Section 342. Duties of Tree Authority.

Notwithstanding anything in the Act the Tree Authority shall subject to any general or special order of the Government be responsible for :— (a) the preservation of all trees within its jurisdiction ; (b) obtaining declaration from all owners or occupants about the number of trees in their lands ; (c) specifying the standards regarding the number and kind of trees in each locality, type of land and premises ; (d) assisting private and public institutions connected with planting and preservation of trees ; and (e) undertaking such schemes or measures as may be directed from time to time for achieving the objectives of these provisions.