Section 49A:
Definitions.
1[49A. Definitions.-- In this Chapter,--
(a) "Scheduled animal" means an animal specified for the time being in Schedule I or Part II of
Schedule II;
(b) "Scheduled animal article" means an article made from any Scheduled animal and includes an
article or object in which the whole or any part of such animal 2[has been used but does not include
tail feather of peacook, an article or trophy made therefrom and snake venom or its derivative.]
(c) "Specified date" means--
(i) in relation to a scheduled animal on the commencement of the Wild Life (Protection)
(Amendment) Act, 1986, the date of expiry of two months from such commencement; 3***
(ii) in relation to any animal added or transferred to Scheduled I or Part II of Schedule II at
any time after such commencement, the date of expiry of two months from such addition or
transfer.
4[(iii) in relation ivory imported into India or an article made from such ivory, the date of
expiry of six months from the commencement of the Wild Life (Protection) (Amendment) Act,
1991 (44 of 1991).]
Notes:
1. Ins. by Act 28 of 1986, s. 3 (w.e.f. 25-11-1986).
2. Subs. by Act 44 of 1991, s. 33, for "has been used" (w.e.f. 2-10-1991).
3. The word “and” omitted by s. 33, ibid. (w.e.f. 2-10-1991).
4. Ins. by Act 44 of 1991, s. 33 (w.e.f. 2-10-1991).