Forests (Closing of Roads) Rules ( L.N. 540/1959)

THE FORESTS (CLOSING OF ROADS) RULES L.N.540/1959, L.N.236/1964. 1. These Rules may be cited as the Forests (Closing of Roads) Rules. 2. If it appears advisable to the chief Conservator or any forest officer appointed by him in writing for the purpose of these Rules, for the protection of roads in forest areas or Central Forests in wet weather, or for their upkeep at other times, for the general safety of the public during outbreaks of forest fires, or for any other reason, to close any specific road or roads i forest areas or Central Forests to all vehicular traffic, he may close the road or roads accordingly. 3. The closure of roads under these Rules shall be effected by placing notice boards at suitable places and by erecting, if considered necessary, road barriers. 4. No person, other than the chief Conservator or a forest officer, shall (a) use or cause to be sued any vehicle on a road closed in accordance with these Rules, except under and in accordance with the provisions of a written permit issued to him by that officer; or (b) remove, alter, obscure or disturb any notice or barrier placed or erected pursuant to these Rules.