Supreme Court restores 102 acres to Telangana Forest Department as reserved forest

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Supreme Court reinstates 102 acres in Telangana as reserve forest, opposing private claims.
Supreme Court restores 102 acres to Telangana Forest Department as reserved forest
A What happened
The Telangana Forest Department successfully validated its claim over 102 acres of forest land in Sahebnagar Kalan, Ranga Reddy district, in the Supreme Court, overturning earlier court decisions favoring private parties purportedly descended from Salar Jung III. Justices Pankaj Mithal and S.V.N. Bhatti highlighted the importance of lung spaces in urban environments like Hyderabad and Secunderabad. The court instructed the Telangana Chief Secretary to finalize pending proposals and officially declare the land as reserved forest within eight weeks, underscoring legal recognition of forest boundaries amid rapid urbanization and ecological concerns.
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Key insights

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    Judicial reinforcement of environmental conservation: The Supreme Court's ruling signals stronger judicial support for protecting urban forested lands against privatization, reflecting a legal trend prioritizing environmental preservation.

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    Balancing urban development and green spaces: The judgment underscores the increasing pressure on urban lung spaces due to expanding cities, emphasizing the necessity for government commitment to forest conservation amid urbanization.

Takeaways

The Supreme Court's decision restores critical forest land in Telangana and mandates government action to secure urban green spaces amid developmental pressures.

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