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TypeBare Act JurisdictionCentral Government

Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980

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https://sooperkanoon.com/act/51996

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Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 (1980) is Central 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 - The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980
Section1 - Short Title, Extent Andcommencement
Section2 - Restriction on the Dereservation of Forests or Use of Forest Land for Non-forestpurpose
Section3 - Constitution of Advisory Committee
Section3A - Penalty for Contravention of the Provisions of Theact
Section3B - Offences by Authorities and Government Departments
Section4 - Power to Makerules
Section5 - Repeal Andsaving

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What is the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980?

The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, enacted in 1980, is Central 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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