The Biological Diversity Act 2002

	Biodiversity The Biological Diversity Act 2002 was born out of India's attempt to realise the objectives enshrined in the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) 1992 which recognizes the sovereign rights of states to use their own Biological Resources. The Act aims at the conservation of biological resources and associated knowledge as well as facilitating access to them in a sustainable manner and through a just process For purposes of implementing the objects of the Act it establishes the National Biodiversity Authority in Chennai. Act Biological Diversity Act, 2002. No. 18 of 2003, [5/2/2003] - The Biological Diversity Act, 2002 S.O.753(E), [01/07/2004]- Coming in to force of sections of the Biodiversity Act, 2002. S.O.497 (E), [15/04/2004]- Appointment of non-official members on NBA from 1st October, 2003. S.O.1147 (E)- Establishment of National Biodiversity Authority from 1st October, 2003. S.O.1146 (E)- Bringing into force Sections 1 and 2; Sections 8 to 17; Sections 48,54,59,62,63,64 and 65 w.e.f. 1st October, 2003. S.O.2708 (E)- Central Government authorises the officers to file complaints with regards to offences punishable under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002, Notification. S.O.120 (E)- Central Government authorises the officers to file complaints with regards to offences punishable under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002,Amendment Notification. Designation of repositories under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002. Rule G.S.R.261 (E), [15/04/2004] - Biological Diversity Rules, 2004.