(1) For the purposes of this Act, private forest forest means all types of land acquired by the state (revenue) in whole or in part before the commencement of this Act or by a private individual in any way. The existing forests and the surrounding land within the forest boundaries should also be remembered. But–
(a) The trees in the middle of the awadi land or the fruit orchards inside or different from the house compound and other trees inside it will not be considered as forests. If you plant and nurture trees by your own efforts, such trees will not be considered as forests.
(2) If there is any question as to whether a piece of land belongs to a private forest or whether a piece of land belongs to a private forest or the boundary or area of ​​that forest or whether it is a private forest or not, then the Government of Nepal has decided to do so. The decision will be made by the officer.
(3) A person who is not satisfied with the decision of the officer who has made a decision under sub-section (2) can appeal to the Government of Nepal within 35 days. (4) After receiving such an appeal, the government of Nepal will form a tribunal under the chairmanship of a judge of the Supreme Court or a person qualified to be a judge and nominate 2 other members and the decision of the tribunal will be final.
(5) No court shall have jurisdiction to hear appeals against decisions made under sub-section (2) or (4).