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The Indian Forest (Gujarat Unification and Amendment) Act, 1960
The Indian Forest (Gujarat Unification and Amendment) Act, 1960, regulates forest land, timber, and the movement of forest products throughout the state of Gujarat. It applies to all citizens, local businesses, timber transporters, and landowners, as well as forest, police, and revenue officers operating in the region. This law matters because it unifies and standardizes forest governance by bringing different territorial rules under a single, consistent legal structure. By establishing clear regulations on transit permits, resource protection, and enforcement procedures, it secures the orderly management of natural resources while safeguarding local ecosystems from environmental offenses and illegal activities.
- 1. Short title
- 2. This Act may be called the Indian Forest (Gujarat Unification and Amendment) Act, 1960.
- 3. Extension of Act XVI of 1927 to Saurashtra area
- 4. Extension of certain amendments to Kutch area
- 5. Definition
- 6. In the provisions hereinafter appearing in this Act, the expression "the principal Act" means the Indian Forest Act, 1927 in its application to the entire State of Gujarat.
- 7. Repeal
- 8. Savings
- 9. Insertion1 (1960 Act) | Short title
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