The Kerala Preservation of Trees Act, 1986 (Act 35 of 1986)
kerala · 1986
- S. 1Short title, extent and commencement
- S. 2Definitions
- S. 3The section allows the government to appoint authorized and appellate officers for enforcing the Kerala Preservation of Trees Act.
- S. 4Restriction regarding cutting, etc
- S. 5Prohibition of cutting of tree in notified areas
- S. 6Application for permzsszon
- S. 7AppeaI
- S. 8Section 8 allows the government to review and potentially revise orders from the appellate authority on tree preservation, with specific timelines and procedural requirements.
- S. 9Pcnalties
- S. 10Offences by companies
- S. 11Powers of authorised officers and appellate auth01‘1ties
- S. 12Powers of entry
- S. 13Section 13 empowers forest and police officers to seize illegally cut timber and related tools, and report the seizure to the appropriate authorities.
- S. 14Power to release property seized under section J8
- S. 15Precedure by MagistratB
- S. 16Procedure as to perishable property seized under section 13
- S. 17Savmg of power to release property seized
- S. 18Institution of prosecution—No prosecution shall be instituted against any person without the sanction of the authorised
- S. 19Cognizame of ofiences
- S. 20Civil courts lack jurisdiction to settle matters required to be handled by specified officers or authorities under this Act.
- S. 21Section 21 provides legal immunity for actions taken in good faith under the Kerala Preservation of Trees Act.
- S. 22Section 22 prohibits the cutting of government-owned trees without written permission from an authorized officer.
- S. 23Power to make rules—(1) The Government may, by notification in the Gazette, make rules for carrying out the purposes of
- S. 24Laying of notifications amd
- S. 25Power to remove d/ifiiculties
- S. 26Repeal and saving