The Government of Karnataka on January 11, 2024, issued Wild Life (Protection and Surrender of undeclared Wild Life or Animal article, trophy and uncured trophy) (Karnataka) Rules, 2024.
The following has been stated-
•From the date of commencement of these rules, within ninety days, any person who has in his/their possession of Wild Life or Animal article, trophy and uncured trophy that does not have a certificate of ownership, may physically handover and surrender such item to the jurisdictional Deputy Conservator of Forests (Territorial or Wild Life), Assistant Conservator of Forests (Territorial or Wild Life), Range Forest Officer (Territorial or Wild Life) or the Head of the Police Station, along with an affidavit in Form-1.
•In case the Wild Life or Animal article, trophy and uncured trophy do not have a certificate of ownership belonging to a Club, Society, Company, Institution etc., the surrender shall be made by any Member or Director or Authorized signatory representing the said body.
•These rules shall not be applicable to any Wild Life or Animal article, trophy or uncured trophy that has a certificate of ownership issued under the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.
[Notification No. FEE 103 FWL 2023]
