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Section 18 of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 applies to areas other than:

Section 18(1) applies to "any area other than an area comprised within any reserve forest or the territorial waters". Those two kinds of area can be included in a sanctuary…

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Section 18 of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 applies to areas other than:

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Section 18(1) applies to "any area other than an area comprised within any reserve forest or the territorial waters". Those two kinds of area can be included in a sanctuary only by a direct declaration under s.26A(1)(b); private land and tribal areas may be notified under s.18, with rights settled under ss.19 to 25.

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