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THE HIMACHAL PRADESH FOREST (SALE OF TIMBER) ACT, 1968

The Himachal Pradesh Forest (Sale of Timbar) Act, 1968

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The Himachal Pradesh Forest (Sale of Timber) Act, 1968 regulates the commercial sale of timber and the operation of timber sale depots throughout the entire state of Himachal Pradesh. Applying to all local timber traders, depot operators, and forestry officials, the law empowers the government to register, inspect, and monitor these facilities while penalizing unauthorized trade with fines or imprisonment. This legislation matters because it helps the state combat illegal logging and prevent the unlawful sale of harvested wood. By enforcing strict record keeping and tracking, it secures public forest resources, protects the regional environment, and supports sustainable timber trade.

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  1. 0. Preamble
  2. 1. Short title, extent and commencement
  3. 2. Definitions.- (1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,-
  4. 3. Power to make rules, regulating sale of timber and the establishment of sale depots.
  5. 4. Assembly as soon as may be after they are made.
  6. 5. Indemnity for acts done in good faith
  7. 6. Repeal and savings.- The following Acts are hereby repealed:-

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