Saralnama57 years after a 1966 forest reservation notification, Bindukhatta villagers in Haldwani have demanded its cancellation. They submitted a memorandum to the Nainital District Magistrate, calling for completion of pending land settlement. Villagers claim the forest reservation of Khamiya, Lalkuan, and Gaula blocks violated the Indian Forest Act, 1927. People have lived in Bindukhatta since before 1932. A 2020 proposal to de-reserve the land is pending with the government. Villagers urged the District Magistrate to complete the settlement process quickly to ensure forest dwellers' rights. (Updated 19 Oct 2025, 00:45 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- 57 years after a 1966 forest reservation notification, Bindukhatta villagers in Haldwani have demanded its cancellation
- They submitted a memorandum to the Nainital District Magistrate, calling for completion of pending land settlement
- Villagers claim the forest reservation of Khamiya, Lalkuan, and Gaula blocks violated the Indian Forest Act, 1927