Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 (No. 53 of 1972).

Subject

Water, Wild species & ecosystems

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

Geographical area

Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia

Abstract

The text of the Act is divided into 9 Parts: Preliminary (I); Authorities to be Appointed or Constituted Under the Act (II); Hunting of Wild Animals (III); Protection of Specified Plants (IIIA); Sanctuaries, National Parks and Closed Areas (IV); Central Zoo Authority and Recognition of Zoos Trade or Commerce in Wild Animals (IVA); Animal Articles and Trophies (V); Prohibition of Trade or Commerce in Trophies, Animal Articles, etc. (VI), derived from certain Animals Prevention and Detection of Offences Miscellaneous (VII).

Full text

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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Coastal Regulation Zone Notification S.O.19(E).

Legislation | India | 2011

Keyword: Pollution control, Classification/declassification, Protected area, Artisanal fishing, Fishery management and conservation, Coastal zone management, Zoning, Wetlands, Biodiversity, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Sewerage, Effluent waste water/discharge, Waste management, Water supply, Freshwater pollution, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Wildlife products

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2010.

Legislation | India | 2010

Keyword: Wetlands, Protection forest, Forest management/forest conservation, Wildlife products, National parks, Protection of habitats, Cultural heritage, Management/conservation, Classification/declassification, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Recognition of Zoos Rules, 2009.

Legislation | India | 2009

Keyword: Endangered species, Keeping of live animals, Classification/declassification, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inventory, Animal health, Animal welfare, Authorization/permit, Protection of species, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wild Life (Protection) (Orissa) Rules, 1974.

Legislation | India | 1975 (2006)

Keyword: Institution, Hunting authorization/permit, National parks, Wild fauna, Internal trade, Tourism, Wildlife products, Offences/penalties, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

National Board for Wild Life Rules, 2003.

Legislation | India | 2003

Keyword: Institution, Management/conservation, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wild Life Stock Rules, 2003.

Legislation | India | 2003

Keyword: Certification, Keeping of live animals, Wildlife products, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Kerala Captive Elephant (Management and Maintenance) Rules, 2003.

Legislation | India | 2003

Keyword: Ranching/captive breeding, Management/conservation, Wild fauna, Animal welfare, Keeping of live animals, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wild Life (Protection) Rules, 1995.

Legislation | India | 1995

Keyword: Wildlife products, Data collection/reporting, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wildlife (Specified Plant Stock Declaration) Central Rules, 1995.

Legislation | India | 1995

Keyword: Wild flora, Data collection/reporting, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wild Life (Transactions and Taxidermy) Rules, 1973.

Legislation | India | 1973 (1983)

Keyword: Wildlife products, Internal trade, International trade, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wild Life (Protection) Licensing (Additional Matters for Consideration) Rules, 1983.

Legislation | India | 1983

Keyword: Wildlife products, Internal trade, International trade, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wildlife (Specified Plants - Conditions for Possession by Licensee) Rules, 1995.

Legislation | India | 1983

Keyword: Internal trade, Data collection/reporting, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wild Life Protection (Manipur) Rules, 1974.

Legislation | India | 1974

Keyword: Institution, Hunting authorization/permit, National parks, Wild fauna, Internal trade, Tourism, Wildlife products, Offences/penalties, Cartilaginous fishes, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wild Life (Protection) (Karnataka) Rules, 1973

Legislation | India | 1973

Keyword: Wildlife products, Hunting authorization/permit, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wild Life (Stock Declaration) Central Rules, 1973.

Legislation | India | 1973 (1973)

Keyword: Wildlife products, Internal trade, International trade, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

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

Legislation | India | 2013

Keyword: Wild fauna, Wild flora, Wildlife products, Protection of species, Institution, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Act, 2006 (Act No. 39 of 2006).

Legislation | India | 2006

Keyword: Endangered species, Wild fauna, Protected area, Institution, Protection of species, Indigenous peoples

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Act, 2006 (No. 39 of 2006).

Legislation | India | 2006

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Institution, Protected area, Endangered species, Biodiversity, Management/conservation, Special fund, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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

Legislation | India | 2003

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX