Value of trees destroyed under Sec 33(c) assessed by:

The Collector is the designated authority responsible for assessing the value of trees destroyed under Section 33(c) of the Act. This administrative role ensures a standardized and official valuation process, reflecting the Collector's broader powers in land revenue and property matters. The Collector's office is equipped to handle such assessments impartially. While the Forest Department might offer expert advice on tree valuation, they are typically not the final assessing authority for legal compensation under this specific section. A Court would only intervene in a dispute, not for initial assessment. The Tenant is the party involved, not the assessor.