CHAPTER I - PRELIMINARY
1. Short title, extent and commencement.
2. Definitions.
CHAPTER II - AUTHORITIES TO BE APPOINTED OR CONSTITUTES UNDER THE ACT
3. Appointment of Director and other officers.
4. Appointment of Life Warden and other officers.
5. Power to delegate.
5A. Constitution of the National Board for Wild Life.
5B. Standing Committee of the National Board.
5C. Functions of the National Board.
6. Constitution of State Board for Wild Life.
6A. Standing Committee of Board.
7. Procedure to be followed by the Board.
8. Duties of State Board for Wild Life.
CHAPTER III -HUNTING OF WILD ANIMALS
9. Prohibition of hunting.
10. [Omitted.].
11. Hunting of wild animals to be permitted in certain cases.
12. Grant of permit for special purposes.
13. [Omitted.].
14. [Omitted.].
15. [Omitted.].
16. [Omitted.].
17. [Omitted.].
CHAPTER IIIA - PROTECTION OF SPECIFIED PLANTS
17A. Prohibition of picking, uprooting, etc. of specified plant.
17B. Grants of permit for special purposes.
17C. Cultivation of specified plants without licence prohibited.
17D. Dealing in specified plants without licence prohibited.
17E. Declaration of stock.
17F. Possession, etc., of plants by licensee.
17G. Purchase, etc., of specified plants.
17H. Plants to be Government property.
CHAPTER IV - PROTECTED AREAS
Sanctuaries
18. Declaration of sanctuary.
18A. Protection to sanctuaries.
18B. Appointment of Collectors.
19. Collector to determine rights.
20. Bar of accrual of rights.
21. Proclamation by Collector.
22. Inquiry by Collector.
23. Powers of Collector.
24. Acquisition of rights.
25. Acquisition proceedings.
25A. Time-limit for completion of acquisition proceedings.
26. Delegation of Collector’s powers.
26A. Declaration of area as sanctuary.
27. Restriction on entry in sanctuary.
28. Grant of permit.
29. Destruction, etc., in a sanctuary prohibited without a permit.
30. Causing fire prohibited.
31. Prohibition of entry into sanctuary with weapon.
32. Ban on use of injurious substances.
33. Control of sanctuaries.
33A. Immunisation of live-stock.
33B. Advisory Committee.
34. Registration of certain persons in possession of arms.
National Parks
35. Declaration of National Parks.
36. [Omitted.].
36A. Declaration and management of a conservation reserve.
36B. Conservation reserve management committee.
36C. Declaration and management of community reserve.
36D. Community reserve management committee.
Closed Area
37. [Omitted.].
Sanctuaries or National Parks declared by Central Government
38. Power of Central Government to declare areas as sanctuaries or National Parks or conservation reserves.
CHAPTER IVA - CENTRAL ZOO AUTHORITY AND RECOGNITION OF ZOOS
38A. Constitution of Central Zoo Authority.
38B. Term of office and conditions of service of Chairperson and members, etc.
38C. Functions of the Authority.
38D. Procedure to be regulated by the Authority.
38E.Grants and loans to Authority and Constitution of Fund.
38F. Annual report.
38G. Annual report and audit report to be laid before Parliament.
38H. Recognition of zoos.
38I. Acquisition of animals by a zoo.
38J. Prohibition of teasing, etc., in a zoo.
CHAPTER IV B - NATIONAL TIGER CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
38K. Definitions.
38L.Constitution of National Tiger Conservation Authority.
38M. Term of office and conditions of service of members.
38N. Officers and employees of Tiger Conservation Authority.
38-O. Powers and functions of Tiger Conservation Authority.
38P. Procedure to be regulated by Tiger Conservation Authority.
38Q. Grants and loans to Tiger Conservation Authority and Constitution of Fund.
38R. Accounts and audit of Tiger Conservation Authority.
38S. Annual report of Tiger Conservation Authority.
38T. Annual report and audit report to be laid before Parliament.
38U. Constitution of Steering Committee.
38V. Tiger Conservation Plan.
38W. Alteration and de-notification of tiger reserves.
38X. Establishment of Tiger Conservation Foundation.
38XA. Provisions of Chapter to be in addition to provisions relating to sanctuaries and National Park
CHAPTER IV C -WILD LIFE CRIME CONTROL BUREAU
38Y. Constitution of Wild Life Crime Control Bureau.
38Z. Powers and functions of the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau.
CHAPTER V- TRADE OR COMMERCE IN WILD ANIMALS, ANIMAL ARTICLES AND TROPHIES
39. Wild animals, etc., to be Government property.
40. Declarations.
40A. Immunity in certain cases.
41. Inquiry and preparation of inventories.
42. Certificate of ownership.
42A. Surrender of captive animals, animal article, etc
43. Regulation of transfer of animal, etc.
44. Dealings in trophy and animal articles without licence prohibited.
45. Suspension or cancellation of licences.
46. Purchase.
47. Maintenance of records.
48. Purchase of animals, etc., by licensee.
48A. Restriction on transportation of wild life.
49. Purchase of captive animal, etc., by a person other than a licensee.
CHAPTER VA- PROHIBITION OF TRADE OR COMMERCE IN TROPHIES, ANIMAL ARTICLES, ETC., DERIVED FROM CERTAIN ANIMALS
49A. Definitions.
49B. Prohibition of dealings in trophies, animal articles, etc., derived from scheduled animals.
49C. Declaration by dealers.
CHAPTER VB REGULATION OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN ENDANGERED SPECIES OF WILD FAUNA AND FLORA AS PER CONVENTION ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN ENDANGERED SPECIES OF WILD FAUNA AND FLORA
49D. Definitions.
49E. Designation of Management Authority.
49F. Designation of Scientific Authority.
49G. Directions of Central Government.
49H. International trade in Scheduled specimen and restriction in respect thereof.
49-I Conditions for scheduled specimens.
49J. Conditions for import of scheduled specimens.
49K. Conditions for re-export of scheduled specimens.
49L. Conditions for introfuction from sea of scheduled specimens.
49M. Possession transfer and breeding of living scheduled animal species.
49N. Application for Licence by breeders of Appendix I species.
49-O. Licence of breeders of Appendix I species.
49P. Prohibition on alteration, etc.
49Q. Species and scheduled specimens to be Government property.
49R. Application of provisions of Act in respect of species listed in Schedule I or II and Schedule IV.
CHAPTER VI - PREVENTION AND DETECTION OF OFFENCES
50. Power of entry, search, arrest and detention.
51. Penalties.
51A. Certain conditions to apply while granting bail.
52. Attempts and abetment.
53. Punishment for wrongful seizure.
54. Power to compound offences.
55. Cognizance of offences.
56. Operation of other laws not barred.
57. Presumption to be made in certain cases.
58. Offences by Companies.
CHAPTER VIA - FORFEITURE OF PROPERTY DERIVED FROM ILLEGAL HUNTING AND TRADE
58A. Application.
58B. Definitions.
58C. Prohibition of holding illegally acquired property.
58D. Competent authority.
58E. Identifying illegally acquired property.
58F. Seizure or freezing of illegally acquired property.
58G. Management of properties seized or forfeited under this Chapter.
58H. Notice of forfeiture of property.
58-I. Forfeiture of property in certain cases.
58J. Burden of proof.
58K. Fine in lieu of forfeiture.
58L. Procedure in relation to certain trust properties.
58M. Certain transfer to be null and void.
58N. Constitution of Applellate Tribunal.
58-O. Appeals.
58P. Notice or order not to be invalid for error in description.
58Q. Bar of Jurisdiction.
58R. Competent Authority and Appellate Tribunal to have powers of civil court.
58S. Information to competent authority.
58T. Certain officers to assist Administrator, competent authority and Appellate Tribunal.
