The Saurashtra Felling of Trees (Infliction of Punishment) (Extension and Amendment) Act, 1960

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The Saurashtra Felling of Trees (Infliction of Punishment) (Extension and Amendment) Act, 1960, is a legislative measure designed to unify environmental regulation across the newly formed State of Gujarat. Its primary purpose is to extend the application of the 1951 Saurashtra Felling of Trees Act to the entire state, ensuring that tree-felling rules are consistent regardless of the region. It updates legal definitions, such as the Land Revenue Code and Village Panchayat references, to align with modern state laws. Crucially, it introduces a mandatory requirement for authorities to provide a fair hearing to any person before passing an order that affects them.

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1. Short title and commencement
2. Extension of Saurashtra Act No. XVII of 1951 to the rest of the State of Gujarat
3. Amendment of Saurashtra Act No. XVII of
4. Repeal of Gujarat Ordinance No. IX of 1960, Guj. Ord. No. IX of

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