How can the reserved forests allotted to private parties be reclaimed by States and Union Territories as per the recent Supreme Court directive?
Discuss the implications and process involved in complying with the Supreme Court's order on reserved forests.
- States and Union Territories need to identify reserved forests allotted to private parties.
- They must undertake a survey and demarcate the boundaries of the reserved forests.
- Issue notices to the private parties informing them about the Supreme Court directive and the process of reclamation.
- Provide an opportunity for the private parties to respond and present their case.
- After hearing the parties involved, the authorities can proceed with the reclamation process.
- This may involve physically taking over the land from the private parties and restoring it back to its reserved forest status.
- Implications may include legal challenges, compensation claims, and potential environmental benefits from restoring the forest cover.
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