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-011/2018
1.
Location of the project/Scheme :
West Bengal
(i)
State / Union Territory :
West Bengal
(ii)
District :
Darjeeling
(iii)
Forest Division :
Kalimpong Forest Division
(iv)
Area of forest land proposed for diversion (in ha.) :
116.001
(v)
Category of the Proposal:
Road
2.
Legal status of forest land proposed for diversion
S. No.
Division
Forest Land(ha.)
Legal Status
1
Kalimpong Forest Division
116.001
Reserved Forest
Total
116.001
Division 1. : Kalimpong Forest Division
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Darjeeling
116.001
Total
116.001
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
116.001
0.6
Eco 1
Total.
116.001
(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
Buk
0
2
1
4
1
23
2
Others
Dalne Katush
0
3
5
8
14
15
3
M.Champaca
R.Champ
0
15
52
24
5
1
4
Albezzia Labbeck
Siris
0
0
3
5
3
2
5
Others
Tarsing
0
6
5
3
4
19
6
Others
Phusre Champ
0
0
0
0
0
7
7
Others
Tite Champ
0
59
168
82
49
60
8
Tooni Cedrela
Toon
0
0
0
2
1
10
9
Schima Wallichii Chois
A.Chilouni
0
0
0
12
65
47
10
Schima Wallichii Chois
L.Chilouni
0
24
54
46
24
41
11
Others
Kharanay
0
25
138
55
7
0
12
Others
Lalikath
0
0
2
7
4
3
13
Cryptomeria Japonica
L.Dhupi
0
0
0
0
0
14
14
Others
Jhingani
0
0
0
0
13
1
15
Castanopsis Tribuloides
Musre Katush
0
0
0
0
0
13
16
Others
Malata
0
0
0
0
0
15
17
Madhuca indica
Mahua
0
0
0
0
0
11
18
Others
Paheli
0
1
9
3
1
1
19
Others
Phalant
0
0
0
8
4
4
20
Terminalia Myriocarpa
Panisaj
0
0
0
1
0
15
21
Others
Pipli
0
0
0
0
0
15
22
Others
Ambakay
0
2
4
3
8
7
23
Phoebe Attenuata Nees.
Angaray
0
2
8
0
0
1
24
Others
Barkawla
0
1
12
15
6
7
25
Others
Bhalesi
0
7
14
9
2
0
26
Others
Bhalukath
0
1
2
1
4
15
27
Others
Bohari
0
1
6
6
4
1
28
Others
Lakari
0
0
0
0
0
1
29
Others
Arupatay
0
0
1
1
0
4
30
Others
Bepari
0
1
8
2
0
0
31
Others
Bhalay Sinkawli
0
1
12
17
7
8
32
Others
Bhalayo
0
2
2
2
1
0
33
Others
Kag Bhalayo
0
0
1
2
3
3
34
Others
Khanakpa
0
2
3
2
1
0
35
Others
lAKURI
0
1
7
2
0
1
36
Others
Maya
0
1
4
1
2
0
37
Others
Paiyun
0
0
2
3
1
0
38
Others
Rani Bhalayo
0
2
3
3
0
0
39
Others
Tarulasa
0
0
0
0
0
5
40
Others
Sisphal
0
0
0
0
1
0
41
Others
oak
0
1
1
1
0
0
42
Others
Lasune
0
0
0
1
0
1
43
Others
Kapasi
0
0
0
1
0
3
44
Others
Kathal
0
0
1
0
0
0
45
Others
Chinday
0
0
0
0
0
2
46
Others
Dabdabay
0
0
1
0
0
1
47
Others
Dabdabay
0
0
1
0
0
1
48
Others
Dudhelo
0
0
0
1
0
0
49
Others
Gobray
0
0
0
1
1
1
50
Others
Khirra
0
0
0
1
0
0
51
Others
Putli
0
0
1
1
1
0
52
Others
Thali
0
0
2
0
0
0
53
Others
Ragatay
0
1
0
0
0
0
54
Others
Aam
0
0
0
1
2
3
55
Moringa Olifera
Amla
0
21
4
0
0
2
56
Terminalia Bellarica
Bahera
0
1
1
0
0
2
57
M.Champaca
Champ
0
4
0
1
0
2
58
Alstonia Scholaris
Chatian
0
9
9
5
2
6
59
Chukrasia Tabularis
Chikrasi
0
2
3
2
0
0
60
Gmelin Arborea
Gamar
0
1
2
2
1
3
61
Lagerstroemia Parviflora
Jarul
0
8
0
0
0
0
62
Others
Gokul
0
13
15
5
7
9
63
Others
Gurpish
0
1
2
7
8
2
64
Others
Kadam
0
1
0
1
0
1
65
Bischofia Javanica
Kainjal
0
2
0
0
0
2
66
Others
Katush
0
30
31
12
6
8
67
Others
Kawla
0
2
1
2
0
0
68
Duabanga Grandiflora
Lampati
0
0
2
5
0
10
69
Others
Lasuni
0
7
2
4
0
0
70
Others
Maina
0
1
2
0
2
7
71
Others
Mawa
0
5
4
4
3
1
72
Others
Odal
0
1
0
0
0
1
73
Terminialia Crenulata
Pakasaj
0
10
3
8
3
3
74
Others
Pipal patay
0
11
7
2
0
0
75
Sal
Sal
0
38
14
4
1
3
76
Albizia Procera
Sirish
0
18
9
3
5
0
77
Others
Tantari
0
1
0
0
0
0
78
Others
Aam
0
0
1
1
0
0
79
Terminalia Bellarica
Bahera
0
8
3
3
3
0
80
M.Champaca
Champ
0
0
0
4
6
16
81
Chukrasia Tabularis
Chikrasi
0
1
0
0
0
3
82
Schima Wallichii Chois
Chilouni
0
145
68
60
29
48
83
Others
Gokul
0
11
6
5
3
4
84
Others
Gayo
0
5
5
11
1
2
85
Syzigium Cumini
Jam
0
10
6
7
1
1
86
Others
Kadam
0
1
1
2
2
3
87
Others
katush
0
1
2
2
1
1
88
Others
kumbi
0
2
4
1
2
0
89
Others
Lampati
0
4
5
5
0
16
90
Others
Lasuni
0
2
0
0
0
1
91
Others
Maina
0
0
3
3
3
13
92
Others
Odal
0
2
0
0
0
3
93
Terminialia Crenulata
Pakasaj
0
8
13
22
11
6
94
Terminalia Myriocarpa
Panisaj
0
1
1
6
1
7
95
Others
Pitali
0
1
2
4
2
6
96
Bombax Ceiba
Simul
0
3
2
2
5
3
97
Albizia Procera
Siris
0
7
9
10
4
5
98
Others
Tantari
0
2
0
1
0
6
99
Others
Toon
0
0
0
0
0
3
100
Others
Kawla
0
2
0
2
0
0
101
Others
Lali
0
0
0
0
0
2
102
Others
Minjiri
0
0
0
0
1
0
103
Others
Rubber
0
0
0
0
0
2
104
Bamboo
Bamboo
411
0
0
0
0
0
105
Others
Amla
21
12
7
3
0
0
106
Others
Chatian
6
0
0
0
0
0
107
Lagerstroemia Parviflora
Jarul
9
0
0
0
0
0
108
Others
Gokul
110
0
0
0
0
0
109
Others
Jam
131
0
0
0
0
0
110
Others
Gaya
73
0
0
0
0
0
111
Tectona Grandis
Teeak
342
38
48
93
75
48
112
Albizia Procera
Sirish
41
0
0
0
0
0
113
Schima Wallichii Chois
Chilouni
1980
0
0
0
0
0
114
Syzigium Cumini
Jam
161
0
0
0
0
0
115
Others
Bahera
12
0
0
0
0
0
116
Chukrasia Tabularis
Chikrasi
29
0
0
0
0
0
117
Others
Gayo
88
0
0
0
0
0
118
Others
Kadam
20
0
0
0
0
0
119
Others
Katush
167
0
0
0
0
0
120
Others
Kumbi
17
0
0
0
0
0
121
Others
Lampati
18
0
0
0
0
0
122
Others
Odal
23
0
0
0
0
0
123
Terminialia Crenulata
Pakasaj
15
0
0
0
0
0
124
Terminalia Myriocarpa
Panisaj
7
0
0
0
0
0
125
Others
Pitali
51
0
0
0
0
0
126
Albizia Procera
Sirish
72
0
0
0
0
0
127
Others
Tantari
12
0
0
0
0
0
128
Others
C.Kawla
0
3
59
39
30
52
129
Others
L.Kawla
0
7
58
35
34
31
130
Pine
Pine
0
0
32
61
74
26
131
Schima Wallichii Chois
Chilouni
0
899
737
526
250
206
132
Others
Cupresus
0
31
33
34
30
12
133
Others
Kukath
853
230
148
123
89
95
134
Shorea Robusta
sal
835
192
96
78
61
92
135
Betula Cylindrostachys
Saur
0
10
35
65
72
80
136
Others
Bhadrasi
0
63
184
98
75
92
137
Others
Phirpiray
50
62
45
49
24
15
138
Others
Gayo
94
35
41
37
15
27
139
Syzigium Cumini
jam
161
54
33
22
12
5
140
Bombax Ceiba
Simul
70
35
89
47
15
43
141
Cryptomeria Japonica
L.Dhupi
0
171
1620
3169
4207
5528
142
Others
Cupresus
0
76
580
612
607
357
143
Others
Misc.
406
0
0
0
0
0
Total
6285
2482
4620
5646
6022
7304
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
32359
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
Ninth Working Plan for Kalimpong Forest Division.Vol-II.Page No.23,48 and 62
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
The Proposed Site is along the hilly terrain and erosion may occour.
7.
Approximate distance of the proposed site for diversion from boundary of forest(in km.) :
0.00
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 :
Deer,Porcupines,Leopards,Himalayan Bear,Boars,Civets etc, are sometimes seen in and around the proposed site.
(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):
40227872.00
Patch Wise Details
S.no
Patch No.
Area(ha.)
Name of PF/RF
Range
Compartment No
Uploaded KML file of patch
1
1
32.25
RF
Chel
Churanti-1
View file
2
2
11.2689
RF
Chel
Mongpong-14
View file
3
3
45.5082
RF
Pankhasari
Paingaon-4 & 5
View file
4
4
8.9734
RF
Kalimpong
Sangser-1
View file
5
5
18.00
RF
Noam
Lethi-1
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
314900
236500
428.088
15
192.558
27/07/2018
192.558
183.49
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
24/12/2018
Hill Circle
CF
Yes
One
20/01/2019
(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
Kalimpong Forest Division
Hill Circle
DFO
Recommended
The Proposed diversion is realignment on some portion of existing road and alignment,rehabilitation and upgradation to 2 Lane paved shoulder in the existing road only.
Hill Circle
CF
Recommended
As there is no alternative, so the proposal is moved to the higher Authority for consideration.
Yes
Nodal Officer
Recommended
The project is of national importance and ensures better connectivity of roadway in the surround areas especially distance villages.
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
04/04/2019
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
State Government
FR/O/L/10T-02/2019
20/02/2019
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/ROAD/37617/2018
ROAD376172018043
161,216,915.00
161,216,915.00
2019-04-17
SYNBR92019041700630995
Corporation Bank
NEFT/RTGS (Challan)
2019-04-08
2019-04-10
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:
116.001
(iii). No. of Maintenance years:
10
(iv). Total No. of Patches/Parcel:
5
No. of patches :
1
Patch wise details
Patch No.
Shape of land identified for CA
Area of Patch/Parcel(in ha.)
1
Block(Polygon)
32.2505
Status of CA Land so identified :
Forest Area
Site Name :
Block- Churanti-1
Location Details :
Comp. no- 1, Churanti Block, Chel Range, Kalimpong Forest Division
Uploaded GPS File :
Uploaded Scanned copy of Map :
Status of CA Land so identified
Name of Forest.
Legal Status of Forest Land
Block-Churanti-1, Range -Chel
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)
11.2689
Status of CA Land so identified :
Forest Area
Site Name :
Block- Mongpong-14
Location Details :
Comp. no- 14 , Mongpong Block, Chel Range, Kalimpong Forest Division
Uploaded GPS File :
Uploaded Scanned copy of Map :
Status of CA Land so identified
Name of Forest.
Legal Status of Forest Land
Block-mongpong-14, Range-Chel
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)
45.5082
Status of CA Land so identified :
Forest Area
Site Name :
Block- Paigaon- 4 &5
Location Details :
Comp. no- 4 & 5, Block-Paigaon, Pankhasari Range, Kalimpong Firest Division
Uploaded GPS File :
Uploaded Scanned copy of Map :
Status of CA Land so identified
Name of Forest.
Legal Status of Forest Land
Block-Paigaon- 4& 5, Range-Pankhasari
RF
No. of patches :
4
Patch wise details
Patch No.
Shape of land identified for CA
Area of Patch/Parcel(in ha.)
4
Block(Polygon)
8.9734
Status of CA Land so identified :
Forest Area
Site Name :
Block- Sangser-1
Location Details :
Comp. no- 1, Block Sangser, Kalimpong Range, Kalimpong Forest Division
Uploaded GPS File :
Uploaded Scanned copy of Map :
Status of CA Land so identified
Name of Forest.
Legal Status of Forest Land
Block-Sangser-1, Range-kalimpong
RF
No. of patches :
5
Patch wise details
Patch No.
Shape of land identified for CA
Area of Patch/Parcel(in ha.)
5
Block(Polygon)
18
Status of CA Land so identified :
Forest Area
Site Name :
Block- Lethi-1
Location Details :
Comp. no- 1, Lethi Block, Noam Range, Kalimpong Forest Division
Uploaded GPS File :
Uploaded Scanned copy of Map :
Status of CA Land so identified
Name of Forest.
Legal Status of Forest Land
Block- Lethi-1, Range-Noam
RF
20.
Mutation Details Verified By Nodal Officer
Proposal No.
Verified Date
Mutation Letter
Remarks
FP/WB/ROAD/37617/2018
27 Feb 2020
No Data
verified
21.
Compliance Details Submitted by User Agency
Proposal No.
Compliance Details submitted on(Date)
Uploaded Letter
FP/WB/ROAD/37617/2018
14 Mar 2020
22.
Compliance Details Verified by Nodal Officer
Proposal No.
Remarks
Verified Date
Uploaded Letter
FP/WB/ROAD/37617/2018
05 Jun 2020
No Data
23.
Stage-II Clearance Details
Proposal No.
Date of Stage-II Clearance
Proposal Status
Clearance Letter
FP/WB/ROAD/37617/2018
19 Feb 2021
APPROVED
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