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 :
OR-01/2022
1.
Location of the project/Scheme :
Orissa
(i)
State / Union Territory :
Orissa
(ii)
District :
Rayagada ,Koraput
(iii)
Forest Division :
Rayagada,Koraput
(iv)
Area of forest land proposed for diversion (in ha.) :
38.062
(v)
Category of the Proposal:
Industry
2.
Legal status of forest land proposed for diversion
S. No.
Division
Forest Land(ha.)
Legal Status
1
Rayagada
2.444
Reserved Forest
2
Rayagada
4.913
Proposed Reserved Forests (Sec-4 of IFA)
3
Rayagada
7.552
Revenue Forest
4
Koraput
23.153
Revenue Forest
Total
38.062
Division 1. : Koraput
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Koraput
23.153
Total
23.153
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
23.153
0.2
Eco 3
Total.
23.153
(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
Semecarpus Anacardium
Bhalia
0
0
0
2
0
1
2
Ficus Racemosa
Dimiri
0
0
0
1
1
1
3
Syzygium cumini
Jamu
0
0
1
1
0
3
4
Schleichera oleosa
Kusum
0
0
1
0
2
4
5
Madhuca indica
Mahula
0
7
9
8
12
144
6
Mangifera Indica
Mango
0
2
0
1
2
15
7
Artocarpus Heterophyllus
Panas
0
2
1
1
4
5
8
Ficus Religiosa
Pipal
0
0
0
1
0
0
9
Shorea Robusta
Sal
0
0
0
0
0
1
10
Albezzia Labbeck
Sirisa
0
0
0
1
0
0
11
Others
Sahaja
0
0
1
0
0
0
12
Tamarindus indicus
Tentuli
0
3
1
5
5
2
13
Misc. Species
misc species
0
1
0
0
2
5
14
Ficus Bengalensis
Bara
0
0
0
0
0
5
Total
0
15
14
21
28
186
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
264
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
NIL
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
No vulnerability 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 :
Barking deer, Mangoose, Wild cat, Sloth bear, Wild boor, Monkey, Jackle
(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
(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
Koraput
Pipalpadar
38.5
Khata No. 76 Plot No. 3 , 72, 73 & 74, Kisam-Pahar
(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
1
Division 2. : Rayagada
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Rayagada
14.909
Total
14.909
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
14.909
0.2
Eco 3
Total.
14.909
(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
Acacia auriculaeformis
Acacia
0
1
0
0
0
1
2
embelica officinalis
Amla
0
0
0
0
1
0
3
Semecarpus Anacardium
Bhalia
0
7
3
2
0
0
4
Terminalia belerica
Bahada
0
0
0
1
1
2
5
Ficus Bengalensis
Bara
0
0
0
0
0
1
6
Bauhinia Parviflora
Barada
0
1
0
0
0
0
7
Anacardium Occidentale
Cashew
0
16
12
6
0
0
8
Samania Saman
Chakunda
0
10
3
1
0
0
9
Buchanania lanzan
Chara
0
2
1
1
0
0
10
Anogeissus latifolia
Dhauda
0
1
0
0
0
0
11
Gmelin Arborea
Gambhari
0
0
1
1
1
0
12
Terminalia Chebula
Harida
0
0
1
0
0
0
13
Syzigium Cumini
Jamun
0
7
10
0
1
1
14
Pongamia pinnata
Karanja
0
5
0
0
0
4
15
Bridelia retusa
Kasi
0
0
1
3
0
1
16
Others
Khajuri
0
0
0
1
0
0
17
Delonix Regia
Krushnachura
0
1
0
1
0
0
18
Schleichera oleosa
Kusum
0
2
0
2
2
0
19
Ailanthus excelsa
Mahaneem
0
1
3
0
1
1
20
Madhuca indica
Mohula
0
7
2
4
4
0
21
Lannea coromandelica
Mai
0
1
2
0
0
0
22
Mangifera Indica
Mango
0
5
10
11
3
6
23
Adina cordifolia
Mundi
0
0
1
1
0
0
24
Misc. Species
misc.
0
8
1
4
2
0
25
Eucalyptus
Nilagiri
0
3
1
1
0
0
26
Azadirachta indica
Neem
0
1
0
0
0
0
27
Ficus Religiosa
Ostha
0
0
1
0
0
0
28
Artocarpus Heterophyllus
Panasa
0
0
0
0
0
7
29
Pterocarpus Marsupium
Piasala
0
1
1
2
1
2
30
Psidium Guajava
Pijuli
0
1
1
0
0
0
31
Streblus asper
Sahada
0
0
0
0
0
1
32
Terminalia tomentosa
Sahaj/asan
0
3
2
3
0
0
33
Shorea Robusta
Sal
0
235
33
22
12
27
34
Lagerstroemia parviflora
Sidha
0
1
0
0
0
0
35
Greviia Robusta
Silver oak
0
2
9
0
0
0
36
Seemaruba
Seemaruba
0
6
0
0
0
0
37
Albezzia Labbeck
Sirisa
0
1
0
0
2
0
38
Tectona Grandis
Teak
0
65
11
0
0
0
39
Tamarindus Indica
Tentuli
0
0
0
0
1
2
Total
0
394
110
67
32
56
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
659
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
RF- SWC, Plantation PRF- Plantation Revenue Forest- Nil
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
As the area is coming under Industrial Project, hence there is no vulnerable to erosion.
