(a) whether the Government has received representations from some organizations including Papikondalu
Tribal eco-development and eco-tourism society in Andhra Pradesh to safeguard their forest rights;
(b) if so, the details thereof ; and
(c) the action taken by the Government thereon?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS (SHRI MAHADEO SINGH KHANDELA)
(a) to (c): The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has received some complaints over a period of time concerning denial of rights under the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006. These complaints have been sent to respective States/UTs for taking necessary action as the responsibility for implementation of the Act lies with the States/UTs. Some complaints alleging eviction of tribal communities from forest land were also sent to the Ministry of Environment & Forests for necessary action. No representation from Papikondalu Tribal eco-development and eco-tourism society in Andhra Pradesh for safeguarding their forest rights has, however, been received in the Ministry.