03 I Natural Resources 3.1.2 Forests, Timber 3.1.2.1 Cutting of Trees (Prohibition) Act, 1992 ACT XVIII OF 1992 CUTTING OF TREES (PROHIBITION) ACT, 1992 An Act to provide for the prohibition of cutting of trees near the external frontiers of Pakistan [Gazette of Pakistan, Extraordinary, Part I, 3rd August, 1992] The following Act of Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) received the assent of the President on the 29th July, 1992, and is hereby published for general information:- Whereas it is expedient to provide for the prohibition of cutting of trees or causing damage to trees near the external frontiers of Pakistan and matters ancillary thereto; It is hereby enacted as follows:— 1. Short title, extent and commencement.— (1) This Act may be called the Cutting of Trees (Prohibition) Act, 1992. (2) It extends to the whole of Pakistan. (3) It shall come into force at once. 2. Definitions.— In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context,— (a) ‘authorized officer’ mean a...