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 :
JK-080/2021
1.
Location of the project/Scheme :
Jammu and Kashmir
(i)
State / Union Territory :
Jammu and Kashmir
(ii)
District :
Reasi,Ramban
(iii)
Forest Division :
Mahore Forest Division,Ramban Forest Division
(iv)
Area of forest land proposed for diversion (in ha.) :
8.81
(v)
Category of the Proposal:
Road
2.
Legal status of forest land proposed for diversion
S. No.
Division
Forest Land(ha.)
Legal Status
1
Mahore Forest Division
2.85
Reserved Forest
2
Ramban Forest Division
5.96
Reserved Forest
Total
8.81
Division 1. : Mahore Forest Division
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Reasi
2.85
Total
2.85
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
2.85
0.5
Eco 5
Total.
2.85
(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
Pine
Chir
2
17
14
1
0
0
2
Others
Kau
26
19
0
0
0
0
3
Others
Kainth
3
0
0
0
0
0
4
Others
Kakreen
3
0
0
0
0
0
Total
34
36
14
1
0
0
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
85
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
Protection working circle
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
THE AREA IS VULNERABLE TO SOIL 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 :
Monkey, Mongoose, Porcupine, Wild Boar, Leopard 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 :
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):
8.478
Patch Wise Details
S.no
Patch No.
Area(ha.)
Name of PF/RF
Range
Compartment No
Uploaded KML file of patch
1
1
5.7
Kanthan Forest
Mahore
100/Ar
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 Mahore Forest division
2
undertaking NPV
3
Enumeration List of trees
4
Additional NPV
5
NPV Calculation Sheet
6
Joint Inspection Report
7
Certificate for minimum use of forest land
8
undertaking CA
9
Area Calculation sheet
10
Check list of Mahore Forest division
Division 2. : Ramban Forest Division
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Ramban
5.96
Total
5.96
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
0.7
Eco 5
2
2
0.6
Eco 5
3
2
0.7
Eco 5
4
0.96
0.7
Eco 5
Total.
5.96
(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
Chir (Pinus rouxbergii)
0
0
0
11
48
328
Total
0
0
0
11
48
328
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
387
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
The area falls in Chir Conversion Working Circle
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
The area has high degree of slope and is very vulnerable to soil erision
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 :
Black bear, Goral, Jackal, foxes, Moongoose, Monkeys, Jungle babbler, Khaleej Pheasant, House Crow 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 :
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):
15.88147
Patch Wise Details
S.no
Patch No.
Area(ha.)
Name of PF/RF
Range
Compartment No
Uploaded KML file of patch
1
1
13.12
DACHAN MAL FOREST
Gool
54/Ar
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
GEOREFERENCE MAP OF THE ROAD RAMBAN FOREST DIVISION
2
Undertaking of NPV Ramban Forest Division
3
Area Calculation SHeet Ramban Forest Division
4
NPV Calculation sheet Ramban Forest Division
5
Georeference map of CA site Ramban Forest Division
6
Joint Inspection Report Ramban Forest Division
7
land suitability certificate Ramban Forest Division
8
SOI map CA site Ramban Forest Division
9
Undertaking of CA Ramban Forest Division
10
Enumeration List Ramban Forest Division-compressed
11
CERTIFICATE OF MINIMUM LAND USE RAMBAN FOREST DIVISION
12
Extraction cost of trees Ramban Forest Division
13
Layout plan Ramban Forest Division
14
Muck dumping stabilization plan Engineering and Biological measures Ramban Forest Division
15
CA APPROVAL BY CCF Ramban Forest Division
16
CA Plan and approval Ramban Forest Division
17
Checklist Ramban Forest Forest 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
Ramban
132900
82164.58
787.85
88
0
16/07/2021
1704.91
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
Mahore Forest Division
West Circle Rajouri
DFO
Yes
One
05/07/2021
Ramban Forest Division
Chenab Circle Doda
DFO
Yes
One
10/07/2021
(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
Mahore Forest Division
West Circle Rajouri
DFO
Recommended
The proposal is recommended as it has importance for connectivity to Kashmir valley
Ramban Forest Division
Chenab Circle Doda
DFO
Recommended
The project is recommended for approval under the Forest Conservation Act, 1980 as the proposed approach road is the only connecting link between Tunnel 14 and 15 which are being constructed for new railway line and the same is also an important part of disaster management plan. The approach road is part of the prestigious National Project i.e. Udhampur Srinagar Baramulla Rail Link Project USBRL Project which is a strategically a very important project and will provide railway connectivity to the far flung areas like Ind, Sangaldan, Sumber, Khari, Banihal etc of Ramban District besides other places of UT of Jammu and Kashmir. The approach road will also connect the far flung areas of Ind and other adjoining locations with the areas of the Reasi District.
Chenab Circle Doda
CF
Recommended
Forest land diversion under konkan railways for construction of main approach road from tunnel T 14 to P1 to Tunnel T 14 Adit USBRL Project is hereby recommended for approval. Total of 5.96 hac of forest area in Ramban Forest Division is recommended
Yes
West Circle Rajouri
CF
Recommended
the proposal is recommended as it involves improving connectivity
Yes
Nodal Officer
Recommended
Important For Railway project
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
Jammu and Kashmir
State Secretary
Recommended
02/08/2021
Recommended for grant of Stage I approval
State Govt. Officer
No Data
17.
Stage-I Clearance Report
Regional Office
Recommendation By
MoEF File No.
Date of Stage-I Clearance
Clearance Letter
Jammu
Regional Office
9-JKC-066/2021-Jammu
13/08/2021
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/JK/ROAD/144002/2021
ROAD1440022021586
10,444,925.00
10,444,925.00
13/10/2021
SBIN521286878906
Union Bank Of India
NEFT/RTGS (Challan)
23/08/2021
24/08/2021
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:
18.82
(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)
5.7
Status of CA Land so identified :
Forest Area
Site Name :
NIL
Location Details :
NIL
Uploaded GPS File :
Uploaded Scanned copy of Map :
Status of CA Land so identified
Name of Forest.
Legal Status of Forest Land
Kanthan Forest
NA
No. of patches :
2
Patch wise details
Patch No.
Shape of land identified for CA
Area of Patch/Parcel(in ha.)
2
Block(Polygon)
13.12
Status of CA Land so identified :
Forest Area
Site Name :
NIL
Location Details :
NIL
Uploaded GPS File :
Uploaded Scanned copy of Map :
Status of CA Land so identified
Name of Forest.
Legal Status of Forest Land
DACHAN MAL FOREST
NA
20.
Mutation Details Verified By Nodal Officer
Proposal No.
Verified Date
Mutation Letter
Remarks
FP/JK/ROAD/144002/2021
06 Apr 2022
No Data
approved
21.
Compliance Details Submitted by User Agency
Proposal No.
Compliance Details submitted on(Date)
Uploaded Letter
FP/JK/ROAD/144002/2021
04 Jun 2022
22.
Compliance Details Verified by Nodal Officer
Proposal No.
Remarks
Verified Date
Uploaded Letter
FP/JK/ROAD/144002/2021
Recommended for Stage-II
08 Jul 2022
23.
Stage-II Clearance Details
Proposal No.
Date of Stage-II Clearance
Proposal Status
Clearance Letter
FP/JK/ROAD/144002/2021
28 Oct 2022
APPROVED
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