Act 42 of 1981

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

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

  • Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
  • Department of Fisheries
  • Enacted 1981-09-28
  • 26 sections
SectionTitle
1 Short title and commencement. Read
2 Definitions. Read
3 Prohibition of fishing in maritime zones of India by foreign vessels. Read
4 Grant of licences. Read
5 Prohibition of fishing by Indian citizens, etc., using foreign vessels. Read
6 Cancellation or suspension of licence or permit. Read
7 Foreign vessel entering maritime zones of India without licence or permit to stow gear. Read
8 Fishing for scientific research, investigation, etc. Read
9 Authorised officers and their powers. Read
10 Penalty for contravention of section 3. Read
11 Penalty for contravention of licence. Read
12 Penalty for contravention of permit. Read
13 Confiscation of vessels, etc. Read
14 Penalty for contravention of section 7. Read
15 Penalty for obstruction of authorised officers. Read
16 Court to pass certain orders. Read
17 Offences by companies.Read
18 Offences to be cognizable. Read
19 Cognizance and trial of offences. Read
20 Magistrate’s power to impose enhanced penalties.Read
21 Place of trial. Read
22 Presumptions. Read
23 Protection of action taken in good faith. Read
24 Act to supplement other laws. Read
25 Power to make rules. Read
26 Removal of difficulties.Read
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