The notification authorizes officers of the Wild Life Crime Control Bureau, not below the rank of Head Constable, to exercise powers and perform functions under Section 50 of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, concerning specimens of species listed in Schedule IV of the Act.
Key Changes
Officers of the Wild Life Crime Control Bureau, holding a rank not lower than Head Constable, are now authorized to enforce Section 50 of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.
This authorization pertains specifically to specimens of species listed in Schedule IV of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.
Impact Analysis
Impact on Wild Life Crime Control Bureau
Increases the Bureau's operational capacity by enabling a broader range of officers to enforce the Act.
Impact on Species Listed in Schedule IV
Potential reduction in illegal trade and activities involving specimens of these species.
Impact on Other Law Enforcement Agencies
May require improved coordination and information sharing between the Bureau and other relevant law enforcement bodies.
Suggested Action Items
Disseminate information about the notification to relevant stakeholders, including other law enforcement agencies, conservation organizations, and the public.
Key Entities Referenced
Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972: A key piece of legislation in India that provides for the protection of wild animals, birds and plants.
Wild Life Crime Control Bureau: A statutory multi-disciplinary body established by the Government of India under the Ministry of Environment and Forests to combat organized wildlife crime.
Management Authority: The authority responsible for the management and enforcement of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change: The ministry responsible for environmental protection and conservation in India.
Schedule IV of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972: A list of species under the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, that are protected but with less stringent regulations compared to those in Schedules I and II.
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भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
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स.ं 899] नई दिल्ली, बहृ स्ट्पजतवार, फरवरी 29, 2024/फाल्ग नु 10, 1945
No. 899] NEW DELHI, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2024/PHALGUNA 10, 1945
पर्ावा रण, वन और िलवार् ुपररवतना मत्रं ालर्
अजधसचू ना
नई दिल्ली, 28 फरवरी, 2024
का.आ. 944(अ).—प्रबंधन प्राजधकरण, वन्र् िीव (संरक्षण) अजधजनर्म, 1972 (1972 का 53) की धारा 50 के अनुसरण में,
उक्त अजधजनर्म की अनुसूची 4 में सूचीबद्ध प्रिाजतर्ों के नमूनों के संबंध में, वन्र् िीव अपराध जनर्ंत्रण ब्र्ूरो के अजधकारी, िो हडे
कांस्ट्टेबल की पंजक्त से नीचे का न हो, को उक्त अजधजनर्म की धारा 50 के अधीन िजक्तर्ों का प्रर्ोग और कृत्र्ों का पालन करने के जलए
प्राजधकृत करता है।
[फा. सं. डब्ल्र्ू एल-1/3/2023-डब्ल्र्ू एल]
डॉ. सत्र् प्रकाि र्ािव, अपर वन महाजनििे क
MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 28th February, 2024
S.O. 944(E).—In pursuance of section 50 of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 (53 of 1972), the
Management Authority, hereby authorises the Officers of the Wild Life Crime Control Bureau, not below the rank of
Head Constable in relation to the specimens of species listed in Schedule IV to the said Act, to exercise the powers
and perform the functions under section 50 of the said Act.
[F. No. WL-1/3/2023-WL]
Dr. SATYA PRAKASH YADAV, Addl. Director General of Forests
1385 GI/2024
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