The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006
The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 is an Indian Law Act that recognizes the rights of forest-dwelling Scheduled Tribes and other traditional forest dwellers.
Summary
The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 was enacted by the Indian government in order to recognize and vest forest rights and occupation in forest land in forest dwelling Scheduled Tribes and other traditional forest dwellers who have been residing in such forests for generations. The Act also provides for the creation of a new category of land, called community forest land, to be managed by gram sabhas or village councils. The act aims to protect the rights of forest-dwelling communities and prevent their displacement from forests.
Table of Contents
| # | Section | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section 1: Short Title, Extent And Commencement | Open |
| 2 | Section 2: Definitions | Open |
| 3 | Section 3: Forest Rights Of Forest Dwelling Scheduled Tribes And Other Tradional Forest Dwellers | Open |
| 4 | Section 4: Recognition Of, And Vesting Of, Forest Rights In Forest Dwelling Scheduled Tribes And Other Traditional Forest Dwellers | Open |
| 5 | Section 5: Duties Of Holders Of Forest Rights | Open |
| 6 | Section 6: Authorities To Vest Forest Rights In Forest Dwelling Scheduled Tribes And Other Traditional Forest Dwellers And Procedure Thereof | Open |
| 7 | Section 7: Offences By Members Or Officers Of Authorities And Committees Under This Act | Open |
| 8 | Section 8: Cognizance Of Offences | Open |
| 9 | Section 9: Members Of Authorities, Etc, To Be Public Servants | Open |
| 10 | Section 10: Protection Of Action Taken In Good Faith | Open |
| 11 | Section 11: Nodal Agency | Open |
| 12 | Section 12: Power Of Central Government To Issue Directions | Open |
| 13 | Section 13: Act Not In Derogation Of Any Other Law | Open |
| 14 | Section 14: Power To Make Rules | Open |