SC issues notice on plea to enforce community forest rights near PEKB coal block in Chhattisgarh

The Supreme Court has sought responses from the Centre and Chhattisgarh government. A plea challenges the cancellation of community forest rights near the PEKB coal block. The court issued notices to relevant authorities regarding the villagers' rights. Ongoing mining activities in the coal block will remain unaffected by this notice. The case involves enforcement of traditional forest rights for local tribal groups.