Central Act
The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972
An Act to provide for the protection of wild animals, birds and plants and for matters connected therewith or ancillary or incidental thereto with a view to ensuring the ecological and environmental security of the country.
| Act number | 53 of 1972 |
|---|---|
| Enacted | 1972-09-09 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change |
| Sections | 166 |
| Schedules | 8 |
| Section text held | Registry entry; certified PDF held |
Other Acts of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
- The Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Act, 2021
- The Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act, 2016.
- The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010
- The Biological Diversity Act, 2002
- The Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991
- The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
- The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981
- The Van (Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan) Adhiniyam, 1980
Questions this page answers
When did the The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 come into force?
It was enacted on 1972-09-09.
Which ministry administers it?
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
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