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

38P. Procedure to be regulated by Tiger Conservation Authority(1) The Tiger Conservation Authority shall meet at such time and at such place as the Chairperson may think fit.

(2)The Chairperson or in his absence the Vice-Chairperson shall preside over the meetings of the Tiger Conservation Authority.
(3)The Tiger Conservation Authority shall regulate its own procedure.
(4)All orders and decisions of the Tiger Conservation Authority shall be authenticated by the Member-Secretary or any other officer of the said Authority duly authorised by the Member-Secretary in this behalf.

Summary

This section gives the Tiger Conservation Authority the power to decide how it runs its own meetings and business.
The Chairperson has the right to pick the specific time and location for all official meetings.
If the Chairperson is not available, the Vice-Chairperson must take over and lead the meeting.
Every official order or decision the group makes must be signed and verified by the Member-Secretary or another authorized officer.

Practical examples

1Dr. Arya, the Chairperson of the Authority, decides to hold a special strategy session in the city of Mysore on June 10, 2026, to discuss habitat safety.

2When the Chairperson is away at a global conference, the Vice-Chairperson presides over a meeting to approve a new tiger census plan.

FAQ

1. Where are the rules for meetings found in the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 Section 38P?

Section 38P of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 states the Authority decides its own location and timing for meetings.

2. Who signs the official documents for the Authority under the Wild Life Protection Act Section 38P?

The Member-Secretary or an authorized officer authenticates all decisions and orders according to Section 38P of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.

3. Who leads the meeting if the Chairperson is sick under Section 38P of the Wild Life Act?

Under Section 38P of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, the Vice-Chairperson presides over the meeting if the Chairperson is absent.

Test yourself

Q1.Under Section 38P of The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, who is responsible for choosing the time and place for Authority meetings?

Q2.Who has the legal power to authenticate orders and decisions under Section 38P of The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972?

Q3.According to Section 38P of The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, what happens if the Chairperson cannot attend a meeting?

Q4.Which of these is true about the procedure of the Tiger Conservation Authority under Section 38P of The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972?

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