Section 3 of The Van (Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan) Adhiniyam, 1980
The Central Government may constitute a Committee consisting of such number of persons as it may deem fit to advise that Government with regard to--
- (i)the grant of approval under section 2; and
- (ii)any other matter connected with the conservation of forests which may be referred to it by the Central Government.
Summary
- The Central Government has the power to set up an Advisory Committee.
- The Central Government decides how many members will be in this Committee.
- The main job of the Committee is to advise the Central Government on whether to give approval under Section 2 for forest land use.
- The Committee also advises on any other forest conservation issues that the Central Government refers to it.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who creates the Advisory Committee under Section 3?
The Central Government constitutes (creates) the Advisory Committee.
2. How many people must be in the Advisory Committee?
The Committee consists of such number of persons as the Central Government may deem fit (decide is appropriate).
3. What are the two main purposes of the Advisory Committee?
First, to advise the Central Government on granting approval under Section 2, and second, to advise on any other forest conservation matters referred to it by the Central Government.
Test yourself
Q1.Who has the authority to constitute the Advisory Committee?
Q2.How many members must be appointed to the Advisory Committee under Section 3?
Q3.The Advisory Committee is formed to advise the government on granting approval under which section?
Q4.What secondary matter can the Advisory Committee advise upon?
Q5.Is the Central Government required by Section 3 to establish a Committee, or is it optional?