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-0101/2021
1.
Location of the project/Scheme :
Orissa
(i)
State / Union Territory :
Orissa
(ii)
District :
Jagatsinghapur ,Kendrapara,Bhadrak,Balasore
(iii)
Forest Division :
Rajnagar WL,Bhadrak WL,Balasore Wildlife
(iv)
Area of forest land proposed for diversion (in ha.) :
3.347
(v)
Category of the Proposal:
Pipeline
2.
Legal status of forest land proposed for diversion
S. No.
Division
Forest Land(ha.)
Legal Status
1
Balasore Wildlife
0.851
Revenue Forest
2
Balasore Wildlife
0.594
District Level Committee (D.L.C.) Forest
3
Bhadrak WL
0.222
District Level Committee (D.L.C.) Forest
4
Bhadrak WL
0.115
Revenue Forest
5
Rajnagar WL
1.565
Revenue Forest
Total
3.347
Division 1. : Balasore Wildlife
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Balasore
1.445
Total
1.445
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
1.445
0
Eco 3
Total.
1.445
(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
Acacia Nilotica
Babul
0
0
1
0
0
0
2
Azadirachta indica
Neem
0
0
2
1
0
0
3
Ficus Religiosa
Pithalu
0
0
1
0
0
0
4
Couroupita Guianensis
Bilati Kayan
0
0
0
0
1
0
5
Borassus flabellifer
Tala
0
0
0
0
2
0
Total
0
0
4
1
3
0
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
8
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
Not Applicable
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
No possibility of Soil Erosion
7.
Approximate distance of the proposed site for diversion from boundary of forest(in km.) :
10
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 :
No such rare / endangered / unique species of flora and fauna found presently in the proposed patches
(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):
Patch Wise Details
S.no
Patch No.
Area(ha.)
Name of PF/RF
Range
Compartment No
Uploaded KML file of patch
NO Data
Additional information Details
S. No.
Documents
Remarks
NIL
Division 2. : Bhadrak WL
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Bhadrak
0.337
Total
0.337
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
0.337
0.1
Eco 3
Total.
0.337
(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
Acacia Arabica
acasia
0
0
0
0
0
0
Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
0
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
NIL
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
No possibility of soil erosion
7.
Approximate distance of the proposed site for diversion from boundary of forest(in km.) :
20
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 :
No
(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):
Patch Wise Details
S.no
Patch No.
Area(ha.)
Name of PF/RF
Range
Compartment No
Uploaded KML file of patch
NO Data
Additional information Details
S. No.
Documents
Remarks
1
2
Division 3. : Rajnagar WL
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Kendrapara
0.61
2
Jagatsinghapur
0.955
Total
1.565
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
1.565
40
Eco 3
Total.
1.565
(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
Babul
Acacia nilotica
1
0
0
0
0
0
Total
1
0
0
0
0
0
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
1
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
No
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
No possibility of soil erosion
7.
Approximate distance of the proposed site for diversion from boundary of forest(in km.) :
10
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 :
The area applied for diversion does not form part of any Protected Area. Amongst avifauna, the important species are Open Bill Storks, Egrets, Herons and Cormorants etc which are visiting the water bodies and swamps in nearby areas. The other wildlife recorded are Jungle Cat and Monitor Lizards in the above mentioned areas
(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):
Yes
Details of Protected Area and comments on the impact of Project on the ESZ :
No. The area does not fall within limits of any Protected Area like Wildlife Sanctuary & National Park or Eco-sensitive Zone of Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary & Gahirmatha (Marine) Wildlife Sanctuary Notified under Eco-Sensitive Zone vide Notification S.O. 1601(E) dated. 16th June, 2015 of MoEF & CC, New Delhi. However, as per the guidelines issued vide Letter No. FE-DIV-MISC-0024-2021-16250/FE &CC dated. 13.09.2021 by Govt. of Odisha, Forest, Environment & Climate Change Department, the Projec
(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):
42.67474
Patch Wise Details
S.no
Patch No.
Area(ha.)
