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PART II —Section 3 —Sub-section ( ii)
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No. 5178] NEW DELHI, THUR SDAY , DECEMBER 21, 2023/ AGRAHAYANA 30, 1945
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MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE
NOTIFICAT ION
New Delhi, the 21st December , 2023
S.O. 5 408(E).— In exercise of the powers conferred by clauses (jiii) and (jiv) of sub -section (1) of Section
63 of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 (53 of 1972), the Central Government hereby makes the following r ules to
provide for international trade of specimens, namely: -
1. Short title and commencement. –(1) These rules may be called the ‘Wild Life (Protection)
International Trade of Specimens Rules, 2023’
(2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette;
2. Definition. - In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires, -
(a) “Act” means the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 (53 of 1972);
(b) “Appendix” means Appendix specified under Schedule IV app ended to the Act;
(c) “Form” means form annexed to these rules;
(2) The words and expressions used and not defined in these Rules but defined in the Act shall
have the meanings respectively assigned to them in the Act.
3. Application for t rade of specimen s.- (1) Every person engaging in trade of any specimen of
species shall make an application electronically to the Management Authority in Form -I for permit
or certificate for trade .
(2) Every application made under sub -rule (1) s hall be accompanied with a fees of one thousand
rupees paid through electronic mode to the Management Authority.
4. Procedure of export of specimen .- (1) Every application for export of any specimen of
species shall be accompanied with -
(a) a leg al procurement certificate issued by an officer of the Forest Department not below the rank
of Deputy Conservator of Forests having jurisdiction over the area in Form II;
(b) a copy of licence issued under section 49 N;
(c) a copy of the li cence issued by the Chief Wild Life Warden under Chapter III A of the Act;
(d) a copy of the certificate of registration issued by CITES Secretariat for captive breeding or
artificial propagation for Scheduled Specimen of species listed in Appendix I;
(e) an import permit granted by the Management Authority of the country of destination in case of
specimen of species listed in Appendix I of Schedule IV.
(2) On receipt of the application under sub -rule (1) of rule 3, the Management Autho rity shall,
within a period of fifteen days, forward the application to the Scientific Authority for advice in case
of a specimen of a species listed in Appendices I or II of Schedule IV, where non -detriment finding
studies have not been carried out, to the effect that the export will not be detrimental to the survival
of that species.
(3) The Scientific Authority, upon receipt of such request, shall within a period of thirty days
forward its advice to the Management Authority if it i s satisfied that the export will not be
detrimental to the survival of that species.
(4) The Management Authority, within a period of fifteen days on receipt of advice from the
Scientific Authority under sub -rule (3) or within a period of fifteen day s from the receipt of the
application under sub -rule (1) of rule 3 in case of a specimen of a species listed in Appendix III of
Schedule IV, consider the application and satisfy itself that, –
(a) the application is accompanied with requisite docum ents specified in sub -rule (1) and the fee
specified in sub -rule (2) of Rule 3;
(b) the resolutions of the Convention are complied with; and
(c) the provisions of the Act and rules made thereunder have been complied with.
(5) The Manageme nt Authority on being satisfied under sub -rule (4) shall grant an export permit or
certificate of origin in case the specimen of the species listed in Appendix III of the Convention by
Countries other than India in Form III:
Provided that the export permit or certificate of origin in respect of a specimen of species
shall not be granted for export to a country which has not adopted the convention.
(6) Every permit or certificate of origin for export of specimen of species shall be val id for a period
of six months from the date of its issue.
5. Procedure of import of specimen. - (1) Every application for import of any specimen of
species shall be accompanied with -
(a) an export permit or a re -export certificate from the Managem ent Authority concerned, of the
country of export in case of any specimen of a species included in Appendix I of Schedule IV; and
(b) an undertaking specified in Form IV to the effect that such specimen of a species shall not be
considered for commer cial purposes.
(2) On receipt of the application under sub -rule (1), the Management Authority shall, within a
period of fifteen days, forward the application to the Scientific Authority for their advice in the
case of a specimen of a species listed in Appendix I of Schedule IV to the effect that the import will
not be detrimental to the survival of that species and the proposed recipient of a living specimen is
suitably equipped to house and care for it.
