Planting of adequate number of trees

1. (1) If in the opinion of the Tree Officer the

number of trees in any land is not adequate according to the standards prescribed under

clause ( c) of section 357, the Tree Officer may, by order, after giving a reasonable opportunity

to the owner or occupier of the land of being heard, require him to plant such trees or additional trees and at such places in the land as may be specified in the order.

1. (2) When an order is made under sub-section (1 ), the owner or occupier of the land shall comply with such order within thirty days from the receipt thereof or such extended time as the Tree Officer may allow.