## Policy Analysis Report: Exemption under the Delhi Preservation of Trees Act, 1994 for Construction of Gadaipur Bandh Road
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification issued by the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, published on February 1, 2021. The notification grants an exemption from certain provisions of the Delhi Preservation of Trees Act, 1994, to facilitate the construction of Gadaipur Bandh Road from Abhinav farm to police post near T-junction of Mandi Road in ward no 175, South Zone, New Delhi. The exemption pertains to the felling of 146 trees within an 8.4-hectare area. Key requirements for the exemption include compensatory afforestation, payment of security deposit for maintenance of the new plantation, adherence to specific planting ratios and species, and compliance with other environmental regulations. This report details the exemption's provisions, stakeholders, inferred implementation aspects, and expected outcomes.
**2. Introduction:**
This report provides an analysis of a notification concerning an exemption granted under the Delhi Preservation of Trees Act, 1994. The analysis is based solely on the information contained within the provided policy text. The purpose of this report is to inform affected industry stakeholders about the details of the exemption, including its objectives, conditions, and potential impacts.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This notification relates to the Delhi Preservation of Trees Act, 1994.
* **Core Objective(s):** The core objective, as inferred from the text, is to balance infrastructure development (construction of Gadaipur Bandh Road) with environmental preservation by granting an exemption from tree preservation regulations subject to compensatory afforestation and other environmental safeguards.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
The provided text suggests that the construction of Gadaipur Bandh Road necessitates the removal of a certain number of trees. To proceed with the project despite the restrictions imposed by the Delhi Preservation of Trees Act, 1994, the Government of NCT of Delhi has issued this notification to exempt the project from sub-section 3 of Section 9 of the Act, related to restrictions on felling of trees. The rationale is to allow the road construction project to proceed in the public interest, contingent upon offsetting the environmental impact through compensatory afforestation and adherence to specific conditions.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
This is a new policy as it grants a specific exemption, though it references a previous notification, it does not change the original policy of the Act. The key provisions and rules mandated by the notification are:
* **Exemption:** An area of 8.4 hectares is exempted from the provision of sub-section 3 of section 9 of the Delhi Preservation of Trees Act, 1994, allowing the felling of trees for the construction of Gadaipur Bandh Road from Abhinav farm to police post near T-junction of Mandi Road in ward no 175, South Zone, New Delhi.
* **Number of Trees:** Permission is granted for felling 146 trees.
* **Compensatory Afforestation:** Requires compensatory plantation of 1460 saplings, ten times the number of trees to be felled.
* **Species Selection:** Specific indigenous species like Neem, Amaltas, Peepal, Pilkhan, Gular, Bargad, Desi Kikkar, and Arjun are to be planted.
* **Security Deposit:** The Public Works Department (PWD), as the User Agency, is required to deposit Rs. 83,22,000 as a security deposit for the creation and maintenance of the compensatory plantation for a period of seven years.
* **Planting Ratio and Location:** Plants of indigenous species of 6-8 feet height shall be planted as compensatory plantation in a ratio of 1:10 on non-forest land.
* **Timelines:** The plantation shall be done by following site-specific plantation techniques with additional measures on identified land within three months of the issue of tree removal permission.
* **Monitoring and Maintenance:** User Agency is responsible for maintaining the plantation for seven years until its successful establishment.
* **Timber Disposal:** Timber obtained from the removed trees must be auctioned, and the proceeds deposited as revenue to the Government account by the User Agency.
* **Lops and Tops:** The lops and tops of the trees shall be supplied to the nearest crematorium free of cost and the same should be reported to DCF South by User Agency.
* **Transportation Permission:** User Agency must obtain permission from the DCF South for transportation of timber from the site.
* **Environmental Clearances:** The User Agency must ensure compliance with all conditions mentioned in any environmental clearances obtained for the project.
* **Land Use Restriction:** The land over which compensatory plantation is raised shall not be utilized for other purposes without the approval of the State Government.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience and stakeholders directly affected by this notification are:
* **Public Works Department (PWD):** As the "User Agency," the PWD is directly responsible for implementing the provisions of the notification, including compensatory afforestation, deposit payments, and timber disposal.
* **Forest Department:** Responsible for overseeing the compensatory afforestation efforts and ensuring compliance with the conditions stipulated in the notification.
* **Local Residents:** Affected by the road construction and the subsequent changes in the environment.
* **Contractors:** Involved in the construction of Gadaipur Bandh Road and responsible for felling the trees.
* **Other agencies:** May have claim rights over the land.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Public Works Department (PWD) is the primary responsible agency for implementing the notification. The Forest Department, specifically the Deputy Conservator of Forests (DCF) South, is responsible for overseeing the compensatory afforestation and granting necessary permissions.
* **Timelines:** Compensatory plantation must be completed within three months of the issue of tree removal permission. The compensatory plantation must be maintained for seven years.
* **Procedures:** The PWD must deposit a security deposit with the Forest Department, undertake compensatory afforestation according to the specified guidelines, obtain permission for timber transportation, and comply with environmental clearance conditions.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The likely intended outcomes of this exemption, based on the stated provisions, are:
* **Road Construction:** Facilitation of the construction of Gadaipur Bandh Road, improving connectivity and infrastructure in the South Zone of New Delhi.
* **Environmental Mitigation:** Mitigation of the environmental impact of tree felling through compensatory afforestation, aiming to maintain ecological balance.
* **Increased Green Cover (In the Long Term):** Over the long term, assuming successful establishment of the compensatory plantation, the area should achieve increased green cover with indigenous tree species.
* **Revenue Generation:** The auctioning of timber from the felled trees will generate revenue for the government.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification provides an exemption under the Delhi Preservation of Trees Act, 1994, enabling the construction of Gadaipur Bandh Road. This exemption is subject to stringent conditions, primarily focusing on compensatory afforestation, financial deposits, and adherence to environmental regulations. The success of this policy hinges on the effective implementation of the compensatory afforestation program by the PWD and oversight by the Forest Department. This measure is significant as it exemplifies the government's attempt to balance developmental needs with environmental concerns, although the true ecological impact will depend on the long-term success of the compensatory planting efforts.
Key Entities Referenced
Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi: The governing body issuing the notification.
Delhi Preservation of Trees Act, 1994: The primary legislation under which the notification is issued.
Gadaipur Bandh Road: The road project requiring the felling of trees.
Abhinav farm: Starting point of the Gadaipur Bandh Road construction.
police post near Tjunction of Mandi Road: Ending point of the Gadaipur Bandh Road construction.
ward no175, South Zone, New Delhi: The specific ward and zone in New Delhi where the construction is located.
New Delhi: City in which area of construction lies
F. No. R.123TOSTCFelling201415571118: Reference number of an earlier notification related to tree felling.
11.11.2014: Date of the earlier notification
Public Works Department: The User Agency responsible for the road construction and compensatory afforestation.
Neem: Tree Species used for compensatory plantation
Amaltas: Tree Species used for compensatory plantation
Peepal: Tree Species used for compensatory plantation
Pilkhan: Tree Species used for compensatory plantation
Gular: Tree Species used for compensatory plantation
Bargad: Tree Species used for compensatory plantation
Desi Kikkar: Tree Species used for compensatory plantation
Arjun: Tree Species used for compensatory plantation
Tree Officer: Official responsible for actions regarding missing trees
PWD: Public Works Department
DCF South: Deputy Conservator of Forests South District, likely in Delhi.
SANJEEV KHIRWAR: Principal Secretary, Environment & Forests, Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi.
Mayapuri, New Delhi: Location of the Government of India Press
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No. 45] DELHI, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2021/MAGHA 12, 1942 [N. C. T. D. No. 306
भाग IV
PART IV
राष्ट्रीय रािधानी राज्य क्षत्रे दिल्ली सरकार
GOVERNMENT OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL TERRITORY OF DELHI OF DELHI
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4. उपभोगी संस्ट्था के द्वारा यह सुजनजित दकया िायेगा दक इस प्रस्ट्ताव की योिना को पररवर्तात नहीं दकया
िाएगा ।
5. िो भूजम प्रजतपूरक वृक्षारोपण के जलया आवंरटत ह,ै उसका उपयोग दकसी अन्य कायो के जलए राज्य सरकार की
स्ट्वीकृजत के जबना नहीं दकया िाएगा।
6. वक्षृ ो को काटने के जलए अनुमजत उनके स्ट्वयं के िोजखम पर और दकसी भी अन्य व्यजक्त के िावे के पक्षपात के
जबना, िो वृक्षो और भूजम पर सही हो सकती ह,ै िी िा रही ह ै।
7. उपभोगी संस्ट्था द्वारा वृक्षो को काटने का काय ा सभी वैधाजनक मंिूररयों को लने े के बाि ही िरूु दकया िाएगा ।
8. उपभोगी संस्ट्था द्वारा 146 वृक्षो के अलावा दकसी भी वृक्ष की कटाई दिल्ली वृक्ष laj{k.k अजधजनयम, 1994 के
तहत एक अपराध होगा ।
9. वृक्ष अजधकारी (िजक्षण) द्वारा 75 वृक्षों के लापता पाय े िान े का कारण उपभोगी संस्ट्था के जवरुद्ध दिल्ली वृक्ष
संरक्षण अजधजनयम, 1994 के तहत उजचत कारावाई की िाएगी A
10. लोक जनमााण जवभाग द्वारा आग ेकोई पुन: समय अवजध जवस्ट्तार नहीं दकया िाएगाA
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धनराजि को सरकार के खाते मे रािस्ट्व के रूप में िमा की िाएगीA
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13. उपभोगी संस्ट्था द्वारा वृक्षो को काटने के स्ट्थल से लकजियों को y s tku s ls iwoZ o`{k vf/kdkjh ¼िजक्षण½ ls <qykbZ
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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FORESTS AND WILDLIFE
NOTIFICATION
Delhi, the 28th January, 2021
F. No. R.123/TO(S)/TC-Felling/2014-15/8793-9801:—In exercise of the powers conferred by
section 29 of the Delhi Preservation of Trees Act, 1994 (Delhi Act 11 of 1994), the Government of
National Capital Territory of Delhi, hereby, in public interest exempts an area of 8.4 ha. as detailed below
for construction of Gadaipur Bandh Road from Abhinav farm to police post near T-junction of Mandi Road
in ward no-175, South Zone, New Delhi from the provision of sub-section (3) of section 9 of the said Act.
