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11.1. SCHEDULE LIST-WPA, 1972

Wildlife Protection Act (WPA), 1972 consists of 6 schedule lists, which give varying degrees of protection. Poaching, smuggling and illegal trade of animals listed Schedule 1 to schedule 4 are prohibited.

 

Schedule 1 and part II of Schedule 2Schedule 3 and schedule 4schedule 5Schedule 6