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Kerala Forest Department

Cutting & transit permits, made transparent.

Smart Solution for Cutting & Transportation of Timber — Transparent, Fast & Accessible. Apply, track and verify every permit online.

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About the portal

Welcome to the official Timber Portal of the Kerala Forest Department

Built under the Kerala Promotion of Tree Growth in Non-Forest Areas Rules, 2011 — one place to apply, track and receive timber permissions.

Online Application

Register, submit details, upload documents and apply for tree-cutting permissions entirely online.

NTPS Integration

Seamlessly integrated with the NTPS portal for transit requests, with real-time updates and full transparency at every stage.

Sustainable Management

A digital initiative promoting sustainable management of natural resources — hassle-free, efficient and accountable.

Simple process

How it works

Five clear steps from registration to your approved permission.

1

Register Online

Create your account on the TIMBER portal using your Aadhaar and mobile number.

2

Submit Application

Fill in tree details, upload mandatory documents and submit your cutting permission request.

3

Officer Review

Details and documents are verified by the officer before the field inspection begins.

4

Field Inspection

A designated forest officer visits the site to verify tree details and inspect physically.

5

Get Permission

Download your approved certificate and apply for a transit pass via NTPS.

Before you apply

Documents to keep ready

Pick an application to see exactly what you need to upload.

Tree Cutting Permission4 mandatory · 4 if applicable

JPG, JPEG, PNG or PDF — max 2 MB per file

Mandatory 4

  1. Photo ID ProofIdentity proof of the applicant (e.g. Aadhaar, Voter ID, Passport, Driving Licence) — select the ID type and enter the ID number on the form.
  2. Proof of OwnershipDocument showing ownership of the land / trees (e.g. title deed).
  3. Latest Land Tax ReceiptCopy of the latest land tax receipt for the property.
  4. Possession CertificateCopy of the possession certificate for the property.

If applicable 4

  1. Proof of Legal StatusIssued by the Village Officer / Tahsildar, if applicable.
  2. Location SketchSketch showing where the trees stand on the land.
  3. Authorisation for Joint PropertyCertificate of authorisation, if the property is jointly owned.
  4. Other DocumentsAny other supporting document (give it a name when uploading).

Also keep ready

  • Survey number, extent of land (in hectares), village and panchayat of the property.
  • Purpose of cutting — dangerous to life, dangerous to property, wind-fallen, or other.
  • Number of trees, and the species and girth (GBH, cm) of each tree to be cut.
  • Your name exactly as in Aadhaar, and a 10-digit mobile number.
  • Mobile number linked to your Aadhaar — the declaration is signed with Aadhaar eSign (OTP).

Transit PassNo new uploads needed

No new uploads — the documents of your approved cutting permission are used
A transit pass can be applied for only after your tree cutting permission is approved and digitally signed by the officer, and only for approved logs not already covered by a transit pass. Keep your Cutting Permission Number ready.

Details you will need

  • Cutting Permission Number of the approved application.
  • Product details for each approved log — Round Log (height, MDH), Firewood (weight) or Sawn Size (length, breadth, height).
  • Destination district and destination location.
  • Vehicle registration number and mode of transport (truck, van, cart, other).
  • Driver name and driver phone number.
  • Route, including the forest checking stations on the way.

Transit Pass ExtensionNo new uploads needed

No uploads — nothing new to attach
You can request an extension for your own transit pass once it is approved and digitally signed. A pass that has already been extended, or that has an extension request pending, cannot be extended again.

Details you will need

  • Transit Pass Number of the approved, digitally signed pass.
  • Reason for the extension.

No Objection Certificate (NOC)6 mandatory · 4 if applicable

JPG, JPEG, PNG or PDF — max 5 MB per file (sketches: PDF only)

Mandatory 6

  1. Photo ID ProofIdentity proof of the applicant (select the ID type on the form).
  2. Possession / Ownership CertificatePossession certificate or ownership certificate (pattayam) of the land.
  3. Registration DeedRegistered deed of the land.
  4. Latest Land Tax ReceiptCopy of the latest land tax receipt.
  5. Purpose DocumentDocument supporting the purpose of the NOC (registration, pattayam, development, etc.).
  6. Location Sketch (PDF)Sketch showing the location of the land — PDF only.

If applicable 4

  1. Survey Sketch (PDF)If available — PDF only.
  2. Previous NOCIf an NOC was received earlier for the same land.
  3. Previous NOC SketchSketch attached to the earlier NOC, if any.
  4. Other DocumentsAny other supporting document (give it a name when uploading).

Also keep ready

  • Survey number (or old survey number and resurvey number, if resurvey is done).
  • Boundary details of the land — north, south, east and west.
  • Whether the land shares a boundary with forest, or its approximate distance from forest (km).
  • Purpose of the NOC — registration (Sub Registrar), pattayam (Land Tribunal Tahsildar), development, or other.
  • Name and designation of the institution / organisation, if applying for one.
  • Mobile number linked to your Aadhaar — the declaration is signed with Aadhaar eSign (OTP).

Sandalwood Cutting6 mandatory · 6 if applicable

JPG, JPEG, PNG or PDF — max 5 MB per file (tree photos: JPG / PNG)

Mandatory 6

  1. Photo ID ProofAadhaar, Voter ID, Passport, etc. (select the ID type on the form).
  2. Land Possession CertificatePossession certificate of the land.
  3. Sketch of the LandLand sketch / survey map.
  4. Latest Land Tax ReceiptCopy of the latest land tax receipt.
  5. Village / Taluk Officer CertificateCertificate confirming the land is not under LA / LT proceedings.
  6. Bank Passbook / Cancelled ChequeOf the land owner — for a joint property, one for each co-owner.

If applicable 6

  1. Ownership CertificateProof of land ownership (pattayam).
  2. Registration DeedRegistered deed of the land.
  3. Joint Ownership Document / Title DeedRequired if the land is a joint property.
  4. Legal Heirship CertificateFor a joint property, if applicable.
  5. Tree PhotographsA photo of each sandalwood tree (JPG / PNG).
  6. Other DocumentsAny other supporting document, e.g. an affidavit (give it a name when uploading).

Also keep ready

  • Land survey number, survey block (if any), PIN code, village and local body.
  • Reason for cutting — dead, diseased, wind-fallen, dangerous to life / property, or other.
  • Height (m) and girth (GBH, cm) of each sandalwood tree.
  • Bank account details — account holder, bank, branch, account number and IFSC. For a joint property, these for each co-owner with their share (total 100%).
  • Mobile number linked to your Aadhaar — the declaration is signed with Aadhaar eSign (OTP).
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