Establishment of State Biodiversity Board

Q: When did Section 22 of the Biological Diversity Act come into force?

Section 22 of the Biological Diversity Act, cited as Biological Diversity Act 22, 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.

In force From 01 Oct 2003 Act 18 of 2003 As on 16 Oct 2026

Act 18 of 2003 Ministry Environment, Forest and Climate Change Enacted 05 Feb 2003 In force 01 Oct 2003 Cited by 2 provisions Instruments 3

Section 22 of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002 deals with establishment of State Biodiversity Board. With effect from such date as the State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint in this behalf, there shall be established by that Government for the purposes of this Act, a Board for the State to be known as the______________ (name of the State) Biodiversity Board. The Act came into force on 01 Oct 2003.

(1) With effect from such date as the State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint in this behalf, there shall be established by that Government for the purposes of this Act, a Board for the State to be known as the______________ (name of the State) Biodiversity Board.
(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in this section, no State Biodiversity Board shall be constituted for a Union territory and in relation to a Union territory, the National Biodiversity Authority shall exercise the powers and perform the functions of a State Biodiversity Board for that Union territory:
Provided that in relation to any Union territory, the National Biodiversity Authority may delegate all or any of its powers or functions under this sub-section to such person or group of persons ¹[or body] as the Central Government may specify.
(3) The Board shall be a body corporate by the name aforesaid, having perpetual succession and a common seal, with power to acquire, hold and dispose of property, both movable and immovable, and to contract, and shall by the said name sue and be sued.
(4) The Board shall consist of the following members, namely:--
²[(a) a Chairperson, who shall be an eminent person having adequate knowledge, expertise and experience in the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity and in matters relating to fair and equitable sharing of benefits, to be appointed by the State Government;
(b) not more than seven ex officio members to be appointed by the State Government to represent the concerned departments of the State Government, including departments dealing Panchayati Raj and tribal affiairs;
(c) not more than five non-official members to be appointed from amongst experts, including legal experts, scientists having special knowledge, expertise and work experience in matters relating to conservation of biological diversity, sustainable use of biological resources and fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising out of the use of biological resources.]
(5) The head office of the State Biodiversity Board shall be at such place as the State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify.
Section 22, The Biological Diversity Act, 2002 (Act 18 of 2003).

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Questions about Section 22

What does Section 22 of the Biological Diversity Act deal with?

Section 22 of the Biological Diversity Act is headed "Establishment of State Biodiversity Board". With effect from such date as the State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint in this behalf, there shall be established by that Government for the purposes of this Act, a Board for the State to be known as the______________ (name of the State) Biodiversity Board.

How do I find court cases under Section 22 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 22, section 22 Biological Diversity Act, section 22 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 22 of the Biological Diversity Act, and has it changed?

2 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it. 3 instruments name it without being made under it, most recently ABS Regulations 2025 (2025), then Chhattisgarh Biological Diversity Rules, 2015 (2015).

When did Section 22 of the Biological Diversity Act come into force?

Section 22 of the Biological Diversity Act, cited as Biological Diversity Act 22, 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.

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