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The Meghalaya Forest Authority Act, 1991

The Meghalaya Forest Authority Act, 1991

Environmental19919 sections

The Meghalaya Forest Authority Act of 1991 establishes a joint state and local council to coordinate environmental protection across Meghalaya. It applies to both the state government and the Autonomous District Councils, uniting the Chief Minister and indigenous leaders to advise on forestry laws and action plans. Crucially, the Act regulates community and private forests rather than government owned reserves. This legislation matters because it creates a cooperative framework between state administrators and tribal authorities, promoting unified conservation policies and preventing legal conflicts over natural resource management in ecologically sensitive lands that do not fall under direct state government control.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent and commencement
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Constitution of the Authority
  4. 4. Functions of the Authority
  5. 5. Meetings of the Authority and Quorum-
  6. 6. Officers and Staff
  7. 7. Power to make rules
  8. 8. Act not to be in derogation of any other laws
  9. 9. Repeal and Saving

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