The Indian Forest (Manipur Amendment) Act, 2018
The Indian Forest (Manipur Amendment) Act, 2018
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This Act amends the Indian Forest Act, 1927, specifically for the state of Manipur, to strengthen forest protection laws. It updates definitions for terms like "Cattle" and "Authorised officer" and increases the maximum fine for forest offences from five hundred to ten thousand rupees. The most significant change involves how forest officers can seize property, such as tools, vehicles, or animals, used in illegal activities. The law now requires officers to follow a strict procedure, including giving notice and allowing people a chance to be heard before confiscating their belongings, ensuring fairer treatment while maintaining control over forest resources.
- 1. Short title and commencement
- 2. Amendment of section 2
- 3. Amendment of section 42
- 4. Substitution of section 52
- 5. Insertions of new sections 52(A), 52(B) and 52(C)
- 6. Amendment of section 53, 54 and 65
- 7. In section 53, 54 and 65 of the Principal Act, the word "Magistrate" shall be substituted by the words "authorised officer".
- 8. In sub-section (1) of section 55 of the Principal Act, the words "carts and" shall be substituted by the words "carts, vehicle and".
- 9. Amendment of section 59
- 10. In section 59 of the Principal Act, for the word "Court" and "Magistrate" the words "authorised officer" shall be substituted.
- 11. In section 63 of the Principal Act, the word "fine" shall be replaced by the words "fine of a minimum of twenty thousand rupees".
- 12. Amendment of section 68
- 13. Amendment of section 72
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