Forest Rights Act News

7 Sept 20262:16 am

government policy7 Sept 2026 · 2:16 am2:16 am

Tribal Affairs Ministry: Forest Rights Act Has No Provision for Gram Sabha Consent in Projects

The Tribal Affairs Ministry stated that the Forest Rights Act has no provision for obtaining gram sabha consent for projects, and clarified to the Union Ministr

5 Aug 20261:54 pm

Environment5 Aug 2026 · 1:54 pm1:54 pm

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New Agasthyamalai eviction orders continue to undermine Forest Rights Act

New eviction orders in Agasthyamalai continue to undermine the Forest Rights Act, as authorities and the judiciary misinterpret its provisions regarding land oc

13 Jul 20262:07 pm

Government13 Jul 2026 · 2:07 pm2:07 pm

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Bombay High Court Slams Maharashtra Over Forest Rights Act Delay, Cites 'Sheer Callousness'

The Bombay High Court has criticized Maharashtra for its 'sheer callousness' regarding delays in implementing the Forest Rights Act.

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