Ecolex Logo
The gateway to
environmental law
Search results » Legislation

Uttar Pradesh Protection of Trees in Rural and Hill Areas Act, 1976 (No. 45 of 1976).

Country/Territory
India
Territorial subdivision
Uttar Pradesh
Document type
Legislation
Date
1976 (2001)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for regulation of felling of trees and replanting of trees in rural and hill areas of Uttar Pradesh.
Subject
Forestry
Keyword
Authorization/permit Forest management/forest conservation Offences/penalties Protection forest Mountain area
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 24 February 2001.
Abstract

This Act provides certain restrictions on the felling, cutting or otherwise destroying of trees in rural and hill areas of the State. However, the Act states that the competent authority may grant permission to cut dead or fallen trees and also provide permission to fell trees under some circumstances. Additionally, every person who has the permission to cut or fell tress shall also have the obligation to plant another tree as a replacement for the cut and/or fell tree. Furthermore, the Act provides for penalties for violating the provisions of the Act.

Full text
English
Website
www.lawsofindia.org