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REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99
The Gazette of India
CG-DL-E-01082026-275060
EXTRAORDINARY
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
No. 4002] | NEW DELHI, TUESDAY, JULY 28, 2026/SHRAVAN 6, 1948
MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 28th July, 2026
S.O. 4172(E).— The following draft notification, which the Central Government proposes to issue
in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1), read with clause (v) and clause (xiv) of sub-section (2) and
subsection (3) of section 3 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (29 of 1986) is hereby published, as required
under sub-rule (3) of rule 5 of the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986, for the information of the public likely to
be affected thereby; and notice is hereby given that the said draft notification shall be taken into consideration on or
after the expiry of a period of sixty days from the date on which copies of the Gazette containing this notification
are made available to the public;
Any person interested in making any objections or suggestions on the proposals contained in the draft
notification may forward the same in writing, for consideration of the Central Government within the period so
specified to the Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Indira Paryavaran Bhawan,
Jorbagh Road, Aliganj, New Delhi- 110003, or send it to the e-mail address of the Ministry at [email protected]
Draft Notification
WHEREAS, Bandli Wildlife Sanctuary is spread over an area of 32.11 square kilometre and is situated in
Sundernagar Tehsil of District Mandi in the State of Himachal Pradesh;
AND WHEREAS the Bandli Wildlife Sanctuary consists of Northern dry mixed deciduous forests,
Himalayan subtropical chir pine forests and lower west Himalayan temperate forest-Banj oak forest, open
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grassland and phoenix patches. The major vegetation found in and around Bandli Wildlife Sanctuary are
Amla (Phyllanthus emblica), Khair (Acacia catechu), Amaltas (Cassia fistula), Bahera (Terminalia bellerica),
Shisham (Dalbergia sissoo), Jamun (Syzygium cumini), Banj oak (Quercus leucotrichophora), Indian bay leaf
(Cinnamomum tamala), Ficus benghalensis, Flacourita ramontchi, Girardiana hetrephylla, Grewia
oppositiflia, Hedra helix, Hypericum cernum, Jatropha cucus, Indigophera spp, Jasminum pubescence,
Kasminum humile, Lennea grandis, Litsea spp, Mallotus phillipinenesis, Mangifera indica, Pinus roxburghii,
Dodonaea viscose, Murraya spp., Euphorbia roylean, Bauhinia vahlii, Pueraria tuberose etc.;
AND WHEREAS the important faunal species including avifauna found in the area comprises of Panthera
pardus, Felis bengalensis, Felis chaus, Nemorhaedus goral, Paguma larvata, Martes flavigula, Selenarctos
thibetanus, Petaurista petaurista, Macaca mulatta, Presbytis entellus, Muntiacus muntjak, Lepus nigricollis, Hystrix
indica, Sus scrofa, Francolinus francolinus, Gallus gallus, Lophura leucomelanos, Gyps himalayensis, Accipiter
badius, Catreus wallichii, Picus canus, Dicrurus macrocercus, Urocissa erythroryncha, Dicrurus macrocercus,
Turdoides striata etc.;
AND WHEREAS it is necessary to conserve and protect the area, extent and boundary which is specified in
paragraph 1 of this notification around the Bandli 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) and sub-section (3) 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 to an
extent of 1 to 2.1 kilometre around the boundary of Bandli Wildlife Sanctuary in the State of Himachal Pradesh as
the Bandli 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) the extent of Eco-Sensitive Zone shall vary from 1 to 2.1
kilometre around the boundary of Bandli Wildlife Sanctuary encompassing an area of 28.1872 square kilometre. The
Eco-sensitive Zone extent is provided in table below:
North | 2.1 kilometre
North-East | 1 kilometre
East | 1.3 kilometre
South-East | 1.1 kilometre
South | 1.6 kilometre
South-West | 1 kilometre
West | 1.3 kilometre
North-West | 1 kilometre
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(2) The boundary description of Eco-sensitive Zone is appended as Annexure- I.
(3) The map of the Eco-Sensitive Zone along with boundary details is appended as Annexure-II A and Annexure- II B.
(4) The geo-coordinates of the protected areas and its Eco-sensitive Zone are appended as Annexure-III.
(5) The list of 62 villages falling within the Eco-sensitive Zone is appended as Annexure-IV.
