The Supreme Court ordered eviction of unauthorized occupants from reserve forest areas in Assam within 15 days' notice.

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Supreme Court verdict on forest evictions in Assam landmark, will streamline encroachment drives: Sarma
The Supreme Court has issued a landmark verdict on forest evictions in Assam, stating that if an unauthorized occupation is found in a reserve forest area, the person shall be ordered to vacate within 15 days' notice. This ruling will streamline encroachment drives and help the government in protecting forest lands. The verdict is significant for competitive exam preparation as it highlights the role of the judiciary in environmental conservation and land management issues.
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The verdict will help the government in protecting forest lands and conducting encroachment drives.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated that the verdict is a landmark decision.
The case pertains to the issue of encroachment in reserve forest areas in the state of Assam.
The Supreme Court's ruling aims to address the problem of unauthorized occupation of forest lands.
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