The Biological Diversity Act, 2002
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.