Various citizen – centric services are being provided by the Karnataka Forest Department. Few of these services are being provided under “SAKALA”. The services include,
a) Distribution of seedlings to public (Sakala)
b) Payment of ex-gratia for crop damages by wild animals (Sakala)
c) Payment of ex-gratia for cattle kill by wild animals (Sakala)
d) Payment of ex-gratia for human death or permanent disability caused by wild animals (Sakala)
e) Permission for cutting trees (Sakala) and
f) Permission for transit of forest produce (Sakala)
g) Permission for diversion of forest land under FC Act