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Panaji, 25th June, 2020 (Asadha 4, 1942)

SERIES I No. 13

Reg. No. G-2/RNP/GOA/32/2018-2020

RNI No. GOAENG/2002/6410

PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY

Suggestions are welcomed on e-mail: dir–[email protected]

NOTE

There are two Extraordinary issues to the Official Gazette, Series I No. 12 dated 18-06-2020, namely:—

(1) Extraordinary dated 19-06-2020 from pages 335 to 336, Notification No. 5-7-2020-Fin(DMU) regarding Market

Borrowing Programme from Department of Finance (Debt Management Division).

(2) Extraordinary (No. 2) dated 22-06-2020 from pages 337 to 338, Notifications regarding Goa GST from Department

of Finance (Revenue & Control) Division.

INDEX

Department

Order/Notification/Corrigendum

Subject

Pages

Agriculture

Not. 3/3/Hort/SSS/2/2020-21/

Amendment to the Assured Price for

339

Dir. & ex off. Jt. Secy.

/D.Agri/140

Agricultural Produce

Fisheries

Not.- DF/GB/FISH BUYING

Registration fees for Fish traders &

340

Dir. & ex off. Jt. Secy.

AGENTS/2020-21/1212

Fish vendors

Env. & Climate Change

Not.- 1/24/2010/STE-DIR/148

Republication of Central Notifications

341

Director/Jt. Secy.

Personnel

Not.- 1/14/2014-PER (Part)

R.R.— LDC/Recovery Clerk (Outside

437

Special Secretary

Secretariat).

Public Health

Ord.- 42/3/2020-I/PHD/Vol.I/2024

Abeyance of Govt. Order dated 12-6-2020 440

Under Secretary

Public Works

Corri.- 8-4/PCE-PWD-Accts/

—

440

Principal Chief Engg. &

/2020-21/454

ex off. Addl. Secy.

Sports & Youth Affairs

Ord.- GFDC/04/02/2017(Part-I)/

Creation of posts.

440

Director

/442

Tourism

Ord.- 1/1(43)/2020/DT-541

Creation of posts.

441

Director/Jt. Secy.

Govt. Printing Press

—

Note

442

GOVERNMENT OF GOA

Department of Agriculture

Directorate of Agriculture

Notification

3/3/Hort/SSS/2/2020-21/D.Agri/140

Sub: Assured Price for Agricultural Produce.

Ref: Notification No. 3/3/Hort/SSS/2/2016-

-17/D.Agri/129 dated 26th July, 2016

published in the Official Gazette,

Series I No. 19 dated 11-08-2016.

AMENDMENT

The Notification referred above is amended

as below:

Clause 4 (ii) (a) is replaced and shall be

read as “Benefit of Assured Price shall be

provided to the coconut sold to registered

traders to the extent of difference between

assured rate of Rs. 12/- and the price received

per nut by the farmer”.

Clause 4 (ii) (e) is replaced and shall be

read as “The average minimum price fixed

per coconut will not be less than Rs. 6/- per

nut and the maximum assured price to be

Common posts (Outside Secretariat)

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paid to an individual farmer shall not exceed

Rs. 3.00 lakhs”.

Clause 4 (iii) (a) is replaced as shall be

read as “Benefit of Assured Price of

Rs. 125/- shall be provided to raw cashewnut

sold by farmers to the extend of difference

between Rs. 125/- per kg. and the price

received per kg. by the farmer. The price

received shall be actual price received by

sale or average rate for the week notified by

the Goa State Agricultural Marketing Board

(GSAMB) whichever is higher. In case the

rates are not notified for the week by GSAMB,

the last rates as notified would be considered

as rate of sale in the market.

Clause 4 (iii) (c) is added after clause 4 (iii)

(b) and shall be read as The maximum limit

of difference amount between the assured

price of Rs. 125/- and the actual sale price

below the assured price shall be Rs. 25/- per

kg.

Clause 4 (vi) is replaced and shall be read

as “Benefit of Assured Price of Rs. 100/- per

kg. of Alsando shall be provided to Alsando

sold by the grower to the extent of difference

between Rs. 100/- per kg. and actual price

received per kg. by the farmer from sale to

co-perative societies. A maximum of 800 kgs.

from one ha. of area shall be provided with

the benefit.

Minimum quantity to be sold by farmer to

avail benefit shall not be less than 50 kgs.

Other contents of the notification remain

the same. This amendment shall come into

force with effect from the financial year

2020-21 onwards.

This issues with the approval of the Cabinet

conveyed vide communication No. 1/16/2020-

-GAD-II dated 24-04-2020 from the General

Administration Department, Secretariat,

Porvorim-Goa and concurrence of the Finance

(Expenditure) Department vide their U.O.

No. 1400068943 dated 21-04-2020.

By order and in the name of the Governor

of Goa.

Nevil Alphonso, Director & ex officio Joint

Secretary (Agriculture).

Tonca-Caranzalem, 18th June, 2020.

Department of Fisheries

Directorate of Fisheries

Order

DF/GB/FISH BUYING AGENTS/

/2020-21/1212

Ref. Order No. DF/GB/FISH BUYING AGENTS

2020-21/1090 date 12-06-2020.

Administrative approval of Government is

hereby accorded for

1. Registration of Fish Trader trading in fish

in the State and Registration of all Fish

Vendors who are involved in selling fish

in the State.

2. The registration fees for Fish Traders in

the State are as follows:

Registration Fees

Rs. 2 lakhs per year

Security Deposit

Rs. 20,000/-

3. Registration fees for all Fish Vendors are

as follows:

Sr. No.

Category

Fees per year

Fish seller in market and

Rs. 100/-

any other public places

Mobile fish seller with

Rs. 100/-

basket on head

Fish seller with bicycle

Rs. 200/-

Fish seller with two

Rs. 500/-

wheeler

Fish seller with three

Rs. 1000/-

wheeler

Fish seller with four

Rs. 5000/-

wheeler

This issued with the approval of the

Government vide inward No. 2536/F dated

27-04-2020.

This order supersedes the earlier order

No. DF/GB/FISH BUYING AGENTS/2020-21/

/1090 date 12-06-2020.

By order and in the name of the Governor

of Goa.

Dr. Shamila Monteiro, Director & ex officio

Joint Secretary (Fisheries).

Panaji, 17th June, 2020.

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Department of Environment and Climate Change

Notification

1/24/2010/STE-DIR/148

The following Notification published in the Gazette of India is hereby published for the

general information of public:—

(1) S.O. 633(E) dated 03-03-2014;

(2) S.O. 634(E) dated 03-03-2014;

(3) S.O. 630(E) dated 03-03-2014;

(4) S.O. 631(E) dated 03-03-2014;

(5) S.O. 632(E) dated 03-03-2014;

(6) S.O. 635(E) dated 03-03-2014;

(7) S.O. 615(E) dated 25-01-2015;

(8) S.O. 616(E) dated 25-02-2015;

(9) S.O. 221(E) dated 23-01-2015;

(10) S.O. 608(E) dated 24-02-2015;

(11) S.O. 555(E) dated 17-02-2015;

(12) S.O. 607(E) dated 24-02-2015;

By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.

Johnson B. Fernandes, Director/Joint Secretary (Environment & CC).

Porvorim, 2nd June, 2020.

_________

MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS

NOTIFICATION

New Delhi, the 3rd March, 2014

S.O. 633(E).—The following draft of the notification, which the Central Government proposes to issue in

exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1), 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) is hereby published, as required under sub-rule (3) of

rule 5 of the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986, for the information of the public likely to be affected thereby; and

notice is hereby given that the said draft notification shall be taken into consideration on or after the expiry of a period of

sixty days from the date on which copies of the Gazette of India containing this notification are made available to the

Public;

Any person interested in making any objections or suggestions on the proposals contained in the draft

notification may forward the same in writing, for consideration of the Central Government within the period so specified

to the Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Forest, Paryavaran Bhawan, CGO Complex, Lodi Road, New Delhi-110

003, or at e-mail address:- [email protected].

Draft Notification

WHEREAS, the Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary, Goa lying between latitudes 15⁰26’ 54.78’’ N and 15⁰24’ 42.50” N and

longitudes 74⁰7’ 16.36” E and 74⁰5’ 26.60” E in the North Goa District of Goa State and extending over an area of 7.98

square kilometres, is an essential part of the Western Ghats, which is rich in biodiversity;

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AND WHEREAS, the sanctuary inhabits the endangered species of wildlife like Indian bison, panther, mouse deer,

spotted deer, sambhar deer, black panther, etc. and the flora of this area is represented by moist deciduous forest type;

AND WHEREAS, the forest of this Sanctuary intercepts rainfall and helps recharge ground water aquifer and protects

rivers and streams against siltation by minimizing soil erosion and has a well knit network of streams spreading

throughout, which are perennial or semi perennial or seasonal in nature, feeding Kushawati and Khandepar rivers;

AND WHEREAS, it is necessary to conserve and protect the area around the protected area of Bondla Wildlife

Sanctuary as Eco-sensitive Zone from ecological and environmental point of view;

NOW, THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1), 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 of one kilometre all

along the periphery of the boundary of the Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary in the State of Goa as the Eco-sensitive Zone,

details of which are as under as under, namely:-

Extent and Boundaries of Eco-sensitive Zone.- (1) The extent of Eco-sensitive Zone is one kilometre

uniformly all along the periphery of the boundary of the Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary within the State of Goa.

(2) The Eco-sensitive Zone is bounded on the North by areas of the villages Gangem, Conquirem and Melauli, on the

South and West by the areas of the villages Dharbandora, Piliem and Usgaon, on the East by areas of the Villages

Dharbandora and Melauli; the Ragada Nadi, a tributary of Madei River enters into the Eco-sensitive Zone on the East

and passes along the Eco-sensitive Zone boundary from East towards North at few places.

(3) The map of Eco-sensitive Zone boundary together with its latitudes and longitudes is appended to this notification as

Annexure I.

(4) The list of four villages namely, Usgao, Darbandora, Gotiakhadilwada and Melauli of Dharbandora Taluka situated

outside the boundary of the Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary and falling within the Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary Eco-sensitive

Zone alongwith their longitudes and latitudes at prominent points are appended to this notification as Annexure II.

(5) The list of villages as given in Annexure II shall be further revisited and confirmed by the State Government while

preparing the Zonal Master Plan.

(6) The ridge habitat linking Bondla to Madei and Bhagwan Mahaveer Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park shall be

protected for its corridor value under clause (g) of section 38-O of Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 (53 of 1972).

2. Zonal Master Plan for the Eco-sensitive Zone.- (1) For the purpose of effective management of the Eco-sensitive

Zone, the State Government shall prepare, in consultation with local people, a Zonal Master Plan, within a period of two

years from the date of publication of this notification in the Official Gazette, for the consideration and approval of the

Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India.

The Zonal Master Plan shall be prepared with the involvement of all concerned State Departments, such as

Environment, Forest and Wildlife, Agriculture, Revenue, Urban and Housing Development, Tourism, Rural

Development, Irrigation and Flood Control, Mining and Public Works Department for integrating the ecological and

environmental considerations into the said plan.

The Zonal Master Plan shall provide for restoration of degraded areas, conservation of existing water bodies,

management of catchment areas, watershed management, ground water management, soil and moisture conservation,

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

The Zonal Master Plan shall demarcate all the existing and proposed urban settlements, village settlements,

types and kinds of forest, agriculture areas, horticultural areas, mining leases in operation, lakes and other water bodies.

The Zonal Master Plan thus prepared specific to this Eco-sensitive Zone shall be integrated into the regional

plan for the State of Goa.

The Zonal Master Plan shall be a reference document for the State Level Eco-sensitive Zone Monitoring

Committee (hereinafter referred to as the SESZMC), as referred to in para 4, for carrying out its functions of monitoring

under the provisions of this notification.

