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3. In section 32 of the principal Act, in clause (a), for the words "Assistant Professor",

the words "Assistant Professor or above" shall be substituted.

4. In the Schedule to the principal Act, after serial number 4 and the entries relating

thereto, the following serial number and entries shall be inserted, namely:—

Sl.

Name of the

Location

Name of the

No.

State

existing

Institute under

Institute

this Act

"5.

Andhra

Indian Institute

Kurnool

Indian Institute

Pradesh

of Information

Technology, Design

and Manufacturing

and Manufacturing,

Kurnool.".

————

DR. G. NARAYANA RAJU,

Secretary to the Govt. of India.

Amendment

of section 32.

Amendment

of Schedule.

Amendment

of section 24.

(2) It shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification

in the Official Gazette, appoint.

2. In section 24 of the Indian Institutes of Information Technology Act, 2014 (hereinafter

referred as the principal Act), in clause (d) of sub-section (2), for the words "Indian Institutes

of Information Technology", the words "Indian Institute of Technology" shall be substituted.

30 of 2014.

P.R. 84

SC - 20

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(Legislative Department)

New Delhi, the 26th August, 2017/Bhadra 4, 1939 (Saka)

The following Act of Parliament received the assent of the President on the

26th August, 2017, and is hereby published for general information:—

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The Goods and Services Tax (Compensation to States)) Amendment Ordinance, 2017 (No. 5 of 2017) ¢£ÁAPÀ 02-09-2017 C£ÀÄß

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Short title

and

commencement.

THE GOODS AND SERVICES TAX (COMPENSATION TO STATES)

AMENDMENT ORDINANCE, 2017

NO. 5 OF 2017

Promulgated by the President in the Sixty-eighth Year of the Republic of India.

An Ordinance to amend the Goods and Services Tax (Compensation to States) Act,

2017.

WHEREAS Parliament is not in session and the President is satisfied that the

circumstances exist which render it necessary for him to take immediate action;

NOW, THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (1) of article 123 of the

Constitution, the President is pleased to promulgate the following Ordinance:

1. (1) This Ordinance may be called the Goods and Services Tax (Compensation to

States) Amendment Ordinance, 2017.

(2) It shall come into force at once.

MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE

(Legislative Department)

New Delhi, the 2nd September, 2017/Bhadra 11, 1939 (Saka)

2. (1) In the Goods and Services Tax (Compensation to States) Act, 2017, in the

Schedule,—

(i) after serial number 4 and the entries relating thereto, the following serial

number shall be inserted, namely:—

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

“4A Motor vehicles for the transport of

8702 10, 8702

Twenty-five

not more than thirteen persons,

20, 8702 30 or

per cent. ad

including the driver.

8702 90

valorem.”;

(ii) against serial number 5, for the entry in column (4), the entry “Twenty-five

per cent. ad valorem” shall be substituted.

Amendment

to Schedule.

13 of 2017.

DR. G. NARAYANA RAJU,

Secretary to the Govt. of India.

RAM NATH KOVIND,

President.

P.R. 86

SC - 20

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Short title

and

commencement.

THE INTEGRATED GOODS AND SERVICES TAX (EXTENSION TO

JAMMU AND KASHMIR) ACT, 2017

NO. 27 OF 2017

[23rd August, 2017.]

An Act to provide for the extension of the Integrated Goods and Services Tax

Act, 2017 to the State of Jammu and Kashmir.

BE it enacted by Parliament in the Sixty-eighth Year of the Republic of India as follows:—

1. (1) This Act may be called the Integrated Goods and Services Tax (Extension to

Jammu and Kashmir) Act, 2017.

(2) It shall be deemed to have come into force on the 8th day of July, 2017.

2. (1) The Integrated Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (hereinafter referred to as the

principal Act) and all rules, notifications, schemes and orders made thereunder by the

Central Government are hereby extended to, and shall be in force in, the State of Jammu and

Kashmir.

Extension

and

amendment

of Integrated

Goods and

Services Tax

Act, 2017.

13 of 2017.

MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE

(Legislative Department)

New Delhi, the 24th August, 2017/Bhadra 2, 1939 (Saka)

The following Act of Parliament received the assent of the President on the

23rd August, 2017, and is hereby published for general information:—

(2) With effect from the date of commencement of this Act, in the principal Act, in

section 1, in sub-section (2), the words “except the State of Jammu and Kashmir” shall be

omitted.

3. (1) The Integrated Goods and Services Tax (Extension to Jammu and Kashmir)

Ordinance, 2017 is hereby repealed.

(2) Notwithstanding such repeal, anything done or any action taken under the said

Ordinance shall be deemed to have been done or taken under the corresponding provisions

of this Act.

Ord. 4 of 2017.

Repeal and

saving.

DR. G. NARAYANA RAJU,

Secretary to the Govt. of India.

P.R. 87

SC - 20

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Short title

and

commencement.

THE CENTRAL GOODS AND SERVICES TAX (EXTENSION TO

JAMMU AND KASHMIR) ACT, 2017

NO. 26 OF 2017

[23rd August, 2017.]

An Act to provide for the extension of the Central Goods and

Services Tax Act, 2017 to the State of Jammu and Kashmir.

BE it enacted by Parliament in the Sixty-eighth Year of the Republic of India as follows:—

1. (1) This Act may be called the Central Goods and Services Tax (Extension to Jammu

and Kashmir) Act, 2017.

(2) It shall be deemed to have come into force on the 8th day of July, 2017.

2. (1) The Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (hereinafter referred to as the

principal Act) and all rules, notifications and orders made thereunder by the Central

Government are hereby extended to, and shall be in force in, the State of Jammu and Kashmir.

12 of 2017.

Extension

and

amendment

of Central

Goods and

Services Tax

Act, 2017.

MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE

(Legislative Department)

New Delhi, the 24th August, 2017/Bhadra 2, 1939 (Saka)

The following Act of Parliament received the assent of the President on the

23rd August, 2017, and is hereby published for general information:—

(2) With effect from the date of commencement of this Act, in the principal Act,—

(a) in section 1, in sub-section (2), the words “except the State of Jammu and

Kashmir” shall be omitted;

(b) in section 22, in the Explanation, in clause (ii), after the word “Constitution”,

the words “except the State of Jammu and Kashmir” shall be inserted;

(i) after the words “each State or Union territory”, the words “except for

the State of Jammu and Kashmir” shall be inserted;

(ii) in the first proviso, for the words “Provided that”, the following shall

be substituted, namely:—

“Provided that for the State of Jammu and Kashmir, the State Bench

of the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal constituted under this

Act shall be the State Appellate Tribunal constituted under the Jammu

and Kashmir Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017:

Provided further that”;

(iii) in the second proviso, for the words “Provided further that”, the

words “Provided also that” shall be substituted.

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3. (1) The Central Goods and Services Tax (Extension to Jammu and Kashmir)

Ordinance, 2017 is hereby repealed.

(2) Notwithstanding such repeal, anything done or any action taken under the said

Ordinance shall be deemed to have been done or taken under the corresponding provisions

of this Act.

Ord. 3 of 2017.

Repeal and

saving.

P.R. 88

SC - 20

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DR. G. NARAYANA RAJU,

Secretary to the Govt. of India.

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THE BANKING REGULATION (AMENDMENT) ACT, 2017

NO. 30 OF 2017

[25th August, 2017.]

An Act further to amend the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

BE it enacted by Parliament in the Sixty-eighth Year of the Republic of India as

follows:—

1. (1) This Act may be called the Banking Regulation (Amendment) Act, 2017.

(2) It shall be deemed to have come into force on the 4th day of May, 2017.

2. In the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (hereinafter referred to as the principal Act),

after section 35A, the following sections shall be inserted, namely:—

‘35AA. The Central Government may, by order, authorise the Reserve Bank to

issue directions to any banking company or banking companies to initiate insolvency

resolution process in respect of a default, under the provisions of the Insolvency and

Bankruptcy Code, 2016.

Short title and

commencement.

10 of 1949.

Insertion of

new sections

35AA and

35AB.

MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE

(Legislative Department)

New Delhi, the 25th August, 2017/Bhadra 3, 1939 (Saka)

The following Act of Parliament received the assent of the President on the

25th August, 2017, and is hereby published for general information:—

Power of Central

Government to

authorise Reserve

Bank for issuing

directions to

banking

companies to

initiate insolvency

resolution

process.

31 of 2016.

