In exercise of the powers conferred under section 3 C of the Van (Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan) Adhiniyam, 1980, the Central Government, in suppression to all previous guidelines, hereby issue a Consolidated Guidelines and Clarifications on Van (Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan) Adhiniyam , 1980, Van (Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan) Rules, 2023, including the guidelines issued under sub-section (3) of section l A, clause (iii) of sub-section (1) of section 2 and sub-section (2) of section 2 of the Adhiniyam for effective and transparent implementation of the provisions of the Van (Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan) Adhiniyam , 1980. All the provisions enshrined in these guidelines will be applicable from 1st December , 2023.