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ON THE RIGHTS OF FOREST-DWELLERS
Why in the news?
Recent notification of Thanthai Periyar Sanctuary in Tamil Nadu raised concerns among forest-dwellers.
source: IE
source: IEAbout Concerns of Forest-Dwellers:
- They fear denial of their rights under the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act 2006 (FRA).
- Allegations of district and state administrations violating relevant laws surfaced.
| Forest Rights Act 2006 (FRA)
FRA, 2006 aimed to recognize and vest forest rights of Scheduled Tribes and traditional forest dwellers. Related acts and provisions ● Wildlife Protection Act 1972: Bans capturing, killing, or trading wild animals except in Jammu and Kashmir. ● 1988 National Forest Policy: Aims environmental stability, conserving natural forests ● PESA 1996: Protects tribal traditions, grants Gram Sabha consultation rights in land acquisition |
