Section 3(2)(c) in The Karnataka Preservation Of Trees Act, 1976
(c)For a rural area specified in Schedule II ,-(i)the Adhyaksha of the Taluk Panchayat;(ii)the Block Development Officer having jurisdiction;(iii)the Assistant Conservator of Forests nominated by the Divisional Forest Officer;(iv)the District Horticultural Officer having jurisdiction:(v)one member of the Taluk Panchayat nominated by the Adhyaksha: