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The Central Government publishes a draft notification proposing to declare the area around Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary in Bihar as an Eco-sensitive Zone under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, for public information and inviting suggestions within sixty days.

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The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Central Government, issued S.O. 2765(E) on June 20, 2025, publishing a draft notification to declare an Eco-sensitive Zone (ESZ) around the Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary in the State of Bihar. This draft, which supersedes notification S.O. 3549(E) dated December 30, 2015, is issued under sub-section (1) read with clauses (v) and (xiv) of sub-section (2) and sub-section (3) of section 3 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (29 of 1986), and sub-rule (3) of rule 5 of the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986. The public is invited to submit objections or suggestions within sixty days from the Gazette's availability to the Secretary, MoEFCC, or via email to esz-mef@nic.in. The Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary, located in southwestern Bihar between the Son and Karmanasa Rivers, was initially notified under section 18 of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 (53 of 1972), by the Government of Bihar vide S.O. 1160 dated July 20, 1979, with an area of 1520.095 sq km. Its area was subsequently increased by 12.0176 sq km vide notification Vanyaprani-10/09-1006 dated April 20, 2010, and further adjusted by the State Government vide notification 119(E) dated February 29, 2024, which denotified 22.2502 sq km and added 30 sq km. The proposed ESZ will extend from zero to 5.83 kilometers from the sanctuary boundary, encompassing an area of 523.52 sq km, with zero extent in the West, Northwest, and Southwest due to the interstate boundary with Uttar Pradesh. It includes 252 villages (108 in Rohtas and 144 in Kaimur districts). The State Government is mandated to prepare a Zonal Master Plan for the ESZ within two years, in consultation with various state departments, to guide land use, conserve natural water bodies, manage tourism (including new construction of hotels/resorts being prohibited within 1 km of the protected area boundary), and preserve natural and man-made heritage. The notification specifies a list of prohibited activities, including commercial mining, stone quarrying and crushing (except for bona fide local domestic needs), new polluting industries, major hydroelectric projects, use/production of hazardous substances, discharge of untreated effluents, new saw mills, brick kilns, and commercial use of firewood. Regulated activities include commercial hotels/resorts, construction, small-scale non-polluting industries, felling of trees, collection of forest produce, and various waste management practices, subject to applicable laws and guidelines such as the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and the Solid, Bio-Medical, Plastic, Construction & Demolition, and E-Waste Management Rules, all of 2016. Promoted activities include rainwater harvesting, organic farming, green technology, and eco-tourism. A Monitoring Committee, chaired by the Divisional Commissioner, Patna Revenue Division, and comprising ex-officio members from district administrations and state departments, along with nominated experts and NGO representatives, will be constituted by the Central Government. This committee will scrutinize activities for environmental clearances, monitor compliance with regulations, and file complaints under section 19 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. All provisions are subject to orders passed by the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India, High Courts, or the National Green Tribunal, explicitly referencing past Supreme Court judgments on mining dated August 4, 2006, April 21, 2014, June 3, 2022, April 26, 2023, and April 28, 2023.

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REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99 The Gazette of India CG-DL-E-23062025-264055 EXTRAORDINARY PART II-Section 3-Sub-section (ii) PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY No. 2699] NEW DELHI, FRIDAY, JUNE 20, 2025/JYAISTHA 30, 1947 4052 GI/2025 (1) MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 20th June, 2025 S.O. 2765(E). In supersession of the notification number S.O. 3549(E), dated the 30th December, 2015 isued by the Central Government in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, the following draft of the 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, in consonance with sub-rule (3) of rule 5 of the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986, for 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: esz-mef@nic.in. Draft Notification WHEREAS, the Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary is located in southwestern part of Bihar and holds immense historical, cultural, socio-economic, and biodiversity significance. It is a plateau situated between the Son River, bordering Jharkhand to the south, and the Karmanasa River, bordering Uttar Pradesh to the west. The Kaimur Hills are known for their invincibility, and is home to historical forts namely Shergarh Fort and Rohtasgarh Fort. It also includes several cave paintings, inscriptions, megaliths and the ancient Mundeshwari Temple, which is one of the oldest Hindu temples in India. The Wildlife Sanctuary spans over an area of 1539.862 square kilometers, covering Rohtas and Kaimur districts in the state of Bihar; AND WHEREAS the Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary was notified under section 18 of the Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972 (53 of 1972) number S.O. 1160, dated 20th July, 1979 issued by the Government of Bihar and has an area of 1520.095 square kilometres. The Sanctuary area was further increased by the addition of 12.0176 square kilometre vide notification number Vanyaprani-10/09-1006, dated the 20th April, 2010 and published on 18th May, 2010. An area of 22.2502 square kilometre was denotified and additional area of 30 square kilometre was further added into the Sanctuary by the State Government vide notification number 119(E), dated the 29th February, 2024. The sanctuary is located in the eastern extremity of Vindhyan Hill ranges and its plateau landforms are unique in the State of Bihar and tribes like Chero, Oraon and Kharwar inhabit the plateau tract in the sanctuary; AND WHEREAS the sanctuary supports rich and unique biodiversity which is home for species like Leopard (Panthera pardus), Hyena (Hyaena hyaena), Golden Jackal (Canis aureus), Indian Wolf (Canis lupus pallipes), Wild Boar (Sus scrofa), Sloth Bear (Melursus urisinus), Cheetal (Axis axis), Sambar (Cervus unicolor), Hog Deer (Axis porcinus), Chausingha (Tetracerus quadricornis), Nilgai (Boselaphus tragocamelus), Jungle Cat (Felis chaus) etc. The Sanctuary is also home to many birds and butterflies species like Asian Koel, Black Drongo, Black Kite, Black-winged kite, Brahminy myna, Common Quail, Eurasian collared dove, Greater coucal, Green bee-eater, Grey Francolin, Painted Spurfowl, Pond Heron, Purple Sunbird, Red Vented Bulbul, Rose- ringed parakeet and Lime butterfly, Lemon Pansy, Peacock pansy, Blue Pansy, Tawny Coster, Common Pierrot, Small Grass yellow, Common small flat, Yellow Orange Tip, Common Gull, The Baronet, Plain Tiger etc.; AND WHEREAS the major flora found in the Sanctuary are Acacia catechu, Adina cordifolia, Aegle marmelos, Anogeissus latifolia, Azadirachta indica, Diospyros melanoxylon, Ehretia laevis, Ficus benghalensis, Lagerstroemia parviflora, Lannea coromandelica, Phyllanthus emblica, Senna siamea, Syzygium cumini, Terminalia tomentosa, Buchanania cochinchinensis, Madhuca longifolia, Semecarpus anacardium, Terminalia bellirica, Albizia lebbeck, Bauhinia variegate, Bombax ceiba, Boswellia serrata, Pterocarpus marsupium, Terminalia arjuna, Wrightia tinctoria, Casearia tomentosa, Shorea robusta, Buchananialanzan, Careya arborea 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 protected area of Kaimur 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 around the boundary of Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary in the State of Bihar as the Kaimur 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 is Zero to 5.83 kilometre from the boundary of Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary encompassing an ESZ area of 523.52 square kilometre. The Zero extent of Eco-sensitive Zone in the West, Northwest and Southwest directions is due to the interstate boundary with Uttar Pradesh. (2) The boundary description of Eco-sensitive Zone is appended as Annexure- I. (3) The maps of the Eco-Sensitive Zone along with boundary details are appended as Annexures - IIA, IIB, IIC and IID respectively. (4) The geo-coordinates of the boundary of protected area and its Eco-sensitive Zone is appended as Annexure- III and Annexure- IV respectively. (5) The list of total 252 villages, comprising of 108 in Rohtas and 144 in Kaimur districts, which are falling within the Eco-sensitive Zone, 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. (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. Panchayati Raj and Rural Development v. Tourism; vi. Revenue; vii. Agriculture; viii. Bihar State Pollution Control Board; ix. Irrigation and Flood Control; x. Municipality and; xi. Public Works and Highways (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. 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. (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 GSR 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.