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 :
WB-017/2022
1.
Location of the project/Scheme :
West Bengal
(i)
State / Union Territory :
West Bengal
(ii)
District :
paschim Bardhaman
(iii)
Forest Division :
Burdwan,Durgapur
(iv)
Area of forest land proposed for diversion (in ha.) :
12.5492
(v)
Category of the Proposal:
Others
2.
Legal status of forest land proposed for diversion
S. No.
Division
Forest Land(ha.)
Legal Status
1
Durgapur
4.0387
Protected Forest
2
Burdwan
13.6575
Protected Forest
Total
17.6962
Division 1. : Burdwan
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
paschim Bardhaman
13.6575
Total
13.6575
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
13.6575
85
Eco 2
Total.
13.6575
(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
Aarora
2
3
2
0
0
0
2
Terminalia Arjuna
Arjun
0
1
1
1
0
0
3
Spondias Axillaris Roxb
Amra
0
0
1
1
0
0
4
Aegle Marmelos
Bael
2
7
1
0
0
0
5
Others
Chalta
0
3
1
0
0
0
6
M.Champaca
Chapa
0
1
0
0
0
0
7
Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus
13
32
12
1
1
1
8
Artocarpus Heterophyllus
Kathal
1
1
0
0
0
0
9
Madhuca indica
Mahua
112
168
29
2
0
1
10
Mangifera Indica
Mango
1
0
0
0
0
0
11
Others
Murugan
4
8
0
0
0
0
12
Azadirachta Indica
Neem
0
2
1
0
0
0
13
Butea Monosperma
Palas
0
0
1
0
0
0
14
Others
Piyal
217
126
7
0
0
0
15
Sal
Sal
4559
2540
542
58
5
6
16
Bombax Ceiba
Simul
0
1
1
0
0
0
17
Acacia Auriculiformis
Sonajhuri
30
26
11
4
1
0
18
Others
Unidentified
1
1
0
0
0
0
Total
4942
2920
610
67
7
8
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
8554
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
NIL
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
The area is vulnerable to soil erosion and requires soil moisture conservation work.
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 :
Langur, Civet cat, Squirrel, Python, Wolf, Rabbit, Mongoose, Dove, Peafowl, Common Rat & Snake, Common Krait, Cobra, Chandrabora, Monitor lizard are present in the area.
(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
(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
Bankura
Dhatala
6.1392
Plot No 1775
2
Bankura
Shaldiha
6.41
Plot Nos 3066,4587
(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
NIL
Division 2. : Durgapur
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
paschim Bardhaman
4.0387
Total
4.0387
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
4.0387
0.7
Eco 3
Total.
4.0387
(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
Terminalia Arjuna
Arjun
3
0
0
0
0
0
2
Pongamia Pinnata
Karanj
0
3
0
0
0
0
3
Delonix Regia
Krishnachura
1
1
2
0
0
0
4
Madhuca indica
Mahua
31
22
4
1
0
0
5
Azadirachta Indica
Neem
3
2
0
0
0
0
6
Albezzia Labbeck
Sirish
0
1
4
0
0
0
7
Dalburgia Sisoo
Sishu
1
0
2
0
0
0
8
Acacia Auricuiformis
Sonajhuri
196
90
10
5
0
2
9
Shorea Robusta
Sal
301
1172
108
5
0
0
10
Others
Chalta
0
1
0
1
0
1
11
Others
Doka
4
5
0
0
0
0
12
Others
Murgan
0
2
0
0
0
0
13
Others
Plam
0
0
0
0
0
3
14
Others
Piyal
29
31
0
0
0
0
15
Others
Unknown
0
1
2
0
0
0
Total
569
1331
132
12
0
6
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
2050
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
NIL
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
Since it is underground project so the question of erosion does not arise.
7.
Approximate distance of the proposed site for diversion from boundary of forest(in km.) :
0.50
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 :
Hyaena, Wild boar, Indian jackal, Bengal fox, Wolf, Jungle cat, Porcupine, Pangolin, Peocock, Rock python, Cobra, Russels viper, and occasionally stray elephant 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 :
Yes
Details and comments on the impact of Project on such areas :
Wild life migration corridor.
(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
Bankura
Dhatala
6.1392
Plot No 1775
2
Bankura
Shaldiha
6.41
Plot Nos 3066,4587
(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:
NA
Additional information Details
S. No.
Documents
Remarks
NIL
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
paschim Bardhaman
160317
13538
310.6225
12
310.6225
19/07/2022
310.6225
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
Durgapur
South- East Circle
DFO
Yes
Two
19/08/2022,02/09/2022
Burdwan
South- East Circle
DFO
Yes
One
18/07/2022
South- East Circle
CF
Yes
Two
19/08/2022,13/09/2022
(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
Durgapur
South- East Circle
DFO
Recommended
Forest land proposed for diversion for such project is unavoidable and barest minimum of the requirement.
Burdwan
South- East Circle
DFO
Recommended
The proposal for diversion of forest land submitted by Essar Oil and Gas Exploration and production Limited, Durgapur is recommended for acceptance at this stage subject to review at higher level. On examining all alternative in the field it is found that the forest land proposed for diversion for such project is unavoidable scientifically and barest minimum of the requirement.
South- East Circle
CF
Recommended
Soil Moisture Conservation Plan, Wildlife Management Plan and protective measures are followed in order to ensure efficient management of the habitat and ecology subject to considerations of the higher authority.
Yes
Nodal Officer
Recommended
forest area proposed for diversion has been revised down to 12.5492ha. recommended subject to valid FRA certificate from District Magistrate Paschim Bardhaman
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
West Bengal
State Secretary
Recommended
09/11/2022
Recommended
State Govt. Officer
No Data
17.
Stage-I Clearance Report
Regional Office
Recommendation By
MoEF File No.
Date of Stage-I Clearance
Clearance Letter
Kolkata
Regional Office
IRO/KOL/WB/Others/154900/2022
01/01/2024
23.
Stage-II Clearance Details
Proposal No.
Date of Stage-II Clearance
Proposal Status
Clearance Letter
FP/WB/Others/154900/2022
Approved In-Principle
No Data
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