# The Indian Forest Act, 1927, Section 73: Forest-officers deemed public servants

- Act: The Indian Forest Act, 1927 (Act 16 of 1927)
- In force from: 1927-09-21
- Ministry: Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/indian-forest-act-1927/section/73/

## Text

All Forest-officers shall be deemed to be public servants within the meaning of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860).

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