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Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Act, 2002, No. 16 of 2003.

Country/Territory
India
Document type
Legislation
Date
2003
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Hunting/capture Hunting authorization/permit Institution Wildlife products Protected area Endangered species International trade Expropriation Offences/penalties Community management Protection of species Indigenous peoples
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

The Present Act amends section 2 of Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972; Sections 3, 4 and 5A to %C, 8,11 of the Indian Forest Act, 1927. It institutes the National Board for Wild Life and of the State Board for Wild Life and it rules for the declaration of Sanctuary. Detailed provisions are made on zoo, community management, hunting, offences and penalties and Appellate Courts, amending several other Sections of the principal enactment.

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References - Legislation

Amends

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Repealed by

Repealing and Amending Act, 2016

Legislation | India | 2016

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX