What is Godavarman Judgement?
T N GODAVARMAN THIRUMULPAD filed a writ petition in 1995, which led the Supreme Court to ban all kinds of felling in any state without prior permission from the Union government.
Which of the case is popularly known as Forest Conservation case?
the Godavarman2 case
This case came to be known popularly as the Godavarman2 case or less commonly the ‘forest conservation case’3. The prime focus of Godavarman was the effective implementation of the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980.
What is forest policy in India?
A draft National Forest Policy was released in 2019. The basic thrust of the draft is conservation, protection and management of forests along with safeguarding the interest of tribals and forest-dependent people. Other Legislations that Govern Indian Forests: Indian Forest Act 1927.
Which of the following forest conservation laws prohibits deforestation?
The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 was passed with the aim to protect the forests by controlling the rates of deforestation. The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 came into force on October 25, 1980. This Act was enforced to protect the forests of our country.
What is writ of continuing mandamus?
(c) Continuing mandamus is a writ issued by a court in an environmental case directing any agency or instrumentality of the government or officer thereof to perform an act or series of acts decreed by final judgment which shall remain effective until judgment is fully satisfied.
What do you mean by Forest Conservation Act?
The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 an Act of the Parliament of India to provide for the conservation of forests and for matters connected therewith or ancillary or incidental thereto. It was further amended in 1988. This law extends to the whole of India.
Who owns forest land in India?
Forest Management 35.65 million ha of forest are public lands administered by the government, 21.55 million ha are public lands reserved for communities and indigenous groups, 9.58 million ha are owned by private companies and individuals, and 1.65 million ha are owned by communities and indigenous groups.
Which state has largest forest cover in India?
Madhya Pradesh
Area-wise Madhya Pradesh has the largest forest cover in the country followed by Arunachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha and Maharashtra.
Why did the Forest Conservation Act came to India?
It was enacted by the Parliament of India in order to control the ongoing deforestation of the forests of India. It came into force on October 25, 1980 containing five sections.
When was forest Act passed in India?
The Indian Forest Act, 1927 was enacted after repealing the Indian Forest Act, 1878 for the purpose of consolidating the law relating to forests, the transit of forest produce and the duty leviable on timber and other forest produce.
What is GR Nos 171947 48?
The mandate of the MMDA and DPWH on flood control and drainage services shall include the removal of structures, constructions, and encroachments built along rivers, waterways, and esteros (drainages) in violation of RA 7279, PD 1067, and other pertinent laws.