The State Government shall not be responsible for any loss or damage which may occur in respect of any timber collected under section 53 and no Forest Officer shall be responsible for any such loss or damage, unless he causes such loss or damage wilfully, negligently, maliciously or fraudulently.
Section 57: State Government and its officers not liable for damage to such timber
The Karnataka Forest Act, 1963State Act of Karnataka · Act 5 of 1964
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Karnataka Forest Act, 1963 |
|---|---|
| Section | 57 |
| Marginal note | State Government and its officers not liable for damage to such timber |
| Jurisdiction | State of Karnataka |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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