S.O. Shergarh Wildlife Sanctuary Final Notification ESZ around
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EXTRAORDINARY PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY No. 869] NEW DELHI, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2025/MAGHA 30, 1946 1 24° 38' 56.318" ई 76° 29' 22.329" पू 2 24° 41' 42.310" ई 76° 27' 51.581" प ू 3 24° 44' 43.966" ई 76° 26' 44.784" पू 4 24° 45' 41.369" ई 76° 29' 0.666" पू 5 24° 43' 47.900" ई 76° 31' 33.759" पू 6 24° 42' 20.975" ई 76° 32' 4.659" पू 7 24° 40' 16.793" ई 76° 33' 38.147" पू 8 24° 37' 28.599" ई 76° 31' 16.878" पू 9 24° 39' 33.416" ई 76° 31' 47.660" पू 1 24° 33' 35.715" ई 76° 30' 16.851" पू 2 24° 36' 40.667" ई 76° 27' 17.727" पू 3 24° 39' 10.481" ई 76° 25' 32.257" पू 4 24° 40' 17.033" ई 76° 26' 6.774" पू 5 24° 42' 30.064" ई 76° 26' 23.007" पू 6 24° 46' 45.332" ई 76° 25' 9.018" पू 7 24° 49' 54.428" ई 76° 25' 11.909" पू 8 24° 54' 36.637" ई 76° 26' 13.413" पू 9 24° 51' 49.820" ई 76° 27' 56.827" पू 10 24° 46' 59.260" ई 76° 29' 20.261" पू 11 24° 45' 15.522" ई 76° 30' 28.898" पू 12 24° 43' 3.179" ई 76° 33' 36.857" पू 13 24° 45' 26.365" ई 76° 34' 43.403" पू 14 24° 43' 8.280" ई 76° 37' 5.579" पू 15 24° 44' 13.029" ई 76° 41' 2.647" पू 16 24° 42' 2.931" ई 76° 38' 35.454" पू 17 24° 39' 40.955" ई 76° 38' 55.989" पू 18 24° 35' 28.213" ई 76° 36' 21.415" पू 19 24° 32' 5.454" ई 76° 37' 13.711" पू 20 24° 32' 46.405" ई 76° 33' 49.597" पू 21 24° 34' 4.077" ई 76° 32' 41.180" पू MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 19th February, 2025 S.O. 875(E).—WHEREAS a draft notification was published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, vide number S.O. 1780 (E), dated the 24 th April, 2024, inviting objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be affected thereby, within a period of sixty days from the date on which copies of the Gazette containing the said notification were made available to the public; AND WHEREAS copies of the Gazette containing the said draft notification were made available to the public on the 24 th April, 2024; AND WHEREAS no objections and suggestions were received from persons and stakeholders in response to the draft said notification; AND WHEREAS the Shergarh Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in Atru and Chhipabarod Tehsils of Baran District, Rajasthan and lies between 24°37’ to 24°45’ North latitude and 76°27’ to 76°35’ East longitude, and has been declared as a Wildlife Sanctuary vide notification number F11(35) Raj/Group-8/83, dated the 30 th July, 1983 of the Government of Rajasthan and the Sanctuary spans over an area of 98.80 square kilometre and is located 65 kilometre away from Baran District and approximately 100 kilometre from Kota District; AND WHEREAS the Shergarh Wildlife Sanctuary holds significant ecological importance as it is surrounded entirely by forest tracts, except for the northeastern part and the sanctuary is bisected by the Parwan River, which serves as its lifeline and numerous gorges in the river beds provide ideal habitats for crocodiles and other aquatic life forms; AND WHEREAS various micro and macro habitats within the sanctuary supports a diverse range of medicinal plants, as well as a rich flora and fauna endemic to the region and the historical Shergarh Fort, situated on the banks of the Parwan River adjacent to the sanctuary adds to its significance from an eco-tourism perspective; AND WHEREAS the Shergarh Wildlife Sanctuary provides good habitat for wild animals like Tiger (Panthera tigris), Sloth Bear (Ursus thibetanus), Sambhar (Rusa unicolor), Cheetal (Axis axis), Black Buck (Antilope cervicapra), Hyena (Hyaena hyaena), Jackal (Canis aureus), Fox (Vulpes bengalensis), Nilgai (Boselaphus tragocamelus), Civet, Hanuman Langur (Semnopithecus entellus), Jungle Cat (Felis chaus), etc. and the sanctuary also inhabits endangered wild animals like Leopard (Panthera pardus), Indian Wolf (Canis lupus pallipes), Black Buck (Antelope cervicapra), Chinkara (Gazella gazella bennetti), Large Bengal Monitor Lizard (Varanus bengalensis), Pythons, Peafowl (Pavo cristatus) and Vulture (Gyps species); AND WHEREAS the major tree species in the sanctuary are Dhok (Anogeissus pendula), Dhavda (Anogeissus latifolia), Khair (Acacia catechu), Khankra (Butea monosperma), Mahuwa (Madhuca indica), Bil (Aegle marmelos), Sagwan (Tectona grandis), Kohda (Terminalia arjuna), Acacia spp., Dendrocalamus strictus, Khajur (Phoenix sylvestris), Kalalm (Mitragyna parviflora), Kadaya (Sterculia urens), Bordi (Zyzyphus mauritiana), Zyzyphus zuzuba, etc.; AND WHEREAS it is necessary to conserve and protect the area, the extent and boundaries of which is specified in paragraph 1 of this notification, around the protected area of Shergarh Wildlife Sanctuary as Eco- sensitive Zone from ecological, biodiversity and environmental point of view and to prohibit industries or class of industries and their operations and processes in the said Eco-sensitive Zone; NOW, THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) and clauses (v) and (xiv) of sub-section (2) and sub-section (3) of section 3 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (29 of 1986) (hereafter in this notification referred to as the Environment Act), read with sub-rule (3) of rule 5 of the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986, the Central Government hereby notifies an area with an extent from 1 kilometre to 17 kilometres from the boundary of Shergarh Wildlife Sanctuary, in the State of Rajasthan as Shergarh Wildlife Sanctuary Eco-sensitive Zone (hereafter in this notification referred to as the Eco-sensitive Zone) details of which are as under, namely: 1. Extent and boundaries of Shergarh Wildlife Sanctuary Eco-Sensitive Zone.- (1) The Eco-sensitive Zone encompassing an area of 348.60 square kilometres with an extent of 1 kilometre to 17 kilometres around the boundary of the Wildlife Sanctuary, and the Eco-sensitive Zone boundary details in different aspects are:- North 17.00 kilometres North- East 1.00 kilometres East 13.00 kilometres South- East 6.80 kilometres South 11.80 kilometres South- West 3.16 kilometres West 5.30 kilometres North- West 2.29 kilometres (2) The boundary description of Eco-sensitive Zone along with the location of the protected Area, Eco- sensitive Zone on a district and State map is appended as Annexure- IA and Annexure- IB respectively. (3) The map showing Eco-sensitive Zone overlaid on toposheet is appended as Annexure- II. (4) The map showing geocoordinates of Eco-sensitive Zone and Wildlife Sanctuary along with forest block boundary details is appended as Annexure- IlA. (5) The Land Use Land Cover map along with geocoordinates laid on google earth imagery showing Eco- sensitive Zone and Wildlife Sanctuary boundary is appended as Annexure- llB and Annexure- llC respectively. (6) The latitudes and longitudes of the Shergarh Wildlife Sanctuary and its Eco-sensitive Zone is appended as Annexure- III. (7) The list of villages falling within Eco-Sensitive Zone along with co-ordinates of prominent points is appended as Annexure IV. (8) The list of Flora (Table A), Mammals (Table B), Birds (Table C) and Reptiles (Table D) found in the sanctuary is appended as Annexure- V. 2. Zonal Master Plan for the Eco-sensitive Zone- (1) The State Government shall, for the purpose of the Eco-sensitive Zone prepare a Zonal Master Plan within a period of two years from the date of publication of this notification in the Official Gazette, in consultation with local people and adhering to the stipulations given in this notification for approval of the Competent Authority in the State Government. (2) The Zonal Master Plan for the Eco-sensitive Zone shall be prepared by the State Government in such manner as is specified in this notification and also in consonance with the relevant Central and State laws and the guidelines issued by the Central Government, if any. (3) The Zonal Master Plan shall be prepared in consultation with the following State Departments, for integrating the ecological and environmental considerations into the said plan:- (i) Environment; (ii) Forest and Wildlife; (iii) Agriculture; (iv) Revenue; (vi) Tourism; (vii) Rural Development; (viii) Irrigation and Flood Control; (ix) Municipality; (xi) Public Works Department. (4) The Zonal Master Plan shall not impose any restriction on the approved existing land use, infrastructure and activities, unless so specified in this notification and the Zonal Master Plan shall factor in improvement of all infrastructure and activities to be more efficient and eco-friendly. (5) The Zonal Master Plan shall provide for restoration of denuded areas, conservation of existing water bodies, management of catchment areas, watershed management, groundwater management, soil and moisture conservation, needs of local community and such other aspects of the ecology and environment that need attention. (6) The Zonal Master Plan shall demarcate all the existing worshipping places, villages and urban settlements, types and kinds of forests, agricultural areas, fertile lands, green area, such as, parks and like places, horticultural areas, orchards, lakes and other water bodies and also with supporting maps giving details of existing and proposed land use features. (7) The Zonal Master Plan shall regulate development in Eco-sensitive Zone and adhere to prohibited, regulated activities listed in Table under paragraph 4 thereof, and also ensure and promote eco-friendly development for livelihood security of local communities. (8) The Zonal Master Plan shall be co-terminus with the Regional Development Plan. (9) The Zonal Master Plan so approved shall be the reference document for the Monitoring Committee for carrying out its functions of monitoring in accordance with the provisions of this notification. 3. Measures to be taken by the State Government- The State Government shall take the following measures for giving effect to the provisions of this notification, namely: - (1) Land use- Forests, horticulture areas, agricultural areas, parks and open spaces earmarked for recreational purposes in the Eco-sensitive Zone shall not be used or converted into areas for commercial or industrial related development activities: Provided that the conversion of agricultural and other lands, for the purposes other than that specified at part above, within the Eco-sensitive Zone may be permitted on the recommendation of the Monitoring Committee, and with the prior approval of the competent authority under the Regional Town Planning Act and other rules and regulations of the Central Government or the State Government as applicable and vide provisions of this notification, to meet the residential needs of the local residents and for activities, such as:- (i) widening and strengthening of existing roads and construction of new roads; (ii) construction and renovation of infrastructure and civic amenities; (iii) small scale industries not causing pollution; (iv) cottage industries including village industries; convenience stores and local amenities supporting eco-tourism including home stay; and (v) promoted activities given under paragraph 4: Provided further that no use of tribal land shall be permitted for commercial and industrial development activities without the prior approval of the State Government and without compliance of the provisions of article 244 of the Constitution of India or the law for the time being in force, including the Scheduled Tribes and other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 (2 of 2007): Provided also that any error appearing in the land records within the Eco-sensitive Zone shall be corrected by the respective State Governments, after obtaining the views of Monitoring Committee, once in each case and the correction of said error shall be intimated to the Central Government in the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change: Provided also that the above correction of error shall not include change of land use in any case except as provided under this sub-paragraph: Provided also that there shall be no consequential reduction in green area, such as forest area and agricultural area and efforts shall be made to reforest the unused or unproductive agricultural areas with afforestation and habitat restoration activities. (2) Natural waterbodies and springs- The catchment areas of all natural springs shall be identified and plans for their conservation and rejuvenation shall be incorporated in the Zonal Master Plan and the guidelines shall be drawn up by the State Governments in such a manner as to prohibit development activities at or near these areas which are detrimental to such areas. (3) Tourism or Eco-tourism: - (a) All new eco-tourism activities or expansion of existing tourism activities within the Eco-sensitive Zone shall be as per the Tourism Master Plan for the Eco-sensitive Zone. (b) The Tourism Master Plan shall be prepared by State Department of Tourism in consultation with State Department of Environment and Forests. (c) The Tourism Master Plan shall form a component of the Zonal Master Plan. (d) The Tourism Master Plan shall be drawn based on the study of carrying capacity of the Eco-sensitive Zone. (e) The activities of eco-tourism shall be regulated as under, namely: - (i) no new construction of hotels and resorts shall be allowed within one kilometer from the boundary of the Wildlife Sanctuary or up to the extent of the Eco-sensitive Zone whichever is nearer: Provided that beyond the distance of one kilometre from the boundary of the protected area till the extent of the Eco-sensitive Zone, the establishment of new hotels and resorts shall be allowed only in pre-defined and designated areas for eco-tourism facilities as per Tourism Master Plan; (ii) all new tourism activities or expansion of existing tourism activities within the Eco-sensitive Zone shall be in accordance with the guidelines issued by the Central Government in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and the eco-tourism guidelines issued by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (as amended from time to time) with emphasis on eco-tourism, eco-education and eco-development; (iii) until the Zonal Master Plan is prepared and approved, development for tourism and expansion of existing tourism activities shall be permitted by the concerned regulatory authorities based on the actual site-specific scrutiny and recommendation of the Monitoring Committee and no new hotel, resort or commercial establishment construction shall be permitted within the Eco-sensitive Zone area. (4) Natural heritage- All sites of valuable natural heritage in the Eco-sensitive Zone, such as the gene pool reserve areas, rock formations, waterfalls, springs, gorges, groves, caves, points, walks, rides, cliffs, etc. shall be identified and a heritage conservation plan shall be drawn up for their preservation and conservation as a part of the Zonal Master Plan. (5) Man-made heritage sites- Buildings, structures, artefacts, areas and precincts of historical, architectural, aesthetic, and cultural significance shall be identified in the Eco-sensitive Zone and heritage conservation plan for their conservation shall be prepared as part of Zonal Master Plan. (6) Noise pollution - Prevention and Control of noise pollution in the Eco-sensitive Zone shall be complied with in accordance with the Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000 under the Environment Act. (7) Air pollution- Prevention and control of air pollution in the Eco-sensitive Zone shall be compiled in accordance with the provisions of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 (14 of 1981) and the Environment Act, and the rules made under there. (8) Discharge of effluents- The discharge of treated effluent in the Eco-sensitive Zone shall be in accordance with the provisions of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 (6 of 1974), and the Environment Act, and the rules made under there. (9) Solid wastes- Disposal and management of solid wastes shall be as under: - (a) the solid waste disposal and management in the Eco-sensitive Zone shall be carried out in accordance with the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016, published by the Central Government in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change vide S.O. 1357 (E), dated the 8 th April, 2016; (b) inorganic material may be disposed of in an environmentally acceptable manner at site identified outside the Eco-sensitive Zone and in accordance with the solid Waste Management Rules,2016; (c) safe and environmentally sound management of solid wastes in conformity with the existing rules and regulations using identified technologies may be allowed within the Eco-sensitive Zone. (10) Bio-medical waste– Bio- medical waste management shall be as under:- (a) the bio-medical waste disposal in the Eco-sensitive Zone shall be carried out in accordance with the Bio- Medical Waste Management Rules, 2016, published by the Central Government in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change vide notification number G.S.R. 343 (E), dated the 28 th March, 2016, as amended from time to time; (b) safe and environmentally sound management of bio-medical wastes in conformity with the existing rules and regulations using identified technologies may be allowed within the Eco-sensitive Zone. (11) Plastic waste management. - The plastic waste management in the Eco-sensitive Zone shall be carried out as per the provisions of the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016, published by the Central Government in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change vide notification number G.S.R. 340(E), dated the th March, 2016 as amended from time to time. (12) Construction and demolition waste management. - The construction and demolition waste management in the Eco-sensitive Zone shall be carried out as per the provisions of the Construction and Demolition Waste Management Rules, 2016, published by the Central Government in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change vide notification number G.S.R. 317(E), dated the 29 th March, 2016, as amended from time to time. (13) E-waste - The E- waste management in the Eco-sensitive Zone shall be carried out as per the provisions of the E-Waste Management Rules, 2016, published by the Central Government in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change as amended from time to time. (14) Vehicular traffic – The vehicular movement of traffic shall be regulated in a habitat friendly manner and specific provisions in this regard shall be incorporated in the Zonal Master Plan and till such time as the Zonal Master plan is prepared and approved by the competent authority in the State Government, the Monitoring Committee shall monitor compliance of vehicular movement under relevant acts and regulations made thereunder. (15) Vehicular pollution. - Prevention and control of vehicular pollution shall be complied with in accordance with applicable laws and efforts shall be made for use of cleaner fuel such as Compressed Natural Gas, Liquified Petroleum Gas, etc. (16) Industrial units – (a) No new polluting industries shall be allowed to be set up within the Eco-sensitive Zone. (b) Only non-polluting industries shall be allowed within Eco-sensitive Zone as per classification of Industries in the guidelines issued by the Central Pollution Control Board in February 2016, unless so specified in this notification and in addition, non-polluting cottage industries shall be promoted. (17) Protection of hill slopes - The protection of hill slopes shall be as under: (a) the Zonal Master Plan shall indicate areas on hill slopes where no construction shall be permitted; (b) no construction on existing steep hill slopes or slopes with a high degree of erosion shall be permitted. 4. List of activities prohibited or to be regulated within the Eco-sensitive Zone- All activities in the Eco-sensitive Zone shall be governed by the provisions of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (29 of 1986) and the rules made under there including the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ), 2019 and the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification, 2006 and other applicable laws including the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 (69 of 1980), the Indian Forest Act, 1927 (16 of 1927), the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 (53 of 1972), and amendments made thereto and be regulated in the manner specified in the Table below, namely:- S No Activity Description A. Prohibited Activities 1. Commercial Mining, stone quarrying and crushing units. (a) All new and existing (minor and major minerals), stone quarrying and crushing units are prohibited with immediate effect except for meeting the domestic needs of bona fide local residents including digging of earth for construction or repair of houses within the Eco-sensitive Zone; (b) The mining operations shall be carried out in accordance with the order of the Supreme Court in the matter of T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad Vs. UOI in W.P.(C) No.202 of 1995 and Goa Foundation Vs. UOI in W.P.(C) No.435 of 2012 and IA No. 1000 of 2003 judgement dated 03.06.2022 and subsequent IA No. 131377 of 2022 vide judgments dated 26.04.2023 and 2. Setting of industries causing pollution (Water, Air, Soil, Noise, etc.). No new industries and expansion of existing polluting industries in the Eco-sensitive Zone shall be permitted: Provided that non-polluting industries shall be allowed within the Eco-sensitive Zone as per the classification of industries in the guidelines issued by the Central Pollution Control Board in February 2016, as amended from time to time, unless so specified in this notification and in addition the non-polluting cottage industries shall be promoted. 3. Commercial use of firewood. Prohibited. 4. Establishment of major hydroelectric project. Prohibited. 5. Use or production or processing of any hazardous substances. Prohibited. 6. Discharge of untreated effluents in natural water bodies or land area. Prohibited. 7. Erection of new wind mills. Prohibited. 8. Setting up of brick kilns and new saw mills. Prohibited. 9. Establishment of large scale commercial livestock and poultry farms by firms, corporate, companies. Prohibited: Provided that only small-scale poultry farms by local farmers can be established for sustenance of their livelihood. 10. Commercial establishment of hotels and resorts. No new commercial hotels and resorts shall be permitted within one kilometre of the boundary of the protected area or upto the extent of the Eco-sensitive Zone, whichever is nearer, except for small temporary structures for eco-tourism activities: Provided that beyond one kilometre from the boundary of the protected area or upto the extent of the Eco-sensitive Zone whichever is nearer, all new eco-tourism activities or expansion of existing activities shall be in conformity with the Tourism Master Plan and guidelines as applicable. 11. Construction activities. (a) No new commercial construction of any kind shall be permitted within one kilometer from the boundary of the protected area or upto extent of the Eco-sensitive Zone, whichever is nearer: Provided that local people shall be permitted to undertake construction in their land for their use including the activities mentioned in sub-paragraph (1) of paragraph 3 as per building bye-laws to meet the residential needs of the local residents: Provided further that the construction activity related to small scale industries not causing pollution shall be regulated and kept at the minimum, with the prior permission of the competent authority as per applicable rules and regulations, if any. (b) Beyond one kilometre it shall be regulated as per the Zonal Master Plan. 12. Small-scale non-polluting industries. Non polluting industries as per classification of industries issued by the Central Pollution Control Board in February 2016, as amended from time to time and non-hazardous, small-scale and service industry, agriculture, floriculture, horticulture or agro- based industry producing products from indigenous materials from the Eco-sensitive Zone shall be permitted by the competent authority. 13. Felling of Trees. (a) There shall be no felling of trees on the forest or Government or revenue or private lands within the Eco-sensitive Zone 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 relavant laws for the time being inforce. 14. Collection of Forest produce or Non- Timber Forest Produce (NTFP). Regulated under applicable laws. 15. Discharge of treated waste water or effluents in natural water bodies or land area. The discharge of treated waste water or effluents shall be avoided to enter into the water bodies and efforts to be made for recycle and reuse of treated waste water, otherwise, the discharge of treated waste water or effluent shall be regulated as per applicable laws. 16. Ongoing agriculture and horticulture practices by local communities along with dairies, dairy farming, aquaculture and fisheries. Permitted under applicable laws only for use of locals. 17. Erection of electrical and communication towers and laying of cables and other infrastructure. Regulated under applicable laws and underground cabling may be promoted. 18. Commercial extraction of surface and ground water. Regulated under applicable laws. 19. Solid Waste Management. Regulated under applicable laws. 20. Introduction of exotic species. Regulated under applicable laws. 21. Use of polythene bags. Regulated under applicable laws. 22. Under taking other activities related to tourism like over flying the Eco- sensitive Zone area by hot air balloon, helicopter, drones, Microlites, etc. Regulated under applicable laws. 23. Rain water harvesting. Shall be actively promoted. 24. Organic farming. Shall be actively promoted. 25. Adoption of green technology for all activities. Shall be actively promoted. 26. Cottage industries including village artisans, etc. Shall be actively promoted. 27. Use of renewable energy and fuels. Bio gas, solar light, etc. shall be actively promoted, 28. Agro-forestry. Shall be actively promoted. 29. Plantation of horticulture and herbals. Shall be actively promoted 30. Use of eco-friendly transport. Shall be actively promoted. 31. Skill development. Shall be actively promoted. 32. Restoration of degraded Land/ Forests or habitat. Shall be actively promoted. 33. Environmental awareness. Shall be actively promoted. 5. Monitoring Committee for Monitoring the Eco-sensitive Zone notification. - The Central Government herby constitutes a Monitoring Committee, for effective monitoring of the provisions of this notification under sub-section (3) of section 3 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 comprising of the following, namely: - (i) District Collector, Baran Chairman, ex officio; (ii) Superintendent Of Police, Baran Member, ex officio; (iii) Additional District Magistrate, Baran Member, ex officio; (v) District Level Town Planning Officer, Baran Member, ex officio; (vi) Regional Officer, Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board, Kota Member, ex officio; (vii) Honorary Wildlife Warden Member, ex officio; (viii) Pradhan, Panchayat Samiti, Atru Member, ex officio; (ix) One expert from the field of Ecology and Environment to be nominated by the State Government for a tenure not exceeding three years and to be renewed from time to time Member (x) One expert from the field of biodiversity to be nominated by the State Government for a tenure not exceeding three years and to be renewed from time to time Member (xi) Sub Divisional Officer Atru Member, ex officio; (xii) Deputy Conservator of Forest Baran Member, ex officio; (xiii) Deputy Conservator of Forest Wildlife, Kota Member-Secretary, ex officio. 6. Functions of Monitoring Committee. – (1) The Monitoring Committee shall monitor the compliance of the rovisions of this Notification. (2) The Monitoring Committee shall, based on the actual site-specific conditions, scrutinise the activities covered in the Schedule to the notification of the Government of India in the erstwhile Ministry of Environment and Forests, vide number S.O. 1533 (E), dated the 14 th September, 2006, and are falling in the Eco-sensitive Zone, except for the prohibited activities as specified in the Table under paragraph 4 thereof, and referred to the Central Government in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change or the State Environment Impact Assessment Authority, as the case may be, for prior environmental clearances under the provisions of the said notification. (3) The activities not covered in the Schedule to the notification refer to in sub-paragraph (2) and falling in the Eco- sensitive Zone, except for the prohibited activities as specified in the Table under paragraph 4 thereof, shall be scrutinised by the Monitoring Committee based on the actual site-specific conditions and referred to the regulatory authorities concerned. (4) The Member Secretary of the Monitoring Committee or the Collector concerned or the Deputy Conservator of Forests concerned shall be competent to file complaint