The act consists of 60 sections and vi schedules divided into eight chapters. Legal and policy frameworks related to forest conservation. The environment protection act, the air act, the water act, the wildlife protection act and forest conservation act the environment protection act, 1986 the environment protection act, 1986 was constituted on 19 nov, 1986, to provide protection and improvement of environment and for matters connected with sprit of the environment. An act to provide for the protection of wild animals, birds and plants and for matters. Wildlife protection act, 1972 and its impact this act was enforced in year 1972 and from there till date various amendments have been done. What are the important provisions in wild life act, 1972. This is a youtube channel specially designed for the students of jammu and kashmir. This act has five sections which deal with conservation of forests. Conservation of agricultural resources act, 1983 act 43 of 1983, made the regulations in the schedule.
The forest conservation act, 1980 an act of the parliament of india to provide for the conservation of forests and for matters connected therewith or ancillary or incidental thereto. The forest conservation act, 1980 is a central act of parliament with a view to provide for the conservation of forest and for matters connected therewith or ancillary or incidental thereto. The indian wildlife protection act, 1972 amendment 2006 the ministry of environment and forests moef in 2006 proposed to the tamil nadu state government that the mudumalai wildlife sanctuary be declared as a tiger reserve under the amendment made to the the indian wildlife protection act, 1972 in the same year. Subtitle 19 forest conservation, enacted in 1992 can be reached by this link. The wildlife protection act, 1972 53 of 1972 9th september, 1972 1an 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. It also continued utilising other colonial land acquisition laws for the public good in the. It extends to the whole of india except the state of jammu and kashmir. Enviroleg cc environment conservation act p 6 3 in considering an application for an authorisation referred to in subsection 2 the competent authority or the designated local authority may request the person to submit a report as prescribed, concerning the influence of the proposed activity on the environment in the limited development area. Introduction to indian forest act, 1927 indian forest. In order to prevent the deforestation and the conservation of remaining forest lands the government of india had enacted the forest conservation act 1980. This act provides for the protection of the countrys wild animals, birds and plant species, in order to ensure environmental and ecological security. This is because of the fact that forest, including wildlife was then a state subject and parliament had no power to make a law on the same except under special circumstances such. The passing of wildlife protection act, 1972 constitutes an important landmark in the history of wildlife legislation in the country. The act was amended in january 2003 and punishment and penalty for offences under the act have been made more stringent.
Biodiversity conservation act 2016 nsw legislation. This act started out in the same manner as nema did later by making provision for generally applicable environmental principles against which development could be tested. The national energy conservation policy act of 1978 necpa, pub. The orissa forest act, 1972 orissa act 14 of 1972 assented to by the president on the 29th june, 1972 an act to consolidate and amend the laws relating to the protection and management of forests in the state be it enacted by the legislature of the state of orissa in the twenty third year of the republic of india as follows. The agricultural resources conservation act, 1972 no. The indian forest act of 1927 consolidated all the previous laws regarding forests that were passed before the 1920s. Among other reforms, the act established schedules of protected plant and animal species. Protection of cultivated land against erosion through the action of water 5. Saving the indian tiger a study on the effects of wildlife protection. Mar 22, 2020 guidelines under section 38o c of the wildlife protection act, 1972 for project tiger, 2 tiger conservation. The marine mammal protection act of 1972, referred to in text, is pub. Soil and water resources conservation act 1977 by evett. Restriction on the dereservation of forests or sue of forest land for nonforest purpose.
The wildlife protection act, 1972 forest and environment. For complete classification of this act to the code, see short title note set out under section 61 of this title and tables. Wildlife protection act 1972 national portal of india. Interpretation part 11constitution of strict natural reserves, national parks. Videh upadhyay advocate, supreme court forest conservation laws and policies there have been three forest policy announcements in independent india. The wild life protection act, 1972 53 of 1927 9th 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. Wildlife protection act,1972 will help for the humans who gets attacked. Wildlife protection act, 1972 objects and features schedule i animals, challenges issues with wildlife protection act in india clear ias. To consolidate and amend the laws relating to the conservation of nature. Nature conservation ordinance 4 of 1975 namibia legal database. Wild life protection act of 1972 and amendment, 1982 in 1972, parliament enacted the wild life act protection act. Part i provides background information on forest policy and law, a description of forest lands and an overview of the forestry sector. Short title this act may be cited as the wildlife conservation and management act. National parks and wildlife conservation first amendment act, 20311975.
