India, Sept. 21 -- The Mahayuti government will soon enable the easy transfer of tribal land to non tribal, private entities on lease, which is currently legally restricted. Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule stated on Friday that the government will soon introduce a law to this effect, enabling tribal landowners to benefit financially from it. Opposition leaders from the tribal community, as well as a BJP MLA from the tribal community, have raised their voices against the move. All tribal legislators are likely to hold a meeting soon.

In Maharashtra, Maharashtra Land Revenue Code, 1966 and Transfer of Occupancy by Tribals to Non-Tribals Rules, 1975 impose restrictions on such sales to prevent exploitation of tribal landowners. Ba...