The Zonal Master Plan shall indicate measures and lay down stipulations for regulation of activities under

column (4) of the Table specified in para 3.

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Change of land use of forests, horticulture areas, agricultural areas, parks and open spaces earmarked for

recreational purposes into areas for commercial or industrial related development activities shall not be permitted in the

Eco-sensitive Zone:

Provided that the conversion of agricultural lands within the Eco-sensitive Zone may be permitted on the

recommendation of the SESZMC, and with the prior approval of the State Government, only to meet the residential

needs of the local residents arising due to the natural growth of existing local population including the activities listed at

item numbers 11, 24 and 25, relating to rainwater harvesting, cottage industries including village artisans etc., and small

scale industries not causing pollution respectively, specified in column (2) of the Table in para 3:

Provided further that no change in use of land from tribal usage to non-tribal usage shall be permitted without

the prior approval of the State Government and without compliance of the provisions of 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).

The Central Government and the State Government may specify such other measures, as may be considered

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

Natural Springs.- The catchment areas of all springs shall be identified and plans for their conservation and

rejuvenation of those that have run dry, in their natural setting shall be incorporated in the Zonal Master Plan and the

strict guidelines shall be drawn up by the State Government to prohibit development activities at or near these areas.

(11) Tourism.- The activity relating to tourism within Eco-sensitive Zone shall be as under, namely:-

(i)

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

line with the central guidelines issued by the National Tiger Conservation Authority, Ministry of Environment and

Forests and the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India with emphasis on eco-tourism, eco-education and eco-

development and based on carrying capacity study of the Eco-sensitive Zone;

(ii)

no new construction of any kind shall be allowed within the Eco-sensitive Zone;

(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 scruitinisation and

recommendation of the SESZMC;

(iv)

the tourism activities shall also form a component of the Zonal Master Plan.

(12) Natural Heritage.- The sites of valuable natural heritage in the Eco-sensitive Zone shall be identified and

incorporated in the Zonal Master Plan; all the gene pool reserve areas, rock formations, waterfalls, springs, gorges,

groves, caves, points, walks, rides, cliffs, etc. in the Eco-sensitive Zone shall be preserved; the State Government shall

draw up proper plan for their protection and conservation within six months from the date of publication of this

Notification and such plans shall form part of the Zonal Master Plan.

(13)

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 plans for their conservation shall be

prepared within six months from the date of publication of this notification and incorporated in the Zonal Master Plan.

(14) Noise pollution.- The Environment Department or the State Forest Department of Goa shall be the authority to

draw up guidelines and regulations for the control of noise pollution in the Eco-sensitive Zone in accordance with the

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

(15) Air Pollution.-The Environment Department or the State Forest Department of Goa shall be the authority to draw

up guidelines and regulations for the control of air pollution in the Eco-sensitive Zone in accordance with the provisions

of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981.

(16)

Discharge of effluents.- The discharge of treated effluent in Eco-sensitive Zone shall be in accordance with the

provisions of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974(6 of 1974).

(17) Solid Wastes.- (1) The solid waste disposal in Eco-sensitive Zone shall be carried out as per the provisions of the

Municipal Solid Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2000 published by the Central Government vide notification

number S.O. 908 (E), dated the 25^th September 2000.

(2) The local authorities shall draw up plans for the segregation of solid wastes into biodegradable and non-

biodegradable components.

(3) The biodegradable material shall be recycled preferably through composting or vermiculture.

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(4) The inorganic material shall be disposed of in an environmentally acceptable manner.

(18) 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 Ministry of Environment and Forests, the SESZMC shall monitor compliance of vehicular

moment as per the rules and regulations in force.

3. Activities to be prohibited and 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 and be regulated in the manner specified

in the Table below, namely:-

Table

S.No.

Activity

Prohibited

Regulated

Permitted

Remarks

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

Commercial Mining,

stone quarrying and

crushing units.

Yes

(a) All new and existing mining

(minor and major minerals), stone

quarrying and crushing units are

prohibited with immediate effect.

Felling of trees.

Yes

(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.

Setting up of saw

mills.

Yes

Prohibited with immediate effect.

Setting

industries

causing

water or air or soil or

noise pollution.

Yes

Prohibited with immediate effect.

Commercial

establishment

hotels and resorts.

Yes

No new commercial establishment

such as hotels and resorts shall be

permitted within the Eco-sensitive

Zone with immediate effect.

Commercial use of

firewood.

Yes

Prohibited with immediate effect.

Commercial

water

resources

including

ground

water

harvesting.

Yes

(a) The extraction of surface water

and ground water shall be allowed

only for bona fide agricultural use and

domestic consumption of the occupier

of the land;

(b) the extraction of surface water and

ground

water

for

industrial

commercial use including the amount

that can be extracted, shall require

prior written permission from the

concerned Regulatory Authority;

water shall be permitted;

(d) steps shall be taken to prevent

contamination or pollution of water

from any source including agriculture.

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Establishment of new

major

hydroelectric

projects.

Yes

Setting up of new hydro-electric

power plants (dams, tunnelling, and

construction

reservoir)

and

expansion of existing plants in the

Eco-sensitive Zone is prohibited with

immediate effect except the micro

hydel power projects (Up to 100KW)

or the mini hydel power projects

(from 101 to 2000KW), which would

serve the energy needs of the local

communities, subject to consent of the

concerned Gram Sabha and all other

requisite clearances.

Erection of electrical

cables

and

telecommunication

towers.

Yes

Promote underground cabling.

10.

Ongoing agriculture

and

horticulture

practices

local

communities

along

with

dairies,

dairy

farming, aquaculture

and fisheries.

Yes

11.

Rain

water

harvesting.

Yes

Shall be actively promoted.

12.

Fencing of existing

premises of hotels

and lodges.

Yes

13.

Organic farming.

Yes

Shall be actively promoted.

14.

Widening

and

strengthening

existing roads and

construction of new

roads.

Yes

Shall

done

with

proper

Environment Impact Assessment and

mitigation measures, as applicable.

15.

Movement

vehicular traffic at

night.

Yes

For commercial purpose.

16.

Introduction of exotic

species.

Yes

17.

Use or production of

any

hazardous

substances.

Yes

Prohibited with immediate effect

18.

Undertaking

activities related to

tourism

over-

flying the National

Park area by hot-air

balloons, etc.

Yes

19.

Protection

hill

Yes

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slopes

and

river

banks.

20.

Discharge

untreated

effluents

and solid waste in

natural water bodies

or land area.

Yes

Prohibited with immediate effect

21.

Discharge of treated

effluents in natural

water bodies or land

area.

Yes

Recycling of treated effluent shall be

encouraged and for disposal of sludge

solid

wastes,

the

existing

regulations shall be followed.

22.

Commercial

Sign

boards

and

hoardings.

Yes

23.

Adoption of green

technology

for

all

activities.

Yes

Shall be actively promoted.

24.

Cottage

industries

including

village

artisans, etc.

Yes

25.

Small scale industries

not causing pollution.

Yes

Non polluting, non-hazardous, small-

scale and service industry, agriculture,

floriculture, horticulture or agro-based

industry producing products from

indigenous goods from the Eco-

sensitive Zone, and which do not

cause

any

adverse

impact

environment.

26.

New

wood

based

industry.

Yes

No establishment of new wood based

industry shall be permitted within the

limits of Eco-sensitive Zone with

immediate effect.

27.

Collection of Forest

produce

Non-

Timber

Forest

Produce (NTFP).

Yes

28.

Construction

activities

Yes

No new construction of any kind shall

be allowed within the Eco-sensitive

Zone with immediate effect, except

for the domestic needs of local

residents including the activities listed

at item numbers 11 and 24. In the case

of activities listed at item number 25,

the construction activity shall be

regulated and kept at the minimum.

29.

Use of plastic carry

bags.

Yes

Prohibited with immediate effect.

30.

Brick kilns.

Yes

Prohibited with immediate effect.

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State Level Eco-sensitive Zone Monitoring Committee.- (1) The Central Government shall, for effective

monitoring of the Eco-sensitive Zone , constitute a Committee to be called the State Level Eco-sensitive Zone

Monitoring Committee (SESZMC) for the State of Goa which shall comprise of:-

(i)

Chief Secretary, Government of Goa- Chairman;

(ii)

representative of the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Regional Office, Bangalore– Member;

(iii)

representative of the State Pollution Control Board-Member;

(iv)

one representative of Non-governmental Organizations working in the field of environment to be

nominated by the Government of Goa– Member;

(v)

one representative of community based organization nominated by the State Government-Member;

(vi)

five representatives of the Government of Goa from Departments of Rural Development, Agriculture,

Urban Development and Housing, Mining and Ports and Transport-Members;

(vii)

one expert in Ecology from reputed Institution or University of the State of Goa- Member;

(viii)

concerned District Collector-Member;

(ix)

concerned Wildlife Warden – Member; and

(x)

Director, Department of Environment, Government of Goa – Member Secretary.

(2)

The SESZMC shall monitor the compliance of the provisions of this notification.

(3)

The activities that are covered in the Schedule to the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of

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

sensitive Zone, except the prohibited activities as specified in column(3) of the Table under para 3, shall be

scrutinised by the SESZMC based on the actual site-specific conditions and referred to the Central Government

in the Ministry of Environment and Forests 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 Ministry of

Environment and Forests number S.O. 1533(E), dated the 14^th September, 2006 but are falling in the Eco-sensitive

Zone, except the prohibited activities as specified in column(3) of the Table under para 3, shall be scrutinised by the

SESZMC based on the actual site-specific conditions and referred to the concerned Regulatory Authorities.

(5) The Chairman or the Member Secretary of the SESZMC 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 SESZMC may invite representatives or experts from concerned Departments, representatives from Industry

Associations or concerned stakeholders to assist it in its deliberations depending on the requirements on issue to

issue basis.

(7) The SESZMC shall submit the annual action taken report of its activities by 31^st March of every year to the Central

Government in the Ministry of Environment and Forests.

(8) The Central Government in the Ministry of Environment and Forests may give such directions, as it deems fit, to the

SESZMC for effective discharge of its functions.

5. The provisions of this Notification are subject to the orders, if any, passed, or to be passed, by the Hon’ble

Supreme Court of India or the High Court.

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Annexure I

Map of Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary Eco-sensitive Zone showing

Latitudes-Longitudes.

LEGEND

ESZ Boundary (1 km Radial Distance)

Protected Areas

Village boundaries

Eco-sensitive Villages

Water bodies

Forest Cover (FSI)

Moderately Dense

Open

Very Dense

Non-forest

Madei WLS

Bhagwan Mahavir WLS

Madei WLS

Bhagwan Mahavir WLS

Bondla WLS

Bhagwan Mahavir NP

74°14'0"E

74°12'0"E

74°10'0"E

74°8'0"E

74°6'0"E

74°4'0"E

74°2'0"E

74°0'0"E

15°34'0"N

15°32'0"N

15°30'0"N

15°28'0"N

15°26'0"N

15°24'0"N

15°22'0"N

15°20'0"N

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Annexure II

List of villages falling within the Eco-sensitive Zone alongwith their longitudes and latitudes of prominent

points

[F. No. 25/36/2013-ESZ-RE]

Dr. G. V. SUBRAHMANYAM, Scientist ‘G’

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List of Villages partially within the ESZ Boundary

List of Villages not within ESZ Boundary but having

Corridor value

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MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS

NOTIFICATION

New Delhi, the 3rd March, 2014

S.O. 634(E).—The following draft of the notification, which the Central Government proposes to issue in

exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1), 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) is hereby published, as required under sub-rule (3) of

rule 5 of the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986, for the information of the public likely to be affected thereby; and

notice is hereby given that the said draft notification shall be taken into consideration on or after the expiry of a period of

sixty days from the date on which copies of the Gazette of India containing this notification are made available to the

Public;

Any person interested in making any objections or suggestions on the proposals contained in the draft notification

may forward the same in writing, for consideration of the Central Government within the period so specified to the

Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Forest, Paryavaran Bhawan, CGO Complex, Lodi Road, New Delhi-110 003, or

at e-mail address:- [email protected].

Draft Notification

WHEREAS, the Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, Goa lying between latitudes 15⁰31’ 36.03’’ N and 15⁰30’ 35.35”

N and longitudes 73⁰52’ 14.31” E and 73⁰50’ 44.12” E in the North Goa District of Goa State and extending over an area

of 1.78 square kilometres, is a rich mangrove formation at the confluence of Mapusa river and Mandovi river.

AND WHEREAS, the sanctuary exclusively shelters varieties of amphibians, otters, crocodiles, varieties of fish,

aquatic birds, shore birds and arboreal birds and reptiles, fruit bat (Pteropus spp.) commonly occur in the area, migratory

birds, adjutant storks and raptorial birds like osprey visit the protected area annually;

AND WHEREAS, the mangrove forest of this sanctuary holds and protects the rich soil underneath from

washing away and provides exclusively excellent place for the said varieties of wildlife to breed and shelter;

AND WHEREAS it is necessary to conserve and protect the area around the protected area of Dr. Salim Ali Bird

Sanctuary as Eco-sensitive Zone from ecological and environmental point of view;

NOW, THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1), 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 of one kilometre all

along the periphery of the boundary of the Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary in the State of Goa as the Eco-sensitive Zone,

details of which are as under, namely:—

Extent and Boundaries of Eco-sensitive Zone.- (1) The extent of Eco-sensitive Zone is one kilometre

uniformly all along the periphery of the boundary of the Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary within the State of Goa.

(2) The Eco-sensitive Zone is bounded on the three sides i.e, North, West and South by the Mapusa river and the Mandovi

river and the village Chorao of Tiswadi Taluka is located towards the Eastern side.

(3) The map of Eco-sensitive Zone boundary together with its latitudes and longitudes is appended to this notification as

Annexure I.

(4) The Chorao village of Tiswadi Taluka situated outside the boundary of the Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary and falling

within the Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary Eco-sensitive Zone alongwith their longitudes and latitudes at prominent points

are appended to this noitfication as Annexure II.

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(5) The list of village(s) given in Annexure II shall be further revisited and confirmed by the State Government while

preparing the Zonal Master Plan.

Zonal Master Plan for the Eco-sensitive Zone.- (1) For the purpose of effective management of the Eco-

sensitive Zone, the State Government shall prepare, in consultation with local people, a Zonal Master Plan, within a period

of two years from the date of publication of this notification in the Official Gazette, for the consideration and approval of

the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India.

The Zonal Master Plan shall be prepared with the involvement of all concerned State Departments, such as

Environment, Forest and Wildlife, Agriculture, Revenue, Urban and Housing Development, Tourism, Rural Development,

Irrigation and Flood Control, Mining and Public Works Department for integrating the ecological and environmental

considerations into the said plan.

The Zonal Master Plan shall provide for restoration of degraded areas, conservation of existing water bodies,

management of catchment areas, watershed management, ground water management, soil and moisture conservation,

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

The Zonal Master Plan shall demarcate all the existing and proposed urban settlements, village settlements,

types and kinds of forest, agriculture areas, horticultural areas, mining leases in operation, lakes and other water bodies.

The Zonal Master Plan thus prepared specific to this Eco-sensitive Zone shall be integrated into the regional

plan for the State of Goa.

The Zonal Master Plan shall be a reference document for the State Level Eco-sensitive Zone Monitoring

Committee (hereinafter referred to as the SESZMC), as referred to in para 4, for carrying out its functions of monitoring

under the provisions of this notification.

The Zonal Master Plan shall indicate measures and lay down stipulations for regulations of activities under

column (4) of the Table specified in para 3.

Change of land use of forests, horticulture areas, agricultural areas, parks and open spaces earmarked for

recreational purposes into areas for commercial or industrial related development activities shall not be permitted in the

Eco-sensitive Zone:

Provided that the conversion of agricultural lands within the Eco-sensitive Zone may be permitted on the

recommendation of the SESZMC, and with the prior approval of the State Government, only to meet the residential needs

of the local residents arising due to the natural growth of existing local population including the activities listed at item

numbers 11, 24 and 25, relating to rainwater harvesting, cottage industries including village artisans etc. and small scale

industries not causing pollution, respectively, as specified in column (2) of the Table in para 3:

Provided further that no change in use of land from tribal usage to non-tribal usage shall be permitted without the

prior approval of the State Government and without compliance of the provisions of 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).

The Central Government and the State Government may specify such other measures, as may be considered

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

Natural Springs.- The catchment areas of all springs shall be identified and plans for their conservation and

rejuvenation of those that have run dry, in their natural setting shall be incorporated in the Zonal Master Plan and the strict

guidelines shall be drawn up by the State Government to prohibit development activities at or near these areas.

(11) Tourism.- The activity relating to tourism within Eco-sensitive Zone shall be as under, namely:-

(i)

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

line with the central guidelines issued by the National Tiger Conservation Authority, Ministry of Environment and Forests

and the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India with emphasis on eco-tourism, eco-education and eco-development and

based on carrying capacity study of the Eco-sensitive Zone;

(ii)

no new construction of any kind shall be allowed within the Eco-sensitive Zone;

(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 scruitinisation and

recommendation of the SESZMC;

(iv)

the tourism activities shall also form a component of the Zonal Master Plan.

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(12) Natural Heritage.- The sites of valuable natural heritage in the Eco-sensitive Zone shall be identified and

incorporated in the Zonal Master Plan; all the gene pool reserve areas, rock formations, waterfalls, springs, gorges, groves,

caves, points, walks, rides, cliffs, etc. in the Eco-sensitive Zone shall be preserved; the State Government shall draw up

proper plan for their protection and conservation within six months from the date of publication of this Notification and

such plans shall form part of the Zonal Master Plan.

(13)

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 plans for their conservation shall be

prepared within six months from the date of publication of this notification and incorporated in the Zonal Master Plan.

(14) Noise pollution.- The Environment Department or the State Forest Department of Goa shall be the authority to draw

up guidelines and regulations for the control of noise pollution in the Eco-sensitive Zone in accordance with the provisions

of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981(14 of 1981).

(15) Air Pollution.-The Environment Department or the State Forest Department of Goa shall be the authority to draw up

guidelines and regulations for the control of air pollution in the Eco-sensitive Zone in accordance with the provisions of

the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981.

(16)

Discharge of effluents.- The discharge of treated effluent in Eco-sensitive Zone shall be in accordance with the

provisions of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974(6 of 1974).

(17) Solid Wastes.- (1)

The solid waste disposal in Eco-sensitive Zone shall be carried out as per the provisions of the

Municipal Solid Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2000 published by the Central Government vide notification

number S.O. 908 (E), dated the 25^th September 2000.

(2) The local authorities shall draw up plans for the segregation of solid wastes into biodegradable and non-biodegradable

components.

(3) The biodegradable material shall be recycled preferably through composting or vermiculture.

(4) The inorganic material shall be disposed of in an environmentally acceptable manner.

(18) 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 Ministry of Environment and Forests, the SESZMC shall monitor compliance of vehicular

moment as per the rules and regulations in force.

3. Activities to be prohibited and 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 and be regulated in the manner specified in

the Table below, namely:-

TABLE

S.No.

Activity

Prohibited

Regulated

Permitted

Remarks

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

Commercial Mining,

stone quarrying and

crushing units.

Yes

(a) All new and existing mining

(minor and major minerals),

stone quarrying and crushing

units

are

prohibited

with

immediate effect.

Felling of trees.

Yes

(a) There shall be no felling of

trees

the

forest

Government

revenue

private

lands

without

prior

permission of the competent

authority

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.

Setting up of saw

mills.

Yes

Prohibited with immediate effect.

Setting

Yes

Prohibited with immediate effect.

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industries

causing

water or air or soil or

noise pollution.

Commercial

establishment

hotels and resorts.

Yes

new

commercial

establishment such as hotels and

resorts shall be permitted within

the Eco-sensitive Zone with

immediate effect.

Commercial use of

firewood.

Yes

Prohibited

with

immediate

effect.

Commercial

water

resources

including

ground

water

harvesting.

Yes

(a) The extraction of surface

water and ground water shall be

allowed only for bona fide

agricultural use and domestic

consumption of the occupier of

the land;

(b) the extraction of surface

water and ground water for

industrial or commercial use

including the amount that can be

extracted, shall require prior

written permission from the

concerned Regulatory Authority;

ground water shall be permitted;

(d) steps shall be taken to

prevent

contamination

pollution of water from any

source including agriculture.

Establishment of new

major

hydroelectric

projects.

Yes

Setting up of new hydro-electric

power plants (dams, tunnelling,

and construction of reservoir)

and expansion of existing plants

in the Eco-sensitive Zone is

prohibited with immediate effect,

except the micro hydel power

projects (Up to 100KW) or the

mini hydel power projects (from

101 to 2000KW), which would

serve the energy needs of the

local communities, subject to

consent of the concerned Gram

Sabha and all other requisite

clearances.

Erection of electrical

cables

and

telecommunication

towers.

Yes

Promote underground cabling.

10.

Ongoing agriculture

and

horticulture

practices

local

communities

along

with dairies, dairy

farming, aquaculture

and fisheries.

Yes

11.

Rain

water

Yes

Shall be actively promoted.

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harvesting.

12.

Fencing of existing

premises of hotels

and lodges.

Yes

13.

Organic farming.

Yes

Shall be actively promoted.

14.

Widening

and

strengthening

existing roads and

construction of new

roads.

Yes

Shall be done

with proper

Environment Impact Assessment

and mitigation measures, as

applicable.

15.

Movement

vehicular traffic at

night.

Yes

For commercial purpose.

16.

Introduction of exotic

species.

Yes

17.

Use or production of

any

hazardous

substances.

Yes

Prohibited with immediate effect

18.

Undertaking

activities related to

tourism

over-

flying the National

Park area by hot-air

balloons, etc.

Yes

19.

Protection

hill

slopes

and

river

banks.

Yes

20.

Discharge

untreated

effluents

and solid waste in

natural water bodies

or land area.

Yes

Prohibited with immediate effect

21.

Discharge of treated

effluents in natural

water bodies or land

area.

Yes

Recycling of treated effluent

shall be encouraged and for

disposal of sludge or solid

wastes, the existing regulations

shall be followed.

22.

Commercial

Sign

boards

and

hoardings.

Yes

23.

Adoption of green

technology

for

all

activities.

Yes

Shall be actively promoted.

24.

Cottage

industries

including

village

artisans, etc.

Yes

25.

Small scale industries

not causing pollution.

Yes

Non polluting, non-hazardous,

small-scale and service industry,

agriculture,

floriculture,

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horticulture

agro-based

industry

producing

products

from indigenous goods from the

Eco-sensitive Zone, and which

do not cause any adverse impact

on environment.

26.

New

wood

based

industry.

Yes

No establishment of new wood

based industry shall be permitted

within the limits of Eco-sensitive

Zone with immediate effect.

27.

Collection of Forest

produce

Non-

Timber

Forest

Produce (NTFP).

Yes

28.

Construction

activities

Yes

No new construction of any kind

shall be allowed within the Eco-

sensitive Zone with immediate

effect, except for the domestic

needs

local

residents

including the activities listed at

item numbers 11 and 24. In the

case of activities listed at item

number

25,

the

construction

activity shall be regulated and

kept at the minimum.

29.

Use of plastic carry

bags.

Yes

Prohibited

with

immediate

effect.

30.

Brick kilns.

Yes

Prohibited

with

immediate

effect.

31.

Transporta tion by

waterways.

Yes

32.

Traditional fishing.

Yes

Permitted with restrictions and

laws prevailing in the State.

33.

Fishing by trawlers in

untraditional manner

large

scale

commercial activity.

Yes

Prohibited with immediate

effect.

State Level Eco-sensitive Zone Monitoring Committee.- (1) The Central Government shall, for effective

monitoring of the Eco-sensitive Zone, constitute a Committee to be called the State Level Eco-sensitive Zone

Monitoring Committee (SESZMC) for the State of Goa which shall comprise of:-

(i)

Chief Secretary, Government of Goa- Chairman;

(ii)

Representative of the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Regional Office, Bangalore– Member;

(iii)

Representative of the State Pollution Control Board-Member;

(iv)

One representative of Non-governmental Organizations working in the field of environment to be

nominated by the Government of Goa– Member;

(v)

One representative of community based organization nominated by the State Government-Member;

(vi)

Five representatives of the Government of Goa from Departments of Rural Development,

Agriculture, Urban Development and Housing, Mining and Ports and Transport-Members;

(vii)

One expert in Ecology from reputed Institution or University of the State of Goa- Member;

(viii)

Concerned District Collector-Member;

(ix)

Concerned Wildlife Warden – Member; and

(x)

Director, Department of Environment, Government of Goa – Member Secretary.

(2)

The SESZMC shall monitor the compliance of the provisions of this notification.

(3)

The activities that are covered in the Schedule to the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of

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

sensitive Zone, except the prohibited activities as specified in column (3) of the Table under para 3, shall be

scrutinised by the SESZMC based on the actual site-specific conditions and referred to the Central

Government in the Ministry of Environment and Forests for prior environmental clearances under the

provisions of the said notification.

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(4) The activities that are not covered in the Schedule to the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of

Environment and Forests number S.O. 1533(E), dated the 14^th September, 2006 but are falling in the Eco-sensitive

Zone, except the prohibited activities as specified in column(3) of the Table under para 3, shall be scrutinised by

the SESZMC based on the actual site-specific conditions and referred to the concerned Regulatory Authorities.

(5) The Chairman or the Member Secretary of the SESZMC 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 SESZMC may invite representatives or experts from concerned Departments, representatives from Industry

Associations or concerned stakeholders to assist it in its deliberations depending on the requirements on issue to

issue basis.

(7) The SESZMC shall submit the annual action taken report of its activities by 31^st March of every year to the

Central Government in the Ministry of Environment and Forests.

(8) The Central Government in the Ministry of Environment and Forests may give such directions, as it deems fit, to

the SESZMC for effective discharge of its functions.

The provisions of this Notification are subject to the orders, if any, passed, or to be passed, by the Hon’ble

Supreme Court of India or the High Court.

Annexure I

Map of Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary Eco-sensitive Zone showing latitudes-longitudes

LEGEND

Protected Areas

ESZ Boundary (1 km Radial Distance)

Village boundaries

Water bodies

Forest Cover (FSI)

Moderately Dense

Open

Very Dense

Non-forest

Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary

73°54'0"E

73°52'0"E

73°50'0"E

73°48'0"E

15°34'0"N

15°32'0"N

15°30'0"N

15°28'0"N

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Village falling within the Dr. Salim Ali Wildlife Sanctuary Eco-sensitive Zone alongwith their longitudes and

latitudes of prominent points

PROMINENT POINTS IN THE VILLAGES OF ESZ OF DR. SALIM ALI WLS

S.No.

Village Name

Description

Latitude

Longitude

Chorao

Chorao Ferry

15⁰30’21.06”N

74⁰51’51.22”E

[F. No. 25/37/2013-ESZ-RE]

Dr. G. V. SUBRAHMANYAM, Scientist ‘G

MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS

NOTIFICATION

New Delhi, the 3rd March, 2014

S.O.630(E).— The following draft of the notification, which the Central Government proposes to issue in

exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1), 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) is hereby published, as required under sub-rule (3)

of rule 5 of the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986, for the information of the public likely to be affected thereby;

and notice is hereby given that the said draft notification shall be taken into consideration on or after the expiry of a

period of sixty days from the date on which copies of the Gazette of India containing this notification are made

available to the Public;

Any person interested in making any objections or suggestions on the proposals contained in the draft

notification may forward the same in writing, for consideration of the Central Government within the period so

specified to the Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Forest, Paryavaran Bhawan, CGO Complex, Lodi Road, New

Delhi-110 003, or at e-mail address:- [email protected].

Draft Notification

WHEREAS, the Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary, Goa lying between latitudes 15^C2’ 43.25’’ N and 14⁰55’ 33.54”

N and longitudes 74⁰15’55.07” E and 74⁰7’ 22.20” E in the South Goa District of Goa State and extending over an

area of 85.65 square kilometres, is an essential part of the Western Ghats, which is rich in biodiversity;

And whereas, the sanctuary inhabits the endangered species of wildlife like Indian bison, tiger, panther,

mouse deer, black panther, slender loris, bear, wild dog, etc;

And whereas, the forest of this Sanctuary intercepts rainfall and helps recharge ground water aquifer and

protects rivers and streams against siltation by minimising soil erosion and has a well knit network of streams

spreading throughout which are perennial or semi perennial or seasonal in nature, feeding Cotigao river, its tributaries

and the various other water bodies including wells situated in the low lying areas;

And whereas, it is necessary to conserve and protect the area around the Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary as Eco-

sensitive Zone from ecological and environmental point of view;

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1), 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 of three

kilometres all along the periphery of the boundary of the Cotigao Wild Life Sanctuary in the State of Goa as the Eco-

sensitive Zone, details of which are as under, namely:—

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Extent and Boundaries of Eco-sensitive Zone.- (1) The extent of Eco-sensitive Zone is three kilometres

uniformly all along the periphery of the boundary of the Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary within the State of Goa. (2) The

Eco-sensitive Zone is bounded on the North by Netravali Wild Life Sanctuary, on the South by Karnataka State, on the

East by the Cotigao Wild Life Sanctuary and on the West by remaining part of Cotigao, Poinguinim and Gaodongrem

villages.

(3) The map of Eco-sensitive Zone boundary together with its latitudes and longitudes is appended to this notification

as Annexure I.

(4) The list of the three villages namely Poingoinim, Gaodongrem, and Cotigao situated outside the boundary of the

Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary and partially falling within the Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary Eco-sensitive Zone alongwith

their longitudes and latitudes at prominent points are appended to this notification as Annexure II.

(5) The list of villages as given in Annexure II shall be further revisited and confirmed by the State Government while

preparing the Zonal Master Plan.

Zonal Master Plan for the Eco-sensitive Zone.- (1) For the purpose of effective management of the Eco-

sensitive Zone, the State Government shall prepare, in consultation with local people, a Zonal Master Plan, within a

period of two years from the date of publication of this notification in the Official Gazette, for the consideration and

approval of the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India.

The Zonal Master Plan shall be prepared with the involvement of all concerned State Departments, such as

Environment, Forest and Wildlife, Agriculture, Revenue, Urban and Housing Development, Tourism, Rural

Development, Irrigation and Flood Control, Mining and Public Works Department for integrating the ecological and

environmental considerations into the said plan.

The Zonal Master Plan shall provide for restoration of degraded areas, conservation of existing water bodies,

management of catchment areas, watershed management, ground water management, soil and moisture conservation,

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

The Zonal Master Plan shall demarcate all the existing and proposed urban settlements, village settlements,

types and kinds of forest, agriculture areas, horticultural areas, mining leases in operation, lakes and other water

bodies.

The Zonal Master Plan thus prepared specific to this Eco-sensitive Zone shall be integrated into the regional

plan for the State of Goa.

The Zonal Master Plan shall be a reference document for the State Level Eco-sensitive Zone Monitoring

Committee (hereinafter referred to as the SESZMC), as referred to in para 4, for carrying out its functions of

monitoring under the provisions of this notification.

The Zonal Master Plan shall indicate measures and lay down stipulations for regulation of activities under

column (4) of the Table specified in para 3.

Change of land use of forests, horticulture areas, agricultural areas, parks and open spaces earmarked for

recreational purposes into areas of commercial or industrial related development activities shall not be permitted in the

Eco-sensitive Zone:

Provided that the conversion of agricultural lands within the Eco-sensitive Zone may be permitted on the

recommendation of the SESZMC, and with the prior approval of the State Government, only to meet the residential

needs of the local residents arising due to the natural growth of existing local population including the activities listed

at item numbers 11, 24 and 25, relating to rainwater harvesting, cottage industries including village artisans etc. and

small scale industries not causing pollution, respectively, as specified in column (2) of the Table in para 3:

Provided further that no change in use of land from tribal usage to non-tribal usage shall be permitted without

the prior approval of the State Government and without compliance of the provisions of 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).

The Central Government and the State Government may specify such other measures, as may be considered

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

Natural Springs.- The catchment areas of all springs shall be identified and plans for their conservation and

rejuvenation of those that have run dry, in their natural setting shall be incorporated in the Zonal Master Plan and the

strict guidelines shall be drawn up by the State Government to prohibit development activities at or near these areas.

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(11) Tourism.- The activity relating to tourism within Eco-sensitive Zone shall be as under, namely:-

(i)

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

line with the central guidelines issued by the National Tiger Conservation Authority, Ministry of Environment and

Forests and the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India with emphasis on eco-tourism, eco-education and eco-

development and based on carrying capacity study of the Eco-sensitive Zone;

(ii)

no new construction of any kind shall be allowed within the Eco-sensitive Zone;

(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 scruitinisation and

recommendation of the SESZMC;

(iv)

the tourism activities shall also form a component of the Zonal Master Plan.

(12) Natural Heritage.- The sites of valuable natural heritage in the Eco-sensitive Zone shall be identified and

incorporated in the Zonal Master Plan; all the gene pool reserve areas, rock formations, waterfalls, springs, gorges,

groves, caves, points, walks, rides, cliffs, etc. in the Eco-sensitive Zone shall be preserved; the State Government shall

draw up proper plan for their protection and conservation within six months from the date of publication of this

Notification and such plans shall form part of the Zonal Master Plan.

(13)

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 plans for their conservation shall

be prepared within six months from the date of publication of this notification and incorporated in the Zonal Master

Plan.

(14) Noise pollution.- The Environment Department or the State Forest Department of Goa shall be the authority to

draw up guidelines and regulations for the control of noise pollution in the Eco-sensitive Zone in accordance with the

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

(15) Air Pollution.-The Environment Department or the State Forest Department of Goa shall be the authority to draw

up guidelines and regulations for the control of air pollution in the Eco-sensitive Zone in accordance with the

provisions of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981.

(16) Discharge of effluents.- The discharge of treated effluent in Eco-sensitive Zone shall be in accordance with the

provisions of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974(6 of 1974).

(17) Solid Wastes.- (1)

The solid waste disposal in Eco-sensitive Zone shall be carried out as per the provisions of

the Municipal Solid Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2000 published by the Central Government vide

notification number S.O. 908 (E), dated the 25^th September 2000.

(2) The local authorities shall draw up plans for the segregation of solid wastes into biodegradable and non-

biodegradable components.

(3) The biodegradable material shall be recycled preferably through composting or vermiculture.

(4) The inorganic material shall be disposed of in an environmentally acceptable manner.

(18) 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 Ministry of Environment and Forests, the SESZMC shall monitor compliance of

vehicular moment as per the rules and regulations in force.

3. Activities to be prohibited and 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 and be regulated in the manner

specified in the Table below, namely: —

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TABLE

S.No.

