Measures to be taken by National Biodiversity Authority

Q: When did Section 36A of the Biological Diversity Act come into force?

Section 36A of the Biological Diversity Act, cited as Biological Diversity Act 36A, 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 26 Oct 2026

Act 18 of 2003 Ministry Environment, Forest and Climate Change Enacted 05 Feb 2003 In force 01 Oct 2003

Section 36A of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002 deals with measures to be taken by National Biodiversity Authority. The Central Government may authorise National Biodiversity Authority or any other organisation to take any measure necessary to monitor and regulate within the territory of India, the access and utilisation of biological resources obtained from a foreign country in order to meet the international ob The Act came into force on 01 Oct 2003.

¹[36A. Measures to be taken by National Biodiversity Authority.--The Central Government may authorise National Biodiversity Authority or any other organisation to take any measure necessary to monitor and regulate within the territory of India, the access and utilisation of biological resources obtained from a foreign country in order to meet the international obligations to which India is a signatory.
Section 36A, The Biological Diversity Act, 2002 (Act 18 of 2003).

Questions about Section 36A

What does Section 36A of the Biological Diversity Act deal with?

Section 36A of the Biological Diversity Act is headed "Measures to be taken by National Biodiversity Authority". [36A. Measures to be taken by National Biodiversity Authority.--The Central Government may authorise National Biodiversity Authority or any other organisation to take any measure necessary to monitor and regulate within the territory of India, the access and utilisation of biological resources obtai

How do I find court cases under Section 36A 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 36A, section 36A Biological Diversity Act, section 36A of the Biological Diversity Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When did Section 36A of the Biological Diversity Act come into force?

Section 36A of the Biological Diversity Act, cited as Biological Diversity Act 36A, 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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