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-095/2021
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.) :
41.297
(v)
Category of the Proposal:
Others
2.
Legal status of forest land proposed for diversion
S. No.
Division
Forest Land(ha.)
Legal Status
1
Koraput
1.325
Revenue Forest
2
Koraput
39.972
Jungle Block
Total
41.297
Division 1. : Koraput
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Koraput
41.297
Total
41.297
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
41.297
0.3
Eco 3
Total.
41.297
(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
Eucalyptus
Nilagiri
0
0
1
0
0
0
2
Greviia Robusta
Silver Oak
0
9
33
30
6
0
3
Mangifera indica
Mango
0
0
2
0
0
3
4
Cassia siamea
Sana Chkunda
0
2
4
0
0
0
5
Michelia champaca
Champa
0
0
0
0
0
1
6
Gmelin Arborea
Gambhar
0
2
0
0
0
0
7
Syzigium Cumini
Jamu
0
0
0
1
0
0
8
Anacardium Occidentale
Cashew
0
21
5
0
0
0
9
Pongamia Pinnata
Karanja
0
3
0
0
0
2
10
Schleichera oleosa
Kusuma
0
0
1
0
0
0
11
Artocarpus Heterophyllus
Panas
0
0
0
0
0
2
12
Greviia Robusta
Silver oak
0
0
2
2
0
0
13
Bombax Ceiba
Simili
0
1
1
0
0
0
14
Tamarindus indica
Tamarind
0
0
1
1
2
0
Total
0
38
50
34
8
8
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
138
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
NIL
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
The Proposed lease area is vulnerable to erosion & specially the steep slopes are more vulnerable to erosion. Necessary measures requires to be taken up to check soil erosion
7.
Approximate distance of the proposed site for diversion from boundary of forest(in km.) :
3
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 :
During the field inspection no wildlife or sign of wildlife was noticed.
(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):
538.67
Patch Wise Details
S.no
Patch No.
Area(ha.)
Name of PF/RF
Range
Compartment No
Uploaded KML file of patch
1
1
83.169
Rabalpadu DPF
Similiguda
1
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.
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
Koraput
880700
187953
2868.7659
11
3711.925
15/09/2023
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
Koraput
Koraput
DFO
Yes
Two
02/09/2023,13/09/2023
Koraput
CF
Yes
Two
25/09/2023,26/09/2023
(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
Koraput
Koraput
DFO
Recommended
Proposal of NALCO for the Conveyor Corridor system for pottangi Bauzite Mines over 41.297 ha. of forest land is hereby recommended for acceptance, subject to deposit of Compensatory levis as per the demand raised by the competent authority.
Koraput
CF
Recommended
The diversion is required for conveyor corridor system of Pottangi Bauxite Mines by NALCO and therefore, the proposal is recommended for acceptance.
Yes
Nodal Officer
Recommended
Recommended for diversion of 41.297 ha of forest land for Conveyor Corridor System connecting between Pottangi Bauxite Mines and Alumina Refinery Plant at Damanjodi under Koraput Forest Division of Koraput District, Odisha by M/s NALCO 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
20/11/2023
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-ORA620/2023-BHU
22/12/2023
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/Others/149695/2021
OTHERS1496952021223
60,230,241.00
60,230,200.00
13/01/2024
SBINR52024020199573261
Union Bank Of India
NEFT/RTGS (Challan)
11/01/2024
12/01/2024
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:
83.169
(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)
83.169
Status of CA Land so identified :
Forest Area
Site Name :
Degraded Forest land in Rabalpadu DPF of Simliguda Forest Range Office in Koraput Forest Division
Location Details :
Rabalpadu DPF of Simliguda Forest Range Office in Koraput Forest Division
Uploaded GPS File :
Uploaded Scanned copy of Map :
Status of CA Land so identified
Name of Forest.
Legal Status of Forest Land
Rabalpadu DPF
Others
20.
Mutation Details Verified By Nodal Officer
Proposal No.
Verified Date
Mutation Letter
Remarks
FP/OR/Others/149695/2021
05 Jul 2024
No Data
verified
21.
Compliance Details Submitted by User Agency
Proposal No.
Compliance Details submitted on(Date)
Uploaded Letter
FP/OR/Others/149695/2021
09 Jul 2024
22.
Compliance Details Verified by Nodal Officer
Proposal No.
Remarks
Verified Date
Uploaded Letter
FP/OR/Others/149695/2021
The compliance to the conditions imposed by GoI MoEF & CC RO Bhubaneswar as well as State Govt. is sent herewith vide this office letter No. 10471 dated 18.05.2024 for according final approval.
15 Jul 2024
23.
Stage-II Clearance Details
Proposal No.
Date of Stage-II Clearance
Proposal Status
Clearance Letter
FP/OR/Others/149695/2021
23 Sep 2024
APPROVED
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