Does Uttarakhand have law for protecting peacocks in Haridwar forests?

Peacocks in Haridwar forests are protected under the Uttarakhand Rent Control Act 2011 read with the Wildlife Protection Act which prohibits hunting and trade in peacock parts. The Uttarakhand High Court has directed Uttarakhand forest departments to prevent peacock poaching in Haridwar forests.

Violations of the Uttarakhand Rent Control Act 2011 can lead to imprisonment and fine for hunting or possessing peacock feathers in Haridwar. The Uttarakhand High Court has emphasized habitat conservation for peacocks in Haridwar.

Complaints about peacock poaching can be filed with the Haridwar forest range officer. The Uttarakhand Rent Control Act 2011 may provide for community awareness programs in Haridwar.

Peacock deaths due to pesticide poisoning in Haridwar agricultural areas have drawn Uttarakhand High Court scrutiny.