These Rules make provision for the leasing of selected degraded forests alienated from the National Forests to individuals, groups of individuals or government institutions. The forest will be leased for not more than 25 years (rule 6.1). The lessee shall develop the forest within a period of three years (6.ule 6.2). The lessee shall apply for a permit to utilize the forest produce (rule 9.1). The lessee may transfer lease rights (rule 10.1). A new agreement will be made between the new lessee and the Divisional Forest Officer (rule 10.2). (12 rules and 3 Schedules)