Consider the following statements regarding the Living Animal Species (Reporting and Registration) Rules, 2024:

1. All individuals and organizations possessing animals listed in Schedule IV of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, must register them.

2. The Chief Wildlife Warden is the designated authority responsible for overseeing the registration process at the state level.

3. The rules cover all native and non-native exotic species under their regulatory framework.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

The correct answer is Option 2

Key Points

• Registration of animals listed under Schedule IV of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 is mandatory under these rules. The process is electronic and must be completed via the PARIVESH 2.0 portal. Hence, Statement 1 is correct.
• The Chief Wildlife Warden is responsible for ensuring compliance and overseeing the registration process in their respective states. Hence, Statement 2 is correct.
• The rules apply specifically to species listed in Schedule IV of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, which includes various mammals, birds, and reptiles, but not all exotic species. Hence, Statement 3 is incorrect.

Additional Information

• Key Provisions: Living Animal Species (Reporting and Registration) Rules, 2024:
• Objective:
  • ​To regulate and monitor the possession, transfer, and breeding of exotic animal species listed under Schedule IV of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.
• Mandatory Registration:
  • Individuals or organizations possessing Schedule IV species must report and register their possession on PARIVESH 2.0 portal within six months 
  • If acquired after this period, registration must be done within 30 days.
• Reporting Requirements:
  • Birth of an exotic species: Report within 7 days.
  • Transfer of a registered species: Report within 15 days.
  • Death of a registered species: Report along with a post-mortem report.
• Health & Safety Measures:
  • Owners must maintain health records.
  • Ensure regular veterinary check-ups.
  • Prevent escapes & interbreeding with native species.