Forest Clearance (FCA 1980)
Diversion of forest-land for non-forestry purposes under Section 2 of FCA 1980
Forest Clearance
Under Section 2 of the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, prior approval of the Central Government (MoEF&CC) is mandatory for diversion of forest land for non-forest purposes like roads, mining, defense, and hydro-electric projects.Supreme Court Directive (12.12.1996)
The Hon'ble Supreme Court order dated 12.12.1996 in Writ Petition (Civil) No. 202/1995 (T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad vs Union of India) mandates strict legal enforcement of forest clearance provisions for all non-forest activities.Applications must be submitted online through the central PARIVESH portal:
Apply on PARIVESHNon-Forest Land Certificate (NOC)
The applicant or project proponent is required to obtain a Non-Forest Land Certificate (NOC) from the Forest and Environment Department for activities such as: Mining, Roads, Industrial Setups, Stone Crushers, Developmental Works, and Construction Works.
Required Details
The application must clearly mention the following:
- Full Postal Address
- Precise Location of the Project
- Phone Number of the Applicant
Required Attachments
Submit the application along with:
- Land Documents
- GPS Map of the Project Site
- Exact Boundaries and Area
Applications shall be submitted to the respective Divisional Forest Officer, Territorial Divisions.