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Maharashtra Felling Of Trees (Regulation) Act, 1964

Country/Territory
India
Territorial subdivision
Maharashtra
Document type
Legislation
Date
1964
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to make better provision for regulating the felling of certain trees in the State of Maharashtra, for the purpose of the preservation thereof.
Subject
Forestry
Keyword
Forest management/forest conservation Forest service/forest officers Forestry protection measures Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

This Act establishes certain restrictions on felling of trees. The Act also provides for the appointment of Tree Officers appointed by the State government who shall be responsible for planting of trees and have the power to impose a penalty on illegal felling of trees.

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