Forest law & business consultancy
End-to-end legal, regulatory and strategic advisory for forest, environmental and sustainable business matters, across India.
legal@vallume.comRegulatory clarity
Clear, compliant and future-ready solutions.
Deep sector understanding
Forest, environment and allied sectors.
Strategic legal advisory
Practical, business-aligned and risk-aware.
CAMPA & green policy
CAMPA, afforestation and green policies.
Pan-India support
Nationwide, reliable and responsive.
Forest, environment & sustainability
Structured legal, regulatory and strategic solutions that let businesses, developers and institutions build and operate responsibly.
- Forest ClearanceEnd-to-end advisory on forest clearance applications and compliance.
- Wildlife ClearanceAssistance with wildlife clearance, mitigation plans and compliance.
- Environmental ApprovalsSupport for EC, EIA, EMP, CTE, CTO and other environmental clearances.
- Project ApprovalsRegulatory approvals for infrastructure, mining, industrial, tourism and other projects.
- NGT MattersRepresentation and advisory before the National Green Tribunal.
- High Court MattersWrits, appeals and litigation support in High Courts across India.
- Supreme Court MattersSpecial leave petitions, appeals and advisory before the Supreme Court.
- Notices & ComplianceHandling of show-cause notices, regulatory notices and compliance defence.
- ESG AdvisoryESG strategy, reporting, compliance and sustainability integration.
- Carbon Credits AdvisoryGuidance on carbon markets, projects, registrations and compliance.
- Due DiligenceLegal and environmental due diligence for projects and investments.
- Eco-Tourism AdvisoryApprovals, compliance and advisory for eco-tourism and nature-based ventures.
CAMPA Advisory
Advisory on CAMPA funds, afforestation obligations, utilization, reporting and compliance.
Green Policy Drafting
Drafting and vetting of green policies, environmental policies and sustainability frameworks.
What is forest law?
The legislation, rules and judicial precedent that govern how forest land, wildlife habitats and ecologically sensitive areas may be used, conserved and restored.
In India it sits where central statutes, state rules, tribunal orders and Supreme Court jurisprudence meet, and it shapes what businesses can build, extract, operate and finance. For anyone whose footprint touches forest land, from mining and infrastructure to renewables and eco-tourism, it decides project viability, timelines, cost and reputation.
- Central statutes
- State forest rules
- Tribunal orders
- Court jurisprudence
- Van (Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan) Adhiniyam, 1980The central forest conservation law governing diversion of forest land for non-forest purposes and prior approval requirements.
- Indian Forest Act, 1927The foundational statute on reserved, protected and village forests, forest produce and transit regulation.
- Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972Protection of wildlife, sanctuaries, national parks and eco-sensitive zone considerations for projects.
- Environment (Protection) Act, 1986Umbrella legislation empowering environmental clearances, EIA notifications and compliance conditions.
- CAMPA Act, 2016Compensatory afforestation fund management — obligations, levies, utilization and reporting.
- NGT Act, 2010The National Green Tribunal — the dedicated forum where most forest and environmental disputes are heard.
The business case for forest-law compliance
Reduced Legal Risk
Avoid stop-work orders, penalties and prosecution by staying ahead of clearance conditions.
Faster Project Timelines
Well-prepared applications and documentation move faster through regulatory scrutiny.
Investor Confidence
Clean environmental diligence strengthens funding, ESG ratings and exit valuations.
Community & Brand Trust
Responsible operations build durable goodwill with regulators and local communities.
Is your organisation truly forest-law compliant?
Most non-compliance surfaces during inspections, funding diligence or litigation, when it costs the most to fix. If you can’t answer yes to every question with documentary proof, a structured review is overdue.
Request a compliance review- Have all forest and wildlife clearances for your project sites been obtained and are their conditions being met?
- Are your EC / CTE / CTO consents valid, renewed on time and aligned with actual operations?
- Are CAMPA and compensatory afforestation obligations computed, deposited and reported correctly?
- Do you have a documented response protocol for show-cause notices and NGT proceedings?
- Is environmental due diligence part of every land acquisition and investment decision?
Advocate Anindya Samal
Lead Consultant — Forest Law & Business Consultancy · Vallume Legal (Global) · legal@vallume.com
- Projects advised
- 150+
- Litigation matters
- 200+
- States covered
- 25+
- Client support
- Pan-India
Meet our legal team
Practitioners who work on forest, wildlife and environmental matters every week, not occasionally.
Advocate Anindya Samal
Lead Consultant — Forest & Environmental Law · 14+ years experience experience
Forest clearances, NGT litigation, CAMPA advisory and project approvals.
Advocate Meera Krishnan
Senior Counsel — Regulatory & Approvals · 11+ years experience experience
Environmental clearances, EIA processes and consent management across states.
Advocate Rohan Deshpande
Counsel — Sustainability, ESG & Disputes · 8+ years experience experience
ESG frameworks, carbon credit advisory and compliance defence.
Trusted where it matters most
“Vallume untangled a forest clearance that had stalled our transmission corridor for two years. Their documentation discipline made the difference.”
Rajiv MenonProject Director, Renewable Energy Developer · IN“Their NGT representation was calm, prepared and precise. We came out with workable compliance conditions instead of a shutdown.”
Sunita RaoGeneral Counsel, Mining & Minerals Group · IN“The CAMPA advisory alone saved us from a costly misreporting issue. Practical advice, delivered in plain language our board could act on.”
Arvind KulkarniCFO, Infrastructure Conglomerate · IN“From eco-tourism licensing to green policy drafting, they handled everything end to end. It felt like having an in-house environmental team.”
Priya SharmaFounder, Nature-Based Hospitality Brand · IN“Their due diligence flagged forest-land encumbrances that no one else caught. That single review protected a nine-figure investment.”
Vikram BosePartner, Private Equity Fund · USTalk to a forest-law specialist
Choose the conversation that fits where you are. Every engagement starts with a clear, confidential discussion.
Discovery call
30 minutes · Free
Tell us about your project or notice. We map the applicable laws, flag immediate risks and outline next steps.
Book a discovery callCompliance review session
60 minutes · Paid consult
A structured walkthrough of your clearances, consents and CAMPA obligations, with a written gap summary.
Schedule a reviewRetainer discussion
45 minutes · By invitation
For organisations that need ongoing counsel: litigation cover, approvals pipeline and ESG advisory under one retainer.
Discuss a retainerClear answers to common questions
Let’s build a sustainable future together
Practical, responsible and result-oriented legal and advisory solutions from Vallume.