1[State Board for Wild Life].—It shall be the duty of 1[State Board for Wild Life] to advise the State Government,—
2[(a) in the selection and management of areas to be declared as protected areas;]
3[(b) in formulation of the policy for protection and conservation of the wild life and specified plants;]
(c)in any matter relating to the amendment of any Schedule; 4***
5[(cc) in relation to the measures to be taken for harmonising the needs of the tribals and other dwellers of the forest with the protection and conservation of wild life; and]
(d)in any other matter connected with the protection of wild life, which may bereferred to it by the State Government.