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MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

NOTIFICATION

New Delhi, the 22nd August, 2017

S.O.2733(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 656 (E), dated the 4^th March, 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, the copies of the Gazette containing the said draft notification were made available

to the public on the 4^th march, 2016;

AND WHEREAS, objections and suggestions received from persons and stakeholders in response to

the draft notification were duly considered by the Central government;

AND WHEREAS, the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary which was notified vide notification of the

Government of Karnataka No. FEE 302 FWL 2011- (IV), dated the 27th November, 2011, is spread over an

area of 1027.53 square kilometers within the three districts of Karnataka, namely, Ramanagara (Kanakapura

Taluk), Chamrajnagara (Kollegala Taluk) and Mandya (Malavalli Taluk) and lies between the North Latitudes

11° 56' 54.38" N to 12° 24' 35.78" N and the East Longitudes 77° 09' 41.02" E to 77° 46' 39.84" E;

AND WHEREAS, the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary forms an important part of the South Indian Dry

Deciduous type forests of Karnataka, which are traditionally known to be the best and potential habitats for

tigers and its prey and also forms part of the 6724.87 square kilometres Mysore Elephant Reserve declared

by the Government of Karnataka vide notification No. FEE 231 FWL 2000, dated the 25^thNovember,2002,

with the due approval of Project Elephant, Ministry of Forest and Environment, Government of India and

supports good densities of Asian elephants depicting the ecological importance of the Sanctuary;

AND WHEREAS, the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary is connected to Biligiri Ranganathaswamy Temple

Tiger Reserve through Malai Mahadeswara Wildlife Sanctuary and Edyarahalli-Doddasampige Reserved

Forests corridor on the south-western side and the Sanctuary is connected to Bannerghatta National Park

through Ramdevarabetta-Chavarkal Reserve Forest corridor on the northern side;

AND WHEREAS, the Sanctuary is natural habitat for some of the large mammals like the Royal

Bengal tiger (Panthera tigris), leopard (Panthera pardus), dhole or wild dog (Cuon alpinus), jackal (Canis

aureus), stripped hyena (Hyaena hyaena), Indian fox (Vulpus bengalensis), sloth bear (Melursus ursinus),

small Indian civet (Viverricula indica), Asian palm civet (Paradoxurus hermaphroditus), jungle cat (Felis

chaus), rusty-spotted cat (Prionailurus rubiginosus), grey mongoose (Herpestes edwardsii) and ruddy

mongoose (Herpestes smithii), etc., among the carnivores and some of the ungulates/herbivores/prey species

found in this Sanctuary include the gaur (Bos gaurus), sambar deer (Rusa unicolor), chital or Spotted deer

(Axis axis), wild pig (Sus scrofa), four-horned antelope or Chowsingha (Tetracerus quadricornis), Blackbuck or

Indian antelope (Antilope cervicapra), Barking deer or Indian muntjac (Muntiacus muntjak) and Mouse deer or

Indian chevrotain (Moschiola indica) and Black-naped hare (Lepus nigricollis nigricollis), etc;

AND WHEREAS, the riparian forest of the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary is the only habitat in the State

of Karnataka for near threatened (International Union for Conservation of Nature) species of grizzled giant

squirrel (Ratufa macroura) which is endemic to southern India and Sri Lanka and very recently Honey badger

or Ratel (Mellivora capensis) has been camera trapped and recorded for the first time from the Cauvery

wildlife sanctuary, which indicate the importance and uniqueness of the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary in terms of

protection and conservation of rare, endangered and threatened (RET) species;

AND WHEREAS, the river Cauvery flowing at middle of the Wildlife Sanctuary remains home for the

endangered and endemic fish species called Deccan Mahsheer (Tor khurdee), an important freshwater

flagship species and the riverine ecosystem of Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary is also the last remaining

strongholds of the vulnerable species like smooth-coated otter (Lutra perspicillata), Oriental small clawed otter

(Aonyx cinerea) and common otter (Lutra lutra) and this special habitat of the Wildlife Sanctuary also support

other aquatic species like mugger or the marsh crocodile (Crocodylus palustris) and soft shelled turtle

(Aspideretes gangeticus);

AND WHEREAS, the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary also supports the Endangered Indian Pangolin

(Manis crassicaudata), an Endemic Madras tree shrew (Anathana ellioti) and Near Threatened and Endemic

Kollegal ground gecko (Geckoella collegalensis);

AND WHEREAS, Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary is designated as Important Bird Area (IBA) by BirdLife

International in the year 2004, as it support more than 280 species of birds, which includes critically

endangered white-rumped vulture (Gyps bengalensis) and Indian vulture (Gyps indicus), Near Threatened

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Red-headed Vulture (Sarcogyps calvus) and some of the rare and vulnerable bird species reported from

Cauvery includes Nilgiri wood-pigeon (Columba elphinstonii), greater spotted eagle (Clanga clanga), white-

naped tit (Parus nuchalis), Pied-crested Tit (Parus nuchalis), and yellow-throated bulbul (Pycnonotus

xantholaemus) and the Sanctuary support some of the migratory birds like European bee-eater (Merops

apiaster), western Ghats species like Indian courser (Cursorius coromandelicus) and Malabar parakeet

(Psittacula columboides) and is important wintering area for the globally threatened Greater Spotted

Eagle (Aquila clanga or Clunga clunga);

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

which are specified in paragraph 1 of this notification around the protected area of the Cauvery Wildlife

sanctuary as Eco-sensitive Zone from ecological and environmental point of view and to prohibit industries or

class of industries and their operations and processes in the said Eco-sensitive Zone.

NOW THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub section(1) and clauses (v) and (xiv)

of sub-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 to an extent varying from 1.0 kilometer to 14.5 kilometers around the boundary of the Cauvery

Wildlife Sanctuary in the State of Karnataka as the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary Eco-sensitive Zone

(hereinafter referred to as the Eco-sensitive Zone) details of which are as under, namely:-

1. Extent and Boundaries of Eco-sensitive Zone.—

(1) The total geographical area of Eco-sensitive Zone is 600.7 square kilometers with an extent

varying from 1.0 kilometer to 14.5 kilometers around the boundary of the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary

and the boundary details of the said Zone is given in Annexure–I.

(2) The Eco-sensitive Zone of Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary includes 72 revenue villages with a

geographical area of 501.25 square kilometer located outside the boundary of Cauvery Wildlife

Sanctuary and is spread across three Talukas of three different districts and there are 28 revenue

villages present in the Eco-sensitive Zone of Kollegal Taluk (Chamarajanagar district), 21 revenue

villages present in the Eco-sensitive Zone of Malavalli Taluk (Mandya district) and 23 revenue villages

present in the Eco-sensitive Zone of Kanakapura Taluk (Ramanagara district), and the Eco-sensitive

Zone of Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary also includes 35 enclosures villages (forest villages) present within

the outer boundary of the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary with the total geographical area of 38.79 square

kilometer.

(3) The list of 107 villages (including 35 forest villages/enclosure villages) located within the Eco-

sensitive Zone of Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary is appended as Annexure-II.

(4) The 107 villages which forms part of the Eco-sensitive Zone of Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary includes

Sathegal Jagir forest (about 37.66 square kilometers area notified by the Government of Karnataka

under section 4 of the Karnataka Forest Act,1963 abutting the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary) and 3.12

square kilometers area of Ikkadahalli gudda abutting Hanur State Forest of Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary

and the detail of the said notified area located within the Eco-sensitive Zone of Cauvery Wildlife

Sanctuary is appended as Annexure –III.

(5) Two Reserved Forests abutting the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary in the Ramanagara district were

also included as part of Eco-sensitive Zone of Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary and the total area of these

two Reserve Forests located outside the said wildlife sanctuary boundary, but within the Eco-sensitive

Zone boundary is calculated as 19.8862 square kilometers; and the list of reserved forests located

within the Eco-sensitive Zone is appended as Annexure –IV.

(6) The legal status of the lands present within the Eco-sensitive Zone boundary are mainly revenue

lands, patta lands, enclosures, reserved forests, forests notified under section-4 of the Karnataka

Forest Act,1963, deemed forest area, roads and ponds, etc.

(7) The map of the Eco-sensitive Zone along with boundary details and latitude and longitude is

appended as Annexure – V.

(8) The Geo Coordinates of major points on the boundary of Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary and on the

boundary of Eco-sensitive Zone is appended as Annexure-VI.

2. 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 this 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.

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(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, namely:-

(i) Environment;

(ii) Forest and Wildlife;

(iii) Agriculture;

(iv) Revenue;

(v) Urban Development;

(vi) Tourism;

(vii) Rural Development;

(viii) Irrigation and Flood Control;

(ix) Municipal;

(x) Panchayati Raj;

(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.

(5)

The Zonal Master Plan shall provide for restoration of denuded areas, conservation of existing

water bodies, management of catchment areas, watershed management, groundwater manage-

ment, 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 with supporting maps

and 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 and promoted activities listed in the Table in paragraph 4 and also ensure and promote

eco-friendly development for livelihood security of local communities.

(8)

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.- 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

commercial or residential complex or industrial activities:

Provided that the conversion of agricultural and other lands, within the Eco-sensitive Zone may be

permitted on the recommendation of the Monitoring Committee, and with the prior approval of the State

Government, to meet the residential needs of the local residents and for activities 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 given in paragraph 4:

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

development activities without the prior approval of the 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):

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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:

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:

Provided also that there shall be no consequential reduction in green area, such as forest area and

agricultural area and 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 and 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 State Department of Tourism in consultation with State

Departments of Environment and Forests.

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

(i) no new construction of hotels and resorts shall be allowed within one kilometre from the boundary of the

Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary or upto the extent of the Eco-sensitive Zone whichever is nearer provided that,

beyond the distance of one kilometre from the boundary of the 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) till 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.

(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 carried out

in accordance with the provisions of the Noise Pollution (Regulation And Control) Rules, 2000 under the

Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.

(7) Air pollution.- Prevention and control of air pollution in the Eco-sensitive Zone shall be carried out in

accordance with the provisions of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 (14 of 1981) and the

rules made thereunder.

(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 published by the Government of India in the Ministry of

Environment, Forests and Climate Change vide notification number S.O. 1357 (E), the dated 8th April, 2016

as amended from time to time, and the inorganic material may be disposed in an environmentally acceptable

manner at site identified outside the Eco-sensitive Zone;

(b)No burning or incineration of solid wastes and establishment of landfills shall be permitted in the Eco-

sensitive Zone.

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(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) no common treatment facility or incineration shall be permitted within the 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 as amended from time to time.

(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 carried out in accordance

with applicable laws and efforts shall be made for use of cleaner fuel for example CNG, etc.

(16) Industrial units.- (i) No new polluting industries shall be permitted to be set up within the Eco-sensitive

Zone.

(ii) Only non-polluting industries shall be permitted within Eco-sensitive Zone as per classification of Industries

in the guidelines issued by the Central Pollution Control Board in February 2016, unless otherwise specified in

this notification.

(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:-

TABLE

S. No.

Activity

Description

A. Prohibited Activities

Commercial mining, stone

quarrying and crushing units.

(a) (minor and major minerals), stone quarrying and crushing units shall

be 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

for personal consumption .

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

order of the Hon’ble Supreme Court dated the 04^th August, 2006 in the

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

1995 and dated the 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.)

(a) No new industries and expansion of existing polluting industries in the

Eco-sensitive zone shall be permitted.

(b) Only non-polluting industries may shall be permitted within Eco-

sensitive zone as per classification of Industries in the guidelines issued

by the Central Pollution Control Board in February, 2016, unless otherwise

specified in this notification.

Establishment of major

hydroelectric projects.

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

solid

waste

disposal

site

and

common

incineration facility for solid and

bio medical waste .

No new solid waste disposal site and waste treatment or processing

facility of solid waste shall be permitted within Eco-sensitive Zone and

installation of common or individual incineration facility for treatment of any

form of solid waste generated from industrial process and health

establishments, hospitals, etc. shall be prohibited.

Establishment of large-scale

commercial livestock and poultry

farms by firms, companies, etc.

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.

Setting up of brick kilns.

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

10.

Commercial use of fire wood

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 upto 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 upto extent of

the Eco-sensitive Zone whichever is nearer:

Provided that, local people shall be permitted to undertake

construction in their land for their use including the activities specified 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) 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.

Plan.

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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 Acts 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

cables

and

other

infrastructures.

Regulated under applicable laws (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 of

existing roads and construction of

new roads.

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

regulation and available guidelines.

19.

Under

taking

other

activities

related to tourism like over flying

the Eco-sensitive Zone area by

hot air balloon, helicopter, drones,

Microlites, etc.

Regulated under applicable laws.

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 of treated waste water

or effluents in natural water

bodies or land area.

The discharge of treated waste water or effluents shall be avoided to enter

into the water bodies and efforts shall be made for recycle and reuse of

treated waste water, and the discharge of treated waste water or effluent

shall be regulated as per applicable laws.

24.

Commercial extraction of surface

and ground water.

Regulated under applicable laws.

25.

Open well, bore well, etc. for

agriculture or other usage.

Regulated under applicable laws and the activity shall be strictly

monitored by the concerned authority.

26.

Solid 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. shall be actively promoted

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5. Monitoring Committee.- (1)The Central Government hereby constitutes a Monitoring Committee, for

effective monitoring of the Eco-sensitive Zone, which shall comprise of the following, namely:-

(a) Regional Commissioner, Mysore

- Chairman;

(b) Hon’ble Member of Legislative Assembly, Hanur Constituency,

Chamarajanagar District*

- Member;

(c)

Hon’ble Member of Legislative Assembly, Malavalli Constituency,

Mandya District *

- Member;

(d) Hon’ble Member of Legislative Assembly, Kanakapura Constituency,

Ramanagara District*

- Member;

(e) Representative of the Department of Environment, Government of

Karnataka

- Member;

(f)

Representative of the Department of Urban Development,

Government of Karnataka

- Member;

(g) Representative of non-Governmental Organisations working in the

field of nature conservation (including heritage conservation) to be

nominated by the Government of Karnataka for three years - Member;

(h) Regional Officer, Karnataka State Pollution Control Board, Mysore - Member;

(i)

One expert in Ecology from reputed Institution or University of the

State of Karnataka to be nominated by the Government of Karnataka - Member;

for three years

(j)

Member, State Biodiversity Board - Member;

(k) Deputy Commissioner or his representative, Chamarajanagar, - Member;

Mandya and Ramanagar

(l)

The Deputy Conservator of Forests, Cauvery - Member Secretary.

Wildlife Sanctuary Kollegal

* (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 tenure of the Monitoring Committee shall be three years.

(3) 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 14^th 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 scrutinised 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.

(4) 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 14^th September, 2006

and are falling in the Eco-sensitive Zone, except for the prohibited activities as specified in the Table

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 of degraded land/

forests/ habitat.

Shall be actively promoted.

40.

Environmental awareness.

Shall be actively promoted.

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under paragraph 4 thereof, shall be scrutinised by the Monitoring Committee based on the actual site-

specific conditions and referred to the concerned regulatory authorities.

(5) 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.

(6) 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.

(7) The Monitoring Committee shall submit the annual action taken report of its activities as on 31^stMarch

of every year by 30^th June of that year to the Chief Wildlife Warden of the State as per pro- forma

appended at Annexure-VII.

(8) 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. Additional Measures.-The Central Government and State Government may specify additional measures, if

any, for giving effect to provisions of this notification.

8. Orders of Supreme Court, etc.-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. 25/160/2015-ESZ]

LALIT KAPUR, Scientist ’G’

ANNEXURE – I

Boundary description of the Eco-Sensitive Zone around Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary

North: The Eco-sensitive zone boundary line of Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary starts at North-Western side from

chikkayelachagere village and moves towards northern side of Shivanahalli village. Then it move towards

northern side of Hagadur village. Then the line move towards North-Eastern side of Hosapete Basavapura

villge. Then the boundary line move towards South-Eastern side of Gundapura village by crossing Main power

line. Then the line move towards Eastern side of Gundapura village parallel to NH 209 and then the line move

towards South-Eastern direction of Hagaduru. Then the line passes through the Eastern side of

Kempainadoddi village. Then line move towards North-eastern side to Devirahalli village. Then the line passes

along 1000 meters distance from forest boundary of Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary through Harihara village (Sy

No. 249, 78, 77, 66, 63, 62, 85, 68, 59) in the Kanakapura Taluk. Then the line passes through border villages

of Chilandavadi Reserve Forest at 1000 meters distance or complete survey number from the forest boundary

Boohalli (Sy. No.59, 48, 46, 149, 27) passes through Sathanur-Muthathi road and Duntoor (Sy. No 42, 43, 45,

27, 18, 13, 14, 187, 188, 166, 167, 10, 158, 159, 184) Chikkamudude (Sy. No.48, 47, 46, 30, 29, 27, 35, 101,

80), Nayakanahalli (Sy No. 82, 81, 30, 61, 62, 66, 60, 48, 46, 43, 42, 41, 32), and then the line passes

through Sathanur-Kodihalli road, Yadamaranahalli kere, then the line passes through the Yadamaranahalli

power station DoddAlahalli (Sy No.177, 176, 303, 04, 183, 184, 186, 188, 190, 213, 223, 212, 256, 257, 258,

