Dec 16, 2017 changes authorised by subpart 2 of part 2 of the legislation act 2012 have been made in this official reprint. Wildlife protection act1972 enacted 1972 contains7 chapters 66 sections. The national parks and wildlife act 1972 also known as the national parks act is the principal legislation in south australia in respect to the establishment and management of protected areas. The wild life act provides for state wildlife advisory boards, regulations for hunting wild animals and birds, establishment of sanctuaries and national parks, regulations for trade in wild animals, animal products and trophies, and judicially imposed penalties for violating. The wildlife protection act was passed in 1972, followed by the. The act consists of 60 sections and vi schedules divided into eight chapters. Wildlife protection act1972 authorstream presentation. It extends to the whole of india, except the state of jammu and kashmir. The act uses the term reserve in lieu of the term protected area while the agency which administers the act generally uses the term. Sep 20, 2012 fish and wildlife conservation act act declares that fish and wildlife are of ecological, educational, esthetic, cultural, recreational, economic, and scientific value to the nation. This act may be cited as the conservation of wild lifeact. This act is administered by the department of conservation. However in wildlife protection act, 1972, the fauna and flora species have been divided in six schedules.
View the full wildlife act 1953 on the new zealand legislation website. Any amendment to this act can be done on the recommendation of an expert committee, that has been put together by the indian board of wildlife. Wildlife conservation 11 an act to provide for the protection and conservation of wildlife and for matters connected therewith. Wildlife conservation legislations in malaysia2 azlanjayasilan. An act to provide for the protection of wild animals, birds and plants1 and for matters connected therewith or ancillary or incidental thereto. 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. Conservation act 1987 no 65 as at 16 december 2017. An act to make better provisions for the conservation, management, protection and sustainable utilisation of wildlife and wildlife products. Wildlife protection act 1972 national portal of india.
This act may be cited as the national parks and wildlife act 1972. Changes authorised by subpart 2 of part 2 of the legislation act 2012 have been made in this official reprint. Conservation act 1987 no 65 as at 16 december 2017, public. It provides for protection of wild animals, birds and plants. Wildlife conservation act government of prince edward island.
This act may be called the wild life protection amendment act, 2006. Be it enacted by parliament in the fiftyseventh year of the republic of india as follows. National parks and wildlife conservation act, 2029 1973. The act was amended in january 2003 and punishment and penalty for offences under the act have been made more stringent. The act acknowledges that historically, fish and wildlife conservation programs have focused on more recreationally and. This act provides for the protection of the countrys wild animals, birds and plant species, in order to ensure environmental and ecological security. Wild life protection act, forest conservation act, forest. Interpretation in this act, unless the context otherwise requires aircraft means any type of aeroplane, airship, balloon or kite, whether. The act has been amended in 1982, 1986, 1991 and 1993.
This act may be called the wild life protection act, 1972. 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. The 185km long beas conservation reserve is helping protect many endangered aquatic species today, the beas in punjab is the only indian habitat of the functionally blind mammal, which uses echolocation to navigate underwater and hunt for food. The 6 schedules of the act specify the level of protection for different species. Wildlife conservation act protecting wildlife since decades. National parks and wildlife conservation second amendment act, 20391982. In this act, unless the contrary intention appears aircraft includes a glider or balloon capable of carrying a person.
The wildlife act deals with the protection and control of wild animals and birds and the management of game. National parks and wildlife conservation act, 2029 1973 date of authentication and publication 28 falgun, 2029 march 7, 1973 amendment act 1. It was the only major legislation concerned with wildlife that was passed in the previous 45 years. 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. The fish and wildlife conservation act, approved september 29, 1980, authorizes financial and technical assistance to the states for the development, revision, and implementation of conservation plans and programs for nongame fish and wildlife. National parks and wildlife act 1974 as at 7 june 2016 does not include amendments by. Totally protected status class wpa 1972 peninsular malaysia wca 2010 peninsular malaysia wce 1997 sabah wlpo 1998 sarawak mammalia 254 272 6 19 28 aves 647 947 0 37 reptilia 33 66 3 11 amphibia 9 0 0 insecta 4 0 0 gastropoda 1 0 0 total 934 1299 9 67 comparison of wildlife protection status totally protected for wildlife legislation in. According to section 3 of this act, the central govt. The plan had outlined the strategies and action points for wildlife conservation which are still relevant. Soon after the stockholm conference our country took substantive legislative steps for environmental protection. Wildlife protection act the wild life protection act, 1972 is an act of the parliament of india enacted on 9th september, 1972. The wildlife protection act was passed in 1972, followed by the water prevention and control of pollution act 1974, the forest conservation act, 1980, air prevention and control of pollution act, 1981 and subsequently the environment protection act, 1986.
