(1) The powers, duties and functions of the officers referred to in sub-section (1) of section 3 shall be such as are mentioned in this Act or as may be prescribed.
(2) All officers referred to in clauses (a), (b), (a) and (d) of sub-section (1) of section 3 shall be deemed to be public servants, within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian onal Code.
Act XL V of 1860.
The West Bengal Wild Life Preservation Act, 1959. 3 XXV of 1959.]
(Chapter 111.—Hunting of Wild Animals.—Scctic,ns 5-7.)
CHAPTER III.
Prohibitioti Hunting of Wild Animals.
of.hunting
5. No person shall hunt any wild animal except under a licence and in accordance with prescribed conditions eazninicepatis licence.
specified in such licence.