Can someone buy private forest land in India? If so, can the sale deed be legally registered?

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Apni Law Staff asked 2 years ago

Can someone buy private forest land in India? If so, can the sale deed be legally registered?

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Apni Law Staff answered 2 years ago

Yes, private forest land can be bought in India. However, the sale deed must be registered under the Indian Registration Act, 1908, and the land must be legally classified as private land, not part of a reserved forest.

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