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REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99
The Gazette of India
CG-DL-E-08102025-266767
EXTRAORDINARY
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
NEW DELHI, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2025/ASVINA 8, 1947
MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 29th September, 2025
S.O. 4442 (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-110 003, or send it to the e-mail address of the Ministry at esz-mef@nic.in
DRAFT NOTIFICATION
WHEREAS, the Karimpuzha Wildlife Sanctuary is located between the geographical limits of N
11°23'15''to 11°12'43" latitudes and E 76°22'37'' to 76°33'2" longitudes and falls in the Nilambur Taluk of
Malappuram Revenue District in Kerala. The extent of the Sanctuary is 227.97 square kilometers consisting of parts
of New Amarambalam Reserved Forest (211.09 square kilometers excluding the teak plantations and tribal hamlets)
and the Vadakkekkota Malavaram Vested Forest (with an extent of 16.88 square kilometers). The Sanctuary was
notified as per G.O (P) No.9/2019/F&WLD dated the 17th August, 2019 and published as SRO No. 973/2019 in the
Kerala Gazette No. 3078, Volume VIII dated the 12th December, 2019;
AND WHEREAS Karimpuzha Wildlife Sanctuary lies on the western slopes of the Nilgiris, where the
foothills are buffered by extensive stretches of secondary moist deciduous forests supporting the evergreen forests
above. These forest areas form an important part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, recognized under UNESCO's Man
and Biosphere Programme. The sanctuary holds ecological significance due to its unique geographic and
biogeographic antiquity and evolutionary history;
AND WHEREAS the forests harbour diverse floristic and faunal components of Western Ghats in general
and the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve in particular. Karimpuzha Wildlife Sanctuary shares boundary with Mukurthi
National Park of Tamil Nadu in eastern side and Silent Valley National Park, Kerala on southern side. Hence, it acts
as a continuous protected area network, ensuring free movement of wildlife, improving the connectivity and enhances
the gene pool of various species. The terrain ranges from lowland regions to high-altitude grasslands and supports six
distinct forest types, which are rarely found together elsewhere in Kerala. These include Southern tropical moist
deciduous forests, West coast tropical semi-evergreen forests, West coast tropical evergreen forests, Southern
subtropical broad-leaved hill forests, Southern montane wet temperate forests, and Southern montane wet temperate
grasslands. The Sanctuary is blessed with a lot of micro watersheds that drain to large network of rivers and streams
which in turn drains out to Chaliyar River, one of the major river basins in Kerala. Many small rivers and rivulets
drain into this macro watershed of Karimpuzha that forms the lifeline of the inhabitants of Malappuram and
Kozhikkode Districts in Kerala;
AND WHEREAS, the forest areas of Karimpuzha Wildlife Sanctuary form part of the Nilambur Elephant
Reserve, one of four such reserves notified in Kerala. Together with the adjoining Anaikkatti areas, Nilambur
Elephant Reserve supports a viable elephant population. Karimpuzha Wildlife Sanctuary hosts more than 26 species of
mammals, 100 species of birds, 33 species of reptiles, and 43 species of fishes. Among invertebrates, more than 700
insect species are reported. Endemic fauna includes two species of mammals, 8 species of birds, and 20 species of
fish. A total of 305 tree species, belonging to 212 genera and 73 families, have been recorded. Out of the 133 butterfly
species found here, 28 are of high conservation value as they are either endemic or protected. The Karimpuzha River
and its tributaries sustain a healthy population of the endangered Malabar Mahseer (Tor malabaricus). Other notable
species sighted include the Slender Loris, Nilgiri Tahr, Tiger, Lion-tailed Macaque and Bison.
