Forest Act, 1927

The Indian Forest Act, 1927 (Act 16 of 1927) is one of the principal legislations governing forest administration, conservation, protection, management, and regulation of forest resources in India. This 2026 edition incorporates amendments introduced through the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023 and includes important allied laws, rules, and state amendments relating to forest conservation and environmental governance. Published as a Bare Act with Comments, the book provides a consolidated legal framework covering forest protection, conservation measures, compensatory afforestation mechanisms, regulatory compliance, and statutory obligations relating to forests and natural resources. The inclusion of Supreme Court Guidelines and Landmark Judgments makes it an authoritative reference for understanding the interpretation and implementation of forest laws in India.

Key Features

• Complete text of The Indian Forest Act, 1927 (Act 16 of 1927)
• Updated with amendments under the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023
• Includes important State Amendments
• Covers Van (Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan) Adhiniyam, 1980 (earlier known as the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980)
• Includes Van (Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan) Rules, 2023
• Contains Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act, 2016 (Act 38 of 2016)
• Covers Compensatory Afforestation Fund Rules, 2018
• Includes Compensatory Afforestation Fund (Accounting Procedure) Rules, 2018
• Features Supreme Court Guidelines relevant to forest and conservation law
• Contains Landmark Judgments for judicial and practical reference
• Published as a Bare Act with Comments
• Updated 2026 edition for legal and academic use