Friday, August 9, 2013

Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Bill introduced in Rajya Sabha

The Union Government introduced the Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Bill, 2013 in the Rajya Sabha for stricter enforcement of laws to protect wildlife on 5th August. The Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Bill, 2013 was introduced by Union Environment Minister Jayanthi Natarajan. The bill seeks to further amend the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.

The Bill provides the legal framework for the protection of various species of wild animals, management of their habitats and also for the regulation and control of trade in the products derived from them. The Bill seeks to confer power of entry, search, arrest and detention on any officer authorized by the Management Authority or any customs officer not below the rank of an inspector or any officer of the coast guard not below the rank of an Assistant Commandant.

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