Section 17(1) in West Bengal Trees (Protection and Conservation in Non-Forest Areas) Act, 2006
(1)It shall be the duty of every Forest Officer, Gram Panchayat Secretary, Gram Panchayat Karma Sahayak, Krishi Praiukti Sahayak, Gram Sevak, Revenue Inspector, officer dealing with environmental protection or Police personnel to make efforts to prevent any contravention of section 4 and section 9 and to report to his superior officer, in such manner as may be prescribed, of such contravention or preparation to commit such contravention.
