1[5A. Constitution of the National Board for Wild Life.— ( (1) The Central Government shall, within three months from the date of commencement of the Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Act, 2002 (16 of 2003), constitute the National Board for Wild Lifeconsisting of the following members, namely:—

2[(d) Member, NITI Aayog in-charge of Environment, Forest and Climate Change;]

(2) The term of office of the members other than those who are members ex officio, the manner of filling vacancies referred to in clauses (e), (f) and (v) of sub-section (1), and the procedure to be followed in the discharge of their functions by the members of the National Board shall be such, as may be prescribed.

(3) The members (except members ex officio) shall be entitled to receive such allowances in respect of expenses incurred in the performance of their duties as may be prescribed.

(4) Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force, the office of a member of the National Board shall not be deemed to be an office of profit.]

1. Ins. by Act 16 of 2003, s. 6 (w.e.f. 1-4-2003).

2. Subs. by Act 18 of 2022, s. 4, for clause (d) (w.e.f. 1-4-2023).