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DEPARTMENT OF FOREST GOVERNMENT OF UTTARAKHAND

Ref. No.: क - 2036/4-58 Office of the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests Dated: 31 /03 /2016 Head of Forest Force, Uttarakhand, 85-Rajpur Road, Dehradun, Uttarakhand – 248001

CIRCULAR No. - क - 2036/4-58, 31 /03 /2016

Rajinder Kumar, I.F.S. Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF)/

Head of Forest Force (HoFF) Uttarakhand.

Sub: Uttarakhand Forest Department - Ease of doing business - Simplification of process to give tree felling permission under Uttar Pradesh Tree (Protection), Act - 1976, as adopted in Uttarakhand for establishing industry in the state - Detailed instructions issued - Reg.

Ref: 1. PS-MSME, Govt. of Uttarakhand, Letter N0. 161/vii-2-16/43-MSME/2014, dt. 20/01/2016.

2. Forest & Environment Section-3, Govt. of Uttarakhand 68/X-3-16-21(02)/2016, dt. 27/01/2016.

3. Dept. of Industries, Govt. of Uttarakhand, Letter N0. 4597/उ.िन.(पांच) / 2015-16, dt. 04/03/2016.

The Government of Uttarakhand is encouraging establishment of new industries in the state which is aimed at promotion of economic growth coupled with employment generation. Department of Industry Policy and Promotion (DIPP), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Govt. of India, has communicated 340-Point Reform Action Plan on Ease of Doing Business. The Government of India has further informed that states will be ranked based on the measures taken to operationalise 340-Point Reform Action Plan. One of the important reforms relates to permission for felling of trees for establishing new industry under "Ease of Doing Business". Out of 340-Point Reform Action Plan, 14 relates to tree felling permission pertaining to Forest Department. The important reforms includes following:

1) The detailed procedure covering all applicable steps from application submission to application approval and a comprehensive list of all documents that needs to be submitted as part of the application is published online on Department's website. It may be supplemented with process map, if available and in any case the details should be published explicitly and should not refer to Acts or Rules.

2) Clear timelines are notified either on portal or through a notification and citizen charter.

3) The applicant/entrepreneurs shall be able to fill out and submit application form online, pay, track and monitor applications online. Applications are processed and approved by designated authority online, the user should be able to track the status of his application online and on approval the user shall be able to obtain


approval/registration certificate/acknowledgement receipt online through the application portal.

4) There are No physical touch points in the application process. 5) Other users should be able to check the authenticity of the document online, using the

certificate number or other unique reference by visiting the portal. 6) To facilitate Self-Certification in case of Exempted Tree Species, felling and

replanting.

7) To publish a check list and procedure for Inspection, delegate Nodal Officers, Publish

online plantation requirements and computerised allocation of inspecting authorities.

8) Allow third parties to easily verify approval certificate in the public domain.

To encourage rapid industrialisation and ease of doing business, the Government of Uttarakhand has passed "Uttarakhand Enterprises Single Window Facilitation and Clearance Act, 2012". Among several reforms initiated by the Government, the Common Application Form (hereinafter referred to as CAF) has been introduced. Under the CAF the applicant/entrepreneur is supposed to furnish all details pertaining to different departments online along with fees to be paid. On successful filling of the CAF, the relevant details will be sent to the concerned departmental authority (nodal officers) for giving necessary NOC/license/permission (in-principle) connected with establishment of new industrial units.

A time-line for various approvals has been fixed under the “Uttarakhand Enterprises Single Window Facilitation and Clearance Rules, 2015”. In-principle approval for setting up an industry has to be given within 15 days, through departmental nodal officer, by the concern nodal officer of the respective district, on the merit of case, basis.

Once the in-principle approval has been granted by the concern department, the actual NOC/Permission has to be given within next 30 days.

Several rounds of discussions have been held with the Chief Secretary to Government and consultant Team to fine tune the action to be taken to implement 340 - Point Reform Action Plan on Ease of Doing Business as recommended by the Government of India.

In the above background, following instructions are issued for grant of tree felling permission under “Uttar Pradesh Tree (Protection), Act 1976, as adopted in Uttarakhand)” for establishment of new industrial unit under "Uttarakhand Enterprises Single Window Facilitation and Clearance Act, 2012".

PROCEDURE FOR GRANT OF TREE FELLING PERMISSION FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF AN INDUSTRY UNDER UTTARAKHAND ENTERPRISES SINGLE WINDOW FACILITATION AND CLEARANCE ACT, 2012.

A. FOR IN-PRINCIPLE APPROVAL:

1. Person/Firm/Company intending to fell tree growth existing on the revenue/Private patta land or Government assigned/leased land for establishing new industry in the state of Uttarakhand or existing other than on reserve forests, protected forests, cantonment area and government gardens shall furnish details of trees proposed to be felled in the Common Application Form (CAF) through Uttarakhand State Single Window Facilitation and Clearance System (http://www.investuttarakhand.com), along with required documents, in order to get in-principle approval for felling of trees from the forest department, setting up an industry. Upon successful filling up of CAF, it will be forwarded to the concerned Nodal Officer/Divisional Forest Officer/Designated Officer (for single window clearance) along with enclosures/certificates and payment

http://www.investuttarakhand.com/


details through online portal/software application for according in-principle approval for setting up an industry and to provide tree felling permission under section 5 of the Uttar Pradesh Tree (Protection), Act 1976, as adopted in Uttarakhand under intimation to the applicant. The applicant will be able to track and monitor the status of application online by using user ID and password generated for CAF.

2. Nodal Officer/DFO of the respective district will forward the CAF to the concerned Divisional Forest Officer, having jurisdiction over the proposed land, within (24) hours of receipt of an application from Uttarakhand State Single Window System.

3. Concern DFO will forward the Application to the concerned Sub-Divisional Officer, within (24) hours of receipt of the application from the Nodal DFO of the respective district. Once the information received from the DFO concerned, field inspection will be done by Sub-Divisional Officer, compulsorily.

4. Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) will verify the location and extent of revenue/Private Patta land/ allocated land and tree species status & growth, condition of trees proposed for felling and distance from the nearest Reserve Forest or sensitive forest area etc. The Inspection report of the Sub-Divisional Forest Officer, along with all the enclosures in Part-A of the Annexure-III shall be submitted to the Divisional Forest Officer, concerned online within (24) hours of the inspection and scanned copy of inspection report shall be sent to the applicant on his registered e-mail address apart from SMS alert. The Sub-Divisional Forest Officer has to finish all the necessary inspections and submit the report within the time period of 7 days of receipt of application.

5. Concern Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) will verify the inspection report and approve or reject the proposal in the FORM-IA along with reasons/comments mandatorily forward through online, the in-principle approval or rejection report to the respective Nodal-DFO of the district, within (48) hours of the receipt of inspection report from the concern SDO. (Incomplete inspection report will be returned back to the concern SDO within (24) hrs of receipt, in the Part-B of Annexure-V).

