Establishment of the Tree Authority.

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.