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-06/2019
1.
Location of the project/Scheme :
West Bengal
(i)
State / Union Territory :
West Bengal
(ii)
District :
Bankura,Purulia,Barddhaman,24 Parganas,Nadia
(iii)
Forest Division :
Bankura North,Kangsabati (North),Burdwan
(iv)
Area of forest land proposed for diversion (in ha.) :
2.7279
(v)
Category of the Proposal:
Others
2.
Legal status of forest land proposed for diversion
S. No.
Division
Forest Land(ha.)
Legal Status
1
Bankura North
0.596
Protected Forest
2
Kangsabati (North)
0.5019
Protected Forest
3
Burdwan
1.63
Protected Forest
Total
2.7279
Division 1. : Bankura North
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(in ha.)
NIL
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
0.596
20
Eco 3
Total.
0.596
(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
Madhuca indica
Mahua
4
1
0
1
0
0
2
Diasporus Melanoxylon
Kendu
10
0
0
0
0
0
3
Others
Kadam Tel
1
2
0
0
0
0
4
Syzigium Cumini
Jamun
0
0
1
0
0
0
5
Bombax Ceiba
0
1
0
0
0
0
6
Acacia Nilotica
Babla
6
5
0
0
0
0
7
Aegle Marmelos
Bel
5
8
0
0
0
0
8
Dendrocalamus Strictus
Bamboo
20
0
0
0
0
0
9
Bambusa Vulgaris
bamboo
65
0
0
0
0
0
10
Eucalyptus
Safeda
1
0
0
2
0
0
11
Butea Monosperma
Palash
0
1
0
0
0
0
12
Others
Aamra
2
0
0
0
0
0
13
Others
Shaora
8
3
0
0
0
0
Total
122
21
1
3
0
0
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
147
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
NIL
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
The land is undulating and rocky. In monsoon there is a good rainfall in this region and vegetation is also not dense so the vulnerability to erosion is medium.
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 :
Jackal, Hyena, Fox, Monitor lizard, cobra, wolf, Russel viper.
(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):
8.84378
Patch Wise Details
S.no
Patch No.
Area(ha.)
Name of PF/RF
Range
Compartment No
Uploaded KML file of patch
1
1
1.22
Udaypur Mouza
Saltora
plot No 1230
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
2
Division 2. : Burdwan
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(in ha.)
NIL
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
1.63
0.8
Eco 3
Total.
1.63
(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
Cassia Fistula
Sonalu
0
0
1
0
0
0
2
Acacia Auriculiformis
Akashmoni
59
0
4
0
4
1
3
Eucalyptus (Seed Orgin)
Eucalyptus
824
1
4
0
0
0
4
Cassia Fistula
Sal
11
56
87
7
0
0
5
Madhuca indica
Mahua
10
39
2
1
0
0
6
Terminalia Bellarica
Bahera
6
11
4
0
0
0
7
Adina cordifolia
Khelkadam
0
1
0
0
0
0
8
Pterocarpus Marsupium
Piashal
0
2
1
0
0
0
9
Others
Piyal
109
24
0
0
0
0
10
Others
Jiol
0
2
0
0
0
0
Total
1019
136
103
8
4
1
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
1271
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
NIL
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
Forest floor will be required to alter/damage/erode in the process of proposed laying of pipeline 1.2m (approx) below the natural forest floor in the forest area proposed for diver
7.
Approximate distance of the proposed site for diversion from boundary of forest(in km.) :
0.2
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 :
Wolf, wild boar, monkey, languor, civet cat, fox, pangolin, squirrel, mongoose, woodpecker, common kingfisher, jungle owl, dove, python, common rat and snake, common krait, cobra, chandrabora 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 :
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):
1699413.00
Patch Wise Details
S.no
Patch No.
Area(ha.)
Name of PF/RF
Range
Compartment No
Uploaded KML file of patch
1
1
3.26
Kanksa
Panagarh
12
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
NIL
Division 3. : Kangsabati (North)
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Purulia
0.5019
Total
0.5019
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
0.5019
0.4
Eco 3
Total.
0.5019
(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
Borasis Flebilifer
Tal
0
0
0
0
1
0
2
Albizzia lebbeck
Sirish
0
0
0
0
1
0
Total
0
0
0
0
2
0
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
2
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
All proposed plots fall under Development Working Circle
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
Not very vulnerable
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 :
No significant wildlife present
(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):
11.156
Patch Wise Details
S.no
Patch No.
Area(ha.)
Name of PF/RF
Range
Compartment No
Uploaded KML file of patch
1
1
1.10
Dandua PF
Raghunathpur
JL No 23
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
Site inspection report of DFO Kangsabati North Division Purulia
2
Recommendation Letter of DFO Kangsabati North Division, Purulia
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
Bankura
2
Purulia
625900
119803.88
438.39
9
61.65
21/08/2019
61.65
393.87
3
Barddhaman
702400
25385
309.49
8
30.46
26/08/2019
30.46
232.74
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
Kangsabati (North)
South West
DFO
Yes
One
16/07/2019
Burdwan
South- East Circle
DFO
Yes
One
13/07/2019
Bankura North
Central
DFO
Yes
Two
24/06/2019,02/07/2019
Central
CF
Yes
One
20/09/2019
South West
CF
Yes
One
20/09/2019
South- East Circle
CF
Yes
One
20/09/2019
(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
Division
Circle
Recommendation By
Recommendation
Reason
Letter
Whether CF agreed
Kangsabati (North)
South West
DFO
Recommended
This is the bare minimum area required.
