No. TBD(A)3-1/2007 Dated Shimla-2 19 th March,2008

Government of Himachal Pradesh Tribal Development Department No. TBD(A)3-1/2007 Dated Shimla-2 19 th March,2008 N O T I F I C A T I O N In exercise of the powers conferred by Rule- 9 of the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Rule, 2007, the Governor, Himachal Pradesh is pleased to constitute a State Level Monitoring Committee for implementation of the provisions of the said rules. The Committee shall consist of the following members :- 1. Chief Secretary Chairman 2. Secretary(Revenue) 3. Secretary(Tribal Development) 4. Secretary(Forests) 5. Secretary(Panchayati Raj) 6. Pr.Chief Conservator of Forest 7. Dr.Ram Lal Markanda, Hon ble, MLA, Lahaul-Spiti Constituency, Village & P.O. Udaipur,Distt. L.& S. 8. Shri Tejwant Singh Negi, Hon ble MLA, Kinnaur Constituency, Village & P.O. Kilba, Tehsil Nichar, Distt. Kinnaur,H.P. 9. Shri Bhani Chand Thakur,Village Chaloli, P.O. Dharwas,Tehsil Pangi, District Chamba, H.P. 10. The Commissioner (Tribal Development) Secretary Functions of the above Committee shall be as under:- The State Level Monitoring Committee shall-- (a) devise criteria and indicators for monitoring the process of recognition and vesting of forest rights; (b) monitor the process of recognition, verification and vesting of forest rights in the State; (c) furnish a six monthly report on the process of recognition, verification and vesting of forest rights and submit to the nodal agency such returns and reports as ---2/-

-2- may be called for by the nodal agency; (d) on receipt of a notice as mentioned in section 8 of the Act, take appropriate actions against the concerned authorities under the Act; (e) monitoring resettlement under sub-section (2) of section 4 of the Act. T.A. & D.A. will be admissible to the s of the above Committee as per the Govt. norms/rules amended from time to time. By Order Principal Secretary(TD)to the Govt. of Himachal Pradesh. Endst. No.TBD(A) 3-1/2007, Dated Shimla-2, 19 th March,2008 Copy forwarded to:- 1. All s of the Committee. 2. All Administrative Secretaries to the Govt. of H.P. Shimla-2. 3. All Heads of Department, Himachal Pradesh. 4. All Resident Commissioners/Deputy Commissioners /Additional Deputy Commissioners & Additional District Magistrate, Himachal Pradesh. 5. The Special Secretary-cum-Principal Private Secretary to the Chief Minister, Himachal Pradesh 6. The Sr. Private Secretary to the Chief Secretary to the Govt. of H.P. 7. The Project Officer, ITDP, Kinnaur/Keylong/Kaza/Pangi & Bharmour,H.P. 8. The Commissioner (TD) H.P., Bijlani House, Chotta Shimla-2. 9. The Controller, Printing & Stationery, H.P. Shimla-5 for publication in Rajpatra ex-ordinary. 10. The Guard file. Special Secretary(TD)to the Govt. of Himachal Pradesh.

Government of Himachal Pradesh Tribal Development Department No.TBD(A)3-1/2007 Dated Shimla-2 30 th June, 2008 N O T I F I C A T I O N In exercise of the powers conferred by Rule-7 read with Rules 8 of the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Rules, 2007, the Governor, Himachal Pradesh is pleased to constitute District Level Committees for District Kinnaur, District Lahaul & Spiti and District Chamba for implementation of the provisions of the said rules. Each Committee shall consist the following members :- District Kinnaur:- 1. Deputy Commissioner Chairman 2. Divional Forest Officer or Concerned Deputy Conservator of Forest of concerned district 3. Smt. Chander Mani Negi, Chairperson, Zila Parishad Kinnuar 4. Kumari Rattan Manjari, Zila Parishad 5. Sh. Padam Negi, Zila Parishad, Kinnaur 6. Project Officer(ITDP Kinnaur) Secretary District Lahaul & Spiti:- 1. Deputy Commissioner Chairman 2. Divisional Forest Officer or Concerned Deputy Conservator of Forest of concerned district 3. Smt. Pushpa Devi, Chairperson, Zila Parishad, L&S Vill.Kirting, PO, Shansha, 4. Sunder Lal,, ZP Vill. Khangsar, PO, Gondhla 5. Sh. Chhering Tandup, Zila Parishad, Vill.& PO Sagnam, (Spiti) 6. Project Officer(ITDP Lahaul at Secretary Keylong) District Chamba:- 1. Deputy Commissioner Chairman

