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Section 22: Inquiry by Collector

The Indian Wild Life Protection Act, 1972Union territory Act of Chandigarh · Act 53 of 1972

The Collector shall, after service of the prescribed notice upon the claimant, expeditiously inquire into—

(a) the claim preferred before him under clause (b) of section 21, and

(b) the existence of any right mentioned in section 19 and not claimed under clause (b) of section 21, so far as the same may be ascertainable from the records of the State Government and the evidence of any person acquainted with the same.

1. Ins. by Act 16 of 2003, s. 11 (w.e.f. 1-4-2003).

2. Subs. by Act 44 of 1991, s. 16, for “Whenever any area is declared to be a sanctuary” (w.e.f. 2-10-1991).

3. Ins. by Act 16 of 2003, s. 12 (w.e.f. 1-4-2003).

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Where this provision sits

ActThe Indian Wild Life Protection Act, 1972
Section22
Marginal noteInquiry by Collector
JurisdictionUnion territory of Chandigarh
StatusIn force as published by the source

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