Section 73

Forest-officers deemed public servants.

The Indian Forest Act, 1927

  • Act 16 of 1927
  • Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
About this Act

An Act to consolidate the law relating to forests, the transit of forest-produce and the duty leviable on timber and other forest-produce.

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    All Forest-officers shall be deemed to be public servants within the meaning of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860).

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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