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 :
The wildlife species are found like Chital, Sambar, Barking deer, Monkey, Wild boar, beer, leopard and also movement of wild elephant.
(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
(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
Koraput
Pipalpadar
38.5
Khata No. 76 Plot No. 3 , 72, 73 & 74, Kisam-Pahar
(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:
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
Rayagada
707300
319691
2139.38
19
72.78
20/06/2022
41.39
2166.17
2
Koraput
880700
187953
2170.7869
10
2311.925
31/12/2022
2016.073
787.481
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
Rayagada
Koraput
DFO
Yes
One
06/07/2022
Koraput
CF
No
No Data
Koraput
Koraput
DFO
Yes
Three
04/06/2022,26/06/2022,05/07/2022
(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
Rayagada
Koraput
DFO
Recommended
After thoroughly studying the project report and observations made during site inspection, the following points are considered for recommendation. 1. The Project involves RF 2.444 ha, PRF 4.913 Ha. & Revenue Forest 7.552 Total 14.909 Ha. 2. The proposed area will boost the socio economic condition of the local people by providing employment opportunities in tribal dominated district of Rayagada. 3. The proposed area is unavoidable and is the barest minimum for the purpose of establishing 3.00 MMTPA Alumina Refinery with 150 MW co generation Power Plant. The proposed land use plan involves adequate safeguards for maintaining ecological stability. 4. The proposed RF, PRF & Revenue Forest land will not attract the displacement of people. 5. The aforesaid proposal is therefore submitted for necessary approval under Section 2 II of the Forest Conservation Act, 1980, taking the aforesaid facts into consideration.
Koraput
Koraput
DFO
Recommended
This Alumina Refinery project sill established in backward districts of koraput and Rayagada. This project will provide employment to local people which will develop socioeconomic value of local people. Hence this project is recommended for onward submission.
Koraput
CF
Recommended
This project will provide employment to the local people which will also develop socio economic value of local people.
Yes
Nodal Officer
Recommended
Recommended for diversion of 38.062 ha of forest land for establishment of Aluminium Refinery Plant at Kansariguda under Koraput Forest Divison of Koraput District and Rayagada Forest Division of Rayagada District, Odisha by M/s HINDALCO Industries Limited for approval under Section 2 ii of FC Act, 1980
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
Orissa
State Secretary
Recommended
04/05/2023
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
Bhubaneswar
Regional Office
5-ORC568/2023-BHU
29/12/2023
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/OR/IND/45465/2020
IND454652020489
22,175,480.00
22,175,500.00
05/02/2024
AXISP00468341022
Union Bank Of India
NEFT/RTGS (Challan)
NA
NA
FP/OR/IND/45465/2020
IND454652020352
89,135,242.00
89,135,200.00
21/02/2024
AXISP00472940114
Union Bank Of India
NEFT/RTGS (Challan)
16/02/2024
17/02/2024
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:
38.5
(iii). No. of Maintenance years:
10
(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)
38.5
Status of CA Land so identified :
Non Forest Area
Site Name :
Pipalpadar
Location Details :
Village- Pipalpadar Tahasil- Laxmipur Dist -Koraput Odisha
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
Koraput
Koraput
Laxmipur
216/2024
20 Jun 2024
38.5
20.
Mutation Details Verified By Nodal Officer
Proposal No.
Verified Date
Mutation Letter
Remarks
FP/OR/IND/45465/2020
06 Jul 2024
No Data
verified
21.
Compliance Details Submitted by User Agency
Proposal No.
Compliance Details submitted on(Date)
Uploaded Letter
FP/OR/IND/45465/2020
16 Jul 2024
22.
Compliance Details Verified by Nodal Officer
Proposal No.
Remarks
Verified Date
Uploaded Letter
FP/OR/IND/45465/2020
The compliance to the conditions imposed by GoI MoEF & CC RO BBSR as well as State Govt. is sent herewith vide this office letter No.16233 dated 12.08.2024 for according final approval.
17 Aug 2024
23.
Stage-II Clearance Details
Proposal No.
Date of Stage-II Clearance
Proposal Status
Clearance Letter
FP/OR/IND/45465/2020
28 Aug 2024
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