Section 1. Section renumbered as sub-section (1) by Act 15 of 2023, s. 5 (w.e.f. 1-12-2023)

1. Section renumbered as sub-section (1) by Act 15 of 2023, s. 5 (w.e.f. 1-12-2023). 2. Ins. by Act 69 of 1988, s. 2 (w.e.f. 15-3-1989). 3. Subs. by Act 15 of 2023, s. 5, for "not owned, managed or controlled by Government" (w.e.f. 1-12-2023) 4. Subs. by Act 69 of 1988, s. 2, for the Explanation (w.e.f. 15-3-1989). 5. Subs. by Act 15 of 2023, s. 5, for the long line (w.e.f. 1-12-2023). (i) silvicultural operations including regeneration operations; (ii) establishment of check-posts and infrastructure for the front line forest staff; (iii) establishment and maintenance of fire lines; (iv) wireless communications; (v) construction of fencing, boundary marks or pillars, bridges and culverts, check dams, waterholes, trenches and pipelines; (vi) establishment of zoo and safaris referred to in the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 (53 of 1972), owned by the Government or any authority, in forest areas other than protected areas; (vii) eco-tourism facilities included in the Forest Working Plan or Wildlife Management Plan or Tiger Conservation Plan or Working Scheme of that area; and (viii) any other like purposes, which the Central Government may, by order, specify.]] 1[(2) The Central Government may, by order, specify the terms and conditions subject to which any survey, such as, reconnaissance, prospecting, investigation or exploration including seismic survey, shall not be treated as non-forest purpose.]