(6) Detailed Area Statement of Eco-Sensitive Zone around Bandli Wildlife Sanctuary is appended as Annexure- V.
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 final 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 in
the 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.
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(3) The Zonal Master Plan shall be prepared in consultation with the following Departments of the State Government,
for integrating the ecological and environmental considerations into the said plan:
i. | Environment;
ii. | Forest and Wildlife;
iii. | Urban Development;
iv. | Rural Development;
v. | Tourism;
vi. | Revenue;
vii. | Agriculture;
viii. | Animal Husbandry;
ix. | Himachal Pradesh State Pollution Control Board;
x. | Irrigation and Flood Control;
xi. | Municipality and Panchayati Raj;
xii. | 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, horticultural areas, orchards, lakes
and other water bodies with supporting 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 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 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) above, within the Eco-sensitive Zone may be permitted on the recommendation of the Monitoring
Committee, and with the prior approval of the competent authority under Regional Town Planning Act and
other rules and regulations of Central/State Government as applicable and vide provisions of this
Notification, to meet the residential needs of the local residents 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 under paragraph 4.
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Provided further that no use of tribal land shall be permitted for commercial and industrial development
activities without the prior approval of the competent authority under Regional Town Planning Act and
other rules and regulations of 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.
(b) 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/rivers/ channels 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 or Eco-tourism. —
a) All new eco-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 Eco-Tourism Master Plan shall be prepared by State 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 Tourism Master Plan shall be drawn based on the study of carrying capacity of the Eco-Sensitive Zone;
e) The activities of eco-tourism shall be regulated as under, namely: -
(i) | new construction of hotels and resorts shall not be allowed within one kilometer from the boundary
of the protected area 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 protected area till
the extent of the Eco-Sensitive Zone, the establishment of new hotels and resorts shall be allowed
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 the National
Tiger Conservation Authority (as amended from time to time) with emphasis on eco-tourism, eco-
education and eco-development;
(iii) | until 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 as a part of
the Zonal Master Plan.
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(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 as part Zonal Master Plan.
(6) Noise pollution. Prevention and Control of noise pollution in the Eco-sensitive Zone shall be complied with
in accordance with Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000 under the Environment (Protection)
Act, 1986 and as amended from time to time.
(7) Air pollution.— Prevention and control of air pollution in the Eco-sensitive Zone shall be complied with in
accordance with the provisions of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 (14 of 1981) and rules
made thereunder and amendments thereto.
(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) Environmental (Protection)
Act, 1986 and rules made thereunder or standards stipulated by State Government whichever is more stringent.
(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 and 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
and as amended from time to time; the inorganic material may be disposed in an environmental acceptable
manner at site identified outside the Eco-sensitive Zone.
b) | Safe and Environmentally Sound Management (ESM) of Solid wastes in conformity with the existing rules
and regulations using identified technologies may be allowed within Eco-Sensitive Zone.
(10) Bio-medical waste. Bio medical waste management shall be as under:
a) | 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 G.S.R 343 (E), dated the 28th March,
2016, as amended from time to time.
b) | Safe and Environmentally Sound Management (ESM) of Bio-medical wastes in conformity with the
existing rules and regulations using identified technologies may be allowed within Eco-Sensitive Zone.
(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. —
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a) | On or after the publication of this notification in the Official Gazette, no new polluting industries shall be
permitted to be set up within the Eco-sensitive Zone.
b) | Only non-polluting industries shall be allowed within ESZ as per classification of Industries in the
Guidelines issued by Central Pollution Control Board in February 2016 as amended from time to time,
unless so specified in this notification. In addition, 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. List of activities prohibited or to be regulated within the Eco-sensitive Zone. —
All activities in the Eco sensitive Zone shall be governed by the provisions of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
(29 of 1986) and the rules made there under and other notifications, laws and Acts of the Government of India
pertaining to environment, forests and wildlife, in the erstwhile Ministry of Environment and Forest, vide number
1533(E), dated the 14th September, 2006 and laws for the time being in force in the manner and as amended from
time to time specified in the Table below, namely
TABLE
S. No. | Activity | Description
(1) | (2) | (3)
A. Prohibited Activities
1. | Commercial Mining, stone quarrying and | (a) All new and existing (minor and major minerals), stone
crushing units. | quarrying and crushing units shall be prohibited with
| | immediate effect except for meeting the domestic needs of
| | bona fide local residents including digging of earth for
| | construction or repair of houses within Eco-sensitive Zone;
| | (b) The mining operations shall be carried out in
| | accordance with the order(s) of the Hon'ble Supreme Court
| | dated the 4th August, 2006 in the matter of T.N.
| | Godavarman Thirumulpad Vs. UOI in W.P.(C) No.202 of
| | 1995; dated the 21st April, 2014 in the matter of Goa
| | Foundation Vs. UOI in W.P.(C) No.435 of 2012; and IA
| | No. 1000 of 2003 dated the 03rd June, 2022. IA No.
| | 131377 of 2022 judgment dated the 26th April, 2023 and
| | the 28th April, 2023 and subsequent judgment dated the
| | 23rd July 2025 in I.A Nos. 162023, 162034, 162154 and
| | 162155 of 2025 or any further orders regarding mining.
2. | Setting of industries causing pollution | Establishment of new and expansion of existing polluting
(Water, Air, Soil, Noise, etc.). | industries in the Eco-sensitive Zone shall not be permitted.
| | Pollution prevention technologies and noise barriers should
| | be installed by existing industries.
3. | Establishment of major hydroelectric | Prohibited.
project. |
4. | Use or production or processing of any | Prohibited.
hazardous substances. |
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5. | Discharge of untreated effluents in natural | Prohibited.
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.
8. | Commercial Use of firewood. | Prohibited.
B. Regulated Activities
9. | Commercial establishment of hotels and | No new commercial hotels and resorts shall be permitted
resorts. | within one kilometer 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 kilometer 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.
10. | Construction activities. | (a) New commercial construction of any kind shall not be
| | permitted within one kilometer from the boundary of
| | the protected area 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 kilometre it shall be regulated as per the
| | Zonal Master Plan.
11. | Small scale non-polluting industries. | Non-polluting industries as per classification of industries
| | issued by the Central Pollution Control Board in February
| | 2016, as amended from time to time 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.
12. | 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 there under.
13. | Collection of Forest produce or Non- | Regulated under applicable laws.
Timber Forest Produce (NTFP). |
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14. | Erection of electrical and communication | Regulated under applicable law (Underground cabling may
towers and laying of cables and other | be promoted).
infrastructures. |
15. | Infrastructure including civic amenities. | Shall be done with mitigation measures, as per the
| | applicable laws, rules and regulations available guidelines.
16. | Widening and strengthening of existing | Shall be done with mitigation measures, as per the
roads and construction of new roads. | applicable laws, rules and regulations available guidelines.
17. | Under taking other activities related to | Regulated under applicable laws.
tourism like over flying the ESZ area by |
hot air balloon, helicopter, drones, |
Microlites, etc. |
18. | Protection of Hill Slopes and river banks. | Regulated under applicable laws.
19. | Movement of vehicular traffic at night. | Regulated for commercial purpose under applicable laws.
20. | Establishment of large-scale commercial | Regulated as per the applicable laws except for meeting
livestock and poultry farms by firms, | local needs.
corporate and companies. |
21. | Discharge of treated waste water/effluents | The discharge of treated waste water/effluents shall be
in natural water bodies or land area. | avoided to enter into the water bodies. Efforts to be made
| | for recycle and reuse of treated wastewater. Otherwise, the
| | discharge of treated waste water/effluent shall be regulated
| | as per applicable laws.
22. | Commercial extraction of surface and | Regulated under applicable law.
ground water. |
23. | Open Well, Bore Well etc. for agriculture | Regulated under applicable law.
or other usage. |
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. | Commercial Sign boards and hoardings. | Regulated under applicable laws
28. | Use of polythene bags. | Regulated as per the applicable laws.
29. | Fencing of premises of hotels and lodges. | Regulated as per the applicable laws.
30. | Air, vehicular and noise pollution. | Regulated as per the applicable laws.
C. Promoted Activities
31. | Rain water harvesting. | Shall be actively promoted.
32. | Organic farming. | Shall be actively promoted.
33. | Adoption of green technology for all | Shall be actively promoted.
activities. |
34. | Cottage industries including village | Shall be actively promoted.
artisans, etc. |
35. | Use of renewable energy and fuels. | Bio gas, solar light etc. to be actively promoted.
36. | Agro-Forestry. | Shall be actively promoted.
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37. | Plantation of Horticulture and Herbals. | Shall be actively promoted.
