More time sought to submit objections on forest Amendment Bill

The letter sent on Tuesday raises concerns about the Bill in its current form.

New Delhi | Updated: July 19, 2023 04:15 AM IST

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The letter asks for more time to submit objections to the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Bill, an attempt to amend the Forest (Conservation) Act (FCA) of 1980. (Exprses File Photo)

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A group of ecologists and conservationists have written to Union Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav, requesting to not table the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill in Parliament till additional consultations are held with domain experts.

The letter asks for more time to submit objections to the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Bill, an attempt to amend the Forest (Conservation) Act (FCA) of 1980.

The letter sent on Tuesday raises concerns about the Bill in its current form. “Given this already fragile state of India’s forests, and based on our diverse experiences from the ground, we have serious concerns… In fact, one could argue that this is not just an amendment but an entirely new Act. Numerous organisations have provided submissions during the consultation phase.

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