Forest Bill
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Forest bill 'bulldozed' in Parliament, legislative process subverted: Congress

The bill seeks to exempt land within 100 kilometres of the country's borders from the purview of conservation laws and permit the setting up of zoos, safaris and eco-tourism facilities in forest areas

published on : 2nd August 2023
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Rajya Sabha passes Forest Conservation (Amendment) Bill

The Upper House passed the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill, 2023 after a brief debate, though the opposition had walked out over the ethnic violence in Manipur.

published on : 2nd August 2023
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Madras High court order stalling Centre’s communique on Forest Bill stayed

Urging the bench to stay the high court’s order, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta submitted that HC could not interfere in the legislative process.

published on : 3rd June 2023