Location Number of trees to be Compensatory Plantation by
User Agency (Number of trees)
Felling Total
(1) (2) (3)
Gadaipur Bandh Road from Abhinav 146 146 1460
farm to police post near T-junction of
Mandi Road in ward no-175, South
Zone, New Delhi.
Total 146 146 1460
The said exemption is in continuation to the earlier Notification issued vide F. No. R.123/TO(S)/
TC-Felling/2014-15/5711-18 dated 11.11.2014 for 221 trees and subject to fulfillment of the following
onditions :—
1. Public Works Department, herein referred to as User Agency, shall make an advance deposit of an
amount of Rs. 83,22,000 /- (Rupees Eighty Three Lakh Twenty Two Thousand Only) towards security
deposit (if not deposited earlier) for creation and maintenance of compensatory plantation for a period
of Seven years as follows:-
S.No. Location of Compensatory Number Total Amount To be
plantation. of including other Deposited
saplings Administrative with Forest
to be expenses and Division.
planted contingency charges
(in Rs.).
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
(a) 100% Compensatory Plantation ten Deputy
times the number of trees permitted Conservator
for felling of 146 trees i.e number of of Forests
tree saplings proposed to be planted 1460 83,22,000 /- (South)/
of species Neem, Amaltas, Peepal,
Tree Officer
Pilkhan, Gular, Bargad, Desi Kikkar
and Arjun longwith other native
species shall be carried out by User
Agency at Gadaipur Bandh.4 DELHI GAZETTE : EXTRAORDINARY PART IV]
2. 100% Compensatory Plantation of 1460 saplings of native species shall be raised and maintained
by User Agency for Seven years and monitored till its successful establishment as indicated at 1 (a)
above.
3. Plants of indigenous species 6-8 feet height shall be planted as compensatory plantation in ratio of
1:10 on non-forest land in lieu of removal of 146 no. of trees. The plantation shall be done by
following site specific plantation techniques with additional measures on identified land within
three months of issue of tree removal permission and maintenance shall be carried out there after
by User Agency with their own funds.
4. The User Agency shall ensure that the plan of this proposal shall not be changed.
5. The land over which compensatory plantation raised shall not be utilized for other purpose without
the approval of State Government.
6. Permission for felling of all tress is being granted at their own risk and without prejudice to the
claim (s) of any other person/s who may be having any rights(s) over the land or the trees.
7. Before the felling of trees from the site is commenced all requisite statutory clearances shall
necessarily be obtained by the User Agency.
8. Felling of any trees apart from 146 trees by User Agency shall constitute an offence under Delhi
Preservation of Trees Act, 1994.
9. Appropriate action under Delhi Preservation of Trees Act, 1994 will be taken by Tree Officer for
missing 75 trees.
10. No further re-validation will be asked by PWD.
11. The timber obtained from removal of trees shall be auctioned and proceeds shall be deposited as
revenue to the Government account by the User Agency.
12. The lops and tops of the trees shall be sent/ supplied to the nearest crematorium free of cost and the
same should be reported to DCF (South) by User Agency.
13. Before shifting of timber, if any, from site of removal of trees, permission for transportation of the
said wood shall be obtained from the DCF (South) by User Agency.
14. It should be ensured by the user agency that all the conditions mentioned in environmental
clearance, if any obtained, shall be followed scrupulously.
By Order and in the Name of the Government
of National Capital Territory of Delhi,
SANJEEV KHIRWAR, Principal Secy. (Env. & Forests)
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.