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-018/2022
1.
Location of the project/Scheme :
Kerala
(i)
State / Union Territory :
Kerala
(ii)
District :
Pathanamthitta
(iii)
Forest Division :
Ranni
(iv)
Area of forest land proposed for diversion (in ha.) :
0.012
(v)
Category of the Proposal:
Others
2.
Legal status of forest land proposed for diversion
S. No.
Division
Forest Land(ha.)
Legal Status
1
Ranni
0.012
Reserved Forest
Total
0.012
Division 1. : Ranni
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Pathanamthitta
0.012
Total
0.012
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
0.012
0.1
Eco 1
Total.
0.012
(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.
NIL
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
NIL
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
Least Vulnerability to soil erosion
7.
Approximate distance of the proposed site for diversion from boundary of forest(in km.) :
0.00
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 :
Mammals such as Elephant, Gaur, Sambar, Deer, Barking Deer, Reptiles and Amphibians
(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):
Yes
Details of Protected Area and comments on the impact of Project on the ESZ :
The proposed site for diversion is almost an open forest and situated by the side of Angamoozhy - Vallakadavu main road. The extent is only 0.012 Ha. Installing mobile tower in this remote area will ensure mobile connectivity to local people including school children who depend on online classes. It will also provide communication facility to forest staff.
(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 :
There will be no adverse impacts due to the proposed diversion. The extent of area proposed is only minimal. This will help a lot in facilitating communication between staff/officers as well to the education of pupils residing at Gavi which is a very remote area.
(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
Pathanamthitta
318632
105906
149
20
20
15/03/2022
107
7
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
Ranni
Southern Circle, Kollam
DFO
Yes
One
03/03/2022
Southern Circle, Kollam
CF
Yes
One
16/03/2022
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
Ranni
Southern Circle, Kollam
DFO
Recommended
The extent of area proposed is only minimal. This will help a lot in facilitating communication between staff and officers as well to the education of people residing at Gavi which is a very remote area.
Southern Circle, Kollam
CF
Recommended
Recommended
Yes
Nodal Officer
Recommended
The area is located in open forest coming under the jurisdiction of Pachakanam Forest Station of Goodrickal Range in Ranni Forest Division. It is an open area having no trees.
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
23/05/2022
in principle 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
C3/89/2022/F&WLD
21/05/2022
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/Others/151779/2022
OTHERS1517792022280
13403
13403
2022-08-17
694024
Union Bank Of India
NEFT/RTGS (Challan)
2022-07-29
2022-07-29
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/Others/151779/2022
26 Nov 2022
No Data
The land required by User Agency for diversion is less than 1 hectare, hence CA land is not mandatory.
21.
Compliance Details Submitted by User Agency
Proposal No.
Compliance Details submitted on(Date)
Uploaded Letter
FP/KL/Others/151779/2022
28 Nov 2022
22.
Compliance Details Verified by Nodal Officer
Proposal No.
Remarks
Verified Date
Uploaded Letter
FP/KL/Others/151779/2022
Compliance report verified by DFO and found correct stage II clearance may be issued at the earliest
20 Jan 2023
23.
Stage-II Clearance Details
Proposal No.
Date of Stage-II Clearance
Proposal Status
Clearance Letter
FP/KL/Others/151779/2022
19 Jan 2023
APPROVED
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