The wild life protection act, 1972 parliament of india long title an act to provide for the protection of wild animals, birds and plants and for matters connected therewith or ancillary or incidental thereto. Wildlife protection act passed august 21, 1972 this. Wildlife protection act, 1972 salient features, provisions. Certain comanaged conservation parks cease on termination of comanagement agreement. The department of commerce is responsible for cetaceans and pinnipeds, other than the walrus. National parliament of solomon islands to lead is to serve. Dec 18, 2020 an amendment to the act in 1982, introduced a provision permitting the capture and transportation of wild animals for the scientific management of the animal population. This act prohibits the capturing, killing, poisoning or trapping of wild animals it extends to the whole of india except the state of jammu and kashmir.
The act with its various amendments provides the necessary tool to prevent damage to the wildlife. An act further to amend the wild life protection act, 1972. An amendment to the act in 1982, introduced a provision permitting the capture and transportation of wild animals for the scientific management of the animal population. The indian wild life protection act, 1972 chandigarh forest. Wildlife protection act 1972 in hindi english upscias. The indian wild life protection act, 1972 as amended upto 1993. The wildlife protection act 1972 prohibits the killing of peacocks as well as export of tail feathers or articles made from them. The state government shall appoint, an officer to act as collector under the act, within ninety days of coming into force of the wild life protection amendment act, 2002, or within thirty days of the issue of notification under section 18, to inquire into and determine the existence, nature and extent of rights of. Be it enacted by parliament in the fiftythird year of the republic of india as follows. Wildlife protection act, 1972 is within the scope of wikiproject animals, an attempt to better organize information in articles related to animals and zoology. 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. Before 1972, india had only five designated national parks. Act 53 of 1972 the first comprehensive legislation relating to protection of wild life was passed by the parliament and it was assented by the president on 9th september, 1972 and came to be known as the wild life protection act, 1972 53 of 1972.
This act provides for the protection and conservation of wild animals, birds and plants. The wildlife protection act, 1972 53 of 1972 9th september, 1972 1an 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 1972 is also against taxidermy, which is the preservation of a dead wild animal as a trophy, or in the form of rugs. Wildlife protection act 1972 was passed on this day. Wildlife the official website of ministry of environment. Wild life protection act, forest conservation act, forest. Among other reforms, that act established schedules of protected plant and animal spec. Aug 05, 20 the wild life protection amendment bill, 20 was introduced in the rajya sabha on august 5, 20.
Jun 08, 2010 the proposed amendments of sections 433a and 44 of the wildlife protection act 1972 are related to the trade of peacock feathers. 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. The wildlife act of 1972 as amended in 1982, 1986, 1991 and 1993 has 7 chapters, 66 sections and 6 schedules. Environmentlecture 15 wildlife protection act 1972. Dhivya 1 student,ba llbhons, iv th year, saveetha school of law, saveetha institute of medical. Be it enacted by parliament in the fiftyseventh year of the republic of. The national board for wildlife was constituted vide. 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. Wildlife protection regulation of exports and imports amendment act 1991. The amendment wild life protection amendment act, 2002 which took place in 2002, is the part of the principle act wildlife protection act, 1972. The bill seeks to further amend the wild life protection act, 1972.
Mar 08, 20 wildlife protection act 1972 is first umbrella act which established schedules of protected plants and animal species of india. This is the first comprehensive legislation relating to the protection of wildlife was passed by the parliament and it was assented by the president on 9th september 1972 and came to be known as the wild life protection act, 1972 53 of 1972. Wildlife protection act passed august 21, 1972 this day. Jun 04, 2019 wildlife protection act, 1972 has been accepted and adopted by all the states. Be it enacted by parliament in the fiftyseventh year of the republic of india as follows. In india, if a species of tortoise is declared protected under schedule i of the wildlife protection act, 1972, what does it imply. Start this article has been rated as startclass on the projects quality scale. An act to amend the wildlife protection regulation of exports and imports act 1982 assented to 2 september 1991 be it enacted by the queen, and the senate and the house of representatives of the commonwealth of australia, as follows. The government enacted wildlife protection act 1972 with the objective of effectively protecting the wildlife of this country and to control poaching, smuggling and illegal trade in wildlife and its derivatives. Wildlife protection act, 1972 wikimili, the best wikipedia. An act to provide for the protection of wild animals, birds and. Wild life protection act of 1972 and amendment, 1982 pmf ias. The bill seeks to amend the wild life protection act, 1972. By this act, hunting or harvesting these species was largely outlawed.
