What is the punishment for the prohibited acts?
Ans : As per section 26 (1) and section 33 (1) of the Indian Forest Act 1927, the prohibited acts are punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 1 year or with fine which may extend to Rs.2000/-, or with both, in addition to the compensation for damage done to the forests. In addition the tolls, vehicles used in committing such offences are liable to seizure and may be confiscated.