In Chaya village of Kunda block in Chatra district of Jharkhand, 200 ha. of CFR contested land has been set aside by the Forest Department for plantations. The Gram Sabha's consent was not sought, but public hearings were held before the plantation drive was started by the Forest Department. Some natural vegetation of the area has been destroyed. Though no fencing has been done in the area as yet, the tribes people have been barred from accessing the forest produce like wood, which they depend on. This has impacted their livelihood. The women of the community are actively opposing the move.
Region Classification
Type of Land
Common
Private and Common
Type of Common Land
Total investment involved (in Crores):
₹
Type of investment:
Land Area Affected
(in Hectares):
200
ha
Starting Year
2017
Government Bodies Involved in the Conflict:
Forest Department of Jharkhand
Other Parties Involved in the Conflict:
Corporate Parties Involved in the Conflict:
Legislations Involved in the Conflict:
Forest Rights Act of 2006
Legal Processes and Loopholes Enabling the Conflict:
Non-implementation violation of the FRA
Has the Conflict Ended?
When did it end?
Why did the conflict end?
