Section 23 in Andhra Pradesh Forest Contract (Disposal of Forest Produce) Rules, 1977
23. Duties and responsibilities of the Forest Contractor.
(1)The Forest contractor shall not remove any forest produce from the contract area in contravention of Andhra Pradesh Forest Act,1967 or the rules made thereunder. (ii) The Contractor shall assist the Forest Officers in preventing commission and detection of offences, and in putting out forest fires near his lease area.
