The Telangana Forest Produce (Fixation of Selling Prices) Act, 1989
The Telangana Forest Produce (Fixation of Selling Prices) Act, 1989
This Act regulates the sale and lease of forest produce by the Telangana government, limiting all supply agreements to a maximum of ten years subject to resource availability. It applies to commercial entities and industries contracting with the state for forest materials. This law matters because it empowers the government to unilaterally set selling prices, recover outstanding dues, and cancel contracts if buyers fail to pay or cause environmental damage. Furthermore, it creates a dedicated state fund financed by these sales to support afforestation efforts, ensuring that the commercial exploitation of public forest reserves is balanced with active reforestation and ecological sustainability.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
- 2. Definitions.
- 3. Supply of forest produce under agreement, etc.
- 4. Fixation of selling price.
- 5. Termination of leases and contracts.
- 6. Recovery of amount due under the Act.
- 7. Saving in respect of acts done in good faith.
- 8. Act to override other laws.
- 9. Constitution of Industrial Plantation Fund.
- 10. Power to make rules.
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