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Section 58D: Competent authority.

The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972Central Act · Act 53 of 1972

[58D. Competent authority.-- The State Government may, by order published in the Official Gazette, authorise any officer not below the rank of Chief Conservator of Forests to perform the functions of the competent authority under this Chapter in respect of such persons or classes of persons as the State Government may, direct].

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ActThe Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972
Section58D
Marginal noteCompetent authority.
JurisdictionCentral
StatusIn force as published by the source

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  • inserted, Act 16 of 2003. . Ins. by Act 16 of 2003, s. 34 (w.e.f. 1-4-2003).

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