Power of Central Government to declare areas as sanctuaries or National Parks [or conservation reserves].

Declaration of sanctuary.

Time-limit for completion of acquisition proceedings. - (1) The Collector shall, as far as possible, complete the proceedings under sections 19 to 25 (both inclusive), within a period of two years from the date of notification of declaration of sanctuary under section 18

Declaration of area as sanctuary.

Destruction, etc., in a sanctuary prohibited without a permit.