Uttar Pradesh Protection of Trees in Rural and Hill Areas Act, 1976 (No. 45 of 1976). País/Territorio India Subdivisión territorial Uttar Pradesh Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 1976 (2001) Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Título completoAn Act to provide for regulation of felling of trees and replanting of trees in rural and hill areas of Uttar Pradesh. Materia Bosques Palabra clave Autorización/permiso Ordenación forestal/conservación de montes Infracciones/sanciones Bosques de protección Zona de montaña Área geográphica Asia, Asia y Pacifico, Océano Índico, Mares del Asia Sudoriental, Asia Meridional Entry into force notes It shall be deemed to enter into force on 24 February 2001. Resumen 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. Texto completo Inglés Página web www.lawsofindia.org