Delegation of powers
Section 16 of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002 deals with delegation of powers. The National Biodiversity Authority may, by general or special order in writing, delegate to any member, officer of the National Biodiversity Authority or any other person subject to such conditions, if any, as may be specified in the order, such of the powers and functions under this Act (except th The Act came into force on 01 Oct 2003.
The National Biodiversity Authority may, by general or special order in writing, delegate to any member, officer of the National Biodiversity Authority or any other person subject to such conditions, if any, as may be specified in the order, such of the powers and functions under this Act (except the power to prefer an appeal under section 50 and the power to make regulations under section 64) as it may deem necessary.
Section 16, The Biological Diversity Act, 2002 (Act 18 of 2003).
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Questions about Section 16
What does Section 16 of the Biological Diversity Act deal with?
Section 16 of the Biological Diversity Act is headed "Delegation of powers". The National Biodiversity Authority may, by general or special order in writing, delegate to any member, officer of the National Biodiversity Authority or any other person subject to such conditions, if any, as may be specified in the order, such of the powers and functions under this Act (except th
How do I find court cases under Section 16 of the Biological Diversity Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Biological Diversity Act 16, section 16 Biological Diversity Act, section 16 of the Biological Diversity Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 16 of the Biological Diversity Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 50 (Settlement of disputes), section 64 (Power to make regulations), so none of them can safely be read on its own. One instrument names it without being made under it, most recently The Biological Diversity Rules 2024 (2024).
When did Section 16 of the Biological Diversity Act come into force?
Section 16 of the Biological Diversity Act, cited as Biological Diversity Act 16, came into force on 01 Oct 2003, having been enacted on 05 Feb 2003. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 2. Definitions671 words
- 62. Power of Central Government to make rules540 words
- 19. Approval by National Biodiversity Authority for undertaking certain activities421 words
- 36. Central Government to develop national strategies and plans for conservation, promotion and sustainable use of biological diversity417 words
- 41. Constitutions of Biodiversity Management Committees372 words
- 50. Settlement of disputes354 words
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