September 13, 2026

Section 38A. Constitution of Central Zoo Authority. — Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972

Act: The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 (Act No. 53 of 1972)
CHAPTER IVA – Central Zoo Authority and Recognition of Zoos

38A. Constitution of Central Zoo Authority.

(1) The Central Government shall constitute a body to be known as the Central Zoo Authority (hereinafter in this Chapter referred to as the Authority), to exercise the powers conferred on, and to perform the functions assigned to it under this Act.

(2) The Authority shall consist of—
(a) chairperson;
(b) such number of members not exceeding ten; and
(c) Member-Secretary, to be appointed by the Central Government.


Amended by the Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Act, 1991; the Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Act, 2002; and the Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Act, 2022.