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Andhra Pradesh Reserved Forests (Validation of Notifications) Act, 1975

Andhra Pradesh Reserved Forests (Validation of Notifications) Act, 1975

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The Andhra Pradesh Reserved Forests (Validation of Notifications) Act, 1975 is a state law enacted to validate past government notifications declaring certain areas as reserved forests in Andhra Pradesh. It applies to state authorities, landholders, and local residents near designated forest zones. By overriding any conflicting court decisions or legal orders, the legislation retroactively confirms the validity of these forest declarations despite any prior procedural flaws. This law matters because it preserves official forest boundaries, protects vital environmental resources from legal challenges, and replaces a temporary ordinance with permanent statutory authority.

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  1. 1. Short title and commencement
  2. 2. Validation of certain notifications
  3. 3. Repeal of Andhra Pradesh Ordinance 6 of 1974
  4. 0. Preamble

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