Wildlife Life (Protection) Amendment Act, 2006 (No. 39 of 2006). Country/Territory India Document type Legislation Date 2006 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Hunting/capture Institution Protected area Endangered species Biodiversity Management/conservation Special fund Protection of species Geographical area Asia, Southern Asia Entry into force notes The Act enters into force upon notification in the Official Gazette. Abstract The Act further amends the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972. After Chapter IVA thereof, a new Chapter is being added and is entitled “Chapter IVB”. Its definitions and provisions define the establishment of the National Tiger Conservation Authority, which consists of a Steering Committee constituted by the Central Government to exercise the powers conferred on, and to perform the functions assigned to it under this Act. The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) shall evaluate, assess and Full text English Website www.moef.nic.in References - Legislation Amends Jammu and Kashmir Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1978 (Act No. VIII of 1978). Legislation | India | 1978 (2002) Keyword: 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Endangered species, International trade, Expropriation, Offences/penalties, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Repealing and Amending Act, 2016 Legislation | India | 2016 Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX