Bare Act · Biological Diversity Act, 2002
Chapters
Chapter I · 1–2
Chapter II · 3–7
Chapter III · 8–17
Chapter IV · 18
Chapter V · 19–21
Chapter VI · 22–25
Chapter VII · 26–30
Chapter VIII · 31–35
Chapter IX · 36–40
Chapter X · 41
Chapter XI · 42–47
Chapter XII · 48–65
Chapter XII — Miscellaneous
Biological Diversity Act, 2002 · Sections 48–65
- 48National Biodiversity Authority to be bound by the directions given by Central Government.
- 49Power of State Government to give directions.
- 50Settlement of disputes ***.
- 51Members, officers, etc., of National Biodiversity Authority and State Biodiversity Board deemed to be public servants.
- 52Appeal.
- 52AAppeal to National Green Tribunal.
- 53Execution of determination or order.
- 54Protection of action taken in good faith.
- 55Penalties.
- 55AAdjudication of penalties.
- 55BPower to enter, inspect, survey, etc.
- 56Penalty for contravention of directions or orders of Central Government, State Government, National Biodiversity Authority and State Biodiversity Boards.
- 57Offences by companies
- 58Offences to be cognizable and non-bailable. [Omitted or repealed]
- 59Act to have effect in addition to other Acts.
- 59AAct not to apply to certain persons.
- 60Power of Central Government to give directions to State Government.
- 61Cognizance of offences.
- 62Power of Central Government to make rules.
- 63Power of State Government to make rules.
- 64Power to make regulations.
- 65Power to remove difficulties.
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