Ramdas Rakhma More v. the State of Maharashtra through Tribal Development Department and Others
Case brief
What is this about?
Forest Rights Act 2006 claims; Section 2(c) vs Section 2(o) classification; tribal petitioners occupying forest-area premises; rejection by Sub Divisional Officer for absence of pre-13.12.2005 occupation record; confirmation by Additional Collector (order dated 02.02.2022); Bombay High Court Aurangabad Bench, Justice Siddheshwar S. Thombre, 18.12.2025; petitions partly allowed, both orders set aside, remand to SDO for fresh decision with possible reference to Village Level Committee within six months; all points kept open.
What did the court decide?
Setting aside of the Sub Divisional Officer's order dated 05.10.2018 and the Additional Collector's order dated 02.02.2022; remission of the matter to the Sub Divisional Officer to decide afresh, considering referral to the Village Level Committee, within six months; all points kept open.