Act to have effect in addition to other Acts
Section 59 of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002 deals with act to have effect in addition to other Acts. The provisions of this Act shall be in addition to, and not in derogation of, the provisions in any other law, for the time being in force, relating to forests or wildlife. The Act came into force on 01 Oct 2003.
The provisions of this Act shall be in addition to, and not in derogation of, the provisions in any other law, for the time being in force, relating to forests or wildlife.
Section 59, The Biological Diversity Act, 2002 (Act 18 of 2003).
Questions about Section 59
What does Section 59 of the Biological Diversity Act deal with?
Section 59 of the Biological Diversity Act is headed "Act to have effect in addition to other Acts". The provisions of this Act shall be in addition to, and not in derogation of, the provisions in any other law, for the time being in force, relating to forests or wildlife.
How do I find court cases under Section 59 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 59, section 59 Biological Diversity Act, section 59 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 59 of the Biological Diversity Act come into force?
Section 59 of the Biological Diversity Act, cited as Biological Diversity Act 59, 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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