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""We will impose a fine of Rs 1,000 on those getting down from safari vehicles. It is a common phenomenon in Bandipur , they added.Jagat Ram, additional principal chief conservator of forests, told STOI: "It is true that people are getting down from safari vehicles, which is against the Wildlife Act. Jungle Lodges staff must also see to it that those who go on safari do not get down from vehicles," he added. The forest authorities, instead of cracking the whip, are mute spectators. But in days to come we will come out with strict guidelines and those found violating the law will be penalized and stringent action will be taken even against forest personnel who are found encouraging tourists to take photographs..