Section 8: Restriction on felling and removal of trees

The Goa, Daman and Diu Preservation of Trees Act, 1984State Act of Goa · Act 6 of 1984

Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force or in any custom or usage or contract and except as provided in this Act or the rules made thereunder, no person shall fell or remove or dispose off any tree or forest produce in any land, whether in his ownership or occupancy or otherwise, except with the previous permission of the Tree Officer:

Provided that if the tree is not immediately felled, there would be grave danger to life or property or traffic, the owner of the land may take immediate action to fell such tree and report the fact to the Tree Officer within twenty-four hours of such felling.

Where this provision sits

Act	The Goa, Daman and Diu Preservation of Trees Act, 1984
Section	8
Marginal note	Restriction on felling and removal of trees
Jurisdiction	State of Goa
Status	In force as published by the source

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