(3) The Scientific Authority, on receipt of such application shall, within a period of thirty days,
forward its advice to the Management Authority if it is satisfied that the import will not be
detrimental to the survival of that species and the proposed recipient of a living specimen is
suitabl y equipped to house and care for it.
(4) The Management Authority shall, within a period of fifteen days on receipt of advice from the
Scientific Authority under sub -rule (3) grant an import permit in Form III, after considering the
following conditio ns, namely: -
(a) the application is accompanied with requisite documents as per sub -rule (1) and the fee as per
sub-rule (2) of Rule 3;
(b) the resolutions of the Convention are complied with; and
(c) the provisions of the Act and rules m ade thereunder have been duly complied with.
(5) Every permit for import of specimen of species shall be valid for a period of twelve months
from the date of its issue.
6. Procedure of re -export of specimen. - (1) Every application for re -export o f any specimen of
species shall be accompanied with -
(a) a legal procurement certificate issued by an officer of the Forest Department not below the rank
of Deputy Conservator of Forests having jurisdiction over the area and in case of confiscated
specimens by an officer of not below the rank of Deputy Conservator of Forests in the department
in Form II;
(b) an import permit granted under sub -rule (4) of Rule 5 in the case of a specimen of a species
listed in Appendix I of Schedule IV.
(2) The Management Authority shall, within a period of fifteen days from the receipt of the
application specified in sub -rule (1) of rule 3, grant re -export certificate to the applicant in Form
III, if –
a. the application is accompanied with -
i. requisite do cuments as per sub -rule (1) and the fee as per sub -rule (2) of Rule 3
ii. an import permit granted by the Management Authority of the country of destination in
case of specimen of species listed in Appendix I of Schedule IV
(b) the resolutions of the Convention are complied with; and
(c) the provisions of the Act and rules made thereunder have been duly complied with.
(3) Every permit for re -export of specimen of species shall be valid for a period of six months
from the date of its issue.
7. Procedure for introduction from the sea of any specimen of species. - (1) Any person intending
to introduce any specimen of species included in Appendix I of Schedule IV in India shall make an
application electronically to the management Aut hority for permission to do so.
(2) Every application for introduction from the sea of any specimen of species shall be
accompanied with an undertaking in Form IV to the effect that such specimen of a species shall not
be used for commercial purpos es.
(3) On receipt of the application in Form I, the Management Authority shall within a period of
fifteen days, seek advice of Scientific Authority to the effect that the introduction from the sea will
not be detrimental to the survival of the speci es.
(4) The Scientific Authority, on receipt of such request, shall within a period of thirty days, if it is
satisfied forward its advice to the Management Authority.
(5) The Management Authority shall, within a period of fifteen days from the r eceipt of the
application, grant certificate of introduction from the sea in Form III, after considering the
following conditions, namely: -
(a) the application is accompanied with requisite documents as per sub -rule (1) and the fee under
sub-rule (2) of Rule 3;
(b) the resolutions of the Convention are complied with; and
(c) the provisions of the Act and rules made thereunder have been duly complied with.
(6) Every certificate of introduction from sea of specimen of species shall be va lid for a period of
six months from the date of its issue.
8. Reporting of details of Scheduled Specimen and transaction thereof. – Every person engaging
in trade of specimen of species listed in Schedule IV shall report the details of the scheduled
specim en and the trade to the Management Authority in Form V within thirty days of such trade.
9. Special provision relating to certain species. - (1) The validity of permit in case of export or re -
export of specimens of timber species with annotation ‘Logs, sawn wood and veneer sheets’ may
be extended for a further period of six months if the shipment has arrived in the port of final
destination before the date of expiration of the permit and is being held in Customs bond.
(2) Any person seeking extensio n for validity of a permit under sub -rule (1) shall apply to the
management Authority in Form VI accompanied with a fees of five hundred rupees.
(3) The Management Authority, on receipt of application under sub -rule (2), may extend its
validity for a further period of six months in Form VII, if no previous extension has been granted.
10. Cancellation of permit/certificate. - (1) The Management Authority, may cancel a permit or
certificate if it has reason to believe that –
(a) the specimen concerned may be used for commercial purposes or the proposed recipient of a
living specimen is not suitably equipped to house and care for it in case of any specimen of species
listed in Appendix I of Schedule IV;
(b) handling of a living specimen of a species listed in Appendix II of Schedule IV may not be so
as to minimise the risk of injury, damage to health or cruel treatment;
(c) a false information is furnished;
(d) the resolutions of the Convention are not complie d with; or
(e) the provisions of the Act and rules made thereunder have not been complied with:
Provided that no permit or certificate shall be cancelled without giving the applicant an
opportunity of being heard.
Form I
[See Rule 3(1) ]
Application for trade in Specimen of Species listed in Schedule IV
General information (mandatory for all cases):
1. (a) Name of the applicant
(b) Aadhar number of applicant
(c) Import Export Code (IEC)
2. Permanent Address of the a pplicant
3. Present Address of the applicant
4. Purpose of the application (Please tick mark
whichever is applicable) Export / Import / Re -export / Introduction from the Sea
5. Source of specimen
6. Purpose of Export / Import / Re -export /
Introduction from the Sea
7. Details of fee paid
(a) Transaction number / D.D. no
(b) Amount paid
8. Details of Specimen
Common Name Scientific name Number /quantity of specimens Age/sapling /tree Sex ITC HS Code
For Export/Re -export cases:
9. Name of the Consignee
10. Address of the Consignee
11. Licence No. issued under section 49N of the
Act in case of live animals (copy of the Licenc e
to be enclosed), if applicable
12. Legal Procurement Certificate Number, Date,
Place, and Name of issuing Authority
13. Whether Licence has been issued by the Chief
Wild Life Warden under Chapter III B of the
Act in case of specified plants
YES/NO
14. If imported, provide date of import, port of
import and bill of entry no. and date and in case
of restricted CITES listed items, import license
number and date of issue by DGFT, permission
letter of Ministry of Environment, Forest and
Climate Cha nge allowing the import
15. CITES MA India import permit no. and date (in
case of re -export of Appendix I Scheduled
Specimen)
16. Advance CITES Import Permit Number and
date of issue by the Management Authority of
importing country in case of exp ort of
Appendix I Scheduled Specimen
17. CITES Import Permit Number and date of issue
by the Management Authority of importing
country in case of Appendix I species
18. Port of Exit
19. Any other detail
For Import/introduction from the Sea cases:
20 Name of the Consignor
21. Address of the Consignor
22. Country in which the specimen was procured
from wild /bred in captivity/artificially
propagated
23. Port of Entry
24. Any other detail
Undertaking
I …………… ……[name of the applicant] Son of or Daughter of or Wife of …………………….[Father’s
name or Husband Name] hereby declare that the all the particulars furnished by me are true to the best of my
knowledge and any detail furnished above, if found to be false shal l make my application liable for rejection.
I shall abide by all the conditions mentioned in the Regulation in International Trade in Specimens Rules,
2023 and any other condition that may be imposed by the Chief Wild Life Warden.
Date: Signature
Place:
Name of the Applicant:
Present Address of the Applicant:
List of enclosures:
1. Copy of the Aadhar Card of the Applicant or Registration Certificate/Certificate of incorporation in case of a
Society/Company/Board etc.
2. Address proof of the Applicant
3. Copy of the Advance Import permit issued by the concerned CITES Management Authority in case of e xport
of Appendix I Species
4. Copy of the Import permit issued by CITES Management Authority in case of Ap pendix I Species/Import
licence issued by DGFT in case of re -export.
5. Copy of Legal Procurement Certificate issued by concerned Forest Department in case of export.
6. Copy of NOC of Chief Wild Life Warden
FORM II
[See Rule 4 (1) (b) and rule 6 (1) (a)]
LEGAL PROCUREMENT CERTIFICATE
(Fauna/Flora/Derivatives)
(NON -TRANSFERABLE)
Bar Code/Security Stamp
CERTIFICATE NO. DATED
VALID UP TO
1. This certificate is hereby issued in favour of Mr./Ms. Son of/Daughter of/Wife of
resident of ________________________(Postal Address) holder of Licence no. (if
applicable) _______________________ for export o f specimen of species as detailed in the t able
below.
2. I hereby certify that the specimen of species listed in Schedule IV described in the table below have been
verified by this office and the same are recommended for export/re -export.
3. Details of specimen of species:
S.No. Description of the
item Scientific name of
the species Common/Local
Name Quantity
(No/weight) Remarks if any
1 2 3 4 5 6
Signature and designation of the official
(not below the rank of the Deputy Conservator of Forest s)
Designation
Form -III
[See Rule 4 (3), Rule 5(3), Rule 6(2) and Rule 7(5)]
CITES PERMIT/CERTIFICATE 1. PERMIT/CERTIFICATE No.
□ EXPORT
□ RE -EXPORT
□ IMPORT
□ INTRODUCTION FROM THE SE A
□ CERTIFICATE OF ORIGIN Original
2. Valid until
3. Importer (name and address) 4. Exporter/re -exporter (name, address and country)
____________________
Signature of the applicant 3a. Country of import
5. Special conditions
If for live animals, this permit or certificate is
valid only if the transport conditions comply
with the IATA Live Animals Regulations; if
for live plants, with the IATA Perishable Cargo
Regulations; or, in the case of non -air
transport, with the CITES Guidelines for the
Non-Air Transport of Live Wild Animals and
Plants 6. Name, address, national seal/stamp and country of Management
Authority
5a. Purpose of the
transaction 5b. Security stamp no.
7./8. Scientific
name (genus and
species)
and common name
of animal or plant 9. Description of
specimens,
including identifying
marks
or numbers (age/sex if
live) 10. Appendix
no. and source 11. Quantity (including unit) 11a. Total
exported/Quota
A
7./8. 9 10 11 11a
12. Country of
origin Permit no. Date 12a. Country of
last re-export Certificate no Date 12b. No. of the
operation **
or date of
acquisition ***
B
7./8. 9 10 11 11a
12. Country of
origin Permit no. Date 12a. Country of
last re -export Certificate no Date 12b. No. of the
operation **
or date of
acquisition ***
C
7./8. 9 10 11 11a
12. Country of
origin Permit no. Date 12a. Country of
last re -export Certificate no Date 12b. No. of the
operation **
or date of
acquisition ***
D 7./8. 9 10 11 11a
12. Country of
origin Permit no. Date 12a. Count ry of
last re -export Certificate no Date 12b. No. of the
operation **
or date of
acquisition ***
* Country in which the specimens were taken from the wild, bred in captivity or artificially propagated (only in case
of re -export)
** Only for specimens of A ppendix -I species bred in captivity or artificially propagated for commercial purposes
*** For pre -Convention specimens
13. This permit/certificate is issued by:
___________ ___________ __________________ _______________
Place Date Security stamp/Bar Code Signature and official seal
14. Export endorsement:
15. Bill of Lading/Air waybill number:
Block Quantity
___________ _______ __________________________________
Port of export Date Signature, Official stamp and Designation A
B
C
D
CITES PERMIT/CERTIFICATE No.
Instructions and explanations
(These correspond to block numbers on the form)
1. Tick the square which corresponds to the type of document issued (export permit, re -export certificate, import
permit, certificate of introduction from the sea or certificate of origin). The original number is a unique number
allocated to each document by the Mana gement Authority.
2. For export permits and re -export certificates, the date of expiry of the document may not be more than six
months after the date of issuance (one year for import permits).
3. Complete name and address of the importer.
3a. The name o f the country must be written in full.
4. Complete name and address of the exporter/re -exporter. The name of the country must be stated. The absence
of the signature of the applicant renders the permit or certificate invalid.
5. Special conditions may re fer to national legislation or special conditions placed on the shipment by the
Management Authority. This block can also be used to justify the omission of certain information.
5a. The following codes should be used: T for commercial, Z for zoo, G for bo tanical garden, Q for circus or
traveling exhibition, S for scientific, H for hunting trophy, P for personal, M for medical, E for education, N for
reintroduction or introduction into the wild, B for breeding in captivity or artificial propagation and L for law
enforcement / judicial / forensic.
5b. Indicate the number of the security stamp affixed in block 13.
6. The name, address and country of the issuing Management Authority should already be printed on the form.
7-8. Indicate the scientific name (ge nus and species, where appropriate subspecies) of the animal or plant as it
appears in the Convention Appendices or the reference lists approved by the Conference of the Parties, and the
common name of the animal or plant as known in the country issuing th e permit.
9. Describe, as precisely as possible, the specimens entering trade (live animals, skins, flanks, wallets, shoes, etc.).
If a specimen is marked (tags, identifying marks, rings, etc.), whether or not this is required by a Resolution of
the Confe rence of the Parties (specimens originating in a ranching operation, specimens subject to quotas
approved by the Conference of the Parties, specimens of Appendix -I species bred in captivity for commercial
purposes, etc.), indicate the number and type of ma rk. The sex and age of the live animals should be recorded, if
possible.
10. Enter the number of the Appendix of the Convention (I, II or III) in which the species is listed.
Use the following codes to indicate the source:
W Specimens taken from the wild
X Specimens taken in “the marine environment not under the jurisdiction of any State”.
R Ranched specimens: specimens of animals reared in a controlled environment, taken as eggs or juveniles from
the wild, where they would otherwise have had a very low probability of surviving to adulthood.
D Appendix -I animals bred in captivity for commercial purposes in operations included in the Secretariat's
Register, in accordance with Resolution Conf. 12.10 (Rev. CoP15), and Appendix -I plants artificially
propaga ted for commercial purposes, as well as parts and derivatives thereof, exported under the provisions of
Article VII, paragraph 4, of the Convention
A Plants that are artificially propagated in accordance with Resolution Conf. 11.11 (Rev. CoP18), as well a s parts
and derivatives thereof, exported under the provisions of Article VII, paragraph 5 (specimens of species
included in Appendix I that have been propagated artificially for non -commercial purposes and specimens of
species included in Appendices II an d III)
C Animals bred in captivity in accordance with Resolution Conf. 10.16 (Rev.), as well as parts and derivatives
thereof, exported under the provisions of Article VII, paragraph 5
F Animals born in captivity (F1 or subsequent generations) that do no t fulfill the definition of ‘bred in captivity’ in
Resolution Conf. 10.16 (Rev.), as well as parts and derivatives thereof
Y Specimens of plants that fulfill the definition for ‘assisted production’ in Resolution Conf. 11.11 (Rev. CoP18)
as well as parts and derivatives thereof
U Source unknown ( must be justified )
I Confiscated or seized specimens
O Pre-Convention specimens (may be used with other source codes).
11. The quantity and units indicated should conform to the most recent version of the Guide lines for the preparation
and submission of CITES annual reports issued by the Convention .
11a. Indicate the total number of specimens exported in the current year (including those covered by the present
permit) and the current annual quota for the species concerned (for example 500/1000). This should be done for
the national quotas as well as for those determined by the Conference of the Parties.
12. The country of origin is the country in which the specimens were taken from the wild, bred in captivity or
artificially propagated, except in the case of plant specimens that cease to qualify for an exemption from the
provisions of CITES. In such instances, the country of origin is deemed to be the country in which the
specimens ceased to qualify for the exemp tion. Indicate the number of the permit or certificate of the exporting
country and the date of issuance. If all or part of the information is not known, this should be justified in block
5. This block must only be completed in case of re -exports;
12a. The country of last re -export is the country from which the specimens were re -exported before entering the
country in which the present document is issued. Enter the number of the re -export certificate of the country of
last re -export and its date of issuance . If all or part of the information is not known, this should be justified in
block 5. This block must only be completed in case of re -export of specimens previously re -exported.
12b. The “No. of the operation” is the number of the registered captive -breeding or artificial propagation operation.
The “date of acquisition” is defined in Resolution Conf. 13.6 (Rev. CoP16) and is required only for pre -
Convention specimens.
13. To be completed by the official who issues the permit. The name of the official mus t be written in full. The
security stamp/bar code must be affixed in this block and must be cancelled by the signature of the issuing
official and a stamp or seal. The seal, signature and security -stamp number/bar code should be clearly legible.
14. To be completed by the official who inspects the shipment at the time of export or re -export. Enter the quantities
of specimens actually exported or re -exported. Strike out the unused blocks.
15. Enter the number of the bill of lading or air way -bill if the me thod of transport used requires the use of such a
document.
AFTER USE THIS DOCUMENT MUST BE RETURNED TO A MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY OF THE
IMPORTING COUNTRY.
Form IV
[See Rule 5(2) and Rule 7(2)]
Undertaking
To
The CITES Management Authority,
India.
I…… ……………. [name of the applicant] S/o or D/o or W/o………………………… [ Name of father or
name of husband] hereby give an undertaking that the specimen of a species included in Appendix I of Schedule IV
which I intend to import shall not be used for primarily commer cial purposes.
I shall abide by all the conditions mentioned in the Regulation in International Trade of Specimens Rules,
2023 and any other condition that may be imposed by the CITES Management Authority, India.
Date:
Signature
Place:
Name of the Applicant:
Present Address of the Applicant:
Form V
[See Rule 8]
Reporting of details of Scheduled Specimen and transaction
1. Name of the applicant
2. Address of the applicant
3. Details of the specimen
Common Name Scientific name CITES
import permit
number Number of
specimens Juvenile//Adult/
sapling/tree Male/Female
4. Nature of trade Export / Import / Re -export / Introduction from the
Sea
5. Description of specimen
Common Name Scientific name Whether live or
not Number of
specimens sex Age
6. Quantity (Numb er of specimen or net weight in
kilograms) traded
6. CITES permit/certificate Number and date
7. DGFT Import/Export Licence Number and date
8. Port of Exit/Entry
9. Date and place of application under Section 49M
and 49 N (if applicable)
10. Any other detail
Date: Signature
Place:
Name of the Applicant:
Present Address of the Appl icant:
FORM VI
[See Rule 9(2)]
Application for extension of validity of permit/certificate
1. (a) Name of the applicant
(b) Aadhar number of applicant
(c) Import Export Code (IEC)
2. Permanent Address of the applicant
3. Present Addr ess of the applicant
4. CITES Permit Number and Date of issue
5. Date up to which extension is sought
6. Details of Specimen for which extension of permit/certificate is sought
Common Name Scientific
name Number /quantity of
specimens Age/sapli ng /tree Sex ITC HS Code
Undertaking
I …………………[name of the applicant] Son of or Daughter of or Wife of …………………….[Father’s
name or Husband Name] hereby declare that the spec imen of species mentioned at S.No. 6 have not been
exported/imported/re -exported/introduced from the Sea through permit/certificate
no………………….dated…………….
I shall abide by all conditions mentioned in the Regulation in International Trade in Specimens Rule s, 2023
and any other condition that may be imposed by the Chief Wild Life Warden.
Date: Signature
Place:
Name of the Applicant:
Present Address of the Applicant:
List of enclosure: Copy of the permit/certificate
FORM VII
[See Rule 9(3)]
Extension of validity of permit/certificate number:
1. (a) Name of the applicant
(b) Aadhar num ber of applicant
(c) Import Export Code (IEC)
2. Permanent Address of the applicant
3. Present Address of the applicant
4. CITES Permit Number and Date of issue
5. Date up to which extension of validity is granted
6. Details o f Specimen for which extension of validity of permit/certificate is granted
Common Name Scientific
name Number /quantity of
specimens Age/sapling /tree Sex ITC HS Code
1. This extension of validity of granted through this permit/certificate no…………….dated…………. shall be
applicable only on production of original pe rmit/certificate together.
2. Any misinformation/violation of the provisions of Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 shall render the exte nsion
granted vide this permit/certificate invalid.
3. No further extension of validity of permit/certificate shall be granted.
This extension of validity of permit/certificate no. is issued by:
_________________ _________________________________
Place
Date Security stamp, signature and official seal
[F. No. . WL-1/4/2023 -WL)]
BIVASH RANJAN, Addl. Director General of F orests (Wildlife) and Director
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