The important Sections of Forest Act 1927 are:
Correct answer: E. All of the above
- A. S.35: It is all about the protection of forest for special purposes
- B. S.38: It is about the protection of forest at the request of owners
- C. S.52: The forest officer has power to seize any property (e.g. forest produce, tools, transport etc.)
- D. S.62: If a forest officer wrongfully and unnecessarily seizes any property, he can be published with a term upto 6 months, Rs. 500/- as fine or both
- E. All of the above
Explanation
Sections 35 and 38 deal with forest protection for special purposes and protection at an owner’s request, while Section 52 covers seizure of forest produce, tools and conveyances. Section 62 penalizes wrongful or unnecessary seizure, so all four statements support option e.
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