Section 52 in Jammu and Kashmir Panchayati Raj Rules, 1996
52. A Panchayat may enjoin upon its inhabitants and others by passing the resolution to.
(a)stop digging of earth from any area which is likely to cause damage to Agriculture and other lands or village inhabitants.(b)plug the channels formed by running water.(c)plant and maintain trees to stop erosion ;(d)stop cutting of trees for some specific period from areas under erosion or likely to fall under erosion :Provided that the Panchayat may accord permission to any person for cutting any tree or any part thereof subject to any law for the time being in force; and(e)Stop or regulate grazing of cattle in any such area which is effected or is likely to be effected by erosion.
