Execution of determination or order

Q: When did Section 53 of the Biological Diversity Act come into force?

Section 53 of the Biological Diversity Act, cited as Biological Diversity Act 53, 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 20 Oct 2026

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

Section 53 of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002 deals with execution of determination or order. Every determination of [fair and equitable sharing of benefits] or order made by the National Biodiversity Authority or a State Biodiversity Board under this Act or the order made by the High Court [or the National Green Tribunal] in any appeal against any determination or order of the National Biod The Act came into force on 01 Oct 2003.

Every determination of ¹[fair and equitable sharing of benefits] or order made by the National Biodiversity Authority or a State Biodiversity Board under this Act or the order made by the High Court ²[or the National Green Tribunal] in any appeal against any determination or order of the National Biodiversity Authority or a State Biodiversity Board shall, on a certificate issued by any officer of the National Biodiversity Authority or a State Biodiversity Board or the Registrar of the High Court ²[or the Registrar of the National Green Tribunal], as the case may be, be deemed to be decree of the civil court and shall be executable in the same manner as a decree of that court.
Explanation.--For the purposes of this section and section 52, the expression "State Biodiversity Board" includes the person or group of persons ²[or body] to whom the powers or functions under sub-section (2) of section 22 have been delegated under the proviso to that sub-section and the certificate relating to such person or group of persons ²[or body] under this section shall be issued by such person or group of persons ²[or body], as the case may be.
Section 53, The Biological Diversity Act, 2002 (Act 18 of 2003).

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Questions about Section 53

What does Section 53 of the Biological Diversity Act deal with?

Section 53 of the Biological Diversity Act is headed "Execution of determination or order". Every determination of [fair and equitable sharing of benefits] or order made by the National Biodiversity Authority or a State Biodiversity Board under this Act or the order made by the High Court [or the National Green Tribunal] in any appeal against any determination or order of the National Biod

How do I find court cases under Section 53 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 53, section 53 Biological Diversity Act, section 53 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 53 of the Biological Diversity Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 22 (Establishment of State Biodiversity Board), section 52 (Appeal), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When did Section 53 of the Biological Diversity Act come into force?

Section 53 of the Biological Diversity Act, cited as Biological Diversity Act 53, 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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