Meghalaya Forest Authority Act, 1991 (No. 3 of 1991). Country/Territory India Territorial subdivision Meghalaya Document type Legislation Date 1991 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide for the constitution of an Authority for the unified control of forests in the State. Subject Forestry Keyword Private forest Protection forest Public forest Authorization/permit Institution Forest management/forest conservation Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Entry into force notes It shall be deemed to enter into force on 2 March 1991. Abstract The Act provides the State Government the power to establish the Meghalaya Forest Authority to deal with all matters connected with the preservation of forests in the State. The Act also details out the composition, powers and functions of the Authority. Full text English Website www.lawsofindia.org