Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972
Section 8: Duties of State Board for Wild Life
Duties of [State Board for Wild Life]— It shall be the duty of [State Board for Wild Life] to advise the State Government,—
[(a) in the selection and management of areas to be declared as protected areas;]
[(b) in formulation of the policy for protection and conservation of the wild life and specified plants;]
(c) in any matter relating to the amendment of any Schedule; ***
[(cc) in relation to the measures to be taken for harmonising the needs of the tribals and other dwellers of the forest with the protection and conservation of wild life; and]
(d) in any other matter connected with the protection of wild life, which may bereferred to it by the State Government.
Source: India Code (indiacode.gov.in), the consolidated text published by the Legislative Department, Government of India. Text as updated on India Code on 15 October 2026. Words in square brackets [ ] were inserted or substituted by later amending Acts, and *** marks words omitted by an amendment. The amendment footnotes are not reproduced here. Official text on India Code.
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