Restriction on felling and removal of trees.- NotWithstanding anything contained

Restrictions of felling and removal of trees and liabilities for preservation of trees

in any other law for the time being in force or in any custom or or usage or contract and except as provided in this Act or the rules made thereunder, no person shall fell or remove or dispose of tree or forest produce in any land, whether in his ownership or occupancy or otherwise, except with the previous permission of the Tree Officer: Provided that if the tree is not immediately felled, there would be grave danger to life or property or traffic, the owner of the land may take immediate action to fell such tree and report the fact to the Tree Officer within twenty-four hours of such felling.