PART-II
(To be filled by the concerned Deputy Conservator of Forest)
State Serial No. of proposal : OR-065/2017
1. Location of the project/Scheme : Orissa
 (i) State / Union Territory : Orissa  (ii) District : Koraput  (iii) Forest Division : Koraput  (iv) Area of forest land proposed for diversion (in ha.) : 697.979  (v)

Category of the Proposal: Mining
2. Legal status of forest land proposed for diversion
S. No. DivisionForest Land(ha.)Legal Status
1Koraput697.979Proposed Reserved Forests (Sec-4 of IFA)
Total 697.979
Division 1. : Koraput
3. District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No. DistrictArea(ha.)
1Koraput697.979
Total697.979
4. Details of Vegetation available in the forest land proposed for diversion
 (i) Density of vegetation
S. No. Area(in ha.)Density Eco-Class
1697.9790.1Eco 3
Total. 697.979


(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.
1Dalbergia sisooSisoo0103411
2Pterocarpus MarsupiumBija012000
3Mangifera indicaAmba0482620155
4Syzygium cuminiJamu08120640
5Artocarpus integrifoliaPanasa023112214
6Diospyros melanoxylonKendu040000
7Terminalia belericaBahada096100
8Emblica officinalisAmla0183000
9Pongamia PinnataKaranja042010
10Cassia fistulaSunari0110000
11Terminalia chebulaHarida022000
12Schleichera oleosaKusuma053000
13Grewia TiliaefoliaDhamana024200
14Michelia champacaChampa030000
15OthersMalanga0105110
16OthersDimiri095000
17OthersJhadu010000
Total 0 24192 5623 10
Sub Total (No of Trees.) 422


5. Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion : NIL
6. Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion : The area proposed is quite vulnerable to erosion. the boundary of lease area is highly steep and vulnerable to erosion. green belt is required.
7. Approximate distance of the proposed site for diversion from boundary of forest(in km.) : 0.0
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, Hare, Porcupine, Wild Boar, Sloth Bear, Mongoose, Fox, Wolf, Wild cat, Jackle 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): 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
Patch wise details for Degraded Area (To be earmarked by DFO)
(i). Total Financial Outlay for C.A(lacs): 13888.5423
Patch Wise Details
S.no Patch No.Area(ha.)Name of PF/RFRangeCompartment NoUploaded KML file of patch
11100Janiguda PRFkorapur1    View file
22100Kankadabari RFkorapur1    View file
3450Kasandi PRFSimiliguda1    View file
4590Ampavali RFSimiliguda1    View file
56100Malibhimdol RFBalda1    View file
67100Malibhimdol RFBalda1    View file
713100Hatimali DPFLaxmipur1    View file
814120Godmark PRFLaxmipur1    View file
9340Nandapur Extn. PRFSimiliguda1    View file
1016140Godmark PRFLaxmipur1    View file
118100Ghodabeda PRFLamtaput1    View file
12990Raisil RFLaxmipur1    View file
1310100Jamuguda PRFNarayanapatna1    View file
141260Hatibari RFBalda1    View file
1515150Gouda Ramji DPFLaxmipur1    View file
1611100Totaguda PRFLaxmipur1    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. DocumentsRemarks
1 Conceptual plan map sowing the ML aea with various component as approved by IBM as a part of mining plan. KML file is attached in the hard of the compliance.
2 EDS has been complied
3 EDS has been complied.

14. District Profile
S.no District NameGeographical area of the district (in ha.)Forest area of the district (in ha.)Total forest area diverted since 1980 (in ha.)No. of Approved CasesForest 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.)
1Koraput8807001879533142.032111815.42831/12/20201742.583879.443
15. Site inspection report of the DFO/CCF/Nodal Officer highlighting important facts pertaining to the forest land
Division NameCircleSite inspected ByWhether site inspectedNo. of times site visited Site inspection reportDate of visit
KoraputKoraputDFOYesTwo12/02/2020,09/10/2020
 KoraputCFYesOne06/03/2021
(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
DivisionCircleRecommendation ByRecommendationReasonLetter Whether CF agreed
KoraputKoraputDFO RecommendedFor compliance of stage one approval of the proposal for diversion of 697.979 Ha. of forest land for Bauxite mines by MS NALCO pvt. ltd, bbsr in pottangi Bauxite mines.
