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MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

NOTIFICATION

New Delhi, the 6th July, 2017

S.O. 2145(E).— WHEREAS, a draft notification was published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, vide

notification of the Government of the India in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change number S.O 137 (E),

dated 15th January, 2016 inviting objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be affected thereby within the

period of sixty days from date on which copies of the Gazette containing the said notification were made available to the

public;

And Whereas, copies of the Gazette were made available to the public on the dated 15th January, 2016;

AND WHEREAS, no objections and suggestions received from persons and stakeholders in response to the draft

notification;

AND WHEREAS, the Gudekote Sloth Bear Sanctuary situated in the Kudligi and Sandur Talukas of District Ballari,

Karnataka lies between 14°50' N and 11°06' N latitude and 76°37' E and 55°7' E longitude, covering a total geographic

area of 47.61 square kilometer was notified vide Notifications No. FEE-72 FWL-2013 dated 11.11.2013 and no. FEE

432 FWL 2014 dated: 21-09-2016 primarily for the conservation of the endangered mammal, the Sloth Bear.

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AND WHEREAS, the Sanctuary' s rocky boulder terrain with caves, scrub jungle is an ideal habitat for the Sloth Bear

and the sanctuary also has tree species such as Red Sander, Ficus, etc and fauna such as Sloth Bear, Leopard, Pangolin,

Civet Cat, Jungle Cat, Wild Boar, Jackal, Porcupine, Black-naped Hare, Ruddy Mongoose, etc, some of which are

Schedule-I species and it also forms a habitat for about 150 species of birds and reptiles such as Star Tortoise, Python,

Russell's Viper, Red Sand Boa, Cobra, etc.

AND WHEREAS, it is necessary to conserve and protect the Sloth Bear, Leopard and other endangered faunal

biodiversity and wildlife therein and its environment by establishing an Eco-Sensitive Zone along the periphery of the

Sloth Bear Sanctuary.

AND WHEREAS, it is necessary to conserve and protect the geographical area the extent and boundaries of which are

specified in paragraph 1 of this notification around the protected area of Gudekote Sloth Bear Sanctuary as Eco-sensitive

Zone from ecological and environmental aspects, to conserve and protect the biodiversity and wildlife therein and its

environment and to prohibit industries or class of industries and their operations and process in the said Eco-sensitive

Zone;

NOW THEREFORE, in exercise of the power conferred by sub section (l) and clauses (v) and (xiv) of sub-4). section (2)

and sub-section (3) of section 3 of the Environment (Protection) Act 1986 (29 of 1986) read with sub-rule (3) of rule 5 of

the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986, the Central Government hereby notifies an area with an extent varying from

1.0 Kilometer to 7.00 Kilometers all around the boundary of Gudekote Sloth Bear Sanctuary in the State of Karnataka as

the Gudekote Sloth Bear Sanctuary Eco-sensitive Zone (herein after referred to us the Eco-Sensitive Zone) details of

which are as under, namely:-

1. Extent and boundaries of Eco-sensitive Zone.— (1) The Eco-sensitive Zone is spread over an area of 120.04 Sq

Kms (including the Sheliyappanahalli / Appenahalli & Sanjivarayanakote Reserve Forest areas and some section -4

areas) with an extent varying from 1.0 Kilometer to 7.00 Kilometers around the boundary of Gudekote Sloth Bear

Sanctuary and the boundary details of such Zone are given in Annexure-I.

(2) The map of Eco-sensitive Zone boundary together with latitudes & longitudes is appended as Annexure II;

(3) The Geo Coordinates of major points on the boundary of Gudekote Sloth Bear Sanctuary and on the boundary of

Eco-sensitive Zone boundary is appended as Annexure-III.

(4) Details of list of villages and Reserve Forest falling in the Eco-Sensitive Zone around Gudekote Sloth Bear Sanctuary

is appended as Annexure-IV.

Zonal Master Plan for the Eco-sensitive Zone.— (1) The State Government shall, for the purpose of the Eco-

sensitive Zone prepare, a Zonal Master Plan, within a period of two years from the date of publication of final

notification in the Official Gazette, in consultation with local people and adhering to the stipulations given in this

notification for approval of Competent Authority in the State Government.

(2) The Zonal Master Plan for the Eco-sensitive Zone shall be prepared by the State Government in such manner as is

specified in this notification and also in consonance with the relevant Central and State laws and the guidelines issued by

the Central Government, if any.

(3) The Zonal Master Plan shall be prepared in consultation with the following State Departments, for integrating the

ecological and environmental considerations into the said plan:

(i)

Environment;

(ii)

Forest and Wildlife;

(iii)

Agriculture & Horticulture;

(iv)

Revenue;

(v)

Urban Development;

(vi)

Tourism including eco-tourism;

(vii)

Rural Development;

(viii)

Irrigation and Flood Control;

(ix)

Municipal & urban development;

(x)

Panchayati Raj; and

(xi)

Public Works Department.

(4) The Zonal Master Plan shall not impose any restriction on the approved existing land use, infrastructure and

activities, unless so specified in this notification and the Zonal Master Plan shall factor in improvement of all

infrastructure and activities to be more efficient and eco-friendly.

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(5) The Zonal Master Plan shall provide for restoration of denuded areas, conservation of existing water bodies,

management of catchment areas, watershed management, groundwater management, soil and moisture conservation,

needs of local community and such other aspects of the ecology and environment that need attention.

(6) The Zonal Master Plan shall demarcate all the existing worshipping places, villages and urban settlements, types and

kinds of forests, agricultural areas, fertile lands, green area, such as, parks and like places, horticultural areas, orchards,

lakes and other water bodies and also with supporting maps. The Plan shall be supported by Maps giving details of

existing and proposed land use features.

(7) The Zonal Master Plan shall regulate development in Eco-sensitive Zone and adhere to prohibited, regulated

activities listed in Table and also ensure and promote eco-friendly development for livelihood security of local

communities.

(8) The Zonal Master Plan shall be co-terminus with the Regional Development Plan.

(9) The Zonal Master Plan so approved shall be the reference document for the Monitoring Committee for carrying out

its functions of monitoring in accordance with the provisions of this notification.

Measures to be taken by State Government.—The State Government shall take the following measures for

giving effect to the provisions of this notification, namely:-

(1)Landuse:

(a)

Forests, horticulture areas, agricultural areas, parks and open spaces earmarked for recreational purposes in the

Eco-sensitive Zone shall not be used or converted into areas for major commercial or major residential complex or

industrial activities.

(b)

Provided that the conversion of agricultural and other lands, for the purpose other than that specified at part (a),

within the Eco-sensitive Zone may be permitted on the recommendation of the Monitoring Committee, and with the prior

approval of the competent authority under Regional Town Planning Act and other rules and regulations of Central/State

Government as applicable and vide provisions of this Notification, to meet the residential needs of the local residents

such as:

(i)

Widening and strengthening of existing roads and construction of new roads;

(ii)

Construction and renovation of infrastructure and civic amenities;

(iii)

Small scale industries not causing pollution;

(iv)

Cottage industries including village industries; convenience stores and local amenities supporting eco-tourism

including home stay; and

(v)

Promoted activities and given under para 4.

(c)

Provided further that no use of tribal land shall be permitted for commercial and industrial development

activities without the prior approval of the competent authority under Regional Town Planning Act and other rules and

regulations of State Government and without compliance of the provisions of article 244 of the Constitution or the law

for the time being in force, including the Scheduled Tribes and other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest

Rights) Act, 2006 (2 of 2007):

(d)

Provided also that any error appearing in the land records within the Eco-sensitive Zone shall be corrected by

the State Government, after obtaining the views of Monitoring Committee, once in each case and the correction of said

error shall be intimated to the Central Government in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change:

(e)

Provided also that the above correction of error shall not include change of land use in any case except as

provided under this sub-paragraph.

(f)

Efforts shall be made to reforest the unused or unproductive agricultural areas with afforestation and habitat

restoration activities.

(2) Natural water bodies: The catchment areas of all natural springs/rivers/ channels shall be identified and plans for their

conservation and rejuvenation shall be incorporated in the Zonal Master Plan.

(3) Tourism/ Eco-tourism:

(a) All new eco-tourism activities or expansion of existing tourism activities within the Eco-Sensitive Zone shall be as

per the Tourism Master Plan for the Eco-sensitive Zone.

(b) The Eco-Tourism Master Plan shall be prepared by Department of Tourism in consultation with State Departments of

Environment and Forests.

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(d) The activities of eco-tourism shall be regulated as under, namely:-

(i)

No new construction of hotels and resorts shall be allowed within 1 km from the boundary of the Wildlife

Sanctuary or upto the extent of the ESZ whichever is nearer. However, beyond the distance of 1 km from the boundary

of the Wildlife Sanctuary till the extent of the Eco-sensitive Zone, the establishment of new hotels and resorts shall be

allowed only in pre-defined and designated areas for Eco-tourism facilities as per Tourism Master Plan.

(ii) all new tourism activities or expansion of existing tourism activities within the Eco-sensitive Zone shall be in

accordance with the guidelines issued by the Central Government in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate

Change and the eco-tourism guidelines issued by National Tiger Conservation Authority (as amended from time to time)

with emphasis on eco-tourism;

(iii) Until the Zonal Master Plan is approved, development for tourism and expansion of existing tourism activities shall

be permitted by the concerned regulatory authorities based on the actual site specific scrutiny and recommendation of the

Monitoring Committee and no new hotel /resort or commercial establishment construction is permitted within ESZ area.

(4) Natural Heritage: All sites of valuable natural heritage in the Eco-sensitive Zone, such as the gene pool reserve areas,

rock formations, waterfalls, springs, gorges, groves, caves, points, walks, rides, cliffs, etc. shall be identified and a

heritage conservation plan shall be drawn up for their preservation and conservation as a part of the Zonal Master Plan.

(5) Man-made heritage sites: Buildings, structures, artefacts, areas and precincts of historical, architectural, aesthetic, and

cultural significance shall be indentified in the Eco-sensitive Zone and heritage conservation plan for their conservation

shall be prepared as part Zonal Master Plan.

(6) Noise pollution: Prevention and Control of noise pollution in the Eco-sensitive Zone shall be complied with in

accordance with Noise Pollution (Regulation And Control) Rules, 2000 under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986

and amendments thereto.

(7) Air pollution: Prevention and control of air pollution in the Eco-sensitive Zone shall be complied with in accordance

with the provisions of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 (14 of 1981) and rules made thereunder

and amendments thereto.

(8) Discharge of effluents: Discharge of treated effluent in Eco-sensitive Zone shall be in accordance with the provisions

of the General Standards for Discharge of Environmental Pollutants covered under the Environmental (Protection) Act,

1986 and rules made thereunder or standards stipulated by State Government whichever is more stringent.

(9) Solid wastes: Disposal and Management of solid wastes shall be as under:-

(a) the solid waste disposal and management in Eco-sensitive Zone shall be carried out in accordance with the Solid

Waste Management Rules, 2016 and published by the Government of India in the Ministry of Environment, Forests and

Climate Change vide notification number S.O. 1357 (E), dated 8th April, 2016 as amended from time to time;

the inorganic material may be disposed in an environmental acceptable manner at site identified outside the Eco-sensitive

Zone;

(b) Safe and Environmentally Sound Management (ESM) of Solid wastes in conformity with the existing rules and

regulations using identified technologies may be allowed within Eco-Sensitive Zone.

(10) Bio-medical waste: Bio medical waste management shall be as under:

(a) The bio-medical waste disposal in the Eco-sensitive Zone shall be carried out in accordance with the Bio-Medical

Waste Management Rules, 2016 published by the Government of India in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and

Climate Change vide Notification number GSR 343 (E), dated the 28th March, 2016 as amended from time to time.

(b) Safe and Environmentally Sound Management (ESM) of Bio-medical wastes in conformity with the existing rules

and regulations using identified technologies may be allowed within Eco-Sensitive Zone.

(11) Plastic Waste Management: The Plastic Waste Management in the Eco-sensitive Zone shall be carried out as per the

provisions of the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016 published by the Government of India in the Ministry of

Environment, Forest and Climate Change vide notification number G.S.R. 340(E), dated the 18th March, 2016, as

amended from time to time.

(12) Construction and Demolition Waste Management: The Construction and Demolition Waste Management in the

Eco-sensitive Zone shall be carried out as per the provisions of the Construction and Demolition Waste Management

Rules, 2016 published by the Government of India in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change vide

notification number G.S.R. 317(E), dated the 29th March, 2016, as amended from time to time.

(13) E-waste: The E-Waste Management in the Eco-sensitive Zone shall be carried out as per the provisions of the E-

Waste Management Rules, 2016 published by the Government of India in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and

Climate Change and as amended from time to time.

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(14) Vehicular traffic: The vehicular movement of traffic shall be regulated in a habitat friendly manner and specific

provisions in this regard shall be incorporated in the Zonal Master Plan and till such time as the Zonal Master plan is

prepared and approved by the Competent Authority in the State Government, the Monitoring Committee shall monitor

compliance of vehicular movement under the relevant Acts and the rules and regulations made thereunder.

(15) Vehicular Pollution: Prevention and control of Vehicular Pollution shall be complied with in accordance with

applicable laws. Efforts to be made for use of cleaner fuel for example CNG, LPG, etc.

(16) Industrial Units: (i) On or after the publication of this notification in the Official Gazette, no new polluting

industries shall be allowed to be set up within the Eco-sensitive Zone.

(ii) Only non-polluting industries shall be allowed within ESZ as per classification of Industries in the Guidelines issued

by Central Pollution Control Board in February 2016, unless so specified in this notification. In addition, non-polluting

cottage industries shall be promoted.

(17) Protection of Hill Slopes: The protection of hill slopes shall be as under:

(a)

The Zonal Master Plan shall indicate areas on hill slopes where no construction shall be permitted.

(b)

No construction on existing steep hill slopes or slopes with a high degree of erosion shall be permitted.

(18) The Central Government and the State Government shall specify other additional measures, if it considers

necessary, in giving effect to the provisions of this notification.

List of activities prohibited or to be regulated within the Eco-sensitive Zone.- All activities in the Eco sensitive

Zone shall be governed by the provisions of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (29 of 1986) and the rules made

there under including the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ), 2011 and the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

Notification, 2006 and other applicable laws including the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 (69 of 1980), the Indian

Forest Act, 1927 (16 of 1927), the Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972 (53 of 1972), and amendments made thereto and be

regulated in the manner specified in the Table below, namely:—

S No

Activity

Description

A. Prohibited Activities

Commercial Mining

(a) All new and existing (minor and major minerals), stone quarrying

and crushing units are prohibited with immediate effect except for

meeting the domestic needs of bona fide local residents including

digging of earth for construction or repair of houses and for manufacture

of country tiles or bricks for housing and for other activities.

(b) The mining operations shall be carried out in accordance with the

order of the Hon’ble Supreme Court dated 4^th August, 2006 in the matter

of T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad Vs. UOI in W.P.(C) No.202 of 1995

and dated 21^st April, 2014 in the matter of Goa Foundation Vs. UOI in

W.P.(C) No.435 of 2012.

Setting of industries causing

pollution (Water, Air, Soil,

Noise, etc.).

No new industries and expansion of existing polluting industries in the

Eco-sensitive zone shall be permitted.

Only non-polluting industries shall be allowed within ESZ as per

classification of Industries in the Guidelines issued by Central Pollution

Control Board in February 2016, unless so specified in this notification.

In addition, non-polluting cottage industries shall be promoted.

Establishment of major

hydroelectric project.

Prohibited (except as otherwise provided) as per applicable laws.

Use or production or processing

of any hazardous substances.

Prohibited (except as otherwise provided) as per applicable laws.

Discharge of untreated effluents

in natural water bodies or land

area.

Prohibited (except as otherwise provided) as per applicable laws

Establishment

large-scale

commercial livestock and poultry

farms

firms,

corporate,

companies.

Prohibited (except as otherwise provided) as per applicable laws except

for meeting local needs.

Setting of new saw mills.

No new or expansion of existing saw mills shall be permitted within the

Eco-sensitive Zone.

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Setting up of brick kilns.

Prohibited (except as otherwise provided) as per applicable laws

Commercial use of fire wood

Prohibited (except as otherwise provided) as per applicable laws

10.

New wood based industry

Prohibited (except as otherwise provided) as per applicable laws

B. Regulated Activities

11.

Commercial establishment of hotels

and resorts.

No new commercial hotels and resorts shall be permitted within one

kilometre of the boundary of the Protected Area or up to the extent of

Eco-sensitive zone, whichever is nearer, except for small temporary

structures for Eco-tourism activities.

Provided that, beyond one kilometre from the boundary of the

protected Area or upto the extent of Eco-sensitive zone whichever is

nearer, all new tourist activities or expansion of existing activities

shall be in conformity with the Tourism Master Plan and guidelines

as applicable.

12.

Construction activities

(a) No new commercial construction of any kind shall be permitted

within one Kilometre from the boundary of the Protected Area or

up to extent of the Eco-sensitive Zone whichever is nearer:

(a) Provided that, local people shall be permitted to undertake

construction in their land for their use including the activities

listed in sub paragraph (1) of paragraph 3 as per building

byelaws to meet the residential needs of the local residents such

as:

(i) Widening and strengthening of existing roads and

construction of new roads;

(ii) Construction and renovation of infrastructure and civic

amenities;

(iii) Small scale industries not causing pollution termed as per

Classification done by Central Pollution Control Board of

February 2016;

(iv) Cottage industries including village industries; convenience

stores and local amenities supporting eco-tourism including

home stays; and

(v) Promoted activities listed in this Notification.

(b) Provided that the construction activity related to small scale

industries not causing pollution shall be regulated and kept at the

minimum, with the prior permission from the competent authority as

per applicable rules and regulations, if any.

Master Plan.

13.

Small scale non polluting industries.

Non polluting industries as per classification of industries issued by

the Central Pollution Control Board in February 2016 and non-

hazardous, small-scale and service industry, agriculture, floriculture,

horticulture or agro-based industry producing products from

indigenous materials from the Eco-sensitive Zone shall be permitted

by the competent Authority.

14.

Felling of Trees

(a) There shall be no felling of trees on the forest or Government or

revenue or private lands without prior permission of the competent

authority in the State Government.

(b) The felling of trees shall be regulated in accordance with the

provisions of the concerned Central or State Act and the rules made

thereunder.

15.

Collection of Forest produce or Non-

Timber Forest Produce (NTFP).

Regulated under applicable laws.

16.

Erection

electrical

and

communication towers and laying of

cables and other infrastructures

Regulated under applicable law. Underground cabling may be

promoted.

17.

Infrastructure

including

civic

amenities

Shall be done with mitigation measures, as per applicable laws, rules

and regulation and available guidelines.

18.

Widening

and

strengthening

existing roads and construction of

new roads.

Shall be done with mitigation measures, as per applicable laws, rules

and regulation and available guidelines.

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5. Monitoring Committee.— (1) In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (3) of section 3 of the

Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (29 of 1986), the Central Government hereby constitutes a Monitoring Committee

for a period of three years, for effective monitoring of the Eco-sensitive Zone, which shall comprise of the following,

namely:—

(i)

Regional Commissioner, Gulbarga

- Chairman;

(ii)

Hon'ble Member of Legislative Assembly, Kudligi Constituency,

Ballari District

- Member;

(iii)

Representative of the Department of Environment,

Government of Karnataka

- Member;

(iv)

Representative of the Department of Urban Development,

Government of Karnataka

- Member;

(v)

Representative of Non-governmental Organizations working

in the field of natural conservation (including heritage conservation)

to be nominated by the Government of Karnataka for three years

- Member;

19.

Under taking other activities related

to tourism like over flying the ESZ

area by hot air balloon, helicopter,

drones, Microlites, etc.

Regulated under applicable law

20.

Protection of Hill Slopes and river

banks

Regulated under applicable laws

21.

Movement of vehicular traffic at

night.

Regulated for commercial purpose under applicable laws.

22.

Ongoing agriculture and horticulture

practices by local communities along

with

dairies,

dairy

farming,

aquaculture and fisheries.

Permitted under applicable laws for use of locals.

23.

Discharge

treated

waste

water/effluents

natural

water

bodies or land area.

The discharge of treated waste water/effluents shall be avoided to

enter into the water bodies. Efforts to be made for recycle and reuse

of treated waste water. Otherwise the discharge of treated waste

water/effluent shall be regulated as per applicable laws.

24.

Commercial extraction of surface

and ground water

Regulated under applicable law.

25.

Open Well, Bore Well etc. for

agriculture or other usage

Regulated and the activity should be strictly monitored by the

appropriate authority.

26.

Solid

Waste

Management/Bio-

medical Waste Management

Regulated under applicable laws

27.

Introduction of Exotic species.

Regulated under applicable laws.

28.

Eco-tourism

Regulated under applicable laws

29.

Use of polythene bags.

Regulated under applicable laws

30.

Commercial

Sign

boards

and

hoardings.

Regulated under applicable laws.

C. Promoted Activities

31.

Rain water harvesting

Shall be actively promoted.

32.

Organic farming

Shall be actively promoted.

33.

Adoption of green technology for all

activities

Shall be actively promoted.

34.

Cottage industries including village

artisans, etc.

Shall be actively promoted.

35.

Use of renewable energy and fuels

Bio gas, solar light etc. to be actively promoted

36.

Agro-Forestry

Shall be actively promoted.

37.

Use of eco-friendly transport

Shall be actively promoted.

38.

Skill Development

Shall be actively promoted.

39.

Restoration

Degraded

Land/

Forests/ Habitat

Shall be actively promoted.

40.

Environmental Awareness

Shall be actively promoted.

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(vi)

The Regional Officer, Karnataka State Pollution Control Board,

- Member;

(vii)

One expert in Ecology from reputed Institution or University of the State of

Karnataka to be' nominated by the Government of Karnataka for three years

- Member;

(viii)

The Deputy Commissioner or his representative, Ballari District - Member;

(ix)

Member, State Biodiversity Board -Member;

(x)

The Deputy Conservator of Forests, Ballari Division, Ballari Member- Secretary.

Note: Subject to the State Government of Karnataka obtaining relevant approvals inter alia including permission from

the Speaker of Legislative Assembly, Karnataka, if required

6. Terms of Reference:- (1)The Monitoring Committee shall monitor the compliance of the provisions of this

notification.

(2) The activities that are covered in the schedule to the notification of the Government of India in the erstwhile

Ministry of Environment and Forest number S.O. 1533 (E), dated the 14th September, 2006, and are falling in the Eco-

sensitive Zone, except for the prohibited activities as specified in the Table under paragraph 4 thereof, shall be

scrutinized by the Monitoring Committee based on the actual site-specific conditions and referred to the Central

Government in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change for prior environmental clearances under the

provisions of the said notification.

(3) The activities that are not covered in the schedule to the notification of the Government of India in the erstwhile

Ministry of Environment and Forest number S.O. 1533 (E), dated the 14th September, 2006 and are falling in the Eco-

sensitive Zone, except for the prohibited activities as specified in the Table under paragraph 4 thereof, shall be

scrutinized by the Monitoring Committee based on the actual site-specific conditions and referred to the concerned

regulatory authorities.

(4) The Member-Secretary of the Monitoring Committee or the concerned Collector(s) or the concerned park Deputy

Conservator of Forests shall be competent to file complaints under section 19 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986

against any person who contravenes the provisions of this notification.

(5) The Monitoring Committee may invite representatives or experts from concerned Departments, representatives

from industry associations or concerned stakeholders to assist in its deliberations depending on the requirements on issue

to issue basis.

(6) The Monitoring Committee shall submit the annual action taken report of its activities as on 31st March of every

year by 30th June of that year to the Chief Wildlife Warden of the State as per pro- forma appended at Annexure-V.

(7) The Central Government in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change may give such directions, as it

deems fit, to the Monitoring Committee for effective discharge of its functions.

7. The Central Government and State Government may specify additional measures, if any, for giving effect to

provisions of this notification.

8. The provisions of this notification shall be subject to the orders, if any, passed, or to be passed, by the Hon’ble

Supreme Court of India or the High Court or National Green Tribunal.

[F. No. 25/145/2015-ESZ]

LALIT KAPUR, Scientist ‘G’

ANNEXURE –I

Boundary description of Eco-sensitive zone around Gudekote Sloth Bear Sanctuary

The point number -1( N 14⁰ 54’ 40.40” E 76⁰ 38’ 08.90”) is located at the crossing of Road Shaliyappanahalli-

Appenahalli Road with Shaliyappanahalli Reserve forest boundary near Shaliyappanahalli village then the boundary line

runs west all along the boundary of the Shaliyappanahalli Reserve forest boundary through point no.2 to 17 and up to

point no. 18 (N 14⁰ 56’ 22.29” E 76⁰ 40’ 14.52”), then the boundary line moves west corner of Sanjivarayanakote

Reserve Forest Boundary of Molakalmuru Range Chitradurga District through point no 19 to 24 and meets Appenahalli

Reserve Forest boundary, then boundary line turns towards east at point no. 25 and runs north side to point no. 26 then

the boundary moves in south direction up to point no. 27 which is located on Road Appenahalli- Gudekote, then

boundary line moves along the road up to point no-28, then the boundary line runs towards south-east along nallah up to

point no. 29 Halasagara Village settlement then the boundary line runs towards east through point no. 30 and up to point

no. 31, then the boundary line runs along the nallah leading to the Rayapura Tank through point no. 32, 33 and up to

point 34 located on the southern edge of the Rayapura Tank Bund, then the boundary line runs south up to point no. 35,

then the boundary line turns towards west through point no. 36 and up to point no. 37 and then boundary line runs south

to reach point no 38 located at the turn of Road Talvarhalli to chikkerhalli , then the boundary line moves west to reach

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ANNEXURE-III

Table showing Geo Coordinates of major points on the boundary of Gudekote Sloth Bear Sanctuary.

(Datum WGS-84)

BLOCK – I of GUDEKOTE SLOTH BEAR SANCTUARY

Map ID

Latitude

Longitude

N14° 53’ 53.7”

E76° 37’ 23.8”

N14° 54’ 10.8”

E76° 38’ 50.6”

N14° 53’ 48.7”

E76° 39’ 06.6”

N14° 53’ 11.6”

E76° 39’ 10.7”

N14° 52’ 35.9”

E76° 39’ 01.2”

N14° 52’ 03.0”

E76° 40’ 26.0”

N14° 51’ 44.0”

E76° 39’ 59.6”

N14° 51’ 45.2”

E76° 39’ 12.3”

N14° 51’ 06.4”

E76° 39’ 10. 4”

N14° 50’ 58.5”

E76° 37’ 52.6”

N14° 51’ 01.3”

E76° 37’ 04.1”

N14° 52’ 52.8”

E76° 35’ 54.4”

N14° 53’ 02.9”

E76° 37’ 08.4”

BLOCK – II of GUDEKOTE SLOTH BEAR SANCTUARY

Map ID

Latitude

Longitude

N14° 50’ 03.8”

E76° 37’ 56.7”

N14° 50’ 43.2”

E76° 38’ 36.2”

N14° 50’ 22.2”

E76° 39’ 29.6”

