Indain Forest Act, 1927

The Indian Forest Act, 1927 consolidates laws relating to forest protection, management, and control of forest produce. It empowers the government to declare and regulate forest areas and activities.

Objective of the Act

The Act aims to preserve forests and regulate forest-based activities to maintain ecological balance.

• Protect and manage forests and forest produce.
• Control deforestation and promote conservation.
• Penalize illegal extraction and encroachment.

Relevance & Application of the Act

This Act applies to activities inside notified forest areas and empowers forest officials to enforce forest law.

• Defines Reserved, Protected, and Village Forests.
• Regulates grazing, timber cutting, and forest entry.
• Applicable to individuals, industries, and communities using forest resources.
• Supports India’s environmental conservation efforts.

Structure of the Act

• Contains 13 Chapters and 86 Sections.
• Covers topics such as forest classification, control over forest produce, penalties, and rules for transit and duty on forest products.