All these rights and concessions are subject to the condition that forests are to be maintained. The right of user or easement is always limited one, it can never extend so as to destroy the servient estate. The right exists so long as the (servient) property is safe or continues to exist, because if the (servient) estate ceases to exist, the right ceases with it.
So while dealing with the claims, the Forest Settlement Officer should see that the forests are not unduly burdened.
14. After the issue of a notification under Section 4, no fresh clearing for cultivation or for any other purpose shall be made in the land included in the said notification.
Provided that the Collector may with the previous concurrence of the Chief Conservator of Forests permit such clearings for rehabilitating displaced persons and landless tenants and for irrigation projects.
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