Section 72 of IFA : Section 72: State Government May Invest Forest-Officers With Certain Powers

Explanation using Example

Imagine a scenario where a Forest Officer in Maharashtra suspects illegal logging activities within a protected forest area. The State Government has invested the Forest Officer with powers under Section 72 of The Indian Forest Act, 1927.

The officer, using the power under clause (a), enters the suspected land, surveys it, demarcates the boundaries, and creates a map to document the area affected by the illegal activity.

Under the power granted by clause (b), the officer summons witnesses who may have information a...

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