268, 262, 248, 247, 149, 150, 138, 142, 141, 143), Alahalli kere then it passes through edge of Doddaalahalli

village Uyyamballi (Sy No.148, 141, 122, 117, 107, 89, 90, 100, 92), Yelgahalli (Sy No.186, 188, 194, 123,

122, 134, 133, 132, 136,150,139), and then the line passes through North-western side of Haroshivanhalli

village. Then the line passes through SH 92 and North-western side of Bendagodu. Then the line passes

through northern side of Purashagondanahalli then it starts from Chunchi east reserve forest boundary and

passes arkavathi river adjacent to forest boundary in Nallahalli, Madarahalli, Mullahalli village (Sy no, 87, 89,

57), and Gollahalli (Sy No 132, 76, 75, 72, 84, 102, 101, 108, 111, 113, 125), Arekoppa (Sy No. 120, 122,

125, 127, 116, 113, 146, 165, 168, 67, 11, 12, 21) then the line will pass shivanegowdana doddi and

Kottekoppa (Sy No.63,62,76,77), then the line join muneshwara betta RF, then the line passes through

western side of Alanatha and then moves towards kodihalli to Bannimukodl road and Kudigalani doddi (Sy

No.13, 14), then the line passes through southern side of Guddeveerana hosahalli and join ramdevara betta

RF villages and then meets the Muggur Reserve Forest boundary at 1000 meters from the boundary of

Muggur Reserve Forest boundary, and then Chavarakal Reserve Forest boundary covering 1000 meters from

the Reserved Forest boundary towards Bannimkodlu (Sy No.57, 103, 133, 126, 292, 139, 142, 165, 160, 159,

145 ), then the line passes through bande doddi village,and then the line passes through dodda halla and

meets Chikkamokodlu (Sy,51, 53, 47, 46, 21, 20, 33, 64,) and Hunasankodiahalli (Sy. No. 60, 63, 64, 73, 74,

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81, 85, 86, 88) and ends at SH 3 and then the line passes through the northern boundary of Chavarakal

Reserve Forest and touches the interstate boundary of Karnataka and Tamilnadu State at Hunasanahalli. The

Survey numbers of the above mentioned villages of Kanakapura Taluk are included in the eco-sensitive zone

which are within 1000 meters distance from the boundary of the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary. Survey numbers

which are not included above but are within 1000 meters distance from the boundary of Cauvery Wildlife

Sanctuary are also included in the eco-sensitive zone.

The Eco-sensitive zone consists of following enclosure villages of Basavanabetta Reserved forest Talavadi,

Basavegowdanadoddi, Dalanakatte, Solaba, Muthalakatte, Basavanahalli, Konangundi, Soligere, Muthathi,

Kurimande, Bananne and Sambapura villages. Then it also includes enclosure villages of Chilandavadi

Reserved forest like Hegganur, Veerasandra, Cheelandvadi, Sangam, Bommasandra, Hoolya and

Makkalandha villages. The enclosure villages of Muggur Reserved forest include Muggur, Kongevadi and

Madivala villages. Then it also includes Honniganahalli village located within the Chavarkal Reserved forest.

East: At Eastern side, the boundary line of Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary Eco-Sensitive Zone begins from

interstate boundary of Karnataka and Tamilnadu starting from point where Hunasanahalli ends with interstate

border and runs along interstate border till the line meets river Cauvery and continues up to point where Palar

river meets river Cauvery. Then the boundary line further continues all along the boundary line of Cauvery

Wildlife Sanctuary and Malai Mahadeswara Wildlife Sanctuary.

The Eco-sensitive zone consists of following enclosure villages of Mahadeshwara Malai Reserve

Forest viz., Padasalanatta, Thekani (Nagamalai), Gopinatham, Panchalane, Bejjalane, Dantalli, Indiganatta

villages. Hogennakal and Alambadi are not revenue enclosure, but an encroached forest lands.

South: At southern side, the boundary line of of Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary Eco-sensitive Zone starts from a

junction point where Palar River meets Cauvery River in the interstate border. Then the boundary further

continues along the boundary of Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary and Malai Mahadeswara Wildlife Sanctuary.

Then the line meets southern boundary of Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary and moves along the D-line of the

Sanctuary and meets village boundary of Kuratti Hosur, Shettahalli, Badrayyanahalli, Koudalli, Doddalathur,

Changadarahalli and Edyarahalli Reserve Forest touching southern boundary of Changadarahalli and meets

the tri-junction point of Ramapura, Ajjipura and Changadarahalli. Survey numbers 772, 769, 273, 280, 277,

276, 274, 292, 275, 279, 278, 767, 748, 768, 750, 751, 290, 289, 788, 288, 287, 293, 770, 295, 292, 294, 771,

419, 420, 421, 434, 423, 424, 425, 437, 436, 773, 438, 439, 440, 441, 446, 448, 447 and 449 of Ajjipura

village are included in the eco-sensitive zone of Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary. And grama thana limits of

Ajjipura village does not fall under Eco-sensitive zone. Then the line runs along the border of Hanur Reserve

Forest boundary in the northern direction along the border of Chinnagudda. Then the line moves along

northern part of Hanur Reserve Forest in the western direction till a cart track which runs northern and eastern

direction touches Tatte Halla and then the line runs all along Tatte Halla till Tatte Halla meets Dodda Halla.

The line moves towards west along Dodda Halla passing through Managalli, Chinchahalli, Gundapura and

then meets the Mangala village. Then the line moves in the southern direction all along the common boundary

of Gundapura and Mangala and touches at a distance of 100 meters from Kollegal-Ramapura Road. Then the

Eco-sensitive Zone boundary line runs all along 100 meters distance from the Kollegal-Ramapura Road till the

point where it touches the irrigation channel at Doddinduvadi. Then it takes northern direction moves all along

the channel and passes through villages Chikkinduvadi, Palya, Uganeeya, Sathegala and touches a road

which connects Gavipuram Temple to Bharachukki road. Then the boundary line runs along the 100 meters

distance parallel to the National Highway 209 and then crosses the river Cauvery along the bridge.

The Eco-Sensitive Zone includes following enclosure villages namely Arabgere in Cowdally Reserve Forest

and Ganigamangala in Chikkyalur Reserve Forest.

West: On the western side, the Eco-Sensitive Zone boundary line of Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary starts from

1000 meters distance from the Sanctuary boundary on the West direction of Shivansamudra. Then the

boundary line moves towards North-western side of Belakavadi village, then the line moves towards northern

side of Gaganachukki and then the line move towards northern side of Hosahalli village. Then the boundary

line move towards South-eastern side of Manchanahalli village by crossing the main power line of

Shivanasamudra Power Generation unit. Then the line move towards South-western side of Hebbani village

and then the line move towards South-western side of Nettkal Betta by crossing Nettkallu to Chottanahalli

road. Then the boundary line move towards south-western side of Dabbahalli and it move towards south-

western side of Dabbahalli. Then the line move towards south-western side of Dhanagur by crossing

Hulaballa. Later, the line move towards southern side of the Halashalli village and then it move towards North

western side of Ganalu crossing main power line & Shimsha River. Later, the line move towards South-

western side of Byadarahalli and then it move towards southern side of the Doddayelachagere by crossing the

main power line and then the line joins at the south side of Chikka yelachagere village.

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ANNEXURE - II

List of revenue villages located within the Eco-sensitive Zone of Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary

Map

Village Name

Taluk

District

Extent

(Hectare)

Latitude

(Decimal Degree)

Longitude

(Decimal Degree)

