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Gujarat Wild Animals and Wild Birds Protection Act, 1963 (No. 32 of 1963).

Country/Territory
India
Territorial subdivision
Gujarat
Document type
Legislation
Date
1963 (2004)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to make adequate provisions for the protection of wild animals and birds in the State of Gujarat.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Wildlife products Hunting authorization/permit Hunting/capture Authorization/permit Offences/penalties Birds Wild fauna
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

This Act seeks to make provisions for the protection of wild animals and birds in the State of Gujarat. The Act provides the process for obtaining the license for the hunting of animals and birds, establishment of game sanctuaries. Additionally, the Act empowers the Game Officer, Wild Life Protection Officer, Forest Officer or Police Officer to impose penalties for not having the requisite license/permit and for breaching any other provisions of the Act.

Full text
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