State Act

The Odisha Forest Act, 1972.

16. Commutation of rights :– If on the representation of the Divisional Forest Officer, the Forest Settlement Officer is satisfied that the exercise of any private right is inconsistent with the maintenance, preservation of development of a reserve forest, he shall proceed to acquire such right and shall, subject to such Rules as the State Government may make in this behalf, commute such rights by the payment to such persons of a sum money in lieu thereof or by the grant of land, or in such other manner, as he thinks fit.