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-03/2021
1.
Location of the project/Scheme :
West Bengal
(i)
State / Union Territory :
West Bengal
(ii)
District :
paschim Bardhaman,Barddhaman
(iii)
Forest Division :
Burdwan
(iv)
Area of forest land proposed for diversion (in ha.) :
2.131
(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
Burdwan
2.131
Protected Forest
Total
2.131
Division 1. : Burdwan
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Barddhaman
2.131
Total
2.131
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
2.131
0.8
Eco 3
Total.
2.131
(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
Syzigium Cumini
Jam
0
0
2
0
0
0
2
Others
Kashmula
0
2
0
0
0
0
3
Others
Kayet Bel
0
0
1
0
0
0
4
Mangifera Indica
Aam
0
0
0
1
0
0
5
Shorea Robusta
Sal
0
0
3
0
0
0
6
Butea Monosperma
Palash
0
0
0
1
0
0
7
Azadirachta Indica
Neem
0
1
0
0
0
0
8
Albizzia lebbeck
Sirish
0
1
0
0
0
0
9
Borasis Flebilifer
Tal
0
0
0
0
2
0
Total
0
4
6
2
2
0
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
14
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 minor damage in the process of construction of 220 KV double circuit transmission line in the forest area proposed for diversion.
7.
Approximate distance of the proposed site for diversion from boundary of forest(in km.) :
0.02
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 :
Wild boar, Monkey, Langur, Civet cat, Fox, Pangolin, Squirrel, Mongoose, Wood packer, Common Kingfisher, Jungle Owl, Dove, Python, Common Rat & 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):
26.191
Patch Wise Details
S.no
Patch No.
Area(ha.)
Name of PF/RF
Range
Compartment No
Uploaded KML file of patch
1
1
1.203
Barachatra
Guskara
Barachatra
View file
2
2
3.059
Ramchandrapur
Guskara
Ramchandrapur
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
2
NPV Calculation
3
Recommendation Report of Divisional Forest Officer, Burdwan Division
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
Barddhaman
702400
25385
311.12
9
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
Burdwan
South- East Circle
DFO
Yes
Two
10/06/2021,25/06/2021
South- East Circle
CF
Yes
One
19/08/2021
(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
Burdwan
South- East Circle
DFO
Recommended
All alternatives in the field were examined and found that there is hardly any scope for laying transmission lines entirely through private land and accordingly the user agency has no alternative but to apply for diversion of forest land for their project activities.
South- East Circle
CF
Recommended
In compliance with the Rule 6 of the Forest Conservation Rule, 2003, the proposal received Proposal No FP/WB/TRANS/51250/2020 for diversion of forest land project in favour of DVC Damodar Valley Corporation . Laying of Transmission line is hereby recommended provided the rules and guidelines/ conditions are followed and fund for protective measures and stipulated items is allotted.
Yes
Nodal Officer
Recommended
in public interest, minimal forest land used, no tree felling
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
13/12/2021
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
WB/TRANS-86/2021/FC
04/02/2022
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/TRANS/51250/2020
TRANS512502020517
5,237,286.00
5,237,286.00
2022-02-22
SBIN205268513856
Union Bank Of India
NEFT/RTGS (Challan)
2022-02-18
2022-02-21
FP/WB/TRANS/51250/2020
TRANS512502020777
3,749,341.00
3,749,341.00
2022-10-29
758936
Union Bank Of India
NEFT/RTGS (Challan)
2022-10-12
2022-10-12
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:
4.262
(iii). No. of Maintenance years:
10
(iv). Total No. of Patches/Parcel:
2
No. of patches :
1
Patch wise details
Patch No.
Shape of land identified for CA
Area of Patch/Parcel(in ha.)
1
Block(Polygon)
1.203
Status of CA Land so identified :
Forest Area
Site Name :
Bara Chatra Mouza
Location Details :
Bara Chatra Mouza , Ausgram Beat , Guskara Range
Uploaded GPS File :
Uploaded Scanned copy of Map :
Status of CA Land so identified
Name of Forest.
Legal Status of Forest Land
Ausgram Beat Guskara Range
PF
No. of patches :
2
Patch wise details
Patch No.
Shape of land identified for CA
Area of Patch/Parcel(in ha.)
2
Block(Polygon)
3.059
Status of CA Land so identified :
Forest Area
Site Name :
Ramchandrapur Mouza
Location Details :
Ramchandrapur Mouza, Ausgram Beat, Guskara Range
Uploaded GPS File :
Uploaded Scanned copy of Map :
Status of CA Land so identified
Name of Forest.
Legal Status of Forest Land
Ausgram Beat Guskara Range
PF
20.
Mutation Details Verified By Nodal Officer
Proposal No.
Verified Date
Mutation Letter
Remarks
FP/WB/TRANS/51250/2020
26 Apr 2022
No Data
CA area verified
21.
Compliance Details Submitted by User Agency
Proposal No.
Compliance Details submitted on(Date)
Uploaded Letter
FP/WB/TRANS/51250/2020
07 Nov 2022
22.
Compliance Details Verified by Nodal Officer
Proposal No.
Remarks
Verified Date
Uploaded Letter
FP/WB/TRANS/51250/2020
may kindly be forwarded to IRO Kolkata for final approval
02 Feb 2023
23.
Stage-II Clearance Details
Proposal No.
Date of Stage-II Clearance
Proposal Status
Clearance Letter
FP/WB/TRANS/51250/2020
03 Mar 2023
APPROVED
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