At its top level, it divides the world of legislation into fifty topicallyorganized titles, and each title is further subdivided into any number of logical subtopics. Schedules i to iv of the wild life protection act, 1972 and found wild in nature. Ministry of environment, forest and climate change. Wild life protection act of 1972 and amendment, 1982. Subtitle 19 forest conservation, enacted in 1992 can be reached by this link. The main plank of the revised forest policy of 1988 is protection, conservation and development of forests. Whereas it is expedient to consolidate the law relating to forests, the transit of forest produce and. The wildlife protection act, 1972, provides for protection to listed species of flora and fauna and establishes a network of ecologicallyimportant protected areas. The mmpa prohibits, with certain exceptions, the take of marine mammals in u. The government of india adaptation of indian laws order. The indian wildlife protection act 1972 protected the biodiversity.
Forest conservation act, 1980 with amendments made in 1988 i. An act to provide for the establishment and management of reserves for public benefit and. The orissa communal forest and private lands prohibition of alienation act, 1948. Interpretation in this act, unless the context otherwise requires aircraft means any type of aeroplane, airship, balloon or kite, whether. Pdf forest conservation is the practice of planting and maintaining forested areas for the benefit and sustainability of future generations. Prior to wildlife protection act of 1972, india only had five designated national parks. The wildlife protection act, 1972, an act to provide for the protection of wild animals, birds and plants 1 and for matters connected therewith or ancillary or incidental thereto. Before 1972, india had only five designated national parks.
The wildlife protection act 1972 is a landmark act with respect to the conservation of the countrys rich fauna and flora. The wild life act provides for state wildlife advisory boards, regulations for hunting wild animals and birds, establishment of sanctuaries and national parks, regulations for trade in wild animals, animal products and trophies, and judicially imposed penalties for violating. It was this day in 1972 when the government first enacted this rule for the protection of wild animals, birds, and plants. In addition to these acts, the government passed the environment protection act 1986 and foreign trade development and regulation act 1992 for control of. It extends to whole of india, except jammu and kashmir. Article 48a of the constitution says that the state shall endeavour to protect and improve the environment and to safeguard the forest and wildlife. The environmental and forestry clearances given by the ministry of environment and forests are based on the i environment protection act, 1986, ii the forest conservation act, 1980 and iii the wildlife protection act, 1972. This is a youtube channel specially designed for the students of jammu and kashmir. The orissa kendu leaves control of trade act, 1961. Legal and policy frameworks related to forest conservation. Be it enacted by parliament in the fiftyseventh year of the republic of india as follows.
Maintenance of environmental stability through preservation and restoration of. Restriction on the dereservation of forests or sue of forest land for nonforest purpose. Ministry of law the indian forest act, 1927 act xvi op 1927 as modified upto the 15th june. The wildlife protection act, 1972 forest and environment. The forest conservation act, 1980 is a central act of parliament with a view to provide for the conservation of forest and for matters connected therewith or ancillary or incidental thereto. Authorities to be appointed or constituted under this act, chapter 3. The orissa forest produce control of trade act, 1981. This article throws light upon the top six environmental acts enacted in india. The wildlife protection act, 1972 national biodiversity authority. Wild life protection act, forest conservation act, forest. Central zoo authority and recognition of zoos, chapter 4b. The wildlife protection act, 1972 is an act of the parliament of india enacted for protection of plants and animal species. The marine mammal protection act mmpa was enacted on october 21, 1972. The wildlife protection act, 1972 is an act of the parliament of india enacted for protection of.
It was enacted by parliament of india to control further deforestation of forest areas in india. India is one of the few countries which has a forest policy since 1894. The scheduled tribes and other traditional forest dwellers recognition of forest rights act, 2006, recognizes the rights of forestdwelling scheduled tribes and other traditional forest dwellers over the forest areas inhabited by them and provides a framework for according the same the forest conservation act 1980 was enacted to help conserve the countrys forests. Its been 43 years the wildlife protection act 1972 was introduced in india by the parliament for the protection of plants and animal species. Among other reforms, the act established schedules of protected plant and animal species. However, the implementation of the act in general and especially in protected areas pas has been negligible and tardy. Forest conservation act, 1980 and forest conservation rules. An act to provide for the conservation of forests and for matters connected therewith or ancillary or incidental thereto. The flood hit the same month that congressional opponents of roosevelts conservation agenda managed to overturn the forest reserve act and place the power to create national forests in the hands of the legislative branch. Short title this act may be cited as the wildlife conservation and management act. The wild life act provides for state wildlife advisory boards, regulations for hunting wild animals and birds, establishment of sanctuaries and national parks, regulations for trade in wild animals, animal products and trophies, and judicially imposed penalties for violating the act.
