Tamil Nadu Private Forests (Assumption of Management) Act, 1961 (No. 55 of 1961). Country/Territory India Territorial subdivision Tamil Nadu Document type Legislation Date 1962 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide for the taking over of the management of private forests in certain areas in the state of Tamil Nadu. Subject Forestry Keyword Authorization/permit Forest management/forest conservation Offences/penalties Private forest Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Abstract The Act states that the government may take such measures as may be necessary or expedient for the purpose of securing, administering, preserving and managing any private forest. The Act further provides that the owner or any person interested in the private forest or any person having any claim against the private forest or the forest produce shall not be entitled to the rents and profits (including the forest produce) accruing therefrom during the period of such management but shall be entitled only to the compensation as detailed in the Act. Furthermore, the Act provides for penalties for violating the provisions of the Act. Full text English Website www.lawsofindia.org