6. Nodal Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) of the district will forward the in-principle tree approval report for tree felling to District Level Empowered Committee (if the project cost is Less than ten crore) or to the State Level Empowered Committee (if the project cost is More than ten crore) within (24) hours. The applicant will also be informed on his registered e-mail address apart from SMS alert.

NOTE:

If the proposed land for tree felling is recorded as "Forest" in any of the Government records (Revenue/Forest) the provisions of Forest Conservation Act (FCA), 1980, will be attracted as per the orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court in W.P. Civil No.202 of 1995, dated 11.11.1996. In such cases prior permission of Government of India will be mandatory for felling the trees and conversion of such forest land for any non-forestry purpose. Detailed guidelines and procedure for submitting online application for seeking prior permission from Government of India under F.C.A. are available at Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEF & CC), Govt. of India's website www.forestsclearance.nic.in.

http://www.forestsclearance.nic.in/


B. GRANT OF TREE FELLING PERMISSION:

1. Once the in-principle approval has been granted, the applicant shall have to log in (through already registered e-mail ID) to single window clearance system of Uttarakhand state through http://www.investuttarakhand.com. After successfully log in the applicant has to look for tree felling NOC tab or tab related to forest department on the single window system. Now, applicant/s have to furnish his/her personal and land details along with the list of trees existing in the proposed land and trees proposed to be felled in Form-I in the Original Application Form (for Tree Felling Permission). If the tree growth proposed to be felled is exempted under Sec. 21 of the Uttar Pradesh Tree (Protection), Act 1976, as adopted in Uttarakhand, Self-Certificate to this effect in Form-II will be sufficient and no further permission for felling of such trees will be required. But transit permission will be required, if a particular tree species is not exempted under the rule 3 (c) of Uttarakhand transit of timber and other forest produce rules, 2012. For trees other than exempted tree species, the details have to be furnished and enumeration list of trees to be felled has to be furnished under Form-I. If proposed trees include both exempted and non-exempted tree species under Uttar Pradesh Tree (Protection), Act 1976, as adopted in Uttarakhand, Application has to be given in Form-I. If a tree species is not exempted under Uttar Pradesh Tree (Protection), Act 1976, as adopted in Uttarakhand, A prior felling permission from Divisional Forest Officer/Designated Officer will be required and if such trees are felled without prior permission, the same will tantamount to an offence under the Act and the offender will be liable to be punished under provisions of Uttar Pradesh Tree (Protection) Act 1976, as adopted in Uttarakhand and Uttarakhand transit of timber and other forest produce rules-2012.

2. The Applicant will be required to submit "Certificate of Ownership of land and Tree/Forest Produce" proposed to be felled from the concerned revenue officer (Tahsildar or above) in the Annexure-I along with original application form (Form-I), while applying for tree felling permission under TPA-1976. Certificate of Ownership of Tree/Forest Produce from revenue officer is not required, if proposed trees are exempted under Uttar Pradesh Tree (Protection) Act 1976, as adopted in Uttarakhand.

3. On receipt of details furnished under Application Form or Form-I through web portal from departmental nodal officer (within 24 hrs), the concerned Divisional Forest Officer/Nodal Officer (a verifying personnel or permit clerk may verify, on behalf of DFO) will verify correctness of online application submitted, along with all Certificates enclosed i.e. certificate of Ownership of tree growth in Annexure-I and Enumeration list of trees to be felled, Photo ID proof, copy of Khatauni and tree photo with numbers etc., If any deficiency is noticed, the same shall be informed to the applicant through e-mail within (48) hours / 2 days. Simultaneously, SMS alert will also be sent to the applicant on the registered mobile number. The applicant will re-submit the form, after necessary corrections.

4. On receipt of corrected Application in Form-I, an acknowledgement receipt will be sent to the applicant through his/her registered e-mail. Now, the Divisional Forest Officer/Designated Officer will forward the application through web portal to the concern Sub-divisional Forest Officer (SDO) or District Horticulture Officer (DHO), as the case may be within (48) hours of receipt of application in complete shape. In case of fallen trees, the SDO/DHO has to submit the inspection report within 3 days of receipt of application. In case of standing forest tree species, the SDO will forward the application to the concerned Forest Range Officer (FRO), within (24) hours of receipt of application, and in case of Horticulture species in urban areas, DHO has to



submit inspection report within 15 days of receipt of application to the concerned DFO in Annexure-IV .

5. Forest Range Officer will verify the location and extent of revenue/Private Patta land/Government assigned land/Government allocated land and tree growth, condition of trees, volume of tree growth and distance from the nearest Reserve Forest etc. The Forest Range Officer will carry out 100% enumeration of trees proposed to be felled, done through concerned or any other Forest Section Officer (will be allocated randomly by the computer application). The Forest Range Officer will test check 75% of the trees listed in the Enumeration list on random basis covering the entire area. After verification/test check of the Enumeration list & the produce as detailed above, the Forest Range Officer will submit the Inspection Report along with Enumeration List and estimate of yield of Forest Produce (timber and fire/root wood) species wise including Bamboo, if any, to the Sub-Divisional Forest Officer, concerned in Part-A&B of Annexure-II. The Forest Range Officer has to finish all the necessary inspections and submit the report, within 10 days of receipt of application.

6. The Sub-Divisional Forest Officer will also compulsorily carry out the test check of the trees (75%, if the proposed area is more than 2 Ha.) in addition to test check done by the Forest Range Officer. After verification/test check of the Enumeration List as detailed above, the Sub-Divisional Forest Officer will submit the Inspection Report along with Enumeration List and estimate of yield of Forest Produce (timber and Fire/root wood) species wise including Bamboo, if any, to the concerned Divisional Forest Officer, concerned in Part-B of Annexure-III. Inspection report of the SDO in Part B of Annexure-III shall be submitted to the Divisional Forest Officer concerned online within (24) hours of the inspection and scanned copy of inspection report shall be sent to the applicant on his registered e-mail address apart from SMS alert. The Sub-Divisional Forest Officer has to finish all the necessary inspections and submit the report within the time period of 7 days of receipt of inspection report from concern FRO.

7. Divisional Forest Officer/Designated Officer will mandatorily forward/submit online, the inspection report (incomplete inspection report will be return back to the concerned SDO with in 24 hrs of receipt, in the Annexure-V received from SDO/DHO to the departmental nodal officer within (48) hours, in order to publish the inspection report on departmental website.

8. All the expenses towards marking, enumeration, extraction, stacking etc., will be borne by the applicant.

9. On receipt of Inspection Report of tree enumeration list online in Annexure–II & III or IV from the Sub-Divisional Forest Officer and Forest Range Officer or DHO, the Divisional Forest Officer/Designated Officer will accord Tree Felling Permission (once the NSC received) within 4 days of receipt of the inspection report. Certificate of Felling will also be published on website. The applicant shall take-up felling of tree growth only after receipt of the permission from the competent authority.

10. As per the provisions of Sec. 7 of the Uttar Pradesh Tree (Protection), Act 1976, as adopted in Uttarakhand, applicant is bound to plant (at least 4 years old seedling) and tend (at least for 5 yrs), double the number of trees felled and in case S/he fails to plant and raise required number of plants, the Designated Officer/Divisional Forest Officer will raise the required number of plants at the cost of applicant as per the Sec.9) of the TPA.

11. In order to comply with the above provisions under law, the Divisional Forest Officer/Designated Officer will estimate and raise demand and obtain a Security Deposit towards cost of raising required number of plants from the Applicant. On


receipt of Demand Notice from the Designated Officer/Divisional Forest Officer, through e-mail the Applicant shall submit Security Deposit in the shape of a Bank Guarantee or NSC. Applicant has to furnish details of security deposit such as Number, Bank name and Date etc., through e-mail ID of concerned DFO, while sending the security/NSC. The Security Deposit furnished by the applicant will be refunded on raising the required number of plants and maintaining them for a minimum period of (5) year. A self declared certificate, stating number of trees planted, name and age of tree seedlings planted along with photographs has to be submitted through e-mail of concerned DFO. In case of failure to raise required number of plants by the applicant, the Security Deposit will not be refunded and the Divisional Forest Officer shall arrange to plant the required number of plants from the Security Deposit available with him and inform the applicant accordingly.

12. For this purpose, the office of Principle Chief Conservator of Forests (HoFF) will prescribe the Unit rate per tree to be collected for raising and maintenance as required under TPA-1976. The cost of fencing for the plantation to be raised will also be included in the cost of raising and maintenance of plantation, if the site is not well protected against biotic interference. For the year 2016-17, the security deposit shall be collected @ Rs. 1500/- per tree, which shall be revised every year.

13. The Divisional Forest Officer/Designated Officer will accord felling permission, only after receipt of Security Deposit Information and due verifications, as mentioned above.

14. If the Divisional Forest Officer/Designated Officer fails to accord tree felling permission within the stipulated time, a system generated alert will be sent to Conservator of Forests and departmental nodal officer on behalf of Principle Chief Conservator of Forests (HoFF) through SMS and e-mail for taking necessary action.

15. If the Divisional Forest Officer/Designated Officer fails to accord tree felling permission within (30) days of receipt of application form Single window system in Common Application Form (CAF), the permission shall deemed to have been granted and a system generated deemed permission as prescribed in Annexure-VI will be communicated to the applicant under intimation to departmental nodal officer on behalf of Principle Chief Conservator of Forests/Conservator of Forests. Deemed approval does not bestow any right on the applicant to transport the felled trees. Permission to transport non-exempted trees from the Divisional Forest Officer on a valid transit permit is mandatory under the provisions of rule 3 (c) of Uttarakhand transit of timber and other forest produce rules, 2012. The applicant/entrepreneur shall not transport the felled tree without obtaining prior permission from the concerned Divisional Forest Officer and without transit permit/pass.

16. If the Divisional Forest Officer/Designated Officer rejects application for according felling permission, the applicant may file an appeal to the Conservator of Forests through online application, within 30 days of rejection and the Conservator of Forests shall pass orders within (3) days of receipt of appeal and his decision will be final.

17. After obtaining permission for felling tree growth from the competent authority, the applicant will take up tree felling and submit application to the Divisional Forest Officer for issue of Transit permit under Uttarakhand transit of timber and other forest produce rules-2012.

18. For issuing Transit permit, the concerned Forest Range Officer/Divisional Forest Officer concerned shall follow the provisions under Uttarakhand transit of timber and other forest produce rules, 2012 and the instructions/Circulars issued by the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (HoFF) from time to time.

19. All the tree felling permissions accorded shall be posted on the departmental website

(www.forest.uk.gov.in) in public domain for viewing by the 3rd party.


20. Entire process shall be web enabled and shall be completed in 25 days. At No stage Applicant will be required to visit any of the Forest Dept. offices or meet Officers in person.

21. The Divisional Forest Officer concerned shall carry out enumeration of standing tree growth within (10) days of receipt of list of planned areas proposed for allotment/leasing to the Industry by the Uttarakhand State Industrial Department.

22. All the related policies, rules, regulation and acts along with the feedbacks/comments

will be uploaded on the departmental website (www.forest.uk.gov.in), as well as on the www.uk.gov.in web portal.

All the Divisional Forest Officers are requested to follow the above instructions and

ensure that tree felling permission is granted within the stipulated time as per the flowchart enclosed.

Rajinder Kumar Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF)/


क - 2036/4-58, Date: 31 /03 /2016 Copy To:-

1. Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) 2. Chief Conservator of Forests (Garhwal and Kumaon) 3. All Conservator of Forests/Directors 4. Director Industries, Govt. of Uttarakhand 5. Director Horticulture, Govt. of Uttarakhand 6. All Divisional Forest Officers/Deputy Directors 7. All Nodal Officers 8. For Departmental Website

Rajinder Kumar Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF)/


http://www.forest.uk.gov.in/

http://www.uk.gov.in/


FLOW CHART FOR - In principle approval for tree felling permission:

1) Online Submission of Application in Common Application Form (CAF) through Uttarakhand State Single Window System (http://www.investuttarakhand.com). Complete application will be forwarded to the State Level Empowered Committee (if the project cost is More than ten crore) and ot the concern District Level Empowered Committee (if the project cost is Less than ten crore). State Level Empowered Committee will forward the CAF to the concerned departmental Nodal Officer and concern District Level Empowered Committee will forward CAF to District level Nodal Division Forest Officer, directly.

2) Forest Department’s Nodal Officer (CCF-Administration) will forward the CAF to the concerned District level Nodal Division Forest Officer.

3) Nodal Officer/DFO of the respective district will forward the CAF to the concerned Divisional Forest Officer, having jurisdiction over the proposed land, within (24) hours of receipt of application from Uttarakhand State Single Window System.

4) Concern DFO will forward the Application to the concern Sub-Divisional Officer within (24) hours.

5) Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) will inspect & verify the tree/area and will submit the Inspection report along with all the enclosures in Part-A of the Annexure-III shall be submitted to the Divisional Forest Officer, concerned online within (24) hours of the inspection and scanned copy of inspection report shall be sent to the applicant on his registered e-mail address apart from SMS alert. . The Sub-Divisional Forest Officer (SDO) has to finish all the necessary inspections and submit the report within the time period of (7) days of receipt of application.

6) Concern Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) will verify the inspection report and approve or reject the proposal in the FORM-IA along with reasons/comments mandatorily forward through online, the in-principle approval or rejection report to the respective Nodal-DFO of the district, within (48) hours of the receipt of inspection report from the concern SDO. (Incomplete inspection report will be return back to the concern SDO within (24) hrs of receipt, in the Part-B of Annexure-V).