58U.Power to take possession.
58V. Rectification of mistakes.
58W. Findings under other laws not conclusive for proceedings under this Chapter.
58X. Service of notices and orders.
58Y. Punishment for acquiring property in relating to which proceeings have been taken under this Chapter.
CHAPTER VII - MISCELLANEOUS
59. Officers to be public servants.
60. Protection of action taken in good faith.
60A. Reward to persons.
60B. Reward by State Government.
61. Power to alter entries in Schedules.
62. Declaration of certain wild animals to be vermin.
62A. Regulation or prohibition of import, etc., of invasive alien species.
62B. Power to issue directions.
63. Power of Central Government to make rules.
64. Power of State Government to make rules.
65. Rights of Scheduled Tribes to be protected.
66. Repeal and savings.
SCHEDULE I
SCHEDULE II
SCHEDULE III
SCHEDULE IV
Section 17A: Prohibition of Trade or Commerce in Trophies, Animal Articles, etc.:
This section prohibits the trade or commerce in trophies, animal articles, and uncured trophies derived from specified wild animals without a license.
Section 38: Power to Declare Areas as Sanctuaries and National Parks:
Empowers the government to declare areas as wildlife sanctuaries or national parks for the purpose of protecting, propagating, or developing wildlife or its environment.
Section 38H: Constitution of the Central Zoo Authority:
Establishes the Central Zoo Authority responsible for regulating the establishment and management of zoos in India and ensuring compliance with standards for animal care and conservation.
Section 39A: Constitution of Wildlife Crime Control Bureau:
Establishes the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) responsible for combating wildlife crime, including illegal trade in wildlife and wildlife products.
Section 42: Power to Control Possession of Wild Animals, Animal Articles, and Trophies:
Provides the government with the power to regulate the possession of wild animals, animal articles, and trophies, including their acquisition and disposal.
Section 44: Declaration of Wild Animals and Plants as Vermin:
Enables the government to declare certain wild animals and plants as vermin for a specified period in certain areas to prevent damage to crops or property.
Section 48A: Confiscation of Articles, Trophies, etc., Derived from Wild Animals:
Authorizes the confiscation of articles, trophies, and other possessions derived from wild animals obtained through illegal means.
Section 48: Penalties for Contravention of Provisions of the Act:
Specifies penalties for various offenses under the Act, including hunting, trading, or possessing specified wildlife species, with imprisonment and fines as prescribed.
Section 50: Power to Exempt:
Grants the government the power to exempt certain activities or areas from the provisions of the Act if it deems it necessary in the public interest or for scientific research or captive breeding.
Section 51: Power to Compound Offences:
Grants authorities the power to compound certain offenses by collecting a prescribed fee from the offender, providing an alternative to prosecution in some cases.
Section 51A: National Board for Wildlife:
Establishes the National Board for Wildlife responsible for advising the government on matters related to wildlife conservation, protection of habitats, and regulation of activities affecting wildlife.
Section 52A: Special Courts for Trial of Offenses:
Establishes special courts for the speedy trial of offenses under the Act, ensuring prompt and effective enforcement of wildlife protection laws.
Section 55: Confiscation of Vehicles, etc., Used for Committing Offenses:
Authorizes the confiscation of vehicles, weapons, traps, or other equipment used for committing offenses under the Act, as a deterrent against illegal activities.
Section 55A: Prevention of Entry into Sanctuary, National Park, or Closed Area:
Prohibits entry into a sanctuary, national park, or closed area without permission, except in accordance with prescribed procedures.
Section 58: Power of Entry, Search, Arrest, and Detention:
Empowers authorized officers to enter and search premises, arrest offenders, and detain persons suspected of committing offenses under the Act.
These sections, along with others in the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, form the legal framework for wildlife conservation and protection in India, addressing various aspects such as regulation of trade, establishment of authorities, enforcement mechanisms, and penalties for offenses.
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