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Section 5: Duties of holders of forest rights

The Scheduled Tribes And Other Traditional Forest Dweller (Recognition Of Forest Rights) ACT, 2006State Act of Madhya Pradesh · Act 2 of 2007

The holders of any forest right, Gram Sabha and village level institutions in areas where there are holders of any forest right under this Act are empowered to–

(a) protect the wild life, forest and biodiversity;

(b) ensure that adjoining catchments area, water sources and other ecological sensitive areas are adequately protected;

(c) ensure that the habitat of forest dwelling Scheduled Tribes and other traditional forest dwellers is preserved from any form of destructive practices affecting their cultural and natural heritage;

(d) ensure that the decisions taken in the Gram Sabha to regulate access to community forest resources and stop any activity which adversely affects the wild animals, forest and the biodiversity are complied with.

CHAPTER IV AUTHORITIES AND PROCEDURE FOR VESTING OF FOREST RIGHTS

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ActThe Scheduled Tribes And Other Traditional Forest Dweller (Recognition Of Forest Rights) ACT, 2006
Section5
Marginal noteDuties of holders of forest rights
JurisdictionState of Madhya Pradesh
StatusIn force as published by the source

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