The Biological Diversity Act, 2002
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, organisation 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 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.