Gk, general studies, optional notes for upsc, ias, banking, civil services. Powers and functions of tiger conservation authority. Legal and policy frameworks related to forest conservation mr. The act extends to the whole of india except the state of jammu and kashmir. The indian forest act, 1927 16 of 1927 21st september, 1927 an act to consolidate the law relating to forests, the transit of forestproduce and the duty leviable on timber and other forestproduce. The wildlife protection act the act was passed by the parliament of india in 1972 to protect indias wildlife. Top 6 environmental acts enacted in india biology discussion. The wildlife protection act, 1972 empowers the central and state governments to declare any area a. The government enacted wildlife protection act 1972 with the objective of effectively protecting the wildlife of this country and to control poaching, smuggling and illegal trade in wildlife and. Forest conservation act, 1980 with amendment made in 1988 an act to provide for the conservation of forests and for matters connected therewith or ancillary or incidental thereto. Indian forest conservation act, 1980 the act empowers the central government to constitute a committee to advise the government with a grant of approval under section 2, as also on any other matter connected with the conservation of forest and referred to it by the central government. Water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974 4. Short title, extent, and commencement, 1 this act may be called the wildlife protection act, 1972. This was the first umbrella act which established schedules of protected plant an.
Short title, extent and commencement a these rules may called the forest conservation rules, 1981. Forest conservation act, 1980 a summary wealthy waste. Notwithstanding anything contained in the forest conservation act, 1980, the. Marine mammal protection act united states fish and. The forest conservation act, 1980 an act of the parliament of india to provide for the conservation of forests and for matters connected therewith or ancillary or incidental thereto. The national forest policy of india your article library. Wild life protection act of 1972 and amendment, 1982 in 1972, parliament enacted the wild life act protection act. Protected area means a national park, a sanctuary, a conservation reserve or a community reserve as notified under it. Kenya gazette supplement acts, 2016 nairobi, 7th september, 2016 content act page the forest conservation and management act, 2016 677 printed and published by the government printer, nairobi. Forest and wildlife conservation acts springerlink. The act consists of 60 sections and vi schedules divided into eight chapters. 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. The habitat destruction due to agriculture, industries, urbanisation and other human activities had led to the erosion of the countrys wildlife. Introduction to indian forest act, 1927 indian forest.
Declaration and management of a conservation reserve. The wildlife protection act, 1972 complete detail updated pdf. The united states code is meant to be an organized, logical compilation of the laws passed by congress. The status of the forest rights act fra in protected.
This act has five sections which deal with conservation of forests. It is covered in the environment, ecology and also polity and governance sections for the ias exam. The complete text of natural resources article 51601 16, forest conservation act, enacted in 1991 can be reached by this link. Among other things, the act lays down restrictions on hunting many animal species. Forest conservation act, 1980 with amendments made in 1988 an act to provide for the conservation of forests and for matters connected therewith or ancillary or incidental thereto. An act to provide for the protection of wild animals, birds and plants1 and. The wild life protection amendment act, 2006 act no. The 1988 national forest policy had conservation as its fundamental principle. Short title, extent and commencement1 this act may be called the forest conservation act, 1980. The wildlife act was passed in 1972 to protect the wildlife and their habitats. Wildlife protection act the wild life protection act, 1972 is an act of the parliament of india enacted on 9th september, 1972. Wild life protection act, forest conservation act, forest rights act. The act provides for the protection of wild animals, birds and plants. Videh upadhyay advocate, supreme court forest conservation laws and policies there have been three forest policy announcements in independent india.
It provides for protection of wild animals, birds and plants. Indian forestconservation act, 1980 the parliament has enacted the forest conservation act, 1980, to check further deforestation and conserve forests and to provide for matters connected therewith or ancillary or incidental thereto. In order to better assist you in your search, a table of contents has been created the complete text of code of maryland regulations, title 08. Forest conservation act, 1980 69 of 1980, and in supersession of the forest conservation rules, 1981, except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such supersession, the central government hereby makes the following rules, namely. Be it enacted by parliament in the thirtyfirst year of the republic of india as follows. Forest rights act, 2006 18 of 2003 40 of 1996 53 of 1972 forest rights of forest dwelling scheduled tribes and h habitat includes the area comprising the customary habitat and such other habitats in reserved forests and protected forests of primitive tribal groups and preagricultural communities and other forest dwelling scheduled tribes. This act provides for the protection of the countrys wild animals, birds and plant species, in order to ensure environmental and ecological security.
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