Representatives of tribals from Hunsur have urged the authorities to recognise their claims under the Forest Rights Act so as to enable them to follow their traditional practices.
The tribals from villages coming under Neralakuppe and Kademanuganahalli gram panchayat limits had convened a meeting early this week and spelt out their demand before the authorities.
Ramu, convenor of Haadi Aranya Hakku Samithigala Okkuta, said that the tribals had submitted their applications under the FRA in 2009 to press for their claims and rights under the Act. The then revenue officer had recommended that the rights of the applicants from 30 villages coming in Hunsur taluk should be recognised as per the provisions of the FRA. But subsequently, only applicants from 3 tribal hamlets were sanctioned the rights whereas the applications from 27 hamlets are pending and has been delayed for unexplained reasons, said Mr. Ramu.
