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tSo fofo/krk vf/kfu;eThe Biological Diversity Act

2002&

mÙkjk[k.M tSo fofoèkrk fu;ekoyhUttarakhand Biological Diversity Rules

2015

Cover Photo: Dhananjay Prasad & Gajendra Singh

Back Cover Photo:Uttarakhand Biodiversity Board, Dehradun


2002

&


2015


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2002

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fnukad 5 Qjojh 2003 dks izdkf'kr

Published in Part - II, Section - 1 (No. 20) of

the Gazette of India (Extraordinary) Dated 5 February 2003

ForewordConcerned by the weakening and deterioration of Earth's Life Support Systems due to rapid depletion of biodiversity, mostly on account of array of anthropogenic causes and unsustainable mode of development, the 'United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development' – better known as the 'Earth Summit' – was organized at Rio-de-Janeiro (Brazil) from 03rd to 14th June 1992. Representatives of 178 countries, including 108 heads of Governments, participated in this landmark summit. This convention gave rise to two global conventions, namely 'Convention on Biological Diversity' and 'Framework Convention on Climate Change' (UNFCCC). India officially became a party to the 'Convention on Biological Diversity' on 18th February, 1994. At present, 196 countries and 'European Union' are the parties of this convention.

Conservation of Biodiversity, sustainable use of its components and the fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resources are the three main objectives of The Convention on Biological Diversity. In view of the international obligation and for achieving the objectives of the convention, Biological Diversity Act, 2002 was promulgated by the Government of India which became effective from 05th February 2003.

In view of the power conferred under Sec 63 of the Act to State Governments, 'Uttarakhand Biodiversity Rules 2015' was notified by the Government of Uttarakhand on 04th January 2017.

Constituted on 09th November 2000 as 27th State of India, the Himalayan State of Uttarakhand is very rich in biodiversity due to its varied climatic zones, altitudinal range & topography.

The notification of 'Uttarakhand Biodiversity Rules 2015' shall not only facilitate the implementation of the provisions of Biological Diversity Act, 2002 but will also help in generating funds and other resources from the process of sharing of the benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resources (ABS) which will strengthen the local people's ability to protect, conserve, develop and make sustainable use of natural resources.

izkDdFkuekuoh; xfrfof/k;ka rFkk v/kkj.kh; fodkl (Unsustainable Development) iz.kkyh ds ifj.kke Lo:i /kjrh ij thou cuk;s j[kus esa vfr egRoiw.kZ Hkwfedk fuHkkus okys ikfjfLFkfrdh ra= lsok;sa (Eco-system Services) dk detksj rFkk vid"kZ gksus dh fpUrk ds Øe esa 03 ls 14 twu] 1992 dks czkthy ds ßfj;ks&fM&tusfj;ksaÞ 'kgj esa ,d oSf'od lEesyu dk vk;kstu gqvkA ^i`Foh lEesyu* ds uke ls fo[;kr bl lEesyu esa Hkkjr lfgr 178 fofHkUu ns'kksa ds izfrfufèk;ksa }kjk izfrHkkx fd;k x;k ftlesa 108 jk"Vªkè;{k FksA bl lEesyu ds QyLo:i nks oSf'od dUosa'ku ;Fkk ^tSo fofoèkrk dUosa'ku* rFkk ^tyok;q ifjorZu dUosa'ku* vfLrRo esa vk,A Hkkjr vkSipkfjd :i ls fnukad 18 Qjojh] 1994 dks tSo fofoèkrk dUosa'ku dk lnL; cu x;kA orZeku esa ^;qjksfi;u ;wfu;u* lfgr bl dUosa'ku ds 196 lnL; jk"Vª gSA

tSo fofoèkrk dk laj{k.k] muds vOk;oksa ds iks"k.kh; mi;ksx rFkk tSo lalkèkuksa ds mi;ksx ls izkIr ykHk dk mfpr ,oa lkE;iw.kZ izHkktu bl dUosa'ku ds rhu eq[; mn~ns'; gSaA vUrZjk"Vªh; izfrc¼rk rFkk dUosa'ku ds mn~ns';ksa dh izkfIr gsrq Hkkjr ljdkj }kjk tSo fofoèkrk vfèkfu;e] 2002 izk[;kfir dh x;h tks fnukad 05 Qjojh] 2003 ls izHkkoh gqvkA

tSo fofoèkrk vfèkfu;e] 2002 dh èkkjk 63 esa jkT; ljdkj dks iznRr 'kfDr ds Øe esa mRrjk[k.M jkT; ljdkj }kjk ^mRrjk[k.M tSo fofoèkrk fu;ekoyh 2015* fnukad 04 tuojh] 2017 dks vfèklwfpr dh x;hA

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^mRrjk[k.M tSo fofoèkrk fu;ekoyh 2015* vfèklwfpr gksus ds mijkUr izns'k esa u dsoy tSo fofoèkrk vfèkfu;e ds izkfoèkkuksa dk izHkkoh fØ;kUo;u lEHko gksxk vfirq laj{k.k lEcUèkh dk;ksZ dks fØ;kfUor fd;s tkus gsrq okafNr fufèk dk l`tu ^igq¡p rFkk ykHk ds lgHkktu* ds ekè;e ls fd;k tk ldsxk ftlls LFkkuh; leqnk;ksa dk vius tSo lalk/kuksa dh lqj{kk] izcU/k rFkk fodkl djus dh {kerk esa o`f¼ gksxhA

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Contents/ fo"k; lwph

The Biological Diversity Act, 2002

tSo fofo/krk vf/kfu;e] 2002Chapter I : Preliminary

v/;k; 1% izkjafHkd1. Short title, extent and commencement 4

laf{kIr uke] foLrkj vkSj izkjEHk 5

2. Definitions 4

ifjHkk"kk,a 5

Chapter II : Regulation of Access to Biological Diversity

v/;k; 2% tSo fofo/krk dk fofu;eu vkSj ml rd igqap3. Certain persons not to undertake Biodiversity related

activities without approval of National Biodiversity Authority 10

dfri; O;fDr;ksa }kjk jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k ds vuqeksnu ds fcuk tSo fofoèkrk ls lacafèkr fØ;kdykiksa dk u fd;k tkuk

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4. Results of research not to be transferred to certain persons without approval of National Biodiversity Authority

10

vuqla/kku ds ifj.kke jk"Vªh; tSo fofo/krk izkf/kdj.k ds vuqeksnu ds fcuk dfri; O;fDr;ksa dks varfjr ugh fd, tk,axs

11

5. Sections 3 and 4 not to apply to certain collaborative research projects

12

/kkjk 3 vkSj /kkjk 4 dk dfri; lg;ksxh vuqla/kku ifj;kstukvksa dk ykxw u gksuk

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6. Application for intellectual property rights not to be made without approval of National Biodiversity Authority

12

ckSf¼d laink vf/kdkjksa ds fy, vkosnu jk"Vªh; tSo fofo/krk izkf/kdj.k ds vuqeksnu ds fcuk ugha fd;k tk,xk

13

7. Prior intimation to State Biodiversity Board for obtaining biological resource for certain purposes

14

dfri; iz;kstuksa ds fy, tSo lalk/ku vfHkizkIr djus ds fy, jkT; tSo fofo/krk cksMZ dks iwoZ bfRryk

15

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Chapter III : National Biodiversity Authority v/;k; 3% jk"Vªh; tSo fofo/krk izkf/kdj.k

8. Establishment of National Biodiversity Authority 16

jk"Vªh; tSOk fofo/krk izkf/kdj.k dh LFkkiuk 17

9. Conditions of service of Chairperson and members 18

v/;{k vkSj lnL;ksa dh lsok 'krsZaA 19

10. Chairperson to be Chief Executive of National Biodiversity Authority

18

v/;{k jk"Vªh; tSo fofo/krk izkf/kdj.k dk eq[; dk;Zikyd gksxk 19

11. Removal of members 18

lnL;ksa dk gVk;k tkuk 19

12. Meetings of National Biodiversity Authority 20

jk"Vªh; tSo fofo/krk izkf/kdj.k ds vf/kos'ku 21

13. Committees of National Biodiversity Authority 22

jk"Vªh; tSo fofo/krk izkf/kdj.k dh lfefr;ka 23

14. Officers and employees of National Biodiversity Authority 24

jk"Vªh; tSo fofo/krk izkf/kdj.k ds vf/kdkjh vkSj deZpkjh 25

15. Authentication of orders and decisions of National Biodiversity Authority

24

jk"Vªh; tSo fofo/krk izkf/kdj.k ds vkns'kksa vkSj fofu'p;ksa dk vf/kizek.ku

25

16. Delegation of powers 24

'kfDr;ksa dk izR;k;kstu 25

17. Expenses of National Biodiversity Authority to be defrayed out of the Consolidated Fund of India

24

jk"Vªh; tSo fofo/krk izkf/kdj.k ds O;; dk Hkkjr dh lafpr fuf/k esa ls pqdk;k tkuk

25

Chapter IV : Functions and Powers of the National Biodiversity Authority

v/;k; 4% jk"Vªh; tSo fofo/krk izkf/kdj.k ds d`R; vkSj 'kfDr;ka18. Functions and powers of National Biodiversity Authority 26

jk"Vªh; tSo fofo/krk izkf/kdj.k ds d`R; o 'kfDr;ka 27

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Chapter V : Approval by the National Biodiversity Authority

v/;k; 6% jk"Vªh; tSo fofo/krk izkf/kdj.k }kjk vuqeksnu19. Approval by National Biodiversity Authority for undertaking

certain activities 28

dfri; fØ;kdyki djus ds fy, jk"Vªh; tSo fofo/krk izkf/kdj.k }kjk vuqeksnu

29

20. Transfer of biological resource or knowledge 30

tSo lalk/ku ;k Kku dk vUrj.k 31

21. Determination of equitable benefit sharing by National Biodiversity Authority

30

jk"Vªh; tSo fofo/krk izkf/kdj.k lkE;iw.kZ Qk;ns esa fgLlk caVkus dk voèkkj.k

31

Chapter VI : State Biodiversity Board

v/;k; 6% jkT; tSo fofo/krk cksMZ22. Establishment of State Biodiversity Board 34

jkT; tSo fofo/kr cksMZ dh LFkkiuk 35

23. Functions of State Biodiversity Board 36

jkT; tSo fofo/krk cksMZ ds d`R; 37

24. Power of State Biodiversity Board to restrict certain activities violating the objectives of conservation etc.

36

laj{k.k vkfn ds mn~ns';ksa dk mYya?ku djus ds fy;s dfri; fØ;kdykiksa dks fucZaf/kr djus dh jkT; tSo fofo/krk cksMZ dh 'kfDr

37

25. Provisions of sections 9 to 17 to apply with modifications to State Biodiversity Board

38

jkT; tSo fofo/krk cksMZ dks mikarj.kksa lfgr /kkjk 9 ls /kkjk 17 ds micaèkksa dk ykxw gksuk

39

Chapter VII : Finance, Accounts and Audit of National Biodiversity Authority

v/;k; 7% jk"Vªh; tSo fofo/krk izkf/kdj.k dk foRr] ys[kk vkSj ys[kkjh{kk26. Grants or loans by the Central Government 40

dsUnz ljdkj ds vuqnku ;k ½.k 41

27. Constitution of National Biodiversity Fund 40

jk"Vªh; tSo fofo/krk dk mi;kstu 41

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28. Annual report of National Biodiversity Authority 40

jk"Vªh; tSo fofo/krk izkf/kdj.k dh okf"kZd fjiksVZ 41

29. Budget accounts and audit 42

ctV] ys[kk vkSj ys[kkijh{kk 43

30. Annual Report to be laid before parliament 42

okf"kZd fjiksVZ dk laln ds le{k j[kk tkuk 43

Chapter VIII : Finance, Accounts and Audit of State Biodiversity Board

v/;k; 8% jkT; tSo fofo/krk cksMZ dk foRr] ys[kk vkSj ys[kkijh{kk31. Grants of money by State Government to State Biodiversity

Board 44

jkT; tSo fofo/krk cksMZ dks jkT; ljdkj }kjk /ku dk vuqnku 45

32. Constitution of State Biodiversity Fund 44

jkT; tSo fofo/krk fuf/k 45

33. Annual report of State Biodiversity Board 46

jkT; tSo fofo/krk cksMZ dh okf"kZd fjiksVZ 47

34. Audit of accounts of State Biodiversity Board 46

jkT; tSo fofo/krk cksMZ ds ys[kkvksa dh ys[kkijh{kk 47

35. Annual Report of State Biodiversity Board to be laid before State Legislature

46

jkT; tSo fofo/krk cksMZ dh okf"kZd fjiksVZ dk jkT; fo/kku eaMy ds le{k j[kk tkuk

47

Chapter IX : Duties of the Central and the State Governments

v/;k; 9% dsUnzh; ljdkj vkSj jkT; ljdkjksa ds drZO;36. Central Government to develop National strategies plans.

Etc., for conservation, etc., of biological diversity 48

tSo fofo/krk ds laj{k.k vkfn ds fy;s dsUnzh; ljdkj }kjk jk"Vªh; dwV&uhfr;ksa] ;kstukvksa vkfn dks fodflr fd;k tkuk

49

37. Biodiversity heritage sites 50

tSo fofo/krk fojklrh; LFky 51

38. Power of Central Government to notify threatened species 52

foyqIr gks jgh iztkfr dks vf/klwfpr djus dh dsUnzh; ljdkj dh 'kfDr

53

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39. Power of Central Government to designate repositories 52

laxzgky;ksa dks vfHkfgr djus dh dsUnzh; ljdkj dh 'kfDr 53

40. Power of Central Government to exempt certain biological resources

52

dsUnzh; ljdkj dh dfri; tSo lalk/kuksa dks NwV nsus dh 'kfDr 53

Chapter X : Biodiversity Management Committees

v/;k; 10% tSo fofo/krk izca/k lfefr;ka41. Constitution of Biodiversity Management Committees 54

tSo fofo/krk izcU/k lfefr;ksa dk xBu 55

Chapter XI : Local Biodiversity Fund

v/;k; 11% LFkkuh; tSo fofo/krk fuf/k42. Grants to Local Biodiversity Fund 56

tSo fofo/krk fuf/k dks vuqnku 57

43. Constitution of Local Biodiversity Fund 56

LFkkuh; tSo fofo/krk fuf/k dk xBu 57

44. Application of Local Biodiversity Fund 56

LFkkuh; tSo fofo/krk fuf/k dk mi;kstu 57

45. Annual Report of Biodiversity Management Committees 58

tSo fofo/krk izcU/k lfefr dh okf"kZd fjiksVZ 59

46. Audit of accounts of Biodiversity Management Committees 58

tSo fofo/krk izcU/k lfefr ds ys[kkvksa dh ys[kkijh{kk 59

47. Annual report, etc, of the Biodiversity Management Committee to be submitted to District Magistrate

58

ftyk eftLVsªV dks izLrqr dh tkus okyh tSo fofo/krk izca/k lfefr;ksa dh okf"kZd fjiksVZ vkfn

59

Chapter XII : Miscellaneous

v/;k; 12% izdh.kZ48. National Biodiversity Authority to be bound by the directions

given by Central Government60

jk"Vªh; tSo fofo/krk izkf/kdj.k dk] dsUnzh; ljdkj }kjk fn, x, funs'kksa ls vkc¼ gksuk

61

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49. Power of State Government to give Directions 60

jkT; ljdkj dh funs'k nsus dh 'kfDr 61

50. Settlement of disputes between State Biodiversity Boards 60

jkT; tSo fofo/krk cksMksZa ds chp fooknksa dk fuiVku 61

51. Members, officers, etc., of National Biodiversity Authority and State Biodiversity Board deemed to be public servants

64

jk"Vªh; tSo fofo/krk izkf/kdj.k vkSj jkT; tSo fofo/krk cksMZ ds lnL;ksa] vfèkdkfj;ksa vkfn dks yksd lsod le>k tkuk

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52. Appeal 64

vihy 65

52 A. Appeal to National Green Tribunal 66

d- jk"Vªh; gfjr vfèkdj.k esa vihy 67

53. Execution of determination or order 66

vo/kkj.k ;k vkns'k dk fu"iknu 67

54. Protection of action taken in good faith 66

ln~HkkoiwoZd dh xbZ dkjZokbZ ds fy;s laj{k.k 67

55. Penalties 68

'kkfLr;ka 69

56. Penalty for contravention of directions or orders of Central Government, State Government, National Biodiversity Authority and State Biodiversity Boards

68

dsUnzh; ljdkj] jkT; ljdkj] jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkf/kdj.k vkSj jkT; tSo fofo/krk cksMksZa ds funs'kksa ;k vkns'kksa dk mYya?ku djus ds fy;s 'kkfLr

69

57. Offences by companies 68

dEifu;ksa }kjk vijk/k 69

58. Offences to be cognizable and non-bailable 70

vijk/k laKs; vkSj vtekurh; gksaxs 71

59. Act to have effect in addition to other Acts 70

vf/kfu;e vU; vf/kfu;eksa ds vfrfjDr gksxk 71

60. Power of Central Government to give directions to State Government

70

dsUnz ljdkj dh jkT; ljdkjksa dks funsZ'k nsus dh 'kfDr 71

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61. Cognizance of offences 72

vijk/kksa dk laKku 73

62. Power of Central Government to make rules 72

dsUnzh; ljdkj dh fu;e cukus dh 'kfDr 73

63. Power of State Government to make rules 74

jkT; ljdkj dh fu;e cukus dh 'kfDr 75

64. Power to make regulations 78

fofu;e cukus dh 'kfDr 79

65. Power to remove difficulties 78

dfBukb;ksa dks nwj djus dh 'kfDr 79

Uttarakhand Biological Diversity Rules, 2015

mÙkjk[k.M tSo fofoèkrk fu;ekoyh 20151. Short title and Commencement 82

laf{kIr uke rFkk izkjEHk 83

2. Definitions 82

ifjHkk"kk,¡ 83

3. Manner of selection and appointment of the Chairperson 84

vè;{k ds p;u vkSj fu;qfDr dh jhfr 85

4. Term of Office of Chairperson 86

vè;{k dh inkofèk 87

5. Pay and Allowances of Chairperson 88

vè;{k ds osru rFkk HkRrs 89

6. Office term and Allowances of Expert Members 88

fo'ks"kK lnL;ksa dh inkofèk ,oa HkRrs 89

7. Filling up of vacancies arising from the resignation of Expert Members

88

fo'ks"kK lnL; ds R;kxi= ds dkj.k fjfDr;ksa dk Hkjk tkuk 89

8. Member-Secretary of the Board and Appointment of ex-officio members

88

cksMZ dk lnL;&lfpo rFkk insu lnL;ksa dh fu;qfDr 89

9. Functions of Member-Secretary of the Board 90

cksMZ ds lnL;&lfpo ds d`R; 91

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10. Head quarter of the Board 90

cksMZ dk eq[;ky; 91

11. Meetings of the Board 90

cksMZ dh cSBdsa 91

12. General functions of the Board 92

cksMZ ds lkèkkj.k d`R; 93

13. Powers and duties of Chairperson 98

vè;{k dh 'kfDr;kW rFkk drZO; 99

14. Procedure for access to biological resources and associated traditional knowledge

98

tSo lalkèkuksa o lgc¼ ikjEifjd Kku rd igq¡p ds fy;s izfØ;k 99

15. Revocation of access or approval 102

Ikgq¡p vFkok vuqeksnu dk izfrlagj.k 103

16. Restriction on activities related to access to biological resources:

102

tSo lalkèkuksa rd igq¡p ls lEcfUèkr fØ;k&dykiksa ij fucZUèku 103

17. Annual Report and Annual Statement of accounts 104

okf"kZd fjiksVZ rFkk ys[kkvksa dk okf"kZd fooj.k 105

18. Constitution and functions of Biodiversity Management Committees

104

tSo fofoèkrk izcUèku lfefr;ksa dk xBu o d`R; 105

19. Local Biodiversity Fund 110

LFkkuh; tSo fofoèkrk fufèk 111

20. Settlement of disputes 112

fookn ds fuiVkjs 113

21. Form - 1 116

iz:i - 1 117

22. Form - 2 122

iz:i - 2 123

23. Form - 3 126

iz:i - 3 127

24. Form - 4 130

iz:i - 4 131

2 The Biological Diversity Act, 2002

THE BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY ACT, 2002

[No. 18 of 2003]

(5th February, 2003)

An Act to provide for conservation of biological diversity, sustainable use of its components and fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of the use of biological resources, knowledge and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

WHEREAS India is rich in biological diversity and associated traditional and contemporary knowledge system relating thereto.

AND WHEREAS India is a party to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity signed at Rio de Janeiro on the 5th day of June, 1992;

AND WHEREAS the said Convention came into force on the 29th December, 1993;

AND WHEREAS the said Convention reaffirms the sovereign rights of the States over their biological resources;

AND WHEREAS the said Convention has the main objective of conservation of biological diversity, sustainable use of its components and fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of utilization of genetic resources;

AND WHEREAS it is considered necessary to provide for conservation, sustainable utilization and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of utilization of genetic resources and also to give effect to the said Convention.

BE it enacted by Parliament in the Fifty-third Year of the Republic of India as follows:

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(5 Qjojh] 2003)

tSo fofoèkrk ds laj{k.k] mlds vo;oksa ds iks"k.kh; mi;ksx vkSj tSo lalkèkuksa vkSj Kku ds mi;ksx ls mn~Hkwr Qk;nksa esa mfpr vkSj lkE;kiw.kZ fgLlk caVkus vkSj mlls lacafèkr ;k mlds vkuq"kafxd fo"k;ksa dk micaèk djus ds fy, vfèkfu;e]

Hkkjr tSo fofoèkrk vkSj mlls lacafèkr lgc¼ ikjaifjd vkSj lelkef;d Kku i¼fr esa èkuh gS_

vkSj Hkkjr 5 twu] 1992 dks fj;ks fn tsusjks esa gLrk{kj fd, x, tSo fofoèkrk ls lacafèkr la;qDr jk"Vª dUosa'ku esa ,d i{kdkj gS_

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vkSj mDr dUosa'ku us jkT;ksa ds vius tSo lalkèkuksa ij lEizHkq vfèkdkjksa dh iqf"V dh gS_

vkSj mDr dUosa'ku dk eq[; míss'; tSo fofoèkrk dk laj{k.k] blds vo;oksa dk iks"k.kh; mi;ksx vkSj vkuqoaf'kd lalkèkuksa ds mi;ksx ls mn~Hkwr Qk;nksa esa lkE;kiw.kZ fgLlk caVkuk gS_

vkSj vkuqoaf'kd lalkèkuksa ds laj{k.k] iks"k.kh; mi;ksx vkSj muds mi;ksx ls mn~Hkwr Qk;nksa esa lkE;kiw.kZ fgLlk caVkus ds fy, micaèk djuk vkSj mDr dUosa'ku dks izHkkoh djuk vko';d le>k x;k gS_

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Chapter I

PRELIMINARY

1. Short title, extent and commencement

(1) This Act may be called the Biological Diversity Act, 2002.

(2) It extends to the whole of India.

(3) It shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint:

Provided that different dates may be appointed for different provisions of this Act and any reference in any such provision to the commencement of this Act shall be construed as a reference to the coming into force of that provision.

2. Definitions

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,–

(a) "benefit claimers" means the conservers of biological resources, their byproducts, creators and holders of knowledge and information relating to the use of such biological resources, innovations and practices associated with such use and application;

(b) "biological diversity" means the variability among living organisms from all sources and the ecological complexes of which they are part, and includes diversity within species or between species and of eco-systems;

(c) "biological resources" means plants, animals and micro-organisms or parts thereof, their genetic material and by-products (excluding value added products) with actual or potential use or value, but does not include human genetic material;

(d) "bio-survey and bio-utilization" means survey or collection of species, sub-species, genes, components and extracts


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(1) bl vfèkfu;e dk laf{kIr uke tSo fofoèkrk vfèkfu;e] 2002 gSA

(2) bldk foLrkj laiw.kZ Hkkjr ij gSA

(3) ;g ml rkjh[k dks izo`Rr gksxk ftls dsUnzh; ljdkj] jkti= esa vfèklwpuk }kjk] fu;r djs%

ijUrq bl vfèkfu;e ds fHk=&fHk= rkjh[ksa fu;r dh tk ldsaxh vkSj ,sls fdlh micaèk esa bl vfèkfu;e ds izkjaHk ds izfr fdlh funsZ'k dk ml micaèk ds izorZu esa vkus ds izfrfunsZ'k ds :Ik esa vFkZ yxk;k tk,xkA

2- ifjHkk"kk,a

bl vfèkfu;e esa] tc rd fd lanHkZ ls vU;Fkk visf{kr u gks]&

(d) ÞQk;ns ds nkosnkjß ls tSo lalkèkuksa] muds miksRiknksa ds laj{kd] ,sls tSo lalkèkuksa ds mi;ksx] ,sls mi;ksx vkSj mi;kstu ls lgc¼ uoifjorZuksa rFkk O;ogkjksa ls lacafèkr Kku vkSj tkudkjh ds ltZd vkSj èkkjd vfHkizsr gS_

([k) ÞtSo fofoèkrkß ls lHkh lalkèkuksa ls lizk.k thoksa ds chp ifjorZu'khyrk vkSj ikfjfLFkfrd tfVyrk,a] ftuds os Hkkx gSa] vfHkizsr gSa vkSj blds vUrxZr iztkfr;ksa esa ;k iztkfr;ksa vkSj ikfjfLFkfrd iz.kkfy;ksa esa fofoèkrk Hkh gS_

(x) ÞtSo lalkèkuksaß ls ikSèks] tho&tUrq vkSj lw{e tho ;k muds Hkkx] okLrfrd ;k lEHkkfor mi;ksx ;k ewY; lfgr muds vkuqoaf'kd inkFkZ vkSj miksRikn ewY; lfgr muds vkuqoaf'kd inkFkZ vkSj miksRikn (ewY;ofèkZr mRiknksa dks NksM+dj) vfHkizsr gS fdUrq blds vUrxZr ekuo vkuqoaf'kd inkFkZ ugha gSa_

(?k) ÞtSo losZ{k.k vkSj tSfod mi;ksxß ls fdlh iz;kstu ds fy, tSo lalkèkuksa dh iztkfr;ksa vkSj miiztkfr;ksa] thu] vo;oksa vkSj lRo dk


of biological resource for any purpose and includes characterization, inventorisation and bioassay;

(e) "Chairperson" means the Chairperson of the National Biodiversity Authority or, as the case may be, of the State Biodiversity Board;

(f) "commercial utilization" means end uses of biological resources for commercial utilization such as drugs, industrial enzymes, food flavours, fragrance, cosmetics, emulsifiers, oleoresins, colours, extracts and genes used for improving crops and livestock through genetic intervention, but does not include conventional breeding or traditional practices in use in any agriculture, horticulture, poultry, dairy farming, animal husbandry or bee keeping;

(g) "fair and equitable benefit sharing" means sharing of benefits as determined by the National Biodiversity Authority under section 21;

(h) "local bodies" means Panchayats and Municipalities, by whatever name called, within the meaning of clause (1) of article 243B and clause (1) of article 243Q of the Constitution and in the absence of any Panchayats or Municipalities, institutions of self-government constituted under any other provision of the Constitution or any Central Act or State Act;

(i) "member" means a member of the National Biodiversity Authority or a State Biodiversity Board and includes the Chairperson;

(j) "National Biodiversity Authority" means the National Biodiversity Authority established under section 8;

(k) "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act;

(l) "regulations" means regulations made under this Act;

(m) "research" means study or systematic investigation of any biological resource or technological application, that uses


losZ{k.k ;k laxzg.k vfHkizsr gS vkSj blds vUrxZr o.kZu] vkfo"dj.k vkSj tSo vkekiu Hkh gS_

(M+) Þvè;{kß ls] ;FkkfLFkfr] jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k ;k jkT; tSo cksMZ dk vè;{k vfHkizsr gS_

(p) Þokf.kfT;d mi;ksxß ls okf.kT; mi;ksx ds fy, tSls vkuqoaf'kd O;oèkku ds ekè;e ls Qly vkSj i'kqèku esa lqèkkj djus ds fy, iz;qDr vkS"kfèk] vkS|ksfxd fd.od] [kk| lqxaèk] lqokl] izlkèku] ik;lhdkjd] rSyjky] jax] lRr vkSj thu] okf.kfT;d mi;ksx ds fy, mi lalkèkuksa dk vafre mi;ksx vfHkizsr gS fdarq blds varxZr fdlh d`f"k] ckxokuh] dqDdqV Ikkyu] nqXèk m|ksx] i'kqikyu ;k eèkqeD[kh ikyu esa mi;ksx esa vkus okyk ikjaifjd iztuu ;k ijaijkxr i¼fr;ka ugha gSaA

(N) Þmfpr vkSj lkE;kiw.kZ Qk;nksa esa fgLlk caVkukß ls èkkjk 21 ds vèkhu jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k }kjk voèkkfjr Qk;nksa esa fgLlk caVkuk vfHkizsr gS_

(t) ÞLFkkuh; fudk;ksaß ls lafoèkku ds vuqPNsn 243 ([k) ds [kaM (1) vkSj vuqPNsn 243 (Fk) ds [kaM (1) ds vFkkZUrxZr iapk;rsa vkSj uxj ikfydk,a] pkgs mudk dksbZ uke gks] vkSj iapk;rksa ;k uxj ikfydkvksa ds vHkko esa lafoèkku ds fdlh vU; micaèk ;k fdlh dsUnzh; vfèkfu;e ;k jkT; vfèkfu;e ds vèkhu xfBr Lo'kklh laLFkk,a vfHkizsr gS_

(>) ÞlnL;ß ls jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k ;k jkT; tSo fofoèkrk cksMZ dk lnL; vfHkizsr gS vkSj blds vUrxZr vè;{k Hkh gS_

(´k) Þjk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.kß ls èkkjk 8 ds vèkhu LFkkfir jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k vfHkizsr gS_

(V) Þfofgrß ls bl vfèkfu;e ds vèkhu cuk, x, fu;eksa }kjk fofgr vfHkizsr gS_

(B) Þfofu;eß ls bl vfèkfu;e ds vèkhu cuk, x, fofu;e vfHkizsr gS_

(M) Þvuqlaèkkuß ls fdlh tSo lalkèku dk vè;;u ;k Øec¼ vUos"k.k ;k mldk izkS|ksfxdh; mi;kstu vfHkizsr gS tks tSo iz.kkfy;ksa] lizk.k thoksa ;k fdlh mi;ksx ds fy, mRiknksa dks cukus ;k mikarfjr


biological systems, living organisms or derivatives thereof to make or modify products or processes for any use;

(n) "State Biodiversity Board" means the State Biodiversity Board established under section 22;

(o) "sustainable use" means the use of components of biological diversity in such manner and at such rate that does not lead to the long-term decline of the biological diversity thereby maintaining its potential to meet the needs and aspirations of present and future generations;

(p) "value added products" means products which may contain portions or extracts of plants and animals in unrecognizable and physically inseparable form.


djus ;k izfØ;k r; djus ds fy, muls O;qRikfn;ksa dk mi;ksx djrk gS_

(<) ÞjkT; tSo fofoèkrk cksMZß ls èkkjk 22 ds vèkhu LFkkfir jkT; tSo fofoèkrk cksMZ vfHkizsr gS_

(.k) Þiks"k.kh; mi;ksxß ls tSo fofoèkrk ds vo;oksa dk ,slh jhfr esa vkSj ,slh nj ls mi;ksx vfHkizsr gS ftlls tSo fofoèkrk dk nh?kZdkfyd Îkl u gksrk gks ftlls orZeku vkSj Hkkoh ihf<+;ksa dh vko';drkvksa vkSj vis{kkvksa dks iwjk djus dh bldh lEHkkO;rk dks cuk, j[kk tk ldsA

(r) ÞewY;ofèkZr mRiknksaß ls ,sls mRikn vfHkizsr gSa ftuesa ikSèkksa ;k i'kqvksa ds vekU;dj.kh; vkSj oLrqr% vi`FkDdj.kh; :i esa Hkkx ;k muds rRo varfoZ"V gks ldrs gSA


Chapter II

REGULATION OF ACCESS TO BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY

3. Certain persons not to undertake Biodiversity related activities without approval of National Biodiversity Authority

(1) No person referred to in sub-section (2) shall, without previous approval of the National Biodiversity Authority, obtain any biological resource occurring in India or knowledge associated thereto for research or for commercial utilization or for bio-survey and bio-utilization.

