Forest clearances as per Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 is required as the proposed mining area lies in the forest area. Procedure to be followed as per Forest (Conservation), 2003 Rules is as follow: Prepration of proposal by user agency and submission to Parivesh portal. Nodal officer ( CCF/ CF/ Additional PCCF) will look into the application and can raise queries if any. DFO will do the site inspection and field visit.He will check whether the project would cause irreparable damage to the ecosystem or not. He may also check settelment of claims regarding the Forest Rights Act, 2006 with help of Gram Sabha. PCCF reviews the subordinates finding and forward the application. He/ She consults with Chief Wildlife Warden, if area is important for wildlife point of view. If area is greater than 60 hactares then application seeking clearances is send to MOEFCC. (As in our case ). The regional office of MOEFCC may go for site inspection if area is greate...
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