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-027/2022
1.
Location of the project/Scheme :
Jammu and Kashmir
(i)
State / Union Territory :
Jammu and Kashmir
(ii)
District :
Ramban
(iii)
Forest Division :
Batote Forest Division,Ramban Forest Division
(iv)
Area of forest land proposed for diversion (in ha.) :
3.4482
(v)
Category of the Proposal:
Road
2.
Legal status of forest land proposed for diversion
S. No.
Division
Forest Land(ha.)
Legal Status
1
Ramban Forest Division
1.3089
Revenue Forest
2
Batote Forest Division
2.1393
Reserved Forest
Total
3.4482
Division 1. : Batote Forest Division
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Ramban
2.1393
Total
2.1393
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
2.1393
0.2
Eco 5
Total.
2.1393
(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
4
2
6
2
2
2
Others
Kainth
0
0
1
0
0
0
3
Others
Phagora
0
1
1
0
0
0
4
Others
Makhan
8
0
0
0
0
0
5
Others
Agave
60
0
0
0
0
0
6
Others
Santha
20
0
0
0
0
0
7
Others
Anardana
60
0
0
0
0
0
Total
150
5
4
6
2
2
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
169
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
A. The immediate need to reboise the forest is :- i. Strict closure to grazing. ii. Inducing natural or artificial regeneration. iii. Planting and sowing of most suited species among conifers. iv. Localities difficult for conifer plantation to be planted with most suitable and economical BL species. B. Planting of degraded forest near and around human settlement with fuel-wood, fruit and fodder yielding plants. C. Intensive Soil Conservation Measures including engineering works. D. Highly degraded and dry sites to be planted with hardy and drought resistance species like, Ailanthus Spp., Prunus and other local species.
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
The area being slopy is prone to erosion if heavy rains or flash floods occur
7.
Approximate distance of the proposed site for diversion from boundary of forest(in km.) :
0.5
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 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):
9.46
Patch Wise Details
S.no
Patch No.
Area(ha.)
Name of PF/RF
Range
Compartment No
Uploaded KML file of patch
1
1
5.00
Sanna Papriya
Batote
22b
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
cost of extraction of tree and poles
2
Enumeration list of trees / saplings
3
Joint inspection report
4
Cost of marking of trees.
5
Cost of damages / salvage charges of plantation unit.
6
Muck disposal plan by UA
7
Calculation sheet of forest area
8
Dimension of forest land to be diverted
9
Calculation sheet of NPV
10
Undertaking for payment of NPV
11
Specific recommendation
12
Certification of minimum use of land
13
Undertaking for payment of CA
14
Cost of enumeration of trees /poles
15
Approved of CA Plan.
Division 2. : Ramban Forest Division
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Ramban
1.3089
Total
1.3089
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
1.3008
0
Eco 5
2
0.0081
0.4
Eco 5
Total.
1.3089
(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
nil
0
0
0
0
0
0
Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
0
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
The area falls in Rebiosement working circle
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
The area is highly vulnerable to soil erosion
7.
Approximate distance of the proposed site for diversion from boundary of forest(in km.) :
300
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 :
Rhesus Monkey, Common Myna, House Sparrow, White Cheeked Bulbul, 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):
0.22857
Patch Wise Details
S.no
Patch No.
Area(ha.)
Name of PF/RF
Range
Compartment No
Uploaded KML file of patch
1
1
0.0043
Himalayan Chir Pine Forests
Ramban
47/R
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
Specific Recommendation of the DFO as per format
2
Land Suitability Certificate
3
NPV Calculation Sheet
4
Enumeration list certificate
5
Joint Site Inspection Report
6
Undertakings
7
Area Calculation sheet
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
82086
535.57
63
1810
31/03/2022
1810
0
2
Ramban
132900
82164.58
866.2377
89
0
25/03/2022
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
Ramban Forest Division
Chenab Circle Doda
DFO
Yes
One
11/03/2022
Batote Forest Division
Chenab Circle Doda
DFO
Yes
One
26/03/2022
(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
Ramban Forest Division
Chenab Circle Doda
DFO
Recommended
RECOMMENDATIONS WITH JUSTIFICATION UPLOADED
Batote Forest Division
Chenab Circle Doda
DFO
Recommended
as per specific recommendations attached/uploaded
Chenab Circle Doda
CF
Recommended
Forest land diversion under j&k forest conservation act 1980 for 4 laning of nashri ramban section of NH 44 old NHIA at critical locations between km 130 and km 151 in ramban and batote forest division is hereby recommended for approval under FCA. Total of 3.4482 hac of forest area ie. 1.3089 hac in ramban forest division and 2.1393 hac in batote forest division is recommended.
Yes
Nodal Officer
Recommended
Recommended.
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
15/07/2022
Recommended for grant of Stage I clearance.
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-JKB-037/2022-Jammu
25/10/2022
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/JK/ROAD/152729/2022
ROAD1527292022891
4,604,974.00
4,604,974.00
18/11/2022
784084
Union Bank Of India
NEFT/RTGS (Challan)
14/11/2022
14/11/2022
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:
5.0043
(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
Status of CA Land so identified :
Forest Area
Site Name :
Sanna Papriya
Location Details :
Compartment No 22b, Range Batote
Uploaded GPS File :
Uploaded Scanned copy of Map :
Status of CA Land so identified
Name of Forest.
Legal Status of Forest Land
Sanna Papriya
Other Forest Land
No. of patches :
2
Patch wise details
Patch No.
Shape of land identified for CA
Area of Patch/Parcel(in ha.)
2
Block(Polygon)
0.0043
Status of CA Land so identified :
Forest Area
Site Name :
Himalayan Chir Pine Forests
Location Details :
Compartment No 47/R Range Ramban
Uploaded GPS File :
Uploaded Scanned copy of Map :
Status of CA Land so identified
Name of Forest.
Legal Status of Forest Land
Himalayan Chir Pine Forests
Other Forest Land
20.
Mutation Details Verified By Nodal Officer
Proposal No.
Verified Date
Mutation Letter
Remarks
FP/JK/ROAD/152729/2022
02 Feb 2023
No Data
verfiied
21.
Compliance Details Submitted by User Agency
Proposal No.
Compliance Details submitted on(Date)
Uploaded Letter
FP/JK/ROAD/152729/2022
06 Feb 2023
22.
Compliance Details Verified by Nodal Officer
Proposal No.
Remarks
Verified Date
Uploaded Letter
FP/JK/ROAD/152729/2022
Recommended for stage-II approval
19 May 2023
23.
Stage-II Clearance Details
Proposal No.
Date of Stage-II Clearance
Proposal Status
Clearance Letter
FP/JK/ROAD/152729/2022
18 Jul 2023
APPROVED
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