Section 11 of IFA : Section 11: Power To Acquire Land Over Which Right Is Claimed

Explanation using Example

Imagine a farmer, Mr. Sharma, who owns a piece of land that he uses for agriculture and this land is adjacent to a proposed protected forest area in India. The government, through its Forest Settlement Officer, is in the process of formally declaring this adjacent area as a protected forest, which would restrict certain activities and rights within its boundaries to conserve biodiversity.

Mr. Sharma claims that he has the right to use a portion of the land within the proposed forest boundary for his agricultural activities. Under Section 11 of The Indian Forest Act, 1927, the Forest Settlement Officer reviews Mr. Sharma's claim. After considering the evidence, the officer admits Mr. Sharma's claim in part, acknowledging his right over a sectio...

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