The Indian Forest Act 1878, 7 of 1878, (Rep., Act 16 of 1927) · XII — .

Section 74. Except with the permission in writing of the Local Government, no Forest-officer shall, as principal

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

74. Except with the permission in writing of the Local Government, no Forest-officer shall, as principal or agent, trade in timber or other forest-produce, or be or become interested in any lease of any forest or in 1878.] Forests. 83 in any contract for working any forest, whether in British or Foreign territory.

Source: India Code