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PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
3881 GI/2025
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MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi,the 13th June 2025
S.O. 2644 (E).— The following draft notification, which the Central Government proposes to issue
in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1), read with clause (v) and clause (xiv) of sub-section
(2) and subsection (3) of section 3 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (29 of 1986) is hereby
published, in accordance with the provisions prescribed under sub-rule (3) of rule 5 of the Environment
(Protection) Rules, 1986, for 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 containing this notification are made available to the
public;
Any person interested in making any objections or suggestions on the proposals contained in this
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, Forest and Climate Change, Indira Paryavaran
Bhawan, Jorbagh Road, Aliganj, New Delhi-110 003, or send it to the e-mail address of the Ministry at: esz-
[email protected].
DRAFT NOTIFICATION
WHEREAS the Lippa-Asrang Wildlife Sanctuary falls within the Moorang Tehsil of Pooh sub-
division of Kinnaur district, Himachal Pradesh state. It is situated between geo-coordinates North (31° 44'
21" N and 77° 15' 00" E), East (31° 40' 32" N and 78° 18' 07" E), South (31° 39' 29" N and 78° 17' 24" E)
and West (31° 41' 27" N and 78° 13' 09" E). It is a high-altitude area situated in the upper catchment of Taiti
stream, which is an important tributary of the Sutlej River. The altitude ranges from 3000 m to 5122 m. The
sanctuary beholds a unique landscape of dry Trans-Himalayan region with most of the sanctuary area being
largely flat and in part barren cold desert;
AND WHEREAS the Lippa-Asrang was first notified as a sanctuary in 1974 vide Himachal
Pradesh State Government notification number 5-11/70-SP, dated 27-04-1974. Thereafter, the sanctuary was
finally notified after its rationalization under section 26A of the Wildlife Protection Act (1972) on 7th June,
2013, vide notification number FEE-B-F(6)-11/2005-II/Lippa Asrang. The area of the Wildlife Sanctuary is
31 square kilometers;
AND WHEREAS the sanctuary and most of the areas are isolated both physio-graphically and
climatically consisting of forest type like Alpine Scrubs and Alpine pastures. The Sanctuary harbour many
threatened species of flora and fauna. The prominent species including RET species found in the sanctuary
includes, Himalayan Tahr (Hemitragus jemlahicus), Himalayan Brown Bear (Ursus arctos isabellinus),
Himalayan Black Bear (Ursus thibetanus laniger), Musk Deer (Moschus leucogaster), Ibex (Capra ibex),
Blue Sheep (Pseudois nayaur), Goral (Naemorhedus goral), etc. The Sanctuary is home to the magnificent
Snow Leopard (Panthera uncia) which is the State Animal of Himachal Pradesh and a flagship species for
conservation of Trans-Himalayan region;
AND WHEREAS the sanctuary is an important bird area renowned for its diverse birdlife,
attracting birdwatchers and ornithologists. The sanctuary serves as a wintering ground for several migratory
birds. The avifauna and other insects species found in the sanctuary includes Golden Eagle (Aquila
chrysaetos), Himalayan Griffon Vulture (Gyps himalayensis), Snow Partridge (Lerwa lerwa), Himalayan
Monal (Lophophorus impejanus), Alpine Accentor (Prunella collaris), Lammergeier (Gypaetus barbatus),
Himalayan Snowcock (Tetraogallus himalayensis), Egyptian vulture (Neophron percnopterus), Ram chakor
(Alectoris chukar), White capped redstart (Phoenicurus leucocephalus), Himalayan Buzzard (Buteo
refectus), Common Banded Awl (Hasora chromus), Indian Fritillary (Argynnis hyperbius), Painted Lady
(Vanessa cardui), Indian Skipper (Hesperia comma) etc.;
AND WHEREAS the sanctuary supports a wide variety of plant species, including many rare and
endemic ones. The varied habitats, from alpine meadows to dense forests, harbor a rich assortment of
vegetation which includes Betula utilis, Pinus wallichiana, Artemisia brevifolia, Heracleum candicans,
Thymus linearis, Bergenia stracheyi, Bistorta affinis, Rhododendron anthopogon, Cedrus deodara,
Juniperus communis, Skimmia laureola, Aconitum heterophyllum, Gentiana kurroo, Jurinea macrocephalla,
Ephedra gerardiana, etc.;
AND WHEREAS it is necessary to conserve and protect the area, extent and boundary of Lippa-
Asrang Wildlife Sanctuary which is specified in paragraph 1 given below in this notification as Eco-sensitive
Zone from ecological, environmental and biodiversity point of view and to prohibit industries or class of
industries and their operations and processes in the said Eco-Sensitive Zone;
NOW THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) and clauses (v) and
(xiv) of sub-section (2) and sub-section (3) of section 3 of the Environment (Protection) Act 1986 (29 of
1986) read with sub-rule (3) of rule 5 of the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986, the Central Government
hereby notifies an Eco-Sensitive Zone around the boundary of Lippa-Asrang Wildlife Sanctuary (herein
after referred to as the Eco-sensitive Zone) details of which are as under, namely: -
1. Extent and boundaries of Eco-Sensitive Zone.-
(1) The Eco-sensitive Zone is extends from 1 kilometer to 20.527 kilometer around the boundary of
Lippa-Asrang Wildlife Sanctuary encompassing Eco-sensitive Zone area of 298.469 square kilometer.
Out of this 125.68 square kilometer land is waste land, 156.08 square kilometer is snow covered, 14.74
square kilometer is grassland and streams accounts for 1.969 square kilometer.
(2) The boundary description of the Eco Sensitive Zone is appended as Annexure I.
(3) The various maps of the Eco-sensitive Zone is appended as Annexure II A, Annexure II B and
Annexure II C and Annexure II D
(4) Geo Coordinates on the boundary of Lippa Asrang Wildlife Sanctuary and its Eco-sensitive zone
are appended as Annexure –III.
(5) There are no village within the Eco-sensitive Zone.
2. Zonal Master Plan for Eco-Sensitive Zone-
(1) The State Government shall, for the purposes 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 Departments of the
State Government, for integrating the ecological and environmental considerations into the said
plan:-
i.
Forest;
ii.
Revenue;
iii.
Agriculture and Horticulture;
iv.
Panchayati Raj and Rural Development;
v.
Irrigation and Flood Control;
vi.
Tourism;
vii.
Municipality and Urban Development;
viii.
Public Works Department and Highways;
ix.
Himachal Pradesh State Pollution Control Board;
x.
Environment;
(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, green area, such as, parks, 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 and regulated activities listed in the Table in paragraph 4 and also ensure and promote
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 preparation and approval of the Zonal Master Plan, any new developmental activities
shall be governed by provisions specified at sub-para (1) and (2) of paragraph 6.
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.– (a) Forests, horticulture areas, agricultural areas, orchards, parks, lakes 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 purposes 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 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 in paragraph 4:
Provided further that no use of tribal land shall be permitted for commercial and industrial
development activities without the prior approval of the 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 above correction of error shall not include change of land use
in any case except as provided under this sub-paragraph:
Provided also that there shall be no consequential reduction in green area, such as
forest area and agricultural area and efforts shall be made to reforest the unused or unproductive
agricultural areas with afforestation and habitat restoration activities.
2. Natural water bodies.-The catchment areas of all natural springs 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 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 the State Department of Tourism in consultation with
the 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 kilometer 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 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 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. - Prevention and control of noise pollution in the Eco-sensitive Zone shall be
carried out in accordance with the provisions of the Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control)
Rules, 2000 and its amendments.
7. Air pollution.- Prevention and control of air pollution in the Eco-sensitive Zone shall be carried
out in accordance with the provisions of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981
(14 of 1981) and Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 and the rules made there under these 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 and the rules made there under these Acts.
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 Government of India
in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change vide notification number S.O. 1357
(E), dated the 8th April, 2016 and as amended from time to time; the inorganic material may be
disposed in an environmental acceptable manner at site identified outside the Eco-sensitive Zone;
(b) Safe and Environmentally Sound Management (ESM) of solid wastes in conformity with the
existing rules and regulations using identified technologies may be allowed within 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 Government of India in the
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change 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, as amended from time to time.
12. Construction and demolition waste management.- The construction and demolition waste
management in the Eco-sensitive Zone shall be carried out as per the provisions of the Construction
and Demolition Waste Management Rules, 2016 published by the Government of India in the
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change vide notification number G.S.R. 317(E),
dated the 29th March, 2016, as amended from time to time.
13. E-waste.- The e - waste management in the Eco-sensitive Zone shall be carried out as per the
provisions of the E-Waste Management Rules, 2016, published by the Government of India in the
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, as amended from time to time.
14. Vehicular traffic.– The vehicular movement of traffic shall be regulated in a habitat friendly
manner and specific provisions in this regard shall be incorporated in the Zonal Master Plan and till
such time as the Zonal Master plan is prepared and approved by the competent authority in the
State Government, the Monitoring Committee shall monitor compliance of vehicular movement
under the relevant Acts and the rules and regulations made thereunder.
15. Vehicular pollution.- Prevention and control of vehicular pollution shall be in compliance with
applicable laws and efforts shall be made for use of cleaner fuels.
16. Industrial units.– (a) On or after the publication of this notification in the Official Gazette, no new
polluting industries shall be permitted to be set up within the Eco-sensitive Zone;
(b) only non-polluting industries shall be allowed within 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.
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 Eco-sensitive Zone-
All activities in the Eco-Sensitive Zone shall be governed by the provisions of the Environment Act and
the rules made there under including the Environmental Impact Assessment Notification, 2006 (or the
latest notification) and other applicable laws including the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 (69 of 1980),
the Indian Forest Act, 1927 (16 of 1927), the Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972 (53 of 1972), and amendments
made thereto and be regulated in the manner specified in the Table below, namely:-
TABLE
| S. No. | | Activity | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Prohibited Activities | | | |
| 1. | Commercial mining, stone quarrying and crushing units. | | a. All new and existing mining (minor and major minerals), stone quarrying and crushing units shall be prohibited with immediate effect except for meeting the domestic needs of bona fide local residents including digging of earth for construction or repair of houses within Eco- sensitive Zone; b. The mining operations shall be carried out in accordance with the orders of the Hon’ble Supreme Court, dated the 4th August, 2006 in the matter of T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad Vs. UOI in W.P.(C) No.202 of 1995; dated 21st April, 2014 in the matter of Goa Foundation Vs. UOI in W.P.(C) No.435 of 2012; and dated the 26th April, 2023 and the 28th April, 2023 in the matter of T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad Vs. UOI and in W.P.(C) No.202 of 1995. |
| 2. | Setting of industries causing pollution (Water, Air, Soil, Noise, etc.). | | No new or expansion of polluting industries in the Eco-sensitive Zone shall be permitted. Pollution prevention technologies and noise barriers should be installed by existing industries |
| 3. | Establishment of major hydroelectric project. | | Prohibited. |
| 4. | Use or production or processing of any hazardous substance/hazardous waste | | 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. | Use of polythene bags and plastics. | | Prohibited (except as otherwise provided) as per applicable laws. |
| 9. | Commercial use of firewood. | | Prohibited. |
| 10. | Commercial extraction of surface and ground water. | | Prohibited. |
| B. Regulated Activities | | | |
| 11. | 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. |
| 12. | 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 listed in sub-paragraph (1) of paragraph 3 as per building bye- laws to meet the residential needs of the local residents: Provided that the construction activity related to small scale industries not causing pollution shall be regulated and kept at the minimum, with the prior permission from the competent authority as per applicable rules and regulations, if any. b. Beyond one kilometer it shall be regulated as per the Zonal Master Plan. |
|---|---|---|
| 13. | Small scale non-polluting industries. | Non-polluting industries as per classification of industries issued by the Central Pollution Control Board in February, 2016, 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. |
| 14. | 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 Central or concerned State Acts and the rules made there under. |
| 15. | Collection of Forest Produce or Non-Timber Forest Produce. | Regulated under applicable laws. |
| 16. | Erection of electrical and communication towers and laying of cables and other infrastructures. | Regulated under applicable laws of underground cabling may be promoted. |
| 17. | Infrastructure including civic amenities. | Taking measures of mitigation, as per applicable laws, rules and regulation and available guidelines. |
| 18. | Widening and strengthening of existing roads and construction of new roads. | Taking measures of mitigation with proper Environment Impact Assessment, as per applicable laws, rules and regulation and available guidelines. |
| 19. | Undertaking other activities related to tourism like over flying over the Eco-sensitive Zone area by hot air balloon, helicopter, drones, Microlites, etc. | Regulated as per the applicable laws. |
| 20. | Protection of Hill Slopes and river banks. | No construction activity unless otherwise permitted by State Level Committee shall be undertaken on the steep hills and up to 100 meter from the banks of any river, and natural nallah. |
| 21. | Movement of vehicular traffic at night. | Regulated as per applicable laws |
| 22. | 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23. | Establishment of large-scale commercial livestock and poultry farms by firms, corporate and companies. | | Regulated as per applicable laws except for meeting local needs. |
| 24. | Open Well, Bore Well, etc. for agriculture or other usage. | | Regulated and the activity should be strictly monitored by the appropriate authority. |
| 25. | Discharge of treated waste water/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 untreated waste water/effluent shall be regulated as per the applicable laws. |
| 26. | Eco-tourism. | | Regulated as per the applicable laws. |
| 27. | Commercial Sign boards and hoardings. | | Regulated as per the applicable laws. |
| 28. | Introduction of exotic species. | | Regulated as per the applicable laws. |
| C. Promoted Activities | | | |
| 29. | | Rain water harvesting. | Shall be actively promoted. |
| 30. | | Organic farming. | Shall be actively promoted. |
| 31. | | Adoption of green technology for all activities. | Shall be actively promoted. |
| 32. | | Cottage industries including village artisans, etc. | Shall be actively promoted. |
| 33. | | Use of renewable energy and fuels. | Bio-gas, solar light, etc. shall be actively promoted. |
| 34. | | Agro-Forestry. | Shall be actively promoted. |
| 35. | | Plantation of Horticulture and Herbals. | Shall be actively promoted. |
| 36. | | Use of eco-friendly transport. | Shall be actively promoted. |
| 37. | | Restoration of Degraded Land/ Forests/ Habitat. | Shall be actively promoted. |
| 38. | | Environmental Awareness. | Shall be actively promoted. |
| 39. | | Sustainable Forest Management Activities. | Shall be actively promoted. |
5. Monitoring Committee - The Central Government hereby 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)
CCF (Territorial) Rampur Forest Circle
Chairman, ex-
officio;
(ii)
A representative of Non-governmental Organization working in the field of wildlife
including heritage conservation to be nominated by the State Government after every
three years
Member;
(iii) An expert in the area of ecology and environment or forestry from reputed Institution
Member;
or University to be nominated by the State Government after every three years
(iv) Sub Divisional Magistrate having jurisdiction of the area
Member, ex-
officio;
(v) DCF (Territorial) Kinnaur Forest Division
Member, ex-
officio;
(vi) A representative from Himachal Pradesh, Pollution Control Board
Member, ex-
officio;
(vii) A representative from Department of Tourism, Himachal Pradesh
(viii) DCF Sarahan Wildlife Division
Member-
Secretary
ex-officio.
6. Functions of the Monitoring Committee –
(1) 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 Forest, vide number S.O. 1533 (E), dated the 14th September, 2006 and amended
time to time, 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.
(2) The activities not 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 14th September, 2006 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 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 complaint 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 representative or expert from concerned Department,
representative from industry associations or concerned stakeholders to assist in its deliberations
depending on the requirements on case to case basis.
(5) The Monitoring Committee shall submit the annual action taken report of its activities for the period
up to the 31st March of every year by the 30th June of that year to the Chief Wildlife Warden of the
State in pro-forma specified in Annexure-IV, appended to this notification.
(6) 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 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 any High Court or the National Green
Tribunal.
Annexure-I
DETAILED BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION OF THE ECO SENSITIVE ZONE
The Eco sensitive Zone boundary in terms of landscape features includes ridges like Thothi Dhar, Gmjhang
Dhar, Tepong, Ladsa Dhar, Kiyari Dhar and Metang Dhar. Forest beats- It falls under the Lippa beat of
Kinnaur Territorial Forest Division. Rivers- Gumjhang Nalla, Tepong Nalla, Ladsa Nalla, Wari Nalla and
Taiti Khad. Glaciers- Metanglongpa Glacier, Gumjhang Glacier and Ladsa Glacier. Temporary Gaddi Deras-
Dharwali, Dhar Ladsa, Dhar Tepong, Dhar Gumjhang, Dhar Metang and Dhar Kiyari. The boundary
descitpion in different directions is as under:
North: North East boundary of the Eco sensitive Zone is shared with Pin Valley National Park and North
West is shared with Rupi Bhaba Wildlife Sanctuary.
South: Tokto and Asarang are two villages located south of the Eco sensitive Zone falling in Moorang
Range.
East: East Boundaries of the Eco sensitive Zone is aligned with Moorang Range of Kinnaur Territorial Forest
Division and Rupi Bhaba Wildlife Sanctuary; some part of boundary with Proposed Eco sensitive Zone of
Rupi Bhaba Wildlife Sanctuary.
West: Western side of the Eco sensitive Zone is aligned with the Eco sensitive Zone of Great Himalayan
National Park and Sarahan Range of Rampur Territorial Forest Division.
