Karnataka Forest Act, 1963

No: 5 Dated: Feb, 27 1964

Karnataka Forest Act, 1963

(Amended up to 2009)

An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to forests and forest produce in the State of Karnataka,

WHEREAS it is expedient to consolidate and amend the law relating to forests and forest produce in the State of Karnataka;

BE it enacted by the Karnataka State Legislature in the Fourteenth Year of the Republic of India as follows:-

1. Short title, extent and commencement.- (1) This Act may be called the Karnataka Forest Act, 1963.

(2) It extends to the whole of the State of Karnataka.

(3) It shall come into force on such date as the State Government may, by notification, appoint.