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Rajasthan vide notification dated 19.07.1983 and consists of various forest blocks and is a protected forest. The Sanctuary is named after the Kaila Devi Temple which is located within its boundaries. It is stated that it is a home to variety of wildlife species including wild boars, Leopard, Caracal, Indian Wolf, Jackal, Sloth Bear, Hyena, Chinkara, Sambhar, Spotted Deer, Wild Pigs, Fox etc. and also Tiger, acting as sink habitat for Tiger that are moving out of Ranthambhore National Park. It is stated that lot of Tigers from Ranthambore are moving to Kaila Devi Sanctuary and from Kuno National Park too as it shares boundaries with Madhya Pradesh vide Chambal river. It is further stated that the topography of the Sanctuary is hilly with the Banas River flowing through it and the vegetation in the sanctuary is mainly dry deciduous forest which consists of trees like Khair, Dhok and Tendu and is famous for its rich flora which includes medicinal plants, shrubs and trees. It is stated that Kailadevi Wildlife Sanctuary, otherwise a little known Protected Area, has become a popular reference among environmentalists and conservationists for the community-initiated forest protection committees (referred to as kulhadi bandh panchayats) that are operational in the area. These forest protection committees prevent the carrying of axes into the forests, a symbol of protecting the forests. Following these initiatives there have been several measures by the Forest Department to collaborate with the people. It is further stated that due to this prevailing ancient interference between the community and the forest, the Applicant and the members of his community are still concerned about the forest and the sanctuary which is home to majorly tigers and extensive flora and fauna. Ranthambore National Park and its extended part Kaila Devi Sanctuary is located in one of the oldest mountain ranges of India, the Aravalli range. O.A. No.229/2024(CZ) Rajendra Singh Vs. State of Rajasthan & Ors.