CENTRAL ZOO AUTHORITY AND RECOGNITION OF ZOOSCentral

Section 38A of The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972

1[38A. Constitution of Central Zoo Authority.-- (1) The Central Government shall constitute a body to be known as the Central Zoo Authority (hereinafter in this Chapter referred to as the Authority), to exercise the powers conferred on, and to perform the functions assigned to it under this Act.

(2)The Authority shall consist of--
1. (a)chairperson;
2. (b)such number of members not exceeding ten; and
3. (c)Member-Secretary, to be appointed by the Central Government.

Summary

The Central Government must set up a specific organization called the Central Zoo Authority.
This group is responsible for exercising the powers and functions given to it by the wild life law.
The group is made up of a chairperson and a Member Secretary.
There are also additional members, though the total number of these members cannot be more than ten.
Every person in this group is appointed directly by the Central Government.

Practical examples

1In 2024, the Indian government decides to refresh the leadership of its national zoo oversight body. Under the wildlife laws, they formally appoint a new chairperson and eight specialized members to the Central Zoo Authority.

2A new administrative position opens up for a Member Secretary within the Central Zoo Authority. The Central Government follows the legal requirements of the 1972 Act to appoint a qualified individual to fill this role alongside the existing ten members.

FAQ

1. Who creates the Central Zoo Authority under the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 Section 38A?

The Central Government is the authority responsible for constituting the Central Zoo Authority under Section 38A of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.

2. How many members are in the Central Zoo Authority according to the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 Section 38A?

Under Section 38A of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, the group consists of a chairperson, a Member Secretary, and up to ten other members.

3. Who appoints the chairperson of the Central Zoo Authority in the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 Section 38A?

The chairperson is appointed by the Central Government as per Section 38A of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.

Test yourself

Q1.Under Section 38A of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, what is the maximum number of members allowed in the Central Zoo Authority excluding the chairperson and Member Secretary?

Q2.Which entity is responsible for appointing the members of the Central Zoo Authority under Section 38A of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972?

Q3.According to Section 38A of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, what is the official name of the body constituted for zoo oversight?

Q4.Under Section 38A of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, which of the following is a mandatory part of the Authority's composition?

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