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MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

NOTIFICATION

New Delhi, the 7th

January, 2019

S.O. 110(E).WHEREAS, a draft notification was published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, vide

notification of the Government of the India in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change number S.O.

230(E) dated the 15th

January, 2018, inviting objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be affected thereby

within the period of sixty days from date on which copies of the Gazette containing the said notification were made

available to the public;

AND WHEREAS, copies of the Gazette containing the draft notification were made available to the public on

the 15th

January 2018;

AND WHEREAS, no objections and suggestions were received from persons and stakeholders in response to

the draft notification;

AND WHEREAS, Chandraprabha Wildlife Sanctuary is situated about 65 kilometres from district Head

Quarter Chandauli and about 75 kilometres from Varanasi and is spread over an area of 96.066 square kilometres;

AND WHEREAS, the eastern boundary of Chandraprabha Wildlife Sanctuary is formed by Chakia-Naugarh

Road, Chandraprabha Dam, Chandraprabha River and the left banks of Phanta River are on the southern boundary; the

eastern boundary of the sanctuary touches the boundary of Mirzapur Forest Division; the northern boundary is

surrounded by the reserve forest of Jaimohani Range and the protected area of Chandraprabha Wildlife Sanctuary; the

area is rich in several species of wildlife such as striped hyena (Hyaena hyaena), leopard (Panthera pardus), sloth bear

(Melursus ursinus), jungle cat (Felis chaus), small Indian civet (Viverricula indica), common mangoose (Herpestes

eduwardsi), small India mangoose (Herpestes auropunctatus), wolf (Canis lupus), jackal (Canis aureus), Indian fox

(Vulpes bengalensis), wild boar (Sus scrofa), chital (Axis axis), chinkara or Indian gazella (Gazella gazelle), sambar

(Rusa unicolor), fourhorned antelope (Tetracerus quadricornis), nilgai or blue bul (Boselaphus tragocamelus), gharial

(Gavialis gangeticus), rock python (Python molurus), etc. and about 200 species of birds are also found in the sanctuary,

Two beautiful waterfalls called Rajdari and Devdari are situated in the sanctuary; the Sanctuary is rich with plant species

like babul (Acacia nilotica), acacia (Acacia auriculiformis), cashoo (Acacia catechu), white bark acacia (Acacia

leucophloea), haldu (Adina cordifolia), bael (Aegle marmelos), adusa (Adhatoda vasica), century plant (Agave

Americana), sisal (Agave sissalania), satavar (Asparagus racemosus), hingot (Balanites), etc.;

AND WHEREAS, formerly this area was a sea-coast and marshy revenue waste land of villages of Chuanduali

district and to prevent salinity ingress and to reclaim the land the erstwhile Sant Kabir State and subsequently the

Government of Uttar Pradesh constructed a reclamation bund along the coast, which made a remarkable change and

improvement in the situation that prevailed in the past as large pond of freshwater has emerged and this supports a

variety of natural aquatic vegetation which in turn supports numerous migratory and resident birds in this area and it is

also suitable for their roosting and nesting; Chandraprabha Wildlife Sanctuary was created in 1957 (1st Wildlife

Sanctuary of Uttar Pradesh) vide G.O. No 263 dated 28.02.1957;

AND WHEREAS, the wetland eco-system of Chandraprabha is a wintering ground for migratory waterfowls

from Palearcticregion and serves as an important wintering and breeding ground for many species of wetland birds; and

an uncommon breeder in India, Great crested grebe, (Podiceps cristatus), is reported breeding in this sanctuary;

AND WHEREAS, it is necessary to conserve and protect the area the extent and boundaries of which is

specified in paragraph 1 of this notification around the protected area of Chandraprabha Wildlife Sanctuary, as Eco-

sensitive Zone from ecological, environmental and biodiversity point of view and to prohibit industries or class of

industries and their operations and processes in the said Eco-sensitive Zone.

NOW, THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) and clauses (v) and (xiv) of sub-

section (2) of section 3 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (29 of 1986) read with sub-rule (3) of rule 5 of the


Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986, the Central Government hereby notifies the area up to one kilometre from the

boundary of the protected area of Chandraprabha Wildlife Sanctuary Sant Kabir Nagar in the State of Uttar Pradesh as

the Chandraprabha Wildlife Sanctuary Eco-sensitive Zone (herein after referred to as the Eco-sensitive Zone) details of

which are as under, namely:-

1. Extent and boundaries of Eco-sensitive Zone. (1) Eco-sensitive Zone shall be an extent of one kilometre all around the protected area with an Eco-sensitive Zone area of 45.551 square kilometres.

(2) The boundary description of Chandrabrabha Wildlife Sanctuary and its Eco-sensitive Zone is given in

Annexure- I.

(3) The map of Chandraprabha Wildlife Sanctuary and Eco-sensitive Zone along with boundary details and latitudes

and longitudes is appended as Annexure-IIA, Annexure-IIB and AnnexureIIC.

(4) The geo-coordinates of Chandraprabha Wildlife Sanctuary and its Eco-sensitive Zone is given in Annexure-IIIA and Annexure-IIIB.

(5) The list of villages falling within the Eco-sensitive Zone is appended as Annexure-IV.

2. Zonal Master Plan for Eco-sensitive Zone.- (1) The State Government shall, for the purpose of the Eco-sensitive Zone prepare, a Zonal Master Plan, within a period of two years from the date of publication of this notification in

the Official Gazette, in consultation with local people and adhering to the stipulations given in this notification for

approval of the Competent authority of State.

(2) The Zonal Master Plan for the Eco-sensitive Zone shall be prepared by the State Government in such manner as is specified in this notification and also in consonance with the relevant Central and State laws and the

guidelines issued by the Central Government, if any.

(3) The Zonal Master Plan shall be prepared in consultation with the following State Departments, for integrating the ecological and environmental considerations into the said plan, namely:-

(i) Environment; (ii) Forest and Wildlife; (iii) Agriculture; (iv) Revenue; (v) Urban Development; (vi) Tourism; (vii) Rural Development; (viii) Irrigation and Flood Control; (ix) Municipal; (x) Panchayati Raj; and (xi) Public Works Department.

(4) The Zonal Master Plan shall not impose any restriction on the approved existing land use, infrastructure and activities, unless so specified in this notification and the Zonal Master Plan shall factor in improvement of all

infrastructure and activities to be more efficient and eco-friendly.

(5) The Zonal Master Plan shall provide for restoration of denuded areas, conservation of existing water bodies, management of catchment areas, watershed management, groundwater management, soil and moisture

conservation, needs of local community and such other aspects of the ecology and environment that need

attention.

(6) The Zonal Master Plan shall demarcate all the existing worshipping places, villages and urban settlements, types and kinds of forests, agricultural areas, fertile lands, green area, such as, parks and like places, horticultural

areas, orchards, lakes and other water bodies with supporting maps and the Plan shall be supported by maps

giving details of existing and proposed land use features.

(7) The Zonal Master Plan shall regulate development in Eco-sensitive Zone and adhere to prohibited, regulated activities listed in the Table in paragraph 4 and also ensure and promote eco-friendly development for livelihood

security of local communities.

(8) The Zonal Master Plan shall be co-terminus with the Regional Development Plan.

(9) The said Master Plan shall regulate development in Eco-sensitive Zone so as to ensure eco-friendly development for livelihood security of local communities.

(10) The Zonal Master Plan so approved shall be the reference document for the Monitoring Committee for carrying out its functions of monitoring in accordance with the provisions of this notification.


3. Measures to be taken by the State Government.- The State Government shall take the following measures for giving effect to the provisions of this notification, namely:

(1) Land use. (a) Forests, horticulture areas, agricultural areas, parks and open spaces earmarked for recreational purposes in the Eco-sensitive Zone shall not be used or converted into areas for major commercial or major

residential complex or industrial activities:

Provided that the conversion of agricultural and other lands, for the purpose other than that specified at part (a),

within the Eco-sensitive Zone may be permitted on the recommendation of the Monitoring Committee, and with

the prior approval of the State Government to meet the residential needs of the local residents and for activities

such as:-

(i) widening and strengthening of existing roads and construction of new roads;

(ii) construction and renovation of infrastructure and civic amenities;

(iii) small scale industries not causing pollution;

(iv) cottage industries including village industries; convenience stores and local amenities supporting eco-tourism including home stay; and

(v) promoted activities given in paragraph 4:

Provided further that no use of tribal land shall be permitted for commercial and industrial development

activities without the prior approval of the State Government and without compliance of the provisions of article

244 of the Constitution or the law for the time being in force, including the Scheduled Tribes and Other

Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 (2 of 2007):

Provided also that any error appearing in the land records within the Eco-sensitive Zone shall be corrected by

the State Government, after obtaining the views of Monitoring Committee, once in each case and the correction

of said error shall be intimated to the Central Government in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate

Change:

Provided also that the above correction of error shall not include change of land use in any case except as

provided under this sub-paragraph.

Provided also that there shall be no consequential reduction in green area, such as forest area and agricultural

area and efforts shall be made to reforest the unused or unproductive agricultural areas with afforestation and

habitat restoration activities.

(2) Natural water bodies.-The catchment areas of all natural springs shall be identified and plans for their conservation and rejuvenation shall be incorporated in the Zonal Master Plan and the guidelines shall be drawn

up by the State Government in such a manner as to prohibit development activities at or near these areas which

are detrimental to such areas.

(3) Tourism.-

(a) All new tourism activities or expansion of existing tourism activities within the Eco-sensitive Zone shall be as per the Tourism Master Plan for the Eco-sensitive Zone.

(b) The Tourism Master Plan shall be prepared by Department of Tourism in consultation with State Departments of Environment and Forests.

(c) The Tourism Master Plan shall form a component of the Zonal Master Plan.

(d) The activities of eco-tourism shall be regulated as under, namely:-

(i) no new construction of hotels and resorts shall be permitted within one kilometre from the boundary of the Wildlife Sanctuary or upto the extent of the Eco-sensitive Zone whichever is nearer; provided that

beyond the distance of one kilometre from the boundary of the Wildlife Sanctuary till the extent of the

Eco-sensitive Zone, the establishment of new hotels and resorts shall be permitted only in pre-defined

and designated areas for eco-tourism facilities as per Tourism Master Plan;

(ii) all new tourism activities or expansion of existing tourism activities within the Eco-sensitive Zone shall be in accordance with the guidelines issued by the Central Government in the Ministry of Environment,

Forest and Climate Change and the eco-tourism guidelines issued by National Tiger Conservation

Authority (as amended from time to time) with emphasis on eco-tourism;

(iii) till the Zonal Master Plan is approved, development for tourism and expansion of existing tourism activities shall be permitted by the concerned regulatory authorities based on the actual site specific


scrutiny and recommendation of the Monitoring Committee and no new hotel, resort or commercial

establishment construction shall be permitted within Eco-sensitive Zone area.

(4) Natural heritage.- All sites of valuable natural heritage in the Eco-sensitive Zone, such as the gene pool reserve areas, rock formations, waterfalls, springs, gorges, groves, caves, points, walks, rides, cliffs, etc. shall be

identified and a heritage conservation plan shall be drawn up for their preservation and conservation within six

months from the date of publication of the notification in the official Gazette and such plan shall from part of

the Zonal Master Plan.

(5) Man-made heritage sites.- Buildings, structures, artefacts, areas and precincts of historical, architectural, aesthetic, and cultural significance shall be identified in the Eco-sensitive Zone and heritage conservation plan

for their conservation shall be prepared within six months from the date of publication of the notification in the

official Gazette and such plan shall form part of the Zonal Master Plan.

(6) Noise pollution. -Prevention and control of noise pollution in the Eco-sensitive Zone shall be carried out in accordance with Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000 under the Environment (Protection) Act,

1986 (29 of 1986) and the rules made thereunder as amended from time to time.

(7) Air pollution.- Prevention and control of air pollution in the Eco-sensitive Zone shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 (14 of 1981) and the

rules made thereunder and amended from time to time.

(8) Discharge of effluents.- Discharge of treated effluent in Eco-sensitive Zone shall be in accordance with the provisions of the water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 (6 of 1974) and the rules made

thereunder as amended from time to time.

(9) Solid wastes.- Disposal and management of solid wastes shall be as under:-

(a) the solid waste disposal and management in the Eco-sensitive Zone shall be carried out in accordance with the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016, published by the Government of India in the Ministry of

Environment, Forest and Climate Change vide notification number S.O. 1357 (E), dated the 8th

April, 2016;

(b) the local authorities shall draw up plans for the segregation of solid wastes into biodegradable and non-biodegradable component;

(c) the biodegradable material shall be recycled preferably through composting or vermiculture;

(d) the inorganic material may be disposed in an environment acceptable manner at site identified outside the Eco-sensitive Zone burning or incineration of solid wastes shall be permitted in the Eco-sensitive Zone.

(10) Bio-medical waste. The bio-medical waste disposal in the Eco-sensitive Zone shall be carried out in accordance

with the Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules, 2016, published by the Government of India in the Ministry of

Environment, Forest and Climate Change vide notification number GSR 343 (E), dated the 28th

March, 2016.

(11) Plastic waste management. - The plastic waste management in the Eco-sensitive Zone shall be carried out as per

the provisions of the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016, published by the Government of India in the

Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change vide notification number G.S.R. 340(E), dated the 18th

March,

2016, as amended from time to time.

(12) Construction and demolition waste management. - The construction and demolition waste management in the

Eco-sensitive Zone shall be carried out as per the provisions of the Construction and Demolition Waste Management

Rules, 2016, published by the Government of India in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change vide

notification number G.S.R. 317(E), dated the 29th

March, 2016, as amended from time to time.

(13) E-waste. - The e- waste management in the Eco-sensitive Zone shall be carried out as per the provisions of the E-

Waste Management Rules, 2016, published by the Government of India in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and

Climate Change and as amended from time to time.

(14) Vehicular traffic. The vehicular movement of traffic shall be regulated in a habitat friendly manner and specific

provisions in this regard shall be incorporated in the Zonal Master Plan and till such time as the Zonal Master plan is

prepared and approved by the Competent Authority in the State Government, the Monitoring Committee shall

monitor compliance of vehicular movement under the relevant Acts and the rules and regulations made thereunder.

(15) Vehicular pollution. - Prevention and control of Vehicular Pollution shall be complied with in accordance with

applicable laws, efforts to be made for use of cleaner fuel for example CNG, LPG, etc.

(16) Industrial units. (a) No new polluting industries shall be permitted to be set up within the Eco-sensitive Zone.


(b) Only non-polluting industries shall be permitted within Eco-sensitive Zone as per classification of Industries in

the guidelines issued by the Central Pollution Control Board in February 2016, unless otherwise specified in this

notification and non-polluting cottage industries shall be promoted.

(17) Protection of hill slopes.- The protection of hill slopes shall be as under:

(a) the Zonal Master Plan shall indicate areas on hill slopes where no construction shall be permitted;

(b) no construction on existing steep hill slopes or slopes with a high degree of erosion shall be permitted.

4. Prohibited, regulated and promoted activities.- All activities in the Eco Sensitive Zone shall be governed by the

provisions of the Environment Act and the rules made there under including the Coastal Regulation Zone, 2011 and the

Environmental Impact Assessment Notification, 2006 and other applicable laws including the Forest (Conservation) Act,

1980 (69 of 1980), the Indian Forest Act, 1927 (16 of 1927), the Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972 (53 of 1972), and

amendments made thereto and be regulated in the manner specified in the Table below, namely:-

TABLE

S No Activity Description

(1) (2) (3)

A. Prohibited Activities

1. Commercial mining, stone quarrying and crushing units.

(a) All new and existing mining (minor and major minerals), stone quarrying and crushing units shall be prohibited except for

meeting the domestic needs of bona fide local residents

including digging of earth for construction or repair of houses

and for the manufacture of country tiles or bricks for personal

consumption.

(b) The mining operations shall be carried out in accordance with the order of the Honble Supreme Court dated 04

th August 2006

in the matter of T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad Vs. UOI in

W.P.(C) No.202 of 1995 and dated 21st April 2014 in the

matter of Goa Foundation Vs. UOI in W.P.(C) No.435 of 2012.

2. Setting of industries causing pollution (Water, Air, Soil, Noise, etc.).

No new industries and expansion of existing polluting industries in

the Eco-sensitive zone shall be permitted.

Only non-polluting industries shall be allowed within Eco-sensitive

Zone as per classification of Industries in the guidelines issued by

the Central Pollution Control Board in February 2016, unless

otherwise specified in this notification and non-polluting cottage

industries shall be promoted.

3. Establishment of major hydro-electric project.

Prohibited (except as otherwise provided) as per applicable laws.

4. Use or production or processing of any hazardous substances.


5. Discharge of untreated effluents in natural water bodies or land area.


6. Setting of new saw mills. No new or expansion of existing saw mills shall be permitted within the Eco-sensitive Zone.

7. Setting up of brick kilns. Prohibited (except as otherwise provided) as per applicable laws.

B. Regulated Activities

8. Commercial establishment of hotels and resorts.

No new commercial hotels and resorts shall be permitted within one

kilometre of the boundary of the Protected Area or upto the extent

of Eco-sensitive Zone, whichever is nearer, except for small

temporary structures for Eco-tourism activities:

Provided that, beyond one kilometre from the boundary of the

protected Area or upto the extent of Eco-sensitive Zone whichever

is nearer, all new tourist activities or expansion of existing activities

shall be in conformity with the Tourism Master Plan and guidelines

as applicable.

9. Construction activities. (a) No new commercial construction of any kind shall be permitted within one kilometer from the boundary of the Protected Area



(1) (2) (3)

or upto extent of the Eco-sensitive Zone whichever is nearer:

Provided that, local people shall be permitted to undertake

construction in their land for their use including the activities

mentioned in sub-paragraph (1) of paragraph 3 as per building

bye-laws to meet the residential needs of the local residents.

Provided further that the construction activity related to small

scale industries not causing pollution shall be regulated and

kept at the minimum, with the prior permission from the

competent authority as per applicable rules and regulations, if

any.

(b) Beyond one kilometer it shall be regulated as per the Zonal Master Plan.

10. Small scale non-polluting industries. Non polluting industries as per classification of industries issued by the Central Pollution Control Board in February 2016 and non-

hazardous, small-scale and service industry, agriculture,

floriculture, horticulture or agro-based industry producing products

from indigenous materials from the Eco-sensitive Zone shall be

permitted by the competent Authority.

11. Felling of trees. (a) There shall be no felling of trees on the forest or Government or revenue or private lands without prior permission of the

competent authority in the State Government.

(b) The felling of trees shall be regulated in accordance with the provisions of the concerned Central or State Act and the rules

made thereunder.

12. Collection of Forest Produce or Non-Timber Forest Produce (NTFP).

Regulated under applicable laws.

13. Erection of electrical and communication towers and laying of

cables and other infrastructures.

Regulated under applicable laws (underground cabling may be

promoted).

14. Infrastructure including civic amenities.

Shall be done with mitigation measures, as per applicable laws,

rules and regulation and available guidelines.

15. Widening and strengthening of existing roads and construction of new roads.

Shall be done with mitigation measures, as per applicable laws,

rules and regulation and available guidelines.

16. Under taking other activities related to tourism like over flying the Eco-

sensitive Zone area by hot air balloon,

helicopter, drones, Microlites, etc.


17. Protection of Hill Slopes and river banks.


18. Movement of vehicular traffic at night. Regulated for commercial purpose under applicable laws.

19. Ongoing agriculture and horticulture practices by local communities along

with dairies, dairy farming, aquaculture

and fisheries.

Permitted under applicable laws for use of locals.

20. Establishment of large-scale commercial livestock and poultry

farms by firms, corporate, companies.


21. Discharge of treated waste water/effluents in natural water bodies

or land area.

The discharge of treated waste water/effluents shall be avoided to

enter into the water bodies and efforts shall be made for recycle and

reuse of treated waste water, and the discharge of treated waste

water/effluent shall be regulated as per applicable laws.

22. Commercial extraction of surface and ground water.


23. Open Well, Bore Well etc. for agriculture or other usage.

Regulated under applicable laws and the activity shall be strictly

monitored by the concerned authority.



(1) (2) (3)

24. Solid Waste Management. Regulated under applicable laws.

25. Introduction of Exotic species. Regulated under applicable laws.

26. Eco-tourism. Regulated under applicable laws.

27. Use of polythene bags. Regulated under applicable laws.

28. Commercial Sign boards and hoardings.


C. Promoted Activities

29. Rain water harvesting. Shall be actively promoted.

30. Organic farming. Shall be actively promoted.

31. Adoption of green technology for all activities.

Shall be actively promoted.

32. Cottage industries including village artisans, etc.


33. Use of renewable energy and fuels. Bio gas, solar light etc. shall be actively promoted.

34. Agro-Forestry. Shall be actively promoted.

35. Plantation of Horticulture and Herbals. Shall be actively promoted.

36. Use of eco-friendly transport. Shall be actively promoted.

37. Skill Development. Shall be actively promoted.

38. Restoration of Degraded Land/ Forests/ Habitat.


39. Environmental Awareness. Shall be actively promoted.

5. Monitoring Committee.- The Central Government hereby constitutes a Monitoring Committee, for effective

monitoring of the Eco-sensitive Zone, comprising of the following, namely:-

1. District Magistrate, Chandauli Chairman

2. Superintendent of Police/ Senior Superintendent of Police, Chandauli Member

3. One representative of a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) working in the field of

environment (including heritage conservation) to be nominated by the Government of

India

Member

4. Executive Engineer of PWD, Chandauli Member

5. Expert Ecology Member

6. Expert Biodiversity Member

7. Executive Engineer of Irrigation Department, Chandauli Member

8. District Agriculture Officer, Chandauli Member

9. Regional Officer, Uttar Pradesh State Pollution Control Board, District Chandauli Member

10. Divisional Forest Officer, Kashi Wildlife Division, Ramnagar, Varanasi Member

Secretary.

6. Terms of Reference.

(1) The tenure of the Monitoring committee shall be for three years or till the re-constitution of the new Committee by

the State Government and subsequently the Monitoring Committee shall be constituted by the State Government.

(2) The Monitoring Committee shall monitor the compliance of the provisions of this notification.

(3) The activities that are covered in the Schedule to the notification of the Government of India in the erstwhile

Ministry of Environment and Forests number S.O. 1533 (E), dated the 14th

September, 2006, and are falling in the


Eco-sensitive Zone, except for the prohibited activities as specified in the Table under paragraph 4 thereof, shall

be scrutinised by the Monitoring Committee based on the actual site-specific conditions and referred to the

Central Government in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change for prior environmental

clearances under the provisions of the said notification.

(4) The activities that are not covered in the Schedule to the notification of the Government of India in the erstwhile

Ministry of Environment and Forest number S.O. 1533 (E), dated the 14th

September, 2006 and are falling in the

Eco-sensitive Zone, except for the prohibited activities as specified in the Table under paragraph 4 thereof, shall

be scrutinized by the Monitoring Committee based on the actual site-specific conditions and referred to the

concerned regulatory authorities.

(5) The Member Secretary of the Monitoring Committee or the concerned Deputy Commissioner(s) shall be

competent to file complaints under section 19 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (29 of 1986) against any

person who contravenes the provisions of this notification.

(6) The Monitoring Committee may invite representatives or experts from concerned Departments, representatives

from industry associations or concerned stakeholders to assist in its deliberations depending on the requirements

on issue to issue basis.

(7) The Monitoring Committee shall submit the annual action taken report of its activities as on the 31st March of

every year by the 30th

June of that year to the Chief Wildlife Warden in the State as per proforma appended at

Annexure V.

(8) The Central Government in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change may give such directions, as

it deems fit, to the Monitoring Committee for effective discharge of its functions.

