The Indian Forest Act, 1927 · XII — SUBSIDIARY RULES

Section 76. Additional powers to make rules

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

CHAPTER XII SUBSIDIARY RULES 76. Additional powers to make rules. —The[1] [State Government] may make rules— (a) to prescribe and limit the powers and duties of any Forest-officer under this Act; (b) to regulate the rewards to be paid to officers and informers out of the proceeds of fines and confiscation under this Act; (c) for the preservation, reproduction and disposal of trees and timber belonging to Government, but grown on lands belonging to or in the occupation of private persons; and (d) generally, to carry out the provisions of this Act. 1. Subs. by the A.O. 1950, for "Provincial Government". 2. Subs. by the A.O. 1937, for "Local Official Gazette". 3. Subs. by the A.O. (No. 3) 1956, for "Part A States and Part C States".

Source: India Code

How this section changed

  1. substituted by A.O. 1950

    Date not stated in the footnote

    Earlier wording: “Provincial Government”

    Footnote: 1. Subs. by the A.O. 1950, for "Provincial Government".