Remarks

Kurahatti Hosur

Kollegal

Chamarajanagar

689.092

12.08753

77.50108

Entire village

Bommasandra

Kollegal

Chamarajanagar

632.358

12.09113

77.48538

Entire village

Badrayyanahalli

Kollegal

Chamarajanagar

713.759

12.08373

77.47238

Entire village

Kaudhalli

Kollegal

Chamarajanagar

2193.299

12.04243

77.43258

Partial village

Doddattur

Kollegal

Chamarajanagar

647.756

12.03362

77.41336

Entire village

Chengarahalli

Kollegal

Chamarajanagar

740.035

12.02165

77.40056

Entire village

Ajjipuram

Kollegal

Chamarajanagar

629.329

12.03528

77.36768

Partial village

Ellimalai

Kollegal

Chamarajanagar

852.182

12.0723

77.35902

Entire village

Doddamaridevara

samundram

Kollegal

Chamarajanagar

1316.721

12.10364

77.3408

Partial village

Gonayur

Kollegal

Chamarajanagar

843.938

12.14543

77.36855

Entire village

Saggiyam

Kollegal

Chamarajanagar

2332.524

12.17083

77.39328

Entire village

Bandhalli

Kollegal

Chamarajanagar

3496.663

12.13553

77.33184

Entire village

Managhalli

Kollegal

Chamarajanagar

189.619

12.13708

77.34509

Entire village

Chinchahalli

Kollegal

Chamarajanagar

309.972

12.12793

77.31708

Entire village

Alagumale

Kollegal

Chamarajanagar

841.396

12.12909

77.30048

Entire village

Hullapuram

Kollegal

Chamarajanagar

186.389

12.12628

77.28412

Entire village

Mangalam

Kollegal

Chamarajanagar

1326.332

12.10893

77.26968

Partial village

Budibalu

Kollegal

Chamarajanagar

799.863

12.12643

77.2592

Partial village

Kongarhalli

Kollegal

Chamarajanagar

199.033

12.13428

77.23151

Partial village

Singnallur

Kollegal

Chamarajanagar

427.783

12.14143

77.22148

Partial village

Doddinduvadi

Kollegal

Chamarajanagar

350.915

12.1507

77.20508

Partial village

Chikkanduvadi

Kollegal

Chamarajanagar

343.621

12.16103

77.18708

Partial village

Ikkadahalli

Kollegal

Chamarajanagar

1840.384

12.16093

77.22528

Entire village

Kothanur

Kollegal

Chamarajanagar

2242.177

12.20974

77.24476

Entire village

Chikkayalur

Kollegal

Chamarajanagar

1927.304

12.22768

77.28321

Entire village

Palayam

Kollegal

Chamarajanagar

587.582

12.18136

77.17455

Partial village

Uganiyam

Kollegal

Chamarajanagar

781.164

12.20374

77.16756

Partial village

Sattegalam

Kollegal

Chamarajanagar

6667.284

12.24123

77.17468

Partial village

Shivanasamudra

Malavalli

Mandya

219.950

12.27808

77.16431

Partial village

Belakavadi

Malavalli

Mandya

166.148

12.28813

77.15528

Partial village

Gagana Chukki

Malavalli

Mandya

759.157

12.29953

77.13748

Partial village

Hosahalli

Malavalli

Mandya

218.731

12.28666

77.13455

Entire village

Manchanahalli

Malavalli

Mandya

476.940

12.3269

77.1081

Partial village

Hebbani

Malavalli

Mandya

1010.786

12.3307

77.12226

Entire village

Netkal

Malavalli

Mandya

602.530

12.34313

77.14678

Entire village

Dabbahalli

Malavalli

Mandya

538.086

12.36923

77.14578

Entire village

Dhanagur

Malavalli

Mandya

1080.435

12.38683

77.15798

Entire village

Halasahalli

Malavalli

Mandya

287.390

12.37488

77.19531

Entire village

Ganalu

Malavalli

Mandya

1254.601

12.37283

77.21118

Entire village

Byadarahalli

Malavalli

Mandya

433.241

12.37933

77.22508

Entire village

Doddayelachagere

Malavalli

Mandya

114.274

12.39388

77.2189

Entire village

Chikkkayela-

chagere

Malavalli

Mandya

167.511

12.40603

77.22288

Entire village

Shivanahalli

Malavalli

Mandya

72.029

12.41703

77.22692

Entire village

Hagadur

Malavalli

Mandya

213.894

12.42151

77.23468

Entire village

Hosapetebasva-

pura

Malavalli

Mandya

146.876

12.42183

77.24648

Partial village

Gundapura

Malavalli

Mandya

268.170

12.42373

77.25668

Partial village

Nandipura

Malavalli

Mandya

266.820

12.41913

77.26428

Partial village

Kempaianadoddi

Malavalli

Mandya

217.966

12.41888

77.27051

Partial village

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Deveerahalli

Malavalli

Mandya

197.502

12.42847

77.27837

Partial village

Harihara

Kanaka

pura

Ramanagar

250.587

12.39433

77.28968

Partial village

Boohalli

Kanaka

pura

Ramanagar

303.663

12.39447

77.31232

Partial village

Doonthur

Kanaka

pura

Ramanagar

245.269

12.40373

77.33688

Partial village

Chikkamudude

Kanaka

pura

Ramanagar

110.472

12.41071

77.34729

Partial village

Nayakanahalli

Kanaka

pura

Ramanagar

223.085

12.41248

77.3645

Partial village

Alahalli

Kanaka

pura

Ramanagar

359.614

12.40043

77.37878

Partial village

Uyyamballi

Kanaka

pura

Ramanagar

301.106

12.37773

77.39268

Partial village

Helegehalli

Kanaka

pura

Ramanagar

218.375

12.35791

77.40112

Partial village

Haroshivanahalli

Kanaka

pura

Ramanagar

284.154

12.34693

77.41528

Partial village

Bennagodu

Kanaka

pura

Ramanagar

217.804

12.33893

77.43011

Partial village

Purasagondanahal

Kanaka

pura

Ramanagar

345.135

12.35533

77.43868

Partial village

Nallahalli

Kanaka

pura

Ramanagar

104.153

12.37628

77.43549

Partial village

Madarahalli

Kanaka

pura

Ramanagar

55.747

12.37408

77.44012

Partial village

Mullahalli

Kanaka

pura

Ramanagar

146.475

12.36753

77.44608

Partial village

Gollahalli

Kanaka

pura

Ramanagar

331.463

12.35211

77.45673

Partial village

Arekoppa

Kanaka

pura

Ramanagar

561.058

12.33289

77.47852

Partial village

Kottekoppa

Kanaka

pura

Ramanagar

340.344

12.36924

77.49096

Partial village

Halanatha

Kanaka

pura

Ramanagar

514.903

12.37973

77.51528

Partial village

Kudigalani

Kanaka

pura

Ramanagar

114.769

12.36833

77.52568

Partial village

Guddeveerana

hosahalli

Kanaka

pura

Ramanagar

279.391

12.35193

77.53229

Partial village

Banimkodu

Kanaka

pura

Ramanagar

837.024

12.33868

77.56171

Partial village

Chikkamukodlu

Kanaka

pura

Ramanagar

483.896

12.35301

77.58365

Partial village

Hunasanahalli

Kanaka

pura

Ramanagar

429.665

12.36737

77.60758

Partial village

Total:

50125.915

List of enclosure villages (forest villages) located within the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary boundary and

declared as Eco-sensitive Zone.

Map

Enclosure

village Name

Taluk

District

Extent

(Hectare)

Latitude

(Decimal Degree)

Longitude

(Decimal

Degree)