Activity

Prohibited Regulated Permitted

Remarks

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

Commercial

Mining,

stone quarrying and

crushing units.

Yes

(a) All new and existing mining (minor and

major

minerals),

stone

quarrying

and

crushing units are prohibited with immediate

effect.

Felling of trees.

Yes

(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

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.

Setting up of saw

mills.

Yes

Prohibited with immediate effect.

Setting up of industries

causing water or air or

soil or noise pollution.

Yes

Prohibited with immediate effect.

Commercial

establishment of hotels

and resorts.

Yes

No new commercial establishment such as

hotels and resorts shall be permitted within

the Eco-sensitive Zone with immediate

effect.

Commercial

use

firewood.

Yes

Prohibited with immediate effect.

Commercial

water

resources

including

ground

water

harvesting.

Yes

(a) The extraction of surface water and

ground water shall be allowed only for bona

fide

agricultural

use

and

domestic

consumption of the occupier of the land;

(b) the extraction of surface water and

ground water for industrial or commercial

use including the amount that can be

extracted,

shall

require

prior

written

permission from the concerned Regulatory

Authority;

shall be permitted;

(d) steps shall be taken to prevent

contamination or pollution of water from any

source including agriculture.

Establishment of new

major

hydroelectric

projects.

Yes

Setting up of new hydro-electric power

plants (dams, tunnelling, and construction of

reservoir) and expansion of existing plants in

the Eco-sensitive Zone is prohibited with

immediate effect, except the micro hydel

power projects (Up to 100KW) or the mini

hydel

power

projects

(from

101

2000KW), which would serve the energy

needs of the local communities, subject to

consent of the concerned Gram Sabha and

all other requisite clearances.

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Erection of electrical

cables and tele-

communication towers.

Yes

Promote underground cabling.

10.

Ongoing

agriculture

and

horticulture

practices

local

communities

along

with

dairies,

dairy

farming, aquaculture

and fisheries.

Yes

11.

Rain water harvesting.

Yes

Shall be actively promoted.

12.

Fencing

existing

premises of hotels and

lodges.

Yes

13.

Organic farming.

Yes

Shall be actively promoted.

14.

Widening

and

strengthening

existing

roads

and

construction

new

roads.

Yes

Shall be done with proper Environment

Impact Assessment and mitigation measures,

as applicable.

15.

Movement of vehicular

traffic at night.

Yes

For commercial purpose.

16.

Introduction of exotic

species.

Yes

17.

Use or production of

any

hazardous

substances.

Yes

Prohibited with immediate effect

18.

Undertaking activities

related to tourism like

over-flying

the

National Park area by

hot-air balloons, etc.

Yes

19.

Protection

hill

slopes and river banks.

Yes

20.

Discharge of untreated

effluents

and

solid

waste in natural water

bodies or land area.

Yes

Prohibited with immediate effect

21.

Discharge of treated

effluents

natural

water bodies or land

area.

Yes

Recycling of treated effluent shall be

encouraged and for disposal of sludge or

solid wastes, the existing regulations shall be

followed.

22.

Commercial

Sign

boards and hoardings.

Yes

23.

Adoption

green

technology

for

all

activities.

Yes

Shall be actively promoted.

24.

Cottage

industries

including

village

artisans, etc.

Yes

25.

Small scale industries

not causing pollution.

Yes

Non polluting, non-hazardous, small-scale

and

service

industry,

agriculture,

floriculture,

horticulture

agro-based

industry producing products from indigenous

goods from the Eco-sensitive Zone, and

which do not cause any adverse impact on

environment.

26.

New

wood

based

industry.

Yes

No establishment of new wood based

industry shall be permitted within the limits

of Eco-sensitive Zone with immediate effect.

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27.

Collection of Forest

produce or Non-

Timber Forest Produce

(NTFP).

Yes

28.

Construction activities

Yes

No new construction of any kind shall be

allowed within the Eco-sensitive Zone with

immediate effect, except for the domestic

needs of local residents including the

activities listed at item numbers 11 and 24.

In the case of activities listed at item number

25, the construction activity shall be

regulated and kept at the minimum.

29.

Use of plastic carry

bags.

Yes

Prohibited with immediate effect.

30.

Brick kilns.

Yes

Prohibited with immediate effect.

State Level Eco-sensitive Zone Monitoring Committee.- (1) The Central Government shall, for effective

monitoring of the Eco-sensitive Zone, constitute a Committee to be called the State Level Eco-sensitive Zone

Monitoring Committee (SESZMC) for the State of Goa which shall comprise of:-

(i)

Chief Secretary, Government of Goa- Chairman;

(ii)

Representative of the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Regional Office, Bangalore– Member;

(iii)

Representative of the State Pollution Control Board- Member;

(iv)

One representative of Non-governmental Organizations working in the field of environment to be

nominated by the Government of Goa– Member;

(v)

One representative of community based organization nominated by the State Government-

Member;

(vi)

Five representatives of the Government of Goa from Departments of Rural Development,

Agriculture, Urban Development and Housing, Mining and Ports and Transport- Members;

(vii)

One expert in Ecology from reputed Institution or University of the State of Goa- Member;

(viii)

Concerned District Collector- Member;

(ix)

Concerned Wildlife Warden– Member; and

(x)

Director, Department of Environment, Government of Goa– Member Secretary.

(2)

The SESZMC shall monitor the compliance of the provisions of this notification.

(3)

The activities that are covered in the Schedule to the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry

of Environment and Forests number S.O. 1533(E), dated the 14^th September, 2006, and are falling in the

Eco-sensitive Zone, except the prohibited activities as specified in column(3) of the Table under para 3, shall

be scrutinised by the SESZMC based on the actual site-specific conditions and referred to the Central

Government in the Ministry of Environment and Forests 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

Ministry of Environment and Forests number S.O. 1533(E), dated the 14^th September, 2006 but are falling in

the Eco-sensitive Zone, except the prohibited activities as specified in column(3) of the Table under para 3,

shall be scrutinised by the SESZMC based on the actual site-specific conditions and referred to the

concerned Regulatory Authorities.

(5)

The Chairman or the Member Secretary of the SESZMC 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 SESZMC may invite representatives or experts from concerned Departments, representatives from

Industry Associations or concerned stakeholders to assist it in its deliberations depending on the

requirements on issue to issue basis.

(7)

The SESZMC shall submit the annual action taken report of its activities by 31^st March of every year to the

Central Government in the Ministry of Environment and Forests.

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(8)

The Central Government in the Ministry of Environment and Forests may give such directions, as it deems

fit, to the SESZMC for effective discharge of its functions.

The provisions of this Notification are subject to the orders, if any, passed, or to be passed, by the Hon’ble

Supreme Court of India or the High Court.

Annexure I

Map of Cotigaon Eco-sensitive Zone boundary

Printed by the Manager, Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi-110064

and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054

Netravali WLS

Cotigaon WLS

74°16'0"E

74°14'0"E

74°12'0"E

74°10'0"E

74°8'0"E

74°6'0"E

74°4'0"E

74°2'0"E

15°8'0"N

15°6'0"N

15°4'0"N

15°2'0"N

15°0'0"N

14°58'0"N

14°56'0"N

14°54'0"N

14°52'0"N

LEGEND

ESZ Boundary (3 km Radial)

Protected Areas

Village boundaries

Eco-sensitive Villages

Water bodies

Forest Cover (FSI)

Moderately Dense

Open

Very Dense

Non-forest

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Annexure II

List of the villages falling within the Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary Eco-sensitive Zone alongwith their longitudes

and latitudes of prominent points

[F. No. 25/32/2013-ESZ-RE]

Dr. G. V. SUBRAHMANYAM, Scientist ‘G’

Village ID

Village Name

Longitude

Latitude

Poingunin

74.09336

14.98153

Gaundongren

74.14025

15.02487

Contigao

74.14111

14.95118

List of Villages partially within the ESZ Boundary

MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS

NOTIFICATION

New Delhi, the 3rd March, 2014

S.O.631(E).— The following draft of the notification, which the Central Government proposes to issue in

exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1), 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) is hereby published, as required under sub-rule (3)

of rule 5 of the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986, for the information of the public likely to be affected thereby;

and notice is hereby given that the said draft notification shall be taken into consideration on or after the expiry of a

period of sixty days from the date on which copies of the Gazette of India containing this notification are made

available to the Public;

Any person interested in making any objections or suggestions on the proposals contained in the draft

notification may forward the same in writing, for consideration of the Central Government within the period so

specified to the Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Forest, Paryavaran Bhawan, CGO Complex, Lodi Road, New

Delhi-110 003, or at e-mail address:- [email protected].

Draft Notification

WHEREAS, the Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary, Goa lying between latitudes 15⁰16’ 7.80’’ N and 14⁰59’ 54.49” N and

longitudes 74⁰19’ 3.75” E and 74⁰10’ 6.66” E in the South Goa District of Goa State and extending over an area of

211.05 square kilometres, is an essential part of the Western Ghats, which is rich in biodiversity;

AND WHEREAS, the sanctuary inhabits the endangered species of wildlife like Indian bison, tiger, panther, mouse

deer, black panther, slender loris, wild dogs, bears, etc.;

AND WHEREAS, the forest of this Sanctuary intercepts rainfall and helps recharge ground water aquifer and protects

rivers and streams against siltation by minimising soil erosion and has a well knit network of streams spreading

throughout which are perennial or semi perennial or seasonal in nature, feeding Netravali river, salaulim reservoir and

its canals;

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AND WHEREAS, it is necessary to conserve and protect the area around the protected area of Netravali Wildlife

Sanctuary as Eco-sensitive Zone from ecological and environmental point of view;

NOW, THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1), 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 of one kilometre

all along the periphery of the boundary of the Netravali Wild Life Sanctuary, in the State of Goa as the Eco-sensitive

Zone, the details of which are as under, namely:-

Extent and Boundaries of Eco-sensitive Zone.- (1)The extent of Eco-sensitive Zone is one kilometre

uniformly all along the periphery of the boundary of the Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary within the State of Goa.

(2)

The Eco-sensitive Zone is bounded on the North by the boundary of the Bhagwan Mahaveer Wildlife

Sanctuary, on the South by the boundary of Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary, on the East by the boundary of Netravali Wild

Life Sanctuary and on the West by Salaulim reservoir and the balance areas of villages of Sanguem Taluka.

(3)

The map of Eco-sensitive Zone boundary together with its latitudes and longitudes is appended to this

notification as Annexure I.

(4)

The list of five villages namely Nune, Dongar, Vilyan, Bati, Kumbari, situated outside the boundary of the

Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary and completely falling within the Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary Eco-sensitive Zone

boundary and the list of thirteen villages falling partially within the Eco-sensitive Zone boundary of the Netravali

Wildlife Sanctuary alongwith their longitudes and latitudes at prominent points are appended to this notification as

Annexure II.

(5)

The list of villages as given in Annexure II shall be further revisited and confirmed by the State Government

while preparing the Zonal Master Plan.

Zonal Master Plan for the Eco-sensitive Zone.- (1) For the purpose of effective management of the Eco-

sensitive Zone, the State Government shall prepare, in consultation with local people, a Zonal Master Plan, within a

period of two years from the date of publication of this notification in the Official Gazette, for the consideration and

approval of the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India.

The Zonal Master Plan shall be prepared with the involvement of all concerned State Departments, such as

Environment, Forest and Wildlife, Agriculture, Revenue, Urban and Housing Development, Tourism, Rural

Development, Irrigation and Flood Control, Mining and Public Works Department for integrating the ecological and

environmental considerations into the said plan.

The Zonal Master Plan shall provide for restoration of degraded areas, conservation of existing water bodies,

management of catchment areas, watershed management, ground water management, soil and moisture conservation,

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

The Zonal Master Plan shall demarcate all the existing and proposed urban settlements, village settlements,

types and kinds of forest, agriculture areas, horticultural areas, mining leases in operation, lakes and other water

bodies.

