Section 17

The Chief Conservator may, with the previous sanction of the Minister, cause to be stopped any public or private way or watercourse in a Forest Reserve:

Provided that sanction under this section shall only be given if for the way or watercourse to be so stopped another way or watercourse which, in the opinion of the Minister, is equally convenient already exists or has been provided or constructed by the Chief Conservator.

Rights of entry and access.