under section 19 of the Environment Act, against any person who contravenes the provisions of this notification. (5) The Monitoring Committee may invite representative or expert from Department concerned, representative from industry associations or stakeholders to assist in its deliberations depending on the requirements on case-to-case basis. (6) The Monitoring Committee shall submit the annual action taken report of its activities for the period up to the 31 st March of every year by the 30 th June of that year to the Chief Wildlife Warden of the State in pro-forma specified in Annexure-VI, appended to this notification. (7) The Central Government may give such directions in writing, as it deems fit, to the Monitoring Committee for effective discharge of its functions. 7. Additional measures. - The Central Government and State Government may specify additional measures, if any, for giving effect to the provisions of this notification. ANNEXURE- I A BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION OF ECO-SENSITIVE ZONE OF THE SHERGARH WILDLIFE SANCTUARY North In North direction, ESZ boundary is situated almost 17 Km from the boundary of PA. The boundary of the ESZ of Shergarh Sanctuary runs along the outer boundary of Forest Block Barapati Bapawar of Kota Division and along the outer boundary of Forest Block Barapati B of Baran Division. North- East From ID point 10 to village Badora to Laxmipura and up to Barkhedi villages, the line of ESZ is 1 Km away from the PA boundary, it continues till ID Point 21 on PA. East ESZ outer boundary is around 13.00 Km far from PA boundary. It runs from ID point 13 to ID Point 15 along the outer boundary of Forest Block Kherai Motipura, Amlawda, Motipura Kundli and Raee B. This covers the Villages Narsinghpura, Neenthoor, Shergarh, Karsaliya (Kerwaliya), Amlawada and Kalyanpura, Charpura, Gundlai etc. It covers forest Land as well as revenue land. Revenue land is mainly agriculture and barren land. South- East The ESZarea runs upto 6.80 Km in South-East direction ID Point 17 to 19. It runs along the outer boundary of Forest Block Raee B and reaches on the boundary of forest Block Bilendi at ID point 19. The villages in this direction are Sarang Kheda, Gurjarkhedi, Jodhpura, Mokhampura, Madhopura, Pachkui. The land near Villages is mainly agriculture and Barren land. South In this direction, The ESZ runs around 11.80 km upto ID Point 19 to 20. It runs along the outer boundary of forest block Bilendi and reaches ID Point 20 and from this point to point 21 to point 1 & 2. In South direction there are village namely Kanwadiya, Hatholi, Hathola, MahuaKheda, Akhawad khurd, Akhawad Kalan, Kherkheda, Pipliya, Maloni and Bhilkhera. South- West In this direction, ESZ goes upto 3.16 Km at ID point 1 of ESZ. It runs along the boundary of Hathola, Akawad khurd & Mahuakheda, Bhootarda along the point 2,3 villages Kodhya and Bharatpur lie within the ESZ. West In this direction, ESZ runs upto 5.30 km ID Point 4 to ID point 5. It runs along the outer boundary of Forest Block AkwadKhurd and Piplaz Barapati. In this area, Kishanpura, Bosar and Khedi villages lie. North- West ESZ boundary goes upto 2.29 Km in this direction upto ID point 7. It runs along the outer boundary of forest block Barapati B of Baran Division and along the outer boundary of Bapawar Barapati forest Block of Kota Division ID point 17. In this area only one village lies in ESZ and that is Durjanpura. ANNEXURE- IB LOCATION OF THE WILDLIFE SANCTUARY ON A DISTRICT AND STATE MAP ANNEXURE- II SURVEY OF INDIA TOPO SHEET MAP SHOWING OF ECO-SENSITIVE ZONE OF SHERGARH WILDLIFE SANTUARY ANNEXURE- IIA MAP SHOWING GEOCOORDINATES OF ECO-SENSITIVE ZONE AND WILDLIFE SANCTUARY ALONG WITH FOREST BLOCK BOUNDARY ANNEXURE-IIB LAND USE LAND COVER MAP ALONG WITH GEOCORDINATES OF ECO-SENSITIVE ZONE AND WILDLIFE SANCTUARY BOUNDARY ANNEXURE-IIC MAP SHOWING BOUNDARY OF ECO-SENSITIVE ZONE AND WILDLIFE SANCTUARY ON GOOGLE EARTH IMAGERY ANNEXURE- III ANNEXURE- IIIB GEO-COORDINATES OF THE PROPOSED ECO-SENSITIVE ZONE BOUNDARY S.No. LATITUDE LONGITUDE 1 24° 33' 35.715" N 76° 30' 16.851" E 2 24° 36' 40.667" N 76° 27' 17.727" E 3 24° 39' 10.481" N 76° 25' 32.257" E 4 24° 40' 17.033" N 76° 26' 6.774" E 5 24° 42' 30.064" N 76° 26' 23.007" E 6 24° 46' 45.332" N 76° 25' 9.018" E 7 24° 49' 54.428" N 76° 25' 11.909" E 8 24° 54' 36.637" N 76° 26' 13.413" E 9 24° 51' 49.820" N 76° 27' 56.827" E 10 24° 46' 59.260" N 76° 29' 20.261" E 11 24° 45' 15.522" N 76° 30' 28.898" E 12 24° 43' 3.179" N 76° 33' 36.857" E 13 24° 45' 26.365" N 76° 34' 43.403" E 14 24° 43' 8.280" N 76° 37' 5.579" E 15 24° 44' 13.029" N 76° 41' 2.647" E 16 24° 42' 2.931" N 76° 38' 35.454" E 17 24° 39' 40.955" N 76° 38' 55.989" E 18 24° 35' 28.213" N 76° 36' 21.415" E 19 24° 32' 5.454" N 76° 37' 13.711" E 20 24° 32' 46.405" N 76° 33' 49.597" E 21 24° 34' 4.077" N 76° 32' 41.180" E GEO-COORDINATES OF THE BOUNDARY POINTS OF SHERGARH WILDLIFE SANCTUARY S.No. LATITUDE LONGITUDE 1 24° 38' 56.318" N 76° 29' 22.329" E 2 24° 41' 42.310" N 76° 27' 51.581" E 3 24° 44' 43.966" N 76° 26' 44.784" E 4 24° 45' 41.369" N 76° 29' 0.666" E 5 24° 43' 47.900" N 76° 31' 33.759" E 6 24° 42' 20.975" N 76° 32' 4.659" E 7 24° 40' 16.793" N 76° 33' 38.147" E 8 24° 37' 28.599" N 76° 31' 16.878" E 9 24° 39' 33.416" N 76° 31' 47.660" E ANNEXURE- IV List of Villages Falling in the Eco-sensitive Zone with Global Positioning System Location S.No. Village Name Gram Panchayat Tehsil/Taluka District Karsaliya- Kerwaliya 5 Amlawada Ali Amlawada Cheepa Badot Baran N 24°41'41.00" E 76°34'05.00" 11 Gurjar Khedi Amlawada Cheepa Badot Baran N 24°38'40.79" E 76°34'29.90" Nayagaon- Thakooran 30 Akawad Khurd Akawad Khurd Khanpur Jhalawar 24° 38' 56.318" 76° 29' 22.329" 31 Akavad Kalan Akawad Khurd Khanpur Jhalawar 24° 41' 42.310" 76° 27' 51.581" 32 Hatoli Akawad Khurd Khanpur Jhalawar 24° 44' 43.966" 76° 26' 44.784" 33 Hatola Akawad Khurd Khanpur Jhalawar 24° 45' 41.369" 76° 29' 0.666" 34 Mahuvakhera Akawad Khurd Khanpur Jhalawar 24° 43' 47.900" 76° 31' 33.759" 35 Kherkhera Bareda Khanpur Jhalawar 24° 42' 20.975" 76° 32' 4.659" 36 Piplya Ajnawar Cheepa Badot Baran 24° 40' 16.793" 76° 33' 38.147" 37 Maloni Dhanodakalan Khanpur Jhalawar 24° 37' 28.599" 76° 31' 16.878" 38 Bhilkhera Bareda Khanpur Jhalawar 24° 39' 33.416" 76° 31' 47.660" ANNEXURE- V TABLE- A: LIST OF TREES, SHRUBS, CLIMBERS AND HERBS TREES S. No. Botanical Name Common Name Family Acacia catechu Khair Mimosaceae Acacia leaucophloea Ronjh Mimosaceae Acacia nilotica Desi Babul Mimosaceae Acacia senegal Kumta Mimosaceae Adina cordifolia Haldu Rubiaceae Aegle marmelos Bil Rutaceae Ailanthus excelsa Ardu Simaroubaceae Alangium salvifolium Ankol Alangiaceae Albizzia lebbeck Black siris Mimosaceae Albizzia odoratissima Safed siris Mimosaceae Albizzia procera Safed siris Mimosaceae Annona squamosa Sitaphal Annonaceac Anogeissus latifolia Dhavda Combretaceae Azadirachta indica Neem Meliaceae Balanites aegyptica Hingot Balanitaceae Bauhenia variegata Kachnar Caesalpiniaceae Bauhenia recemosa Jhinjha Caesalpiniaceae Bombax ceiba Semal Bombacaceae Boswellia serrata Salar Burseraceae Bridelia retusa Asan, Lampan Euphorbiacceae Butea monosperma Khankra; cheela Papilionaceae Cassia fistula Amaltas Caesalapiniaceae Cassia siamea Kasid Caesalapiniaceae Cordia mixa Gunda, Lisoda Ehretiaceae Crataeva religiosa Varna Capparaceae Disopyros melanoxylon Tendu Ebenaceae Emblica officinalis Amla Euphoribaceae Erythrina suberosa Dhed khakhro Papilionaceae Ficus bengalensis Bad Moraceae Ficus religiosa Peepal Moraceae Flacourtia montana Kankan Flacourtiaceae Gmelina arborae Sewan Verbenaceae Grewia tenax Gangeti Tiliaceae Grewia tiliaefolia Dhaman Tiliaceae Holoptelia integrifolia Churel Ulmaceae Hymenodictyon excelsum Lunio Rubiaceae Madhuca indica Mahuwa Sapotaceae Mallotus phillppensis Kakon Euphorbiaceae Mangifera indica Aam Ancardiaceae Melia azaderach Bakain Meliaceae Miliusa tomentosa Umi Annonaceae Mitragyna parviflora Kalam Rubiaceae Moringa oleifera Sahjana Moringaceae Oroxyhum indicum Tentu, Pharry Bignoniacul Phoenix sylvestris Khajur Palmae Pithecellobium dulce Jungle jalebi Mimosaceae Pongamia pinnata Karanj Papilionaceae Prosopis cineraria Khijdo Mimosaceae Prosops juliflora Vilayati babul Mimosaceae Pterocarpus marsupium Bija sal Papilionance Sapindus emarginatus Aritha Sapindaceae Schrebera swietenoides Mokho Oleaceae Soymida fabrifuga Royan Meliaceae Sterculia urens Kadaya Sterculiaceae Syzygium cumuni Jamun Myrtaceae Syzygium heyniamum Makkaniya Jambu Myrtaceae Tamarindus indica Imli Caesalpiniaceae Tectona grandis Sagwan Verbenaceae Terminalia arjuna Kohda Combreataceae Terminalia bellarica Baheda Combreataceae Wrightia tinctoria Dudhia Apocyanaceae Wrightia tomentosa Dudhia Apocyanaceae Zyzyphus mauritiana Bordi Rhammaceae Zyzyphus xylophora Ghat bor Rhammaceae SHRUBS S.No. Botanical Name Common Name Family Adhatoda vesica Ardusa Acanthaceae Agave americana Ketaki Agavaceae Calotropis gigantean Akdo Asclepiadaceae Calotropis procera Akdo Asclepiadaceae Capparis decidu Ker Capparaceae Capparis grandis Pandan Bor Capparaceae Capparis sepieria Kanther Capparaceae Corissa conjesta Karamada Apoeynaceae Cassia auriculata Awal Casalpiniaceae Cassia occidentalis Casalpiniaceae Clerodendromus phlomidis Arani Verbenaceae Denedrocolamus strictus Bans Poaceal Dendropthope fulcuta Vahi – hankal Lorarthaceae Dichrostachys cinera Goya khair Mimosaceae Euphorbia nerifolia Thor Euphorbiaceae Euphorbia nivulia Thor Euphorbiaceae Helicteres isora Marod phalli Sterculiaceae Holarrhena antidysenterica Kadwa Apocyanaceae Hibiscus lobatus Kadwa Malvaceae Jatropha carcus Rattan jyot Euphorbiaceae Jatropha gossypifolia Chhoti Ratan jyot Euphorbiaceae Kirganelia reticulata Kambori Asclepiaducea