Remarks

Honniganahalli

Kanakpura

Ramanagara

162.806

12.32352

77.55056

Entire village

Muggur

Kanakpura

Ramanagara

250.138

12.31255

77.52161

Entire village

Madivala

Kanakpura

Ramanagara

38.434

12.29122

77.47448

Entire village

Kongevadi

Kanakpura

Ramanagara

33.668

12.29295

77.44184

Entire village

Sangam

Kanakpura

Ramanagara

52.749

12.28915

77.42918

Entire village

Bommasandra

Kanakpura

Ramanagara

22.129

12.28596

77.41129

Entire village

Hegganur

Kanakpura

Ramanagara

696.946

12.32977

77.3962

Entire village

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Veerasandra

Kanakpura

Ramanagara

39.422

12.31569

77.37837

Entire village

Hoolya

Kanakpura

Ramanagara

80.839

12.35327

77.3623

Entire village

Chilandvadi

Kanakpura

Ramanagara

85.728

12.35698

77.37306

Entire village

Makkalanda

Kanakpura

Ramanagara

290.339

12.40076

77.34663

Entire village

Hyra

Kanakpura

Ramanagara

1.890

12.28325

77.35651

Entire village

Muthathi

Malavalli

Mandya

20.052

12.30058

77.30874

Entire village

Bannane

Malavalli

Mandya

14.862

12.3148

77.30062

Entire village

Konagundi

Malavalli

Mandya

26.840

12.35315

77.30336

Entire village

Soligere

Malavalli

Mandya

59.545

12.35346

77.2904

Entire village

Sambapura

Malavalli

Mandya

16.084

12.3653

77.29361

Entire village

Kurimande

Malavalli

Mandya

3.116

12.37663

77.3003

Entire village

Basavanahalli

Malavalli

Mandya

154.574

12.38558

77.26606

Entire village

Solaba

Malavalli

Mandya

8.972

12.37821

77.24497

Entire village

Muthalakatte

Malavalli

Mandya

1.336

12.39494

77.23919

Entire village

Hosadoddi

Malavalli

Mandya

77.289

12.36389

77.24329

Entire village

Dalanakatte

Malavalli

Mandya

44.649

12.35388

77.24329

Entire village

Basavegaudana

doddi

Malavalli

Mandya

28.060

12.34692

77.24652

Entire village

Talavadi

Malavalli

Mandya

39.793

12.34253

77.2453

Entire

village

Shimshapura

Malavalli

Mandya

31.545

12.33401

77.18111

Entire village

Ganigamangala

Kollegal

Chamarajanagar

255.731

12.24363

77.33889

Entire village

100

Arabigere

Kollegal

Chamarajanagar

373.756

12.13402

77.46377

Entire village

101

Dantalli

Kollegal

Chamarajanagar

216.859

12.15247

77.54329

Entire village

102

Panchalanai

Kollegal

Chamarajanagar

26.187

12.14399

77.67307

Entire village

103

Bajjalani

Kollegal

Chamarajanagar

15.487

12.12857

77.66185

Entire village

104

Alambadi

Kollegal

Chamarajanagar

137.129

12.14439

77.72776

Entire village

105

Gopinattam

Kollegal

Chamarajanagar

470.293

12.04482

77.69358

Entire village

106

Nagamalai

Kollegal

Chamarajanagar

34.628

12.02909

77.64667

Entire village

107

Parasalnattam

Kollegal

Chamarajanagar

67.196

12.01103

77.65894

Entire village

Total:

3879.071

ANNEXURE-III

Detail of the area notified under section 4 of the Karnataka Forest Act, 1963 located within the Eco-

sensitive Zone of Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary:

District

Taluk

Hobli

Village

Survey

No.

Area notified

under section 4

of the

Karnataka

Forest Act,-

1963 (in

hectares)

Notification No. and date

Chamarajanagar

District

Kollegal

Palya

Sathegal

174

3766.0

FEE2F-AF94, dated the 21^st

Feburary, 1994

Kollegal

Hanur

Ikkadahalli

360 and

615

312.0

AHFF28 FAF 86 dated the 22^nd

September,1986 and

AHFF24 FAF 86 ,dated the

22^nd September, 1986

Total :

4078

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12° 10' 55"

77° 25' 18"

12° 13' 40"

77° 24' 26"

12° 11' 22"

77° 22' 24"

12° 9' 43"

77° 19' 1"

12° 8' 33"

77° 16' 37"

12° 10' 3"

77° 14' 19"

12° 12' 37"

77° 18' 36"

12° 16' 18"

77° 17' 9"

12° 15' 9"

77° 16' 28"

12° 13' 52"

77° 15' 17"

12° 11' 17"

77° 12' 32"

12° 13' 0"

77° 11' 35"

12° 14' 58"

77° 13' 55"

12° 18' 35"

77° 10' 49"

12° 19' 22"

77° 10' 16"

12° 21' 12"

77° 10' 25"

12° 20' 8"

77° 11' 60"

12° 21' 51"

77° 13' 50"

12° 23' 26"

77° 14' 23"

12° 23' 28"

77° 17' 28"

12° 23' 32"

77° 18' 50"

12° 24' 35"

77° 21' 50"

12° 21' 10"

77° 24' 4"

12° 20' 17"

77° 25' 31"

12° 19' 57"

77° 26' 18"

12° 22' 26"

77° 26' 3"

12° 19' 32"

77° 28' 18"

12° 22' 14"

77° 30' 59"

12° 20' 57"

77° 31' 51"

12° 21' 56"

77° 36' 56"

12° 20' 13"

77° 34' 59"

12° 18' 16"

77° 33' 37"

12° 16' 31"

77° 30' 32"

12° 15' 43"

77° 28' 41"

12° 12' 30"

77° 28' 25"

12° 11' 44"

77° 33' 52"

12° 11' 29"

77° 40' 43"

12° 6' 49"

77° 46' 40"

12° 2' 47"

77° 43' 11"

11° 56' 54"

77° 40' 12"

11° 58' 37"

77° 37' 53"

12° 2' 3"

77° 37' 47"

12° 6' 3"

77° 39' 54"

12° 9' 5"

77° 35' 60"

12° 8' 23"

77° 34' 20"

12° 7' 21"

77° 32' 54"

12° 8' 52"

77° 30' 12"

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Geo Coordinates of major points on the on the Eco-Sensitive Zone boundary around Cauvery

Wildlife Sanctuary.

Map id

Latitude

Longitude

12° 6' 36"

77° 30' 35"

12° 4' 43"

77° 27' 37"

12° 0' 22"

77° 24' 37"

12° 3' 0"

77° 21' 25"

12° 6' 36"

77° 20' 58"

12° 8' 16"

77° 22' 41"

12° 8' 9"

77° 20' 2"

12° 6' 32"

77° 16' 11"

12° 9' 30"

77° 11' 44"

12° 12' 56"

77° 9' 56"

12° 17' 14"

77° 9' 33"

12° 17' 27"

77° 7' 43"

12° 19' 30"

77° 6' 24"

12° 20' 36"

77° 8' 48"

12° 21' 52"

77° 9' 46"

12° 23' 13"

77° 9' 29"

12° 22' 2"

77° 11' 49"

12° 22' 29"

77° 13' 18"

12° 23' 55"

77° 13' 10"

12° 25' 19"

77° 14' 24"

12° 25' 40"

77° 17' 3"

12° 23' 60"

77° 17' 44"

12° 25' 8"

77° 21' 55"

12° 23' 50"

77° 23' 8"

12° 21' 32"

77° 24' 29"

12° 20' 32"

77° 26' 13"

12° 22' 54"

77° 25' 46"

12° 21' 53"

77° 27' 30"

12° 20' 21"

77° 27' 59"

12° 20' 24"

77° 29' 19"

12° 22' 7"

77° 29' 31"

12° 23' 39"

77° 28' 28"

12° 24' 3"

77° 31' 1"

12° 23' 20"

77° 30' 16"

12° 22' 41"

77° 30' 5"

12° 21' 29"

77° 32' 14"

12° 22' 26"

77° 37' 8"

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ANNEXURE – VII

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

1. Number and date of meetings.

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

Annexure.

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

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

attached as Annexure]

5. Summary of cases scrutinised for activities covered under Environment Impact Assessment

Notification, 2006.

[Details may be attached as separate Annexure]

6. Summary of cases scrutinised for activities not covered under Environment Impact Assessment

Notification, 2006.

[Details may be attached as separate Annexure]

7. Summary of complaints lodged under section 19 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.

8. Any other matter of importance.

P.R. 90

SC - 20

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MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

NOTIFICATION

New Delhi, 19th September, 2017

S.O. 3084(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 1275(E), dated 31^st March, 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, no objections and suggestions received from persons and stakeholders in response

to the draft notification;

AND WHEREAS, Melukote Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in Pandavapura, Nagamangala and

Krishnarajpet Taluks of Mandya district, Karnataka State and lies between the North Latitudes 12⁰37’ 35” to

12⁰ 44’ 38” N and 12⁰ 41’ 00” to 12⁰ 43’ 59” N and between East Longitudes 76⁰34’ 12” to 76⁰ 39’00” to 76⁰

39’13” to 76⁰40’ 38” E and is spread over an area of 49.82 square kilometers;

AND WHEREAS, the Sanctuary has dry deciduous Scrub Forest and some of the important tree

species found are Shorea tulura, Acacia leucophloea, Acacia sundra, Albizzia lebbek, Cycas circinalis,

Dalbergia paniculata, Diospyros melanoxylon, Emblica officinalis, Terminalia bellerica, Stereospermum

personatum, Syzygium cumini, Terminalia chebula, Terminalia tomentosa, Terminalia paniculata, Zizyphus

Spp etc.;

AND WHEREAS, the important fauna found in the sanctuary are Leopard, Wolf, Sloth Bear, Striped

Hyena, Black buck, Indian Fox, Bonnet macaque, Indian Porcupine, Jungle cat, Pangolins, Spotted deer, Wild

boar, Common Mongoose, Small Indian Civet, Cobras, Vipers, Kraits and different bird species including

Quails, Partridges, Peafowl, Babblers, Bulbuls, Bush chats, Bee eaters, Chloropsis, Doves, Flycatchers,

Minivets, Mynas, and Munias etc.

AND WHEREAS, RET species of flora found in Melukote Wildlife Sanctuary are Queen sago

(Cycas circinalis), East india ebony (Diopsyros melanoxylon), Salai (Boswellia serrata), Indian kino tree

(Pterocarpus marsupium), Black myroblan (Terminalia chebula), East Indian satin wood (Chloroxylon

swietenia) etc...

