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Compensatory Afforestation Act, 2016

Section 24

In force Act 38 of 2016 As on 20 Oct 2026

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Act 38 of 2016

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Section 24 of Compensatory Afforestation Act, 2016. The Central Government shall cause the annual report and audit report together with a memorandum of action taken on the recommendations contained therein to be laid as soon as may be after the reports are received before each House of Parliament.

The Central Government shall cause the annual report and audit report together with a memorandum of action taken on the recommendations contained therein to be laid as soon as may be after the reports are received before each House of Parliament. Investment of funds by National Authority. Accounts and audit of National Authority. Annual report of National Authority. Annual report and audit report of National Authority to be laid before Parliament. Budget of State Authority.

Section 24, Compensatory Afforestation Act, 2016 (Act 38 of 2016).

Questions about Section 24

How do I find court cases under Section 24 of the Compensatory Afforestation Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Compensatory Afforestation Act 24, section 24 Compensatory Afforestation Act, section 24 of the Compensatory Afforestation Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

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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