Section 12 of The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972
Notwithstanding anything contained elsewhere in this Act, it shall be lawful for the Chief Wild Life Warden, to grant1***a permit, by an order in writing stating the reasons therefor, to any person, on payment of such fee as may be prescribed, which shall entitle the holder of such permit to hunt subject to such conditions as may be specified therein, any wild animal specified in such permit, for the purpose of,--
- (a)education; 2[(b) scientific research;
- (bb)scientific management. Explanation.-- For the purposes of clause (bb), the expression, "scientific management" means--
- (i)translocation of any wild animals to an alternative suitable habitat; or
- (ii)population management of wildlife, without killing or poisoning or destroying any wild animals;] 3[(c) collection of specimens--
- (i)for recognised zoos subject to the permission under section 38-I; or
- (ii)for museums and similar institutions;
- (d)derivation, collection or preparation of snake-venom for the manufacture of life-saving drugs:] 4[Provided that no such permit shall be granted--
- (a)in respect of any wild animal specified in Schedule I, except with the previous permission of the Central Government, and
- (b)in respect of any other wild animal, except with the previous permission of the State Government;]
- (d)derivation, collection or preparation of snake-venom for the manufacture of life-saving drugs:]
Summary
- The Chief Wild Life Warden can give special permits for hunting wild animals for education or research.
- Permits are allowed for scientific management which includes moving animals to new homes or managing populations without killing them.
- People can get permits to collect animal specimens for recognized zoos and museums.
- Taking snake venom to make life saving medicine is a valid reason for a permit.
- Getting a permit for an animal on the highly protected Schedule I list requires permission from the Central Government.
- For all other wild animals, the State Government must give its previous permission.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Can I hunt animals for research under Section 12 of The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972?
Yes, under Section 12 of The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, the Chief Wild Life Warden can grant a permit for scientific research if you pay the fee and follow specific conditions.
2. Do I need special permission for Schedule I animals under the 1972 Wild Life law?
Yes, under Section 12 of the 1972 law, any permit involving Schedule I animals requires the prior permission of the Central Government.
3. What does scientific management mean in the context of Section 12?
In Section 12 of the Act, scientific management means moving wild animals to a better habitat or managing their population without using poison or killing them.
4. Can a museum get specimens under Section 12 of the Wild Life Act?
Yes, Section 12 of the Wild Life Act allows the Warden to grant a permit for the collection of specimens for museums and similar institutions.
Test yourself
Q1.According to Section 12 of The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, who has the primary authority to grant a permit for special purposes?
Q2.Under Section 12 of the 1972 Wild Life law, which of these is NOT a listed purpose for a special permit?
Q3.If a scientist wants to hunt an animal listed in Schedule I for research, what extra step is required under Section 12 of The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972?
Q4.Under Section 12 of the Wild Life Act, what is included in the definition of scientific management?