Section 22A(2) in The Karnataka Preservation Of Trees Act, 1976
(2)Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1) where an offence under this section has been committed within the consent or connivance of, or that the commission of the offence is attributable to, any neglect on the part of any Director, Manager, Secretary or other officer of the Company such Director, Manager, Secretary or other Officer shall also be deemed to be guilty of that offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly.Explanation.- For the purposes of this section,-(a)"Company" means any body corporate and includes a firm or other association of individuals; and(b)"Director" in relation to a firm means a partner in the firm.
