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Repealing and Amending Act, 2016

Country/Territory
India
Document type
Legislation
Date
2016
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to repeal certain enactments and to amend certain other enactments.
Subject
Energy, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Enforcement/compliance Indigenous peoples
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

Through this Act the Central Government seeks to amend or repeal certain laws in India which are ineffective or obsolete.

Full text
English

References - Legislation

Repeals

Livestock Importation (Amendment) Act, 2001 (Act. No. 28 of 2001).

Legislation | India | 2001

Keyword: International trade, Animal health, Pests/diseases

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Elephants’ Preservation Act, 1879 (Act No. 6 of 1879).

Legislation | India | 1879 (1990)

Keyword: Wild fauna, Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Central Silk Board (Amendment) Act, 2006 (Act No. 42 of 2006).

Legislation | India | 2006

Keyword: Apiculture/sericulture, Institution, Animal production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Infant Milk Substitutes, Feeding Bottles and Infant Foods (Regulation of Production, Supply and Distribution) Amendment Act, 2003 (Act No. 38 of 2003).

Legislation | India | 2003

Keyword: Breastfeeding/infant food, Food quality control/food safety, Nutrition

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wild Birds and Animals Protection Act, 1912 (Act No. 8 of 1912).

Legislation | India | 1912 (1965)

Keyword: Wild fauna, Birds, Endangered species, Hunting authorization/permit, Internal trade, Management/conservation, Offences/penalties, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Cess (Amendment) Act, 2003.

Legislation | India | 2003

Keyword: Freshwater pollution, Water supply, Industrial water use, Water charges, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Act, 2002, No. 16 of 2003.

Legislation | India | 2003

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit, Institution, Wildlife products, Protected area, Endangered species, International trade, Expropriation, Offences/penalties, Community management, Protection of species, Indigenous peoples

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Electricity (Amendment) Act, 2007 (Act No. 26 of 2007).

Legislation | India | 2007

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Act, 2006 (No. 39 of 2006).

Legislation | India | 2006

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Institution, Protected area, Endangered species, Biodiversity, Management/conservation, Special fund, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Energy Conservation (Amendment) Act No. 28 of 2010.

Legislation | India | 2010

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Institution, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX