(a) whether the National Forest Commission set up in 2003 has submitted its report;
(b) if so, the details thereof alongwith the action taken by the Government thereon;
(c) if not, the reasons therefor; and
(d) by when the report is likely to be submitted and implemented?
MINISTER OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (SHRI A. RAJA)
(a) to (d): A statement is laid on the Table of the House.
STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (d) OF THE LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.418 FOR ANSWER ON 25.04.2005 REGARDING REPORT OF NATIONAL FOREST COMMISSION BY SHRI SURESH PRABHAKAR PRABHU
(a) No, Sir.
(b) Does not arise.
(c) The National Forest Commission has not been able to complete its work by the due date i.e. 06.02.2005 and on the request made by it the Central Government has extended its period by six months i.e. up to06.08.2005.
(d) The National Forest Commission is expected to submit its report by 06.08.2005. Further action related to examination of the report, decision on the recommendations and implementation of the decision taken by the Central Government will follow thereafter.