The Nilgiris Game and Fish Preservation Act, 1879
The Nilgiris Game and Fish Preservation Act, 1879
The Nilgiris Game and Fish Preservation Act, 1879 establishes environmental protections for wildlife and aquatic life within the Nilgiris district. It regulates hunting and fishing by empowering the state government to declare close seasons, restrict the pursuit of game animals and birds, and control fishing methods to protect native and introduced species. The law applies to anyone present in the designated Nilgiris region, while allowing landowners to take necessary measures to protect their crops. This legislation matters because it represents an early effort to preserve biodiversity and prevent overexploitation of local ecosystems, enforcing compliance through fines, equipment forfeiture, and police oversight.
- 1. Title and extent.
- 2. Interpretation clause of "Game"
- 3. Power to fix close season.
- 4. Protection of animal, bird or fish not indigenous.
- 5. Power to prescribe rules for the regulation and control of fishing.
- 6. Power of Government or police.
- 7. Penalties for shooting, &c., in breach of fishing rules.
- 8. Procedure under this Act.
- 9. Appropriation of fees, fines, etc.
- Schedule. Boundaries
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