PART-II
(To be filled by the concerned Deputy Conservator of Forest)
State Serial No. of proposal : PB-040/2020
1. Location of the project/Scheme : Punjab
 (i) State / Union Territory : Punjab  (ii) District : Hoshiarpur  (iii) Forest Division : Hoshiarpur  (iv) Area of forest land proposed for diversion (in ha.) : 0.912  (v)

Category of the Proposal: Optical Fibre Cable
2. Legal status of forest land proposed for diversion
S. No. DivisionForest Land(ha.)Legal Status
1Hoshiarpur0.912Protected Forest
Total 0.912
Division 1. : Hoshiarpur
3. District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No. DistrictArea(ha.)
1Hoshiarpur0.912
Total0.912
4. Details of Vegetation available in the forest land proposed for diversion
 (i) Density of vegetation
S. No. Area(in ha.)Density Eco-Class
10.9120Eco 3
Total. 0.912


(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.
1Misc. SpeciesNo tree cutting will be done under this proposal000000
Total 0 00 00 0
Sub Total (No of Trees.) 0


5. Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion : No
6. Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion : This area is not vulnerable
7. Approximate distance of the proposed site for diversion from boundary of forest(in km.) : 1
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 : Nil
 (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 : Yes
  (a)Details of violation(s): Detailed Violation Report Enclosed
   (b) Period of Work done(year) : 2019
   (c) Area of forest land involved in violation (in ha.) : 0.0020
S. No. Name of person responsible for violation Designation & Address of person responsible for violationAction taken against the person responsible for violation
1M/s Reliance Jio Infocom Limited, C-135, Phase-8, Industrial Area, MohaliM/s Reliance Jio Infocom Limited, C-135, Phase-8, Industrial Area, MohaliDetailed Violation Report Enclosed
12. Whether work in violation is still in progres(Yes/No) : No
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): 0.02278
Patch Wise Details
S.no Patch No.Area(ha.)Name of PF/RFRangeCompartment NoUploaded KML file of patch
110.0040Chak Sadhu HoshiarpurH.B. No. 503    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
1 Part 3 of CF North Circle Hoshiarpur
2 FRA 2006 Certificate of DC Hoshiarpur
3 20 ha Land Bank Polygon for 19 ha CA area LAND SUITABILITY CERTIFICATE AND DGPS MAP for this proposal PCA uploaded on 08-07-2022
4 Demand letter & Part-1
5 Part-II & Forwarding letter
6 Forest and Non-Forest Area Breakup with Land Status
7 Site Inspection Report With Detail Violation Report
8 Land Suitability Certificate
9 Application processing Fee Rs 2000
10 Authority Letter in the name of Applicant
11 Detailed Note on the project
12 Competent Authority Approval
13 EDS reply of objections raised by Nodal Officer FCA Pb vide their letter No. File No. FOREST-FCA0FC3H/5/2020-FCA Dated 11-06-2020.
14 Itemwise Breakup of Total Land Required
15 Photograph of Project Site (Entry Exit)
16 Penal C.A Scheme Detail
17 DGPS Map of PCA Site with Coordinates
18 PWD NOC
19 Greening Punjab Fund FCA Fee @Rs 50 P Sqm
20 Layout Plan
21 CA cost Not applicable undertaking
22 Penal CA undertaking
23 NPV Cost Not Applicable undertaking
24 DGPS Map Project Site
25 Justification for locating the project
26 Bank Guarantee submitted by UA on pledge the name of DFO Hoshiarpur
27 Part 2 Recommendation of DFO 31-05-2022
28 Detailed Violation Report revised 31-05-2022
29 Land Suitability Certificate for 2 times PCA 31-05-2022
30 DGPS Map of 2 Times PCA Site with Coordinates 31-05-2022
31 Land Bank Annexures 31-05-2022
32 Bank Guarantee New 31-05-2022
33 Toposheet No H43E3 Chak Sadhu PF
34 Site Inspection Report Revised 31-05-2022
35 GOI Para 4 point 2 a to g undertakings 31-05-2022
36 EDS reply vide this office letter No 482 dated 30-05-2022 regarding objections raised by Nodal Office FCA SAS Nagar
37 Layout Plan Revised 31-05-2022
38 2 times PCA Scheme Detail 31-05-2022
39 Part 1 on 31-05-2022

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.)
1Hoshiarpur3365001090003079.6711421460.43331/12/20211148.84640.492
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
HoshiarpurShiwalik CircleDFOYesOne07/04/2022
(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
HoshiarpurShiwalik CircleDFO RecommendedIt is justified that this proposal is as per GOI Rules.
Shiwalik CircleCF RecommendedDiversion of 0.912 ha. of Forest land for laying of optical Fiber cable from Sham Churassi to Dosarka Chowk to Tanda ChowkYes
Nodal Officer RecommendedRecommended.
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
PunjabState SecretaryRecommended17/10/2022RecommendedState Govt. OfficerNo Data
17. Stage-I Clearance Report
Regional OfficeRecommendation ByMoEF File No.Date of Stage-I ClearanceClearance Letter
ChandigarhState GovernmentFOREST-FCA0FC3H/5/2020-FCA13/10/2022
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/PB/OFC/39754/2019OFC39754201977611,340.0011,340.0006/03/2023894235Union Bank Of IndiaNEFT/RTGS (Challan)03/03/202303/03/2023
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 DateMutation LetterRemarks
FP/PB/OFC/39754/201906 Apr 2023No DataCA land is not required.
21. Compliance Details Submitted by User Agency
Proposal No.Compliance Details submitted on(Date)Uploaded Letter
FP/PB/OFC/39754/201910 Apr 2023
22. Compliance Details Verified by Nodal Officer
Proposal No.RemarksVerified DateUploaded Letter
FP/PB/OFC/39754/2019Compliance Report13 Apr 2023
23. Stage-II Clearance Details
Proposal No.Date of Stage-II ClearanceProposal StatusClearance Letter
FP/PB/OFC/39754/201913 Apr 2023APPROVED