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Ex-CJI Gavai to head panel vetting forest rights claims in Tamil Nadu

Hindustan Times Nov 07, 2026 at 07:43 AM IST India
Ex-CJI Gavai to head panel vetting forest...

AI summary

The Supreme Court appointed former CJI Bhushan R Gavai to lead a committee reviewing Forest Rights Act claims in Tamil Nadu. The bench criticized the state for years of inaction and set strict deadlines for adjudicating claims in the Agasthyamalai landscape.

Key takeaways

  • Former CJI Gavai will chair a committee to scrutinize forest rights orders in Tamil Nadu.
  • The court directed the state to complete the statutory claim process within five months.
  • The bench criticized the state for failing to initiate the process for years.
  • The court excluded certain occupants from Forest Rights Act protection based on residence criteria.
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