PART-II
(To be filled by the concerned Deputy Conservator of Forest)
State Serial No. of proposal : KL-074/2017
1. Location of the project/Scheme : Kerala
 (i) State / Union Territory : Kerala  (ii) District : Palakkad  (iii) Forest Division : Nemmara  (iv) Area of forest land proposed for diversion (in ha.) : 0.3  (v)

Category of the Proposal: Hydel
2. Legal status of forest land proposed for diversion
S. No. DivisionForest Land(ha.)Legal Status
1Nemmara0.3Vested Forest
Total 0.3
Division 1. : Nemmara
3. District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No. DistrictArea(ha.)
1Palakkad0.3
Total0.3
4. Details of Vegetation available in the forest land proposed for diversion
 (i) Density of vegetation
S. No. Area(in ha.)Density Eco-Class
10.315Eco 1
Total. 0.3


(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.
1Terminalia Paniculatamaruth000110
2Pterocarpus Marsupiumvenga002110
3Holoptolia Integrifoliaaval002000
4Calophyllum Inophyllumpunna000001
5Bambusa Bamboomula3000000
6Tectona Grandistekku010100
7Ceiba Pentandrakattupula001200
8Wrigtria Tingtoriadendapala010000
9Xylia XylocarpaIrul010000
10Anacardium OccidentaleKasumavu012000
11Grewia TiliaefoliaChadachi011100
12Dalbergia LatifoliaPynkanni012210
13Bauhinia ParvifloraMandharam011000
14Misc. SpeciesNava021101
15Misc. SpeciesManjakadamb001120
Total 30 913 105 2
Sub Total (No of Trees.) 69

(iii) Species-wise local/scientific names and girth-wise enumeration of trees at FRL-2 meter
S. No. Scientific Name Local Name (0-30)cm. (31-60)cm. (61-90)cm. (91-120)cm. (121-150)cm. (>150)cm.
NIL

(iv) Species-wise local/scientific names and girth-wise enumeration of trees at FRL-4 meter
S. No. Scientific Name Local Name (0-30)cm. (31-60)cm. (61-90)cm. (91-120)cm. (121-150)cm. (>150)cm.
NIL

5. Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion : NIL
6. Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion : The vegetation is of dry deciduous type with a vegetation cover of 50%
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 : procaine,fox, birds other retails and Mammals
 (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): 28.41
Patch Wise Details
S.no Patch No.Area(ha.)Name of PF/RFRangeCompartment NoUploaded KML file of patch
111Kavussery VF Itrem No.186 Bit 3 AlathoorKavussery VF Itrem No.186 Bit 3    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. DocumentsRemarks
1
2 EDS reply

14. District Profile
S.no District NameGeographical area of the district (in ha.)Forest area of the district (in ha.)Total forest area diverted since 1980 (in ha.)No. of Approved CasesForest 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.)
1Palakkad44800015990832.49960030/10/2020035.378
15. Site inspection report of the DFO/CCF/Nodal Officer highlighting important facts pertaining to the forest land
Division NameCircleSite inspected ByWhether site inspectedNo. of times site visited Site inspection reportDate of visit
 Eastern CircleCFYesOne18/05/2021
 Nodal OfficerNoNo Data
NemmaraEastern CircleDFOYesOne16/05/2020
(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
DivisionCircleRecommendation ByRecommendationReasonLetter Whether CF agreed
NemmaraEastern CircleDFO RecommendedDuly recommended and attached
Eastern CircleCF RecommendedThe proposed area is for implementation of Palakuzhi Mini Hydro Electric Project which falls under Puzhakkalidam Malavaram Vested Forest Item No.37/4 of Vadakkencherry Section under Alathur Range in Nemmara Division. The forest land proposed is minimum for implementing the project. Hence, recommend the diversion of 0.3 Ha area of Vested Forest for implementation of Palakuzhi Mini Hydro Electric Project is recommended.Yes
Nodal Officer RecommendedThe area proposed is the barest minimum, the proposal is 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)
StateRecommendation ByRecommendationRecommendation DateRemarksSigning AuthorityNotificationRecommendation Letter
KeralaState SecretaryRecommended08/02/2022Proposal recommended and forwarded for approval State Govt. OfficerNo Data
17. Stage-I Clearance Report
Regional OfficeRecommendation ByMoEF File No.Date of Stage-I ClearanceClearance Letter
BangaloreRegional Office4-KLB1339/2022-BAN28/06/2023
18. Payment made by User Agency
Proposal No.Application No.Total Amount (Rs.)Recieved Amount (Rs.)Transaction DateTransaction IDBank NameMode of PaymentDemmand Generated By User AgencyDemmand Verified By Nodal OfficerUploaded Demand Letter
FP/KL/HYD/18380/2016HYD183802016332331973733197372023-08-0159082Union Bank Of IndiaNEFT/RTGS (Challan)2023-07-122023-07-29
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: 1   (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.)
1Block(Polygon)1
  Status of CA Land so identified : Forest Area   Site Name : Degraded forest land VFC item No 186/3, Kavassery bit 3 under Choolannur section of Alathur range   Location Details : Degraded forest land VFC item No 186/3, Kavassery bit 3 under Choolannur section of Alathur range   Uploaded GPS File :   Uploaded Scanned copy of Map :
Status of CA Land so identified
Name of Forest. Legal Status of Forest Land
Degraded forest land, VFC item No 186/3, Kavassery bit 3 under Choolannur section of Alathur rangeNA
20. Mutation Details Verified By Nodal Officer
Proposal No.Verified DateMutation LetterRemarks
FP/KL/HYD/18380/201602 Dec 2023No DataVerified
21. Compliance Details Submitted by User Agency
Proposal No.Compliance Details submitted on(Date)Uploaded Letter
FP/KL/HYD/18380/201604 Dec 2023
22. Compliance Details Verified by Nodal Officer
Proposal No.RemarksVerified DateUploaded Letter
FP/KL/HYD/18380/2016Compliance report may be accepted21 Dec 2023
23. Stage-II Clearance Details
Proposal No.Date of Stage-II ClearanceProposal StatusClearance Letter
FP/KL/HYD/18380/201615 Jan 2024APPROVED