FORM - A
Form for seeking prior approval of Central Government under section 2 of the Forest(Conservation) Act,1980 for Diversion of fresh forest area
PART - I
(To be filled up by User Agency)
A.
General Details
A-1.
Project Details
(i). Proposal No. :
FP/AS/HYD/8294/2014
(ii). Name of Project for which Forest Land is required :
Lower Kopili Hydro Electric Project (120 MW)
(iii). Short narrative of the proposal and Project/scheme for which the forest land is required :
It is a hydro electric project situated in the Dima Hasao and Karbi Anglong districts of Assam with installed capacity of 120 MW.
(iv). State :
Assam
(v). Category of the Proposal :
Hydel
(vi). Shape of forest land proposed to be diverted :
Non Linear
(vii). Estimated cost of the Project(Rupees in lacs) :
111591.24
(viii). Area of forest land proposed for diversion(in ha.):
523.046
(ix). Non-forest land required for this project(in ha.):
1052.754
(x). Total period for which the forest land is proposed to be diverted(in years):
35
A-2.
Details of User Agency
(i). Name :
APGCL
(ii). Address1 :
2nd Floor, Bijulee Bhawan, Paltanbazar, Guwahati
(iii). Address2 :
NIL
(iv). State :
Assam
(v). District :
Kamrup
(vi). Pin :
781001
(vii). Landmark :
Near Vishal Megamart, Paltanbazar
(viii). Email address :
cgmh2010@yahoo.in
(ix). Landline Telephone No. :
361-2739522
(x). Fax No. :
361-2739522
(xi). Mobile No. :
9435045136
(xii). Website (if any) :
www.apgcl.org
(xiii). Legal status of User Agency :
State PSU
A-3.
Details of Person Making Application
(i). First Name:
Antara
(ii). Middle Name:
NIL
(iii). Last Name:
Baruah
(iv). Gender:
Female
(v). Designation:
Chief General Manager (Hydro &
(vi). Address 1:
Chief General Manager (Hydro),APGCL, 2nd Floor, Bijulee Bhawan, Paltanbazar, Guwahati
(vii). Address 2:
NIL
(viii). State:
Assam
(ix). District:
Kamrup
(x). Tehsil:
NIL
(xi). Pin:
781001
(xii). Landmark:
Near Vishal Megamart, Paltanbazar
(xiii). Email Address:
cgmh2010@yahoo.in
(xiv). Landline Telephone No.:
361-2739522
(xv). Fax No.:
03612739522
(xvi). Mobile No.:
9864024287
(xvii). Copy of documents in support of the competence/authority of the person making this application to make application on behalf of the User Agency:
B.
Details of land required for the Project
B-1.
Details of proposal seeking prior approval of Central Government under the Act for diversion of forest land for the Project already submitted in the past
List of proposal submitted in Past
S.no
Proposal Status.
Proposal No.
Moef File No.
Area Proposed for Diversion(Ha.)
Area Diverted(Ha.)
Date of In-Principle Approval
Date of Final Approval
NIL
B-2.
Details of forest land proposed to be diverted
B-2.1
Details of Divisions involved
Details of Divisions involved
S.no
Division Name
Forest Land(ha.)
Non-Forest Land(ha.)
1.
Dima Hasao Forest West Division, Haflong
477.766
908.354
2.
Hamren
45.28
144.4
Total
523.046
1052.754
B-2.2
Details of Districts involved
District wise breakup
S.no
District Name
Forest Land(ha.)
Non-Forest Land(ha.)
1.
North Cachar Hills
477.766
908.354
1.
West Karbi Anglong
45.28
144.4
Total
523.046
1052.754
B-2.3
Village wise breakup
Villages wise breakup
S.no
Village
Forest Land(ha.)
Non-Forest Land(ha.)
NIL
B-2.4
Component wise breakup
Component wise breakup
S.no
Component
Forest Land(ha.)
Non-Forest Land(ha.)
1
Adits
12
0
2
Dam and Auxiliary Power House
20.25
0
3
Intake, HRT and Penstock
79.05
0
4
Plant Area
10
0
5
Miscellaneous
176.746
0
6
Powerhouse and Switchyard
10
0
7
Muck Disposal
22
0
8
Workshop
12
0
9
Approach Roads
2.8
0
10
Crusher and aggregate storage
11
0
11
Submerged area (Dima Hasao)
121.92
0
12
Submerged Area (Karbi Anglong)
45.28
0
Total
523.046
0
C.
