As per case facts, a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) was filed seeking the settlement of the Morni Hills area. The Petitioner argued that the residents were traditional forest dwellers and ... no efforts had been made to address their rights. A notification for constituting the land as a reserved forest was issued way back in 1987. A Forest Settlement Officer (FSO) was appointed, and later another FSO was appointed, who sought to continue his role. The State contended that demarcation and survey work had been largely completed by Revenue Authorities and Survey of India. The question arose as to whether the settlement of the Morni Hills area, including demarcation, is required to be carried out entirely by the Forest Settlement Officer alone, and expeditiously. Finally, the High Court held that the FSO has exclusive jurisdiction for survey and demarcation under the 1927 Act. The Court condemned the State's prolonged inaction since 1987. The FSO is mandated to expeditiously submit his report, and the State of Haryana is directed to issue the Section 20 notification by December 31, 2025. All relevant demarcation and survey documents must be handed over to the FSO, along with all necessary facilities. The interim order restraining non-forest activities in the area will continue until the final notification. A compliance affidavit is to be filed by the Forest Secretary within seven months.