The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 · IV — 1[PROTECTED AREAS]

Section 38W. Alteration and de-notification of tiger reserves

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

38W. Alteration and de-notification of tiger reserves .—(1) No alteration in the boundaries of a tiger reserve shall be made except on a recommendation of the Tiger Conservation Authority and the approval of the National Board for Wild Life. (2) No State Government shall de-notify a tiger reserve, except in public interest with the approval of the Tiger Conservation Authority and the National Board for Wild Life.

Source: India Code