Forest Act, 1927 alongwith Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 & Rules

This authoritative edition compiles the Forest Act, 1927 and the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 with the principal Rules and essential procedural provisions, presented in a clear, practitioner-friendly format. The book lays out foundational provisions governing classification of forests, reservation and protection measures, powers and duties of forest officers, offences and penalties, transit of forest produce, and regulation of timber and other forest products. It also contains the Forest (Conservation) Act’s critical framework governing diversion of forest land for non-forest purposes, the statutory clearance process, conditions for use, and the role of central and state authorities in granting approvals. Each section is accompanied by succinct explanatory notes, an amendment timeline, and practical compliance checklists for project proponents, state forest departments, lawyers and consultants. Indexed for rapid lookup, with cross-references to related environmental statutes and state-specific rules where relevant, the volume helps users navigate statutory requirements for conservation clearances, compensatory afforestation obligations and regulatory compliance. Whether used for litigation support, environmental clearance preparation, academic study or day-to-day forest administration, this consolidated resource saves time and reduces legal ambiguity by bringing key forest laws and rules into one accessible, professionally-edited volume.