Forest Clearance (FCA 1980)
Diversion of forest-land for non-forestry purposes under Section 2 of FCA 1980
Forest Clearance (FCA 1980)
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)
Non-Forest Land Certificate (NOC)
Apply for Non-Forest Land Certificate required for mining, roads, industrial setups, stone crushers, and construction works.
Non-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
- Full Postal Address
- Precise Location of the Project
- Phone Number of the Applicant
Required Attachments
- Registered Land Documents
- Identity proof
- GPS Map duly signed by the applicant/owner and the Rangbah Shnong/Headman of the area
- KML File
- A letter from the Member Secretary, Meghalaya Biodiversity Board, on whether it falls under a biodiversity heritage site
- A letter from the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC), on whether it falls under a sacred grove or not
- NOC from the KHADC certifying whether the proposed area is recorded as Forest as per their office records / Expert Committee Report
- A letter from the Divisional Forest Officer, Khasi Hills Wildlife Division, stating whether the proposed area falls under any Protected Area or Eco-Sensitive Zone
Applications shall be submitted to the respective Divisional Forest Officer, Territorial Divisions.