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    Wildlife Protection ACT, 1972: Prepared By: George S Kadalikattil 5367 Section 2, BCOM (H)

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    The Wildlife Protection Act of 1972 established the structure for wildlife management in India and prohibits hunting of animals listed in schedules 1-4, which are organized by level of endangerment. It has since been amended, including in 2002, to be more stringent and prevent commercial use of resources by local people, while introducing concepts like community reserves. However, issues with implementation remain, like poaching, which will not be adequately deterred without increasing forest staff and resources.

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    The Wildlife Protection Act of 1972 established the structure for wildlife management in India and prohibits hunting of animals listed in schedules 1-4, which are organized by level of endangerment. It has since been amended, including in 2002, to be more stringent and prevent commercial use of resources by local people, while introducing concepts like community reserves. However, issues with implementation remain, like poaching, which will not be adequately deterred without increasing forest staff and resources.

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    The Wildlife Protection Act of 1972 established the structure for wildlife management in India and prohibits hunting of animals listed in schedules 1-4, which are organized by level of endangerment. It has since been amended, including in 2002, to be more stringent and prevent commercial use of resources by local people, while introducing concepts like community reserves. However, issues with implementation remain, like poaching, which will not be adequately deterred without increasing forest staff and resources.

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    Wildlife Protection ACT, 1972: Prepared By: George S Kadalikattil 5367 Section 2, BCOM (H)

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    WILDLIFE

    PROTECTION
    ACT,1972
    Prepared by:
    GEORGE S
    KADALIKATTIL
    5367
    Section 2,BCOM(H)
    INTRODUCTION
     THIS ACT PASSED IN 1972, DEALS WITH THE DECLARATION OF NATIONAL
    PARKS AND WILDLIFE SANCTUARIES AND THEIR NOTIFICATION.

     IT ESTABLISHES THE STRUCTURE OF THE STATE’S WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT


    AND THE POSTS DESIGNATED FOR WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT. IT PROVIDES
    FOR SETTING UP WILDLIFE ADVISORY BOARDS.

     IT PROHIBITS HUNTING OF ALL ANIMALS SPECIFIED IN SCHEDULES I TO IV


    OF THE ACT. THESE ARE NOTIFIED IN ORDER OF THEIR ENDANGERMENTS.
    PLANTS THAT ARE PROTECTED ARE INCLUDED IN SCHEDULE VI.
     THE AMENDMENT TO THE WILDLIFE PROTECTION ACT IN 2002 IS MORE
    STRINGENT AND PREVENTS THE COMMERCIAL USE OF RESOURCES BY LOCAL
    PEOPLE.

     IT HAS BROUGHT IN NEW CONCEPTS SUCH AS THE CREATION OF COMMUNITY


    RESERVES. . IT HAS ALSO ALTERED SEVERAL DEFINITIONS. FOR INSTANCE IN
    ANIMALS, FISH ARE NOW INCLUDED. FOREST PRODUCE HAS BEEN REDEFINED
    TO ENSURE PROTECTION OF ECOSYSTEMS.

     THE NEW ACT STILL HAS SERIOUS ISSUES CONCERNED WITH ITS
    IMPLEMENTATION. . THE ACT IS EXPECTED TO DETER PEOPLE FROM
    BREAKING THE LAW.

     HOWEVER, THERE ARE SERIOUS PROBLEMS DUE TO POACHING. ONE CANNOT


    EXPECT TO USE THE ACT TO REDUCE THIS WITHOUT INCREASING FOREST
    STAFF, PROVIDING WEAPONS, JEEPS, RADIO EQUIPMENT, ETC. FOR
    ESTABLISHING A STRONG DETERRENT FORCE.
    PENALTIES :

    • A PERSON WHO BREAKS ANY OF THE CONDITIONS OF ANY LICENSE OR PERMIT


    GRANTED UNDER THIS ACT SHALL BE GUILTY OF AN OFFENCE AGAINST THIS
    ACT. THE OFFENCE IS PUNISHABLE WITH IMPRISONMENT FOR A TERM WHICH
    MAY EXTEND TO THREE YEARS OR WITH A FINE OF RS 25,000 OR WITH BOTH.

    • ACT SUCH AS THE USE OF MEAT OF ANIMALS (SPECIFIED IN SCHEDULE 1 OR


    PART 2 OF SCHEDULE 2) SHALL LEAD TO IMPRISONMENT OF 1 YEAR AND MAY
    EXTEND TO 6 YEARS AND FINE OF RS 25000.

    • IN THE CASE OF A SECOND OR SUBSEQUENT OFFENCE OF THE SAME NATURE


    MENTIONED IN THIS SUB-SECTION, THE TERM OF IMPRISONMENT MAY EXTEND
    TO SIX YEARS AND NOT LESS THAN TWO YEARS WITH A PENALTY OF RS.10,000.
    What an Individual Can Do?

    1) If you observe an act of poaching, or see a poached animal, inform the local Forest Department Official at
    the highest possible level.

    2) Say ‘no’ to the use of wildlife products

    3) Reduce the use of wood and wood products wherever possible.

    4) Avoid misuse of paper because it is made from bamboo and wood, which destroys wildlife habitat. Paper
    and envelopes can always be reused.

    5) Create a pressure group and ask Government to ensure that the biodiversity of our country is conserved

    6) Do not harm animals. Stop others from inflicting cruelty to animals.


    7) DO NOT DISTURB BIRDS NESTS AND FLEDGLINGS.

    8) WHEN YOU VISIT THE ZOO DO NOT TEASE THE ANIMALS BY THROWING STONES OR
    FEEDING THEM, AND PREVENT OTHERS FROM DOING SO..

    9) IF YOU COME ACROSS AN INJURED ANIMAL DO WHAT YOU CAN TO HELP IT.

    10) IF THE ANIMAL NEEDS MEDICAL CARE AND EXPERT ATTENTION CONTACT THE SOCIETY
    FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY
    THANK
    YOU

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