1. The Telangana Sandalwood Possession Rules, 1969

1 · The Telangana Sandalwood Possession Rules, 1969

1 · . These rules may be called the Telangana Sandalwood Possession Rules, 1969.

2 · . In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires, -

1 · . Subs, for the words "Sections 32 and 33" by G.O. Ms. No. 854, F & RD (For.III) dt. 13.12.1978.

2 · . Clause (e) defining 'Sandalwood Transit Rules' was omitted by G.O. Ms. No. 854, F & RD (For. III), dt. 13.12.1978 pub. In A.P. Gazette RS TO pt. II. Dt. 19.4.1979.

3 · . The words 'but not for disposal of sandalwood as such' were omitted by ibid

3 · (1) No person shall possess sandalwood in excess of the limit specified in Section 32 of the Act, except under a licence issued in this behalf in Form-II by a Divisional Forest Officer. Every application for a grant of licence shall be in Form-I and accompanied by the authenticated documents and other material in support of the origin of procurement of Sandalwood and fee of Rs. 100 1 [ xx x];

3 · [(3) Every licence other than the Permanent licence for pooja material and other materials of worship issued or renewed at any time during the financial year, shall be valid till the end of that financial year.]

4 · (1) A duplicate licence shall be granted only 5 [after due verification].

5 · [ (1)] If any time, it appears to the Divisional Forest Officer that the licensee has contravened or failed to comply with any the condition laid down in these rules, he may cancel or suspend the licence after giving the said licensee 15 days notice in writing for making his representation against such cancellation or suspension.

1 · Per annum’ omitted by G.O. Ms. No. 854, F & RD (For. III), dt.13.12.1978.

2 · Added by G.O. Ms. No. 854, F & RD (For.III), dt. 13-12-1978.

3 · Subs for sub -rule (3) by Ibid.

4 · Subs for the word “Rs. 100” by Ibid.

5 · Subs for " after satisfying the conditions laid down in these rules" by G.O. Ms. No. 854 , F & RD (For.III), dt.13-12-1978, pub in A.P. Gaz. RS to Pt.II.dt. 19.4 -1979 .

6 · Sub -rule(4) was omitted by Ibid.

7 · Rule 5 was renumbered as sub -rule(1) and sub-rule(2) & (3) were added by Ibid.

1 · [(2) Any person aggrieved by the orders of the Divisional Forest Officer passed under sub -rule(1) cancelling or suspending a licence may within 15 days from the date of receipt of such order prefer an appeal to the Conservator of Forests who may pass such orders as he deems fit after recording the reasons therefor.

6 · (1) Whenever a dealer or stockiest intends to possess any consignment of sandalwood, he shall immediately inform the Divisional Forest Officer in writing of the actual source from which he intends obtaining such sandalwood and supply such information as the Divisional Forest Officer may require to satisfy himself about bona fides of such sandalwood.

2 · [(3) A dealer or stockiest shall not convert such sandalwood as he may have come into possession in accordance with sub-rule(2), except and in accordance with the orders in writing of the Divisional Forest Officer:

1 · Rule 5 was renumbered as sub -rule 91) and sub-rule (2) & (3) were added by ibid .

2 · Subs for sub -rule (3) by G.O.Ms.No.854 F&RD (For.III) dt.13.12.1978, pub. In A.P. Gaz. RS to Pt. II, dt. 19-4-1979.

7 · (1) A stockiest storing the sandalwood and its by-products obtained by manufacture or conversion including sandalwood of smaller billets, sandalwood powder, toilet articles or scented stocks shall furnish to the Divisional Forest Officer full particulars of the place of storing together with a certified sketch of the premises. The premises should be distinguishable by a Notice Board conspicuously displayed. 1 [Any change in such place shall be made only after giving prior intimation to the Divisional Forest Officer.]

2 · [(3) A true extract in Form III from the stock register shall be submitted to the Divisional Forest Officer every year by the 15 th April or before the renewal of licence.]

8 · (1) The stock register and the stock of sandalwood shall be kept open for inspection at any time by any Forest Officer not below the rank of a Forester 3 [ having jurisdiction over the area concerned.]

4 · [(2) The inspecting Officer may, if he has reason to believe that the term of licence have been contravened, seize any or all records, stocks of Sandalwood and it products, vessels and conveyance used in such contravention. The seizures may be removed by the Inspecting Officer for safe custody and produced in the Court having jurisdiction over the area within a week.]

1 · Subs. For "Any change in such place shall be immediately intimated ot the Divisional Forest Officer"by G.O.ms.No.854 F&RD (For.III), dt. 13-12-1978.

2 · subs. For original sub-rule (3) by ibid.

3 · Added by ibid.

4 · Subs. for sub -rule (2) by ibid.

1 · [9.(1) Whenever the Inspecting Officer considers that the production of any document or other things is necessary for purposes of compliance with these rules, the Inspecting Officer may issue a written requisition or order to the dealer or stockiest in whose possession such document or thing is believed to be, requiring him to produce it at the time and place stated in the requisition or order.

1 · . Subs. for Rule 9 by G.O. Ms. No. 854, F & RD (For.III), dt. 13.12.1978.

2 · . Subs .for original Form I by Ibid .

4 · Place in which the sandalwood is to be stored :

1 · Form of Stock Register

1 · . Form-III was added by G.O Ms. No. 854, F & RD (For.III), dt. 13.12.1978.