Head of constitutional ST body flagged grave concerns with new Forest Rules before early ‘resignation’

NCST chairman Harsh Chouhan resigned eight months before his term ended, and the commission is now ‘defunct’.

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https://www.newslaundry.com/2024/01/29/exclusive-head-of-constitutional-st-body-flagged-grave-concerns-with-new-forest-rules-before-early-resignation

Harsh Chouhan resigns as NCST chairman eight months before end of term

Harsh Chouhan's resignation comes after a run-in with the environment ministry over the Forest Conservation Rules 2022, which he said violated the Forest Rights Act, 2006.

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https://www.business-standard.com/india-news/harsh-chouhan-resigns-as-ncst-chairman-eight-months-before-end-of-term-123070400576_1.html