N14° 50’ 04.4”

E76° 40’ 41.0”

N14° 49’ 34.5”

E76° 41’ 32.6”

N14° 49’ 04.4”

E76° 42’ 16.7”

N14° 48’ 30.4”

E76° 40’ 58.7”

N14° 47’ 49.4”

E76° 40’ 35.9”

N14° 48’ 30.1”

E76° 39’ 21.7”

N14° 48’ 18.0”

E76° 38’ 58.9”

N14° 48’ 45.6”

E76° 38’ 01.4”

N14° 50’ 06.2”

E76° 38’ 28.3”

Table showing Geo Coordinates of major points on the on the Eco-Sensitive Zone boundary around Gudekote

Sloth Bear Sanctuary.

Map

Latitude

Longitude

Map

Latitude

Longitude

N 14° 54’ 40.40”

E 76° 38’ 08.90”

N 14° 50’ 33.70”

E 76° 40’ 21.00”

N 14° 54’ 42.47”

E 76° 37’ 58.47”

N 14° 50’ 37.50”

E 76° 40’ 53.09”

N 14° 54’ 56.59”

E 76° 38’ 01.76”

N 14° 50’ 10.20”

E 76° 42’ 02.91”

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N 14° 55’ 02.76”

E 76° 36’ 25.00”

N 14° 49’ 53.10”

E 76° 42’ 21.00”

N 14° 55’ 11.62”

E 76° 36’ 15.89”

N 14° 49’ 07.28”

E 76° 43’ 10.60”

N 14° 55’ 22.48 ”

E 76° 36’ 03.43”

N 14° 48’ 34.54”

E 76° 43’ 10.32”

N 14° 55’ 45.27”

E 76° 36’ 08.15”

N 14° 48’ 29.10”

E 76° 42’ 33.90”

N 14° 55’ 43.27 ”

E 76° 36’ 51.47”

N 14° 48’ 00.80”

E 76° 41’ 25.20”

N 14° 55’ 25.62”

E 76° 36’ 49.74”

N 14° 47’ 18.30”

E 76° 40’ 59.0”

N 14° 55’ 40.20”

E 76° 37’ 46.42”

N 14° 47’ 20.13”

E 76° 39’ 54.18”

N 14° 55’ 37.7”

E 76° 38’ 13.90”

N 14° 47’ 32.41”

E 76° 38’ 36.25”

N 14° 55’ 25.32”

E 76° 38’ 57.95”

N 14° 48’ 45.12”

E 76° 36’ 56.61”

N 14° 45’ 41.15”

E 76° 39’ 15.69”

N 14° 48’ 49.73”

E 76° 37’ 16.63”

N 14° 55’ 56.83”

E 76° 39’ 22.47”

N 14° 49’ 37.55”

E 76° 37’ 18.68”

N 14° 56’ 44.92”

E 76° 39’ 03.42”

N 14° 49’ 39.30”

E 76° 37’ 35.40”

N 14° 57’ 14.74”

E 76° 39’ 38.63”

N 14° 49’ 52.00”

E 76° 37’ 25.30”

N 14° 57’ 13.20”

E 76° 40’ 08.66”

N 14° 50’ 01.25”

E 76° 36’ 59.63”

N 14° 56’ 22.29”

E 76° 40’ 14.52”

N 14° 50’ 18.97”

E 76° 37’ 11.95”

N 14° 56’ 19.00”

E 76° 40’ 46.10”

N 14° 50’ 15.88”

E 76° 36’ 14.73”

N 14° 55’ 38.80”

E 76° 41’ 50.60”

N 14° 51’ 34.04”

E 76° 35’ 48.77”

N 14° 55’ 32.00”

E 76° 41’ 39.60”

N 14° 52’ 28.76”

E 76° 35’ 14.43”

N 14° 55’ 09.3”

E 76° 42’ 18.10”

N 14° 53’ 02.39”

E 76° 35’ 01.36”

N 14° 53’ 43.50”

E 76° 42’ 46.50”

N 14° 53’ 22.71”

E 76° 35’ 52.23”

N 14° 52’ 03.80”

E 76° 43’ 54.10”

N 14° 53’ 42.74”

E 76° 36’ 41.42”

N 14° 51’ 33.12”

E 76° 41’ 39.02”

N 14° 54’ 09.69”

E 76° 36’ 45.44”

N 14° 51’ 59.01”

E 76° 40’ 56.44”

N 14° 54’ 22.47”

E 76° 37’ 17.81”

N 14° 51’ 14.56”

E 76° 40’ 40.98”

N 14° 54’ 34.30”

E 76° 37’ 51.60”

N 14° 50’ 49.80”

E 76° 39’ 57.80”

