Does Kerala have law for protecting peacocks in Thiruvananthapuram forests?
SA Asked by Saurabh Pandey from India
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Peacocks in Thiruvananthapuram forests are protected under the Kerala Rent Control Act 1963 read with the Wildlife Protection Act which prohibits hunting and trade in peacock parts. The Kerala High Court has directed Kerala forest departments to prevent peacock poaching in Thiruvananthapuram forests.
Violations of the Kerala Rent Control Act 1963 can lead to imprisonment and fine for hunting or possessing peacock feathers in Thiruvananthapuram. The Kerala High Court has emphasized habitat conservation for peacocks in Thiruvananthapuram.
Complaints about peacock poaching can be filed with the Thiruvananthapuram forest range officer. The Kerala Rent Control Act 1963 may provide for community awareness programs in Thiruvananthapuram.
Peacock deaths due to pesticide poisoning in Thiruvananthapuram agricultural areas have drawn Kerala High Court scrutiny.
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