The notification authorizes the Chief Wild Life Wardens of all States and Union Territories to perform the functions of the Management Authority under Section 49M of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, and its associated rules, within their respective jurisdictions.
Key Changes
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, through notification S.O. 943(E), delegates the powers of the Management Authority, as defined under Section 49M of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, to the Chief Wild Life Wardens of all States and Union Territories.
This delegation empowers the Chief Wild Life Wardens to execute the functions of the Management Authority within their specific geographical areas, as outlined by Section 49M of the Act and any rules established under it.
Impact Analysis
State and Union Territory Governments
Action Items: State and UT governments should ensure that Chief Wild Life Wardens are adequately resourced and supported to effectively perform their expanded functions. Review and update internal procedures to align with the delegated authority.
Chief Wild Life Wardens
Action Items: Chief Wild Life Wardens should familiarize themselves with the full scope of their delegated powers and responsibilities under Section 49M of the Act. Develop and implement strategies for effectively managing wildlife protection within their jurisdictions, in accordance with the Act and its rules.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Action Items: The Ministry should monitor the performance of Chief Wild Life Wardens in exercising their delegated authority. Provide guidance and support to ensure consistent and effective implementation of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, across all States and Union Territories.
General Public and NGOs
Action Items: Increased engagement with Chief Wild Life Wardens and local authorities to support wildlife protection efforts. Monitor the implementation of the Act and report any concerns to the relevant authorities.
Key Entities Referenced
Management Authority: The body authorized under Section 49M of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, responsible for managing and protecting wildlife.
Chief Wild Life Wardens: The principal officers in each State and Union Territory responsible for the administration and enforcement of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.
Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972: A comprehensive law providing for the protection of wild animals, birds, and plants, and for matters connected therewith or ancillary or incidental thereto.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change: The central government ministry responsible for environmental protection and conservation.
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स.ं 898] नई दिल्ली, बृहस्ट्पजतवार, फरवरी 29, 2024/फाल्ग नु 10, 1945
No. 898] 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. 943(अ).—प्रबंधन प्राजधकरण, वन्र् िीव (संरक्षण) अजधजनर्म, 1972 (1972 का 53) की धारा 49 ड के अनुसरण
में, सभी राज्र्ों और संघ राज्र् क्षत्रे ों के मुख्र् वन्र् िीव प्रजतपालकों को उनके अपने - अपने अजधकार क्षेत्रों म,ें उक्त अजधजनर्म की
धारा 49 ड और तिधीन बनार्े गर्े जनर्मों के अधीन प्रबंधन प्राजधकरण के कृत्र्ों को करने के जलए प्राजधकृत करता है।
[फा. सं. डब्लल्र्ू एल-1/3/2023-डब्लल्र्ू 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. 943(E).—In pursuance of section 49M of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 (53 of 1972), the
Management Authority, hereby authorises the Chief Wild Life Wardens of all States and Union territories, in their
respective jurisdictions, to perform the functions of the Management Authority under Section 49M of the said Act
and the rules made thereunder.
[F. No. WL-1/3/2023-WL]
Dr. SATYA PRAKASH YADAV, Addl. Director General of Forests
1383 GI/2024
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