Annexure-II A
LOCATION OF THE LIPPA ASRANG WILDLIFE SANCTUARY AND ITS ECO-
SENSITIVE ZONE IN KINNAUR DISTRICT
Annexure-II B
MAP SHOWING GEO COORDINATES AND AERIAL DISTANCE FROM WILDLIFE
SANCTUARY TO ESZ BOUNDARY
Annexure-II C
LAND USE LAND COVER MAP OF ECO SENSITIVE ZONE
Annexure-II D
TOPO SHEET MAP OF LIPPA ASRANG WILDLIFE SANCTUARY AND ITS ECO
SENSITIVE ZONE
Annexure- III
TABLE A: GEO COORDINATES OF THE IMPORTANT POINTS ON THE
BOUNDARY OF LIPPA ASRANG WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
| Points | Latitude (N) | Longitude (E) |
|---|---|---|
| Point No. 1 | 31º44’21.617” | 78º15’0.019” |
| Point No. 2 | 31º43’36.63” | 78º15’22.109” |
| Point No.3 | 31º42’4.187” | 78º16’6.465” |
| Point No. 4 | 31º42’4.459” | 78º16’42.217” |
| Point No. 5 | 31º41’42.791” | 78º17’6.442” |
| Point No. 6 | 31º41’13.894” | 78º17’32.408” |
| Point No. 7 | 31º41’0.348” | 78º17’44.577” |
| Point No. 8 | 31º40’32.268” | 78º18’5.577” |
| Point No. 9 | 31º39’33.936” | 78º17’22.667” |
| Point No. 10 | 31º40’0.005” | 78º16’43.857” |
| Point No. 11 | 31º40’23.305” | 78º16’2.253” |
| Point No. 12 | 31º40’23.659” | 78º15’45.941” |
| Point No. 13 | 31º41’11.8” | 78º14’36.235” |
| Point No. 14 | 31º41’28.98” | 78º13’10.148” |
| Point No. 15 | 31º42’28.303” | 78º13’23.89” |
| Point No. 16 | 31º43’9.159” | 78º13’59.134” |
TABLE-B : GEO COORDINATES OF THE IMPORTANT POINTS ON THE ECO
SENSITIVE ZONE BOUNDARY
| Points | Latitude (N) | Longitude (E) |
|---|---|---|
| 1) | 31°52’3.826” | 78°7’22.628” |
| 2) | 31°50’52.763” | 78°10’59.737” |
| 3) | 31°48’37.154” | 78°13’18.771” |
| 4) | 31°48’21.231” | 78°15’57.985” |
| 5) | 31°47’51.412” | 78°17’52.112” |
| 6) | 31°46’21.025” | 78°19’9.646” |
| 7) | 31°44’20.237” | 78°17’16.060” |
| 8) | 31°44’21.588” | 78°15’0.004” |
| 9) | 31°42’39.74” | 78°16’14.06” |
| 10) | 31°41’42.52” | 78°17’11.00” |
| 11) | 31°40’3.05” | 78°17’34.12” |
| 12) | 31°39’52.41” | 78°16’47.83” |
| 13) | 31°40’54.99” | 78°14’41.63” |
| 14) | 31°41’26.932” | 78°8’37.606” |
| 15) | 31°43’13.267” | 78°5’30.402” |
| 16) | 31°46’8.914” | 78°5’45.363” |
| 17) | 31°48’22.010” | 78°5’5.230” |
| 18) | 31°50’14.688” | 78°5’45.032” |
Annexure-IV
Proforma of Action Taken Report
1. Number and date of meetings.
2. Minutes of the meetings: (mention noteworthy points. Attach minutes of the meeting as
separate Annexure).
3. Status of preparation of Zonal Master Plan including Tourism Master Plan.
4. Summary of cases dealt with rectification of error apparent on face of land record (Eco-
sensitive Zone wise). Details may be attached as separate Annexure.
5. Summary of cases scrutinised for activities covered under the Environment Impact
Assessment Notification, 2006 (Details may be attached as separate Annexure).
6. Summary of cases scrutinised for activities not covered under the Environment Impact
Assessment Notification, 2006 (Details may be attached as separate Annexure).
7. Summary of complaints lodged under section 19 of the Environment (Protection) Act,
1986.
8. Any other matter of importance.
[F. No. 25/62/2015/ESZ-RE]
DR. S. KERKETTA, Scientist ‘G’
and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054.
GORAKHA NATH
YADAVA
NATH YADAVA
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