These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of this website operated for the Maharashtra Forest Department Control Room. By accessing or using the website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use.
1. About this website
This website is an informational portal about the State Forest Department Control Room helpline (1800 3033). It does not provide any transactional service, online complaint registration, payment facility, or login. All forest-related queries are to be raised by calling the toll-free helpline.
2. Acceptance of terms
By using this website, you confirm that you have read, understood and agree to these Terms, our Privacy Policy and any additional notices or guidelines published on the website. We may update these Terms from time to time; the revised version will be effective from the date of publication on this page.
3. Permitted use
You may view, download and print pages from this website only for personal, non-commercial use, and provided that any copyright or other proprietary notice on the materials is retained. You agree to use the website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of, restrict or inhibit anyone else's use of the website.
4. Prohibited use
You must not:
- Use the website in any way that breaches any applicable Indian or State law or regulation.
- Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the website, the server on which it is hosted, or any related database or network.
- Introduce viruses, trojans, worms or other malicious code that may damage the operation of the website.
- Use any automated system (such as scrapers or bots) to access the website in a manner that sends more requests in any period than a human can reasonably produce in the same period.
- Reproduce, duplicate, copy or otherwise exploit material on this website for any commercial purpose without prior written consent.
- Misuse the toll-free helpline by making frivolous, abusive, false or non-forest-related calls.
5. Intellectual property
All content on this website — including text, graphics, logos, the Maharashtra Forest Department emblem, icons and images — is the property of the Government of Maharashtra or its content suppliers and is protected by Indian copyright laws. Unauthorised use of any content is strictly prohibited.
6. Accuracy of information
The information on this website is provided in good faith for general public awareness. While we make reasonable efforts to ensure accuracy and currency, the Forest Department does not warrant or represent that the information is complete, up-to-date or free of errors. For authoritative information, please contact the Department directly through the helpline.
7. Helpline use
The toll-free helpline 1800 3033 is intended for forest-related queries, complaints and emergencies only. It is not a general-purpose grievance line. Misuse of the helpline (including hoax calls, abusive language, or unrelated matters) may be reported to the appropriate authorities and may attract action under applicable law.
8. Third-party links
This website may contain links to other websites operated by Government departments or third parties. Such links are provided for convenience only and do not signify endorsement. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, availability or practices of any external website.
9. Disclaimer of warranties
This website is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Forest Department, Government of Maharashtra, makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the operation, availability or content of the website.
10. Limitation of liability
In no event shall the Forest Department, Government of Maharashtra, or its officers, employees or agents be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential or special damages arising out of or in connection with the use of, or inability to use, this website or any information contained on it.
11. Indemnity
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Forest Department, Government of Maharashtra, and its officials from any claims, damages, losses or expenses arising out of your breach of these Terms or your misuse of the website or the helpline.
12. Governing law & jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any dispute arising under or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in Maharashtra, India.
13. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
14. Contact
For any questions about these Terms, please contact:
Maharashtra Forest Department — Control Room
Office of the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests
Maharashtra State, Nagpur
Toll Free: 1800 3033