3. Appointment of Director and other officers. - (1) The Central Government may, for the purpose of this Act, appoint-

(a) A Director of Wild Life Preservation;

(b) Omitted by Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Act 2002

(c) such other officers and employees as may be necessary.

(2) In the performance of his duties and exercise of his powers by or under this Act, the Director shall be subject to such general or special directions, as the Central Government may, from time to time, give.

*[(3) The officers and other employees appointed under this section shall be required to assist the Director."]

*[ sub-clause (3) substituted by Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Act 2002]