# The Biological Diversity Act, 2002, Section 1: Short title, extent and commencement

- Act: The Biological Diversity Act, 2002 (Act 18 of 2003)
- In force from: 2003-10-01
- Ministry: Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/biological-diversity-act-2002/section/1/

## Text

(1) This Act may be called the Biological Diversity Act, 2002. (2) It extends to the whole of India. (3) It shall come into force on such date1 as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint: Provided that different dates may be appointed for different provisions of this Act and any reference in any such provision to the commencement of this Act shall be construed as a reference to the coming into force of that provision.

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