7. Additional measures.- The Central Government and State Government may specify additional measures, if any, for

giving effect to provisions of this notification.

8. Supreme Court, etc. orders.- The provisions of this notification shall be subject to the orders, if any passed or to be

passed by the Honble Supreme Court of India or High Court or National Green Tribunal.

[F. No. 25/37/2017-ESZ]

Dr. SATISH C. GARKOTI, Scientist G

ANNEXURE- I

BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION OF ECO-SENSITIVE ZONE OF THE PROTECTED AREA

North: The Boundary of Eco-sensitive Zone starts at N 2558`09.46``N 8303'42.79" E on protected forest of

Chandraprabha Wildlife Sanctuary and runs on north-east direction till it reaches the At Chandraprabha River at the

Global Positioning System point 24.58`48.78" N 8310'15.78"E.

East: From the above point the lines runs southwards at the Chakia-Naugarh metal road (Sh-97) at the Global

Positioning System point 2457`42.06" N 8311'29.85" E and runs on east-south direction till it reaches the point of the

village Jamsoti at the Global Positioning System points 24 57`14.94 N and 8311'43.50 E".

South: From the above point the boundary runs south along the village Hinautghatat the Global Positioning System point

2454'48.78 N" 8309'48.30" E till it reaches the point of the village Semariya at the Global Positioning System point

24.53'53.34"N and 83.07'5436 E" and runs on south direction till it reaches the point of the village Khuthahar at the

Global Positioning System point 2453'38.28" N and 8307'52.86" E. Further boundary runs through the Chandraprabha

Dam the Global Positioning System point 2453'43.90" N 8308'35.90" E.

West: From the above point the boundary runs south-west direction at Khaneajampur at the Global Positioning System

point 2453'5946"N 8304'2046"N and runs on west-north direction till it reaches the village Sukrit at the Global

Positioning System point 2454'36.97"N 8304'01.95"E. Then lines runs along with reserve forest of Mirzapur division

at the Global Positioning System points 2455'50.93"N, 8303'20.31"E and 2456'03.41"N 8303'53.47"E; then, runs all

along the interstate boundary till it reaches the starting point.


ANNEXURE- IIA

MAP OF ECO-SENSITIVE ZONE OF THE PROTECTED AREA ALONG WITH LATITUDE AND

LONGITUDE OF PROMINENT LOCATIONS ON SURVEY OF INDIA (SOI) TOPOSHEET


ANNEXURE-IIB

LANDUSE MAP OF ECO-SENSITIVE ZONE OF THE PROTECTED AREA ALONG WITH BOUNDARY

DETAILS AND LONGITUDES AND LATITUDES OF CHANDRAPRABHA WILDLIFE SANCTUARY


ANNEXURE-IIC

GOOGLE MAP OF ECO-SENSITIVE ZONE OF THE PROTECTED AREA ALONG WITH PROMINENT

POINTS

ANNEXURE-IIIA

TABLE A: GEO-COORDINATES OF PROMINENT LOCATIONS ALONG THE BOUNDARY OF

CHANDRAPRABHA WILDLIFE SANCTUARY AS SHOWN ON MAP

GPS (Global Positioning System) Coordinates of Chandraprabha Wildlife Sanctuary

GPS (Global Positioning System)