AND WHEREAS, the Karimpuzha Wildlife Sanctuary supports a good number of faunal species like
Panthera pardus, Manis crassicaudata, Cuon alpinus, Bufo parietalis, Bufo melanostictus, Ramanella montana,
Ghatixalus variabilis, Rhacophorus malabaricus, Phalacrocorax niger, Ardeola grayii, Milvus migrans, Pteropus
giganteus, Macaca silenus, Macaca radiata, Melursus ursinis, Felis bengalensis, Elephas maximus, Sus scrofa, Bos
gaurus, Hystrix indica etc.;
AND WHEREAS, Karimpuzha Wildlife Sanctuary is home to many threatened, endangered, and endemic
species, though knowledge about them remains limited. The sanctuary holds significant potential for future research
focused on their conservation. It is necessary to conserve and protect the area, the extent and boundaries of
Karimpuzha Wildlife Sanctuary which are specified in paragraph 1 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
subsection (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 an Eco-
Sensitive Zone around the boundary of Karimpuzha Wildlife Sanctuary of Kerala (herein after referred to as the Eco-
sensitive Zone) details of which are as under, namely: -
1. Extent and boundaries of the Eco-Sensitive Zone.- (1) The Eco-Sensitive Zone varies from zero to 3.40
kilometer, encompassing an area of 44.24 square kilometers around the Sanctuary which includes forest areas
of Karulai Forest Range, Kalikavu Forest Range in Nilambur South Forest Division and Vazhikkadavu
Forest Range in Nilambur North Forest Division. These forest areas are managed by various working plans
and various acts like Kerala Forest Act, 1961, Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972. The Extent of Eco-Sensitive
Zone in different directions is given below: -
| Direction | Extent in Kilometer |
| :------------ | :------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| North | 0 to 1 kilometer (boundary of Mukkurthy National Park) |
| North-East | 0 kilometer (boundary of Mukkurthy National Park) |
| East | 0 kilometer (boundary of Mukkurthy National Park) |
| South-East | 0 kilometer (boundary of Mukkurthy National Park and buffer zone of Silent valley National Park) |
| South | 0 kilometer (boundary of buffer zone of Silent valley National Park) |
| South-West | 0.6 to 1 kilometer (habitations and boundary of buffer zone of Silent valley National Park) |
| West | 1 to 3.20 kilometer |
| North-West | 2 to 1.20 kilometer |
Justification for 0-kilometer extent of Eco-Sensitive Zone in different directions of the protected area: The
Eco-Sensitive Zone is zero in some directions due to its adjacency with other protected areas such as
Mukurthi National Park in Tamil Nadu, Silent Valley National Park in Kerala, and the interstate boundary
with Tamil Nadu.
(2) The Maps of the Karimpuzha Wildlife Sanctuary and its Eco-sensitive Zone is appended as Annexure- I A, I B
and I C.
(3) The boundary description of the Eco-Sensitive Zone is appended as Annexure- II.
(4) The geo-coordinates of the prominent locations of Karimpuzha Wildlife Sanctuary and its Eco-Sensitive Zone
mentioned at Table A and B is appended as Annexure-III.
(5) The list of four villages falling in Eco-Sensitive Zone is appended as Annexure-IV.
2. Zonal Master Plan for Eco-Sensitive Zone.-
(1) The State Government shall, for the purposes of the Eco-Sensitive Zone, prepare a Zonal Master Plan within two
years from the date of publication of this notification in the Official Gazette, in consultation with local people and
in conformity to the provisions of this notification.
(2) The Zonal Master Plan for the Eco-Sensitive Zone shall be prepared by the State Government in accordance with
the provisions of this notification and in consonance with the relevant Central and State laws and the guidelines
issued by the Central Government, if any.
(3) The Zonal Master Plan shall be prepared in consultation with the following Departments of the State
Government, for integrating the ecological and environmental considerations into the said plan: -
i. Environment;
ii. Forest and Wildlife;
iii. Local Self Government Department;
iv. Agriculture;
v. Revenue;
vi. Urban Development;
vii. Tourism;
viii. Rural Development;
ix. Irrigation and Flood Control;
x. Municipality;
xi. Panchayati Raj;
xii. Public Works Department;
xiii. Kerala State Pollution Control Board.
(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, green area, such as, parks and it's like places, 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 and regulated
activities listed in the Table in paragraph 4 and ensure and promote eco-friendly development for security of local
community's livelihood.
(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.
(10) Until the preparation of the Zonal Master Plan for the Eco-Sensitive Zone, all new construction and other
developmental activities shall be referred to the Monitoring Committee.
