Mahindra current affairs magazine this article can be seen in the magazine power to make rules the act empowers central government to make rules for carrying out the provisions of this act.  definition of non- forest purpose it means the breaking up or clearing of any forest land for the cultivation of tea coffee spices medicinal plants etc. and for any purpose other than reforestation.  non-forest purposes dont include work relating or ancillary to conservation development and management of forests and wildlife like establishment of check-posts fire lines wireless communications and construction of fencing etc.  constitution of advisory committee the central government may constitute a committee consisting to advise that government for the grant of approval and any other matter connected with the conservation of forests.  penalties contravention of any of the provisions of the act is punishable imprisonment of upto fifteen days.  offences by the authorities and government departments are punishable as well.  appeal any person aggrieved may file an appeal to the national green tribunal. proposed amendments scope of the act  to define forests in an objective manner. land acquired before 1980  exempt unused land with vegetation acquired by various ministries including ministry of road railway defense etc. before 1980 for construction/expansion purposes from the purview of the act. differences in land records of forests  revenue records to be statutorily required to reflect the occupier and the nature of land including forest.  lands identified as plantation afforestation etc. after 12.12.1996 to remain outside the purview of the act to encourage forestry activities mahendra current affairs magazine free download. 

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