KoraputCF RecommendedThe project will produce bauxite ore and provide employment for both technical and non technical persons. Hence, the proposal is recommended.Yes
Nodal Officer RecommendedRecommended for diversion of 697.979 ha of forest land for Bauxite mining in Pottangi Bauxite Mining lease in village Pottangi under Koraput Forest Division of Koraput District, Odisha by M/s NALCO Ltd for approval under Section 2 ii of Forest conservation 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)
StateRecommendation ByRecommendationRecommendation DateRemarksSigning AuthorityNotificationRecommendation Letter
OrissaState SecretaryRecommended08/07/2022Recommended State Govt. OfficerNo Data
17. Stage-I Clearance Report
Regional OfficeRecommendation ByMoEF File No.Date of Stage-I ClearanceClearance Letter
BhubaneswarHead Office8-17/2022-FC10/01/2023
18. Payment made by User Agency
Proposal No.Application No.Total Amount (Rs.)Recieved Amount (Rs.)Transaction DateTransaction IDBank NameMode of PaymentDemmand Generated By User AgencyDemmand Verified By Nodal OfficerUploaded Demand Letter
FP/OR/MIN/29981/2017MIN2998120173892,009,219,027.002,009,219,027.002023-02-08871942Union Bank Of IndiaNEFT/RTGS (Challan)2023-01-242023-01-31
FP/OR/MIN/29981/2017MIN299812017298143,562,100.00143,562,100.002023-04-05918492Union Bank Of IndiaNEFT/RTGS (Challan)2023-03-272023-03-30
FP/OR/MIN/29981/2017MIN299812017848468,458,003.00468,458,003.002023-05-20955478Union Bank Of IndiaNEFT/RTGS (Challan)2023-05-152023-05-16
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: 1540   (iii). No. of Maintenance years: 10   (iv). Total No. of Patches/Parcel: 16
  No. of patches : 1
Patch wise details
Patch No. Shape of land identified for CA Area of Patch/Parcel(in ha.)
1Block(Polygon)100
  Status of CA Land so identified : Forest Area   Site Name : Janiguda PRF under Koraput Division   Location Details : Janiguda PRF in Koraput Range under Koraput Division   Uploaded GPS File :   Uploaded Scanned copy of Map :
Status of CA Land so identified
Name of Forest. Legal Status of Forest Land
Janiguda PRFOthers
  No. of patches : 2
Patch wise details
Patch No. Shape of land identified for CA Area of Patch/Parcel(in ha.)
2Block(Polygon)100
  Status of CA Land so identified : Forest Area   Site Name : Kankadabari RF under Koraput Division   Location Details : Kankadabari RF in Koraput Range under Koraput Division.   Uploaded GPS File :   Uploaded Scanned copy of Map :
Status of CA Land so identified
Name of Forest. Legal Status of Forest Land
Kankadabari RFRF
  No. of patches : 3
Patch wise details
Patch No. Shape of land identified for CA Area of Patch/Parcel(in ha.)
3Block(Polygon)50
  Status of CA Land so identified : Forest Area   Site Name : Kasandi PRF under Similiguda Range   Location Details : Kasandi PRF in Similiguda Range under Koraput Division   Uploaded GPS File :   Uploaded Scanned copy of Map :
Status of CA Land so identified
Name of Forest. Legal Status of Forest Land
Kasandi PRFOthers
  No. of patches : 4
Patch wise details
Patch No. Shape of land identified for CA Area of Patch/Parcel(in ha.)
4Block(Polygon)90
  Status of CA Land so identified : Forest Area   Site Name : Ampavali RF in Simliguda Range.   Location Details : Ampavali RF in Simliguda Range under Koraput Division   Uploaded GPS File :   Uploaded Scanned copy of Map :
Status of CA Land so identified
Name of Forest. Legal Status of Forest Land
Ampavali RFRF
  No. of patches : 5
Patch wise details
Patch No. Shape of land identified for CA Area of Patch/Parcel(in ha.)
5Block(Polygon)100
  Status of CA Land so identified : Forest Area   Site Name : Malibhimdol RF in Balda Range   Location Details : Malibhimdol RF in Balda Range under Koraput Division   Uploaded GPS File :   Uploaded Scanned copy of Map :
Status of CA Land so identified
Name of Forest. Legal Status of Forest Land
Malibhimdol RFRF
  No. of patches : 6
Patch wise details
Patch No. Shape of land identified for CA Area of Patch/Parcel(in ha.)
6Block(Polygon)100
  Status of CA Land so identified : Forest Area   Site Name : Malibhimdol RF (p-2) in Balda Range   Location Details : Malibhimdol RF (p-2) in Balda Range under Koraput Division   Uploaded GPS File :   Uploaded Scanned copy of Map :
Status of CA Land so identified
Name of Forest. Legal Status of Forest Land
Malibhimdol RF (p-2)RF
  No. of patches : 7
Patch wise details
Patch No. Shape of land identified for CA Area of Patch/Parcel(in ha.)
7Block(Polygon)100
  Status of CA Land so identified : Forest Area   Site Name : Hatimali DPF in Laxmipur Range   Location Details : Hatimali DPF in Laxmipur Range under Koraput Division   Uploaded GPS File :   Uploaded Scanned copy of Map :
Status of CA Land so identified
Name of Forest. Legal Status of Forest Land
Hatimali DPFOthers
  No. of patches : 8
Patch wise details
Patch No. Shape of land identified for CA Area of Patch/Parcel(in ha.)
8Block(Polygon)120
  Status of CA Land so identified : Forest Area   Site Name : Godmark PRF in Laxmipur Range   Location Details : Godmark PRF in Laxmipur Range under Koraput Division   Uploaded GPS File :   Uploaded Scanned copy of Map :
Status of CA Land so identified
Name of Forest. Legal Status of Forest Land
Godmark PRFOthers
  No. of patches : 9
Patch wise details
Patch No. Shape of land identified for CA Area of Patch/Parcel(in ha.)
