Section 55, Biological Diversity Act, 2003 [S21-A3M]

As at 6 September 2026. In force from 24 January 2003.

In Biological Diversity Act, 2003 [A11-898]. This text from 6 July 2014, by Act 71 of 2014 [A11-HHP]. Other texts (1): from 24 January 2003 to 5 July 2014.

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Cite: Section 55, Biological Diversity Act, 2003 [S21-A3M]. Machine: S21-A3M.

55. Grant of licence.—(1) An application for a licence to undertake the operation of a plant shall be made to the Central Board in Form V, accompanied by a fee of fifty 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 2, Biological Diversity Act (Amendment) Act, 2014 [S26-QKQ], 6 July 2014, Band A. "section 55 of the Biological Diversity Act, 2003 (18 of 2003)".

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