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/MH/ROAD/53857/2020   (ii). Name of Project for which Forest Land is required : Development of Vadodara Mumbai Expressway (Phase-II SPUR) from km 0+000 to km 79+783 in the State of Maharashtra   (iii). Short narrative of the proposal and Project/scheme for which the forest land is required : It starts at km 26+582 of main alignment of the Vadodara Mumbai Expressway at Koshimb village at Ch. 0+000 and terminate at the proposed junction with the Multi-Modal Corridor of Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) in Morbe village of Raigad district at Ch. 79+783. Total length   (iv). State : Maharashtra   (v). Category of the Proposal : Road   (vi). Shape of forest land proposed to be diverted : Linear   (vii). Estimated cost of the Project(Rupees in lacs) : 530000   (viii). Area of forest land proposed for diversion(in ha.): 111.7321   (ix). Non-forest land required for this project(in ha.): 907.8054   (x). Total period for which the forest land is proposed to be diverted(in years): 99
A-2. Details of User Agency
  (i). Name : NATIONAL HIGHWAYS AUTHORITY OF INDIA PIU THANE   (ii). Address1 : Survey No 63, D point on NH-4B, Chinchpada-Kalamboli Bypass Road   (iii). Address2 : Panvel   (iv). State : Maharashtra   (v). District : Raigad   (vi). Pin : 410206   (vii). Landmark : D Point on NH-4B   (viii). Email address : piuthane@gmail.com   (ix). Landline Telephone No. : 22-65140560   (x). Fax No. : 22-   (xi). Mobile No. : 9930456405   (xii). Website (if any) : www.nhai.org   (xiii). Legal status of User Agency : Central PSU
A-3. Details of Person Making Application
  (i). First Name: Mukunda   (ii). Middle Name: Tikaram   (iii). Last Name: Attarade   (iv). Gender: Male   (v). Designation: PD   (vi). Address 1: MTNL Building, Opp. to Babubhai Petrol Pump, Near Castle Mill Circle, LBS Road, Thane (West)   (vii). Address 2: Thane   (viii). State: Maharashtra   (ix). District: Thane   (x). Tehsil: Thane   (xi). Pin: 400601   (xii). Landmark: Babubhai Petrol Pump   (xiii). Email Address: piuthane@nhai.org   (xiv). Landline Telephone No.: 22-21720012   (xv). Fax No.: NIL   (xvi). Mobile No.: 9930456405   (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.Dahanu19.4521174.3596
2.Jawhar15.761735.7643
3.Thane62.2824650.4895
4.Alibag14.235947.192
Total111.7321907.8054
B-2.2 Details of Districts involved
District wise breakup
S.no District Name Forest Land(ha.) Non-Forest Land(ha.)
1.palghar35.2138210.1239
1.Thane62.2824650.4895
3.Raigad14.235947.192
Total111.7321907.8054
B-2.3 Village wise breakup
Villages wise breakup
S.no Village Forest Land(ha.) Non-Forest Land(ha.)
11. Koshimb2.91271.8829
22. Khardi0.12290
33. Shirsad6.418716.8064
44. Kashid Kopar0.370323.9146
55. Mandvi023.5598
66. Chandip2.9646.2673
77. Navsai013.4961
88. Bhatane021.5635
99. Adane024.3328
1010. Bhinar07.3787
1111. Ambode016.0008
1212. Kalambhon6.663519.1567
1313. Nimbvali6.79617.3763
1414. Gorad5.3527.8997
1515. Kelthan3.613620.4883
1616. Akloli3.4119.9724
1717. Mahalunge04.264
1818. Ghotgaon5.647924.8058
1919. Kasbe Dugad7.15958.7906
2020. Mohili021.9271
2121. Mohili Budrak09.7824
2222. Malbidi0.192810.7348
2323. Nandithane025.7118
2424. Supegaon1.015318.9342
2525. Nivali03.3917
2626. Pundas017.1116
2727. Khandpe010.1459
2828. Chincholi07.4133
2929. Vadpe3.048912.8787
3030. Boriwali8.30653.4675
3131. Kuske027.201
3232. Bhoyargaon09.014
3333. Vahuli0.674416.5638
3434. Usroli016.8379
3535. Amane027.1141
3636. Kiravali Tarf Amne015.6621
3737. Sange02.1824
3838. Konderi05.691
3939. Sangode014.0095
4040. Balyani0.167621.881
4141. Umbharani02.0996
4242. Nandap010.1382
4343. Manivali1.693722.5135
4444. Rayate053.2854
4545. Goveli00.8784
4646. Pimploli05.9344
4747. Vaholi Tarf Bahe021.1352
4848. Manjarli08.7231
4949. Apti Tarfe Bahe5.74616.1905
5050. Dapivali09.1703
5151. Dhoke08.9677
5252. Ambeshiv Budruk012.8411
5353. Yeranjad023.9368
5454. Sonivali06.128
5555. Badlapur1.613341.4431
5656. Chamtoli07.5285
5757. Sape00.2115
5858. Dahivali09.8689
5959. Joveli04.5317
6060. Bhoj23.60659.2505
6161. Khuntvali04.7124
6262. Bendshil015.5121
6363. Wangani Tarfe Taloje6.164819.7769
6464. Karambeli Tarfe Taloje6.34920
6565. Shiravali1.72199.7068
6666. Ambe Tarf Taloje012.2528
6767. Morbe05.4555
Total 111.7321 907.8054
B-2.4 Component wise breakup
Component wise breakup
S.no Component Forest Land(ha.) Non-Forest Land(ha.)