The act extends to the whole of india, except the state of jammu and kashmir which has its own wildlife act. Low this article has been rated as lowimportance on the projects importance scale. The bill has been referred to the standing committee on environment and forests. The wildlife protection act of 1972 refers to a sweeping package of legislation enacted in 1972 by the government of india. Wild life protection act of 1972 and amendment, 1982. The wild life protection act, 1972 is an act of the parliament of india enacted for protection of plants and animal species. The meghalaya wild animals and birds protection amendment act, 1972 pdf icon 368 kb. Be it enacted by parliament in the sixtyfourth year of the republic of india as follows.
Wlpa 1972 is one of the most robust acts on wildlife protection. In recent times, the wildlife in india is in danger due to poaching and trade in animal articles. The act was amended in january 2003 and punishment and penalty for offences under the act have been made more stringent. Extends to the whole of india, except the state of jammu and kashmir which has continue reading wildlife protection act, 1972. It an act of the parliament of india enacted for protection of plants of plants and animals species. National parks and wildlife act, 1972 being national parks and wildlife act. This act was enacted for the protection of plants, birds and animal species. Environment complete 700 rs video lectures with pdf notesvisit our website for complete video lecture c. It extends to whole of india, except jammu and kashmir. The amendment act of 2002 provided for confiscation of property derived.
The meghalaya forest regulation amendment act, 2012 pdf icon 48 kb. The indian parliament passed the wildlife protection act for the protection and preservation of different species of flora and fauna. The wildlife protection act is an umbrella act to protect wild animals. Prevention and detection of offences under the wildlife. Wildlife protection act the wild life protection act, 1972 is an act of the parliament of india enacted on 9th september, 1972. Wildlife protection amendment bill 20, highlights green. Separate paging is given to this part in order that it may be filed as a separate. The 1972 marine mammal protection act established a federal responsibility to conserve marine mammals with management vested in the department of interior for sea otter, walrus, polar bear, dugong, and manatee.
Act further to amend the wild life protection act, 1972. Wildlife protection regulation of exports and imports. National parks and wildlife act 1972 faolex database food. Environment wildlife protection act, 1972 neostencil. The act provides for the protection of wild animals, birds and plants and matters connected with them, with a view to ensure the ecological and environmental security of india. To protect the wildlife of the country the parliament of india passed wild life protection act, 1972 on the request made by eleven states.
Proposed amendments to wildlife protection act gktoday. The wildlife protection act, 1972 is an act of the parliament of india enacted for protection of plants and animal species. Dmpqwrite the objectives of wildlife protection act 1972. This act may be cited as the national parks and wildlife act 1972. The government of india enacted wild life protection act 1972 with the objective of effectively protecting the wild life of this country and to control poaching, smuggling and illegal trade in wildlife and its derivatives. Aug 12, 2019 wildlife protection act 1972 was passed on august 21, 1972, but was later implemented on september 9, 1972. Wildlife protection act 1972 national portal of india. Aug 10, 20 the government has introduced the wild life protection amendment bill, 20 in the rajya sabha for stricter enforcement of laws to protect wildlife. 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. What are proposed amendments of sections 433a and 44 of. May 08, 2019 wild life protection act of 1972 and amendment, 1982. Among other reforms, the act established schedules of protected plant and animal species. The various amendments made to the wildlife protection act, 1972, came into force from 1st april 2003, except for the provision relating to constitution of national board for wildlife. National board for wildlife, wildlife advisory board pmf ias.
What are proposed amendments of sections 433a and 44. In the wild life protection act, 1972 53 of 1972 hereinafter referred to as the principal act, for the long title, the following long title shall be substituted, namely. Schedule transitional provision relating to statutes amendment boards. Before 1972, india only had five designated national parks. 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. The wildlife protection act, 1972 complete detail updated pdf. The wildlife protection act, 1972 stray relief and animal. Mar 07, 2017 wildlife protection act, 1972 with amendment acts of 2003 and 2006.
In force the wild life protection act, 1972 is an act of the parliament of india enacted for. The wild life protection amendment bill, 20 a bill further to amend the wild life protection act, 1972. In 1972, parliament enacted the wild life act protection act. It provides for protection of wild animals, birds and plants. Short title, extent, and commencement, 1 this act may be called the wildlife protection.
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