Application of Local Biodiversity Fund

Q: When did Section 44 of the Biological Diversity Act come into force?

Section 44 of the Biological Diversity Act, cited as Biological Diversity Act 44, 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 15 Oct 2026

Act 18 of 2003 Ministry Environment, Forest and Climate Change Enacted 05 Feb 2003 In force 01 Oct 2003 Cited by 1 provision

Section 44 of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002 deals with application of Local Biodiversity Fund. The Local Biodiversity Fund shall be utilised in accordance with the regulations and the guidelines made in this behalf, for-- (a) the conservation and promotion of biodiversity including restoration of areas falling within the jurisdiction of concerned local body; The Act came into force on 01 Oct 2003.

¹[44. Application of Local Biodiversity Fund.--(1) The Local Biodiversity Fund shall be utilised in accordance with the regulations and the guidelines made in this behalf, for--
(a) the conservation and promotion of biodiversity including restoration of areas falling within the jurisdiction of concerned local body;
(b) the socio-economic development of the community without compromising the conservation concerns; and
(c) the administrative expenses of the Biodiversity Management Committee.
(2) The Fund shall be utilised in such manner as may be prescribed by the State Government.].
Section 44, The Biological Diversity Act, 2002 (Act 18 of 2003).

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s. 63 Power of State Government to make rules

Questions about Section 44

What does Section 44 of the Biological Diversity Act deal with?

Section 44 of the Biological Diversity Act is headed "Application of Local Biodiversity Fund". [44. Application of Local Biodiversity Fund.--(1) The Local Biodiversity Fund shall be utilised in accordance with the regulations and the guidelines made in this behalf, for-- (a) the conservation and promotion of biodiversity including restoration of areas falling within the jurisdiction of concer

How do I find court cases under Section 44 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 44, section 44 Biological Diversity Act, section 44 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 44 of the Biological Diversity Act, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When did Section 44 of the Biological Diversity Act come into force?

Section 44 of the Biological Diversity Act, cited as Biological Diversity Act 44, 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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