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2021 (3) TMI 1369 - HC - Indian LawsIllegal trade and smuggling - fragile in terms of management of wildlife - Formation of Inter-State Co-ordination Committee with neighbouring states to deal with problems related to Wildlife Crime especially smuggling of wild animals and their articles - HELD THAT:- All illegal activities in relation to birds and animals in whatever form and in connection with whatever melas and other festivals have to be completely stopped by the State, in exercise of its police power, if needed. Therefore, it is ordered that hunting, selling, buying or exchanging of birds either as part of sale of domestic animals or otherwise shall stand prohibited by this order, apart from the prohibitory provisions contained in the different statute laws. It is also directed that transport and smuggling of live birds through various courier services or packages or any other mode through inland transport or through airports in any manner shall be prevented by the State Police and Police Authorities, Customs Authorities and security personnel in charge of the airports as well as police officials and other officials in control of the inland transport system. The Airport Authorities, the Customs Authorities and the Authorities in control of the inter-state boundaries, exit points and entry points, are directed to ensure that transportation of live birds and other small and big animals which are part of wildlife, are intercepted and offenders are brought to book. The restrictions imposed through this order are for compliance throughout the State of West Bengal and this order shall by itself be treated as a prohibition with public notice. Non-implementation of this order in its letter and spirit will be looked upon as dereliction of duty and violation of this order on the part of the officers in the administration whose obligation it is to enforce this order - Post this matter on May 14, 2021.
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