West Bengal Wild Life Preservation Act, 1959 (No. 25 of 1959). Country/Territory India Territorial subdivision West Bengal Document type Legislation Date 1959 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide for the better preservation of wild life in West Bengal. Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Protection of species Hunting authorization/permit Hunting/capture Hunting rights Wild fauna Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Abstract This Act provides for a better preservation of wild life in West Bengal and lays down provisions for the process for obtaining the license for hunting of wild animals, including the fees for such a license. The Act also contains provisions related to sanctuaries, business of trophy dealing or dealing of pet animals. Additionally, the Act provides for penalties for violating the provisions of the Act. The Schedule lists animals for which the whole year may be notified as close time. Full text English Website www.lawsofindia.org