Question 1

How many sections are in The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 (TWLPA)?

Accepted Answer

The The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 (TWLPA) contains a total of 115 sections organized across 12 chapters. The chapters are: Chapter I — PRELIMINARY — 2 sections; Chapter II — AUTHORITIES TO BE APPOINTED OR CONSTITUTES UNDER THE ACT — 9 sections; Chapter III — HUNTING OF WILD ANIMALS — 9 sections; Chapter IV — PROTECTION OF SPECIFIED PLANTS — 8 sections; Chapter V — CENTRAL ZOO AUTHORITY AND RECOGNITION OF ZOOS — 10 sections; Chapter VI — NATIONAL TIGER CONSERVATION AUTHORITY — 14 sections; Chapter VII — TIGER AND OTHER ENDANGERED SPECIES CRIME CONTROL BUREAU — 2 sections; Chapter VIII — TRADE OR COMMERCE IN WILD ANIMALS, ANIMAL ARTICLES AND TROPHIES — 13 sections; Chapter IX — PROHIBITION OF TRADE OR COMMERCE IN TROPHIES, ANIMAL ARTICLES, ETC., DERIVED FROM CERTAIN ANIMALS — 3 sections; Chapter X — PREVENTION AND DETECTION OF OFFENCES — 10 sections; Chapter XI — FORFEITURE OF PROPERTY DERIVED FROM ILLEGAL HUNTING AND TRADE — 25 sections; Chapter XII — MISCELLANEOUS — 10 sections.

Question 2

Where can I read the complete TWLPA bare act online for free?

Accepted Answer

You can read the complete, updated text of The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 (TWLPA) with all 115 sections for free at Law on Tips (lawontips.com). Each section includes the full legislative text with chapter-wise navigation.

Question 3

What does TWLPA deal with?

Accepted Answer

The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 (TWLPA) is an Indian legislation passed by the Parliament of India. Provides for the protection of wild animals, birds and plants. Read the complete bare act text with section-by-section navigation at Law on Tips.

Question 4

What is the full form of TWLPA?

Accepted Answer

TWLPA stands for "The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972". It is an Indian legislation containing 115 sections across 12 chapters. You can read the complete TWLPA bare act with all sections at Law on Tips.

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What is The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 (TWLPA)?

Table of Contents

PRELIMINARY

AUTHORITIES TO BE APPOINTED OR CONSTITUTES UNDER THE ACT

HUNTING OF WILD ANIMALS

PROTECTION OF SPECIFIED PLANTS

CENTRAL ZOO AUTHORITY AND RECOGNITION OF ZOOS

NATIONAL TIGER CONSERVATION AUTHORITY

TIGER AND OTHER ENDANGERED SPECIES CRIME CONTROL BUREAU

TRADE OR COMMERCE IN WILD ANIMALS, ANIMAL ARTICLES AND TROPHIES

PROHIBITION OF TRADE OR COMMERCE IN TROPHIES, ANIMAL ARTICLES, ETC., DERIVED FROM CERTAIN ANIMALS

PREVENTION AND DETECTION OF OFFENCES

FORFEITURE OF PROPERTY DERIVED FROM ILLEGAL HUNTING AND TRADE

MISCELLANEOUS