Acts prohibited without permit, etc

(1) No person shall enter or remain within any national park except under the authority and in accordance with conditions of a permit issued by the prescribed officer on payment of the prescribed fee. etc. (2) A permit under sub-section (1) shall be issued only for the purpose of enabling the permit holder to study or observe the fauna and flora in a national park. (3) No person shall enter or remain within any nature reserve, wildlife sanctuary or natural monument except under the authority and in accordance with the conditions of a permit issued by the prescribed officer on payment of the prescribed fee. 36 (4) If no fee is prescribed for the issue of a permit under sub- sections (1) or (3), such permit shall be issued free of charge. (5) A person who contravenes sub-sections (1) or (3) commits an offence. etc.