PWLP ActPunjab1959
The Punjab Wild Life Preservation Act, 1959
Act No. 14 of 1959
- Sections
- 20
- Classified offences
- 1
Contents
- 1Short title, extent and commencement
- 2Application of Act
- 3Definitions
- 4Restrictions on killing, capturing etc. of wild birds and wild animals
- 5Person in possession of wild bird or wild animal to produce licence when required
- 6Power to add to or to exclude from Schedules
- 7Power to exempt
- 8Power to declare wild life sanctuary
- 9Prohibition of keeping call-birds and coursing and hawking except under licence
- 10Prohibition of ensnaring and enticing wild birds and animals
- 11Power to prevent commission of offence
- 12Power to apprehend and arrest to seize property
- 13Power to compound offence
- 14Penalties
- 15Power to suspend or cancel licences
- 16Jurisdiction of Courts to try offences under the Act
- 17Persons who may lodge complaints
- 18Savings
- 19Operation of other laws not barred
- 20Wild Life Officers to be public servants