(2) The persons who shall be required to take the approval of the National Biodiversity Authority under sub-section (1) are the following, namely:

(a) a person who is not a citizen of India;

(b) a citizen of India, who is a non-resident as defined in clause (30) of section 2 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (43 of 1961);

(c) a body corporate, association or organization -

(i) not incorporated or registered in India; or

(ii) incorporated or registered in India under any law for the time being in force which has any non-Indian participation in its share capital or management.

4. Results of research not to be transferred to certain persons without approval of National Biodiversity Authority

No person shall, without the previous approval of the National Biodiversity Authority, transfer the results of any research relating to any biological resources occurring in, or obtained from, India for monetary consideration or otherwise to any person who is not a citizen of India or citizen of India who is non-resident as defined in clause (30) of section 2 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (43 of 1961) or a body corporate or organization


v/;k; 2

tSo fofo/krk dk fofu;eu vkSj ml rd igqap

3- dfri; O;fDr;ksa }kjk jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k ds vuqeksnu ds fcuk tSo fofoèkrk ls lacafèkr fØ;kdykiksa dk u fd;k tkuk

(1) mièkkjk (2) esa fufnZ"V dksbZ Hkh O;fDr] jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k ds iwoZ vuqeksnu ds fcuk] Hkkjr esa O;qRiUu dksbZ tSo lalkèku ;k vuqlaèkku ds fy, ;k okf.kfT;d mi;ksx ds fy, vFkok tSo losZ{k.k vkSj tSo mi;ksx ds fy, mlls lgc¼ tkudkjh vfHkizkIr ugha djsxkA

(2) os O;fDr ftuls mièkkjk (1) ds vèkhu jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k dk vuqeksnu ysuk visf{kr gksxk] fuEufyf[kr gS] vFkkZr~%

(d) og O;fDr tks Hkkjr dk ukxfjd ugha gS_

([k) Hkkjr dk ,slk ukxfjd tks vk;dj vfèkfu;e] 1961 dh èkkjk 2 ds [kaM (30) esa ifjHkkf"kr vfuoklh gS (1961 dk 43) A

(x) ,slk fuxfer fudk;] laxe ;k laxBu tks

(i) Hkkjr esa fuxfer ;k jftLVªhd`r ugha gS ;k_

(ii) rRle; izo`Rr fdlh fofèk ds vèkhu Hkkjr esa fuxfer ;k jftLVªhd`r gS ftlesa mldh 'ks;j iwath ;k izcaèk esa dksbZ xSj Hkkjrh; Hkkxhnkjh] gSA

4- vuqla/kku ds ifj.kke jk"Vªh; tSo fofo/krk izkf/kdj.k ds vuqeksnu ds fcuk dfri; O;fDr;ksa dks varfjr ugh fd, tk,axs

dksbZ Hkh O;fDr] jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k ds iwoZ vuqeksnu ds fcuk] Hkkjr esa mRiUu ;k Hkkjr ls vfHkizkIr fdUgha tSo lalkèkuksa ls lacafèkr fdlh vuqlaèkku ds ifj.kkeksa dks fdlh ,sls O;fDr dks tks Hkkjrh; ukxfjd ugha gS ;k Hkkjr dk ,slk ukxfjd gS tks vk;dj vfèkfu;e] 1961 dh èkkjk 2 ds [kaM (3) esa ;Fkk ifjHkkf"kr (1961 dk 43) vfuoklh gS ;k ,sls fuxfer fudk; ;k laxBu dks tks Hkkjr esa jftLVªhd`r ;k fuxfer ugha gS


which Is not registered or incorporated in India or which has any non-Indian participation in its share capital or management.

Explanation - For the purposes of this section, "transfer" does not include publication of research papers or dissemination of knowledge in any seminar or workshop, if such publication is as per the guidelines issued by the Central Government.

5. Sections 3 and 4 not to apply to certain collaborative research projects

(1) The provisions of sections 3 and 4 shall not apply to collaborative research projects involving transfer or exchange of biological resources or information relating thereto between institutions, including Government sponsored institutions of India, and such institutions in other countries, if such collaborative research projects satisfy the conditions specified in sub-section (3).

(2) All collaborative research projects, other than those referred to in sub-section (1) which are based on agreements concluded before the commencement of this Act and in force shall, to the extent the provisions of agreement are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act or any guidelines issued under clause (a) of sub-section (3), be void.

(3) For the purposes of sub-section (1), collaborative research projects shall-

(a) conform to the policy guidelines issued by the Central Government in this behalf;

(b) be approved by the Central Government.

6. Application for intellectual property rights not to be made without approval of National Biodiversity Authority

(1) No person shall apply for any intellectual property right, by whatever name called, in or outside India for any invention based on any research or information on a biological resource obtained from India without obtaining the


vFkok ftlesa mldh 'ks;j iwath ;k izcUèk esa dksbZ xSj Hkkjrh; Hkkxhnkjh gS] èkuh; izfrQy ds fy, ;k vU;Fkk varfjr ugha djsxkA

Li"Vhdj.k & bl èkkjk ds iz;kstu ds fy, Þvarj.kß ds vUrxZr vuqlaèkku dkxt&i=ksa dk izdk'ku ;k fdlh lsfeukj ;k dk;Z'kkyk esa fdlh tkudkjh dk fodh.kZu ugha gS ;fn ,slk izdk'ku dsUnzh; ljdkj }kjk tkjh fd, x, ekxZn'kZu ds vuqlkj gSA

5- /kkjk 3 vkSj /kkjk 4 dk dfri; lg;ksxh vuqla/kku ifj;kstukvksa dk ykxw u gksuk

(1) èkkjk 3 vkSj èkkjk 4 ds micaèk ,slh lg;ksxh vuqlaèkku ifj;kstukvksa dks ykxw ugha gksaxs tks tSo lalkèkuksa ;k mlls lacafèkr lwpuk ds laLFkkvksa ds chp ftuds varxZr ljdkj }kjk izk;ksftr Hkkjrh; laLFkk,a gSa vkSj vU; ns'kksa esa ,slh laLFkkvksa ds chp varj.k ;k fofue; esa yxh gqbZ gSa] ;fn ,slh lg;ksxh vuqlaèkku ifj;kstuk,a mièkkjk (2) esa fofufnZ"V 'krksZa dks iwjk dj nsrh gSaA

(2) mièkkjk (1) esa fufnZ"V lg;ksxh vuqlaèkku ifj;kstukvksa ls fHk= lHkh ifj;kstuk,a tks bl vfèkfu;e ds izkjaHk ds iwoZ iwja fd, x, djkjksa ij vkèkkfjr gSa vkSj tks izo`Rr gSa] ml lhek rd tgka rd djkj ds micaèk bl vfèkfu;e ds micaèkksa vkSj mièkkjk (3) ds [kaM (d) ds vèkhu tkjh fd, x, fdlh ekxZn'kZuksa ls vlaxr gSa] 'kwU; gksxhA

(3) mièkkjk (1) ds iz;kstuksa ds fy, lg;ksxh vuqlaèkku ifj;kstuk,a]

(d) dsanzh; ljdkj }kjk fufeRr tkjh fd, x, uhfr lacaèkh ekxZn'kZuksa ds vuq:i gksaxh_

([k) dsUnzh; ljdkj }kjk vuqeksfnr dh tk,axhA

6- ckSf¼d laink vf/kdkjksa ds fy, vkosnu jk"Vªh; tSo fofo/krk izkf/kdj.k ds vuqeksnu ds fcuk ugha fd;k tk,xk

(1) dksbZ Hkh O;fDr fdlh ckSf¼d laink vfèkdkj ds fy,] pkgs mldk dksbZ Hkh uke gks] Hkkjr esa ;k Hkkjr ls ckgj fdlh vuqlaèkku ij vkèkkfjr fdlh vkfo"dkj ds fy, ;k Hkkjr ls vfHkizkIr tSo lalkèku ij vkèkkfjr tkudkjh ds fy, ,slk vkosnu djus ls iwoZ jk"Vªh; tSo


previous approval of the National Biodiversity Authority before making such application:

Provided that if a person applies for a patent, permission of the National Biodiversity Authority may be obtained after the acceptance of the patent but before the sealing of the patent by the patent authority concerned:

Provided further that the National Biodiversity Authority shall dispose of the application for permission made to it within a period of ninety days from the date of receipt thereof.

(2) The National Biodiversity Authority may, while granting the approval under this section, impose benefit sharing fee or royalty or both or impose conditions including the sharing of financial benefits arising out of the commercial utilization of such rights.

(3) The provisions of this section shall not apply to any person making an application for any right under any law relating to protection of plant varieties enacted by Parliament.

(4) Where any right is granted under law referred to in sub-section (3), the concerned authority granting such right shall endorse a copy of such document granting the right to the National Biodiversity Authority.

7. Prior intimation to State Biodiversity Board for obtaining biological resource for certain purposes

No person, who is a citizen of India or a body corporate, association or organization which is registered in India, shall obtain any biological resource for commercial utilization, or bio-survey and bio-utilization for commercial utilization except after giving prior intimation to the State Biodiversity Board concerned:

Provided that the provisions of this section shall not apply to the local people and communities of the area, including growers and cultivators of biodiversity, and vaids and hakims, who have been practicing indigenous medicine.


fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k dk iwoZ vuqeksnu vfHkizkIr fd, fcuk vkosnu ugha djsxk%

ijarq ;fn dksbZ O;fDr isVasV ds fy, vkosnu djrk gS rks jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k dh vuqKk isVsaV ds Lohdkj dj fy, tkus ds i'pkr] fdarq laca¼ isVsaV jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k }kjk isVsaV esa O;ogkj djus ls iwoZ] vfHkizkIr dh tk ldsxh%

ijarq ;g vkSj fd jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k mldks dh xbZ vuqKk gsrq vkosnu dk fuiVkjk vkosnu dh izkfIr dh rkjh[k ls uCcs fnu dh vofèk ds Hkhrj djsxkA

(2) jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k] bl èkkjk ds vèkhu vuqeksnu vuqnRr djrs le;] Qk;ns esa fgLlk caVkus dh Qhl ;k jk;YVh vFkok_ nksuksa vfèkjksfir dj ldsxk ;k ,sls vfèkdkjksa ds okf.kfT;d mi;ksx ls mn~Hkwr foRrh; Qk;nksa dk fgLlk caVkus lfgr 'krsZa vfèkjksfir dj ldsxkA

(3) bl èkkjk ds micaèk ,sls O;fDr dks ykxw ugha gksaxs tks laln }kjk vfèkfu;fer ikSèkk fdLe ds laj{k.k ls lacafèkr fdlh fofèk ds vèkhu fdUgha vfèkdkjksa ds vèkhu vkosnu dj jgk gSA

(4) tgka dksbZ vfèkdkj mièkkjk (3) esa fufnZ"V fofèk ds vèkhu vuqnRr fd;k tkrk gS ogka laca¼ izkfèkdkjh ,sls vfèkdkj vuqnRr djrs le; ,slk vfèkdkj vuqnRr djus okys ,sls nLrkost dh izfr jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k dks i`"Bkafdr djsxkA

7- dfri; iz;kstuksa ds fy, tSo lalk/ku vfHkizkIr djus ds fy, jkT; tSo fofo/krk cksMZ dks iwoZ bfRryk

,slk dksbZ Hkh O;fDr tks Hkkjr dk ukxfjd gS ;k ,slk fuxfer fudk;] laxe ;k laxBu gS tks Hkkjr esa jftLVªhd`r gS] okf.kfT;d mi;ksx ds fy, dksbZ tSo lalkèku ;k okf.kfT;d mi;ksx ds fy, ;k tSo laj{k.k vkSj tSo mi;ksx ds fy, laca¼ jkT; fofoèkrk cksMZ dks iwoZ bfRryk nsus ds i'pkr~ gh vfHkizkIr djsxk] vU;Fkk ugh%

ijUrq bl èkkjk ds micaèk LFkkuh; O;fDr ;k ml {ks= ds leqnk;ksa dks ykxw ugha gksaxs ftuds varxZr tSo fofoèkrk ds mxkus okys vkSj d`"kd] vkSj ,slk oS| vkSj gdhe gS tks ns'kh vkS"kfèk;ksa dk O;oLkk; dj jgs gSaA


Chapter III

NATIONAL BIODIVERSITY AUTHORITY

8. Establishment of National Biodiversity Authority

(1) With effect from such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint, there shall be established by the Central Government for the purposes of this Act, a body to be called the National Biodiversity Authority.

(2) The National Biodiversity Authority shall be a body corporate by the name aforesaid, having perpetual succession and a common seal, with power to acquire, hold and dispose of property, both movable and immovable, and to contract, and shall by the said name sue and be sued.

(3) The head office of the National Biodiversity Authority shall be at Chennai and the National Biodiversity Authority may, with the previous approval of the Central Government, establish offices at other places in India.

(4) The National Biodiversity Authority shall consist of the following members, namely:

(a) a Chairperson, who shall be an eminent person having adequate knowledge and experience in the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity and in matters relating to equitable sharing of benefits, to be appointed by the Central Government;

(b) three ex officio members to be appointed by the Central Government, one representing the Ministry dealing with Tribal Affairs and two representing the Ministry dealing with Environment and Forests of whom one shall be the Additional Director General of Forests or the Director General of Forests;


v/;k; 3

jk"Vªh; tSo fofo/krk izkf/kdj.k

8- jk"Vªh; tSOk fofo/krk izkf/kdj.k dh LFkkiuk

(1) ,slh rkjh[k ls ftls dsUnzh; ljdkj] jkti= esa vfèklwpuk }kjk fu;r djs] bl vfèkfu;e ds iz;kstu ds fy, dsUnzh; ljdkj }kjk jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k ds uke ds ,d fudk; dh LFkkiuk dh tk,xhA

(2) jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k iwoksZDr uke dk fuxfer fudk; gksxk ftldk 'kk'or mÙkjkfèkdkj vkSj lkekU; eqnzk gksxh rFkk ftlls taxe vkSj LFkkoj nksuksa gh izdkj dh laifRr vftZr djus dh ;k mlds O;;u djus dh vkSj lafonk djus dh 'kfDr gksxh rFkk og ml uke ls okn yk ldsxk ;k mlds fo:¼ okn yk;k tk ldsxkA

(3) jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k dk izèkku dk;kZy; pSUubZ esa gksxk vkSj jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k dsanzh; ljdkj ds iwoZ vuqeksnu ls Hkkjr esa vU; LFkkuksa ij Hkh dk;kZy; LFkkfir dj ldsxkA

(4) jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k fuEufyf[kr lnL;ksa ls feydj cusxk] vFkkZr%

(d) vè;{k] tks [;kfr izkIr O;fDr gksxk ftlds ikl tSo fofoèkrk ds laj{k.k mlds iks"k.kh; mi;ksx esa rFkk Qk;nksa esa lkE;kiw.kZ fgLlk caVkus ls lacafèkr fo"k;ksa esa i;kZIr Kku vkSj vuqHko gks] ftls dsanzh; ljdkj }kjk fu;r fd;k tk,xk_

([k) dsanzh; ljdkj }kjk rhu insu lnL;ksa dks fu;qDr fd;k tk,xk ftuesa tutkfr dk;ksZa ls lacafèkr ea=ky; dk izfrfufèkRo djus ds fy, vkSj i;kZoj.k vkSj ou ls lacafèkr ea=ky; dk izfrfufèkRo djus ds fy, nks lnL; ftlesa ls ,d ou vij egkfuns'kd ;k ou egkfuns'kd gksxk_


(c) seven ex officio members to be appointed by the Central Government to represent respectively the Ministries of the Central Government dealing with–

(i) Agricultural Research and Education;

(ii) Biotechnology;

(iii) Ocean Development;

(iv) Agriculture and Cooperation;

(v) Indian Systems of Medicine and Homoeopathy;

(vi) Science and Technology;

(vii) Scientific and Industrial Research;

(d) five non-official members to be appointed from amongst specialists and scientists having special knowledge of, or experience in, matters relating to conservation of biological diversity, sustainable use of biological resources and equitable sharing of benefits arising out of the use of biological resources, representatives of industry, conservers, creators and knowledge-holders of biological resources.

9. Conditions of service of Chairperson and members

The term of office and conditions of service of the Chairperson and the other members other than ex officio members of the National Biodiversity Authority shall be such as may be prescribed by the Central Government.

10. Chairperson to be Chief Executive of National Biodiversity Authority

The Chairperson shall be the Chief Executive of the National Biodiversity Authority and shall exercise such powers and perform such duties, as may be prescribed.

11. Removal of members

The Central Government may remove from the National Biodiversity Authority any member who, in its opinion, has


(x) fuEufyf[kr ls lacafèkr dsanzh; ljdkj ds lEc¼ ea=ky;ksa dk izfrfufèkRo djus ds fy, dsanzh; ljdkj }kjk fu;qDr fd, tkusokys lkr insu lnL;&

(i) d`f"k vuqlaèkku vkSj f'k{kk_

(ii) tSo izkS|ksfxdh_

(iii) leqnz fodkl_

(iv) d`f"k vkSj lgdkfjrk_

(v) vkS"kfèk vkSj gksE;ksiSfFkd dh Hkkjrh; i¼fr;ka_

(vi) foKku vkSj izkS|ksfxdh_

(vii) oSKkfud vkSj vkS|ksfxd vuqlaèkku_

(?k) ,sls ikap xSj 'kkldh; lnL; tks ,sls fo'ks"kKksa vkSj oSKkfudksa esa ls fu;qDr fd, tk,axs ftuds ikl tSo fofoèkrk ds laj{k.k] tSo lalkèkuksas ds iks"k.kh; mi;ksx vkSj tSo lalkèkuksa ds mi;ksx ls mn~Hkwr Qk;nksa esa lkE;kiw.kZ fgLlk caVkus ls lacafèkr fo"k;ksa esa fo'ks"k Kku vkSj vuqHko gks vkSj tks m|ksx ds izfrfufèk] tSo lalkèkuksa ds laj{kd] ltZd vkSj tkudkjh èkkj.k djus okys gksaA

9- v/;{k vkSj lnL;ksa dh lsok 'krsZa

jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k ds vè;{k vkSj insu lnL;ksa ls fHk= vU; lnL;ksa dh inkofèk vkSj lsok dh 'krsZa os gksaxh tks dsUnzh; ljdkj }kjk fofgr dh tk,aA

10- v/;{k jk"Vªh; tSo fofo/krk izkf/kdj.k dk eq[; dk;Zikyd gksxk

vè;{k jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k dk eq[; dk;Zikyd gksxk vkSj og ,slh 'kfDr;ksa dk iz;ksx vkSj ,sls drZO;ksa dk ikyu djsxk tks fofgr fd, tk,aA

11- lnL;ksa dk gVk;k tkuk

dsUnzh; ljdkj jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k ds fdlh lnL; dks in ls gVk ldsxh ;fn og O;fDr&


(a) been adjudged as an insolvent; or

(b) been convicted of an offence which involves moral turpitude; or

(c) become physically or mentally incapable of acting as a member; or

(d) so abused his position as to render his continuance in office detrimental to the public interest; or

(e) acquired such financial or other interest as is likely to affect prejudicially his functions as a member.

12. Meetings of National Biodiversity Authority

(1) The National Biodiversity Authority shall meet at such time and place and shall observe such rules of procedure in regard to the transaction of business at its meetings (including the quorum at its meetings) as may be prescribed.

(2) The Chairperson of the National Biodiversity Authority shall preside at the meetings of the National Biodiversity Authority.

(3) If for any reason the Chairperson is unable to attend any meeting of the National Biodiversity Authority, any member of the National Biodiversity Authority chosen by the members present at the meeting shall preside at the meeting.

(4) All questions which come before any meeting of the National Biodiversity Authority shall be decided by a majority of votes of the members present and voting and in the event of equality of votes, the Chairperson or, in his absence, the person presiding, shall have and exercise a second or casting vote.

(5) Every member who is in any way, whether directly, indirectly or personally, concerned or interested in a matter to be decided at the meeting shall disclose the nature of his concern or interest and after such disclosure, the member concerned or interested shall not attend that meeting.


(d) tks fnokfy;k U;k;fu.khZr fd;k x;k gS_ ;k

([k) tks fdlh ,sls vijkèk dk fl¼nks"k Bgjk;k x;k gS ftlesa uSfrd vèkerk vUroZfyr gS_ ;k

(x) tks 'kkjhfjd ;k ekufld :i ls lnL; ds :i esa dk;Z djus ds v;ksX; gks x;k gS_ ;k

(?k) ftlus vius in dk ,slk nq:i;ksx fd;k gS ftlls in ij mldk cus jguk yksdfgr ds fy, vfgrdj gS_ ;k

(M+) ftlus ,slk foRrh; ;k vU; fgr vftZr fd;k gS ftlls lnL; ds :i esa mlds d`R;ksa ij izfrdwy izHkko iM+us dh laHkkouk gSaA

12- jk"Vªh; tSo fofo/krk izkf/kdj.k ds vf/kos'ku

(1) jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k ,sls le;ksa vkSj LFkkuksa ij vfèkos'ku djsxk vkSj vius vfèkos'kuksa esa dkjckj ds laO;ogkj esa (ftlds vUrxZr ,sls vfèkos'kuksa esa x.kiwfrZ gS) izfØ;k ds ,sls fu;eksa dk ikyu djsxk] tks fofgr fd, tk,aA

(2) jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k dk vè;{k jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k ds vfèkos'kuksa dh vè;{krk djsxkA

(3) ;fn vè;{k fdlh dkj.k ls jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k ds vfèkos'ku esa mifLFkr gksus esa vleFkZ gS rks ml vfèkos'ku esa mifLFkr jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k lnL;ksa }kjk vius esa ls pquk x;k dksbZ vU; lnL; ml vfèkos'ku dh vè;{krk djsxkA

(4) jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k ds fdlh vfèkos'ku esa mlds le{k vkus okys lHkh iz'uksa dk fofu'p; mifLFkr vkSj er nsusokys lnL;ksa ds cgqer ls fd;k tk,xk vkSj er cjkcj gksus dh n'kk esa] vè;{k ;k mldh vuqifLFkfr esa vè;{krk djus okys O;fDr dk] f}rh; ;k fu.kkZ;d er gksxkA

(5) izR;sd ,slk lnL;] tks fdlh Hkh izdkj ls] pkgs izR;{kr%] vizR;{kr% ;k O;fDrxr :i ls vfèkos'ku esa fofuf'pr fd, tkus okys fo"k; ls lac¼ ;k fgrc¼ gS] rks vius lacaèk ;k fgr_ dh izd`fr dks izdV djsxk vkSj bl izdkj izdV djus ds i'pkr~ lac¼ ;k fgrc¼ lnL; ml vfèkos'ku esa Hkkx ugha ysxkA


(6) No act or proceeding of the National Biodiversity Authority shall be invalidated merely by reason of-

(a) any vacancy in, or any defect in the constitution of, the National Biodiversity Authority; or

(b) any defect in the appointment of a person acting as a member; or

(c) any irregularity in the procedure of the National Biodiversity Authority not affecting the merits of the case.

13. Committees of National Biodiversity Authority

(1) The National Biodiversity Authority may constitute a committee to deal with agro-biodiversity.

Explanation - For the purposes of this sub-section, "agro-biodiversity" means biological diversity of agriculture related species and their wild relatives.

(2) Without prejudice to the provisions of sub-section (1), the National Biodiversity Authority may constitute such number of committees as it deems fit for the efficient discharge of its duties and performance of its functions under this Act.

(3) A committee constituted under this section shall co-opt such number of persons, who are not the members of the National Biodiversity Authority, as it may think fit and the persons so co-opted shall have the right to attend the meetings of the committee and take part in its proceedings but shall not have the right to vote.

(4) The persons appointed as members of the committee under sub-section (2) shall be entitled to receive such allowances or fees for attending the meetings of the committee as may be fixed by the Central Government.


(6) jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k dk dksbZ dk;Z ;k dk;Zokgh dsoy bl vkèkkj ij vfofèkekU; ugha gksxh fd&

(d) jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k esa dksbZ fjfDr gS ;k mlds xBu esa dksbZ =qfV gS_ ;k

([k) fdlh lnL; ds :i esa fdlh O;fDr dh fu;qfDr esa dksbZ =qfV gS_ ;k

(x) jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k dh izfØ;k esa ,slh vfu;ferrk gS ftlls ekeys ds xq.kkoxq.k ij dksbZ izHkko ugha iM+rk gSA

13- jk"Vªh; tSo fofo/krk izkf/kdj.k dh lfefr;ka

(1) jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k d`f"k tSo fofoèkrk ls O;ogkj djus ds fy, ,d lfefr dk xBu dj ldsxkA

Li"Vhdj.k & bl mièkkjk ds iz;kstuksa ds fy,] Þd`f"k tSo fofoèkrkß ls d`f"k ls lacaèkh tkfr vkSj mudh taxyh iztkfr;ksa ls lacafèkr tSo fofoèkrk vfHkizsr gSA

(2) mièkkjk (1) ds micaèkksa ij izfrdwy izHkko Mkys fcuk jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k bl vfèkfu;e ds vèkhu vius drZO;ksa ds n{krkiw.kZ fuoZgu vkSj d`R;ksa ds vuqikyu ds fy, mruh la[;k esa lfefr;ksa dk xBu dj ldsxk tks og Bhd le>sA

(3) bl èkkjk ds vèkhu xfBr lfefr esa] ,sls O;fDr tks jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k ds lnL; ugh gSa] mruh la[;k esa lg;ksftr fd, tk ldasxs tks og Bhd le>s vkSj bl izdkj lg;ksftr O;fDr;ksa dks lfefr ds vfèkos'kuksa esa mifLFkr gksus vkSj bldh dk;Zokfg;ksa esa Hkkx ysus dk vfèkdkj gksxk fdUrq mlesa er nsus dk vfèkdkj ugha gksxkA

(4) mièkkjk (2) ds vèkhu xfBr lfefr ds lnL; ds :i esa fu;qDr O;fDr] lfefr ds vfèkos'kuksa esa mifLFkr gksus ds fy, ,sls HkRrs vkSj Qhl izkIr djus ds gdnkj gksaxs] tks dsUnzh; ljdkj }kjk fu;r dh tk,A


14. Officers and employees of National Biodiversity Authority

(1) The National Biodiversity Authority may appoint such officers and other employees as it considers necessary for the efficient discharge of its functions under this Act.

(2) The terms and conditions of service of such officers and other employees of the National Biodiversity Authority shall be such as may be specified by regulations.

15. Authentication of orders and decisions of National Biodiversity Authority

All orders and decisions of the National Biodiversity Authority shall be authenticated by the signature of the Chairperson or any other member authorized by the National Biodiversity Authority in this behalf and all other instruments executed by the National Biodiversity Authority shall be authenticated by the signature of an officer of the National Biodiversity Authority authorized by it in this behalf.

16. Delegation of powers

The National Biodiversity Authority may, by general or special order in writing, delegate to any member, officer of the National Biodiversity Authority or any other person subject to such conditions, if any, as may be specified in the order, such of the powers and functions under this Act (except the power to prefer an appeal under section 50 and the power to make regulations under section 64) as it may deem necessary.

17. Expenses of National Biodiversity Authority to be defrayed out of the Consolidated Fund of India

The salaries and allowances payable to the members and the administrative expenses of the National Biodiversity Authority including salaries, allowances and pension payable to, or in respect of, the officers and other employees of the National Biodiversity Authority shall be defrayed out of the Consolidated Fund of India.


14- jk"Vªh; tSo fofo/krk izkf/kdj.k ds vf/kdkjh vkSj deZpkjh

(1) jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k] mrus vfèkdkfj;ksa vkSj ,sls vU; deZpkfj;ksa dks fu;qDr dj ldsxk tks og bl vfèkfu;e ds vèkhu vius dR̀;ksa ds n{krkiw.kZ fuoZgu ds fy, vko';d le>sA

(2) jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k ds ,sls vfèkdkfj;ksa vkSj vU; deZpkfj;ksa dh lsok ds fucaèku vkSj 'krsZa ,slh gksaxh tks fofu;eksa }kjk fofgr dh tk,aA

15- jk"Vªh; tSo fofo/krk izkf/kdj.k ds vkns'kksa vkSj fofu'p;ksa dk vf/kizek.ku

jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k ds lHkh vkns'kksa vkSj fofu'p;ksa dk vfèkizek.ku vè;{k ;k jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k }kjk bl fufeÙk izkfèkd`r fdlh lnL; ds gLrk{kj }kjk fd;k tk,xk vkSj jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k }kjk fu"ikfnr lHkh vU; fy[krsa jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k }kjk bl fufeÙk izkfèkd`r vfèkdkjh ds gLrk{kj }kjk vfèkizekf.kr dh tk,axhA

16- 'kfDr;ksa dk izR;k;kstu

jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k] fyf[kr :i esa lkèkkj.k ;k fo'ks"k vkns'k }kjk jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k ds fdlh lnL; ;k vfèkdjh ;k fdlh vU; O;fDr dks] ,slh 'krksZa ds vèkhu jgrs gq, ;fn dksbZ gksa] tks bl vkns'k esa fofufnZ"V dh tk,a] vfèkfu;e ds vèkhu ,slh 'kfDr;ksa vkSj d`R;ksa dks èkkjk 50 ds vèkhu vihy djus vkSj (èkkjk 62 ds vèkhu fofu;e cukus dh 'kfDr ls fHkék)] tks vko';d le>h tk,a] izR;k;ksftr dh tk ldsaxhA

17- jk"Vªh; tSo fofo/krk izkf/kdj.k ds O;; dk Hkkjr dh lafpr fuf/k esa ls pqdk;k tkuk

jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k ds lnL;ksa dks lans; osru vkSj HkRrs rFkk iz'kklfud O;;] ftlds varxZr jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k ds vfèkdkfj;ksa vkSj vU; deZpkfj;ksa dks lans; ;k muds lacaèk esa lans; osru] HkRrs vkSj isa'ku gS] Hkkjr dh lafpr fufèk esa ls pqdk, tk,axsA


Chapter IV

FUNCTIONS AND POwERS OF THE NATIONAL BIODIVERSITY AUTHORITY

18. Functions and powers of National Biodiversity Authority

(1) It shall be the duty of the National Biodiversity Authority to regulate activities referred to in sections 3, 4 and 6 and by regulations issue guidelines for access to biological resources and for fair and equitable benefit sharing.

