The former civil servants, as part of the Constitutional Conduct Group, in an open letter to President Droupadi Murmu said The Union government is making "noticeable attempts" to pressure officers to "show exclusive loyalty to the Union.
Twenty-one districts of Maharashtra are yet to see the implementation of the Forest Rights Act, 2006. Lack of clarity and understanding of the law and lethargy are the primary reasons for its non-implementation in these districts, say officials in the know of happenings.
"We hope you will look into this matter thoroughly and ensure that a project meant for the holistic development of Great Nicobar does not result in the immiseration and ultimate extinction of these highly vulnerable tribal communities."