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As per the provisions of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, the power to declare a wild animal to be…

The Central Government has the power to declare specified wild animals to be vermin under section 62 of the Wildlife (Protection) Act. The declaration is made by…

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As per the provisions of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, the power to declare a wild animal to be ‘vermin’ is vested with the

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The Central Government has the power to declare specified wild animals to be vermin under section 62 of the Wildlife (Protection) Act. The declaration is made by notification for a specified area and period. This is a statutory notification power, distinct from the Chief Wildlife Warden’s functions in administering wildlife protection.

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