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Maharashtra State Biodiversity Board
Government of Maharashtra · Department of Forests

Tree Cutting Permission

About this service

Permission for felling specified species of trees on private holdings, revenue land or institutional premises is granted under the relevant State Tree Preservation Act. Applications are processed by the local Range Forest Officer.

Fee
₹50 per tree (review)
Processing
21 working days
Helpdesk
1800-200-2425

Eligibility

  • Owner of the land or duly authorized representative
  • Trees should not be of a notified protected species without justification
  • No prior offence pending against the applicant
  • Land record (7/12, ROR or equivalent) in applicant's name

Required Documents

  • Application form (Form 1)
  • Land ownership document (7/12 / Khata / Patta)
  • Site plan with tree locations marked
  • Identity proof (Aadhaar/Voter ID)
  • Recent photograph of trees to be felled

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