5. The Telangana Saw Mills (Regulation) Rules, 1969

5 · The Telangana Saw Mills (Regulation) Rules, 1969

1 · . These rules may be called the Telangana Saw Mills (Regulation) Rules, 1969.

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

3 · [3 . (1) No person shall install, erect or operate a Saw Mill for cutting, converting or sawing of timber without obtaining a license for such installation from the Licensing Authority.

1 · . Added by G.O. Ms.No.483, F & RD (For.I), dt.24-9-1981, pub. in A.P. Gazette RS to Pt. II, dt. 5-11-1981.

2 · . Added by G.O. Ms.No.234, F & RD (For.III), dt.23-5-1985, pub. in A.P. Gazette RS to Part. II No. 16, 6-6-1985.

3 · . Subs. by G.O. Ms.No.99, E,F,S&T (For.III) dt. 17-7-1998. Pub. in A.P. Gaz. RS Part I (Ext.) No. 25 dt.3-8-1998.

1 · [4. (1)(a) Any person desiring to install, erect or operate a saw mill, shall make an application in Form–I enclosing copies of following documents.

2 · [(3) The licensee, whose saw mill is located within five kilometres from forest boundary shall, before the issue of licence make a security deposit of Rs.5,000/in National Savings Certificate in favour of the licensing authority and the security deposit shall be Rs. 2,000/in the remaining locations, towards the due observance of Telangana Forest Act, 1967 and the rules made thereunder.]

1 · . Subs. For the words "the form appended to" by G.O. Ms. No. 99. E,F,S&T (For.III) dt. 17-7-1998. Pub. in A.P. Gaz. RS Part I (Ext.) No. 25 dt. 3-8-1998.

2 · . Subs. By Ibid.

1 · [5. (1) Every licence granted under Rule 4 shall, subject to provisions of Rule 9, be effective from the date of issue or from the date of expiry of the period specified in the proviso to Clause (a) of sub-rule (1) of Rule 4, as the case may be, to the 31 st December of the year up to which licence is granted, both days inclusive.]

2 · [Note: ---For licences granted to the existing Saw Mills before 3rd October, 1998 (i.e., from 3-8-1998 to 3-10-1998) the period of validity shall be as follows, namely:

6 · (1) The licensee should submit renewal application within one month prior to expiry of existing licence.

1 · . Subs. For the words "the form appended to" by G.O. Ms. No. 99. E,F,S&T (For.III) dt. 17-7-1998. Pub. in A.P. Gaz. RS Part I (Ext.) No. 25 dt. 3-8-1998.

2 · . Added by G.O.Ms.No.155 EFS&T (For.III) dated 30-9-1998 and Published in A.P. Gazette, RS to Part I, Extra Ordinary, No. 38 dated 13-10-1998.

1 · [7. (1) Registers as given in Form-III (A) and (B) of these rules shall be maintained by every licence holder for accounting fully and properly the timber received excluding the exempted species under transit rules in the saw mill for conversion, and its disposal. The registers should be made available at any time to all inspecting officers along with permits/invoices in original, within the saw mill premises.

1 · Substituted by G.O.Ms.No.99 EFS&T (For.III) dt. 17-7-1998 and Published in A.P. Gazette RS to Part I (Ext.) No. 25 dt.3-8-1998.

1 · [8.] All officers of the Forest Department of and above the rank of a Forester shall have power 2 [x x x] to enter into 2 [x x x] any saw mill for the purpose of inspection and securing compliance with these rules.

3 · [x x x]

9 · 4 [(1)] Notwithstanding anything in the foregoing rules, the licensing authority may, where he has reason to believe that a licensee is operating saw mill in contravention of the 5 [Provisions of the Telangana Forest Act, 1967 or any rules made thereunder] at any time, revoke the licence granted under these rules, after giving the licensee an opportunity of being heard.

1 · . Renumbered as Rule 8 by G.O.Ms.No.99 E,F,S&T (For.III) dt. 17-7-1998 . Pub. in A.P. Gaz. RS Part I (Ext.) No. 25 dt. 3-8-1998.

2 · . The words "under these rules" and the "the premises of" were omitted by G.O. Ms.No.483, F& RD (For.I), dt. 24-9-1981.

3 · . Rule 8 deleted by G.O.Ms.No.99 E,F,S&T (For.III) dt. 17-7-1998. Pub. in A.P. Gaz. RS Part I (Ext.) No. 25 dt.3-8-1998.

