Functions of State Biodiversity Board
Section 23 of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002 deals with functions of State Biodiversity Board. The functions of the State Biodiversity Board shall be to-- [(a) advise the State Government on matters relating to the conservation of biodiversity, sustainable use of its components and fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising out of the utilisation of biological resources or traditional kno The Act came into force on 01 Oct 2003.
The functions of the State Biodiversity Board shall be to--
1[(a) advise the State Government on matters relating to the conservation of biodiversity, sustainable use of its components and fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising out of the utilisation of biological resources or traditional knowledge associated thereto, in conformity with the regulations or guidelines if any, issued by the Central Government or the National Biodiversity Authority;
(b) regulate any activity referred to in section 7 by granting or rejecting approvals;
(ba) determine the fair and equitable sharing of benefits as provided under the regulations made in this behalf by the National Biodiversity Authority while granting approvals;]
(c) perform such other functions as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act or as may be prescribed by the State Government.
Section 23, The Biological Diversity Act, 2002 (Act 18 of 2003).
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Questions about Section 23
What does Section 23 of the Biological Diversity Act deal with?
Section 23 of the Biological Diversity Act is headed "Functions of State Biodiversity Board". The functions of the State Biodiversity Board shall be to-- [(a) advise the State Government on matters relating to the conservation of biodiversity, sustainable use of its components and fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising out of the utilisation of biological resources or traditional kno
How do I find court cases under Section 23 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 23, section 23 Biological Diversity Act, section 23 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 23 of the Biological Diversity Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 7 (Prior intimation to State Biodiversity Board for accessing biological resource for certain purposes), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 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 23 of the Biological Diversity Act come into force?
Section 23 of the Biological Diversity Act, cited as Biological Diversity Act 23, 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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