The Tamil Nadu Preservation of Private Forest Act 1949
tamil-nadu · 1949
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- S. 1(a) Felling and removal of any tree growth within 20
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- S. 3Section 3 regulates the cutting and transport of sandalwood and other trees in Tamil Nadu forests, specifying coupe selection and tree growth requirements.
- S. 4Section 4 repeals any existing laws in Kanyakumari District that correspond to the Act, effective from its commencement.
- S. 5Section 5 outlines the required details and documents for applications to cut trees in private forests in Tamil Nadu.
- S. 6Section 6 empowers the State Government to prohibit or regulate detrimental acts and customary rights for forest preservation.
- S. 7Section 7 updates references to authorities in existing laws to new authorities in the Kanyakumari District.
- S. 8Section 8 empowers courts and authorities to adapt laws for application in Kanyakumari District.
- S. 9Section 9 prevents legal challenges to orders or notifications made under the Act by the State Government or its committee.
- S. 10Section 10 regulates the cutting of Poon and Puli trees and bamboos under specific conditions for crafts and conservation.
- S. 11Section 11 regulates the conversion of wood to charcoal for tea factory engines, imposing restrictions and procedural requirements for permission.
- S. 12Section 12 allows the State Government to issue orders to resolve difficulties in implementing the Act, and Section 12-A mandates rules and orders to be presented to the Legislature for approval.
- S. 13Section 13 details procedures for obtaining permits to alienate forest land and for felling trees, requiring court fees, forest officer consultations, and detailed application sketches.
- S. 14Section 14 provides immunity from legal proceedings for state officers acting under the Act.
- S. 15Section 15 allows the District Collector to cancel or modify tree-felling permissions if the applicant provided incorrect details or violated conditions.
- S. 16Section 16 grants Forest and Revenue Officers the authority to enter forests for inspections and compliance checks.
- S. 41Section 41 allows forest and police officers to seize timber, tools, and vehicles used in forest offenses.
- S. 42Section directs magistrate to take necessary actions for accused trial and property disposal upon report receipt.
- S. 43Section 43 confiscates all related tools and produce used in forest offenses upon conviction.
- S. 44Section 44 allows courts to determine the disposal of seized timber or forest produce after a forest offense trial.
- S. 45Section 45 allows a Magistrate to order confiscated property to be taken by the Committee or given to a rightful claimant after a month and hearing claims.
- S. 47Section allows interested parties to appeal property seizure orders within a month, following criminal procedure guidelines.
- S. 48Section 48 vests confiscated property in the State after an appeal is confirmed or not presented.
- S. 49Section 49 allows the Committee to order the immediate release of seized property and withdrawal of charges.
- S. 50Section penalizes unlawful marking or altering of forest timber with intent to cause damage or gain, up to two years imprisonment or fine.
- S. 51Section 51 allows Forest or Police Officers to arrest suspected forest offenders without a warrant if they refuse to provide truthful identification.
- S. 52Section penalizes Forest or Police Officers for vexatiously seizing property or arresting persons under the Act with up to six months' imprisonment or a fine.
- S. 53Section empowers Forest and Police Officers to intervene to stop forest offenses.
- S. 54Section allows prosecution under other laws for forest offenses, with no double punishment.
- S. 55Section 55 allows a Forest Officer to accept compensation for seized forest property, releasing it and discharging the accused if the compensation is paid.