The Odisha Saw Mills and Saw Pits (Control) Act, 1991
The Odisha Saw Mills and Saw Pits (Control) Act, 1991
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This Act regulates the establishment and operation of saw mills and saw pits in Orissa to protect forests and the environment. It mandates that all individuals operating wood-processing facilities obtain a license from government officials, prohibiting operations within sensitive forest areas or near forest boundaries. By strictly governing this trade, the legislation ensures sustainable management of forest resources and environmental conservation within the state.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Appointment of licensing officer
- 4. Establishment and operation of saw mill and saw pit
- 5. Declaration of prohibited area
- 6. Application for licence
- 7. Grant, renewal, revocation or suspension of licence
- 8. Power of entry, search and seizure
- 9. Submission of returns
- 10. Keeping of account of stock of wood in saw mill and saw pit
- 11. Prohibition of electric connection, etc. in unlicensed saw mill
- 12. Appeal
- 13. Confiscation of saw mill, etc
- 14. Penalties
- 15. Offence by Companies
- 16. Burden of proof
- 17. Cognizance of offence
- 18. Jurisdiction of Court
- 19. Composition of offences
- 20. Licensing officers, etc. to be public servants
- 21. Protection of action taken in good faith
- 22. Rewards
- 23. Power to make rules
- 24. Other Acts and laws not to apply to saw mill and saw pit
- 25. Saving
- 26. Power to remove difficulty
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