The wild life protection amendment act, 2002 india. This, along with several incidences of poaching and trafficking of wildlife, raises question on efficacy of wild life protection act,1972wlpa. A new offence for obstructing conservation officers is created. The wild life protection amendment act, 2002 indian kanoon. Amendments to employee retirement income security act of 1974 sec. 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 species crime control bureau wildlife crime control bureau. An amendment to this act was passed in 2006, known as wildlife protection amendment act, 2006. Section 38v in the wild life protection amendment act, 2006. The above statutory provisions have been incorporated to strengthen tiger.
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. Short title and commencement wild life protection amendment act, 2006 1 no. Malawi national parks and wildlife act animal legal. Mar 08, 20 the act extends to the whole of india, except the state of jammu and kashmir which has its own wildlife act. The wildlife protection act 1972 is first umbrella act to protect plants as well as animals. There are six schedules which give varying degrees of protection. This amendment was introduced with a view to increase the protection of tigers by introducing a chapter called national tiger conservation authority. Rules regulations notifications orders circulars statutory ordinance statutes. Indias wildlife protection act, 1972 an overview eco. This printed impression has been carefully compared by me with the bill passed by pa li ent and found by me to be a true copy of the bill rore cler to national parliament. Forests are being destroyed as human habitations expand, thereby shrinking the habitats of our wildlife. National parks and wildlife amendment marine mammals regulation 2006 amendments schedule 1 2006 no 271 d a licence, permit or approval under the exhibited animals protection act 1986. Wildlife protection regulation of exports and imports. Be it enacted by parliament in the sixtyfourth year of the republic of india as follows.
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. 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. It was only in 1960 that the issue of protection of wildlife and the prevention of certain species from becoming extinct came into the fore. The wildlife protection act, 1972 has been amended in 2006, and. In wildlife the wild life protection amendment act. Currently, wild life protection amendment bill, 20 is pending in parliament. The wild life protection amendment act, 2006 act no. Wildlife protection act 1972 was passed on this day. It was last amended in 2006 to give statutory status to project tiger. Recently, chennai has emerged as a hotbed of global illegal animal trade. Jun 17, 2016 wildlife protection act the wildlife protection act was passed by the indian parliament in the year 1972 to protect indias wildlife with the increase in population, there is greater pressure on land.
Article 21 of the constitution of india role of pil in environmental protection in india wild life protection the. 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. After chapter iva thereof, a new chapter is being added and is entitled chapter ivb. This act provides for the protection and conservation of wild animals, birds and plants. Birendra mohan gouda vs state of orissa on 14 august, 2006. The limitation period for starting prosecutions under the act is extended.
This act may be cited as the national parks and wildlife marine mammals protection amendment act 1986. Aug 21, 2018 wildlife protection amendment act 2006. Recently, it has been announced that the government will bring further amendment to the wildlife protection act. The ouowina act of parliament received the assent of the president on the ltdseplcmbcr, 2006,and ishereby published foracnera. During the british raj, wildlife protection was not accorded a priority. Wildlife conservation and management 7 issue 1 chapter 376 wildlife conservation and management act date of assent. Sustainable development minister rochelle squires to discuss the wildlife amendment act. Wildlife protection act the wildlife protection act was passed by the indian parliament in the year 1972 to protect indias wildlife with the increase in population, there is greater pressure on land. 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. Wild life protection amendment act,2006 latest laws. Wildlife protection act, 1972 salient features, provisions.
According to the amended long title, it is 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. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. The bill seeks to amend the wild life protection act, 1972. Ba it enacted by parliament in the fiftyscventh year of the.
The wildlife protection act, 1972 is an act of the parliament of india enacted for protection of plants and animal species. The wild life protection act provides for the protection of wild animals and birds. Hunting restricted on or over foreshore belonging to state and certain land so belonging. Reform of funding rules for singleemployer defined benefit pension plans. Revised legislation carried on this site may not be fully up to date. The wildlife conservation and m act kenya law reports. The wild life protection amendment bill, 20 prsindia. The said amendment came into force with effect from 4thof september, 2006. Short title, extent, and commencement, 1 this act may be called the wildlife protection. 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. Lake eyre basin agreement act 2001 to the extent that it is relevant to environmental matters.
The act has been amended further in 2006 by the wildlife protection amendment act, 2006. Animal welfare act 2006 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 04 february 2020. Be it enacted by parliament in the fiftyseventh year of the republic of india as follows. The 2002 amendment act which came into force in january, 2003 have made punishment and. The wildlife protection act, 1972 complete detail updated pdf. An act of parliament to consolidate and amend the law relating to the protection, conservation and management of wildlife in kenya. This act amends the wild life protection act, 1972. Wildlife protection amendment bill 20, highlights green. 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. 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. It also covers the management of their habitats and regulation.
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. Wildlife protection amendment act, 2006 india code. The act further amends the wild life protection act, 1972. The wild life protection amendment bill, 20 a bill further to amend the wild life protection act, 1972. Received the assent of the president on september 3, 2006 and published in the gazette of india, extra. Natural environment and rural communities act 2006 2006 chapter 16 an act to make provision about bodies concerned with the natural environment and rural communities. Enforcement measures under the act are enhanced and fines are increased. The wildlife protection act, 1972 is an act of the parliament of india enacted for protection of. The amendments aim to have more rigorous enforcement of the existing laws of wildlife protection. Highlights of the bill the bill seeks to further amend the wildlife protection act. Proposed amendments to wildlife protection act gktoday. Fisheries act 1994 as it relates to fish habitat areas forestry act 1959 jointly administered with the minister for agricultural industry development and fisheries gene technology queensland act 2016. Wildlife protection amendment act, 2006, wildlife protection amendment bill, 2010, the wild life protection amendment.
The wildlife protection amendment bill, 20, was introduced by. The wild life protection amendment bill, 20 was introduced in the rajya sabha on august 5, 20. Wildlife protection regulation of exports and imports amendment act 1991. It was amended by the european union amendment act 2008, part 1 of the schedule, and by s. Wildlife protection amendment act, 1991 wildlife protection amendment act, 1991 proposed to prohibit hunting of all wild animals other than vermin. Amendment of section 28 general restriction as regards hunting or killing with firearms certain exempted wild mammals and certain protected wild birds of principal act. The government has introduced the wild life protection amendment bill, 20 in the rajya sabha for stricter enforcement of laws to protect wildlife. Part 1 of this bill makes a number of amendments to the wildlife act. This law comprises indias wild life protection amendment act, 2002. National parks and wildlife amendment marine mammals. This act may be called the wild life protection amendment act, 2006. Among other reforms, the act established schedules of protected plant and animal species.
This was amended in 1935 when the wild birds and animals protection amendment act 1935 was passed. The wild life protection amendment act, 2002 is 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 bill seeks to further amend the wild life protection act, 1972. An act further to amend the wild life protection act, 1972. 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. Bill further to amend the wild life protection act, 1972. Changes and effects are recorded by our editorial team in lists which can be. 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 wild life protection amendment act, 2006 india. May 16, 2018 sustainable development minister rochelle squires to discuss the wildlife amendment act. The act was amended in the year 2006 and its purpose is to strengthen the conservation of tigers and other endangered species by combating crimes against them through the special crime control bureau.