Section 12: Insertion of new section 10A

Q: What does Section 12 of The Biological Diversity (Amendment) Act, 2023 (TBDAA) deal with?

Section 12 TBDAA pertains to "Insertion of new section 10A". It is part of the The Biological Diversity (Amendment) Act, 2023, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 12 of The Biological Diversity (Amendment) Act, 2023 (TBDAA) governs insertion of new section 10A. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 12 TBDAA still in force?

Yes, Section 12 of the The Biological Diversity (Amendment) Act, 2023 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 12 TBDAA?

धारा 12 TBDAA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 12 of the The Biological Diversity (Amendment) Act, 2023. Section 12 of The Biological Diversity (Amendment) Act, 2023 (TBDAA) governs insertion of new section 10A. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 12 TBDAA?

Dhara 12 TBDAA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 12 of the The Biological Diversity (Amendment) Act, 2023. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 12 of The Biological Diversity (Amendment) Act, 2023 (TBDAA) governs insertion of new section 10A. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 12 of The Biological Diversity (Amendment) Act, 2023?

Cite as: "Section 12, The Biological Diversity (Amendment) Act, 2023 (TBDAA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Biological Diversity (Amendment) Act, 2023, § 12 (India).

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The Biological Diversity (Amendment) Act, 2023

Chapter I — Full Text

Section 12

Insertion of new section 10A

After section 10 of the principal Act, the following section shall be inserted, namely:—

10A.

Member Secretary

(1) The Member-Secretary shall be the chief coordinating officer and the convener of the National Biodiversity Authority and shall assist that Authority in the discharge of its functions under this Act.

(2) The Member-Secretary shall perform such other functions as may be prescribed.".