The Zonal Master Plan thus prepared specific to this Eco-sensitive Zone shall be integrated into the regional

plan for the State of Goa.

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The Zonal Master Plan shall be a reference document for the State Level Eco-sensitive Zone Monitoring

Committee (hereinafter referred to as the SESZMC), as referred to in para 4, for carrying out its functions of

monitoring under the provisions of this notification.

The Zonal Master Plan shall indicate measures and lay down stipulations for regulation of activities under

column (4) of the Table specified in para 3.

Change of land use of forests, horticulture areas, agricultural areas, parks and open spaces earmarked for

recreational purposes into areas for commercial or industrial related development activities shall not be permitted in

the Eco-sensitive Zone:

Provided that the conversion of agricultural lands within the Eco-sensitive Zone may be permitted on the

recommendation of the SESZMC, and with the prior approval of the State Government, only to meet the residential

needs of the local residents arising due to the natural growth of existing local population including the activities listed

at item numbers 11, 24 and 25, relating to rainwater harvesting, cottage industries including village artisans etc. and

small scale industries not causing pollution respectively, as specified in column (2) of the Table in para 3:

Provided further that no change in use of land from tribal usage to non-tribal usage shall be permitted without

the prior approval of the State Government and without compliance of the provisions of 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).

The Central Government and the State Government may specify such other measures, as may be considered

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

Natural Springs.- The catchment areas of all springs shall be identified and plans for their conservation and

rejuvenation of those that have run dry, in their natural setting shall be incorporated in the Zonal Master Plan and the

strict guidelines shall be drawn up by the State Government to prohibit development activities at or near these areas.

(11)

Tourism.- The activity relating to tourism within Eco-sensitive Zone shall be as under, namely:-

(i)

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

line with the central guidelines issued by the National Tiger Conservation Authority, Ministry of Environment and

Forests and the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India with emphasis on eco-tourism, eco-education and eco-

development and based on carrying capacity study of the Eco-sensitive Zone;

(ii)

no new construction of any kind shall be allowed within the Eco-sensitive Zone;

(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 scruitinisation and

recommendation of the SESZMC;

(iv)

the tourism activities shall also form a component of the Zonal Master Plan.

(12)

Natural Heritage.- The sites of valuable natural heritage in the Eco-sensitive Zone shall be identified and

incorporated in the Zonal Master Plan; all the gene pool reserve areas, rock formations, waterfalls, springs, gorges,

groves, caves, points, walks, rides, cliffs, etc. in the Eco-sensitive Zone shall be preserved; the State Government shall

draw up proper plan for their protection and conservation within six months from the date of publication of this

Notification and such plans shall form part of the Zonal Master Plan.

(13)

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 plans for their conservation shall

be prepared within six months from the date of publication of this notification and incorporated in the Zonal Master

Plan.

(14)

Noise pollution.- The Environment Department or the State Forest Department of Goa shall be the authority

to draw up guidelines and regulations for the control of noise pollution in the Eco-sensitive Zone in accordance with

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

(15)

Air Pollution.-The Environment Department or the State Forest Department of Goa shall be the authority to

draw up guidelines and regulations for the control of air pollution in the Eco-sensitive Zone in accordance with the

provisions of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981.

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(16)

Discharge of effluents.- The discharge of treated effluent in Eco-sensitive Zone shall be in accordance with

the provisions of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974(6 of 1974).

(17)

Solid Wastes.- (1) The solid waste disposal in Eco-sensitive Zone shall be carried out as per the provisions of

the Municipal Solid Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2000 published by the Central Government vide

notification number S.O. 908 (E), dated the 25^th September 2000.

(2) The local authorities shall draw up plans for the segregation of solid wastes into biodegradable and non-

biodegradable components.

(3) The biodegradable material shall be recycled preferably through composting or vermiculture.

(4) The inorganic material shall be disposed of in an environmentally acceptable manner.

(18)

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 Ministry of Environment and Forests, the SESZMC shall monitor compliance of

vehicular moment as per the rules and regulations in force.

3. Activities to be prohibited and 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 and be regulated in the manner

specified in the Table below, namely:-

Table

S.No.

Activity

Prohibited

Regulated

Permitted

Remarks

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

Commercial Mining,

stone quarrying and

crushing units.

Yes

(a) All new mining (minor and major

minerals),

stone

quarrying

and

crushing units are prohibited with

immediate effect.

Felling of trees.

Yes

(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.

Setting up of saw

mills.

Yes

Prohibited with immediate effect.

Setting

industries

causing

water or air or soil or

noise pollution.

Yes

Prohibited with immediate effect.

Commercial

establishment

hotels and resorts.

Yes

No new commercial establishment

such as hotels and resorts shall be

permitted within the Eco-sensitive

Zone with immediate effect.

Commercial use of

firewood.

Yes

Prohibited with immediate effect.

Commercial

water

resources

including

Yes

(a) The extraction of surface water and

ground water shall be allowed only for

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ground

water

harvesting.

bona

fide

agricultural

use

and

domestic consumption of the occupier

of the land;

(b) the extraction of surface water and

ground

water

for

industrial

commercial use including the amount

that can be extracted, shall require

prior written permission from the

concerned Regulatory Authority;

water shall be permitted;

(d) steps shall be taken to prevent

contamination or pollution of water

from any source including agriculture.

Establishment of new

major

hydroelectric

projects.

Yes

Setting up of new hydro-electric power

plants

(dams,

tunnelling,

and

construction

reservoir)

and

expansion of existing plants in the

Eco-sensitive Zone is prohibited with

immediate effect, except the micro

hydel power projects (Up to 100KW)

or the mini hydel power projects (from

101 to 2000KW), which would serve

the

energy

needs

the

local

communities, subject to consent of the

concerned Gram Sabha and all other

requisite clearances.

Erection of electrical

cables

and

telecommunication

towers.

Yes

Promote underground cabling.

10.

Ongoing

agriculture

and

horticulture

practices

local

communities

along

with

dairies,

dairy

farming, aquaculture

and fisheries.

Yes

11.

Rain

water

harvesting.

Yes

Shall be actively promoted.

12.

Fencing of existing

premises

hotels

and lodges.

Yes

13.

Organic farming.

Yes

Shall be actively promoted.

14.

Widening

and

strengthening

existing

roads

and

construction of new

roads.

Yes

Shall

done

with

proper

Environment Impact Assessment and

mitigation measures, as applicable.

15.

Movement

vehicular traffic at

night.

Yes

For commercial purpose.

16.

Introduction of exotic

Yes

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species.

17.

Use or production of

any

hazardous

substances.

Yes

Prohibited with immediate effect.

18.

Undertaking activities

related to tourism like

over-flying

the

National Park area by

hot-air balloons, etc.

Yes

19.

Protection

hill

slopes

and

river

banks.

Yes

20.

Discharge

untreated

effluents

and solid waste in

natural water bodies

or land area.

Yes

Prohibited with immediate effect.

21.

Discharge of treated

effluents in natural

water bodies or land

area.

Yes

Recycling of treated effluent shall be

encouraged and for disposal of sludge

solid

wastes,

the

existing

regulations shall be followed.

22.

Commercial

Sign

boards and hoardings.

Yes

23.

Adoption

green

technology

for

all

activities.

Yes

Shall be actively promoted.

24.

Cottage

industries

including

village

artisans, etc.

Yes

25.

Small scale industries

not causing pollution.

Yes

Non polluting, non-hazardous, small-

scale and service industry, agriculture,

floriculture, horticulture or agro-based

industry producing products from

indigenous goods from the Eco-

sensitive Zone, and which do not cause

any adverse impact on environment.

26.

New

wood

based

industry.

Yes

No establishment of new wood based

industry shall be permitted within the

limits of Eco-sensitive Zone with

immediate effect.

27.

Collection of Forest

produce

Non-

Timber

Forest

Produce (NTFP).

Yes

28.

Construction

activities

Yes

No new construction of any kind shall

be allowed within the Eco-sensitive

Zone with immediate effect, except for

the domestic needs of local residents

including the activities listed at item

numbers 11 and 24. In the case of

activities listed at item number 25, the

construction activity shall be regulated

and kept at the minimum.

29.

Use of plastic carry

bags

Yes

Prohibited with immediate effect.

30.

Brick kilns

Yes

Prohibited with immediate effect.

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State Level Eco-sensitive Zone Monitoring Committee.- (1) The Central Government shall, for effective

monitoring of the Eco-sensitive Zone, constitute a Committee to be called the State Level Eco-sensitive Zone

Monitoring Committee (SESZMC) for the State of Goa which shall comprise of:-

(i)

Chief Secretary, Government of Goa- Chairman;

(ii)

representative of the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Regional Office, Bangalore –Member;

(iii)

representative of the State Pollution Control Board-Member;

(iv)

one representative of Non-governmental Organizations working in the field of environment to be

nominated by the Government of Goa – Member;

(v)

one representative of community based organization nominated by the State Government–

Member;

(vi)

five representatives of the Government of Goa from Departments of Rural Development,

Agriculture, Urban Development and Housing, Mining and Ports and Transport– Members;

(vii)

one expert in Ecology from reputed Institution or University of the State of Goa- Member;

(viii)

concerned District Collector-Member;

(ix)

concerned Wildlife Warden– Member; and

(x)

Director, Department of Environment, Government of Goa– Member Secretary.

(2)

The SESZMC shall monitor the compliance of the provisions of this notification.

(3)

The activities that are covered in the Schedule to the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry

of Environment and Forests number S.O. 1533(E), dated the 14^th September, 2006, and are falling in the

Eco-sensitive Zone, except the prohibited activities as specified in column(3) of the Table under para 3, shall

be scrutinised by the SESZMC based on the actual site-specific conditions and referred to the Central

Government in the Ministry of Environment and Forests 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 Ministry

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

sensitive Zone, except the prohibited activities as specified in column(3) of the Table under para 3, shall be

scrutinised by the SESZMC based on the actual site-specific conditions and referred to the concerned

Regulatory Authorities.

(5) The Chairman or the Member Secretary of the SESZMC 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 SESZMC may invite representatives or experts from concerned Departments, representatives from Industry

Associations or concerned stakeholders to assist it in its deliberations depending on the requirements on issue to

issue basis.

(7) The SESZMC shall submit the annual action taken report of its activities by 31^st March of every year to the

Central Government in the Ministry of Environment and Forests.

(8) The Central Government in the Ministry of Environment and Forests may give such directions, as it deems fit,

to the SESZMC for effective discharge of its functions.

5. The provisions of this Notification are subject to the orders, if any, passed, or to be passed, by the Hon’ble

Supreme Court of India or the High Court.

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Annexure I

Map of Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary Eco-sensitive Zone showing Latitudes-Longitudes.

