This Act provides for establishment and regulation of wood-based industries in the state of Bihar. The Act constitutes a State Level Committee (Committee), to assess availability of timber, approve wood-based industries to be considered for grant of licence, and ensure afforestation from the monies realised from wood-based industries. The licensing officer and prescribed officer are to be appointed by the state government. The Act lays down the conditions and restrictions in respect of establishment of wood-based industries and lays down the procedure for application of licences. The number of wood-based industries shall be fixed by the state government, based on the recommendation by the Committee. Further, provisions are made relating to the grant and renewal of licences, powers of entry, inspection, search and seizures, records to be maintained, revocation or suspension of licences, appeals, and penalties for offences committed under the Act.
India · 2025-04-24