Section 2 of FCA : Section 2: Restriction On The Dereservation Of Forests Or Use Of Forest Land For Non-Forest Purpose

Explanation using Example

Imagine a scenario where a state government wants to convert a portion of a reserved forest into an agricultural land for growing spices. According to Section 2 of The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, the state government cannot unilaterally decide to do this. They must first seek and obtain prior approval from the Central Government.

Here's a hypothetical example:

The government of XYZ state identifies a section of a reserved forest that they believe would be ideal for cultivating cardamom. Instead of proceeding with the conversion, they must submit a proposal to the Central Government outlining their intentions and justifications for the land use change. The Central Government will review this proposal to ensure that the conversion is justified, aligns with conservation principles, and that necessary measures are in place to mitigate any environmental impact. Only after receiving this approval can the state government move forward with repurposing the forest land for non-forest use, in this case, agricultural cultivation of spices.