Kerala Preservation of Trees Act, 1986 (Act No. 35 of 1986).
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Type of law
Legislation
Abstract
This Act provides for the conservation of soil and moisture and for the protection of trees.
This Act shall not apply to land which is not a Private Forest.
The Act prohibits the cutting and removal of trees, especially in notified areas or in the Cardamom Hill Reserve, unless being in possession of a permit granted by an authorized officer appointed by the Government.
The Act also contains penalty provisions and provisions of miscellaneous nature.
This Act shall not apply to land which is not a Private Forest.
The Act prohibits the cutting and removal of trees, especially in notified areas or in the Cardamom Hill Reserve, unless being in possession of a permit granted by an authorized officer appointed by the Government.
The Act also contains penalty provisions and provisions of miscellaneous nature.
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Long title of text
An Act to provide for the preservation of trees in the State of Kerala.
Date of text
Notes
This Act repeals the Kerala Restriction on Cutting and destruction of Valuable Trees Act, 1974 and the Kerala Preservation of Trees Ordinance, 1986.
Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation status
in force
Legislation Amendment
No