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-021/2021
1.
Location of the project/Scheme :
Orissa
(i)
State / Union Territory :
Orissa
(ii)
District :
Keonjhar,Sundargarh
(iii)
Forest Division :
Keonjhar,Bonai
(iv)
Area of forest land proposed for diversion (in ha.) :
0.181
(v)
Category of the Proposal:
Transmission Line
2.
Legal status of forest land proposed for diversion
S. No.
Division
Forest Land(ha.)
Legal Status
1
Keonjhar
0.107
Revenue Forest
2
Keonjhar
0.006
Sabik KIssam Forest
3
Bonai
0.068
Revenue Forest
Total
0.181
Division 1. : Bonai
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Sundargarh
0.068
Total
0.068
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
0.068
0.6
Eco 1
Total.
0.068
(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.
NIL
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
NIL
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
The degree of vulnerability to erosion varies from place to place, as this is a linear project. Overall vulnerability to erosion is not significant
7.
Approximate distance of the proposed site for diversion from boundary of forest(in km.) :
0.6
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 :
Movement of Wild elephants is often noticed in the nearby area. Squirrel, Musa, Monkey, Cat, Godhi etc. and different type of birds are noticed in the area. No rare or endangered flora or fauna is found in the 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
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
(ii).
Copy of CA scheme details:
NA
(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
Division 2. : Keonjhar
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Keonjhar
0.113
Total
0.113
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
0.113
0.3
Eco 1
Total.
0.113
(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
Misc
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 :
Yes
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
No
7.
Approximate distance of the proposed site for diversion from boundary of forest(in km.) :
5.00
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 :
Hyna, Monkey, Barking Deer,
(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
(ii).
Copy of CA scheme details:
NA
(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
Part-II
2
Forwarding
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
495732
6014.002
53
8038.110
01/01/2019
1122.46
8038.110
2
Keonjhar
830300
336615.6293
14597.9759
120
9652.9589
09/10/2021
4148.92
5983.9016
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
Keonjhar
Rourkela
DFO
Yes
One
25/03/2022
Bonai
Rourkela
DFO
Yes
One
09/10/2021
(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
Keonjhar
Rourkela
DFO
Recommended
The proposal for re diversion of 0.181 ha 0.113 ha in Keonjhar Division and 0.068 ha in Bonai Division forest land for laying underground cable over a distance of 6.751 Km along the RoW of NH 520 and the approach road from NH 520 to Kamanda Steel Plant for change in land use of M/s. Rungta Mines Ltd. The submitted re diversion proposal over 0.113 ha Forest land 0.107 Ha Revenue forest +0.006 Ha sabik kisam forest under Keonjhar forest division is forwarded herewith for consideration as per provision under section 2 ii of Forest Conservation Act, 1980 Amended pursuant to the General Approval.
Bonai
Rourkela
DFO
Recommended
Grant of approval as per provision U/s 2 ii of the Forest Conservation Act’1980 Amended pursuant to General approval for re diversion of 0.068 ha. of Revenue forest land for laying of underground cable along the RoW of NH 520 and the approach road from NH 520 to Kamanda Steel Plant for change in land use in favour M/s Rungta Mines Ltd. may be considered.
Rourkela
CF
Recommended
The proposal for re diversion of 0.181 ha 0.113 ha in Keonjhar Division and 0.068 ha in Bonai Division of forest land for laying underground cable over a distance of 6.751 Km along the RoW of NH 520 and the approach road from NH 520 to Kamanda Steel Plant involving change in land use by M/s Rungta Mines Ltd may be considered for approval under Section 2 ii of Forest Conservation Act,1980 Amended pursuant to General approval.
Yes
Nodal Officer
Recommended
Recommended for permission over 0.171 ha Keonjhar 0.113 ha + Bonai 0.058 ha forest land for laying of 132 KV underground Transmission line over a distance of 6.353 Km along the RoW of NH 520 and 0.01 ha Bonai Division forest land for construction of approach road over a distance of 0.398 Km to Kamanda Steel Plant under Keonjhar Forest Division of Keonjhar district and Bonai Forest Division of Sundargarh District, Odisha by M/s Rungta Mines Ltd for General 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
28/01/2022
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-ORB501/2022-BHU
22/04/2022
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/TRANS/124910/2021
TRANS1249102021654
209,537.00
209,537.00
30/04/2022
CNRB411981680915
Union Bank Of India
NEFT/RTGS (Challan)
29/04/2022
29/04/2022
19.
Uploaded Status of Land to be transferred to Forest Department under FCA (Mutation Details) :
No
20.
Mutation Details Verified By Nodal Officer
Proposal No.
Verified Date
Mutation Letter
Remarks
FP/OR/TRANS/124910/2021
19 Nov 2022
No Data
verified
21.
Compliance Details Submitted by User Agency
Proposal No.
Compliance Details submitted on(Date)
Uploaded Letter
FP/OR/TRANS/124910/2021
31 Aug 2023
22.
Compliance Details Verified by Nodal Officer
Proposal No.
Remarks
Verified Date
Uploaded Letter
FP/OR/TRANS/124910/2021
The compliance to the conditions imposed by GoI MoEF & CC IRO Bhubaneswar as well as State Govt. is sent herewith vide this office letter No. 16854 dated 21.08.2023 for according final approval.
08 Sep 2023
23.
Stage-II Clearance Details
Proposal No.
Date of Stage-II Clearance
Proposal Status
Clearance Letter
FP/OR/TRANS/124910/2021
18 Sep 2023
APPROVED
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