Executive Summary:
The Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi exempts a 2.926 ha area for the construction of a DTC Bus depot at Ghumenhera from certain provisions of the Delhi Preservation of Trees Act, 1994. This exemption requires compensatory plantation and adherence to specific conditions. The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) is responsible for fulfilling these conditions, including depositing funds and undertaking plantation activities within specified timeframes.
Key Points / Main Content:
Exemption Details:
* Exemption granted for an area of 2.926 ha for DTC Bus depot construction at Ghumenhera.
* Exemption applies to subsection 3 of section 9 of the Delhi Preservation of Trees Act, 1994.
* 74 trees are to be felled.
Financial Obligations:
* DTC must deposit Rs. 42,18,000 as security for compensatory plantation creation and maintenance for seven years.
Compensatory Plantation Requirements:
* 100 compensatory plantation of native species to be carried out by user agency.
* Plantation locations include DTC Terminal I Narela (87 saplings), DTC Terminal II Narela (86 saplings), and Jhuljhuli Fitness Centre West (388 saplings).
* Remaining 178 saplings to be planted at Jhuljhuli depot.
* 1:10 plants of native species 6-8 feet height will be planted as compensatory plantation on nonforest land in lieu of removal of 74 trees
General Conditions:
* DTC is responsible for raising and maintaining 740 saplings of native species for seven years.
* Plantation will be monitored until successful establishment.
* Site-specific plantation techniques with additional measures must be followed within three months of tree removal permission.
* West Forest Division will utilize deposits for maintenance.
* User Agency to deposit extra site improvement expenses.
* User Agency may implement improved soil moisture conservation activities.
* The plan of this proposal shall not be changed.
* Site must be secured from encroachment.
* Land cannot be used for other purposes without the Tree Officer's approval.
* Tree transplantation must begin immediately after permission and be completed within three months, followed by a completion report.
* All statutory clearances must be obtained before felling trees.
* Felling or transplantation of trees beyond the specified 74 is an offense.
* User Agency responsible for completing documentation per DPTA, 1994.
* Progress report of transplantation with details must be submitted.
* A detailed plantation schedule must be submitted in compliance with Section 12 of Delhi Preservation of Trees Act, 1994.
* User Agency shall submit a detailed plan for site preparation and plantation.
Timber Disposal:
* Timber from removed trees will be auctioned by the user agency, with proceeds deposited as government revenue.
* Lops and tops of trees will be supplied to the nearest crematorium free of cost, reported to DCF West Tree Officer.
* Permission required from DCF West for timber transportation.
Environmental Compliance:
* All conditions in environmental clearances must be followed.
Impact Analysis:
Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC):
* Impact: Responsible for executing compensatory afforestation, adhering to all conditions, and bearing the associated costs.
* Action Required: Deposit funds, conduct plantation, maintain the plantation for seven years, obtain necessary permissions, and submit required reports and plans.
West Forest Division:
* Impact: Responsible for maintenance of compensatory afforestation using the deposits made by User Agency, and monitoring the progress.
* Action Required: Utilize deposits for maintenance, monitor plantation progress.
Tree Officer:
* Impact: Approves land use for compensatory plantation, calculates extra site improvement expenses, monitoring the progress and receiving reports.
* Action Required: Approving land use, calculating expenses, and monitoring progress.
Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi:
* Impact: Benefits from increased green cover and compliance with environmental regulations.
* Action Required: Oversee the implementation and ensure compliance.
Key Entities Referenced
Delhi Preservation of Trees Act, 1994: A law enacted by the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi concerning the preservation of trees.
Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi: The governing body of the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
Ghumenhera, Delhi: A location in Delhi where a DTC Bus depot is planned.
Delhi Transport Corporation: The user agency responsible for the construction of the DTC Bus depot and compensatory afforestation.
Narela, Delhi: Location of DTC Terminal I and II, designated for compensatory plantation.
West Forest Division: The division responsible for managing the compensatory plantation, utilizing deposits made by the User Agency.
Manisha Saxena: Secretary of Environment, Forests, issuing the notification.
Jhuljhuli Fitness Centre West: A location in West Delhi designated for compensatory plantation.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FORESTS AND WILDLIFE
NOTIFICATION
Delhi, the 23rd December, 2019
F. No. 155/WFD/ COT/ 18-19/10788-96.—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 2.926 ha. approx as detailed below for
construction of DTC Bus depot-I at Ghumenhera, Delhi from the provision of sub-section (3) of section 9 of
the said Act.
