PART-II
(To be filled by the concerned Deputy Conservator of Forest)
State Serial No. of proposal : TN-098/2018
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.) : 0.4626  (v)

Category of the Proposal: Road
2. Legal status of forest land proposed for diversion
S. No. DivisionForest Land(ha.)Legal Status
1Thoothukudi0.4626Reserved Forest
Total 0.4626
Division 1. : Thoothukudi
3. District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No. DistrictArea(ha.)
1Thoothukkudi0.4626
Total0.4626
4. Details of Vegetation available in the forest land proposed for diversion
 (i) Density of vegetation
S. No. Area(in ha.)Density Eco-Class
100Eco 4
Total. 0


(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.
1Rhizopora MucronataMangroves(Avicinia Marina10900000
Total 109 00 00 0
Sub Total (No of Trees.) 109


5. Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion : NIL
6. Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion : Does not arise
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 : 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 : Yes
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): 17.23723
Patch Wise Details
S.no Patch No.Area(ha.)Name of PF/RFRangeCompartment NoUploaded KML file of patch
110.4626MULLAKADU RFThoothukudiRF 4-5    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 I submit that revised Inspection notes as called for in PCCF letter No.TS4/42075/2018 dt 30.01.2019 is uploaded herewith for your kind information
2 Additional Details uploaded in the prescribed format via this office C.No.D/5348/2018 dt 04.01.2019 as mentioned in the PCCF Office.
3 Tourist attraction for Beach and Island, better connectivity for local people, TTPS, NTPL and Customs House

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.)
1Thoothukkudi46310010515.8826.65051089.6330/11/201889.630.00
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
 TirunelveliCFYesOne18/12/2018
ThoothukudiTirunelveliDFOYesThree27/11/2018,30/01/2019,28/02/2019
(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
ThoothukudiTirunelveliDFO RecommendedThe proposed project area is around 0.4626 ha of Forest land in Mullakadu RF and the proposed Project is proposed in Mullakadu RF of Thoothukudi Forest Range, the over bridge was already constructed by the Port Trust now improvement of existing bridge on the Korampallam Surplus Couse Bridge, North 183.39Mts length and width 14.87mt 2727.009m2 South 265.38mtX 7.10 1884.19m2 total 0.4611ha at Mullakadu RF the bridge is only Connectivity of V.O.Chidambanar Port Trust to NH 45B Madurai and NH 7A Tirunelveli to cater all measures of import and export cargoes, and better connectivity for the local people, TTPS,NTPL and Customs House it is across the Korampallam cana and Mullakadu RF. HENCE RECCOMMENDED
TirunelveliCF RecommendedThe area proposed for diversion is 0.4626 Ha. The proposed area is about 14.9m width for 183.4m length on northern side of the bridge and 7.16m width for 265.4m length on the southern side of an existing bridge across the Korampallam canal.The area is partially vegetated with Mangrove species and partially slushy and water logged due to being in tidal zone. No protected archaeological site is situated nearby. The area proposed for diversion is bare minimum.Yes
Nodal Officer RecommendedRecommended. No felling of trees should be done while executing the work.
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
Tamil NaduState SecretaryRecommended28/08/2019 Recommended for 20 years State Govt. OfficerNo Data
17. Stage-I Clearance Report
Regional OfficeRecommendation ByMoEF File No.Date of Stage-I ClearanceClearance Letter
ChennaiRegional Office4-TNB045/2019-CHN21/02/2020
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/TN/ROAD/35317/2018ROAD353172018775201,962.00201,962.002020-08-29IOBAN20242013075Corporation BankNEFT/RTGS (Challan)2020-08-132020-08-20
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/TN/ROAD/35317/201815 Sep 2020No DataThe area required for diversion is less than one ha. the CA land is not applicable . Hence verified.
Compliance Details Submitted by User Agency(old)
Proposal No.Compliance Details submitted on(Date)Reject RemarksReject DateUploaded Letter
FP/TN/ROAD/35317/201801 Dec 2021EDS: The User Agency is requested to furnish details called for vide PCCF No. TS4 42075 2018 dt. 26.05.202331 May 2023
22. Compliance Details Verified by Nodal Officer
Proposal No.RemarksVerified DateUploaded Letter
FP/TN/ROAD/35317/2018Complaince report submitted.21 Jan 2022
23. Stage-II Clearance Details
Proposal No.Date of Stage-II ClearanceProposal StatusClearance Letter
FP/TN/ROAD/35317/2018Approved In-PrincipleNo Data