Executive Summary:
The Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi issues a notification exempting approximately 5.381 hectares for the redevelopment of GPRA Colony at Thyagraj Nagar, New Delhi, from certain provisions of the Delhi Preservation of Trees Act, 1994. This exemption is subject to specific conditions regarding compensatory plantation, monitoring, and adherence to environmental regulations. The notification is effective as of December 24, 2019.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Exemption:**
* Exemption granted for redevelopment of GPRA Colony at Thyagraj Nagar, New Delhi, from subsection 3 of section 9 of the Delhi Preservation of Trees Act, 1994.
* Applies to a total area of approximately 5.381 hectares.
* **Compensatory Plantation:**
* Central Public Works Department (CPWD) to deposit Rs. 24,51,000 as security for compensatory plantation for seven years.
* 430 saplings of native species to be planted around the project site and maintained by CPWD for seven years.
* 1:10 plants of indigenous species of 6-8 feet height to be planted on non-forest land within three months of tree removal permission.
* **Conditions and Compliance:**
* Land for compensatory plantation cannot be used for other purposes without Tree Officer approval.
* Detailed plantation schedule to be submitted by User Agency in compliance with Section 12 of the Delhi Preservation of Trees Act, 1994.
* Detailed plan for site preparation and plantation to be submitted.
* Transplantation must start immediately after permission and be completed within three months.
* Spacing of transplanted trees should be not less than 4 metre point to point.
* User Agency to obtain all requisite statutory clearances before felling/transplantation.
* Progress report of transplantation to be submitted.
* Permission required from Tree Officer South for transportation of trees.
* **Timber Disposal:**
* Timber from removed trees to be auctioned by the user agency, with proceeds deposited as government revenue.
* Lops and tops of trees to be supplied to the nearest crematorium free of cost.
* Permission required from DCF South for timber transportation.
* **Policy Changes:**
* Draft policy on transplantation of trees is under consideration with State Government of Delhi
* Any change brought in to effect due to implementation of the policy in future, permission would be modified to that extent with the approval of Competent Authority with prospective effect.
Impact Analysis:
* **Central Public Works Department (CPWD):**
* *Impact:* Responsible for depositing funds, executing and maintaining compensatory plantation, submitting required plans and reports, and adhering to all conditions for tree removal and transplantation.
* *Action Required:* Deposit funds, prepare and submit detailed plantation schedule and site preparation plan, execute compensatory plantation, obtain necessary permissions for tree removal and timber transport, and submit progress reports.
* **Tree Officer South:**
* *Impact:* Oversees and approves transplantation and timber transport.
* *Action Required:* Review and approve plantation plans, monitor transplantation progress, and issue necessary permissions.
* **Forest Department:**
* *Impact:* Receives security deposit for compensatory plantation.
* *Action Required:* Receive and manage the security deposit from CPWD.
* **User Agency:**
* *Impact:* Responsible for the cost of the transplantation. The proceeds from the timber will be deposited as revenue to the Government account.
* *Action Required:* Auction the timber obtained from the removal of the trees.
Key Entities Referenced
Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi: The governing body issuing the notification.
Delhi Preservation of Trees Act, 1994: The law under which the notification is issued, specifically referencing section 29 and section 9.
GPRA Colony, Thyagraj Nagar, New Delhi: The location where trees are being exempted from certain provisions of the Delhi Preservation of Trees Act for redevelopment.
Central Public Works Department: The applicant responsible for the project and compensatory afforestation.
Deputy Conservator of Forests South: The authority responsible for overseeing compensatory plantation efforts.
Tree Officer: The official responsible for granting permissions and monitoring tree-related activities.
Manisha Saxena: Secretary of Environment, Forests, and Wildlife, signing the order.
Department of Environment, Forests and Wildlife: The department under which the notification is issued.
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मनीषा स(cid:23)सेना, सिचव (पया)वरण एवं वन)
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FORESTS AND WILDLIFE
NOTIFICATION
Delhi, the 24th December, 2019
F. No. 1051/TO(S)/TC-felling/18-19/10799-10807.—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 5.381 ha. approx as detailed
below for redevelopment of GPRA Colony at Thyagraj Nagar, New Delhi from the provision of sub-section
(3) of section 9 of the said Act.
Location. No. of trees to be Compensatory plantation
required (Number of trees)
Saved Dry Transplantation Total
Redevelopment of GPRA 338 01 42 381 430 by User Agency.
Colony at Thyagraj Nagar,
New Delhi.
Total 338 01 42 381 430
The said exemption is subject to fulfillment of the following conditions:-
1. The applicant i.e Central Public Works Department shall make an advance deposit of an amount of
Rs. 24,51,000 /- (Rupees Twenty Four Lakh and Fifty One Thousand Only) towards security deposit for
creation and maintenance of compensatory plantation for a period of Seven years as follows,
S.N. Location of Compensatory Number of Total Amount including To be Deposited with
plantation. saplings to other Administrative Forest Division.
be planted expenses and contingency
charges (in Rs.).
(a) 100% Compensatory Plantation of 430 24,51,000 /- Deputy Conservator
native species shall be carried out of Forests (South)/
by User Agency, around the same
Tree Officer
project site at Thyagraj Nagar,
New Delhi (area 53810.00 sq m).
2. 100% Compensatory Plantation of 430 saplings of native species will be raised and maintained
by Central Public Works Department for Seven years and monitored till its successful
establishment as indicated at 1 (a) above.
3. 1:10 plants of indigenous species 6-8 feet height will be planted as compensatory plantation on
non-forest land in lieu of removal of 43 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 User
Agency with their own funds.
4. The land over which compensatory plantation raised shall not be utilized for any other purpose
without the approval of Tree Officer concerned.4 DELHI GAZETTE : EXTRAORDINARY PART IV]
5. Detailed plantation schedule will have to be submitted by User Agency in compliance with
Section 12 of Delhi Preservation of Trees Act, 1994.
6. User Agency shall submit a detailed plan for site preparation and plantation.
7. 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 metre
(point to point).
8. A draft policy on transplantation of trees is under active consideration with State Government of
Delhi, therefore, any change brought in to effect due to implementation of the policy in future,
permission would be modified to that extent with the approval of Competent Authority with
prospective effect.
9. Permission for felling/transplantation of 43 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.
10. Before the felling/transplantation of trees from the site is commenced all requisite statutory
clearances shall necessarily be obtained by the user agency.
11. Progress report of transplantation shall be submitted through inspection officer concerned along
with complete details of trees.
12. Before felling/transplantation from site of removal of trees, permission for transportation of the
tree/all trees shall be obtained from Tree Officer (South).
13. 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 (South)/
Tree Officer.
14. (a) Before shifting of timber if any, from site removal of trees, permission for transportation of
the said wood shall be obtained from DCF (South).
(b) All the conditions mentioned in environmental clearance by competent authority.
By Order and in the Name of the Government
of National Capital Territory of Delhi,
MANISHA SAXENA, 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.