Bare ActsThe Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972

Section 33

Control of sanctuaries

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Control of sanctuaries. – The Chief Wildlife Warden shall be the authority who shall control, manage and maintain all sanctuaries and for that purpose, within the limits of any sanctuary, (a) may construct such roads, bridges, buildings, fences or barrier gates, and carry out such other works as he may consider necessary for the purposes of such sanctuary; (b) shall take such steps as will ensure the security of wild animals in the sanctuary and the preservation of the sanctuary and wild animals, therein; (c) may take such measures, in the interests of wildlife, as he may consider necessary for the improvement of any habitat. (d) may regulate, control or prohibit, in keeping with the interests of wildlife, the grazing or movement of [livestock]. (e) [omitted 19911 [933A. Immunisation of livestock. –(41) The Chief Wildlife Warden shall take such measures in such manner as may be prescribed, for immunisation against communicable diseases of the livestock kept in or within five kilometres of a sanctuary. (2) No person shall take, or cause to be taken or graze, any livestock in a sanctuary without getting it immunised.]

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