Itanagar, Jul 24: Toko Tatung, MLA, Yachuli Lower Subansiri moved a resolution on de-reservation of forest area where developmental activities are being hampered and human settlements are already there in order to boost the developmental activities in the region. He informed the house that because of the reservation of various areas in the capital region and other areas in the district, the general public is facing problem in renewal of allotment order, mortgaging of private land, etc. He said the reason behind this issue was because of the lack of consultation with the natives in such matters. 
Replying to Tatung, Minister of Environment and Forest, Wangki Lowang said that the problem has already been taken up by the government. An Empowered Committee had already been constituted in this regard to examine the interlocutory application filed with respect to the de-reservation of forest land in the state. The interlocutory application (IA) has been prepared and submitted for approval and the file is currently under review for vetting by the Law Department. Further the Land Management Department would file the IA in the Supreme Court for de-reservation of areas in the capital region, Namsai, Deomali and Bhalukpong.
The Forest Conservation Act 1980 significantly limited the powers of the state governments to notify and occupy forest land for development purposes and restricted the state governments from issuing further notification for the expansion of the state capital thus halting any planned and anticipated expansion. 
“Therefore, the hands of the government are tied in this respect by the law and the government cannot undo this Act and without the order of the Supreme Court there cannot be any more de-reservation and regularisation of habitation in forest sanctuaries and national parks,” the Minister said. 

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