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No. 99] NEW DELHI, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2026/PAUSHA 17, 1947 पूवा 24 0 38 ' 38 ” 85 0 40 ' 48 ” पूवा 24 0 35 ' 18 ” 85 0 34 ' 46 ” पी55 24 0 35'40'' 85 0 35 ' 39 ” पी56 24 0 35 ' 46 ” 85 0 35 ' 54 ” पी57 24 0 35 ' 29 ” 85 0 36 ' 24 ” पी58 24 0 35 ' 07 ” 85 0 36 ' 45 ” पी59 24 0 34 ' 50 ” 85 0 36 ' 54 ” पी60 24 0 34 ' 49 ” 85 0 37 ' 15'' पी61 24 0 35 ' 55 ” 85 0 37 ' 31 ” पी62 24 0 35 ' 45 ” 85 0 37 ' 54 ” पी63 24 0 34 ' 29 ” 85 0 39 ' 04 ” पी64 24 0 34 ' 46 ” 85 0 40 ' 04 ” पी65 24 0 35 ' 27 ” 85 0 40 ' 37 ” पी66 24 0 35 ' 41 ” 85 0 40 ' 38 ” पी67 24 0 35 ' 53 ” 85 0 40 ' 27 ” पी68 24 0 36 ' 40 ” 85 0 40 ' 29 ” पी69 24 0 37 ' 03 ” 85 0 40 ' 34 ” पी70 24 0 37 ' 42 ” 85 0 40 ' 22 ” पी72 24 0 38 ' 27 ” 85 0 40 ' 05 ” पी73 24 0 38 ' 39 ” 85 0 39 ' 51 ” पी74 24 0 39 ' 01 ” 85 0 39 ' 45 ” पी75 24 0 39 ' 19 ” 85 0 39 ' 52 ” पी76 24 0 39 ' 52 ” 85 0 39 ' 51 ” पी77 24 0 40 ' 06 ” 85 0 39 ' 35 ” पी78 24 0 40 ' 20 ” 85 0 39 ' 37 ” पी79 24 0 40 ' 21 ” 85 0 39 ' 28 ” पी80 24 0 40 ' 29 ” 85 0 39 ' 25 ” पी81 24 0 40 ' 30 ” 85 0 39 ' 13 ” पी32 24 0 34 ' 55” 85 0 30 ' 03 ” पी33 24 0 34 ' 54 ” 85 0 29 ' 53 ” पी34 24 0 34 ' 37 ” 85 0 29 ' 53 ” पी35 24 0 34 ' 23 ” 85 0 30 ' 33 ” पी42 24 0 32 ' 28 ” 85 0 32 ' 36 ” पी43 24 0 33 ' 27 ” 85 0 32 ' 36 ” पी44 24 0 33 ' 45 ” 85 0 32 ' 26 ” पी45 24 0 33 ' 48 ” 85 0 32 ' 39 ” पी46 24 0 33 ' 10 ” 85 0 33 ' 38 ” पी47 24 0 33 ' 31 ” 85 0 33 ' 41 ” पी48 24 0 33 ' 29 ” 85 0 34 ' 03 ” पी49 24 0 33 ' 48 ” 85 0 34 ' 19 ” पी50 24 0 34 ' 10 ” 85 0 34 ' 11 ” पी51 24 0 34 ' 29 ” 85 0 34 ' 17 ” पी52 24 0 35 ' 15 ” 85 0 33 ' 58 ” पी53 24 0 36 ' 03 ” 85 0 34 ' 49 ” पी54 24 0 35 ' 48 ” 85 0 35 ' 23 ”

MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

NOTIFICATION

New Delhi, the 7th January, 2026.

S.O. 109(E).—WHEREAS a draft notification was published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (ii), vide notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change number

S.O. 1933 (E), dated the 29th April 2025, inviting objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be affected thereby within the 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 30th April, 2025;

AND WHEREAS no objections, comments and suggestions were received from persons and stakeholders in respect of the said draft notification;

WHEREAS, the Rajauli (Nawada) Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Rajauli Block of the Nawada District in the state of Bihar and has an area of 27.37 square kilometre and three blocks make up the Wildlife Sanctuary: Dibaur Part-1 (12.76 square kilometre), Chatkari (6.25 square kilometre), and Dibaur Part-2 (8.36 square kilometre). The National Highway-31 bisects the Wildlife Sanctuary into Dibaur 1 and Dibaur 2.

AND WHEREAS, the Rajauli (Nawada) Wildlife Sanctuary was notified under Section 18 of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 by the Government of Bihar vide its notification number: Vanya Prani – 07/19/527 (E), dated the 10th May 2019.

AND WHEREAS, according to the champion and seth classification of forests, the Sanctuary is home to tropical dry deciduous forest and is situated on the Deccan Plateau of the Chota Nagpur Plateau bio- geographic zone.

AND WHEREAS, the Rajauli (Nawada) Wildlife Sanctuary has the richest deposit of mica in the country and numbers of mica mines were operating in the area under lease by the Government prior to imposition of ban on mining in the protected forest.

AND WHEREAS, the floral species present in the protected area are Arar (Acacia pennata), Akwan (Calotropis gigantean), Amla (Emblica officinalis), Babul (Acacia arabica), Bantulsi (Perilla ocimoides), Bijasal (Ptetocarpus marusupiam), Bariar (Sida cordifolia), Bahara (Terminalia belerica), Chamror (Ehretia leavis), Choranth (Heteropogan contortus), Dhela (Alangium salvifoliam), Dhawai (Woodfordia fruticosa), Gamhar (Gmelina arborea), Harre (Terminalia chebula), Kajh (Bridelia retusa), Kusum (Schleichera oleosa), Kenjhi (Sterculia urens), Kokur-Khus (Vetiveria zizanioides), Kekar (Garuga pinnata), Mahua (Madhuca indica), Piar (Buchanania lanzan), Patdhaman (Grewia elastic), Satwar (Asparagus recemosus), Semal (Salmalia malbarica), Salai (Boswellia serrata), Sidha (Lagerstroemia parviflora), Sagawan (Tectona grandis), Udal (Sterculia villosa) etc.;

AND WHEREAS the rare, endangered and threatened floral species found in the area are Bhelao (Semicorpus anacardium ), T. Bedem (Terminalia catappa) , Haldu (Adina cardidifolia), Vanpyaj (Urginea indica), Chiraite (Swertia chirayita), Rose wood (Dolbergia latifolia) , Mahua (Madhuca longifalia), Kaind (Diospyros melanoxylon), Jungali Bel (Aegle marmelos );

AND WHEREAS, the rare endangered and threatened faunal species found in the Wildlife Sanctuary are Jungle Cat (Felis chaus) , Porcupine (Hystrix Indica), Hog deer (Axis porcinus), Wild boar (Sus scrofa ), Barking deer (Muntiacus muntjak) , Sloth Bear (Melursus urisinus), Mongoose (Herpestes urva ), Pongelin, Civet (Viverrricula indica). Other recorder faunal species includes Chittal (Axis axis), Sambar (Cervus unicolor), Hare (Lepus nigricollis), Hyena (Hyaena hyaena), Nilgai (Boselaphus tragocamelus), Jackal (Conis aureus), Indian fox (Vulpes bengalensis);

AND WHEREAS, the major avifaunal species recoded from the Wildlife Sanctuary are Cheel (Milvus migrans), Dhanesh (Ocycenos birostris), Black stork (Ciconia nigra), Jungle Prinia (Prinia sylvatica), Cuckoo (Cuculus fugax), Black headed munia (Malacca articapilla), Common Crane (Grus grus), Indian Courser (Cursorius coroman delicus), Owl (Otus lettia), Ghughu (Bubo bengalensis); AND WHEREAS, it is necessary to conserve and protect the area, the extent and boundaries of Rajauli (Nawada) Wildlife Sanctuary which is specified in paragraph 1 as Eco-sensitive Zone from ecological and environmental point of view and to prohibit industries or class of industries and their operations and processes in the said Eco-sensitive Zone;

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

(xiv) of sub-section (2) and sub-section (3) of section 3 of the Environment (Protection) Act 1986 (29 of 1986) read with sub-rule (3) of rule 5 of the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986, the Central Government hereby notifies the area to an extent of 0.0 kilometre to 4.965 kilometre from the boundary of Rajauli (Nawada) Wildlife Sanctuary in the State of Bihar as the Rajauli (Nawada) Wildlife Sanctuary Eco-sensitive Zone (hereinafter referred to as the Eco-sensitive Zone) details of which are as under, namely:-

1. Extent and boundaries of Eco-sensitive Zone.- (1) The extent of the Eco-sensitive Zone varies from 0.0 km to 4.965 km around the boundary of Rajauli (Nawada) Wildlife Sanctuary and the area of the Eco-sensitive Zone is approximately 100.15 square kilometres. The specific extent of the Eco-sensitive Zone in different directions is provided in table below:

-Table- Area Direction Description Extent (kilometres) Dibaur part - 1 North Dibaur Part – 2 - North- East Dibaur Part – 2 - East Jharkhand State Boundary 0 South-East Jharkhand State Boundary 0 South Jharkhand State Boundary 0 Dibaur North- East Angaia P.F. 3.862 kilometres East Jharkhand State Boundary 0 South-East Jharkhand State Boundary 0 South Dibour Part - 1 - 1.000 kilometres 1.000 kilometres Chatkari North- East Jharkhand State Boundary 0 East Jharkhand State Boundary 0 South-East Jharkhand State Boundary 0 South Sawaia Tanr P.F. 5.304 kilometres Chatkari R.F.

4.060 kilometres Note: The National Highway Number. 31 bisects the Dibaur-1 and Dibaur-2 sections of the Sanctuary, serving as a crucial connector between Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal and adjacent states. Notably, this highway was constructed prior to the enactment of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 and given the sanctuary’s proximity to Jharkhand state border, the Eco-sensitive Zone on the side bordering Jharkhand State is designated as Zero.

(2) The boundary description of the Eco-Sensitive Zone around Rajauli Wildlife Sanctuary is appended as Annexure-I.

(3) The maps of the Eco-sensitive Zone along with latitude and longitude are appended as Annexure II

(4) List of geo co-ordinates of the boundary of the Rajauli Wildlife Sanctuary and its Eco-sensitive Zone are given in Table A and Table B of Annexure-III.

(5) The list of the villages falling within Eco-sensitive Zone is annexed as Annexure IV.

2. Zonal Master Plan for the Eco-sensitive Zone.- (1) The State Government shall, for the purposes of effective management 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 Union territory laws and the guidelines issued by the Central Government, if any.

(3) The Zonal Master Plan shall be prepared in consultation with the following Departments of the Union territory Government, 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;

(xii) Highways; and

(xiii) Bihar State Pollution Control Board.

(4) The Zonal Master Plan shall also ensure that no restrictions are imposed 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 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 and Promoted activities listed in the Table in paragraph 4 of this notification and shall ensure eco- friendly development for security of local communities livelihood.

(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.

(10) Pending the preparation of the Zonal Master Plan for Eco-sensitive Zone and approval thereof, any new developmental activities shall be governed by provisions specified at paragraph 6 of sub-para (1) and (2).

3. Measures to be taken by State Government.-The State Governments shall take the following measures for giving effect to the provisions of this notification, namely:-

(a) (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 residential or industrial activities:

Provided that the conversion of agricultural and other lands, for the purpose other than that specified at part (a) 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 Regional Town Planning Act and other rules and regulations of Central Government or 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 table at 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 competent authority under Regional Town Planning Act and other rules and regulations of the State Government and without compliance of the provisions of article 244 of the Constitution or the law for the time being in force, including the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 (2 of 2007): Provided also that any error appearing in the land records within the Eco-sensitive Zone shall be corrected by the State Government, after obtaining the views of Monitoring Committee, once in each case and the correction of said error shall be intimated to the Central Government in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change:

Provided also that the correction of error shall not include change of land use in any case except as provided under this sub-paragraph.

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

(2) Natural water bodies and springs:- The catchment areas of all natural springs and all natural bodies 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 Government in such a manner as to prohibit development activities at or near these areas and discharge of any pollutants in such a manner as 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 Eco-Tourism Master Plan shall be prepared by the State Department of Tourism in consultation with State Departments 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) new construction of hotels and resorts shall not be allowed within one kilometre from the boundary of the protected area or upto the extent of the Eco-sensitive Zone whichever is nearer: Provided that beyond the distance of one kilometre from the boundary of the 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 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 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 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 the Zonal Master Plan.

(6) Noise pollution:- The Environment Department of the State Government shall draw up guidelines and regulations for the control of noise pollution in the Eco-sensitive Zone in accordance with the provisions of the Noise pollution (Regulation and Control Rules,2000 under the provision of Environment Act) and the rules made thereunder.

(7) Air pollution:- The Environment Department of the State Government shall 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 (14 of 1981) and Environment (protection) Act, 1986 the rules made thereunder there Acts.

(8) 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) and Environment (protection) Act, 1986 the rules made thereunder there Acts.

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

(i) the solid waste disposal in Eco-sensitive Zone shall be carried out as per the provisions of the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016, published by the Government of India in the Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change vide notification number

S.O. 1357 (E), dated the 8th April;

(ii) the local authorities shall draw up plans for the segregation of solid wastes into biodegradable and non-biodegradable components;

(iii) the biodegradable material shall be recycled preferably through composting or vermiculture or biogas plants;

(iv) the inorganic material shall be disposed of in an environmentally acceptable manner at a site identified outside the Eco-sensitive Zone and no burning or incineration of solid wastes shall be permitted in 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 as per the provisions of the Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules, 2016, published by the Government of India in the Ministry of Environment, Forest vide notification number.

G.S.R. 343(E), dated the 28th March, 2016.

(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 Government of India in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change vide notification number

G.S.R. 340(E), dated the 18th March, 2016.

(12) Construction and demolition waste management: - The construction and demolition waste management in the Eco-sensitive Zone shall be carried out as per the provisions of the Construction and Demolition Waste Management Rules, 2016, published by the Government of India in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change vide notification number

G.S.R. 317(E), dated the 29th March,

(13) E-waste:- The e-waste management in the Eco-sensitive Zone shall be carried out as per the provisions of the E-Waste Management Rules, 2016, published by the Government of India in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.

(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 Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Monitoring Committee shall monitor compliance of vehicular movement under the relevant Acts and rules made thereunder.

(15) Vehicular pollution: - Prevention and control of vehicular pollution shall be incompliance with applicable laws and efforts shall be made for use of cleaner fuels.

(16) Industrial units, – a) no new polluting industries shall be allowed to be set up within the Eco-Sensitive Zone on or after the publication of this notification in the Official Gazette; b) only non-polluting industries shall be allowed within the Eco-sensitive Zone as per classification of Industries in the Guidelines issued by 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) Construction on existing steep hill slopes or slopes with a high degree of erosion shall not 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 and other notifications, laws and Acts of the Government of India pertaining to environment, forests and wildlife, in the erstwhile Ministry of Environment and Forest, vide number 1533(E), dated the 14th September, 2006, and laws for the time being in force in the manner and specified in the Table below:

TABLE

S. No.

Activity Description A. Prohibited Activities

1. Commercial mining, stone quarrying and crushing units.

(a) All new and existing mining (minor and major minerals), stone quarrying and crushing units are prohibited with immediate effect. Except for meeting the domestic needs of bonafide local residents including digging of earth for construction or repair of houses within Eco- Sensitive Zone;

(b) The mining operations shall be carried out in accordance with the order (s) of the Hon’ble 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 judgment dated the 3rd June, 2022 and subsequent IA No. 131377 of 2022 Judgment dated the 26th April, 2023 and the 28th April, 2023.

2. Setting of industries causing pollution (Water, Air, Soil, Noise, etc.).

New industries and expansion of existing polluting industries in the Eco-Sensitive Zone shall not be permitted:

Provided that, non-polluting industries shall be allowed within Eco-Sensitive Zone as per classification S. No.

Activity Description of Industries in the guidelines issued by the Central Pollution Control Board in February, 2016, unless so specified in this notification and in addition, the non- polluting cottage industries shall be promoted.

3. Establishment of major hydro-electric project.

Prohibited.

4. Use or production or processing of any hazardous substances.

Prohibited.

5. Discharge of untreated effluents in natural water bodies or land area.

Prohibited.

6. Setting up of new saw mills. New or expansion of existing saw mills shall not be permitted within the Eco-sensitive Zone.

7. Setting up of brick kilns. Prohibited.

8. Commercial establishment of hotels and resorts.

No new commercial hotels and resorts shall be permitted within one kilometer of the boundary of the protected area or upto the extent of Eco-sensitive Zone, whichever is nearer, except for small temporary structures for eco-tourism activities:

Provided that, beyond one kilometer from the boundary of the protected area or upto the extent of Eco-sensitive Zone whichever is nearer, all new tourist activities or expansion of existing activities shall be in conformity with the Tourism Master Plan and guidelines as applicable.

9. Construction activities. (a) New commercial construction of any kind shall not 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 from the competent authority as per applicable rules and regulations, if any.

(b) Beyond one kilometer it shall be regulated as per the Zonal Master Plan.

S. No.

Activity Description

10. Small scale non polluting industries. Only non-polluting industries termed as per classification of industries issued by the Central Pollution Control Board in February 2016 and non- hazardous, small-scale and service industry, agriculture, floriculture, horticulture or agro-based industry producing products from indigenous materials from the Eco-sensitive Zone shall be permitted with the prior permission from the competent authority as per applicable rules and regulations.

11. Felling of trees. (a) There shall be no felling of trees in 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.

12. Collection of Forest produce or Non- Timber Forest produce.

Regulated as per the applicable laws.

13. Erection of electrical and communication towers and laying of cables and other infrastructures.

Regulated under applicable laws (underground cabling may be promoted).

14. Infrastructure including civic amenities.

Taking measure of mitigation, as per applicable laws, rules and regulation and available guidelines.

15. Widening and strengthening of existing roads and construction of new roads.

Taking measure of mitigation, as per applicable laws, rules and regulations and available guidelines.

16. Undertaking other activities related to tourism like flying over the Eco- sensitive Zone area by hot air balloon, helicopter, drones, Microlites, etc.

Regulated as per the applicable laws.

17. Protection of hill slopes and river banks.

Regulated as per the applicable laws.

18. Movement of vehicular traffic at night.

Regulated for commercial purpose under applicable laws.

19. Ongoing agriculture and horticulture practices by local communities along with dairies, dairy farming, aquaculture and fisheries.

Permitted as per the applicable laws for use of locals.

20. Establishment of large-scale commercial livestock and poultry Regulated (except otherwise provided) as per the applicable laws except for meeting local needs.

S. No.

Activity Description farms by firms, corporate and companies.

21. Discharge of treated waste water or effluents in natural water bodies or land area.

The discharge of treated waste water or effluents shall be avoided to enter into the water bodies and efforts shall be made for recycle and reuse of treated waste water. Otherwise the discharge of treated waste water or effluent shall be regulated as per the applicable laws.

22. Commercial extraction of surface and ground water.

Regulated as per the applicable laws.

23. Solid waste management. Regulated as per the applicable laws.

24. Introduction of exotic species. Regulated as per the applicable laws.

25. Eco-tourism. Regulated as per the applicable laws.

26. Use of polythene bags. Regulated as per the applicable laws.

27. Commercial sign boards and hoardings.

Regulated as per the applicable laws.

28. Rain water harvesting. Shall be actively promoted.

29. Organic farming. Shall be actively promoted.

30. Adoption of green technology for all activities.

Shall be actively promoted.

31. Cottage industries including village artisans, etc.

Shall be actively promoted.

32. Use of renewable energy and fuels. Bio-gas, solar light etc. shall be actively promoted.

33. Agro-Forestry. Shall be actively promoted.

34. Plantation of Horticulture and Herbals.

Shall be actively promoted.

35. Use of eco-friendly transport. Shall be actively promoted.

36. Skill Development. Shall be actively promoted.

37. Restoration of degraded land/ forests/ habitat.

Shall be actively promoted.

38. Environmental awareness. Shall be actively promoted.

5. Monitoring Committee:-The Central Government hereby constitutes a Monitoring Committee, for the effective monitoring of the provisions of this notification under sub-section (3) of section 3of the Environment (protection) Act,1986 comprising the following, namely:- S. No. Constituent of the Monitoring Committee Designation

1. The Conservator of Forest of Gaya Circle, Government of Bihar

2. Representative of the Gaya Revenue Division, Gaya Member- ex officio;

3. Representative of the Department of Mines & Geology, Government of Bihar

4. Representative of the District Soil Conservation Officer, Nawada

5. One representative of Non-Governmental Organization working in the field of environment (including heritage conservation) to be nominated by the Government of Bihar from time to time every three years Member;

6. One representative in field of ecology or environment to be nominated by the Government of Bihar from time to time every three years Member;

7. Member of Bihar State Biodiversity Board Member- ex officio;

8. The Regional Officer, Bihar State Pollution Control Board, Patna

9. Representative of District Nawada Agriculture Department, Government of Bihar

10. Representative of District Nawada Urban Development and Housing Department, Government of Bihar

11. District Collector of Nawada Member- ex officio;

12. Divisional Forest Officer (In-charge of Protected Area) Member-Secretary ex officio

6. Functions of the Monitoring Committee: (1) The Monitoring Committee shall, based on the actual site- specific conditions scrutinize, the activities that are covered in the Schedule to the notification of the Government of India in the erstwhile Ministry of Environment and Forest number

S.O. 1553 (E), dated the 14th September, 2006, and are falling in the Eco-sensitive Zone, except for the prohibited activities as specified in the Table under paragraph 4 thereof, 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 maybe, for prior environmental clearances under the provisions of the said notification.

(2) The activities that are not covered in the Schedule to the notification of the Government of India in the erstwhile Ministry of Environment and Forests number

S.O. 1533 (E), dated the 14th September, 2006 and are falling in the Eco-Sensitive Zone, except for the prohibited activities as specified in the Table under paragraph 4 thereof, shall be scrutinised by the Monitoring Committee based on the actual site-specific conditions and referred to the concerned Regulatory Authorities.

(3) The Member-Secretary of the Monitoring Committee or the concerned Collector or the concerned Deputy Conservator of Forests shall be competent to file complaints under section 19 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 against any person who contravenes the provisions of this notification.

(4) The Monitoring Committee may invite representatives or experts from concerned Departments, representatives from industry associations or concerned stakeholders to assist in its deliberations depending on the requirements on issue to issue basis.

(5) The Monitoring Committee shall submit the annual action taken report of its activities as on 31st March of every year by 30th June of that year to the Chief Wildlife Warden in the state as per pro-forma appended at Annexure V.

(6) The Central Government in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change may give such directions, as it deems fit, to the Monitoring Committee for effective discharge of its functions.

7. Additional Measures- The Central Government and State Government may specify additional measures, if any, for giving effect to provisions of this notification.

8. Supreme Court, etc. orders- The provisions of this notification shall be subject to the orders, if any passed or to be passed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India or High Court or the National Green Tribunal.

ANNEXURE - I

BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION AROUND ECO-SENSITIVE ZONE AROUND RAJAULI

(NAWADA) WILDLIFE SANCTUARY, BIHAR S. No. Direction Boundary Description

2. North- East Jharkhand State Boundary

3. East Jharkhand State Boundary

4. South-East Jharkhand State Boundary

5. South Jharkhand State Boundary

7. West Phulwaria Dam

MAP OF ECO-SENSITIVE ZONE AROUND RAJAULI (NAWADA) WILDLIFE SANCTUARY,

BIHAR

GOOGLE EARTH MAP SHOWING ECO-SENSITIVE ZONE AROUND RAJAULI (NAWADA)

WILDLIFE SANCTUARY, BIHAR

LOCATION MAP OF RAJAULI (NAWADA) WILDLIFE SANCTUARY, BIHAR

ANNEXURE – III TABLE A: GEO-COORDINATES OF PROMINENT POINTS OF THE RAJAULI WILDLIFE

SANCTUARY

Area Identification of Prominent Points Location/ Direction of Prominent point Latitude (N) (DMS Format) Longitude (E) (DMS Format)

01. Chatkari Babhani P.F. North 240 38’ 42” 850 38’ 33” Jharkhand State Boundary East 240 38’ 38” 850 40’ 48” Dalha P.F.

West 240 37’ 36” 850 37’ 47”

02. Dibour Part Jharkhand State Boundary South 240 33’ 01” 850 32’ 38” Jharkhand State Boundary East 240 35’ 18” 850 34’ 46” West 240 34’ 34” 850 30’ 54” TABLE B: GEO-COORDINATES OF PROMINENT POINTS ON THE BOUNDARY OF ECO-

SENSETIVE ZONE AROUND RAJAULI WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

Area Identification of Prominent Points Location/ Direction of Prominent point Latitude (N) (DMS Format) Longitude (E) (DMS Format)

01. Chatkari Jharkhand State Boundary P55 240 35’40’’ 850 35’ 39” Jharkhand State Boundary P56 240 35’ 46” 850 35’ 54” Jharkhand State Boundary P57 240 35’ 29” 850 36’ 24” Jharkhand State Boundary P58 240 35’ 07” 850 36’ 45” Jharkhand State Boundary P59 240 34’ 50” 850 36’ 54” Jharkhand State Boundary P60 240 34’ 49” 850 37’ 15’’ Jharkhand State Boundary P61 240 35’ 55” 850 37’ 31” Jharkhand State Boundary P62 240 35’ 45” 850 37’ 54” Jharkhand State Boundary P63 240 34’ 29” 850 39’ 04” Jharkhand State Boundary P64 240 34’ 46” 850 40’ 04” Jharkhand State Boundary P65 240 35’ 27” 850 40’ 37” Jharkhand State Boundary P66 240 35’ 41” 850 40’ 38” Jharkhand State Boundary P67 240 35’ 53” 850 40’ 27” Jharkhand State Boundary P68 240 36’ 40” 850 40’ 29” Jharkhand State Boundary P69 240 37’ 03” 850 40’ 34” Jharkhand State Boundary P70 240 37’ 42” 850 40’ 22” Jharkhand State Boundary P72 240 38’ 27” 850 40’ 05” Jharkhand State Boundary P73 240 38’ 39” 850 39’ 51” Jharkhand State Boundary P74 240 39’ 01” 850 39’ 45” Jharkhand State Boundary P75 240 39’ 19” 850 39’ 52” Jharkhand State Boundary P76 240 39’ 52” 850 39’ 51” Jharkhand State Boundary P77 240 40’ 06” 850 39’ 35” Jharkhand State Boundary P78 240 40’ 20” 850 39’ 37” Jharkhand State Boundary P79 240 40’ 21” 850 39’ 28” Jharkhand State Boundary P80 240 40’ 29” 850 39’ 25” Jharkhand State Boundary P81 240 40’ 30” 850 39’ 13”

02. Dibour Part 1 Kumharua P20 240 38’ 09” 850 32’ 42” Kumharua P21 240 38’ 56” 850 31’ 46” Kumharua P22 240 38’ 40” 850 31’ 45” Kumharua P23 240 38’ 30” 850 31’ 33” Kumharua P24 240 37’ 38” 850 31’ 29” Padariya P30 240 36’ 46” 850 30’ 40” Padariya P31 240 36’ 11” 850 30’ 51” Jharkhand State Boundary P42 240 32’ 28” 850 32’ 36” Jharkhand State Boundary P43 240 33’ 27” 850 32’ 36” Jharkhand State Boundary P44 240 33’ 45” 850 32’ 26” Jharkhand State Boundary P45 240 33’ 48” 850 32’ 39” Jharkhand State Boundary P46 240 33’ 10” 850 33’ 38” Jharkhand State Boundary P47 240 33’ 31” 850 33’ 41” Jharkhand State Boundary P48 240 33’ 29” 850 34’ 03” Jharkhand State Boundary P49 240 33’ 48” 850 34’ 19” Jharkhand State Boundary P50 240 34’ 10” 850 34’ 11” Jharkhand State Boundary P51 240 34’ 29” 850 34’ 17” Jharkhand State Boundary P52 240 35’ 15” 850 33’ 58” Jharkhand State Boundary P53 240 36’ 03” 850 34’ 49” Jharkhand State Boundary P54 240 35’ 48” 850 35’ 23” ANNEXURE – IV

LIST OF VILLAGES FALLING IN ECO-SENSITIVE ZONE AROUND RAJAULI

(NAWADA) WILDLIFE SANCTUARY S. No Village Name Latitude Longitude 1 Chatkari 24.6322 85.65258 2 Gopalpur 24.57358 85.54913 3 Dudhi mati 24.60282 85.55349 4 Sili Dubaur 24.59668 85.56648 5 Ratanpur 24.57062 85.56277 6 Grah Dibaur 24.58476 85.54195 7 Bagdewa 24.60634 85.53829 8 Chitarkoli 24.5902 85.5276 ANNEXURE –V Proforma of Action Taken Report:-

1. Number and date of Meetings

2. Minutes of the meetings: Mention main noteworthy points. Attached Minutes of the meeting on separate Annexure.

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

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

5. Summary of cases scrutinized for activities covered under Environment Impact Assessment Notification, 2006 Details may be attached as separate Annexure.

6. Summary of case scrutinized for activities not covered under Environment Impact Assessment Notification, 2006. Details may be attached as separate Annexure.

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

8. Any other matter of importance.

and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054.

GORAKHA NATH YADAVA

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