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TypeBare Act JurisdictionMeghalaya Government

Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980

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https://sooperkanoon.com/act/136168

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Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 (1980) is Meghalaya state legislation published on SooperKanoon in full. Use this page to read the bare act and jump to judgments that cite it.

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Act Text

Preamble1 - Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980
Part1 - Short title, extent and commencement
Part2 - Definitions
Part3 - Composition of the Committee
Part4 - Terms of appointment of non-official members shall be as follows
Part5 - Conduct of business of the Committee "
Part6 - Submission of the proposals seeking approval of the Central Government under section 2 of the Act
Section1 - Short title, extend and commencement "
Section2 -
Section3 - Constitution of Advisory Committee
Section3A - Penalty for contravention of the provisions of the Act
Section3B - Offences by authorities and Government Department
Section4 - Power to make rules
Section5 - Repeal and saving

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What is the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980?

The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, enacted in 1980, is Meghalaya state legislation available in full text on SooperKanoon. It is commonly used for legal research alongside judgments that interpret and apply its provisions.

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