RETAIL SALE OF TIMBER FROM TIMBER DEPOTS IN KARNATAKA

With the boom in real estate industry, and the increase in overall incomes of the average middle class, every individual now aspires to have his/her own house or flat. This again has been facilitated by easily available home loans and other financing options.  The next step is to decide whether to go for an independent house or a flat. While the option of flat appears much hassle free, lot of meticulous planning goes into making a desirable independent house.

For the uninitiated, choice of timber for making doors, windows and other requirements like flooring is a herculean task. Even bigger is the task of securing the timber without getting cheated and at the right prices. For a busy working individual this can prove to be a harrowing experience.  

To ease out this experience of buying the right kind of timber with reasonable prices, without having to involve any middleman, Karnataka Forest Department has recently simplified the process of purchase of all kinds of timber (Except teak) by offering a one stop instant purchase process for own's own house. 

http://www.aranya.gov.in/downloads/RETAIL%20SALE%20OF%20TIMBER.pdf

Below is a list of FAQs one can read to know about this simplified process.

1. What kinds of timber can I purchase ?

A - All kinds of timber except teak can be purchased through this recently notified simple timber purchase process.  Often Teak is mixed with its close cousin 'Honne' ( Pterocarpus marsupium) and sold in the timber shops. Such species like Honne, Nandi ( Lagerstroemia lanceolata), Matthi (Terminalia tomentosa) etc. which are durable can be purchased from the timber depots.

2. What are the documents required ?

A - 1. A copy of the sanctioned plan of the house.
      2. A copy of the PAN card
      3. A copy of the Aadhar card.

3. Can one avail this facility for any number of houses?

A - Answer is 'No'. One can purchase timber under this scheme of things only for the first house.

4. Where can I buy the timber under this process ?

A - One can purchase timber from any of the 42 depots of Karnataka Forest Department. Stock availability can be checked by visiting the website www.aranya.gov.in and clicking the 'Purchase of timber' icon under Departmental softwares on home page.

http://www.etimber.in/WellComePage.aspx

5. What are the species available?

A - 21 species of timber can be purchased. The price of each species and class of timber is fixed and notified in advance. It is available on the website.

6. How much cubic feet of timber can I purchase?

A- One cubic feet of timber per square metre of built up area or whatever is applicable in the sanctioned plan, whichever is lesser.

Building a house is a lifetime effort for many. Anyone who is making a house of his or her dream would like to compromise on nothing. We help you to get the best material for your dream home.

Well, money may not grow on trees, but why waste money or get cheated of money in purchase of timber that comes from trees.

Credits : Shri Brijesh Kumar Dikshit, IFS
APCCF, Forest Resource Management (FRM)
Karnataka Forest Department