Section 27: In section 42 of the principal Act, the following proviso shall be added, namely

The Wildlife Protection Amendment Act, 2002Union territory Act of Chandigarh · Act 16 of 2003

"Provided that before issuing the certificate of ownership in respect of any captive animal, the Chief Wild Life Warden shall ensure that the applicant has adequate facilities for housing, maintenance and upkeep of the animal.".

Substitution of New Section for Section 43

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Act	The Wildlife Protection Amendment Act, 2002
Section	27
Marginal note	In section 42 of the principal Act, the following proviso shall be added, namely
Jurisdiction	Union territory of Chandigarh
Status	In force as published by the source

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