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Forest Conservation Act
SC bars Centre, states from using forest land for linear projects if compensatory area not given
Scroll Staff
· Feb 04, 2025 · 11:30 am
States must follow definition of ‘forest’ laid out in 1996 judgement, says Supreme Court
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· Feb 19, 2024 · 09:16 pm
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· Aug 29, 2023 · 06:30 am
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· Jul 21, 2023 · 01:22 pm
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· Oct 05, 2021 · 09:45 pm
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· Jun 01, 2019 · 01:30 pm
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