- a) No new polluting industries shall be allowed 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 A. Prohibited Activities | S No | Activity | Description | |---|---|---| | (1) | (2) | (3) | | 1. | Commercial Mining, stone quarrying and crushing units. | (a) All new and existing (minor and major minerals), stone 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 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 and subsequent IA No. 131377 of 2022 judgment dated the 26th April, 2023 and the 28th April, 2023. | | 2. | Setting of industries causing pollution (Water, Air, Soil, Noise, etc.). | Establishement of new and expansion of existing polluting 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 project. | Prohibited. | | 4. | Use or production or processing of any hazardous substances. | Prohibited. | | 5. | Discharge of untreated effluents in natural water bodies or land area. | Prohibited. | | 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. | Commerical Use of firewood | Prohibited | B. Regulated Activities | S No | Activity | Description | |---|---|---| | 9. | 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. | | 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 kilometer 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. | | S No | Activity | Description | |---|---|---| | (1) | (2) | (3) | | 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-Timber Forest Produce (NTFP). | Regulated under applicable laws. | | 14. | Erection of electrical and communication towers and laying of cables and other infrastructures. | Regulated under applicable law (Underground cabling may be promoted). | | 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 roads and construction of new roads. | Shall be done with mitigation measures, as per the applicable laws, rules and regulations available guidelines. | | 17. | Under taking other activities related to tourism like over flying the ESZ area by hot air balloon, helicopter, drones, Micro-lites, etc. | Regulated under applicable laws | | 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 livestock and poultry farms by firms, corporate and companies. | Regulated as per the applicable laws except for meeting local needs. | | 21. | Discharge of treated waste water/effluents in natural water bodies or land area. | The discharge of treated waste water/effluents shall be avoided to enter into the water bodies. 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 ground water. | Regulated under applicable law. | | 23. | Open Well, Bore Well etc. for agriculture or other usage. | Regulated under applicable law. | | 24. | Solid Waste Management. | Regulated under applicable laws. | | 25. | Introduction of Exotic species. | Regulated under applicable laws. | | S No | Activity | Description | |---|---|---| | (1) | (2) | (3) | | 26. | Eco-tourism. | Regulated under applicable laws. | | 27. | Commercial Sign boards and hoardings. | Regulated under applicable laws | | 28. | Drastic change of agriculture systems | 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 | S No | Activity | Description | |---|---|---| | 31. | Rain water harvesting. | Shall be actively promoted. | | 32. | Organic farming. | Shall be actively promoted. | | 33. | Adoption of green technology for all activities. | Shall be actively promoted. | | 34. | Cottage industries including village artisans, etc. | Shall be actively promoted. | | 35. | Use of renewable energy and fuels. | Bio gas, solar light etc. to be actively promoted. | | 36. | Agro-Forestry. | Shall be actively promoted. | | 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/Habitat. | Shall be actively promoted. | | 41. | Environmental Awareness. | Shall be actively promoted. | 5. Monitoring Committee.- There shall be a committee to be known as Monitoring Committee constituted by the Central Government which shall comprise of the following persons specified in the table below, namely: - | S. No. | Constituent of the Monitoring Committee | Designation | |---|---|---| | 1. | Divisional Commissioner, Patna Revenue Division | Chairman, ex-officio; | | 2. | District Collectors, Rohtas and Kaimur | Member, ex-officio; | | 3. | Conservator of Forest, Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary | Member, ex-officio; | | 4. | A representative of a Non-governmental organization working in the field of environment or wildlife (including heritage conservation) to be nominated by the State Government of Bihar from time to time every three years | Member | | 5. | An expert in the area of ecology and environment from a reputed University or Institution to be nominated by the State Government of Bihar from time to time every three years. | Member | | 6. | Representative of the Department of Mines and Geology, Government of Bihar | Member, ex-officio; | | 7. | Representative of the District Soil Conservation Officer, Rohtas and Kaimur Districts | Member, ex-officio; | | 8. | The Regional Officer, Bihar State Pollution Control Board, Patna | Member, ex-officio; | | 9. | Representative of State Urban Development and Housing Department, Rohtas and Kaimur Districts | Member, ex-officio; | | 10. | Representative of State Agriculture Department, Rohtas and Kaimur Districts | Member, ex-officio; | | 11. | Divisional Forest Officer, Kaimur | Member, ex-officio; | | 12. | Divisional Forest Officer, Rohtas | 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. (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 pro-forma 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. ANNEXURE- I BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION OF THE ECO-SENSITIVE ZONE AROUND KAIMUR WILDLIFE SANCTUARY | | Location/ Direction of Prominent point | |---|---| | North | North of ESZ lies in the areas of Bhabhu (Kaimur) and Rohtas