The Meghalaya Tree (Preservation) Act, 1976 (Act 13 of 1976)
State Act of Meghalaya · Act 13 of 197612 provisions
The enactment
| Long title | An Act to make provisions for regulating the felling of trees for purpose of protection of catchment areas and soil from erosion and to preserve the special characteristics of the hilly areas as regards landscape, vegetal cover and climate and to provide for matters connected therewith and incidental thereto. |
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| Type | Act |
| Citation | Act 13 of 1976 |
| Year | 1976 |
| Jurisdiction | State of Meghalaya |
| Ministry | Meghalaya Law Department |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
| Provisions published | 12 |
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- Section 1 Short title extent and commencement
- Section 2 Definitions
- Section 3 Restriction on felling of trees.
- Section 4 Appeal.
- Section 5 Penalty for felling trees in contravention Section 3.
- Section 6 Power of entry, search and seizure.
- Section 7 Bar against proceedings.
- Section 8 Exemption
- Section 9 Provisions of this Act to be in addition to any other law for the time being in force.
- Section 10 When court to take cognizance of offence
- Section 11 Power to make rules
- Section 12 Repeal of the Meghalaya Ordinance 1 of 1976.
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