LEGISLATION COMMENTARY ON WILD LIFE PROTECTION ACT, 1972

Author – SAMEERA S R, Student at CSI INSTITUTE OF LEGAL STUDIES CHERUVARAKONAM

Best Citation – SAMEERA S R, LEGISLATION COMMENTARY ON WILD LIFE PROTECTION ACT, 1972, ILE CONSTITUTIONAL REVIEW, 2 (2) of 2023, Pg. 22-26, ISSN – 2583-7168.

Abstract

The wildlife Protection Act in 1972 was enacted for the protection of wildlife. Under the constitution of India it also made some provision for the protection. The preservation of animals and environment is one of the fundamental duties under article 51 clause g and one of the directive principles of State Policy. The act contains 66 sections which are divided into 7 chapters. It has 6 schedules. By this act various bodies are constitute. By this actor various director are appointed for the wildlife preservation. This actor also gives permission for hunting for special purpose. It recognizes some areas as protected areas for their future existence .When we look about the current status of the act it implement some conservation project for the presentation of extinct species but this act is not a complete act it need improvement. There also exists some practical implementation problem. There is large difference in the practical and theoretical work of this act. Any how the act helps some way.

Keywords:– Wild  life protection act, Sanctuaries, National park, Wild animals, State government, Central government, Constitution