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The Maritime Zones of India (Regulation of Fishing by Foreign Vessels) Act, 1981

Central

An Act to provide for the regulation of fishing by foreign vessels in certain maritime zones of India and for matters connected therewith.

Act number
42 of 1981
Ministry
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
Department
Department of Fisheries
Enacted
28 Sep 1981

Source: IndiaCode Portal, Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India. Open on India Code Check against the official text before relying on it.

26 sections

  1. Section 1Short title and commencement.
  2. Section 2Definitions.
  3. Section 3Prohibition of fishing in maritime zones of India by foreign vessels.
  4. Section 4Grant of licences.
  5. Section 5Prohibition of fishing by Indian citizens, etc., using foreign vessels.
  6. Section 6Cancellation or suspension of licence or permit.
  7. Section 7Foreign vessel entering maritime zones of India without licence or permit to stow gear.
  8. Section 8Fishing for scientific research, investigation, etc.
  9. Section 9Authorised officers and their powers.
  10. Section 10Penalty for contravention of section 3.
  11. Section 11Omitted.
  12. Section 12Omitted.
  13. Section 13Confiscation of vessels, etc.
  14. Section 14Penalty for contravention of section 7.
  15. Section 15Penalty for obstruction of authorised officers.
  16. Section 16Court to pass certain orders.
  17. Section 17Offences by companies.
  18. Section 18Offences to be cognizable.
  19. Section 19Cognizance and trial of offences.
  20. Section 20Magistrate’s power to impose enhanced penalties.
  21. Section 21Place of trial.
  22. Section 22Presumptions.
  23. Section 23Protection of action taken in good faith.
  24. Section 24Act to supplement other laws.
  25. Section 25Power to make rules.
  26. Section 26Removal of difficulties.