9Block(Polygon)40
  Status of CA Land so identified : Forest Area   Site Name : Nandapur Extn. PRF in Simliguda Range   Location Details : Nandapur Extn. PRF in Simliguda Range under Koraput Division   Uploaded GPS File :   Uploaded Scanned copy of Map :
Status of CA Land so identified
Name of Forest. Legal Status of Forest Land
Nandapur Extn. PRFOthers
  No. of patches : 10
Patch wise details
Patch No. Shape of land identified for CA Area of Patch/Parcel(in ha.)
10Block(Polygon)140
  Status of CA Land so identified : Forest Area   Site Name : Godmark PRF in Laxmipur Range   Location Details : Godmark PRF in Laxmipur Range under Koraput Division   Uploaded GPS File :   Uploaded Scanned copy of Map :
Status of CA Land so identified
Name of Forest. Legal Status of Forest Land
Godmark PRFOthers
  No. of patches : 11
Patch wise details
Patch No. Shape of land identified for CA Area of Patch/Parcel(in ha.)
11Block(Polygon)100
  Status of CA Land so identified : Forest Area   Site Name : Ghodabeda PRF in Laxmipur Range   Location Details : Ghodabeda PRF in Laxmipur Range under Koraput Division   Uploaded GPS File :   Uploaded Scanned copy of Map :
Status of CA Land so identified
Name of Forest. Legal Status of Forest Land
Ghodabeda PRFOthers
  No. of patches : 12
Patch wise details
Patch No. Shape of land identified for CA Area of Patch/Parcel(in ha.)
12Block(Polygon)90
  Status of CA Land so identified : Forest Area   Site Name : Raisil RF in Laxmipur Range   Location Details : Raisil RF in Laxmipur Range under Koraput Division   Uploaded GPS File :   Uploaded Scanned copy of Map :
Status of CA Land so identified
Name of Forest. Legal Status of Forest Land
Raisil RFRF
  No. of patches : 13
Patch wise details
Patch No. Shape of land identified for CA Area of Patch/Parcel(in ha.)
13Block(Polygon)100
  Status of CA Land so identified : Forest Area   Site Name : Jamuguda PRF in Narayanpatna Range   Location Details : Jamuguda PRF in Narayanpatna Range under Koraput Division   Uploaded GPS File :   Uploaded Scanned copy of Map :
Status of CA Land so identified
Name of Forest. Legal Status of Forest Land
Jamuguda PRFOthers
  No. of patches : 14
Patch wise details
Patch No. Shape of land identified for CA Area of Patch/Parcel(in ha.)
14Block(Polygon)60
  Status of CA Land so identified : Forest Area   Site Name : Hatibari RF in Balda Range   Location Details : Hatibari RF in Balda Range under Koraput Division   Uploaded GPS File :   Uploaded Scanned copy of Map :
Status of CA Land so identified
Name of Forest. Legal Status of Forest Land
Hatibari RFRF
  No. of patches : 15
Patch wise details
Patch No. Shape of land identified for CA Area of Patch/Parcel(in ha.)
15Block(Polygon)150
  Status of CA Land so identified : Forest Area   Site Name : Gouda Ramji DPF in Laxmipur Range   Location Details : Gouda Ramji DPF in Laxmipur Range under Koraput Division   Uploaded GPS File :   Uploaded Scanned copy of Map :
Status of CA Land so identified
Name of Forest. Legal Status of Forest Land
Gouda Ramji DPFOthers
  No. of patches : 16
Patch wise details
Patch No. Shape of land identified for CA Area of Patch/Parcel(in ha.)
16Block(Polygon)100
  Status of CA Land so identified : Forest Area   Site Name : Totaguda PRF in Laxmipur Range   Location Details : Totaguda PRF in Laxmipur Range under Koraput Division   Uploaded GPS File :   Uploaded Scanned copy of Map :
Status of CA Land so identified
Name of Forest. Legal Status of Forest Land
Totaguda PRFOthers
20. Mutation Details Verified By Nodal Officer
Proposal No.Verified DateMutation LetterRemarks
FP/OR/MIN/29981/201731 Jul 2023No Dataverified
21. Compliance Details Submitted by User Agency
Proposal No.Compliance Details submitted on(Date)Uploaded Letter
FP/OR/MIN/29981/201702 Aug 2023
22. Compliance Details Verified by Nodal Officer
Proposal No.RemarksVerified DateUploaded Letter
FP/OR/MIN/29981/2017The compliance to the conditions imposed by GoI MoEF & CC New Delhi as well as State Govt. is sent herewith vide this office letter No. 15074 dated 26.07.2023 for according final approval.04 Aug 2023
23. Stage-II Clearance Details
Proposal No.Date of Stage-II ClearanceProposal StatusClearance Letter
FP/OR/MIN/29981/201715 Aug 2023APPROVED