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Establishment of the Tree Authority.— (1) The Government shall, by notification, constitute a Tree Authority for each revenue district in the Union territory of Goa, Daman and Diu. (2) The Tree Authority shall consist of the following members, namely:— (i) Development Commissioner or any other officer not below the rank of Secretary to the Government nominated by the Government — Chairman; (ii) Collector of the concerned Revenue District— Member; (iii) Two Members of the Legislative Assembly nominated by the Government— Member; (iv) Two Representatives of the local bodies nominated by the Government— Members; (iv) Conservator of Forests or his nominee — Member-Secretary. (v) Conservator of Forest or his nominee - Member Secretary. (3)The Tree Authority may co-opt as members in such manner and for such period as it may determine not more than three representatives of non-official organisations and Government Departments having special knowledge or practical experience in the preservation of trees.