State Act
20A
Section 20A. Prevention of felling or destruction of trees.
The Maharashtra (Urban Areas) Protection and Preservation of Trees Act, 1975.
Act no. XLIV of 19751975In forceMaharashtra (State Act)
1[20A. Prevention of felling or destruction of trees.— The Tree Officer or any other officer of the urban local authority authorised by such authority in this behalf or any police officer may take such steps and use such force as may be reasonably necessary to prevent the felling or destruction of any tree or for the protection of any tree.