The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 · V — TRADE OR COMMERCE IN WILD ANIMALS, ANIMAL ARTICLES AND TROPHIES

Section 45. Suspension or cancellation of licences

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

45. Suspension or cancellation of licences .—Subject to any general or special order of the State Government, the Chief Wild Life Warden or the authorised officer may, for reasons to be recorded by him in writing, suspend or cancel any licence granted or renewed under section 44: Provided that no such suspension or cancellation shall be made except after giving the holder of the licence a reasonable opportunity of being heard.

Source: India Code