Section 41, Biological Diversity Act, 2003 [S21-9NH]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 24 January 2003.
41. Grant of licence.—(1) An application for a licence to undertake the running of an industry shall be made to the Central Board in Form I, accompanied by a fee of twenty-five thousand rupees. (2) The Central Board may, after making such inquiry as it thinks fit, grant the licence subject to such conditions as may be prescribed, or, for reasons to be recorded in writing, refuse to grant the licence. (3) A licence granted under this section shall be valid for a period of three years from the date of its grant and may be renewed in such manner as may be prescribed. (4) The Central Board may, after giving the licensee an opportunity of being heard, suspend or cancel a licence for contravention of any condition thereof.
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Section 40, Biological Diversity Act, 2003 [S21-9MK], 24 January 2003, Band A. "section 41".
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