The document discusses the Forest Rights Act of India, which recognizes the customary rights of scheduled and non-scheduled tribes who have resided in forests for generations. The Act aims to undo the historical injustices done to tribes and forest dwellers since independence by restricting their access to forest resources and prohibiting grazing. It establishes their rights over forest land and resources according to traditional use.

2. THE OBJECTIVE OF THE ARTICLE

3. THE CONTENT OF THE ARTICLE

4. Is a welcome piece of legislation to
recognise the customary rights of
forest dependent scheduled tribe
and non-scheduled tribe
communities who have been
residing in such forests for
generations but whose rights could
not be recorded.
As per the preamble of the
Act, it is an attempt to
undo the “historical
injustice” done to tribal's
and forest dwellers since
pre-independence.

5. It was the government rules that made life of the
forest dwellers miserable and the collection of fuel
wood, fodder etc. were severely restricted
Grazing in the forests has been prohibited, High
rates for permits, Agriculture land to be vacated,
prevent free flow of water

12. CONCLUSION