Executive Summary:
This notification declares the Rhesus Macaque (Macaca mulatta) as vermin in specified areas of Himachal Pradesh, excluding forest areas, for one year from the date of publication (February 21, 2019). This decision was made due to the overpopulation of monkeys causing harm to life, property, and agriculture outside forests. The aim is to balance the local population and mitigate damage while conserving wildlife in forests.
Key Points / Main Content:
Declaration of Vermin:
* Rhesus Macaque (Macaca mulatta) is declared vermin under Section 62 of the Wild Life Protection Act, 1972.
* The species is included in Schedule V of the Act.
Geographic Scope:
* The declaration applies to specific areas of Himachal Pradesh, as detailed in the provided table listing Tehsils and sub-Tehsils within various districts.
* The declaration does NOT apply to forest areas within Himachal Pradesh.
Timeframe:
* The declaration is valid for one year from the date of publication of the notification (February 14, 2019).
Table of Affected Areas:
* Chamba: Churah, Bharmour, Dalhousie, Bhatiyat, Sihunta and Chamba
* Kangra: KasbaKotla, Jaswan, DehraGopipur, Khundiyan, Jaisinghpur, Baijnath, Dharamshala, Shahpur, Nurpur, Indora, Fatehpur, Jawali, Kangra, Palampur and Baroh
* Bilaspur: Jhandutta, Bharari, Ghumarwin, Nainadevi, Bilaspur Sadar and Namhol
* Una: Bharwain, Amb, Una, Haroli and Bangana
* Shimla: Sunni, Theog, Kotkhai, Kumarsain, Chopal, Rohroo, Jubbal, Chirgaon, Kupvi, Nankhari, Tikkar Junga, Shimla Rural, Rampur and Nerwa
* Sirmour: Paonta Sahib, Dadahu, Panjhota, Nohra, Pachhad, Rajgarh, Renuka, Shillai and Kamrau
* Solan: Arki, Kandaghat, Ramshahar, Krishangarh, Nalagarh, Kasauli, Solan and Darlaghat
* Mandi: Mandi, Chachiot, Thunag, Karsog, Jogindernagar, Padhar, Ladbhadol, Sarkaghat, Dharampur and Sundarnagar
* Kullu: Nirmand, Banjar, Ani, Manali, Kullu and Sainj
* Hamirpur: Hamirpur, Bhoranj, Nadaun, Sujanpur, Badsar and Bijhari
* Kinnaur: Nichar, Pooh, Kalpa, Sangla and Moorang
Impact Analysis:
Residents and Farmers in Specified Areas of Himachal Pradesh (Outside Forest Areas):
* Impact: They are the primary beneficiaries, as the policy aims to mitigate damage to life, crops, and property caused by Rhesus Macaque monkeys.
* Action Required: They may take actions (consistent with the Wild Life Protection Act) to manage the Rhesus Macaque population within the specified areas, excluding forest areas.
State Government of Himachal Pradesh:
* Impact: The state government can now manage the Rhesus Macaque population more effectively in the specified areas to reduce human-wildlife conflict outside of forest areas.
* Action Required: Implement measures to control the Rhesus Macaque population within the designated areas, ensuring compliance with the Wild Life Protection Act, and monitor the impact of the policy.
Forest Department of Himachal Pradesh:
* Impact: The policy does not apply to forest areas, so their existing wildlife conservation efforts related to Rhesus Macaques should continue within those areas.
* Action Required: Continue managing and protecting Rhesus Macaques within forest areas as per existing conservation policies.
Wildlife Authorities/Central Government:
* Impact: Responsible for overseeing the implementation and impact of the policy on the Rhesus Macaque population and the overall ecosystem.
* Action Required: Monitor the effectiveness of the policy, ensuring it balances the need to mitigate damage with the conservation of wildlife. Review and adjust the policy as needed after the one-year period.
Key Entities Referenced
Wild Life Protection Act, 1972: Indian law that provides a legal framework for the protection of wild animals and plants.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change: A ministry of the Government of India.
Himachal Pradesh: A state in Northern India, where the Rhesus Macaque monkeys are causing harm to life and property.
Rhesus Macaque Macaca mulatta: A species of monkey that has been declared vermin in specific areas of Himachal Pradesh.
Schedule V: A schedule of the Wild Life Protection Act, 1972, which lists animals declared as vermin.
Chamba District: A district in Himachal Pradesh where Rhesus Macaque has been declared as vermin
Kangra District: A district in Himachal Pradesh where Rhesus Macaque has been declared as vermin.
Bilaspur District, Himachal Pradesh: A district in Himachal Pradesh where Rhesus Macaque has been declared as vermin
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MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 14th February, 2019.
S.O. 934(E).—Whereas, the State of Himachal Pradesh has reported harm to life and property
including large scale destruction of agriculture due to overpopulation of Rhesus Macaque monkeys in areas
outside forests;
And Whereas, the Central Government has considered it necessary to balance local population of this
species to mitigate the damage to human life, crops and other properties of the State for ensuring conservation
of wildlife in forests.
Now Therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 62 of the Wild Life (Protection) Act,
1972 (53 of 1972), the Central Government, hereby declares Rhesus Macaque (Macaca mulatta) listed at
serial number 17-A of Part I of Schedule II to the said Act, as vermin and included in Schedule V of the said
Act, for a period of one year from the date of publication of this notification in the Official Gazette, in the
areas of Himachal Pradesh as specified in the Table below, namely:-
TABLE
S. Name of No. of Tehsil/ Name of Area/Tehsil/Sub-Tehsil (*)
District
No. sub-Tehsil
(1) (2) (3) (4)
(i) Chamba 06 Churah, Bharmour, Dalhousie, Bhatiyat, Sihunta and Chamba
(ii) Kangra 15 Kasba-Kotla, Jaswan, Dehra-Gopipur, Khundiyan, Jaisinghpur,
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(v) Shimla 15 Sunni, Theog, Kotkhai, Kumarsain, Chopal, Rohroo, Jubbal,
Chirgaon, Kupvi*, Nankhari*, Tikkar* Junga*, Shimla Rural,
Rampur and Nerwa
(vi) Sirmour 09 Paonta Sahib, Dadahu*, Panjhota*, Nohra*, Pachhad, Rajgarh,
Renuka, Shillai and Kamrau
(vii) Solan 08 Arki, Kandaghat, Ramshahar*, Krishangarh*, Nalagarh, Kasauli,
Solan and Darlaghat
(viii) Mandi 10 Mandi, Chachiot, Thunag, Karsog, Jogindernagar, Padhar,
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(x) Hamirpur 06 Hamirpur, Bhoranj, Nadaun, Sujanpur, Badsar and Bijhari
(xii) Kinnaur 05 Nichar, Pooh, Kalpa, Sangla and Moorang
2. The inclusion of Rhesus Macaque (Macaca mulatta) in Schedule V shall not be applicable in the forest
areas of the State of Himachal Pradesh.
[F. No. 1-26/2015-WL-I (pt-I)]
M. S. NEGI, Addl. Director General of Forests (WL)
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