Section 8
Fishing for scientific research, investigation, etc.
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.
Notwithstanding anything contained in
section 3, the Central Government may, in writing, permit a foreign vessel to be used for fishing within
any maritime zone of India for the purpose of carrying out any scientific research or investigation or for
any experimental fishing in accordance with such terms and conditions as may be prescribed.