Penalty for cutting or removing tress illegally
Section 228 of Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code-2006 deals with penalty for cutting or removing tress illegally. 228. (1) Every person who cuts removes or otherwise appropriates any tree or any portion thereof which is the property of the State Government or any local authority or a [Gram Panchayat], without any authority therefor shall be liable to pay the value there of, which shall be recoverable from him i The Act was enacted on 11 Feb 2016.
228. (1) Every person who cuts removes or otherwise appropriates any tree or any portion thereof which is the property of the State Government or any local authority or a 5[Gram Panchayat], without any authority therefor shall be liable to pay the value there of, which shall be recoverable from him in addition to any penalty to which he may be liable under the provisions of this Code for the occupation of the land or otherwise and notwithstanding any criminal proceedings which may be instituted against him in respect of such cutting removal or appropriation.
(2) The Collector may, at any time, direct the confiscation of any tree or portion thereof referred to in sub-section (1).
Section 228, Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code-2006 (Act 8 of 2012).
Questions about Section 228
What does Section 228 of the Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code-2006 deal with?
Section 228 of the Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code-2006 is headed "Penalty for cutting or removing tress illegally". 228. (1) Every person who cuts removes or otherwise appropriates any tree or any portion thereof which is the property of the State Government or any local authority or a [Gram Panchayat], without any authority therefor shall be liable to pay the value there of, which shall be recoverable from him i
How do I find court cases under Section 228 of the Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code-2006?
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When was Section 228 of the Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code-2006 enacted?
Section 228 of the Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code-2006, cited as Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code-2006 228, was enacted on 11 Feb 2016 as Act 8 of 2012. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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