The Assam Forest (Removal and storage of Forest Produce) Regulation Act, 2000
assam · 2000
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- S. 2(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires
- S. 3Section prohibits removal of forest produce from Assam for trade and bans trading depots without a license.
- S. 4(1) Every application for grant of licence unde ’’ is A
- S. 5Section 5 outlines the fee, conditions, and renewal process for forest produce transport licenses in Assam.
- S. 6Section allows appeals against orders under Sections 3 or 4, with a final decision by a government-appointed authority.
- S. 7Section 7 imposes penalties including imprisonment, fines, and confiscation for violating Section 3 of the Act.
- S. 8The section allows the competent authority to require licensees to submit reports or returns in specified formats.
- S. 9Section 9 authorizes forest and police officers to search premises and seize forest produce for suspected violations.
- S. 10Section 10 mandates searches and arrests under the Act follow the criminal procedure code.
- S. 11Section 11 mandates that arrested individuals under this Act must be presented to a nearby magistrate within 24 hours, excluding travel time.
- S. 12Forest or police officers must report all arrests or seizures under this act to their superior immediately.
- S. 13Section 13 authorizes the establishment of checkpoints to prevent illegal removal of forest produce and requires transporters to present documents.
- S. 14Section penalizes refusal to provide required documents or information or resisting arrest under the Act with fines or imprisonment.
- S. 15Section 15 allows Forest officers to accept a composition fee to release seized property and discharge suspects in forest offense cases.
- S. 16Section 16 bars civil courts from hearing complaints under this Act, except with government-authorized officer's complaint and within six months.
- S. 17No suit shall be brought in any Civil Court to set aside or modify any order made under this Act
- S. 18Section 18 provides immunity from suits or prosecutions for actions done in good faith under the Act.
- S. 19Section 19 designates appointed officers as public servants under the Indian Penal Code.
- S. 20Section 20 clarifies that the Act's provisions supplement, not replace, the 1891 Assam Forest Regulation and its rules.
- S. 21Section exempts government removal of forest produce outside Assam under 1891 regulation from this Act's provisions.
- S. 22(1) The State Government may, by notification, make rules for carrying out the purposes of this Act
- S. 2000(2) It shall extend to the whole of the State of Assam