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 :
TN-025/2021
1.
Location of the project/Scheme :
Tamil Nadu
(i)
State / Union Territory :
Tamil Nadu
(ii)
District :
Thoothukkudi
(iii)
Forest Division :
Thoothukudi
(iv)
Area of forest land proposed for diversion (in ha.) :
0.42
(v)
Category of the Proposal:
Others
2.
Legal status of forest land proposed for diversion
S. No.
Division
Forest Land(ha.)
Legal Status
1
Thoothukudi
0.42
Reserved Forest
Total
0.42
Division 1. : Thoothukudi
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Thoothukkudi
0.42
Total
0.42
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
0.42
0.33
Eco 4
Total.
0.42
(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
Others
Viruvattai (Dalbergia Coromandeliana)
6
0
0
0
0
0
2
Zizyphus Xylopyrus
Kotta Ilanthai
3
0
0
0
0
0
3
Others
Mul Kiluvai (Commiphora Berryi)
4
0
0
0
0
0
Total
13
0
0
0
0
0
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
13
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
NIL
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
NIL
7.
Approximate distance of the proposed site for diversion from boundary of forest(in km.) :
0.818
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 :
Spotted Deer, hedgehog, Pangolin, Mongoose, Black naped Hare, Python, Cobra, Common sand Boa, Rat Snake, Peacock and grey Francolin
(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):
12.86216
Patch Wise Details
S.no
Patch No.
Area(ha.)
Name of PF/RF
Range
Compartment No
Uploaded KML file of patch
1
1
0.84
Salikulam West
Thoothukudi
North of R.F.cairn No.191 and west R.F.cairn NoNo.190
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
The reply for the Query/Clarification called for is submitted herewith for favour of your kind information.
2
CERTIFICATES ARE UPLOADED HEREWITH FOR KIND INFORMATION
3
The reply for the Query/Clarification called for is submitted herewith for favour of your kind information.
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
Thoothukkudi
463100
10515.88
26.6605
11
89.65
21/06/2021
89.65
0.00
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
Thoothukudi
Tirunelveli
DFO
Yes
One
10/06/2021
Tirunelveli
CF
Yes
One
29/06/2021
(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
Thoothukudi
Tirunelveli
DFO
Recommended
Inspected the site in Salikulam West RF, Comprising 0.42 Ha of Forest Land to provide basic amenities for pilgrimage and people visit Arulmigu Malaiyandi Sastha Ayyanar Kovil on 10.06.2021 at 3.00 P.M.The Reserve Forest area of Salikulam west in 960.36 ha and the Forest type according to Champion and Seth’s classification is “TYPE 6ADSI – Southern Thorn Scrub”. The Thorny acacias and their associates occur but usually in stunted form. Much of the sol is shallow and bare. The Major species are Eurphorbhia viscose, Cassia auriculata and Dalbergia nultiflora. Other species seen are Commiphora berrgi, Zizphus xylopycus, Dalbergia coromandeliana etc.The fauna species found in Salikulam West Reserve Forest are spotted deer, Hare, Porcupine, Squirrel, Pangolin, Python, Cobra, Sand Boa, Common River Turtle, Cattle Egret, White breasted Kingfisher, Hoopoe, Blossom headed parakeet, Pond Heron, Grey Partridge, Common peafowl, Emerald Dove, Drango, Jungle crow, Myna, Babbler, House Sparrow, Coucal, Treepie, Russel Viper Etc.In the proposed area there are 4 numbers of Commiphora berrgi, 6 numbers of Zizphus xylopycus and 3 numbers of Dalbergia coromandeliana. The above species are in stunted growth stage. The wildlife movement in the area of 0.42 ha is also minimal, as the altitude of the area is 110m above mean sea level.The work will be carried out by the user agency without any further damage to the Forest area and Wildlife. Hence the proposal may be recommended.
Tirunelveli
CF
Recommended
For diversion of 0.42 Ha of forest land to provide the basic amenities to the Pilgrimage who visit the Arulmigu Malaiyandi Sastha Ayyanarkovil recommendation report submission of Reg
Yes
Nodal Officer
Recommended
Recommended
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
Tamil Nadu
State Secretary
Recommended
10/02/2022
Recommended
State Govt. Officer
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