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No provision in Forest Rights Act to obtain gram sabha consent for projects

The Hindu National · DistrictNews · 2026-09-06

No provision in Forest Rights Act to obtain gram sabha consent for projects

In a discussion with the Union Ministry of Power, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs also says ‘such matters’ related to the requirement of ‘100% gram sabha consent’ for projects in forest areas do not fall under its purview. Tribal Affairs Ministry clarifies no gram sabha consent needed under Forest Rights Act for forest clearance projects. No provision in Forest Rights Act to obtain gram sabha consent for projects, Tribal Affairs Ministry says.

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