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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 title
An 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.

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