Kiphire is one of the districts in the state where the natural habitat of the indigenous plant and animal species are still intact in comparison with some other more ‘advanced and urbanized’ districts. (Photo Courtesy: Kiphire Wildlife Division)
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Kiphire, April 6 (MExN): In the interest of protecting and conserving the wildlife population of the district, the Deputy Commissioner, Kiphire T Wati Aier has issued an order imposing ban on trading and hunting of wild animals/birds under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 and in compliance with the Government’s directives.
The order stated that all the villages under the Kiphire district should strictly implement the ban with immediate effect.
It may be stated here that the Government of Nagaland has adopted the Wildlife Protection Act 1972 with effect from December 18, 1981, under which the hunting of wild animals/birds within the territorial jurisdiction of Nagaland is strictly prohibited.
Under Act, the only exceptions are vermin (eg. certain species of rats) or when permission to hunt is accorded under provisions and reason specified in the Act, other than which, there are no exceptions either in terms of time or species. Also, any person found guilty of an offense against the Act shall, on conviction be punishable with imprisonment or with a fine or both under section 51 of the said Act.
The forest Department, Government of Nagaland had issued Notification dated April 11, 1986, identifying the list of animals/birds whose hunting is banned during the closed seasons.
The DC further cautioned that any person/group of persons acting in violation of the directives shall be liable to be prosecuted under the relevant sections of the Act.
