If violation of any provision of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002 is detected or observed by any person or groups of persons or communities or local bodies or BMCs in matters falling within the jurisdiction of the State Biodiversity Board, a complaint may be made to the State Biodiversity Board of Assam in Form- VII appended to these Rules by giving a thirty days’ time.
| Section | Cause | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 55-(1) | Contravention or attempt to contravene or Abet Contravention of Section-3 or Section-4 or Section-6 | Imprisonment up to 5 years or Fine up to Rs 10 lakh Fine commensurate to damage (if damage is above 10 lakh) |
| 55-(2) | Contravention of Section-7 or Orders made u/sub-section (2) of Sect-24 | Imprisonment up to 3 years Fine up to Rs 5 lakh or Both |
| 56 | Any orders of Central/State Government/ NBA / SBB ( if no penalty is prescribed) | 1st default- Rs 1 lakh 2nd default- Rs 2 lakh Continued default- 2 lakh every day |
| 57 (1) 57 (2) | Offence by Companies / Firm /Association of individuals Director/Manager/secretary etc. | Same penalty as for individuals |
| 58 | All offence under this Act shall be cognizable and non bailable | |
| 59 | Provisions of this Act are in addition and not in derogation of any other Act | |