Section 17D of The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972
1[17D. Dealing in specified plants without licence prohibited.-- (1) No person shall, except under and in accordance with a licence granted by the Chief Wild Life Warden or any other officer authorised by the State Government in this behalf, commence or carry on business or occupation as a dealer in a specified plant or part or derivate thereof: Provided that nothing in this section shall prevent a person, who, immediately before the commencement of the Wild Life (Protection) (Amendment) Act, 1991 (44 of 1991), was carrying on such business or occupation, from carrying on such business or occupation for a period of sixty days from such commencement, or where he has made an application within that period for the grant of a licence to him, until the licence is granted to him or he is informed in writing that a licence cannot be granted to him.
- (2)Every licence granted under this section shall specify the premises in which and the conditions, if any, subject to which the licensee shall carry on his business.]
Summary
- You cannot work as a dealer in specified plants or their parts without a proper licence.
- This licence must be granted by the Chief Wild Life Warden or an authorised officer.
- People already in business when the rule started had sixty days to apply for a licence.
- Dealers who applied on time could keep working until their licence was either granted or refused.
- Every granted licence lists the specific business premises and the conditions the dealer must follow.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Can I sell specified plants without a licence under Section 17D of the Wild Life Protection Act?
No, Section 17D of the Wild Life Protection Act states that no person can carry on business as a dealer in specified plants or their derivatives without a licence.
2. Who issues the dealer licence for specified plants under Section 17D of the wildlife law?
The licence is granted by the Chief Wild Life Warden or another officer authorised by the State Government under Section 17D of the wildlife law.
3. Does Section 17D of the 1972 Act specify where a dealer can operate?
Yes, Section 17D of the 1972 Act requires every licence to specify the exact premises where the business will be carried on.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 17D of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, what is required to legally work as a dealer in specified plants?
Q2.For a person already dealing in specified plants when the law started, how many days did Section 17D of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, allow for continuing business before applying?
Q3.What must be specified in the licence according to Section 17D of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972?
Q4.If a dealer applied for a licence within the allowed time, what happens if the decision is delayed under Section 17D of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972?