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Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Bill, 2013 (No. XXXI of 2013).

Country/Territory
India
Document type
Legislation
Date
2013
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Wild fauna Wild flora Wildlife products Protection of species Institution Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Asia, Southern Asia
Entry into force notes
Entry into force at Central Government's notification in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Bill further amends the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972. In particular Section 2, where a definition of animal trap device is inserted as clause 2A; insertion of new section 9A, specififying parties that may manufacture, sell, purchase, keep, transport or use any animal trap without permission. The Chief Wild Life Warden shall regulate permit thereof. Insertion of clause 12A, reading the grant for permitting scientific research. The constitution of a Scheduled Area as a sanctuary and Natio

Full text
English
Website
www.moef.nic.in

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