Section 61
Cognizance of offences.
The Biological Diversity Act, 2002
About this Act
An Act to provide for conservation of biological diversity, sustainable use of its components and fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of the use of biological resources, knowledge and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
No Court shall take cognizance of any offence under this Act except
on a complaint made by--
(a) the Central Government or any authority or officer authorised in this behalf by that Government; or
(b) any benefit claimer who has given notice of not less than thirty days in the prescribed manner, of such offence and of his intention to make a complaint, to the Central Government or the authority or officer authorised as aforesaid.
(a) the Central Government or any authority or officer authorised in this behalf by that Government; or
(b) any benefit claimer who has given notice of not less than thirty days in the prescribed manner, of such offence and of his intention to make a complaint, to the Central Government or the authority or officer authorised as aforesaid.