TMI Blog2021 (3) TMI 1369X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... nd 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 w ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... Administration and other learned advocates appearing in this matter. 2. While we appreciate the efforts that are being made by the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and the different officers under the command of that Commissionerate as well as the Wildlife Department and Forest Department and the Police Department of the State of West Bengal, we see that there are critical areas which are to be treated as fragile in terms of management of wildlife. Such situation needs to be addressed by putting in place requisite measures. 3. As at present, we take note of the views mentioned in paragraph 5(H) of the aforesaid report which reads as follows: i. Formation of Inter-State Co-ordination Committee with neighbouring states to deal ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... orest wealth. Let the view of the Government in this regard after deliberations at the level of the Chief Secretary, Government of West Bengal and the Secretary, Home Department, Government of West Bengal and if necessary, with the higher officers in the governance be placed before this Court on the next date of hearing. 5. Paragraph 5(G) of the aforesaid report reads as follows: (G) It is seen that birds and smaller animals are often subjected to hunting during different local festivals involving tribals in the districts of Bankura, Purulia, Paschim Medinipur, Birbhum, Burdwan, Howrah and Purba Medinipur. Melas and different fairs are organized throughout the year on different occasions in West Bengal, wherein live birds are sold an ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... ce Department and officers of the other concerned departments are directed to give effect to this prohibition and any violation of this prohibitory order will be immediately taken cognizance of by the jurisdictional officers as enjoined by the laws. 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. For such purp ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X
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