Sunday, May 25, 2008
inadia saves green :murder to tree fellers
clipped from http://www.mumbaimirror.com/net/mmpaper.aspx?page=article§id=15&contentid=20080526200805260208011371993f18f
Illegal tree cutting will be culpable homicide
State govt to amend Forest Act to ensure stringent punishment for offenders
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With nearly two lakh trees being cut illegally every year across the state, the forest department has finally realised that existing laws and punishment are just not enough to deter culprits.
Henceforth, it intends to press charges of culpable homicide not amounting to murder (maximum punishment is 10 years in prison) against people caught cutting trees illegally.
At present, culprits face a maximum jail term of six months and/or fine of Rs 500.
At present, culprits face a maximum jail term of six months and/or fine of Rs 500.
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environment,
go green,
india,
tree felling
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