Section 58T of The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972
1[58T. Certain officers to assist Administrator, competent authority and Appellate Tribunal.-- For the purposes of any proceedings under this Chapter, the following officers shall render such assistance as may be necessary to the Administrator appointed under section 58G, competent authority and the Appellate Tribunal, namely:--
- (a)officers of Police;
- (b)officers of the State Forest Departments;
- (c)officers of the Central Economic Intelligence Bureau;
- (d)officers of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence;
- (e)such other officers as specified by the State Government in this behalf by notification in the Official Gazette.
Summary
- The law lists specific departments that are legally required to assist the forfeiture officials.
- Police officers must render necessary help during any proceedings under this Chapter.
- Staff from the State Forest Departments are mandated to provide assistance.
- The Central Economic Intelligence Bureau is required to help the Administrator and authorities.
- Officers from the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence are also listed as mandatory assistants.
- The State Government can notify other types of officers who must also provide help.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Which officers must assist in wildlife property forfeiture under the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972?
According to Section 58T of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, police, forest, economic intelligence, and revenue intelligence officers must provide assistance.
2. Can the police refuse to help a wildlife Administrator under the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972?
No, Section 58T of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 explicitly states that police officers shall render such assistance as may be necessary.
3. Are national intelligence agencies involved in these wildlife laws?
Yes, Section 58T of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 requires the Central Economic Intelligence Bureau and the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence to assist in proceedings.
Test yourself
Q1.Which group is specifically required to assist the Administrator under Section 58T of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972?
Q2.According to Section 58T of the 1972 nature law, which of these is a Central agency required to help?
Q3.How can the list of assisting officers be expanded under Section 58T of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972?
Q4.Under Section 58T of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, for whose benefit must these officers render assistance?