(1) On receipt of a declaration made under section 40, the Chief Wild Life Warden or the authorised officer may, after such notice, in such manner and at such time, as may be prescribed,—

(2) No person shall obliterate or counterfeit any identification mark referred to in this Chapter.

1. The words and figures "and Part II of Schedule II" omitted by s. 25, ibid, (w.e.f. 1-4-2023).