Netravali WLS

Cotigaon WLS

Bhagwan Mahavir WLS Bhagwan Mahavir NP

74°18'0"E

74°16'0"E

74°14'0"E

74°12'0"E

74°10'0"E

74°8'0"E

74°6'0"E

74°4'0"E

15°16'0"N

15°14'0"N

15°12'0"N

15°10'0"N

15°8'0"N

15°6'0"N

15°4'0"N

15°2'0"N

15°0'0"N

LEGEND

Protected Areas

ESZ Boundary (1 km Radial Distance)

Village boundaries

Eco-sensitive Villages

Water bodies

Forest Cover (FSI)

Moderately Dense

Open

Very Dense

Non-forest

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Annexure-II

List of the villages falling within the Eco-sensitive Zone alongwith their longitudes and

latitudes of prominent points

List of Villages completely within the ESZ Boundary

List of Villages partially within the ESZ Boundary

[F. No. 25/33/2013-ESZ-RE]

Dr. G. V. SUBRAHMANYAM, Scientist ‘G’

Village ID

Village Name

Longitude

Latitude

Nune

74.18979

15.04173

Dongar

74.23344

15.15034

Vilyan

74.24121

15.16634

Bati

74.23885

15.19268

Kumbari

74.26151

15.1706

Village ID

Village Name

Longitude

Latitude

Gaundongren

74.14025

15.02487

Bambubouthan

74.15644

15.07647

Digali

74.19111

15.09817

Netravli

74.21531

15.087

Portem

74.21696

15.15098

Naiquinim

74.21901

15.14984

Kurdi

74.18097

15.16037

Salavli

74.18737

15.19831

Todov

74.22185

15.22779

Ugem

74.19099

15.22965

Udana

74.1616

15.18388

Shelpe

74.16915

15.203

PATIEM

74.21284

15.24238

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MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS

NOTIFICATION

New Delhi, the 3rd March, 2014

S.O. 632(E).— The following draft of the notification, which the Central Government proposes to issue in

exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1), 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) is hereby published, as required under sub-rule (3) of

rule 5 of the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986, for the information of the public likely to be affected thereby; and

notice is hereby given that the said draft notification shall be taken into consideration on or after the expiry of a period of

sixty days from the date on which copies of the Gazette of India containing this notification are made available to the

Public;

Any person interested in making any objections or suggestions on the proposals contained in the draft notification

may forward the same in writing, for consideration of the Central Government within the period so specified to the

Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Forest, Paryavaran Bhawan, CGO Complex, Lodi Road, New Delhi-110 003, or

at e-mail address:- [email protected].

Draft Notification

Whereas, the Madei Wildlife Sanctuary, Sattari, Goa lying between latitudes 15⁰40’ 56.58’’ N and 15⁰27’ 12.64” N and

longitudes 74⁰16’ 55.70” E and 74⁰5’ 2.58” E in the North Goa District of Goa State and extending over an area of

208.48 square kilometres, is an essential part of the Western Ghats, which is rich in biodiversity;

And Whereas, the Wrongton’s free tailed bat is the species of vital importance in Madei Wildlife Sanctuary, besides some

of the most endangered species like Indian gaur, tiger, panther, mouse deer, wild dogs, etc. are also found in this

sanctuary;

And Whereas, the forest of this Sanctuary intercepts rainfall and helps recharge ground water aquifer and protects rivers

and streams against siltation by minimising soil erosion and has a well knit network of streams spreading throughout,

which are perennial or semi perennial or seasonal in nature, feeding Madei river, Anjunem reservoir and its canals;

And Whereas, it is necessary to conserve and protect the area around the Madei Wildlife Sanctuary as Eco-sensitive Zone

from ecological and environmental point of view;

Now, Threfore, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1), 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 of one kilometre all along the

periphery of the boundary of the Madei Wildlife Sanctuary in the State of Goa as the Eco-sensitive Zone, details of which

are as under, namely:-

Extent and Boundaries of Eco-sensitive Zone.- (1) The extent of Eco-sensitive Zone is one kilometre

uniformly all along the periphery of the boundary of the Madei Wildlife Sanctuary within the State of Goa.

(2)

The Eco-sensitive Zone is bounded on the North by Maharashtra State boundary, on the South by the boundary

of Bhagwan Mahaveer Wildlife Sanctuary, on the East by the villages of Karnataka State and on the West by the Anjunem

reservoir and its canals and areas of the villages of Sattari Taluka; the Mahadei river, a tributary of Madei River is joins

the Eco-sensitive Zone on the East and passes along the Eco-sensitive Zone boundary from the East towards West at few

places and the Anjunem reservoir is within the Eco-sensitive Zone towards West.

(3)

The map of Eco-sensitive Zone boundary together with its latitudes and longitudes is appended to this

notification as Annexure I.

(4)

The list of thirty five villages situated outside the boundary of the Madei Wildlife Sanctuary and falling within

the Madei Wildlife Sanctuary Eco-sensitive Zone alongwith their longitudes and latitudes at prominent points are

appended to this notification as Annexure II.

(5)

The list of villages given in Annexure II shall be further revisited and confirmed by the State Government while

preparing the Zonal Master Plan.

(6)

The ridge habitat linking Bondla to Madei and Bhagwan Mahaveer Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park shall

be protected for its corridor value under clause (g) of section 38-O of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 (53 of 1972).

Zonal Master Plan for the Eco-sensitive Zone.- (1) For the purpose of effective management of the Eco-

sensitive Zone, the State Government shall prepare, in consultation with local people, a Zonal Master Plan, within a period

of two years from the date of publication of this notification in the Official Gazette, for the consideration and approval of

the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India.

The Zonal Master Plan shall be prepared with the involvement of all concerned State Departments, such as

Environment, Forest and Wildlife, Agriculture, Revenue, Urban and Housing Development, Tourism, Rural Development,

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Irrigation and Flood Control, Mining and Public Works Department for integrating the ecological and environmental

considerations into the said plan.

The Zonal Master Plan shall provide for restoration of degraded areas, conservation of existing water bodies,

management of catchment areas, watershed management, ground water management, soil and moisture conservation,

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

The Zonal Master Plan shall demarcate all the existing and proposed urban settlements, village settlements,

types and kinds of forest, agriculture areas, horticultural areas, mining leases in operation, lakes and other water bodies.

The Zonal Master Plan thus prepared specific to this Eco-sensitive Zone shall be integrated into the regional

plan for the State of Goa.

The Zonal Master Plan shall be a reference document for the State Level Eco-sensitive Zone Monitoring

Committee (hereinafter referred to as the SESZMC), as referred to in para 4, for carrying out its functions of monitoring

under the provisions of this notification.

The Zonal Master Plan shall indicate measures and lay down stipulations for regulation of activities under

column (4) of the Table specified in para 3.

Change of land use of forests, horticulture areas, agricultural areas, parks and open spaces earmarked for

recreational purposes into areas for commercial or industrial related development activities shall not be permitted in the

Eco-sensitive Zone:

Provided that the conversion of agricultural lands within the Eco-sensitive Zone may be permitted on the

recommendation of the SESZMC, and with the prior approval of the State Government, only to meet the residential needs

of the local residents arising due to the natural growth of existing local population including the activities listed at item

numbers 11, 24 and 25, relating to rainwater harvesting, cottage industries including village artisans etc. and small scale

industries not causing pollution, respectively, as specified in column (2) of the Table in para 3:

Provided further that no change in use of land from tribal usage to non-tribal usage shall be permitted without the

prior approval of the State Government and without compliance of the provisions of 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).

The Central Government and the State Government may specify such other measures, as may be considered

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

Natural Springs.- The catchment areas of all springs shall be identified and plans for their conservation and

rejuvenation of those that have run dry, in their natural setting shall be incorporated in the Zonal Master Plan and the strict

guidelines shall be drawn up by the State Government to prohibit development activities at or near these areas.

(11) Tourism.- The activity relating to tourism within Eco-sensitive Zone shall be as under, namely:-

(i)

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

line with the central guidelines issued by the National Tiger Conservation Authority, Ministry of Environment and Forests

and the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India with emphasis on eco-tourism, eco-education and eco-development and

based on carrying capacity study of the Eco-sensitive Zone;

(ii)

no new construction of any kind shall be allowed within the Eco-sensitive Zone;

(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 scruitinisation and

recommendation of the SESZMC;

(iv)

the tourism activities shall also form a component of the Zonal Master Plan.

(12) Natural Heritage.- The sites of valuable natural heritage in the Eco-sensitive Zone shall be identified and

incorporated in the Zonal Master Plan; all the gene pool reserve areas, rock formations, waterfalls, springs, gorges, groves,

caves, points, walks, rides, cliffs, etc. in the Eco-sensitive Zone shall be preserved; the State Government shall draw up

proper plan for their protection and conservation within six months from the date of publication of this Notification and

such plans shall form part of the Zonal Master Plan.

(13)

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 plans for their conservation shall be

prepared within six months from the date of publication of this notification and incorporated in the Zonal Master Plan.

(14) Noise pollution.- The Environment Department or the State Forest Department of Goa shall be the authority to draw

up guidelines and regulations for the control of noise pollution in the Eco-sensitive Zone in accordance with the provisions

of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 (14 of 1981).

(15) Air Pollution.-The Environment Department or the State Forest Department of Goa shall be the authority to draw up

guidelines and regulations for the control of air pollution in the Eco-sensitive Zone in accordance with the provisions of

the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981.

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(16) Discharge of effluents.—The discharge of treated effluent in Eco-sensitive Zone shall be in accordance with the

provisions of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 (6 of 1974).

(17) Solid Wastes.—(1) The solid waste disposal in Eco-sensitive Zone shall be carried out as per the provisions of the

Municipal Solid Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2000 published by the Central Government vide notification

number S.O. 908 (E), dated the 25^th September 2000.

(2) The local authorities shall draw up plans for the segregation of solid wastes into biodegradable and non-biodegradable

components.

(3) The biodegradable material shall be recycled preferably through composting or vermiculture.

(4) The inorganic material shall be disposed of in an environmentally acceptable manner.

(18) 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 Ministry of Environment and Forests, the SESZMC shall monitor compliance of vehicular

moment as per the rules and regulations in force.

3. Activities to be prohibited and 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 and be regulated in the manner

specified in the Table below, namely:-

Table

S.No.

Activity

Prohibited

Regulated

Permitted

Remarks

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

Commercial

Mining,

stone quarrying and

crushing units.

Yes

(a) All new and existing mining (minor

and major minerals), stone quarrying

and crushing units are prohibited with

immediate effect.

Felling of trees.

Yes

(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.

Setting up of saw

mills.

Yes

Prohibited with immediate effect.

Setting

industries

causing

water or air or soil or

noise pollution.

Yes

Prohibited with immediate effect.

Commercial

establishment of hotels

and resorts.

Yes

No new commercial establishment such

as hotels and resorts shall be permitted

within the Eco-sensitive Zone with

immediate effect.

Commercial

use

firewood.

Yes

Prohibited with immediate effect.

Commercial

water

resources

including

ground

water

harvesting.

Yes

(a) The extraction of surface water and

ground water shall be allowed only for

bona fide agricultural use and domestic

consumption of the occupier of the land;

(b) the extraction of surface water and

ground

water

for

industrial

commercial use including the amount

that can be extracted, shall require prior

written permission from the concerned

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Regulatory Authority;

water shall be permitted;

(d) steps shall be taken to prevent

contamination or pollution of water

from any source including agriculture.

Establishment of new

major

hydroelectric

projects.

Yes

Setting up of new hydro-electric power

plants

(dams,

tunnelling,

and

construction of reservoir) and expansion

of existing plants in the Eco-sensitive

Zone is prohibited with immediate

effect, except the micro hydel power

projects (Up to 100 KW) or the mini

hydel power projects (from 101 to 2000

KW), which would serve the energy

needs of the local communities, subject

to consent of the concerned Gram Sabha

and all other requisite clearances.

Erection of electrical

cables

and

telecommunication

towers.

Yes

Promote underground cabling.

10.

Ongoing

agriculture

and

horticulture

practices

local

communities

along

with

dairies,

dairy

farming, aquaculture

and fisheries.

Yes

11.

Rain water harvesting.

Yes

Shall be actively promoted.

12.

Fencing

existing

premises of hotels and

lodges.

Yes

13.

Organic farming.

Yes

Shall be actively promoted.

14.

Widening

and

strengthening

existing

roads

and

construction of new

roads.

Yes

Shall be done with proper Environment

Impact

Assessment

and

mitigation

measures, as applicable.

15.

Movement

vehicular

traffic

night.

Yes

For commercial purpose.

16.

Introduction of exotic

species.

