Executive Summary:
This notification, issued by the Ministry of Environment and Forests on May 19, 2014, reconstitutes the Central Zoo Authority, as per the Wild Life Protection Act of 1972. It establishes the new members of the authority, with their terms lasting for three years from the date of the notification's publication. This supersedes the notification S.O. 2585E, dated October 18, 2010, with exceptions for actions already completed.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Authority Reconstitution:**
* The Central Zoo Authority is reconstituted by the Central Government.
* **Membership Appointment:**
* The notification appoints the Chairperson and Members of the Central Zoo Authority, including representatives from various organizations and institutions.
* **Terms of Reference:**
* The Central Zoo Authority will adhere to the functions outlined in the Wild Life Protection Act.
* **Term Length:**
* The Chairperson and Members will hold their positions for a three-year term, starting from the publication date of the notification.
Impact Analysis:
* **Central Zoo Authority:**
* Impact: The Authority is reformed with new members, defining its operational framework.
* Action Required: The new Authority must adhere to its duties as per the Wild Life Protection Act.
* **Ministry of Environment and Forests:**
* Impact: The Ministry oversees the reconstitution and implementation of the Authority's operations.
* Action Required: The Ministry needs to ensure the newly formed Authority adheres to the Act.
* **Chairperson and Members:**
* Impact: Individuals appointed as Chairperson and Members are subject to a three-year term.
* Action Required: Appointed individuals must perform their duties as outlined in the Act.
* **Wildlife Organizations and Institutions:**
* Impact: Organizations such as the Wildlife Institute of India and the Indian Veterinary Research Institute have representatives appointed to the Authority.
* Action Required: The Directors who are members of the Central Zoo Authority must participate in the reconstituted Authority's activities and contribute to its objectives.
Key Entities Referenced
Wild Life Protection Act, 1972: A national law enacted in 1972 in India to protect wild animals, birds and plants.
Ministry of Environment and Forests: A ministry in the Government of India.
Central Zoo Authority: A body constituted by the Government of India under the Wild Life Protection Act, 1972 to oversee the management of zoos in India.
New Delhi: The location where several members of the Central Zoo Authority are based.
Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh: A veterinary research institute where one of the members is a Director.
Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun, Uttarakhand: A wildlife research and training institution where one of the members is a Director.
Bhubaneswar, Odisha: The location of the retired Chief Wildlife Warden, Sh. S. K. Patnaik.
Wildlife Trust of India, Noida Uttar Pradesh: An Indian wildlife conservation organization.
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MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 19th May, 2014
S.O. 1397(E).– In exercise of the powers conferred by section 38A and sub-section (1) of section 38B
of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 (53 of 1972), and in supersession of the notification of the
Government of India in the Ministry of Environment and Forests number S.O. 2585(E), dated the 18th
October, 2010, except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such suppression, the Central
Government hereby re-constitutes the Central Zoo Authority and appoints the following members, namely:-
1. Minister Chairperson
Ministry of Environment and Forests,
Government of India
New Delhi
2. Secretary to the Government of India Member
Ministry of Environment and Forests,
Government of India, New Delhi
3. Director General of Forests and Member
Special Secretary
Ministry of Environment and Forests,
Government of India, New Delhi
4. Additional Director General of Forests Member
(Wildlife)
and Director, Wildlife Preservation,
Ministry of Environment and Forests,
Government of India, New Delhi
5. Additional Secretary and Member
Financial Advisor,
Ministry of Environment and Forests,
Government of India, New Delhi
6. Director Member
Indian Veterinary Research Institute,
Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh
7. Director Member
Wildlife Institute of India,
Dehradun, Uttarakhand4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
8. Sh. S. K. Patnaik Member
Retired Chief Wildlife Warden,
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
9. Sh. Kartikeya V. Sarabhai Member
Director
Centre for Environment Education,
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
10. Sh. Vivek Menon Member
Advisor (Chief Executive Officer),
Wildlife Trust of India,
Noida (Uttar Pradesh)
11. Sh. Kartick Satyanarayan Member
Wildlife, SOS,
New Delhi
12. Member Secretary Member Secretary
Central Zoo Authority,
New Delhi.
Terms of Reference:- The Central Zoo Authority shall perform the functions as assigned to it under
the said Act.
Note:- The term of office of the Chairperson and Members shall be for a period of three years with
effect from the date of publication of this notification.
[F. No. 19-8/92-CZA(Vol. IV)]
S. K. KHANDURI, Inspector General of Forests (WL)
Printed by the Manager, Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi-110064
and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054