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-098/2021
1.
Location of the project/Scheme :
Orissa
(i)
State / Union Territory :
Orissa
(ii)
District :
Sundargarh,Keonjhar
(iii)
Forest Division :
Bonai,Keonjhar
(iv)
Area of forest land proposed for diversion (in ha.) :
156.978
(v)
Category of the Proposal:
Mining
2.
Legal status of forest land proposed for diversion
S. No.
Division
Forest Land(ha.)
Legal Status
1
Bonai
147.803
Proposed Reserved Forests (Sec-4 of IFA)
2
Keonjhar
9.175
Revenue Forest
Total
156.978
Division 1. : Bonai
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Sundargarh
147.803
Total
147.803
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
147.803
0.6
Eco 1
Total.
147.803
(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
Shorea robusta
Sal
0
717
975
744
331
158
2
Pterocarpus marsupium
Bija
0
7
5
7
8
4
3
Gmelina arborea
Gambhari
0
2
0
2
0
0
4
Bridelia retusa
Kasi
0
3
5
2
1
0
5
Schleichera oleosa
Kusum
0
13
2
2
2
0
6
Terminalia tomentosa
Asan
0
16
14
9
4
1
7
Syzigium Cumini
Jamu
0
578
450
114
28
11
8
Diospyros melanoxylon
Kendu
0
157
64
4
1
0
9
Mangifera indica
Mango
0
0
0
1
0
1
10
Cassia fistula
Sunari
0
65
14
5
1
0
11
Lagerstroemia parviflora
Sidha
0
95
53
11
3
1
12
Ficus bengalensis
Bara
0
0
0
0
0
2
13
Bombax Ceiba
Simili
0
1
1
0
0
0
14
Buchanania lanzan
Char
0
23
12
12
2
0
15
Terminalia bellerica
Bahada
0
13
7
6
1
3
16
Terminalia chebula
Harida
0
24
8
2
0
0
17
Careya arborea
Kumbhi
0
13
18
7
2
0
18
Others
Misc.
0
1266
360
92
34
19
Total
0
2993
1988
1020
418
200
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
6619
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
NIL
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
The applied area is not highly vulnerable to erosion and does not form part of seriously eroded area.
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 :
Elephant, Wild boar, Hanuman langur, Indian Hare, Indian Palm Squirrel, Jungle Cat, Rat and different types of Snakes and Birds got recorded from the applied 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):
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
Keonjhar
DERI
156.978
KHATA NO 53,PLOT NO 459,460,17,441,442,443,444,445,446,447,458,459,460,461,488,489,17/533,17/534,17/535,17/536,17/537
(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
Patch wise details for Degraded Area (To be earmarked by DFO)
Additional information Details
S. No.
Documents
Remarks
1
State Govt. forwarding letter
2
3
1.5 times SZ GPS Map
4
DSS Map of 1.5 times SZ area
5
Topo Map of 1.5 times
Division 2. : Keonjhar
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Keonjhar
9.175
Total
9.175
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
9.175
0.6
Eco 1
Total.
9.175
(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
Gmelina arborea
Gambhari
0
3
0
0
0
0
2
Pterocarpus marsupium
Bija
0
21
4
4
0
1
3
Shorea robusta
Sal
0
444
421
341
168
93
4
Terminalia tomentosa
Asana
0
14
17
7
2
0
5
Syzigium Cumini
Jamu
0
397
159
27
4
5
6
Diospyros melanoxylon
Kendu
0
174
28
6
2
1
7
Misc. Species
Misc
0
1094
208
57
14
16
Total
0
2147
837
442
190
116
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
3732
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
Yes
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
No
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 :
Elephant, Bear, Barking Dear, Hyena, Porcupine
(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
Keonjhar
DERI
156.978
KHATA NO 53,PLOT NO 459,460,17,441,442,443,444,445,446,447,458,459,460,461,488,489,17/533,17/534,17/535,17/536,17/537
(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
Patch wise details for Degraded Area (To be earmarked by DFO)
Patch Wise Details
S.no
Division Name
Patch No.
Area(in ha.)
Name of PF/RF
Range
Village Name
Survey No.
Compartment No./any identification No.
KML file of patch
1
Keonjhar
1
93.183
RF
Keonjhar Range
Keonjhar
F45N10
Jadipada
2
Keonjhar
2
90.539
RF
Patna Range
Panta
F45N10
Jadipada
(i).
Upload a scanned copy of the Geo-referenced map of the forest land proposed for C.A. prepared by using DGPS or Total Station:
(ii).
Upload a copy of Survey of India Toposheet indicating boundary of forest land proposed for C.A:
(iii).
Copy of CA scheme details:
(iv).
Total Financial Outlay for C.A:
58.138
(v).
Whether the land identified by User Agency is suitable for CA and from managementpoint of view?:
Yes
(vi).
Copy of certificate regarding suitability of land identified for CA and from management point of view:
(vii).