Name of PF/RF
Range
Compartment No
Uploaded KML file of patch
NO Data
(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
1
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
Bhadrak
250500
5332
176.332
2
0
2
Kendrapara
264400
27467.69
3.0021
02
188.556
31/03/2022
188.556
0.00
3
Balasore
380600
57765.668
238.2728
6
248.16
10/05/2022
48.16
0
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
Balasore Wildlife
Baripada
DFO
Yes
Two
09/05/2022,10/05/2022
Bhadrak WL
Bhubaneswar
DFO
Yes
Three
28/04/2022,19/07/2022,21/07/2022
Rajnagar WL
Bhubaneswar
DFO
Yes
Two
29/03/2022,30/03/2022
Baripada
CF
No
No 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
Division
Circle
Recommendation By
Recommendation
Reason
Letter
Whether CF agreed
Balasore Wildlife
Baripada
DFO
Recommended
After meticulous study of the project report & site inspection, the following points are considered for recommendation. 1. The project involved 0.851 hectare Revenue Forest Land & 0.594 hectare of DLC Forest land. 2. The proposed forest area is unavoidable and barest minimum for the purpose of implementation of of Paradip – Numaligarh Crude Oil Pipeline project by M/s. Numaligarh Refinery Limited in the State of Odisha. 3. The proposed diversion of forest land will not attract any displacement of people and also will not affect any valuable flora & fauna. 4. The said proposal is for the larger interest of the public. In view of the above, the said proposal is hereby recommended for necessary approval under section 2 of the Forest Conservation Act, 1980.
Bhadrak WL
Bhubaneswar
DFO
Recommended
After meticulous study of the project report and site inspection the following points are considered for recommendation. 1. The project involved 0.115ha Revenue forest land and 0.222ha DLC forest land. 2.The proposed forest area is unavoidable and barest minimum for the purpose of implementation of Paradip Numaligarh Crude Oil pipeline. 3. The proposed diversion of forest land will not attract any displacement and also will not affect any valuable flora and fauna. In view of the above , the proposal is hereby recommended for necessary approval under section 2 of the Forest Conservation Act, 1980
Rajnagar WL
Bhubaneswar
DFO
Recommended
No violation is observed on the forest land proposed for diversion under FC Act, 19820 for Paradip Numaligarh Crude Oil Pipeline Project by Numaligarh Refinery Limited.
Baripada
CF
Recommended
Recommended for diversion of 1.445ha. of Forest Land, Revenue Forest Land 0.851ha and DLC Forest Land 0.594ha. in respect of Balasore WL Division in favour of Numaligarh Refinary Limited.
Yes
Bhubaneswar
CF
Recommended
It is seen from the diversion proposal that the user agency has not violated Forest Conservation Act 1980 in this project. All the maps and land schedule, Diversion Proposal in quadruplicate, Site Inspection Report, Part II report along with Part III report of the undersigned are enclosed herewith for your kind perusal and needful action at your end. The Compensatory Afforestation scheme is also enclosed for your approval
Yes
Nodal Officer
Recommended
Recommended for diversion of 3.347 ha of forest land for laying of 660 mm dia Crude Oil Pipeline along with 51 mm Optical Fibre Cable under Balasore Wildlife Division, Bhadrak Wildlife Division and Mangrove Forest Division in the Balasore, Bhadrak Jagatsinghpur and Kendrapada Districts of Odisha by M/s Numaligarh Refinery Limited, Assam 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)
State
Recommendation By
Recommendation
Recommendation Date
Remarks
Signing Authority
Notification
Recommendation Letter
Orissa
State Secretary
Recommended
15/02/2023
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
Regional Office
5-ORB549/2023-BHU
28/03/2023
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/Pipeline/123665/2021
PIPELINE1236652021718
6,805,391.00
6,805,391.00
16/06/2023
991899
Union Bank Of India
NEFT/RTGS (Challan)
09/05/2023
12/05/2023
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:
7
(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)
7
Status of CA Land so identified :
Forest Area
Site Name :
Petchhela, Tahasil :Mahakalpada District : Kendrapara
Location Details :
Petchhela, Tahasil :Mahakalpada District : Kendrapara
Uploaded GPS File :
Uploaded Scanned copy of Map :
Status of CA Land so identified
Name of Forest.
Legal Status of Forest Land
Petchhela PF
PF
20.
Mutation Details Verified By Nodal Officer
Proposal No.
Verified Date
Mutation Letter
Remarks
FP/OR/Pipeline/123665/2021
06 Dec 2024
No Data
verify
21.
Compliance Details Submitted by User Agency
Proposal No.
Compliance Details submitted on(Date)
Uploaded Letter
FP/OR/Pipeline/123665/2021
07 Dec 2024
22.
Compliance Details Verified by Nodal Officer
Proposal No.
Remarks
Verified Date
Uploaded Letter
FP/OR/Pipeline/123665/2021
The compliance to the conditions imposed by GoI MoEF & CC RO BBSR as well as State Govt. is sent herewith vide this office letter No.20060 dated 05.10.2024 for according final approval.
11 Dec 2024
23.
Stage-II Clearance Details
Proposal No.
Date of Stage-II Clearance
Proposal Status
Clearance Letter
FP/OR/Pipeline/123665/2021
18 Dec 2024
APPROVED
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