Temple, Poondi, Perur Taluk of Coimbatpre"Oistii;I''- Proposal Rejected Regarding
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Speed Post ENVTRONMENT & FORESTS(FR.1 0) DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT, CHENNAI 9. From Thiru. Shambu Kallolikar, I.A.S., Principal Secretary to Government. To y/Executive Officer, Arulmigu Vellingiri Andavar Temple, Poondi, Perur Taluk, Coimbatore District. Sir, Sub: Forests -. Forest (Conservation) Act, 1g8o Coimbatore Forest Circle - i Division - Proposal for diversion of 2.02 ha of forest land Bolampatty in Block ll Reserved Forests of Coimbatore Forest Division for the purpose of halting pilgrims near Aandichunai of Vellingiri hills - ln favour of the Executiv-e Officer, Arulmigu V"ffingiri Andavar Temple, Poondi, Perur Taluk of Coimbatpre"oistii;i''- proposal rejected _ Regarding. Ref: FtgT the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, C.No.TS3/2s7st 201 S, dated 24.1 0.201g. ===== I am directed to state that the proposal for diversion of 2.02 ha of forest land in Bolampatty Block Il Reserved Foregts of boimbatore Forest Division for the purpose of halting pilgrims near Aandichunai of_vellingiri rrlirs in favour of Executive officer, Arulmigu vellingiri Andavar Temple, perui Poond[ Taruk of coimbatore District has been examined by Government in detail and ii is rejected for the folio*ing reasons :- i' Forest land proposed for diversion is a grass land and it is a pristine location surrounded by grass lands and wet evergreen forests. rrris gr5.r land moisture retains and cascades' in the springs *[i.r, form the the ,rin Jorice of water to streams down below' The areiwill be ruined it any are permitted. e*cessir" activities lf any structure is permitted here, it will-attract resulting more visitors in ecological disaster. Proposed activity wirr real into damage and will ecological be hazarduous to tne health of the Forests. Further over-stayal of pilgrims in this location will pollute the water source of the area. The pilgrims.staying overnight will defecaie in nearby forest and will affect the wild life health also. The Government can not compromise conservation of forest and wildlife for the sake of comfort of the pilgrims. ..2.. I -2- ii. ln this area, Elephant, wild boar, spotted deer, panther are present. iii. The forest area proposed for diversion forms part of Nilgiris Biosphere Reserve and Coimbatore Elephant corridor, Wildlife migration corridor. iv. v) Rare / endangered / unique species of flora and fauna are found in the area. Yours faithfully, <.r.c6e.^J Y -qfi-1"atq for Principal Secretary to ernemnt. b)z Copv to .- tr The Principal Chief Conservator of Forests x1.\ (Head of Department ), Chennai-15. The Chief Conservator of Forest, Coimbatore -641 001..