38. | Use of eco-friendly transport. | Shall be actively promoted.
39. | Skill Development. | Shall be actively promoted.
40. | Restoration of Degraded Land/Forests/ | Shall be actively promoted.
Habitat. |
41. | Environmental Awareness. | Shall be actively promoted.
5. Monitoring Committee. - The Central Government hereby constitutes a Monitoring Committee, for effective
monitoring of the provisions of this notification under sub-section (3) of section 3 of the Environment
(Protection) Act, 1986 comprising of the following, namely:
S. No. | Constituent of the Monitoring Committee | Designation
1. | Chief Conservator of Forests, Mandi | Chairman, ex-officio;
2. | A representative of a non-governmental organization working | Member;
in the field of environment or wildlife (including heritage |
conservation) to be nominated by the State Government of |
Himachal Pradesh from time to time every three years |
3. | An expert in the area of ecology and environment from a reputed | Member;
University or Institution to be nominated by the State Government |
of Himachal Pradesh from time to time every three years. |
4. | Senior Town Planner of the area | Member, ex-officio;
5. | A representative from Department of Tourism, Government of | Member, ex-officio;
Himachal Pradesh |
6. | A representative from Himachal Pradesh State Biodiversity Board | Member, ex-officio;
7. | A representative from Himachal Pradesh State Pollution Control | Member, ex-officio;
Board |
8. | Divisional Forest Officer, Suket | Member, ex-officio;
9. | Divisional Forest Officer, WL Kullu | Member Secretary,
ex officio;
6. Functions of Monitoring Committee. —
(1) The Monitoring Committee shall, based on the actual site-specific conditions scrutinise, the activities
covered in the Schedule to the notification of the Government of India in the erstwhile Ministry of
Environment and Forest, vide 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, and referred to the Central Government in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate
Change or the State Environment Impact Assessment Authority, as the case maybe, for prior
environmental clearances under the provisions of the said notification.
(2) The activities not covered in the Schedule to the notification of the Government of India in the erstwhile
Ministry of Environment and Forests vide number S.O. 1533 (E), dated the 14th September, 2006 and
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 concerned Regulatory Authorities.
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(3) The Member-Secretary of the Monitoring Committee or the concerned Collector or the concerned Deputy
Conservator of Forests shall be competent to file complaint under section 19 of the Environment
(Protection) Act, 1986 against any person who contravenes the provisions of this notification.
(4) The Monitoring Committee may invite representative or expert from concerned Department, representative
from industry associations or concerned stakeholders to assist in its deliberations depending on the
requirements on case-to-case basis.
(5) The Monitoring Committee shall submit the annual action taken report of its activities for the period up to
the 31st March of every year by the 30th June of that year to the Chief Wildlife Warden of the State in
proforma specified in Annexure-VI, appended to this notification.
(6) The Central Government may give such directions in writing, 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. Orders, Supreme Court, etc. — The provisions of this notification shall be subject to the orders, if any
passed or to be passed by the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India or High Court or the National Green Tribunal.
[F. No.. 25/123/2015-ESZ-RE]
VED PRAKASH MISHRA, Jt. Secy.
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ANNEXURE- I
Boundary Description of the Eco-sensitive zone around Bandli Wildlife Sanctuary
North | The Northern boundary of Bandli Wildlife Sanctuary Eco- Sensitive Zone starts from the outer
periphery of Bhanwar village (N 31°29′11.588” E 076°53′32.743") in the North-West,
traverses along the southern boundary of DPF Maloh & Maloh Village (N 31°28′57.273” E
076°54′27.303") in the North upto DPF Behli Badern (N 31°29′03.230” E 076°55′14.835") in
the North-East.
North-East | This boundary follows through the geo-coordinate (N 31°28′40.527" E 076°56'7.191") to
(N31°27′57.888" E 076°56′29.026")
East | The Eastern boundary starts from the outer periphery of Doldhar (N 31°28′40.527” E
076°56′07.191") and Badhetar Village (N 31°27′57.888” E 076°56′29.026”) in the North-East.
The ESZ boundary traverses along the outer periphery of Nawal Village (N 31°27′11.351" E
076°56′41.260") in the East upto the outer periphery of Bakalag Village (N 31°26′01.251" E
076°57′13.938") in the South-East.
South-East | This boundary follows through Geo coordinate (N 31°25′12.042” E 076°57′’4.510”) to (N
31°24'47.983" E 076°56'18.561")
South | The Southern boundary extends from the outer periphery of Dhar Village (N 31°25′12.042" E
076°57′04.510") in the South-East, traverses along the outer periphery of DPF Jaral (N
31°24′46.540" E 076°55′09.400”), Dehra village (N_31°24′55.095” E 076°54′57.972"),
Mathnali Tibba (N 31°25′13.417” E 076°54′37.478") in the South upto the southern boundary
of Compartment C-4 DPF Dhawal (N 31°24′54.123” E 076°53′16.561") & C-5 of DPF
Dhawal (N 31°24′53.403" E 076°53′40.895"). Towards South-West, it traverses along the
outer periphery of Bari Village (N 31°24′54.642” E 076°53′05.331”) and Dhawal Village (N
31°24'59.217" E 076°52′51.850").
South-West | This boundary follows through the geo-coordinate (N 31°25′15.248” E 076°52′26.112") to
(N31°26'6.018" E 076°52′19.938")
West | The Western boundary extends from Salapar Colony (N 31°25′09.942” E 076°52′31.229") in
the South-West which is further delineated by Jarol Khadd and NH-21 (N 31°26′47.533" E
076°51'43.361") in the West upto Chahri Village (N 31°27′31.128” E 076°51′40.436”) and
DPF Baila Balahar (N 31°28′40.029" E 076°52′26.487”) in the North-West.
North-West | This boundary follows through the geo-coordinate (N 31°28′3.141” E 076°52′5.963”) to
(N31°29′4.591" E 076°53′3.747")
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ANNEXURE-II A
Map showing Bandli Wildlife Sanctuary and its Eco-sensitive Zone
PROPOSED ECO-SENSITIVE ZONE OF BANDLI WL SANCTUARY
Coordinate of ESZ Boundary
SR NO | LONGITUDE | LATITUDE
ESZ-1 | 76° 53' 32.743" E | 31° 29' 11.588" N
ESZ-2 | 76° 54' 27.303" E | 31° 28' 57.273" N
ESZ-3 | 76° 55' 14.835" E | 31° 29' 3.230" N
ESZ-4 | 76° 56' 7.191" E | 31° 28' 40.527" N
ESZ-5 | 76° 56' 29.026" E | 31° 27' 57.888" N
ESZ-6 | 76° 56' 41.260" E | 31° 27' 11.351" N
ESZ-7 | 76° 57' 13.938" E | 31° 26' 1.251" N
ESZ-8 | 76° 52' 31.229" E | 31° 25' 9.942" N
ESZ-9 | 76° 51' 43.361" E | 31° 26' 47.533" N
ESZ-10 | 76° 51' 40.436" E | 31° 27' 31.128" N
ESZ-11 | 76° 52' 26.487" E | 31° 28' 40.029" N
ESZ-12 | 76° 57' 4.510" E | 31° 25' 12.042" N
ESZ-13 | 76° 55' 9.400" E | 31° 24' 46.540" N
ESZ-14 | 76° 54' 57.972" E | 31° 24' 55.095" N
ESZ-15 | 76° 54' 37.478" E | 31° 25' 13.417" N
ESZ-16 | 76° 53' 16.561" E | 31° 24' 54.123" N
ESZ-17 | 76° 53' 40.895" E | 31° 24' 53.403" N
ESZ-18 | 76° 53' 5.331" E | 31° 24' 54.642" N
ESZ-19 | 76° 52' 51.850" E | 31° 24' 59.217" N
ESZ-20 | 76° 52' 26.112" E | 31° 25' 15.248" N
