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

Section 75. The Local Government may from time to time make rules

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

CHAPTER XIII. SUBSIDIARY RULES. 75. The Local Government may from time to time 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 confiscations 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.

Source: India Code