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Thousands of tribals and other forest dwellers gathered at Piparia in Hoshangabad district in Madhya Pradesh to protest against their proposed displacement from the Satpura National Park, Bori Wildlife Sanctuary and Panchmarhi Wildlife Sanctuary. They agree that such a displacement is an attack on their livelihood and beliefs. Government claims that their displacement is essential for the development of the area and for protection of wildlife. Write a petition on behalf of the forest dwellers to the NHRC, a response from the government and a report of the NHRC on this matter.
Petition on behalf of the forest dwellers to the NHRC (National Human Rights Commission):
The government has snatched our livelihood and beliefs. Our elderly persons used to live in the forests and do worship ‘Van Devta’ and ‘Mountains’. But due to our displacement from the Satpura National Park, we are deprived of our livelihood and beliefs. Kindly look into the matter and help us.
Response from the government and the Report of NHRC on this matter:
The displacement from the Satpura National Park, Bori Wildlife Sanctuary and Panchmarhi Wildlife Sanctuary is essential for the development of the area for the protection of Wildlife.
Some More Questions From Democratic Rights Chapter
Which of the following is not an instance of an exercise of a fundamental right?
Which of the following freedoms is not available to an Indian citizen?
Which of the following rights is available under the Indian Constitution?
Name the fundamental Rights under which, each of the following rights falls:
Freedom to propagate one’s religion.
Freedom to propagate one’s religion.
Name the fundamental Rights under which, each of the following rights falls:
Right to life.
Right to life.
Name the fundamental Rights under which, each of the following rights falls:
Abolition of untouchability.
Abolition of untouchability.
Name the fundamental Rights under which, each of the following rights falls:
Ban on bounded Labour.
Ban on bounded Labour.
Which of the statements about the relationship between democracy and right is more valid? Give reasons for your preference.
(a) Every country that is a democracy gives rights to its citizens.
(b) Every country that gives rights to its citizens is a democracy.
(c) Giving rights is good, but it is not necessary for a democracy.
Are these restrictions on the right to freedom justified? Give reasons for your answer.
Indian citizens need permission to buy property in some areas to protect the interest of the local population.
Indian citizens need permission to buy property in some areas to protect the interest of the local population.
Are these restrictions on the right to freedom justified? Give reasons for your answer.
Outsiders are not allowed to buy property in some areas to protect the interest of the local population.
Outsiders are not allowed to buy property in some areas to protect the interest of the local population.
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