Section 12
Penalty for contravention of permit.
The Maritime Zones of India (Regulation of Fishing by Foreign Vessels) Act, 1981
About this Act
An Act to provide for the regulation of fishing by foreign vessels in certain maritime zones of India and for matters connected therewith.
Whoever contravenes the provisions of any permit shall
be punishable,--
(a) where such contravention relates to the area of operation or method of fishing specified in such permit, with fine not exceeding rupees five lakhs; and
(b) in any other case, with fine not exceeding rupees fifty thousand.
(a) where such contravention relates to the area of operation or method of fishing specified in such permit, with fine not exceeding rupees five lakhs; and
(b) in any other case, with fine not exceeding rupees fifty thousand.