The Delhi Preservation Of Trees Rules, 1996

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    "title": "The Delhi Preservation Of Trees Rules, 1996",
    "short_title": "The Delhi Preservation Of Trees Rules, 1996",
    "act_number": "Published vide Notification No No. F. 10/PA/DCF/94",
    "act_year": 1996,
    "act_type": "STATE",
    "location": "Delhi",
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    "enactment_date": null,
    "description": "The Delhi Preservation Of Trees Rules, 1996",
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            "number": "1",
            "title": "1. Short title, extent and commencement.",
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        {
            "number": "2",
            "title": "2. Definitions.",
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            "content": "(a) \"Act\" means the Delhi Preservation of Trees Act, 1994 (Delhi Act 11 of 1994);\n(b) \"Form\" means a Form appended to these rules;\n(c) \"Section\" means a section of the Act;",
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        },
        {
            "number": "8",
            "title": "3. Form of report under section 8.",
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        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "4. Form of application under section 9.",
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        },
        {
            "number": "5",
            "title": "5. Form of Register.",
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            "sort_order": 4
        },
        {
            "number": "6",
            "title": "6. Form of Permission.",
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            "content": "(i) in respect of felling of a tree............Form E;\n(ii) in respect of removal or disposal of trees or forest produce..... Form F.",
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        },
        {
            "number": "7",
            "title": "7. Obligation to plant Trees.-",
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        },
        {
            "number": "8",
            "title": "8. Preservation of Trees.",
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            "sort_order": 7
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "9. Implementation of orders made under section 9 or 10(1).",
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            "sort_order": 8
        },
        {
            "number": "10",
            "title": "10. Procedure of Appellate Authority.",
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            "content": "",
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            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 9
        },
        {
            "number": "11",
            "title": "11. Record of forfeited property.",
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            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 10
        },
        {
            "number": "12",
            "title": "12. Preparation of valuation report of forfeited property.",
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            "content": "",
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            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 11
        },
        {
            "number": "13",
            "title": "13. Release of seized property.",
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            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 12
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            "number": "14",
            "title": "14. Management of certain classes of trees.",
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            "content": "Serial Number\nSpecies\nDiameter at 30 cm from the ground level\nFORM A\nFORM A\n(See rule 3)\n(i) Name and full address of the signatory (In block letters).\n(ii) Title in respect of land in which tree(s) was/were situated.\n(iii) Location of the site from which tree/s felled (give name and khasra number of plot and indicate as clearly as possible the actual situation of the tree).\n(iv) (a) Species of the tree felled.\n(b) Its approximate age.\n(c) Its girth measured at a height of 1.35 metres from ground level.\n(v) Justification for felling the tree/trees (Here describe the way in which the tree posed danger and the reason why you could not wait to seek permission for cutting it).\n.................\nSignature\nFORM B\nFORM B\n[See sub-rule (1) of rule 4]\n(i) Applicant's name and address (In block letters).\n(ii) Name and address of the owner of the property (if different from applicant).\n(iii) Title of the applicant i.e., whether owner/occupant of the property, etc.\n(iv) Name of the village and khasra number of property.\n(v) Total area of the property with description of the boundaries.\n(vi) Total number of trees (species-wise) whose trunk or body is not less than 5 cm. in diameter at a height of 30 cms from the ground and whose height is not less than one metre from the ground.\n(vii) The exact area (in Sq. metres) from which felling of trees for which permit is sought (description of the boundaries).\n(viii) Total number of trees to be felled.\n(ix) Trees to be felled are numerically numbered in paint, their girth measured at a height of 1.35 metres from ground level and their details species-wise are. Species No. Girth\n(x) Purpose for which the felling of trees are intended.\n(xi) Intended use of felled trees (e.g.) for sale, for domestic use, etc.\n(xii) Intended use of land after felling of trees.\n(xiii) Number and species of trees intended to be planted after felling (give details of arrangements for raising, planting and protecting trees).\n(xiv) Name/s and address/es of the owners/occupants adjoining property/ies.\nDECLARATION\nDECLARATION\n.................\nApplicant's Signature\n(i) Property /occupancy documents.\n(ii) Plan of the property showing the khasra number.\n(iii) Enumeration list (duly signed by the applicant).\n(iv) Boundary list (duly signed by the applicant).\n(v) Latest jamabandi of land record issued by the Tehsildar.\n(vi) \"No-Objection Certificate\" from the concerned local body (e.g.) MCD/ N.D.M.C.\n(vii) \"No-Objection Certificate\" from adjoining property owners.\n(Locality)\nEast:\nWest:\nNorth:\nSouth:\nDeponent\nVerification\nVerification\nDeponent\nFORM C\nFORM C\n[See sub-rule (2) of rule 4]\n(i) Appplicant's name and address (In Block letters).\n(ii) Name and address of the owner of the property (if different from the applicant) from which trees were felled.\n(iii) Title of the applicant i.e., whether owner/occupant of the property etc., from which trees were felled.\n(iv) Name of village and khasra number of the property from which trees were felled. (v) Total area of the property with description of the boundaries.\n(vi) Total number of felled trees (species-wise) whose trunk or body is not less than 5 cm. in diameter at a height 30 cm. from the ground and whose height was not less than one metre from the ground.\n(vii) Describe the circumstances under which the tree/s was/were felled i.e., whether the tree/s was/were felled after obtaining the permit (a copy of the permit is to be enclosed) or under the proviso to section 8 of the Act or had fallen due to natural causes, etc.\n(viii) Details of material obtained from the felled trees Species Vol. in M3 or Wt. in Qtls. Use timber of fuel (Attach measurement in case of scatting).\n(ix) The manner in which the material would be removed. (x) Transit route.\n(xi) Removal of the material will be completed by (date).\n(xii) The material is intended to be disposed in the manner indicated below:\n(a) For self use Species Volume in M3 or Wt. in Qtls. Use timber of fuel. (b) By sale Species Volume in M3 or Wt. in Qtls. Use timber of fuel (c) Name(s) and full address(es) of the persons/parties to whom the material would be disposed by sale. I am enclosing below mentioned papers in support of my application. DECLARATION I hereby declare that I shall fully satisfy and abide by such terms and conditions of the permit as may be specified therein. Place: ............... .................. Date: ............... Applicant's Signature Attested copies of: (i) Property /occupancy documents. (ii) Plan of the property showing the khasra number. (iii) Boundary list (duly signed by the applicant). (iv) Latest jamabandi of land record issued by the Tehsildar. (v) Report, if any, made pursuant to proviso to section 8 of the Act. (vi) Permit if any, granted by the Tree Officer. FORM D (See rule 5) S1.No. Name &\n\t\t\t\t\taddress of the applicant Details\n\t\t\t\t\tof the application Name\n\t\t\t\t\tof the village in which trees to be felled or removed/ disposed\n\t\t\t\t\tis are situated Details\n\t\t\t\t\tof decision taken Date Date of reciept For felling or\n\t\t\t\t\tRemoval/disposal Last Date for\n\t\t\t\t\tdisposal Nature Date on which\n\t\t\t\t\ttaken Date of\n\t\t\t\t\tcommunication to be applicant Remarks (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)\nSpecies Volume in M3 or Wt. in Qtls. Use timber of fuel. (b) By sale Species Volume in M3 or Wt. in Qtls. Use timber of fuel (c) Name(s) and full address(es) of the persons/parties to whom the material would be disposed by sale. I am enclosing below mentioned papers in support of my application. DECLARATION I hereby declare that I shall fully satisfy and abide by such terms and conditions of the permit as may be specified therein. Place: ............... .................. Date: ............... Applicant's Signature Attested copies of:\nUse timber of fuel.\n(b) By sale Species Volume in M3 or Wt. in Qtls. Use timber of fuel (c) Name(s) and full address(es) of the persons/parties to whom the material would be disposed by sale. I am enclosing below mentioned papers in support of my application. DECLARATION I hereby declare that I shall fully satisfy and abide by such terms and conditions of the permit as may be specified therein.