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State of Assam - Act

North-East Frontier Agency (Royalty on Forest Produce) Rules, 1958

ASSAM
India

North-East Frontier Agency (Royalty on Forest Produce) Rules, 1958

Rule NORTH-EAST-FRONTIER-AGENCY-ROYALTY-ON-FOREST-PRODUCE-RULES-1958 of 1958

  • Published on 21 April 1959
  • Commenced on 21 April 1959
  • [This is the version of this document from 21 April 1959.]
  • [Note: The original publication document is not available and this content could not be verified.]
North-East Frontier Agency (Royalty on Forest Produce) Rules, 1958Published vide Notification No. For 25/52, dated the 21st April, 1959Last Updated 12th February, 2020Notification No. For 25/52, dated the 21st April, 1959. - In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of Section 34 of the Assam Forest Regulations, 1891 (7 of 1891) read with Clause (h) of sub-section (2) thereof, the Governor of Assam is pleased to make the following rules :

1. Short title, extent and commencement.

(1)These rules may be called the North-East Frontier Agency (Royalty on Forest Produce) Rules, 1958.
(2)These rules shall apply to the whole of the North-East Frontier Agency and shall come into force with immediate effect.

2. Royalty leviable on forest produce.

- Royalty shall be levied on all classes of forest produce removed from any land at the disposal of them at the rates prescribed in the Schedule annexed hereto.

Schedule

I. Royalty on timber

1. Royalty on logs per cubic foot:

Rates for logs having a girth
Class 3' to less than 4'6" 4'6" and above
  Rs. Rs.
A-I 0.50 1.00
A-II 0.50 0.75
B 0.30 0.60
C 0.25 0.35
D 0.25 0.25
E 0.10 0.15
F 0.05 0.05
In Classes A-I and A-II, the classification of logs for royalty assessment will be made on measurement at 4 ½' from the largest end but in all other classes the classification will be based on midgrith measurement. The cubic contents of logs will be calculated by multiplying the square of the quarter girth taken in the middle of the log by the length of the log.

2. The above rates for girth measurements are taken over bark. For measurements taken under bark add. Rs. 0.50 per cent, to each rate. For all dressed poles and logs and 20 per cent to the above rates.

3. Rates for sawn timber will be double the above rates applicable to logs having a girth of 4' 6" and over, irrespective of the girth of logs from which the swan the timber has been converted.

4. Payment at log rates will enable the purchase to remove slabs obtained on conversion without further payment. Payment on sawn timber rates in the forests will not enable the purchaser to remove slabs obtained on conversion and these will be sold at rates which are fixed below under Clause 10.

5. Timber trees are classified into seven classes A-I to A-F as below :

Botanical Name Vernacular Name
A-I Class
Dipterocarpus macrocarpus Hollong
Shorea assamica Makai
Michellia Champaca Champ, Titasopa
Phoebe Goalparensis Bonsum
Shorea robusta Sal
Morus laevigata Bola
Acacia Catechu Khoira or Khair
Cassia fistula Sonaru
Terminalia myriocarpa Hollock, Jhalna, Panisai
Dipterocarpus trbinatus Kuroil, Gorjan
A-II Class
Phoebe attenuata Nikahi
Bridelia retusa Kuhir
Gmelina arborea Gomari, Gumhar, Gomabhi
Bombax malabaricum Simul
Alseodaphane Owdenii Moricha sundi
Ginamomum cecicodaphne and cinna momum glanduliferum Gondroi or Gonseroi
Dalbergia sissoo Sissu
Talanma Phellocarpa Titasopa, Tilsundi
Albizza odoratissima Hiharu, Koroi
B Class
Chikrassia tabularis Bogipoma, Hotia
Lagerstroemia flos-reginae Jarul, Ajhar
Magnolia species (except Magnolia griffithii, Magnoliapterocarpa) Manglietia insignis, Manglietia species, Pachylarnaxpleiocarpa Champa, Sopa, Moricha-Sundi Kathalsopa, Kathalpatia Sopa
Phoebe Cooperiana Mekahi
Terminalia tomentosa Pakasaj, Sain
Amoora Wallichii Amari, Rata, Rangi, Rata
Artocarpus Chaplasha Sam, Cham
Artocarpus integrifolia Kathal
Mesua ferra Nahar, Nageswarc
Schima Khasiana  
Schimma Wallichii Gogra, Nagabhe
Makria sal, Bonak  
Altingia excelsa Jutuli, Jikri
C Class
Adina cordifolia Haldu, Tarak chopa, Bonglon
Adina Oligocephala Haldud Chapa
Aglaia edulis Momai leteku
Albizzia lebbek Koroi, Siris
Bischofia Javanica Uriam, Jhok
Calophyllum Polyanthum Kurta
Cassia nodoesa Sonari
Cedrela toona Sun, Jatipoma, Kuma, Poma
Cinna momum obtusifolium Mekuridima, Paderi, Nagadalchini, Tezia, Patihunda
Cordia fragrantissima Mahidal
Duabanga sonneratioides Khokan, Ramdala
Machilus globosa Kowla
Mansonia dipikae Badam
Podocapusnerifolia Jinari
Termminalia citrina Hilikha, Hartaki
Albizzia procersa Siris
Coniferous species Pine, Fir, Saral, Haral, Junipar
Cynometra polyandra Ping
D Class
Acrocarpus fraxinifolius Mandhani
Amoora Species (except Amoor wallichii) Rata, Bandordima
Artocarpus lakoocha Dewachali, Dewasau, Bohot
Bombax insigne Dumboil
Bursera serrata Mirtenga Neur-Heru
Tarralia interrima Mahi thekera
Castanopsis species Hingori, Khemta
Cr. pteronia paniculata Garumora
Dysoxylum binectiferum Rata, Bandordima, Bandorfela
Dysoxylum Hamiltonii Gendhelipoma
Eugenia Jambolana Eugenia praccox Jam, Jaum, Bogijamuk
Garuga pinnata Thutmola, Kayengla
Gironniera species Dudchampa
Kayea assamica Sianahor
Kayea flori bunda Karal
Largerstroemia parviflora Sida
Lannea grandis Yengla, Ruhimola
Lophpetalum fimbriatum Sutrong
Mangifera indica A.M.
Nyssa sessiliflora Cahorisopa
Palaquium polyanthum Gahora, Pongta, Guzenga, Pakhirhar
Premna bengalenisis Hatipoila, Moragoch, Madhu bura
Pterospermum acerifolium Mota-nahar
Pterospermum lanceaefolium Terminalia belerica Bhomra, Bohera
Vitex peduncularis Ahoi, Bhakor, Manawal
Vitex altissima
Zanthoxylum budrunga Bajrang, Bojorani
Canarium resiniferum Canarium bengalense Dhuna, Gakuldhup, Dhuna rata
Tetrameles nudiflora Bhelu, Tulla
E Class
Ailanthus grandis Borpat
Albizzia lucida Moj, Sundi
Albizzia stipulata Saw, Harish
Alstonia scholaris Satiana, Satni
Anthocephalus cadamba Raghu, Kadam
Aporosa Roxburghii Garokhat, Chhamolia
Beilschmiedia Amsia, Bonjalikia, Lehuk
Beilschmiedia Brandisii
Beilschmiedia assamica species
Celtis australis Manhita
Celtis sppecies
Cryptocarya amygdalina Bonhonalu
Cylostemon assamicus Rali
Echynocarpus assamicus Jobahingori, Sita Banodork, Kakoi
Endospermum chinense Tarua, Halud chaki, Hondori Poka Phulgumari
Ficus nervosa Khaipam, Kharipan
Heritiera acuminata Baroi, Dhamin
Heritiera Macrophylla
Hibiscus Macrophylla Chamia
Kydia calycina Pichola
Litsaca Panamonja Bhuich ap
Melia Azedarach Bokain, Ghoranim
Parkia Roxburghii Monipuri, Sim, Lonchak
Premna milleflora Silgomari
Sopium baccatum Seleng, Bella
Spondias mangifera Amora, Amra
Sterculia alata Pahari, Sar chamia, Nagchul
Sterculia villosa Udal
Trewia nudiflora Belkor, Bhuri Boara, Pitoli
Umus lancifolia Borsui, Manuk
F Class
All other species not included in any other classes.  

6. Rates for poles :

Class Per piece of any length Midgrith Per 3 rft. and part thereof Midgirth
Under 1’Rs. 1’ and less than 1’6"Rs. 1’ 6“ and less than 2’Rs. 2’ and less than 2’ 6‘Rs. 2’ and less than 3’Rs.
A-I 0.30 0.60 0.30 0.50 0.70
A-II 0.30 0.60 0.30 0.50 0.70
B 0.20 0.40 0.20 0.30 0.45
C 0.15 0.30 0.15 0.25 0.35
D 0.10 0.20 0.10 0.20 0.30
E 0.05 0.10 0.05 0.10 0.15
F 0.05 0.10 0.05 0.05 0.05

7. Rates for firewood :

For removal by head load on monthly permit 1.00
For removal by head load on yearly permit 9.00
For removal by buffalo cart 1.00
For removal by bullock cart or pony cart 0.75
For removal by 3 ton lorry 4.50
For removal otherwise 0.10
  per 5 stacked cft.

8. Firewood is defined as wood under 6 feet in length unsuitable owing to hollowness, crookedness or other defects for conversion into scantlings and suitable only for use as fuel.

9. Rates for dugouts :

Rates below are for each dugout-
Length Class AmountRs.
Under 25 feet A-I 55
  A-II 50
  B 20
  C 15
  D 10
  E 7
  F 4
25' to under 35' A-I 65
  A-II 60
  B 23
  C 18
  D 13
  E 9
  F 5
Over 35' A-I 75
  A-II 70
  B 28
  C 23
  D 15
  E 10
  F 5

10. Rates for slabs

Rates below are for each slab :
Class   Rs.   Rs.
A-I 6' and under 0.25 6' to under 12' 0.50
A-II
B 6' to under 12' 0.25 12' and over 0.75
C 6' to under 12' 0.20 12' and over 0.40
D 6' to under 12' 0.15 12' and over 0.35
E 6' to under 12' 0.10 12' and over 0.15
F 6' to under 12' 0.50 12' and over 0.10

11. Rates for charcoal...............Rs. 0.15 per maund

12. Rates for special agricultural requirement:

1. Plough pieces for unreserved species converted from branchwood of felled trees 0.20
2. Plough pieces of reserved species converted from branch woodof felled trees 0.20
3. Old Gonsoroi stumps of (felled) trees) 0.20
4. Undressed posts (chapter substitutes for bamboo) of allspecies except Jarul, Jageswar, Cham, Gundroi, Kura, Rata, Poma,Jhoki, Tailo, Sundi, Karal, lam and Ping up to 2' in girth and25' in length 0.15
5. Chamia (used as post plate and for other purposes) of allspecies except Jarul. Nageswar, Cham, Gundroi, Kurta, Kota, Poma,Jhoki, Tailo, Sundi, Karal, lam and Ping, up to 2' girth and 25'in length 0.15
6. Husking pole of all species except hard wood 0.15
7. Husking pole of all species of hard wood 0.20
8. Paddle or oar of all species up to 5' in length 0.10
9. Paddle or oar of over 5' in length 0.10
10. Ish (a part of plough) of all species 9'in length 0.10
11. Gail (a round wooden vessel for husking paddy) of all speciesup to 3' girth and 18"-20" in length 0.10
12. Gail (a round vessel for husking paddy) of all species over 3'girth 0.15
13. Kund (a small dugout for watering paddy field etc.) of allspecies up to 10' in length 0.50
14. Kund (a small dugout for watering paddy field etc.) of allspecies over 10' in length 1.00
15. Plough of all species 0.15.
16. Poles (for fencing paddy fields and homestead lands againstanimals of all species up to 6' in length and 15” in girth per 100
II. Royalty for minor forest produce

13. Bamboos:

Rates below are per hundred in each case. Where diameter is mentioned, the diameter should be taken at the thickest end.
    Rs.
Bambusa vulgaris Bariala 7.50
Bambusa tulda Jati, Mirtenga 5.00
Bambusa Pallida Haill Jati, Bijli 3.75
Bambusa balcooa Barua, Bhaluka 7.50
Dendrocalamus hamiltonii Kako, Pecha 2.00
Pseudost achyum Polymorphum Bajal 1.00
Teinortachyum dullooa Dalu 1.50
Melocanna bambusoides Muli 2.00
Other bamboos 2 inches and above in diameter   1.50
Other bamboos 1 inch and above in diameter   0.75
Other bamboos less than 1 inch, in diameter   0.50

14. San or thatching grass :

1' girth Rs. 3.75 per 1000 bundles.
1-½' girth Rs. 8.50 per 1000 bundles.
2' girth Rs. 15.00 per 1000 bundles.

15. Cane :

Calamus guruba Sundi  
Calamus tenuies Jati, Jali  
Calamus flagellum Raidang Rs. 0.25 per 240 rft.
Calamus latifolius Houka, Horna  
Deemonorps jenkinsianus Golla  
Calamus leptospadix Tita Rs. 0.20 per 240 rft.
Calamus floribundus Lejai Rs. 0.10 per 240 rft.

16. Ekra and other reeds :

Up to 6 inches girth Re. 1 per 100 bundles
Over 6 inches in girth to 1' girth Rs. 3 per 100 bundles
Over 1' to 1-½' girth Rs. 6 per 100 bundles

17. Sand Boulder:

Boulders Re. 4 per 100 cft.
Sand Rs. 2 per 100 cft.

18. Gravel, broken stone, shingle :

  Re. 4 per 100 cft.

19. Squared stone any clay :

Squared clay Re. 2 per cent cft.
Squared stone Rs. 4 per cent cft.

20. Roofing leaves :

Toko at Rs. 0.65 per 1,000 leaves.Jeng and other leaves Rs. 0.35 per 1,000 leaves.

21. Increase and decrease of any of the rates is vested in the Director of Forests to a limit of 25 per cent of decrease and 25 per cent increase according to distance and difficulties of extraction.

22. All other minor forest produce not listed above will be charged royalty at 12 per cent ad volorem of decrease and 25 per cent increase according to distance and difficulties of extraction.

23. Ad valorem rates for all item mentioned in item 22 above will be issued on the 1st April each year from the office of the Director of Forests, North East Frontier Agency.