2. Divisional Forest Officer or Concerned Deputy Conservator of Forest of concerned district. 3. Smt. Shakuntla Devi W/O Sh.Ram Dyal VPO, Sechu, Teh. Pangi,, Zila Parishad,Ward-1 Killar 4. Smt. Leela Sharma W/O Sh. Rulsi Ram, VPO, Bharmour, Zila Parishad, Ward Poolan 5. Sh. Inder Singh Thakur S/) Sh.Ranhja Ram Vill. Dundarda,PO, Khanni,Teh. Bharmour, Zila Parishad, Ward Khani. 6. Project Officer(ITDP Bharmour) Secretary Functions of the above Committee shall be as under:- The District Level Committee shall-- (a) ensure that the requisite information under claluse (b) of rule 6 has been provided to Gram Sabha or Forest Right ommittee. (b) examine whether all claims, especially those of primitive tribal groups, pastoralists and nomadic tribes, have been addressed keeping in mind the objectives of the Act; (c) consider and finally approve the claims and record of forest rights prepared by the Sub-Divisional Level Committee; (d) hear petitions from persons aggrieved by the orders of the Sub- Divisional Level Committee; (e) co-ordinate with other districts regarding inter-district claims; (f) issue directions for incorporation of the forest rights in the relevant government records including record of rights; (g) ensure publication of the record of forest rights as may be finalized ; and (h) ensure that a certified copy of the record of forest rights and title under the Act, as specified in Annexures II & III to these rules, is provided to the concerned claimant and the Gram Sabha respectively; T.A. & D.A. will be admissible to the s of the above Committee as per the Government norms/rules amended from time to time. By order Principal Secretary(TD)to the Govt. of Himachal Pradesh.

No.TBD(A) 3-1/2007 Dated Shimla-2, 30 th June, 2008 Copy forwarded to:- 1) All s of the Committee. 2) All Administrative Secretaries to the Govt. of H.P. Shimla-2. 3) All Heads of Department, Himachal Pradesh. 4) All Resident Commissioners/Deputy Commissioners/Additional Deputy Commissioners & Additional District Magistrate of Himachal Pradesh. 5) The Special Secretary-cum-Principal Private Secretary to the Chief Minister, Himachal Pradesh 6) The Sr. Private Secretary to the Chief Secretary to the Govt. of H.P 7) The Project Officer, ITDP, Kinnaur/Keylong/Kaza/Pangi & Bharmour, H.P. 8) The Addlitional Director (TD) H.P. Bijlani House Chotta Shimla-2. 9) The Controller, Printing & Stationery, H.P. Shimla-5 for publication in Rajpatra ex-ordinary. 10) The Guard file. Special Secretary(TD)to the Govrnment of Himachal Pradesh.

Government of Himachal Pradesh Tribal Development Department No.TBD(A)3-1/2007 Dated Shimla-2 30 th June, 2008 N O T I F I C A T I O N In exercise of the powers conferred by Rule-5 read with Rule-6 of the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Rules, 2007, the Governor, Himachal Pradesh is pleased to constitute Sub-Divisional Level Committees for Nichar, Kalpa, Pooh Sub Divisions of District Kinnaur, Lahaul at Keylong, Spiti at Kaza,Udaipur Sub Divisions of District Lahaul & Spiti, Pangi at Killar & Bharmour Sub Divisions of District Chamba for implementation of the provisions of the said rules. Each Committee shall consist the following members :- District Kinnaur Sub Division,Nichar 3. Smt. Kiran Negi,Chairperson Panchayat Samiti,Nichar. 4. Smt. Anita Devi, Panchayat Samiti, Nichar 5. Sh. Anand Singh,, Panchayat Samiti, Nichar. 6. Research Officer/A.R.O. or any other Officer o/o Project Officer ITDP, Kinnaur Secretary Sub Division, Kalpa:- to be nominated by CF 3. Shri Bishuk Sen, Chairman,Panchayat Samiti, Kalpa 4. Shri Balkar Singh, Panchayat Samiti, Kalpa 5. Smt.Surma Devi, Panchayat Samiti, Kalpa 6. Project Officere, ITDP Secretary Sub Division, Pooh:- 1. ADM/Sub-Divisional Officer or

equivalent Officer Chairman to be nominated by CF 3. Shri Meheshwar Singh, Chairman Panchayat Samiti, Pooh 4. Smt. Devi Dolma, Panchayat Samiti, Pooh. 5. Shri Lalit Mohan,, Panchayat Samiti, Pooh. 6. Research Officer/A.R.O. or any other Officer from ITDP, Secretary District Lahaul & Spiti Sub Division, Lahaul at Keylong:- 3. Kumari Dechen Palmo,, BDC, Vill.Beeling PO,Keylong 4. Shri Ravinder,,BDC Vill.Yoche,PO, Darcha. 5. Shri Gian Chand,, BDC, Vill. Laling, PO, Sissu. 6. Project Officere, ITDP Secretary Sub Division, Spiti at Kaza:- 1. 3. Shri Namgial Dorje, Panchayat Smiti, Vill. Kaimo 4. Shri Lobzang, Panchayat Smiti Vill. Lalung. 5. Smt. Ankit, Panchayat Smiti Vill. Langcha. 6. Research Officer/A.R.O. or any other Officer from ITDP, Secretary Sub Division, Udaipur:- 3. Ms. Jawal Dassi,, BDC, Vill.Madgran,PO Udaipur.