3. Measures to be taken by the State Government.- The State Government shall take the following measures for
giving effect to the provisions of this notification, namely:
(1) Land use.- (a) Forests, horticulture areas, agricultural areas, parks and open spaces earmarked for recreational
purposes in the Eco-Sensitive Zone shall not be used or converted into areas for major commercial or major
residential complex or industrial activities.
Provided that the conversion of agricultural and other lands, for the purpose other than that specified at part
(a), within the Eco-Sensitive Zone may be permitted on the recommendation of the Monitoring Committee, and with
the prior approval of the 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 and given under paragraph 4.
Provided further that no use of tribal land shall be permitted for commercial and industrial development
activities without the prior approval of the 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.
i. Efforts shall be made to reforest the unused or unproductive agricultural areas with afforestation and habitat
restoration activities.
(2) Natural water bodies.- The catchment areas of all natural springs shall be identified and plans for their
conservation and rejuvenation shall be incorporated in the Zonal Master Plan and the guidelines shall be drawn
up by the State Government in such a manner as to prohibit development activities at or near these areas which
are detrimental to such areas.
(3) Tourism 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;
a) the Tourism Master Plan shall be prepared by the Department of Tourism in consultation with the
Departments of Environment and Forests of the State Government;
b) the Tourism Master Plan shall form a component of the Zonal Master Plan;
c) the Tourism Master Plan shall be drawn based on the study of carrying capacity of the Eco-Sensitive Zone;
d) the activities of eco-tourism shall be regulated as under, namely: -
i. 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 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;
ii. until the Zonal Master Plan is prepared and approved, development for tourism and expansion of
existing tourism activities shall be permitted by the regulatory authorities concerned based on the
actual site-specific scrutiny and recommendation of the Monitoring Committee.
(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.
(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 of the Zonal Master Plan.
(6) Noise pollution.– Prevention and control of noise pollution in the Eco-Sensitive Zone shall be complied in
accordance with the provisions of the Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000 and as amended
from time to time.
(7) Air pollution.- Prevention and control of air pollution in the Eco-Sensitive Zone shall be complied in
accordance with the provisions of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 (14 of 1981) and as
amended from time to time.
(8) Discharge of effluents.– The discharge of treated effluent in the Eco-Sensitive Zone shall be in accordance with
the provisions of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 (6 of 1974) and as amended from
time to time.
(9) Solid wastes.- Disposal and Management of solid wastes shall be as under-
a. The solid waste disposal and management in the Eco-Sensitive Zone shall be carried out in accordance
with the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 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 and 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 and 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 and 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 such as CNG, LPG, etc.
(16)Industrial units.-
a) No new polluting industries shall be allowed to be set up within the Eco-Sensitive Zone on or after the
publication of this notification in the Official Gazette,
b) Only non-polluting industries shall be allowed within the Eco sensitive Zone as per classification of
Industries in the Guidelines issued by Central Pollution Control Board in February 2016, 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) Construction on existing steep hill slopes or slopes with a high degree of erosion shall not 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 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
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| S No | Activity | Description |
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| (1) | (2) | (3) |
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| | | A. Prohibited Activities |
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| 1. | Commercial Mining, stone quarrying and crushing units. | (a) All new and existing (minor and major minerals), stone quarrying and crushing units are 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 orders 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 and Goa Foundation Vs. UOI in W.P.(C) No. 435 of 2012 dated the 21st April, 2014 and IA No. 1000 of 2003 dated the 3rd June, 2022 and subsequent IA No. 131377 of 2022 judgment dated the 26th April, 2023 and 28th April, 2023. |
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| 2. | Setting of industries causing pollution (Water, Air, Soil, Noise, etc.). | New industries and expansion of existing polluting industries in the Eco-Sensitive Zone shall not be permitted: Provided that, non-polluting industries shall be allowed within Eco-Sensitive Zone as per classification of Industries in the guidelines issued by the Central Pollution Control Board in February, 2016, as amended from time to time, unless so specified in this notification and in addition, the non-polluting cottage industries shall be promoted. |