(2) The National Biodiversity Authority may grant approval for undertaking any activity referred to in sections 3, 4 and 6.

(3) The National Biodiversity Authority may-

(a) advise the Central Government on matters relating to the conservation of biodiversity, sustainable use of its components and equitable sharing of benefits arising out of the utilization of biological resources;

(b) advise the State Governments in the selection of areas of biodiversity importance to be notified under sub-section (1) of section 37 as heritage sites and measures for the management of such heritage sites;

(c) perform such other functions as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.

(4) The National Biodiversity Authority may, on behalf of the Central Government, take any measures necessary to oppose the grant of intellectual property rights in any country outside India on any biological resource obtained from India or knowledge associated with such biological resource which is derived from India.


v/;k; 4

jk"Vªh; tSo fofo/krk izkf/kdj.k ds d`R; vkSj 'kfDr;ka

18- jk"Vªh; tSo fofo/krk izkf/kdj.k ds d`R; o 'kfDr;ka

(1) jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k dk] èkkjk 3] èkkjk 4 vkSj èkkjk 6 esa fofufnZ"V fØ;kdykiksa dks fofu;fer djus vkSj fofu;eksa }kjk tSo lalkèkuksa rd igqap vkSj Qk;nksa esa lkE;kiw.kZ fgLlk caVkus rd ds fy, ekxZn'kZu tkjh djus dk drZO; gksxkA

(2) jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k dk èkkjk 3] èkkjk 4 vkSj èkkjk 6 esa fofufnZ"V fØ;kdyki dks djus ds fy, vuqeksnu vuqnRr dj ldsxkA

(3) jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k]

(d) dsUnzh; ljdkj dks tSo fofoèkrk ds laj{k.k] blds vo;oksa ds iks"k.kh; mi;ksx vkSj tSo fofoèkrk lalkèkuksa ds mi;ksx esa ls mn~Hkwr Qk;nksa ds lkE;kiw.kZ fgLlk caVkus ds lacaèk esa lykg nsa ldsxk_

([k) jkT; ljdkjksa dks] tSo fofoèkrk ds egRo ds {ks=ksa ds p;u esa tks fojklr LFky ds :i esa èkkjk 37 dh mièkkjk (1) ds vèkhu vfèklwfpr fd, tk,a rFkk ,sls fojklr LFkyksa ds izcaèk ds mik; ds p;u esa lykg ns ldsxk_

(x) ,sls vU; d`R;ksa dk ikyu dj ldsxk tks bl vfèkfu;e ds micaèkksa ds dk;kZUo;u ds fy, vko';d le>s tk,aA

(4) jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k] dsUnzh; ljdkj dh vksj ls Hkkjr ls vfHkizkIr fdlh tSo lalkèku ;k ,sls tSo lalkèku ls lg;ksftr] tks Hkkjr ls O;qRiék gqvk gS] Hkkjr ds ckgj fdlh ns'k esa ckSf¼d laink vfèkdkjksa dks eatwj djus dk fojksèk djus ds fy, vko';d dne mBk ldsxkA


Chapter V

APPROVAL BY THE NATIONAL BIODIVERSITY AUTHORITY

19. Approval by National Biodiversity Authority for undertaking certain activities

(1) Any person referred to in sub-section (2) of section 3 who intends to obtain any biological resource occurring in India or knowledge associated thereto for research or for commercial utilization or for bio-survey and bio-utilization or transfer the results of any research relating to biological resources occurring in, or obtained from, India, shall make application in such form and payment of such fees as may be prescribed, to the National Biodiversity Authority.

(2) Any person who intends to apply for a patent or any other form of intellectual property protection whether in India or outside India referred to in sub-section (1) of section 6, may make an application in such form and in such manner as may be prescribed to the National Biodiversity Authority.

(3) On receipt of an application under sub-section (1) or sub-section (2), the National Biodiversity Authority may, after making such enquiries as it may deem fit and if necessary after consulting an expert committee constituted for this purpose, by order, grant approval subject to any regulations made in this behalf and subject to such terms and conditions as it may deem fit, including the imposition of charges by way of royalty or for reasons to be recorded in writing, reject the application:

Provided that no such order for rejection shall be made without giving an opportunity of being heard to the person affected.

(4) The National Biodiversity Authority shall give public notice of every approval granted by it under this section.


v/;k; 5

jk"Vªh; tSo fofo/krk izkf/kdj.k }kjk vuqeksnu

19- dfri; fØ;kdyki djus ds fy, jk"Vªh; tSo fofo/krk izkf/kdj.k }kjk vuqeksnu

(1) èkkjk 3 dh mièkkjk (2) esa fufnZ"V dksbZ O;fDr] tks Hkkjr esa gksus okyh fdlh tSo lalkèku dks ;k mlls lg;ksftr Kku dks] vuqlaèkku ;k okf.kfT;d mi;ksx ;k tSo losZ{k.k vkSj tSo mi;ksx ds fy, vFkok Hkkjr esa gksus okys ;k Hkkjr ds ckgj ls vfHkizkIr tSo lalkèku ls lacafèkr fdlh vuqlaèkku ds ifj.kkeksa ds varj.k dks izkIr djus ds fy, vk'kf;r gSa] ,sls iz:i esa jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k dks vkosnu djsxk vkSj ,slh Qhl dk lank; djsxk] tks fofgr dh tk,A

(2) dksbZ O;fDr] tks Hkkjr esa ;k Hkkjr ds ckgj èkkjk 6 dh mièkkjk (1) esa fofufnZ"V fdlh isVsaV ds fy, ;k ckSf¼d laink laj{k.k ds fdlh vU; iz:i ds fy, vkosnu djuk pkgrk gS rks og ,sls iz:i esa vkSj ,slh jhfr esa jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k dks vkosnu dj ldsxk tks fofgr dh tk,A

(3) mièkkjk (1) vkSj mièkkjk (2) ds vèkhu fdlh vkosnu dh izkfIr ij] jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k ,slh tkap djus ds i'pkr~ tks og vko';d le>s vkSj ;fn vko';d gks bl iz;kstu ds fy;s xfBr fdlh fo'ks"kK lfefr ls ijke'kZ djus ds i'pkr~] vkns'k }kjk bl fufeÙk cuk, x, fdUgha fofu;eksa ds vèkhu jgrs gq, vuqeksnu vuqnRr dj ldsxk vkSj ;g ,slh 'krksZa vkSj fucaèkuksa ds vèkhu gksxk tks vko';d le>h tk,a ftuds varxZr jk;YVh ds :i esa izHkkjksa dk vfèkjksi.k ;k vkosnu dks ukeatwj djus ds dkj.k lfEefyr gS%

ijUrq ;g fd ukeatwjh dk ,slk dksbZ vkns'k izHkkfor O;fDr dks lquokbZ dk volj fn, fcuk ugha fd;k tk,xkA

(4) jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k bl èkkjk ds vèkhu fn, x, izR;sd vuqeksnu dh lkoZtfud lwpuk nsxkA


20. Transfer of biological resource or knowledge

(1) No person who has been granted approval under section 19 shall transfer any biological resource or knowledge associated thereto which is the subject matter of the said approval except with the permission of the National Biodiversity Authority.

(2) Any person who intends to transfer any biological resource or knowledge associated thereto referred to in sub-section (1) shall make an application in such form and in such manner as may be prescribed to the National Biodiversity Authority.

(3) On receipt of an application under sub-section (2), the National Biodiversity Authority may, after making such enquiries as it may deem fit and if necessary after consulting an expert committee constituted for this purpose, by order, grant approval subject to such terms and conditions as it may deem fit, including the imposition of charges by way of royalty or for reasons to be recorded in writing, reject the application:

Provided that no such order for rejection shall be made without giving an opportunity of being heard to the person affected.

(4) The National Biodiversity Authority shall give public notice of every approval granted by it under this section.

21. Determination of equitable benefit sharing by National Biodiversity Authority

(1) The National Biodiversity Authority shall while granting approvals under section 19 or section 20 ensure that the terms and conditions subject to which approval is granted secures equitable sharing of benefits arising out of the use of accessed biological resources, their by-products, innovations and practices associated with their use and applications and knowledge relating thereto in accordance with mutually agreed terms and conditions between the person applying for such approval, local bodies concerned and the benefit claimers.


20- tSo lalk/ku ;k Kku dk vUrj.k

(1) dksbZ Hkh O;fDr] ftls èkkjk 19 ds vèkhu vuqeksnu iznku fd;k x;k gS fdlh ,sls tSo lalkèku ;k mlls lgc¼ Kku dks] tks mDr vuqeksnu dh fo"k;&oLrq gS] jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k dh vuqKk ds fcuk varfjr ugha djsaxkA

(2) dksbZ O;fDr tks mièkkjk (1) esa fufnZ"V fdlh tSo lalkèku ;k mlls lgc¼ Kku dks varfjr djuk pkgrk gS] ,sls iz:i esa vkSj ,slh jhfr esa jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k dks vkosnu djsxk] tks fofgr dh tk,A

(3) mièkkjk (2) ds vèkhu fdlh vkosnu dh izkfIr ij jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k ,slh tkap djus ds i'pkr~ ftUgsa og mfpr le>s vkSj ;fn vko';d gks] bl iz;kstu ds fy, xfBr fdlh fo'ks"kK lfefr ls ijke'kZ djus ds i'pkr~ vkns'k }kjk bl fufeRr cuk, x, fdUghaa fofu;eksa ds vèkhu jgrs gq, vuqeksnu ns ldsxk vkSj ;g ,slh 'krksZa vkSj fucaèkuksa ds vèkhu gksxk tks vko';d le>h tk,a ftuds varxZr jk;YVh ds :i eas izHkkjksa dk vfèkjksi.k ;k vkosnu dks ukeatwj djus ds dkj.k lfEefyr gSa%

ijUrq ;g fd ukeatwjh dk ,slk dksbZ vkns'k izHkkfor O;fDr dks lquokbZ dk volj fn, fcuk ugha fd;k tk,xk%

(4) jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k bl èkkjk ds vèkhu fn, x, izR;sd vuqeksnu dh lkoZtfud lwpuk nsxkA

21- jk"Vªh; tSo fofo/krk izkf/kdj.k lkE;iw.kZ Qk;ns esa fgLlk caVkus dk voèkkj.k

(1) jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k] èkkjk 19 ;k èkkjk 20 ds vèkhu vuqeksnu iznku djrs le; ;g lqfuf'pr djsxk fd ,sls fucaèkuksa vkSj 'krksZa dk] ftuds vèkhu jgrs gq, vuqeksnu iznku fd;k x;k gS] miyCèk tSo lalkèkuksa ds mi;ksx ls mnHkwr Qk;nksa] muds miksRiknksa] muds mi;ksx ls lgc¼ uoifjorZuksa rFkk O;ogkjksa vkSj muls lacafèkr mi;kstuksa rFkk Kku dk] ,sls vuqeksnu ds fy;s vkosnu djus okys O;fDr] lacafèkr LFkkuh; fudk; vkSj Qk;ns ds nkosnkjksa ds chp ikjLifjd :i ls djkj fd, x, fucaèkuksa vkSj 'krksZa ds vuqlkj lkE;kiw.kZ Qk;ns esa fgLlk caVkuk lqfuf'pr gSA


(2) The National Biodiversity Authority shall, subject to any regulations made in this behalf, determine the benefit sharing which shall be given effect in all or any of the following manner, namely:

(a) grant of joint ownership of intellectual property rights to the National Biodiversity Authority, or where benefit claimers are identified, to such benefit claimers;

(b) transfer of technology;

(c) location of production, research and development units in such areas which will facilitate better living standards to the benefit claimers;

(d) association of Indian scientists, benefit claimers and the local people with research and development in biological resources and bio-survey and bio-utilization;

(e) setting up of venture capital fund for aiding the cause of benefit claimers;

(f) payment of monetary compensation and non-monetary benefits to the benefit claimers as the National Biodiversity Authority may deem fit.

(3) Where any amount of money is ordered by way of benefit sharing, the National Biodiversity Authority may direct the amount to be deposited in the National Biodiversity Fund:

Provided that where biological resource or knowledge was a result of access from specific individual or group of individuals or organizations, the National Biodiversity Authority may direct that the amount shall be paid directly to such individual or group of individuals or organizations in accordance with the terms of any agreement and in such manner as it deems fit.

(4) For the purposes of this section, the National Biodiversity Authority shall, in consultation with the Central Government, by regulations, frame guidelines.


(2) jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k bl fufeÙk cuk, x, fdUgha fofu;eksa ds vèkhu jgrs gq, Qk;ns esa fgLlk caVkus dh voèkkj.k dks fuEufyf[kr fdlh ;k lHkh jhfr esa ykxw fd;k tk,xk] vFkkZr%

(d) jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k ;k tgka Qk;ns ds nkosnkjksa dks] ,sls Qk;ns ds nkosnkjksa ds :i esa igpkuk tkrk gS] ckSf¼d laink vfèkdkjksa dk la;qDr LokfeRo nsuk_

([k) izkS|ksfxdh dk varj.k_

(x) ,sls {ks=ksa esa mRiknu] vuqlaèkku vkSj fodkl ,ddksa dk voLFkku tks Qk;ns ds nkosnkjksa ds csgrj thou Lrj dks lqdj cukrs gSa_

(?k) Hkkjrh; oSKkfud laxe] Qk;nksa dk nkok djus okys O;fDr vkSj tSo lalkèku vkSj tSo losZ{k.k vkSj tSo mi;ksx ds vuqlaèkku vkSj fodkl esa yxs LFkkuh; O;fDr Qk;ns dk nkok djus okys_

(M+) Qk;ns dk nkok djus okyksa ds gsrq dh xbZ lgk;rk ds fy;s ckSf¼d iwath fufèk dh LFkkiuk_

(p) Qk;ns dk nkok djus okyksa dks èkuh; izfrdj vkSj vU; xSj èkuh; Qk;nksa dk lank; tks jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k }kjk vko';d le>s tk,a_

(3) tgka èku dh vko';d jkf'k dk fgLlk caVkus dk vkns'k fn;k tkrk gS] ogka jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k ,slh jkf'k dks jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk fufèk esa tek djus dk vkns'k ns ldsxk_

ijarq ;g fd tgka tSo lalkèku ;k Kku fdlh fofufnZ"V O;f"V ;k O;f"V & lewg ;k laxBu ds ifj.kkeLo:i miyCèk Fkk ogka jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k ;g funs'k ns ldsxk fd jkf'k dks fdlh djkj ds fucaèkuksa ds vuqlj.k esa vkSj ,slh jhfr esa tks vko';d le>h tk, vkSj fof'k"V O;f"V vkSj O;f"V lewg ;k laxBu dks izR;{kr% lank; fd;k tk,A

(4) bl èkkjk ds iz;kstu ds fy;s jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k dsUnzh; ljdkj ds ijke'kZ ls fofu;eksa }kjk ekxZn'kZd fl¼kar fojfpr djsxkA


Chapter VI

STATE BIODIVERSITY BOARD

22. Establishment of State Biodiversity Board

(1) With effect from such date as the State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint in this behalf, there shall be established by that Government for the purposes of this Act, a Board for the State to be known as the ....................................... (name of the State) Biodiversity Board.

(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in this section, no State Biodiversity Board shall be constituted for a Union territory and in relation to a Union territory, the National Biodiversity Authority shall exercise the powers and perform the functions of a State Biodiversity Board for that Union territory:

Provided that in relation to any Union territory, the National Biodiversity Authority may delegate all or any of its powers or functions under this sub-section to such person or group of persons as the Central Government may specify.

(3) The Board shall be a body corporate by the name aforesaid, having perpetual succession and a common seal, with power to acquire, hold and dispose of property, both movable and immovable, and to contract, and shall by the said name sue and be sued.

(4) The Board shall consist of the following members, namely:

(a) a Chairperson who shall be an eminent person having adequate knowledge and experience in the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity and in matters relating to equitable sharing of benefits, to he appointed by the State Government;

(b) not more than five ex officio members to be appointed by the State Government to represent the concerned Departments of the State Government;


v/;k; 6

jkT; tSo fofo/krk cksMZ

22- jkT; tSo fofo/krk cksMZ dh LFkkiuk

(1) ml rkjh[k ls tks jkT; ljdkj] jkti= esa vfèklwpuk }kjk bl fufeÙk fu;r djs] bl vfèkfu;e ds iz;kstu ds fy;s--------------------- (jkT; dk uke) tSo fofoèkrk cksMZ ds uke ls Kkr jkT; ds fy;s ml ljdkj }kjk ,d cksMZ LFkkfir fd;k tk,xkA

(2) bl èkkjk esa fdlh ckr ds gksrs gq, Hkh fdlh jkT; tSo fofoèkrk cksMZ dks fdlh la?k jkT;{ks= vkSj ,sls la?k jkT;{ks= ds lacaèk esa xBu fd;k x;k ugha le>k tk,xkA jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k la?k jkT;{ks= ds fy;s fdlh jkT; tSo fofoèkrk cksMZ dh 'kfDr;ksa dk iz;ksx vkSj d`R;ksa dk ikyu djsxk_

ijarq ;g fd fdlh la?k jkT;{ks= ds lacaèk esa jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k ,sls O;fDr ;k O;fDr;ksa ds lewg dks] tks dsUnzh; ljdkj fofgr djs] bl mièkkjk ds vèkhu lHkh ;k fdlh 'kfDr vFkok d`R;ksa dk izR;k;kstu dj ldsxkA

(3) cksMZ] mi;qDr uke ls fuxfer ,d fudk; gksxk ftldk 'kk'or mRrjkfèkdkj vkSj ,d lkekU; eqnzk gksxh rFkk mls LFkkoj vkSj taxe laifRr nksuksa dks vftZr djus] èkkj.k djus vkSj O;;u djus vkSj lafonk djus dh 'kfDr gksxh vkSj og mDr uke ls okn yk ldsxk rFkk mlds fo:¼ okn yk;k tk ldsxkA

(4) cksMZ esa fuEufyf[kr lnL; gksaxs] vFkkZr%

(d) ,d vè;{k] tks tSo fofoèkrk ds laj{k.k vkSj iks"k.kh; mi;ksx rFkk Qk;nksa ds lkE;kiw.kZ fgLlk caVkus ls lacafèkr fo"k;ksa esa i;kZIr Kku vkSj vuqHko j[kus okyk fof'k"V O;fDr gksxk] jkT; ljdkj }kjk fu;qDr fd;k tk,xk_

([k) jkT; ljdkj ds lac¼ foHkkxksa dk izfrfufèkRo djus ds fy;s jkT; ljdkj }kjk ikap ls vufèkd insu lnL; fu;qDr fd, tk,axs_


(c) not more than five members to be appointed from amongst experts in matters relating to conservation of biological diversity, sustainable use of biological resources and equitable sharing of benefits arising out of the use of biological resources.

(5) The head office of the State Biodiversity Board shall be at such place as the State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify.

23. Functions of State Biodiversity Board

The functions of the State Biodiversity Board shall be to–

(a) advise the State Government, subject to any guidelines issued by the Central Government, on matters relating to the conservation of biodiversity, sustainable use of its components and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of the utilization of biological resources;

(b) regulate by granting of approvals or otherwise requests for commercial utilization or bio-survey and bio-utilization of any biological resource by Indians;

(c) perform such other functions as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act or as may be prescribed by the State Government.

24. Power of State Biodiversity Board to restrict certain activities violating the objectives of conservation etc.

(1) Any citizen of India or a body corporate, organization or association registered in India intending to undertake any activity referred to in section 7 shall give prior intimation in such form as may be prescribed by the State Government to the State Biodiversity Board.

(2) On receipt of an intimation under sub-section (1), the State Biodiversity Board may, in consultation with the local bodies concerned and after making such enquires as it may deem fit, by order, prohibit or restrict any such activity if it is of opinion that such activity is detrimental or


(x) tSo fofoèkrk ds laj{k.k] tSo lalkèkuksa ds iks"k.kh; mi;ksx rFkk tSo lalkèkuksa ds mi;ksx esa gh mn~Hkwr dk;ksZa ds lkE;iw.kZ fgLlk caVkus ls lacafèkr fo"k;ksa ds fo'ks"kKksa esa ls ikap ls vufèkd lnL; fu;qDr fd, tk,axsA

(5) jkT; tSo fofoèkrk cksMZ dk eq[; dk;kZy; ,sls LFkku ij gksxk tks jkT; ljdkj }kjk vfèklwpuk }kjk jkT;i= esa vfèklwfpr fd;k tk,A

23- jkT; tSo fofo/krk cksMZ ds d`R;

jkT; tSo fofoèkrk cksMZ ds d`R; fuEufyf[kr gksaxs&

(d) jkT; ljdkj dsUnzh; ljdkj }kjk tkjh fd, x, fdlh ekxZn'kZu ds vèkhu jgrs gq, tks tSo fofoèkrk ds laj{k.k] mlds vOk;oksa ds iks"k.kh; mi;ksx rFkk tSo lalkèkuksa ds mi;ksx esa ls mn~Hkwr Qk;nksa ds lkE;iw.kZ fgLlk caVkus ds lacaèk esa jkT; ljdkj dks lykg nsxk_

([k) okf.kfT;d mi;ksx ;k tSo losZ{k.k vkSj Hkkjrh;ksa }kjk fdlh tSo fofoèkrk lalkèku ds tSo mi;ksx ds fy;s vuqeksnu ;k vU;Fkk vuqjksèk dks eatwj djds] fofu;fer djuk_

(x) ,sls vU; d`R;ksa dks djuk tks bl vfèkfu;e ds micaèkksa ds fØ;kUo;u ds fy;s vko';d gksa vkSj jkT; ljdkj }kjk fofgr fd, tk,aA

24- laj{k.k vkfn ds mn~ns';ksa dk mYya?ku djus ds fy;s dfri; fØ;kdykiksa dks fucZaf/kr djus dh jkT; tSo fofo/krk cksMZ dh 'kfDr

(1) Hkkjr dk dksbZ ukxfjd ;k fuxfer fudk;] laxBu ;k Hkkjr esa jftLVªhd`r laxe] tks èkkjk 7 esa fufnZ"V fdlh dk;Zdyki dks djuk pkgrk gS] jkT; tSo fofoèkrk cksMZ dks bldh iwoZ lwpuk ,sls iz:i esa nsxk] tks jkT; ljdkj }kjk fofgr fd;k tk,A

(2) mièkkjk (1) ds vèkhu fdlh lalwpuk dh izkfIr ij jkT; tSo fofoèkrk cksMZ lacafèkr fuxfer fudk; ls ijke'kZ djds vkSj ,sls tkap djus ds i'pkr~] tks og Bhd le>s] vkns'k }kjk ,sls fdlh fØ;kdyki dks izfr"ksèk ;k fucafèkr dj ldsxk ;fn mldh jk; esa ,slk fØ;kdyki] laj{k.k vkSj tSo fofoèkrk ds iks"k.kh; mi;ksx ;k


contrary to the objectives of conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity or equitable sharing of benefits arising out of such activity:

Provided that no such order shall be made without giving an opportunity of being heard to the person affected.

(3) Any information given in the form referred to in sub-section (1) for prior intimation shall be kept confidential and shall not be disclosed, either intentionally or unintentionally, to any person not concerned thereto.

25. Provisions of sections 9 to 17 to apply with modifications to State Biodiversity Board

The provisions of sections 9 to 17 shall apply to a State Biodiversity Board and shall have effect subject to the following modifications, namely:

(a) references to the Central Government shall be construed as references to the State Government;

(b) references to the National Biodiversity Authority shall be construed as references to the State Biodiversity Board;

(c) reference to the Consolidated Fund of India shall be construed as reference to the Consolidated Fund of the State.


,sls fØ;kdyki esa ls mn~Hkwr Qk;nksa ds lkE;kiw.kZ fgLlk caVkus ds izfrdwy ;k fo:¼ gks%

ijarq ;g fd ,slk dksbZ fgLlk vkns'k izHkkfor O;fDr;ksa dks lquokbZ dk volj fn, fcuk ugha fd;k tk,xkA

(3) iwoZ bfRryk ds fy;s mièkkjk (1) esa fufnZ"V iz:i esa nh xbZ dksbZ lwpuk xqIr j[kh tk,xh vkSj fdlh ,sls O;fDr dks] ftldk mlls dksbZ lacaèk ugha] lk'k; ;k fcuk vk'k; ds izdV ugha dh tk,xhA

25- jkT; tSo fofo/krk cksMZ dks mikarj.kksa lfgr /kkjk 9 ls /kkjk 17 ds micaèkksa dk ykxw gksuk

èkkjk 9 ls èkkjk 17 ds micaèk] fdlh jkT; tSo fofoèkrk cksMZ dks ykxw gksaxs vkSj fuEufyf[kr mikarj.kksa ds vèkhu jgrs gq, izHkkoh gksaxs] vFkkZr%

(d) dsUnzh; ljdkj ds izfrfunsZ'k dks jkT; ljdkj ds izfrfunsZ'k le>k tk,xk_

([k) jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k ds izfrfunsZ'k dks jkT; tSo fofoèkrk cksMZ ds izfrfunsZ'k le>k tk,xk_

(x) Hkkjr dh lafpr fufèk ds izfrfunsZ'k dks jkT; dh lafpr fufèk ds izfrfunsZ'k le>k tk,xkA


Chapter VII

FINANCE, ACCOUNTS AND AUDIT OF NATIONAL BIODIVERSITY AUTHORITY

26. Grants or loans by the Central Government

The Central Government may, after due appropriation made by Parliament by law in this behalf, pay to the National Biodiversity Authority by way of grants or loans such sums of money as the Central Government may think fit for being utilized for the purposes of this Act.

27. Constitution of National Biodiversity Fund

(1) There shall be constituted a Fund to be called the National Biodiversity Fund and there shall be credited thereto-

(a) any grants and loans made to the National Biodiversity Authority under section 26;

(b) all charges and royalties received by the National Biodiversity Authority under this Act; and

(c) all sums received by the National Biodiversity Authority from such other sources as may be decided upon by the Central Government.

(2) The Fund shall be applied for–

(a) channeling benefits to the benefit claimers;

(b) conservation and promotion of biological resources and development of areas from where such biological resources or knowledge associated thereto has been accessed;

(c) socio-economic development of areas referred to in clause (b) in consultation with the local bodies concerned.

28. Annual report of National Biodiversity Authority

The National Biodiversity Authority shall prepare, in such form and at such time each financial year as may be prescribed, its annual report, giving a full account of its activities during the previous financial year and furnish, to the Central Government,


v/;k; 7

jk"Vªh; tSo fofo/krk izkf/kdj.k dk foRr] ys[kk vkSj ys[kkijh{kk

26- dsUnz ljdkj ds vuqnku ;k ½.k

dsUnzh; ljdkj] bl fufeRr laln~ }kjk lE;d~ :i ls fofu;ksx ds i'pkr] ,sls vuqnku ½.kksa ds }kjk] jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k dks ,slh jkf'k;ksa dk lank; dj ldsxh] tks dsUnzh; ljdkj] bl vfèkfu;e ds iz;kstuksa ds fy;s mi;ksx fd, tkus ds fy;s] vko';d le>sA

27- jk"Vªh; tSo fofo/krk dk mi;kstu

(1) jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk fufèk ds uke ls ,d fufèk dk xBu fd;k tk,xk vkSj mlesa fuEufyf[kr tek fd;k tk,xk&

(d) èkkjk 26 ds vèkhu jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k dks fn;k x;k dksbZ vuqnku ;k ½.k_

([k) bl vfèkfu;e ds vèkhu jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k }kjk izkIr fd, x, lHkh izHkkj vkSj LokfeRo_ vkSj

(x) ,sls vU; lalkèkuksa ls jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k }kjk izkIr lHkh jde] tks dsUnzh; ljdkj }kjk fofuf'pr dh tk,A

(2) fufèk dk fuEufyf[kr ds fy;s mi;ksx fd;k tk,xk&

(d) Qk;ns dk nkok djus okykas dks Qk;nksa dk fn;k tkuk_

([k) tSo lalkèkuksa dk laj{k.k] laoèkZu vkSj mu {ks=ksa dk fodkl tgka ls ,sls tSo lalkèku ;k mlls lgc¼ Kku miyCèk gqvk gS_

(x) LFkkuh; fudk; ds ijke'kZ ls [kaM ([k) esa fufnZ"V {ks=ksa dk lkekftd&vkfFkZd fodklA

28- jk"Vªh; tSo fofo/krk izkf/kdj.k dh okf"kZd fjiksVZ

jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k ,sls iz:i esa vkSj izR;sd foRrh; o"kZ esa ,sls le; ij tks fofgr fd, tk,a] viuh okf"kZd fjiksVZ rS;kj djsxk vkSj ftlesa iwoZorhZ foRrh; o"kZ ds nkSjku ,sls fØ;kdykiksa dk laiw.kZ ys[kk tks[kk nsxk rFkk dsUnzh; ljdkj dks ,slh rkjh[k ls iwoZ] tks fofgr dh tk,] is'k


before such date as may be prescribed, its audited copy of accounts together with auditors report thereon.

29. Budget accounts and audit

(1) The National Biodiversity Authority shall prepare a budget, maintain proper accounts and other relevant records (including the accounts and other relevant records of the National Biodiversity Fund) and prepare an annual statement of account in such form as may be prescribed by the Central Government in consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India.

(2) The accounts of the National Biodiversity Authority shall be audited by the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India at such intervals as may be specified by him and any expenditure incurred in connection with such audit shall be payable by the National Biodiversity Authority to the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India.

(3) The Comptroller and Auditor-General of India and any other person appointed by him in connection with the audit of the accounts of the National Biodiversity Authority shall have the same rights and privileges and authority in connection with such audit as the Comptroller and Auditor-General generally has in connection with the audit of the Government accounts and, in particular, shall have the right to demand the production of books, accounts, connected vouchers and other documents and papers and to inspect any of the offices of the National Biodiversity Authority.

(4) The accounts of the National Biodiversity Authority as certified by the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India or any other person appointed by him in this behalf together with the audit report thereon shall be forwarded annually to the Central Government.

