
Nearest PA
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
Aizawl
357600
307891
206.436
8
24.46
28/04/2022
24.46
189.765
2
Champhai
318500
13723.18
110.2167
2
2034.18
24/08/2022
2034.18
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
Aizawl
Central circle
DFO
Yes
Two
08/04/2022,31/05/2022
Central circle
CF
Yes
One
31/05/2022
Champhai
Central circle
DFO
Yes
Two
11/01/2021,24/06/2022
(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
Champhai
Central circle
DFO
Recommended
Forest land is unavoidable for the project, and requirement is barest minimum
Aizawl
Central circle
DFO
Recommended
Rehabilitation and upgradation of NH 06 Seling to Dulte section within the state of Mizoram, falling under Aizawl Forest Division is an essential project for the state. The portion of the forest land to be diverted is 21.121 Ha and there is no alternative option. Hence, recommended for approval.
Central circle
CF
Not-Recommended
Violation of FCA 1980 found
Yes
Nodal Officer
Recommended
Recommendation letter of the Nodal Officer attached.
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
Mizoram
State Secretary
Recommended
07/10/2022
Recommendation letter attached.
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-MZC 045/2022-SHI
17/04/2023
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/MZ/ROAD/117867/2020
ROAD1178672020431
63,074,806.00
63,074,806.00
17/05/2023
950547
Union Bank Of India
NEFT/RTGS (Challan)
21/04/2023
21/04/2023
19.
Uploaded Status of Land to be transferred to Forest Department under FCA (Mutation Details).
(i). Whether CA Land is mandatorily required in this Proposal :
Yes
(ii). Total Land identified for raising CA:
29.08
(iii). No. of Maintenance years:
99
(iv). Total No. of Patches/Parcel:
1
No. of patches :
1
Patch wise details
Patch No.
Shape of land identified for CA
Area of Patch/Parcel(in ha.)
1
Block(Polygon)
29.08
Status of CA Land so identified :
Non Forest Area
Site Name :
Khawbel
Location Details :
Khawbel,Serchhip
Uploaded GPS File :
Uploaded Scanned copy of Map :
Mutation Status :
Mutated
Mutation Status
Circle Name.
Name of Division.
Name of Range.
Mutation Order No.
Mutation Date
How Much Area of Mutated Land Received
Mutation Letter
Central circle
Thenzawl
Chhingchhip
No. K.15011/59/2010-REV
09 Mar 2022
29.08
20.
Mutation Details Verified By Nodal Officer
Proposal No.
Verified Date
Mutation Letter
Remarks
FP/MZ/ROAD/117867/2020
05 Jul 2023
No Data
Verified
21.
Compliance Details Submitted by User Agency
Proposal No.
Compliance Details submitted on(Date)
Uploaded Letter
FP/MZ/ROAD/117867/2020
21 Jul 2023
22.
Compliance Details Verified by Nodal Officer
Proposal No.
Remarks
Verified Date
Uploaded Letter
FP/MZ/ROAD/117867/2020
As attached
03 Nov 2023
23.
Stage-II Clearance Details
Proposal No.
Date of Stage-II Clearance
Proposal Status
Clearance Letter
FP/MZ/ROAD/117867/2020
06 Nov 2023
APPROVED
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