Biological Diversity Rules, 2004. Country/Territory India Document type Regulation Date 2004 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Biodiversity Access right Institution Research Traditional knowledge/indigenous knowledge Access and benefit-sharing PIC-prior informed consent Genetic resources Indigenous peoples Special fund Procedural matters Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Entry into force notes These Rules enter into force on 15 April 2004. Abstract These Rules prescribe provisions on selection, appointment, salary, allowances, conditions of service, powers and duties, etc. of the Chairperson and other Members of the National Biodiversity Authority. Section 6 lists the general functions of the Authority. To access biological resources one shall apply for approval from the Authority. Sections 15 to 19 deal with matters related to revocation of approval, restriction on activities related to access to biological resources, transferring results of research, etc. A National Biodiversity Fund shall be established and a Biodiversity Management Committee shall be constituted (sects. 21 and 22). Attached to these Rules are Schedules containing application forms. Full text English References - Legislation Implements Biological Diversity Act, 2002 Legislation | India | 2003 Keyword: Basic legislation, Biodiversity, Biotechnology, Classification/declassification, Data collection/reporting, Ecosystem preservation, Education, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Genetic resources, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Institution, Inventory, Management/conservation, Monitoring, Protection of habitats, Research, Special fund, Traditional rights/customary rights, Use restrictions, Wildlife products, Access and benefit-sharing, Traditional knowledge/indigenous knowledge Source: FAO, FAOLEX