Q. Consider the following statements with respect to the Forest Conservation Act, 1980:
1.Act extends to the whole of India.
2.Act provides for the conservation of forests.
3.Act restricts State Government concerning use of forest land for non-forest purposes.
Which of the above given statements is/are correct?
Answer: D
Notes:
Explanation: Forest Conservation Act 1980
- The Forest Conservation Act was passed in 1980 to provide for the conservation of forests and for matters connected therewith.
- Act extends in whole of India except the State of Jammu & Kashmir.
- Salient Features of the Act
- It was aimed with a view to check further deforestation, which ultimately results in ecological imbalances, accordingly the provisions made therewith must apply to all forest irrespective of the nature of ownership for classification thereof
- The act places restrictions on the power of the State Government concerning preservation of forests or use of forest land for non-forest purposes.
- The Act provides for the constitution of advisory committee to advise the Government with regard to the grant of approved by the Central Government or any other matter connected with conservation of forests which may be referred to it by the Central Government.
Source: ForumIAS
