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 :
KL-033/2022
1.
Location of the project/Scheme :
Kerala
(i)
State / Union Territory :
Kerala
(ii)
District :
Wayanad
(iii)
Forest Division :
Wayanad North,Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary
(iv)
Area of forest land proposed for diversion (in ha.) :
0.5949
(v)
Category of the Proposal:
Optical Fibre Cable
2.
Legal status of forest land proposed for diversion
S. No.
Division
Forest Land(ha.)
Legal Status
1
Wayanad North
0.1338
Reserved Forest
2
Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary
0.4611
Reserved Forest
Total
0.5949
Division 1. : Wayanad North
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Wayanad
0.1338
Total
0.1338
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
0.1338
0.85
Eco 1
Total.
0.1338
(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
Teak Plantation
Teak
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 :
NIL
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
The Laying of optical fibre cable will be done along the existing Road. The pits will be closed soon after the work. Hence there is no chance of 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 :
Elephant, Tiger, Leopard, Deer, Wild Boar, Gaur etc.
(ii).
Whether forms part of national park, wildlife sanctuary, biosphere reserve,tiger reserve, elephant corridor, wildlife migration corridor etc. :
Yes
Details and comments on the impact of Project on such areas :
The area is a part of the Nilagiri Biosphere Reserve. But No Fresh forest area has to be cleared for this project. Hence no major impact.
(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 :
Yes
Details and comments on the impact of Project on such areas :
The area is a part of the Nilagiri Biosphere Reserve. But No Fresh forest area has to be cleared for this project. Hence no major impact.
(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):
Patch Wise Details
S.no
Patch No.
Area(ha.)
Name of PF/RF
Range
Compartment No
Uploaded KML file of patch
NO Data
(ii).
Copy of CA scheme details:
NA
(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
NIL
Division 2. : Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(in ha.)
NIL
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
0.4611
1
Eco 1
Total.
0.4611
(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
Cassia Fistula
Kani konna
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 :
NIL
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
The proposed area is road side. Hence there is no 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 :
Elephant Spotted deer etc
(ii).
Whether forms part of national park, wildlife sanctuary, biosphere reserve,tiger reserve, elephant corridor, wildlife migration corridor etc. :
Yes
Details and comments on the impact of Project on such areas :
There will not be any disturbance for the flora and fauna during the time of laying the Optical Fiber Cable. The user agency should cover up the trench and restore the Forest Land and hand it back over to the forest Department. Thus the impact of the project is minimal as sanctuary is concerned.
(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 :
Yes
Details and comments on the impact of Project on such areas :
2. There is no impact in terms of Section 29 of the Wildlife Protection Act 1972 as the proposed work is lying optical Fibre Cable along the roadside by trenching HDD method and installation of MH The proposed project will not remove destruct or damage habitat of any Wildlife Thus the disturbance is minimal
(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):
Patch Wise Details
S.no
Patch No.
Area(ha.)
Name of PF/RF
Range
Compartment No
Uploaded KML file of patch
NO Data
(ii).
Copy of CA scheme details:
NA
(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
NIL
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
Wayanad
213100
86347.90
10.3966
3
35
14/07/2022
31.5
2
Wayanad
213200
89348.89
255.645
4
0
10/06/2022
1.16
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
Wayanad North
CCF Northern Circle
DFO
Yes
One
23/05/2022
Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary
Palakkad Field Director Parambikulam Tiger Reseve
DFO
Yes
One
07/06/2022
CCF Northern Circle
CF
No
No Data
Palakkad Field Director Parambikulam Tiger Reseve
CF
No
No Data
Nodal Officer
No
No Data
(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
Wayanad North
CCF Northern Circle
DFO
Recommended
It is stated that it is critical infrastructure project which will greatly enhance the telecom connectivity and benefit the local tribal community. Thus the project is highly essential and there is no alternative route available.
Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary
Palakkad Field Director Parambikulam Tiger Reseve
DFO
Recommended
The impact of the project is minimal as the area proposed is roadside in the sanctuary. So the project is recommended with the above recommended activities for laying of Optical Fiber Cable by the JIO Digital Fire Pvt. Ltd.
CCF Northern Circle
CF
Recommended
The proposal for diversion of 0.5949 Ha of forest land for laying optical fiber cable by Trenching/Horizontal Directional Drilling method and installation of manhole for connecting Kattikulam to Kutta border and Thetturoad to Appapara falls under 2 divisions, Wayanad North and Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary. Out of the total extent of 0.5949 Ha of forest land requested for diversion, the extent 0.1338 Ha is passing through North Wayanad Division under Northern circle Kannur and remaining is through Wayanad Wildlife Division under Palakkad Wildlife Circle. The above mentioned proposal for diversion of 0.1338 Ha forest land under North Wayanad Division in Northern Circle, Kannur is recommended by the undersigned on the following grounds and conditions. Grounds 1. Optical fiber will be helpful in providing better internet connectivity to the remote villages and also to the various camps of Forest Department. 2. The required land is barest minimum 3. No displacement of families is required due to this project 4. There will not be any disturbance to the flora and fauna during the time of laying the Optical Fiber Cable. 5. Tree felling is not required. 6. The proposed area does not form part of any protected area/heritage site/site of archaeological importance/defence establishments. Conditions 1. Required NPV and CA shall be borne by User Agency. 2. The User Agency should cover up the trench and restore the forest land to avoid any casualty. 3. User agency shall provide connectivity to the forest department offices and tribal colonies under the North Wayanad and Wayanad Wildlife Division. 4. OFC passes through the forest area which has 2 forest offices Begur Section and Thirunelly Forest Station, which are facing high Man animal conflict issues and Left wing extremism issues. It is recommended that the User Agency shall provide for two 4x4 vehicles along with maintenance for 2 years for conflict mitigation measures RRT and patrolling purpose.
Yes
Palakkad Field Director Parambikulam Tiger Reseve
CF
Recommended
The proposal is recommended for 0.4611 Ha for Forest Clearance.
Yes
Nodal Officer
Recommended
The proposed optical fiber network will facilitate better internet connectivity to the remote villages and also to the various Government officers there about.
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
Kerala
State Secretary
Recommended
30/11/2022
inprinciple 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
Bangalore
State Government
FWLD-C3/258/2022-FWLD
18/11/2022
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/KL/OFC/155484/2022
OFC1554842022041
213,517.00
213,517.00
2023-02-28
891320
Union Bank Of India
NEFT/RTGS (Challan)
2023-02-20
2023-02-20
FP/KL/OFC/155484/2022
OFC1554842022073
3,679,094.00
3,679,094.00
2023-10-12
201286
Union Bank Of India
NEFT/RTGS (Challan)
2023-09-21
2023-09-23
19.
Uploaded Status of Land to be transferred to Forest Department under FCA (Mutation Details) :
No
20.
Mutation Details Verified By Nodal Officer
Proposal No.
Verified Date
Mutation Letter
Remarks
FP/KL/OFC/155484/2022
04 Apr 2023
No Data
As the area required is less than 1 ha no CA required
21.
Compliance Details Submitted by User Agency
Proposal No.
Compliance Details submitted on(Date)
Uploaded Letter
FP/KL/OFC/155484/2022
04 Apr 2023
23.
Stage-II Clearance Details
Proposal No.
Date of Stage-II Clearance
Proposal Status
Clearance Letter
FP/KL/OFC/155484/2022
IN-PRINCIPLE
No Data
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