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-050/2022
1.
Location of the project/Scheme :
Tamil Nadu
(i)
State / Union Territory :
Tamil Nadu
(ii)
District :
Chengalpattu
(iii)
Forest Division :
Chengalpattu,Kancheepuram
(iv)
Area of forest land proposed for diversion (in ha.) :
0.536
(v)
Category of the Proposal:
Road
2.
Legal status of forest land proposed for diversion
S. No.
Division
Forest Land(ha.)
Legal Status
1
Chengalpattu,Kancheepuram
0.536
Reserved Forest
Total
0.536
Division 1. : Chengalpattu,Kancheepuram
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Chengalpattu
0.536
Total
0.536
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
0.536
0.4
Eco 3
Total.
0.536
(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
Muntingia Calabura
Thenchittu
0
1
0
0
0
0
2
Neem
Neem
0
0
1
1
0
0
3
Cassia Fistula
Mayilakonnai
1
2
0
0
0
0
4
Cassia Siamea
Thagarakonnai
4
3
0
0
0
0
5
Gliricidia Maculata
Glycidia
2
0
0
0
0
0
6
Albezzia Labbeck
Kattuvagai
0
0
0
1
1
0
Total
7
6
1
2
1
0
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
17
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
NIL
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
There is no erosion
7.
Approximate distance of the proposed site for diversion from boundary of forest(in km.) :
0.10
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 vegetation of the area is described as ‘Vandalur Scrub’ and is dominated by thorny shrubs and hardy species. Though the Nanmangalam Reserved Forest has remarkable biodiversity – comprising of about 442 Nos species of plants, 100-125 species of birds, 40 species of butterflies, 15-20 species of amphibians and reptiles, 15-20 species of dragonflies and damselflies etc., the construction of Grade Separator in the proposed forest area shall not affect the movement of birds and other species mentioned above. The RF or any portion of the proposed area is neither forming a part of National Park, Wildlife Sanctuary, Biosphere reserve and Wildlife Migration Corridor nor forming a part of Eco-Sensitive Zone of any Protected Area notified under Wildlife Protection Act 1972.
(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):
18.43
Patch Wise Details
S.no
Patch No.
Area(ha.)
Name of PF/RF
Range
Compartment No
Uploaded KML file of patch
1
1
1.072
Gudalur RF
Tambaram
1
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
grade seprator details map
2
Site Suitability
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
Chengalpattu
439337
23011.99.1
165.905
27
71.18.3
31/03/2018
50.002
223.302
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
Chennai
CF
Yes
One
21/03/2023
Chengalpattu,Kancheepuram
Chennai
DFO
Yes
One
23/11/2022
(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
Division
Circle
Recommendation By
Recommendation
Reason
Letter
Whether CF agreed
Chengalpattu,Kancheepuram
Chennai
DFO
Recommended
The proposed area has been inspected by me on 23.11.2022 along with Forest Range Officer and staff of Tambaram Range. The proposal is a linear project and its passes through the Nanmangalam Reserved Forest of Tambaram Range, Chennai Forest Division of about 0.536 Ha area in total, which includes 0.293 ha area under Nanmangalam RF of Tambaram Range and 0.243 ha Forest area under the control of Quaid e milleth Education Trust. Nanmangalam Reserved Forest has been declared under section 16 of the Tamilnadu Forest Act vide G.O.931 dated 18.11.1890. The vegetation of the area is described as ‘Vandalur Scrub’ and is dominated by thorny shrubs and hardy species. Though the Nanmangalam Reserved Forest has remarkable biodiversity – comprising of about 442 Nos species of plants, 100 125 species of birds, 40 species of butterflies, 15 20 species of amphibians and reptiles, 15 20 species of dragonflies and damselflies etc., the construction of Grade Separator in the proposed forest area shall not affect the movement of birds and other species mentioned above. The RF or any portion of the proposed area is neither forming a part of National Park, Wildlife Sanctuary, Biosphere reserve and Wildlife Migration Corridor nor forming a part of Eco Sensitive Zone of any Protected Area notified under Wildlife Protection Act 1972. Further, the forest area proposed for diversion under F C Act lies adjacent to the sub urban residential areas and hence there is no specialized habitat breeding ground/nesting area for any faunal species including avi fauna and hence there is no disturbance for any form of wildlife. Since, the proposed project is of national importance with the intention to provide better transport facilities to the inhabitants of the city and it is also ascertained that there is no alternative route available for this project and there is no sufficient Right of Way available with Highway, the diversion of proposed Forest area 0.536 ha the barest minimum forest area in Nanmangalam RF has been taken into consideration. Further, the project proponent has agreed to pay the Net Present Value of the above Forest land and has also given the undertaking to bear the cost to be incurred towards felling of standing trees 17 Nos and its transportation during formation of Grade Separator under the said project as well as cost involved towards Compensatory Afforestation. Taking into consideration of the facts stated above, I recommend the proposal submitted by the user agency, Divisional Engineer Highways for diversion of the Forest land 0.536 ha in Nanmangalam RF.
Chennai
CF
Recommended
Nanmangalam RF Tambaram Range Chennai Division.
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
08/01/2024
Proposal is forwarding to GoI for obtaining their concurrence.
State Govt. Officer
No Data
17.
Stage-I Clearance Report
Regional Office
Recommendation By
MoEF File No.
Date of Stage-I Clearance
Clearance Letter
Chennai
Regional Office
4-TNB117/2024-CHN
04/04/2024
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/TN/ROAD/155502/2022
ROAD1555022022532
2,501,657.00
2,501,660.00
26/07/2024
RBI2092410002874
Union Bank Of India
NEFT/RTGS (Challan)
NA
NA
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/TN/ROAD/155502/2022
03 Sep 2024
No Data
Non-forest Compensatory land not insisted on this proposal
21.
Compliance Details Submitted by User Agency
Proposal No.
Compliance Details submitted on(Date)
Uploaded Letter
FP/TN/ROAD/155502/2022
07 Oct 2024
22.
Compliance Details Verified by Nodal Officer
Proposal No.
Remarks
Verified Date
Uploaded Letter
FP/TN/ROAD/155502/2022
Request for Stage-II final approval.
25 Jan 2025
23.
Stage-II Clearance Details
Proposal No.
Date of Stage-II Clearance
Proposal Status
Clearance Letter
FP/TN/ROAD/155502/2022
21 Feb 2025
APPROVED
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