ODISHA
India
The Orissa Forest Act, 1972
Act 14 of 1972
Published on 29 June 1972
Commenced on 29 June 1972
[This is the version ... There are now two Forest Acts in application in the State of Orissa i.e. the Indian Forest Act, 1972 and the Madras Forest Act
Section 56 in The Orissa Forest Act, 1972
56. Seizure of property liable to confiscation.
(1) When there is reason to believe that a forest ... Forests authorised by the State Government in this behalf by notification (hereinafter referred to as the authorised officer) or] [Inserted vide Orissa Act
Section 27 in The Orissa Forest Act, 1972
27. Offences.
(1) The person who - (a) makes any fresh clearing or causes breaking of land which ... 6282/Legislative O.G.E. No. 660 dated 5.5.2003.] [* * *] [Deleted vide Orissa Act 9 of 1983, O.G.E. No. 444D/18.4.1983
Section 57 in The Orissa Forest Act, 1972
57.
[* * *] [Omitted vide O.A.No. 12 of 2003 Notification No. 6282/Legislative
Section 2 in The Orissa Forest Act, 1972
2. Definitions.
- In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires- (a) "Cattle" means cows, oxen, bulls
Section 21 in The Orissa Forest Act, 1972
21. Notifications declaring forest reserved.
(1) When the following events have occurred, namely : (a) the period fixed
Section 37 in The Orissa Forest Act, 1972
37. Penalties for acts in contravention of notification under Section 34 or of rules under Section
Section 45 in The Orissa Forest Act, 1972
45. Power to make rules to regulate transit of forest produce.
(1) The control of all rivers
Section 41 in The Orissa Forest Act, 1972
41. Acquisition of forests in certain cases.
(1) In any case under this Chapter in which
Section 66 in The Orissa Forest Act, 1972
66. Punishment for wrongful seizure.
- Any Forest Officer or Police Officer who vexatiously or frivolously seizes ... leaving any fire burning in any forest land notified under Section 4, or for any other forest offence] [Inserted vide
