GUARDIANS OF THE GREEN: EXAMINING THE CONSTITUTIONAL DIMENSIONS OF FOREST RIGHTS ACT, 2006 IMPLEMENTATION IN INDIA AND THE VANISHING TRIBAL FORESTS: Submitted: February 25, 2024, Revised: March 06, 2024, Accepted: March 10, 2024     https://doi.org/10.56815/IJMRR.V3.I1.2024/159-168

Suwarta Tungya Raut; Dr. Rajesh N. Makasare

doi:10.56815/IJMRR.V3I1.2024/159-168

Authors

Suwarta Tungya Raut Assistant Professor (Research Scholar), Maharashtra National Law University, Ch. Sambhajinagar, India
Dr. Rajesh N. Makasare Research Guide & Professor, Dr. B.A.M. College of Law, Dhule Maharashtra, India.

https://doi.org/10.56815/IJMRR.V3I1.2024/159-168

Keywords:

Forest right act, Scheduled tribes, Indigenous Communities, Land rights, Implementation challenges

Abstract

The Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006, stands is pivotal legislation in Indian environmental and tribal rights history, aiming to rectify the historical injustices faced by tribal communities. Traditionally, these communities have been inextricably linked to the forests. Their existence and evolution have been intertwined with the conservation and utilization of forest resources and biodiversity. The usurpation of their rights over the years has led to significant alienation. This Act was envisioned as a tool to empower and restore the rights of these indigenous communities. This research delves into the complexities and obstacles in the implementation of the FRA, 2006, examining its effectiveness and the extent to which it has succeeded in redressing past injustices and reinstating the rights of tribal communities over their ancestral lands. The study aims to shed light on the status of tribal rights in India's forests, propose and recommendations for more effective realization of the Act.