1Road75.6116901.7054
2Tunnel36.12056.099
Total 111.7321 907.8044
C. Maps of forest land proposed to be diverted
Division 1. : Dahanu
  (i). Area of forest land proposed to be diverted(in ha.) : 19.4521   (ii). Nature of the Project: Linear   (b). No. of Segments : One
Segment wise details
Segments Segment Area(in ha.) Kml File of Segments
(To view KML file on google the same may be downloaded and then open if in google earth install in your computer).
1.19.4521    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. : Jawhar
  (i). Area of forest land proposed to be diverted(in ha.) : 15.7617   (ii). Nature of the Project: Linear   (b). No. of Segments : One
Segment wise details
Segments Segment Area(in ha.) Kml File of Segments
(To view KML file on google the same may be downloaded and then open if in google earth install in your computer).
1.15.7617    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 3. : Alibag
  (i). Area of forest land proposed to be diverted(in ha.) : 14.2359   (ii). Nature of the Project: Linear   (b). No. of Segments : One
Segment wise details
Segments Segment Area(in ha.) Kml File of Segments
(To view KML file on google the same may be downloaded and then open if in google earth install in your computer).
1.14.2359    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 4. : Thane
  (i). Area of forest land proposed to be diverted(in ha.) : 62.2824   (ii). Nature of the Project: Linear   (b). No. of Segments : One
Segment wise details
Segments Segment Area(in ha.) Kml File of Segments
(To view KML file on google the same may be downloaded and then open if in google earth install in your computer).
1.62.2824    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:   (ii). Whether a copy of map indicating location of alternative examine is required to be provided: Yes   (a). Copy of map indicating location of alternative examined:
E. Employment likely to be generated
  (i). Whether the Project is likely to generate employment ?: Yes   (ii). Permanent/Regular Employment(Number of persons): 10   (iii). Temporary Employment(Number of person-days): 324000
F. Displacement of People due to the Project, if any
  (i). Whether Project involves displacement?: No
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 application yet to be submitted
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? : No
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?: Not Applicable   (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 ?: Not Applicable   (iii) . Reason for not providing Non-Forest Land: Not Applicable
Additional information Details
Documents
S.No Documents
Remarks
1Reply to the EDS by Alibag Division
2Area Statement - Dahanu Div
3Area Statement - Jawhar Div
4Area Statement - Thane Div
5Area Statement - Alibag Div
6Administrative approval - Reply to Observation raised by PCCF Dated 20.05.2022
7EC & CRZ Clearance - Reply to Observation raised by PCCF Dated 20.05.2022
8Layout Plan of Structures - Reply to Observation raised by PCCF Dated 20.05.2022
97-12 Extracts - Reply to Observation raised by PCCF Dated 20.05.2022
10PA Map Dahanu Division- Attachment to the reply to Observation raised by PCCF Dated 20.05.2022
11PA Map Jawhar Division- Attachment to the reply to Observation raised by PCCF Dated 20.05.2022
12PA Map Thane Division- Attachment to the reply to Observation raised by PCCF Dated 20.05.2022
13PA Map Alibag Division- Attachment to the reply to Observation raised by PCCF Dated 20.05.2022
14Reply to Observation raised by PCCF Dated 20.05.2022 - Covering Letter
15Tungareshwar ESZ Notification - Attachment to the reply to Observation raised by PCCF Dated 20.05.2022
16Tansa ESZ Notification - Attachment to the reply to Observation raised by PCCF Dated 20.05.2022
17Karnala ESZ Notification - Attachment to the reply to Observation raised by PCCF Dated 20.05.2022