DC Kupwara chairs DLFRA Committee
Asks officers to work with diligence for smooth implementation of FRA
KUPWARA, NOVEMBER 10: Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Dr. Doifode Sagar Dattatray (IAS) today chaired a meeting of District Level Forest Rights Act (DLFRA) Committee, here at D.C Office Kupwara to review the status of FRA claims.
On the occasion, 5 number of community FRA claims were put for discussion before the committee which were received from Sub Divisional Level FRA Committee. Out of which, 4 were send to Sub Divisional Level Committee for reverification and were rejected.
The Deputy Commissioner stressed upon the members to work with diligence as the onus lies upon them. He directed them to go through the procedures laid down under the Forest Rights Act for its smooth implementation on ground.
On the occasion, it was informed that total number of cases discussed at FRC level is 2138 till date. Out of which, 1155 cases were rejected, while as, 983 cases were cleared. The cleared cases include 760 IRFC and 223 CFRC level cases.
It was also informed that the cases cleared by FRC shall be placed before Sub Divisional Level Forest Committee headed by ADC Handwara, ACR Kupwara and SDM Lolab for examination and further recommendations. While as the cases cleared by Sub Divisional Level Forest Committee shall be placed before District Level Committee for final decisions.
ADC Handwara and SDM Lolab attended the meeting through virtual mode, besides, ACR Kupwara, AC Panchayats, DFO Kamraj and BDC Chairperson Rajwar were present in the meeting.
