(1) Where the amount of compensation awarded under this chapter does not exceed Rs.5,000, it shall be paid entirely in cash, within one year from the date of the last order awarding compensation.
(2) Where the amount of compensation awarded under this chapter exceeds Rs. 5,000, a sum of Rs. 5,000 shall be paid in cash within one year from the date of the last order awarding compensation, and the remainder shall be paid in bonds carrying interest at 2i per cent. per annum on the total sum awarded (less the sum of Rs.5,000 paid) with effect from such date and payable in ten equal annual instalments, the first annual instalment being due on the day one year after such date.
14. No person shall hunt any animal in any Wild Life Sanctuary :
Provided that the Regional Wild Life Preservation Officer concerned, may, if he thinks that it is necessary that any animals should be hunted, for better preservation of other animals, authorize any person whom he deems suitable to hunt the first-mentioned animals, either temporarily for a specific period or permanently, and with or without any licence.
Manner of payment of compensation.
15. No person other than,—
(a) a public servant on duty,
(b) any person passing along a public highway running through a Wild Life Sanctuary, • shall enter or reside within a Wild Life Sanctuary except under a permit issued by the officer prescribed in this behalf.
Permit to enter or reside within Wild Life Sanctuary.
I- The West Bengal Wild Life Preservation Act, 1959. 7 XXV of 1959j (Chapter V .—Business in Trophies and Pet Animals.—Sectians 16,
17.—Chapter VI.—Offences and Penalties.—Sections 18, 19.)
CHAPTER V.
Business in Trophies and Pet Animals.
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