30. Annual Report to be laid before parliament

The Central Government shall cause the annual report and auditor's report to be laid, as soon as may be after they are received, before each House of Parliament.


djsxk vkSj blds lkFk ml ij ys[kkijh{kdksa dh fjiksVZ vkSj ys[kkvksa dh ,d laijhf{kr izfr yxh gksxhA

29- ctV] ys[kk vkSj ys[kkijh{kk

(1) jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k ,d ctV rS;kj djsxk] leqfpr ys[kk vkSj vU; lqlax vfHkys[k (ftlesa jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk fufèk ds ys[kk vkSj vU; lqlaxr vfHkys[k lfEefyr gS) cuk, j[ksxk vkSj ys[kkvksa dk ,d okf"kZd fooj.k ml iz:i esa tSlk dsUnzh; ljdkj Hkkjr ds fu;a=d&egkys[kkijh{kd ds ijke'kZ ls fofgr djs] rS;kj djsxkA

(2) Hkkjr ds fu;a=d&egkys[kkijh{kd }kjk jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k ds ys[kkvksa dh laijh{kk ,sls vUrjkyksa ij dh tk,xh tSlk mlds }kjk fofufnZ"V fd;k tk, vkSj ,slh laijh{kk ds lacaèk esa fd, x, [kpsZ dks jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k }kjk Hkkjr ds fu;a=d&egkys[kkijh{kd dks ns; gksxkA

(3) Hkkjr dk fu;a=d vkSj egkys[kkijh{kd rFkk jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k ds ys[kkvksa dh laijh{kk ds lacaèk esa mlds }kjk fu;qDr fdlh O;fDr dks] ,slh laijh{kk ds lacaèk esa oSls gh vfèkdkj vkSj fo'ks"kkfèkdkj rFkk izkfèkdkj gksaxs tks lkekU;r;k fu;a=d vkSj ys[kkijh{kd dks ljdkjh ys[kkvksa dh laijh{kk ds lacaèk esa izkIr gksrs gSa vkSj fof'k"Vr% mls cfg;ksa] ys[kkvksa lacafèkr ckmpj vkSj vU; nLrkost rFkk dkxt&i= izLrqr djus dh ekax djus vkSj jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k ds fdlh dk;kZy; dk fujh{k.k djus dk vfèkdkj gksxkA

(4) jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k ds Hkkjr ds fu;a=d&egkys[kkijh{kd ;k bl fufeÙk mlds }kjk fu;qDr fdlh O;fDr }kjk izekf.kr ys[kk] mudh laijh{kk fjiksVZ lfgr okf"kZd :i ls dsUnzh; ljdkj dks vxzsf"kr fd, tk,axsA

30- okf"kZd fjiksVZ dk laln ds le{k j[kk tkuk

dsUnzh; ljdkj okf"kZd fjiksVZ vkSj ys[kk ijh{kdksa dh fjiksVZ dks muds izkIr gksus ds ;FkklaHko 'kh?kz i'pkr~ laln dks izR;sd lnu ds le{k j[kok,xhA


Chapter VIII

FINANCE, ACCOUNTS AND AUDIT OF STATE BIODIVERSITY BOARD

31. Grants of money by State Government to State Biodiversity Board

The State Government may, after due appropriation made by the State Legislature by law in this behalf, pay to the State Biodiversity Board by way of grants or loans such sums of money as the State Government may think fit for being utilized for the purposes of this Act.

32. Constitution of State Biodiversity Fund

(1) There shall be constituted a Fund to be called the State Biodiversity Fund and there shall be credited thereto-

(a) any grants and loans made to the State Biodiversity Board under section 31;

(b) any grants or loans made by the National Biodiversity Authority;

(c) all sums received by the State Biodiversity Board from such other sources as may be decided upon by the State Government.

(2) The State Biodiversity Fund shall be applied for-

(a) the management and conservation of heritage sites;

(b) compensating or rehabilitating any section of the people economically affected by notification under sub-section (1) of section 37;

(c) conservation and promotion of biological resources;

(d) socio-economic development of areas from where such biological resources or knowledge associated thereto has been accessed subject to any order made under section 24, in consultation with the local bodies concerned;


v/;k; 8

jkT; tSo fofo/krk cksMZ dk foRr] ys[kk vkSj ys[kkijh{kk

31- jkT; tSo fofo/krk cksMZ dks jkT; ljdkj }kjk /ku dk vuqnku

jkT; ljdkj] bl fufeÙk jkT; foèkku lHkk }kjk lE;d :i ls fofu;ksx ds i'pkr~] ,sls vuqnku ;k ½.kksa ds }kjk] jkT; tSo fofoèkrk cksMZ dks ,slh jkf'k;kas dk lank; dj ldsxh] tks jkT; ljdkj] bl vfèkfu;e ds iz;kstu ds fy;s mi;ksx fd, tkus ds fy;s] vko';d le>sA

32- jkT; tSo fofo/krk fuf/k

(1) jkT; tSo fofoèkrk fufèk ds uke ls ,d fufèk dk xBu fd;k tk,xk vkSj mlesa fuEufyf[kr tek fd;k tk,xkA

(d) èkkjk 31 ds vèkhu jkT; tSo fofoèkrk cksMZ dks fn;k x;k dksbZ vuqnku ;k ½.k_

([k) jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k dks fn;k x;k dksbZ vuqnku ;k ½.k_

(x) ,sls vU; lalkèkuksa ls jkT; tSo fofoèkrk cksMZ }kjk izkIr lHkh jde tks jkT; ljdkj }kjk fofuf'pr dh tk,A

(2) jkT; tSo fofoèkrk fufèk dk fuEufyf[kr ds fy;s mi;ksx fd;k tk,xk&

(d) fojklrh; LFkyksa dk izcaèk vkSj laj{k.k_

([k) èkkjk 37 dh mièkkjk (1) ds vèkhu vfèklwpuk }kjk vkfFkZd :i ls izHkkfor O;fDr;ksa dks izfrdj nsuk vkSj mudk iqu%LFkkiu_

(x) tSo lalkèkuksa dk laj{k.k vkSj laoèkZu_

(?k) ,sls {ks=ksa dk lkekftd&vkfFkZd fodkl] tgka ls lacafèkr LFkkuh; fudk;ksa ds ijke'kZ ls èkkjk 24 ds vèkhu fd, x, vkns'k ds vèkhu jgrs gq,] jkT; ljdkj dks ,sls tSo lalkèkuksa ;k mlls lgc¼ Kku miyCèk gqvk gS_


(e) meeting the expenses incurred for the purposes authorized by this Act.

33. Annual report of State Biodiversity Board

The State Biodiversity Board shall prepare, in such form and at such time in each financial year as may be prescribed, its annual report, giving a full account of its activities during the previous financial year, and submit a copy thereof to the State Government.

34. Audit of accounts of State Biodiversity Board

The accounts of the State Biodiversity Board shall be maintained and audited in such manner as may, in consultation with the Accountant-General of the State, be prescribed and the State Biodiversity Board shall furnish, to the State Government, before such date as may be prescribed, its audited copy of accounts together with auditor's report thereon.

35. Annual Report of State Biodiversity Board to be laid before State Legislature

The State Government shall cause the annual report and auditor's report to be laid, as soon as may be after they are received, before the House of State Legislature.


(M+) bl vfèkfu;e }kjk izkfèkd`r iz;kstuksa ds fy;s mixr O;; dh iwfrZA

33- jkT; tSo fofo/krk cksMZ dh okf"kZd fjiksVZ

jkT; tSo fofoèkrk cksMZ] ,sls iz:i esa vkSj izR;sd foRrh; o"kZ esa] ,sls le; ij] tks fofgr fd, tk,] viuh okf"kZd fjiksVZ rS;kj djsxk vkSj iwoZorhZ foRrh; o"kZ ds nkSjku ,sls fØ;kdykiksa dk laiw.kZ ys[kktks[kk nsxk rFkk mldh ,d izfr jkT; ljdkj dks izLrqr djsxkA

34- jkT; tSo fofo/krk cksMZ ds ys[kkvksa dh ys[kkijh{kk

jkT; tSo fofoèkrk cksMZ ds ys[kk jkT; ds egkys[kkdkj ds ijke'kZ ls ,slh jhfr esa rS;kj fd, tk,axs vkSj ys[kkijhf{kr fd, tk,axs rFkk jkT; tSo fofoèkrk cksMZ] jkT; ljdkj dks] ,slh rkjh[k ls iwoZ] tks fofgr dh tk,] viuh ys[kkijhf{kr ys[kk dh izfr vkSj ml ij ys[kkijh{kdksa dh fjiksVZ lfgr] izLrqr djsxkA

35- jkT; tSo fofo/krk cksMZ dh okf"kZd fjiksVZ dk jkT; fo/kku eaMy ds le{k j[kk tkuk

jkT; ljdkj] okf"kZd fjiksVZ vkSj ys[kkijh{kdksa dh fjiksVZ dks] muds izkIr gksus ds ;Fkk&laHko 'kh?kz i'pkr~ jkT; foèkku eaMy ds lnu ds le{k j[kok,xhA


Chapter IX

DUTIES OF THE CENTRAL AND THE STATE GOVERNMENTS

36. Central Government to develop National strategies, plans, etc., for conservation, etc., of biological diversity

(1) The Central Government shall develop national strategies, plans, programmes for the conservation and promotion and sustainable use of biological diversity including measures for identification and monitoring of areas rich in biological resources, promotion of in situ, and ex situ, conservation of biological resources, incentives for research, training and public education to increase awareness with respect to biodiversity.

(2) Where the Central Government has reason to believe that any area rich in biological diversity, biological resources and their habitats is being threatened by overuse, abuse or neglect, it shall issue directives to the concerned State Government to take immediate ameliorative measures, offering such State Government any technical and other assistance that is possible to be provided or needed.

(3) The Central Government shall, as far as practicable wherever it deems appropriate, integrate the conservation, promotion and sustainable use of biological diversity into relevant sectoral or cross-sectoral plans, programmes and policies.

(4) The Central Government shall undertake measures,-

(i) wherever necessary, for assessment of environmental impact of that project which is likely to have adverse effect on biological diversity, with a view to avoid or minimize such effects and where appropriate provide for public participation in such assessment;

(ii) to regulate, manage or control the risks associated with the use and release of living modified organisms


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dsUnzh; ljdkj vkSj jkT; ljdkjksa ds drZO;

36- tSo fofo/krk ds laj{k.k vkfn ds fy;s dsUnzh; ljdkj }kjk jk"Vªh; dwV&uhfr;ksa] ;kstukvksa vkfn dks fodflr fd;k tkuk

(1) dsUnzh; ljdkj] tSo fofoèkrk ds laj{k.k vkSj laoèkZu vkSj iks"k.kh; mi;ksx ds fy;s ftlds varxZr ,sls {ks=ksa dh igpku djuk vkSj mudks ekuhVj djuk Hkh gS tks tSo lalkèkuksa ds izkd`frd vkarfjd vkSj ckg~; laj{k.k ls ifjiw.kZ gS] tSo fofoèkrk ds lacaèk esa tkx`fr c<kus ds fy;s vuqlaèkku] izf'k{k.k vkSj yksdf'k{kk ds izksRlkgu ds fy;s jk"Vªh; uhfr;ksa] dk;ZØeksa dks fodflr djsxhA

(2) tgka dsUnzh; ljdkj ds ikl bl ckjs esa fo'okl djus dk dkj.k gS fd ,sls fdlh {ks= dks tks tSo fofoèkrk] tSo lalkèkuksa ls le`¼ gS vkSj mu lalkèkuksa ls Hkjiwj gS] muds vfèkd mi;ksx] nq:i;ksx ;k mudh mis{kk }kjk mUgsa [krjk iSnk gksrk tk jgk gS ogka og lac¼ jkT; ljdkj dks funs'k tkjh djsxh fd og ,slh jkT; ljdkj dks dksbZ rduhdh ;k vU; lgk;rk iznku djrs gq, rRdky ,sls lqèkkjd mik; djs ftudks miyCèk djkuk laHko gks ;k tks t:jh gksaA

(3) dsUnzh; ljdkj] ;Fkk'kD; tc dHkh ;g leqfpr le>s] tSo fofoèkrk ds laj{k.k] laoèkZu vkSj iks"k.kh; mi;ksx dks lqlaxr {ks=h; ;k izfr{ks=h; ;kstukvksa] dk;ZØeksa vkSj uhfr;ksa esa ,dhd`r djsxhA

(4) dsUnzh; ljdkj fuEufyf[kr mik; djsxh%&

(i) tgka dgha vko';d gks] ,d ifj;kstuk] tks i;kZoj.kh; izHkko ds ,sls izHkkoksa ds fujkdj.k ;k mldks de djus ds fopkj ls fuèkkZj.k ds fy;s ftlls tSo fofoèkrk ij izfrdwy izHkko iM+us dh laHkkouk gS vkSj tgka ,sls fuèkkZj.k esa turk dh Hkkxhnkjh ds fy;s leqfpr O;oLFkk djukA

(ii) ml tSo izkS|ksfxdh ds ifj.kkeLo:i thfor la'kksfèkr thoksa ds mi;ksx vkSj ekspu ls lac¼ tksf[keksa dks fofu;fer


resulting from biotechnology likely to have adverse impact on the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity and human health.

(5) The Central Government shall endeavour to respect and protect the knowledge of local people relating to biological diversity, as recommended by the National Biodiversity Authority through such measures, which may include registration of such knowledge at the local, State or national levels, and other measures for protection, including sui generis system.

Explanation - For the purposes of this section,–

(a) "ex situ conservation” means the conservation of components of biological diversity outside their natural habitats;

(b) "in situ conservation" means the conservation of ecosystems and natural habitats and the maintenance and recovery of viable populations of species in their natural surroundings and, in the case of domesticated or cultivated species, in the surroundings where they have developed their distinctive properties.

37. Biodiversity heritage sites

(1) Without prejudice to any other law for the time being in force, the State Government may, from time to time in consultation with the local bodies, notify in the Official Gazette, areas of biodiversity importance as biodiversity heritage sites under this Act.

(2) The State Government, in consultation with the Central Government, may frame rules for the management and conservation of all the heritage sites.

(3) The State Government shall frame schemes for compensating or rehabilitating any person or section of people economically affected by such notification.


djuk] mudk izcaèk ;k fu;a=.k djuk ftlls tSo fofoèkrk ds laj{k.k vkSj iks"k.kh; mi;ksx rFkk ekuo LokLF; ij izfrdwy izHkko iMus dh laHkkouk gSA

(5) dsUnzh; ljdkj] jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k }kjk dh xbZ flQkfj'k ds vkèkkj ij tSo fofoèkrk ls lacafèkr LFkkuh; O;fDr ds Kku ij fopkj djus vkSj ,sls mik; ds ekè;e ls mls lajf{kr djus dk iz;kl djsxh ftlesa LFkkuh;] jkT; ;k jk"Vªh; Lrj ij ,sls Kku dk jftLVªhdj.k] vkSj fof'k"V iz.kkyh lfgr laj{k.k ds vU; mik; lfEefyr gksaxsA

Li"Vhdj.k & bl èkkjk ds iz;kstuksa ds fy;s%&

(d) izkd`frd ckg~; laj{k.k ls muds izkd`frd vkoklksa ls ckgj ds tSo fofoèkrk ds vo;oksa dk laj{k.k vfHkizsr gS_

([k) izkd`frd laj{k.k ls vkfFkZd iz.kkyh vkSj izkd`frd vkoklksa dk laj{k.k vkSj izkd`frd okrkoj.k esa mudh tkfr;ksa dh ifjorZuh; la[;k dks cuk, j[kuk vkSj mUgsa izkIr djuk rFkk okrkoj.k esa iztkfr;ksa ds ?kjsywd`r ;k laofèkZr dh n'kk] tgka mUgksaus vius fofHkUu xq.k fodflr fd, gSa] vfHkizsr gSA

37- tSo fofo/krk fojklrh; LFky

(1) rRle; izo`Rr fdlh vU; fofèk ij izfrdwy izHkko Mkys fcuk jkT; ljdkj] le;≤ ij LFkkuh; fudk; ds ijke'kZ ls jkti= esa bl vfèkfu;e ds vèkhu tSo fofoèkrk fojklrh; LFkyksa ds :i esa tSo fofoèkrk ds egRo ds {ks=ks a dks vfèklwfpr djsxhA

(2) jkT; ljdkj dsUnzh; ljdkj ds ijke'kZ ls lHkh fojklrh; LFkyksa ds izcaèk vkSj laj{k.k fojfpr djsxhA

(3) jkT; ljdkj ,slh vfèklwpuk }kjk vkfFkZd :i ls izHkkfor O;fDr ;k O;fDr;ksa ds oxZ ds izfrdj ;k iquLFkkZiu ds fy;s Ldhesa fojfpr djsxhA


38. Power of Central Government to notify threatened species

Without prejudice to the provisions of any other law for the time being in force, the Central Government, in consultation with the concerned State Government, may from time to time notify any species which is on the verge of extinction or likely to become extinct in the near future as a threatened species and prohibit or regulate collection thereof for any purpose and take appropriate steps to rehabilitate and preserve those species.

39. Power of Central Government to designate repositories

(1) The Central Government may, in consultation with the National Biodiversity Authority, designate institutions as repositories under this Act for different categories of biological resources.

(2) The repositories shall keep in safe custody the biological material including voucher specimens deposited with them.

(3) Any new taxon discovered by any person shall be notified to the repositories or any institution designated for this purpose and he shall deposit the voucher specimens with such repository or institution.

40. Power of Central Government to exempt certain biological resources

Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, the Central Government may, in consultation with the National Biodiversity Authority, by notification in the Official Gazette, declare that the provisions of this Act shall not apply to any items, including biological resources normally traded as commodities.


38- foyqIr gks jgh iztkfr dks vf/klwfpr djus dh dsUnzh; ljdkj dh 'kfDr

rRle; izo`Rr fdlh vU; fofèk ds micaèkksa ij izfrdwy izHkko Mkys fcuk dsUnh; ljdkj lac¼ ljdkj ls ijke'kZ djus ds i'pkr le;≤ ij] ,slh iztkfr;ksa dks tks foyqIr gksus ds dxkj ij gS ;k ftuds fudV Hkfo"; esa foyqIr gksus dh laHkkouk gS rFkk fdlh iz;kstu ds fy;s muds laxzg.k ds fy;s mudks izfr"ksèk ;k fofu;fer dj ldsxh] mu iztkfr;ksa ds iquLFkkZiu vkSj ifjj{k.k ds fy;s leqfpr dne mBk,xhA

39- laxzgky;ksa dks vfHkfgr djus dh dsUnzh; ljdkj dh 'kfDr

(1) dsUnzh; ljdkj jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k ds ijke'kZ ls fofHkUu izoxksZa ds tSo lalkèkuksa ds fy;s bl vfèkfu;e ds vèkhu laxzgky;ksa ds :i esa lalkèkuksa dks vfHkfgr dj ldsxhA

(2) laxzgky; tSo lkexzh dks lajf{kr vfHkj{kk esa j[ksxk ftlds varxZr muds ikl tek fd, x, okmpj uewus lfEefyr gSaA

(3) fdlh O;fDr }kjk vkfo"dkj fd, x, fdlh u, oxZd dks laxzgky; esa ;k bl iz;kstu ds fy;s inkfHkfgr dh xbZ fdlh laLFkk dks vfèklwfpr fd;k tk,xk vkSj mlds }kjk ,sls laxzgky; ;k laLFkk ds okmpj uewus dks tek fd;k tk,xkA

40- dsUnzh; ljdkj dh dfri; tSo lalk/kuksa dks NwV nsus dh 'kfDr

bl vfèkfu;e esa fdlh ckr ds gksrs gq, Hkh dsUnzh; ljdkj jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k ds ijke'kZ ls jkti= esa vfèklwpuk }kjk ;g ?kks"k.kk dj ldsxh fd bl vfèkfu;e ds micaèk fdUgha enksa dks ykxw ugha gksaxs ftlds varxZr okf.kT; ds :i esa lkèkkj.kr;k O;kikj ds tSo lalkèku lfEefyr gSaA


Chapter X

BIODIVERSITY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEES

41. Constitution of Biodiversity Management Committees

(1) Every local body shall constitute a Biodiversity Management Committee within its area for the purpose of promoting conservation, sustainable use and documentation of biological diversity including preservation of habitats, conservation of land races, folk varieties and cultivars, domesticated stocks and breeds of animals and micro-organisms and chronicling of knowledge relating to biological diversity.

Explanation - For the purposes of this sub-section,–

(a) "cultivar" means a variety of plant that has originated and persisted under cultivation or was specifically bred for the purpose of cultivation;

(b) "folk variety" means a cultivated variety of plant that was developed, grown and exchanged informally among farmers;

(c) “landrace” means primitive cultivar that was grown by ancient farmers and their successors.

(2) The National Biodiversity Authority and the State Biodiversity Boards shall consult the Biodiversity Management Committees while taking any decision relating to the use of biological resources and knowledge associated with such resources occurring within the territorial jurisdiction of the Biodiversity Management Committee.

(3) The Biodiversity Management Committees may levy charges by way of collection fees from any person for accessing or collecting any biological resource for commercial purposes from areas falling within its territorial jurisdiction.


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tSo fofo/krk izca/k lfefr;ka

41- tSo fofo/krk izcU/k lfefr;ksa dk xBu

(1) izR;sd LFkkuh; fudk; laj{k.k ds laoèkZu] iks"k.kh; mi;ksx vkSj tSo fofoèkrk ds nLrkosthdj.k ds iz;kstu ds fy;s] ftlds varxZr vkokldksa dk Hkwfe dh laj{k.k dh iztkfr dk laj{k.k] O;fDr;ksa ds oxksZa vkSj i'kqèku ds ?kjsywd`r laoèkZdksa rFkk i'kqvksa ds iztuu vkSj lw{e thoksa rFkk tSo fofoèkrk ls lacafèkr Kku dks J`a[kykc¼ djus ds iz;kstu ds fy;s blds {ks= ds Hkhrj gSa] tSo fofoèkrk izcaèk lfefr dk xBu djsxkA

Li"Vhdj.k & bl mièkkjk ds iz;kstuksa ds fy;s&

(d) ^^dYVhoj** ls ikSèks dh ,slh fdLe vfHkizsr gS tks d`f"k esa iSnk gksrh Fkh vkSj c<rh jgrh Fkh ;k d`f"k ds iz;kstuksa ds fy;s fo'ks"k :i ls mxkbZ xbZ Fkh_

([k) ^^yksd fdLe** ls ikSèks dh iSnk dh xbZ og fdLe vfHkizsr gS tks fdlkuksa ds chp vukSipkfjd :i ls fodflr] mxkbZ vkSj fofue; dh xbZ Fkh_

(x) ^^Hkwfe iztkfr** ls iqjkru dYVhoj vfHkizsr gS tks izkphu d`"kdksa vkSj muds mRrjkfèkdkfj;ksa }kjk mxkbZ tkrh FkhA

(2) jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k vkSj jkT; tSo fofoèkrk cksMZ tSo lalkèkuksa vkSj ,sls lalkèkuksa ls lgc¼ Kku ds mi;ksx ds lacaèk esa] tks tSo fofoèkrk izcaèk lfefr;ksa dh {ks=h; vfèkdkfjrk ds Hkhrj gksrs gSa] dksbZ fofu'p; ysrs le; tSo fofoèkrk lfefr;ksa ls ijke'kZ djsxkA

(3) tSo fofoèkrk izcaèk lfefr] viuh {ks=h; vfèkdkfjrk ds varxZr vkus okys {ks=ksa ls okf.kfT;d iz;kstuksa ds fy;s fdlh tSo lalkèku dh igqap ;k laxzg.k ds fy;s fdlh O;fDr ls Qhl ds laxzg.k ds :i esa izHkko mn~x`ghr dj ldsxhA


Chapter XI

LOCAL BIODIVERSITY FUND

42. Grants to Local Biodiversity Fund

The State Government may, after due appropriation made by State Legislature by law in this behalf, pay to the Local Biodiversity Funds by way of grants or loans such sums of money as the State Government may think fit for being utilized for the purposes of this Act.

43. Constitution of Local Biodiversity Fund

(1) There shall be constituted a Fund to be called the Local Biodiversity Fund at every area notified by the State Government where any institution of self-government is functioning and there shall be credited thereto -

(a) any grants and loans made under section 42;

(b) any grants or loans made by the National Biodiversity Authority;

(c) any grants or loans made by the State Biodiversity Boards;

(d) fees referred to in sub-section (3) of section 41 received by the Biodiversity Management Committees;

(e) all sums received by the Local Biodiversity Fund from such other sources as may be decided upon by the State Government.

44. Application of Local Biodiversity Fund

(1) Subject to the provisions of sub-section (2), the management and the custody of the Local Biodiversity Fund and the purposes for which such Fund shall be applied, be in the manner as may be prescribed by the State Government.


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LFkkuh; tSo fofo/krk fuf/k

42- tSo fofo/krk fuf/k dks vuqnku

jkT; ljdkj] bl fufeÙk jkT; foèkku&eaMy }kjk fd, x, lE;d~ fofu;ksx ds i'pkr~ LFkkuh; tSo fofoèkrk fufèk;ksa dks ,slh èkujkf'k dk vuqnku ;k ½.k ns ldsxh tks og bl vfèkfu;e ds iz;kstu ds fy;s mi;ksx fd, tkus ds fy;s Bhd le>sA

43- LFkkuh; tSo fofo/krk fuf/k dk xBu

(1) jkT; ljdkj }kjk vfèklwfpr izR;sd {ks= esa LFkkuh; tSo fofoèkrk fufèk ds uke ls Kkr fufèk dk xBu fd;k tk,xk tgka dksbZ laLFkk Lo'kkflr :i esa dk;Z dj jgh gks vkSj mlesa fuEufyf[kr dks tek fd;k tk,xk&

(d) èkkjk 42 ds vèkhu fn;k x;k dksbZ vuqnku vkSj ½.k_

([k) jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k }kjk fn, x, dksbZ vuqnku vkSj ½.k_

(x) jkT; tSo fofoèkrk cksMksZa }kjk fn, x, dksbZ vuqnku ;k ½.k_

(?k) èkkjk 41 dh mièkkjk (3) esa fufnZ"V tSo fofoèkrk izcaèk lfefr;ksa }kjk izkIr Qhl_

(M+) ,sls vU; lalkèkuksa ls LFkkuh; tSo fofoèkrk fufèk }kjk izkIr lHkh jkf'k;ksa tks jkT; ljdkj }kjk fofuf'pr dh tk,A

44- LFkkuh; tSo fofo/krk fuf/k dk mi;kstu

(1) mièkkjk (2) ds micaèkksa ds vèkhu jgrs gq,] LFkkuh; tSo fofoèkrk fufèk dk ,slh jhfr ls izcaèk&ra= vkSj mldh vfHkj{kk djus okyk O;fDr rFkk os iz;kstu ftuds fy;s ,slh fufèk dk mi;ksx fd;k tk,xk] os gksaxs tks jkT; ljdkj }kjk fofgr fd, tk,A


(2) The Fund shall be used for conservation and promotion of biodiversity in the areas falling within the jurisdiction of the concerned local body and for the benefit of the community in so far such use is consistent with conservation of biodiversity.

45. Annual Report of Biodiversity Management Committees

The person holding the custody of the Local Biodiversity Fund shall prepare, in such form and during each financial year at such time as may be prescribed, its annual report, giving a full account of its activities during the previous financial year, and submit a copy thereof to the concerned local body.

46. Audit of accounts of Biodiversity Management Committees

The accounts of the Local Biodiversity Fund shall be maintained and audited in such manner as may, in consultation with the Accountant-General of the State, be prescribed and the person holding the custody of the Local Biodiversity Fund shall furnish, to the concerned local body, before such date as may be prescribed, its audited copy of accounts together with auditor's report thereon.

47. Annual report, etc., of the Biodiversity Management Committee to be submitted to District Magistrate

Every local body constituting a Biodiversity Management Committee under sub-section (1) of section 41, shall cause, the annual report and audited copy of accounts together with auditor's report thereon referred to in sections 45 and 46, respectively and relating to such Committee to be submitted to the District Magistrate having jurisdiction over the area of the local body.


(2) fufèk dk mi;ksx lacafèkr LFkkuh; fudk; dh vfèkdkfjrk ds varxZr vkus okys {ks=ksa esa tSo fofoèkrk ds laj{k.k vkSj laoèkZu ds fy;s vkSj lkeqnkf;d Qk;ns ds fy,] tgka rd ,slk mi;ksx tSo fofoèkrk ds laj{k.k ls laxr gS] fd;k tk,xkA

45- tSo fofo/krk izcU/k lfefr dh okf"kZd fjiksVZ

LFkkuh; tSo fofoèkrk fufèk dh vfHkj{kk djus okyk O;fDr] ,sls iz:i esa vkSj izR;sd foRrh; o"kZ ds nkSjku ,sls le; ij tks fofgr fd;k tk,] viuh okf"kZd fjiksVZ rS;kj djsxk ftlesa iwoZorhZ foRrh; o"kZ ds nkSjku vius fØ;kdykiksa dk laiw.kZ ys[kk&tks[kk nsrs gq, mldh ,d izfr lac¼ LFkkuh; fudk; dks izLrqr djsxkA

46- tSo fofo/krk izcU/k lfefr ds ys[kkvksa dh ys[kkijh{kk

LFkkuh; tSo fofoèkrk fufèk ds ys[kk] jkT; ds egkys[kkdkj ds ijke'kZ ls ,slh jhfr esa j[ksa vkSj ys[kkijhf{kr fd, tk,axs tks fofgr dh tk, vkSj LFkkuh; tSo fofoèkrk fufèk dh vfHkj{kk djus okyk O;fDr] lac¼ LFkkuh; fudk; dks ,slh rkjh[k ls iwoZ tks fofgr dh tk, ml ij ys[kkijh{kdksa dh fjiksVZ lfgr ys[kkvksa dh ,d ys[kk laijhf{kr izfr nsxkA

47- ftyk eftLVsªV dks izLrqr dh tkus okyh tSo fofo/krk izca/k lfefr;ksa dh okf"kZd fjiksVZ vkfn

èkkjk 41 dh mièkkjk (1) ds vèkhu tSo fofoèkrk izcaèk lfefr dk xBu djusokyk izR;sd LFkkuh; fudk; Øe'k% èkkjk 45 vkSj èkkjk 46 esa fufnZ"V vkSj ,slh lfefr ls lacafèkr okf"kZd fjiksVZ vkSj ml ij laijh{kd dh fjiksVZ ds lkFk ys[kkvksa dh laijhf{kr izfr ml ftyk eftLVsªV dks] ftldh mDr LFkkuh; fudk; ij vfèkdkfjrk gks] izLrqr djk,xkA


CHAPTER - XII

MISCELLANEOUS

48. National Biodiversity Authority to be bound by the directions given by Central Government

(1) Without prejudice to the foregoing provisions of this Act, the National Biodiversity Authority shall, in the discharge of its functions and duties under this Act, be bound by such directions on questions of policy as the Central Government may give in writing to it from time to time:

Provided that the National Biodiversity Authority shall, as far as practicable, be given opportunity to express its views before any direction is given under this sub-section.

(2) The decision of the Central Government whether a question is one of policy or not shall be final.

49. Power of State Government to give Directions

(1) Without prejudice to the foregoing provisions of this Act, the State Biodiversity Board shall, in the discharge of its functions and duties under this Act, be bound by such directions on questions of policy as the State Government may give in writing to it from time to time:

Provided that the State Biodiversity Board shall, as far as practicable, be given an opportunity to express its views before any direction is given under this sub-section.

(2) The decision of the State Government whether a question is one of policy or not shall be final.

50. Settlement of disputes between State Biodiversity Boards

(1) If a dispute arises between the National Biodiversity Authority and a State Biodiversity Board, the said Authority or the Board, as the case may be, may prefer an appeal


v/;k; 12

izdh.kZ

48- jk"Vªh; tSo fofo/krk izkf/kdj.k dk] dsUnzh; ljdkj }kjk fn, x, funs'kksa ls vkc¼ gksuk

(1) bl vfèkfu;e ds iwoZxkeh micaèkkas ij izfrdwy izHkko Mkys fcuk jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k bl vfèkfu;e ds vèkhu vius d`R;ksa vkSj drZO;ksa dk fuoZgu djrs le; uhfr ds iz'uksa ij ,sls funs'kksa }kjk vkc¼ gksxk tks dsUnzh; ljdkj le;≤ ij mls fyf[kr :i esa nsa%

ijUrq ;g fd jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k dks bl mièkkjk ds vèkhu dkbZ funs'k nsus ls iwoZ] tgka rd lkè; gks] vius fopkj vfHkO;Dr djus dk volj fn;k tk,xkA

(2) bl lacaèk esa fd dksbZ iz'u uhfr dk gS ;k ugha dsUnzh; ljdkj dk fofu'p; vafre gksxkA

49- jkT; ljdkj dh funs'k nsus dh 'kfDr

(1) bl vfèkfu;e ds iwoZxkeh micaèkksa ij izfrdwy izHkko Mkys fcuk jkT; tSo fofoèkrk cksMZ bl vfèkfu;e ds vèkhu vius d`R;ksa vkSj drZO;ksa dk fuoZgu djrs le; uhfr ds ,sls iz'uksa ij ,sls funs'kksa }kjk vkc¼ gksxk tks jkT; ljdkj le;≤ ij mls fyf[kr :i esa nsa%

ijUrq ;g fd jkT; tSo fofoèkrk cksMZ dks] tgka rd lkè; gksa] bl mièkkjk ds vèkhu dksbZ funs'k nsus ls iwoZ vius fopkj vfHkO;Dr djus dk volj fn;k tk,xkA

(2) bl lacaèk esa fd dksbZ iz'u uhfr dk gS ;k ugha jkT; ljdkj dk fofu'p; vafre gksxkA

50- jkT; tSo fofo/krk cksMksZa ds chp fooknksa dk fuiVku

(1) ;fn jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k vkSj jkT; tSo fofoèkrk cksMZ ds chp dksbZ fookn mRiUu gksrk gS rks ;FkkfLFkfr] mDr izkfèkdj.k ;k


to the Central Government within such time as may be prescribed.

(2) Every appeal made under sub-section (1) shall be in such form as may be prescribed by the Central Government.

(3) The procedure for disposing of an appeal shall be such as may be prescribed by the Central Government:

Provided that before disposing of an appeal, the parties shall be given a reasonable opportunity of being heard.

(4) If a dispute arises between the State Biodiversity Boards, the Central Government shall refer the same to the National Biodiversity Authority.

(5) While adjudicating any dispute under sub-section (4), the National Biodiversity Authority shall be guided by the principles of natural justice and shall follow such procedure as may be prescribed by the Central Government.

(6) The National Biodiversity Authority shall have, for the purposes of discharging its functions under this section, the same powers as are vested in a civil court under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 in respect of the following matters, namely:

(a) summoning and enforcing the attendance of any person and examining him on oath;

(b) requiring the discovery and production of documents;

(c) receiving evidence on affidavits;

(d) issuing commissions for the examination of witnesses or documents;

(e) reviewing its decisions;

(f) dismissing an application for default or deciding it ex parte;

(g) setting aside any order of dismissal of any application for default or any order passed by it ex parte;

(h) any other matter which may be prescribed.


cksMZ dsUnzh; ljdkj dks ,sls le; ds Hkhrj] tks fofgr fd;k tk,] vihy dj ldsxkA

(2) mièkkjk (1) ds vèkhu dh xbZ izR;sd vihy ,sls izk:i esa gksxh tks dsUnzh; ljdkj }kjk fofgr dh tk,A

(3) fdlh vihy ds fuiVku dh izfØ;k ,slh gksxh tks dsUnzh; ljdkj }kjk fofgr dh tk,%

ijUrq ;g fd fdlh vihy ds fuiVku ls iwoZ i{kdkjksa dks lquokbZ dk ;qfDr;qDr volj fn;k tk,xkA

(4) ;fn jkT; tSo fofoèkrk cksMksZa ds chp dksbZ fookn mRiUu gksrk gS rks dsUnzh; ljdkj mls jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k dks funsZf'kr djsxhA

(5) mièkkjk (4) ds vèkhu fdlh fookn dk U;k;fu.kZ;u djrs le; jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k uSlfxZd U;k; ds fl¼karksa }kjk ekxZnf'kZr gksxk vkSj ,slh izfØ;k dk ikyu djsxk tks dsUnzh; ljdkj }kjk fofgr dh tk,A

(6) jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k dks bl èkkjk ds vèkhu vius d`R;ksa dk fuoZgu djus ds iz;kstu ds fy;s] fuEufyf[kr fo"k;ksa ds lacaèk esa] ogh 'kfDr;ka gksaxh tks flfoy izfØ;k lafgrk] 1908 ds vèkhu fdlh flfoy U;k;ky; esa fufgr gS] (1908 dk 5) vFkkZr%

(d) fdlh O;fDr dks leu djuk vkSj gkftj djkuk rFkk 'kiFk ij mldh ijh{kk djuk_

([k) nLrkostksa dks izdV vkSj is'k djus dh vis{kk djuk_

(x) 'kiFki=ksa ij lk{; xzg.k djuk_

(?k) lkf{k;ksa ;k nLrkostksa dh ijh{kk ds fy;s deh'ku fudkyuk_

(M+) vius fofu'p;ksa dk iqufoZyksdu djuk_

(p) O;frØe ds fy;s fdlh vkosnu dks [kkfjt djuk ;k bldk ,di{kh; :i ls fofu'p; djuk_

(N) O;frØe ds fy;s fdlh vkosnu dks [kkfjt djus ds fdlh vkns'k ;k mlds }kjk ,di{kh; :i ls ikfjr fdlh vkns'k dks vikLr djuk_

(t) dksbZ vU; fo"k; tks fofgr fd;k tk,A


(7) Every proceeding before the National Biodiversity Authority shall be deemed to be a judicial proceeding within the meaning of sections 193 and 228, and for the purpose of section 196, of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860) and the National Biodiversity Authority shall be deemed to be a civil court for all the purposes of section 195 and Chapter XXVI of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974).

51. Members, officers, etc., of National Biodiversity Authority and State Biodiversity Board deemed to be public servants

All members, officers and other employees of the National Biodiversity Authority or the State Biodiversity Board shall be deemed, when acting or purporting to act in pursuance of any of the provisions of this Act, to be public servants within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860).

52. Appeal

Any person, aggrieved by any determination of benefit sharing or order of the National Biodiversity Authority or a State Biodiversity Board under this Act, may file an appeal to the High Court within thirty days from the date of communication to him, of the determination or order of the National Biodiversity Authority or the State Biodiversity Board, as the case may be:

Provided that the High Court may, if it is satisfied that the appellant was prevented by sufficient cause from filing the appeal within the said period, allow it to be filed within a further period not exceeding sixty days.

*Provided further that nothing contained in this section shall apply on and from the commencement of the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010:

Provided also that any appeal pending before the High Court, before the commencement of the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010, shall continued to be heard and disposed of by the High Court as if the National Green Tribunal had not been established under section 3 of the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010.*(Amendment inserted through NGT Act, 2010)


(7) jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k ds le{k izR;sd dk;Zokgh Hkkjrh; naM lafgrk (1860 dk 45) dh èkkjk 193 vkSj èkkjk 228 ds vFkkZarxZr vkSj èkkjk 196 ds iz;kstu ds fy;s U;kf;d dk;Zokgh le>h tk,xh rFkk jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k dks naM izfØ;k lafgrk] 1973 dh èkkjk 195 vkSj vè;k; 26 ds iz;kstu ds fy;s (1974 dk 2) flfoy U;k;ky; le>k tk,xkA

51- jk"Vªh; tSo fofo/krk izkf/kdj.k vkSj jkT; tSo fofo/krk cksMZ ds lnL;ksa] vf/kdkfj;ksa vkfn dks yksd lsod le>k tkuk

jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k ;k jkT; cksMZ ds lHkh lnL;] vfèkdkjh vkSj vU; deZpkjh] tc os bl vfèkfu;e ds micaèkksa esa ls fdlh ds vuqlj.k esa dk;Z dj jgs gksa ;k tc mudk ,slk dk;Z djuk rkRif;Zr gksa] Hkkjrh; naM lafgrk (1860 dk 45) dh èkkjk 21 ds vFkkaZrxZr yksd lsod le>s tk,axsA

52- vihy

bl vfèkfu;e ds vèkhu jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k ;k jkT; tSo fofoèkrk cksMZ ds] Qk;ns esa fgLlsnkjh dh fdlh voèkkj.k ;k vkns'k ls O;fFkr dksbZ O;fDr] ;FkkfLFkfr] jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k ;k jkT; tSo fofoèkrk cksMZ ds voèkkj.k ;k vkns'k dh mls lalwpuk dh rkjh[k ls rhl fnu ds Hkhrj mPp U;k;ky; dks vihy dj ldsxk%

ijUrq ;fn mPp U;k;ky; dk ;g lekèkku gks tkrk gS fd vihykFkhZ mDr vofèk ds Hkhrj vihy Qkby djus ls i;kZIr dkj.k ls fuokfjr jgk gS rks og mDr vihy lkB fnu ls vufèkd dh vkSj vofèk ds Hkhrj Qkby fd, tkus dks vuKkr dj ldsxkA

õijUrq ;g vkSj fd bl èkkjk dh dksbZ ckr jk"Vªh; gfjr vfèkdj.k vfèkfu;e] 2010 ds izkjaHk ls gh ugha gksxhA

ijUrq ;g Hkh fd jk"Vªh; gfjr vfèkdj.k vfèkfu;e] 2010 ds izkjaHk ls iwoZ mPp U;k;ky; ds le{k yafcr dksbZ vihy] mPp U;k;ky; }kjk mlh izdkj lquh tk,xh vkSj mldk fuiVku fd;k tk,xk] ekuks jk"Vªh; gfjr vfèkdj.k vfèkfu;e] 2010 dh èkkjk 3 ds vèkhu jk"Vªh; gfjr vfèkdj.k dh LFkkiuk ugha dh xbZ gksA

õ(,u-th-Vh- vfèkfu;e 2010 }kjk la'kksfèkr ,oa izfo"B)


52A. Appeal to National Green Tribunal

Any person aggrieved by any determination of benefit sharing or order of the National Biodiversity Authority or a State Biodiversity Board under this Act, on or after the commencement of the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010, may file an appeal to the National Green Tribunal established under section 3 of the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010, in accordance with the provisions of that Act.*(Insertion of Sec. 52A vide NGT Act, 2010)

53. Execution of determination or order

Every determination of benefit sharing or order made by the National Biodiversity Authority or a State Biodiversity Board under this Act or the order made by the High Court 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, 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 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 under this section shall be issued by such person or group of persons, as the case may be.

54. 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 the 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.


52d- jk"Vªh; gfjr vfèkdj.k esa vihy

dksbZ O;fDr] tks jk"Vªh; gfjr vfèkdj.k vfèkfu;e] 2010 ds izkjaHk gksus ij ;k mlds i'pkr~ jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k ;k jkT; tSo fofoèkrk cksMZ ds fdlh ykHk esa fgLlk ckVus ds voèkkj.k ;k vkns'k ls O;fFkr gS] og jk"Vªh; gfjr vfèkdj.k vfèkfu;e] 2010 dh èkkjk 3 ds vèkhu LFkkfir jk"Vªh; gfjr vfèkdj.k dks] ml vfèkfu;e ds micaèkksa ds vuqlkj vihy Qkby dj ldsxkA

õ(,u-th-Vh- vfèkfu;e 2010 dh èkkjk 52d }kjk la'kksfèkr ,oa izfo"B)

53- vo/kkj.k ;k vkns'k dk fu"iknu

bl vfèkfu;e ds vèkhu jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k ;k jkT; tSo fofoèkrk cksMZ }kjk fd;k x;k Qk;ns dh fgLlsnkjh dh izR;sd voèkkj.k ;k vkns'k vFkok jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k ;k jkT; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k ;k jkT; tSo fofoèkrk cksMZ ds fdlh voèkkj.k ;k vkns'k ds fo:¼ fdlh vihy esa mPp U;k;ky; }kjk fd;k x;k dksbZ vkns'k] ;FkkfLFkfr] jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k ;k jkT; tSo fofoèkrk cksMZ ds fdlh vfèkdkjh ;k mPp U;k;ky; ds jftLVªkj }kjk tkjh izek.ki= ij flfoy U;k;ky; dh fMØh le>k tk,xk vkSj mlh :i esa fu"iknuh; gksxk ftlesa ml U;k;ky; dh fMØh gksrh gSA

Li"Vhdj.k& bl èkkjk vkSj èkkjk 52 ds iz;kstuksa ds fy;s] ^^jkT; tSo fofoèkrk cksMZ** in ds varxZr ,slk O;fDr ;k O;fDr;ksa dk lewg Hkh gS ftls èkkjk 22 dh mièkkjk (2) ds vèkhu dh 'kfDr;ka vkSj d`R; ml mièkkjk ds ijarqd ds vèkhu izR;k;ksftr fd, x, gsa vkSj bl èkkjk ds vèkhu ,sls O;fDr ;k O;fDr;ksa ds lewg ls lacafèkr izek.ki=] ;FkkfLFkfr] ,sls O;fDr ;k O;fDr;ksa ds lewg }kjk tkjh fd;k tk,xkA

54- ln~HkkoiwoZd dh xbZ dkjZokbZ ds fy;s laj{k.k

bl vfèkfu;e ;k mlds vèkhu cuk, x, fu;eksa ;k fofu;eksa ds vèkhu ln~HkkoiwoZd dh xbZ ;k fd, tkus ds fy;s vk'kf;r fdlh ckr ds fy;s dksbZ okn] vfHk;kstu ;k vU; fofèkd dk;Zokgh] dsUnzh; ljdkj ;k jkT; ljdkj ;k dsUnzh; ljdkj ;k jkT; ljdkj ds fdlh vfèkdkjh ;k jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k ;k jkT; tSo fofoèkrk cksMZ ds fdlh lnL;] vfèkdkjh ;k deZpkjh ds fo:¼ ugha gksxhA


55. Penalties

(1) Whoever contravenes or attempts to contravene or abets the contravention of the provisions of section 3 or section 4 or section 6 shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to five years, or with fine which may extend to ten lakh rupees and where the damage caused exceeds ten lakh rupees such fine may commensurate with the damage caused, or with both.

(2) Whoever contravenes or attempts to contravene or abets the contravention of the provisions of section 7 or any order made under sub-section (2) of section 24 shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine which may extend to five lakh rupees, or with both.

56. Penalty for contravention of directions or orders of Central Government, State Government, National Biodiversity Authority and State Biodiversity Boards

If any person contravenes any direction given or order made by the Central Government, the State Government, the National Biodiversity Authority or the State Biodiversity Board for which no punishment has been separately provided under this Act, he shall be punished with a fine which may extend to one lakh rupees and in case of a second or subsequent offence, with fine which may extend to two lakh rupees and in the case of continuous contravention with additional fine which may extend to two lakh rupees everyday during which the default continues.

57. Offences by companies

(1) Where an offence or contravention under this Act has been committed by a company, every person who at the time the offence or contravention was committed was in charge of, and was responsible to, the company for the conduct of the business of the company, as well as the company, shall be deemed to be guilty of the offence or contravention and shall be liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly:


55- 'kkfLr;ka

(1) tks dksbZ èkkjk 3 ;k èkkjk 4 ;k èkkjk 6 ds micaèkksa dk mYya?ku djsxk ;k mYya?ku djus dk iz;kl djsxk ;k mYya?ku djus dk nq"izsj.k djsxk rks og dkjkokl ls] ftldh vofèk ikap o"kZ rd dh gks ldsxh ;k tqekZus ls] tks nl yk[k :i;s rd dk gks ldsxk vkSj tgka dkfjr uqdlku nl yk[k :i;s ls vfèkd gks ogka tqekZuk dkfjr uqdlku ds vuq:i gksxk vFkok nksuksa ls naMuh; fd;k tk,xkA

(2) tks dksbZ èkkjk 7 ds micaèkksa dk mYya?ku djsxk ;k mYya?ku djus dk iz;kl djsxk ;k èkkjk 24 dh mièkkjk (1) ds vèkhu fd, x, fdlh vkns'k dk mYya?ku djsxk] dkjkokl ls] ftldh vofèk rhu o"kZ rd dh gks ldsxh ;k tqekZus ls] tks ikap yk[k :i, rd dk gks ldsxk] ;k nksuksa ls] naMuh; gksxkA

56- dsUnzh; ljdkj] jkT; ljdkj] jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkf/kdj.k vkSj jkT; tSo fofo/krk cksMksZa ds funs'kksa ;k vkns'kksa dk mYya?ku djus ds fy;s 'kkfLr

;fn dksbZ O;fDr dsUnzh; ljdkj] jkT; ljdkj] jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k ;k jkT; tSo fofoèkrk cksMZ fn, x, fdlh funs'k ;k fd, x, fdlh vkns'k dk mYya?ku djrk gS] ftlds fy;s bl vfèkfu;e ds vèkhu i`Fkd :i ls fdlh naM dk micaèk ugha fd;k x;k gS] rks og tqekZus ls tks ,d yk[k :i, rd dk gks ldsxk vkSj fdlh nwljs ;k i'pkr~orhZ vijkèk ds fy;s tqekZus ls tks nks yk[k :i, rd dk gks ldsxk rFkk fujarj mYya?ku ds ekeys ea vfrfjDr tqekZus ls tks O;frØe tkjh jgus ds nkSjku izR;sd fnu ds fy;s nks yk[k :i, rd dk gks ldsxk] naMuh; gksxkA

57- dEifu;ksa }kjk vijk/k

(1) tgka bl vfèkfu;e ds vèkhu dksbZ vijkèk ;k mYya?ku fdlh daiuh }kjk fd;k x;k gS_ ogka ,slk izR;sd O;fDr tks ml vijkèk ;k mYya?ku ds fd;s tkus ds le; ml daiuh ds dkjckj ds lapkyu ds fy;s ml daiuh dk Hkkjlkèkd vkSj mlds izfr mRrjnk;h Fkk vkSj lkFk gh og daiuh Hkh] ,sls vijkèk ;k mYya?ku ds nks"kh le>s tk,axs vkSj rnuqlkj vius fo:¼ dk;Zokgh fd;s tkus vkSj nafMr fd;s tkus ds Hkkxh gksaxs%


Provided that nothing contained in this sub-section shall render any such person liable to any punishment provided in this Act, if he proves that the offence or contravention was committed without his knowledge or that he had exercised all due diligence to prevent the commission of such offence or contravention.

(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), where an offence or contravention under this Act has been committed by a company and it is proved that the offence or contravention has been committed with the consent or connivance of, or is attributable to, any neglect on the part of any director, manager, secretary or other officer of the company, such director, manager, secretary or other officer shall also be deemed to be guilty of the offence or contravention and shall be liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly.

Explanation - For the purposes of this section,–

(a) "company" means any body corporate and includes a firm or other association of individuals; and

(b) "director", in relation to a firm, means a partner in the firm.

58. Offences to be cognizable and non-bailable

The offences under this Act shall be cognizable and non-bailable.

59. 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.

60. Power of Central Government to give directions to State Government

The Central Government may give directions to any State Government as to the carrying into execution in the State of any of the provisions of this Act or of any rule or regulation or order made thereunder.


ijarq bl mièkkjk dh dksbZ ckr] fdlh ,sls O;fDr dks bl vfèkfu;e esa micafèkr fdlh naM dk Hkkxh ugha cuk,xh ;fn og ;g lkfcr dj nsrk gS fd vijkèk ;k mYya?ku mldh tkudkjh ds fcuk fd;k x;k Fkk ;k mlus ,sls vijkèk ;k mYya?ku ds fd, tkus dk fuokj.k djus ds fy;s lc lE;d~ rRijrk cjrh FkhA

(2) mièkkjk (1) esa fdlh ckr ds gksrs gq, Hkh] tgka bl vfèkfu;e ds vèkhu naMuh; dksbZ vijkèk ;k mYya?ku fdlh daiuh }kjk fd;k x;k gS vkSj ;g lkfcr gks tkrk gS fd og vijkèk ;k mYya?ku daiuh ds fdlh funs'kd] izcaèkd] lfpo ;k vU; vfèkdkjh dh lgefr ;k ekSukuqdwyrk ls fd;k x;k gS ;k ml vijkèk ;k mYya?ku dk fd;k tkuk mldh mis{kk ds dkj.k ekuk tk ldrk gS] ogka ,slk funs'kd] izcaèkd] lfpo ;k vU; vfèkdkjh Hkh vijkèk ;k mYya?ku dk nks"kh le>k tk,xk vkSj rnuqlkj vius fo:¼ dk;Zokgh fd;s tkus ds fy;s vkSj nafMr fd;s tkus dk Hkkxh gksxkA

Li"Vhdj.k & bl èkkjk ds iz;kstuksa ds fy;s %&

(d) ^^daiuh** ls dksbZ fuxfer fudk; vfHkizsr gS vkSj blds varxZr QeZ ;k O;f"V;ksa dk vU; laxe gS_ vkSj

([k) QeZ ds lEcUèk esa ^^funs'kd** ls ml QeZ dk Hkkxhnkj vfHkizsr gSA

58- vijk/k laKs; vkSj vtekurh; gksaxs

bl vfèkfu;e ds vèkhu vijkèk laKs; vkSj vtekurh; gksaxsA

59- vf/kfu;e vU; vf/kfu;eksa ds vfrfjDr gksxk

bl vfèkfu;e ds micaèk ou vkSj oU;tho ls lacafèkr rRle; izo`Rr fdlh vU; fofèk ds micaèkks a ds vfrfjDr gksaxs vkSj u fd muds vYihdj.k esaA

60- dsUnz ljdkj dh jkT; ljdkjksa dks funs'k nsus dh 'kfDr

dsUnzh; ljdkj bl vfèkfu;e ;k blds vèkhu cuk, x, fdlh fu;e ;k fofu;e ;k fd, x, vkns'k ds fdUgha micaèkksa dks fdlh jkT; esa fu"ikfnr djus ds fy;s fdlh jkT; ljdkj dks funs'k ns ldsxhA


61. Cognizance of offences

No Court shall take cognizance of any offence under this Act except on a complaint made by–

(a) the Central Government or any authority or officer authorized in this behalf by that Government; or

(b) any benefit claimer who has given notice of not less than thirty days in the prescribed manner, of such offence and of his intention to make a complaint, to the Central Government or the authority or officer authorized as aforesaid.

62. Power of Central Government to make rules

(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules for carrying out the purposes of this Act.

(2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:

(a) terms and conditions of service of the Chairperson and members under section 9;

(b) powers and duties of the Chairperson under section 10;

(c) procedure under sub-section (1) of section 12 in regard to transaction of business at meetings;

(d) form of application and payment of fees for undertaking certain activities under sub-section (1) of section 19;

(e) the form and manner of making an application under sub-section (2) of section 19;

(f) form of application and the manner for transfer of biological resource or knowledge under sub-section (2) of section 20;

(g) form in which, and the time of each financial year at which, the annual report of the National Biodiversity Authority shall be prepared and the date before


61- vijk/kksa dk laKku

dksbZ Hkh U;k;ky; bl vfèkfu;e ds vèkhu fdlh vijkèk dk laKku&

(d) dsUnzh; ljdkj ;k ml ljdkj }kjk bl fufeÙk izkfèkd`r fdlh izkfèkdkjh ;k vfèkdkjh }kjk_ ;k

([k) ,sls fdlh Qk;ns ds nkosnkj }kjk ftlus ,sls vijkèk dh vkSj dksbZ ifjokn fd, tkus ds vius vk'k; dh dsUnzh; ljdkj ;k iwoksZDr :i esa izkfèkd`r izkfèkdkjh ;k vfèkdkjh dks fofgr jhfr esa rhl fnu ls vU;wu dh lwpuk ns nh gS] fd, x, ifjokj ij gh djsxk vU;Fkk ughaA

62- dsUnzh; ljdkj dh fu;e cukus dh 'kfDr

(1) dsUnzh; ljdkj] jkti= esa vfèklwpuk }kjk] bl vfèkfu;e ds iz;kstuksa dks dk;kZfUor djus ds fy;s fu;e cuk ldsxhA

(2) fof'k"Vr;k vkSj iwoZxkeh 'kfDr;ksa dh O;kidrk ij izfrdwy izHkko Mkys fcuk] ,sls fu;eksa esa fuEufyf[kr lHkh ;k fdUgha fo"k;ksa dk micaèk fd;k tk ldsxk] vFkkZr%

(d) èkkjk 9 ds vèkhu vè;{k vkSj lnL; dh lsok ds fucaèku vkSj 'krsZa_

([k) èkkjk 10 ds vèkhu vè;{k dh 'kfDr;ka vkSj drZO;_

(x) vfèkos'kuksa esa dkjckj ds laO;ogkj ds lacaèk esa èkkjk 12 dh mièkkjk (1) ds vèkhu izfØ;k_

(?k) èkkjk 19 dh mièkkjk (1) ds vèkhu dfri; fØ;kdyki djus ds fy;s vkosnu dk iz:i vkSj mlds fy;s Qhl dk lank;_

(M+) èkkjk 19 dh mièkkjk (2) ds vèkhu vkosnu djus dk iz:i vkSj jhfr_

(p) èkkjk 20 dh mièkkjk (2) ds vèkhu tSoh; lalkèku ;k Kku ds varj.k ds fy;s vkosnu dk iz:i vkSj jhfr_

(N) og iz:i ftlesa vkSj izR;sd foRrh; o"kZ dk og le; ftl ij èkkjk 28 ds vèkhu jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k dh


which its audited copy of accounts together with auditor's report thereon shall be furnished under section 28;

(h) form in which the annual statement of account shall be prepared under subsection (1) of section 29;

(i) the time within which and the form in which, an appeal may be preferred, the procedure for disposing of an appeal and the procedure for adjudication, under section 50;

(j) the additional matter in which the National Biodiversity Authority may exercise powers of the civil court under clause (h) of sub-section (6) of section 50;

(k) the manner of giving notice under clause (b) of section 61;

(l) any other matter which is to be, or may be, prescribed, or in respect of which provision is to be made, by rules.

(3) Every rule made under this section and every regulation made under this Act shall be laid, as soon as may be after it is made, before each House of Parliament, while it Is in session, or a total period of thirty days which may be comprised in one session or in two or more successive sessions, and if, before the expiry of the session immediately following the session or the successive sessions aforesaid, both Houses agree in making any modification in the rule or regulation or both Houses agree that the rule or regulation should not be made, the rule or regulation shall thereafter have effect only in such modified form or be of no effect, as the case may be; so, however, that any such modification or annulment shall be without prejudice to the validity of anything previously done under that rule or regulation.

63. Power of State Government to make rules

(1) The State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules for carrying out the purposes of this Act.


okf"kZd fjiksVZ rS;kj dh tk,xh vkSj og rkjh[k ftlls iwoZ ml ij laijh{kd dh fjiksVZ ds lkFk ys[kkvksa dh laijhf{kr izfr nh tk,xh_

(t) og iz:i ftlesa èkkjk 29 ds vèkhu okf"kZd ys[kk fooj.k rS;kj fd;k tk,xkA

(>) og le; ftlds Hkhrj ij iz:i ftlesa vihy dh tk ldsxh] vkSj vihy dk fuiVkjk djus ds fy;s izfØ;k rFkk èkkjk 50 ds vèkhu U;k; & fu.kZ;u ds fy;s izfØ;k_

(´k) og vfrfjDr fo"k; ftlesa jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k èkkjk 50 dh mièkkjk (6) ds [kaM (t) ds vèkhu flfoy U;k;ky; dh 'kfDr;ksa dk iz;ksx dj ldsxk_

(V) èkkjk 59 ds [kaM ([k) ds vèkhu lwpuk nsus dh jhfr_

(B) dksbZ vU; fo"k; tks fofgr fd;k tkuk gS ;k fd;k tk, vFkok ftldh ckcr fu;eksa }kjk micaèk fd;k tkuk gSA

(3) bl èkkjk ds vèkhu cuk;k x;k izR;sd fu;e vkSj bl vfèkfu;e ds vèkhu cuk;k x;k izR;sd fofu;e cuk, tkus ds i'pkr~ ;Fkk'kh?kz laln ds izR;sd lnu ds le{k tc og l= esa gh dqy rhl fnu dh vofèk ds fy, j[kk tk,xkA ;g vofèk ,d l= esa vFkok nks ;k vfèkd vkuqØfed l=ksa esa iwjh gks ldsxhA ;fn ml l= ds ;k iwoksZDr vkuqØfed l=ksa ds Bhd ckn ds l= ds volku ds iwoZ nksuksa lnu ml fu;e ;k fofu;e esa dksbZ ifjorZu djus ds fy;s lger gks tk,a rks rRi'pkr~ og ,sls ifjofrZr :i esa gh izHkkoh gksxkA ;fn mDr volku ds iwoZ nksuksa lnu lger gks tk,a fd og fu;e ;k fofu;e ugha cuk;k tkuk pkfg, rks rRi'pkr~ og fu"izHkko gks tk,xk fdUrq fu;e ;k fofu;e ds ,sls ifjofrZr ;k fu"izHkko gksus ls mlds vèkhu igys dh xbZ fdlh ckr dh fofèkekU;rk ij izfrdwy izHkko ugha iM+sxkA

63- jkT; ljdkj dh fu;e cukus dh 'kfDr

(1) jkT; ljdkj] jkti= esa vfèklwpuk }kjk] bl vfèkfu;e ds iz;kstuksa dks dk;kZfUor djus ds fy;s fu;e cuk ldsxhA


(2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:

(a) the other functions to be performed by the State Biodiversity Board under clause (c) of section 23;

(b) the form in which the prior intimation shall be given under sub-section (1) of section 24;

(c) the form in which, and the time of each financial year at which, the annual report shall be prepared under section 33;

(d) the manner of maintaining and auditing the accounts of the State Biodiversity Board and the date before which its audited copy of the accounts together with auditor's report thereon shall be furnished under section 34;

(e) management and conservation of national heritage sites under section 37;

(f) the manner of management and custody of the Local Biodiversity Fund and the purposes for which such Fund shall be applied under sub-section (1) of section 44;

(g) the form of annual report and the time at which such report shall be prepared during each financial year under section 45;

(h) the manner of maintaining and auditing the accounts of the Local Biodiversity Fund and the date before which its audited copy of the accounts together with auditor's report thereon shall be furnished under section 46;

(i) any other matter which is to be, or may be, specified.