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| 3. | Establishment of major hydroelectric project. | Prohibited. |
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| 4. | Use, production, or processing of any hazardous substances. | Prohibited. |
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| 5. | Discharge of untreated effluents in natural water bodies or land area. | Prohibited. |
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| 6. | Establishment of Solid Waste | No Solid Waste disposal site and waste treatment/ processing facility of solid waste is permitted within eco sensitive zone. Further installation of common or individual incineration facility for treatment of any form of solid waste generated from industrial process and health establishment/hospital etc. is prohibited. |
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| 7. | Establishment of large-scale commercial livestock and poultry farms by firms, corporate, companies. | Prohibited. |
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| 8. | Under taking other activities related to tourism like flying over the protected area and its Eco-sensitive Zone area by hot air balloon, helicopter, drones, Microlites, and other aircrafts etc. | Prohibited. Provided that, the Forest and Wildlife Departments may use drone for creating awareness on forest, environment and wildlife conservation by making documentaries for non-commercial purpose. |
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| 9. | Setting of new saw mills. | No new or expansion of existing saw mills shall be permitted within the Eco-Sensitive Zone. |
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| 10. | Setting up of brick kilns. | Prohibited. |
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| | | B. Regulated Activities |
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| 11. | Commercial establishment of hotels and resorts | No new commercial hotels and resorts shall be permitted 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. |
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| 12. | Construction activities | (a) No new commercial construction of any kind shall be permitted within one kilometer from the boundary of the protected area or up to the extent of the Eco-Sensitive Zone, whichever is nearer; (b) 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 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; (c) Beyond one kilometer it shall be regulated as per the Zonal Master Plan. |
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| 13. | 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 shall be permitted by the approval of competent Authority in the State. |
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| 14. | 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. |
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| 15. | Collection of Forest produce or Non-Timber Forest Produce (NTFP). | Regulated under applicable laws. |
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| 16. | Erection of electrical and communication towers and laying of cables and other infrastructures. | Regulated under applicable law (Underground cabling may be promoted). |
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| 17. | Infrastructure including civic amenities. | Shall be done with mitigation measures, as per the applicable laws, rules and regulations available guidelines. |
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| 18. | Widening and strengthening of existing roads and construction of new roads. | Taking measures of mitigation with proper Environment Impact Assessment, as per applicable laws, rules and regulation and available guidelines. |
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| 19. | Protection of Hill Slopes and river banks. | Regulated under applicable laws. |
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| 20. | Movement of vehicular traffic at night. | Regulated for commercial purpose under applicable laws. |
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| 21. | Ongoing agriculture and horticulture practices by local communities along with dairies, dairy farming, aquaculture and fisheries. | Permitted under applicable laws for use of locals. |
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| 22. | Discharge of treated waste water/effluents in natural water bodies or land area. | The discharge of treated waste water/effluents shall be avoided to enter into the water bodies. Efforts to be made for recycle and reuse of treated waste water. Otherwise, the discharge of treated waste water/effluent shall be regulated as per applicable laws. |
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| 23. | Commercial extraction of surface and ground water. | Regulated under applicable law. |
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| 24. | Open Well, Bore Well etc. for agriculture or other usage. | Regulated and the activity should be strictly monitored by the appropriate authority. |
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| 25. | Solid Waste Management. | Regulated under applicable laws. |
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| 26. | Introduction of Exotic species. | Regulated under applicable laws. |
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| 27. | Eco-tourism. | Regulated as per the applicable law. |
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| 28. | Use of polythene bags. | Regulated as per applicable laws, where the thickness of the carry bag should not be less than 120 microns and Nonwoven plastic carry bag shall not be less than 60 Gram Per Square Meter (GSM). |
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| 29. | Commercial Sign boards and hoardings. | Regulated under applicable laws. |
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| | | C. Promoted Activities |
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| 30. | Rain water harvesting. | Shall be actively promoted. |
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| 31. | Organic farming. | Shall be actively promoted. |
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| 32. | Adoption of green technology for all activities. | Shall be actively promoted. |
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| 33. | Cottage industries including village artisans, etc. | Shall be actively promoted. |
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| 34. | Use of renewable energy and fuels. | Bio gas, solar light etc. to be actively promoted. |
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| 35. | Agro-Forestry. | Shall be actively promoted. |
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| 36. | Plantation of Horticulture and Herbals. | Shall be actively promoted. |
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| 37. | Use of eco-friendly transport. | Shall be actively promoted. |
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| 38. | Skill Development. | Shall be actively promoted. |
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| 39. | Restoration of Degraded Land/ Forests/Habitat. | Shall be actively promoted. |
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| 40. | Environmental Awareness. | Shall be actively promoted. |
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5. Monitoring Committee.- The Central Government herby 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
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| S. No. | Constituent of the Monitoring Committee | Designation |
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| 1. | The District Collector, Malappuram | Chairman, ex-officio; |
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| 2. | President of District Panchayat, Malappuram | Member, ex officio; |
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| 3. | One representative of Non-governmental organization working in the field of environment or wildlife (including heritage conservation) to be nominated by the Kerala State Government from time to time every three years | Member |
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| 4. | One expert in the area of ecology and environment from a reputed institution or university in the State to be nominated by the Kerala State Government from time to time every three years | Member |
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| 5. | Member of the State Biodiversity Board | Member, ex officio; |
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| 6. | A representative of Kerala Pollution Control Board | Member, ex officio; |
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| 7. | The Divisional Forest Officer, Nilambur South Division and Wildlife Warden, Karimpuzha Wildlife Sanctuary | Member Secretary, ex officio; |
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6. Functions of the Monitoring Committee.- (1) The Monitoring Committee shall, based on the actual site-specific
conditions scrutinize, the activities that are covered in the Schedule to the notification of the Government of India in
the erstwhile Ministry of Environment and Forest number S.O. 1533 (E), dated the 14th September, 2006, and are
falling in the Eco-sensitive Zone, except for the prohibited activities as specified in the Table under paragraph 4
thereof, 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 that are not covered in the Schedule to the notification of the Government of India in the erstwhile
Ministry of Environment and Forests number S.O. 1533 (E), dated the 14th September, 2006 and are falling in the
Eco-Sensitive Zone, except for the prohibited activities as specified in the Table under paragraph 4 thereof, shall be
scrutinized by the Monitoring Committee based on the actual site-specific conditions and referred to the concerned
Regulatory Authorities.
(3) The Member-Secretary of the Monitoring Committee or the concerned Collector(s) or the concerned Deputy
Conservator of Forests shall be competent to file complaints 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 representatives or experts from concerned Departments, representatives
from industry associations or concerned stakeholders to assist in its deliberations depending on the requirements on
issue to issue basis.
(5) The Monitoring Committee shall submit the annual action taken report of its activities as on 31st March of every
year by 30th June of that year to the Chief Wildlife Warden in the state as per proforma appended at Annexure V.
(6) The Central Government in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change may give such directions, as
it deems fit, to the Monitoring Committee for effective discharge of its functions.
7. Additional measures.– The Central Government and State Government may specify additional measures, if any,
for giving effect to provisions of this notification.
8. Supreme Court, etc. orders.- The provisions of this notification shall be subject to the orders, if any passed or
to be passed by the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India or High Court or the National Green Tribunal.
