Protection of action taken in good faith

Q: When did Section 54 of the Biological Diversity Act come into force?

Section 54 of the Biological Diversity Act, cited as Biological Diversity Act 54, 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 24 Oct 2026

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

Section 54 of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002 deals with protection of action taken in good faith. No suit, prosecution or other legal proceedings shall lie against the Central Government or the State Government or any officer of the Central Government or State Government or any member, officer or employee of the National Biodiversity Authority or the State Biodiversity Board for anything which i The Act came into force on 01 Oct 2003.

No suit, prosecution or other legal proceedings shall lie against the Central Government or the State Government or any officer of the Central Government or State Government or any member, officer or employee of the National Biodiversity Authority or the State Biodiversity Board for anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done under this Act or the rules or regulations made thereunder.
Section 54, The Biological Diversity Act, 2002 (Act 18 of 2003).

Questions about Section 54

What does Section 54 of the Biological Diversity Act deal with?

Section 54 of the Biological Diversity Act is headed "Protection of action taken in good faith". No suit, prosecution or other legal proceedings shall lie against the Central Government or the State Government or any officer of the Central Government or State Government or any member, officer or employee of the National Biodiversity Authority or the State Biodiversity Board for anything which i

How do I find court cases under Section 54 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 54, section 54 Biological Diversity Act, section 54 of the Biological Diversity Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When did Section 54 of the Biological Diversity Act come into force?

Section 54 of the Biological Diversity Act, cited as Biological Diversity Act 54, 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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