Dehradun, May 11 -- Garhwal Post Bureau

Mussoorie, 10 May: During a press conference held here, today, an independent fact-finding team-comprising members who had arrived from across the country-raised serious questions regarding the Doodhli forest rights dispute. The team alleged that the administration's conduct is inconsistent with both the spirit and provisions of the Forest Rights Act, 2006, and that the rights of the Gram Sabha are being disregarded. The team has demanded immediate intervention in the entire matter from both the State and Central governments.

The eight-member independent fact-finding team visited Doodhli village, as well as the wider Dehradun and Mussoorie regions, on 8 and 9 May. The team consisted of representat...