The decision strikes a balance between protecting the environment and guaranteeing the ability to make a living
Main points of the Supreme Court ruling Zudpi Jungle as a Forest: Areas of the Zudpi jungle will be regarded as forest land, aligns with its 1996 decision.
In T N Godavarman Thirumulpad v UoI (1996), the Judiciary had broadened the definition of ‘forest’ in the Forest (Conservation) Act or FCA, 1980, and specified that the Act must apply to every forest regardless of the type of ownership or categorization of it.
One-Time Exemption for Allotments Before 1996: The exception was created taking into account the public interest since the land also includes public structures, residences, educational institutions, etc.
Nevertheless, the court required the state to obtain authorization under the FCA provided by the Centre.
Land use must remain unchanged, and transfers are permitted solely by heritage.
Responsibility for Post-1996 Allocations: Regarding allocations that occurred post-
In 1996, the State government is required to clarify the reason and identify the accountable officials.
The Union will consider proposals solely after measures have been implemented against those officials under the Forest Act.
Unallocated Lands to Be Preserved: All disjointed land plots (with an area under three hectares and not adjacent) any wooded region) has to be designated as Protected Forests.
Approval from the FCA is necessary for non-forest purposes, and the land must not be transferred to any private organization.
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