Powers of Central Government as to movements of timber across customs frontiers
Section 41A of the Indian Forest Act, 1927 deals with powers of Central Government as to movements of timber across customs frontiers. Notwithstanding anything in section 41, the Central Government may make rules to prescribe the route by which alone timber or other forest-produce may be imported, exported or moved into or from[the territories to which this Act extends] across any customs frontier as defined by the Central Governme The Act came into force on 21 Sep 1927.
1[41A. Powers of Central Government as to movements of timber across customs frontiers.-- Notwithstanding anything in section 41, the Central Government may make rules to prescribe the route by which alone timber or other forest-produce may be imported, exported or moved into or from2 [the territories to which this Act extends] across any customs frontier as defined by the Central Government, and any rules made under section 41 shall have effect subject to the rules made under this section. ]
Section 41A, The Indian Forest Act, 1927 (Act 16 of 1927).
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Questions about Section 41A
What does Section 41A of the Indian Forest Act deal with?
Section 41A of the Indian Forest Act is headed "Powers of Central Government as to movements of timber across customs frontiers". [41A. Powers of Central Government as to movements of timber across customs frontiers.-- Notwithstanding anything in section 41, the Central Government may make rules to prescribe the route by which alone timber or other forest-produce may be imported, exported or moved into or from[the territories
How do I find court cases under Section 41A 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 41A, section 41A Indian Forest Act 1927, section 41A of the Indian Forest Act. 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 41A of the Indian Forest Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 41 (Power to make rules to regulate transit of forest-produce), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 41A of the Indian Forest Act come into force?
Section 41A of the Indian Forest Act, cited as Indian Forest Act 1927 41A, 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.
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- 82. Recovery of money due to Government2108 words
- 20. Notification declaring forest reserved1635 words
- 2. Interpretation clause1380 words
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