: It is a grant allowing right-holders to extract "Taur" (a massive evergreen climber) from forest lands without payment.
For official documentation on these rights, you can refer to the of specific forest divisions (e.g., Bilaspur Vol-II ) which detail the appendices of rights for local villagers. 1 APPENDIX - HP Forest Department Taur free
: Bauhinia vahlii (Taur) is a hardy climber found in various forest divisions like Bilaspur, Nurpur, and Joginder Nagar. : It is a grant allowing right-holders to
In the context of the , "Taur free" refers to the legal right granted to local inhabitants ( right-holders ) to harvest the Taur plant ( Bauhinia vahlii ) free of charge for specific domestic uses. Summary of Taur Free Rights In the context of the , "Taur free"
: Its large, durable leaves are culturally significant in Himachal Pradesh for serving Langar (community meals). Recently, there has been a push to revive this tradition at major sites like the Taradevi Temple to reduce plastic waste.