Tribal Land Question: Case of Andhra Pradesh

Book Details

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Author: Palla Trinadha Rao

• Language: English

• Edition: 2017

• ISBN: 9788131608364

• Pages: 256

• Cover: Hardcover

• Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.8 x 0.9 inches

About the Book
Land has been, and continues to be, the most significant asset and core identity for tribal communities, with their survival and sustenance intricately linked to it. This book is the outcome of the author’s extensive experience working alongside the Adivasi communities in the Scheduled Areas of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, focusing on their struggles for the restoration of alienated tribal lands. Palla Trinadha Rao’s expertise in tribal land issues involved both legal and administrative interventions aimed at reclaiming lands from non-tribal intruders.

The book provides valuable insights into the complexities surrounding tribal land issues, particularly highlighting the role of political parties, non-tribal entrants, and the state in perpetuating land alienation. Through careful investigation and evidence, it sheds light on how political parties, seeking to consolidate their vote banks, push for progressive land legislations while simultaneously hindering their implementation. The author explores the evolution of protective land laws and forest laws, examining the outcomes of legal proceedings initiated to restore tribal lands and the critical role of the judiciary in dispensing justice.

This work is expected to ignite meaningful debates on tribal land issues and to contribute toward improving access to land in the Scheduled Areas of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. It is a must-read for those interested in understanding the intersection of tribal rights, land governance, and legal frameworks within the region.

Contents

• Acronyms and Abbreviations

• Glossary of Local and Legal Terms

1. Tribal Identity and Land Alienation

2. Land Alienation under Different Tenurial Systems: Administrative and Legal Dimensions

3. Land Control by Non-Tribals in the Scheduled Areas of East Godavari District: Major Trends

4. Land Alienation in Villages: A Political Ethnography

5. Conclusion

About the Author
Palla Trinadha Rao is a dedicated tribal rights activist and lawyer with a strong focus on addressing issues of tribal land alienation, forest land rights, tribal livelihoods, and governance in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. He has been actively involved in legal battles for the restoration of tribal lands and is a legal retainer for Laya, an NGO based in Visakhapatnam. Rao has contributed extensively to the discourse on adivasi issues through articles and books in both Telugu and English. He has also played a significant role in civil society initiatives, including campaigns for tribal self-rule, forest rights, and opposition to displacement caused by the Polavaram Dam.