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Seeds Act of Bhutan, 2000
An Act to regulate import and export of Agricultural seeds, to prevent introduction of plant pests and diseases and to promote seed industry in the country aimed at enhancing rural income and livelihood.
Environment Court Act, 2000
An Environment Court and an Environment Appeal Court are instituted under this Act and Judges apointed:the Courts shall rule trials under environmental laws and condemn violators of those very laws. Special Magistrates may be appointed for particular trials, power of investigation and inspection shall be accorded to inspectors in order to gather useful evidences.
The Constitution of the People's Republic of Bangladesh
The Constitution is the supreme law of Bangladesh. Adopted on November 4, 1972 by the constitution assembly and amended 15 times since then.
Municipal Act, 1999
This Act provides for the establishment of Municipal corporations as legal entities with powers to forge partnerships between the Municipal Corporation, residents, businesses and industries for the effective development and governance of Bhutan's urban communities.
Bangladesh Environment Conservation Act, 1995
The Department of Environment is instituted as per section 3 of this Act and a Director General appointed to lead it. All the provisions are directed to protect the environment by any polluting , be it a solid, liquid, gaseous, or noise, heat and radiation.
Mines and Mineral Resources Act, 1992
The Act provides for the control and development of mines and mineral resources. The Government may make rules for regulating the grant of prospecting licences, mining leases or facilities and for the purpose of preserving and developing mineral resources (section 4).
Biodiversity and Community Knowledge Protection Act, 1998
This Act aims to implement the spirit, principles and relevant provisions of the Convention on Biological Diversity. The Act aims to protect the sovereign rights of the communities that have knowledge of biodiversity, and have managed, maintained, conserved, reproduced and enhanced biodiversity, genetic resources and traditional knowledge, culture and various forms of practice related to these resources.
Environment Conservation Act and Amendments, Act 1, 1995
An Environmental Clearance Certificate from the Director General must be issued before initiating any commercial or industrial activity and environmental guidelines provided and largely distributed and enforced in order to prevent ecological disasters.
Water Resources and Planning Act, 1992
The Institution shall: conduct the general planning of environmentally balanced water resources for the purpose of developing water resources, determine the national means and methods for the scientific utilization and preservation of water resources and carry out other functions relating to advising, collection, disseminating of information, training, etc. as specified in section 7.
Water Resources Act
An Act to provide for the management of the State's water resources; and for other purposes.