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-059/2020
1.
Location of the project/Scheme :
Tamil Nadu
(i)
State / Union Territory :
Tamil Nadu
(ii)
District :
Coimbatore
(iii)
Forest Division :
Coimbatore
(iv)
Area of forest land proposed for diversion (in ha.) :
15.15
(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
Coimbatore
15.15
Reserved Forest
Total
15.15
Division 1. : Coimbatore
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Coimbatore
15.15
Total
15.15
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
15.15
0.5
Eco 1
Total.
15.15
(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
Athimaram
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
Albezzia Amara
Arappu
0
0
1
1
0
3
3
Others
Dhandhi
0
0
0
1
0
2
4
Others
Karachi
0
0
0
0
0
3
5
Holoptelia integrifolia
Aayamaram
0
1
0
0
0
2
6
Others
Kotha
0
1
1
0
0
0
7
Others
Murukki
0
4
5
2
0
0
8
Others
Mutta
0
0
0
0
1
0
9
Others
Naval
0
0
0
0
0
1
10
Others
pambaram
0
0
0
0
2
2
11
Others
Pookorai
0
0
0
0
0
1
12
Thespesia Populenea
Poorasu
0
11
1
2
1
3
13
Others
sadachi
0
0
1
0
0
0
14
Tectona Grandis
Teak
0
1
2
0
0
0
15
Others
Vagai
0
0
0
1
0
6
16
Others
Vellai Velamaram
0
0
0
0
1
0
17
Others
Vellainagan
0
0
1
0
0
0
18
Others
Vengai
0
0
0
0
0
1
19
Others
Villuvagai
0
0
0
0
0
1
20
Tamarindus Indica
Puliyamaram
0
0
0
0
0
1
Total
0
18
12
7
5
28
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
70
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 possibility of land slid
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 :
Tiger, Elephant, Indian Gaur, Wild boar, spotted deer., etc.,
(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):
164.24128
Patch Wise Details
S.no
Patch No.
Area(ha.)
Name of PF/RF
Range
Compartment No
Uploaded KML file of patch
1
1
15.15
Nellithurai
Mettupalayam
15.15
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
Certificate for Degraded CA land
2
CA Scheme
3
Topo sketch
4
Geo Map
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
Coimbatore
470244.2
109073.04
102.8297
26
66.16
16/04/2025
26.36
68.74
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
Coimbatore
Coimbatore
DFO
Yes
One
06/01/2025
Coimbatore
CF
Yes
One
25/04/2025
(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
Coimbatore
Coimbatore
DFO
Recommended
1. I inspected the site on 06.01.2025 and found that the proposed linear area of 15.15 Ha for Utilizing the existing 230KV transmission corridor since 1965 – Conversion of Existing 230 KV SC line on SC Tower with Kundha Conductor into 400 KV Double Circuit line on Double Circuit Tower Twin HTLS ACCC Drake conductor from Kundha PH 3 Loc. 01 to 56 falls within Nellithurai Reserved Forests, Karamadai & Mettupalayam Ranges. 2. The proposed area for diversion does not have any archeological and heritage related monuments. 3. The project area contains of existing 230 KV SC line on SC Tower. Presently, the user Agency is proposed for Conversion of Existing 230 KV SC line on SC Tower with Kundha Conductor into 400 KV Double Circuit line on Double Circuit Tower Twin HTLS. And consists of 70 Nos. of naturally grown trees and these trees are to be pruned to maintain electrical clearance. None of the trees will be completely felled for this work. Flagship species like tiger is available in these Reserved Forests. Since, this linear project on the existing 230Kv transmission corridor, there is no threat to major wildlife species. Hence, I recommend that an area of 15.15 Ha. of Forest land in the Nellithurai Reserved Forests in Karamadai & Mettupalayam Ranges of Coimbatore Forest Division may be diverted for Utilizing the existing 230KV transmission corridor since 1965 – Conversion of Existing 230 KV SC line on SC Tower with Kundha Conductor into 400 KV Double Circuit line on Double Circuit Tower Twin HTLS.
Coimbatore
CF
Recommended
1. I inspected the site on 25.04.2025 and found that the proposed linear area of 15.15 Ha for Utilizing the existing 230KV transmission corridor since 1965 – Conversion of Existing 230 KV SC line on SC Tower with Kundha Conductor into 400 KV Double Circuit line on Double Circuit Tower Twin HTLS ACCC Drake conductor from Kundha PH 3 Loc. 01 to 56 falls within Nellithurai Reserved Forests, Karamadai & Mettupalayam Ranges. 2. The proposed area for diversion does not have any archeological and heritage related monuments. 3. The project area contains of existing 230 KV SC line on SC Tower. Presently, the user Agency is proposed for Conversion of Existing 230 KV SC line on SC Tower with Kundha Conductor into 400 KV Double Circuit line on Double Circuit Tower Twin HTLS. And consists of 70 Nos. of naturally grown trees and these trees are to be pruned to maintain electrical clearance. None of the trees will be completely felled for this work. 4. Flagship species like tiger is available in these Reserved Forests. Since, this linear project on the existing 230Kv transmission corridor, there is no threat to major wildlife species. Hence, I recommend that an area of 15.15 Ha. of Forest land in the Nellithurai Reserved Forests in Karamadai & Mettupalayam Ranges of Coimbatore Forest Division may be diverted for Utilizing the existing 230KV transmission corridor since 1965 – Conversion of Existing 230 KV SC line on SC Tower with Kundha Conductor into 400 KV Double Circuit line on Double Circuit Tower Twin HTLS
Yes
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