Chamba Reviews Implementation of Forest Rights Act

Chamba, November 10: Deputy Commissioner Mukesh Repaswal chaired a meeting of the District Level Forest Rights Act Committee with its newly appointed non-government members at the NIC room of the DC office on Monday.

The meeting reviewed implementation of the Forest Rights Act, land transfer procedures and pending formalities related to land used for schools, health centres, link roads and other development projects.

Repaswal directed departments to expedite the transfer of such land in their names to ensure proper management of public infrastructure. He also urged committee members to spread awareness about the Act and its provisions.

Additional Deputy Commissioner Amit Mehra briefed members on the objectives and provisions of the Forest Rights Act, 2006, particularly the recognition of rights of Scheduled Tribes and other traditional forest dwellers.

Divisional Forest Officer, Bharmour, Rajneesh Mahajan explained the procedures and requirements for processing development proposals involving forest land.

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