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Forest land — meaning

A term used in Indian land records and land transactions, explained in English and Hindi, with the lessons and judgments where it matters.

L3 1 lesson Not legal advice

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Definition

Land recorded as forest, which cannot be diverted to non-forest use without approval under the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980.

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Curriculum verified July 2026 · Rajasthan