- regulatory act
- NOT prohibitory act
- deforestation can be regulated
- diversion of forest land ➡️ non-forest activities
- to protect ecological value
- protecting the forest
Introduction of 3 Imp. Initiatives
- Compensatory Afforestation ➡️ mandatory
- if diversion > 5 hec, then
- prior approval of Union govt. ➡️ mandatory
- Forest dwelling communittees / PVTG’s :
- rehabilitation & resettlement ➡️ mandatory