The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980

(Act No. 69 of 1980) — [27th December, 1980]

An Act to provide for the conservation of forests and for matters connected therewith or ancillary or incidental thereto.

• 1. Short title, extent and commencement
• 2. Restriction on the dereservation of forests or use of forest land for non-forest purpose
• 3. Constitution of Advisory Committee
• 4. Power to make rules
• 5. Repeal and saving