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 :
TN-034/2023
1.
Location of the project/Scheme :
Tamil Nadu
(i)
State / Union Territory :
Tamil Nadu
(ii)
District :
Chengalpattu
(iii)
Forest Division :
Chengalpattu,Kancheepuram
(iv)
Area of forest land proposed for diversion (in ha.) :
0.024
(v)
Category of the Proposal:
Others
2.
Legal status of forest land proposed for diversion
S. No.
Division
Forest Land(ha.)
Legal Status
1
Chengalpattu,Kancheepuram
0.024
Reserved Forest
Total
0.024
Division 1. : Chengalpattu,Kancheepuram
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Chengalpattu
0.024
Total
0.024
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
0.024
0.4
Eco 4
Total.
0.024
(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
Others
NIL
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 :
NA
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
There is no erosion in this area
7.
Approximate distance of the proposed site for diversion from boundary of forest(in km.) :
0.05
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 :
Pulikoradu Reserved Forest spreads over an extent of 74.92ha which is surrounded by human habitation. This Reserved Forest possess a well diverssed flora and fauna and acts as a source of water to nearby reservoirs during monsoon season. This Reserved Forest possesses 200-250 species of plants, 50-70species of birds, 10-20species of butterflies, 10 species of reptiles and mammals. The abandoned quarry plays a roosting area for migrating birds. Due to the availability of crusher units and pressure due to human habitations the flora and fauna diversity is less compared to other Reserved Forests of Tambaram Range.
(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):
1.93
Patch Wise Details
S.no
Patch No.
Area(ha.)
Name of PF/RF
Range
Compartment No
Uploaded KML file of patch
1
1
0.50
Pulikoradu RF
Tambaram
1
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
2
Taking into consideration of the facts stated above I recommended the proposal submiited by the User Agency M/s. JIO Digital Fibre Pvt Ltd for diversion of the fores land (0.024ha) in Pulikoradu RF for laying OFC cable.
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
Chengalpattu
439337
23011.991
165.905
27
71.183
31/01/2024
50
223.30
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
Chengalpattu,Kancheepuram
Chennai
DFO
Yes
One
06/06/2024
Chennai
CF
Yes
One
12.08.2024
(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
Chengalpattu,Kancheepuram
Chennai
DFO
Recommended
Taking into consideration of the facts stated above I recommended the proposal submitted by User Agency M/s. JIO Digital Fibre Pvt Ltd for diversion of the forest land 0.024ha in Pulikoradu RF for laying OFC cable.
Chennai
CF
Recommended
Site Inspection and recommendation in Chief conservator of forest, chennai circle.
Yes
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