N 14° 50’ 27.48”

E 76° 40’ 13.77”

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ANNEXURE-IV

List of villages with in Eco-Sensitive Zone around Gudekote Sloth Bear Sanctuary

(Datum WGS-84)

Map

ID of

Villag

Name of

theVillage

Village Covered in

ESZ

Taluk

Extent in

Sq.Kms

Lattitude

Longitude

Sheliyappanahalli

Partial Village

Sanduru

21.97

N 14 54

23.22

E 76 37

38.91

Gudekote

Partial Village

Kudligi

14.20

N 14 49

56.70

E76 37 34.04

Kasapura

Partial Village

Kudligi

6.16

N 14 47

10.94

E 76 38

07.66

Bhatrahalli

Partial Village

Molakalmur

4.98

N 14 47

39.09

E76 42 36.31

Chikkerahalli

Partial Village

Molakalmur

6.00

N 14 40

05.92

E 76 40

05.92

Halasagar

Partial Village

Kudligi

10.26

N 14 50

36.58

E 76 40

02.46

Appenahalli

Partial Village

Kudligi

24.28

N 14 51

23.54

E 76 41

10.09

Kanakapura

Partial Village

Sanduru

7.41

N 14 56

37.97

E 76 39

32.36

Jalipenta

Full Village

Molakalmur

8.62

N 14 55

34.03

E 76 40

28.79

Sanjivarayanakote

Full Village

Molakalmur

5.61

N 14 53

58.47

E 76 41

17.68

Chinnavaladagudd

Partial Village

Molakalmur

3.36

N 14 55

02.60

E 76 42

22.26

Hosahalli

Partial Village

Molakalmur

2.19

N 14 53

45.11

E 76 43

07.66

Vaderahalli

Partial Village

Molakalmur

5.00

N 14 51

38.84

E 76 43

56.93

Total

120.04

Details of Reserved Forest Areas and section-4 Forest Areas within Eco-sensitive Zone around Gudekote Sloth

Bear Sanctuary

Map Id

Name of the Reserve Forest

Taluk

Extent

in Ha

Notification No

Sheliyappanahalli RF

Sheliyappanahalli Reserve Forest

Sandur

17.01

398/22-11-1904 of

Madras Forest Act, 1882

Appenahalli RF

Appenahalli Reserve Forest

Kudligi

9.62

568/19-12-1899 of

Madras Forest Act, 1882

Sanjivarayanakote RF (I,J,K,L & M)

Sanjivarayanakote Reserve Forest

Sandur

24.22

337-3972, dated: 03-12-

1903 of Government of

His Highness the

Maharaja of Mysore

Appenahaali Survey No 1 (Part)

Kudligi

1.62

FEE 2F AF94 dated:

21-02-1994

ANNEXURE – V

Performa of Action Taken Report:- Eco-sensitive Zone Monitoring Committee.—

Number and date of meetings.

Minutes of the meetings: Mention main noteworthy points. Attach minutes of the meeting on separate Annexure.

Status of preparation of Zonal Master Plan including Tourism Master Plan.

Summary of cases dealt for rectification of error apparent on face of land record. Details may be attached as

Annexure.

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Summary of cases scrutinised for activities covered under Environment Impact Assessment Notification, 2006.

Details may be attached as separate Annexure.

Summary of cases scrutinised for activities not covered under Environment Impact Assessment Notification, 2006.

Details may be attached as separate Annexure.

Summary of complaints lodged under Section 19 of Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.

Any other matter of importance.

P.R. 67

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MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

NOTIFICATION

New Delhi, the 20^th June, 2017

S.O. 2072(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (a) of section 3 of the National Highways Act,

1956 (48 of 1956), the Central Government hereby authorizes the Special Land Acquisition officer, Dharwad as the

competent authority to perform the functions of such authority under the said Act with effect from the date of publication

of this notification in the Official Gazette, in respect of the stretch of land from Km. 0.000 to Km. 1+000 of the National

Highway No. 367 for building (Construction of ROB and its approaches in lieu of Level Crossing No. 56 at Km. 0+200

(Design Km. 0+462) of the NH- 367 in the district of Koppal) maintenance, management & operation in the State of

Karnataka as specified in the Schedule given below.

SCHEDULE

Acquisition of land in respect of National Highway No. 367 in the State of Karnataka on the Stretch from Km. 0+000 to

Km. 1+000.

Sl. No.

District

Taluk

Police station

Name of village

KOPPAL

YALBURGA

KUKNOOR

BHANAPURA

TADAKAL

[ F. No. RW/NH-12014/KTN(16)/LA/2017-S&R(B)]

RAJESH GUPTA, Dy. Secy.

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