Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act, 2016

This edition presents the complete Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act, 2016, the foundational legislation regulating the management, disbursement and utilization of funds collected for compensatory afforestation, forest conservation and wildlife protection. The Act establishes the institutional structure of National and State Compensatory Afforestation Funds, detailing their accounting frameworks, audit requirements, administrative responsibilities and utilization norms. Each provision is clearly formatted to help readers understand fund flow mechanisms, financial safeguards, oversight systems and compliance responsibilities of relevant authorities and implementing agencies. The book includes definitions, operational rules where applicable, and statutory mandates relating to compensatory afforestation, net present value (NPV) charges, and other environmental remediation funds. A structured table of contents, cross-references and an index make it suitable for quick research and legal drafting. Environmental lawyers, forest officers, academicians, NGOs, researchers, and policymakers will find the volume invaluable for understanding the legislative foundation of CAMPA operations in India. Accurately typeset and edited, this edition serves as a reliable reference for institutional libraries, government departments and professionals engaged in environmental governance.