The Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act, 2016.
CHAPTER I: PRELIMINARY
Section 2: Definitions
Bare Act
In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,
- "ad hoc Authority" means the ad hoc Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority constituted under the order dated the 5th May, 2006 of the Supreme Court in T. N. Godavarman Thirumulpad vs. Union of India and Others, Writ Petition (Civil) No. 202 of 1995;
- "Chairperson, National Authority" means the Chairperson of the governing body of the National Authority;
- "Chairperson, State Authority" means the Chairperson of the g… Read the complete text with KanoonGPT Pro.
Simplified Act
This section defines various terms used in the Act:
- "Ad hoc Authority" is a temporary group created by the Supreme Court on May 5, 2006, to manage compensatory afforestation funds.
- "Chairperson, National Authority" is the leader of the national group in charge of the compensatory afforestation fund… Read the complete text with KanoonGPT Pro.
Explanation using examples
Imagine a scenario where a real estate development company, let's call it XYZ Estates, wants to build a residential complex in an area that is currently a part of a forest. According to the Forest (Conservation) Act, 198… Read the complete text with KanoonGPT Pro.
