Every pa is typically classified as a wildlife division and is headed by a deputy conservator of forests dcf. The bill has been referred to the standing committee on environment and forests. Wildlife protection act in indiappt free pdf ebook. Mar, 2015 the wildlife protection act the act was passed by the parliament of india in 1972 to protect indias wildlife. The institutional framework for wildlife conservation in. The wildlife protection act, 1972 national biodiversity authority. Prohibition on hunting of specified wild animals, birds and plants. It also covers the management of their habitats and regulation. The wild life protection amendment act, 2002 india environment. Wildlife protection amendment act, 2002 provides for establishment of four. The wild life protection amendment bill, 20 was introduced in the rajya sabha on august 5, 20. Wildlife protection act the wildlife protection act was passed by the indian parliament in the year 1972 to protect indias wildlife. Short title, extent, and commencement, 1 this act may be called the wildlife protection act, 1972. Sections 3, 4 and 5a to %c, 8,11 of the indian forest act, 1927.
A guide to wildlife legislation and site designations. An act to provide for the protection of wild animals, birds and plants1 and for matters connected therewith or ancillary or incidental thereto. The chief wildlife warden cwlw is the statutory authority, under the wildlife protection act, who heads the wildlife wing of the department and exercises complete administrative control over protected areas pas within a state. In this act, unless the context otherwise requires intevreta tion. Control of trade and commerce in wildlife, and wildlife products. These categories added in wildlife protection amendment act of 2002. Objective the main objective of the act are as follows. Be it enacted by parliament in the fiftyseventh year of the republic of india as follows. The wildlife conservation and m act kenya law reports. The wildlife protection act, 1972 as amended in 2002.
Specified endangered species are to be protected regardless of location. This act may be cited as the wild life protection shorttiae. All books are in clear copy here, and all files are secure so dont worry about it. This act adopts a twopronged conservation strategy. While the wildlife protection act 1972 does provide for peoples rights within sanctuaries, policies regarding protected areas must encourage a partnership between. Contains all enforced central and state acts linked with subordinate data like rules,regulations,notifications,orders,circulars,ordinances,statutes. For offences relating to wild animals or their parts and products included in schedulei or part ii. May 08, 2019 wild life protection act of 1972 and amendment, 1982 in 1972, parliament enacted the wild life act protection act. Read online the wildlife conservation and m act kenya law reports book pdf free download link book now.
Short title, extent, and commencement, 1 this act may be called the wildlife protection. The 2002 amendment act which came into force in january, 2003 have made punishment and penalty for offences under the act more stringent. The studies on marine mammals in india are very scanty due to difficulty in accessing offshore water. The present act amends section 2 of wild life protection act, 1972. The wildlife protection amendment bill 2002 proposes zto provide that captive animals and wild animals included in schedule i and part ii of schedule ii of the wildlife act and their parts and products can be acquired only by way of inheritance. Whereas it is expedient to consolidate the laws relating to protection, preservation, conservation and management of wildlife in the province. Mar 25, 2008 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 444 reads. Jun 17, 2016 wildlife is one of our basic and natural resources that satisfies the needs.
The 1981 act has been amended significantly through the crow act 2000 and the nerc act 2006 and therefore the original document does not represent the act as it currently stands. An act to amend the environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999, and for other purposes assented to 11 july 2001 the parliament of australia enacts. The wild life protection amendment act, 2002 india. Article 21 of the constitution of india role of pil in environmental protection in india wild life protection the. All the species are endangered and are protected under the indian wildlife protection act 1972 rajagopalan and menon, 2003. The wildlife protection act, 1972 is an act of the parliament of india enacted for protection of. 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 functions of the unit shall be the protection of wildlife against unlawful hunters and, generally, the enforcement of the provisions of this act relating to the hunting, capturing and photographing of wildlife, and the securing of trophies. Whereas it is desirable that the present powers relating to the management and conservation of. The plan had outlined the strategies and action points for wildlife conservation which are still relevant. 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 the ecological and environmental security of the country.