Point Code Latitude Longitude

C 1 2458' 09.462" N 8303' 42.793" E

C2 2458' 18.248" N 8305' 08.145" E

C3 2458' 29.863" N 8307' 01.175" E

C4 2458' 40.599" N 8308' 45.842" E


C5 2458' 50.045" N 8310' 18.116" E

C6 2458' 32.992" N 8310' 17.810" E

C7 2457' 55.267" N 8310' 14.909" E

C8 2457' 55.159" N 8311' 17.131" E

C9 2456' 40.675" N 8311' 21.275" E

C10 2455' 56.442" N 8310' 49.606" E

C11 2455' 11.233" N 8309' 52.596" E

C12 2454' 18.810" N 8309' 03.064" E

C13 2453' 42.374" N 8307' 59.164" E

C14 2453' 15.335" N 8308' 11.972" E

C15 2452' 47.816" N 8307' 46.614" E

C16 2452' 30.482" N 8307' 24.672" E

C17 2452' 30.288" N 8306' 56.106" E

C18 2453' 07.199" N 8306' 26.338" E

C19 2453' 40.283" N 8305' 56.656" E

C20 2454' 18.050" N 8305' 50.795" E

C21 2454' 13.871" N 8305' 16.530" E

C22 2454' 18.184" N 8304' 46.474" E

C23 2455' 02.572" N 8304' 27.304" E

C24 2456' 00.539" N 8303' 54.648" E

C25 2457' 07.967" N 8303' 44.453" E

ANNEXURE-IIIB

TABLE B: GEO-COORDINATES OF PROMINENT LOCATIONS ALONG THE BOUNDARY OF ECO-

SENSITIVE ZONE OF THE PROTECTED AREA SHOWN ON MAP

GPS (Global Positioning System ) Coordinates of Eco-sensitive Zone

GPS (Global

Positioning System)

Point Code

Latitude Longitude

E1 24 58' 35.349" N 83 03' 21.246" E

E2 24 58' 46.641" N 83 04' 26.286" E

E3 24 58' 56.248" N 83 05' 59.684" E

E4 24 59' 07.944" N 83 07' 53.612" E

E5 24 59' 18.821" N 83 09' 39.791" E

E6 24 59' 08.631" N 83 10' 47.357" E

E7 24 58' 24.463" N 83 10' 56.270" E

E8 24 57' 53.555" N 83 12' 03.647" E

E9 24 56' 04.850" N 83 11' 45.821" E

E10 24 55' 21.513" N 83 10' 44.706" E

E11 24 54' 18.783" N 83 09' 59.867" E


E12 24 53' 41.762" N 83 09' 03.172" E

E13 24 52' 43.559" N 83 08' 31.395" E

E14 24 52' 15.477" N 83 07' 56.907" E

E15 24 51' 59.757" N 83 07' 08.283" E

E16 24 52' 33.133" N 83 06' 15.867" E

E17 24 53' 03.647" N 8305' 42.960" E

E18 24 53' 39.328" N 83 05' 19.259" E

E19 24 53' 46.108" N 83 04' 40.107" E

E20 24 54' 17.444" N 83 04' 08.462" E

E21 24 55' 16.508" N 83 03' 44.194" E

E22 24 56' 31.931" N 83 03' 14.134" E

E23 24 57' 37.267" N 83 03' 06.809" E

ANNEXURE-IV

LIST OF VILLAGES FALLING WITHIN THE ECO-SENSITIVE ZONE ALONG WITH

GEO-COORDINATES

Village Global

Positioning System

Code Village Name Latitude Longitude

a. Hasuahwa 24 53' 43.901" N 8308' 35.902" E

b. Hinautghat 24 54' 48.780" N 8309' 48.301" E

c. Jamsoti 24 57' 14.940" N 8311' 43.501" E

d. Jangal Churiya 24 59' 20.562" N 8310' 08.573" E

e. Khane Azampur 24 53' 59.460" N 8304' 20.460" E

f. Sukrit 24 54' 36.976" N 8304' 01.952" E

g. Talra 24 59' 16.001" N 8310' 38.201" E

Annexure-V

Proforma of Action Taken Report: - Eco-sensitive Zone Monitoring Committee.-

1. Number and date of Meetings

2. Minutes of the meetings: Mention main noteworthy points. Attach minutes of the meeting as separate Annexure.

3. Status of preparation of Zonal Master Plan including Tourism Master Plan.

4. Summary of cases dealt for rectification of error apparent on face of land record (Eco-sensitive Zone wise). Details may be attached as Annexure.

5. Summary of cases scrutinised for activities covered under the Environment Impact Assessment Notification, 2006. Details may be attached as separate Annexure.

6. Summary of cases scrutinised for activities not covered under the Environment Impact Assessment Notification, 2006.

Details may be attached as separate Annexure.

7. Summary of complaints lodged under section 19 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (29 of 1986).

8. Any other matter of importance.

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