Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972
38A. Constitution of Central Zoo Authority
(1) The Central
Government shall constitute a body to be known as the Central Zoo Authority
(hereinafter in this Chapter referred to as the Authority), to exercise the
powers conferred on, and to perform the functions assigned to it under this
Act.
(2) The Authority
shall consist of-
(a) chairperson;
(b) such number of
members not exceeding ten; and
(c) member-secretary,
to be appointed by the Central Government.