Forest-officers not to trade
Section 75 of the Indian Forest Act, 1927 deals with forest-officers not to trade. Except with the permission in writing of the [State Government], no Forest-officer shall, as principal or agent, trade in timber or other forest-produce, or be or become interested in any lease or any forest or in any contractfor working any forest, whether in or outside [the territories to which th The Act came into force on 21 Sep 1927.
Except with the permission in writing of the 51[State Government], no Forest-officer shall, as principal or agent, trade in timber or other forest-produce, or be or become interested in any lease or any forest or in any contractfor working any forest, whether in or outside 53[the territories to which this Act extends].
Section 75, The Indian Forest Act, 1927 (Act 16 of 1927).
Questions about Section 75
What does Section 75 of the Indian Forest Act deal with?
Section 75 of the Indian Forest Act is headed "Forest-officers not to trade". Except with the permission in writing of the [State Government], no Forest-officer shall, as principal or agent, trade in timber or other forest-produce, or be or become interested in any lease or any forest or in any contractfor working any forest, whether in or outside [the territories to which th
How do I find court cases under Section 75 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 75, section 75 Indian Forest Act 1927, section 75 of the Indian Forest Act. People searching for it also type section 75 indian forest act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 75 of the Indian Forest Act come into force?
Section 75 of the Indian Forest Act, cited as Indian Forest Act 1927 75, 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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