Biological Diversity Act, : Penalty for contravention of directions of Central Government,

Biological Diversity Act,,2003

Act No : 18

Section : Penalty for contravention of directions of Central Government, StateGovernment, National Biodiversity Authority and State BiodiversityBoards.

56. Penalty for contravention of directions of Central Government, State Government, National Biodiversity Authority and State Biodiversity Boards.-If any person contravenes any direction given or order made by the Central Government, the State Governmen , the National Biodiversity Authority or the State Biodiversity Board for which no punishment has been separately provided under this Act, he shall be punished with a fine which may extend to one lakh rupees and in case of a second or subsequent offence, with fine which may extend to two lakh rupees and in the case of continuous contravention with additional fine which may extend to two lakh rupees everyday during which the default continues.