Wildlife

Protection Act,
1972

By: Rashi Upadhyay

Roll No: 82
Chapter I- Preliminary
Sec. 1-An Act of the
Parliament of India enacted
on 9th September, 1972.
 It extends to whole of India,
except Jammu and Kashmir.
 It provides for protection of
wild animals, birds and
plants ; and for matters
Sec. 2- DEFINITIONS

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“Animal” includes amphibians,
birds, mammals, and reptiles.

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“Animal article” means any article
made from any captive or wild
animal .

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“Hunting” includes capturing, killing,
poisoning, trapping, injuring
animals , birds or reptiles.
“Trophy” means the whole or any part of
any captive or wild animal.

“Wildlife" includes any animal, bees,

butterflies, crustacean, fish and moths;
and aquatic or land vegetation.
 CHAPTER II-
AUTHORITIES APPOINTED
UNDER THE ACT

Sec.3- Sec. 4- Appointment

Appointment of of Chief Wildlife
directors and Warden and other
other officers. officers.
Sec. 6

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Constitution of the Wildlife Advisory
Board.

Sec. 8-Duties of the Wildlife

Advisory Board
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Areas to be declared as sanctuaries, national parks or closed areas and their administration.
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Formulation of policy for protection and conservation of wildlife.
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Amendment of any schedule.
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Harmonizing the need of tribal's and dwellers of forest.
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Any other matter.
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