The Biological Diversity Act, 2002 · XII — MISCELLANEOUS

Section 53. Execution of determination or order

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

53. Execution of determination or order. —Every determination of[3] [fair and equitable sharing of benefits] or order made by the National Biodiversity Authority or a State Biodiversity Board under this Act or the order made by the High Court[4] [or the National Green Tribunal] in any appeal against any 1. Subs. by Act 10 of 2023, s. 36, for "benefit sharing or order" (w.e.f. 1-4-2024). 2. Ins. by Act 19 of 2010, s. 36 and Schedule III (w. e. f. 18-10-2010). 3. Subs. by Act 10 of 2023, s. 37, for "benefit sharing" (w.e.f. 1-4-2024). 4. Ins. by s. 37, ibid ., (w.e.f. 1-4-2024). 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[1] [or the Registrar of the National Green Tribunal ] , 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[[2]] [or body] 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[2] [or body] under this section shall be issued by such person or group of persons[2] [or body], as the case may be. Board" includes the person or group of persons[[2]] [or body] to whom the powers or functions under

Source: India Code

How this section changed

  1. substituted by Act 10 of 2023, s. 36

    In force from 1 Apr 2024

    Earlier wording: “benefit sharing or order”

    Footnote: 1. Subs. by Act 10 of 2023, s. 36, for "benefit sharing or order" (w.e.f. 1-4-2024).

  2. substituted by Act 10 of 2023, s. 37

    In force from 1 Apr 2024

    Earlier wording: “benefit sharing”

    Footnote: 3. Subs. by Act 10 of 2023, s. 37, for "benefit sharing" (w.e.f. 1-4-2024).

  3. inserted by Act 10 of 2023, s. 37

    In force from 1 Apr 2024

    Footnote: 4. Ins. by s. 37, ibid ., (w.e.f. 1-4-2024).