District, namely Chanipur, Bhagwanpur, Chenari, Raipur chor. | | North-East | North-East of ESZ lies in the areas of Rohtas District, namely Darigaon, Sasaram, Jamuhari, Dhaudhar, Tilouthu east. | | East | East of ESZ lies in the areas of Rohtas District, namely Inderpuri Chandanpura, Tumba, Telcup, Banjari. | | South-East | South-East of ESZ lies in the areas of Rohtas District, namely Rohtas, Akbarpur, Daranagar, Bhurwa, Piprdih. | | South | South of ESZ lies in the areas of Rohtas District, namely Parcha, Jadunathpur, Jaradag and boundary with Jharkhand along the Sone River. | | South-West | South-West of ESZ lies in the areas of Uttar Pradesh, namely Mahuli, Goraha, Madapa, Dareva, Varvari. | | West | West of ESZ lies in the areas of Uttar Pradesh, namely Dhobi, Khaliari, Darama, Jamsot. | | North-West | North-West of ESZ lies in the areas of Uttar Pradesh, namely, Naugarh Lake, Kashi Jor, Karkatgarh, Chhitampur. | ANNEXURE- II A DISTRICT MAP SHOWING LOCATION OF KAIMUR WILDLIFE SANCTUARY AND ITS ESZ KAIMUR AND ROHTAS DISTRICT MAP N Legend * District HQ * National Highway * State Highway * Major District Roads * Railway Line * KAIMUR & ROHTAS DIST * DISTRICT BOUNDARY * BLOCK BOUNDARY * SANCTUARY BOUNDARY * ESZ BOUNDARY * ESZ VILLAGES * RIVER Kilometers 0 10 20 40 ANNEXURE- II B TOPOSHEET MAP OF THE KAIMUR WILDLIFE SANCTUARY AND ITS ESZ KAIMUR WILDLIFE SANCTUARY & ESZ N Legend * GPS * HABITATION * NH * SH * ROAD * DISTRICT BOUNDARY * SANCTUARY BOUNDARY * ESZ BOUNDARY * ESZ-VILLAGES * RIVER Kilometers 0 5 10 20 ANNEXURE- II C GOOGLE MAP OF ECO-SENSITIVE ZONE AROUND KAIMUR WILDLIFE SANCTUARY KAIMUR WILDLIFE SANCTUARY & ESZ N Legend * GPS * HABITATION * NH * SH * ROAD * DISTRICT BOUNDARY * SANCTUARY BOUNDARY * ESZ BOUNDARY * ESZ-VILLAGES * RIVER Kilometers 0 5 10 20 ANNEXURE- II D MAP SHOWING ΚΑIMUR WILDLIFE SANCTUARY AND VILLAGES FALLING WITHIN ITS ECO SENSITIVE ZONE KAIMUR WILDLIFE SANCTUARY & ESZ N Legend * GPS * HABITATION * NH * SH * ROAD * DISTRICT BOUNDARY * SANCTUARY BOUNDARY * ESZ BOUNDARY * ESZ-VILLAGES * PROTECTED FOREST * RIVER Kilometers 0 5 10 20 ANNEXURE- III BOUNDARY GEOCOORDINATES OF THE KAIMUR WILDLIFE SANCTUARY | Area | Identification of Prominent Points | Location/ Direction of Prominent point | Latitude (N) | Longitude (E) | |---|---|---|---|---| | 1. Chenari Range | Shergarh (Uninhabited) PF | North | 24°50'36.63"N | 83°44'2.40"E | | | Urdaga PF | North | 24°50'15.32"N | 83°45'1.64"E | | | Bhurkura PF | North | 24°49'58.43"N | 83°46'44.13"E | | | Auraiya PF | North | 24°50'18.91"N | 83°48'10.47"E | | | Marpa (Uninhabited) | North | 24°50'20.53"N | 83°50'29.57"E | | | Kusumha PF | North | 24°50'4.50"N | 83°52'10.09"E | | | Khari Ghat (Uninhabited) | North | 24°49'47.13"N | 83°53'8.84"E | | | Narwa (Uninhabited) | North | 24°49'26.82"N | 83°54'26.07"E | | | Chapri | North | 24°46'56.83"N | 83°55'44.13"E | | 2. Sasaram Range | Goria | North | 24°49'12.06"N | 83°55'41.92"E | | | Ramgaraha (Uninhabited) | North-East | 24°51'12.55"N | 83°57'43.33"E | | | Palangarh (Uninhabited) | North-East | 24°52′27.11"N | 83°58'52.27"E | | | Jawarh | North-East | 24°53'48.97"N | 84° 0'14.47"E | | | Mahua Dihra | North-East | 24°55'0.12"N | 84° 2'43.64"E | | | Mahua Dihra | East | 24°51'45.73"N | 84° 4'22.43"E | | | Mahua Dihra | East | 24°50'58.93"N | 84° 1'6.31"E | | | Goria | East | 24°48'58.33"N | 84° 0'9.23"E | | 3. Dehri Range | Churesar | East | 24°47'19.39"N | 83°58'56.78"E | | | Rampur | East | 24°46'58.28"N | 84° 1'5.55"E | | | Churesar | East | 24°45'55.53"N | 84° 0'5.12"E | | | Kachhuhar | East | 24°43'2.42"N | 83°59'30.43"E | | | Kachhuhar | East-South | 24°40'15.78"N | 83°56'49.63"E | | 4. Rohtas Range | Kauriari | East-South | 24°43'5.84"N | 83°53'0.01"E | | 5. Chenari Range | Chapri | South | 24°45'17.83"N | 83°55'1.48"E | | | Narwa | South | 24°44'38.17"N | 83°51'49.30"E | | 6. Rohtas Range | Budhua | East-North | 24°42'34.49"N | 83°52'0.41"E | | | Kauriari | East-North | 24°40'12.41"N | 83°53'50.30"E | | | Rohtas | East | 24°38'19.27"N | 83°56'53.03"E | | | Rohtas | East-South | 24°36'17.47"N | 83°51'15.22"E | | | Rehal | South | 24°37'5.62"N | 83°50'43.62"E | | | Rehal | South | 24°37'6.39"N | 83°49'14.53"E | | | Rehal | South | 24°37'41.86"N | 83°48'37.06"E | | | | South-East | 24°36'44.32"N | 83°46'32.10"E | | | | South-East | 24°35'42.60"N | 83°46'35.10"E | | | | South-East | 24°36'4.11"N | 83°47'46.73"E | | | Dumaria | South | 24°34'27.48"N | 83°47'35.44"E | | | Banua | South | 24°33'55.76"N | 83°47'21.29"E | | | Tiura | South | 24°33'7.79"N | 83°46'34.97"E | | | | South | 24°34'45.08"N | 83°44'35.20"E | | | | South | 24°34'12.36"N | 83°42'25.91"E | | | | South | 24°33'25.67"N | 83°40'59.90"E | | | NawadihKhurd | South | 24°31'37.54"N | 83°41'6.31"E | | | Amahuan | South | 24°31'48.75"N | 83°39'47.85"E | | | Madhkupia | South | 24°31'36.59"N | 83°38'46.57"E | | | Matiawan | South | 24°31'29.75"N | 83°37'44.69"E | | | Nawadih Kalan | South | 24°31'43.36"N | 83°36'58.89"E | | | Jadunathpur | South | 24°31'49.20"N | 83°35'36.04"E | | | Belduria | South-West | 24°32'9.32"N | 83°33'17.28"E | | | Jaradag | South-West | 24°31'49.96"N | 83°30'9.24"E | | | Jaradag | South-West | 24°32′27.49"N | 83°29'58.88"E | | | Jaradag | South-West | 24°32'55.54"N | 83°31'25.87"E | | District Kaimur | | | | | | 1. Adhaura Range | Dumuruka | South- west | 24°32'50.60"N | 83°31'22.61"E | | | Chumuruka | South- west | 24°34'45.58"N | 83°31'57.18"E | | | Parari | South- west | 24°36'12.55"N | 83°31'29.72"E | | | Marapa | West | 24°37'23.03"N | 83°32'56.49"E | | | Harbhog | West | 24°39'11.98"N | 83°30'19.22"E | | | Kolhua | West | 24°41'40.47"N | 83°30'31.95"E | | | Sikarwar | West | 24°42'52.97"N | 83°29'15.50"E | | | Pipari | West | 24°44'17.87"N | 83°29'36.97"E | | 2. Bhabua Range | Dumarkon | West | 24°44'18.64"N | 83°27'29.15"E | | | Amahra | West | 24°47'9.90"N | 83°23'41.43"E | | 3. Chainpur Range | Jharia | West | 24°50'53.99"N | 83°23'10.62"E | | | Karkatgarh | West | 24°55'51.59"N | 83°22'6.81"E | | | Bhaluburan | North-West | 24°58'35.22"N | 83°20'48.16"E | | | Majhigawan | North | 24°58'58.39"N | 83°27'35.10"E | | 4.Bhabua Range | Chuan | North | 24°58'58.92"N | 83°29'43.48"E | | | Paura | North | 24°59'10.35"N | 83°33'51.36"E | | | Makrikhoh | North | 24°55'59.25"N | 83°34'44.68"E | | | Barwankalan | North | 24°54'37.75"N | 83°39'2.42"E | ANNEXURE- IV BOUNDARY GEOCOORDINATES OF THE ECO SENSITIVE ZONE | Id | Latitude | Longitude | |---|---|---| | 35 | 25.00206944 | 83.49569722 | | 1 | 24.98788056 | 83.34752222 | | 2 | 24.99223889 | 83.35001389 | | 3 | 24.99686389 | 83.352475 | | 4 | 25.009375 | 83.34990833 | | 5 | 25.01003889 | 83.36338056 | | 6 | 25.01140278 | 83.36896944 | | 7 | 25.01318056 | 83.37696667 | | 8 | 25.01714722 | 83.38081111 | | 9 | 25.01649167 | 83.38875278 | | 10 | 25.01503889 | 83.39213056 | | 11 | 25.01726389 | 83.39605278 | | 12 | 25.01803056 | 83.39990833 | | 13 | 25.02020278 | 83.40100278 | | 14 | 25.020925 | 83.415625 | | 15 | 25.01846389 | 83.42173889 | | 16 | 25.01674167 | 83.42433056 | | 17 | 25.01711667 | 83.42690278 | | 18 | 25.01921389 | 83.42866944 | | 19 | 25.01923056 | 83.43385278 | | 20 | 25.01353333 | 83.43343333 | | 21 | 25.01338056 | 83.43611111 | | 22 | 25.01978611 | 83.43808611 | | 23 | 25.01891111 | 83.452425 | | 24 | 25.01454722 | 83.45135556 | | 25 | 25.01004167 | 83.454925 | | 26 | 25.00883889 | 83.46089444 | | 27 | 25.01181944 | 83.46157778 | | 28 | 25.01163889 | 83.46763056 | | 29 | 25.00458056 | 83.46668333 | | 30 | 24.99636389 | 83.474025 | | 31 | 24.99769722 | 83.47600833 | | 32 | 25.00711667 | 83.47778333 | | 33 | 25.01260833 | 83.48115556 | | 34 | 25.00401389 | 83.48040556 | | 70 | 24.92574167 | 83.65217778 | | 71 | 24.93332222 | 83.65876944 | | 72 | 24.92216389 | 83.6603 | | 73 | 24.92215 | 83.66951389 | | 74 | 24.92028056 | 83.67401944 | | 75 | 24.93439444 | 83.675575 | | 76 | 24.928225 | 83.68552778 | | 77 | 24.93215833 | 83.689675 | | 78 | 24.94101944 | 83.68914444 | | 79 | 24.93433889 | 83.69760556 | | 80 | 24.93421667 | 83.71717778 | | 81 | 24.93649167 | 83.72848333 | | 82 | 24.93028056 | 83.74243889 | | 83 | 24.92791944 | 83.74664444 | | 84 | 24.92193056 | 83.74509167 | | 85 | 24.91901389 | 83.76518889 | | 86 | 24.91209444 | 83.76401389 | | 87 | 24.90886389 | 83.76612778 | | 88 | 24.89765556 | 83.76430833 | | 89 | 24.89800556 | 83.75298056 | | 90 | 24.89959722 | 83.74956389 | | 91 | 24.8872 | 83.74478333 | | 92 | 24.87983889 | 83.74359722 | | 93 | 24.87711389 | 83.72905278 | | 94 | 24.85204722 | 83.71903333 | | 95 | 24.84988333 | 83.72217222 | | 96 | 24.867625 | 83.74905278 | | 97 | 24.86560278 | 83.75722778 | | 98 | 24.871025 | 83.77310556 | | 99 | 24.85896944 | 83.77801667 | | 100 | 24.87518333 | 83.79465 | | 101 | 24.86657778 | 83.79308611 | | 102 | 24.85934444 | 83.79611389 | | 103 | 24.86364167 | 83.80086111 | | 104 | 24.86526667 | 83.807425 | | 105 | 24.86023333 | 83.83494444 | | 106 | 24.86805556 | 83.83466667 | | 107 | 24.85783611 | 83.85435 | | 108 | 24.84811944 | 83.85733889 | | 109 | 24.86388056 | 83.857025 | | 110 | 24.87426944 | 83.87330833 | | 111 | 24.88481944 | 83.87666111 | | 112 | 24.89038611 | 83.88602778 | | 113 | 24.87111389 | 83.89458056 | | 114 | 24.860075 | 83.88493889 | | 115 | 24.85738333 | 83.89263611 | | 116 | 24.85118056 | 83.89928056 | | 117 | 24.85460556 | 83.90795 | | 118 | 24.87068056 | 83.91561389 | | 119 | 24.86093333 | 83.92869444 | | 120 | 24.88865556 | 83.93560556 | | 121 | 24.888475 | 83.95071111 | | 122 | 24.88859444 | 83.9686 | | 123 | 24.92012222 | 83.978225 | | 124 | 24.926275 | 83.99731389 | | 125 | 24.92758056 | 84.032375 | | 126 | 24.91178611 | 84.07264722 | | 127 | 24.91534444 | 84.08740278 | | 128 | 24.89578611 | 84.10480278 | | 129 | 24.87538333 | 84.10625 | | 130 | 24.85211667 | 84.10677778 | | 131 | 24.84534722 | 84.08836667 | | 132 | 24.82746389 | 84.07081389 | | 133 | 24.83466389 | 84.04294722 | | 134 | 24.819475 | 84.03908056 | | 135 | 24.81728056 | 84.05205833 | | 136 | 24.79395 | 84.04489722 | | 137 | 24.75421667 | 84.03969167 | | 138 | 24.72178611 | 84.01807222 | | 139 | 24.69401944 | 84.00263889 | | 140 | 24.68891667 | 84.00050833 | | 141 | 24.68977778 | 83.99553611 | | 142 | 24.69005556 | 83.98732222 | | 143 | 24.684225 | 83.98520833 | | 144 | 24.67771944 | 83.98191667 | | 145 | 24.67614722 | 83.97575833 | | 146 | 24.677825 | 83.96870833 | | 147 | 24.67154722 | 83.959375 | | 148 | 24.66261667 | 83.95242778 | | 149 | 24.65023611 | 83.94587778 | | 150 | 24.64166111 | 83.95575833 | | 151 | 24.62738056 | 83.95640833 | | 152 | 24.61381944 | 83.95408333 | | 153 | 24.60725833 | 83.94665833 | | 154 | 24.59847778 | 83.92348056 | | 155 | 24.59061111 | 83.91362222 | | 156 | 24.58975833 | 83.90579444 | | 157 | 24.58493611 | 83.88951944 | | 158 | 24.583625 | 83.87546667 | | 159 | 24.59195278 | 83.86316111 | | 160 | 24.59624444 | 83.85432222 | | 161 | 24.60433611 | 83.84589722 | | 162 | 24.60903611 | 83.84217222 | | 163 | 24.61018611 | 83.836225 | | 164 | 24.60861111 | 83.82732222 | | 165 | 24.60094167 | 83.81064167 | | 166 | 24.58760556 | 83.80048889 | | 167 | 24.57531389 | 83.798475 | | 168 | 24.56288056 | 83.75636667 | | 169 | 24.571225 | 83.74359722 | | 170 | 24.56848333 | 83.74008889 | | 171 | 24.56693056 | 83.73544722 | | 172 | 24.56633889 | 83.722975 | | 173 | 24.56496389 | 83.71345833 | | 174 | 24.55613056 | 83.70996944 | | 175 | 24.55422222 | 83.70333333 | | 176 | 24.55235833 | 83.69090556 | | 177 | 24.53610556 | 83.69313333 | | 178 | 24.52656667 | 83.69354167 | | 179 | 24.50970556 | 83.69625278 | | 180 | 24.51099444 | 83.69286389 | | 195 | 24.52646667 | 83.50431389 | | 196 | 24.52988333 | 83.50243333 | | 197 | 24.53934167 | 83.49974722 | | 198 | 24.547325 | 83.52403056 | | 199 | 24.56226944 | 83.53086944 | | 200 | 24.58723056 | 83.52676944 | | 201 | 24.61185833 | 83.54458056 | | 202 | 24.62196389 | 83.55051667 | | 203 | 24.627075 | 83.54630833 | | 204 | 24.62734167 | 83.52675556 | | 205 | 24.64790833 | 83.50414444 | | 206 | 24.67541389 | 83.52145833 | | 207 | 24.70144722 | 83.48701389 | | 208 | 24.73500278 | 83.49054722 | | 209 | 24.73741111 | 83.450975 | | 210 | 24.78168611 | 83.39266111 | | 211 | 24.86948611 | 83.357575 | | 212 | 24.96108056 | 83.34394444 | ANNEXURE- V LIST OF THE VILLAGES FALLING WITHIN ECO SENSITIVE ZONE OF KAIMUR WILDLIFE SANCTUARY District- Rohtas (108 villages) | S. No. | Name of the Revenue Village | Latitude (N) | Longitude (E) | |---|---|---|---| | 1. | Kota (Uninhabited) | 24.83685 | 83.72479 | | 2. | Chaukhammha (Uninhabited) | 24.84488 | 83.85768 | | 3. | Pachaura | 24.84271 | 83.79956 | | 4. | Tengra | 24.84604 | 83.83038 | | 5. | Rakba | 24.85631 | 83.82651 | | 6. | Ugahni | 24.84937 | 83.78997 | | 7. | Jararhi | 24.8596 | 83.80419 | | 8. | Magajpura | 24.84755 | 83.852 | | 9. | Neuri | 24.85944 | 83.84098 | | 10. | Badalgarh | 24.85066 | 83.74554 | | 11. | Dafarpur (Uninhabited) | 24.84402 | 83.76128 | | 12. | Karma | 24.84574 | 83.77562 | | 13. | Bagaicha (Uninhabited) | 24.85713 | 83.83541 | | 14. | Rampur | 24.8583 | 83.81874 | | 15. | Gangapur | 24.86011 | 83.8121 | | 16. | SohanChak | 24.86104 | 83.86162 | | 17. | Pethiawan | 24.86166 | 83.87249 | | 18. | Naibhui (Uninhabited) | 24.861 | 83.84506 | | 19. | MundaDih (Uninhabited) | 24.84707 | 83.8105 | | 20. | Darshana (Uninhabited) | 24.81558 | 83.92353 | | 21. | BaniaDih (Uninhabited) | 24.84154 | 83.86875 | | 22. | Tar Dih (Uninhabited) | 24.83629 | 83.90433 | | 23. | Sighanpura | 24.84329 | 83.87826 | | 24. | Ulho | 24.84468 | 83.89405 | | 25. | Lutra | 24.84208 | 83.88578 | | 26. | Sikandarpur | 24.85164 | 83.90385 | | 27. | Duba (Uninhabited) | 24.85083 | 83.93044 | | 28. | MahuaPokhar | 24.85117 | 83.86632 | | 29. | Khardihan | 24.85244 | 83.92338 | | 30. | Chamaraha (Uninhabited) | 24.8494 | 83.87222 | | 31. | Bahdimpur (Uninhabited) | 24.85013 | 83.86242 | | 32. | Sigthi (Uninhabited) | 24.85436 | 83.92712 | | 33. | Mohammadpur | 24.85603 | 83.9124 | | 34. | Bisrampur | 24.85937 | 83.91764 | | 35. | Panari Dai (Uninhabited) | 24.83707 | 83.86359 | | 36. | Jamahath | 24.85427 | 83.93411 | | 37. | Kauria (Uninhabited) | 24.85587 | 83.97173 | | 38. | Karaunia (Uninhabited) | 24.85332 | 83.9428 | | 39. | Tikra (Uninhabited) | 24.86532 | 83.95105 | | 40. | Tendua | 24.863 | 83.95957 | | 41. | Murhi | 24.87707 | 83.96435 | | 42. | Gharbair | 24.87614 | 83.97331 | | 43. | Barui | 24.89206 | 83.9775 | | 44. | Belahar | 24.91983 | 84.01737 | | 45. | Kurdaun | 24.90946 | 84.05375 | | 46. | Bhadokhara | 24.92837 | 84.01197 | | 47. | Mundi Sarae (Uninhabited) | 24.89993 | 83.99797 | | 48. | Songawan | 24.89515 | 83.98813 | | 49. | Dhaudanr | 24.89655 | 84.0715 | | 50. | Molawan | 24.91289 | 83.9894 | | 51. | Sikaria | 24.9127 | 84.01642 | | 52. | Guraila | 24.89155 | 84.09838 | | 53. | Sonpura | 24.82026 | 84.02159 | | 54. | Chitauli | 24.74821 | 84.03815 | | 55. | Rupahtha | 24.7578 | 84.02408 | | 56. | Panti (Uninhabited) | 24.76183 | 84.02577 | | 57. | Ramdihra | 24.76647 | 84.02234 | | 58. | Churesar | 24.77308 | 83.98609 | | 59. | Rampur (Uninhabited) | 24.78705 | 84.01217 | | 60. | Chanpura | 24.81073 | 84.02572 | | 61. | Dighi (Uninhabited) | 24.82757 | 84.01766 | | 62. | Kaithi | 24.83081 | 84.03276 | | 63. | Bhadokhra | 24.84068 | 84.03911 | | 64. | Margohi | 24.8582 | 84.05524 | | 65. | Bharkhoha | 24.85883 | 84.06725 | | 66. | Koidih | 24.86652 | 84.08442 | | 67. | Maheshdih | 24.87597 | 84.08894 | | 68. | Lewara | 24.88258 | 84.09451 | | 69. | Belwai (Uninhabited) | 24.8389 | 84.01436 | | 70. | Jhajhara (Uninhabited) | 24.84825 | 84.04694 | | 71. | Bardiha | 24.84978 | 84.07765 | | 72. | Hurka | 24.85538 | 84.08956 | | 73. | Patluka | 24.84414 | 84.08099 | | 74. | Mirzapur | 24.83996 | 84.05377 | | 75. | Shiupur | 24.84888 | 84.02892 | | 76. | Sewahi | 24.84845 | 84.06381 | | 77. | Saina | 24.85509 | 84.04438 | | 78. | Ramdihra | 24.85872 | 84.07935 | | 79. | Kusdihra | 24.87163 | 84.09199 | | 80. | Renria (Uninhabited) | 24.79855 | 84.01145 | | 81. | Kasiawan | 24.68708 | 84.00819 | | 82. | Khajuri | 24.70157 | 84.0231 | | 83. | Telkap | 24.70708 | 83.99916 | | 84. | Dhelabar | 24.71015 | 84.0319 | | 85. | Basarhi | 24.72866 | 84.00649 | | 86. | Tumba | 24.73565 | 84.02991 | | 87. | Bazidpur | 24.68039 | 84.00585 | | 88. | Rasulpur | 24.69235 | 84.01885 | | 89. | Nawadih | 24.71759 | 84.01591 | | 90. | Karma | 24.72589 | 84.02565 | | 91. | RanjitGanj | 24.74182 | 84.03796 | | 92. | SupaSarae | 24.78529 | 84.03955 | | 93. | Bhisra | 24.80026 | 84.04277 | | 94. | Nawadih Kalan | 24.52406 | 83.61608 | | 95. | Matiawan | 24.52252 | 83.63344 | | 96. | Belduria | 24.52847 | 83.55917 | | 97. | Jadunathpur | 24.52268 | 83.5876 | | 98. | Amahuan | 24.52533 | 83.66528 | | 99. | Nawadih Khurd | 24.5251 | 83.6797 | | 100. | Jaradag | 24.53028 | 83.5238 | | 101. | Madhkupia | 24.52246 | 83.65029 | | 102. | Diadih | 24.65753 | 83.9462 | | 103. | Kaskudar | 24.66708 | 83.94287 | | 104. | Merara | 24.64338 | 83.95572 | | 105. | Amra | 24.65824 | 83.92612 | | 106. | Kauriari | 24.68619 | 83.90759 | | 107. | Amdih | 24.67484 | 83.93089 | | 108. | Mandha | 24.66604 | 83.92801 | District- Kaimur (144 villages) | S. No. | Name of the Revenue Village | Latitude (N) | Longitude (E) | |---|---|---|---| | 1. | Basra (Uninhabited) | 25°0' 31.102" N | 83°33' 23.881" E | | 2. | Kharanti | 25°0' 23.460" N | 83°24' 34.961" E | | 3. | Banpur (Uninhabited) | 25°0' 34.704" N | 83°26' 17.270" E | | 4. | Chalania (Uninhabited) | 25°0' 43.567" N | 83°25' 51.010" E | | 5. | Dharahra | 25°0' 45.195" N | 83°25' 34.185" E | | 6. | Ismailpur | 25°0' 24.333" N | 83°22' 42.720" E | | 7. | Ismailpur Arazi | 25°0' 17.883" N | 83°23' 23.050" E | | 8. | Shiwapur | 24°59' 8.890" N | 83°28' 19.885" E | | 9. | Sanabo | 24°59' 24.146" N | 83°27' 46.240" E | | 10. | Chauth Parbatpur | 24°59' 37.762" N | 83°27' 33.322" E | | 11. | Anapur | 24°59' 7.293" N | 83°26' 7.788" E | | 12. | Rahjitpur (Uninhabited) | 24°59' 2.413" N | 83°28' 2.631" E | | 13. | Nonian | 24°59' 23.856" N | 83°26' 39.541" E | | 14. | Saraiya | 24°58' 58.380" N | 83°35' 37.174" E | | 15. | Kalyanipur | 24°59' 33.991" N | 83°28' 33.356" E | | 16. | MahuaPokhar (Uninhabited) | 25°0′ 11.876" N | 83°27' 8.671" E | | 17. | Bardiha | 25°0' 19.548" N | 83°25' 52.460" E | | 18. | Raghubir Garh | 25°0' 7.025" N | 83°25' 30.606" E | | 19. | Kharaura | 24°59' 43.860" N | 83°29' 51.015" E | | 20. | Salempur | 24°59' 42.989" N | 83°30' 20.615" E | | 21. | Sherpur | 25°0' 8.831" N | 83°30' 39.751" E | | 22. | Bhaganda | 25°0' 15.550" N | 83°22' 11.059" E | | 23. | Malawan | 25°0' 8.523" N | 83°26' 36.236" E | | 24. | Narsinghpur (Uninhabited) | 25°0' 42.951" N | 83°23' 40.369" E | | 25. | Lohra | 24°59' 50.378" N | 83°27' 55.299" E | | 26. | Udai Rampur | 24°59' 22.698" N | 83°28' 57.172" E | | 27. | Mohammadpur | 25°0' 27.225" N | 83°26' 56.602" E | | 28. | Chitarhi | 25°0' 15.887" N | 83°27' 25.448" E | | 29. | Neura | 25°0' 55.736" N | 83°23' 44.638" E | | 30. | Barhauna | 25°0' 30.345" N | 83°24' 11.011" E | | 31. | Khajopur (Uninhabited) | 25°1' 7.707" N | 83°24' 29.116" E | | 32. | DihBhujaina | 25°0' 31.542" N | 83°25' 0.635" E | | 33. | Majhganwan | 24°56' 39.399" N | 83°26' 29.551" E | | 34. | Dubepur | 24°59' 58.171" N | 83°25' 51.012" E | | 35. | Siur (Uninhabited) | 24°59' 38.271" N | 83°25' 2.400" E | | 36. | Lohra | 25°0' 1.059" N | 83°31' 12.948" E | | 37. | Nandgawan | 25°0' 30.425" N | 83°31' 38.352" E | | 38. | Sohawal | 25°0' 20.733" N | 83°31' 50.979" E | | 39. | Ramgarh | 24°58' 0.168" N | 83°34' 29.356" E | | 40. | Bucha | 24°54' 31.953" N | 83°40' 16.770" E | | 41. | Amarpur | 24°54' 9.390" N | 83°41' 9.788" E | | 42. | Nawanagar | 24°55' 1.213" N | 83°38' 14.638" E | | 43. | Khardiha | 24°55' 5.327" N | 83°40' 6.851" E | | 44. | Beldih | 24°55' 30.172" N | 83°38' 27.311" E | | 45. | Naugarh Purab Patti | 24°55' 18.635" N | 83°41' 12.087" E | | 46. | Bakharhandh | 24°55' 48.789" N | 83°38' 35.667" E | | 47. | Haripur | 24°55' 43.845" N | 83°36' 19.764" E | | 48. | Naugarh Pachhim Patti | 24°55' 37.259" N | 83°40' 50.845" E | | 49. | Damarpur | 24°55' 36.976" N | 83°40' 36.187" E | | 50. | Desarna | 24°56' 10.416" N | 83°35' 55.849" E | | 51. | Nadula | 24°56' 11.059" N | 83°37' 27.882" E | | 52. | Radhakhanr | 24°56' 19.082" N | 83°36' 49.085" E | | 53. | Urgawan | 24°56' 8.711" N | 83°37' 39.549" E | | 54. | Marari (Uninhabited) | 24°56' 24.051" N | 83°35' 29.436" E | | 55. | Dhangarha | 24°57' 24.882" N | 83°35' 3.996" E | | 56. | Dharchali | 24°54' 58.414" N | 83°40' 46.196" E | | 57. | Kinarchola | 24°55' 21.874" N | 83°38' 58.596" E | | 58. | Ramawatpur | 24°54' 51.715" N | 83°39' 31.345" E | | 59. | Kuwan Pokhar (Uninhabited) | 24°55' 25.496" N | 83°38' 39.071" E | | 60. | Baulia (Uninhabited) | 24°55' 31.057" N | 83°38' 17.870" E | | 61. | Dawanpur | 24°55' 34.219" N | 83°38' 6.761" E | | 62. | Sonadih (Uninhabited) | 24°55' 37.715" N | 83°37' 30.445" E | | 63. | Kunrwa | 24°55' 40.860" N | 83°39' 28.375" E | | 