Kerala Captive Elephant (Management and Maintenance) Rules, 2003. Country/Territory India Territorial subdivision Kerala Document type Regulation Date 2003 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Ranching/captive breeding Management/conservation Wild fauna Animal welfare Keeping of live animals Transport/storage Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Abstract These Rules regulate the management and maintenance of captive elephants. Full text English Website india.gov.in References - Legislation Implements Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 (No. 53 of 1972). Legislation | India | 1972 (2006) Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Sustainable use, Indigenous peoples, Basic legislation, Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit, Institution, Wildlife products, Protected area, Endangered species, International trade, Expropriation, Offences/penalties, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX