Section 38C in The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972
38C. Functions of the Authority. -
The Authority shall perform the following functions, namely:-(a)specify the minimum standards for housing, upkeep and veterinary care of the animals kept in a zoo;(b)evaluate and assess the functioning of zoos with respect to the standards or the norms as may be prescribed;(c)recognise or derecognize zoos;(d)identify endangered species of wild animals for purposes of captive breeding and assigning responsibility in this regard to a zoo;(e)co-ordinate the acquisition, exchange and loaning of animals for breeding purposes;(f)ensure maintenance of stud-books of endangered species of wild animals bred in captivity;(g)identify priorities and themes with regard to display of captive animals in a zoo;(h)co-ordinate training of zoo personnel in India and outside India;(i)co-ordinate research in captive breeding and educational programmes for the purposes of zoos;(j)provide technical and other assistance to zoos for their proper management and development on scientific lines;(k)perform such other functions as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act with regard to zoos.
