Section13
Compensatory Afforestation Act, 2016

Disqualifications

In force Act 38 of 2016 As on 20 Oct 2026

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Act 38 of 2016

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Section 13 of Compensatory Afforestation Act, 2016 deals with disqualifications. A person shall be disqualified for being appointed as a member of the National Authority, executive committee of the National Authority, a State Authority, steering committee and executive committee of a State Authority, monitoring group, if he- (i) has been convicted and sentenced to imprisonment f

A person shall be disqualified for being appointed as a member of the National Authority, executive committee of the National Authority, a State Authority, steering committee and executive committee of a State Authority, monitoring group, if he- (i) has been convicted and sentenced to imprisonment for an offence which, in the opinion of the Central Government, involves moral turpitude; or (ii) is an undischarged insolvent; or (iii) is of unsound mind and stands so declared by the competent court; or (iv) has been removed or dismissed from the service of the Government or organisation or undertaking owned by the Government; or (v) has, in the opinion of the Central Government, such financial or other interest in the National Authority or the concerned State Authority as is likely to affect the duties discharged by him of his function as a member. CHAPTER IV POWERS AND FUNCTIONS OF NATIONAL AUTHORITY AND STATE AUTHORITIES

Section 13, Compensatory Afforestation Act, 2016 (Act 38 of 2016).

Questions about Section 13

What does Section 13 of the Compensatory Afforestation Act deal with?

Section 13 of the Compensatory Afforestation Act is headed "Disqualifications". A person shall be disqualified for being appointed as a member of the National Authority, executive committee of the National Authority, a State Authority, steering committee and executive committee of a State Authority, monitoring group, if he- (i) has been convicted and sentenced to imprisonment f

How do I find court cases under Section 13 of the Compensatory Afforestation Act?

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When was the Compensatory Afforestation Act enacted?

Compensatory Afforestation Act was enacted in 2016 as Act 38 of 2016. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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