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Tamil Nadu Wild Elephants Preservation Act, 1873 (No. 1 of 1873).

Country/Territory
India
Territorial subdivision
Tamil Nadu
Document type
Legislation
Date
1873 (1970)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to prevent the indiscriminate destruction of wild elephants.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Protection of species Offences/penalties Authorization/permit Wild fauna
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

This Act prohibits the destruction of wild elephants in the State of Tamil Nadu. The Act further lists down penalties for destroying male or female elephants, however, the Act also provides exception of when the Collector may grant licenses for shooting the elephants.

Full text
English
Website
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