Location. Total No of trees at No of trees to be Compensatory plantation
the project site required. (Number of trees)
Felled Total
DTC Bus DEPOT-I at 91 74 74 740 by User Agency.
Ghumenhera, Delhi.
Total 91 74 74 740
The said exemption is subject to fulfillment of the following conditions:-
1. The applicant i.e Delhi Transport Corporation shall make an advance deposit of an amount of Rs.
42,18,000 /- (Rupees Forty Two Lakh and Eighteen Thousand Only) towards security deposit for
creation and maintenance of compensatory plantation for a period of Seven years as follows,
Sl.N. Location of Compensatory Number of Total Amount including To be
plantation. saplings to be other Administrative Deposited
planted expenses and contingency with Forest
charges (in Rs.). Division.
(a) 100% Compensatory Plantation of native
species shall be carried out by User Agency at
the following locations:-4 DELHI GAZETTE : EXTRAORDINARY PART IV]
1. DTC Terminal -I Narela 87
(264 Mtr. approx.)
2. DTC Terminal –II Narela 86 42,18,000 /- Deputy
Conservator
(258 Mtr. approx.)
of Forests
3. Jhuljhuli Fitness Centre (West)/
(1164 Mtr. approx.) 388 Tree Officer
Total 562 Nos.*
* Remaining 178 saplings would be planted at Jhuljhuli depot of Transport Department.
2. 100% Compensatory Plantation of 740 saplings of native species will be raised and maintained by
Delhi Transport Corporation for Seven years and monitored till its successful establishment as
indicated at 1 (a) above.
3. 1:10 plants of native species 6-8 feet height will be planted as compensatory plantation on non-forest
land in lieu of removal of 74 no. of trees. The plantation will be done following site specific
plantation techniques with additional measures on identified land within three months of issue of tree
removal permission and maintenance would be carried out thereafter by West Forest Division
utilizing the deposits made by User Agency.
4. User Agency shall also deposit extra site improvement expenses which may be required to make the
site suitable for plantation as calculated by Tree Officer concerned (as deposits)
5. The User agency may implement the improved soil moisture conservation activities on identified land
division utilizing the deposits made by User Agency.
6. The User Agency shall ensure that the plan of this proposal shall not be changed.
7. Site will have to be secured from encroachment and undesired biotic interference.
8. Extensive interventions if any required to be undertaken for soil preparation, would be carried out and
additional budget if needed, shall be provided by User Agency.
9. The land over which compensatory plantation is raised shall not be utilized for any other purpose
without the approval of Tree Officer concerned.
10. Transplantation of trees must be initiated immediately after permission is issued and should be
completed not later than 3 (three) months, after which a completion report has to be submitted to the
Tree Officer. The spacing of the transplantation of trees should not be less than 4 metres (point to
point).
11. Permission for felling/ transplantation of tress would be 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.
12. Before the felling of trees from the site is commenced all requisite statutory clearances shall
necessarily be obtained by the User Agency.
13. Felling/ Transplantation of any trees apart from 74 trees by DTC would constitute an offence.
14. Completion of documentation regarding compensatory plantation as per provisions in DPTA, 1994
would be done by User Agency.
15. Progress report of transplantation shall be submitted through inspection officer concerned along with
complete details of trees.
16. The timber obtained from removal of trees shall be auctioned by the user agency. The proceeds will
be deposited as revenue to the Government account. The lops and tops of trees will be sent/ supplied
to nearest crematorium free of cost and the same should be reported to DCF (West)/ Tree Officer.[PART IV DELHI GAZETTE : EXTRAORDINARY 5
17. 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 (West).
18. It should be ensured by the user agency that all the conditions mentioned in environmental clearance
if any obtained, must be followed scrupulously.
19. Detailed plantation schedule will have to be submitted by user agency in compliance with Section 12
of Delhi Preservation of Trees Act, 1994.
20. User Agency shall submit a detailed plan for site preparation and plantation.
By Order and in the Name of the Government
of National Capital Territory of Delhi,
MANISHA SAXENA, Secy. (Env. & Forests)
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