The Jammu and Kashmir State Forest Corporation Act, 1978

The Jammu and Kashmir State Forest Corporation Act, 1978

The Jammu and Kashmir State Forest Corporation Act, 1978, establishes the Jammu and Kashmir State Forest Corporation as a statutory body responsible for the scientific management, exploitation, and disposal of forest resources. The Act empowers this Corporation to act as a corporate entity, capable of holding property, entering contracts, and managing timber resources on behalf of the government. It mandates strict financial accountability, requiring annual audits and reporting to the State Legislature. For the ordinary citizen, this Act ensures that state forest assets are managed by a centralized, accountable authority rather than unregulated entities, promoting organized resource utilization and state revenue generation.

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