This is the primary mechanism for wildlife protection in britain. The wildlife protection act 1972 is first umbrella act to protect plants as well as animals. Purpose the purpose of this law is to protect wildlife and rationalize hunting by. Wild life protection 7 fish which is immature shall be guilty of an offence against this act. The indian parliament enacted the wildlife protection act in 1972, which provides for the safeguard and protection of the wildlife flora and fauna in the country. Be it enacted by parliament in the fiftyseventh year of the republic of india as follows. The wild life protection amendment bill, 20 a bill further to amend the wild life protection act, 1972. The indian wildlife protection act, 1972 amendment 2006 the ministry of environment and forests moef in 2006 proposed to the tamil nadu state government that the mudumalai wildlife sanctuary be declared as a tiger reserve under the amendment made to the the indian wildlife protection act, 1972 in the same year. Checklist of amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals of new. This act may be cited as the wild life protection short title act. Report to the legislature on the wildlife protection act of 1990. Before 1972, india had only five designated national parks. The wildlife protection act, 1972 national biodiversity authority.
The bill seeks to amend the wild life protection act, 1972. Gk, general studies, optional notes for upsc, ias, banking, civil services. Mar, 2015 the wildlife protection act the act was passed by the parliament of india in 1972 to protect indias wildlife. The wild life protection amendment act, 2006 india. The wildlife protection act, 1972 complete detail updated pdf. It was last amended in 2006 to give statutory status to project tiger. The act has been amended further in 2006 by the wildlife protection amendment act, 2006. The bill has been referred to the standing committee on environment and forests. The act provides for creating the national tiger conservation authority and the tiger and other endangered. The wildlife conservation and m act kenya law reports. Jan 28, 2015 the wildlife protection act, 1972, an act to provide for the protection of wild animals, birds and plants 1 and for matters connected therewith or ancillary or incidental thereto. An act to provide for the protection of wild animals, birds and plants and for. Wildlife protection act introduction the wild life laws have a long history and is the culminative result of an increasing awareness of the compelling need to restore the catastrophic ecological imbalances introduced by the depridations inflicted on nature by human being. Jan 11, 2016 key provisions of the wildlife protection act.
Be it enacted by parliament in the sixtyfourth year of the republic of india as follows. The wildlife protection act, 1972, provides for protection to listed species of flora and fauna and establishes a network of ecologicallyimportant protected areas. Summary of the wildlife protection and hunting management. Some of the most lucrative illicit wildlife commodities include tiger parts, caviar, elephant. The wildlife protection act, 1972 is an act of the parliament of india enacted for protection of. Wildlife conservation and management 7 issue 1 chapter 376 wildlife conservation and management act date of assent. Among other reforms, the act established schedules of protected plant and animal species. The wild life protection amendment bill, 20 prsindia. The wildlife protection amendment bill 2002 proposes zto provide that captive animals and wild animals included in schedule i and part ii of schedule ii of the wildlife act and their parts and products can be acquired only by way of inheritance. National parks, wildlife sanctuaries, community reserves, conservation reserves and tiger reserves. An act respecting the protection of wildlife and wild species at risk and making. Wild life protection act, forest conservation act, forest. The 1981 act has been amended significantly through the crow act 2000 and the nerc act 2006 and therefore the original document does not represent the act as it currently stands.
This entry about wildlife protection act has been published under the terms of the creative commons attribution 3. Offences under the wild life protection act, 1972 a discussion based on case law the wild life protection act the act was enacted in 1972 and has been amended six times since then, the last amendment taking place in 2006. Nature conservation wildlife regulation 2006 part 1 preliminary page 6 current as at 12 may 2017 authorised by the parliamentary counsel 2 for the significance of, and requirements for, the declared management intent for wildlife, see section 72 of the act. Amendments to employee retirement income security act of 1974 sec. The wild life protection amendment act, 2006 has come into force on 4. Karmakar the principal legislation for protection of wildlife in is the wildlife protection act of 2006 amended from the original act of 1972 and hereinafter referred to as the wildlife protection. Wild life protection act of 1972 and amendment, 1982 in 1972, parliament enacted the wild life act protection act. Reform of funding rules for singleemployer defined benefit pension plans. Wildlife act alberta queens printer government of alberta. Archaeological resources protection act release date.
It also covers the management of their habitats and regulation. The wildlife protection act, 1972 has been amended in 2006, and. An act of parliament to consolidate and amend the law relating to the protection, conservation and management of wildlife in kenya. An act to provide for the protection of wild animals, birds and plants1 and for matters connected therewith or ancillary or incidental thereto. Wcb annual report 2016 pdf wcb annual report 2015 pdf wcb annual report 2012 pdf wcb annual report 2008 pdf wcb annual report 2007 pdf wcb annual report 2006 pdf wcb annual report 2005 pdf wcb annual report 2004 pdf report to the legislature on the wildlife protection act of 1990.
This act allowed the creation of national parks and areas of outstanding natural. Wcb annual report 2006 pdf wcb annual report 2005 pdf. The wildlife protection act the act was passed by the parliament of india in 1972 to protect indias wildlife. Mmpa marine mammal protection act of 1972, and as amended, was enacted for the protection, conservation, and management of all marine mammals to maintain the health and stability of the marine ecosystem. The wild life protection act 120th september, 1945. The act provides for creating the national tiger conservation authority and the tiger and other endangered species crime control bureau wildlife crime control bureau.
Short title and commencement wild life protection amendment act, 2006 1 no. May 12, 2017 nature conservation wildlife regulation 2006 part 1 preliminary page 6 current as at 12 may 2017 authorised by the parliamentary counsel 2 for the significance of, and requirements for, the declared management intent for wildlife, see section 72 of the act. Act, rules and guidelines a right to hold and live in the forest land under the individual or common occupation for habitation or for selfcultivation for livelihood by a member or members of a forest dwelling scheduled tribe or other traditional forest dwellers. The wild life protection act, 1972 53 of 1927 9th september, 1972 an act to provide for the protection of 1wild animals, birds and plants and for matters connected therewith or ancillary or incidental thereto. The indian wildlife protection act, 1972 amendment 2006. An act further to amend the wild life protection act, 1972. An act to provide for the protection of wild animals, birds and plants and for matters connected therewith or ancillary or incidental thereto with a view to ensuring the ecological and environmental security of the country. Wildlife protection act australian encyclopedia of law. The wild life protection amendment act, 2006 act no. A guide to wildlife legislation and site designations.
The wild life protection amendment bill, 20 was introduced in the rajya sabha on august 5, 20. Checklist of amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals of. States, russia, and japan for the protection of migratory birds. The act consists of 60 sections and vi schedules divided into eight chapters.
Wild life protection amendment act, 2006, indian bare acts at, a website for indian laws and bareacts, legal advice and law documents in india. This act may be cited as the wild life protection shorttiae. Wildlife protection act chapter 220 revised edition 2000 showing the law as at 31st december, 2000 this is a revised edition of the law, prepared by the law revision commissioner under the authority of the law revision act, chapter 3 of the laws of belize, revised edition 1980 1990. Prohibition on hunting of specified wild animals, birds and plants. This edition contains a consolidation of the following laws. The wildlife protection act, 1972 empowers the central and state governments to declare any area a.
Wildlife protection act, 1972 salient features, provisions. Page 3 offences under the wild life protection act, 1972 a discussion based on case law the wild life protection act the act was enacted in 1972 and has been amended six times since then, the last amendment taking place in 2006. Wildlife protection act, 1972, read with the scheduled tribes and other. Traditional forest dwellers recognition of forest rights act, 2006, while complying. Only statute in jamaica specifically designated to protect species of animals and birds and regulates hunting in jamaica. Pdf bald and golden eagle protection act release date.
The act extends to the whole of india, except the state of jammu and kashmir which has its own wildlife act. This act may be called the wild life protection amendment act, 2006. Below are some of the acts and legislation that protects wildlife and wild places in the uk scroll to the bottom of the page for a more comprehensive list. Purpose of the act most important legislation affecting wildlife management. Objective the main objective of the act are as follows. The provisions of sub section 2 of section 18, sub sections 2, 3 and 4 of section 27, sections 30, 32 and clauses b and c of section 33 of this act shall, as far as may be, apply in relation to a tiger reserve as they apply in relation to a sanctuary. This is an important legislation and forms an integral part of the environment and ecology sections of the upsc syllabus. Wildlife protection amendment act, 2006, wildlife protection amendment bill, 2010, the wild life protection amendment.
Summary of the wildlife protection and hunting management law i. This act provides for the protection and conservation of wild animals, birds and plants. Setting up and management of national parks and wildlife sanctuaries. Through the amendment, the scope of the act has widened, and it has become stronger with the incorporation of stricter penal provisions and the constitution of a national board for wildlife.
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