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 :
WB-04/2021
1.
Location of the project/Scheme :
West Bengal
(i)
State / Union Territory :
West Bengal
(ii)
District :
Jalpaiguri
(iii)
Forest Division :
Jalpaiguri,Kalimpong Forest Division
(iv)
Area of forest land proposed for diversion (in ha.) :
0.58
(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
Jalpaiguri
0.46
Reserved Forest
2
Kalimpong Forest Division
0.12
Reserved Forest
Total
0.58
Division 1. : Jalpaiguri
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Jalpaiguri
0.46
Total
0.46
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
0.46
0.6
Eco 1
Total.
0.46
(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 :
Sal & Misc. Working Circle.
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
not vulnerable
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, Leopard, indian Bison etc are some of the wild animals present in the area.
(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 :
Chapramari wildlife sanctuary. The project will not have any significant impact as it is underground optical fibre cable.
(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 :
Chapramari wildlife sanctuary. The project may not have any significant impact as it is underground optical fibre cable.
(v).
Whether any rare/endangered/unique species of flora and fauna found in the area :
Yes
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):
5.21
Patch Wise Details
S.no
Patch No.
Area(ha.)
Name of PF/RF
Range
Compartment No
Uploaded KML file of patch
1
1
0.92
Khairkata
Diana
South Diana Block
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
The rejection letters of alignments/routes are attached.
Division 2. : Kalimpong Forest Division
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
0.12
0.01
Eco 1
Total.
0.12
(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
Halonre
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
Lagerstroemia Parviflora
jarul
0
3
0
0
0
0
Total
0
3
0
0
0
1
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
4
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
Broad leaved endemic species development working circle (as per 1st draft working plan of kalimpong forest division for the period 2018-19 to 2027-28
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
prone 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 :
barking deer, jackle, elephant , leopard,
(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):
5.55473
Patch Wise Details
S.no
Patch No.
Area(ha.)
Name of PF/RF
Range
Compartment No
Uploaded KML file of patch
1
1
0.24
Khumani
Jaldhaka
Khumani-5
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
site inspection by ADFO
2
NPV Calculation
3
unauthorised erection of tubular
4
WCP
5
Revised Recommendation
6
SMC Plan
7
8
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
Jalpaiguri
2
Jalpaiguri
338618
64393
18.962
3
10.062
16/09/2021
10.062
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
Jalpaiguri
Northern
DFO
Yes
One
14/09/2021
Hill Circle
CF
Yes
One
07/11/2021
Northern
CF
Yes
One
03/11/2021
Kalimpong Forest Division
Hill Circle
DFO
Yes
Two
30/10/2021,09/07/2022
(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
Jalpaiguri
Northern
DFO
Recommended
The project will not cause any significant damage to existing flora and fauna as it is underground in nature. No tree felling is involved during the execution of the project.
Kalimpong Forest Division
Hill Circle
DFO
Recommended
Considering the project, diversion of forest land of 0.12 ha is hereby recommended.
Hill Circle
CF
Recommended
The proposed forest area for diversion of forest land to the tune of 0.12 ha in Kalimpong Forest Division for the purpose of laying OFC cable through underground methodology along PWD road from Khunia more to Khumani more under Jaldhaka Range in favour of Reliance Jio Infocom Ltd is for 4 G High Speed Internet connectivity.
Yes
Northern
CF
Recommended
The proposed site of laying of underground Optical Fibre Cable OFC of Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd. is along the National Highway no. 31 from Jaldhaka Bridge to Khunia More and PWD Road, where 0.46 ha. forest land under Chalsa Range of Jalpaiguri Divison is involved under Northern Circle, West Bengal with no involvement of vegetation clearance and tree felling. The proposal is hereby recommended
Yes
Nodal Officer
Recommended
no tree felling involved
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
West Bengal
State Secretary
Recommended
27/12/2021
recommended
State Govt. Officer
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