RAKESH SUKUL

Digitally signed by RAKESH SUKU

Date: 2017.08.25 22:45:28 +05'30'

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AND WHEREAS, RET species of mammals found in Melukote Wildlife Sanctuary are Black buck

(Antilope cervicapra), Striped Hyenas (Hyaena hyaena), Leopard (Panthera pardus), Sloth Bear (Melursus

ursinus), Pangolins (Manis crassicaudata) etc…

AND WHEREAS, RET species of birds found in Melukote Wildlife Sanctuary are Oriental White-

backed Vulture (Gyps bengalensis), Long-billed Vulture (Gyps indicus), Yellow-throated Bulbul (Pycnonotus

xantholaemus), etc.

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

which is specified in paragraph 1 of this notification, around the Melukote Wildlife Sanctuary as Eco-sensitive

Zone from ecological and environmental point of view and to prohibit industries or class of industries and

their operations and processes in the said Eco-sensitive Zone;

NOW THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) read with clause (v) and

clause (xiv) of sub-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 to an extent varying from 1.0 kilometer to 4.30 kilometers from the boundary of

Melukote Wildlife Sanctuary in the State of Karnataka, as the Melukote Wildlife Sanctuary Eco-Sensitive

Zone ( herein after referred to as the Eco–Sensitive Zone) details of which are as under, namely:—

1. Extent and Boundary of Eco-Sensitive Zone:-

(1) The total geographical area of the Eco-sensitive Zone is 133.88 square kilometers (including Notified

Forests & Deemed Forests areas) with an extent varying from 1.0 kilometer to 4.30 kilometers from

the boundary of the Melukote Wildlife Sanctuary. The description of boundaries is given in

Annexure-I.

(2) The map of Eco-sensitive Zone boundary together with latitudes and longitudes is appended as

Annexure II;

(3) The Geo Coordinates of major points on the boundary of Melukote Wildlife Sanctuary and on the

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

(4) The list of 74 villages and the details of Notified Forests & Deemed Forests areas falling within the

Eco-sensitive Zone is given at 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 and Horticulture;

(iv)

Revenue;

(v)

Urban Development;

(vi)

Tourism including eco-tourism;

(vii)

Rural Development;

(viii)

Irrigation and Flood Control;

(ix)

Municipal and urban development;

(x)

Panchayati Raj;

(xi)

Public Works Department.

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(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.

(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;

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:

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):

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:

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.

(b) Efforts shall be made to reforest the unused or unproductive agricultural areas with afforestation and

habitat restoration activities.

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2. Natural water bodies: The catchment areas of all natural springs or rivers or 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.

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

(i)

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 or 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.

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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.

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:—

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TABLE

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 04.08.2006 in the matter of

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

dated 21.04.2014 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

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.

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.

11.

Erection of wind mills.

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

B. Regulated Activities

12.

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 upto 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 up to 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.

13.

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:

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

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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:

Provided further 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.

(b) Beyond one kilometre it shall be regulated as per the Zonal

Master Plan.

14.

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.

15.

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.

16.

Collection of Forest produce or Non-

Timber Forest Produce (NTFP).

Regulated under applicable laws.

17.

Erection

electrical

and

communication towers and laying of

cables and other infrastructures.

Regulated under applicable law. Underground cabling may be

promoted.

18.

Infrastructure

including

civic

amenities.

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

and regulation and available guidelines.

19.

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.

20.

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.

21.

Protection of Hill Slopes and river

banks.

Regulated under applicable laws.

22.

Movement of vehicular traffic at

night.

Regulated for commercial purpose under applicable laws.

23.

Ongoing agriculture and horticulture

practices by local communities along

with

dairies,

dairy

farming,

aquaculture and fisheries.

Permitted under applicable laws for use of locals.

24.

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.

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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, namely:-

(i)

The Regional Commissioner, Mysuru

- Chairman;

(ii)

Representative of the Department of Environment, Government of Karnataka.

- Member;

(iii)

Representative of the Department of Urban Development, Government of

Karnataka

- Member;

(iv)

Representative of Non-Government Organization working in the field of Nature

Conservation (including heritage Conservation) to be nominated by the

Government of Karnataka for a term of three years in each case

- Member;

(v)

The Regional Officer, Karnataka State Pollution Control Board Mysuru.

- Member;

(vi)

One expert in Ecology from reputed institution or university of the State of

Karnataka to be nominated by the Government of Karnataka for a term of three

years in each case

- Member;

(vii)

Deputy Commissioner Mandya District

- Member;

(viii)

The Chief Executive Officer, Zilla panchayath , Mandya

- Member;

(ix)

Member of Legislative Assembly-Melukote-Member

(Subject to the State Government of Karnataka obtaining relevant approvals inter

alia including permission from the Speaker of Legislative Assembly, Karnataka,

if required)

- Member;

(x)

Member, State Biodiversity Board

Member;

(xi)

The Deputy Conservator of Forests, Wildlife Division, Mysuru

-Member

25.

Commercial extraction of surface

and ground water.

Regulated under applicable law.

26.

Open Well, Bore Well etc. for

agriculture or other usage.

Regulated and the activity should be strictly monitored by the

appropriate authority.

27.

Solid

Waste

Management/Bio-

medical Waste Management.

Regulated under applicable laws.

28.

Introduction of Exotic species.

Regulated under applicable laws.

29.

Eco-tourism.

Regulated under applicable laws.

30.

Use of polythene bags.

Regulated under applicable laws.

31.

Commercial

Sign

boards

and

hoardings.

Regulated under applicable laws.

C. Promoted Activities

32.

Rain water harvesting.

Shall be actively promoted.

33.

Organic farming.

Shall be actively promoted.

34.

Adoption of green technology for all

activities.

Shall be actively promoted.

35.

Cottage industries including village

artisans, etc.

Shall be actively promoted.

36.

Use of renewable energy and fuels.

Bio gas, solar light etc. to be actively promoted.

37.

Agro-Forestry.

Shall be actively promoted.

38.

Use of Eco-friendly transport.

Shall be actively promoted.

39.

Skill Development.

Shall be actively promoted.

40.

Restoration of Degraded Land/ Forests/

Habitat.

Shall be actively promoted.

41.

Environmental Awareness.

Shall be actively promoted.

Secretary.

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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 14^th 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 14^th 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 31^st

March of every year by 30^th 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. 25/133/2015-ESZ]

LALIT KAPUR, Scientist ’G’

ANNEXURE-I

Boundary description of the Eco-sensitive Zone around Melukote Wildlife Sanctuary.

North:

The boundary begins from Tri-junction point of SH 85 near Dugganahalli cross of K.R. Pete Taluk and

turns north east along the road and touches the Dugganahalli village of K.R. Pete Taluk and moving

towards north east along the road and reaches the Boppanahalli village. Then line runs east direction on

the road and touches the Thiruganahalli cross of Nagamangala Taluk and the line passes along the road

towards east direction and reaches Bogadi cross of Nagamangala Taluk and runs towards east direction

and touches the tri-junction point near Karikyathanahalli village.

East:

Then from tri-junction point near Karikyathanahalli village Nagamangala Taluk the line moves towards

south along the road and passes through Kanagahahalli village, Alpalli village of Nagamangala taluk.

Then line turns towards east direction and passes through along the road passes through near Murarji

School cross. The line turn towards south direction along the road and passes through Somanahalli

village and touches the Chinya village and move towards east and touches the SH-19 and then move

along the SH-19 towards south direction and reaches the tri-junction of point of Raghurampura village

gate of Nagamangala Taluk. Then the line turns west direction on the village road and touches the

Raghurampura village. Then the line runs towards south west direction along the road and passes though

Gottakahalli village, Doddaghatta Govt. school and Kadalagere village of Pandavapura Taluk. Then line

moves towards south west direction along the road and passes through Lakshmipura village, and touches

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ANNEXURE-III

Table showing Geo Coordinates of major points on the boundary of Melukote Wildlife Sanctuary.

Location on the

Map

Latitude

(Degree Minutes Seconds)

Longitude

(Degree Minutes Seconds)

45’10.63

34’59.27

43’44.29

36’52.43

44’9.51

38’56.83

35’47.87

36’6.16

41’18.16

35’40.16

42’5.40

33’36.42

44’0.81

33’58.64

45’1.76

39’54.77

42’30.19

40’16.67

40’45.16

39’29.24

42’38.85

39’9.68

44’9.45

39’29.17

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

Sanctuary.

