The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 governs the protection of wildlife in India.
When an animal becomes a danger to human life or property, it may be declared 'rogue'.
According to the Act, the authority empowered to issue permits for hunting such rogue animals is the:
This designation ensures a structured and regulated approach to dealing with potentially dangerous wildlife, balancing conservation with public safety.
| LIST I (Acts) | LIST II |
| A. Biological Diversity Act | I. 972 |
| B. Environmental (Protection) Act | II. 982 |
| C. Indian forest Act (Revised) | III. 986 |
| D. Wildlife Protection Act | IV. 2002 |