Halt eviction of people settled in forests under British-era system, Assam govt. urged
The All India Union of Forest Working People has petitioned the Assam government to halt the eviction of villagers living in the Lutumari Longjap reserve forest. These residents practice the British-era 'taungya' agroforestry system and argue they are not illegal encroachers but historical forest dwellers protected by law.
Why it matters
The case highlights the tension between forest conservation efforts and the land rights of indigenous or traditional forest-dwelling communities.
The All India Union of Forest Working People (AIUFWP) has urged the Assam government to stop the planned eviction of villagers settled in Nagaon district’s Lutumari Longjap reserve forest under a British-era system called taungya .
The article centers the perspective of the advocacy group and emphasizes human rights and historical context over strict forest department enforcement.
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