The felling of trees in the Eco-Sensitive Zone can be broadly categorized as
Felling of trees in forest areas-
Such tree-felling is regulated by the prescriptions of Working Plan /Working Schemes, duly approved by the Competent Authority in the Central Government.
Felling of trees in urban limits-
This is regulated under the Maharashtra (Urban Areas) Protection and Preservation of Trees Act, 1975, wherein the authorities for according permission for tree-felling have been duly designated.
Felling of trees in areas outside urban limits (Scheduled Trees)-
It is regulated under the Maharashtra Felling of Trees (Regulation) Act, 1964, wherein the Tree-officer is duly notified by the State Government for granting permission for felling of trees listed in the Schedule under the said Act.
Felling of trees in areas outside urban limits (Non-Scheduled Trees)-
It is regulated by the provisions of Maharashtra Land Revenue Code, 1966 wherein the authorities have been duly notified by the State Government for granting of tree felling permissions.
Felling of trees in coastal areas
It is governed by Coastal Regulation Zone regulations.
Apart from above, presently the prior permission of Hon'ble Bombay High Court is also mandatory in case of cutting of mangrove species.
It may therefore be seen that felling of trees in all categories of areas is regulated by one or other legislation, where the prior permission of a authority duly notified by the State Government / Central Government is mandatory.
Therefore, it is hereby clarified that the concerned person or agency shall be at liberty to approach the competent authority/authorities specified in para 2 above, for seeking permission for felling of trees in the Eco-Sensitive Zone ( ESZ ) of Protected Areas.
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