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 :
SK-025/2022
1.
Location of the project/Scheme :
Sikkim
(i)
State / Union Territory :
Sikkim
(ii)
District :
Mangan
(iii)
Forest Division :
North Territorial
(iv)
Area of forest land proposed for diversion (in ha.) :
26.8
(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
North Territorial
14.03
Reserved Forest
2
North Territorial
11.231
Khasmal land
Total
25.261
Division 1. : North Territorial
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Mangan
26.8
Total
26.8
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
26.8
0.02
Eco 6
Total.
26.8
(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
Alnus Nepalensis
Uttis
200
35
76
36
64
75
2
Populus spp
Popular
42
0
0
0
35
0
3
Juglans regia
Okhar
0
0
15
18
13
46
4
Others
Tooni
0
0
21
10
1
4
5
Cryptomeria Japonica
Dhuppi
0
0
0
0
17
0
6
Others
Cherry
0
0
16
0
0
0
7
Others
Phalant
0
0
0
29
16
32
8
Acer Cambelli
Kapasi
0
0
3
10
26
21
9
Others
Buk Bajarat
0
0
0
1
7
31
10
Others
Asare
0
0
1
1
0
0
11
Others
Tarsing
0
0
0
5
5
30
12
Prunus Nepotensis
Arupati
0
0
0
4
8
47
13
Rhus Spp.
Bhalayo
0
0
0
14
8
7
14
Machilus Edulis
Pomsi
0
0
0
1
3
6
15
Symingtonia Populnea
Pipli
0
0
0
0
3
10
16
Machilus Gamieana
kawlo
0
0
0
6
11
40
17
Cinnamomum Zeylanicum
Sinkoli
0
0
1
17
1
6
18
Morus Laevigata
Kimbu
0
0
0
4
4
4
19
Gmelin Arborea
Khamari
0
0
1
3
3
1
20
Michelia Lanuginosa
P. champ
0
0
0
7
5
3
21
Castanopsis Tribuloides
Katus
0
0
0
0
6
42
22
Daphiphyllum Himalayense
lek chandan
0
0
6
6
7
10
23
Michelia Excelsa
Rani champ
0
0
0
2
0
0
24
Others
Saur
0
0
0
0
4
27
25
Others
Kharane
0
0
4
4
0
0
26
Others
Malato
0
0
0
2
0
0
27
Others
Arkawula
0
0
0
3
3
0
28
Others
Phirphirey
0
0
3
10
10
18
29
Others
Mixed pole size
4960
0
0
0
0
0
30
Others
Ferns
400
0
0
0
0
0
31
Others
lali gurans
320
0
0
0
0
0
32
Bamboo
Ningalo
155000
0
0
0
0
0
33
Alnus Nepalensis
uttis
150
20
30
10
0
0
34
Others
Mawa
25
0
40
0
0
0
35
Others
cherry
0
0
10
0
0
0
Total
161097
55
227
203
260
460
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
162302
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
Toposheet map for the proposed site and CA site has been generated by Working plan cell
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
Being hilly terrain the problem of soil erosion cannot be ignored
7.
Approximate distance of the proposed site for diversion from boundary of forest(in km.) :
0.00
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 :
NA
(ii).
Whether forms part of national park, wildlife sanctuary, biosphere reserve,tiger reserve, elephant corridor, wildlife migration corridor etc. :
Yes
Details and comments on the impact of Project on such areas :
10.43Ha out of 26.8 Ha falls under KBR and legal status is RF. Comment of the standing committee of the NBWL is enclosed in Part II.
(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 :
Yes
(i).
Details and comments on the impact of Project on such sites/establishments :
Yes, Defence Establishment located near the proposed area NOC enclosed in part II
(ii).
Copy of NOC from Competent Authority :
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):
312.83934
Patch Wise Details
S.no
Patch No.
Area(ha.)
