MRFC Rules 18

Section 18 · Liability of Forest contractor for damages

(1)

A forest contractor shall be responsible for any damage that may be done in a forest area by himself or his servants and agents. The compensation for such damage shall be assessed by the Divisional Forest Officer, whose decision shall be deemed to be that of an arbitrator and shall be final and binding on the parties, except to the extent it shall be subject to an appeal to the Conservator of Forests.Explanation. - For the purpose of this sub-rule an agent shall be deemed to include a sub-contractor and any person to whom the forest contractor has given a licence or permit entitling him to take a portion of the forest produce sold under the forest contract.

(2)

Any sum assessed as damages under this rule shall be recoverable as arrears of land revenue or any other payment due from the Government and a certificate under the hand of the Divisional Forest Officer that such sum is due shall be presumed to be correct by the concerned officer empowered to collect.

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