Section 49K
Conditions for re-export of scheduled specimens.
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[49K. Conditions for re-export of scheduled specimens.--(1) The re-export of any specimen of
species included in Appendices I or II of Schedule IV shall require the prior grant and presentation of a
re-export certificate.
(2) A re-export certificate shall not be granted unless--
(a) the Management Authority is satisfied that any specimen to be re-exported was imported in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter and of the Convention;
(b) the Management Authority is satisfied that any living specimen will be so prepared and shipped as to minimise the risk of injury, damage to health or cruel treatment; and
(c) in the case of any living specimen of species listed in Appendix I of Schedule IV, the Management Authority is satisfied that an import permit has been granted.]
(2) A re-export certificate shall not be granted unless--
(a) the Management Authority is satisfied that any specimen to be re-exported was imported in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter and of the Convention;
(b) the Management Authority is satisfied that any living specimen will be so prepared and shipped as to minimise the risk of injury, damage to health or cruel treatment; and
(c) in the case of any living specimen of species listed in Appendix I of Schedule IV, the Management Authority is satisfied that an import permit has been granted.]
Notes
1. Ins. by Act 18 of 2022, s. 30 (w.e.f. 1-4-2023).