Scheduled Tribes & Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 alongwith Rules, 2007

This authoritative volume consolidates the full text of the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 together with the Forest Rights Rules, 2007, presenting an essential legal resource for understanding the landmark legislation that redefined the rights of forest-dependent communities in India. The Act outlines the recognition of individual and community rights over forest land, governance structures involving the Gram Sabha and committees, and procedural frameworks for claim verification, appeals and record updating. The Rules further detail application processes, documentation requirements, administrative responsibilities, and the role of state and district-level committees. Organized with clarity and precision, the book includes updated references, structured headings and an easy-to-navigate index, enabling fast access for legal research and field-based implementation. Ideal for lawyers, social workers, administrators, research scholars, and organizations involved in forest governance and tribal welfare, this edition provides reliable guidance for understanding, applying and teaching the Forest Rights Act. With its thorough statutory coverage and practical layout, the book is a valuable tool for training, litigation preparation, policy formulation and academic study.