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-04/2023
1.
Location of the project/Scheme :
Tamil Nadu
(i)
State / Union Territory :
Tamil Nadu
(ii)
District :
Theni
(iii)
Forest Division :
Megamalai WL
(iv)
Area of forest land proposed for diversion (in ha.) :
1.8818
(v)
Category of the Proposal:
Road
2.
Legal status of forest land proposed for diversion
S. No.
Division
Forest Land(ha.)
Legal Status
1
Megamalai WL
1.3905
Reserved Forest
2
Megamalai WL
0.4893
Section 4
Total
1.8798
Division 1. : Megamalai WL
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Theni
1.8875
Total
1.8875
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
1.8798
0.4
Eco 3
Total.
1.8798
(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
-
0
0
0
0
0
0
Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
0
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
The area falls under Srivilliputhur Megamalai Tiger Reserve. The Tiger Conservation Plan is under Preparation. Megamalai RF, Myladumparai Bit 47 RL and Myladumparai Bit 39 RL is part of the Tiger Reserve. A length of 2352.2 m of the road in Megamalai RF is an admitted right as per the Megamalai Reserved Forest Notification but, there is variation in the alignment from the RF notification.
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
The existing ghat cutting on the road side in Myladumparai Bit 39 RL and the first 428 m of road in Megamalai RF is minimally susceptible to erosion.
7.
Approximate distance of the proposed site for diversion from boundary of forest(in km.) :
0
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 :
Indian Gaur, Sambar, Spotted Deer, Grizzled Giant Squirrel, Indian Giant Squirrel, Wild Pig, Jungle cat, Leopard, Civets, Black naped hare, Indian monitor lizard, Indian Pangolin, Indian Porcupine, Bonnet Macaque, Jungle owlet, Sloth bear, Indian Blue Peafowl, Spotted Owlet, Barn Owl and other animals
(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 :
The road falls in Megamalai RF, Myladumparai Bit 39 RL and Myladumparai Bit 47 RL which are part of the Srivilliputhur Megamalai Tiger Reserve. It is an existing road. The road passing through the RLs are not finding mention in the records. The road connects Thummakundu village with Varusanadu. The road and the village are mentioned in the Megamalai Reserved Forest Notification.
(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
(i).
Patch wise details of non-forest or Revenue forest land to be provided by User Agency for CA
Patch Wise Details
S.no
District Name
Village
Area(in ha.)
khasra
KML file
Present Owner file
1
Theni
Bodi Vadakkumalai
3.845
S.No.866, 867, 869, 870 and 871 of Bodi Vadakkumalai village Bodinayakkanur Sub Registrar
(ii).
Upload a scanned copy of the Geo-referenced map of the forest land proposed for C.A. prepared by using DGPS or Total Station:
(iii).
Upload a copy of Survey of India Toposheet indicating boundary of forest land proposed for C.A:
(iv).
Copy of CA scheme details:
(iv).
Copy of CA scheme details:
NA
Additional information Details
S. No.
Documents
Remarks
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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
Theni
324230.00
119412.284
2.6560031
6
3.365
09/11/2024
3.365
0
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
Megamalai WL
Madurai
DFO
Yes
Five
06/01/2023,20/02/2023,24/02/2023,16/10/2023,07/12/2023
Madurai
CF
Yes
One
21/12/2024
(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
Megamalai WL
Madurai
DFO
Recommended
The road is an existing bitumen road in the forest and non forest land. It is the means of communication and transport to the Thummakundu Village Panchayat. The road is an access to people of Manalathukudisai, Komalikudisai, Thummakundu, Valiparai and Thandiankulam hamlets. There exists a right of way in the Megamalai RF notification for the road portion in the said RF. The road connects Varusanadu to Valiparai via Thummakundu and is a termination at Valiparai. The road is to be considered for the welfare of the bona fide inhabitants only.
Madurai
CF
Recommended
The proposed road from Valiparai to Thummakundu in Varusanadu Range of Megamalai Division falls in Myladumparai Bit 39 RL Myladumparai Bit 47 RL and Megamalai RF of Srivilliputhur Megamalai Tiger Reserve and forest area of 1.8871 ha. is proposed for diversion. The total length and width proposed for upgradation is 3759.6 meters and 5 meters respectively including 50 cm berm on both sides. Therefore, an area of 1.8798 hectares or 18798 sq.m. can be considered for diversion.
Yes
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