State Act

The Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Preservation of Trees Act, 1984 (Act No. 6 of 1984)

3. Establishment of the Tree Authority. — (1) The Government shall, by notification, constitute a Tree Authority for each revenue district in the Union territory of 9[Dadra and Nagar Haveli and] Daman and Diu. (2) The Tree Authority shall consist of the following members, namely: - (i) Development Commissioner or any other officer not below the rank of Secretary to the Government nominated by the Government - Chairman; (ii) Collector of the concerned revenue District – Member; (iii) Two Members of the 10[District Panchayat] nominated by the Government – Members; (iv) Two Representatives of the local bodies nominated by the Government – Members; (v) Conservator of Forests or his nominee – Member Secretary. (3) The Tree Authority may co-opt as members in such manner, and for such period as it may determine not more than three representatives of non-official organisations and Government Departments having special knowledge or practical experience in the preservation of trees.