1[38L.Constitution of National Tiger Conservation Authority.— (1) The Central Government shall constitute a body to be known as the National Tiger Conservation Authority (hereinafter in this Chapter referred to as the Tiger Conservation Authority), to exercise the powers conferred on, and to perform the functions assigned to it under this Act.

(2) The Tiger Conservation Authority shall consist of the following members, namely:—

to be notified by the Central Government, in the Official Gazette.

(3) It is hereby declared that the office of member of the Tiger Conservation Authority shall not disqualify its holder for being chosen as, or for being, a member of either House of Parliament.]

1. Ins. by Act 39 of 2006, s. 2 (w.e.f. 4-9-2006).

2. Subs. by Act 18 of 2022, s. 18, for "Inspector General of Forests or an officer of the equivalent rank " (w.e.f. 1-4-2023).