Joint Investigation Ordered for Expedited Disposal of Forest Rights Claims in Guna

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Joint Investigation Ordered for Expedited Disposal of Forest Rights Claims in Guna

In a significant step towards the prompt resolution of pending claims related to community forest rights leases in the Aaron sub-division of Guna district, senior officials from Revenue, Forest, and Janpad Panchayat have been issued strict directives. The high-level review meeting was presided over by Sub-Divisional Officer (SDM) Manjusha Khatri, with the primary objective of accelerating the claims settlement process and ensuring transparency.

SDM Manjusha Khatri emphasized the urgent need for rapid resolution of pending forest rights claims during the meeting. She instructed officials from the Revenue and Forest departments to establish mutual coordination at the field level and form a joint team.

This team will be responsible for conducting physical verification of each claim on-site with utmost diligence and transparency. This initiative is considered a crucial step towards safeguarding the rights of local residents over forest resources.

Emphasis on Joint Investigation and Coordination

The meeting also included in-depth discussions on various disputes related to forest and revenue land. Officials were directed to prioritize and resolve pending cases by increasing field-level proactivity and enhancing coordination between departments.

SDM Khatri clarified that any form of negligence would not be tolerated and that all claims must be settled within the stipulated timeframe. Key attendees at this important review meeting included Aaron Tehsildar Dheerendra Gupta, Forest Ranger Dipankar Singh, and Executive Magistrate Amit Jain.

Additionally, Panchayat Inspectors from the Janpad Panchayat, beat guards from the Forest Department, and other relevant departmental staff also participated in the deliberations. The administration has described this exercise as a decisive initiative to secure the forest rights of local residents and resolve long-standing land-related disputes.

The administration will now closely monitor the effective implementation of these directives.