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-061/2020
1.
Location of the project/Scheme :
Orissa
(i)
State / Union Territory :
Orissa
(ii)
District :
Sundargarh
(iii)
Forest Division :
Sundargarh
(iv)
Area of forest land proposed for diversion (in ha.) :
342.87
(v)
Category of the Proposal:
Mining
2.
Legal status of forest land proposed for diversion
S. No.
Division
Forest Land(ha.)
Legal Status
1
Sundargarh
176.59
Reserved Forest
2
Sundargarh
166.28
Revenue Forest
Total
342.87
Division 1. : Sundargarh
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Sundargarh
342.87
Total
342.87
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
176.59
0.4
Eco 3
2
166.28
0.3
Eco 3
Total.
342.87
(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
Misc. Species
Khaira
0
0
36
6
0
2
2
Sal
sal
0
3
313
124
82
89
3
Misc. Species
Kendu,Dhaura,Rohini,Tendra,Jamu,Simili
0
3
521
167
60
56
4
Misc. Species
Mahul, Char, Dhuben, Keket,Karla
0
17
1206
272
89
136
Total
0
23
2076
569
231
283
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
3182
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
As per working plan prescription sample tree enumeration has been carried out.
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
Proposed forest land to be diverted is not vulnerable to erosion.
7.
Approximate distance of the proposed site for diversion from boundary of forest(in km.) :
4
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 :
Presence of wild animals is negligible. Wildlife like Wild boar (Sus scrofa), Barking deer (Muntiacus), Jackal (Canis aureus indicus), Fox (Vulpes bengalensis), Hare (Lepus nigricollis), and Mongoose (Herpestes edwardsii) are seen in the forest land proposed for diversion but their population is very thin. Birds like common doves (Columbidae), mynas (Acridotheres tristis), Jungle crow (Corvus macrorhynchos), Indian cuckoo (Cuculus micropterus), parakeet (Melopsittacus undulatus), etc are seen. Common reptiles and lizards like Indian cobra (Naja naja), Common krait(Bungarus caecruleus), rat snakes (Pantherophis obsoletus), common garden lizards (Calotes versicolor)etc. are seen in that 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
Sundargarh
Keshrijima
20.04
Tahasil-Hemgir, Khata No-48,Plot No-181, Kissam-Pahad
2
Sundargarh
Bendrichuan
72.33
Tahasil-Hemgir, Khata No-38, Plot No-350P,351,352,354,356,353
3
Sundargarh
Kunjanala
46.572
Tahasil Lephripada, Khata No 66, Plot No - 369, 463, 461P, Kissam Tunguri Dunguri
4
Sundargarh
Laxmanpa
116.958
Tahasil Lephripada, Khata No 4, Plot No - 182,159P,160P,161P,181P,195P,183 Kissam Pahad
5
Sundargarh
Galeibahal and Etama
50.659
Tahasil-Badagaon, Khata No-104,355 Plot No-580P,3933P,4082P Kissam Dungri Tungri
6
Sundargarh
Phateimunda
7.837
Tahasil Balisankara, Khata No. 210, Plot No 1509P, 1237P, Kissam Pahad
7
Sundargarh
Karuabahal
38.49
Tahasil Balisankara, Khata No. 205, Plot No 2932P,3091P,2885P,2858P,2940P,2943P,2928P,2946P,2944P, Kissam Dunguri Kissam Pahad
8
Sundargarh
Khaturbahal
14.655
Tahasil Kutra, Khata Nos. 408AAA, Plot No. 1677P, 2226P, 2231 Kissam Tunguri
9
Sundargarh
kandeimunda
12.639
Tahasil Kutra Khata No. 128 Plot 694 P, Kissam Tungri
10
Sundargarh
Tunmura
19.476
Tahasil Kutra Khata No. 269 Plot 1, 2P Kissam Pahad
11
Sundargarh
Bailama
15.34
Tahasil Kutra Khata No. 109, Plot 1128,1141,125P, Kissam Tungri
12
Sundargarh
Telendihi Gambharidihi Budhabahal
19.106
Tahasil Tangarpali, Khata No. 148, 279, 131, Kisaam Tungri Pahad
(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
Point wise compliance to EDS of MoEF&CC attached.
2
CA Suitability Certificate with ORSAC Certified Maps attached.
3
Complete CA scheme for 342.87 Ha is attached.
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
171225.59
2945.716
41
2419.78
31/12/2020
1528.620
252.358
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
Sundargarh
Rourkela
DFO
Yes
Two
11/01/2021,18/12/2021
Rourkela
CF
Yes
One
22/12/2021
(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
Division
Circle
Recommendation By
Recommendation
Reason
Letter
Whether CF agreed
Sundargarh
Rourkela
DFO
Recommended
Mining is site specific as it is to be done over the land having mineral occurrence. The proposed Mining activities & related infrastructure have been planned in such a way so as to minimize the requirement of forest land. The forest land proposed for diversion is the barest minimum requirement for the project.
Rourkela
CF
Recommended
Coal Project
Yes
Nodal Officer
Recommended
Recommended for diversion of 342.870 ha of forest alnd for coal mining Dip Side Manoharpur Coal Mine Project under Sundargarh Forest Division of Sundargarh District by M/s Odisha Coal and Power 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
27/02/2023
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
8-63/2011-Fc Vol.I
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/MIN/37631/2018
MIN376312018672
84,730,700.00
84,730,700.00
2024-03-06
S35724522
Union Bank Of India
Union Bank Of India (Challan)
2024-02-21
2024-02-27
FP/OR/MIN/37631/2018
MIN376312018264
376,216,366.00
376,216,000.00
2024-05-20
S3340086
Union Bank Of India
Union Bank Of India (Challan)
2024-04-26
2024-04-29
FP/OR/MIN/37631/2018
MIN376312018779
403,042,381.00
403,042,000.00
2024-07-24
S85483662
Union Bank Of India
Union Bank Of India (Challan)
2024-07-01
2024-07-05
23.
Stage-II Clearance Details
Proposal No.
Date of Stage-II Clearance
Proposal Status
Clearance Letter
FP/OR/MIN/37631/2018
Approved In-Principle
No Data
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