National Biodiversity Authority to be bound by the directions given by Central Government

Q: When did Section 48 of the Biological Diversity Act come into force?

Section 48 of the Biological Diversity Act, cited as Biological Diversity Act 48, 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 22 Oct 2026

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

Section 48 of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002 deals with national Biodiversity Authority to be bound by the directions given by Central Government. Without prejudice to the foregoing provisions of this Act, the National Biodiversity Authority shall, in the discharge of its functions and duties under this Act, be bound by such directions on questions of policy as the Central Government may give in writing to it from time to time: Provided that t The Act came into force on 01 Oct 2003.

(1) Without prejudice to the foregoing provisions of this Act, the National Biodiversity Authority shall, in the discharge of its functions and duties under this Act, be bound by such directions on questions of policy as the Central Government may give in writing to it from time to time:
Provided that the National Biodiversity Authority shall, as far as practicable, be given opportunity to express its views before any direction is given under this sub-section.
(2) The decision of the Central Government whether a question is one of policy or not shall be final.
Section 48, The Biological Diversity Act, 2002 (Act 18 of 2003).

Questions about Section 48

What does Section 48 of the Biological Diversity Act deal with?

Section 48 of the Biological Diversity Act is headed "National Biodiversity Authority to be bound by the directions given by Central Government". Without prejudice to the foregoing provisions of this Act, the National Biodiversity Authority shall, in the discharge of its functions and duties under this Act, be bound by such directions on questions of policy as the Central Government may give in writing to it from time to time: Provided that t

How do I find court cases under Section 48 of the Biological Diversity Act?

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When did Section 48 of the Biological Diversity Act come into force?

Section 48 of the Biological Diversity Act, cited as Biological Diversity Act 48, 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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