64. | Athbanhi | 24°55' 41.603" N | 83°36' 41.145" E | | 65. | Harjipur | 24°55' 35.599" N | 83°42' 9.566" E | | 66. | Pathraur (Uninhabited) | 24°56' 20.207" N | 83°35' 37.768" E | | 67. | Kishunapur | 24°56' 5.512" N | 83°36' 17.295" E | | 68. | Majhiyawan | 24°56' 11.403" N | 83°38' 5.803" E | | 69. | Reghiya | 24°56' 0.969" N | 83°37' 15.952" E | | 70. | Semra (Uninhabited) | 24°56' 3.455" N | 83°37' 4.324" E | | 71. | Samda (Uninhabited) | 24°56' 0.813" N | 83°41' 27.259" E | | 72. | Jagdishpur | 24°56' 27.991" N | 83°37' 54.004" E | | 73. | Tori | 24°56' 58.189" N | 83°36' 31.688" E | | 74. | Rajbandhwa | 24°58' 23.331" N | 83°34' 7.887" E | | 75. | Matar | 24°59' 19.209" N | 83°34' 21.370" E | | 76. | Parbatpur | 24°59' 36.389" N | 83°27' 7.515" E | | 77. | Kakrikundi | 24°59' 44.841" N | 83°26' 0.538" E | | 78. | Nimiatanr | 24°59' 47.250" N | 83°33' 31.018" E | | 79. | Gangudih | 25°0' 5.810" N | 83°32' 12.803" E | | 80. | Ramauli | 25°0' 21.989" N | 83°23' 48.232" E | | 81. | Khoradih | 24°59' 54.225" N | 83°33' 5.646" E | | 82. | Hargawan | 25°0' 29.667" N | 83°23' 7.564" E | | 83. | Baurai | 25°0' 43.271" N | 83°32' 36.896" E | | 84. | Papahra (Uninhabited) | 24°57' 53.732" N | 83°35' 32.273" E | | 85. | Kunrwa | 24°58' 39.470" N | 83°34' 32.404" E | | 86. | Masahi | 24°58' 21.025" N | 83°36' 3.035" E | | 87. | Nawadih (Uninhabited) | 24°58' 59.124" N | 83°34' 51.916" E | | 88. | Chorghatia | 24°59' 34.100" N | 83°33' 48.460" E | | 89. | Umapur | 24°59' 13.188" N | 83°35' 6.209" E | | 90. | DihaKhurd (Uninhabited) | 24°59' 58.171" N | 83°34' 49.682" E | | 91. | Ramgarh | 24°59' 54.896" N | 83°21' 27.985" E | | 92. | DihaKalan | 25°0′ 0.842" N | 83°34' 20.520" E | | 93. | Saraiya | 25°0' 1.796" N | 83°32' 38.976" E | | 94. | Bajardihwa | 24°58' 51.502" N | 83°32' 10.759" E | | 95. | Barwan Kalan | 24°53' 24.962" N | 83°39' 42.841" E | | 96. | Babhan | 24°56' 36.375" N | 83°34' 32.876" E | | 97. | Parari | 24°56' 37.662" N | 83°31' 39.599" E | | 98. | Chuan | 24°57' 40.306" N | 83°30' 39.618" E | | 99. | Paunra | 24°58' 33.650" N | 83°33' 8.256" E | | 100. | Rajpur | 24°51' 54.562" N | 83°43' 13.714" E | | 101. | Jharia (Uninhabited) | 24°58' 3.948" N | 83°33' 23.528" E | | 102. | Makrikhoh | 24°54' 18.450" N | 83°34' 50.397" E | | 103. | Karamchat | 24°49' 57.344" N | 83°41'55.376" E | | 104. | Bhitribandh | 24°52' 17.521" N | 83°43' 33.102" E | | 105. | Bairiadih (Uninhabited) | 24°51' 0.845" N | 83°41' 40.075" E | | 106. | Gamhirpur (Uninhabited) | 24°52' 21.012" N | 83°43' 1.385" E | | 107. | Nawadih | 24°52' 17.086" N | 83°43' 18.584" E | | 108. | LaruiKharui (Uninhabited) | 24°52' 25.781" N | 83°42' 34.248" E | | 109. | Kanjiari (Uninhabited) | 24°51' 28.641" N | 83°40' 15.830" E | | 110. | Ibrahimpur | 24°52' 57.731" N | 83°44' 10.391" E | | 111. | Baradih | 24°53' 4.049" N | 83°43' 39.750" E | | 112. | Lalapur | 24°54' 4.806" N | 83°43' 52.385" E | | 113. | Diyari | 24°54' 34.428" N | 83°44' 28.760" E | | 114. | Lakhandahi | 24°54' 35.800" N | 83°44' 4.043" E | | 115. | Dariawan | 24°55' 2.752" N | 83°44' 21.422" E | | 116. | Harjipur (Uninhabited) | 24°55' 5.809" N | 83°38' 45.519" E | | 117. | Jagmohna | 24°55' 13.074" N | 83°44' 10.016" E | | 118. | Hunadari | 24°55' 16.752" N | 83°43' 8.224" E | | 119. | Barli | 24°55' 30.688" N | 83°44' 26.810" E | | 120. | Sonawan Pachhim Patti | 24°55' 39.530" N | 83°42' 20.956" E | | 121. | Punawan | 24°55' 42.525" N | 83°42' 46.977" E | | 122. | Sonawan Purab Patti | 24°55' 48.562" N | 83°42' 29.518" E | | 123. | Ahirawan | 24°55' 51.040" N | 83°43' 44.966" E | | 124. | Tarawan | 24°55' 30.170" N | 83°41' 46.468" E | | 125. | Bakharam | 24°52' 50.316" N | 83°42' 57.841" E | | 126. | Barawan | 24°53' 23.719" N | 83°44' 27.462" E | | 127. | Lewa | 24°53' 41.622" N | 83°44' 6.632" E | | 128. | Gorwar (Uninhabited) | 24°53' 28.695" N | 83°42' 56.675" E | | 129. | Benipur | 24°53' 48.805" N | 83°44' 38.777" E | | 130. | Hasanpura | 24°54' 10.399" N | 83°44' 22.448" E | | 131. | Arnawan | 24°54' 20.884" N | 83°45' 16.540" E | | 132. | Salempur | 24°54' 50.007" N | 83°44' 39.394" E | | 133. | Bogadahan (Uninhabited) | 24°55' 4.875" N | 83°44' 31.547" E | | 134. | Chanela (Uninhabited) | 24°54' 57.075" N | 83°42' 32.541" E | | 135. | Maraicha (Uninhabited) | 24°54' 59.680" N | 83°45' 24.377" E | | 136. | Maraicha | 24°55' 6.324" N | 83°44' 46.208" E | | 137. | Hundara (Uninhabited) | 24°55' 12.038" N | 83°43' 55.881" E | | 138. | Hundara | 24°55' 11.061" N | 83°43' 41.328" E | | 139. | Hundara | 24°55' 8.991" N | 83°43' 26.786" E | | 140. | Bidesarpur (Uninhabited) | 24°55' 29.100" N | 83°44' 39.660" E | | 141. | Lewa (Uninhabited) | 24°55' 53.535" N | 83°43' 9.139" E | | 142. | Chanki | 24°55' 50.325" N | 83°44' 6.220" E | | 143. | Uchanar | 24°55' 49.998" N | 83°43' 26.800" E | | 144. | Rajandih (Uninhabited) | 24°51' 19.200" N | 83°43' 55.664" E | PROFORMA OF ACTION TAKEN REPORT ANNEXURE- VI 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. [F. No. 25/22/2014-ESZ-RE] DR. S. KERKETTA, Scientist-G Uploaded by Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi-110064 and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054.

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