Section 48 of WLPA : Section 48: Purchase Of Animals, Etc, By Licensee

Explanation using Example

Imagine a scenario where John, a licensed taxidermist, is approached by a client to taxidermy a tiger skin. According to Section 48 of The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, John must first ensure that the tiger skin was lawfully acquired and that a declaration has been made under section 44(2) if required. If John proceeds without confirming the legality of the skin's acquisition or without the necessary declaration, he would be in violation of the Act. Additionally, if the skin needs to be transported across state lines, John must obtain prior written permission from the Director or an authorized officer, who must be satisfied that the skin was lawfully acquired before granting such permission.