Department officers empowered to register cases
Banyan trees traditionally symbolise longevity and stability. Photo: Express
Under the Forest (Amendment) Act that has come into force in Punjab, those involved in illegal tree cutting, setting forests on fire, occupying forest land or transporting timber illegally face imprisonment for three to eight years, along with fines ranging from Rs1 million to Rs5 million.
In cases of organised forest crime, t
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