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 :
SK-030/2018
1.
Location of the project/Scheme :
Sikkim
(i)
State / Union Territory :
Sikkim
(ii)
District :
Gangtok,Namchi
(iii)
Forest Division :
East Territorial,South Territorial
(iv)
Area of forest land proposed for diversion (in ha.) :
3.6538
(v)
Category of the Proposal:
Transmission Line
2.
Legal status of forest land proposed for diversion
S. No.
Division
Forest Land(ha.)
Legal Status
1
South Territorial
1.2078
Reserved Forest
2
East Territorial
2.446
Reserved Forest
Total
3.6538
Division 1. : East Territorial
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
East
2.446
Total
2.446
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
2.446
0.2
Eco 5
Total.
2.446
(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
Shorea Robusta
sal
0
0
7
8
10
33
2
Schima Wallichii Chois
Chiauney
0
0
4
6
4
17
3
Bombax Ceiba
simal
0
0
0
0
1
1
4
Tectona Grandis
saigun
0
0
3
6
6
4
5
Duabanga Grandiflora
Lampatey
0
0
0
1
0
7
6
Terminialia Crenulata
Pakasaj
0
0
0
1
0
0
7
Castanopsis Tribuloides
Dhalne Katus
0
0
1
0
0
0
8
Others
malata
0
0
0
1
0
0
9
Spondias Axillaris
Lopsi
0
0
0
2
1
1
Total
0
0
15
25
22
63
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
125
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
NIL
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
Being hilly terrain , the problems of Soil erosion to some extent cannot be ignored.
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 :
Does not form the part of any National park, wildlife sanctuary , biosphere reserve, tiger reserve, elephant corridor, 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):
2908948
Patch Wise Details
S.no
Patch No.
Area(ha.)
Name of PF/RF
Range
Compartment No
Uploaded KML file of patch
1
1
4.892
Sittey RF
Singtam
0.00
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
part II
2
C A Schemes Details
3
Aerial Distance
4
Certificate of Degraded forest land
5
Dwarf Species
6
Joint certificate for nonavalibility
Division 2. : South Territorial
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
South
1.2078
Total
1.2078
4.
Details of Vegetation available in the forest land proposed for diversion
(i)
Density of vegetation
S. No.
Area(in ha.)
Density
Eco-Class
NIL
(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
Sal
SAL
21
54
24
18
2
3
2
Teak
TEAK
3
35
54
36
7
0
3
Schima Wallichii Chois
CHILAUNEY
30
26
4
4
1
0
4
Others
SIRISH
0
1
0
0
0
0
5
Syzigium Sps
JAMUNA
0
0
1
0
0
1
6
Others
OTHER
0
0
1
0
0
1
7
Bombax Ceiba
SIMAL
0
1
0
0
0
0
8
Elacerpus Lanceaefolius
GUYALO
0
1
1
0
0
1
9
Others
LAUSUNEY
0
1
0
0
0
0
10
Others
DHYARO
0
1
0
0
0
0
11
Others
KAWLO
0
1
0
0
0
8
Total
54
121
85
58
10
14
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
342
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
Toposheet map for proposed & CA site
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
The proposed land for diversion does not for a part of any serious eroded areas except which is due to natural factors.
7.
Approximate distance of the proposed site for diversion from boundary of forest(in km.) :
0.01
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 :
NA
(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):
1.36148
Patch Wise Details
S.no
Patch No.
Area(ha.)
Name of PF/RF
Range
Compartment No
Uploaded KML file of patch
1
1
2.42
Tsalumthang RF
Namthang
00
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
Part II
2
CA map
3
Site inspection report
4
CA Scheme
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
Namchi
75000
41351
395.6204
84
608.636
31/03/2011
521.14
2.5
2
Gangtok
95400
61051
993.33
132
1565.77
31/03/2013
746.42
0.00
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
East Territorial
Territorial
DFO
Yes
One
04/02/2019
South Territorial
Territorial
DFO
Yes
One
14/02/2019
Territorial
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
East Territorial
Territorial
DFO
Recommended
Diversion of 2.446 ha of Forest land for laying of 66 KV double circuit Transmission line from samardong to Kumrek under Comprehensive scheme for strengthening of Transmission and distribution system in East Sikkim, by Energy and Power Department , Government of Sikkim is recommended for Forest Clearance under section 2 of the Forest conservation Act,1980
South Territorial
Territorial
DFO
Recommended
Recommendation of DFO for diversion of 3.654 Ha of Forest land for 66KV Double Circuit Transmission Line from Samardong to Kumrek under Comprehensive Scheme for Strengthening of Transmission and Distribution System in Sikkim by Energy and Power Department Government of Sikkim.
Territorial
CF
Recommended
Recommendation of Conservator of Forest for diversion of 3.654 Ha of Forest land for 66KV Double Circuit Transmission Line from Samardong to Kumrek under Comprehensive Scheme for Strengthening of Transmission and Distribution System in Sikkim by Energy and Power Department Government of Sikkim.
Yes
Nodal Officer
Recommended
Recommendation of NOdal Officer for diversion of 3.654 Ha of Forest land for 66KV Double Circuit Transmission Line from Samardong to Kumrek under Comprehensive Scheme for Strengthening of Transmission and Distribution System in Sikkim by Energy and Power Department Government of Sikkim.
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
Sikkim
State Secretary
Recommended
11/06/2019
Recommendation of Secretary for diversion of 3.654 Ha of Forest land for 66KV Double Circuit Transmission Line from Samardong to Kumrek under Comprehensive Scheme for Strengthening of Transmission and Distribution System in Sikkim by Energy and Power Department Government of Sikkim.
State Govt. Officer
No Data
17.
Stage-I Clearance Report
Regional Office
Recommendation By
MoEF File No.
Date of Stage-I Clearance
Clearance Letter
Kolkata
Regional Office
3-SK B 097/2019-SHI
18/06/2020
23.
Stage-II Clearance Details
Proposal No.
Date of Stage-II Clearance
Proposal Status
Clearance Letter
FP/SK/TRANS/34865/2018
Approved In-Principle
No Data
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