Every officer referred to [in Chapter II and the chairperson, members, member-secretary and other officers and employees referred to in Chapter IVA], [Chapter IVB] and every other officer exercising any of the powers conferred by this Act shall be deemed to be a public servant within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860).
Section 59: Officers to be public servants.
The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972Central Act · Act 53 of 1972
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 |
|---|---|
| Section | 59 |
| Marginal note | Officers to be public servants. |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
How this provision has been amended
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- substituted, Act 44 of 1991. . Subs. by Act 44 of 1991, s. 41, for "in Chapter II and" (w.e.f. 2-10-1991).
- inserted, Act 39 of 2006. . Ins. by Act 39 of 2006, s. 5 (w.e.f. 4-9-2006).
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