Parliament of the democratic socialist republic of sri lanka forest amendment act, no. The wild ife conser vation act, 1972 armngement of sections section no. The antarctic conservation act of 1978 aca, public law 95541, conserves and protects the native mammals, birds, and plants of antarctica and the ecosystems of which they are a part. Chapter 11 forest rights 3, l for the purposes of this act, the following rights, which secure individual or. The land conservation vehicle control act 1972 was assented to on. This act prohibits the capturing, killing, poisoning or trapping of wild animals. The forest conservation act 1980 an act to provide for the conservation of forests and for matters connected therewith or ancillary or incidental thereto. Amended by environment conservation amendment act 50 of 2003 from 18 feb 2004 and 3 jan 2006. These amendments were made to stringent the punishment for offenders. It was enacted by parliament of india to control further deforestation of forest areas in india. 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. The complete text of natural resources article 51601 16, forest conservation act, enacted in 1991 can be reached by this link. A water and soil division was set up within the ministry of works and development. Guidelines under section 38o c of the wildlife act, 1972.
The act extends to the whole of india except the state of jammu and kashmir. Guidelines under section 38o c of the wildlife protection act, 1972 for project tiger, 2 tiger conservation. Forest conservation act, 1980 with amendments made in 1988 i. These frequent amendments made the hunters and poachers think twice before harming the wildlife species. Congress passes an act to encourage the growth of timber on western prairies, known as the timber culture act, granting settlers 160acre plots if they have cultivated trees on onefourth of the land for ten years. Protection act, 1972, under which national parks and sanctuaries were established and biosphere reserves declared. The act gave the government and forest department the power to create reserved forests, and the right to use reserved forests for government use alone. 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. Table of amendments this version incorporates amendments made to the land conservation vehicle control act 1972 by acts and subordinate instruments. This was achieved by allowing the minister to determine the general policy to be applied in section 2.
Short title, extent and commencement 1 this act may be called the wild life protection. Short title, extent and commencement1 this act may be called the forest conservation act, 1980. Restriction on the dereservation of forests or sue of forest land for non forest purpose. Minister for employment and small business and minister for training and skills development. The wildlife protection act, 1972 complete detail updated pdf. The habitat destruction due to agriculture, industries, urbanisation and other human activities had led to the erosion of the countrys wildlife.
Nature conservation act 1992 current as at february 2020 reprint note warningsome provisions of this legislation are not in operation. Every government department and institution will accept full accountability for the consequences that the. It extends to whole of india, except jammu and kashmir. Forest conservation act, 1980 a summary wealthy waste. Be it enacted by parliament in the fiftyseventh year of the republic of india as follows. 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. The indian wildlife protection act, 1972 amendment 2006.
The wildlife act was passed in 1972 to protect the wildlife and their habitats. An act to provide for the conservation of forests and for matters connected therewith or ancillary or incidental thereto. Mfp, and the forest conservation act of 1980, which placed all forests under the control of the central government. National forest management and conservation plan page ix forestry department executive summary the national forest management nd conservation plan forest plan is presented in a three parts. Guidelines under section 38o c of the wildlife act, 1972 pdf. Forest and wildlife conservation acts springerlink. Acts online provides legislation, including amendments and regulations, in an intuitive, online format. Royal society for the conservation of nature, jordan. There are some countries which are situated in the tropical region. Biodiversity conservation act 2016 no 63 new south wales part 1 preliminary 1. National parks and wildlife conservation act, 2029 1973 date of authentication and publication 28 falgun, 2029 march 7, 1973 amendment act 1. Minister for environment and the great barrier reef, minister for science and minister for the arts agency. Be it enacted by parliament in the thirtyfirst year of the republic of india as follows.
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. Pdf forest conservation is the practice of planting and maintaining forested areas for the benefit and sustainability of future generations. Nature conservation planning and landscape conservation provided for under this act shall take into account financial, social and cultural considerations, and characteristic local and regional features. A commentary on the wildlife protection act 1972, and includes a compilation of the supreme court and high courts judgements on wildlife protection act 1972, indian forest act, 1927, forest conservation act, 1980 and other relevant statutes. Notwithstanding anything contained in the forest conservation act, 1980, the. The wildlife protection act, 1972 national biodiversity authority. The central government, through the ministry of environment and forests provides technical guidance and financial support to various state governments, inter alia, for tiger conservation. Soon after the stockholm conference our country took substantive legislative steps for environmental protection. Before 1972, india had only five designated national parks. Among other things, the act lays down restrictions on hunting many animal species. Indian forest conservation act, 1980 the parliament has enacted the forest conservation act, 1980, to check further deforestation and conserve forests and to provide for matters connected therewith or ancillary or incidental thereto. 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 amendment act, 2006 act no.
Wildlife protection act the wild life protection act, 1972 is an act of the parliament of india enacted on 9th september, 1972. Forest conservation act, 1980 with amendments made in 1988 an act to provide for the conservation of forests and for matters connected therewith or ancillary or incidental thereto. Recognition of community rights under forest rights act in. Nature conservation act 1992 queensland legislation. National parks and wildlife act 1972 south australian legislation. The environmental and forestry clearances given by the ministry of environment and forests are based on the i environment protection act, 1986, ii the forest conservation act, 1980 and iii the wildlife protection act, 1972. This act may be cited as the national parks and wildlife act 1972.
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. Legal and policy frameworks related to forest conservation mr. Environment conservation act 73 of 1989 repealed south. It provides for protection of wild animals, birds and plants. Interpretation in this act, unless the context otherwise requires aircraft means any type of aeroplane, airship, balloon or kite, whether. Wild life protection act, forest conservation act, forest. The forests act, being the latest enacted statute in.
The forest conservation act was passed in 1980 to provide for the conservation of forests and tor matters connected therewith. The main objective of the act is the preservation of forests. 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 secretary of the treasury shall pay from time to time from the trust fund into the land and water conservation fund provided for in title i of the land and water conservation fund act of 1965 amounts as determined by him in consultation with the secretary of commerce equivalent to the taxes received, on or after january 1, 1965, under.
In order to better assist you in your search, a table of contents has been created the complete text of code of maryland regulations, title 08. Disqualification of members and vacation of office. Wildlife legislation and the food and agriculture organization of. We are the leading resource for freely available legislation in south africa and are used daily by thousands of professionals and industry leaders. Soil and water resources conservation act 1977 who opposed it. National parks and wildlife conservation act, 2029 1973. Environment wildlife protection act, 1972 neostencil. With acts you are guaranteed the latest and most up to date resource for your legislative needs. Wildlife protection act 1972 was passed on this day. 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.
According to conservation indias portal, the government of india has enacted the. Wildlife protection act 1972 was passed on august 21, 1972, but was later implemented on september 9, 1972. The deforestation is done under the pretext of development programs that ensures technological and modern life style development. Wildlife protection act 1972 for upsc exam legacy ias academy. Forest conservation is the practice of planting and maintaining forested areas for the benefit and sustainability of future generations. British periods, the wildlife protection act, 1972, was the first important.
An act to provide for the protection of wild animals, birds and plants1 and for matters connected therewith or ancillary or incidental thereto. An act to provide for the establishment and management of reserves for public benefit and. Forest resources regulation is also provided for by the plant protection act, cap. The wildlife protection act, 1972 kerala forest department. Certain comanaged conservation parks cease on termination of comanagement. Soil and water resources conservation act rca the soil and water resources conservation act of 1977, as amended rca provides the united states department of agriculture usda broad strategic assessment and planning authority for the conservation, protection, and enhancement of soil, water, and related natural resources. 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.
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