💨 Abstract

The Himachal Pradesh Forest Department plans to file a review petition before May 10 to legalize roads built in violation of the Forest Conservation Act, 1980. These roads, totaling 2,183 across the state, were constructed before the implementation of the Forest Rights Act in 2016. The aim of this act is to grant forest rights to communities residing in and dependent on forest lands for at least three generations.

Courtesy: theprint.in

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