Section 65
Authority To Hear Case
(1) The District Forest Officer shall hear and decide the cases under this Act with a fine upto Rupees Ten Thousands or with imprisonment
upto one year or both.
(2) The District Forest Officer while hearing and deciding the cases pursuant to Sub-section (1) shall follow the proceedings and exercise the powers as mentioned in the Special Court Act,1974.
(3) Any party who is not satisfied with the decision made by the District Forest Officer pursuant to Sub-section (1) may appeal to the Appellate Court within thirty five days from the date of the receipt of the notice of the decision.