Section 342 in Jammu and Kashmir Municipal Corporation Act, 2000
342. Duties of Tree Authority.
- Notwithstanding anything in the Act the Tree Authority shall subject to any general or special order of the Government be responsible for-(a)the preservation of all trees within its jurisdiction;(b)obtaining declaration from all owners or occupants about the number of trees in their lands;(c)specifying the standards regarding the number and kind of trees in each locality, type of land and premises;(d)assisting private and public institutions connected with planting and preservation of trees; and(e)undertaking such schemes or measures as may be directed from time to time for achieving the objectives of these provisions.
