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Date: 2019-09-19 Category: Extra Ordinary State: Union Government Country: India

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 29 of the Delhi Preservation of Trees Act,

Issued by Government of The National Capital Territory of Delhi · Not Applicable

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Executive Summary: The Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi exempts an area of approximately 8.7859 hectares for the construction of the Extension Airport Express Line from Dwarka Sector 21 to Dwarka Sector 25 ECC Centre from certain provisions of the Delhi Preservation of Trees Act, 1994. This exemption is subject to specific conditions, including compensatory plantation and transplantation of trees. The order was issued on September 18, 2019. Key Points / Main Content: Exemption Details: * Exemption granted for an area of 8.7859 ha for the construction of the Extension Airport Express Line. * The exemption is from sub-section 3 of section 9 of the Delhi Preservation of Trees Act, 1994. Compensatory Plantation: * Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) must deposit Rs. 1,56,18,000 for compensatory plantation and maintenance for seven years. * 2740 saplings of native species will be planted by DMRC at designated locations, including Sarai Kale Khan Metro Land, Subhash Park, and Mukundpur Metro Depot. * DMRC will raise and maintain 2740 saplings of native species for seven years. Transplantation: * 200 native species trees will be transplanted. * Post-transplantation care is the responsibility of the project proponent. * Transplantation must start immediately after permission is issued and be completed within three months, followed by a completion report to the Tree Officer. General Conditions: * 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 274 trees within three months of tree removal permission. * The land for compensatory plantation cannot be used for other purposes without the Tree Officer's approval. * A detailed plantation schedule must be submitted by the user agency, complying with Section 12 of the Delhi Preservation of Trees Act, 1994. * All statutory clearances are required before felling or transplanting trees. * A progress report of transplantation is to be submitted through the inspection officer. * Permission for transportation of trees must be obtained from the Tree Officer West before felling or transplanting. Timber Disposal: * Timber obtained from removed trees will be auctioned, with proceeds deposited to the Government account. * Lops and tops of trees will be supplied to the nearest crematorium free of cost, reported to the Forest Department. * Permission for transporting timber must be obtained from the DCF West. Impact Analysis: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC): * Impact: Responsible for compensatory afforestation, transplantation, and adherence to all conditions. * Action Required: Deposit funds, prepare and execute plantation/transplantation plans, obtain necessary permissions, and submit reports. Forest Department: * Impact: Oversees and monitors compliance with the conditions of the exemption. * Action Required: Monitor plantation and transplantation, process permissions, and receive reports. Tree Officer West: * Impact: Grants permissions for transportation of trees and monitors transplantation progress. * Action Required: Issue transportation permissions, review progress reports, and ensure compliance. General Public: * Impact: Affected positively through infrastructure development (Extension Airport Express Line) and negatively through potential loss of trees, which is intended to be offset by compensatory afforestation efforts. * Action Required: No direct action required, but may benefit from increased transportation infrastructure.

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Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi: The governing body of Delhi, responsible for issuing the notification regarding tree preservation. Delhi Preservation of Trees Act, 1994: A law enacted by the Delhi government to protect trees within the National Capital Territory of Delhi. Dwarka Sector 21: A locality in Delhi, the starting point of the Extension Airport Express Line project. Dwarka Sector 25 ECC Centre: A locality in Delhi, the ending point of the Extension Airport Express Line project. Delhi MRTS Project PhaseIII: A railway project in Delhi for which tree exemptions are being granted. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC): The user agency responsible for the Extension Airport Express Line construction project. Sarai Kale Khan: A location in Delhi where compensatory plantation is to be carried out. Subhash Park, Near Jama Masjid Metro Station: A location in Delhi where compensatory plantation is to be carried out.
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Location. No. of trees to be Compensatory plantation required. (Number of trees) Felled Transplanted Total (1) (2) (3) Extension Airport Express Line from 74 200 274 2740 by User Agency. Dwarka Sector-21 to Dwarka Sector- 25 ECC Centre of Delhi MRTS Project Phase-III, Delhi Total 74 200 274 2740 The said exemption is subject to fulfillment of the following conditions:- 1. The applicant i.e Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) shall make an advance deposit of an amount of Rs. 1,56,18,000 /- (Rupees One Crore Fifty Six Lakh Eighteen Thousand Only) towards security deposit for creation and maintenance of compensatory plantation for a period of Seven years as follows: S. Location of Compensatory Number of Total Amount including To be Deposited No. plantation. saplings to be other Administrative with Forest planted expenses and contingency Division. charges (in Rs.). (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (a) 100% Compensatory Plantation of Deputy 2740 native species will be carried Conservator of out by User Agency on the four 2740 1,56,18,000 /- Forests (West)/ locations:- Tree Officer (i) Sarai Kale Khan Metro Land: 1778 Nos. of trees saplings will be planted at this site. (ii) Subhash Park, Near Jama Masjid Metro Station: 220 Nos. of tree saplings will be planted at this site. (iii) Mukundpur Metro Depot: 362 nos. of tree saplings will be planted at this site. The remaining 380 Nos. of tree4 DELHI GAZETTE : EXTRAORDINARY PART IV] saplings will be planted at Sarai Kale Khan as per DMRC undertaken. (b) Transplantation of 200 No. of native species trees which are standing on site shall be done at appropriate site. Post transplantation care of the trees will be ensured by the project proponent. 2. 100% Compensatory Plantation of 2740 saplings of native species will be raised and maintained by DMRC for Seven years and monitored till its successful establishment as indicated at 1 (a) & (b) 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 274 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 there after by User agency with their own funds. 4. The land over which compensatory plantation raised shall not be utilized for other purpose without the approval of Tree Officer concerned 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. (a) Transplantation of trees must be initiated immediately after permission is issued and should be completed not later than 3 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). (b) 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. (c) Permission for felling/ transplantation of all 274 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. 8. Before felling/ transplantation of trees from the site is commenced all requisite statutory clearances shall necessarily be obtained by the user agency. 9. Progress report of transplantation shall be submitted through inspection officer concerned along with complete details of trees. 10. Before felling/ transplantation from site of removal of trees, permission for transportation of the tree/ all trees shall be obtained from Tree Officer (West). 11. 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 the trees will be sent/ supplied to the nearest crematorium free of cost and the same should be reported to Forest Department. 12. Before shifting of the timber if any, from site of removal of trees, permission for transportation of the said wood shall be obtained from the DCF (West). By Order and in the Name of the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi, SANJEEV KHIRWAR, Principal Secy. 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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