Q34. In the context of recent amendment in Indian Forests Act, consider the following statements:
1. The amendment exempted bamboo grown in non forest areas from the definition of tree
2. Bamboo grown on forest lands would continue to be classified as a tree
3. Felling of bamboo in forest areas would no more require permission.
4. The amendment aims to promote bamboo cultivation in forest areas.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Q34. In the context of recent amendment in Indian Forests Act, consider the following statements:
1. The amendment exempted bamboo grown in non forest areas from the definition of tree
2. Bamboo grown on forest lands would continue to be classified as a tree
3. Felling of bamboo in forest areas would no more require permission.
4. The amendment aims to promote bamboo cultivation in forest areas.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
The correct option is B (b) Only 1 and 2
The Indian Forest (Amendment) Ordinance, 2017 was promulgated on November 23, 2017. It amends the Indian Forest Act, 1927. Under the Act, the definition of tree includes palms, bamboos, stumps, brush-wood and canes.
The Ordinance amends this definition to remove the word bamboos. Following this, bamboo growing in non-forest areas will be waived off the requirement of permission for its felling or transportation for economic use.
The Indian Forest (Amendment) Ordinance, 2017 was promulgated on November 23, 2017. It amends the Indian Forest Act, 1927. Under the Act, the definition of tree includes palms, bamboos, stumps, brush-wood and canes.
The Ordinance amends this definition to remove the word bamboos. Following this, bamboo growing in non-forest areas will be waived off the requirement of permission for its felling or transportation for economic use.
