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-066/2021
1.
Location of the project/Scheme :
Jammu and Kashmir
(i)
State / Union Territory :
Jammu and Kashmir
(ii)
District :
Kathua
(iii)
Forest Division :
Social Forestry Division Kathua
(iv)
Area of forest land proposed for diversion (in ha.) :
3.54
(v)
Category of the Proposal:
School
2.
Legal status of forest land proposed for diversion
S. No.
Division
Forest Land(ha.)
Legal Status
1
Social Forestry Division Kathua
3.54
Village Wood Lot, established on State land by the Social Forestry Department
Total
3.54
Division 1. : Social Forestry Division Kathua
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Kathua
3.54
Total
3.54
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
3.54
0.7
Eco 5
Total.
3.54
(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
Melotus Philippensis
Kamila
201
383
7
0
0
0
2
Others
Kanith
73
192
4
0
0
0
3
Others
Leusina
5
34
16
0
0
0
4
Acacia Catechu
Khair
12
127
20
1
0
0
5
Others
Khambel
0
17
13
0
0
0
6
Eucalyptus
Safada
5
20
17
8
0
0
7
Bombax Ceiba
Simbal
0
1
1
2
0
0
8
Others
Phulai
42
160
18
1
0
0
9
Others
Chir
0
0
1
1
0
0
10
Others
Chundi
11
31
2
0
0
0
11
Others
Gandla
4
22
2
0
0
0
12
Syzigium Cumini
Jamun
1
20
9
1
0
0
13
Others
Lana
0
2
5
0
0
0
14
Others
Tantra
0
0
1
0
0
0
15
Cassia Fistula
Amaltas
4
12
0
0
0
0
16
Albezzia Labbeck
Sareen
1
6
1
0
0
0
17
Others
Trimble
0
1
1
0
0
0
18
Others
Shami
0
4
0
0
0
0
19
Melia Azadirachta
Drank
0
1
0
0
0
0
20
Others
Kakrie
1
18
12
1
0
0
21
Others
Chila
2
0
0
1
1
0
22
Others
Dhamen
3
7
0
0
0
0
23
embelica officinalis
Amla
1
2
1
0
0
0
24
Others
Puna
0
0
0
1
0
0
25
Dendrocalamus Strictus
Bamboo
41
0
0
0
0
0
26
Others
Pansra
0
0
2
1
0
0
27
Dalburgia Sisoo
Sisoo
0
10
11
2
1
0
28
Others
Galday
3
13
0
0
0
0
Total
410
1083
144
20
2
0
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
1659
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
NA....The area proposed for diversion is a part of Plantation closure established on State Land so Working Plan Prescription is not applicable to it.
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
The area is moderately vulnerable to Soil erosion
7.
Approximate distance of the proposed site for diversion from boundary of forest(in km.) :
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, Nilgai, Rhesus macaque, Grey Langur, Varanus, Herpistes, Sambhar, Porcupine, Common Krait, Russel's Viper, Brown Cobra, Fox, Jackal, Squirrel, Hare, Wild boar, Red Jungle Fowl, Pea fowl, Rock Pigeon, White Rumped Vulture, Koel, Common-Hawl Cuckoo, Grey Treepie, Grey Hornbill, Common Myna, Rose Ringed Parakeet, Indian Robin, Jungle 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):
12.66
Patch Wise Details
S.no
Patch No.
Area(ha.)
Name of PF/RF
Range
Compartment No
Uploaded KML file of patch
1
1
8
Najot
Billawar
16/Blr
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
GEO REF MAP OF CA SITE
2
Undertaking by UA to pay CA
3
Undertaking by UA to pay Addl NPV
4
Joint Inspection Report
5
Enumeration list of trees
6
Layout Plan with dimensions
7
Site Inspection Report by DFO
8
Certificate of minimum use of Forest Land
9
Check List
10
NOC in favour of UA from SPCB
11
CALCULATION OF AREA PROPOSED FOR DIVERSION
12
Calculation sheet of Extraction Charges
13
Undertaking by UA to pay NPV
14
Specific recommendation of DFO
15
NPV Calculation Sheet
16
APPROVAL OF CA PLAN
17
UNDERTAKING BY UA TO PAY EXTRACTION CHARGES
18
DOCUMENT OF LAND POSESSION
19
CA PLAN PROPOSAL WITH DETAILS
20
SITE SUITABILITY CERTIFICATE
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
Kathua
265100
89868
25.423
7
825
24/07/2021
825
271.68
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
Social Forestry Division Kathua
East Circle Jammu
DFO
Yes
One
14/06/2021
(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
Social Forestry Division Kathua
East Circle Jammu
DFO
Recommended
There is no degree college in the close vicinity. The construction of College would benefit the local students, many of who reportedly drop out due to no Degree college in the nearby locations.
East Circle Jammu
CF
Recommended
The case is recommended
Yes
Nodal Officer
Recommended
to provide higher education
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
25/08/2021
Recommended for 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-071/2021-Jammu
02/11/2021
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/SCH/143125/2021
SCH1431252021875
4,257,020.00
4,257,020.00
25/03/2022
RBI0852274697666
Union Bank Of India
NEFT/RTGS (Challan)
12/03/2022
15/03/2022
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:
8
(iii). No. of Maintenance years:
10
(iv). Total No. of Patches/Parcel:
1
No. of patches :
1
Patch wise details
Patch No.
Shape of land identified for CA
Area of Patch/Parcel(in ha.)
1
Block(Polygon)
8
Status of CA Land so identified :
Forest Area
Site Name :
NIL
Location Details :
16/Blr
Uploaded GPS File :
Uploaded Scanned copy of Map :
Status of CA Land so identified
Name of Forest.
Legal Status of Forest Land
Najote
RF
20.
Mutation Details Verified By Nodal Officer
Proposal No.
Verified Date
Mutation Letter
Remarks
FP/JK/SCH/143125/2021
06 Apr 2022
No Data
approved
21.
Compliance Details Submitted by User Agency
Proposal No.
Compliance Details submitted on(Date)
Uploaded Letter
FP/JK/SCH/143125/2021
06 Apr 2022
22.
Compliance Details Verified by Nodal Officer
Proposal No.
Remarks
Verified Date
Uploaded Letter
FP/JK/SCH/143125/2021
recommended for Stage-II approval
27 Apr 2022
23.
Stage-II Clearance Details
Proposal No.
Date of Stage-II Clearance
Proposal Status
Clearance Letter
FP/JK/SCH/143125/2021
26 May 2022
APPROVED
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