The wild life protection amendment bill, 20 prsindia. Wildlife legislation and the food and agriculture organization of. The biological diversity act, 2002 is an act of the parliament of india for preservation of biological diversity in india, and provides mechanism for equitable sharing of benefits arising out of the use of traditional biological resources and knowledge. The marine mammals in india are represented by 25 species kumaran, 2002 including, sea cow, dolphins and whales. In force part of a series on the wildlife of india biodiversity flora fauna lists amphibians. This paper examines the loopholes in the wildlife protection act and the lack of an integrated approach to wildlife trade and. 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. The wildlife protection act, 1972 conservation action trust. The bill was adopted on first and second readings on october 5, 2010, and november 9, 2010, respectively. The wild life protection amendment act, 2002 indian kanoon. An act to provide for the protection of wild animals, birds and plants1 and for maters connected therewith or ancillary or incidental thereto. Short title this act may be cited as the wildlife conservation and management act.
Wildlife conservation and management act african mining. The wild life protection act 120th september, 1945. Mar 29, 2020 wildlife protection rules, 1995 updated. Amended by act 19 of 2001 with effect from the 1st june, 2002.
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. Act to consolidate the laws relating to protection, preservation, conservation and management of wildlife and biodiversity in the province of the khyber pakhtunkhwa preamble. Ministry of law and justice legislative department the. Chief wild life warden means the person appointed as such under clause a of subsection 1 of section 4. Mar 08, 2011 law 18289, the wildlife protection act of 2010, was introduced in council and assigned bill no. Therefore, this resource must be conserved, preserved and protected for the existence of mankind. This act provides for the protection and conservation of wild animals, birds and plants. 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. This act may be cited as the wild life protection short title act. Interpretation in this act, unless the context otherwise requires aircraft means any type of aeroplane, airship, balloon or kite, whether. Uninhabited and completely owned by the government. An act to provide for conservation of biological diversity, sustainable use of its components and fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of the use of biological resources, knowledge and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. The wildlife protection act the act was passed by the parliament of india in 1972 to protect indias wildlife. And whereas the prime objective of the service should be to ensure that wildlife is managed and conserved so as to yield to.
Wildlife protection act chapter 220 revised edition 2000 showing the law as at 31st december, 2000 this is a revised edition of the law, prepared by the law revision commissioner under the authority of the law revision act, chapter 3 of the laws of belize, revised edition 1980 1990. Wild life protection act, forest conservation act, forest. Wildlife protection an overview sciencedirect topics. An act to provide for the conservation and safety of biodiversity, forest and wildlife of the country by repealing the existing law. The wild life protection amendment act, 2006 act no. The national wildlife action plan preamble background the first national wildlife action plan nwap was adopted in 1983, based upon the decision taken in the xv meeting of the indian board for wildlife held in 1982. An act of parliament to consolidate and amend the law relating to the protection, conservation and management of wildlife in kenya.
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. Environment protection and biodiversity conservation. The bill seeks to amend the wild life protection act, 1972. The 2002 amendment act which came into force in january, 2003 have made punishment and penalty for. 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. Download the wildlife conservation and m act kenya law reports book pdf free download link or read online here in pdf. Setting up and management of national parks and wildlife sanctuaries.
Detailed provisions are made on zoo, community management, hunting, offences and penalties and appellate courts, amending several. Whereas it is desirable that the present powers relating to the management and conservation of wildlife in kenya should be amalgamated and placed in a consolidated service of the government. In the wild life protection act, 1972 53 of 1972 hereinafter referred to as the principal act, for the long title, the following long title shall be substituted, namely. An act to make provisions for the protection, conservation, development, regulation and control of fauna and fauna. This edition contains a consolidation of the following laws. It institutes the national board for wild life and of the state board for wild life and it rules for the declaration of sanctuary. Wild life protection amendment act, 2002 2002 6 wild life protection amendment act 2006 2008 2002 amendment.
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