Section 9, Kerala Forest Act, 1961 [S2F-WPP]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 31 May 1964 by No. 2304/1964 [N12-TM1].
9. Power to issue directions.—(1) The State Board may, by order in writing, direct any owner of a saw mill to take such measures in relation to the running of a saw mill as may be specified in the order, and such person shall comply with the direction within the period specified therein. (2) An order under sub-section (1) shall state the reasons on which it is made and shall be served on the person to whom it is addressed in such manner as may be prescribed.
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prescribed: Section 2, Kerala Forest Act, 1961 [S2FWF1] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act
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Standing Order No. 622/2019 of the Home Department, Government of Kerala dated 11th June, 2019 on the operation of a diesel generator set [C13-Q31], 11 June 2019, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Forest Act, 1961 (Kerala Act 4 of 1961), the Home Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 260/2016 of the Environment Department, Government of Kerala dated 12th June, 2016 on the keeping of a zoo [C13-EP5], 12 June 2016, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Forest Act, 1961 (Kerala Act 4 of 1961), the Environment Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1384/2025 of the Food and Civil Supplies Department, Government of Kerala dated 12th July, 2025 on the collection of biological resources [C14-B17], 12 July 2025, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Forest Act, 1961 (Kerala Act 4 of 1961), the Food and Civil Supplies Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2259/2009 of the Labour Department, Government of Kerala dated 12th November, 2009 on the working of a brick kiln [C12-Y54], 12 November 2009, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Forest Act, 1961 (Kerala Act 4 of 1961), the Labour Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3267/2026 of the Environment Department, Government of Kerala dated 11th July, 2026 on the transit of forest produce [C12-MK0], 11 July 2026, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Forest Act, 1961 (Kerala Act 4 of 1961), the Environment Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2705/2024 of the Mines and Geology Department, Government of Kerala dated 7th August, 2024 on the discharge of effluent [C12-ADE], 7 August 2024, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Forest Act, 1961 (Kerala Act 4 of 1961), the Mines and Geology Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3741/2016 of the Environment Department, Government of Kerala dated 12th December, 2016 on the operation of a plant [C17-ARC], 12 December 2016, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Forest Act, 1961 (Kerala Act 4 of 1961), the Environment Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1732/2008 of the Environment Department, Government of Kerala dated 5th June, 2008 on the operation of a diesel generator set [C14-QNN], 5 June 2008, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Forest Act, 1961 (Kerala Act 4 of 1961), the Environment Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4178/2014 of the Finance Department, Government of Kerala dated 8th December, 2014 on the felling of trees [C1B-0RE], 8 December 2014, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Forest Act, 1961 (Kerala Act 4 of 1961), the Finance Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1151/2009 of the Environment Department, Government of Kerala dated 21st March, 2009 on the discharge of effluent [C1A-HW0], 21 March 2009, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Forest Act, 1961 (Kerala Act 4 of 1961), the Environment Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 606/2012 of the Labour Department, Government of Kerala dated 12th January, 2012 on the operation of a plant [C1A-S9A], 12 January 2012, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Forest Act, 1961 (Kerala Act 4 of 1961), the Labour Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 138/2024 of the Home Department, Government of Kerala dated 27th October, 2024 on the keeping of a zoo [C1F-PKF], 27 October 2024, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Forest Act, 1961 (Kerala Act 4 of 1961), the Home Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4776/2007 of the Environment Department, Government of Kerala dated 10th April, 2007 on the transit of forest produce [C1E-7AY], 10 April 2007, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Forest Act, 1961 (Kerala Act 4 of 1961), the Environment Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3887/2017 of the Environment Department, Government of Kerala dated 14th March, 2017 on dealing in wild animal articles [C19-90A], 14 March 2017, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Forest Act, 1961 (Kerala Act 4 of 1961), the Environment Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3857/2023 of the Housing Department, Government of Kerala dated 11th April, 2023 on dealing in wild animal articles [C19-VAW], 11 April 2023, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Forest Act, 1961 (Kerala Act 4 of 1961), the Housing Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1678/2015 of the Information Technology Department, Government of Kerala dated 10th October, 2015 on the transit of forest produce [C1E-VJM], 10 October 2015, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Forest Act, 1961 (Kerala Act 4 of 1961), the Information Technology Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1436/2013 of the Law Department, Government of Kerala dated 28th April, 2013 on the treatment of waste [C1C-QZB], 28 April 2013, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Forest Act, 1961 (Kerala Act 4 of 1961), the Law Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2327/2025 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Kerala dated 18th November, 2025 on the transport of hazardous substances [C1D-YHY], 18 November 2025, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Forest Act, 1961 (Kerala Act 4 of 1961), the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3357/2010 of the Environment Department, Government of Kerala dated 18th June, 2010 on the production of plastic packaging [C1C-HAW], 18 June 2010, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Forest Act, 1961 (Kerala Act 4 of 1961), the Environment Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1770/2008 of the Mines and Geology Department, Government of Kerala dated 18th October, 2008 on the transit of forest produce [C1C-D5X], 18 October 2008, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Forest Act, 1961 (Kerala Act 4 of 1961), the Mines and Geology Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2773/2020 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Kerala dated 3rd June, 2020 on mining within a forest area [C1H-6HA], 3 June 2020, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Forest Act, 1961 (Kerala Act 4 of 1961), the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2567/2017 of the Finance Department, Government of Kerala dated 25th June, 2017 on the treatment of waste [C1G-YBW], 25 June 2017, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Forest Act, 1961 (Kerala Act 4 of 1961), the Finance Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3481/2024 of the Environment Department, Government of Kerala dated 10th April, 2024 on the operation of a plant [C1H-HF5], 10 April 2024, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Forest Act, 1961 (Kerala Act 4 of 1961), the Environment Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 33/2009 of the Housing Department, Government of Kerala dated 14th January, 2009 on the collection of biological resources [C1G-89A], 14 January 2009, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Forest Act, 1961 (Kerala Act 4 of 1961), the Housing Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2533/2018 of the Law Department, Government of Kerala dated 9th January, 2018 on the working of a brick kiln [C1P-P5G], 9 January 2018, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Forest Act, 1961 (Kerala Act 4 of 1961), the Law Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
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