Burdwan
South- East Circle
DFO
Recommended
The project being a large one involving major impact on development in industrial sector the proposed diversion of forest land of 1.63 ha in Burdwan Forest Division and on analysing alternatives, it was found that diversion of this minimum forest land could not be avoided.
Bankura North
Central
DFO
Recommended
It was found that the above said land is the bare minimum land considered for the project and is not avoidable. The said area does not fall under any wildlife corridor. The alternate proposals involve more forest land hence the current proposal for forest land diversion over an area of 0.596ha is recommended for laying of Jagdishpur Haldia –Bokaro Dhamra Pipe line
Central
CF
Recommended
Considering the importance of transfer of bulk natural gas to many states, including the state of West Bengal, which in turn will help in Socio Economic Development of the State, the 0.596 ha forest land may be diverted in favor of GAIL for laying the underground Jagdishpur Haldia Bokaro Dharma JHBDPL Pipeline.8888
Yes
South West
CF
Recommended
This is the bare minimum area required.
Yes
South- East Circle
CF
Recommended
The Proposal for laying underground pipeline will affect 1630 Meters x 10 Meters 16300 Sq meter of forest land Protected Forest where good Sal trees and associates, plantations of Eucalyptus including Clonal, Akashmoni are existing. As per enumeration list, total 1271 nos. of Sal, Akashmoni, Eucalyptus, Mahua, Bahera, Pial, Jiol, Kelikadam, Piasal, Sonalu etc trees in forest are required to fell. The number of trees to be felled Particularly Sal can be minimized/reduced if entry and use of heavy machineries are avoided. Since, no probable alternative is available, therefore, considering the importance of transfer of bulk natural gas the 1.63 ha of forest land may be allowed to use for laying the underground Jagdishpur Haldia Bokaro Dharma JHBDPL pipeline without changing nature and character of the forest in question provided all terms and conditions are followed. 1. To reduce the damage to the forest and minimizing felling of trees, the laying of pipeline can be arranged by engaging manpower as far as practicable. 2. Once the pipes are laid, the ground surface, should be left free from any type of manual/ mechanical intervention so that the natural character/ environment /eco system is maintained.
Yes
Nodal Officer
Recommended
This is the bare minimum area required.
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
26/12/2019
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
5-WBB105/2019-BHU
01/01/2020
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/WB/Others/40606/2019
OTHERS406062019751
6,322,313.50
6,322,313.00
2020-02-19
SBIN420050355016
Corporation Bank
NEFT/RTGS (Challan)
2020-02-17
2020-02-17
19.
Uploaded Status of Land to be transferred to Forest Department under FCA (Mutation Details).
(i). Whether CA Land is mandatorily required in this Proposal :
Yes
(ii). Total Land identified for raising CA:
5.58
(iii). No. of Maintenance years:
10
(iv). Total No. of Patches/Parcel:
3
No. of patches :
1
Patch wise details
Patch No.
Shape of land identified for CA
Area of Patch/Parcel(in ha.)
1
Block(Polygon)
1.22
Status of CA Land so identified :
Forest Area
Site Name :
Udaypur, Saltora Range
Location Details :
Plot no: 1230, Udaypur,
Uploaded GPS File :
Uploaded Scanned copy of Map :
Status of CA Land so identified
Name of Forest.
Legal Status of Forest Land
BANKURA NORTH
RF
No. of patches :
2
Patch wise details
Patch No.
Shape of land identified for CA
Area of Patch/Parcel(in ha.)
2
Block(Polygon)
3.26
Status of CA Land so identified :
Forest Area
Site Name :
Kanksa, Panagarh Range
Location Details :
Plot no: 12, Kanksa
Uploaded GPS File :
Uploaded Scanned copy of Map :
Status of CA Land so identified
Name of Forest.
Legal Status of Forest Land
BURDHAMAN ,PANAGARH RANGE
RF
No. of patches :
3
Patch wise details
Patch No.
Shape of land identified for CA
Area of Patch/Parcel(in ha.)
3
Block(Polygon)
1.1
Status of CA Land so identified :
Forest Area
Site Name :
Dandua, Raghunathpur Range
Location Details :
JL.NO 23, Dandua,
Uploaded GPS File :
Uploaded Scanned copy of Map :
Status of CA Land so identified
Name of Forest.
Legal Status of Forest Land
KANGSABATI NORTH
PF
20.
Mutation Details Verified By Nodal Officer
Proposal No.
Verified Date
Mutation Letter
Remarks
FP/WB/Others/40606/2019
18 Sep 2020
No Data
verified
21.
Compliance Details Submitted by User Agency
Proposal No.
Compliance Details submitted on(Date)
Uploaded Letter
FP/WB/Others/40606/2019
18 Sep 2020
22.
Compliance Details Verified by Nodal Officer
Proposal No.
Remarks
Verified Date
Uploaded Letter
FP/WB/Others/40606/2019
25 Nov 2020
No Data
23.
Stage-II Clearance Details
Proposal No.
Date of Stage-II Clearance
Proposal Status
Clearance Letter
FP/WB/Others/40606/2019
24 Dec 2020
APPROVED
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