Copy of detailed CA scheme including species to be planted,implementing agency,time schedule,cost structure etc.:
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
Sundargarh
971200
495732
6014.002
53
8038.110
01/01/2019
8038.110
1122.460
2
Keonjhar
830300
336615.6293
14597.9759
120
9652.9589
17/01/2023
4148.92
5983.9016
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
Bonai
Rourkela
DFO
Yes
One
09/12/2022
Keonjhar
Rourkela
DFO
Yes
One
10/12/2022
Rourkela
CF
Yes
One
20/01/2023
(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
Bonai
Rourkela
DFO
Recommended
Grant of approval under section 2 ii of the Forest Conservation Act’1980 for diversion of 147.803 ha. of PRF land which includes 4.224 ha. of Safety Zone in favour of Jumka Pathiriposhi Pahar Iron Ore Block in village Batagaon and Kensara of M/s Rungta Mines Ltd. in Bonai Forest Division may be considered.
Keonjhar
Rourkela
DFO
Recommended
The forest land over 9.175 ha for the said project, in Keonjhar District out of the total forest land proposed for diversion over 156.978 ha, falling under the jurisdiction of both Keonjhar and Bonai Forest Division within Jumka Pathiriposhi Pahar Iron ore Block in Keonjhar and Surndergarh District allotted to M/s Rungta Mines Limited. The submitted diversion proposal over 9.175 ha Revenue Forest land under Keonjhar forest division is forwarded herewith for consideration as per provision under section 2 ii of Forest Conservation Act, 1980.
Rourkela
CF
Recommended
the Proposal Proposal for diversion of 156.978 ha. of forest land 147.803 ha. in Bonai Forest Division & 9.175 ha. in Keonjhar Forest Division forest land in respect of Jumka Pathiriposhi Pahar Iron Ore Block of M/s Rungta Mines Ltd. in of Bonai Forest Division & Keonjhar Division under Sundargarh & Keonjhar District.
Yes
Nodal Officer
Recommended
Recommended for diversion 156.978 ha of forest land for Iron Ore mining in Jumka Pathiriposhi Pahar Iron Ore Block under Bonai Forest Division of Sundargarh District and Keonjahr Forest Division of Keonjahr District, Odisha by M/s Rungta Mines Ltd. 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
04/03/2023
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
Head Office
8-08/2023-FC
28/11/2023
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/MIN/150048/2021
MIN1500482021663
225,525,583.00
225,526,000.00
2023-12-14
CNRBR52023121469610872
Union Bank Of India
NEFT/RTGS (Challan)
NA
NA
FP/OR/MIN/150048/2021
MIN1500482021503
12,119,846.00
12,119,800.00
2023-12-21
CNRBR52023122170107374
Union Bank Of India
NEFT/RTGS (Challan)
2023-12-16
2023-12-19
FP/OR/MIN/150048/2021
MIN1500482021601
877,892.00
877,892.00
2023-12-27
CNRBR52023122770446315
Union Bank Of India
NEFT/RTGS (Challan)
2023-12-23
2023-12-26
FP/OR/MIN/150048/2021
MIN1500482021243
87,380,700.00
87,380,700.00
2023-12-30
CNRBR52023123070695506
Union Bank Of India
NEFT/RTGS (Challan)
2023-12-29
2023-12-29
FP/OR/MIN/150048/2021
MIN1500482021639
90,444,000.00
90,444,000.00
2024-05-08
CNRBR52024050879953412
Union Bank Of India
NEFT/RTGS (Challan)
2024-05-06
2024-05-07
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:
156.978
(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)
156.978
Status of CA Land so identified :
Non Forest Area
Site Name :
Village- Deri under Banspal Tahasil in keonjhar District
Location Details :
Village- Deri under BJP Range in Keonjhar Forest Division
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
Rourkela
Keonjhar
BJP Range
16/23, 27/2023,26/2023
29 Feb 2024
156.978
20.
Mutation Details Verified By Nodal Officer
Proposal No.
Verified Date
Mutation Letter
Remarks
FP/OR/MIN/150048/2021
20 Jun 2024
No Data
verify
21.
Compliance Details Submitted by User Agency
Proposal No.
Compliance Details submitted on(Date)
Uploaded Letter
FP/OR/MIN/150048/2021
20 Jun 2024
22.
Compliance Details Verified by Nodal Officer
Proposal No.
Remarks
Verified Date
Uploaded Letter
FP/OR/MIN/150048/2021
The compliance to the conditions imposed by GoI MoEF & CC New Delhi as well as State Govt. is sent herewith vide this office letter No. 11965 dated 13.06.2024 for according final approval.
21 Jun 2024
23.
Stage-II Clearance Details
Proposal No.
Date of Stage-II Clearance
Proposal Status
Clearance Letter
FP/OR/MIN/150048/2021
12 Sep 2024
APPROVED
Print
Checklist for State Nodal Officer
×