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

Q: What does Section 48 of The Biological Diversity Act, 2002 (BDA) deal with?

Section 48 BDA pertains to "National Biodiversity Authority to be bound by the directions given by Central Government". It is part of the The Biological Diversity Act, 2002, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 48 of The Biological Diversity Act, 2002 (BDA) governs national Biodiversity Authority to be bound by the directions given by Central Government. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 48 BDA still in force?

Yes, Section 48 of the The Biological Diversity Act, 2002 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 48 BDA?

धारा 48 BDA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 48 of the The Biological Diversity Act, 2002. Section 48 of The Biological Diversity Act, 2002 (BDA) governs national Biodiversity Authority to be bound by the directions given by Central Government. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 48 BDA?

Dhara 48 BDA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 48 of the The Biological Diversity Act, 2002. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 48 of The Biological Diversity Act, 2002 (BDA) governs national Biodiversity Authority to be bound by the directions given by Central Government. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 48 of The Biological Diversity Act, 2002?

Cite as: "Section 48, The Biological Diversity Act, 2002 (BDA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Biological Diversity Act, 2002, § 48 (India).

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(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.