Maps of forest land proposed to be diverted
Division 1. : Dima Hasao Forest West Division, Haflong
(i). Area of forest land proposed to be diverted(in ha.) :
477.766
(ii). Nature of the Project:
Non Linear
(a). No. of patches :
Eleven
Patch wise details
Patch No.
Area of Patch(in ha.)
Kml File of Patches
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1.
12
View File
2.
20.25
View File
3.
79.05
View File
4.
10
View File
5.
176.746
View File
6.
10
View File
7.
22
View File
8.
12
View File
9.
2.8
View File
10.
11
View File
11.
121.92
View File
(iii). Copy of Survey of India Toposheet indicating boundary of forest land proposed to be diverted:
(iv). Scanned copy of the Geo-referenced map of the forest land proposed to be diverted prepared by using GPS or Total Station:
Division 2. : Hamren
(i). Area of forest land proposed to be diverted(in ha.) :
45.28
(ii). Nature of the Project:
Non Linear
(a). No. of patches :
One
Patch wise details
Patch No.
Area of Patch(in ha.)
Kml File of Patches
To view KML file on google the same may be downloaded and then open if in google earth install in your computer.
1.
45.28
View File
(iii). Copy of Survey of India Toposheet indicating boundary of forest land proposed to be diverted:
(iv). Scanned copy of the Geo-referenced map of the forest land proposed to be diverted prepared by using GPS or Total Station:
D.
Justification for locating the Project in forest land and details of alternatives examined:
(i). Copy of note containing justification for locating the Project in forest land:
E.
Employment likely to be generated
(i). Whether the Project is likely to generate employment ?:
Yes
(ii). Permanent/Regular Employment(Number of persons):
500
(iii). Temporary Employment(Number of person-days):
3650000
F.
Displacement of People due to the Project, if any
(i). Whether Project involves displacement?:
Yes
(a). Total Number of families :
18
(b). Number of Scheduled Caste families :
NIL
(c). Number of Schedule Tribes families :
18
(d). Number of other families :
NIL
(ii). Copy of Rehabilitation and Resettlement Plan:
(a). Copy of approval to Ministry of Tribal Affairs,Government of India to Rehabilitation and Resettlement:
G.
Details of Cost-Benefit analysis for the Project
(i). Whether the Project requires Cost-Benefit analysis?:
Yes
(a). Copy of Cost-Benefit analysis:
H.
Status of Environmental Clearance
(i). Whether the Project requires Clearance under the Environment (Protection) Act 1986 ? :
Yes
(a). Status of the Environmental Clearance to the Project:
EC under process
(ii). Environmental Clearance File No.:
J-12011/26/2012-IA-I
I.
Status of Wildelife Clearance
(i). Whether the Project or a part thereof is located in any Protected Area or their Eco sensitive zone? :
No
J.
Applicability of special provisions governing Scheduled Areas
(i).Whether the Project or a part thereof is located in a Scheduled Area? :
Yes
K.
Status of settlement of rights under the Forest Rights Act,2006 on the forest land proposed to be diverted
(i). Whether the process for settlement of Rights under the Forest Rights Acts 2006 on the forest land proposed to be diverted has been completed? :
Yes
(a). Copy of documentry evidence in support of settlement of rights under the Forest Rights Act,2006 on the forest land proposed to be diverted:
L.
