The uttar pradesh forest corporation act, 1974
uttarakhand · 1975
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the Uttar Pradesh Forest Corporation Act, 1974
- S. 2Subs
- S. 3Section 3 establishes the Uttarakhand Forest Corporation and Forest Development Corporation, granting them corporate powers and defining their operational areas.
- S. 4Section 4 outlines the composition and appointment process for the Uttar Pradesh Forest Corporation's board.
- S. 5Section 5 disqualifies individuals from being Corporation Chairman or members if they meet certain conditions.
- S. 6Section 6 details the term and resignation process for the Chairman and non-official members of the Uttar Pradesh Forest Corporation.
- S. 7Section 7 allows temporary replacement and filling of casual vacancies for the Chairman or non-official members of the corporation.
- S. 8Section 8 allows the Corporation to hire employees, with some appointments needing state government consultation or approval.
- S. 9Section 9 outlines allowances and salaries for the Chairman, members, and employees of the Uttar Pradesh Forest Corporation, determined by regulations.
- S. 10Section 10 vests general control over Corporation employees in the Managing Director.
- S. 11Section 11 outlines the meeting procedures and voting process for the Uttar Pradesh Forest Corporation.
- S. 12Section 12 requires members with interests in Corporation contracts to disclose them and abstain from voting on related matters.
- S. 13Section 13 ensures actions by the Corporation under this Act remain valid despite any vacancies or defects in its constitution.
- S. 14Section 14 outlines the functions of the Uttar Pradesh Forest Corporation, including forest resource management and technical advice to the State Government.
- S. 15Section 15 grants the Uttar Pradesh Forest Corporation powers to manage funds, establish facilities, and enter into contracts for its functions.
- S. 16Section 16 allows the Uttar Pradesh Forest Corporation to execute afforestation projects with State Government or private request approval.
- S. 17Section 17 establishes the Corporation's fund, its exclusive use for Corporation expenses, and its deposit in specified banks.
- S. 18Section 18 allows the Uttar Pradesh Forest Corporation to borrow funds with state government approval and specifies how stock can be issued and managed.
- S. 19The State Government can provide financial support to the Corporation under this Act on terms it sets.
- S. 20The State Government may, from time to time, advance loans to the Corporation for the purposes of this Act on such term
- S. 21Section 21 establishes a Sinking Fund for loan repayment and specifies its maintenance and investment.
- S. 22Section mandates the Corporation to prepare annual budgets as directed by the State Government.
- S. 23Section 23 mandates the Uttar Pradesh Forest Corporation to maintain and audit accounts, with results reported to the State Government and Legislature.
- S. 24Section 24 imposes surcharge liability on Corporation officials for loss, waste, or misapplication due to neglect or misconduct.
- S. 25Section 25 mandates the Uttar Pradesh Forest Corporation to follow State Government policy directions and accept its final decisions on related matters.
- S. 26Section 26 mandates the Uttar Pradesh Forest Corporation to submit annual reports and required statistics to the State Government and the State Legislature.
- S. 27Local bodies must assist the corporation and comply with state government directions for its functions.
- S. 28Section 28 protects the State Government, Corporation, and their officials from legal actions for actions done in good faith under the Act.
- S. 29Section 29 deems corporation members and employees as public servants under the Indian Penal Code.
- S. 30Section 30 specifies that Corporation's proceedings and orders must be signed by authorized officials.
- S. 31Section 31 allows the State Government to delegate forest-related powers and duties to the corporation and the corporation to delegate its own powers to officers.
- S. 32Section empowers the State Government to delegate Forest Officer powers to Corporation's Managing Director or employee.
- S. 33(1) The State Government may, by notification in the Gazette, make rules for carrying out the purposes of this Act
- S. 34Section 34 allows the Uttar Pradesh Forest Corporation to make regulations for its administration, including staff salaries and meeting procedures, with state government approval.
- S. 35(1) The Uttar Pradesh Forest Corporation Ordinance, 1974 is hereby repealed