Section 17E of The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972
1[17E. Declaration of stock.-- (1) Every person cultivating, or dealing in, a specified plant or part or derivative thereof shall, within thirty days from the date of commencement of the Wild Life (Protection) (Amendment) Act, 1991 (44 of 1991) declare to the Chief Wild Life Warden or any other officer authorised by the State Government in this behalf, his stocks of such plants and part or derivative thereof, as the case may be, on the date of such commencement.
- (2)The provisions of sub-sections (3) to (8) (both inclusive) of section 44, section 45, section 46 and section 47 shall, as far as may be, apply in relation to an application and a licence referred to in section 17C and section 17D as they apply in relation to the licence or business in animals or animal articles.]
Summary
- Anyone cultivating or dealing in specified plants must declare their existing stock to the authorities.
- This declaration had to be made within thirty days of the law's commencement in 1991.
- The report goes to the Chief Wild Life Warden or an authorised state officer.
- This section also links several other rules for animal article licences to plant licences.
- These linked rules include how applications are handled and how records must be kept.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. How much time is given to declare plant stock under Section 17E of the Wild Life Protection Act?
Section 17E of the Wild Life Protection Act gives people thirty days from the commencement of the relevant amendment to declare their stock.
2. To whom should I declare my stock of specified plants under Section 17E of the 1972 Act?
You must declare the stock to the Chief Wild Life Warden or an officer authorised by the State Government under Section 17E of the 1972 Act.
3. Does Section 17E of the wildlife law apply to people who cultivate plants?
Yes, Section 17E of the wildlife law applies to every person cultivating or dealing in specified plants or their derivatives.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 17E of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, how many days are allowed to declare stock after the law begins?
Q2.According to Section 17E of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, which other section's rules for maintaining records also apply to plant dealers?
Q3.Under Section 17E of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, who is required to declare their stocks of specified plants?
Q4.Comparing Section 17D and Section 17E of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, which timeline is shorter for a dealer?