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Section 2: Definitions

The Meghalaya Forest (Removal of Timber) (Regulation) Act (Act No.12 of 1981),1981State Act of Meghalaya · Act 12 of 1981

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires;

(a) competent authority means such authority as the State Government may, by notification appoint for the purpose of exercising the powers and functions of a competent authority under this act and the rules made thereunder for the whole or any part of the State;

(b) prescribed means prescribed by Rules made under this Act;

(c) State means the State of Meghalaya;

(d) State Government means the Government of Meghalaya;

(e) Schedule means a Schedule to this Act;

(f) Trading Depot means any place or premises used for keeping, storing or stocking timber for the purpose of trade or otherwise of the timber outside the State.

(2) Word and expressions used, but defined in this Act and defined in the Meghalaya Forest Regulation 7 of 1891 as applied in Meghalaya) shall have the meanings respectively assigned to them in that Regulation.

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ActThe Meghalaya Forest (Removal of Timber) (Regulation) Act (Act No.12 of 1981),1981
Section2
Marginal noteDefinitions
JurisdictionState of Meghalaya
StatusIn force as published by the source

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