These examples highlight how the disposal process ensures wildlife protection and prevents illegal trade in animal articles.

 Wild Life Disposal of Wild Animal Article Rules, 2023 – Summary & Explanation

1. Short Title & Commencement: https://wccb.gov.in/WriteReadData/UserFiles/file/Notification/Notification%20regarding%20Rules%20under%20Section%2039%20WL%20Disposal.pdf

   • These rules are called the Wild Life Disposal of Wild Animal Article Rules, 2023.
   • They come into effect from the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.

2. Definitions:

   • Act refers to the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.
   • Incineration means burning materials to turn them into ash, gas, and energy.
   • Any terms not defined here will have the same meaning as in the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.

3. Disposal of Wild Animal Articles:

   • Items like trophies, uncured trophies, meat, or other wild animal articles that belong to the government (under Section 39 of the Act) will be disposed of as follows:
     (a) Order for Incineration:
     - The Director, Wild Life Preservation, Chief Wild Life Warden, or an authorized officer can order incineration.
     - The order will specify the place, date, and time for incineration.
     (b) Committee for Supervision:
     - A committee appointed by the Chief Wild Life Warden will oversee the incineration.
     - The committee includes:
     1. A Deputy Conservator of Forests (custodian of the item).
     2. A Gram Panchayat representative (to ensure local involvement).
     3. A Revenue Department officer (at least a Tahsildar).
     4. A wildlife expert (for scientific oversight).
     (c) Reporting:
     - The committee must submit a report on the incineration to the Chief Wild Life Warden within ten days.

4. Written & Signed Orders:

   • Every disposal order must be in writing, signed, and dated by the issuing officer.

Example for Better Understanding:

Let’s say a tiger skin is confiscated by forest officials and becomes government property. The Chief Wild Life Warden, after assessing legal requirements, orders its disposal through incineration. The committee (including officials, local representatives, and an expert) supervises the burning process and submits a report within ten days.                                                                                                                          

Here are 10 more examples to help illustrate how these rules might apply in real-world situations:

Examples of Wild Animal Article Disposal

1. Confiscated Elephant Tusks:

   • A wildlife enforcement team seizes illegal ivory tusks from a poacher.
   • Since ivory is a protected wildlife article, the Chief Wild Life Warden orders its incineration.
   • The committee supervises the burning and submits a report.

2. Tiger Claws and Bones:

   • A trader is caught with tiger bones and claws, which are government property after confiscation.
   • An order is issued to incinerate them in the presence of the designated committee.

3. Leopard Skin Found in a Raid:

   • Police recover a leopard skin from a smuggler’s house.
   • As per the rules, the article is incinerated at an official site under committee supervision.

4. Uncured Trophy from a Dead Rhino:

   • A dead rhinoceros is found in a national park, and its horn is taken as government property.
   • The horn is incinerated per official orders to prevent illegal trade.

5. Seized Deer Meat from Poaching Case:

   • Forest officials catch a group of hunters with illegally obtained deer meat.
   • The meat is disposed of through incineration.

6. Confiscated Snake Skins from Illegal Market:

   • A market raid reveals large quantities of illegally traded snake skins.
   • The government takes possession of the items and incinerates them per the rules.

7. Seized Owl Feathers Used in Black Magic:

   • Authorities intercept a package containing owl feathers, commonly used in black magic.
   • Since such items are government property, they are ordered for incineration.

8. Bear Bile and Body Parts from Illegal Trade:

   • A smuggler is caught with bear bile and other body parts.
   • As per wildlife laws, the seized items are incinerated to prevent further illegal trade.

9. Confiscated Wild Boar Tusks from Villagers:

   • Villagers caught with wild boar tusks hand them over to forest officials.
   • The tusks are incinerated as per government orders.

10. Rare Bird Feathers Collected by Tourists:

• Tourists are found carrying rare peacock and eagle feathers, violating wildlife protection laws.
• The items are confiscated and later incinerated under supervision.

These examples highlight how the disposal process ensures wildlife protection and prevents illegal trade in animal articles.