Details of land identified for Compensatory Afforestation
(i). Whether non-forest or Revenue forest land is required to be provided by User Agency?:
Yes
(ii). Whether the area of non-forest land or Revenue forest land required to be provided by User Agency for raising Compensatory Afforestation is less than area of forest land proposed to be diverted ?:
No
(iii). No. of districts involved for raising Compensatory Afforestation:
2
(iv). No. of patches:
Eight
District 1. : Dima Hasao
(a). Village:
Bagha Dima 2
(b). Area(in ha.):
23.24
(c). Copy of KML file of the patch:
View File
(d). Khasra details:
Village Common Land
(e). Present owner:
Others
(f). Copy of ownership proof:
(g). Copy of Mou/agreement executed between the Present owner and the User Agency:
(h). Copy of non encumberence certificate for the forest land:
District 2. : Dima Hasao
(a). Village:
Tortelangso
(b). Area(in ha.):
87.16
(c). Copy of KML file of the patch:
View File
(d). Khasra details:
Village Common Land
(e). Present owner:
Others
(f). Copy of ownership proof:
(g). Copy of Mou/agreement executed between the Present owner and the User Agency:
(h). Copy of non encumberence certificate for the forest land:
District 3. : Dima Hasao
(a). Village:
Wayungdisa
(b). Area(in ha.):
62.58
(c). Copy of KML file of the patch:
View File
(d). Khasra details:
Village Common Land
(e). Present owner:
Others
(f). Copy of ownership proof:
(g). Copy of Mou/agreement executed between the Present owner and the User Agency:
(h). Copy of non encumberence certificate for the forest land:
District 4. : Dima Hasao
(a). Village:
Kapurcherra khasi
(b). Area(in ha.):
74.94
(c). Copy of KML file of the patch:
View File
(d). Khasra details:
Village Common Land
(e). Present owner:
Others
(f). Copy of ownership proof:
(g). Copy of Mou/agreement executed between the Present owner and the User Agency:
(h). Copy of non encumberence certificate for the forest land:
District 5. : Dima Hasao
(a). Village:
Choto Langku
(b). Area(in ha.):
80.8
(c). Copy of KML file of the patch:
View File
(d). Khasra details:
Village Common Land
(e). Present owner:
Others
(f). Copy of ownership proof:
(g). Copy of Mou/agreement executed between the Present owner and the User Agency:
(h). Copy of non encumberence certificate for the forest land:
District 6. : Dima Hasao
(a). Village:
Nabdi doulagupu
(b). Area(in ha.):
86.23
(c). Copy of KML file of the patch:
View File
(d). Khasra details:
Village Common Land
(e). Present owner:
Others
(f). Copy of ownership proof:
(g). Copy of Mou/agreement executed between the Present owner and the User Agency:
(h). Copy of non encumberence certificate for the forest land:
District 7. : West Karbi Anglong
(a). Village:
Langchiting
(b). Area(in ha.):
90
(c). Copy of KML file of the patch:
View File
(d). Khasra details:
Village Common Land
(e). Present owner:
Others
(f). Copy of ownership proof:
(g). Copy of Mou/agreement executed between the Present owner and the User Agency:
(h). Copy of non encumberence certificate for the forest land:
District 8. : Dima Hasao
(a). Village:
Bagha Dima
(b). Area(in ha.):
62.49
(c). Copy of KML file of the patch:
View File
(d). Khasra details:
Village Common Land
(e). Present owner:
Others
(f). Copy of ownership proof:
(g). Copy of Mou/agreement executed between the Present owner and the User Agency:
(h). Copy of non encumberence certificate for the forest land:
(v). Scanned copy of the map of the land identified for creation of Compensatory Afforestation prepared by using GPS ot Total Station:
(vi). Copy of Survey of India Toposheet in 1:50,000 scale indicating location of the land identified for creation of Compensatory Afforestation:
M.
Hydel/Irrigation/Multipurpose Project
(i). Installed power generation capacity of the Project(in MW):
120
(ii). Total command area of the Project(in ha.):
207662
(a). Copy of the approval of competent authority to the Catchment Area Treatment Plan (CAT Plan):
(b). Copy of the approved CAT plan:
(a). Copy of the approval of competent authority to the Catchment Area Treatment Plan (CAT Plan):
(b). Copy of the approved CAT plan:
Additional information Details
Documents
S.No
Documents
Remarks
1
Duly signed and sealed undertaking to pay NPV, on stamp paper is attached
2
Undertaking on no judicial stamp paper to the effect that the survey of the diversion area was done by DGPS/Total Station.
3
Georeference map of Adit1
4
Georeference map of Adit2
5
Georeference map of Auxiliary Powerhouse
6
Georeference map of Crusher and aggregate storage
7
Georeference map of dam
8
Georeference map of intake
9
Georeference map of Muck Disposal Area 1
10
Georeference map of Muck Disposal Area 2
11
Georeference map of penstock
12
Georeference map of plant area
13
Georeference map of powerhouse
14
Georeference map of roads
15
Georeference map of switchyard
16
Georeference map of workshop
17
Undertaking of payment of Compensatory Afforestation
18
Geo-Reference map of compensatory afforestation
19
Geo-Reference map of compensatory afforestation
20
Geo-Reference map of compensatory afforestation
21
Geo-Reference map of compensatory afforestation
22
Geo-Reference map of compensatory afforestation
23
Geo-Reference map of compensatory afforestation
24
Layout plan
25
Geo reference map of compensatory afforestation
26
Geo reference map of compensatory afforestation
27
Aerial distance from nearest wildlife sanctuary
28
Reply to observations
29
Aerial Distance of project site from nearest wildlife sanctuary
30
CA area full toposheet 1
31
CA area full toposheet 2
32
CA area full toposheet 3
33
CA area full toposheet 4
34
CA area full toposheet 5
35
CA area full toposheet 6
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