Section 31Nothing in sub-section (1) of section 29 to prohibit acts done in certain cases

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31. Nothing in sub-section (1) of section 29 to prohibit acts done in certain cases No act shall be an offence for the purposes of sub-section (1) of section 29 if it is done- (a) in the exercise of any right in or over such forest, or (b) in respect of a vested forest, with the permission in writing of a Forest Officer, or (c) in respect of a controlled forest, with the permission in writing of the owner thereof or of his authorised agent, or (d) in accordance with rules made under this Ordinance.