Environmantal
ROJA shree
(Querist) 01 August 2013
This query is : Resolved
If a person cuts the trees on the road side belonging to public property, under which section can he be punished?
What is the duration of imprisonment?
Under which act, such punishment would be awarded ?
V R SHROFF
(Expert) 01 August 2013
This section of LCI is not meant for the academic discussions. Post your query on forum section.
Adv Archana Deshmukh
(Expert) 01 August 2013
There are acts for protecting and preserving trees in every state eg. The Maharashtra (Urban Areas) Preservation of Trees Act , 1975. So it depends upon the laws of the particular state.
Raj Kumar Makkad
(Expert) 06 August 2013
There are many relevant sections in the gien matter but you have to report only to police and wild-life officers.