Objective the main objective of the act are as follows. Specified endangered species are to be protected regardless of location. The wildlife protection act, 1972 as amended up to. Wildlife protection act 1972 national portal of india. Wild life protection act, forest conservation act, forest. The wild life protection amendment bill, 20 was introduced in the rajya sabha on august 5, 20.
The act was necessitated as some wild animals and birds had become already extinct while some others were on the verge of extinction. This act may be cited as the wild life protection short title act. The act was amended subsequently in 1982, 1986, 1991 and 1993 to. Forest rights act, 2006 18 of 2003 40 of 1996 53 of 1972 forest rights of forest dwelling scheduled tribes and h habitat includes the area comprising the customary habitat and such other habitats in reserved forests and protected forests of primitive tribal groups and preagricultural communities and other forest dwelling scheduled tribes. Before 1972,india only had five designated national parks. The wildlife protection act, 1972 has been amended, the latest being in 2006. Short title, extent and commencement 1 this act may be called the wild life protection.
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. The act was amended subsequently in 1982, 1986, 1991, 1993 etc. The act was amended in january 2003 and punishment and penalty for offences under the act have. 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, 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 wild life protection amendment act, 2006 act no. By anshul srivastava on 5th august 20, the ministry of environment and forest tabled certain stringent amendments to the wildlife protection act, 1972. The wildlife protection act, 1972 empowers the central and state governments to declare any area a. The wildlife protection act of 1972 provides the basic framework to ensure the protection and management of wildlife. This act provides for the protection and conservation of wild animals, birds and plants. 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.
Before 1972, india had only five designated national parks. The act provides the basic framework to ensure the protection and management of wildlife. This act may be called the wild life protection act, 1972. It also covers the management of their habitats and regulation. Mar 25, 2008 the wildlife protection act and conservation prioritization of butterflies of the western ghats, southwestern india. Be it enacted by parliament in the fiftyseventh year of the republic of india as follows. Endangered species act of 1973 as amended through the 108th congress department of the interior u. The act was amended in january 2003 and punishment and penalty for offences under the act have been made more stringent. In force part of a series on the wildlife of india biodiversity flora fauna lists amphibians. Prevention and detection of offences under the wildlife.
The wildlife protection act, 1972 53 of 1972 909th 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 2 chapter i preliminary 1. Forests are being destroyed as human habitations expand, thereby shrinking the habitats of our wildlife. The compensation clauses under wildlife protection act,1972 will help for the humans who gets attacked through wild animals. 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 may be cited as the wild life protection shorttiae. Fish and wildlife service, have developed a draft revised marine mammal stock assessment report for the northern sea otter stock in the state of washington.
This act may be called the wild life protection amendment act, 2006. The rationale for passing act as stated in its statement of objects and reasons are as follows. Before 1972, india only had five designated national parks. The wildlife protection act 1972 with amendment acts of 2003 and 20061 this is an act which 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. The act was amended subsequently in 1982, 1986, 1991 and 1993 to accommodate provision for its effective implementation. The bill seeks to amend the wild life protection act, 1972. Article 21 of the constitution of india role of pil in environmental. Among other things, the act lays down restrictions on hunting many animal species. The wildlife protection act the act was passed by the parliament of india in 1972 to protect indias wildlife. Setting up and management of national parks and wildlife sanctuaries.
Prohibition on hunting of specified wild animals, birds and plants. To protect the wildlife of the country the parliament of india passed wild life protection act, 1972 on the request made by eleven states. Wildlife protection act 1972 was passed on this day. Mar, 2015 the wildlife protection act the act was passed by the parliament of india in 1972 to protect indias wildlife.
An act to provide for the protection of 1wild animals, birds and plants and for matters connected therewith or ancillary or incidental thereto. The act is applicable for union territories as well. Checklist of amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals of new. Jul 14, 2014 wildlife protection act, 1972amended 1991, 2002 the act was passed by the parliament of india to protect indias wildlife. The act consists of 60 sections and vi schedules divided into eight chapters. Short title, extent, and commencement, 1 this act may be called the wildlife protection. In accordance with the marine mammal protection act of 1972, as amended, and its implementing regulations, we, the u. The wild life protection amendment act, 2006 india. The long title of the 1972 act has also been amended and now from the amended title of the 1972 act it is clear that said act has been enacted for the following two purposes. In this article, she is going to talk about prevention and detection measures that have been taken by the government under the wildlife prevention act. Laws and policies for wildlife protection in india duration. 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. The wildlife protection act, 1972 complete detail updated pdf.
Environment wildlife protection act, 1972 neostencil. As per the amendment of the act in 2002, a provision was incorporated for the constitution of the national board for wildlife, replacing the indian board for wildlife. Aug 21, 2018 wildlife protection act 1972 was passed on this day. Amendment of section 28 general restriction as regards hunting or killing with firearms certain exempted. States, russia, and japan for the protection of migratory birds. The act was adopted by the council of the district of columbia on 2010 october 5. The wildlife protection act of 2010 is a statute enacted by the government of the district of columbia which is coterminous with the united states capital city of washington.
The wild life protection amendment bill, 20 prsindia. An act further to amend the wild life protection act, 1972. The wildlife protection act, 1972 as amended in 2002. 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 wild life protection amendment act, 1982 23 of 1982. Wildlife protection act, 1972 wikipedia republished. This act provides for the protection of the countrys wild animals, birds and plant species, in order to ensure environmental and ecological security. The operation of the act is mandatory in the union territories too. The act was adopted by the council of the district of columbia on 2010 october 5 controversy began developing as critics of the law alleged that it protected rats without regard to their effects on the human. 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. Amendments in the wildlife protection act, 1972 wildlife protection amendment act, 1982.
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 provides the basic framework to ensure the protection and management of wildlife. Project tiger was launched in the country on 1st april, 1973 for conserving the endangered tiger. Wildlife conservation in indiappt linkedin slideshare. The wild life protection act 120th september, 1945. The habitat destruction due to agriculture, industries, urbanisation and other human activities had led to the erosion of the countrys wildlife. The amendments aim to have more rigorous enforcement of the existing laws of wildlife protection.
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 wildlife protection act, 1972, provides for protection to listed species of flora and fauna and establishes a network of ecologicallyimportant protected areas. The government of india enacted wildlife protection act 1972 with the objective to effectively protect the wild life of this country and to control poaching, smuggling and illegal trade in wildlife and its derivatives. 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 following act of parliament received the assent of the president on the 17th january, 2003, and is hereby published for general information. Wild life protection act of 1972 and amendment, 1982 in 1972, parliament enacted the wild life act protection act.
The bill has been referred to the standing committee on environment and forests. About the act and how it changed 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, preserved skins, antlers, horns, eggs, teeth, and nails. Through these cases and other studies it was felt that the provisions of the act under which the protected areas. This act adopts a twopronged conservation strategy. Checklist of amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals of. Habitat loss, poaching of wildlife, man wildlife conflicts. 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. No subject matter link pdf 1 the indian wildlife protection act, 1972 as amended upto 1993. An act further to amend the wild life protection act, 1972 be it enacted by parliament in the fiftyseventh year of the republic of india as follows. Among other reforms, the act established schedules of protected plant and animal species. This act covers wildlife all over india except in the.
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