Section 340 · Constitution of Tree Authority

(1) The State Government shall by notification, constitute the Tree Authority consisting of the following :- (i) the Mayor of the Municipal Corporation; (ii) the Commissioner; (iii) the Divisional Forest Officer having jurisdiction over the city; (iv) the District Horticulture Officer having jurisdiction over the city; and (v) one Councillor to be nominated by the Mayor. (2) The Mayor shall be the Chairman of the Tree Authority.