Sweet & Handbook on Law of Forest Conservation (Legal Pathways for Conservation, Management and Forest Land Diversion) by Chandra Prakash Goyal – 1st Edition 2026.
Sweet & Handbook on Law of Forest Conservation (Legal Pathways for Conservation, Management and Forest Land Diversion) by Chandra Prakash Goyal – 1st Edition 2026.
Description:
This handbook is a comprehensive guide to India’s forest conservation laws. It bridges the gap between policy and practice, offering a detailed analysis of the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, along with its amendments, related rules, and notifications up to September 2025. The author, a retired Director General of Forests (MoEF), provides an insider’s perspective on the administrative and legal nuances of forest governance.
Key Features & Coverage
Statutory Analysis: Section-wise explanation of the Forest (Conservation) Act, including the 2023 Amendment and the Forest (Conservation) Rules, 2023.
Judicial Precedents: Exhaustive analysis of landmark judgments from the Supreme Court (including T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad) and High Courts regarding forest diversion and eco-restoration.
Diversion Guidelines: Practical guidance on the procedure for diverting forest land for non-forest purposes, including online proposal mechanisms and clearance conditions.
Compensatory Afforestation: Detailed coverage of CAMPA rules and Net Present Value (NPV) calculations.
Policy & Global Context: Discusses India’s international commitments (Paris Agreement, CBD) and comparative forest governance models.
Details
- Binding : Hardcover
- Publisher : Sweet & Soft
- Author : Chandra Prakash Goyal
- Edition : 1st Edition 2026
- Language : English
- ISBN-10 : 9789392769849
- ISBN-13 : 9789392769849



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