Fish and wildlife service fish and wildlife conservation act fish and wildlife conservation act nongame act. May 07, 20 however in wildlife protection act, 1972, the fauna and flora species have been divided in six schedules. Before 1972, india had only five designated national parks. Fauna conservation act 1974 fauna conservation act 1974 qld reprinted as at 1 july 1989 pdf download pdf, 5mb additional information. Note 4 at the end of this reprint provides a list of the amendments incorporated.
The wildlife protection act, 1972 complete detail updated pdf. Among other things, the act lays down restrictions on hunting many animal species. Permits are necessary to deal with certain wildlife. Wild life protection act of 1972 and amendment, 1982 in 1972, parliament enacted the wild life act protection act. The wildlife protection act, 1972, provides for protection to listed species of flora and fauna and establishes a network of ecologicallyimportant protected areas. An act to provide for the establishment and management of reserves for public benefit and enjoyment. National parks, sanctuaries and conservation reserves are notified under the wildlife protection act, 1972 as dedicated areas rich in, and representing the unique biodiversity of a place. Short title, extent, and commencement, 1 this act may be called the wildlife protection. The wildlife act was passed in 1972 to protect the wildlife and their habitats. Nature conservation act 1992 current as at february 2020 reprint note warningsome provisions of this legislation are not in operation. The wild life protection amendment act, 2006 act no. Such protected areas are considered very important for conservation of biodiversity, and for ensuring the healthy populations of its floral and. The wildlife act, 1976, is the principal national legislation providing for the protection of wildlife and the control of some activities that may adversely affect wildlife.
National parks and wildlife act 1972 1 the parliament of south australia enacts as follows. The national wildlife action plan preamble background the first national wildlife action plan nwap was adopted in 1983, based upon the decision taken in the xv meeting of the indian board for wildlife held in 1982. Certain comanaged conservation parks cease on termination of comanagement. Users can get details related to wildlife protection acts, bills, rules, notifications and guidelines. Fish and wildlife conservation act act declares that fish and wildlife are of ecological, educational, esthetic, cultural, recreational, economic, and scientific value to the nation. Mar 09, 2020 the wildlife protection act, 1972 complete detail updated pdf. Licensing and registration uniform procedures act 2002 no 28 amended by statute law miscellaneous provisions act 2008 no 62 and national parks and wildlife amendment act 2010 no 38 not commenced national parks and wildlife amendment jenolan caves reserves. This act may be cited as the wildlife conservation act, 1974 and shall come into operation on such date as the minister may by notice m the gazette appoint. Short title, extent, and commencement, 1 this act may be called the wildlife. Digest of federal resource laws of interest to the u. An act further to amend the wild life protection act, 1972. Department of environment, water and climate change 4th floor, jones building 11 kent street po box 2000 charlottetown, pe c1a 7n8. B a director of wild life preservation subordinate to the.
An act of parliament to consolidate and amend the law relating to the protection, conservation and management of wildlife in kenya. The wild life protection amendment act, 2006 india. The wildlife protection act, 1972 is an act of the parliament of india enacted for protection of plants and animal species. The wildlife protection act, 1972 national biodiversity authority. The act has 7 chapters, 66 sections and 6 schedules as of today. Hunting of animals falling under this act is a punishable offense. Any person who, without reasonable cause, fails to produce anything, which he is required to produce under this section, shall be guilty of an offence against this act. This act was enforced in every state of india except jammu and kashmir, as it had its own set of laws and acts for wildlife conservation. Indias wildlife protection act, 1972 an overview eco. Fauna conservation act 1974 qut digital collections. The wildlife act, 1976, came into operation on 1 june 1977.
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. It extends to whole of india, except jammu and kashmir. Department of environment, water and climate change 4th floor, jones building 11 kent street po box 2000. National parks and wildlife conservation first amendment act, 20311975. Among other reforms, the act established schedules of protected plant and animal species. Protection of wildlife act pwa 1972 wildlife conservation act 2010 act 716 23 17 38. Short title this act may be cited as the wildlife conservation and management act.
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