7) Nodal Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) of the district will forward the in-principle tree approval report for tree felling to District Level Empowered Committee (if the project cost is Less than ten crore) or to the Forest Department’s Nodal Officer (if the project cost is More than ten crore), within (24) hours. State level Nodal officer will forward the report to the State Level Empowered Committee for final decision. The applicant will also be informed on his registered e-mail address apart from SMS alert.

Within (24) hours

Within (24) hours

Within (7) days

Within (48) hours

Within (24) hours

Timeline Fixed For In-Principle Approval = 15 Days (Maximum)



FLOW CHART FOR - FOR GRANT OF TREE FELLING PERMISSION:

Standing Operating Procedure(SOP) for Ease of Doing Business, For Tree Felling Permission on Land (except Reserved Forest, Protected Forest, Cantonment Area, Government Gardens )- (Under Uttarakhand Enterprises Single Window Facilitation & Clearance Act-2012)

Step-3

Step-6

Step-7

Step-9

Incase of Standing Trees

SDO will Inspect the area andwill submit the completeInspection Report in Annexure-III with in 7 days and 24 hoursof Inspection to the DFO andscanned copy to applicantthrough e-mail.

Step-4

Concerned DFO will verify the Application (Form-I) and will forward to SDO or DHO

Whether Fallen Tree ?

SDO/DHO OfficeDFO will forward the application within (48) hours to the concern SDO/DHO and SDO/DHO will submit the inspection report within 3 days.

Forest Tree SpeciesApplication will be forwarded to the concerned SDO within (48) hours

Horticulture Species in Urban AreaApplication will be forwarded to the concerned

DHO within (48) hours

SDO OfficeSDO will send the application to the concerned

FRO within (24) hours

FRO OfficeFRO will Verify the Location & Extend and Carry out the Field inspection along with 100%enumeration of trees, to be done by Inspecting Officer (Randomly selected by computer) andwill submit the complete Inspection Report in Annexure-II to SDO within 10 days .

No

NO

Application Correct ?

Application will be returned to applicant with valid reasons

within (48) hours

If, Yes Yes

DHO OfficeDHO will inspect and will submit the complete InspectionReport in Annexure-IV with in 15 days to the DFO (In case ofFruit trees in Urban Areas)

Tree Felling Permission (subject to term & conditions) will be granted within 2 days in case of Fallen Trees and within 4 days in case of Standing Trees after receiving the recommendation and complete Inspection Report from the concern SDO/DHO. Inspection Report will also be published on Website, with in 48 hours or receipt.

Accord of Permission

Applicant/User

Step-1

Step-5

Apply Online for Tree Felling Permission through Uttarakhand State Single Window SystemPortal http://www.investuttarakhand.com). Submit Application FORM-I along with all relateddocuments. This will be forwarded to the Concerned DFO via. Departmental Nodal Officer. Incase of Exempted Tree Species, Self-Certificate to this effect in FORM-II will be sufficient andno further permission for felling is required, but transit permission may be required.

Departmental Nodal OfficerNodal Officer will forward application toconcerned Nodal DFO office within (24) hours

Step-2

Step-8

Step-6

Step-10

PART-I

Step-5


TREE FELLING PERMISSION

Note:-*Timeline mentioned in days for each step is the maximum limit of time.*It is the duty and responsibility of concern officer to complete the respective process/step in given time frame.* NSC/FDR pledged to the DFO @ Rs.1500 per tree for twice the number of trees to be felled has to be submitted toconcerned DFO office.*Exempted species (Eucalyptus, Poplar and Bamboo and others) for which permission is not required has to apply forTransit pass for moving the tree from tree site to required destination*The concerned Act and Government Orders/Notifications have been uploaded on the website.*Applicant/User has to register before applying for tree felling permission.*Information regarding anything from starting stage to end stage would be provided to applicant /user through registeredemail address.

Transit Pass has to be obtained from concerned DFO office to transit the timber from felling site to required destination.

Granted Denied

An appeal can be made to the concerned “Conservator of Forests” within 30 days of the denial-order and the decision of the Conservator shall be final.

*Maximum Time Line for complete procedure under Under Uttarakhand Enterprises Single Window Facilitation & Clearance Act-2012 is 30 days.

List of documents to be Enclosed with Original Application FORM-I1. Photo Identity Proof (PAN,/Aadhaar,/DL/Passport)2. Certificate of Ownership from Revenue officer (Tehsildar & above)3. Details of Land (Revenue Slip/Khasra-khatauni etc.)4. Photographs of trees with Number & Date.5. Affidavit about number of trees present on the land.6. Scan copy of applicant’s Signature.7. Applicant’s photographs.8. Certificate/NOC from Gram-Pradhan/Parishad9. Self Certificate/Affidavit about the application.

PART-II

FORM-I

Application Form for obtaining Permission for felling of Trees (Under Sec. 5 of the Uttar Pradesh Tree (Protection) Act 1976, as adopted in Uttarakhand)

(For Establishment of Industries under Single Window System /Ease of Doing Business)

1. Full Name of the Firm / Company*....................................... 2. Full Name of the Applicant*.................................................. 3. Name of Parent* (Father/Mother).......................................... 4. Nationality...........................(Indian/others) 5. Complete Postal Address*......................................................

6. Mobile No. of Applicant*....................................................... 7. Landline Number.................................................................... 8. Email ID of Applicant*........................................................... 9. Photo Identity (PAN / Aadhaar / Voter ID / Driving License/Passport) Number.......... 10. TIN Number of the company................................ 11. Application Submission Date*................................................

1. Classification of the Land/Type of Land*...............................(Enter type of the Land) 2. Khasara No./ Survey No. / Plot No. / Land Revenue Slip No*............... 3. District Name*...................... 4. Tehsil/Taluk/Mandal Name*....................................... 5. Block Name*........................................ 6. Thana/Chauki Name......................... 7. Gram Panchayat Name*.................... 8. Village Name*...................................... Village code................. 9. Applying to DFO*.............................. (Select Name of the Division) 10. Forest Range Name*............................(Select) 11. Name of the Forest Circle *.............................(Select) 12. Latitude: N......................... Longitude: E.................... 13. Category of Premises..................(Please Select the relevant)

a) Agricultural, b) Commercial, c) Industrial (New proposed or

Existing),

d) Institutional, e) Residential, f) Other specify

14. Reason for proposing to fell the tree/trees---- (Select--Self Consumption, Commercial, Other specify) 15. Whether, it is recorded as Forest (Reserve Forest/Protected Forest/Cantonment/Garden/ etc.) in any

Government Records............................(Yes/No) 16. Whether exempted from TPA-1976.................... (Yes/No) 17. Area of the Premises.........................................(Enter area in Hectare) 18. Aerial distance from nearest Protected area/Eco-sensitive zone etc...............(in km.)

