All inquiries and proceedings before any 1[Tree Officer] shall be deemed to be judicial proceedings within the meaning of sections 193, 219 and 228 of the Indian Penal Code (XLV of 1860).
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1. These words were substituted for the words "Revenue Officer" by Mah. 26 of 1989, s.6(b), s.7 and s.8, respectively.आगे पढ़ें / Continue reading
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Section 1 · Short title and extent.Section 2 · Definitions.Section 3 · Restriction on felling of trees.Section 3A. · Powers of Tree Officer to order planting of trees.Section 4 · Penalty for felling trees in contravention of section 3.Section 5 · Contravention of section 3 to be reported by certain officers.Section 6 · Procedure in cases to be dealt with under this Act.Section 7 · Award of penalty or confiscation not to interfere with other punishments.India Code, Government of India. Text fetched 19 Oct 2026. Check the linked official text and subsequent notifications when applying a provision.