The Arunachal Pradesh Land and Ecological Sites (Protection and Management) Act, 2018
The Arunachal Pradesh Land and Ecological Sites (Protection and Management) Act, 2018
The Arunachal Pradesh land and Eological (Protection and Management) Act, 2018 establishes a framework to protect ecologically fragile lands, water sources, and biodiversity-rich areas across Arunachal Pradesh that fall outside traditional forest reserves. It applies to landowners, researchers, local authorities, and the general public statewide. The law prohibits harmful activities such as earth cutting, land filling, or destroying local flora and fauna within designated protected zones. It creates District Advisory Committees to oversee environmental management, mandates official permits for scientific research, and empowers the government to halt destructive commercial developments. This legislation matters because it prevents soil erosion, landslides, and environmental degradation, safeguarding vital ecosystems and public safety.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
- 2. Definitions.
- 3. Prohibition of Damage and destruction in the Designated Area.
- 5. Constitution of District Advisory Committees and Sub-Committees.
- 8. Dissolution of the District Advisory Committee
- 9. Vacancies etc. not to invalidate the proceedings of the District Advisory Committee
- 11. Private Land
- 12. Duties of the Land Owners
- 13. Power of the Government to stop development and other activities
- 14. Certain works within the Designated Area subject to obtaining of permit
- 16. Powers of the District Advisory Committee requiring attendance etc.
- 17. Penalty
- 18. Cognizance of offence
- 19. Offences to be tried summarily
- 20. Bar of Jurisdiction of Civil Court
- 22. Delegation of Power
- 23. Savings
- 24. Power to make rules
- 25. Interpretation
- 26. Power to remove difficulties
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