Maharashtra Governor has issued a notification modifying the Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006.
The notification has been issued by the Governor using his powers Schedule V of the Constitution.
The changes will enable tribal and other traditional forest dwelling families to build houses in the neighbourhood forest areas.
The decision is likely to provide a major relief to Scheduled Tribes and other traditional forest-dwelling families residing in the scheduled areas of the State.
Vth schedule
The Fifth Schedule of the Constitution deals with the administration and control of Scheduled Areas as well as of Scheduled Tribes residing in any State other than the States of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram.