Rules formulated by the Central government in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 62 of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002 and in supersession of the National Biodviersity Authority (salary, Allowances and conditions of service of Chairperson and other Members ) Rules, 2003 except as respect to things done or omitted to be done before such supersession.
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.
An Act to recognise and vest the forest rights and occupation in forest land in forest dwelling Scheduled Tribes and other traditional forest dwellers who have been residing in such forests for generations but whose rights could not be recorded; to provide for a framework for recording the forest rights so vested and the nature of evidence required for such recognition and vesting in respect of forest land.
An Act to provide for the conservation, protection and management of wildlife and for matters connected therewith or ancillary or incidental thereto with a view to ensuring the ecological and environmental security of the country.