AUTHORITIES TO BE APPOINTED OR CONSTITUTES UNDER THE ACTCentral
Section 4 of The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 in hindi
- (1)The State Government May, for the purpose of this Act, appoint,--
- (a)a Chief Wild Life Warden;
- (b)Wild Life Wardens; 1*** 2[(bb) Honorary Wild Life Wardens;]
- (c)such other officers and employees as may be necessary.
- (2)In the performance of his duties and exercise of his powers by or under this Act, the Chief Wild Life Warden shall be subject to such general or special directions, as the State Government may from time to time, give.
- (3)3[The Wild Life Warden, the Honorary Wild Life Warden] and other officers and employees appointed under this section shall be subordinate to the Chief Wild Life Warden.
Summary
- Grants the State Government power to appoint a Chief Wild Life Warden.
- Permits the appointment of Wild Life Wardens and Honorary Wild Life Wardens.
- Places all Wardens and other state officers under the authority of the Chief Wild Life Warden.
- Subjects the Chief Wild Life Warden to the directions of the State Government.
- Allows for the hiring of any other staff needed to carry out the law's goals at the state level.
Practical examples
1The Karnataka government appoints Ms. Das as the Chief Wild Life Warden to manage all the state's protected areas.
2Local wildlife enthusiast Ravi is appointed as an Honorary Wild Life Warden under Section 4 to help his community protect local species.
3A State Wild Life Warden understands from Section 4 that he must follow the instructions of the Chief Wild Life Warden.
FAQ
1. Who appoints the Chief Wild Life Warden?
Section 4 of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 empowers the State Government to make this appointment.
2. Are Honorary Wild Life Wardens recognized under the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972?
Yes, Section 4 specifically includes the appointment of Honorary Wild Life Wardens by the State Government.
3. What is the rank relationship between Wardens and the Chief Wild Life Warden?
Under Section 4 of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, all other wardens and officers are subordinate to the Chief Wild Life Warden.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 4 of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, who appoints the Chief Wild Life Warden?
Q2.According to Section 4 of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, which of these is subordinate to the Chief Wild Life Warden?
Q3.How does Section 4 of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 differ from Section 3?
Q4.To whom is the Chief Wild Life Warden subject for directions under Section 4?