Does Haryana have law for protecting peacocks in Gurugram forests?
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Peacocks in Gurugram forests are protected under the Haryana Rent Control Act 1973 read with the Wildlife Protection Act which prohibits hunting and trade in peacock parts. The Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed Haryana forest departments to prevent peacock poaching in Gurugram forests.
Violations of the Haryana Rent Control Act 1973 can lead to imprisonment and fine for hunting or possessing peacock feathers in Gurugram. The Punjab and Haryana High Court has emphasized habitat conservation for peacocks in Gurugram.
Complaints about peacock poaching can be filed with the Gurugram forest range officer. The Haryana Rent Control Act 1973 may provide for community awareness programs in Gurugram.
Peacock deaths due to pesticide poisoning in Gurugram agricultural areas have drawn Punjab and Haryana High Court scrutiny.
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