4 · . Rule 9 was renumbered as sub -rule (1) by G.O.Ms.No.234 F & RD (For.III), Dept., dt. 23-5-1985, pub. in A.P. Gazetted (EO) RS to Pt. II, dt. 6 -6 -1985.

5 · . The words "provisions of these rules and conditions of the licence of the licensee is indulging in activities prejudicial to the interest of Forest Conservation" substituted by G.O.Ms.No.483, F &RD (For.I) dt. 24-9-1981.

1 · [(2)(a) For any violation of the provisions of the Telangana Forest Act, 1967 or the rules made thereunder by the licensee the 2 [licensing authority or Divisional Forest Officer, Flying Squad Party] shall be competent to seize and confiscate forest produce together with whole or portion of the plant, machinery, implements and equipments which have been used in the commission of the offence;

1 · Sub -rules (2) & (3) inserted by G.O.Ms. No. 234 F & RD (For.III), Dept., dt. 23 -5-1985. Pub. in A.P. Gazetted (EO) RS to Pt. II, dt 6-6-1985.

2 · Ins. by G.O.Ms.No.99 EFS&T (For.III) dt. 17-7-1998.

10 · . Where the licensing authority refuses to renew or revoke a license granted under these rule, 1 [or seizes and confiscates the plant, machinery, implements and equipments under Rule 9] he shall do so by an order communicated to the applicant or the holder, as the case may be giving reasons in writing for such refusal or revocation, 2 [or seizure and confiscation].

3 · [11. Any person aggrieved by an order made under Rule 10, may within thirty days from the date of service of the order, prefer an appeal to the Conservator of Forests having jurisdiction, who shall hold, or cause to be held such enquiry as he deems fit and after giving an opportunity of making a representation to appellant, pass a speaking order, which shall be final].

4 · [12. Notwithstanding anything contained in any enactment relating to electricity for the time being in force, no electric energy shall be consumed and no electric connection shall be installed for the purpose of a saw mill, unless such saw mill is duly licensed or deemed to be licensed in accordance with the provisions of these rules, and such connection shall be continued so long as the saw mill operates under a valid licence granted or deemed to be granted under these rules. A communication from the Divisional Forest Officer in this regard shall be enough authority for Telangana State Electricity Board to comply with the provisions].

13 · 5 [x x x]

1 · . Inserted by G.O.Ms.No.234, F & RD (For. III), dt. 23-5-1985.

2 · . Added by ibid.

3 · . Subs. By G.O.Ms.No.99, E, F, S&T (For.III) dt. 17-7-1998. Pub. in A.P. Gaz. RS Part I (Ext.) No. 25 dt. 3-8-1998.

4 · . Subs. for Rule 12 by G.O.Ms.No.234, F & RD (For.III), dt. 23 -5-1985, pub. in A.P. Gazetted (EO) RS to Pt. II, dt. 6-6-1985.

5 · . Rule 13 omitted by G.O.MS.No.99 EFS&T (For.III) dt. 17-7-1998 Published in A.P. Gazette, RS to Part I (Ext.) No. 25 dt. 3-8-1998.

1 · [FORM – I

1 · . Name of the applicant :

2 · . Father's/Husband's Name:

3 · . Address of Applicant:

4 · . Place where the Saw Mill/Depot is to be located (Location sketch to be enclosed.):

5 · . Species and quantity of timber likely to be used/traded :

6 · . Details of application fee paid :

7 · . List of enclosures :

1 · . Form I, II, III A, III B, subs. by G.O. Ms.No.99, EFS &T (For.III) dt. 17-71998. Pub. in A.P. Gaz. RS Part I (ext.) No. 25 dt. 3-8-1998.

1 · . This licence is granted to ....... residing at ...... to establish and run Saw Mills/ Saw Mill and depot at ...... subject to the provisions of the Telangana Forest Act, 1967 and rules made thereunder.

2 · . The Licence is valid up to ..........

3 · . The Licence is permitted to install and run the following machinery and equipment. (Describe the machinery).

4 · . In the depot the licensee is permitted to store/trade the type and max. quantity of Forest Produce as mentioned below......

5 · . The Licence shall be produced for inspection on demand by any authority specified in Telangana Saw Mills (Regulation) Rules, 1969.

6 · . The Licensee should submit his yearly abstract of total quantity of timber received, disposed of, and balance of material in stock as prescribed in Telangana Saw Mills (Regulation) Rules, 1969, before 10 th of January to the under signed, failing which a minimum penalty of Rs. 500/- for each month of default shall be levied.