In case the Forest Settlement-officer finds it impossible having due regard to the maintenance of the reserved forest, to make such settlement under section 15 as shall ensure the continued exercise of the said rights to the extent so admitted, he shall, subject to such rules as the State Government may make in this behalf, commute such rights, by the payment to such persons of a sum of money in lieu thereof, or by the grant of land, or in such other manner as he thinks fit.
Section 16: Commutation of rights
Indian Forest Act 1927State Act of Tripura · Act 1 of 1927
Where this provision sits
| Act | Indian Forest Act 1927 |
|---|---|
| Section | 16 |
| Marginal note | Commutation of rights |
| Jurisdiction | State of Tripura |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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