An act to provide for the protection of wildlife and matters connected therewith and incidental thereto. It restricts the use, setting, manufacturing or possession of body gripping traps such as leghold traps to capture furbearing mammals. It prohibits the pursuit or hunting of bear or bobcat with dogs. An act to provide for the protection of 1 wild animals, birds and plants and for matters connected therewith or ancillary or incidental thereto. The wildlife protection act of 1972 provides the basic framework to ensure the protection and management of wildlife. Mar 07, 2017 wildlife protection act, 1972 with amendment acts of 2003 and 2006. Wildlife conservation and management 7 issue 1 chapter 376 wildlife conservation and management act date of assent. The wildlife protection act, 1972 53 of 1972 9th september, 1972 1an act to provide for the protection of wild animals, birds and plants and for matters connected therewith or ancillary or incidental thereto with a view to ensuring. Wildlife protection act introduction the wild life laws have a long history and is the culminative result of an increasing awareness of the compelling need to restore the catastrophic ecological imbalances introduced by the depridations inflicted on nature by human being. Whereas it is deemed expedient to revise the law on the preservation and protection of wildlife, be it, therefore, enacted by his majesty the king, by and with the advice and consent of the national legislative acting as the parliament, as follows. The bill was adopted on first and second readings on october 5, 2010, and november 9, 2010, respectively. The wildlife protection act the act was passed by the parliament of india in 1972 to protect indias wildlife. This act shall be called the wild animal reservation and protection act, b. This act may be cited as the wild life protection short title act.
Law 18289, the wildlife protection act of 2010, was introduced in council and assigned bill no. This was the first umbrella act which established schedules of protected plant an. An act to provide for the protection of wild animals, birds and plants1 and. The act was amended in january 2003 and punishment and penalty for offences under the act have been made more stringent. In this act, unless the context otherwise requires intevreta tion. Gk, general studies, optional notes for upsc, ias, banking, civil services. Nov 14, 2019 the national environmental policy act nepa requires federal agencies to evaluate environmental impacts into their decision making processes and ensures that environmental information is available to public officials and citizens before decisions are made and actions are taken. The habitat destruction due to agriculture, industries, urbanisation and other human activities had led to the erosion of the countrys wildlife. Wildlife resources conservation and protection act.
Offences under the wild life protection act, 1972 a discussion based on case law the wild life protection act the act was enacted in 1972 and has been amended six times since then, the last amendment taking place in 2006. Among other things, the act lays down restrictions on hunting many animal species. Mar 08, 2011 law 18289, the wildlife protection act of 2010, was introduced in council and assigned bill no. It extends to the whole of india, except the state of jammu and kashmir. The act envisions epas role in managing nonpoint source pollution and groundwater pollution as limited to studying the issue, sharing information with and collecting information from the states, and issuing monetary grants. The indian wildlife protection act, 1972 amendment 2006 the ministry of environment and forests moef in 2006 proposed to the tamil nadu state government that the mudumalai wildlife sanctuary be declared as a tiger reserve under the amendment made to the the indian wildlife protection act, 1972 in the same year. An act of parliament to consolidate and amend the law relating to the protection, conservation and management of wildlife in kenya. According to section 3 of this act, the central govt. It provides for protection of wild animals, birds and plants. The state government shall, on the recommendation of the tiger conservation authority. The minister of agriculture may grant a license to hunt game, and may permit, in a general or special hunting permit, the hunting of protected wildlife for scientific.
Jan 28, 2015 the wildlife protection act, 1972, an act to provide for the protection of wild animals, birds and plants 1 and for matters connected therewith or ancillary or incidental thereto. The wildlife protection act, 1972 is an act of the parliament of india enacted for protection of plants and animal species. The wildlife protection act, 1972 national biodiversity authority. The act consists of 60 sections and vi schedules divided into eight chapters. Chapter i preliminary chapter ii authorities to be appointed or constituted under the act chapter iii hunting of wild animals chapter iii a protection of specified plants chapter iv sanctuaries, national parks and closed areas i sanctuaries ii national parks iii closed areas chapter iv a central zoo authority and.
In this act, unless the context otherwise requires chief forest officer and. Nature reserve castlemaine harbour establishment order 1990 s. The wild life protection act 120th september, 1945. Before 1972, india had only five designated national parks. The act provides for the conservation, preservation and protection of wildlife species and their habitats, in order to preserve and encourage ecological balance and biological diversity. Summary of the wildlife protection act, 1972 of india. The wildlife protection act, 1972 empowers the central and state governments to declare any area a. The wildlife protection act, 1972 complete detail updated pdf. The north carolina wildlife resources commission is the state government agency created by the general assembly in 1947 to conserve and sustain the states fish and wildlife resources through research, scientific management, wise use, and public input.
Though these acts do not deal directly with other nations, like treaties, conventions, and agreements, they play an important role. The wild life protection amendment act, 2006 india. For the purposes of any proceedings under this chapter, the following officers shall render such assistance as may be necessary to the administrator appointed under section 58g, competent authority and the appellate. Only statute in jamaica specifically designated to protect species of animals and birds and regulates hunting in jamaica. In order to assist in identifying the need for ensuring protection of populations with differential patterns of subsistence consumption of fish and wildlife, federal agencies, whenever practicable and appropriate, shall collect, maintain, and analyze information on the. Powers and functions of the wildlife crime control bureau. Wildlife protection act 1972 national portal of india.
It extends to whole of india, except jammu and kashmir. Any person who, without reasonable cause, fails to produce anything, which he is required to produce under this section, shall be guilty of an offence against this act. The wild life act provides for state wildlife advisory boards, regulations for hunting wild animals and birds, establishment of sanctuaries and national parks, regulations for trade in wild animals, animal products and trophies, and judicially imposed penalties for violating. This act shall be called the wildlife preservation and protection act, b. Wildlife protection act1972 authorstream presentation. Laws of malaysia act 76 protection of wild life act, 1972 an act to consolidate the laws relating to and to further provide the protection of wild life and for purposes connected therewith. The indian wildlife protection act, 1972 amendment 2006. Wildlife act, 1976 protection of wild animals regulations 1990 s. Wild life protection act, forest conservation act, forest. The wild life protection amendment act, 2002 india.
Wild life means the plants, animals, and insects etc. This act shall come into force on and from the day following the date of its publication in the government gazette. The act was amended subsequently in 1982, 1986, 1991 and 1993 to accommodate provision for its effective implementation. The first comprehensive legislation relating to protection of wild life was passed by the parliament and it was assented by the president on 9th september, 1972 and came to be known as the wild life protection act, 1972. This act may be called the wild life protection amendment act, 2006. Prior to wildlife protection act of 1972, india only had five designated national parks. The commission is the regulatory agency responsible for the enforcement of n. The wildlife protection act, 1972, provides for protection to listed species of flora and fauna and establishes a network of ecologicallyimportant protected areas. This act may be cited as the wild life protection shorttiae. An act further to amend the wild life protection act, 1972. Brief notes on the wildlife protection act of 1972. Wild life protection act, 1972 bare acts law library. Wildlife protection regulation of exports and imports. Wild life protection act an act to make provision for the protectidn of wild life and io of 1978 for the establishment of wild fife sanctiuaries cbrnmencernent.
The wildlife protection act of 2010 is a statute enacted by the government of the district of columbia which is coterminous with the united states capital city of washington. The national environmental policy act nepa requires federal agencies to evaluate environmental impacts into their decision making processes and ensures that environmental information is available to public officials and citizens before decisions are made and actions are taken. Be it enacted by the duli yang maha mulia seri paduka baginda yang dipertuan agong with the advice. The act was adopted by the council of the district of columbia on 2010 october 5. A wild life sanctuary may include the whole or any wildlife.
This act may be cited as the wildlife protection act. Wild life protection act of 1972 and amendment, 1982 in 1972, parliament enacted the wild life act protection act. It is covered in the environment, ecology and also polity and governance sections for the ias exam. Objective the main objective of the act are as follows. Wildlife protection act, 1972 with amendment acts of 2003 and 2006. The wildlife protection act 1972 is a landmark act with respect to the conservation of the countrys rich fauna and flora. The wild life protection amendment act, 2002 is an act to provide for the protection of wild animals, birds and plants and for matters connected therewith or ancillary or incidental thereto with a view to ensuring the ecological and environmental security of the country.
This act provides for the protection of the countrys wild animals, birds and plant species, in order to ensure environmental and ecological security. Extends to the whole of india, except the state of jammu and kashmir which has continue reading wildlife protection act, 1972. Certain officers to assist administrator, competent authority and appellate tribunal. The wildlife protection act and conservation prioritization of butterflies of the western ghats, southwestern india article pdf available in current science 946 march 2008 with 320 reads. The 1996 wildlife protection act question 1 was passed by a 64% majority of massachusetts voters and consisted of three sections. The bill was adopted on first and second readings on october 5. Purpose of the act most important legislation affecting wildlife management. The wildlife protection act, 1972, an act to provide for the protection of wild animals, birds and plants 1 and for matters connected therewith or ancillary or incidental thereto. May 24, 2011 prior to wildlife protection act of 1972, india only had five designated national parks. Prohibition on hunting of specified wild animals, birds and plants. The act provides for the protection of wild animals, birds and plants and matters connected with them, with a view to ensure the ecological and environmental security of india. Mar 09, 2020 the wildlife protection act, 1972 complete detail updated pdf. Short title, extent, and commencement, 1 this act may be called the wildlife protection act, 1972.
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