Section 18 of IFA : Section 18: Appeal Under Section 17

Explanation using Example

Imagine a local farmer named Rajesh who has a piece of land adjacent to a forest area that has been recently declared as a protected forest under the Indian Forest Act, 1927. The Forest Settlement Officer issues an order affecting Rajesh's use of his land for grazing his cattle, as it falls within the buffer zone of the protected forest.

Unsatisfied with the decision, Rajesh decides to appeal against the order. He writes a petition explaining his grievances and submits it to the Forest Settlement Officer. As per Section 18(1) of the Indian Forest Act, the officer is obligated to forward Rajesh's appeal without delay to the competent authority, which in this case migh...

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