(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.