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

Country/Territory
Pakistan
Document type
Legislation
Date
1912
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 Wildlife products Birds Protected area Trade in species Authorization/permit Protection of species
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

The purpose of this Act is to preserve and protect wild birds and animals specified in the Schedule. The Provincial Government may declare close times in which it shall be unlawful to capture, kill, possess, sell, etc. any wild bird or animal (sect. 3). Section 4 contains penal provisions. The Provincial Government may, in the interest of scientific research, grant a licence which authorizes any person to do any act declared to be unlawful (sect. 7). (9 sections).

Full text
English
Website
pakistancode.gov.pk

References - Legislation

Amended by

Punjab Wildlife (Protection, Preservation, Conservation and Management) Act, 1974.

Legislation | Pakistan | 1974 (2007)

Keyword: Freshwater pollution, Pollution control, Ecosystem preservation, Institution, Wild fauna, Wildlife products, Hunting/capture, Management/conservation, Protected area, Internal trade, International trade, Certification, Authorization/permit, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Endangered species, Protection of species, Trade in species, Seasons, Royalties/fees

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

North-West Frontier Province Wildlife (Protection, Preservation, Conservation and Management) Act, 1975.

Legislation | Pakistan | 1975

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Northern Areas Wildlife Protection Act, 1975.

Legislation | Pakistan | 1975

Keyword: Wild fauna, Wildlife products, Hunting/capture, Management/conservation, Authorization/permit, Internal trade, International trade, Offences/penalties, Ecosystem preservation, Game, Human rights, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX