PART-II
(To be filled by the concerned Deputy Conservator of Forest)
State Serial No. of proposal : OR-044/2020
1. Location of the project/Scheme : Orissa
 (i) State / Union Territory : Orissa  (ii) District : Jharsuguda    (iii) Forest Division : Jharsuguda  (iv) Area of forest land proposed for diversion (in ha.) : 417.073  (v)

 Category of the Proposal: Mining
2. Legal status of forest land proposed for diversion
S. No. DivisionForest Land(ha.)Legal Status
1Jharsuguda77.897Reserved Forest
2Jharsuguda339.176Revenue Forest
Total 417.073
Division 1. : Jharsuguda
3. District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No. DistrictArea(ha.)
1Jharsuguda417.073
Total417.073
4. Details of Vegetation available in the forest land proposed for diversion
 (i) Density of vegetation
S. No. Area(in ha.)Density Eco-Class
1417.0730.55Eco 3
Total. 417.073


(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.
1Tectona GrandisTeak05010000
2Pterocarpus MarsupiumBija01203116410
3Gmelin ArboreaGambhari0154000
4Shorea RobustaSal027482754778010544
5Dalbergia LatifoliaSisoo03052500
6Mangifera IndicaAmba01588318
7Terminalia TomentosaAsan0531137957146
8Anogeissus latifoliaDhaura077831079178424
9Bridelia retusaKashi01045104601
10Diospyros melanoxylonKendu0504419271092565206
11Azadirachta indicaNeem02551613880
12Lagerstroemia ParvifloraSidha021842403366
13Acacia AuriculiformisAcacia0113100
14Morinda tinctoriaAchhu0262444300
15Spondias pinnataAmbada010000
16Emblica OfficinalisAmla01135000
17Terminalia ArjunaArjun024300
18Terminalia BellaricaBahada077411817910
19Ficus BengalensisBar041104
20Zizyphus JujubaBarkoli0351000
21Terminalia CatappaBarnga040000
22Aegle MarmelosBel0145211030
23Casearia ellipticaBenimanj02455000
24Semecarpus AnacardiumBheluan061213101
25Chloroxylon swieteniaBheru01350149910
26Cassia SiameaChakunta0711119800
27Buchanania lanzanChar095035661820
28OthersDesond0162000
29Anogeissus latifoliaDhuben02081451156984
30Gardenia latifoliaDomkurdu0411651510
31Acacia lenticularisGad Khair032145200
32Nyctanthes Arbor-TristisGangasiuli0541000
33Sterculia urensGiringila032201
34Terminalia ChebulaHarida080749651
35Syzigium CuminiJamun046681890
36OthersJamunda0960000
37OthersJungle Jelebi0240000
38Anthocephalus CadambaKadam000100
39Ziziphus glaberrimaKanteikoli04041131150
40Anacardium OccidentaleKaju001000
41Pongamia pinnataKaranj0196000
42Cleistanthus collinusKarla01975971020
43Dillenia aureaKarma019312547217
44OthersKhajoor002000
45Delonix RegiaKrishnachuda0278200
46Careya arboreaKumbhi069659321
47OthersKurdu07074100
48Holarrhena antidysentericaKurei0433000
49Schleichera oleosaKusum07216023
50Ailanthus excelsaMahaneem023241455
51Madhuca indicaMahul03443475182111105
52Lannea coromandelicaMai02799945106194
53OthersMisc.0579013
54Artocarpus HeterophyllusPanas022010
55Butea monospermaPhalsa02721602940
56Ficus ReligiosaPipal011002
57Soymida febrifugaRohini053150401
58Boswellia SerrataSalia040351232
59Bombax CeibaSimal03214300
60Albezzia LabbeckSiris040261762
61Cassia fistulaSunari077848200
62Borasis FlebiliferTal000100
63Tamarindus IndicaTenduli011011
64EucalyptusEucalyptus0261100
65OthersDumer020100
Total 0 8114015291 28671026 522
Sub Total (No of Trees.) 100846


5. Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion : The proposal is for diversion of 417.073 ha of Forest land and 171.774 Ha of Land for Re-Diversion (Change of Land use)
6. Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion : Vulnerable to erosion as the terrain is moderately slope and future anthropogenic pressure
7. Approximate distance of the proposed site for diversion from boundary of forest(in km.) : 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 : Birds: Red Jungle fowl, Bronze winged Jacana (Pani Dahuka), Tethei, Gunduri, Harada Khai, Pandaka (Indian Little brown Dove), Parakeet, Cockoo, Kumbhatua, Owl, Hulhuliapechha (barred Jungle Owlet), Kathahana, Bahadakhai (Grey Hornbill), Kajalapati, Indian pyed Myna, Indian Myna, Damara Kau, Tailor bird (BayaChadhei), Indian purple sunbird (Phulchhui), Chatia (Indian yellow throated sparrow), Peacock, Peahen, Indian pond Heron, Indian Shikra Reptiles: Monitor Lizard, Pahadi Endua, Tree Lizard, Turtle, Pythons, Blind snakes, Bodasaap, Dhaman (Rat snake), Common, Krait, Banded Krait, Cobra, Copper head, Land Mnitor, Russels earthboa. Amphibians: Common India Toad, Skipping Frog, Leaping frog, Bull frog & Tree Frogs are commonly seen. Wild animals: Hare, Fruit Bat, Rhesus Macque, Langur, Indian Pangolin, Indian wolf, Fox Indian Otter, Indian Grey Mongoose, Jungle Cat Striped, Asiatic Jackal, Jungle cat, Wild boar, Barking dear, Spotted dear Hyena, Palm Squirrel, House Shrew, Indian bush rat, Little Indian field mouse. As informed by the nearby villagers Leopard use to visit occasionally.
 (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): 668.407
Patch Wise Details
S.no Patch No.Area(ha.)Name of PF/RFRangeCompartment NoUploaded KML file of patch
11310.073Government Non-Forest LandBJP RangeNot applicable    View file
22107Government Non-Forest LandBJP RangeNot applicable    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
NIL

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.)
1Jharsuguda  21140043492.3522591.7553334823.2501/07/20211318.97352.77
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
JharsugudaSambalpurDFOYesOne15/04/2021
 SambalpurCFYesOne14/07/2021
 Nodal OfficerNoNo Data
(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
JharsugudaSambalpurDFO RecommendedThe proposal is for diversion of 417.073 ha of Forest land and 171.774 Ha of Land for Re Diversion Change of Land use Mineral based projects are site specific and the proposed project expansion area for mining by Integrated Lakhanpur Belpahar Lilari Open Cast Project 40 MTY is located on the forest area. The proposed area for the project has been proved to have a thick coal seam Lajkura, Rampur & IB available at shallow depth for opencast mining. The project is an amalgamation of three open cast mines namely Lakhanpur OCP, Belpahar OCP and Lilari OCP The existing Lakhanpur OCP has been planned to mine up to the upper Lajkura seam only, below which both Rampur and lb seam are left virgin. So, from sound conservation point of view, in this project, it is proposed to work the left out virgin deposits of Rampur and lb seam below Lakhanpur OCP. Also, to add life to the project, additional property to the dip side has been annexed. The projected gap between demand and availability by the end of year 2021 22 is projected to be 28.32 Mt from lb valley coalfield. Further new coal linkages have been given to MCL for which MCL has already issued LOA. The proposed integrated project will meet the coal demand from the coalfield, especially to the new consumers and reduce the gap between demand and availability.
SambalpurCF RecommendedDiversion of 417.073 ha. & Re Diversion Change of Land use of 171.774 ha. of forest land in respect of Integrated Lakhanpur Belpahar Lilari Opencast Project, 40 MTY of Lakhanpur Area.Yes
Nodal Officer RecommendedThe location of the site for coal mining operation fully depends upon natures deposit of minerals and geological structure of the coal seams. So, exploring of alternatives site for the purpose does not arise and justification to this effect has been submitted.
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 SecretaryRecommended29/11/2021Recommended. State Govt. OfficerNo Data
17. Stage-I Clearance Report
Regional OfficeRecommendation ByMoEF File No.Date of Stage-I ClearanceClearance Letter
BhubaneswarHead Office8-280/1989-FC Vol.27/12/2023
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/39355/2019MIN393552019751512,411,717.00512,412,000.002024-01-30SBINR52024013098929729Union Bank Of IndiaNEFT/RTGS (Challan)NANA
FP/OR/MIN/39355/2019MIN393552019742108,357,300.00108,357,000.002024-03-30SBLNR52024033012591257Union Bank Of IndiaNEFT/RTGS (Challan)2024-03-142024-03-15
FP/OR/MIN/39355/2019MIN393552019134166,627,381.00166,627,000.002024-06-25SBINR52024062531324387Union Bank Of IndiaNEFT/RTGS (Challan)2024-04-182024-04-23
FP/OR/MIN/39355/2019MIN393552019313310,938,400.00310,938,000.002024-08-30SBINR52024083045046430Union Bank Of IndiaNEFT/RTGS (Challan)2024-08-232024-08-23
FP/OR/MIN/39355/2019MIN39355201985831,170,800.0031,170,800.002024-10-18SBLNR52024101856085465Union Bank Of IndiaNEFT/RTGS (Challan)2024-09-252024-09-27
FP/OR/MIN/39355/2019MIN393552019262139,912,985.00139,913,000.002024-11-18SBINR5202411186327055Union Bank Of IndiaNEFT/RTGS (Challan)NANA
23. Stage-II Clearance Details
Proposal No.Date of Stage-II ClearanceProposal StatusClearance Letter
FP/OR/MIN/39355/2019Approved In-PrincipleNo Data