Chapter II Chapter II

Tree Authority

1. (1) The Government shall, by notification, constitute a Tree Authority for each revenue district in the Union territory of Goa, Daman and Diu.
2. (2) The Tree Authority shall consist of the following members, namely:—
   • (i) Development Commissioner or any other officer not below the rank of Secretary to the Government nominated by the Government — Chairman; (ii)Collector of the concerned Revenue District— Member; (iii)Two Members of the Legislative Assembly nominated by the Government— Member;
   • (iv) Two Representatives of the local bodies nominated by the Government— Members; (iv)Conservator of Forests or his nominee — Member-Secretary. (v)Conservator of Forest or his nominee - Member Secretary. (3)The Tree Authority may co-opt as members in such manner and for such period as it may determine not more than three representatives of non-official organisations and Government Departments having special knowledge or practical experience in the preservation of trees.

1. (1) The Tree Authority shall meet at least once in three months at such place and time as the Chairman may decide. (2)The quorum to constitute a meeting of the Tree Authority shall be three members referred to in sub-section (2) of section 3. (3)No co-opted member shall have the right to vote at a meeting. (4)In the case of an equality of votes on any matter, the Chairman shall have a second or casting vote.