Section 16 in The Biological Diversity Rules, 2004
16. Restriction on activities related to access to biological resources
.-(1) The Authority if it deems necessary and appropriate shall take the steps to restrict or prohibit the request for access to biological resources for the following reasons, namely:-(i)the request for access is for any endangered taxa;(ii)the request for access is for any endemic and rare species;(iii)the request for access may likely to result in adverse effect on the livelihood of the local people;(iv)the request to access may result in adverse environmental impact which may be difficult to control and mitigate;(v)the request for access may cause genetic erosion or affecting the ecosystem function; (vi) use of resources for purposes contrary to national interest and other related international agreements entered into by India.