Details of Applicant:

Details of Land (Address / Location of premises / Land / Plot, where tree felling is proposed):

Name of the Tree species

Total No. of Trees existing in the premises/plot

No. of Trees Proposed for Felling (Diameter Class wise) in Centimetre

Position of Trees (Standing/Fallen)

Physical Condition of Trees (Green/Dry)

0-10 10-20 20-30 30-40 40-50 50-60 60-70 > 70

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)

1. Upload Certificate of Ownership of Land and Trees (annexure-I): 2. Upload Surveyed Sketch Map of the Land*.. 3. Upload Location Map*.. 4. Upload Photo Identity (PAN / Aadhaar / Voter ID / Driving License/Passport)*..

5. Upload Details of Land (Revenue Slip/Khatauni Copy, Other Ownership Proof)*..

6. Upload tree photo with date & number marked by paint *..

7. Upload applicant’s thumb impression/ signature *.. 8. Others (Previously issued NOC/Permit etc.):

1. Transit From- (Note: - The transit address will auto populate from above "Land Detail" information)

2. Transit To*-

3. Via (Specify the Route/Forest check posts)*-

1. Whether, It is a Non-Forest Land: (YES/NO) 2. Whether, You are setting up an industry, on this land: (YES/NO) 3. Whether, Tree felling permission sought previously, on the same plot of land, if any: (YES/NO) 4. Whether, Certificate of Ownership over Trees/Land issued by Tahsildar and above is attached: (YES/NO) 5. Whether, the land’s ownership is shared by some other person/Joint ownership: (YES/NO) 6. If Yes, Whether, the NOC from Joint owner/Gram Pradhan/Parshad has been obtained and enclosed: (YES/NO) 7. Whether, Surveyed sketch map of the land enclosed: (YES/NO) 8. Whether, Location map of the land enclosed: (YES/NO) 9. Whether, Enumeration list of trees to be felled in Annexure-III enclosed: (YES/NO) 10. Whether, Security Deposit towards replanting is paid: (YES/NO)

Write destination of transit timber

Write forest check post route names

Enumeration/Details of the Trees to be Felled/Disposed off:

Certificates of Ownership of Land/Trees, Issued by Revenue Officer (Tehsildar and above):

Transportation Information:

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Self Declaration:

CERTIFICATE

1. It is hereby certify that, I/We have applied for tree felling NOC, under the sections of Uttarakhnad Enterprises Single Window Facilitation and Clearance Act, 2012. I/We inform ourselves and uphold the policies, rules, regulations and laws that govern/related to our work.

2. I/We do, hereby undertake that in the forthcoming rainy season, I shall replant more than 4 year old seedlings of tree/trees (a minimum of two trees against each tree to be felled) in place of the trees felled as per the Sec. 7 of the Uttar Pradesh Tree (Protection), Act 1976, as adopted in Uttarakhand, and maintain the same for a period of 5 (five) years, failing which, plants will be raised by the Competent Authority / Designated Officer at my Cost (will be deposited as NSC) under section 9.

3. I/We, shall move the felled/cut/removed trees/timber with a valid transit permit/pass (Ravanna) issued by competent forest authority, as prescribed under Uttarakhnad transit of timber and other forest produce rules-2012.

4. I/We do, hereby certify that Details of the Land, Tree Species and other detailed information as furnished and disclosed above are true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

Permission for cut/felling/removal of trees as mentioned above is solicited in terms of Sec. 5 of the Uttar Pradesh Tree (Protection), Act 1976, as adopted in Uttarakhand.

Place: Signature of the Applicant: Date: Name of the Applicant:

Save & Submit application

FORM-II Application Form for obtaining Permission for felling of Exempted Trees

(Under Sec. 21 of the Uttar Pradesh Tree (Protection) Act 1976, as adopted in Uttarakhand) (For Establishment of Industries under Single Window System /Ease of Doing Business)

1. Full Name of the Firm / Company*....................................... 2. Full Name of the Applicant*.................................................. 3. Name of Parent* (Father/Mother).......................................... 4. Nationality...........................(Indian/others) 5. Complete Postal Address*......................................................

6. Mobile No. of Applicant*....................................................... 7. Landline Number.................................................................... 8. Email ID of Applicant*........................................................... 9. Photo Identity (PAN / Aadhaar / Voter ID / Driving License/Passport) Number.......... 10. Application Submission Date*................................................ 11. TIN Number of the company..................................

1. Classification of the Land/Type of Land*...............................(Enter type of the Land) 2. Khasara No./ Survey No. / Plot No. / Land Revenue Slip No*............... 3. District Name*...................... 4. Tehsil/Taluk/Mandal Name*....................................... 5. Block Name*........................................ 6. Thana/Chauki Name......................... 7. Gram Panchayat Name*.................... 8. Village Name*...................................... Village code................. 9. Applying to DFO*.............................. (Select Name of the Division) 10. Forest Range Name*............................(Select) 11. Name of the Forest Circle *.............................(Select) 12. Latitude: N......................... Longitude: E.................... 13. Category of Premises..................(Please Select the relevant)

a) Agricultural, b) Commercial, c) Industrial ,

d) Institutional, e) Residential, f) Other specify

14. Reason for proposing to fell the tree/trees---- (Select--Self Consumption, Commercial, Other specify) 15. Whether, it is recorded as Forest (Reserve Forest/Protected Forest/Cantonment/Garden/ etc.)

in any Government Records............................(Yes/No) 16. Whether exempted from TPA-1976.................... (Yes/No) 17. Area of the Premises.........................................(Enter area in Hectare) 18. Aerial distance from nearest protected area/Eco-sensitive zone etc............... (in km.) 19. Number of Trees and Species Proposed to be Felled:

Tree species

Total No. of Trees existing in the premises/plot/area

No. of Trees proposed to be Exempted

Position of Trees (Standing/Fallen)

Condition of Trees (Green/Dry)

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)

SELF CERTIFICATION

Details of Applicant:

Details of Land (where tree felling is proposed):

1. Transit From- (Note: - The transit address will auto populate from above "Land Detail" information)

2. Transit To*-

3. Via (Specify the Route/Forest Check Posts)*-

1. Whether, It is a Non-Forest Land: (YES/NO) 2. Whether, Tree species exempted from TPA-1976, as adopted by Uttarakhnad or Not: (YES/NO) 3. Whether, You are setting up an industry, on this land: (YES/NO) 4. Whether, Tree felling permission sought previously, on the same plot of land, if any: (YES/NO)

CERTIFICATE

1. It is hereby certify that, I/We have applied for tree felling NOC, under the sections of Uttarakhnad Enterprises Single Window Facilitation and Clearance Act, 2012. I/We inform ourselves and uphold the policies, rules, regulations and laws that govern/related to our work.

2. I do further certify that trees proposed for felling only consists of Exempted Tree Species for which prior permission is not required under the provisions of section 21 of Uttar Pradesh Tree (Protection), Act 1976, as adopted in Uttarakhand.

3. I do, hereby undertake that in the forthcoming rainy season, I shall replant more than 4 year old seedlings of tree/trees (a minimum of two trees against each tree to be felled) in place of the trees felled as per the Sec. 7 of the Uttar Pradesh Tree (Protection), Act 1976, as adopted in Uttarakhand, and maintain the same for a period of 5 (five) years.

