How to get a Permission for Cutting and Transporting Trees from a Notified Area in Kerala?

The Permission for cutting and transporting any specific trees from a notified area in Kerala is done by the Forest Department.

Documents Required for Permission for Cutting and Transporting Trees from a Notified Area in Kerala

The following are the documents required for Permission for cutting and transporting any specific trees from a notified area in Kerala.

• Ownership/possession certificate, Lease agreement

• ID proof

How to apply online for Permission for Cutting and Transporting Trees from a Notified Area in Kerala?

Follow the below steps to apply online for Permission for cutting and transporting any specific trees from a notified area in Kerala.

• Register in KSWIFT website. Kerala Single Window Interface for Fast and Transparent (KSWIFT) is the platform for all transactions with the Government of Kerala on the issue of granting licenses and approvals in a time-bound manner. KSWIFT is expected to reduce the physical touchpoints in the entire clearance process, thereby making the entire process more efficient and effective.

• Once registered, login to KSWIFT website.

• Click on New Project to enter details about your enterprise

• Fill the questionnaire on a proposed enterprise

• List of approvals required will be displayed

• Fill the Common Application Form

• Upload Supporting Documents

• You have to make the required fee for the processing of your application

• The processing of the application will be done by relevant departments/agencies.

• Approvals will be issued by departments/agencies after due verification.

Inspection Procedure

A. Pre-Inspection

A quality check shall be done on the documents submitted by the applicant in terms of completeness and correctness of the information furnished.

B. Inspection

The inspector shall inspect the following:

• The correctness of the details mentioned in the application with regard to location, types, and a number of trees.

• The inspector should collect photographic evidence if any noncompliance has been observed.

• The inspector may seek information/clarifications or documentary evidence from the applicant to ascertain the correctness of the application.

• If the applicant or representative willfully delays or obstructs the inspector in carrying out an inspection, the same shall be recorded in the inspection report for taking further necessary action in the matter.

• At the end of the inspection, the Inspector may inform the applicant about apparent non-compliance observed during the inspection so that necessary corrective action may be initiated wherever required.

Post Inspection

• The inspection report should be submitted within 48 hours of completion of the inspection and a copy of the same should be issued to the establishment.

• All observations of the inspection along with photographic evidence of noncompliance should be included as part of the report.

Application Status

The application status for permission of cutting and transporting trees from a notified area in Kerala can be tracked through K-Swift website.

Time Required to get Permission for Cutting and Transporting Trees from a Notified Area in Kerala

The time required for acquiring permission for cutting and transporting trees from a notified area in Kerala is within 20 days.

Contact Person

The contact person will be the Range Officer with the jurisdiction of the concerned area where permission for cutting and transportation of trees in Kerala needed.