Power of Central Government to designate repositories

Q: When did Section 39 of the Biological Diversity Act come into force?

Section 39 of the Biological Diversity Act, cited as Biological Diversity Act 39, 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 Instruments 4

Section 39 of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002 deals with power of Central Government to designate repositories. The Central Government may, in consultation with the National Biodiversity Authority, designate institutions as repositories under this Act for different categories of biological resources. The Act came into force on 01 Oct 2003.

(1) The Central Government may, in consultation with the National Biodiversity Authority, designate institutions as repositories under this Act for different categories of biological resources.
(2) The repositories shall keep in safe custody the biological material including voucher specimens deposited with them.
(3) Any new tax on discovered by any person shall be notified to the repositories or any institution designated for this purpose and he shall deposit the voucher specimens with such repository or institution.
Section 39, The Biological Diversity Act, 2002 (Act 18 of 2003).

Made under this section, and citing it

4 instruments name this provision in its title or its text without being made under it.

All subordinate legislation

Questions about Section 39

What does Section 39 of the Biological Diversity Act deal with?

Section 39 of the Biological Diversity Act is headed "Power of Central Government to designate repositories". The Central Government may, in consultation with the National Biodiversity Authority, designate institutions as repositories under this Act for different categories of biological resources.

How do I find court cases under Section 39 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 39, section 39 Biological Diversity Act, section 39 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 39 of the Biological Diversity Act, and has it changed?

4 instruments name it without being made under it, most recently ABS Regulations 2025 (2025), then Bio_Diversity_Rules_2004 (2004).

When did Section 39 of the Biological Diversity Act come into force?

Section 39 of the Biological Diversity Act, cited as Biological Diversity Act 39, 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

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