Does Punjab have law for protecting peacocks in Amritsar forests?
SA Asked by Saurabh Pandey from India
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Peacocks in Amritsar forests are protected under the Punjab Rent Control Act 1995 read with the Wildlife Protection Act which prohibits hunting and trade in peacock parts. The Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed Punjab forest departments to prevent peacock poaching in Amritsar forests.
Violations of the Punjab Rent Control Act 1995 can lead to imprisonment and fine for hunting or possessing peacock feathers in Amritsar. The Punjab and Haryana High Court has emphasized habitat conservation for peacocks in Amritsar.
Complaints about peacock poaching can be filed with the Amritsar forest range officer. The Punjab Rent Control Act 1995 may provide for community awareness programs in Amritsar.
Peacock deaths due to pesticide poisoning in Amritsar agricultural areas have drawn Punjab and Haryana High Court scrutiny.
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