Haryana Wild Life (Protection) Rules, 2024 approved

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Haryana Wild Life (Protection) Rules, 2024 approved

Haryana Cabinet which met under the Chairmanship of Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini here today approved the Haryana Wild Life (Protection) Rules, 2024. Under the new rules, criteria have been established for obtaining various types of permits related to the Wildlife Department.

The Haryana Wildlife (Protection) Rules, 1974 have been repealed under the provisions of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, and the Haryana Wildlife (Protection) Rules, 2024 were approved by the Haryana Government. Under the Haryana Wildlife (Protection) Rules, 2024, guidelines and procedures have been formulated for the public regarding the process of obtaining permits and approvals from the Department of Wildlife.

The rules provide detailed procedures and prescribed formats for granting permits related to wildlife education, scientific research, or scientific management. They also outline the procedures and formats for granting permits for the conservation of specified plants for special purposes.

Further, under these rules, a detailed procedure and prescribed format has been established for individuals to conduct surveys or investigations on land within the boundaries of sanctuaries. The rules also provide for the registration process of individuals possessing arms and specify the procedure and prescribed format.

Additionally, the rules define the complete process including detailed procedures and prescribed formats for the trade or commerce of wildlife animals, articles, and trophies. The rules also define powers and procedures for taking cognizance of offenses under the law, along with the prescribed formats for the same.

The enactment of the Haryana Wildlife (Protection) Rules, 2024 will make the process of obtaining permits from the Department of Wildlife more transparent and simplified for the public.

*Aarthiyas receive major relief as Haryana Cabinet approves Rs 3.09 Crore for losses in Rabi Season 2024-25*

Chandigarh, February 4– In a major relief to Aarthiyas, the Haryana Government has approved a reimbursement to compensate for the weight loss due to moisture during the Rabi procurement season of 2024-25. The State Government will borne a total of Rs 3,09,95,541 to compensate the losses incurred by the Aarthiyas.

This decision was taken during the Haryana Cabinet meeting which met under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini here today.

Out of the total amount, Rs 77,22,010 will be borne by the Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Affairs Department, Rs 1,71,16,926 will be covered by the Haryana State Cooperative Supply and Marketing Federation Limited (HAFED), and Rs 61,56,605 will be borne by the Haryana State Warehouse Corporation (HSWC).

Chandigarh, February 4- Haryana Cabinet which met under the Chairmanship of Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini here today approved the  amendment in the Haryana Village Common Lands (Regulation) Act, 1961.

Through Act No. 19 of 2024, land in Shamilat Deh, which was leased out before the commencement of the Punjab Village Common Lands (Regulation) Rules, 1964 by the Collector under the Haryana Utilization of Lands Act, 1949 for a period of 20 years, has been excluded from the ambit of Shamilat Deh. As a result, the provision related to leasing such lands has been approved for deletion.

In addition, under the Act, it was previously stated that the Gram Panchayat could sell land up to 500 square yards occupied by unauthorized constructed houses at not less than the market rate. The Cabinet has now approved that the rate at which such land can be sold will be prescribed in the Rules. Furthermore, earlier the power to grant approval in such cases was with the State Government, now it has been decided that approval in this regard will be granted by the Director Panchayats instead of the State government.

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