FORM - C
(To be filled by the concerned Deputy Conservator of Forest)
PART - II
State Serial No. of proposal : OR-012/2015
1. Location of the project/Scheme : Orissa
 (i) Block Name : Roida-C Iron & Manganese Mining Lease  (ii) State / Union Territory : Orissa  (iii) District : Keonjhar  (iv) Category of the Proposal : Mining  (v) Forest Division : Keonjhar  (vi) Area of forest land proposed to be utilized for prospecting (in ha.) : 4.62
(vii). District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No. DistrictArea(ha.)
1Keonjhar4.62
Total 4.62


Division 1. : Keonjhar
2. Legal Status of forest land identified for prospecting
Division Name Forest Land(in ha.)Legal Status of Forest Land
Keonjhar4.62Reserved Forest
Total 4.62


3. Details of Vegetation available in the forest land proposed for diversion
S. No.Forest type Average crown density Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed to be utilized for prospecting
1Reserved Forest0.6Yes
Total0.6


 (i) Species-wise local/scientific names and girth-wise enumeration of trees
S. No. Scientific Name Local Name (31-60)cm. (61-90)cm. (91-120)cm. (121-150)cm. (>150)cm.
1Dalbergia sisooSisoo00100
2Shorea robustaSal3310363
3Terminalia tomentosaAsana92100
4Syzygium cuminiJamu00100
5Diospyros melanoxylonKendu31000
6Bridelia retusaKasi22000
7Misc. SpeciesMisc 3524740
Total 8239 1310 3
Sub Total (No of Trees.) 147


Remarks : No Data
4. Other Details Part-II
 (i). Brief note on topography and vulnerability of the forest land proposed to be utilized for prospecting to erosion The undulating hilly slope is prone to soil erosion
 (ii). Approximate distance of the forest land proposed to be utilized for prospecting from boundary of the forest land (in km.) 0
5. Significance of the forest land proposed to be utilized for prospecting from wildlife point of view
 (i). Details of wildlife present in and around the forest land proposed to be utilized for prospecting: Sambar, Spotted deer, Barking deer, Jackal, Hyena, Elephant, Sloth Bear, Leopard, Mongoose, Peacock, Cuckoo, Grey Jungle Fowl, Blue jay, Owl, Bluelegged Bustard Golden-backed Woodpecker, Python, Krait
 (ii). Whether forms part of national park, wildlife sanctuary, biosphere reserve,tiger reserve, elephant corridor, wildlife migration corridor etc. : No
 (iii). Whether any national park, wildlife sanctuary, biosphere reserve, tiger reserve, elephant corridor, wildlife migration corridor etc., is located within 10 Km. from boundary of the forest land proposed to be utilized for prospecting: 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 to be utilized for prospecting : No
 (v). Whether any rare/endangered/unique species of flora and fauna found in the area : No
6. 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
7. Comment as to the reasonability of the extent of the forest land proposed to be utilized for prospecting
 (i). Whether the requirement of forest land as proposed by the user agency is unavoidable and bare minimum for the project : Yes
8. 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
 (ii). Whether work in violation is still in progress(Yes/No) No
9. Details of compensatory afforestation scheme
10. Site inspection report of the DFO/CCF/Nodal Officer highlighting important facts pertaining to the forest land
Division NameCircleSite inspected ByWhether site inspectedNo. of times site visited Site inspection reportDate of visit
KeonjharRourkelaDFOYesOne 29/11/2016
RourkelaCFNoNo Data
Nodal OfficerNoNo Data
11. Specific recommendation of the DFO/CCF/Nodal Officer for acceptance or otherwise of the proposal with reason
DivisionCircleRecommendation ByRecommendationReasonLetterWhether CF agreed
KeonjharRourkelaDFO RecommendedThe proposed forest diversion proposal on prospecting operation will be exercised through drilling of boreholes within the granted mining lease with temporary change in land use. Therefore, the proposal on prospecting operation over 4.62 ha in forest land within the mining lease is recommended for acceptance.
RourkelaCF RecommendedThe diversion is required for prospecting of minerals. Yes
Nodal Officer Recommended Recommended for according permission for exploratory drilling in favour of Odisha Mining Corporation limited under Section 2 (ii)of FC Act, 1980.
12. Specific recommendation of the State Government for acceptance or otherwise of the proposal with reason ( Part V)
StateRecommendation ByRecommendationRecommendation DateRemarksSigning AuthorityNotificationRecommendation Letter
OrissaState SecretaryRecommended22/07/2017recommended vide letter no 14590 dated 12.07.2017 State Govt. OfficerNo Data
13. Stage-I Clearance Details
Regional OfficeRecommendation ByMoEF File No.Date of Stage-I ClearanceClearance Letter
BhubaneswarHead Office8-49/2017-FC05/02/2019
18. Payment made by User Agency
Proposal No.Application No.Total Amount (Rs.)Recieved Amount (Rs.)Transaction DateTransaction IDBank NameMode of PaymentDemmand Generated By UserDemmand Generated By Nodal-OfficerUploaded Demand Letter
FP/OR/MRL/27/2014MRL272014902209650020965002019-06-24SBINR52019062400085734Corporation BankNEFT/RTGS (Challan)2019-05-092019-05-20
FP/OR/MRL/27/2014MRL27201469633500335002019-10-21SBIN419294908091Corporation BankNEFT/RTGS (Challan)2019-10-042019-10-15
FP/OR/MRL/27/2014MRL27201453062800628002019-12-12SBIN419346889362Corporation BankNEFT/RTGS (Challan)2019-12-052019-12-09
FP/OR/MRL/27/2014MRL27201417629300293002020-10-05SBIN320279305861Corporation BankNEFT/RTGS (Challan)2020-09-242020-09-30
15. Uploaded Status of Land to be transferred to Forest Department under FCA (Mutation Details) : No
16. Mutation Details Verified By Nodal Officer
Proposal No.Verified DateMutation LetterRemarks
FP/OR/MRL/27/201409 May 2022No Dataverify
17. Compliance Details Submitted by User Agency
Proposal No.Compliance Details submitted on(Date)Uploaded Letter
FP/OR/MRL/27/201409 May 2022
18. Compliance Details Verified by Nodal Officer
Proposal No.RemarksVerified DateUploaded Letter
FP/OR/MRL/27/2014Stage-i compliance has been submitted to GoI, MoEF, IRO, BBSR vide this office Letter 135 dated 04.01.202119 May 2022
19. Stage-II Clearance Details
Proposal No.Date of Stage-II ClearanceProposal StatusClearance Letter
FP/OR/MRL/27/201405 Jul 2022APPROVED
Forward to DFO