Name of PF/RF
Range
Compartment No
Uploaded KML file of patch
1
1
9.4
Phodong RF
Mangan
00
View file
2
2
10
Chungthang RF
Chungthang
00
View file
3
3
26.52
Chungthang RF
Chungthang
00
View file
4
4
7.76
Chungthang RF
Chungthang
00
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
1
CA scheme Revised
2
Dwarf Plantration
3
Cost of Cutting
4
Degraded Forest Land Certificate
5
Joint Certificate
6
Jointg Inspection Report and Enumeration list (Mangan Range)
7
Net Present value
8
Recommendation
9
Site Inspection Report
10
Annexure I (FRA)
11
Part II
12
Site suitability revised
13
Joint Inspection Report and Enumeration list (Mangan Range)
14
CA MAP revised
15
certificate for non-availability of non-forest land for CA
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
Mangan
422600
394020
885.37
107
2110.23
31/03/2020
2105.93
74.28
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
North Territorial
Territorial
DFO
Yes
One
27/01/2023
Territorial
CF
No
No Data
Nodal Officer
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
North Territorial
Territorial
DFO
Recommended
Diversion of 26.8ha of forest land for laying of 220kv D/C Singhik Chungthang Transmission Line under CSSTDS in Mangan District by Power Department, Government of Sikkim.
Territorial
CF
Recommended
Recommendation of CF T for the diversion of forest land for laying of 220kV D/C Singhik to Chungthang TL in North Sikkim under CSSTDS by Energy & Power Department, Govt. of Sikkim
Yes
Nodal Officer
Recommended
Recommendation of Nodal Officer FCA for the diversion of forest land for laying of 220kV D/C Singhik to Chungthang TL in North Sikkim under CSSTDS by Energy & Power Department, Govt. of Sikkim
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
Sikkim
State Secretary
Recommended
16/03/2023
Recommendation of Secretary for the diversion of forest land for laying of 220kV D/C Singhik to Chungthang TL in North Sikkim under CSSTDS by Energy & Power Department, Govt. of Sikkim
State Govt. Officer
No Data
17.
Stage-I Clearance Report
Regional Office
Recommendation By
MoEF File No.
Date of Stage-I Clearance
Clearance Letter
Kolkata
Regional Office
IRO/KOL/SK/TRANS/157621/2022
16/06/2023
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/SK/TRANS/157621/2022
TRANS1576212022452
59,945,730.00
59,945,730.00
2023-06-26
5748
Union Bank Of India
NEFT/RTGS (Challan)
2023-06-20
2023-06-21
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:
53.68
(iii). No. of Maintenance years:
10
(iv). Total No. of Patches/Parcel:
4
No. of patches :
1
Patch wise details
Patch No.
Shape of land identified for CA
Area of Patch/Parcel(in ha.)
1
Block(Polygon)
9.4
Status of CA Land so identified :
Forest Area
Site Name :
Phodong RF
Location Details :
Phodong
Uploaded GPS File :
Uploaded Scanned copy of Map :
Status of CA Land so identified
Name of Forest.
Legal Status of Forest Land
Phodong RF
RF
No. of patches :
2
Patch wise details
Patch No.
Shape of land identified for CA
Area of Patch/Parcel(in ha.)
2
Block(Polygon)
10
Status of CA Land so identified :
Forest Area
Site Name :
Chungthang RF
Location Details :
Chungthang RF
Uploaded GPS File :
Uploaded Scanned copy of Map :
Status of CA Land so identified
Name of Forest.
Legal Status of Forest Land
Chungthang RF
RF
No. of patches :
3
Patch wise details
Patch No.
Shape of land identified for CA
Area of Patch/Parcel(in ha.)
3
Block(Polygon)
26.52
Status of CA Land so identified :
Forest Area
Site Name :
Chungthang RF
Location Details :
Chungthang RF
Uploaded GPS File :
Uploaded Scanned copy of Map :
Status of CA Land so identified
Name of Forest.
Legal Status of Forest Land
Chungthang RF
RF
No. of patches :
4
Patch wise details
Patch No.
Shape of land identified for CA
Area of Patch/Parcel(in ha.)
4
Block(Polygon)
7.76
Status of CA Land so identified :
Forest Area
Site Name :
Chungthang RF
Location Details :
Chungthang RF
Uploaded GPS File :
Uploaded Scanned copy of Map :
Status of CA Land so identified
Name of Forest.
Legal Status of Forest Land
Chungthang RF
RF
20.
Mutation Details Verified By Nodal Officer
Proposal No.
Verified Date
Mutation Letter
Remarks
FP/SK/TRANS/157621/2022
29 May 2024
No Data
Verified
23.
Stage-II Clearance Details
Proposal No.
Date of Stage-II Clearance
Proposal Status
Clearance Letter
FP/SK/TRANS/157621/2022
Approved In-Principle
No Data
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