Section 3 in U.P. Rules Regulating the Transit of Timber on the River Ganga above Garhmukhteswar in Meerut District and on its Tributaries in Indian Territory above Rishikesh, 1938
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All sawn timber to be floated must before launching or in the case of timber coming from Tehri Garhwal before being floated on the Ganga be marked on one of its ends with a deeply cut or branded distinguishing mark to facilitate the handling and sorting of timber. These marks or brands must be first registered at the office of the Forest Officer but no fee shall be payable for such registration.The Forest Officer to whom the control of river pertains may order the registration of as many marks or brands as he considers necessary to the efficient control of transport operations.
