The Punjab Plantation and Maintenance of Trees Act, 1974
The Punjab Plantation and Maintenance of Trees Act, 1974 is a provincial legislation designed to promote the plantation and maintenance of trees in the province of Punjab. It extends to the whole of Punjab. The Punjab Plantation and Maintenance of Trees Act, 1974 aims to enhance the green cover of the region. It consists of provisions such as defining key terms, including the responsibilities of the Forestry and Wildlife Department, government, land occupiers, and the rules related to the plantation and maintenance of trees. The Punjab Plantation and Maintenance of Trees Act, 1974 requires the planting and maintenance of three trees per acre by land occupiers, with penalties for non-compliance. The penalty is determined as a fine and can be recovered as arrears of land revenue. The Act also empowers the government to make rules for implementing its provisions, specifying matters such as the types of trees to be planted in various areas and the procedure for maintaining tree records. Additionally, the government may exempt specific lands or occupiers from the Act’s requirements through official Gazette notifications.
