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Orissa Forest Act, 1972 (Act No. 14 of 1972).

Country/Territory
India
Territorial subdivision
Odisha
Document type
Legislation
Date
1972 (1983)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to consolidate and amend the laws relating to the protection and management of forests in the State.
Subject
Forestry
Keyword
Protection forest Private forest Public forest Timber extraction/logging Offences/penalties Protection of species Community management Forest management/forest conservation
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on 14 July 1972.
Abstract

This Act provides for the protection and management of forests in the State of Orissa.

Full text
English
Website
www.india.gov.in

References - Legislation

Amends

Indian Forest Act, 1927.

Legislation | India | 1927 (2018)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Protection forest, Private forest, Public forest, Timber extraction/logging, Classification/declassification, Forest management/forest conservation, Sustainable development

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Orissa Village Forests Rules, 1985.

Legislation | India | 1985 (1989)

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Institution, Non-timber products, Timber, Authorization/permit, Community management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Orissa Forest (Detection, Enquiry and Disposal of Forest Offence) Rules, 1980.

Legislation | India | 1980

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Orissa Forest (Grazing of Cattle) Rules, 1980.

Legislation | India | 1980

Keyword: Protection forest, Public forest, Pastoralism, Forest management/forest conservation, Cattle, Grazing, Offences/penalties, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX