Para 3.19.13 — MSO (Audit)
Original Rule Text
3.19.13 Audit scrutiny in relation to activities for the preservation of wild life would extend to the enforcement of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 through the offices of the Regional Deputy Directors of Wildlife Preservation located at Kolkata, Chennai, Delhi and Mumbai with the assistance of the State Wildlife Departments. Further, the Ministry has initiated specific programmes and schemes, such as Development of National Parks and Sanctuaries, Project Tiger, Project Elephant, etc. for the conservation of wild life. Autonomous bodies such as the Wildlife Institute of India, Central Zoological Authority, National Zoological Park, etc., are also engaged in this sphere. Achievements under these programmes and schemes and the functioning and performance of various autonomous bodies in achieving the intended objectives could be reviewed and evaluated by Audit.
- Environmental Survey, Research, Education, Training and Information Environmental Survey
What This Means
Audit of wildlife preservation covers the enforcement of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 through regional offices in Kolkata, Chennai, Delhi, and Mumbai, supported by State Wildlife Departments. The Ministry runs specific conservation programmes like Project Tiger, Project Elephant, and development of National Parks and Sanctuaries. Autonomous bodies such as the Wildlife Institute of India and Central Zoological Authority also work in this area. Auditors should evaluate whether these programmes and bodies are achieving their conservation objectives.
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Key Points
- 1Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 enforced through four regional offices
- 2Key programmes: Project Tiger, Project Elephant, National Parks development
- 3Autonomous bodies like Wildlife Institute of India also in scope
- 4Audit evaluates achievements against intended conservation objectives
- 5State Wildlife Departments assist in enforcement
Practical Example
An auditor reviews Project Tiger for a five-year period and finds that while Rs 200 crore was spent on habitat improvement and anti-poaching measures across 28 tiger reserves, the tiger population census showed a decline in 8 reserves. The audit reveals that anti-poaching patrols were understaffed by 60% and surveillance equipment purchased remained unused in warehouses.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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