Location on the

Map

Latitude (Degree Minutes degrees)

Longitude (Degree Minutes Seconds)

12⁰44’42.26

76⁰33’37.72

12⁰45’31.14

76⁰35’5.01

12⁰45’42.52

76⁰36’59.00

12⁰45’23.67

76⁰38’44.40

12⁰45’45.30

76⁰40’9.94

12⁰43’21.81

76⁰40’35.32

12⁰43’8.27

76⁰41’38.09

12⁰42’26.90

76⁰41’36.09

12⁰41’32.20

76⁰41’21.95

12⁰40’36.60

76⁰40’29.24

12⁰40’29.11

76⁰40’14.46

12⁰40’13.36

76⁰39’45.94

12⁰40’45.21

76⁰39’16.02

12⁰40’26.77

76⁰38’47.35

12⁰39’39.47

76⁰38’33.44

12⁰38’6.36

76⁰38’37.71

12⁰37’2.90

76⁰38’28.27

12⁰37’3.92

76⁰ 37’ 53.43

12⁰36’20.75

76⁰37’40.93

12⁰36’25.14

76⁰36’39.95

12⁰36’4.50

76⁰36’40.60

12⁰35’41.81

76⁰35’32.25

12⁰36’30.12

76⁰34’40.99

12⁰37’16.58

76⁰34’40.72

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12⁰38’55.15

76⁰34’36.68

12⁰39’18.90

76⁰34’48.37

12⁰39’38.80

76⁰35’10.46

12⁰40’36.22

76⁰35’18.82

12⁰40’38.15

76⁰34’31.16

12⁰41’38.92

76⁰34’20.51

12⁰41’49.84

76⁰34’1.24

12⁰42’26.69

76⁰32’53.34

12⁰43’22.56

76⁰32’29.01

ANNEXURE-IV

Details of the list of Villages falling within the Eco-sensitive Zone around Melukote Wildlife Sanctuary.

Map

Location

Taluk

Area in

Latitude

Longitude

Remarks

Deg.

Min.

Sec.

Deg. Min.

Sec.

Ayitanahalli

Nagamangala

18.82

43.47

38.01

Partial village

Ranganathapura

Krishnarajpet

48.82

28.30

4.96

Partial village

Karikyathanahalli

Nagamangala

40.36

32.94

56.87

Partial village

Tiruganahalli

Nagamangala

505.79

17.95

44.49

Partial village

Seegehosur

Nagamangala

70.16

45.67

31.34

Entire Village

Boppanahalli

Krishnarajpet

330.51

12.96

36.3

Partial village

Bogadi

Nagamangala

266.65

2.538

2.563

Partial village

Manchipatna

Nagamangala

69.96

16.81

36.85

Entire Village

Kallenahalli

Nagamangala

198.97

16.59

26.9

Partial village

Dugganahalli

Krishnarajpet

80.92

0.731

29.42

Partial village

Sri Ramanahalli

Nagamangala

75.65

40.23

12.74

Entire Village

Uyanahalli

Nagamangala

81.42

8.147

19.71

Partial village

Chikkaharanahalli

Krishnarajpet

13.74

59.4

5.868

Partial village

Koravanagundi

Nagamangala

233.11

28.32

30.53

Entire Village

Hindasahalli

Nagamangala

271.76

42.62

30.77

Entire Village

Kotagahalli

Krishnarajpet

197.88

25.58

40.76

Entire Village

Madahalli

Nagamangala

252.27

11.72

18.2

Entire Village

Ballenahalli

Nagamangala

42.84

13.33

19.34

Entire Village

Kanagonahalli

Nagamangala

94.89

4.319

20.44

Partial village

Jaginakere

Krishnarajpet

7.46

34.47

44.65

Partial village

Kyatanahalli

Krishnarajpet

287.77

51.56

47.55

Partial village

Alpahalli

Nagamangala

194.96

57.4

22.78

Partial village

Maruvanakoppalu

Krishnarajpet

12.45

55.56

46.25

Entire Village

Gujagonahalli

Pandavapura

48.35

14.18

20.51

Entire Village

Singapura

Pandavapura

106.42

21.82

44.99

Entire Village

Somanahalli

Nagamangala

38.63

5.938

30.06

Partial village

Honnenahalli

Nagamangala

52.84

51.3

13.99

Partial village

Ankanathapur

Krishnarajpet

408.25

17.97

4.638

Partial village

Honakere

Nagamangala

2.11

41.73

39.73

Partial village

Thammadihalli

Krishnarajpet

7.92

51.46

47.66

Partial village

Talekere

Pandavapura

154.84

16.4

52.18

Entire Village

Pagade Kallahalli

Pandavapura

188.64

5.792

18.04

Entire Village

Chamalapur

Krishnarajpet

135.44

12.25

2.563

Entire Village

Advikatte

Nagamangala

154.00

18.21

40.83

Entire Village

Chinya

Nagamangala

157.00

45.21

6.757

Partial village

Mallenahalli

Krishnarajpet

3.00

55.1

43.01

Partial village

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a ajpet

3.00

55.

3.0

a t a v

age

Rayasamudra

Krishnarajpet

215.16

44.28

Partial village

Sriraghuramapura

Nagamangala

253.08

32.42

20.33

Partial village

Rampura

Pandavapura

93.47

43.38

59.24

Entire Village

Madigarahosahalli

Krishnarajpet

211.13

2.256

52.57

Entire Village

Gurudapura

Pandavapura

168.64

12.09

20.64

Entire Village

B Kodagahalli

Pandavapura

181.23

54.8

43.77

Entire Village

Kanaganahalli

Pandavapura

142.85

11.43

43.85

Entire Village

Kodihalli

Krishnarajpet

2.29

54.45

37.62

Partial village

Melukote

Pandavapura

310.54

48.28

57.24

Partial village

Bala-Ghatta

Pandavapura

183.46

59.02

14.19

Entire Village

Mylanahalli

Krishnarajpet

185.02

51.54

52.36

Partial village

Gotakahalli

Nagamangala

114.49

8.718

49.75

Partial village

Haralahalli

Krishnarajpet

38.31

43.51

34.07

Partial village

Singapur

Krishnarajpet

95.50

46.42

51.51

Entire Village

Doddighatta

Pandavapura

52.02

32.03

13.59

Partial village

Vasanthapura

Krishnarajpet

17.89

43.93

33.61

Entire Village

Madenahalli

Pandavapura

115.33

21.43

13.17

Entire Village

Karthahalli

Krishnarajpet

69.30

12.52

32.83

Partial village

Naranapura

Pandavapura

146.41

23.36

41.28

Entire Village

Kadalagere

Pandavapura

44.33

2.6

59.86

Partial village

Hemmadahalli

Krishnarajpet

99.84

31.62

37.45

Entire Village

Chavadighatta

Krishnarajpet

36.54

24.01

5.744

Partial village

Huligere

Pandavapura

70.96

26.33

15.68

Partial village

Surbillenahalli

Krishnarajpet

72.66

47.07

57.31

Partial village

Hosahalli

Pandavapura

306.72

45.24

36.71

Partial village

Navalumaranahalli

Krishnarajpet

15.67

16.26

4.51

Partial village

Chattamgere

Krishnarajpet

200.07

39.74

52.71

Partial village

Chittanahalli

Pandavapura

88.25

28.63

38.87

Partial village

Gudaganahalli

Krishnarajpet

146.79

30.93

51.29

Partial village

Chokanahalli

Pandavapura

42.56

53.89

48.27

Partial village

Maramahalli

Pandavapura

177.76

13.32

51.82

Entire Village

Volageredevaranahalli

Pandavapura

76.13

41.88

22.87

Entire Village

Nallenahalli

Pandavapura

196.90

21.17

36.26

Partial village

Rajaghatta

Krishnarajpet

126.27

52.3

5.838

Entire Village

Narayanapura

Pandavapura

66.99

24.27

34.05

Partial village

Kadaba

Pandavapura

6.68

57.39

11.49

Partial village

Kodihalli

Pandavapura

63.94

30.15

36.19

Entire Village

Singapur

Pandavapura

116.29

58.79

3.10

Entire Village

Total

9306.12

Details of the Notified Reserved Forest and Deemed Forest areas within the Eco-sensitive Zone around Melukote

Wildlife Sanctuary.

Sl.

No.

Name of the

Forest

Division

Taluk/ Range

Area in Sq.

Notification No. & Date

Notified

Forest Area

Mandya

Pandavapura

11.20

Notification No:- AHFF/58/FAF86 Dated:

8-6-1987.

Nagamangala

16.63

RD 54 GP 78 dated: 8-5-1978

K.R.Pete

9.88

LHS(II) CR 34/78_79 dated: 1-3-1982

Sub Total

37.71

Deemed

Forest

Mandya

Pandavapura

1.22

NIL

Nagamangala

0.15

NIL

K.R.Pete

1.74

NIL

Sub Total

3.11

Total

40.82