\nSpecies Volume in M3 or Wt. in Qtls. Use timber of fuel (c) Name(s) and full address(es) of the persons/parties to whom the material would be disposed by sale. I am enclosing below mentioned papers in support of my application.\nUse timber of fuel\n(c) Name(s) and full address(es) of the persons/parties to whom the material would be disposed by sale.\nDECLARATION\nDECLARATION\n..................\n(i) Property /occupancy documents.\n(ii) Plan of the property showing the khasra number.\n(iii) Boundary list (duly signed by the applicant).\n(iv) Latest jamabandi of land record issued by the Tehsildar.\n(v) Report, if any, made pursuant to proviso to section 8 of the Act.\n(vi) Permit if any, granted by the Tree Officer.\nFORM D\nFORM D\n(See rule 5)\nS1.No.\nName &\n\t\t\t\t\taddress of the applicant\nDetails\n\t\t\t\t\tof the application\nName\n\t\t\t\t\tof the village in which trees to be felled or removed/ disposed\n\t\t\t\t\tis are situated\nDetails\n\t\t\t\t\tof decision taken\nDate\nDate of reciept\nFor felling or\n\t\t\t\t\tRemoval/disposal\nLast Date for\n\t\t\t\t\tdisposal\nNature\nDate on which\n\t\t\t\t\ttaken\nDate of\n\t\t\t\t\tcommunication to be applicant\nRemarks\n(1)\n(2)\n(3)\n(4)\n(5)\n(6)\nFORM E\nFORM E\n(See rule 6)\nDetails of Trees\nSl. No.\nSpecies\n\t\t\t\tof trees\nNo. of\n\t\t\t\ttrees\nSl.No.\nSpecies\nNo\nFORM F\nFORM F\n(See rule 6)\nSl.\n\t\t\t\tNo.\nDescription of\n\t\t\t\tmaterial\nNo.\nVol.\n\t\t\t\tor Wt.\nDestination where\n\t\t\t\tproperty is to be removed\nPeriod of validity\n\t\t\t\tof he permit\nRemarks\n1\n2\n3\n4\n5\n6\n7\n( ................... )\nTree Officer and Conservator of Forests\nFORM G\nFORM G\n[See sub-rule (1) of rule 8]\nNOTICE\nNOTICE\n( .............).\nTree Officer and Conservator of Forests",
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            "number": "1",
            "title": "1. The Range Forest Officer............ This has reference to his letter No .............",
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            "number": "2",
            "title": "2. The Secretary of Forests, Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi.",
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            "content": "FORM H\nFORM H\n[See sub-rule (1) of rule 9]\nNOTICE\nNOTICE\n( ................) Tree Officer and\nConservator of Forests\nFORM I\nFORM I\n[See sub-rule (3) of rule 10]\nREGISTER OF APPEALS\nREGISTER OF APPEALS\nSl.\n\t\t\t\t\tNo.\nName &\n\t\t\t\t\taddress of the applicant\nParticulars\n\t\t\t\t\tof Appeals\nDate\nDate of receipt\nDesignation\n\t\t\t\t\tof the authority whose order is challenged in appeal.\nNo. & date\nDate of decision\nNature of\n\t\t\t\t\tdecision\nDate\n\t\t\t\t\tof communication of the decision\nRemarks\n1\n2\n3\n4\n5\n6\n7\n8\n9\n10\n1.\n2.\n3.\n4.\n5.\nFORM J\nFORM J\n(See rule 11)\nSTOCK REGISTER\nSTOCK REGISTER\nSl.\n\t\t\t\t\tNO.\nAuthority which\n\t\t\t\t\tordered forfeiture\nNo. & date of\n\t\t\t\t\tthe order\nDetails\n\t\t\t\t\tof material/animals/tools and plant/vehicle ordered to be\n\t\t\t\t\tforfeited\nApproximate\n\t\t\t\t\tvalue of the forfeited material\nThe\n\t\t\t\t\tmanner in which forfeited material disposed with date of\n\t\t\t\t\tdisposal\nRemarks\n1\n2\n3\n4\n5\n6\n7\n1.\n2.\n3.\n4.\n5.\nFORM K\nFORM K\n(rule 13)\nBOND\nBOND\n(i) ....................................................................................\n(Signature, name and address) Signature\n(ii) .................................................................................... (Signature, name and address) Signature FORM L [See sub-rule (4) of rule 14] FORM OF REGISTER OF NOTIFIED TREES SI.\n\t\t\t\tNO. Name &\n\t\t\t\taddress Date of Report No.\n\t\t\t\tof trees (species-wise to be given) Date\n\t\t\t\ton which trees are marked with identification marks Date\n\t\t\t\ton which report submitted to the Secretary of Forests Remarks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7\n(Signature, name and address) Signature\nFORM L\nFORM L\n[See sub-rule (4) of rule 14]\nFORM OF REGISTER OF NOTIFIED TREES\nFORM OF REGISTER OF NOTIFIED TREES\nSI.\n\t\t\t\tNO.\nName &\n\t\t\t\taddress\nDate of Report\nNo.\n\t\t\t\tof trees (species-wise to be given)\nDate\n\t\t\t\ton which trees are marked with identification marks\nDate\n\t\t\t\ton which report submitted to the Secretary of Forests\nRemarks\n1\n2\n3\n4\n5\n6\n7",
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    "metadata": {
        "Act ID": "dl009",
        "Act Number": "Published vide Notification No No. F. 10/PA/DCF/94/5131, dated 8th November, 1996, published in the Delhi Gazette, Extra., Pt. IV, No. 182, dated 8th November, 1996",
        "Enactment Date": "",
        "Act Year": "1996",
        "Short Title": "The Delhi Preservation Of Trees Rules, 1996",
        "Type": "UNION_TERRITORY",
        "Location": "Delhi"
    },
    "updated_at": "2026-09-29 21:55:22"
}