Central Act
The Biological Diversity Act, 2002
An Act to provide for conservation of biological diversity, sustainable use of its components and fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of the use of biological resources, knowledge and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
| Act number | 18 of 2003 |
|---|---|
| Enacted | 2003-02-05 |
| In force from | 2003-10-01 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change |
| Sections | 72 |
| Section text held | Registry entry; certified PDF held |
Other Acts of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
- The Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Act, 2021
- The Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act, 2016.
- The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010
- The Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991
- The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
- The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981
- The Van (Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan) Adhiniyam, 1980
- The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
Questions this page answers
When did the The Biological Diversity Act, 2002 come into force?
It came into force on 2003-10-01, having been enacted on 2003-02-05.
Which ministry administers it?
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
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