Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2010. Country/Territory India Document type Regulation Date 2010 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Forestry, Water, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Wetlands Protection forest Forest management/forest conservation Wildlife products National parks Protection of habitats Cultural heritage Management/conservation Classification/declassification Protected area Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Entry into force notes The Rules will enter into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract The Wetland Conservation and Management Rules ensure better management, conservation and prevention of degradation of existing wetlands in India. These Rules have been drafted by the Ministry of Environment and Forests and a Central Wetland Regulatory Authority has been set up to ensure proper implementation of the Rules and perform all its functions. The Authority shall have a number of expert members to ensure that wetland conservation is carried out in the best possible manner. In order to ensure there is no further degradation of wetlands, the Rules specify activities which are prohibited as harmful to wetlands such as industrialization, construction, dumping of untreated waste, reclamation etc. Other activities such as harvesting and dredging may be carried out in the wetlands provided prior permission from the concerned authorities. Any action which may damage the habitat of these areas shall not be permitted unless authorized. Appeals shall apply in accordance to the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 (19 of 2010). Full text English Website www.elaw.org; www.moef.nic.in References - Legislation Implements National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 (Act No. 19 of 2010). Legislation | India | 2010 Keyword: Court/tribunal, Dispute settlement, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Liability/compensation, Offences/penalties, Sustainable use Source: FAO, FAOLEX Indian Forest Act, 1927. Legislation | India | 1927 (2018) Keyword: Basic legislation, Protection forest, Private forest, Public forest, Timber extraction/logging, Classification/declassification, Forest management/forest conservation, Sustainable development Source: FAO, FAOLEX Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 (6 of 1980). Legislation | India | 1980 (1998) Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Protection forest, Institution Source: FAO, FAOLEX Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (No. 29 of 1986). Legislation | India | 1986 Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment, Framework law, Basic legislation, Soil pollution/quality, Hazardous substances, Freshwater pollution Source: FAO, FAOLEX 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 Repealed by Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017. Legislation | India | 2017 Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Wildlife products, Wetlands, National parks, Protection of habitats, Cultural heritage, Management/conservation, Classification/declassification, Protected area, Protection of environment Source: FAO, FAOLEX