4. Shri Sat Pal,,BDC Vill.Jasrath, PO, Jahalman. 5. Smt. Sudha,, BDC, Vill. Kamring, PO, Mooring. 6. Research Officer/A.R.O. or any other Officer from ITDP, Secretary District Chamba Sub Division, Bharmour:- 1. Sub-Divisional Officer or equivalent Officer 3. Smt. Kamla Bhardwaj, Chairperson, Panchayat, Samiti,Bharmour, 4. Shri Pawan Kumar S/O Sh. Jagar Ram, VPO, Hadsar,,BDC Hadsar. 5. Shri Suresh Kumar S/O Sh. Brij Lal, Vill.Andrala,PO, Holi, Sub Teh. Holi, BDC,Holi. 6. PO, ITDP/Research Officer/A.R.O. or any other Officer from ITDP. Chairman Secretary Sub Division, Pangi at Killar:- 3. Shri Bhani Chand Thakur,, BDC, Dharwas, Teh. Pangi. 4. Kumari Chetna,,BDC Purthi, Teh. Pangi. 5. Shri Bhim Singh,, BDC, Karel, Teh. Pangi. 6. PO,ITDP/Research Officer/ A.R.O. or any other Officer o/o Project Officer,ITDP Secretary Functions of the above Committee shall be as under:- The Sub-Divisional Level Committee shall--

(a) provide information to each Gram Sabha about their duties and duties of holder of forest rights and others towards protection of wildlife, forest and biodiversity with reference to critical flora and fauna which need to be conserved and protected; (b) provide forest and revenue maps and electoral rolls to the Gram Sabha or the Forest Rights Committee; (c) collate all the resolutions of the concerned Gram Sabhas; (d) consolidate maps and details provided by the Gram Sabhas; (e) examine the resolutions and the maps of the Gram Sabhas to ascertain the veracity of the claims; (f) hear and adjudicate disputes between Gram Sabhas on the nature and extent of any forest rights (g) hear petitions from persons,including State agencies, aggrieved by the resolutions of the Gram Sabhas; (h) co-ordinate with other Sub-Divisional Level Committee for inter sub-divisional claims; (i) prepare block/tehsil-wise draft record of proposed forest rights after reconciliation of Government records; (j) forward the claims with the draft record of proposed forest rights through the Sub-Divisional Officer to the Disttrict Level Committee for final decision; (k) raise awareness among forest dwellers about the objectives and procedures laid down under the Act and in the rules; (l) ensure easy and free availability of proforma of claims to the claimants as provided in Annexure-I (Forms A and B)to these rules; (m) ensure that the Gram Sabha meetings are conducted in free, open and fair manner with requisite quorum. T.A. & D.A. will be admissible to the s of the above Committee as per the Government norms/rules amended from time to time. By Order Principal Secretary(TD)to the Government of Himachal Pradesh. No.TBD(A) 3-1/2007, Dated Shimla-2, 30 th June, 2008 Copy forwarded to:- 1. All s of the Committee. 2. All Administrative Secretaries to the Govt. of H.P. Shimla-2. 3. All Heads of Department, Himachal Pradesh. 4. All Resident Commissioners/Deputy Commissioners /Additional Deputy Commissioners & Additional District Magistrate, H.P.

5. The Special Secretary-cum-Principal Private Secretary to the Chief Minister, Himachal Pradesh 6. The Sr. Private Secretary to the Chief Secretary to the Govt. of H.P. 7. The Project Officer, ITDP, Kinnaur/Keylong/Kaza/Pangi & Bharmour, H.P. 8. The Additional Director (TD) H.P., Bijlani House,Chotta Shimla-2. 9. The Controller, Printing & Stationery, H.P. Shimla-5 for publication in Rajpatra ex-ordinary. 10. The Divisional Forest Officer, Kalpa/Pooh/Nichar /Keylong/ Kaza/ Udaipur/Pangi & Bharmour) H.P. 11. The Guard file. Special Secretary(TD)to the Government of Himachal Pradesh.