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

Country/Territory
India
Document type
Legislation
Date
1912 (1965)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to make better provision for the protection and preservation of certain wild birds and animals.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Wild fauna Birds Endangered species Hunting authorization/permit Internal trade Management/conservation Offences/penalties Protection of species
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

This Act provides for the protection and preservation of wild animals and birds.

Full text
English
Website
www.indiacode.nic.in

References - Legislation

Repealed by

Repealing and Amending Act, 2016

Legislation | India | 2016

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance, Indigenous peoples

Source: FAO, FAOLEX