Biological Diversity Rules, 2004.

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.