ESZ-21 | 76° 52' 19.938" E | 31° 26' 6.018" N
ESZ-22 | 76° 52' 5.963" E | 31° 28' 3.141" N
ESZ-23 | 76° 53' 3.747" E | 31° 29' 4.591" N
ESZ-24 | 76° 56' 18.561" E | 31° 24' 47.983" N
Coordinate of WLS Boundary
SR NO | LONGITUDE | LATITUDE
WLS-1 | 76° 54' 36.136" E | 31° 28' 25.628" N
WLS-2 | 76° 55' 16.253" E | 31° 28' 30.795" N
WLS-3 | 76° 55' 46.126" E | 31° 28' 10.258" N
WLS-4 | 76° 55' 54.668" E | 31° 27' 43.455" N
WLS-5 | 76° 56' 0.372" E | 31° 27' 16.196" N
WLS-6 | 76° 55' 57.310" E | 31° 26' 38.808" N
WLS-7 | 76° 56' 19.643" E | 31° 26' 23.713" N
WLS-8 | 76° 56' 12.561" E | 31° 26' 5.341" N
WLS-9 | 76° 56' 43.032" E | 31° 25' 42.269" N
WLS-10 | 76° 56' 10.181" E | 31° 25' 28.532" N
WLS-11 | 76° 55' 27.636" E | 31° 25' 15.269" N
WLS-12 | 76° 55' 3.590" E | 31° 25' 37.835" N
WLS-13 | 76° 54' 29.504" E | 31° 25' 49.832" N
WLS-14 | 76° 53' 58.473" E | 31° 25' 35.757" N
WLS-15 | 76° 53' 41.030" E | 31° 25' 25.860" N
WLS-16 | 76° 53' 13.504" E | 31° 25' 26.578" N
WLS-17 | 76° 52' 58.981" E | 31° 25' 32.162" N
WLS-18 | 76° 53' 2.520" E | 31° 26' 15.890" N
WLS-19 | 76° 53' 17.660" E | 31° 26' 28.297" N
WLS-20 | 76° 52' 20.912" E | 31° 26' 42.955" N
WLS-21 | 76° 52' 31.419" E | 31° 26' 50.514" N
WLS-22 | 76° 52' 26.714" E | 31° 27' 35.987" N
WLS-23 | 76° 53' 13.912" E | 31° 27' 27.555" N
WLS-24 | 76° 53' 3.540" E | 31° 27' 40.912" N
WLS-25 | 76° 52' 53.570" E | 31° 28' 3.946" N
WLS-26 | 76° 53' 7.136" E | 31° 28' 31.527" N
WLS-27 | 76° 53' 34.024" E | 31° 28' 37.535" N
WLS-28 | 76° 53' 37.173" E | 31° 27' 56.288" N
WLS-29 | 76° 54' 32.435" E | 31° 27' 42.711" N
Legend
Coordinates on Proposed Eco Senstive Zone
Coordinates on Bandli Wildlife Sanctuary
Bandli Wildlife Sanctuary Boundary
Eco-Sensitive Zone Boundary
Proposed Eco-Sensitive Zone (30 SQ km)
-Boundaries of forest administrative units have been marked based on information provided by field Officers.
- Not to be published without the permission of Surveyer General of India, Sol, Dehradun.
-Only for internal use of H.P Forest Department and Not For Sale.
Kms
GIS Cell, HPFD
November,2022
(For Official Use Only)
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ANNEXURE-II B
Land Use Land Cover Map of Bandli Wildlife Sanctuary and its Eco-sensitive Zone
LANDUSE LANDCOVER MAP OF BANDLI WILDLIFE SANCTUARY AND ECOZONE
LEGEND
Bandli wls
Eco Sensitive Zone
Forest
Crop
Builtup Area
Rangeland
-Boundaries of forest administrative units have been marked based on infomation provided by field Officers.
-Not to be published without the permission of Surveyer General of India, Sol, Dehradun.
