(1) This Act shall in the first instance apply to the animals specified in the Schedule.
(2) The State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, apply the Provisions of this Act to any other animal, which in its opinion, it is desirable to preserve.
3. In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context,-
(1) " Animal " means an animal to which this Act applies ;
(2) " Competent Authority" means a person or body of persons appointed under section 4 to perform the functions of a Competent Authority under this Act:
(3) " Prescribed " means prescribed by rules made under this Act;
(4) " Schedule " means a Schedule appended to this Act.
4. The State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint a person or a body of persons to perform the functions of a Competent Authority under this Act For such local area as may be specified in the notification.