The Saurashtra Felling of Trees (Infliction of Punishment) (Extension and Amendment) Act, 1960, is a legislative measure designed to unify environmental regulation across the newly formed State of Gujarat. Its primary purpose is to extend the application of the 1951 Saurashtra Felling of Trees Act to the entire state, ensuring that tree-felling rules are consistent regardless of the region. It updates legal definitions, such as the Land Revenue Code and Village Panchayat references, to align with modern state laws. Crucially, it introduces a mandatory requirement for authorities to provide a fair hearing to any person before passing an order that affects them.
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Chronological legislative evolution of The Saurashtra Felling of Trees (Infliction of Punishment) (Extension and Amendment) Act, 1960 across statutory gazettes and amending Acts.