Section 18B
Appointment of Collectors.
The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972
About this Act
An Act to provide for the protection of wild animals, birds and plants and for matters connected therewith or ancillary or incidental thereto with a view to ensuring the ecological and environmental security of the country.
1[18B. Appointment of Collectors.-- The State Government shall appoint, an officer to act as
Collector under the Act, within ninety days of coming into force of the Wild Life (Protection)
Amendment Act, 2002 (16 of 2003), or within thirty days of the issue of notification under section 18, to
inquire into and determine the existence, nature and extent of rights of any person in or over the land
comprised within the limits of the sanctuary which may be notified under sub-section (1) of section 18.]
Notes
1. Ins. by Act 16 of 2003, s. 11 (w.e.f. 1-4-2003).