Grant of licence to fell trees and fees for sale of trees.

(1) A Forest Officer may, on the application of the landlord or owner, grant a license for the felling of trees for such purpose and with such conditions as he may deem proper keeping in view the necessity for conservation of soil and moisture and the interests of the general public, and thereupon it shall be lawful for the landlord or the owner to carry out felling in accordance with the terms of the licence. (2) The landlord or owner selling trees shall pay 15% of the sale Price as fees to the State Government and the timber shall not be removed from the forest unless fees have been paid. (3) The owner may exercise the option of selling the trees either through the Forest Department or direct to any contractor. In the event of selling the trees direct, the owner shall have to pay 15% fees as prescribed above on the price of the trees calculated in accordance with the prescribed principles.