4. I, shall move the felled/cut/removed trees/timber with a valid transit permit/pass (Ravanna) issued by competent forest authority, as prescribed under Uttarakhnad transit of timber and other forest produce rules-2012.

5. I do, hereby certify that Details of the Land, Tree Species and other detailed information as furnished and disclosed above are true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

Information for felling of trees as mentioned above is solicited in terms of Sec. 5 of the Uttar Pradesh Tree (Protection), Act 1976, as adopted in Uttarakhand.

Place: Signature of the Applicant: Date: Name of the Applicant:

Write destination of transit timber

Write forest check post / route names

Note:- # Star Mark (*) fields are mandatory. # Application support only JPG. , JPEG. , PDF and zip. File type for document upload.

Save & Submit application

Note:- a) 19 (nineteen) Tree Species are exempted from tree felling permission, under the section 21 of "Uttar Pradesh Tree

(Protection), Act 1976, as adopted in Uttarakhand, but transit fee has to be paid and transit permit (Ravanna) is required from competent authority, for transportation/movement of these tree species.

b) There are 19 tree species and 4 other forest produces, for which no transit permit (Ravanna), is required for transportation, exempted under the rule 3 (c) of Uttarakhnad transit of timber and other forest produce rules-2012, but competent forest authority has to be informed about.

c) Find the list of Restricted, Exempted tree species, Original act and Exempted tree species from Transit pass etc. under downloads.

Transportation Information:

Self Declaration:

ANNEXURE-I

CERTIFICATE OF OWNERSHIP OF LAND and TREES (to be filled up by a revenue officer)*

1) Name of the Applicant:

2) Name of the Landholder:

3) Number of the firm/unit:

4) Particulars of the Land: a) Khata - Khasara No./ Survey No. / Plot No. / Land Revenue Slip No: b) Extent (Latitude & Longitude): c) Area (ha.): d) Village : e) Village code : f) Gram Panchyat :

g) Block : h) Tehsil : i) District

5) Classification of the Land/ Type of Land :

6) Category of Premises (Agricultural, commercial, Residential, industrial etc.):

7) Whether, the land is falling Within the forest area: (Yes/No)

8) Proposed land recorded as "Forest" in the revenue record: (Yes/No) 9) Nature of acquisition:

(Lease/Allotment/Assignment /ORC Purchase etc.)

10) Whether, the land is free from all encumbrance:

11) Details of Court / Title disputes, if any:

12) Total Number of trees existing on the land:

13) Number of trees proposed to be felled :

14) Enclose the Following information: i. Location map of the land, ii. Sketched map of the Land showing the tree area etc.

I, have inspected the land and examined the records and the documents submitted by the applicant Shri S/o representing the firm/unit The Landholder is entitled to the timber and other forest produce existing on the land mentioned above.

Signature of SDM/Tahsildar:

Name of SDM /Tahsildar:

(Official Seal/Stamp)

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT (has to be sent through email of applicant)

Received an application for grant of permission for felling of tree/trees under Sec.

5 of the Uttar Pradesh Tree (Protection), Act 1976, as adopted in Uttarakhand,

from Mr. S/o representing

company named as for

felling of trees in the following land/premises, in order to setting up an industry.

1. Khasara No. / Plot No. / Land Revenue Slip No.: ......... 2. District/Tehsil/ Municipality/Parishad/Gram Panchyat/Village : ...... 3. Latitude and longitude of premises:......... 4. Forest Division Name: ............. 5. Forest Range Name:.................... 6. Date of receipt of application:............

Your application Number is: ,

Date: Divisional Forest Officer (DFO)

Division

Annexure-II PART – A

INSPECTION OF TREES TO BE FELLED ON THE PROPOSED LAND BY THE RANDOMLY SELECTED INSPECTORS (Section/Beat Officers)

(To be filled up by Concerned Section/Beat or Inspecting Officer) (On the FRO Panel)

Section/Beat Officers (Inspecting Officer)

(Name of the Section/Beat/Range, Randomly selected by the application)

1. Application Number: 2. Date of Receipt of the application: 3. Name and Designation of Inspecting officer – 4. Date & Time of Inspection – 5. Khasara-Khata No./Survey No/Plot No./Land Revenue Slip No. – 6. Extent (Latitude & Longitude): 7. Area of the proposed Land (hectare): 8. Village Name: 9. Block: 10. Tehsil/Municipality/Parishad:

11. District: 12. Forest Division: 13. Forest Range

14. Name of nearest Reserve Forest: 15. Aerial Distance from nearest Reserve Forest or Sensitive Forest area: 16. Is the proposed land recorded as forest in revenue record or forest record – (YES/NO)

17. Details of Inspection carried out & Estimation of Tree Volume (m3) –

ABSTRACT

a) List of Trees recommended for Felling : Name of the Trees Species Total Number of Trees Estimated Volume of

the tree (Cum.)

Grand Total: b) Reasons for recommendation: c) Number of Trees NOT recommended for Felling and Reasons : d) Upload tree photo with Number marked by red colour paint & Other Documents: e) Number of Plants shall be planted during next rainy season :

Date: Signature of the Inspecting Officer (IO) Place: Name: .

Name of the Beat/Section/Range: (SEAL/STAMP)

Serial No. of Tree

Name of the Tree Species

Location (Plot No.)

Condition of tree (Dry/Fallen/ Green)

Circumference at Breast height (137cm)

(cm)

Height of the tree (m.)

Estimated Volume of the tree

(Cum.) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7)

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Annexure-II PART – B

INSPECTION REPORT (with Recommendations) of TREES TO BE FELLED (To be filled up by Concern Forest Range Officer)

(On the FRO Panel)*

1. Application Number: 2. Date of Receipt of the application: 3. Name and Designation : 4. Date & Time of Inspection : , 5. Khasara-Khata No./ Survey No. / Plot No. / Land Revenue Slip No. – 6. Extent (Latitude & Longitude): 7. Area of the proposed Land (hectare): 8. Village Name: 9. Block: 10. Tehsil/Municipality/Parishad: 11. District:

12. Forest Division: 13. Forest Range

14. Name of nearest Reserve Forest: 15. Aerial Distance from nearest Reserve Forest or Sensitive Forest area: 16. Have You checked all the documents submitted by applicant: Yes/No 17. Is the proposed land recorded as forest in forest record or revenue record – (YES/NO) 18. Comments on the Ecological/Historical Importance of trees: 19. Details of Inspection carried out & Estimation of Tree Volume (m3) :

ABSTRACT a) List of Trees recommended for Felling :

Name of the Trees Species Total Number of Trees Estimated Volume of the tree (Cum.)

Grand Total:

b) Reasons for recommendation: c) Number of Trees NOT recommended for Felling and Reasons : d) Number of Plants shall be planted during next rainy season : e) Other Comments:

Date: Signature of the Forest Range Officer (FRO) Place: Name of Forest Range Officer .

