section 9
Power to require planting of adequate number of trees.
The Maharashtra (Urban Areas) 1[Protection and Preservation] of Trees Act, 1975General197525 sections8 chapters
Chapter V RESTRICTIONS ON FELLING OF TREES AND LIABILITY FOR PLANTING AND PRESERVATION OF TREES
Statutory text
- (1) If, in the opinion of the Tree Officer, the number of trees in any land is not adequate according to the standards prescribed under paragraph (c) of section 7, the Tree Officer may, after giving a reasonable opportunity to the owner or occupier of the land of being heard, by order require him to plant such trees or additional trees and at such places in the land as may be specified in the order.
- (2) When an order is made under sub-section (1), the owner or occupier of the land shall comply with the order within ninety days from the receipt thereof
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