(3) Every rule made by the State Government under this section shall he laid, as soon as may be after it is made, before each House of the State Legislature where it


(2) fof'k"Vr;k vkSj iwoZxkeh 'kfDr;ksa dh O;kidrk ij izfrdwy izHkko Mkys fcuk] ,sls fu;eksa esa fuEufyf[kr lHkh ;k fdUgha fo"k;ksa dk micaèk fd;k tk ldsxk] vFkkZr~%

(d) èkkjk 23 ds [kaM (ii) ds vèkhu jkT; tSo fofoèkrk cksMZ }kjk fuoZgu fd;s tkus okys vU; d`R;_

([k) og iz:i ftlesa èkkjk 24 dh mièkkjk (1) ds vèkhu iwoZ lwpuk nh tk,xh_

(x) og iz:i ftlesa vkSj izR;sd foRrh; o"kZ dk og le; ftl ij èkkjk 33 ds vèkhu okf"kZd fjiksVZ rS;kj dh tk,xh_

(?k) èkkjk 34 ds vèkhu jkT; tSo fofoèkrk cksMZ ds ys[kk j[kus vkSj mudh laijh{kk djus dh jhfr rFkk og rkjh[k ftlls iwoZ mu ij laijh{kd dh fjiksVZ ds lkFk ys[kkvksa dh laijhf{kr izfr nh tk,xh_

(M+) èkkjk 37 ds vèkhu jk"Vªh; fojklr LFkyksa dk izcaèk vkSj laj{k.k_

(p) os iz;kstu ftuds fy;s èkkjk 44 dh mièkkjk (1) ds vèkhu LFkkuh; tSo fofoèkrk fufèk dk mi;kstu fd;k tk,xk_

(N) èkkjk 44 dh mièkkjk (1) ds vèkhu LFkkuh; tSo fofoèkrk fufèk ds izcaèk vkSj vfHkj{kk dh jhfr rFkk og iz;kstu ftuds fy;s ,slh fufèk dk mi;ksx fd;k tk,xk_

(t) èkkjk 45 ds vèkhu okf"kZd fjiksVZ dk iz:i vkSj og le; ftl ij izR;sd foRrh; o"kZ ds nkSjku ,slh fjiksVZ rS;kj dh tk,xh_

(>) èkkjk 46 ds vèkhu LFkkuh; tSo fofoèkrk fufèk ds ys[kk j[kus vkSj mudh laijh{kk djus dh jhfr rFkk og rkjh[k ftlls iwoZ mu ij laijh{kk dh fjiksVZ ds lkFk mlds ys[kkvksa dh laijhf{kr izfr nh tk,xhA

(´k) dksbZ vU; fo"k; tks fofgr fd;k tkuk gS ;k fd;k tk,A

(3) bl èkkjk ds vèkhu jkT; ljdkj }kjk cuk;k x;k izR;sd fu;e] cuk, tkus ds i'pkr~ ;Fkk'kh?kz jkT; foèkku&eaMy ds izR;sd lnu


consists of two Houses, or where such Legislature consists of one House, before that House.

64. Power to make regulations

The National Biodiversity Authority shall, with the previous approval of the Central Government, by notification in the Official Gazette, make regulations for carrying out the purposes of this Act.

65. Power to remove difficulties

(1) If any difficulty arises in giving effect to the provisions of this Act, the Central Government may, by order, not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, remove the difficulty:

Provided that no such order shall be made after the expiry of a period of two years from the commencement of this Act.

(2) Every order made under this section shall be laid, as soon as may be, after it is made, before each House of Parliament.

SUBHASH C. JAIN Secretary, Government of India


ds le{k] tgka blds nks lnu gSa ;k tgka ,sls foèkku&eaMy dk ,d lnu gS] ml lnu ds le{k j[kk tk,xkA

64- fofu;e cukus dh 'kfDr

jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k dsUnzh; ljdkj ds iwoZ vuqeksnu ls] jkti= esa vfèklwpuk }kjk bl vfèkfu;e ds iz;kstuksa dks dk;kZfUor djus ds fy;s fu;e cuk ldsxkA

65- dfBukb;ksa dks nwj djus dh 'kfDr

(1) ;fn bl vfèkfu;e ds micaèkksa dks izHkkoh djus esa dksbZ dfBukbZ mRiUu gksrh gS rks dsUnzh; ljdkj] ,sls vkns'k }kjk] tks bl vfèkfu;e ds micaèkksa ls vlaxr u gks] ml dfBukbZ dks nwj dj ldsxh_

ijUrq ,slk dksbZ vkns'k] bl vfèkfu;e ds izkjaHk ls nks o"kZ dh vofèk dh lekfIr ds i'pkr~ ugha fd;k tk,xkA

(2) bl vfèkfu;e ds vèkhu fd;k x;k izR;sd vkns'k fd, tkus ds i'pkr~ ;Fkk'kh?kz laln ds izR;sd lnu ds le{k j[kk tk,xkA

lqHkk"k lh- tSu lfpo] Hkkjr ljdkj


2015

mÙkjk[k.M 'kklu] ou ,oa Ik;kZoj.k vuqHkkx&3 dhvfèklwpuk la[;k% 12@X&3&17&08(83)@2001

fnukad 04 tuojh] 2017

}kjk iz[;kfir

Promulgated by

Notification No: 12 /X-3-17-08(83)/2001 Dated 04 January, 2017

Forest and Environment Section-3Government of Uttarakhand,

82 Uttarakhand Biological Diversity Rules, 2015

In pursuance of the provisions of clause (3) of Article 348 of the Constitution, the Governor is pleased to order the publication of the English translation of the following notification for general information.

Government of UttarakhandForest and Environment Section-3

No: 12 /X-3-17-08(83)/2001 Dehradun, Dated : 04 January, 2017

NotificationIn exercise of the powers conferred under Sec. 63 of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002 (Central Act No. 18 of 2003), the Governor hereby makes following rules for the implementation of the Act in the State, namely:-

1. Short title and Commencement

(1) These rules shall be called “Uttarakhand Biological Diversity Rules, 2015”.

(2) It shall come into force at once.

2. Definitions

In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires-

(a) “Act” means the Biological Diversity Act, 2002 (Central Act No. 18 of 2003);

(b) “Board” means Uttarakhand Biodiversity Board established under sub section (1) of section 22 of the act;

(c) “State Government” means the Government of Uttarakhand;

(d) “Biodiversity Management Committee” means Committee established by the local body under sub-section (1) of Section 41 of the act.;

(e) “Chairperson” means the chairperson of Uttarakhand Biodiversity Board or Biodiversity Management Committee, as the case may be;

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la[;k% 12@X&3&17&08(83)@2001 nsgjknwu] fnukad % 04 tuojh] 2017

vfèklwpukjkT;iky] ,rn }kjk tSo fofoèkrk vfèkfu;e] 2002 (dsUnzh; vfèkfu;e la[;k 18 o"kZ 2003) dh èkkjk 63 }kjk iznRr 'kfDr;ksa dk iz;ksx djrs gq, mRrjk[k.M jkT; esa vfèkfu;e ds fØ;kUo;u gsrq fuEufyf[kr fu;ekoyh cukrs gS] vFkkZr~%&

1- laf{kIr uke rFkk izkjEHk

(1) bl fu;ekoyh dk laf{kIr uke ^^mÙkjk[k.M tSo fofoèkrk fu;ekoyh 2015** gSA

(2) ;g rqjUr izo`Rr gksxhA

2- ifjHkk"kk,¡

bu fu;eksa esa] tc rd lUnHkZ esas vU;Fkk visf{kr u gks&

(d) ^^vfèkfu;e^^ ls tSo fofoèkrk vfèkfu;e] 2002 (dsUnzh; vfèkfu;e la[;k 18 o"kZ 2003) vfHkizsr gS_

([k) ^^cksMZ^^ ls vfèkfu;e dh èkkjk 22 dh mièkkjk (1) ds vèkhu LFkkfir mÙkjk[k.M tSo fofoèkrk cksMZ vfHkizsr gS_

(x) ^^jkT; ljdkj^^ ls mÙkjk[k.M jkT; ljdkj vfHkizsr gS_

(?k) ^^tSo fofoèkrk izcUèk lfefr^^ ls vfèkfu;e dh èkkjk 41 dh mièkkjk (1) ds vèkhu LFkkuh; fudk; }kjk LFkkfir lfefr vfHkizsr gS_

(Pk) ^^vè;{k^^ ls mRrjk[k.M jkT; tSo fofoèkrk cksMZ vFkok tSo fofoèkrk izcUèk lfefr dk vè;{k] tSlh Hkh fLFkfr gks] vfHkizsr gS_


(f) "Fee" means any fee stipulated under these rules as provided under sub-section 3 of section 41 of the act;

(g) "Form" means the form appended to these rules;

(h) "Member" means a member of the State Biodiversity Board or of a Biodiversity Management Committee, or that of a committee constituted by the Board as the case may be;

(i) "Section" means section of the act;

(j) “Member-Secretary” means the Member Secretary of the Board;

(k) Words and expressions used but not defined in these rules but defined in the act shall have the same meaning respectively assigned to them in the act.

3. Manner of selection and appointment of the Chairperson

(1) The appointment on the post of Chairperson of the Board, by the State Government shall be from such eminent person having knowledge and experience in the subject of conservation & sustainable use of biological diversity and in the matters relating to equitable sharing of benefits:–

(a) who is serving on the post not lower than that of Joint Secretary or its equivalent under Government of India or has retired from such post and having minimum experience of 25 years on the subject as mentioned in sub-rule (1), or

(b) having not more than 62 years of age and a minimum experience of 25 years in the subject of conservation & sustainable use of Biodiversity and equitable sharing of its benefits, be made.

(2) State Government may constitute the following Selection committee for selection of Chairman–

(i) Chief Secretary - Chairman

(ii) Principal Secretary / Secretary, Forest - Member

(iii) Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Uttarakhand - Member

(iv) Principal Secretary, Personnel - Member

(v) Director General, Indian Council of Forestry, Research and Education or his representative - Member


(N) ^^Qhl^^ ls bl fu;ekoyh ds vUrxZr vfèkfu;e dh èkkjk 41 dh mièkkjk (3) ds vèkhu fu;r dh x;h Qhl vfHkizsr gS_

(t) ^^iz:i^^ ls bl fu;ekoyh esa layXu iz:Ik vfHkizsr gS_

(>) ^^lnL;^^ ls jkT; tSo fofoèkrk cksMZ dk lnL; vFkok tSo fofoèkrk izcUèk lfefr vFkok cksMZ }kjk xfBr lfefr tSlh Hkh fLFkfr gks] ds lnL; vfHkizsr gSa_

(´k) ^^èkkjk^^ ls vfèkfu;e dh èkkjk vfHkizsr gS_

(V) ^^lnL; lfpo^^ ls cksMZ ds lnL; lfpo vfHkizsr gS_

(B) bl fu;ekoyh esa iz;qDr 'kCnksa ,oa vfHkO;fDr;ksa] tks bl fu;ekoyh esa ifjHkkf"kr ugha fdUrq vfèkfu;e esa ifjHkkf"kr gaS] ds ogh vFkZ gksasxs tks vfèkfu;e esa Øe'k% muds fy, fn;s x;s gaSA

3- vè;{k ds p;u vkSj fu;qfDr dh jhfr

(1) cksMZ ds vè;{k ds in ij fu;qfDr jkT; ljdkj }kjk ,sls [;kfrizkIr O;fDr esa ls tks tSo fofoèkrk ds laj{k.k ,oa iks"k.kh; mi;ksx rFkk ykHkksa ds lkE;iw.kZ izHkktu ls lEcfUèkr fo"k;ksa esa Kku ,oa vuqHko j[krk gks%&

(d) tks Hkkjr ljdkj ds la;qDr lfpo vFkok led{k in ls vfuEu in ij dk;Zjr gks vFkok ,sls in ls lsokfuo`Rr gqvk gks rFkk mifu;e (1) esa mfYyf[kr lEcfUèkr fo"k;ksa dk U;wure 25 o"kkZas dk dk;Z vuqHko èkkfjr djrk gks] vFkok

([k) ftldh vfèkdre vk;q 62 o"kZ gks rFkk tSo fofoèkrk ds laj{k.k rFkk iks"k.kh; mi;ksx vkSj ykHkksa ds lkE;iw.kZ izHkktu ls lEcfUèkr fo"k;ks esa U;wure 25 o"kksZas dk vuqHko èkkfjr djrk gks] esa ls dh tk;sxhA

(2) jkT; ljdkj vè;{k ds p;u gsrq p;u lfefr dk xBu fuEuor dj ldsxh&

(,d) eq[; lfpo & vè;{k

(nks) izeq[k lfpo@lfpo] ou & lnL;

(rhu) izeq[k ou laj{kd] mRrjk[k.M & lnL;

(pkj) izeq[k lfpo] dkfeZd & lnL;

(ik¡p) egkfuns'kd] Hkkjrh; ou vuqlaèkku ,oa f'k{kk ifj"kn vFkok muds izfrfufèk & lnL;


Provided that the applicant himself shall not be the member of the selection committee and if that be the case, the nomination may be made by Chief Secretary, Government of Uttarakhand.

(3) Three months prior to the occurrence of vacancy of Chairman, a list of 05 suitable and interested candidates shall be prepared and sent to the selection committee by the following search committee-

(i) Principal Secretary/Secretary, Forest - Chairman

(ii) Sitting Chairperson, Uttarakhand Biodiversity Board - Member

(iii) Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife), Uttarakhand - Member

Provided that the applicant himself shall not be the member of the Search Committee and if that be the case, the nomination may be made by the State Government.

(4) The candidate selected by the selection committee shall be appointed as the Chairperson by State Government.

(5) For the purpose of execution of all work related to Selection Committee & Search Committee, Additional Secretary, Forest shall act as Member Secretary but shall not have the right to vote.

4. Term of Office of Chairperson

(1) The Chairperson of the Board shall hold the office for a term of 03 years from the date of taking over the charge and shall be eligible for re-appointment.

(2) The term of office of Chairperson, if appointed prior to retirement from service, shall be of 03 years but if appointed after retirement, shall be till the age of 65 years or completing the tenure of 03 years, whichever is earlier.

(3) The Chairperson may resign from his office by giving at least one month prior written notice to the State Government.


ijUrq ;g fd vkosnd Lo;a p;u lfefr dk lnL; ugha gksxk rFkk ,slh fLFkfr esa eq[; lfpo] mRrjk[k.M 'kklu p;u lfefr dk ,d lnL; ukfer dj ldsaxsA

(3) vè;{k dk in fjDr gksus ls rhu ekg iwoZ fuEuor~ xfBr [kkst lfefr }kjk vfèkdre 05 ;ksX; ,oa bPNqd vH;fFkZ;ksa dh lwph rS;kj dj p;u lfefr dks izsf"kr dh tk;sxh&

(,d) izeq[k lfpo@ lfpo] ou & vè;{k

(nks) dk;Zjr vè;{k] mRrjk[k.M tSo fofoèkrk cksMZ & lnL;

(rhu) izeq[k ou laj{kd] (oU; tho)] mRrjk[k.M & lnL;

ijUrq ;g fd vkosnd Lo;a [kkst lfefr dk lnL; ugha gksxk rFkk ,slh fLFkfr esa jkT; ljdkj [kkst lfefr dk ,d lnL; ukfer dj ldsxhA

(4) p;u lfefr }kjk p;fur vH;FkhZ dh vè;{k ds in ij fu;qfDr jkT; ljdkj }kjk dh tk;sxhA

(5) p;u lfefr ,oa [kkst lfefr dh leLr dk;Zokgh lEikfnr fd;s tkus gsrq vij lfpo] ou lnL; lfpo gksaxs] ijUrq mUgsaa er nsus dk vfèkdkj ugha gksxkA

4- vè;{k dh inkofèk

(1) cksMZ dk vè;{k dk;ZHkkj xzg.k djus dh frfFk ls 03 o"kZ dh vofèk ds fy;s in èkkj.k djsxk rFkk iqufuZ;qfDr ds fy;s ik= gksxkA

(2) vè;{k dk dk;Zdky ;fn og vfèko"kZrk vk;q iw.kZ gksus ls iwoZ fu;qDr gqvk gks] rks 03 o"kZ dk gksxk ijUrq vfèko"kZrk vk;q iw.kZ gksus ds ckn fu;qDr gksus dh fLFkfr esa vfèkdre 65 o"kZ rd vFkok 03 o"kZ dk;Zdky] tks Hkh igys gks] rd ds fy;s gksxkA

(3) vè;{k jkT; ljdkj dks U;wure ,d ekg iwoZ fyf[kr lwpuk nsdj viuk in R;kx ldrk gSA


5. Pay and Allowances of Chairperson

(1) Serving Government servant, if appointed as Chairperson under rule 3(1)(a), shall be entitled to the same salary and other allowances as otherwise would have been admissible to him.

(2) Retired Government servant, if appointed as Chairperson under rule 3(1)(a), shall be fixed after considering the salary and other allowances drawn on the date of retirement and also the prevailing rules of the State Government.

(3) The Chairman, appointed from the source other than from the serving or the retired Government servants, shall draw such salary and other allowances as may be determined by the State Government from time to time.

6. Office term and Allowances of Expert Members

(1) The Expert member shall hold the post for a maximum of three years at a time from the date of nomination.

(2) The expert member shall be entitled to such sitting allowance, travelling expenses, daily allowance and other allowances as may be fixed by the Board from time to time.

7. Filling up of vacancies arising from the resignation of Expert Members

(1) The State Government shall appoint 05 expert members in the Board. Any expert member of the Board may resign from his post any time, by giving in writing addressed to the State Government under his signature and the seat of that member of the Board shall fall vacant from the date of his resignation.

(2) A casual vacancy of expert member in the Board shall be filled up by a fresh nomination and the person nominated to fill the vacancy shall hold office only for the remainder of the term in whose place he was nominated.

8. Member-Secretary of the Board and Appointment of ex-officio members

(1) The appointment of Member-Secretary of the Board shall be made on deputation by the State Government from amongst such suitable serving Government officials having knowledge


5- vè;{k ds osru rFkk HkRrs

(1) fu;e 3(1)(d) ds vUrxZr dk;Zjr ljdkjh lsod dh fu;qfDr vè;{k ds :Ik esa gksus ij ns; osru o vU; HkRrs ogh gksaxs tks os vius in ij vU;Fkk izkIr djrsA

(2) fu;e 3(1)(d) ds vUrxZr lsokfuo`Rr ljdkjh lsod dh fu;qfDr vè;{k ds :i esa gksus ij mUgsa lsokfuo`fRr dh frfFk dks ns; osru o vU; HkRrs ds le:i rFkk jkT; ljdkj ds izpfyr fu;eksa ds vuqlkj fuèkkZfjr@ns; gksxkA

(3) lsokjr vFkok lsokfuo`Rr vfèkdkjh ls fHkUu Js.kh ds vè;{k ds :Ik esa fu;qfDRk gksus ij osru ,oa vU; HkRrs ogh gksaxs tSlk le;≤ ij jkT; ljdkj }kjk fuèkkZfjr fd;k tk;sA

6- fo'ks"kK lnL;ksa dh inkofèk ,oa HkRrs

(1) cksMZ dk fo'ks"kK lnL; uke funsZ'ku dh frfFk ls] ,d le; esa] vfèkdre rhu o"kZ dh vofèk ds fy, in èkkj.k djsxkA

(2) fo'kss"kK lnL; ,sls cSBd HkRrs] ;k=k O;;] nSfud HkRrs rFkk vU; HkRrksa dk gdnkj gksxk tSlk le; & le; ij cksMZ }kjk voèkkfjr fd;k tk;A

7- fo'ks"kK lnL; ds R;kxi= ds dkj.k fjfDr;ksa dk Hkjk tkuk

(1) jkT; ljdkj }kjk cksMZ esa dqy 05 fo'ks"kK lnL; fu;qDr fd;s tk;saxsA cksMZ dk dksbZ fo'ks"kK lnL; fdlh Hkh le; jkT; ljdkj dks fyf[kr esa lEcksfèkr dj o gLrk{kj ls vius in ls R;kxi= ns ldsxk rFkk cksMZ esa ml lnL; dk in mlds R;kx i= nsus dh rkjh[k ls fjDr gks tk;sxkA

(2) cksMZ esa fdlh fo'ks"kK lnL; dh vkdfLed fjfDr u, ukefunsZ'ku }kjk dh tk;sxh rFkk fjfDr dks Hkjus ds fy, ukefunZsf'kr O;fDr] ml lnL; dh] ftlds LFkku ij mls ukefufnZ"V fd;k x;k gS] dh 'ks"k vofèk ds fy, in èkkj.k djsxkA

8- cksMZ dk lnL;&lfpo rFkk insu lnL;ksa dh fu;qfDr

(1) jkT; ljdkj }kjk cksMZ ds lnL;&lfpo dh fu;qfDRk ,sls mi;qDRk dk;Zjr jktdh; vfèkdkfj;ksa] tks ou laj{kd Lrj ls vfuEu Js.kh ds in èkkjd vFkok led{k osrueku@xzsM osru vkgfjr djrs gksa rFkk ftUgsa tSo fofoèkrk


and experience in the subject of conservation & sustainable use of biological diversity and holding post not below the rank of Conservator of Forests or equivalent pay scale/grade pay.

(2) Four ex-officio members of the Board shall be appointed by the State Government from different departments such as Forests, Environment, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Horticulture, Bio-technology etc.

9. Functions of Member-Secretary of the Board

(1) The Member-Secretary shall act as Head of the Office for day to day administration, management of funds and implementation of various activities of the programmes under the guidance of the Chairperson of the Board.

(2) All orders or instructions issued by the Chairperson shall be under the signature of the Member-Secretary or of any other officer authorized in this behalf by the Board.

(3) The Member-Secretary or an officer duly authorized by the Chairperson may sanction and disburse all payments against the approved budget.

(4) The Member-Secretary shall be responsible for the safe custody of all documents including confidential papers of the Board and he shall produce such papers whenever directed by the Board/State Government.

(5) The Member-Secretary shall write and maintain confidential reports of all the officers and staff of the Board and shall get them countersigned by the Chairperson.

(6) The Member-Secretary shall perform such other functions as may be assigned to him by the Chairperson/Board/State Government from time to time.

10. Head quarter of the Board

Head quarter of the Board shall be at Dehradun

11. Meetings of the Board

(1) The meetings of the Board shall be normally held once in every three months at the Head quarter of the Board or at such place, as may be decided by the Chairperson.


ds laj{k.k ,oa iks"k.kh; mi;ksx ds fo"k; esa Kku rFkk vuqHko gks] esa ls dh tk;sxhA

(2) cksMZ ds pkj insu lnL;ksa dh fu;qfDr jkT; ljdkj }kjk fofHkUu foHkkxksa tSls ou] i;kZoj.k] d`f"k] i'kqikyu] m|ku] tSo izkS|ksfxdh vkfn esa ls fd;k tk;sxkA

9- cksMZ ds lnL;&lfpo ds d`R;

(1) cksMZ ds vè;{k ds ekxZn'kZu esa] cksMZ ds fnu&izfrfnu ds iz'kklu] fufèk;ksa ds izcUèku rFkk fofHkUu fØ;k & dykiksa o dk;ZØeksa ds fØ;kUo;u gsrq lnL; & lfpo dk;kZy;kè;{k dh HkkWfr dk;Zokgh djsaxsA

(2) vè;{k }kjk ikfjr leLr vkns'k ;k vuqns'k lnL; & lfpo vFkok cksMZ }kjk bl fufeRr izkfèkd`r fdlh vU; vfèkdkjh ds gLrk{kj ls tkjh gks axsA

(3) lnL;&lfpo vFkok vU; vfèkdkjh] ftUgsa vè;{k }kjk izkfèkd`r fd;k x;k gks] vuqeksfnr ctV ds lkis{k leLr Hkqxrkuksa dks Lohd`r rFkk laforfjr dj ldsxkA

(4) lnL;&lfpo] cksMZ ds xksiuh; vfHkys[kksa lfgr leLr vU; vfHkys[kksa dh lqjf{kr vfHkj{kk ds fy, mRrjnk;h gksxk rFkk cksMZ@jkT; ljdkj }kjk funsZf'kr fd;s tkus ij og ,sls vfHkys[k izLrqqr djsxkA

(5) lnL; & lfpo] cksMZ ds leLr vfèkdkfj;ksa rFkk deZpkfj;ksa ds okf"kZd xksiuh; izfrosnu fy[ksxk rFkk mUgsa vè;{k ls izfrgLrk{kfjr djk;sxkA

(6) lnL;&lfpo ,sls vU; d`R;ksa dks lEikfnr djsxk tSlk vè;{k@cksMZ@jkT; ljdkj }kjk le;≤ ij mUgsa lkSais tk,A

10- cksMZ dk eq[;ky;

cksMZ dk eq[;ky; nsgjknwu esa vofLFkr gksxkA

11- cksMZ dh cSBdsa

(1) cksMZ dh cSBdsa lkekU;r% izR;sd =Sekl esa ,d ckj] cksMZ ds eq[;ky; vFkok ,sls LFkku ij] tks vè;{k }kjk fofuf'pr fd;k tk;] vkgwr dh tk;asxhA


(2) The Chairperson shall, upon a written request from not less than six members of the Board or upon a direction of the Authority/State/Central Government, may call a special meeting of the Board.

(3) The members shall be given at least fifteen days advance notice for holding an ordinary meeting and at least three days advance notice for holding a special meeting specifying the purpose, time and place at which such meeting is to be held.

(4) Every meeting shall be presided over by the Chairperson of the Board and in his absence, by a presiding officer to be elected by the members present from amongst themselves.

(5) The decision of the Board at a meeting shall, if necessary, be taken by a simple majority of the members present and voting. The Chairperson or in his absence, the member presiding, shall have a second or casting vote.

(6) Each member shall have one vote.

(7) The quorum at every meeting of the Board shall be five.

(8) No Member shall be entitled to bring forward, for the consideration of meeting, any matter of which he has not given ten days' notice unless the Chairperson in his discretion permits him to do so.

(9) Notice of the meeting may be given to the Members by delivering the same by messenger or sending it by registered post to his last known place of residence or business or in such other manner as the Member-Secretary of the Board may, in the circumstances of the case, think fit.

(10) In addition, the Board may stipulate such procedure for conduct of business, as it may deem fit and proper.

12. General functions of the Board

In particular and without prejudice to the generality of other provisions, the following functions may be performed by the Board:-

(1) To lay down the procedure and guidelines to govern the activities provided under section 23 of the Act;

(2) To advise the State Government on any matter concerning conservation of bio-diversity, sustainable use of its components


(2) vè;{k] cksMZ ds U;wure N% lnL;ksa ds fyf[kr vuqjksèk ij vFkok ;FkkfLFkfr izkfèkdj.k@jkT;@dsUnz ljdkj ds funsZ'k ij] cksMZ dh fo'ks"k cSBd vkgwr dj ldsxkA

(3) lkekU; cSBd vk;ksftr djus ds fy, U;wure iUnzg fnu dh iwoZ lwpuk rFkk fo'ks"k cSBd gsrq U;wure rhu fnu dh iwoZ lwpuk] mn~ns';] le; rFkk LFkku] tgk¡ ij ,slh cSBd fd;k tkuk izLrkfor gS] fufnZ"V djrs gq, lnL;ksa dks izsf"kr dh tk;sxhA

(4) izR;sd cSBd dh vè;{krk cksMZ ds vè;{k }kjk dh tk;sxh ,oa mudh vuqifLFkfr esa mifLFkr lnL;ksa }kjk vius esa ls pqus x;s ihBklhu vfèkdkjh }kjk dh tk;sxhA

(5) cksMZ dh fdlh cSBd esa fofu'p;] ;fn vko';d gks] rks mifLFkr lnL;ksa ds lkèkkj.k cgqer ls er }kjk fd;k tk;sxkA vè;{k vFkok mudh vuqifLFkfr esa vè;{krk djus okys lnL; dk er f}rh; ;k fu.kkZ;d gksxkA

(6) izR;sd lnL; dk ,d er gksxkA

(7) cksMZ dh izR;sd cSBd dh x.kiwfrZ ik¡p gksxhA

(8) dksbZ lnL; fdlh ekeys dks] ftldh mlus nl fnu iwoZ lwpuk u nh gks] cSBd esa fopkj.k ds fy, ykus dk gdnkj ugha gksxk] tc rd fd vè;{k Lofoosd ls mls ,slk djus dh vuqKk u iznku dj nasA

(9) lnL;ksa dks cSBd dh lwpuk] muds vfUre Kkr fuokl ;k dkjksckj ds LFkku ij lans'kokgd }kjk vFkok jftLVªhd`r Mkd ls Hkstdj vFkok ,sls vU; jhfr ls] tSlk cksMZ ds lnL;&lfpo ekeys dh ifjfLFkfr;ksa esa mfpr le>sa] nh tk ldsxhA

(10) blds vfrfjDr cksMZ vius dkjksckj ds laO;ogkj ds fy, ,slh vU; izfØ;k cuk ldsxk] tSlk fd mi;qDr rFkk mfpr le>k tk;sA

12- cksMZ ds lkèkkj.k d`R;

fof'k"Vr;k ,oa vU; micUèkksa dh O;kidrk ij izfrdwy izHkko Mkys fcuk] cksMZ fuEufyf[kr d`R;ksa dk ikyu dj ldsxk%&

(1) vfèkfu;e dh èkkjk 23 esa micafèkr fØ;kdykiksa dks 'kkflr djus ds fy, izfØ;k rFkk ekxZn'kZd fl¼kUr fuèkkZfjr djuk_

(2) jkT; ljdkj dks tSo fofoèkrk ds laj{k.k] mlds vo;oksa ds iks"k.kh; mi;ksx rFkk tSo lalkèkuksa vkSj lgc¼ Kku ds okf.kfT;d mi;ksx ls


and fair & equitable sharing of benefits arising out of the commercial utilization of biological resource and associated knowledge;

(3) To regulate by granting of approval or otherwise, requests for commercial utilization or bio-survey and bio-utilization of biological resource received from Indian nationals/organization;

(4) To facilitate updating and implementation of State Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan;

(5) To sponsor studies, investigations & research and organize Conferences/Seminars/Workshops/ Meetings on various issues related to biodiversity;

(6) To engage on contract Consultants/Manager/ Technical Assistant/Research Assistant, as required, for a specific period not exceeding three years, for providing technical assistance in the effective discharge of the functions of the Board;

(7) To collect, compile and publish technical and statistical data, manuals, codes or guidelines relating to the conservation of biodiversity, sustainable use of its components and fair & equitable sharing of benefits arising out of the commercial utilization of biological resource and associated knowledge;

(8) To Organise through mass media a comprehensive programme regarding conservation of biodiversity, sustainable use of its components and fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising out of the commercial utilization of biological resources and knowledge;

(9) To plan and organise training of personnels engaged or likely to be engaged in programmes for the conservation of biodiversity and sustainable use of its components;

(10) To take necessary steps to build up data base and to create information and documentation system for biological resources and associated traditional knowledge through People's Biodiversity Registers and electronic data base, to ensure effective management, promotion and sustainable use;

(11) To give directions to the Local Bodies/Biodiversity Management Committees in writing or through appropriate oral means,


mn~Hkwr ykHk ds mfpr ,oa lkE;iw.kZ izHkktu ls lEcfUèkr fo"k;ksa ds lEcUèk esa lykg nsuk_

(3) Hkkjrh; O;fDr@laLFkk ls tSo lalkèku ds okf.kfT;d mi;ksx ;k tSo lalkèkuksa ds tSo losZ{k.k rFkk tSfod mi;ksx ds fy, izkIr vuqjksèkksa dks Lohdkj vFkok vLohdkj dj fofu;fer djuk_

(4) jkT; tSo fofoèkrk j.kuhfr rFkk dk;Z;kstuk dk v|ruhdj.k ,oa dk;kZUo;u dks lqxe cukuk_

