This report examines the flawed implementation of the much vaunted Forest Rights Act in India. As of 31 January 2012, a total of 31,68,478 claims have been received and 27,24,162 claims (85.98%) have been disposed off. Out of the total claims disposed off, 12,51,490 titles (45.94%) were distributed and 14,72,672 claims (54%) were rejected. Even in cases where land titles are issued, they are vaguely worded and often without clear maps or demarcation of any boundary, area etc. In many cases, more than one person/family has been granted title over the same plot of land
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