Section 38Y of The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972
1[38Y. Constitution of 2[Wild Life] Crime Control Bureau.--The Central Government may, for the purposes of this Act, by order published in the Official Gazette, constitute a 3*** Wildlife Crime Control Bureau consisting of--
- (a)the Director of Wildlife Preservation---Director ex officio;
- (b)the Inspector-General of Police---Additional Director;
- (c)the Deputy Inspector-General of Police---Joint Director;
- (d)the Deputy Inspector-General of Forests---Joint Director;
- (e)the Additional Commissioner (Customs and 4[Central Goods and Services Tax]---Joint Director; and
- (f)such other officers as may be appointed from amongst the officers covered under sections 3 and 4 of this Act.]
Summary
- The Central Government has the power to set up a specific organization called the Wild Life Crime Control Bureau.
- This group includes high ranking leaders from the police force, including an Inspector General and Deputy Inspector General.
- The Bureau also brings in experts from the forest department and the customs and tax departments.
- The Director of Wildlife Preservation serves as the top leader of this Bureau because of their existing role.
- Other officials can be added to the Bureau from the general pool of officers appointed under the national wildlife law.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who creates the Bureau under Section 38Y of The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972?
The Central Government is the authority that creates this organization by publishing an order in the Official Gazette per Section 38Y of The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.
2. Does the Bureau include tax officers under Section 38Y of The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972?
Yes, Section 38Y of The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, states that an Additional Commissioner from the Customs and Central Goods and Services Tax department serves as a Joint Director.
3. Who is the Director of the Bureau in Section 38Y of The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972?
According to Section 38Y of The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, the Director of Wildlife Preservation holds this position ex officio, which means they get the job automatically because of their title.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 38Y of The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, what is the role of the Inspector General of Police?
Q2.Which department official is NOT specifically listed as a leader in Section 38Y of The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972?
Q3.Under Section 38Y of The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, a Deputy Inspector General of Police holds which title?
Q4.How must the government announce the creation of this Bureau under Section 38Y of The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972?