Section 17 in United Khasi-Jaintia Hills Autonomous District (Management and Control of Forests) Rules, 1960
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On the expiry of the period of 60 days or as soon as possible thereafter, the Chief Forest Officer shall himself, or depute an officer not below the rank of a Ranger, to enquire into such claims and objections, if any, received as well as to verify the information furnished in respect of each Raid Forest, after due notice to the parties interested and other local administrative heads concerned.
