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-011/2020
1.
Location of the project/Scheme :
West Bengal
(i)
State / Union Territory :
West Bengal
(ii)
District :
Darjeeling
(iii)
Forest Division :
Kurseong,Darjeeling,Kalimpong Forest Division
(iv)
Area of forest land proposed for diversion (in ha.) :
13.512
(v)
Category of the Proposal:
Railway
2.
Legal status of forest land proposed for diversion
S. No.
Division
Forest Land(ha.)
Legal Status
1
Darjeeling
2.7945
Reserved Forest
2
Kurseong
0.5089
Reserved Forest
3
Kalimpong Forest Division
10.2086
Reserved Forest
Total
13.512
Division 1. : Darjeeling
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Darjeeling
2.7945
Total
2.7945
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
2.7945
0.9
Eco 1
Total.
2.7945
(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.
NIL
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
Eco development and eco tourism working circle
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
Chances of some erosion at Mangwa-2 and 4 and rest does not form a part of serious 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 :
Leopard, Monkey, Deer and Python
(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):
48.00
Patch Wise Details
S.no
Patch No.
Area(ha.)
Name of PF/RF
Range
Compartment No
Uploaded KML file of patch
1
1
5.6
RF
Rimbik
Sandakphu-2
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
uploaded of site inspection and recommendation.
Division 2. : Kalimpong Forest Division
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Darjeeling
10.2086
Total
10.2086
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
0.9278
0.7
Eco 1
2
0.7364
0
Eco 1
3
0.6792
0
Eco 1
4
0.7632
0
Eco 1
5
0.546
0
Eco 1
6
6.5559
0
Eco 1
Total.
10.2085
(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
Ailanthus Grandis Prain
Gokul
0
0
0
1
0
1
2
Others
Lali Lali-Amura rohituka
0
0
0
1
1
1
3
Gmelina Arborea
Gamar
0
0
2
2
0
0
4
Terminalia Myriocarpa
Panisas
0
0
4
0
0
0
5
Others
Lopsi
0
0
1
1
0
0
6
Others
Maina
0
0
0
0
0
4
7
Others
Bori
0
0
0
1
0
0
8
Others
Pahalay
0
0
1
0
0
0
9
Others
Lasunay
0
0
1
1
0
0
Total
0
0
9
7
1
6
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
23
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
Broad leaved Endemic Species Development Working Circle (as per 1 st draft working plan of Kalimpong Forest Division for the period 2018-19 to 2027-28)
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
this area is highly prone 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 :
Barking Deer, Jackal, Procupine, Wild boar, Khalij pheasant
(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):
70.87692
Patch Wise Details
S.no
Patch No.
Area(ha.)
Name of PF/RF
Range
Compartment No
Uploaded KML file of patch
1
1
21
Mal-3
Neora CR (Samsing)
Mal-3
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
Division 3. : Kurseong
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Darjeeling
0.5089
Total
0.5089
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
0.5089
50
Eco 1
Total.
0.5089
(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
Teak
Teak
0
18
29
22
7
1
2
Others
Hatipaile
0
0
0
0
1
0
3
Others
Bhadrase
0
0
0
0
0
1
4
Terminalia Bellarica
Barrah
0
0
0
0
0
1
5
Alberia Lebbac (Dirshanam)
Sirish
0
0
0
0
1
0
6
Others
Cindure
0
0
0
1
0
0
7
Chukrasia Tabularis
Cikrasi
0
0
0
0
1
0
8
Others
Pacasaj
0
0
2
0
0
0
Total
0
18
31
23
10
3
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
85
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
Working plan is under preparation as 6th working plan has got expired
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
It is slightly prone to erosion as it is situated in foothill area
7.
Approximate distance of the proposed site for diversion from boundary of forest(in km.) :
0.1
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 :
Leopard, Elephant, Barking Deer, Python, Snakes, Birds, etc.,
(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 :
It will have lesser impact as the area is less
(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):
Yes
Details of Protected Area and comments on the impact of Project on the ESZ :
It will have lesser impact as the area is less
(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 :
It will have lesser impact as the area is less
(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):
18.58
Patch Wise Details
S.no
Patch No.
Area(ha.)
Name of PF/RF
Range
Compartment No
Uploaded KML file of patch
1
1
1.1
Setikhola Forest Block
Sevoke
Setikhola Forest Block
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
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
Darjeeling
209200
2
Darjeeling
2092500
102400
268
12
102
26/02/2021
87
0
3
Darjeeling
314900
103677
197.1555
17
380.3777
26/02/2021
380.3777
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
Kalimpong Forest Division
Hill Circle
DFO
Yes
One
31/01/2021
Kurseong
Hill Circle
DFO
Yes
One
11/02/2021
Darjeeling
Hill Circle
DFO
Yes
One
28/02/2021
Hill Circle
CF
Yes
One
04/03/2021
Hill Circle
CF
Yes
One
04/03/2021
(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
Kalimpong Forest Division
Hill Circle
DFO
Recommended
Considering National importance of the project, use of forest area for non forest purpose may be considered after taking all precautionary measures against soil erosion, land slides and damage to flora and fauna.
Kurseong
Hill Circle
DFO
Recommended
The proposal is recommended and may be accepted in the interest of national security and for strategic reasons.
Darjeeling
Hill Circle
DFO
Recommended
The area proposed for diversion is the bare minimum area required for the purpose. By ensuring the necessary environmental safeguards the site is suitable for the proposed usage. It is recommended considering the national importance and strategic nature of project.
Hill Circle
CF
Recommended
The Proposal of diversion of Forest Land over 13.512 Ha 3 Divisions namely Darjeeling,Kurseong and Kalimpong Forest Division is meant for construction of Sivok Rangpo B G Rail Line. The area is having very vulnerable road connections and the construction of Rail Line shall improve the connectivity of the areas and in particular Sikkim which has the international Boarder with China. Strategically also this line is very important for National Security. The area proposed is bare minimum and having no other alternative land in the vicinity for the purpose the diversion of Forest Land is unavoidable. The undersigned recommends it strongly.
Yes
Nodal Officer
Recommended
The area proposed is bare minimum forest land required, recommended in the interest of public convenience and national security.
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
19/03/2021
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
WB-SRBG-09/2021/FC
13/07/2021
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/RAIL/47649/2020
RAIL476492020428
36,180,520.40
36,180,520.40
2021-07-26
12369
Union Bank Of India
Union Bank Of India (Challan)
2021-07-22
2021-07-22
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 Date
Mutation Letter
Remarks
FP/WB/RAIL/47649/2020
20 Jun 2022
No Data
Since UA is a GoI PSU, CA undertaken in degraded forest land
21.
Compliance Details Submitted by User Agency
Proposal No.
Compliance Details submitted on(Date)
Uploaded Letter
FP/WB/RAIL/47649/2020
20 Jun 2022
22.
Compliance Details Verified by Nodal Officer
Proposal No.
Remarks
Verified Date
Uploaded Letter
FP/WB/RAIL/47649/2020
for forwarding to RO pl
08 Sep 2023
23.
Stage-II Clearance Details
Proposal No.
Date of Stage-II Clearance
Proposal Status
Clearance Letter
FP/WB/RAIL/47649/2020
22 Sep 2023
APPROVED
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