Maharashtra - Apply for Permission to Cut any Non-Scheduled Tree (Industrial Purpose)

ProcedureEdit

The Revenue Department, the Government of Maharashtra provides online facility to user for applying for Permission to Cut any Non- Scheduled Tree for Making Use of Land for Industrial Purpose. User can read the instructions and fill the form. Online service is provided by the government to save time of the user. The portal is available in two languages English and Marathi; user can select any of the preferred language. However, the application form can be printed and applied in person along with the necessary documents to the Tahsildar Office.

Apply Online through aaplesarkar :

To apply online, the applicant shall follow the given aaple sarkar link: Link and click on the "New User? Register Here" tab.
From the given options, select any one mode to create User ID and Password.
Now verify UID or Create your own user profile using OTP verification on your mobile.
A new page will open up where the applicant has to fill up all the personal detail(Name, D.O.B, Age, Gender, etc) in the portal.
Now enter the address as per the document.
After that provide mobile number and OTP, PAN No., UID No., and confirm password.
Now upload a photograph between 5kB to 20kB in JPEG format.
Now choose from the drop now menu any one of the Proof of Identity.
Finally provide a Proof of Address by clicking from the menu on screen.
Click on the declaration box and then click the "Register" tab.
After login, click Link and then click on “Apply”.
The applicant will get an application displayed.
Fill up the application form correctly and pay the requisite fee.
On completion, the applicant will be notified.
You can check the status of the application in the portal by signing in with User ID and password.

Apply through Mobile APP:

To apply via app, the applicant shall download the app from the given link: Link
Select the preferred language
A list of options will be provided from which the applicant must choose the concerned department
Now a list of services will be displayed from which the applicant must select the required service
The applicant must also provide the nature of service verification and click on “Apply” to proceed to verification
Once verified, the applicant will be informed about the further process.

Apply Through Centres:

To apply for Permission to Cut any Non-Scheduled Tree (Industrial Purpose) through centres, the applicant has to visit the respective “CSC” centre/sewa kendra. Please tap on the following link to locate the centre according to the respective district: link.
Make sure to have the documents that are listed under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
An application form can be obtained through the kiosk operator upon visiting the centre.
The applicant has to fill in all the necessary information in the application form.
Submit the application form with “Required Documents” to the office. It is advised to take the documents in original to the kiosk for scanning purposes.
The operator will process the application online.
On successful submission, the applicant will receive an application number as acknowledgement. The applicant will also get a transaction number as a text message on their registered mobile number.
Pay the fee as given in the “Fees” section of this page and collect the receipt.
An ”SMS” triggered update on application status will be sent to the applicant’s mobile. Please keep track of the notification.
Upon the satisfaction of the authorities, the permission will be granted according to the application.

Apply In-Person

Applications can also be made in-person through Revenue Department offices and sub-offices.
You will be able to find the office location information and contact information under the following link : Refer Link
Fill the form and submit the completed application form to revenue department.
Please make sure you have all the documents that are listed under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
After the authorities validate your application and documents that are submitted they will give permission to cut any non-scheduled tree for making use of land for industrial purpose.

Required DocumentsEdit

Proof of Identity (Any one)

Voter ID card
Aadhar Card

Proof of address (Any One)

Ration Card

Mandatory Documents (all the documents are mandatory)

Village form No 8-A from Talathi
Undertaking to plant trees as specified by tree officer
A copy of 7/12 from Talathi indicating details of Trees
A copy of Record of Rights Mutation Register from Tahasildar
In case the survey number is adjoining to Government land then TILR map of the survey no
Boundary Certificate indicating names of adjoining Land owners and the Survey Nos from Talathi
If the owner is more than one as per 7/12 then consent letter of each owner with Photographs from Setu
Permission from collector in case if the tree growth in the uncultivable land is less in proposition to 20 trees per acre
Permission from collector in case of trees within 30 meters of the extreme edge of the bank or any water course spring or tank

Photocopy of documents should be attached while applying in person and scanned documents should be uploaded while applying online. Keep all the documents in scanned form like JPEG, GIF and PDF, so that it can be uploaded while making online application on the website. If submitting in person, xerox copies needs to be attached.

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Further information and clarification can be obtained through following link: Contact Information
Revenue Department, Government of India:Contacts
List of Forest officers contact list:Contacts
Maharashtra Industry Development Corporation:Contacts

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FeesEdit

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Processing TimeEdit

It takes Fifteen days for processing of the certificate.

InstructionsEdit

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Need for the DocumentEdit

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Information which might helpEdit

Tree felling and transit regulations in the State of MAHARASHTRA.

Position regarding Tree Felling Regulations:-
- In the State, there are restrictions on felling of trees. In urban areas, no tree can be felled without a written permission from the `Tree Authority', created under the local body like municipal board, municipal corporation etc.
- In non-urban areas, the tree species, Hirda, Sag, Mahua, Imli, Amba, Fanas, Khair, Chandan, Bija, Haldu, Tivas, Ain, Kinjal Anjan and Jampul standing on private holdings, cannot be felled without written permission of the Tehsildar.
- In urban areas, the office of the `Tree Officer' has been created for preservation of trees. No person can fall a tree in urban areas without the previous permission of the Tree Officer.
- An application made to a Tree Officer for felling a tree should contain the name of the owner of land on which the tree stands; number of trees to be felled; and the purpose for felling the trees. The application should be accompanied by a site plan, indicating the position of the trees required to be felled.
- In non-urban areas, for felling trees whose felling is restricted, permission will have to be seeked for a Revenue Official not below the rank of Naib-Tahsildar. An application seeking permission to fell a restricted tree species should give details of the land plot on which the trees are standing; name of the land owner; and the reasons for felling trees. If the Revenue officials fail to respond within three months, the applicant can assume that the permission to fell trees has been granted.
- A person who has been allotted land under the Scheme for felling a tree planted on such land by him, apart from following the above-mentioned provisions, he has to obtain permission from the Department which has allotted him the land.
Position regarding Produce Transit Regulations:-
- The forest laws of the State regulate the transit of forest produce into or from or within any area in the State of Maharashtra. Forest produce includes timber, charcoal, resin, lac, Mahua flower and Mahua seed whether found in or brought from a forest or not. In the State, no forest produce can be moved into or from or within any area in the State without a pass issued by a Forest Officer or person duly authorised by the State Government. However, not transit pass is required for the removal of any forest produce which has been extracted from the forest for consumption in exercise of any right or concession made by the State Government. The upper limit for this exemption is one head load of firewood, grass or leaves.
- A transit pass is issued by the Conservator of Forest, Divisional Forest Officer or Sub-Divisional Forest Officer for forest produce from `reserved' and protected and land upto ten miles away from `reserved' and `protected' forest generally, these powers are delegated to Revenue Patel and Police Patel. In areas other than that described above, the Revenue Patel or police Patel of the Village can issue a transit pass.
- A transit pass mentions the name of the owner of the produce; description of the produce; origin and destination of the produce; name of the consignees; made of transportation; and the route for transit.

A nominal sum is charged by the Forest department for every transit pass.
Maharashtra Felling of Trees Regulation Act 1964:1964

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