Section 239(2) in The C.G. Land Revenue Code, 1959
(2)The State Government or any Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tahsildar as may be authorised by the State Government in this behalf, may permit any person or persons to plant and grow fruit bearing or other species of trees as may be specified in this behalf on unoccupied land of a village that may be earmarked for the purpose and grant tree planting permit and tree pattas to such person or persons in accordance with the provisions of this section and the rules made thereunder.