Section 2: Definitions

The Meghalaya Tree (Preservation) Act, 1976 (Act 13 of 1976)State Act of Meghalaya · Act 13 of 1976

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires :-

(a) Government means the Government of Meghalaya ;

(b) tree means any tree specified in the Schedule to this Act, and the State Government may, by notification, add to or modify, the Schedule ;

(c) to fell a tree includes burning, cutting, damaging, uprooting or lopping a tree to cause substantial damage or destruction thereto.

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Act	The Meghalaya Tree (Preservation) Act, 1976 (Act 13 of 1976)
Section	2
Marginal note	Definitions
Jurisdiction	State of Meghalaya
Status	In force as published by the source

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