Do I need a permit to cut and sell teak grown on my own land?

Teak is easier than sandalwood or red sanders, but it is not always free of rules. In most states you can fell teak on your own private patta land, but you generally need a transit pass to transport the timber, and some states require prior permission or intimation to the forest department for felling certain notified species including teak. The exact position varies by state and has changed over time, with several states simplifying the process for farm grown timber. Do not assume. Before you cut, ask your range forest office what felling permission and transit pass are needed for teak on private land in your area, and keep the paperwork. The transit pass is what lets buyers move the logs legally, so arrange it before sale.