Act not to apply to certain persons
Section 59A of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002 deals with act not to apply to certain persons. The provision of this Act shall not apply to any person who has been given any approval or granted any right under any law relating to protection of plant varieties enacted by Parliament to the extent that such approvals or rights given under that Act does not require similar approval under this Act The Act came into force on 01 Oct 2003.
1[59A. Act not to apply to certain persons.--The provision of this Act shall not apply to any person who has been given any approval or granted any right under any law relating to protection of plant varieties enacted by Parliament to the extent that such approvals or rights given under that Act does not require similar approval under this Act.]
Section 59A, The Biological Diversity Act, 2002 (Act 18 of 2003).
Questions about Section 59A
What does Section 59A of the Biological Diversity Act deal with?
Section 59A of the Biological Diversity Act is headed "Act not to apply to certain persons". [59A. Act not to apply to certain persons.--The provision of this Act shall not apply to any person who has been given any approval or granted any right under any law relating to protection of plant varieties enacted by Parliament to the extent that such approvals or rights given under that Act does
How do I find court cases under Section 59A 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 59A, section 59A Biological Diversity Act, section 59A 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 59A of the Biological Diversity Act come into force?
Section 59A of the Biological Diversity Act, cited as Biological Diversity Act 59A, 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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