Only for internal use of H.P Forest Department and Not For Sale
Kms
GIS Cell HPFD
June, 2023
(For Official Use Only)
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ANNEXURE- III
Table A: Geocoordinates of prominent locations of Bandli Wildlife Sanctuary
GPS Points | Longitude | Latitude
WLS-1 | 76° 54' 36.136" E | 31° 28' 25.628" N
WLS-2 | 76° 55' 16.253" E | 31° 28' 30.795" N
WLS-3 | 76° 55' 46.126" E | 31° 28' 10.258" N
WLS-4 | 76° 55' 54.668" E | 31° 27' 43.455" N
WLS-5 | 76° 56' 0.372" E | 31° 27' 16.196" N
WLS-6 | 76° 55' 57.310" E | 31° 26' 38.808" N
WLS-7 | 76° 56' 19.643" E | 31° 26' 23.713" N
WLS-8 | 76° 56' 12.561" E | 31° 26' 5.341" N
WLS-9 | 76° 56' 43.032" E | 31° 25' 42.269" N
WLS-10 | 76° 56' 10.181" E | 31° 25' 28.532" N
WLS-11 | 76° 55' 27.636" E | 31° 25' 15.269" N
WLS-12 | 76° 55' 3.590" E | 31° 25' 37.835" N
WLS-13 | 76° 54' 29.504" E | 31° 25' 49.832" N
WLS-14 | 76° 53' 58.473" E | 31° 25' 35.757" N
WLS-15 | 76° 53' 41.030" E | 31° 25' 25.860" N
WLS-16 | 76° 53' 13.504" E | 31° 25' 26.578" N
WLS-17 | 76° 52' 58.981" E | 31° 25' 32.162" N
WLS-18 | 76° 53' 2.520" E | 31° 26' 15.890" N
WLS-19 | 76° 53' 17.660" E | 31° 26' 28.297" N
WLS-20 | 76° 52' 20.912" E | 31° 26' 42.955" N
WLS-21 | 76° 52' 31.419" E | 31° 26' 50.514" N
WLS-22 | 76° 52' 26.714" E | 31° 27' 35.987" N
WLS-23 | 76° 53' 13.912" E | 31° 27' 27.555" N
WLS-24 | 76° 53' 3.540" E | 31° 27' 40.912" N
WLS-25 | 76° 52' 53.570" E | 31° 28' 3.946" N
WLS-26 | 76° 53' 7.136" E | 31° 28' 31.527" N
WLS-27 | 76° 53' 34.024" E | 31° 28' 37.535" N
WLS-28 | 76° 53' 37.173" E | 31° 27' 56.288" N
WLS-29 | 76° 54' 32.435" E | 31° 27' 42.711" N
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Table B: Geocoordinates of Eco-sensitive Zone prominent points
GPS Points | LONGITUDE | LATITUDE
ESZ-1 | 76° 53' 32.743" E | 31° 29' 11.588" N
ESZ-2 | 76° 54' 27.303" E | 31° 28' 57.273" N
ESZ-3 | 76° 55' 14.835" E | 31° 29' 3.230" N
ESZ-4 | 76° 56' 7.191" E | 31° 28' 40.527" N
ESZ-5 | 76° 56' 29.026" E | 31° 27' 57.888" N
ESZ-6 | 76° 56' 41.260" E | 31° 27' 11.351" N
ESZ-7 | 76° 57' 13.938" E | 31° 26' 1.251" N
ESZ-8 | 76° 52' 31.229" E | 31° 25' 9.942" N
ESZ-9 | 76° 51' 43.361" E | 31° 26' 47.533" N
ESZ-10 | 76° 51' 40.436" E | 31° 27' 31.128" N
ESZ-11 | 76° 52' 26.487" E | 31° 28' 40.029" N
ESZ-12 | 76° 57' 4.510" E | 31° 25' 12.042" N
ESZ-13 | 76° 55' 9.400" E | 31° 24' 46.540" N
ESZ-14 | 76° 54' 57.972" E | 31° 24' 55.095" N
ESZ-15 | 76° 54' 37.478" E | 31° 25' 13.417" N
ESZ-16 | 76° 53' 16.561" E | 31° 24' 54.123" N
ESZ-17 | 76° 53' 40.895" E | 31° 24' 53.403" N
ESZ-18 | 76° 53' 5.331" E | 31° 24' 54.642" N
ESZ-19 | 76° 52' 51.850" E | 31° 24' 59.217" N
ESZ-20 | 76° 52' 26.112" E | 31° 25' 15.248" N
ESZ-21 | 76° 52' 19.938" E | 31° 26' 6.018" N
ESZ-22 | 76° 52' 5.963" E | 31° 28' 3.141" N
ESZ-23 | 76° 53' 3.747" E | 31° 29' 4.591" N
ESZ-24 | 76° 56' 18.561" E | 31° 24' 47.983" N
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ANNEXURE- IV
List of villages falling within the Eco-sensitive Zone along with its geo-coordinates
Sr. No. | Range | Beat | Village | Latitude (N) in DMS | Longitude (E)in DMS
1 | Kangoo | Serikothi | Dharli and Barad | 31 25 08.14 | 76 56 46.81
2 | | | Bakhrali | 31 25 14.42 | 76 56 53.02
3 | | Dhawal | Bah | 31 25 18.38 | 76 56 39.10
