The wildlife protection act, 1972 forest and environment. The act was amended subsequently in 1982, 1986, 1991 and 1993 to accommodate provision for its effective implementation. Highlights of the bill the bill seeks to further amend the wildlife protection act. 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.
Proposed amendments to wildlife protection act gktoday. An act to provide for the protection of wild animals, birds and. It deals with the definitions of terms such as habitat, hunting, national park, reserved forest, sanctuary etc. Though the wildlife protection act was enacted in 1972, the. Amendment act, 1986, the date of expiry of two months from such. The wildlife protection act the act was passed by the parliament of india in 1972 to protect indias wildlife. The 6 schedules of the act specify the level of protection for different species.
Indias wildlife protection act, 1972 an overview eco. This act may be called the wild life protection act, 1972. The act extends to the whole of india, except the state of jammu and kashmir which has its own wildlife act. Wildlife protection act 1972 is first umbrella act which established schedules of protected plants and animal species of india. The wild life protection amendment act, 1986 28 of 1986. The wildlife protection act, 1972 complete detail updated pdf. The purpose of the act is to implement the decisions of the united nations conference on the human environment of 1972. The act consists of 60 sections and vi schedules divided into eight chapters.
The wildlife protection act, 1972 national biodiversity authority. Some important definitions provided in the section are. The act was necessitated as some wild animals and birds had become already extinct while some others were on the verge of extinction. 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 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. Exhibited animals protection act 1986 no 123 nsw legislation. The water prevention and control of pollution cess act, 1977 and others. 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. Clean air prevention and control of pollution act 1970. In the wake of the bhopal tragedy, the government of india enacted the environment protection act of 1986 under article 253 of the constitution. Law of the peoples republic of china on the protection of.
Wild life protection act, forest conservation act, forest. This act is framed for the protection of wild animals, birds and plants. In this act, unless the context otherwise requires intevreta tion. Date of commencement of the provisions of sch 1 relating to the exhibited animals protection act 1986, 27. Environment wildlife protection act, 1972 neostencil. The act provides the basic framework to ensure the protection and management of wildlife. The act was amended subsequently in 1982, 1986, 1991 and. Amendment act,1986, the date of expiry of two months from such. The wild life protection act, 1972 provides for the appointment of wildlife advisory board, wildlife warden, their powers, duties etc. The wild life protection amendment act, 2006 act no. Wildlife protection regulation of exports and imports amendment act 1991. The bill seeks to further amend the wild life protection act, 1972. Among other reforms, the act established schedules of protected plant and animal species.
Mar, 2015 the wildlife protection act the act was passed by the parliament of india in 1972 to protect indias wildlife. This act may be cited as the wild life protection short title act. This article throws light upon the top six environmental acts enacted in india. The wildlife protection act, 1972 is an act of the parliament of india enacted for protection of.
The rationale behind passing the act why was this act passed. Wild life protection act, 1972 bare acts law library. 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. Oct 10, 2017 the act has 7 chapters, 66 sections and 6 schedules as of today. For the purpose of protecting and improving the quality of the environment and preventing and abating pollution, standards have been specified under schedule ivi of environment protection rules, 1986 for emission of gaseous pollutants and discharge of. The environment protection act, 1986 pdf book manual free. Whereas decisions were taken al the united nations conference. An act to provide for the protection of 1wild animals, birds and plants and for. The act was amended subsequently in 1982, 1986, 1991, 1993 etc. Wildlife protection amendment bill 20, highlights green. May 08, 2019 wild life protection act of 1972 and amendment, 1982 in 1972, parliament enacted the wild life act protection act. 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.
The power of entry and inspection, power to take sample etc. Section 2 a environment includes water, air, and land and the interrelationship that exists among and. The wild life protection act provides for the protection of wild animals and birds. Federal register of legislation australian government. The rationale for passing act as stated in its statement of objects and reasons are as follows.
Wildlife protection act, 1972 has been accepted and adopted by all the states. Competent authority and appellate tribunal to have powers of civil court. Repealed by the environment protection and biodiversity conservation amendment wildlife protection act 2001. 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. Transitional provisions apply to ss 75 and 75a see sch 2 of the environment protection and biodiversity conservation amendment wildlife protection act 2001. Prohibition on hunting of specified wild animals, birds and plants.
