The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980
Forest Conservation Actcentral
An Act To Provide For The Conservation Of Forests And For Matters Connected Therewith Or Ancillary Or Incidental Thereto.
Act Number
69
Enactment
1980-12-27
Ministry
Ministry Of Environment, Forest And Climate Change
Section 1Short title, extent and commencement.Section 1AAct to cover certain land.Section 2Restriction on the dereservation of forests or use of forest land for non-forest purpose.Section 2AAppeal to National Green Tribunal.Section 3Constitution of Advisory Committee.Section 3APenalty for contravention of the provisions of the Act.Section 3BOffences by authorities and Government departments.Section 3CPower of Central Government to issue directions.Section 4Power to make rules.Section 5Repeal and saving.