Chandigarh, Feb 4 (PTI) – In a significant move aimed at streamlining wildlife management and land regulations, the Haryana Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, approved the Haryana Wildlife (Protection) Rules, 2024, on Tuesday. The decision, made during a Cabinet meeting in Chandigarh, will replace the previous Haryana Wildlife (Protection) Rules, 1974, and bring greater clarity and transparency to the process of obtaining permits from the state's wildlife department.
As per the new rules, detailed guidelines and procedures have been established for the public to obtain various types of permits, including those for wildlife education, scientific research, and wildlife conservation. The updated regulations also offer clear formats for permits related to the conservation of specific plant species for special purposes.
The Haryana Wildlife (Protection) Rules, 2024 aim to simplify the process for the public and ensure greater transparency, making it easier to navigate the requirements for wildlife-related activities. The revised rules come under the broader framework of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
In addition to the wildlife rule revisions, the Cabinet also approved amendments to the Haryana Village Common Lands (Regulation) Act, 1961. Notably, these amendments will grant ownership rights to individuals who have resided in houses on panchayat land for over 20 years, with the land being transferred at collector rates.
A key change in the legislation concerns land in 'Shamilat Deh'—village common land used for community purposes. The new provisions will exclude land that was leased out before the commencement of the Punjab Village Common Lands (Regulation) Rules, 1964, from the purview of 'Shamlat Deh.' As a result, provisions related to the leasing of such land will be removed, making the process clearer.
The Cabinet also modified the previous policy on selling unauthorizedly constructed houses on panchayat land. Previously, a gram panchayat had the authority to sell such land at no less than the market rate. Now, the rate at which land can be sold will be determined through a set of prescribed rules, and the authority to grant approval for such sales has shifted from the state government to the Director of Panchayats.
In a further move to support farmers and commission agents, the Cabinet approved a compensation scheme for 'arthiyas' (commission agents) who incurred losses due to moisture-induced weight reduction during the Rabi procurement season of 2024-25. The Haryana government will allocate Rs 3.09 crore to cover these losses.
These steps reflect the state government's commitment to reforming land management systems and simplifying administrative processes, providing both transparency and support to the public and agricultural stakeholders.
As per the new rules, detailed guidelines and procedures have been established for the public to obtain various types of permits, including those for wildlife education, scientific research, and wildlife conservation. The updated regulations also offer clear formats for permits related to the conservation of specific plant species for special purposes.
The Haryana Wildlife (Protection) Rules, 2024 aim to simplify the process for the public and ensure greater transparency, making it easier to navigate the requirements for wildlife-related activities. The revised rules come under the broader framework of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
In addition to the wildlife rule revisions, the Cabinet also approved amendments to the Haryana Village Common Lands (Regulation) Act, 1961. Notably, these amendments will grant ownership rights to individuals who have resided in houses on panchayat land for over 20 years, with the land being transferred at collector rates.
A key change in the legislation concerns land in 'Shamilat Deh'—village common land used for community purposes. The new provisions will exclude land that was leased out before the commencement of the Punjab Village Common Lands (Regulation) Rules, 1964, from the purview of 'Shamlat Deh.' As a result, provisions related to the leasing of such land will be removed, making the process clearer.
The Cabinet also modified the previous policy on selling unauthorizedly constructed houses on panchayat land. Previously, a gram panchayat had the authority to sell such land at no less than the market rate. Now, the rate at which land can be sold will be determined through a set of prescribed rules, and the authority to grant approval for such sales has shifted from the state government to the Director of Panchayats.
In a further move to support farmers and commission agents, the Cabinet approved a compensation scheme for 'arthiyas' (commission agents) who incurred losses due to moisture-induced weight reduction during the Rabi procurement season of 2024-25. The Haryana government will allocate Rs 3.09 crore to cover these losses.
These steps reflect the state government's commitment to reforming land management systems and simplifying administrative processes, providing both transparency and support to the public and agricultural stakeholders.
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