Name of the Range . (Official SEAL/STAMP)

Serial No. of Tree


Location (Plot No.)



(cm)



(Cum.) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7)

Annexure-III Part - A

Tree Inspection report for in-principle approval (To be filled up by Concern Sub-Divisional Forest Officer)

(On the SDO Panel)*

1. Application Number: 2. Date of Receipt of the application: 3. Name of SDO/ACF: 4. Date & Time of Inspection: (applicant has to be informed through app.) 5. Name of Forest Sub-Division: 6. Name of Forest Range: 7. Khasara-Khata No./Survey No/Plot No./Land Revenue Slip No.: 8. Extent (Latitude & Longitude): 9. Area of the proposed Land (hectare): 10. Name of nearest Reserve Forest: 11. Aerial Distance from nearest Reserve Forest or Sensitive Forest area: 12. Have You checked all the documents submitted by applicant: Yes/No 13. Is the proposed land recorded as forest in forest record or revenue record– (YES/NO) 14. Comments on the Ecological/Historical Importance of trees: 15. Details of Inspection carried out & Estimation of Tree Volume (m3) :

16. Reasons for recommendation of in-principle approval: 17. Reasons for rejection of in-principle approval: 18. Other important Comments:

Date: Signature of SDO/ACF Place: Name of SDO/ACF ,

Sub-Division Name , (Official Seal/Stamp)

Serial No. of Tree


Total Number of the Trees

Number of the Trees, Proposed for Felling

Position of tree (Standing / Fallen)

Condition of tree (Dry/Green)

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)

Annexure-III Part - B

RECOMMENDATION OF TREES TO BE FELLED - REPORT (To be filled up by Concern Sub-Divisional Forest Officer)

(On the SDO Panel)*

19. Application Number: 20. Date of Receipt of the application: 21. Name of SDO/ACF: 22. Name of Forest Sub-Division: 23. Date & Time of Inspection: (applicant has to be informed through app.) 24. Have You checked all the documents submitted by applicant: Yes/No 25. Is the proposed land recorded as forest in forest record or revenue record– (YES/NO) 26. Comments on the Ecological/Historical Importance of trees: 27. Details of Inspection carried out & Estimation of Tree Volume (m3) :

ABSTRACT

28. List of Trees recommended for Felling : Name of the Trees Species Total Number of Trees Estimated Volume of

the tree (Cum.)

Grand Total: 29. Reasons for recommendation: 30. Number of Trees NOT recommended for Felling and Reasons : 31. Number of Plants shall be planted during next rainy season : 32. Other Comments:

Date: Signature of SDO/ACF Place: Name of SDO/ACF ,

Sub-Division Name , (Official Seal/Stamp)

Serial No. of Tree


Location (Plot No.)



(cm)



(Cum.) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7)

Annexure-IV

INSPECTION REPORT (with Recommendations) of TREES TO BE FELLED (To be filled up by Concern District Horticulture Officer)*

1. Application Number: 2. Date of Receipt of the application: 3. Name and Designation : 4. Date & Time of Inspection: , (applicant has to be informed through app.) 5. Khasara-Khata No./ Survey No. / Plot No. / Land Revenue Slip No. – 6. Extent (Latitude & Longitude): 7. Area of the proposed Land (hectare): 8. Village Name: 9. Block: 10. Tehsil/Municipality/Parishad: 11. District:

12. Forest Division: 13. Forest Range:

14. Name of nearest Reserve Forest: 15. Aerial Distance from nearest Sensitive area: 16. Have You checked all the documents submitted by applicant: Yes/No 17. Is the proposed land recorded as forest in forest record or revenue record – (YES/NO) 18. Comments on the Ecological/Historical Importance of trees: 19. Details of Inspection carried out & Estimation of Tree Volume (m3) :

ABSTRACT a) List of Trees recommended for Felling :

Name of the Trees Species Total Number of Trees Estimated Volume of the tree (Cum.)

Grand Total:

b) Reasons for recommendation: c) Number of Trees NOT recommended for Felling and Reasons : d) Number of Plants shall be planted during next rainy season : e) Upload photographs of trees with number marked by red colour paint and other

documents: f) Other Comments:

Date: Signature of the District Horticulture Officer Place: Name of District Horticulture Officer.

(Official SEAL/STAMP)

Serial No. of Tree


Location (Plot No.)



(cm)



(Cum.) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7)

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Annexure-V PART-A

Verification & Acceptance of Application Form for obtaining Permission for felling of Trees


(ON DFO PANEL)

1. Application Number: 2. Date of Receipt of the application: 3. Name & Designation of Verifying personnel*: 4. Is the proposed land recorded as Non-Forest Land in revenue record or

Forest record? – (YES/NO) 5. Is the Tree Species mentioned in the application form are exempted under

section 21 of TPA-1976? – (YES/NO) 6. Application pertains to : (Forest Tree/Horticulture Plant / Both) 7. Is the Tree Species mentioned in the application form are Dried/dead/

Fallen or Green/Standing? (YES/NO) 8. Kindly verify, Whether following documents are enclosed with submitted

application form: 1. Upload Surveyed Sketch Map of the Land*:

2. Upload Location Map*:

3. Upload Photo Identity (PAN / Aadhaar / Voter ID / Driving License/Passport)*:

4. Upload Details of Land (Revenue Slip/Khatauni Copy, Other Ownership Proof)*:

5. Upload Photograph of trees with Date & Number marked by red colour paint *:

6. Upload applicant’s thumb impression/ signature*:

7. Other Documents (NOC, previously issued permit etc.):

8. Are you satisfied with the furnished information: – (YES/NO) 9. If Yes, Kindly accept the application and forward it to next level.

10. If No, Kindly furnish reasons/requirements for reconsideration and send back the incomplete application, to applicant for resubmission.

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Save & forward (to sdo/dho)

Save & send back applicant (to Applicant)

Annexure-V PART-B

Verification & Acceptance of Inspection report received from DHO/SDO for felling of Trees


(ON DFO PANEL)

1. Application Number: 2. Date of Receipt of Inspection Report : 3. Name & Designation of Verifying personnel: 4. Is the proposed land recorded as Non-Forest Land in revenue record or

Forest record? – (YES/NO) 5. Application pertains to : (Forest Tree/Horticulture Plant / Both) 6. Have you examined the inspection report received from SDO or from

DHO for felling of trees? – (YES/NO) 7. Are you satisfied with the tree inspection report? – (YES/NO) 8. If Yes, Kindly complete all the necessities required for issuing a tree

felling permit (inform the applicant through app.) and forward the list of trees to FRO for marking the tree with marker or ghann.

9. If No, Kindly furnish reasons/requirements and send back the incomplete inspection report to the concern inspecting authority for reconsideration.

