Here’s a summarized and explained version of the Living Animal Species (Reporting and Registration) Rules, 2024 with examples for clarity

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Living Animal Species (Reporting and Registration) Rules, 2024 – Summary & Explanation  https://static.pib.gov.in/WriteReadData/specificdocs/documents/2024/mar/doc202436319801.pdf

1. Short Title & Commencement

  • These rules are called the Living Animal Species (Reporting and Registration) Rules, 2024.
  • They come into effect on the date of publication in the Official Gazette.

2. Definitions

  • Act: Refers to the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.
  • Animal species: Any living animal species listed in Schedule IV of the Act.
  • Facility: Any place where such animals are housed.
  • Transfer: Giving an animal species to another person by gift, sale, or any other means.
  • Veterinary practitioner: A registered vet under the Indian Veterinary Council Act, 1984.

3. Registration of Possession

  • Anyone possessing a listed animal species must report and register it within:
    • 6 months (if already owned when the rules came into force).
    • 30 days (if acquired after the rules came into force).
  • Application Process:
    • Must be submitted electronically in Form I with a ₹1,000 fee.
    • If the animal was acquired before the 2022 amendment, proof of acquisition is required.
    • If acquired after the 2022 amendment, additional documents like import licenses and CITES certificates are needed.
  • Processing Steps:
    • The Management Authority or authorized officer forwards the application to the Deputy Conservator of Forests (DCF) within 15 days.
    • The DCF conducts a physical verification and submits a report within 30 days.
    • Based on the report, a registration certificate is issued within 15 days.

🔹 Example: A wildlife enthusiast in possession of a legally acquired Indian Star Tortoise must register it within 6 months. If acquired after 2022, they must submit an import license.

4. Reporting & Registration of Birth

  • If a registered animal gives birth, the owner must report and apply for registration within 7 days using Form I and pay ₹1,000.
  • Processing Steps:
    • Management Authority forwards the request to the DCF within 7 days.
    • The DCF conducts verification and submits a report within 15 days.
    • A new registration certificate is issued within 7 days.

🔹 Example: If a registered Red-eared Slider Turtle lays eggs, the owner must register the hatchlings within 7 days.

5. Reporting & Registration of Transfer

  • If a registered animal species is transferred (gifted, sold, etc.), the owner must report it within 15 days using Form I.
  • The same application and approval process as Rule 3 applies.

🔹 Example: A breeder selling a legally registered Sugar Glider to a new owner must report the transfer within 15 days.

6. Reporting Death of an Animal

  • If a registered animal dies, the owner must report it immediately using Form I along with a post-mortem report from a veterinarian.

🔹 Example: A legally registered African Grey Parrot dies due to old age. The owner must submit a vet-certified post-mortem report.

7. Maintenance of Stock & Compliance

Registered owners must:

  1. Follow Section 49N for captive breeding of species in Appendix I of Schedule IV.
  2. Conduct a health check-up every 6 months and maintain records in Form IV.
  3. Allow inspections by forest officers.
  4. Prevent animal escapes and report any escape within 24 hours.
  5. Be liable for damages if the animal escapes and causes harm.
  6. Not allow mixing/breeding with indigenous species.

🔹 Example: A licensed facility housing Green Iguanas must ensure they don’t escape or breed with native species.

8. Rejection or Cancellation of Registration

A registration can be rejected or canceled if:

  • The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) conditions aren’t met.
  • The applicant fails to comply with Wildlife Protection Act rules.
  • False information is provided.
  • The applicant gets a chance to appeal before cancellation.

🔹 Example: A person submitting forged import documents for a Ball Python may have their registration rejected.

9. Orders Must Be Signed & Dated

  • Every order by the Management Authority or authorized officer must be written, signed, and dated.

10. Appeals Against Rejection

  • If an application is rejected, the applicant can appeal to the Central Government within 60 days.

🔹 Example: If a legitimate owner of a Macaw Parrot is denied registration due to missing documents, they can appeal.

11. Dealing with Unregistered Animals

  • If an animal is not registered, it will be handled as per Section 49Q of the Act, which could mean confiscation by the government.

🔹 Example: A pet shop selling unregistered exotic reptiles might have them seized under this rule.

Key Takeaways

✅ Mandatory registration for ownership, birth, transfer, and death of listed animal species.
✅ Strict compliance with wildlife laws and international regulations (CITES).
✅ Timely reporting (6 months for existing animals, 30 days for new ones, 7 days for births).
✅ Strict penalties for non-compliance, false information, or illegal possession.

This ensures responsible ownership, protection of species, and regulation of trade in exotic wildlife.

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