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==Procedure==
 
The Forest Department, the government of Maharashtra provides online facility to user for applying for Tree Felling Permission. User can read the instructions and fill the form. Online service is provided by the government to save time of the user. The portal is available in two languages, English and Marathi; user can select any of the preferred language. However, the application form can be printed and applied in person along with the necessary documents to the tree officer. 
'''Apply Online through aaplesarkar : ''' 
#To apply online, the applicant shall follow the given aaple sarkar link: [https://aaplesarkar.mahaonline.gov.in/en/Registration/Register Link] and click on the "New User? Register Here" tab.
#From the given options, select any one mode to create User ID and Password.
#Now verify UID or Create your own user profile using OTP verification on your mobile.
#A new page will open up where the applicant has to fill up all the personal detail(Name, D.O.B, Age, Gender, etc) in the portal.
#Now enter the address as per the document.
#After that provide mobile number and OTP, PAN No., UID No., and confirm password.
#Now upload a photograph between 5kB to 20kB in JPEG format.
#Now choose from the drop now menu any one of the Proof of Identity.
#Finally provide a Proof of Address by clicking from the menu on screen.
#Click on the declaration box and then click the "Register" tab.
#Now select the concerned department from the left side menu.
#After that, the applicant will get a list of services of respective department for application.
#Fill up the application form correctly and pay the requisite fee.
#On completion, the applicant will be notified.
#You can check the status of the application in the portal by signing in with User ID and password.

 
'''Apply Through Centres:'''
#To apply for Tree Felling Permission through centres, the applicant has to visit the respective “CSC” centre/sewa kendra. Please tap on the following link to locate the centre according to the respective district: [https://www.apnacsconline.in/csc-locator/maharashtra/ link].
#Make sure to have the documents that are listed under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
#An application form can be obtained through the kiosk operator upon visiting the centre.
#The applicant has to fill in all the necessary information in the application form.
#Submit the application form with “Required Documents” to the office. It is advised to take the documents in original to the kiosk for scanning purposes.
#The operator will process the application online.
#On successful submission, the applicant will receive an application number as acknowledgement. The applicant will also get a transaction number as a text message on their registered mobile number.
#Pay the fee as given in the “Fees” section of this page and collect the receipt.
#An ”SMS” triggered update on application status will be sent to the applicant’s mobile. Please keep track of the notification.
#Upon the satisfaction of the authorities, the permission will be granted according to the application.
 
'''Apply online via Maharashtra Forest Portal''': 
#Applicant can apply for Tree felling permission on Maharashtra Forest Portal through following link:
#*Permission to fell trees in Non-urban area by Non-tribal applicant:[http://117.239.200.166/forestportal/index.php?option=malkiapl&AntiFixation=c6214eea073220494b040a508361b6b8 Permission by Non tribe]
#*Permission to fell trees in Non-urban area by occupants belonging to Scheduled tribe:[http://117.239.200.166/forestportal/index.php?option=malkiapl&AntiFixation=a95ce3f836c4dc16a1efd5134 Permission For scheduled tribe]
#Applicant needs to fill the required information online and then click on “add” to submit the application.
#Keep the application no. for your record and also to track the status of application.
#You can track the status of your application through following link:[http://117.239.200.166/forestportal/index.php?option=rtstrk&AntiFixation=508b9891b5ac6ffb92ec6fff54cca2a5 Application status] 
'''Apply In-Person''' 
#Applications can also be made in-person through the Maharashtra Forest Department offices and sub-offices. 
#You will be able to find the office location information and contact information under the following link: [https://mahaforest.gov.in/index.php/Contactus/index/en Office Contacts] 
#Please make sure you have all the documents that are listed under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
#After the authorities validate your application and the documents that are submitted the process for permission for tree felling will be initiated.