Save & forward (to FRO)

Save & send back Report (to concern inspecting authority)

Annexure-vi

DEAND NOTICE FOR NSC/BANK GUARANTEE FOR FOR TREES FELLING PERMISSION UNDER SEC. 9 OF THE UTTAR PRADESH

TREE (PROTECTION) ACT 1976, AS ADOPTED IN UTTARAKHAND (For Establishment of Industries under Single Window System /Ease of Doing Business)

Notice No. Dated: / /

Whereas, the applicant, Shri/Smt. S/o Shri ,

Address: ,

setting up an industry has submitted an application on date: .

For granting tree felling permission on the land (Location): ,

for the purpose of for which following sections are applicable:

1. A Security Deposit of Rs. 1500 per tree has to be paid towards replanting of trees, before felling/cut/removal of trees from the plot specified in the original application form.

2. The applicant shall take up plantation of tree/trees (a minimum of two trees against each tree to be felled) in place of the trees felled, during the forthcoming rainy season, as per the Sec. 7 of the Uttar Pradesh Tree (Protection), Act 1976, as adopted in Uttarakhand. The Security Deposit furnished by the applicant will be refunded on raising the required number of plants and maintaining them for a minimum period of (5) year. In case of failure to raise required number of plants by the applicant, the Security Deposit will not be refunded and the Divisional Forest Officer shall arrange to plant the required number of plants from the Security Deposit available with him.

Now, therefore, applicant has to deposit a Bank Guarantee of Rs. ,

either in the form of NSC in order to get permit issued for Felling of ,

Number of trees. Applicant has to send Security deposit information (such as Number, Bank

Name, Date etc.) through e-mail to concern DFO, while sending the NSC or Security deposit.

Date: Divisional Forest Officer/ Designated Officer Place: Name: ,

(Official Seal/Stamp with Designation)

Permit for Tree Felling

PERMISSION FOR FELLING OF TREES UNDER SEC. 5 OF THE UTTAR PRADESH TREE (PROTECTION) ACT 1976, AS ADOPTED IN UTTARAKHAND


Permit No. Dated: / /


Address: ,

representing the Firm/Company , has submitted an application, numbered

as:, for felling/disposing of trees for the purpose of ,

at the location: ,

AND Whereas, an inquiry in the perceived manner has been conducted by DHO or by an

inspecting officer, recommended by FRO and approved by SDO and the undersigned has

examined the inquiry report with due care;

Now, therefore, in persons to the power conferred under section 5 of the Uttar Pradesh Tree

(Protection) Act 1976, as adopted in Uttarakhand, the undersigned permits the applicant to

undertake felling of the tree/trees as included in the annexure.

The permission as given above is subject to the following conditions:-

This permit is non-transferable and valid only up to 30 days from date of permission 1. A Security Deposit of Rs. 1500 per tree has to be paid towards replanting of trees, before

felling/cut/removal of trees from the plot specified in the original application form. 2. The applicant shall take up plantation of tree/trees (a minimum of two trees against each

tree to be felled) in place of the trees felled, during the forthcoming rainy season, as per the Sec. 7 of the Uttar Pradesh Tree (Protection), Act 1976, as adopted in Uttarakhand, and maintain the same for a period of 5 (five) years, failing which, plants will be raised by the Competent Authority / Designated Officer at applicant’s Cost.

3. The applicant shall, inform the undersigned immediately (within a week) through e-mail on completion of the plantation, along with photographs of planted trees.

4. Felling shall not be carried out before inspection, banding with red paint (stamp marker) and without property mark (registered at DFO office) done by the concerned officials.

5. This permit should be produced for inspection on demand to the inspecting authorities. 6. The applicant shall not transport the tree/trees or timber/pole/firewood obtained from

felled trees without prior permission from the concerned Divisional Forest Officer and without a valid transit permit/pass (Ravanna), issued by competent authority, as prescribed under Uttarakhnad transit of timber and other forest produces rules-2012.

7. Total Number of tree/trees permitted to be felled is_______________ only. 8. Permission for felling of tree/trees is limited to permitted trees, only.



ANNEXURE TO FELLING PERMIT

Name of the Applicant:...............................

Application No……………………………… Submission Date:……………………

Permit No………………………. Issuing Date:……………………

List of Trees Permitted For Felling: Number of the tree permitted for felling


Location (Plot No.)

Condition of the tree

Anticipated timber/tree Volume (m3)

(2) (3) (4) (5) (6)

Total Number of trees permitted for Felling: Total Volume (m3) Anticipated from the trees to be Felled:


(Official Seal/stamp with Designation)

Form-ia

IN-PRINCIPLE APPROVAL FOR FELLING/DISPOSING OF TREES (For Establishment of Industries under Single Window System /Ease of Doing Business)

Letter No. Dated: / /


Address: ,

representing the Firm/Company , has submitted an application, for granting

in-principle approval for felling/disposing of trees on the land (Location):

, for

the purpose of .

AND Whereas, an inquiry in the perceived manner has been conducted by Sub-Divisional

Forest Officer and the undersigned has examined the inquiry report with due care;

Now, therefore, In-Principle Approval may not be granted due to following reasons:

1. 2.

3.

Or Now, therefore, In-Principle Approval for Felling/Disposing of proposed trees may be

granted.



Form-IB

DEEMED PERMISSION FOR FELLING OF TREES UNDER SEC. 5 OF THE UTTAR PRADESH TREE (PROTECTION) ACT 1976, AS ADOPTED IN UTTARAKHAND


Letter No. Dated: / /


Address: ,

setting up an industry has submitted an application on date: for

felling/disposing of trees on the land (Location): ,

for the purpose of for which in-principle approval has already

been granted.

Now, therefore, permission for Felling/Disposing of proposed trees may deem to be granted, as stipulated timeline for tree felling permission has exceeded.

The permission as given above is subject to the following conditions:- This permit is non-transferable and valid only up to 30 days from date of permission.

1. A Security Deposit of Rs. 1500 per tree has to be paid towards replanting of trees, before felling/cut/removal of trees from the plot specified in the original application form.

2. The applicant shall take up plantation of tree/trees (a minimum of two trees against each tree to be felled) in place of the trees felled, during the forthcoming rainy season, as per the Sec. 7 of the Uttar Pradesh Tree (Protection), Act 1976, as adopted in Uttarakhand, and maintain the same for a period of 5 (five) years, failing which, plants will be raised by the Competent Authority / Designated Officer at applicant’s Cost.

3. The applicant shall, inform the undersigned immediately (within a week) through e-mail on completion of the plantation, along with photographs of planted trees.

4. Felling shall not be carried out before inspection, banding with red paint (stamp marker) and without property mark (registered at DFO office) done by the concerned officials.

5. This permit should be produced for inspection on demand to the inspecting authorities. 6. The applicant shall not transport the tree/trees or timber/pole/firewood obtained from

felled trees without prior permission from the concerned Divisional Forest Officer and without a valid transit permit/pass (Ravanna), issued by competent authority, as prescribed under Uttarakhnad transit of timber and other forest produces rules-2012.

7. Total Number of tree/trees permitted to be felled is_______________ only. 8. Permission for felling of tree/trees is limited to permitted trees, only.