Yes

17.

Use or production of

any

hazardous

substances.

Yes

Prohibited with immediate effect

18.

Undertaking activities

related to tourism like

over-flying

the

National Park area by

Yes

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hot-air balloons, etc.

19.

Protection

hill

slopes and river banks.

Yes

20.

Discharge of untreated

effluents

and

solid

waste in natural water

bodies or land area.

Yes

Prohibited with immediate effect

21.

Discharge of treated

effluents

natural

water bodies or land

area.

Yes

Recycling of treated effluent shall be

encouraged and for disposal of sludge or

solid wastes, the existing regulations

shall be followed.

22.

Commercial

Sign

boards and hoardings.

Yes

23.

Adoption

green

technology

for

all

activities.

Yes

Shall be actively promoted.

24.

Cottage

industries

including

village

artisans, etc.

Yes

25.

Small scale industries

not causing pollution.

Yes

Non-polluting, non-hazardous, small-

scale and service industry, agriculture,

floriculture, horticulture or agro-based

industry

producing

products

from

indigenous

goods

from

the

Eco-

sensitive Zone, and which do not cause

any adverse impact on environment.

26.

New

wood

based

industry.

Yes

No establishment of new wood based

industry shall be permitted within the

limits of Eco-sensitive Zone with

immediate effect.

27.

Collection of Forest

produce

Non-

Timber Forest Produce

(NTFP).

Yes

28.

Construction activities

Yes

No new construction of any kind shall

be allowed within the Eco-sensitive

Zone with immediate effect, except for

the domestic needs of local residents

including the activities listed at item

numbers 11 and 24. In the case of

activities listed at item number 25, the

construction activity shall be regulated

and kept at the minimum.

29.

Use of plastic carry

bags.

Yes

Prohibited with immediate effect.

30.

Brick kilns.

Yes

Prohibited with immediate effect.

State Level Eco-sensitive Zone Monitoring Committee.- (1) The Central Government shall, for effective

monitoring of the Eco-sensitive Zone, constitute a Committee to be called the State Level Eco-sensitive Zone

Monitoring Committee (SESZMC) for the State of Goa which shall comprise of:-

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(i)

Chief Secretary, Government of Goa- Chairman;

(ii)

Representative of the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Regional Office, Bangalore– Member;

(iii)

Representative of the State Pollution Control Board- Member;

(iv)

One representative of Non-governmental Organizations working in the field of environment to be

nominated by the Government of Goa– Member;

(v)

One representative of community based organization nominated by the State Government- Member;

(vi) Five representatives of the Government of Goa from Departments of Rural Development, Agriculture,

Urban Development and Housing, Mining and Ports and Transport- Members;

(vii)

One expert in Ecology from reputed Institution or University of the State of Goa- Member;

(viii) Concerned District Collector- Member;

(ix)

Concerned Wildlife Warden– Member; and

(x) Director, Department of Environment, Government of Goa– Member Secretary.

(2)

The SESZMC shall monitor the compliance of the provisions of this notification.

(3)

The activities that are covered in the Schedule to the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of

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

sensitive Zone, except the prohibited activities as specified in column (3) of the Table under para 3, shall be

scrutinised by the SESZMC based on the actual site-specific conditions and referred to the Central Government

in the Ministry of Environment and Forests 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 Ministry

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

sensitive Zone, except the prohibited activities as specified in column (3) of the Table under para 3, shall be

scrutinised by the SESZMC based on the actual site-specific conditions and referred to the concerned

Regulatory Authorities.

(5)

The Chairman or the Member Secretary of the SESZMC 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 SESZMC may invite representatives or experts from concerned Departments, representatives from Industry

Associations or concerned stakeholders to assist it in its deliberations depending on the requirements on issue to

issue basis.

(7)

The SESZMC shall submit the annual action taken report of its activities by 31^st March of every year to the

Central Government in the Ministry of Environment and Forests.

(8)

The Central Government in the Ministry of Environment and Forests may give such directions, as it deems fit,

to the SESZMC for effective discharge of its functions.

The provisions of this Notification are subject to the orders, if any, passed, or to be passed, by the Hon’ble Supreme

Court of India or the High Court.

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Annexure I

Map of the Madei Wildlife Sanctuary Eco-sensitive Zone showing Latitudes-Longitudes

51 ⁵¹

Madei WLS

Bhagwan Mahavir WLS

Bondla WLS

74°16'0"E

74°14'0"E

74°12'0"E

74°10'0"E

74°8'0"E

74°6'0"E

74°4'0"E

74°2'0"E

15°42'0"N

15°40'0"N

15°38'0"N

15°36'0"N

15°34'0"N

15°32'0"N

15°30'0"N

15°28'0"N

LEGEND

Protected Areas

ESZ Boundary (1 km Radial

Village

Eco-sensitive

Water bodies

Forest Cover(FSI)

Moderately

Open

Very Dense

Non-forest

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Annexure-II

List of villages falling within the Madei Wildlife Sanctuary Eco-sensitive Zone alongwith their longitudes and

latitudes of prominent points

List of Villages completely within the ESZ Boundary

Village ID

Village Name

Longitude

Latitude

GAVANE

74.17689

15.46087

AASSODE

74.18375

15.47573

SIRSODE

74.18154

15.4803

Karambali Bramha

74.1684

15.56766

Maloli

74.1936

15.57358

Jarma

74.10352

15.56673

Gulle

74.09901

15.61613

IVRE BUDRUK

74.14446

15.62861

Kelavade

74.09576

15.623

Charavade

74.12604

15.62241

GOALI

74.16412

15.62884

IVRE KHURD

74.14983

15.63381

Bayalvada

74.07873

15.59958

Rive

74.17471

15.62139

Anjune

74.08717

15.62664

Kumar Khand

70.09432

15.52734

AMBELI

74.16486

15.46215

Shiroli

74.06764

15.62236

MELAVALI

74.14275

15.45413

[F. No. 25/35/2013-ESZ-RE]

Dr. G. V. SUBRAHMANYAM, Scientist ‘G’

List of Villages partially within the ESZ Boundary

Village ID

Village Name

Longitude

Latitude

MALPON

74.17678

15.44692

SHELPI KHURD

74.16986

15.48303

Karambali Buzruk

74.17985

15.50679

VELGUE

74.15774

15.50555

Sanvarde

74.17272

15.52243

BHuipal

4.08431

15.54246

Mausi

74.11672

15.54429

Dogarvada

74.16196

15.58071

Ambede

74.16079

15.5586

Uste

74.2003

15.56064

Hedode

74.14674

15.5596

Koparde

74.13108

15.56036

Salili

74.07867

15.56142

Sonal

74.18898

15.54145

Naneli

74.14601

15.58022

Pali

74.13415

15.59265

OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA

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MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS

NOTIFICATION

New Delhi, the 3^rd March, 2014

S.O. 635(E).—The following draft of the notification, which the Central Government proposes to issue in

exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1), 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) is hereby published, as required under sub-rule (3) of

rule 5 of the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986, for the information of the public likely to be affected thereby; and

notice is hereby given that the said draft notification shall be taken into consideration on or after the expiry of a period of

sixty days from the date on which copies of the Gazette of India containing this notification are made available to the

Public;

Any person interested in making any objections or suggestions on the proposals contained in the draft notification

may forward the same in writing, for consideration of the Central Government within the period so specified to the

Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Forest, Paryavaran Bhawan, CGO Complex, Lodi Road, New Delhi-110 003, or

at e-mail address:- [email protected].

Draft Notification

Whereas, the Bhagwan Mahaveer Wildlife Sanctuary & National Park, Goa lying between latitudes 15⁰29’

30.47’’ N and 15⁰15’ 9.29” N and longitudes 74⁰20’10.01” E and 74⁰29’ 26.27” E in the North Goa District of Goa State

and extending over an area of 240 square kilometres, is an essential part of the Western Ghats, which is rich in

biodiversity.

And whereas, out of the 240 square kilometres of original protected area, an area of 107 square kilometres has

been is carved out and constituted as a National Park thereby dividing the Sanctuary into two parts;

And whereas, the protected areas inhabits the endangered species of wildlife like Indian bison, tiger, panther,

mouse deer, black panther, slender loris, wild dog, sloth bear, etc;

And whereas, the forest of these protected areas intercepts rainfall and helps recharge ground water aquifer and

protects rivers and streams against siltation by minimising soil erosion and has a well knit network of streams spreading

throughout which are perennial or semi perennial or seasonal in nature, feeding Zuari river, Mandovi river and its canals;

And whereas it is necessary to conserve and protect the area around the Bhagwan Mahaveer Wildlife Sanctuary

and National Park as Eco-sensitive Zone from ecological and environmental point of view;

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1), 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 of one kilometre all along

the periphery of the boundary of the Bhagwan Mahaveer Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park in the State of Goa as the

Eco-sensitive Zone, details of which are as under, namely:-

Extent and Boundaries of Eco-sensitive Zone.—(1) The extent of Eco-sensitive Zone is one kilometre

uniformly all along the periphery of the boundary of the Bhagwan Mahaveer Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park within

the State of Goa.

(2)

The Eco-sensitive Zone is bounded on the North by the boundary of Madei Wildlife Sanctuary, on the South by

the boundary of Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary, on the East by the boundary of Bhagwan Mahaveer Wildlife Sanctuary and

National Park and on the West by areas of the villages of Dharbandora Taluka, Sattari Taluka and Sanguem Taluka; the

Dudhsagar river, originating from the Bhagwan Mahaveer National Park passes through the Eco-sensitive Zone towards

West along the Eco-sensitive Zone boundary and Bhagwan Mahavir Sanctuary boundary.

(3)

The map of Eco-sensitive Zone boundary together with its latitudes and longitudes is appended to this

notification as Annexure I.

(4)

The list of four villages falling completely within the Eco-sensitive Zone boundary and the list of fourteen

villages falling partially within Eco-sensitive Zone boundary of the Bhagwan Mahaveer Wildlife Sanctuary and National

Park and falling within the Bhagwan Mahaveer Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park Eco-sensitive Zone alongwith their

longitudes and latitudes at prominent points are appended to this notification as Annexure II.

(5)

The list of villages given in Annexure II shall be further revisited and confirmed by the State Government while

preparing the Zonal Master Plan.

(6)

The ridge habitat linking Bondla to Madei and Bhagwan Mahaveer Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park shall be

protected for its corridor value under clause (g) of section 38-O of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 (53 of 1972).

Zonal Master Plan for the Eco-sensitive Zone.- (1) For the purpose of effective management of the Eco-

sensitive Zone, the State Government shall prepare, in consultation with local people, a Zonal Master Plan, within a period

of two years from the date of publication of this notification in the Official Gazette, for the consideration and approval of

the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India.

(2)

The Zonal Master Plan shall be prepared with the involvement of all concerned State Departments, such as

Environment, Forest and Wildlife, Agriculture, Revenue, Urban and Housing Development, Tourism, Rural Development,

Irrigation and Flood Control, Mining and Public Works Department for integrating the ecological and environmental

considerations into the said plan.

(3)

The Zonal Master Plan shall provide for restoration of degraded areas, conservation of existing water bodies,

management of catchment areas, watershed management, ground water management, soil and moisture conservation,

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

(4)

The Zonal Master Plan shall demarcate all the existing and proposed urban settlements, village settlements, types

and kinds of forest, agriculture areas, horticultural areas, mining leases in operation, lakes and other water bodies.

(5)

The Zonal Master Plan thus prepared specific to this Eco-sensitive Zone shall be integrated into the regional plan

for the State of Goa.

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(6)

The Zonal Master Plan shall be a reference document for the State Level Eco-sensitive Zone Monitoring

Committee (hereinafter referred to as the SESZMC),as referred to in para 4 for carrying out its functions of monitoring