Madhya Pradesh STSF Seizes Exotics Under New Wildlife Protection Rules
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Madhya Pradesh STSF seized an iguana and emperor scorpion in Dewas district. |
| Legal Framework | First enforcement of Rule 49 M of the amended Wildlife Protection Act (1972). |
| Species Category | Listed in Appendix II of Schedule IV of WPA 1972 and CITES regulations. |
| Current Location of Seized Animals | Kamala Nehru Zoological Museum, Indore. |
| New Rules | Living Animal Species (Reporting and Registration) Rules 2024 introduced. |
| Registration Deadline | Online registration on PARIVESH portal required by August 31, 2024. |
| Key Provisions of 2024 Rules | - Registration required for possession, transfer, birth, and death of CITES-listed species.- Registration must be done through PARIVESH 2.0 portal within 6 months or 30 days of possession. |