The Forest Conservation Act, 1980

• S. 1Short title, extent and commencement

Chapter 1. Application of Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980

• S. 1-1-APPLICATION-OFDefinition
• S. 1-1-APPLICATION-OF-10Diversion of Forest Land for Regularisation of Encroachments
• S. 1-1-APPLICATION-OF-2Clarifications
• S. 1-1-APPLICATION-OF-3Investigation and Survey
• S. 1-1-APPLICATION-OF-4Explanation Regarding Non-Forest Purpose
• S. 1-1-APPLICATION-OF-5Tusser Cultivation
• S. 1-1-APPLICATION-OF-6Mining
• S. 1-1-APPLICATION-OF-7Clarification on sub-clause 2(iii) of the Act
• S. 1-1-APPLICATION-OF-8Clarification on sub-clause 2(iv) of the Act
• S. 1-1-APPLICATION-OF-9Clarification on Section 3B of the Act

Chapter GUIDELINES FOR LAYING TRANSMISSION LINES THROUGH FOREST AREAS

• S. 1-GUIDELINES-FOR-LAYING—

Chapter NATIONAL ZOO POLICY, 1998

• S. 1-NATIONAL-ZOO-POLICYPreamble

• S. 2Restriction on the dereservation of forests or use of forest land for non-forest purpose

Chapter 2. Submission of Proposals

• S. 2-2-SUBMISSION-OFGeneral
• S. 2-2-SUBMISSION-OF-2Particulars to be Furnished along with the Proposal
• S. 2-2-SUBMISSION-OF-3Proposals Requiring Clearance from Environmental Angle
• S. 2-2-SUBMISSION-OF-4Simplified Procedure for Certain Categories of Proposals
• S. 2-2-SUBMISSION-OF-5Diversion of Forest Land for Widening or Expansion or Realignment of Road/Rail/Canal
• S. 2-2-SUBMISSION-OF-6Cost-benefit Analysis
• S. 2-2-SUBMISSION-OF-7Plan for Rehabilitation of Oustees

Chapter GUIDELINES FOR LAYING TRANSMISSION LINES THROUGH FOREST AREAS

• S. 2-GUIDELINES-FOR-LAYING—

Chapter NATIONAL ZOO POLICY, 1998

• S. 2-NATIONAL-ZOO-POLICYObjectives

Chapter REGULARISATION OF ENCROACHMENTS ON FOREST LAND

• S. 2-REGULARISATION-OF-ENCROACHMENTS—

Chapter Section 2A

• S. 2A2A[Appeal to National Green Tribunal.--

• S. 3Constitution of Advisory Committee

Chapter 3. Compensatory Afforestation

• S. 3-3-COMPENSATORY-AFFORESTATIONCompensatory Afforestation
• S. 3-3-COMPENSATORY-AFFORESTATION-2Land for Compensatory Afforestation
• S. 3-3-COMPENSATORY-AFFORESTATION-3Elements of Schemes for Compensatory Afforestation
• S. 3-3-COMPENSATORY-AFFORESTATION-4Lands Identified for Compensatory Afforestation to be Transferred to the Forest Department
• S. 3-3-COMPENSATORY-AFFORESTATION-5Special Fund

Chapter GUIDELINES FOR LAYING TRANSMISSION LINES THROUGH FOREST AREAS

• S. 3-GUIDELINES-FOR-LAYING—

Chapter NATIONAL ZOO POLICY, 1998

• S. 3-NATIONAL-ZOO-POLICYSTRATEGY FOR ACHIEVING THE OBJECTIVES

Chapter REGULARISATION OF ENCROACHMENTS ON FOREST LAND

• S. 3-REGULARISATION-OF-ENCROACHMENTSENCROACHMENTS THAT TOOK PLACE AFTER 24-10-1980

Chapter Section 3A

• S. 3A[Penalty for contravention of the provisions of the Act

Chapter Section 3B

• S. 3B[Offences by authorities and Government departments

• S. 4Power to make rules

Chapter 4. Some Clarifications

• S. 4-4-SOME-CLARIFICATIONSDelegation of Powers
• S. 4-4-SOME-CLARIFICATIONS-10Site Inspection
• S. 4-4-SOME-CLARIFICATIONS-11Complete Details
• S. 4-4-SOME-CLARIFICATIONS-12Specific Time Limits
• S. 4-4-SOME-CLARIFICATIONS-13Quarterly Progress Report
• S. 4-4-SOME-CLARIFICATIONS-14Rejection/Reopening of Cases
• S. 4-4-SOME-CLARIFICATIONS-15Nodal Officer
• S. 4-4-SOME-CLARIFICATIONS-2Two Stage Clearance of Proposals
• S. 4-4-SOME-CLARIFICATIONS-3Anticipatory Action by the State / UT Governments
• S. 4-4-SOME-CLARIFICATIONS-4Projects Involving Forest as well as Non-forest Lands
• S. 4-4-SOME-CLARIFICATIONS-5Diversion for Construction of Houses
• S. 4-4-SOME-CLARIFICATIONS-6Excavation of Minor Minerals from the River Beds
• S. 4-4-SOME-CLARIFICATIONS-7Safety Zone for Mining Operations
• S. 4-4-SOME-CLARIFICATIONS-8Catchment Area Treatment Plan for Irrigation Projects
• S. 4-4-SOME-CLARIFICATIONS-9Special Arrangement in case of Large Projects

Chapter GUIDELINES FOR LAYING TRANSMISSION LINES THROUGH FOREST AREAS

• S. 4-GUIDELINES-FOR-LAYING—

• S. 5Repeal and saving

Chapter REGULARISATION OF ENCROACHMENTS ON FOREST LAND

• S. 5-REGULARISATION-OF-ENCROACHMENTS—