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Arunachal Pradesh Forest and Special Tiger Protection Force Act, 2012, (Act No.2 of 2013).

Country/Territory
Arunachal Pradesh (India)
Document type
Legislation
Date
2013
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the constitution and regulation of forces called the Arunachal Pradesh Forest Protection Force and Arunachal Pradesh Special Tiger Protection Force, for better protection and security of Forests, Forests Produce, Forest Infrastructure, Wildlife inside and outside the forests and Tigers and other wildlife in the Tiger Reserves, in the State of Arunachal Pradesh and matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Institution Protected area Use restrictions Zoning Management/conservation Wild fauna Wild flora Forest service/forest officers Protection of species Endangered species
Abstract

This Act provides for the constitution and regulation of forces called the Arunachal Pradesh Forest Protection Force and Special Tiger Protection Force. It applies to the whole State of Arunachal Pradesh and establishes composition, duties and responsibilities of the above mentioned forces entitled for carrying out a better protection and security of forests, forestry products, forestry infrastructures, wildlife in general, tigers and other wildlife in the Tiger Reserves, within the State of Arunachal Pradesh.

Full text
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Website
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