Payment in the Owner-Occupied / Public Forestry Case

The "Payment in the Owner-Occupied / Public Forestry Case" scheme is launched by the Forest Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh. It is implemented by the Divisional Forest Officer (DFO). Under this scheme, registered landowners and Lok Vaniki farmers can sell their teak and sal wood either at government-notified rates or through separate lot auctions and receive payment within a stipulated time.

• Farmers receive timely payment for the sale of their legally owned teak and sal wood.

• Payment is made within 45 working days if sold at government rates and within 30 working days if sold through a separate lot after full recovery.

• Ensures fair market value and legal compliance for forest produce sales.

• Payments are made directly to the farmer’s bank account through e-payment.

Expected Time of Disbursement:

• 45 working days from the date of timber receipt in the depot (if sold at Government rate).
• 30 working days from the date of full sale value realization (if sold through a separate lot).

1. The applicant must be a resident of Madhya Pradesh.
2. The applicant should be a registered Malik Makbuza (private forest owner) or Lok Vaniki farmer.
3. The sale must involve only specified forest produce such as teak (sagwan) and sal.

Online application

Registration Process

Step 1: Visit the Official Website of "Madhya Pradesh Lok Sewa Guarantee Portal".

Step 2: On the homepage, click "Citizen Registration". You will be taken to the registration page.

Step 3: On the registration page, fill in all the mandatory fields (name, mobile number, gender, and captcha) and click "Verify Mobile Number."

Step 4: A verification code will be sent to your mobile number. Enter the code and complete the registration.

Application Process

Step 1: Visit the Official Website of "Madhya Pradesh Lok Sewa Guarantee Portal".

Step 2: Enter your User ID, Password, and Captcha Code, and click "Login."

Step 3: Click on "Apply Online Service" and select the scheme you intend to apply for.

Step 4: In the scheme's online application form, fill in all the mandatory fields and upload all the mandatory documents in the specified format and size (fields marked with * are mandatory), and click "Submit".

Post- Application Process

Step 1: The concerned Forest Officer verifies the land ownership and timber records.

Step 2: After verification, the payment process is initiated through e-payment.

Step 3: Payment is completed within the specified time limits, 45 days for government rate sales or 30 days for lot sales.

Appeal Process

First Appeal: Can be filed within 30 days to the Regional Forest Conservator if payment or application is not approved.

Second Appeal: Can be filed within 60 days to the Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Production) against the decision of the First Appellate Authority.