Forest Rights Act
Coverage of Forest Rights Act in the Nexus archive.
- New Agasthyamalai eviction orders continue to silence Forest Rights Act
The Forest Rights Act (FRA) does not require traditional forest-dwellers to have occupied land for three generations before 2005 or prohibit all commercial activities on forest lands. However, the administration and judiciary have hindered its implementation by applying these requirements.
- J&K speeds up FRA implementation; warns Forest Dept. against eviction notices
Jammu and Kashmir has accelerated the implementation of the Forest Rights Act (FRA) and warned the Forest Department against issuing eviction notices. This follows months of tension between the Lok Bhavan and the elected government over eviction drives in four areas of Jammu.
- Form panel to find permanent solution for Inam land disputes, CPI(M) urges Tamil Nadu CM Vijay
A panel is proposed to address Inam land disputes, with CPI(M) urging Tamil Nadu CM Vijay to take action. P. Shanmugam called for a Supreme Court review petition and faster implementation of the Forest Rights Act provisions.
- Adivasi conclave adopts 10-point resolution, seeks strict enforcement of PESA, Forest Rights Act
An Adivasi conclave adopted a 10-point resolution demanding strict enforcement of the PESA and Forest Rights Act. Participants raised concerns about the transfer of tribal lands, forests, and natural resources to corporate entities.