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Forest Rights Act, 2006 | No Deadline for Filing Claims; Gujarat HC Directs State to Provide Forms & Decide Pending Representations : Gujarat HC
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Forest Rights Act, 2006 | No Deadline for Filing Claims; Gujarat HC Directs State to Provide Forms & Decide Pending Representations : Gujarat HC

Gujarat High Court reaffirms that the Forest Rights Act, 2006 imposes no time limit for filing tribal land claims, making it an ongoing process. The court directed the state to provide claim forms and decide pending representations within eight weeks, ensuring compliance across all tribal districts. This ruling reinforces tribal rights and mandates administrative accountability under the FRA.