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. Wildlife protection amendment act, 1991 wildlife protection amendment act, 1991 proposed to prohibit hunting of all wild animals other than vermin. 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. Water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974 4. This act provides for the protection and conservation of wild animals, birds and plants. Protection amendment act, 1986, the date of expiry of two months from. The wildlife protection act of 1972 provides the basic framework to ensure the protection and management of wildlife. An act to provide for the protection and improvement of environment and for matters connected therewith. 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. The environment protection act, 1986 pdf book manual. Exempts certain activities involving ammunition from current prohibitions.
By this act, hunting or harvesting these species was largely outlawed. The wild life protection amendment bill, 20 was introduced in the rajya sabha on august 5, 20. Other important acts of parliament which impact wildlife conservation. Wildlife protection an overview sciencedirect topics. Short title, extent, and commencement, 1 this act may be called the wildlife protection. Wildlife protection act, 1972 salient features, provisions. 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. Dec 16, 20 the environment protection act, 1986 penalty for contravention of the provisions of the act and the rules, orders and directions sec. It also covers the management of their habitats and regulation. The environment protection act, 1986 penalty for contravention of the provisions of the act and the rules, orders and directions sec. Wild life protection act of 1972 and amendment, 1982 in 1972, parliament enacted the wild life act protection act. This is an important legislation and forms an integral part of the environment and ecology sections of the upsc syllabus.
Whereas decisions were taken at the united nations conference on the human environment held at stockholm in june, 1972, in which india participated, to take appropriate steps for the protection and. The bill seeks to amend the wild life protection act, 1972. Wildlife protection regulation of exports and imports. The act was also regularly amended in 1976, 1982, 1986, 1991, 1993 and 2006 as. This act may be cited as the national parks and wildlife marine mammals protection amendment act 1986. Mar 08, 20 wildlife protection act 1972 is first umbrella act which established schedules of protected plants and animal species of india. In the wake of the bhopal tragedy, the government of india enacted the environment act of 1986. The competent authority and the appellate tribunal shall have all the powers of a civil court while trying a suit under the code of civil procedure, 1908 5 of 1908 in respect of the following matters, namely.
Passed house amended 04101986 measure passed house, amended, in lieu of h. In this act, unless the context otherwise requires. Passed in march 1986, it came into force on 19 november 1986. This act extends whole of india except jammu and kashmir. Objective the main objective of the act are as follows. The act is applicable for union territories as well. Short title this act may be cited as the wildlife conservation and management act.
The wild life protection amendment bill, 20 prsindia. The wildlife protection act, 1972 is an act of the parliament of india enacted for protection of plants and animal species. Top 6 environmental acts enacted in india biology discussion. The wildlife protection act, 1972 empowers the central and state governments to declare any area a. Interpretation in this act, unless the context otherwise requires aircraft means any type of aeroplane, airship, balloon or kite, whether. Jun 04, 2019 wildlife protection act, 1972 has been accepted and adopted by all the states. Environment protection act, 1986 is an act of the parliament 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. October 16, 1986 electric consumers protection act of 1986 3487 purposes for which licenses are issued, shall give equal consideration to the purposes of energy conservation, the protection, mitigation of damage to, and enhancement of, fish and wildlife including related spawning grounds and. The bill has been referred to the standing committee on environment and forests. The act has been amended in 1982, 1986, 1991 and 1993. Brief notes on the environmental protection act of 1986. The government has introduced the wild life protection amendment bill, 20 in the rajya sabha for stricter enforcement of laws to protect wildlife. Before 1972, india had only five designated national parks. Wild life protection act an act to make provision for the protectidn of wild life and io of 1978 for the establishment of wild fife sanctiuaries cbrnmencernent. Setting up and management of national parks and wildlife sanctuaries. The wildlife under special local protection, being different from the wildlife under special state protection, refers to the wildlife specially protected by provinces, autonomous regions or. The power to declare an area as a sanctuary or national park of central government is wildlife protection act is under. The wildlife protection act 1972 provides the basic framework to ensure the protection and management of wildlife.
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