Bare Act

The Jammu and Kashmir Mulberry Protection Act, 1949

The Jammu and Kashmir Mulberry Protection Act, 2006, is a specialized law designed to protect mulberry trees, which are essential for the state’s sericulture (silk farming) industry. The Act strictly regulates the cutting, pruning, and use of mulberry leaves and wood, whether on private or state-owned land. It mandates that any damage to these trees must be reported to authorities and prohibits the unauthorized possession of mulberry wood. For the ordinary citizen, this means you cannot freely cut or damage these trees without permission, and you must follow specific procedures to avoid fines or legal action.

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