==Required Documents==
*A copy of 7/12 from Talathi indicating details of Trees. 
*If the owner is more than one as per 7/12, then consent letter of each owner with Photographs from Setu. 
*Village form No. 8-A from Talathi. 
*A copy of Record of Rights, Mutation Register from Tahasildar 
*Map of related Survey No. (Settlement/Remeasurement/consolidation map) and in case the survey number is adjoining to Govt land, certified land from Tahsildar. 
*Boundary Certificate indicating names of adjoining Land owners and the Survey Nos.from Talathi. 
*Certificate from Tahsildar/Naib Tahsildar regarding ownership of land and trees in case of Class I Land owner (Bhogwatdar-l) and from SDO/Tahsildar in case of Class-II Land owner (Bhogwatdar-II).
*Caste Certificate from Tahsildar/Naib Tahsildar, if the applicant belongs to scheduled tribe, the certificate is to be from SDO, Revenue. 
*Details of trees as per Survey No.
*Permission from Collector in case of trees within 30 meters of the extreme edge of the bank or any water course, spring or tank*. 
*Permission from Collector in case if the tree growth in the uncultivable land is less in proposition to 20 trees per acre.* 
*Undertaking to plant trees as specified by tree officer.
As per the Maharashtra Land Revenue (Regulation of right to trees etc.) Rules 1967. (Note: If the authorized officer to issue the certificate is different than indicated above, then certificate from such authorized officer of the concerned department need to be attached.)

==Office Locations & Contacts==
*Further information and clarification can be obtained through following link: [https://aaplesarkar.mahaonline.gov.in/en/CommonForm/ContactUs Contact Information] 
*Maharashtra Forest Departments Contacts and location:[http://mahaforest.gov.in/contact_detail.php?lang_eng_mar=Eng Contacts]

==Eligibility==
Provide eligibility criteria's for going through this procedure.

==Fees==
Explain the fees structure which is required for obtaining the certificate/document.

==Validity==
Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

==Documents to Use==
Please attach documents that can be used by people. e.g. links

==Sample Documents==
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==Processing Time==
It takes sixty days for processing of the permission.
==Related Videos==
Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type='website'>video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites.
Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.g In the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.

==Instructions==
Please provide other instructions related to the certificate/documents.
e.g. The state office holds birth records since january 1908.

==Required Information==
A list which displays the kind of information which is required to complete the procedure.
e.g.
1. Date of Birth.
2. City or County of Birth.

==Need for the Document==
Please provide the need for the procedure. e.g. Birth Certificate - why do we need to have a birth certificate?

==Information which might help==
*For felling of any tree (Scheduled or otherwise), the following Risk Assessment Criteria are defined: 
*'''High Risk''': For all such trees, felling permission of the Tree officer is mandatory for felling. The following are the criteria for High Risk Trees: 
#The trees being felled fall belong to 15 species specified under Maharashtra Felling of Trees (Regulation) Act, 1964. For the district of Sindhudurg, a further 7 species have been classified as High Risk. 
#The trees to be felled are within 30 meters of the bank of any water source, nala, stream, rivulet, etc. 
#In sites forming part of a holding containing uncultivable land in which economic cultivation of field crops is not possible, whether the tree growth is less than 50 trees per hectare or its proportion as applicable. 
::*For trees not belonging to 15 species specified under Maharashtra Felling of Trees (Regulation) Act, 1964 or not falling under property having the criteria as categorized above as High Risk,no tree felling permits are required. 
*More information related to risk assessment of tree felling, its regulation, replanting requirement, inspection procedures, guidelines and time limits can be obtained through following link:[http://mahaforest.gov.in/internal.php?lang_eng_mar=Eng&id=40 Refer Link] 
*More information related to conservation, protection, field offices, can be obtained through following link:[http://mahaforest.gov.in/contact_detail.php?lang_eng_mar=Eng#popup1 Refer Link]

==Other uses of the Document/Certificate==
Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

==External Links==
[https://aaplesarkar.mahaonline.gov.in/en/Login/Login Maharashtra Right to Public Services Act] 
[http://mahaforest.nic.in/index.php?lang_eng_mar=Eng Maharashtra Forest]

==Others==
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