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Maharashtra State Biodiversity Board
Government of Maharashtra · Department of Forests

Non-Forest Certificate

About this service

This certificate confirms whether a particular parcel of land falls within the legal definition of 'forest' under the Forest Conservation Act, 1980. Required for many statutory clearances and development projects.

Fee
₹500
Processing
30 days
Helpdesk
1800-XXX-XXXX

Eligibility

  • Owner or authorized representative of the land
  • Project proponents seeking environmental clearance

Required Documents

  • Application with land details (survey number, area)
  • 7/12 / Khasra / Patta document
  • Site sketch with coordinates
  • Affidavit of land use

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