Executive Summary:
The Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi exempts an area of approximately 1.85 hectares at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi for the construction of Engineering Blocks 99B and 99C from certain provisions of the Delhi Preservation of Trees Act, 1994. This exemption requires compensatory afforestation and is subject to specific conditions, including financial deposits for tree plantation and maintenance. The order is effective as of April 27, 2017.
Key Points / Main Content:
Exemption Details:
* Exemption granted under Section 29 of the Delhi Preservation of Trees Act, 1994.
* Applies to 1.85 hectares at IIT Delhi for construction of Engineering Blocks 99B and 99C.
* Exempts the area from subsection 3 of section 9 of the Act.
Compensatory Afforestation:
* 377 trees are required to be removed.
* 3770 compensatory trees to be planted (1558 by User Agency, 1558 by South Forest Division).
Financial Conditions:
* Applicant (IIT Delhi) to deposit ₹2,14,89,000 as security for the creation and maintenance of compensatory plantation for seven years.
* Funds to be deposited with the Deputy Conservator of Forests South.
Plantation and Maintenance:
* Compensatory plantation to be raised and maintained for seven years.
* Plantation monitored until successful establishment.
* Plantation will occur at IIT Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi and Pocket Mandi Valley Mustkil No. 61 at Dera Mandi Ridge Area.
Timber and Firewood Disposal:
* Timber from felled trees to be auctioned; proceeds deposited with the Deputy Conservator of Forests South.
* Firewood from specified trees to be handed over to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi for use in public crematoria, in consultation with the Deputy Conservator of Forests.
Transportation:
* Transportation permission for wood must be obtained from the Tree Officer South.
Impact Analysis:
IIT Delhi (User Agency):
* Impact: Can proceed with the construction of Engineering Blocks 99B and 99C. Responsible for planting and maintaining 1558 saplings.
* Action Required: Deposit ₹2,14,89,000 with the Forest Department. Plant and maintain 1558 trees. Hand over firewood to Municipal Corporation of Delhi, if applicable. Obtain transportation permission for wood from Tree Officer South.
Forest Department (South Division):
* Impact: Responsible for compensatory afforestation in Pocket Mandi Valley Mustkil No. 61 at Dera Mandi Ridge Area.
* Action Required: Raise and maintain 1558 saplings. Monitor the compensatory plantation.
Deputy Conservator of Forests South:
* Impact: Receives deposit for compensatory afforestation. Receives proceeds from timber auction.
* Action Required: Manage funds related to compensatory afforestation and timber auction.
Municipal Corporation of Delhi:
* Impact: Receives firewood for use in public crematoria (if applicable).
* Action Required: Utilize received firewood in public crematoria.
Key Entities Referenced
Delhi Preservation of Trees Act, 1994: A law enacted by the Delhi Government to regulate tree preservation.
Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi: The governing body of the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi Hauz Khas, New Delhi: An educational institution where construction is planned. Also referred to as IIT Delhi.
Engineering Block 99B and 99C: The buildings to be constructed at Indian Institute of Technology Delhi Hauz Khas, New Delhi.
Deputy Conservator of Forests South: The forest official responsible for the South Forest Division.
Municipal Corporation of Delhi: Civic body to which firewood is to be handed over for use in public crematoria.
Dera Mandi Ridge Area, Delhi: Location for compensatory plantation, specifically in Pocket Mandi Valley Mustkil No. 61
Keshav Chandra: Secretary of Environment, Forests, and Wildlife, Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FORESTS AND WILDLIFE
NOTIFICATION
Delhi, the 27th April, 2017
F. No. R570/TO(S)/TC-Felling/2016-17/536-44.—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 total 1.85 ha. (approx.( as detailed below for construction of Engineering
Block 99B and 99C, at Indian Institute of Technology Delhi Hauz Khas, New Delhi from the provision of sub-section (3(
of section 9 of the said Act.
Location Extent of Area. (ha.( Number of trees Compensatory plantation required.
required to be (Number of trees(
removed
Constructions of Engineering
Block 99B and 99C, at Indian 1.85 (approx(. 377 1558 (by User agency(.
Institute of Technology (IIT(
Delhi Hauz Khas, New Delhi. 1558 (By South Forest Division(.
Total 377 3770
The said exemption is subject to fulfillment of the following conditions:-.
a) The applicant shall make an advance deposit of an amount of Rs. 2,14,59,000 /- (Rupees Two Crore Fourteen
Lakh Eighty Nine Thousand only( towards security deposit for creation and maintenance of compensatory
plantation for a period of Seven years as follows:—PART IV] DELHI GAZETTE : EXTRAORDINARY 3
Project Location of Compensatory Number of Total Amount including To be Deposited
No. Afforestation plantation saplings to be other Administrative with Forest Division
planted (Number
expenses and
of trees)
contingency charges (in
Rs.(
1. Indian Institute of 1885 2,14,89,000 /- Deputy
Technology Delhi Hauz
Conservator of
Khas, New Delhi (50%).
Forests (South(/
Tree Officer
2. In Pocket Mandi Valley 1885
Mustkil No. 61 at Dera
Mandi Ridge Area (50%).
b) The compensatory plantation will be raised and maintained for Seven years and monitored till its successful
establishment in following manner:—
(i) 1558 numbers by Project proponent as per site indicated above;
(ii) 1558 numbers by the Forest Department in Pocket Mandi Valley Mustkil No. 61 at Dera Mandi Ridge
Area.
c) The timber obtained from felling of 377 trees shall be auctioned by the land owning agency and the proceeds as
revenue shall be deposited in the account of Deputy Conservator of Forests (South(.
d) The firewood, if any, obtained on removal of firewood species of trees shall be handed over by the Indian
Institute of Technology, Delhi Hauz Khas to the officials concerned of Municipal Corporation of Delhi for its
use on public crematoria in Delhi in consultation with the territorial Deputy Conservator of Forests, if
applicable.
e) The transportation permission for the said wood shall be obtained from Tree Officer (South(.
By Order and in the Name of the Lt. Governor
of the National Capital Territory of Delhi,
-Sd-
KESHAV CHANDRA, Secretary (Env. & Forests(
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