Expropriation of forests in certain cases
Section 37 of the Indian Forest Act, 1927 deals with expropriation of forests in certain cases. In any case under this Chapter in which the [State Government] considers that, in lieu of placing the forest or land under the control of a Forestofficer, the same should be acquired for public purposes, the [State Government] may proceed to acquire it in the manner provided by the Land Acquisition The Act came into force on 21 Sep 1927.
(1) In any case under this Chapter in which the 1[State Government] considers that, in lieu of placing the forest or land under the control of a Forestofficer, the same should be acquired for public purposes, the 1[State Government] may proceed to acquire it in the manner provided by the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 (1 of 1894).
(2) The owner of any forest or land comprised in any notification under section 35 may, at any time not less than three or more than twelve years from the date thereof, require that such forest or land shall be acquired for public purposes, and the 1[State Government] shall acquire such forest or land accordingly.
Section 37, The Indian Forest Act, 1927 (Act 16 of 1927).
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Questions about Section 37
What does Section 37 of the Indian Forest Act deal with?
Section 37 of the Indian Forest Act is headed "Expropriation of forests in certain cases". In any case under this Chapter in which the [State Government] considers that, in lieu of placing the forest or land under the control of a Forestofficer, the same should be acquired for public purposes, the [State Government] may proceed to acquire it in the manner provided by the Land Acquisition
How do I find court cases under Section 37 of the Indian Forest 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: Indian Forest Act 1927 37, section 37 Indian Forest Act 1927, section 37 of the Indian Forest Act. People searching for it also type section 37 of indian forest act 1927. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 37 of the Indian Forest Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 35 (Protection of forests for special purposes), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 37 of the Indian Forest Act come into force?
Section 37 of the Indian Forest Act, cited as Indian Forest Act 1927 37, came into force on 21 Sep 1927, having been enacted on 21 Sep 1927. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 52. Seizure of property liable to confiscation4491 words
- 38. Protection of forests at request of owners2928 words
- 61. Saving of power to release property seized2876 words
- 82. Recovery of money due to Government2108 words
- 20. Notification declaring forest reserved1635 words
- 2. Interpretation clause1380 words
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