Certain provisions not to apply to certain collaborative research projects
Section 5 of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002 deals with certain provisions not to apply to certain collaborative research projects. The provisions of sections 3 and 4 shall not apply to collaborative search projects involving transfer or exchange of biological resources or information relating thereto between institutions, including Government sponsored institutions of India, and such institutions in other countries, if such col The Act came into force on 01 Oct 2003.
(1) The provisions of sections 3 and 4 shall not apply to collaborative search projects involving transfer or exchange of biological resources or information relating thereto between institutions, including Government sponsored institutions of India, and such institutions in other countries, if such collaborative research projects satisfy the conditions specified in sub-section (3).
(2) All collaborative research projects, other than those referred to in sub-section (1) which are based on agreements concluded before the commencement of this Act and in force shall, to the extent the provisions of agreement are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act or any guidelines issued under clause (a) of sub-section (3), be void.
(3) For the purposes of sub-section (1), collaborative research projects shall--
(a) conform to the policy guidelines issued by the Central Government in this behalf;
(b) be approved by the Central Government.
Section 5, The Biological Diversity Act, 2002 (Act 18 of 2003).
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Questions about Section 5
What does Section 5 of the Biological Diversity Act deal with?
Section 5 of the Biological Diversity Act is headed "Certain provisions not to apply to certain collaborative research projects". The provisions of sections 3 and 4 shall not apply to collaborative search projects involving transfer or exchange of biological resources or information relating thereto between institutions, including Government sponsored institutions of India, and such institutions in other countries, if such col
How do I find court cases under Section 5 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 5, section 5 Biological Diversity Act, section 5 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 5 of the Biological Diversity Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 3 (Certain persons not to undertake Biodiversity related activities without approval of National Biodiversity Authority), section 4 (Results of research not to be transferred to certain persons without approval of National Biodiversity Authority), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 2 instruments name it without being made under it, most recently Guidelines on Access to Biological Resources and Associated Knowledge and Benefits Sharing Regulations, 2014 (2014), then जैविक संसाधनों तक पहुंच और सहयुक्त जानकारी तथा फायदा बंटाना विनियम, 2014 (2014).
When did Section 5 of the Biological Diversity Act come into force?
Section 5 of the Biological Diversity Act, cited as Biological Diversity Act 5, 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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