ORDER : S.H. Kapadia, J. The State of Andhra Pradesh seeks permission for execution of work relating to tunnels with all their ancillary works of Pula Subbaiah Veligonda Project. The CEC has examined and recommended for approval of the project, subject to the following conditions : (i) for use of forest land, approval under the F.C. Act will be obtained. (ii) the 15 conditions on which the project has been recommended by the Standing Committee of the National Board of Wildlife will be strictly complied with; (iii) the additional conditions, if any, imposed by the Chief Wildlife Warden, Andhra Pradesh Forest Department will be complied with; (iv) 5% of the project cost of Rs. 999.60 crores associated with the implementation of the project works within the sanctuary i.e. Rs. 50 crores will be deposited by the project authorities for conservation and protection works in the National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries in the State of Andhra Pradesh. It is recommended that for this purpose a Committee under the Chairmanship of the Chief Committee under the Chairmanship of the Chief Secretary, Andhra Pradesh with the Special Chief Secretary/Principal Secretary Forests, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Chief Wildlife Warden, a representative of the DGF & SS, MOEF and one eminent expert (non official) in the field of wildlife may be constituted and registered under the Societies Act. 2. The money payable by the user agency may be deposited with the said Society. The interest received on the principal amount may be used in perpetuity for conservation and protection of the National Parks and Sanctuaries in the State. 3. The above conditions are acceptable to the State of Andhra Pradesh. 4. The project is cleared, subject to fulfilling of the above conditions. 5. I.A. is allowed accordingly. 6. The State of Andhra Pradesh seeks permission for construction of Srisailam Left Bank Canal Underground Tunnel Project. The CEC has examined and recommended for approval of the project, subject to the following conditions : (i) the conditions imposed by the Chief Wildlife Warden will be strictly complied with; (ii) 5% of the project cost (Rs. 55.36 crores) after deducting Rs. 30 crores already deposited in the Compensatory Afforestation Fund i.e. Rs. 25.36 crores will be deposited by the project authorities for undertaking conservation and protection measures in National Parks and Sanctuaries in the State. 55.36 crores) after deducting Rs. 30 crores already deposited in the Compensatory Afforestation Fund i.e. Rs. 25.36 crores will be deposited by the project authorities for undertaking conservation and protection measures in National Parks and Sanctuaries in the State. It is recommended that for this purpose a Committee under the Chairmanship of the Chief Secretary, Andhra Pradesh with the Special Chief Secretary/Principal Secretary Forests, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Chief Wildlife Warden, a representative of the DGF & SS, MOEF and one eminent expert (non official) in the field of wildlife may be constituted and registered under the Societies Act. 7. The money payable be the user agency may be deposited with the said Society. 8. The interest received on the principal amount may be used in perpetuity for conservation and protection of the National Parks and Sanctuaries in the State. 9. The above conditions are acceptable to the State of Andhra Pradesh. 10. The project is cleared, subject to fulfilling of the above conditions. 11. I.A. is allowed accordingly. 12. The State of Rajasthan seeks permission for construction of Harsani Girab, Myajlar road 26 km. to Sandho ki Basti in Barmer District, Rajasthan. The CEC has examined and recommended for approval of the project, subject to the following conditions : (i) only gravel road would be constructed; (ii) no night camping shall be allowed during the construction of road by labour and construction activity will be permitted only during day time only; (iii) speed breakers will be constructed at an interval of 500 mtrs. in sanctuary area by user agency; (iv) barrier should be constructed at entry and exit of each village, where movement of vehicles during sunset will be recorded; (v) no cutting of trees will be allowed; (vi) the construction material for road will be brought from the area outside the DNPI; (vii) the user agency will not create borrow pit in DNP area, for the construction of road; (viii) user agency will clear all the debris left after construction activity; (ix) the user agency will put any maintain sign board at every two kilometers distance on both sides of the road mentioning that the road is passing through Desert National park and drivers should be watchful about wildlife and drive cautiously; (x) in order to avoid crushing of reptiles, suitably designed under passes shall be constructed. 13. The NPV shall be paid as suggested by CEC. 13. The NPV shall be paid as suggested by CEC. 14. The project is cleared, subject to fulfilling of the above conditions. 15. I.A. is allowed accordingly. 16. The State of Rajasthan seeks permission for the construction Mamer Minor Irrigation Project falling within Phulwari Ki Naal, Wild Life Sanctuary in Tehsil Kotra, Distt. Udaipur, Rajasthan. The CEC has examined and recommended for approval of the project, subject to the following conditions : (i) for use of forest land, approval under the F.C. Act will be obtained. (ii) the user agency will deposit NPV as per the rate applicable for use of land falling within the Wildlife Sanctuary; (iii) the conditions imposed by the National Board of Wildlife will be strictly complied with. 17. The NPV shall be paid as suggested by CEC. 18. The project is cleared, subject to fulfilling of the above conditions. 19. I.A. is allowed accordingly. I.A.NO.2386 20. Adjourned by four weeks. I.A.NO.2388 21. Issue notice. 22. CEC to file response within a period of four weeks. I.A.NO.2389-91 22. Referred to CEC. I.A.NO.1458 23. Adjourned by four weeks. I.A.NO.1479 24. MoEF seeks time to file Report. Five weeks time is granted for the same. W.P.(C) NO.498/2003 25. Adjourned by five weeks. W.P.(C) NO.10/2001 26. Subject to general order passed regarding saw mills, the writ petition is disposed of accordingly. I.A.NO.2281-82 27. The State of Uttarakhand seeks permission for repair work on damaged part of 200 mtrs. road on Hill By-pass road falling within the Rajaji National Park, Haridwar. The CEC has examined and made certain conditions for approval of the project, subject to the following conditions : (i) The Hill By-pass road will be used only on special occasions such as Kumbh Mela/Ardh Kumbh Mela and on the occasion of 'Somvati Amavsya' and that too strictly between Sunrise and Sunset. For this purpose, gates will be erected at appropriate places at both ends of the road falling within the Rajaji National park so as not to hinder the movement of wildlife. These gates will be erected by the Forest Department at the cost of the PWD. For this purpose, gates will be erected at appropriate places at both ends of the road falling within the Rajaji National park so as not to hinder the movement of wildlife. These gates will be erected by the Forest Department at the cost of the PWD. These two gates should be opened only on special occasions and that too under strict supervision and written directions of the Director, Rajaji National Park; (ii) the conditions imposed by the Chief Wildlife Warden for repair of the road will be strictly complied with; (iii) no labour camp will be established within the Rajaji National Park; (iv) the earth and other material required for the repair of the road will be brought from outside the Rajaji National Park and no material will be extracted or used from the Rajaji National Park; and (v) adequate number of speed breakers will be installed on the road at regular intervals to regulate the speed of the vehicles. 28. The above conditions are acceptable to the State of Andhra Pradesh. 29. The project is cleared, subject to fulfilling of the above conditions. 30. I.As. are allowed accordingly.