4 | | | Saul | 31 25 53.54 | 76 55 40.33
5 | | | Barpat | 31 25 15.08 | 76 55 08.95
6 | | | Chalalla | 31 24 57.45 | 76 53 26.52
7 | | | Ropari | 31 25 27.49 | 76 53 12.71
8 | Batwara | Jaral | 31 25 03.08 | 76 55 25.99
9 | Gehru | Kandlu | 31 24 53.84 | 76 56 24.24
10 | | | Kangri | 31 25 06.55 | 76 55 40.54
11 | | | Chiral | 31 24 53.49 | 76 55 59.07
12 | Dehar | Khurahal | 31 25 33.99 | 76 52 44.62
13 | | | Siun | 31 25 23.24 | 76 52 34.53
14 | | | Khairi | 31 25 31.43 | 76 52 52.42
15 | | | Kandar | 31 26 53.41 | 76 52 41.38
16 | | | Tali | 31 26 28.38 | 76 51 56.63
17 | | | Sarouni | 31 26 49.91 | 76 52 02.73
18 | | | Upper Bhuwana | 31 26 50.67 | 76 51 38.64
19 | Jai Devi | Doldhar | Nawal Dhar | 31.452036 | 76.945591
20 | | | Parua | 31.457341 | 76.943268
21 | | | Fleur | 31.43412 | 76.955273
22 | | | Tandi | 31.448041 | 76.942656
23 | | | Nehari | 31.445939 | 76.944211
24 | | | Hemun | 31.448594 | 76.950147
25 | | | Badhu | 31.451898 | 76.949048
26 | | | Badhetar | 31.468544 | 76.950001
27 | | | Chachla | 31.465266 | 76.950751
28 | | | Bahli | 31.459526 | 76.936162
29 | | | Dhara | 31.456971 | 76.942742
30 | | | Banadi | 31.460121 | 76.937316
31 | | | Sabadhu | 31.4407 | 76.941465
32 | Kamand | Basahu | 31.42649 | 76.949792
33 | | | Piplu | 31.43362 | 76.946398
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47 | | | Badhu | 31°26'50.33" N | 76°56'02.86"E
48 | | | Kharni | 31°26'21.40" N | 76°56'30.60"E
49 | | | Basahu | 31°25'41.47" N | 76°56'43.22"E
50 | | | Patyoda | 31°28'45.07" N | 76°53'52.68"E
51 | | | Chalouni | 31°29'06.71" N | 76°53'59.80"E
52 | | | Jandroh | 31°28'55.06" N | 76°53'46.96"E
53 | Jarol | Fagla Dhar | 31°28'37.72" N | 76°53'43.43"E
54 | | | Bobar | 31°27′39.61" N | 76°53'43.49"E
55 | | | Srauni Dhar | 31°27'10.46" N | 76°51'54.28"E
56 | | | Nihari | 31°27'23.46" N | 76°52'41.01"E
57 | | | Dolag | 31°27'34.13" N | 76°52'30.73"E
58 | | | Sarouni | 31°26'57.92" N | 76°52'08.34"E
59 | | | Tharu | 31°27'07.95" N | 76°51'47.21"E
60 | | | Jarol | 31°27'43.02" N | 76°51'43.00"E
61 | | | Ropari | 31°27'39.29" N | 76°51'49.26"E
62 | | | Ghangal | 31°27'49.42" N | 76°51'53.62"E
Annexure- V
Detailed Area Statement of Eco-Sensitive Zone around Bandli Wildlife Sanctuary
Category of land | Area of Eco-Sensitive Zone in ha
Demarcated Protected Forest (DPF) | 1018.5
Undemarcated Protected Forest (UPF) | 40
Private Land | 834.54
Other Govt. land | 925.68
Total area of Eco-Sensitive Zone | 2818.72
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Annexure- VI
Proforma of action taken report.-
1. | Number and date of Meetings
2. | Minutes of the meetings: Mention main noteworthy points. Attached Minutes of the meeting on 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. Details may be attached as
Annexure
5. | Summary of cases scrutinized for activities covered under Environment Impact Assessment Notification,
2006. Details may be attached as separate Annexure.
6. | Summary of case scrutinized for activities not covered under Environment Impact Assessment Notification,
2006. Details may be attached as separate Annexure.
7. | Summary of complaints lodged under Section 19 of Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
8. | Any other matter of importance.
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