(5) tSo fofoèkrk lEcUèkh vè;;u] vUos"k.k] vuqlaèkku dk izk;kstu ,oa lacafèkr fofHkUu eqn~nksa ij lEesyu@ laxks"Bh@dk;Z'kkyk;sa@cSBdsa vk;ksftr djuk_

(6) cksMZ ds d`R;ksa ds izHkkoh fu"iknu esa rduhdh lgk;rk miyCèk djkus gsrq vko';drkuqlkj ,d fofufnZ"V dkykofèk ds fy, lafonk ij] tks rhu o"kZ ls vfèkd u gks] lykgdkj@izcUèkd@ rduhdh lgk;d@vuqlaèkku lgk;d fu;qDr djuk_

(7) tSo fofoèkrk ds laj{k.k mlds vOk;oksa ds iks"k.kh; mi;skx rFkk tSo lalkèkuksa ,oa Kku ls mn~Hkwr ykHkksaa ds mfpr vkSj lkE;iw.kZ izHkktu ls lEcfU?kr rduhdh vkSj lkaf[;dh; vk¡dM+s (MkVk)] funsZf'kdk (eSuqvy)] lafgrk, (dksM~l) ;k fn'kk&funsZ'k (xkbM~ykbZUl) laxzghr] ladfyr rFkk izdkf'kr djuk_

(8) tulaidZ lkèkuksa ds ekè;e ls tSo fofoèkrk laj{k.k] mlds la?kVdksa ds iks"k.kh; mi;ksx rFkk tSfod lalkèkuksa o lgc¼ Kku ds mi;ksx ls mn~Hkwr ykHkksa ds mfpr vkSj lkE;iw.kZ izHkktu ls lEcfUèkr O;kid dk;ZØe vk;ksftr djuk_

(9) tSo fofoèkrk laj{k.k vkSj mlds la?kVdksa ds iks"k.kh; mi;ksx lEcaèkh dk;ZØeksa esa yxs gq, ;k lEHkkfor :Ik ls yxk;s tkus okys dkfeZdksa ds fy, izf'k{k.k fu;ksftr rFkk vk;ksftr djuk_

(10) izHkkoh izcUèku] laoèkZu rFkk iks"k.kh; mi;ksx dks lqfuf'pr djus ds fy, tSo fofoèkrk jftLVj rFkk bySDVªksfud MkVk csl ds ekè;e ls tSo lalkèkuksa rFkk lgc¼ ikjEifjd Kku ds fy, MkVk csl rS;kj djus rFkk lwpuk o nLrkost i¼fr l`ftr djus ds fy, vko';d dne mBkuk_

(11) LFkkuh; fudk;ksa@tSo fofoèkrk izcUèku lfefr;ksa dks fyf[kr esa ;k mi;qDr ekSf[kd lkèkuksa ds ekè;e ls vfèkfu;e ds izHkkoh fØ;kUo;u


for effective implementation of the Act, and to facilitate their meaningful participation in all measures relating to conservation, sustainable use and equitable benefit sharing;

(12) To report to the State Government about the functioning of the Board and implementation of the rules made under the Act;

(13) To devise method to ensure protection of rights including intellectual property right over biological resources and associated knowledge by engaging legal experts and develop such systems of maintaining information as appropriate, including the protection of the information recorded in People's Biodiversity Register;

(14) To undertake physical inspection of any area in connection with the implementation of the Act;

(15) To ensure that bio-diversity dependant livelihood projects are integrated into all sectors of planning and management, and every level of planning from state to local level, to enable such sectors and administrative levels to contribute effectively for conservation and sustainable use;

(16) To prepare the annual Budget of the Board incorporating its own receipts along with the receipts from the State, Central Government and National Biodiversity Authority and other means;

(17) To recommend creation of posts to the State Government for effective discharge of the functions of the Board, provided that no such post whether permanent/ temporary would be created without prior approval of the State Government;

(18) To notify Biodiversity heritage sites under section 37 of the Act and take necessary measures for its management and conservation;

(19) Board shall endeavour to mainstream the issues concerned with conservation of biodiversity into the local level developmental schemes;

(20) To provide technical guidance and advise to various Department of the State Government in the matter of Biodiversity;

(21) To reward person/community/institution for contribution or innovative work in the field of biodiversity conservation, its sustainable use and sharing of benefits in the State;


rFkk laj{k.k] iks"k.kh; mi;ksx o lkE;iw.kZ ykHkks a ds izHkktu ls lEcfUèkr leLr mik;ksa esa mudh lkFkZd lgHkkfxrk dks lqxe cukus ds fy, funsZ'k nsuk_

(12) cksMZ dh dk;Z i¼fr rFkk vfèkfu;e ,oa mlds vèkhu cuk;s x;s fu;eksa ds fØ;kUo;u ds ckjs esa jkT; ljdkj dks fjiksVZ nsuk_

(13) tSfod lalkèku rFkk mlls lgc¼ Kku ij vkèkkfjr ckSf¼d lEink vfèkdkj lfgr vU; vfèkdkjksa o ,slh tkudkjh dks leqfpr cuk;s j[ks tkus dh iz.kkyh fofèkd fo'ks"kKksa dks fu;qDRk dj fodflr djuk rFkk tSo fofoèkrk jftLVj esa mYysf[kr tkudkjh dk laj{k.k lqfuf'pr djus ds mik; djuk_

(14) vfèkfu;e ds fØ;kUo;u ds lEcUèk esa fdlh {ks= dk HkkSfrd fujh{k.k djuk_

(15) ;g lqfuf'pr djuk fd tSo fofoèkrk rFkk ml ij vkfJr vkthfodk ;kstuk ,oa izcUèku ds leLr {ks=ksa rFkk jkT; Lrj ls LFkkuh; rd lHkh Lrjksa ij fu;kstu esa ,dhd`r gks tk, rkfd ,sls {ks=ksa vkSj iz'kkldh; Lrjksa dks laj{k.k rFkk iks"k.kh; mi;ksx ds fy, izHkkoh ;ksxnku nsus ds fy, leFkZ cuk;k tk lds_

(16) jkT;] dsUnz ljdkj] jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k o vU; mik;ksa ls rFkk Lo;a dh izkfIr;ksa dks lekfo"V djrs gq, cksMZ dk okf"kZd ctV rS;kj djuk_

(17) cksMZ ds d`R;ksa ds izHkkoh fuoZgu ds fy,] jkT; ljdkj dks inksa ds l`tu ds fy, laLrqfr djuk] ijUrq jkT; ljdkj ds iwoZ vuqeksnu ds fcuk ,slk dksbZ LFkkbZ @ vLFkkbZ in l`ftr ugha fd;k tk;sxk_

(18) vfèkfu;e dh èkkjk 37 ds vUkq:i tSo fofoèkrk fojklr LFkyksa dks vfèklwfpr djkuk ,oa blds izcUèku rFkk laj{k.k ds fy, leqfpr mik; djuk_

(19) cksMZ }kjk LFkkuh; Lrj ij fodkl ;kstukvksa esa tSo fofoèkrk laj{k.k ls lEcfUèkr eqn~nksa dks eq[; èkkjk esa ykus dk iz;kl fd;k tk;sxk_

(20) tSo fofoèkrk ds fo"k; ij jkT; ljdkj ds fofHkUu foHkkxksa dks rduhdh ekxZn'kZu o ijke'kZ iznku djuk_

(21) O;f"V@lewg@laLFkk dks muds }kjk jkT; esa tSo fofoèkrk laj{k.k {ks= esa fd;s x;s vfHkuo dk;ksZ rFkk mlesa ;ksxnku ds fy, iqjLd`r djuk_


(22) To adopt various measures for increase of revenue like fixed deposits, advertisements, securities, donation and others;

(23) To sanction grants-in-aid and grants to the Biodiversity Management Committees for specific purposes as per the requirement and availability of fund;

(24) To hire services of legal experts and taking other necessary measures to oppose grant of intellectual property right on any biological resources and associated knowledge obtained in illegal manner from the State;

(25) To perform such other functions necessary to implement the provisions of the Act or as may be directed by the State Government from time to time;

13. Powers and duties of Chairperson

(1) The Chairperson shall be the Chief Executive of the Board and Head of the Department and shall have the overall control of the Board.

(2) The Chairperson shall convene and preside over all the meetings of the Board and shall ensure that all decisions taken by the Board are implemented in proper manner.

(3) The Chairperson either himself or through an officer of the Board authorized for the purpose, may sanction and disburse all payments against the approved budget.

(4) The Chairperson shall have full powers for granting administrative and technical sanction to all estimates.

(5) The Chairperson shall exercise such other powers and perform such other functions as may be delegated to him from time to time by the Board/State Government.

14. Procedure for access to biological resources and associated traditional knowledge

(1) Any citizen of India or a body corporate, organization or association registered in India, intending to undertake any activity referred to in Sec. 7 of the act, in the territory of Uttarakhand, shall give prior intimation to the Board in Form-1.


(22) jktLo mRiknu esa o`f¼ ds fofHkUu rjhds ;Fkk lkofèk tek] foKkiu] izR;kHkwfr] nku rFkk vU; ,sls rjhds viukuk_

(23) tSo fofoèkrk izcUèku lfefr;ksa dks fof'k"V iz;kstuksa ds fy, ctV dh vko';drk ,oa miyCèkrk ds vuq:Ik lgk;rk rFkk vuqnku Lohd`r djuk_

(24) jkT; ls fdlh voSèk jhfr ls vfHkizkIr fdlh tSoh; lalkèku o Kku vkèkkfjr ckSf¼d lEink vfèkdkj vuqnRr fd;s tkus dk fojksèk djus ds fy, fofèk fo'ks"kKksa dh lsok, ysus lfgr vU; vko';d mik; djuk_

(25) ,sls vU; d`R;] tks vfèkfu;e ds micUèkks a ds fØ;kUo;u ds fy, vko';d gks vFkok tks jkT; ljdkj }kjk le; & le; ij funZsf'kr fd;s tk,¡_

13- vè;{k dh 'kfDr;kW rFkk drZO;

(1) vè;{k] cksMZ dk eq[; dk;Zikyd o foHkkxkè;{k gksxk rFkk cksMZ ij mldk lEiw.kZ fu;a=.k gksxkA

(2) vè;{k cksMZ dh lHkh cSBdksa dks vkgwr rFkk mudh vè;{krk djsxk ,oa ;g lqfuf'pr djsxk fd cksMZ }kjk fy;s x;s lHkh fu.kZ;ksa dk fØ;kUo;u ,oa vuqikyu leqfpr jhfr ls gks jgk gSA

(3) vè;{k ;k rks Lo;a vFkok bl iz;kstu ds fy, izkfèkd`r fdlh vfèkdkjh ds ekè;e ls vuqeksfnr ctV ds lHkh Hkqxrkuksa dks Lohd`r ,oa laforfjr dj ldsxkA

(4) vè;{k dks lHkh izkDdyuksa dh iz'kklfud rFkk rduhdh eatwjh vuqnRr djus dh iw.kZ 'kfDr gksxhA

(5) vè;{k dh vU; ,slh 'kfDr;k¡ o drZO; gksaxs tSlk mls le;≤ ij cksMZ vFkok jkT; ljdkj }kjk izfrfuèkkf;r dh tk;sA

14- tSo lalkèkuksa o lgc¼ ikjEifjd Kku rd igq¡p ds fy;s izfØ;k

(1) Hkkjr dk dksbZ ukxfjd ;k Hkkjr esa jftLVªhd`r fuxfer fudk;] laxBu ;k laLFkk] tks vfèkfu;e dh èkkjk 7 esa fufnZ"V dk;Zdyki mRrjk[k.M jkT; dh lhek esa djus dh ea'kk j[krk gks] jkT; tSo fofoèkrk cksMZ dks bldh iwoZ lwpuk iz:i&1 ij nsxkA


(2) Every such application in Form-1, shall be accompanied by fees in the form of demand draft from Nationalized Bank as prescribed below for different kinds of commercial utilization of biological resources :

(i) For commercial utilization such as trading and manufacturing : ` 10,000/-

(ii) For bio-survey/bio-utilization/research etc. meant for commercial utilization : ` 5,000/-

(iii) For bio-survey/bio-utilization/research etc. not for commercial utilization : No fee

Provided that the above fee may be revised by the Board from time to time.

(3) The Board shall, in consultation with the concerned local bodies, after collecting such other information, as may be required and making such enquires, as it may deem fit, dispose of the application, as far as possible, within a period of six months from the date of its receipt.

(4) On being satisfied with the merit of the application, the Board may grant the approval for access to biological resources and associated knowledge subject to such term and conditions as it may deem fit to impose.

(5) A written agreement for access and benefit sharing (ABS) shall also be signed between authorized officer of the Board and the applicant. The format of the agreement shall be as prescribed by the Board from time to time.

Provided that the access and benefit sharing shall be implemented in the manner provided in the guidelines/regulations as notified by National Biodiversity Authority/Central Government from time to time.

(6) The approval of access/collection of biological resources may provide special measures for its conservation and maintenance of biological resource to which the access to/collection is being granted.

(7) The Board may for reasons to be recorded in writing reject the application, if it considers that the request cannot be acceded to.


(2) fofHkUu izdkj ds tSo lalkèkuksa ds okf.kfT;d mi;ksx gsrq iz:i&1 eas izkIr izR;sd vkosnu ds lkFk fuEuor fuèkkZfjr 'kqYd jk"Vªh;d`r cSad ds cSad Mªk¶V ds :Ik esa layXu gksxk %

(,d) O;kikj vFkok fofuekZ.k gsrq okf.kfT;d mi;ksx % `10]000@&

(nks) tSo losZ{k.k@tSfod mi;ksx@vuqlaèkku vkfn gsrq okf.kfT;d mi;ksx % `5]000@&

(rhu) tSo losZ{k.k@tSfod mi;ksx@vuqlaèkku vkfn gsrq xSj&okf.kfT;d mi;ksx % 'kqYd jfgr

ijUrq ;g fd mijksDRk 'kqYd cksMZ }kjk le;≤ ij iquZfuèkkZfjr fd;k tk ldsxkA

(3) cksMZ] lEcfU?kr LFkkuh; fudk;ksa ls ijke'kZ ,oa ,slh vU; tkudkjh ,df=r dj] tks vko';d gks] rFkk ,slh tkWp] tks Bhd le>h tk;s ds Ik'pkr vkosnu dk fuiVkjk ;FkklEHko vkosnu izkfIr ds N% ekg ds vUnj djsxkA

(4) cksMZ] vkosnu ds xq.kkxq.k lekèkku gks tkus ds i'pkr tSo lalkèkuksa vkSj lgc¼ Kku rd igq¡p dk vuqeksnu ,sls fucUèkuksa ,oa 'krksZa ds vèkhu jgrs gq,] ftUgsa vfèkjksfir djus ds fy;s Bhd le>h tk;s] vuqnRr dj ldrk gSA

(5) igq¡p rFkk ykHk ds lgHkktu ds lEcUèk esa cksMZ ds izkfèkd`r vfèkdkjh rFkk vkosnd ds eè; fyf[kr djkj Hkh gLrk{kfjr gksxkA djkj dk izk:i cksMZ }kjk le;≤ fofuf'pr fd;k tk;sxkA

ijUrq igq¡p o ykHk ds izHkktu dk fØ;kUo;u mlh izdkj ls fd;k tk;sxk] tSlk jk"Vªh; tSo fofooèkrk izkfèkdj.k@Hkkjr ljdkj }kjk le;≤ ij fn'kk&funsZ'k@fofu;eu vfèklwfpr fd;k tk;sA

(6) igq¡[email protected] dh 'krksZa esa] tSo lalkèkuksa ds] ftuds fy,] igq¡[email protected] Lohd`r dh tk jgh gks] ds laj{k.k rFkk vuqj{k.k ds fy, fo'ks"k :Ik ls mik; ds micUèk fofufnZ"V fd;s tk ldrs gSaA

(7) cksMZ] ys[kkc¼ fd;s tkus okys dkj.kksa ls fdlh vkosnu dks vLohd`r dj ldsxk] ;fn ,slk yxs fd vuqjksèk ij fopkj ugha fd;k tk ldrkA


(8) No application shall be rejected unless the applicant is given a reasonable opportunity of being heard.

(9) Any information given in Form-1 as prior intimation shall be kept confidential.

15. Revocation of access or approval

(1) The Board may either on the basis of any complaint or suo moto withdraw the approval granted for access and revoke the written agreement under the following conditions; namely:-

(a) on the basis of reasonable belief that the person to whom the approval was granted has violated any of the provisions of the Act or the condition on which the approval was granted;

(b) when the person who has been granted approval has failed to comply with the terms of the agreement;

(c) on failure to comply with any of the conditions of access granted;

(d) on account of overriding public interest or for protection of environment and conservation of biological diversity;

(2) The Board shall send a copy of every order of revocation issued by it to the concerned Biodiversity Management Committees for prohibiting the access and also to assess the damage, if any, caused and take steps to recover the damage.

16. Restriction on activities related to access to biological resources:

(1) The Board, if it deems necessary and appropriate shall take steps to restrict or prohibit the request for access to biological resources for the following reasons; namely:-

(a) the request for access is for any endangered taxa;

(b) the request for access is for any endemic and rare species;

(c) the request for access may likely to result in adverse effect on the livelihoods, culture and traditional knowledge of the local people;


(8) dksbZ vkosnu rc rd vLohd`r ugha fd;k tk;sxk tc rd vkosnd dks lquokbZ dk ;qfDr;qDr volj u iznku fd;k x;k gksA

(9) iwoZ lwpuk ds fy, mifu;e (1) eas fufnZ"V iz:Ik esa nh xbZ tkudkjh xksiuh; j[kh tk;sxhA

15- Ikgq¡p vFkok vuqeksnu dk izfrlagj.k

(1) cksMZ fuEufyf[kr ifjfLFkfr;ksa ds vèkhu ;k fdlh f'kdk;r ds vkèkkj ij vFkok Loizsj.kk ls] igq¡p lEcUèkh nh x;h Lohd`fr dks okil ys ldsxk rFkk fyf[kr djkj dk izfrlagj.k dj ldsxk%&

(d) bl ;qfDr;qDr fo'okl ds vkèkkj ij fd ml O;fDr us ftls vuqeksnu vuqnRr fd;k x;k Fkk] vfèkfu;e ds fdUgha micUèkksa ;k 'krZ dk mYya?ku fd;k gS] ftlds vkèkkj ij vkosnu Lohd`r fd;k x;k Fkk_

([k) og O;fDr ftls vuqeksnu vuqnRr fd;k x;k gS] djkj ds fucaèkuksa dk vuqikyu djus esa vlQy jgk gS_

(x) vuqnRr igq¡p dh 'krksZ esa ls fdlh dk vuqikyu djus esa vlQy gksus ij_

(?k) yksdfgr ;k Ik;kZoj.k lqj{kk rFkk tSo fofoèkrk laj{k.k dk vfrya?ku djus ij_

(2) cksMZ] ,slh izfrlagj.k ds izR;sd vkns'k dh ,d izfr] igq¡p dks fuf"k¼ djus ,oa uqdlku fuèkkZj.k gsrq rFkk gkfu] ;fn dksbZ gks] rks mldh olwyh ds fy, dne mBkus ds fy, tSo fofoèkrk izcUèku lfefr dks izsf"kr djsxkA

16- tSo lalkèkuksa rd igq¡p ls lEcfUèkr fØ;k&dykiksa ij fucZUèku

(1) cksMZ ;fn vko';d rFkk mi;qDr le>s rks] fuEufyf[kr dkj.kksa ls tSo lalkèkuksa rd igq¡p ds vuqjksèk dks fucZfUèkr rFkk izfrf"k¼ djus ds fy, dne mBk;sxk%&

(d) igq¡p ds fy, vuqjksèk fdlh ladVkiUu VSDlk ds fy, gks_

([k) igq¡p ds fy, vuqjksèk fdlh LFkkfud rFkk nqyZHk iztkfr ds fy, gks_

(x) igq¡p ds fy, vuqjksèk ls LFkkuh;tuksa dh thfodk] laLd`fr rFkk ikjEifjd Kku ij izfrdwy izHkko iM+us dh lEHkkouk gks_


(d) the request to access may result in adverse environmental impact which may be difficult to control and mitigate;

(e) the request for access may cause genetic erosion or affecting the ecosystem function;

(f) use of biological resources for purposes contrary to interest of State Government, national interest, and other related international agreements entered into by India.

17. Annual Report and Annual Statement of accounts

(1) The Board shall prepare its annual report for each financial year giving detailed account of its activities of previous financial year and the annual statement of accounts and submit the same to the State Government.

(2) The Board shall submit the annual report and the annual audited statement within 06 months from the date of closing of the accounts i.e. 30 September, to the State Government.

(3) The accounts of the State Biodiversity Board shall be maintained and audited in consultation with the Accountant-General of the State. Board shall furnish audited copy of accounts together with auditor’s report to the State Government by October 30th of each year in Form-2.

(4) The State Government shall cause the annual report and auditor’s report to be laid, as soon as may be, after they are received, before the house of State Legislature.

18. Constitution and functions of Biodiversity Management Committees

(1) Every local body shall constitute a Biodiversity Management Committee (BMC) within its area as provided under sub-section (1) of section 41 of the Act.

(2) The Biodiversity Management Committee as constituted under sub-rule (1) shall consist of a Secretary and not more than six persons nominated by the local body, of whom not less than one third should be women and not less than 18% should belong to the Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes;


(?k) igq¡p ds fy, vuqjksèk dk foijhr Ik;kZoj.kh; izHkko dh lEHkkouk gks] ftldk fu;a=.k ,oa mi'keu fd;k tkuk dfBu gks_

(³) igq¡p ds fy, vuqjksèk ls vkuqokaf'kd {kj.k dh lEHkkouk gks vFkok ikfjfLFkfrdh; ra= dh fØ;kfofèk izHkkfor gks ldrh gks_

(p) jkT;fgr ds izfrdwy vFkok jk"Vªh; fgr o Hkkjr }kjk fd;s x;s vUrjkZ"Vªh; vuqcUèkksa ds foijhr mn~ns';ksa ds fy, lalkèkuksa dk mi;ksxA

17- okf"kZd fjiksVZ rFkk ys[kkvksa dk okf"kZd fooj.k

(1) cksMZ izR;sd foRrh; o"kZ esa iwoZorhZ foRrh; o"kZ ds nkSjku ,sls fØ;kdykiksa rFkk okf"kZd ys[kk dk fooj.k nsrs gq,] viuh okf"kZd fjiksVZ rS;kj djsxk rFkk mls jkT; ljdkj dks izLrqr djsxkA

(2) cksMZ okf"kZd fjiksVZ vkSj okf"kZd ys[kk ijh{kdksa dh fjiksVZ dks ys[kk cUn fd;s tkus ds N% ekg ds Hkhrj vFkkZr 30 flrEcj rd] jkT; ljdkj dks izLrqr djsxkA

(3) jkT; tSo fofoèkrk cksMZ dk ys[kk jkT; ds egkys[kkdkj ds ijke'kZ ls vuqjf{kr rFkk ys[kk ijhf{kr fd;k tk;sxkA ys[kk ijh{kdksa dh fjiksVZ lfgr lEizsf{kr ys[kk dh izfr izR;sd o"kZ 30 vDVwcj rd iz:i&2 esa cksMZ }kjk jkT; ljdkj dks izLrqr fd;s tk;saxsA

(4) okf"kZd fjiksVZ rFkk okf"kZd ys[kk ijh{kdksa dh fjiksVZ izkfIr ds i'pkr~ jkT; ljdkj ;Fkk'kh?kz mls jkT; foèkku lHkk ds le{k j[kok;sxhA

18- tSo fofoèkrk izcUèku lfefr;ksa dk xBu o d`R;

(1) izR;sd LFkkuh; fudk; vfèkfu;e dh èkkjk 41 dh mièkkjk (1) ds vèkhu viuh vfèkdkfjrk ds Hkhrj tSo fofoèkrk izcaèk lfefr (ch0,e0lh0) dk xBu djsxhA

(2) mi&fu;e (1) ds vèkhu ;FkkxfBr tSo fofoèkrk izcUèk lfefr ,d lfpo rFkk LFkkuh; fudk; }kjk uke fufnZ"V vfèkdre N% O;fDrksa ls feydj cusxh] ftuesa ,d frgkbZ ls vU;wu efgyk,a¡ rFkk 18 izfr'kr ls vU;wu vuqlwfpr tkfr@tutkfr ds gksus pkfg,_


Provided that the members of the committee shall be the proven resident of the local body and their names should be included in the electoral roll of the concerned local body.

(3) The Chairperson of the Biodiversity Management Committee shall be elected from amongst 06 nominated members of the committee in a meeting to be chaired by the Chairperson of the local body. The Chairperson of the local body shall have the casting votes in case of a tie.

(4) The Divisional Forest Officers of territorial Forest Divisions shall be the Nodal Officers to help the Board and oversee the activities related to Biodiversity Management Committees.

(5) The Secretary of the Biodiversity Management Committee shall be nominated by the Nodal Officer/Divisional Forest Officer (territorial) within their jurisdiction from amongst Forest Guard/Forester/Dy. Ranger of the Forest department, posted nearest to the concerned local body.

(6) The local Member of State Legislative Assembly and Member of Parliament would be special invitees to the meetings of the Committee.

(7) The tenure of the Biodiversity Management Committee shall be maximum of 05 years and shall be co-terminus with the tenure of the local body, however, the existing BMC shall continue to function, until a new committee is constituted.

(8) The BMCs shall hold a minimum of 4 meetings in a year and meet at least once in every 3 months. The meetings shall be chaired by the Chairperson of the BMC, and in his/her absence, by any other member elected by the members present. The quorum at every meeting shall be 03 including the Chairperson and excluding official member (secretary).

(9) The main function of the BMC is to prepare People's Biodiversity Register (PBR) in consultation with local people. The Register shall contain comprehensive information on availability and knowledge of local biological resources, their medicinal or any other use or any other traditional knowledge associated with them. A Bio-Cultural Community Protocol (BCP) shall also be prepared to promote Access and Benefit sharing (ABS) as an annexure of People’s Biodiversity Register.


ijUrq ;g fd lfefr dk lnL; LFkkuh; fudk; dk izekf.kd fuoklh gksuk pkfg, rFkk mudk uke lEcfUèkr LFkkuh; fudk; dh ernkrk lwph esa lfEefyr gksuk pkfg,A

(3) tSo fofoèkrk izcUèku lfefr dk vè;{k] LFkkuh; fudk; ds vè;{k dh vè;{krk esa dh tkus okyh cSBd esa] lfefr ds 06 ukfer lnL;ksa esa ls fuokZfpr fd;k tk;sxkA er cjkcj gksus ij LFkkuh; fudk; ds vè;{k dks fu.kkZ;d er dk vfèkdkj gksxkA

(4) cksMZ dh lgk;rk ,oa tSo fofoèkrk izcUèk lfefr ds fØ;kdykiksa ij utj j[kus gsrq ou foHkkx ds lHkh {ks=h; izHkkxh; oukfèkdkjh vius vfèkdkfjrk {ks= ds vUrxZr uksMy vfèkdkjh gksaxsA

(5) uksMy vfèkdkjh@izHkkxh; oukfèkdkjh ({ks=h;) }kjk viuh vfèkdkfjrk {ks= vUrxZr lEcfUèkr LFkkuh; fudk; ds lehiLFk rSukr ou foHkkx ds ou j{kd@QksjsLVj@fMIVh jsatj dks tSo fofoèkrk izcUèk lfefr dk lfpo ukfer fd;k tk;sxkA

(6) foèkku lHkk ds LFkkuh; lnL; rFkk laln lnL; lfefr dh cSBdksa esa fo'ks"k vkea=h gksaxsA

(7) tSo fofoèkrk izcUèk lfefr dk dk;Zdky vfèkdre 05 o"kZ rFkk LFkkuh; fudk; ds dk;Zdky ds le:i gksxk] ;|fi ubZ lfefr ds xBu gksus rd ekStwnk tSo fofoèkrk izcUèk lfefr dk;Z lapkfyr djrh jgsxhA

(8) tSo fofoèkrk izcUèk lfefr o"kZ esa U;wure 04 ckj rFkk 03 ekg esa de ls de ,d ckj cSBdksa dk vk;kstu djsxhA cSBdksa dh vè;{krk tSo fofoèkrk izcUèk lfefr ds vè;{k rFkk mudh vuqifLFkfr esa vU; mifLFkr lnL;ksa esa ls pquk x;k lnL; djsxkA izR;sd cSBd gsrq vè;{k lfgr rFkk vkfèkdkfjd lnL; (lfpo) dks NksMdj x.kiwfrZ dh la[;k 03 gksxhA

(9) tSo fofoèkrk izcUèku lfefr ds eq[; d`R; LFkkuh; O;fDr;ksa ds ijke'kZ ls yksd tSo fofoèkrk jftLVj (ih0ch0vkj0) rS;kj djuk gSA jftLVj esa LFkkuh; tSo lalkèkuksa] muds fpfdRlh; ;k vU; mi;ksx ;k muls lgc¼ vU; ikjaifjd Kku dh miyCèkrk vkSj Kku ds lacaèk esa O;kid tkudkjh varfoZ"V gksxhA igq¡p o ykHk ds izHkktu (,0ch0,l0) dks izksRlkfgr djus gsrq yksd tSo fofoèkrk iaftdk ds layXud ds :i esa tSo lkaLd`frd leqnk; lays[k (ch0lh0ih0) Hkh fu:fir fd;k tk;sxkA


The BMC shall be responsible for ensuring the protection of the knowledge recorded in PBR, especially to regulate its access to outside persons and agencies.

(10) In addition to preparation of the People’s Biodiversity Register, the BMCs in their respective jurisdiction shall also be responsible for the following :-

(a) Conservation, sustainable use and access and benefit sharing of biological resources.

(b) Eco-restoration of the local biodiversity.

(c) Feedback/information to the Board and the National Biodiversity Authority in the matter of Intellectual Property Right (IPR), Traditional Knowledge and local Biodiversity issues.

(d) Management of Biodiversity Heritage Sites including Heritage Trees, Animals/ Micro organisms etc., and Sacred Groves and Sacred Water bodies.

(e) Regulation of access to the biological resources and/ or associated Traditional Knowledge, for commercial and research purposes.

(f) Conservation of traditional varieties/breeds of economically important plants/animals.

(g) Biodiversity Education and Awareness building.

(h) Documentation, enable procedure to develop bio-cultural protocols.

(11) To advise on any matter referred to it by the State Biodiversity Board for granting approval, maintain data about the local vaids and practitioners using the biological resources.

(12) Technical Support Group (TSG) may be constituted by the Board at appropriate level (State/Region/ District/Development block/Gram Panchayat etc). The TSG formed at any level may include representatives from departments like Forests, Agriculture, Horticulture, Veterinary, Fishery, Local Educational and Research Institutions, Autonomous District Councils, Non Governmental Organizations, Herbal Practitioners etc. based on the local conditions.


tSo fofoèkrk izcUèk lfefr ih0ch0vkj0 esa vfHkfyf[kr Kku dh laj{kk lqfuf'pr djus] fo'ks"kdj ckgjh O;fDr;ksa ,oa ,tsafl;ksa rd bldh igqWp dks fu;ksftr djus gsrq ftEesnkj gksxhA

(10) yksd tSo fofoèkrk iaftdk fu:fir fd;s tkus ds vfrfjDRk tSo fofoèkrk izcUèk lfefr;k¡ lEcafèkr vfèkdkfjrk {ks= ds vUrxZr fuEufyf[kr gsrq Hkh mRrnk;h gksaxs%&

(d) tSo lalkèkuksa dk laj{k.k] iks"k.kh; mi;ksx rFkk igq¡p ,oa ykHk dk lgHkktuA

([k) LFkkuh; tSo fofoèkrk dh ikfjfLFkfrdh dh iwoZ voLFkk cgkyhA

(x) cksMZ rFkk tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k dks ckSf¼d lEink vfèkdkj] ikjEifjd Kku rFkk tSo fofoèkrk ls lEcafèkr LFkkuh; eqn~nksa ij izfrfØ;k @lwpuk nsukA

(?k) tSo fofoèkrk fojklr LFkyksa lfgr fojklrh; o`{kks a] i'kqvksa@lw{e thoksa vkfn rFkk ifo= ouksa ,oa ifo= ty fudk;ksa dk izcUèkuA

(p) okf.kfT;d ,oa vuqlaèkku iz;kstuksa ds fy;s tSfod lalkèkuksa rFkk @vFkok lEc¼ ikjEifjd Kku rd igq¡p dk fofu;euA

(N) vkfFkZd :i ls egRoiw.kZ ouLifr;ks@tho&tUrq ds ikjEifjd fdLeksa@ uLyksa dk laj{k.kA

(t) tSo fofoèkrk lEcaèkh f'k{kk ,oa tkx:drk dks c<kok nsukA

(>) izys[ku rFkk tSo lkaLd`frd izksVksdksy fodflr djus dh izfØ;k dks lkEkF;Zoku cukukA

(11) ch0,e0lh0 ds vU; d`R; jkT; tSo fofoèkrk cksMZ }kjk lanfHkZr vuqeksnu iznRr djus ds lacaèk esa lykg nsuk o LFkkuh; oS|ksa rFkk fpfdRldksa }kjk tSo lalkèkuksa ds mi;ksx fo"k;d vkadM+sa j[kuk gSA

(12) cksMZ }kjk rduhdh lgk;rk lewg (Vh0,l0th0) dk xBu mfpr Lrj (jkT;@{ks=@ftyk@CykWd@xzke iapk;r) ij fd;k tk ldrk gSA LFkkuh; ifjfLFkfr;ksa ds vkèkkj ij xfBr bu rduhdh lgk;rk lewgksa esa ou] d`f"k] m|ku] i'kqikyu] eRL; ikyu foHkkxksa] LFkkuh; 'kSf{kd ,oa 'kksèk laLFkkuksa] Lok;Rr'kklh ftyk ifj"knksa] xSj ljdkjh laxBuksa] tM+h&cwVh fpfdRldksa bR;kfn ds izfrfufèk lfEefyr gks ldrs gSaA


The Technical Support Group shall assist the BMC in listing local names and traditional knowledge relating to flora & fauna, and current practices of communities regarding conservation within its territorial jurisdiction, to be included in the PBR.

(13) The BMC shall ensure the documentation of the particulars in People's Biodiversity Registers as prescribed by the National Biodiversity Authority. The Board shall provide guidance and technical support to the Biodiversity Management Committees for preparing People's Biodiversity Registers.

(14) The People's Biodiversity Registers shall be maintained and validated by the Biodiversity Management Committees. It shall then be counter signed by the Board through its authorized officer.

(15) The Committee shall also maintain a Register giving information about the details of the access to biological resources and traditional knowledge granted, details of the collection fee imposed and details of the benefits derived and the mode of their sharing from area within its jurisdiction.

(16) The Biodiversity Management Committees may levy charges by way of collection fees from any person for accessing or collecting any biological resource for commercial purposes from areas falling within its territorial jurisdiction. The Board shall provide guidance to the BMCs for the said purpose.

(17) Each Biodiversity Management Committee shall prepare an action plan drawing information validated in the People’s Biodiversity Register. The Technical Support Group shall provide help in the preparation of the action plan.

19. Local Biodiversity Fund

(1) As per sub section (1) of sec. 43 of the act, there shall be constituted a fund to be called ‘’Local Biodiversity Fund’’ at the level of local body.

(2) The Local Biodiversity Fund shall be used for conservation and promotion of biodiversity as advised by the Board in the areas falling within the jurisdiction of the concerned local body and for the benefit of the local community, in so far as such use is consistent with conservation of biodiversity.


rduhdh lgk;rk lewg ch0,e0lh0 dks muds {ks=kfèkdkj ds vUrxZr ouLifr;ksa] tho&tUrqvksa ds LFkkuh; uke rFkk buls lEcfUèkr ikjEifjd Kku ,oa leqnk;ksa dh laj{k.k lEcUèkh ekStwnk rkSj rjhdksa dks ih0ch0vkj0 esa lfEefyr fd;s tkus gsrq lwphc¼ djus esa lgk;rk iznku djsxkA

(13) tSo fofooèkrk izcUèk lfefr yksd tSo fofoèkrk jftLVj dk vfHkys[khdj.k tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k }kjk fuèkkZfjr iz:Ik esa fofufnZ"V djkuk lqfuf'pr djsxhA cksMZ] tSo fofoèkrk izcUèku lfefr dks yksd tSo fofoèkrk iaftdk rS;kj djus ds fy, ekxZn'kZu rFkk rduhdh lgk;rk iznku djsxkA

(14) tSo fofoèkrk izcUèk lfefr;ksa }kjk yksd tSo fofoèkrk iaftdk,¡ laèkkfjr o fofèk ekU; fd;s tk;saxsA rRi'pkr~ bUgsa cksMZ ds izkfèkd`r vfèkdkjh }kjk izfrgLrk{kfjr fd;k tk;sxkA

(15) lfefr vius {ks=kfèkdkj ds vUrxZr tSo lalkèkuksa vkSj ikjEifjd Kku rd igq¡p gsrq nh x;h vuqefr] vfèkjksfir Qhl ds laxzg.k ds C;kSjs vkSj vfHkizkIr ykHkksa rFkk muds izHkktu dh jhfr ds C;kSjksa ds lEcUèk esa tkudkjh nsus okys jftLVj Hkh laèkkfjr djsxhA

(16) tSo fofoèkrk izcUèku lfefr] viuh {ks=h; vfèkdkfjrk ds vUrxZr fdlh O;fDr ls tSo lalkèku ds okf.kfT;d iz;kstuksa gsrq igq¡p ;k laxzg.k ds fy, Qhl vfèkjksfir dj ldrh gSA cksMZ ch0,e0lh0 dks bl gsrq ekxZn'kZu iznRr djsxkA

(17) izR;sd tSo fofoèkrk izcUèku lfefr fofèk ekU; fd;s x;s yksd tSo fofoèkrk iaftdk ls izkIr lwpuk ds vkèkkj ij ,d dk;Z;kstuk rS;kj djsxhA rduhdh lgk;rk lewg dk;Z;kstuk fodflr djkus esa lgk;rk iznku djsxhA

19- LFkkuh; tSo fofoèkrk fufèk

(1) izR;sd LFkkuh; fudk; ds Lrj ij vfèkfu;e dh èkkjk 43 dh mièkkjk (1) ds vuqlkj ^^LFkkuh; tSo fofoèkrk fufèk*^ xfBr dh tk;sxhA

(2) LFkkuh; tSo fofoèkrk fufèk dk mi;ksx lEcfUèkr LFkkuh; fudk; dh vfèkdkfjrk ds Hkhrj vkus okys {ks=ksa esa tSo fofoèkrk ds laj{k.k vkSj laoèkZu ds fy, rFkk LFkkuh; leqnk; ds ykHk ds fy,] tgk¡ rd ,slk mi;ksx tSo fofoèkrk ds laj{k.k gsrq laxr gks] cksMZ dh lykg ds vuqlkj fd;k tk;sxkA


(3) All funds of the BMC shall be operated jointly by the Chairperson and the Secretary of the Biodiversity Management Committee. The Board shall lay down the guidelines for operation of the fund including ways to make its functioning transparent and accountable.

(4) The Secretary of the Biodiversity Management Committee shall maintain the accounts of the committee. The accounting procedures shall be drawn up and format for the maintenance of the accounts/registers shall be provided by the Board.

(5) The accounts of the Local Biodiversity Fund shall be audited annually by the auditor specially appointed for the said purpose by the Board. The Secretary of the BMC shall furnish audited copy of accounts together with auditor’s report of the previous financial year to the concerned local body and the Board by September 30th every year.

(6) The Biodiversity Management Committee shall prepare its annual report, giving full account of its activities during the previous financial year along with audited copy of accounts together with auditor’s report thereon, and submit a copy thereof to the Board and the local body in Form - 3.

20. Settlement of disputes

If a dispute arises between two or more Biodiversity Management Committee(s) or between Biodiversity Management Committee(s) and department(s) or between two department(s) on any issue related to the subject of biodiversity, the aggrieved party(s) may file application before the Chairperson of the Board in prescribed Form-4. The order of the Chairperson shall be final & shall be applicable to all the parties.

(S. Ramaswamy) Chief Secretary


(3) tSo fofoèkrk izcUèku lfefr ds lHkh dks"k dk lapkyu lfefr ds vè;{k rFkk lfpo ds }kjk la;qDr :i ls fd;k tk;sxkA fufèk ds lapkyu gsrq cksMZ ekxZn'kZd fl¼kUr o ,slh jhfr vfèkdfFkr djsxk] ftlls fØ;kdyki ikjn'kZd rFkk mRrjnk;h cusA

(4) tSo fofoèkrk izcUèk lfefr dk lfpo lfefr ds [kkrksa dk j[kj[kko djsxkA ys[kkadu izfØ;k dks rS;kj djus rFkk [kkrksa@iaftdkvksa ds j[kj[kko gsrq cksMZ }kjk iz:i miyCèk djk;k tk;sxkA

(5) LFkkuh; tSo fofoèkrk fufèk ds [kkrksa dk okf"kZd ys[kk ijh{k.k cksMZ }kjk bl dk;Z gsrq fo'ks"k :i ls fu;qDr ys[kk ijh{kd }kjk fd;k tk;sxkA lfefr dk lfpo izR;sd o"kZ 30 flrEcj rd fiNys foRrh; o"kZ lEcUèkh ys[kkijh{kdksa dh fjiksVZ lfgr lEijhf{kr ys[kk dh izfr lEcfUèkr LFkkuh; fudk; rFkk cksMZ dks miyCèk djk;sxkA

(6) tSo fofoèkrk izcUèku lfefr iwoZorhZ foRrh; o"kZ ds nkSjku vius fØ;kdykiksa ds lEiw.kZ fooj.k] ys[kkvksa dh laijhf{kr izfr o ys[kkijh{kd dh fjiksVZ lfgr ,d okf"kZd fjiksVZ rS;kj djsxh rFkk mldh ,d izfr cksMZ rFkk LFkkuh; fudk; dks iz:i&3 esa izLrqr djsxhA

20- fookn ds fuiVkjs

;fn nks ;k nks ls vfèkd tSo fofoèkrk izcUèku lfefr;ksa vFkok tSo fofoèkrk lfefr@lfefr;ksa ,oa fdlh jktdh; foHkkx@foHkkxksa vFkok nks ;k nks ls vfèkd jktdh; foHkkxksa ds eè; tSOk fofoèkrk fo"k; ls lacafèkr dksbZ fookn mRiUu gksrk gS] rks O;fFkr i{kdkj cksMZ ds vè;{k ds le{k] fuèkkZfjr iz:i&4 esa vkosnu izLrqr dj ldsxkA vè;{k }kjk ikfjr fu.kZ; vfUre gksxk vkSj lHkh i{kdkjksa ij ykxw gksxkA

(,l0 jkekLokeh) eq[; lfpoA


Copy for information and necessary action to the following:-

(1) Principal Secretary to Hon’ble Chief Minister, Government of Uttarakhand.

(2) Principal Secretary to H.E. the Governor of Uttarakhand.

(3) Staff Officer, Chief Secretary, Government of Uttarakhand.

(4) Personal Secretary - Hon’ble Forest & Wildlife Minister, Government of Uttarakhand.

(5) Accountant General, Uttarakhand, Dehradun.

(6) Secretary, MoEF&CC, Government of India, New Delhi – 110003.

(7) Secretary, National Biodiversity Authority, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

(8) Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Uttarakhand, Dehradun.

(9) Chairman & Member Secretary, Uttarakhand Biodiversity Board, Dehradun.

(10) Director, Government Press, Roorkee for publishing 150 copies of this notification.

(11) Guard file.

By Order

(Meenakshi Joshi) Additional Secretary


izfrfyfi%& fuEufyf[kr dks lwpukFkZ ,oa vko';d dk;Zokgh gsrq izsf"kr%&

(1) izeq[k lfpo] ek0 eq[;ea=h] mRrjk[k.M 'kkluA

(2) izeq[k lfpo] Jh jkT;iky] mRrjk[k.M 'kkluA

(3) LVkQ vkfQlj] eq[; lfpo] mRrjk[k.M 'kkluA

(4) futh lfpo&ek0 ou ,oa oU; tho ea=h] mRrjk[k.M ljdkj dks ek0 ea=h th ds laKkukFkZA

(5) egkys[kkdkj] mRrjk[k.M] nsgjknwuA

(6) lfpo] Ik;kZoj.k ou ,oa tyok;q ifjorZu ea=ky;] Hkkjr ljdkj] ubZ fnYyh & 110003

(7) lfpo] jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k] psUubZ] rkfeyukMqA

(8) izeq[k ou laj{kd] mRrjk[k.M] nsgjknwuA

(9) vè;{k@lnL; lfpo] jkT; tSo fofoèkrk cksMZ] nsgjknwuA

(10) funs'kd] jktdh; eqnz.kky;] :M+dh dks vfèklwpuk dh 150 izfr;k¡ jkti= ds vkxkeh vad esa izdk'kukFkZA

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FORM - 1

Application form for access to Biological Resources and associated traditional knowledge

[See Sec. 24 of the Act and Rule 14(1)]

PART-A

1. Full particulars of the applicant

i. Name :

ii. Permanent Address :

iii. Address of the contact person/agent, if any :

iv. Profile of the person/organization (Please attach relevant documents of authentication) :

v. Nature of Business :

vi. Turnover of the organization :

(a) Financial year .......................……...

(b) Turnover ………………………………….…

vii. Different kinds of taxes paid to the Government during above mentioned financial year:

2. Details and specific information about nature of access sought and biological material and associated knowledge to be accessed

(a) Identification (scientific name) of biological resources and its traditional use:

(b) Geographical location of proposed collection:

(c) Description/nature of traditional knowledge (oral/documented):


iz:i - 1

tSo lalk/kuksa rFkk lgc¼ ikjaifjd Kku rd ig¡qp ds fy, vkosnu iz:Ik

ý(vfèkfu;e dh èkkjk 24 rFkk fu;e 14(1) ns[ksaþ

Hkkx&d

1- vkosnd dk iw.kZ fooj.k

(d) uke %

([k) LFkk;h irk %

(x) laidZ O;fDr@vfHkdrkZ] ;fn dksbZ gks] dk irk %

(?k) O;fDRk@laxBu dk fooj.k (d`i;k vfèkizek.ku gsrq lqlaxr nLrkost layXu djsa) %

(M) dkjksckj dh izd`fr %

(p) laxBu dk O;ko`Ùk (VuZvksoj) %

(d) foRrh; o"kZ % ------------------------------------

([k) VuZvksoj % ---------------------------------------

(N) mijksDRk foRrh; o"kZ esa ljdkj dks Hkqxrku fd;s x;s fofHkUu izdkj ds VSDl dk fooj.k%

2- pkgh x;h tSo lkexzh rFkk lgc¼ Kku rd igq¡p dh izd`fr ds ckjs esa O;kSjs rFkk tkudkjhA

(d) tSo lalkèkuksa dh igpku (oSKkfud uke) rFkk mlds ikjaifjd mi;ksx%

([k) izLrkfor laxzg.k dh HkkSxksfyd vofLFkfr %

(x) ikjaifjd Kku dk o.kZu@izd`fr (ekSf[kd@vfHkysf[kr) %


(d) Any identified individual/community holding the traditional knowledge:

(e) Quantity, rate and cost of biological resources to be collected (give the schedule):

(f) Time span in which the biological resources is proposed to be collected:

(g) Name of person authorized by the company for making the selection:

(h) The purpose for which the access is requested including the type and extent of research, commercial use being derived and expected to be derived from it:

(i) Whether any collection of the resource endangers any component of biological diversity or the risks which may arise from the access:

3. Details of national institution which will participate in the Research and Development activities.

4. Primary destination of accessed resource and identity of the location where the R&D will be carried out.

5. The benefits arising or expected to arise from the access to biological resource or knowledge (estimate of the benefits):

6. The system and arrangement for the sharing of benefits:

7. Details of Payment of applicant fee (Draft No...................... Bank Name...................................................................................... Amount ........................ Date.............................

8. Other Information, if understood as relevant :


(?k) ikjaifjd Kku èkkfjr djus okys O;fDr@leqnk; dh igpku%

(M ) lax`ghr fd, tkus okys tSo lalkèkuksa dh ek=k] nj o dher (vuqlwph

nsa) %

(p) le;kofèk ftlesa tSo lalkèkuksa ds laxzfgr fd, tkus dk izLrko gS %

(N) p;u djus ds fy, daiuh }kjk izkfèkd`r O;fDr;ksa ds uke %

(t) vuqlaèkku dk izdkj ,oa foLrkj] O;qRiUu gq, vFkok gksus okys okf.kfT;d mi;ksx dh lEHkkouk ftlds fy, iga¡qp dk vuqjksèk fd;k x;k gS %

(>) D;k lalkèkuksa ds ,d=hdj.k ls tSo fofoèkrk ds fdlh ?kVd dks ladV mRiUu gqvk gS vFkok dksbZ tksf[ke] tks mRiUu gks ldrk gS%

3- jk"Vªh; laLFkk ds C;kSjs] tks vuqlaèkku vkSj fodkl fØ;kdykiksa esa Hkkx ysxhA

4- igqap izkIr lalkèku dk izkjafHkd xarO; rFkk ml LFkku dh igpku] tgka vuqlaèkku ,oa fodkl fd;k tk,xkA

5- tSo lalkèkuksa vFkok ikjaifjd Kku rd ig¡qp ls gksus okys Qk;ns (ykHk dk vkadyu) %

6- ykHk ds izHkktu gsrq izLrkfor ra= ,oa O;oLFkk,a %

7- vkosnu Qhl Hkqxrku dk fooj.k cSad Mªk¶V la[;k ----------------------------- cSad dk uke---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- èkujkf'k ------------------------------------ frfFk ---------------------

8- dksbZ vU; tkudkjh tks lqlaxr le>h tk, %


PART-B

DECLARATION

I/we declare that:

• Collection of proposed biological resources shall not adversely affect the sustainability of the resources;

• Collection of proposed biological resources shall not entail any environmental impact;

• Collection of proposed biological resources shall not pose any risk to ecosystems;

• Collection of proposed biological resources shall not adversely affect the local communities;

I/We further declare the information provided in the application form is true and correct and I/we shall be responsible for any incorrect/wrong information.

Signed Applicant Name/Organization Name & Stamp Place

Date


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eSa@ge ?kks"k.kk djrs gSsa fd

y izLrkfor tSo lalkèkuksa ds laxzg.k ls lalkèkuksa dh iks"k.kh;rk ij izfrdwy izHkko ugha iM+sxkA

y izLrkfor tSo lalkèkuksa ds laxzg.k ls dksbZ Ik;kZoj.kh; izHkko ugha iM+sxkA

y izLrkfor tSo lalkèkuksa ds laxzg.k ls ikfLFkfrdh; ra= dks dksbZ tksf[ke ugha gksxkA

y izLrkfor tSo lalkèkuksa ds laxzg.k ls LFkkuh; leqnk;ksa ij dksbZ izfrdwy izHkko ugha iMs+xkA

eSa@ge ;g ?kks"k.kk djrs gSa fd vkosnu esa miyCèk djkbZ xbZ tkudkjh lR; vkSj lgh gS vkSj eSa@ge ?kks"k.kk djrk gwa@djrs gSa fd fdlh vlR;@xyr tkudkjh ds fy, mRrjnk;h gwaxk@gksaxsA

gLrk{kj vkosnd@laxBu dk uke vkSj eksgjLFkku

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FORM - 2

Annual Report Format for Uttarakhand Biodiversity Board

[See Section 33 of the act and Rule 17(3)]

The “Annual Report” to be prepared by Uttarakhand Biodiversity Board may have the following heads :

1. The period to which the report relates (Financial Year):

2. The office bearer during the period:

(i) Name of the Chairman :

(ii) Name of the Member Secretary :

3. Introduction and Biodiversity profile of the state :

4. Constitution of the Board :

5. Meetings of the Board, decisions taken and the minutes of meeting :

6. Progress report with respect to the constitution of BMC in the state :

7. Progress report with respect to preparation of Peoples Biodiversity Register (PBR) :

(i) Documentation :

(ii) Updation :

(iii) Validation :

8. Progress report towards the declaration of Biological Heritage Sites (BHS) :

9. Progress report of the ongoing projects (if any) and proposed projects :

10. Statement of any other programmes /activities/ celebration during the year:


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mRrjk[k.M tSo fofo/krk cksMZ dh okf"kZd fjiksVZ dk iz:i

ývfèkfu;e dh èkkjk 33 rFkk fu;e 17(3) ns[ksaþ

mRrjk[k.M tSo fofoèkrk cksMZ }kjk rS;kj dh tkus okyh ^^okf"kZd fjiksVZ** esa fuEufyf[kr 'kh"kZd gks ldrs gSa %

1- vofèk] ftlls fjiksVZ lEcafèkr gS (foRrh; o"kZ) %

2- vofèk ds nkSjku dk;kZy; ds inèkkjd %

(,d) vè;{k dk uke %

(nks) lnL;&lfpo dk uke %

3- ifjp; ,oa jkT; dh tSo fofoèkrk dk fooj.k %

4- cksMZ dh lajpuk %

5- cksMZ dh cSBdsa] fy;s x;s fu.kZ; ,oa cSBdksa dk dk;Zo`Rr %

6- jkT; esa tSo fofoèkrk lfefr ds xBu ls lEcafèkr izxfr fjiksVZ %

7- yksd tSo fofoèkrk iaftdk rS;kj fd;s tkus lEcaèkh izxfr fjiksVZ %

(,d) vfHkys[ku%

(nks) v|ruhdj.k%

(rhu) fofèkekU;dj.k%

8- tSo fofoèkrk fojklr LFky ?kksf"kr fd;s tkus dh izxfr fjiksVZ %

9- xfreku ifj;kstukvksa (;fn dksbZ gks) rFkk izLrkfor ifj;kstukvksa dk fooj.k%

10- o"kZ esa vk;ksftr dk;ZØe@xfrfofèk;ksa@mRloksa dk fooj.k %


11. Activities related to Biodiversity Strategy & Action Plan :

12. Activities related to Human Resource Development (Workshop/ Training Programmes / Conference/Seminars etc :

13. Financial position & Balance Sheet of the Board including Auditor’s Report :

14. Annual Financial Report :

15. Brief account of the state of Access and Benefit Sharing with respect to the Biological resource and traditional knowledge :

16. Important communication between BMC – SBB – NBA :

17. Photographs, News clipping (if any):

18. Any other information :


11- tSo fofoèkrk j.kuhfr ,oa dk;Z ;kstuk ls lEcfUèkr xfrfofèk;k¡ %

12- ekuo lalkèku fodkl (dk;Z'kkyk@izzf'k{k.k dk;ZØe@lEesyu@xks"Bh vkfn) lEcUèkh xfrfofèk;k¡ %

13- cksMZ dh foRrh; fLFkfr o lEijh{kd dh fjiksVZ lfgr rqyu i= %

14- okf"kZd foRrh; fjiksVZ %

15- tSo lalkèkuksa rFkk ikjaifjd Kku rd igqWp o ykHk ds izHkktu dh izkfLFkfr dk laf{kIr fooj.k %

16- tSo fofoèkrk izcUèk lfefr&jkT; tSo fofoèkrk cksMZ&jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k ds eè; egRoiw.kZ lEizs"k.k %

17- Nk;k fp=] lekpkj i= dh drju (;fn dksbZ gks) %

18- dksbZ vU; tkudkjh %


FORM - 3

Annual Report Format for Biodiversity Management Committee

[See Section 45 of the act and Rule 19(6)]

The “Annual Report” to be prepared by the Biodiversity management committee may have the following heads :

1. The name & particulars of the committee :

2. Constitution of the committee (Name of the members) :

3. The period to which the report relates (Financial Year) :

4. The incumbency of office for the period :

(i) Name of the Chairperson :

(ii) Name of the Secretary :

5. Detailed statement of programmes of action for the year :

6. Detailed report on the activities performed during the year :

7. A brief account of financial position of the committee :

8. Map of jurisdiction :

9. Progress of work in people’s Biodiversity Register (PBR) :

(i) Documentation :

(ii) Updation :

(iii) Validation in consultation with the SBB :

10. Minutes of meetings and resolutions & decisions taken by BMC :

11. BMC Annual Financial Report :

12. List of Visitors:

13. List of persons/organizations who were provided access to biological resources and traditional knowledge by BMC :


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tSo fofo/krk izcU/k lfefr dh okf"kZd fjiksVZ dk iz:i

ývfèkfu;e dh èkkjk 45 rFkk fu;e 19(6) ns[ksaþ

tSo fofoèkrk izcUèk lfefr }kjk rS;kj dh tkus okyh ̂ ^okf"kZd fjiksVZ** esa fuEufyf[kr 'kh"kZd gks ldrs gSa %

1- lfefr dk uke o fooj.k %

2- lfefr dh lajpuk (lnL;ksa ds uke) %

3- fjiksVZ dh vofèk (foRrh; o"kZ) %

4- vofèk ds nkSjku in èkkjd %

(,d) vè;{k dk uke %

(nks) lfpo dk uke %

5- o"kZ ds nkSjku lEiUu dk;ZØeksa dk foLr`r fooj.k %

6- o"kZ esa fd;s x;s fØ;kdykiksa dk foLr`r fooj.k %

7- lfefr dh foRrh; fLFkfr dk laf{kIr fooj.k %

8- vfèkdkfjrk {ks= dk ekufp= %

9- yksd tSo fofoèkrk iaftdk esa dk;Z dh izxfr %

(,d) vfHkys[ku %

(nks) v|ruhdj.k %

(rhu) jkT; tSo fofoèkrk cksMZ ds ijke'kZ ls fofèkekU;dj.k %

10- lfefr }kjk fy;s x;s fu.kZ;] ladYi o cSBdksa ds dk;Zo`Rr %

11- tSo fofoèkrk lfefr dh okf"kZd foRrh; fjiksVZ %

12- vkxarqdksa dh lwph %

13- O;fDr;ks@laLFkkvksa dh lwph] ftUgsa tSo fofoèkrk izcUèk lfefr }kjk tSo lalkèkuksa rFkk ikjaifjd Kku rd igq¡p dh vuqefr iznku dh x;h %


14. Detail of different receipts :

(i) Receipt by way of fee levied for collecting biological resources :

(ii) Receipt by way of providing access to traditional knowledge :

(iii) Receipt by way of Benefit sharing :

(iv) Receipt from other sources :

15. Important communication between BMC – SBB – NBA :

16. Photographs, News clipping (if any):

17. Any other information :


14- fofHkUu izkfIr;ksa dk fooj.k %

(,d) tSo lalkèkuksa ds laxzg.k ls olwy dh x;h Qhl ls izkfIr %

(nks) ikjaifjd Kku rd igq¡p iznku fd;s tkus ls izkfIr %

(rhu) ykHk ds izHkktu ls izkfIr %

(pkj) vU; Jksrksa ls izkfIr %

15- tSo fofoèkrk izcUèk lfefr&jkT; tSo fofoèkrk cksMZ&jk"Vªh; tSo fofoèkrk izkfèkdj.k ds eè; egRoiw.kZ lEizs"k.k %

16- Nk;k fp=] lekpkj i= dh drju (;fn dksbZ gks) %

17- dksbZ vU; tkudkjh %


FORM – 4

Form of Application

(See rule 20)

BEFORE THE STATE BIODIVERSITY BOARD,

[Application No. ………..of ………………]

…………………………………………………………………………………..

…………………………………………………………………………………..

………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………Applicant (s)

Vs.

…………………………………………………………………………………..

…………………………………………………………………………………..

………………………………………………………………………………….. ………………………Respondent (s)

(Here, mention the designation of the BMC/ Department, as the case may be)

The applicant begs to prefer this application against the order dated ………….......…… passed by the Respondent on the following facts and grounds.

1. FACTS : (Here briefly mention the facts of the case):


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fookn fuiVkjs dk iz:i

(fu;e 20 ns[ksa)

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(;gkW ij tSo fofoèkrk izcUèk lfefr@foHkkx ds uke] tSlh fLFkfr gks] dk mYys[k djsa)

[email protected] ds }kjk ikfjr vkns'k fnukad-------------------------- ds fo:¼ fuEufyf[kr rF;ksa ,oa rdZ ds vkèkkj ij vkosnudrkZ vkosnu nk;j djus dh izkFkZuk djrs gSa&

1- rF; % (;gkW izdj.k ls lEcfUèkr rF;ksa dk mYys[k djsa)


i.

ii.

iii.

iv.

2. GROUND :

(Here mention the grounds on which the application is made):

i.

ii.

iii.

iv.

3. RELIEF SOUGHT

i.

ii.

iii.

iv.

4. PRAYER

(a) In the light of what is stated above, the applicant respectfully prays that the order/decision of the respondent be quashed/set-aside.


(i)

(ii)

(iii)

(iv)

2- vkèkkj %

(;gk¡ vkèkkj dk fodYi nsa ftl ij vkosnu dh x;h gS)

(i)

(ii)

(iii)

(iv)

3- vkosfnr jkgr

(i)

(ii)

(iii)

(iv)

4- izkFkZuk

(d) mijksDr izfrosnu ds vkèkkj ij vkosnudrkZ lknj izkFkZuk djrs gSa fd izfroknh }kjk ikfjr fu.kZ;@vkns'k dks [kkfjt@jn~n fd;k tk;sA


(b) Order / decision of the respondent be quashed / modified /annulled to the extent ….……………………………………………………..

Place :……………………… Signature of the applicantDated: ………………….. With seal

Address ……………………………………

…………………………………….....………

…………………………………….....………

VERIFICATION

I, the applicant do hereby declare that what is stated above is true to the best of my information and belief. Verified on ………………………..day of ………………………….

Place :……………………… Signature of the applicantDated: …………………..… With seal Address ……………………………………

…………………………………….....………

…………………………………….....………

Enclosures: 1. Authenticated copy of the order/direction, against which the application has been preferred.


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Cover Photo: Dhananjay Prasad & Gajendra Singh

Back Cover Photo:Uttarakhand Biodiversity Board, Dehradun


For further information please contact:

Uttarakhand Biodiversity Board108, Phase-II, Vasant Vihar, Dehradun-248006 | Telefax: 0135-2769886

Email: [email protected], [email protected] | Website: www.sbb.uk.gov.in

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