Annexure I A
Toposheet map of the Karimpuzha Wildlife Sanctuary and its Eco-sensitive Zone
ECO SENSITIVE ZONE
KARIMPUZHA WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
9 KM
LEGEND
Karimpuzha WLS Boundary
1KM Eco Sensitive Zone
Boundary
PA Boundary Points
ESZ Boundary Points
Silent Valley NP Core
Silent Valley NP Buffer
Annexure I B
Google map of the Eco Sensitive Zone Area around Karimpuzha Wildlife Sanctuary
ECO SENSITIVE ZONE
KARIMPUZHA WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
9 KM
LEGEND
Karimpuzha WLS Boundary
1KM Eco Sensitive Zone
Boundary
PA Boundary Points
ESZ Boundary Points
Annecxure I C
Toposheet map of the Karimpuzha Wildlife Sanctuary and its Eco-sensitive Zone with
geocoordinates
ECO SENSITIVE ZONE
KARIMPUZHA WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
ECO-SENSITIVE ZONE GPS
+---------+--------------------+-------------------+
| Point ID | Latitude | Longitude |
+=========+====================+===================+
| ESZ 1 | 11°14'17.17"N | 76°23'10.40"E |
+---------+--------------------+-------------------+
| ESZ 2 | 11°15'17.61"N | 76°24'50.35"E |
+---------+--------------------+-------------------+
| ESZ 3 | 11°16'11.28"N | 76°23'59.18"E |
+---------+--------------------+-------------------+
| ESZ 4 | 11°16'40.57"N | 76°23'2.26"E |
+---------+--------------------+-------------------+
| ESZ 5 | 11°17'45.59"N | 76°23'3.98"E |
+---------+--------------------+-------------------+
| ESZ 6 | 11°17'52.82"N | 76°23'51.16"E |
+---------+--------------------+-------------------+
| ESZ 7 | 11°18'41.57"N | 76°24'1.50"E |
+---------+--------------------+-------------------+
| ESZ 8 | 11°19'8.56"N | 76°23'19.63"E |
+---------+--------------------+-------------------+
| ESZ 9 | 11°19'47.47"N | 76°22'38.81"E |
+---------+--------------------+-------------------+
| ESZ 10 | 11°20'15.87"N | 76°22'43.45"E |
+---------+--------------------+-------------------+
| ESZ 11 | 11°20'53.76"N | 76°22'23.16"E |
+---------+--------------------+-------------------+
| ESZ 12 | 11°21'43.78"N | 76°22'38.59"E |
+---------+--------------------+-------------------+
| ESZ 13 | 11°22'48.14"N | 76°22'4.72"E |
+---------+--------------------+-------------------+
| ESZ 14 | 11°23′32.06"N | 76°22'25.84"E |
+---------+--------------------+-------------------+
| ESZ 15 | 11°23'10.49"N | 76°23'30.39"E |
+---------+--------------------+-------------------+
| ESZ 16 | 11°22′26.82"N | 76°24′25.78" |
+---------+--------------------+-------------------+
| ESZ 17 | 11°23'21.14"N | 76°25'56.58"E |
+---------+--------------------+-------------------+
| ESZ 18 | 11°23'14.13"N | 76°26'40.80"E |
+---------+--------------------+-------------------+
| ESZ 19 | 11°23'37.28"N | 76°27'14.27"E |
+---------+--------------------+-------------------+
PROTECTED AREA GPS
+------------+--------------------+--------------------+
| Kew point ID | Latitude | Longitude |
+============+====================+====================+
| PA 1 | 11°13'52.80″N | 76°23'37.37"E |
+------------+--------------------+--------------------+
| PA 2 | 11°15'8.56″N | 76°25'51.45"E |
+------------+--------------------+--------------------+
| PA 3 | 11°16'38.36″N | 76°24'30.60"E |
+------------+--------------------+--------------------+
| PA 4 | 11°16'54.73″N | 76°23'36.69"E |
+------------+--------------------+--------------------+
| PA 5 | 11°18′23.95″N | 76°25'44.68"E |
+------------+--------------------+--------------------+
| PA 6 | 11°18'14.10″N | 76°24'33.88"E |
+------------+--------------------+--------------------+
| PA 7 | 11°22'55.73"N | 76°22′42.45"E |
+------------+--------------------+--------------------+
| PA 8 | 11°23'15.29″N | 76°27'42.80"E |
+------------+--------------------+--------------------+
| PA 9 | 11°22'13.72"N | 76°31'3.34"E |
+------------+--------------------+--------------------+
| PA 10 | 11°21'28.27"N | 76°32'52.15"E |
+------------+--------------------+--------------------+
| PA 11 | 11°19'47.45″N | 76°33'0.18"E |
+------------+--------------------+--------------------+
| PA 12 | 11°15'59.03″N | 76°30'35.87"E |
+------------+--------------------+--------------------+
| PA 13 | 11°14'20.33″N | 76°27'11.31"E |
+------------+--------------------+--------------------+
| PA 14 | 11°12'47.47"N | 76°27'0.00"E |
+------------+--------------------+--------------------+
9 KM
LEGEND
Karimpuzha WLS Boundary
1KM Eco Sensitive Zone
Boundary
PA Boundary Points
ESZ Boundary Points
Annexure- II
Boundary description of the Eco-Sensitive Zone around Karimpuzha Wildlife Sanctuary
| Direction | Boundary descriptions ---